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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
W. T. STEAD in NEW YORK
British PubIicist Discusses Program
of Conference at The
Hague.

NEW YORK, April S--William T. Stead,
who has recently made tour Of the
European capitals in connection with the
coming conference at The Hague and who
comes here to attend the dedication of the
Carnegie institute at Pittsburg, reached
here today. Mr. Stead will attend the ma
tional peace convention In this city April
16 and II.
In speaking of The Hague assembly he
said America should carry one step further
the principles which the American dele
gates incorporated In the convention of
1s99-the recommendation that usage in
duels should be extended to wars
ARTICLE viii Of the convention, which con-
tains this recommendation, has not been
acted upon, although the recommendation
were made unanimously" said Mr.. Stead.
1T recommends that when two powers
have a dispute which they are unable
to adjust by ordinary means of diplomacy
| they should not resort to hostiiities the
moment they suspend diplomatic inter-
course, but they should each call in a
special mediator corresponding TO a
second in a private duel, who shall have a
period not exceeding thirty days in which
to try and compose the dispute and avert
war. If 1t had been acted upon neither
the South African war nor the Russo-Japa-
nese war would have broken out when they
did A pause of thirty days and a fresh
deal with the negotiators would give the
world absolute security against sudden out
| breaks of war and place the delirium OF
war fever under the control OF the sober
/ common sense of the community"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
FOR THE STANDARD
Three Hundred and Fifty of the 1900
Counts in Indictment Are
Ruled Out.

CHICAGO. Aprfl S-As the result Of nine
teen motions for dismissal OF counts in
the indictments against the Standard Oh
Company OF Indiana. charged with accept
ing illegal rates on shipments OF oil, Judge
lands today in the United States district
court ordered that $50 OF the counts should
be stricken out. In most Instances where
the motions for dismissal were upheld, the
attorneys for the government admitted
that there had been either a mistake IN
the indictment or that there was some
thing lacking In the evidence. The govern
ment attorneys expressed but little con-
cern at the dismissal OF the go counts.
saying there are stiIl $50 counts on which
the indictments can stand
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
REVISED CHICAGO RETURNS
Democrats Control Council and Re
Elect Treasurer-An other on
GERS Are Republicans.

CHICAGO, April a-The revised unoficial
returns Of yesterdays election show that
Busse, the republican candidate for mayor.
has been elected by a plurality Of l3,0ls
over Dunno The republican city ticket
was elected with tho exception Of Edward
c. Young. the candidate for city treasurer,
who was beaten by John r. Treager. demo-
crat. by 1888 votes. The city council will
be democratic by the same majority as the
old council-thirty-six democrats to thirty
four republicans
The following prospective appointments
have been announced by Mayor-elect Busse:
Comptroller. Walter H. Wilson; corpora
tion counsel Milton j. Foreman, or Edward
Brundage;- commissioner of public works,
John ]. Hsnberg; chief OF police. George
shippy OF Hermann schuetler.
The traction ordinances recently passed
by the city council over the veto OF Mayor
Dunno and which provide for the immediate
rehabilitation OF the street car systems
were carried by vote OF 165.640 to 1872 100.
These ordinances were favored by the re-
publicans and they declared In their plat
form that the best interests Of the city
demanded their adoption. The democracy
insisted upon municipal ownership by pur-
chase or condemnation OF the street car
properties.
The fear that the condemnation opera
ton might entail many years of litiga-
ton, during which time the city would be
compelled to put up with its present mis-
erable transportation facilities was a
strong factor in bringing out a heavy vote
in favor OF the ordinances As the matter
now stands the street car companies are
compelled to pay the city s. per cent OF
their net income, allowing the city at all
times access to their books. They are to
provide continuous passage from one por-
tion of the city to another for a fare of {
/ cents and to grant universal transfers
| The city Is to allow them a franchise for
twenty years, with the option OF purchas-
\ ing the system for S5O,0OO,oO0 at any time
by giving notice six months in advance oi
the date at which It proposes to take over
the properties. The cost of rehabilitatins
| the lines is to be added to the purchase
price of s50,OO0,O00.
| The election also added to the extent OF
the city by bringing in the suburb OF Nor.
gan Park which will add about 300 to the
population providing the citizens of Morgan
Park approve of the annexation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
KENNISoN is FOUND GUILTY
Convicted OF Murder in second DeGree
of sam n. Cox, Jury Recommend
ting Extreme Penalty.

