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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
AMERICAS TRADE in CoREA
Japan Has Sought to Revise Tariff,
Violating Treaty with
United states.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15.-The Cham
Der of Commerce of this city resolved to
ask the California delegation in congress
to inquire into the action of Japan in an
alleged attempt TO override the treaty ex-
sting between the United States and
Corea. The matter was called to the at
tentlon of the commercial organization by
H. II. Hulburt, who, It is said, is the Of
icial representative in America of the de-
posed emperor of Corea. Hulburt addressed
a communication to the Chamber of Com
merce in which he stated that Japan had
taken the initial steps Of a course which,
If carried to fulhllment would mean the
destruction of American Influence not only
in Corea, but in China as we'll
The United States has a close trade
treaty with Corea. Under this agreement,
American goods enter the hermit kingdom
upon the payment of a per cent duty. In
the process of reorganizing the affairs of
Corea, Japan has undertaken to revise its
customs arrangements. This Encouragement,
1t is stated, contemplates a customs union
between Japan and Corea, with the result
that goods from the United States will be
charged the same rate of duty in Corea
as I'm Japan. This would mean an increase
Of 40 to 20 per cen. on American shipments
20 Corea. The matter will be trough. up
If possible at the approaching session and
will in all probability take the form Of an
inquiry calling upon the president for a
report on our relations with Corea and
Japan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
Reinstatement of Discharged Members
of Union Insisted Upon.
STRIKE ATTENDED BY DISORDER
Hob Hoots at Officers Who Are
Guarding the Cars.
ONE STREET IS BARR1CADED
Obstruction il Removed and Cars PrO-
cecd-Five Hundred Strike
breakers from Indianapolis
and ChicaHO.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. i5.-The union
men employed by the Louisville Street Rail-
way company went on strike this morning
for an increase in wages and the reinstate-
ment OF several discharged men. The COM
pany EMPLOYS about LOO men of whom 900
are members Of the Amalgamated Associa-
tion OF Street Railway employees. Very few
cars had been running up to $3.50 a. M, and
these were loaded down with police. This
is the second street car strike Louisville has
experienced in seven months.
The strike has also suspended all surbur-
ban service, but the lines between Louis
vile and New Albany Ind, are not af-
fected.
The few cars that were run up to II
o'clock were protected by a heavy wire
netting and guarded by police. Practically
no passengers were carried. Five hundred
strike breakers from Chicago and Indian
apolis arrived during the morning and were
escorted by the police 20 various car barns.
Three arrests were made for throwing
stones, but there was no further disorder.
The disorderly element was in evidence
shortly after noon. At Second and Chest
nut streets sewer caps were placed on the
rails and another barricade composed OF
stones, tree boxes and logs was built
across the street at Floyd and Walnut. A
mob of 30 persons hooted the police who
were called upon to remove the obstruc-
tions Sixteen arrests had been made at
noon. The police regulations in the down.
town district were so rigid that nobody
was permitted to stand for a moment at
any street corner
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
EVIDENCE OF FERMENTATION
Court I'm Bradley Murder Trial Per-
mits Evidence of Desire
20 XIII.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov 15.-The pros
ecution today rested its case in the trial
OF Mrs Annie NJ. Bradley, charged with the
murder Of former Senator Arthur Brown
in this city last winter and Mrs. Bradley's
attorney outlined the character Of tho de-
fense. This, as concisely stated, will be
that the woman had, by reason OF Browns
treatment OF her become irresponsible at
the time she shot the ex-senator, and that
she shot him only after he had rushed at
her, cursng her. The court adjourned to
Monday, when testimony for the defense
will be heard.
Despite the protest of the defense that
her confession was involuntary, the court
today admitted the evidence Of Detective
Grant that Mrs. Bradley told him she had
meditated the deed for a long time and had
decided 10 kill him. Practically an the
testimony brought out by the prosecution
today was along the same line as Mr.
Grants statement, and was intended 10
show premeditatlon on the part Of Mrs
Bradley. Among the witnesses were two
men from Salt Lake City, one Of them an
old friend OF Mrs. Bradley. the other n
watchman at former Senator Browns
house. who testified they had heard her
threaten 10 kill the senator
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
OF OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
UNION OF TWO BIG CITIES
New York and Chicago Theatrical
Men Come TO Understanding
Circuit.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Nov. l5.-The meeting
Of the Ohio circuit company at which prom
inent theatrical representatives, Of the
country are in attendance continued in
this city today. The organizations repre-
sented are Nixon and Zimmerman IIlaw
and Erlanger, Cohan and Harris, Julius
Calm stair and Haylln, both Pennsylvania
companies, the Grand Opero house COM
pauy, Edward l.. Moore of Wheeling
James Tallman Of Benaire, Fred G. Nixon
Nirdlinger ana many other affiliated in
tyIests.
At the meeting yesterday the union Of
New York and Chicago theatrically was
practically assured when it was made
known, unoffiCially however. that a move
ment is on foot combining the Refs Circuit
the julius Calm circuit, the Ohio and two
western circuits.
S. +, Nixon and Samuel Harris ad-
mitted today that one object of the meet
ing is to construct thea.ers IN towns where
in the allied interests are not now repre-
sented.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
FIVE MEN FREED OF CHARGES
Judge SRnbOrn Renders Decision in
Coal Land Fraud Case I'm
Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Nov 15.-Judge A.
l.. Sanborn OF the western district OF
Wisconsin, sitting in the habeas corpus
cases against several Wisconsin persons
against whom indictments were returned
by the federal grand jury charging con-
spiracy to defraud the government out of
valuable coal lands I'm Colorado. today
rendered decision discharging those con-
nected with the Wisconsin Coal Mining
company and holding two who are con-
nected with the Federal Coal and Iron
company.
The names Of the discharged men are
James NJ Pereless, Thomas Pereles,
Charles F. Hunter, Guy D. Goff and IL
NJ. Benjamin, all Of Milwaukee,
In the case against these five men Judge
Sanborn held there was no crime, no
intent OF crime, and no conspiracy as
charged. The court in the cases against
Elias Arnold and Chauncey L. Jones
Of the Federal Coal ana Iron company
held these men to the grand jury in Colo
Tado. A contest will be made to prevent
removal to Colorado OF those held counsel
for the defendants contending that II there
was any crime it was committed in Wis
consin and that the trial should be held
in this state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16

