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New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
TOTAL DEAD NOW %.
At Least One Hundred More In
iured in Palermo ErpIOsiOn.

Palermo. Dec. 20.-The work of rescuing the
persons who were injured by the explosion last
night in the military powder magazine was con-
tinued until this morning. under conditions or
the greatest difficulty. For a time the fire,
which followed the explosion. although it added
to the danger gave the rescuers light to work
by. but when the flames were put out they were
confronted by complete darkness Torches were
brought to the scene, but they were fnsufhcient
and the troops made use of an electric search
light
1t Is known that ninety-three persons met
their death from the explosion and subsequent
fire The lodging house for emigrants, which
was destroyed by the flames. furnished the
largest number Of victims In addition to the
dead, no less than hundred persons were
moro or less seriously injured
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
MR.. TAFT IN WASHINGTON.
Welcomed By Friends and Calls at
White House.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau.l

Washington Dec. 20.-Secretary Taft arrived
in Washington at GIG this evening and WAS met
on his arrival by number of official and other
friends Later he received a large number OF
newspaper correspondents at his home and at
10 o'clock went to the White House. where he
remained until late hour
The Secretary said he told the Filipinos that
while he was gratiied to note they were making
progress toward the goal Of self government it
would, In his opinion. require a generation or
more before they became educated to point
where they could safely assume the responsible
ties OF complete independence.
Mr. Taft refused to discuss politics He said
he expected to remain In Washington, attending
To the affairs Of the War Department, until near
the end of the month. when he will go to Boston
to speak on the Philippines
Mr. Taft said he had made an appointment to
meet Arthur l. Vorys, his campaign manager.
early next week in Washington, to discuss the
situation He expected to remain in Washing
ton all next week. but thought IT possible that
he might have to go to Cincinnati to look after
the settlement of his mothers estate.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
SAYS ENGLISH WAY IS BETTER.
Secretary Haldane Compares British Finan-
cial Methods with Those of America.

Edinburgh Dec. 20-In a speech here Tonight
Richard Burden Haldane, Secretary of State for
War compared British and American credit, hav-
ing reference to the prophecies of few years ago
that within measurable time ,the centres of the
money market and the of credit would
migrate to New York.
Mr.. Haldane said the Americans had just SHOWN
an instinct for boarding with the result that the
hanks had no reserve; in Great Britain, the
contrary, money placed in banks and thence
with the Bank of England, creating a reserve on
which the credit OF the whole world depended.
That was a remarkable outcome of a remarkable
instinct, he declared. Perhaps it was just because
the British government did not superintend the
countrys credit arrangements that the arrange
nents were the most successful of all of the ma
tions The Bank OF England, the speaker added,
was private concern. yet it always succeeded IN
maintaining its universal character Of being the
greatest depository of the whole civilized world.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
SECRETARY TAFT HERE
Continued from first page.