GERING. Neb., April 3-Cspecial Tele-
gram.)-At O'Clock tonight after being
out for seven hours the jury in the Ken
nison trial returned verdict OF guilty OF
murder in the second degree, recommending
the extreme penalty.
The last OF the testimony was introduced
yesterday afternoon, All the evidence
tended to confirm the early reports Of the
AFFAIR, the state really making a stronger
case than was supposed to be possible.
Kennison went on the stand Tuesday
forenoon. but in nowise strengthened his
chances, his only defense being that he
did not know whether he discharged the
revolver at the fatal shot or whether
Cox did It In his struggle to obtain pos
session OF II. His story was that he was
indignant at Cox for his opposition to the
saloon license and that he called him from
the drug store to order his advertisement
from the Sentinel; to ask for a bnl OF
their account and that Cox struck the
first blow. Kennison testified that he did
not draw his gun until after Cox had in
ficted physical injury and that he feared
more.
Evidence, however. shows that Kennison
had for several days made threatening re-
marks and that when he started uptown he
| took the revolver, which he was not in
the habit OF carrying; also that he had
exhibited no concern after be had shot
Cox.
Arguments Of counsel were begun Friday
afternoon and the forenoon session today
was devoted to the summing up by Judge
Hamer for the defense and the final argu-
ment for the state by Attorney Harrington.
| The interest in the trial from the begin
ming has been marked, but It has been
greatly intensified during the last few days
Of the case as the evidence became more
| definite.
/ The whole matter has been an outgrowth
| Of the agitation for a saloon license at
! Minatare and much OF the argument has
been devoted to that phase OF the case.
| 1t may be merely coincidence, but every
village election held in scotts Bluff county
| yesterday resulted in the election OF anti
license boards and there win not be a sa-
loon next year in single one of the four
! Incorporated villages of the county.
Sentence will be pronounced tomorrow,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
LOWER FARES FOR MICHIGAN
Passenger Rates Fixed at 2 Cents for
Lower Peninsula and Cents
for Upper.

LANSING, Mich. April S-The senate
today. 2 10 8 passed a bill requiring
2-cent per mile passenger fare on all lower
pennsular railroads. the yearly passenger
earnings OF which exceed $500 per mile
Upper peninsula fares. which are now
cents. are restricted by the bill to
cents per mile. A scent rate is provided
for lower peninsula railroads earning less
than N,2OO per mile.
The bill was advocated by Governor
Warner and was adopted as a substitute
for bill favOrably reported providing
2iA-cent fare for roads earning between
sl4ooo ana 1900 per mile per ysaE. from
passenger trains.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
STICKNEY WRITES PRESIDENT
Head of Great western Makes Some
suEEestiOns for Railway
Regulation.

WASHINGTON, April s.-The president
has received communications from Presi-
dent A. B. Stickney of the Chicago Great
Western. James speyer of the banking
firm of James Speyer & Co. Of New York
and Frederick Whitridge, New York
lawyer, all Of them bearing on the railroad
question Mr.. Stickney made a number Of
suggestions which he thought might be Of
value to the president in the consideration
Of any legislation he may desire to recon-
mend to congress for the regulation Of rail-
ways.
The president today replied to Mr.. Stick
ney's letter and requested that he elabor-
ate to some extent the points he had al
ready brought out.
Mr.. Whitridee has been invited to come
here to confer with the president and is
expected here within the next few days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
CONFERENCE AT WHITE HOUSE
President and Advisors Discuss Bon
aparte's Plans for Enforcing
Antitrust Laws.

WASHINGTON. April 'S.-An important
conference was held at the White House
this afternoon on the subject OF trust
prosecutions now under way by the De
partment Of Justice. Those present in
cluded four members OF the cabinet,
Messrs. Root Bonaparte. Garfield and
Cortelyou. The Bo-cailed Tobacco trust
was one OF the subjects discussed.
The discussion today was a general one,
without reference 70 any particular trust
or corporation. and no conclusions were
reached. Attorney General Bonaparte, il
is said. is outlining a program for action.
He submitted his plans to the president
and his cabinet associates with the view
Of receiving any suggestions as to the best
methods TO pursue when the administration
is ready to resume the trust prosecutions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
OMAHA ROAD is ON TRIAL
Attorney Wilson Says All Received
same Concessions, So There
Was No Relating.