GILLETTE CALLS LAWMAKERS
Governor Of California Issues PrOcla-
nation for Special session of
Legislature.

SACRAMENTO, Cal. Nov. l5.-Governor
Gillette today issued a proclamation calling
special session OF the legislature TO
convene Tuesday, November 49, The chief
object OF the session is to meet conditions
arising from the present financial strin-
gency II is proposed to amend the code
so as TO postpone the date when taxes
become delinquent, and 70 enable courts
10 continue business on legal holidays
Amendments 70 the charter OF San Fran
cisco relating to recent bond issue and also
permitting the treasurer 20 deposit public
moneys In banks viii also be considered
as will measure relative to harbor i'm
provements az San Francisco. In addition
the legislature Is expected TO remove from
office State Railroad Commissioner Ander
NJ. Wilson. foremen supervisor OF San
Francisco. who has confessed TO receiving
hribes, He refuses 10 resign and cannot
he summarily ousted by the governor. The
extra session Will probably be Of short
duration, II being the desire Of the governor
10 avoid any unnecessary expense 70 the
state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
EXPLOSION INJURIES MANY
Leak of Natural Gas Rt PittsburE
Causes Two Fatalities and
Many Casualties.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Nov. l5.-About twen-
ty-hve persons were injured today two
fatally, and dwelling was torn to pieces
when an explosion of natural gas occurred
in O house located at No. 1O3 Elm street,
this city. In the fire which followed two
aremen were severely burned.
The fatally injured;
Mrs. Sarah Grossman, blown through the
roof
Jacob Bergerman, blown through the
roof
Seriously injured
Three members of the Grossman family,
Three members OF the Model family
which also occupied the house
Esther Bolner q guest OF the Grossmans
About fourteen other persons in the
noighborhood received injuries when win
dow3 in their homes We're shattered by the
concusaion and plaster fell upon them
Apparently gas had been leaking from a
Kitchen stove all night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
NEW ORLEANS MURDER CASE
Woman Found Dead I'm Basement,
While Her Room Had Evi-
IDENTIFY Been Robbed.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Nov. 15.-Mrs. Bes-
sic Carter Is years old was found murdered
In the basement Of her home in the French
quarter yesterday. Her body was found by
a negro servant and four men roomers in
the house are being held by the police.
Examination Indicated that burglars had
been in the house. Mrs. Carters death
was caused by a cut in the neck apparently
with a pointed instrument. The scene of
the crime IS an inexpensive lodging house
in which Mrs. Carter occupied a room on
the third floor. Her body when found in
the basement had rents in the clothing as
IL she had struggled fercely. How It got
there the police have not discovered. Moth
ing except a cupboard was disturbed in her
room. This piece Of furniture had been
pried open, apparently with the same sort
Of instrument with which Mrs Carter was
murdered. Mrs. Carter had told her land
lady that her husband was a Southern Pa
Cific railroad engineer. and that she was
expecting him home last night OF this
morning
Wearing a silk underskirt and outer
clothing Of her dead mistress Clara Bar
row, a negro girl about IS years of age was
today placed under arrest and confessed to
having murdered Mrs. Bessie Carter at the
latters residence in the French quarter last
night.
The girl who had long been employed as
a maid at Mrs. Carter's, was the first to
give the alarm. land was suspected by the
police soon after they began an nvestiga-
tion. When put through a sweating" pro-
cess today, she broke down and acknowl-
edged that it was she who had inflicted
with a hatchet the CHASTITY wounds in Mrs.
Iarters neck and head.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
FAVOR PARCELSPOST
American Federation Of Labor Asks
Package Delivery Law.
OTHER RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
More Pay is Requested for Clerks in
Postofices.
EDUCATION FOR IMMIGRANTS
Move to Teach Them Principles of
Unionism in Their Own Language.
NEW RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED
One Calls for Investigation of TeIe-
graph Companies and Another
for Election of All
Judges.
NEW RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED

NORFOLK, Va, Nov. 15.-The American
Federation Of Labor today adopted resolu-
tions as follows:
Directing It's executive committee to use
every influence to bring about action by
congress increasing postotiice clerks pay.
Starting campaign to expedite and sys-
tematize the regulation Of convict labor.
Calling upon congress for small parcels
post law as relief from the express COM
pany monopoly"
Authorizing the executive council to deal
with the questions by appointing organizers
to teach emigrants In their own language
the Ideas OF unionism, and asking that the
theatrical syndicates" be included as
amenable under the antitrust laws, in
restraint of trade"
The federation rejected the resolution call
ing for the building and repairing Of all
government-owned vessels I'm navy yards.
New resolutions presented call for an In
vestigatlon of the telegraph companies;
federal officials TO have charge of all ma
tional campaign funds; states to defray all
primary election expenses; election Of all
judges, state and federal, by the people;
every possible war against the American
Tobacco company; compelling all passenger
tickets to be interchangeable; preventing in
functions against ticket scalpers, and calling
for federal laws against any combination
producing artificial scarcity in white paper
for newspapers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
ROAD BUILDING TO PROCEED
Northern Pacific OmcIaI Says Con-
structiOn WIZ Continue ia
Northwest.

PORTLAND, Ore, Nov. ID. NJ. Hanna
ford, second vice-president of the NorJn-
crn Pacific railway Is in Portland on q
trip OF inspection.
81 am not alarmed, but surprised" said
Mr Hannaford "at the present conditions.
It is the time of high prices, good crops
and general prosperity. 1t is astonishing
that such a furry could come upon us.
"While the Northern Pacific will un-
questionably cut expenses wherever pos
sible, do not think It will stop work Of
Importance. ! think there is no question
but the Great Northern and Northern Pa
cidc viii complete the railroad now build
ing down the north bank OF the Columbia" ."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
BRYAN CAUSES NO GREAT STIR
Announcement Had Becn Anticipated
for So Long Its Eject Was
Discounted.
CFrom a stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Nov. I5-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Mr. Bryan's announcement that he
WIN be the democratic candidate for presi-
dent II wanted, attracted little or no at
tention in Washington today. The an
nouncement has been discounted here and
IL was only left for Mr.. Bryan to put his
position In cold type Some Of the south
ern members Of congress say Bryan spells
defeat next November and only hope TO
save something from the wreck, upon which
to build for 1912. Conservative democrats
are hot and openly talk Of reprisal,
Some politicians thought that Mr. Bryan's
statement Of his position will force Gov
ernor Johnson OF Minnesota to either put
up or shut up" II he is to be a candidate,
it was said, he will have to come out and
declare his intentions. The Bryan or
ganizers will tackle Minnesota as their first
Job, and will force the johnson people to
make a show Of hands. Mr.. Jud 31n Hum n
of Cincinnati, Governor Folk Of Missouri
and other democrats who are suspected Of
having a presidential bee in their bonnets
will have to besur themselves.
Mr.. Bryan's friends in this city-some of
his closest advisers are found here-said
today that Mr. Bryan evidently made his
announcement with a conviction that It
would be favorably received by a large
body OF democrats. He was in a position
to formulate judgment on that point from
the fact that he has within the last few
months personally sounded the sentiment
among democrats in many sections He has
just returned from an extensive tour of the
south, a region reported to be lukewarm
toward his candidacy. 1t is said that Mr..
Bryan found no reason to anticipate that
his candidacy would be unwelcome to the
rank and file of the party, although he
soon discovered that the leaders were op-
posed to him.
George w. Clark of Sioux Falls, S. D.,
has been admitted to practice before the
Department of the Interior.
Adams Stemetz Of O'Brien City, Ia, has
been appointed clerk in the Treasury de-
partment.
Earl r, Mills of Belle Fourche and a. s.
Hayden Of Orman, S. D., have been ap-
pointed clerks in the reclamation service
for duty in South Dakota.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
ALASKAN REPUBLICAN JANeLE
Convention to Select Delegates to Ma
tiOnnI Convention Deserts
Governor HOEgatt.

