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Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
SlSAL HEMP TRUST FORMED
international Harvester Company
VIII Now he Obliged 60 Pay
Tribute I'm south.

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-If nothing occurs
TO mar the carefully laid plans Of the sisal
hemp producers Of the state Of Yucatan.
Mexico, the International Harvester COM
pany, known as the Agricultural Imple-
ment trust, and other large users Of the
fiber in this country, in future will have
to pay for their supplies just whatever
price the plantation owners may feel in
clined to ask. Thus, It was remarked in
the trade here. Will be created the uncom-
mon state OF AFFAIRS whereby one concern
with a practical monopoly will be COM
PEELED to deal with another-smaller. per-
haps, but in a position to show a very ar
rogant spirit.
Details Of the producers plans have been
received here and show thoroughness in
the matter of organization to uphold
prices The slssl hemp growers met in
Merida, Yucatan, on November s. and or
ganized a stock company to be known as
the Corporation Association of Sisal Hemp
Planters. Growers will make deliveries
direct TO the association, which will have
full charge Of the sales. Planters will re-
ceive two-thirds Of its value on delivery
OF their produce to the association. and tho
remainder when its sale is effected. Heavy
penalties are provided for breaking the
agreement which Is to last for Ave years.
In the trade here there is little doubt
that the growers will be able to carry out
their plans as the state of Yucatan. to all
intents and purposes, has a monopoly Of
the production Of sisal hemp. The annual
production amounts to about 100000 bales
of $50 pounds each. The present market
price is 81 cents per pound.
OF the 100000 bales annually produced
the International Harvester company uses
$4,000 bales and the Plymouth Cordage
company of North Plymouth, Mass, 10000
bales. The other 100000 bales are used by
various concerns in from 5000 to 5000 lots.
1t is understood that It will take about
$12,OOO,OOO to finance the new sisal hemp
trust and that this money has been pro-
vided for
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
IAPS WATCHING THE GATES
Discovery Made that Many EmiErants
Are Leaving who Are Not
ouaIiHed.

TOXIC, Nov 19.-The Japanese govern
ment is anxiously awaiting the return from
abroad Of Kiki Yiro Ishi, chief OF the
bureau of commerce OF foreign office, who
is expected about the end of this month.
It is stated at the Department of Foreign
Affairs that negotiations concerning Japa-
nese emigration to the United States and
Canada will necessarily be delayed until
his arrival. as he was a special commits
sioner sent to America for the purpose of
investigator the subject and reporting,
so that the government could reach its
own conclusions Meanwhile, within the
last week, private instructions have been
sent to the inspectors at all ports 70 exer-
else the most vigorous supervision over
emigrants for all points, especially San
Francisco, because recent Investigations
have shown negligence resulting from the
passing of a number who were not qualified
to be classed as students.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
JAPS ARE in FIGHTING TRIM
Grand Army Mnneuvers Just Con-
cluded Give Chance to show
UD Efficiency.

TOXIC, Nov. 19.-The grand army
maneuvers closed today. 4 luncheon
was given after their conclusion by Min
lister OF War Terauchi TO the foreign mill
tary attaches and newspaper correspond
ents at which the emperor was present.
In address Minister Terauchi said that
while the maneuVers had been the most
extensive since the close of the recent war,
they were necessary in order to maintain
a high standard in the army. The great
powers were constantly improving their
armies. and it was necessary for Japan
to do the same in order to insure equal
efficiency. The soldiers OF Japan should
not be satisfied with the glory won by
their achievements In the last great war,
but should seek always to improve
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
GIRL MAY DIE OF INJURIES
student Escapade at VermiIIOn Likely
to Have Serious COnse-
quences.