MINNEAPoIIs April ar there were
any rebates, everyone received the same
concessions. 30 what right has the govern
msnt 70 interfere?" rs the stand taken by
Attorney Thomas Wilson for the Omaha
road. In the second days hearing Of the
oase tonight by the government. changing
violation OF the anu-rebate law.
II we have been guilty OF any double
dealing we are perfectly willing 20 accept
the punishment" Mr.. Wilson declared.
He claimed there was a generHl agree-
ment between the railroad and the grain
companies that all shipments would 20
through Duluth 70 Bunalo. This. then,
would bring the railroad outside OF the
charges A the indictment
Assistant District Attorney E,Fart argued
that there was no specific agreement as o.
where any sinSde shipment was to go and
that the shippins bills showed that they
were 20 50 - Duluth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
OMAHA SHIPPERS COMPLAIN
Railroad Companies Are Charged
with Discriminating in
Rates.
(From a star Correspondent }


WASHINGTON, April 3.-(Special Tele-
grant, )-Claiming discrimination in the mat
ter Of rates the Omaha Cooperage company
today filed complaints with the Interstate
Commerce commission against the Nash
Vile, Chattanooga & St Louis. Illinois
Central, Iron Mountain and Burlington rail-
ways. The petition states the complainant
does an extensive business throughout Ne
braska, Iowa, Missouri. Kansas and nli-
nois and buys its raw material from Arkan-
sas, Mississippi and Tennessee. 1t charges
the roads compel the payment OF "a cents
per hundred pounds for material shipped to
South Omaha while from the same point
TO Keokuk Ia, and Alexandria, Mo-, they
charge only 10 cents per hundred. the dis
tances being practically the same. All
shipments are made through ST. Louis.
ReadJustment of the rates is asked and
also 1900 from each road as punitive dam
age.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
JURY FOR THE RUFF CASE
Five TaIesmen Are Examined and
Three Are Passed by Both
Sides.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 3-The trial Of
Abraham Ruef for extortion was resumed
today before Superior Judge Dunno. with
Talesman Angeleo Duberu under examina-
ton by the defense. Attorney Ach ques-
toned Duberu minutely as to what he had
read in the newspapers regarding the graft
investigation and the indictment of Ruef.
Counsel for Ruef had In court many bound
files and large punches Of local newspapers,
and 1t was their intention to read aloud
sections of articles therefrom TO test the
qualifications OF each talesman. Judge
Dunno, however, sustained spirited OBJ
lection to this made by Special Prosecutor
johnson. Nor was Aeh allowed to spread
out the newspaper files in such a position
that the headlines would be read by the
talesman. He was required by the court
to resume his usual seat at the counsel
table and from there ask his questions.
The second challenge for cause to be
interposed by the defense and the first to
be allowed, resulted in the setting aside
of Duberu. Replying to question by the
! court, Duberu said that he held the opinion
that Ruef was guilty, but this opinion
could be removed by the evidence. At
torney Ach promptly challenged the tales
man and the challenge was allowed by
Judge Dunno.
Examination of the next talesman. ]. H.
Dumbreck. a retail merchant. then began.
Mr.. Langdon's examination OF Dumbreck
was brief and along lines already indicated.
The examination by Ach however. was
! still under way when recess was taken.
! When court reconvened this afternoon
| the fourth talesman, William Cohn, was
! examined and excused on a challenge from
| the prosecution.
William d. Knight. cashier of the John
Bruener company, furniture dealers, was
passed by both sides. He was the fifth
talesman to be interrogated today and the
| third ha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
FATAL QUARREL ON THE RANGE
Frank Ward, Prominent sheepman Of
Pathfinder, KILLED by HIS
Uncle.

CASPER, Wyo.. April S-(special Tele-
gram Frank Ward well known sheep
man near Pathfinder, In the southern part
Of this county, was shot and killed today
by his uncle, man named Bennett. Ward
lived at the home Of Bennetts son-in-law,
Emmet Vivian, and II is said that the
trouble leading 10 the tragedy grew out OF
Vivian's pariality toward Ward in the mat
ter OF their live stock interests. Particulars
of the killing are meager and II is the be-
lief here that the afrair occurred Just across
the Natrona county line in Carbon county,
as officers here have not been notified.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
CHINESE EDUCATOR COMING
Lang Hing Kwei VIII study CORdi-
tiOns of Chinese Children