SEATTLE, Wash, Nov. l5,-A cable to
the Post-Intelligencer from Juneau says:
The republican territorial convention, which
convened here yesterday TO elect delegates
20 the national republican convention has,
as predicted, been entirely controlled by
the opponents Of Governor Wiford b.
Hoggatt as a resL.t Of the strong turn Of
AFFAIRS the delegations friendly TO the gov
emor. numbering between thirty and thirty
five, walked out Of the convention. For a
time It was thought that a ruup con-
vention would be held, but at O'Clock the
bolters gave out the announcement that they
would attempt no gathering Of their own,
but that a delegation would be sent to the
national convention to oppose the seating
Of delegates from Alaska,
The regulars remained In the convention
and elected W. T. Perkins Of Nome
temporary chairman, and w. T. NJ Cul-
bertson temporary secretary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
TRIED IN ELEVEN MINUTES
Mrs. ROmndka of Milwaukee sent to
Prison in Quick Time Rt
Chicago.

CHICAGO, Nov 15.--After a trial which
lasted only eleven minutes, Mrs Evelyn
Romadka, the wealthy Milwaukee woman
who was indicted for various burglaries
and larcenies in this city. was sentenced
today by Judge Brentano to imprisonment
in the penitentiary for the indeterminate
term Of one to twenty years. Her counsel
declared in court that she was being rail-
roaded to prison for the purpose of shield
ing other people.
The attorney for Mrs. Evelyn Romadka
announced that Judge Bretano win. today
or tomorrow, be requested TO appoint a
commission in lunacy to examine the pris-
oner.
The court asked Mrs. Romadka what
attorney she desired TO represent her.
She replied Mr.. Donovan, but asked that
her plea of guilty, entered originally on
her arraignment. be allowed TO stand.
She also said she would like to have
the court pass sentence at once.
Attorney Herren then declared that Mrs.
Romadka was incapable of judging what
plea was proper to make and asserted
that she was being "railroaded."
The trial proceeded formally as though
a plea Of mot guilty" had been entered
The taking Of evidence was brief, and
Judge Brentano Immediately pronounced
sentence.
Mrs, Romadka is the wife of a trunk
manufacturer Of Milwaukee and was ar
rested and convicted of being accessory
TO the burglarles and larcenies of Albert
Jones, negro. How woman of heI
social position came to share in his plum.
der has never been explained. Jones made
free confession when arrested and Is
awaiting trial.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
PEOPLE TAKING SECURITIES
Leading Industrinls Being AssImis
lated by stockholders from
over Entire Country.

NEW YORK, Nov. l5.-Thc leading rail.
road and industrial corporations have IA
vorCd the Journal Of Commerce and Conn
mcrcial Bulletin with tho number Of stock
holders on their books at this time and
one year ago from which It Is evident
that the securities are being gradually as
simulated by the people, Had the figures
in each case been compiled since the Octo-
ber panic the increase in stockholders
would have been much greater.
The returns cover thirty-hve leading In
dustrials, with 152 IA stockholders and
81 III, 900 capital this year. against 1885,
800 stockholders and SlOG,C0OOOO year
ago; also eighteen leading railroads, with
So, 2Sl stockholders and sl3a7,COOOOO capital
this year, against 6S.S5s stockholders and
81, ,29S, 10000 capital year ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
WAY NOW CLEAR FOR PEACE
Central American Peace Congress
Holds First Session Under
Favorable Auspices,

WASHINGTON, Nov. l5.-Every one Of
the delegations made a solemn declara-
tlon that there was no question or claim
whatever pending among the FIVE Cen
trail American republics"
This memorandum was furnished to the
press after the first business meeting
today Of the Central American Peace
congress.
The settlement of differences was the
first important feature Of the protocol
under which the conference was called.
The next concluding a treaty determin-
ing their general relations, will now
come up, and everything points TO reach
ing conclusion without material diff
Guilty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
MINING FRAUD CHARGE MADE
Hartford Attorney and Promoter IL
Accused of Illegal Use of
Mails.