VERMILLION, S. D., Nov. 19.-(Special
Telegram) - While attempting to escape
from east hall last night, where she had
been locked in her room by sophmores
and senior girls. Anna Johnson. a fresh
man, fell thirty-five feet, received broken
wrist, a compound fracture OF the arm and
internal injuries, which will likely result in
death.
The juniors and freshmen held their an
nual banquet last night and in line with
annual custom sophomores and seniors
caught many OF the banqueters and
locked them up. Miss johnson made a
rope out Of bed clothing and attempted TO
reach the ground hoor from the third
story. The rope broke and she fell nearly
the entire distance. Doctors give littIo
hope Of her recovery. The parents reside
at Howard S. D., and are hurrying to
Vermilion. They will arrive late today.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
WATTLES HEADS EXCHANGE
Reelected President Grain 0rganiza.
ton and MoVann Secretary.
INSPECTION OF PACKERS GOODS
Work Formerly Done by Board OF
Trade WIN Now He Undertaken
by the Grain Ex-
change,

G. w. wattles was reelected president
Of the Omaha Grain exchange at the first
meeting Of the new board of directors just
held and the rules governing the inspec-
ton, Of provisions by the Chicago Board
Of Trade were adopted by the Omaha Grain
exchange. Provisions may now be sold on
the floor of the exchange each day the
same as grain. other officers elected were:
e. E. Bruce, first vice president; F. s.
Cowgirl, second vice president. A. L. Reed,
treasurer. and e. j. McVann, secretary.
1t is the plan Of the Grain exchange to
be able to handle the inspection work In
reference to packing house provisions form
erly handled by the Board of Trade II the
packers desire such inspection. The Board
OF Trade becomes a realty company and
has retired from the field as a commercial
organization.
Secretary E. J. McVann Of the Grain ex-
change was instructed to go to Kansas
City to attend the meeting Of the execu-
tive committee OF the National Industrial
Tariff league, which is to discuss a num-
Der OF questions Of interest to shippers.
Mr.. McVann also will hold an informal
conference with members OF the Interstate
Commerce commission, now in Kansas
City, with reference to a number of rulings
which the commission has made and which
are working a hardship on shippers. The
secretary will ask that some Of the rulings
be modified.
Before returning to Omaha Mr.. McVann
will appear a witness in the case Of the
Omaha, Kansas City and st. Joseph whole
salers, which is to be heard November q
before two members of the Interstate Com
merce commission. John L. Webster APP
pears for the shippers in the case, which
involves an annual saving in freight rates
TO the Missouri river wholesalers of from
RsOO OOO 20 oOO pon
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
COMMISSIONER UNDER CLOUD
Governor Gillette Accepts Resignation
of OmciaI cf State Gov
ernment.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Nov, 19-The res
ignation OF Railroad Commissioner Andrew
NJ. Wilson was received and accepted by
Governor Gillette this morning. Mr.. VIII
sons name had been mentioned in con-
nection with bribery charges.
Wilson was a member OF a notorious
doodle" board of supervisors of San
Francisco and confessed several times un-
der oath that he had accepted bribes for
his vote from the United Railroads and
other corporations. He could not be
ousted by the governor and until the call
ing of the special session Of the legisIa-
ture, one OF the objects of which was his
custer, he had refused to resign.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
POST is HOME TO EXPLAIN
Governor of Porto Rico Makes Trip
TO Washington for This
Purpose,

NEW YORK, Nov. 1s.-Governor Post
OF Porto RHo arrived today from San
Juan He will go at once TO Washington.
The governor denied the report that he
has been summoned to Washington by the
president TO explain certain charges con-
cerning his administration. He said:
Il came home TO report on affairs IN
the island and while IN Washington ex-
pect to take up these charges The fact
Is, a short time ago a nasty newspaper
article was published in Porto Rico and
! am going TO Washington 10 explain about
#. l cannot say anything about the mat
ter at this time. / shall go to Washington
today"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
TRAINS MEET IN HEAVY FOG
Two Fast Passengers ON VandRlLa
Line Crash at HevRy
Park. Ill.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Nov. 19.-Two
fast passenger trains on the Vandalia
line met head-on at Vevay Park, ILL.,,
thirty-nine miles west of this city, at s
o'clock this morning and Engineer Joseph
McGlenon OF the east-bound train was
instantly killed. Engineer A. M Hennoll
Of East St. Louis Of the west-bound train,
and Conductor Kirchner OF Indianapolis
were slightly injured. Physicians were
sent from Emngham to the relief of the
injured and they were brought to this city.
The collision was due to a dense fog which
prevailed at the time.
Arthur King. mail clerk, and Frank
Fletcher, express messenger. were also in
jured. The express car was burned.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20