it were engaged in actual warfare. We
to spend millions of dollars to build and
maintain a fine navy see no reason why we
should not put it through practice that will
prove its efficiency.
Il found the Philippines in far better con-
dition than expected. The initial proceedings
of the First Philippine Assembly and its ten
dency toward conservatism. Notwithstanding the
supposed radical majority, was indeed gratify-
ing. The American people in China were anx-
ious for assurances as to Americas intention
toward maintaining the open door policy, and at
the banquet at Shanghai / endeavored to give
this reinsurance"
Mr.. Taft said he greatly impressed with
Siberia, and felt confident that 1t would develop
in time into great country. much like the mid
die West of the United States. He said the
Car Of Russia had great personality and his
knowledge of current affairs and American poll
tics was as surprising as his splendid use or the
English language.
The Secretary was in excellent health ana
spirits. He gave much Of his time aboard snip
to the preparation Of his report on the Phliip-
pines. He arose every morning at 8 g. m, ana
after hearty breakfast rested for an hour and
then took a ive-mile walk around the deck
The walk ended. the Secretary worked q Few
hours on his report. and after all the passengers
had taken iunCneOn ne went DeloW duu po2 eoon
of a few sea biscuits and cup Of coffee
This was followed by an hour Of reading and
later some hard exercising in the gymnasium
MIR. Taft then took bath and slept for three
hours He and Mrs. Taft took dinner in the
main saloon, after which the Secretary read an
hour The remainder OF the evening was de-
voted to whist, Mr.. Taft inviting oas-
sengers to Join him in the game. Aff anne
Mr. Taft resumed his work on tt .ppine
report until the early morning houIo-
The Hamburs-American Line converted eight
staterooms into a palatal suite for the Secre-
tary. His rooms were filled with expensive
paintings and great hanging flower beds were
placed along the sill Of all the windows. The
suite which was created In two days. was finer
than any OF the permanent regal suites on the
other steamers Of the feet.
Mrs. Halle Erminie Rives. the author. who in
private life is Mrs. Post Wheeler. wife of the
second secretary Of the legation at Toxic. was
fellow passenger with Mrs. Taft. She comes
here to assist in the dramatization Of her latest
novel She will remain here few days before
going South to assist Mrs. Taft in her Christ
mas shopping.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
PEACE ON THE P4CIFIC.
Friendship of Japan and the United
States Reiterated.

Toxic Dec eo-The American Ambas sador
Thomas ]. OBrien, was the guest Of honor last
night at the dinner o. the American Friends AS
sociation. Of which Count Kaneko. the head of
the movement for international exposition. to
be held here in 1912, Is president
Count kaneko In toasting Ambassador O'Brien.
said that the society organized for the
purpose OF having 1t become an intellectual
bridge connecting the coasts OF two nations who
had assumed the Joint responsibility OF maintaining
peace on Pacific: therefore, the greater the IA
val power Of America the less would be the bur
den Of Japan
The fact that Japan had announced an exposition
to take place In 1912, he said. declaration of
Japan's desire to have peace between the Asatics
and all countries world If she entertained the
least idea of warke preparation the nations would
not be invited TO participate, as preparations Tor
war and an international exposition at the same
time are incompatible the one working for destruc-
tion the other for peace and in pursuit thereof.
Then he said:
friend of Japan. This is the general feeling
throughout Japan and the nation @S'eThs Th +po @
countries can be shaken nor estranged by
Perry erected by this association in 1901 stands
facing eastward to express the national graotudse e
to our benefactors the government aho peopie VI
the greatest Republic on the gope.
Ambassador O'Brien's reply was intended as an
important pronouncement After giving thanks Tor
the courtesies extended to him during his snort
sta
as q great highway for the use OF mankind; as
highway it must be maintained. and the response
bility of maintaining its freedom rested upon japan
and America Americas responsibility was the
heavier because of its more extensive area anu
population. He said:
tn. United States has nothing that Japan cares
to take or buy. On the other hand. the United
States has wish to own any OF the 1alr acres OF
Japan Each continue to develop its respective
resources. and thus exhibit themselves to me me
nstions of the world not only models OF the
highest civilization but also provide an untranl.
melled way to come and go IN the exchange VI
products. A., ,xu ,oor,a
no one can question doubt. and II ought not 10
be necessary to continue the repetition or denias %
from sources the highest authority In both coun-
tres that nothing exists between them except har-
mony and good will.
In conclusion Ambassador OBrien paid hsh
tribute to the Japanese and said their rare quail
ties ara well known to the world. Japan'5 deter
mination to make high place for herself among
Christian nations deserves. he said. the sympathy
and support Of the entire world
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
MICHIGAN FOR TAFT?
Sentiment Shos0n by P0U-GoUernor
Warner Enthusiastic.
TBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. ]