SAN FRANCISCO, April a-Proclama-
tions were posted throughout Chinatown
yesterday stating that Liang Hing Kwei, a
noted educational authority Of China, had
been commissioned 70 come to this country
for the purpose OF studying the educational
condition Of the Chinese children. The
proclamation was signed by the Chinese
minister at Washington.
The Chinese consul stated last night
that he had been notified from Washington
that the imperial government at Picking
would send Lang Kwei 70 this country as
a minister 70 study the status OF the Chit
nose students in the schools Of the United
stateS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04

The house was again treated to a shoot
on by Cone OF Saunders. who. as usual
missed his mark and reaped the reward Of
his action In a severe call down by Speaker
Nettleton. 8. F. 4S9, providing the gov
ernbr shall appoint the oommandant az
the Milford Soldiers nome. was under dis
oussion, when Cone offered an amendment
providing that the soldiers should wear
300 yards OF braid not less than one ana
a half inches thick and buttons the size
OF an ordinary saucer and not smaller
than the button worn by the end men In a
minstrel troupe.
II would ask the gentleman from saun-
ders TO explain TO this mouse why he
offers an insult to the old soldiers Of this
state" said Speaker Nettleton, without
trying to hide his disgust and anger.
II move the adoption OF the amendment"
answered Cone. without paying any atten-
ton 10 what the speaker had said
'"rhe veterans OF the civil war are not
IN the habit Of being insulted In this man
ner. and neither Is our commander-in-
chief. The motion will not be put" said
tho speaker, with considerable warmth.
A few moments later Cone secured recog-
milton and told the speaker he had IN
mind another bill relating 10 the governors
staff. and that he had no intentioa 20 insaIt
the old soldiers, and he was for the blil
under consideration. He left his amend
ments with the clerk TO be tackled 0nas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
EARTHQUAKES IN THE AZORES
Pnhic-Stricken People of villa
Franea, Once Destroyed,
Flee from Town.

PoNTA DEL GADA, Island OF St.
Michaels. Azores Islands, April a--Violent
earthquake shocks prevailed throughout
this island during the night. The worst dis
turbance occurred at villa Franco. where
the panic-stricken people fed to the out
skirts Of the town.
The wealthiest inhabitants are leaving
villa Franco. the ancient capital OF St
Michaels. which WIS twice previously de-
stroyed by volcanic eruptions, being prao-
tIcaliy swallowed up by an eruption OF mud
In l522
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
LE0IsI.ATTvH.

The house passed the Gibson bill to
prevent brewers from owning saloons,
although It was opposed by the solid
Douglas county delegation. Page 1
The senate adopted the report of the
conference committee fixing the hour for
final adjournment at noon today. The
house had already adopted the report.
Pags i
Conferees from house and senate agreed
on amendments to the pure food bill and
the measure was sent to the governor for
action. Page
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
DOMESTIC.

Wyoming stock growers convention has
a lively time over the admission Of the
sheep men, but indications are the feeling
between the two classes is becoming loss
bitter Page
Bright prospect of railway managers
and train service men on western rail-
roads reaching an agreement over wage
controversy. Page
st. Louis brewers strike settled on
basis increased pay and shorter work days.
Page
Kansas City commission men refuse to
sell live stock to packing houses that buy
of independents Pago /
NEBRAsKA.
Returns from elections in Nebraska
towns indicate tendency toward license.
Page 3
Livery stable at Tecumseh is destroyed
by FIRE and ten horses perish. Page
Governor Sheldon announces names Of
new Board Of Fire and Police Commis-
sioners for Omaha. Page i
Commander of United States gunboat
Marietta prevents belligerents from
bombarding seaports IN Central America.
Page 4
Earthquakes shake the Azores islands
and people fee. Page i
WABHIN0T0N.
Binger Hermann takes stand in his own
behalf. telling Of his work in public life.
Page 4
Statement from White House that p.
H. T7arriman's interest in political AFFAIRS
in 1904 was due ~ hisFAesire to suceeed
Chauncey Depew in the senate Page ]
LOCAL.
Report OF the Omaha Grain exchanges
shows gains are being made in grain re-
ceipts, which make Omaha second primary
market Of the world. Pare .
f. L. Lomax of the Union Pacific says
slower not fewer trains will he run un-
der new schedules. Page II
Dr. Miller talks on the question OF muz.
cling the dogs. Page
Six-story store and ONCE building will
be erected on southeast corner of SIX.
teenth and Harney streets for lease e
local parties. Page
Oo1EnrEROIAE AND FNAMCIAL.
Grain markets. Page {
| Live stock markets. Page
Stocks and bonds. Page {
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Thursday, Aprn 4, 1907.