Mrs. Annie Bradley on the witness
stand at Washington tells the story of her
relations with former Senator Brown.
Page l
Premium on currency is lower in New
York a result of the improved financial
conditions. Page
Alabama senate passes the prohibition
bill with the women of the state crowdlng
the galleries. Page
The court of appeals finally decides the
law which would give w. r. Hearst re-
count of votes for the ,mayoralty Of New
York is invalid. Page /
Ex-state Senator McConica is indicted
on charge of bribing Standard Oil juror
at Findlay, o. Page /
The transmississippi congress at Mus
kogee opens with an address by President
Loveland. Page /
a convention for better city government
has opened at Providence. Page 2
Delegates from seventeen eastern states
meet at Philadelphia to consider a water
ways along the Atlantic coast Page 1
Fast passenger trains on the Vandalla
line meet in a heavy fog in Indiana
Page 1
Banker Lewis on the stand at ST. Louis
becomes enraged at the idea that he trans
ferred property to escape liability.
Page /
1t develops on the stand in the Walsh
trial how the bankers manipulated the
books Page /
NEBRASKA.
. A new hearing has been granted Harri-
son Clarke by Governor Sheldon.
Page ,
FOREIGN.
Secretary Taft has left Vladivostok,
being given complete military protection
by the authorities Page /
japanese complete army maneuvers at
Toxic. Page /
Terrorist woman commits huicide rather
than perform task allotted 20 her Pago /
A sisal hemp trust has been formed In
Central America to control material used
by the International Harvester COM
pany Page 1
England's premier is so i'll that he will
be unable to take full charge Of the party
maneuvers this season in Parliament.
Page 1
Corean emperor asks his subjects 20
unite for the industrial betterment of the
country. Page i
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
WOMEN IN TEMPERANCE FIGHT
OPpOsinE sides In Alabama Contest
Have Hot Time Before the
LeHiHIature

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Nov. ls-when
two carloads Of Mobile women came 70
the city today to lobby against the house
prohibition bill, on which the senate is 70
vote today, they found that delegations
from Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham
who favor that measure had filled the SEN
ate galleries until not a seat was left. II
was a plan TO crowd them out and Il sue
eeeded. Little children stood in the Hobbies
and pinned ribbons on everyone who came
IN. The scene was one OF the most spec
taoular IN the history Of the state. When
the Mobile women arrived they found that
they had 10 stay outside In the already
overcroWded lobbies Children were kept
out OF school today 10 work against
whisky.
The senate this afternoon passed the pro-
hibiuon bin a. 10 q The law is 10 become
effective January !. isO9
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
ADMITS COMMISSION CHARGE
superintendent of WeIIS-FarEo Com
pany Says Company Does Engage
in Business.

CHICAGO. Nov ia. T. Payne, super
intendent of the Wells Fargo Express
company, testified today in the inquiry OF
the Interstate Commerce commission into
fruit growers complaints that the express
companies are conducting a commission
business. Mr. Payne asserted that the
consignment system, as employed by his
company is more beneficial to the COM
plainants than to the companies He ad-
mitted that occasionally agents had taken
advantage Of their position and charged
commissions, but said when this came to
the notice Of the company they had always
been removed.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
UNIONS MUST BE AGREED
American Federation VIII Not Decide
Disputes where the Decision
iH Not Binding.

NORFOLK Va, Nov. l9-The American
Federation Of Labor after long discus
sion today rejected an amendment 10 its
laws proposing that no arbitration on q
jurisdictional dispute between two or more
unions be considered unless all parties IN
interest agree to be bound by the decision.
The federation adopted caustic resolutions
against the American and Continental To-
bacco companies and calling for the boy
colt OF drug stores all over the country
having certain kinds Of cigar stands.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
LEWIS GOES BACK ON STAND
st. Louis Man Keeps Eye on Wife as
He TestIhes in Fraud
Trial.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 19.-Edward @. Lewis,
who is on trial on the charge of having
used the malls to defraud, resumed his
place on the witness stand in the United
States district court today to continue
the cross-examination unfinished when
court adjourned yesterday Mrs Lewis
was seated in the middle of the court
room at considerable distance from the
witness stand, but within easy view. At
trying moments Lewis looked steadily at
his wife as he carefully answered ques-
tions
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
HIGH SALOON TAX IS VALID
Ohio Supreme Court UPhOlds Law At
fectinE Liquor Interests
in state,

COLUMBUS, o., Nov. 1s.-The state su-
preme court today held the Aiken law, i'm
posing a tax OF $1,000 on saloons in the
state, valid, The decision was given in the
case OF Bernard Wrede, a Cincinnati saloon
keeper. All the acts OF the last session Of
the legislature whose validity were ques-
toned because OF the illness OF Governor
Pattison are Incidentally upheld by this
decision.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
POWERS CHALLENGES VENIRE
Defense Seeks TO Throw out All Called
20 Serve from Harrison
County.