Detroit Dec. 2O.-Governor Warner declared
himself for William II. Taft to-day. Il am
for Mr.. Taft for President" said Governor War
ner. .rI believe that not only the people OF
Michigan but the people OF the entire country
are for Mr.. Taft, because they believe he is the
man to carry out the policies Of President Roose-
Welt. 1 feel that the Secretary OF War can give
the American people an administration OF which
not only the Republican party but the entire
people can be proud
A poll of twenty-four Michigan counties indl-
.o,es that the state is overwhelmingly in favor
os Secretary Taft OF $40 Republicans polled
a12 declared themselves supporters Of Taft
Governor Hughes Of New York was second.
with 90 while Speaker Cannon was favored oy
16. Fairbanks was the choice OF D. La roiie''e
and Root 2 each. and Corteiyou l.
,r, ,,olI was made in lower Michigan. those
interviewed being capitalists professional men,
,,tnisters. bankers, merchants. laboring men,
farmers. officeholders and others
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
CANADA AGREES TO JAPAN'S TERMS.
Emigration Negotiations Practically Com
nleted bv Minister Lemieux at Toxic.

Toxic. Dec. 2O.-Negotiations between Ru-
dolph Lemieux, Canadian Minister OF LABOR
and the Japanese government. which have been
DELAYED by a hitch over details. Will De cofh-
nleted within the next few days. 1t is under
stood that Minister Lemeux has agreed To ac-
cent Japan's assurance that she will undertake
the self-imposed task Of limiting emigration to
Canada. The exact method will be left entirely
in the hands Of the japanese government Japan
declined to give definite promise In writing
because 1t would entail sacrifice of treaty
RIGHTS Minister Lemieux desired also note
from the Japanese government giving the exact
number of laborers that the government would
allow to emigrate to Canada. This also was
refused.
The government has practically decided to
subsid;ze the Oriental Colonization Company
Count Katsura, former Prime Minister, is the
principal promoter of the company, which has
a capital of $10OOO,OOO, with authority to issue
debentures to the amount Of $100OO0OOO. The
company will advance capital to emigrants to
Corea to be repaid yearly 1t Is estimated that
Corea offers room for three million emigrants
The colonization company will begin work as
soon as a subsidy bill is passed by the Diet 1t
plan the government may decide to stop entirely
the emigration of laborers.
The delay in closing the emigration negotiations
was due to a claim put In by the Canadian gov
ernment that. prior to Canada becoming party
to the treaty of alliance. 1t was specifically guar
anteed by rep sentative of Japan that emigra-
tton of laborers Canada should be limited to six
hundred monthly. The Japanese government it
IL said, now repudates this action
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
MAY BE AELF TO STOP DUEL.
Efforts tc Prevent Meeting Between Hun.
garian Premier and Ex-Minister.

Vienna. Dec 20.-Eforts are being made to
prevent a duel between DR. Wekerle. the Hun
sarian Premier. and NJ. Polonyi. ex-Minister of
Justice a challenge for which has passed
a result of allegations OF political dishonesty
made against the Premier.
As he is the Premier of a country the laws
of which prohibit duelling. Dr. Wekerie
ouested Emperor Francis Joseph TO grant him
a dispensation to fight. as his majesty always
does to his ministers or other high officials. The
Emperor granted the request This does not
mean that approval of the conflict itself has
been given but should the duel take place the
minister will not be punishable.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
DIAMOND MARKET DEM0RAIIZED.
Drop in American Purchases Largely Respon.
sible for Syndicate's Passed Dividend. -

London. Dec 2O-The deferred dividend of the
De Beers Consolidated Mines, Limited, the dia-
mond syndicate. was passed to-day owing to the
unfavorable outlook in the diamond trade, which
is an outcome of the falling off of purchases IN
America since the financial disturbances and the
dumping Of large quantities of stones on the
market in recent months before the agreement
with the De Beers company demoralized the
market.
The company has decided that it is necessary
TO strengthen its reserves in order to maintain
prices. and a telegram received here to-day from
Kimberley says the company has ordered work
in the diamond mines to be cut dorn to five
days week.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
FALLING OFF IN EMIGRATION.