FoRECAS NEBRASKA-Occa-
sional shove colder Thursday. Fri
day fair and ner.
FORECAST FOR IOwA-Showers Thurs
day. Friday fair and colder.
Temperature at Omaha yesterday:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
HamburE Strike san On.

HAMBURG. April 5.-The conflict be-
tween the shipowners OF this port and the
'longshoremen has not yet been settled. A
total OF sl5 vessels are waiting here either
% be loaded or unIOaded. One hundred
and forty OF the imported stevedores were
returned 70 England today. TIE total num-
Der of the substitute steysdores Is Asa
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-04
May Nay strike I'm France.

PARIS. April 2-speoulation relative 70
the labor demonstrations May 1. with fore
casts Of disturbances occupy a large space
In the newspapers today. The secretary
of the Federation Of Labor. when inter-
viewed, declined 10 disclose the program
decided upon. He declared. however. that
the stoppase OF work would be general in
France on that date. The governments 8
precautions to prevent disorders are oom-
plete and the ohioials believe that May day
will pass on peaceably.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-28
Notice to stockholders

Notice is hereby given that a meet
ing of the stockholders of the St.
Tammany Ice and Manufacturing
Company will be held at the office OF
said Company, in Covington, LoulsI-
ana. on WEDNESDAY, January 22d,
1908. at 10 o'clock A. M, to consider
and decide upon the following matters:
First-To amend Article of the
Charter by changing the time for
which the corporation shall be IN eX-
istenee from twenty-five years to
ninety-nine years.
Second-To amend Article 3 of the
Charter defining the objects and pur-
poses for which the corporation was
created by charging the same so as
to confer the right to manufacture
and furnish electricity and lights; to
carry on a general electrical business;
to maintain and operate water works;
to buy, sell and rent real estate; to
engage in other manufacturing busl-
ness; and generally to enlarge the
powers and scope of the corporation.
Third-To amend Article 5 of the
Charter by increasing the capital
stock of the corporation from twenty
thousand 1920, 000) dollars, repre-
sented by four hundred shares of the
par value of fifty dollars each las at
present) to the sum of one hundred
thousand ($1OO, 00O dollars, to be
represented by two thousand shares
of the par value of fifty dollars each.
All stockholders are requested to be
present in person or by duly written
proxy. -
C. S. E. DARLINGTON,
President.
E. j. FREDERICK, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-28
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, I878-NOTICE FOR
PUBLICATION.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
New Orleans. La. Dec. IoC


Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress Of
June 3, 18 78, entitled, An act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory,"as ex-
tended to all the Public Land States BY act of
August 4, 1902, JAMES B. GRANTHAM, Of Thorn
asyiIe, parish of st. Tammany. State of Lou
isiana has this day fled in this office his sworn
statement, No. 1850 for the purchase of the
southeast quarteF of the southwest quarter of
Section No. p, in Township No. 5 South, Range
No. 10 East. St. Helena Meridian, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timer or stone than for agr-
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Receiver, at
New Orleans. La, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day
February, 1907.
He names as witnesses:
Frank Sharp Galloway, ST. Tammany Parish:
J: {. Cooper, Louis Grantham, Sun, La; Warren
Thomas, COvington, La.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
CLAIMS IN THIS office on or before said 10Th day
of February, 1908. WALTER L. COHEN
de14-9t Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1907-12-28
United States Land ONCE.
New Orleans, La, Oct. Is, 1907,

NSW OLIOdios I1o', wv 40 A"N''J
Notice is hereby given that Charles
Frazier, of st. Tammany Parish, La,
has filed notice of his intention to make
final five year proof in support Of his
claim, viz: Homestead entry No. "a, 1873,
made August 90, 1909, for the northeast
quarter of southeast quarter, section IL,
township Z, south range IL east, St.
Helena Meridian, and that said proof
will be made before the Clerk of
Court, at Covington, La, on Monday,
December 30, 1907. .-.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
S. Meyers, Adam E. Stanga, George
T. Edwards and Francois Quaul, all of
Madisonville, La.
oc2G-5t WALTER L. COHEN, Register.