GEORGETOWN, KY, Nov. 1s-The de-
fense in the Powers trial endeavored today
to have the court sustain the motion to set
aside the special Harrison county venire
and order another from another county.
The states attorney filed his answer TO
allegations OF the defense as to discrimi-
nation IN selecting the venire. Oral tesu-
mony was introduced by both sides and
considerable argument was had.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20

EASTERN WATERWAYS CONGRESS
Delegates from Seventeen states Meet
60 Advance Project.

90 Advance Project.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 19. - Delegates
from seventeen New England middle and
southern states met here today to further
the project for an inland waterway along
the Atlantic coast from Massachusetts to
North Carolina. Much of the route al
ready exists and It is proposed that the
rivers. bays, etc. that are TO be a part Of
the great water course be deepened and
widened.
Senator Newlands OF Nevada, vice presi-
dent OF the Inland Waterways commission!
who was the first speaker, said the COM
mission doubtless would at an early date
take up the Atlantic coast problem. He
said
The demand for national action as TO
water transportation viii necessitate crea-
tion by the nation OF the great corpora
tions which are to handle this great com
We are only beginning to realize that
thrae-quarters OF the transportation OF the
through the Individual states operating
here and there on sections OF such great
systems within state lines, is disiolnted,
Elusive and Illogical
Confidence In american corporations has
been shaken b9a esre dpa n6ToSS SDToSS
ments absolutely necessary TO the
transportation of the country are held up.
When congress meets there will be many
plans for relief but that body will never
take up this question In any adequate way
until Instructed by public opinion. We
should immediately have conference at
Washington devoted exclusively 10 the
transportation question In It's broadest as
poets and composed Of men expert In the
financing, operation and control Of trans
portation, including the Governors of states
and members OF public Service commissions.
The country will be ast0nished to md
how few the points OF. difference are be-
tween the transportation managers and
the public. The nation and the states
have Knocked together the heads OF the
rRilroads IN such fashion as TO make them
realize that they are simply public agents,
end they win come to such a conference
10 a much more conciliatOry mood than
i k'retotore ] believe IN constructive rather
than In punitive or retallatory action,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
CoREAN EMPEROR FOR PEACE
Issues Edict Commanding All His sub
jects to Promote Industrial
Advancement.

TOXIC, Nov 19.-The emperor OF Corea
has issued an edict to his subjects exhort-
ing them to unanimously join with the
authorities in order to secure order through
out the country and promote the industrial
advancement Of Corea. Prince Ito, Japa-
nese resident general in Corea. is expected
to return here early in December. He will
be accompanied by foreign Adviser w. L.
Stevens
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
ImperiaI Garden Part1.

TOXIC Nov ls.-An imperial garden
party was given today. The empress did
not attend on account OF indisposition. but
was represented by the crown prince and
princess. About 1000 persons were present
A number OF presentations were made. in
cluding Mrs. Joseph Stickney Of New York
her niece, Miss Caroline Reynolds OF
Rhode Island; Mrs. Rodolphe LemieuE OF
Canada and other women connected with
foreign embsEsieA
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
President Castro is Again III.

CARACAS. Venezuela. Nov. l5.-Via Port
Of Spain. Island OF Trinidad. Nov 10
President Castro is again in in health at
Los Teques and is confined much Of the
time to his bed. Sonora Castro left Caracas
last week TO nurse her husband It is, ex-
pected that President Castro will be taken
TO Macueto, where the climate is warmer
when he is able to make the trip.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
TAFT LEAVES VLADIVoSToK
Russian Government Takes Every Pos
sibIe PFecautiOn to Protect
the Visitor.