Ffune Hungary Dec. 2o-The remarkable falling
of in the emigration from this port TO the United
States is illustrated by the empty steerages or the
steamers that left Fiume during the last week Tor
American ports Instead Of the customary Two Oh
three thousand emigrants on each vessel the "a
ronia carried only three hundred in her steerage
while tie Carpathia had aboard less than hfty
emierants
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21

Mr.. Tafts visit to Russia and did not look with
favor on it.
II know of no reason" Mr.. Straus said. why
any one should be inimical to Secretary Tart
because of his visit to Russia, and I don't be-
lieve that such is the This much know,
that the statement contained in the press re-
ports to the effect that had called the Presi-
dent with delegation in respect thereto is abso-
Iutely without shadow of foundation. The
fact Is that I have not spoken to the President
on the subject. and have no knowledge Of any
one else having done So"
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
cINNELL SENTENCED FOR CONTEMPT

Dublin Dec eo-Iaurence Ginnell, Member OF
Parliament for North Westmeath. who has pee"
Prominent in the cattle driving campaign In the
West Of Ireland was sentenced to-day to SIX
months .nprisoument for contempt of court for
having in recent speech commented upon the
cutie driving trials.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
MR. srRAus SPEAKS FOR JEWS
TFrorn The Tribune Bureau.l

washington. Dec. 2o-secretary straus To-
..., a.,ounced the reports that the Jews OF New
vo,k Citv were indignant at Secretary Tart 1or
his visit to the Czar of Russia. whom they con-
slider their oppressor. This rumor emanafins
from washington. received color from .ne re-
,,or+ that the Secretary Of Commerce and LABOR
tad oonsulted with the President conce1'sns
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
WILL OPEN THE DRUcE GRAVE.
Contention Regarding the Contents OF the
Coffin To Be Definitely Settled

London, Dec. 2O.-The Home Office has con-
sented to the opening Of the grave of T. c.
Druce in Highgate Cemetery shortly after
Christmas when the question whether the coffin
contains a body or a roll Of lead should be def
nitely answered. Professor Augustus j. Pepper.
Of the University of London, will attend on be-
half of Scotland Yard.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
WOULD coLoNIzE INDIANS.

Mexico City Dec GOV. E. Gentry. an Indian,
of Council Hills Okla is here to perfect plans FOR
the colonization of between one thousand ana
fifteen hundred families of kickapoo Indians IN
the state Of Sinalva, but just where MI. GENTRY
declined to say.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21

4 Berlin Dec 20-Ambassador Tower has arranged
for deputation OF $50 from the Arion Society. of
Brooklyn to sing before Emperor William when
the members Of the society visit Germany and
Austria next spring.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-24
OMAHA 2OO,OOO--l9l0
NOTHING
WILL STOP ITl

You will make money n you buy Omaha
real estate now, for Il Is bound to go
higher.
14s No. s1st Ave, a beautiful modern and
complete home with corner lot, natural
This property will have to be seen to be
appreciated. II was built by the owner Tor
himself and now desires to sell can give
immediate possession. Price, 5000
4O15 lizard ST., a modern cottage home Of
rooms IN fine condition, y block from
car, lot 5oXl5o Price, $500.
nO7 lizard St, 2-story s-room house, all
modern. including furnace, mantle and
CRATE, high and slightly. New houses being
built all around. Price, 5000
4217 Harvey St, 7 rooms, all modern with
new furnace, cement walks, everything in
fine condition and can give quick posses
sion. Price only 5000.
23OS Lincoln Blvd, 2-story house with s
rooms, hard oil finish, all modern with
mantle and crate, gas and electric light,
nearly new, with lot 56xl62 facing the park.
Price, $500.
1912 Lincoln Blvd, s-room house. strictly
modern, with oak floors, oak finish down
stairs. with electric light, lot 56Xl6o, cement
walks, fine natural shade, south front, over
looking the park, near two car lines. This
is an ideal home. Price, $500.
1910 So 18th St. full 2-story. house with s
large rooms, fine bath, open humhlng. gas,
mantle and CRATE. double parlors and din
ing room, east front, beautiful shade, paved
street and cement walks-only $500.
1l15 11151k, III No. nth St., two 6-r cot
tages, with bath, closet, hot and cold water,
gas, renting for 500 so per month each; one
Ar cottage renting for $u per month,
monthly rental $56; annual rental S672
These cottages have just been painted two
coats and are in fine condition throughout
The lot is 6Ox1iO paved street, permanent
walks and only II blocks from the post
office, which assures a steady income. This
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-24
r. c.. Peters & Co.