HARTFORD. Conn. Nov. 15.-Arthur
l. Campbell, an attorney and promoter.
has been arrested here on the charge OF
defraudinE persons through the malls.
Campbell #, is alleged has figured in
many mining stock booms. The postal
officials say the most important charge
against him Is from Denver. where, IT s.
alleged, he secured $4,000 through
fraudulent mining transactions Camp
bell was arraigued before the United
States court commissioner and the hear
ing continued until tomorrow, when, It
Is understood, he will waive examination
and furnish bonds for his appearance In
Boston December 2.
Should Campbell decide TO demand q
hearing the case will be continued for
two weeks 70 allow the government TO
bring witnesses here from Nevada and
Boston.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
PLATFORM IN CHAPEL FALLS
Crowd Given Tumble at Howard Uni
versity Before President
Makes speech.

WAsHINGTON, Nov. IA temporary
platform in the vestibule OF Andrew Ran
kin chapel at Howard university, where
President Roosevelt IL 20 speak this after
noon, gave way about o'clock 1nd about
fifty people were prccipitated about ten
feet, many receiving slight injuries and
one student Of the university having his
leg broken. Several Of the injured were
taken to Freedman's hospital close by.
The fire department was called cut and
for some time considerable confusion pre-
vailed. The accident occurred before Pres
ident Roosevelt reached the chapel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
HURRYING OVER WITH GOLD
Nearly Seventy Millions Has Already
Been Engaged from Europe and
More Follows.

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-EngagementS of
gold from abroad to satisfy the urgent de-
mand for currency by Americans reached
O67, 9O5OOO today. Several steamers arriving
today and tomorrow will bring a large
amount of gold. The Arabic due today
brings $775,O00; La Lorraine and st. Paul,
due tomorrow will have S2s9),OOO.
The subtreasury today transferred to
San Francisco $500 600; to Denver $4,000.
The Seattle National bank today engaged
100000 in gold for import from Europe.
LONDON, Nov. 15.-American buyers
took gold to the value Of e7S2,OOO from the
Bank of England today for shipment to
New York tomorrow. The continued heavy
drain of gold to the United States has led
to marked uneasiness, both in the money
market here and on the stock exchange,
and general opinion incines to the belief
that the bank of Englands rate of discoun'
will be raised to 8 per cent Monday. The
directors OF the bank met today and con-
, sidered the situation, but as usual main
tanned reticence regarding the result.
AS France refuses to ship gold direct to
New York and as the per cent bank rate
has not stopped the American demand
1nanciers here see no other means Of
checking the flow except by imposing a
prohibtive bank rate.
Surprise was expressed In Lombard
street at the fact that the United States
treasury has not devised further means to
relieve the financial situation in America.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. l5.-Sccretary
Root today denied the story that the
French government has proposed 10 secure
tariff concessions from the United States
through the Intervention of New York
bankers, as a price for the release Of gold
by the bank Of France. In order that the
gold might be shipped to this country 10
he g+r
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
AGED CASHIER ENDS HIS LIFE
j. ID. Thomas of the Bank Of AIbn.-,
Mo, Deliberately Blows
Out Brains,

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Nov Isl b.
Thomas, aged 65, cashier Of the Bank
Of Albany, Mo, committed suicide late
this afternoon at a local hotel in this
city by shooting Thomas walked into
a bath room and deliberately blew out his
brains No motive Is known
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-11-16
CUBAN PEOPLE ARE GRATEFUL
banquet to BE rendered Governor
MaEoOn as Thanks for His
Accomplishments.

HAVANA, Nov. 15.-Out Of gratitude OF
Jhe country for good government, the
Chamber Of Commerce has Unanimously
decided to give a banquet 10 Governor
Magoon. II is planned TO make a. huge
demonstration of the banquet and IN fur
thcrence thereof an the commercial. agri-
cultural and Industrial elements OF the
island will be represented