VLADIYosTOK, Nov. ls-secretary Taft
and party left Vladivostok at o'clock this
afternoon for St. Petersburg He was
escorted to the train by a large party OF
naval and military officers and rigid pre-
cautions for his safety were taken by order
OF the government.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
KAISER LEFT HIS TIP BEHIND
Ten Thousand Dollars sum Distrib-
uted After Visit at Wind
sOF Castle.

LONDON. Nov. 1s-Before leaving Wind
sor castle for Highciffe castle Kaiser VIII
helm, It is said, left no less a sum than
$1,000 to be divided as tips among the
servants at the castle. On his previous
trip to Windsor in 1891 the imperial tip
was $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
Commissioner out Under CIoud.

SACRAMENTO, Cal. Nov. l9.-The res
ignation Of Railroad Commissioner Andrew
NJ. Wilson was Received and accepted by
Governor Gillette this morning. Mr.. VIII
sons name had been mentioned IN con
nectis--- With bribery charges.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20
japanese Boat launched.

TOXIC, Nov. ls.-The Japanese dispatch
boat Yodo was launched at Kobe today. II
is go feet long. with a beam OF thirty-two
feet It- e-Sines are OF s5OO horsepower.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-11-20

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RUSSELL.

Russell-The Thilnble club met with
Mrs. Harry Keller Saturday afternoon
and very enjoyable time was report
ed by all present.
William Millison LETT on No. 4 Sat-
urday for Oskaloosa on short vaca-
ton
Mr.. and Mrs. P. F. Sprague enter
tanned about twenty Of their relatives
at dinner Sunday at their home on
South Hill.
]. H. Carroll Of Charlton was in
Russell on business Monday
The Aid society Of the Methodist
Episcopal church met with Mrs. s..
Coles Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Mines and baby
of Charlton visited Sunday with Mrs.
Mines mother, Mrs. Ella Wiltsey, in
in the east part Of town.
Edith Vinsel left on No. 9 Monday
for Charlton for visit with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. M. Blanchard
John Shive returned to his home at
Ridgeway. Mo-, Tuesday morning, aft
er few days visit with his parents.
Edward Woodman of Charlton visit
ed his parents In Russell Monday.
Thomas O'Donnell returned from
Burlington Sunday, where he had been
with load Of hogs for O'Donnell,
Lewis & Co.
A. j. woodman. U. S. Cooper, R. L.
Adams and William Hanks were in
Charlton on business Monday.
Glenn Jennings of Confidence was
ing Russell on business Tuesday
Mrs. D. A. Kelsey left on No. Sun
day for Marshalltown to visit her
mother, who is quite sick.
William Curtis was in Charlton on
business Tuesday.
Mrs. Claude Gates of the Melrose Big
-Four, was in Russell Tuesday
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sPAlN's NEW PRINCE.

Minneapolis Journal.-The BIRTH Of a
male heir to the king and queen Of
Spain is an event of great Importance
to that kingdom for dynastic reasons.
It makes more secure the hold the
reigning branch of the house Of Bour-
bon has on the throne and removes to
a greater distance danger from the
pretensions of the Carlist branch.
The reigning house has escaped ex-
tinction in the male line only by the
greatest good fortune. The present
king was born after the death of his
father Alfonso XII and was the only
son. His grandfather, Ferdinand VII,
was forced in 1880 to abolish the Sale
law. which had obtained in Spain since
1713, in favor Of his daughter, Isabella.
The Sale law dates from the Frankish
of the fifth century and provides that
a woman may not inherit any landed
estate which is an inherited possession
of the family.
The Carlists refused to accept this
abolition as legal, and claimed the
throne for Don Carlos, Ferdinand's
brother, on the death of the latter.
The Spanish cortes. however In 1888,
recognized the legality of Isabella's
queenship and after a few years Of
civil war the Carlists were defeated.
Their pretensions have been kept alive
by successive heirs of the original Car
los and have always been favored in
the northern Basque provinces Of
Spain as well as by clerical absolutists.
While under the old Spanish law, re-
vided by Ferdinand, a woman may
rule in Spain the people prefer king.
1t was this sentiment that forced Isa-
bella II to abdicate in favor of her son,
Alfonso XII, and it is this sentiment
that caused the Spanish people to de-
sire so ardently the birth Of a son to
Alfonso XIII. The little infant fu-
ture ruler of the ancient kingdom, is
therefore most welcome visitor to-
day in the palace at Madrid.