l,OOO-On the north side of Grant
ST., 100 feet east Of 30th, we have
a large lot with two small houses,
renting for 1880 per month; a good
investment for this amount of
money.
$2OOO-3i24 Franklin st. is a story
and-a-half modern house, with fur
mace, on a large lot, a block and
a half west of the Harvey car line;
this is close to a good school and
is in a good location.
81, 25O-This Is a large S-room house
at 300 N. 25th St, modern except
furnace, and in good condition Of
repair; $500 down and balance
monthly will take this. Look at
#; It is a bargain.
$4.OOO-1117 Park Ave. we have a
modern S-room house on which no
repairs are needed; there is a good
furnace and bath room with mod
ern fixtures. Go and look at It and
be convinced that It is a bargain.
r. c. Peters & Co.
22O S, 18th St. (Bee Bldg.) 90
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-24

BARGAINS!

n. See
II and make
$4,000 at 2116 Grant St.
$3.50 buy house and full lot Georgia PoppletOn
east front Street paved and pavement paid for
buy
bargain.
%
lot, vacant paved;
permanent sidewalk Easy terms, If necessary.
Streets paved Cheap at $4,000
buy brick house full lot on Glove
AVE. Street paved
Spencer
al fsoldth his week. $4,000.
street. pema
nent sidewalks A good investment. $4,000.
$4,000 St. 25h St
st. IS rooms two bath rooms
two furnaces cemented cellars
$4,000 will buy at St
$4,000 will street. south
At heN modern houses and ground
on %hh to build another house Rent $50
trade Tor eastern Nebraska western
$1,000 will buy and lot at 2474 18th St
Lots 8. A. & addition An eastern
a ~ oi-
At 2117 Webster lot 9Ox1s2 bargain at
Two modern to good tenants at s65
month Everything in firstclass condition Price Sc 500 "
MONEY ON OMAHA REAL ESTATE AT LOWEST RATES
THOMAS BRENNAN
Room /. York life Building phone Dous.s 1904
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-24
GEORGE & COMPANY, .
Phone Douglas 756.
1901 Farnam Street.

n s s52 1 Every detail. ' S % g ' 81 3ss5
two e N GS bo6e butt 1905
Urn ~ SsR R fG 0 within
~sS @ & 3 as % $$! S ' ga % @ S5's
o, 'I sad6 d6nS Cor 56d room s'6
house. % MRfi d S95as5 2 s i Barn ' on i p9 stress
very f9F @ 5OH feet
@ hon" 9 h st NEAR anrP B 81 finish
o @ n gms t ' 8anged feet only two block. from car line
5oo S goth
street. SS6 5 Douglas ST. SrCon modern upodate
pa5 @ @ 5 @ furnace
@ fSS S lS FS SSHi55 q ffSas cSa s
only 6@iS BLOCK from {inq ~ ~ %. an, t water
n s n ;.s.5s Ss5s 3 @ 5: @ ss ST.: @ years.; sss' @
% @ Sfs Bss2 s. a'F ''th St. south front "
s3a ST. N o s5 s near Gsa d
gas eSsS F F gar % soziD
20 @ sso on Fowler Ave near s'h modern except furnace n'"
rents 81. lot 2sx126 feet
DUNDEE SPECIAL
S sf5' @ss ss st. S$ Sss e." ssS s IA
price '''"' NORTH SIDE RESIDENCE.
we'll 's5SGs7 P P BY 81 5S9%' s cd S e a S
596W for 'S 9ss s n 9 s8d d s
''''''''S O"'' VACANT LOTS
$4,000 district aad ST. Terms $1,000
@ i S. $S s Curtis T rapn.r ps r
ing 2S t % and gas
::SSS f s s lot S ON t zen St near %s @
near pSf The e S9st pf 2n @ '
FOR BRICK FLATS
'!$$iszs: @ S t q e. s. os!Sss3
VACANT
m for ass eRor5n no6 &Sqo az t hot 6P
Sg Ita iss Ee
oon. ;4S4 for F5 ] Gross
Sm Dss Ss @ rooms sS Fo5 ana make st G % @
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-24
ACREAGE
Payne, BoStWiCk & CO.
9th Floor N Y Life Bldg
9th Floor N. Y. Life Bldg.
Residence and Trackage

10 Lots-Bounded on the east by 42d St.,
west by 4Sth ST., south by Harvey, north
by Davenport
10 Lots-To be sold In a bunch.
10 Lots-At one-half their value
10 LOts-Farnam, Douglas, Dodge and Har-
ney passes through them.
Ito Lots-Seventy-iv desirable residence
lots.
ITO Lots-Thirty-five trackage lots; they lay
right and are now in demand.
They are in the right end of the city.
They are close in.
They are increasing in value rapidly.
They do not lay out over the PRAIRIE In
the high grass district
They are in the city and have city ads
Vantages.
They have arrived"
They are reached in twelve minutes by
the best car service in the city.
They can be bought for one-half what they
will sell for when divided and sold in-
dividualy.
If you are interested in this kind of real
estate in rapidly growing city, the
growth Of which is westward and In the
direction Of these lots-write me,
You VIII be surprised at the price asked.
CLINTON II. BRIGGS.
1870 Farnam St.,
Omaha.
0e)-M7Sl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-24
GOOD INVESTMENTS

houses southwest corner 29th and Charles
sts., Z and rooms. rent for S25. Price,
$3.50.
7-room modern house. 2lO9 Burt St., $3.50.
Kountze Place, Pinkney St. house nearly
new, all modern, oak floors, Z rooms,
facing park, 5000.
modern cottages northeast corner 22d
and Grace SITS, rent for $500 per year,
$500
Good modern house, rooms, large lot,
paved street, on Miami ST., half block
east OF oath. $3.50.
1913 Locust St., house. rooms. modern,
$500
1918 Ohio ST., house, rooms, city water.
sewer, gas, $3.50.
houses, large lot, corner 18th and Wool
worth Ave, s., 400.
Some good lots close TO end of car line at
seth and Ames Ave. 500 each.
W. T. GRAHAM,
6O4 Bee Bldg.
ug-SO6 "A
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-24

Four and Groom cottages on S. Goth Ave
near Vinton; has city water in each
come S51; for all four, $500. VIII no
sell separately.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-24

New Broom modern cottage on n. 18th St
north of Ames Ave; east front; full lot
Is a nobby little home for 5000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-24
$4,25O.OO

PAS Henderson St., rooms,
corner lot, 5Ox12S feet, south
front, on paved street, good
barn, large shade trees; would
make any one a fine home;
don't buy until you have seen
this.
GEORGE & CO., 1901 Farnam st.
O9)-797
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-24

New modern 6-room HISTORY house, with
every up-to-date convenience, such as
porcelain bath, marble wash bowl, cleo
trio light with fixtures, polished floors
good furnace, laundry; east front on 8
nth ST., within 10 minutes walk TO Far
nam St. 500 or $500 cash. balance In
monthly payments of $50 per month. Price
1850. Call at Office for exact address.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-24

broom cottage on n. goth ST. boulevard
near Ohio; lot 3OX1O4; house rents for 81
per month; can be sold for 1890 This Is
q snap.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-24

IL a fnc Investment proposition. Don't fan
TO see these houses Monday. They are go
ing TO be sold quick.