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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
NARSHIP'S NARROW ESCAPE
BRttIeship Indiana Had Close Call by
Reason of Fire in Coal
Bunkers.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Sept. 1.-THE
Navy department today made public the
feet that through fire in her coal bunk
ers on the morning of Sept 3, the battle
ship Indiana, now undergoing repairs at
the League Island navy yard. narrowly
escaped destruction tht ammunition IN
the adjacent magazines being safely re-
moved only through the exhibition of the
greatest courage on the part OF the officers
and crew.
No damage resulted from the fire, which
was caused by a spontaneous combustion
OF coal. The work of removing the am
munition from the adjacent twelve-inch
and six-inch guns was, according to the
report proceeded with quietly The two
magazines and the shell rooms became
dangerously heated and were flooded 10 a
depth of twenty inches Lieutenant Com
mander Sticht directed the fire party, con-
sisting OF Gunner L. c. Hull and nine
men. who entered the magazines and re-
moved the ammunition. The six boxes
nearest the bullhead were so hot as to
be handled with difficulty, while the bulk
heads and thirteen-inch shells were so hot
that they burned the hands and bIistered
The paint. The coal on fire was flooded
and removed from the bunkers and the
bulk heads and shells were sprayed with
water until the temperature dropped to
formal.
The following. who hrst entered the mag
Izines. were recommended for bravery by
he commanding oficer: C. w. LeiseRand.
g. Rowe C. Bartuniok, ]. L. Grafton. H.
A. Linderman, f. J. Cross. c, Sheppard
and l.. Oster.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
ANOTHER TAX CLERK is GONE
Hundred ThOusRnd-DOIIar Shortage
in Louisiana Tax Commission
er's Accounts.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept. IA $780,
600 shortage was discovered today in the
accounts of the state tax commissioner I'm
this city The police are searching for
Charles p. Letten, chief clerk to State Tax
Collector John Fitzpatrick Of the First dis
trict. charged with the defalcation. This
is the third defacation in six months in
the louisiana tax department The two
previous shortages totalied nearly 10000
and today. for the second time, there is no
clue TO the whereabouts of the missing
clerk.
A cuTsory examination OF the books of
Mr.. Letten indicates a defcit OF about
100000. All the machinery Of the police
departments OF this and surrounding states
are being used to ascertain Letten's where
abouts. He has held the position for
nineteen years, and today no record can
be found OF any bond having been re-
quired Of him
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
JAP AMBASSADORS FAREWELL
Count Inouye WIN Probably he
Replaced at Berlin by
Vtscount AOki.

BERLIN, Sept. 11.-Count Inouye, the
Japanese ambassador to Germany, has
taken his farewell OF the imperial chan
cellor, Prince Won BueIow, at Norderney,
preparatory to returning to Japan His
successor has not yet been appointed, al
though It is asserted that Viscount Aoki,
the ambassador of Japan at Washington,
will be transferred here. Count lnouye's S
most notable diplomatic achievement while
in Berlin probably was that of impressing
the foreign office with the idea that Japan
was quite willing that Germany should
retain Kiso Chau, the territory on the
Shan Tung peninsula. leased by Germany
from China in 1885 because from the Jap
anese standpoint so long as Germany re-
tains territorial interests In the far east
she can be more easily dealt with after
the Anglo-Japanese alliance expires.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
Or. C. M. FREEMAN ARRESTED
Husband of Mary &c. wilkins Accused
of Abetting "Crap' Game to
Get Votes.

NEW YORK. Sept. 1l.-Dr. Charles NJ.
Freeman, husband of Mary f. wilkins,
the novelist, has been arrested In his home
town Of Metuchen, N. j. on the charge
of aiding and abettlng gambling game.
DR.. Freeman, It appears, was a candidate
for the republican nomination for mayor.
It is charged that he backed a citizen of
the town In a game of craps against two
negroes his object being. II is alleged, 10
influence the negroes to vote for him.
The primaries were held yesterday and
DR.. Freeman was not only hopelessly
beaten. but his arrest on the gambling
charge occurred.
DR.. Freeman denies that he was present
at the game and does not take his arrest
seriously. He was held in $50 bonds for
the action of the grand jury.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
Committee Named I'm Wire Fight and
Instructions Are Given
Them.

NEW YORK, Sept. 11.-Without accom-
pllshing anything toward settling the teleg-
rapher's strike, President Samuel Gompers,
of the American Federation of Labor, left
here for Washington last night. Mr.. Com
pers declared he would do anything i'm his
power, or make any personal sacrifice to
bring the strike to an end. "I came here, :"
he said ITO see whether could not do
something to bring about an honorable set
tlement of the strike l met Mr.. Small
and Mr.. Thomas and talked over with them
the possibility of peace and financial sup
port from the federation of labor in case
the strike should be prolonged. There will
be no unconditional surrender by the strik-
ers. That is certain. The strike should be
amiciably settled now. 1t would be the
worst thing possible for all concerned II
the strike were fought to a finish. II would
be bad for the public, bad for the strikers
and bad for the telegraph companies. In
such an event there would be much bit
terness on both sides. Bad feeling would
be avoided II the strike was settled now
by an agreement between the companies
and the operators. Therefore / am willing
to do anything In my power to bring about
peace"
At a meeting of New York local No. 1s
of the Commercial Telegraphers' union one
delegate each was elected by the telegraph
ers of the Western Union and Postal in
this city to represent them on a national
committee in case of negotiations looking
toward the ending of the strike.
A resolution was adopted to the effect
that the delegates be instructed to consider
no basis of settlement unless It be the ac-
ceptance Of the eight-hour day, 10 per
cent increase in salary, free typewriters
and equal wages for women and men per-
forming equal work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
PARKER RETURNS TO CHARGE
Former Candidate for Presidency Re-
fterates what Was said About
Campaign Funds.

NEW YORK, Sept IA statement at
tributed to Judge Alton b. Parker, demo-
cratic candidate for the presidency in lsOI
is published in the World today regarding
recent newspaper exposures OF campaign
fund giving at the last national election.
Judge Parker I'm effect says that con-
gress should have performed the service
that the newspapers are now attempting
TO render, ana that no man who is both
fair-minded and intelligent can now doubt
the accuracy Of his famous charge regard
ing campaign funds near the close Of his
campaign.
Judge Parker also advocates Imprlson-
ment as a punishment for corporation cam
paign gifts.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
FISHERIES QUESTION SETTLED
state Department OmciaIs Surprised
There, should He Any More
Question.

WASHINGTON Sept. 1l.-Being under the
impression that Sir Robert Bond had Sc
cured about everything of Importance that
he wished included In the modus vivendi
relative to the Newfoundland fisheries.
the state department officials here were sur
prised to read a report that the premier
has denounced the imperial government for
concluding the arrangement which was alb
solutely necessary TO prevent serious fric-
tion between two great nations. They were
disposed to draw a parallel between the at
titude of the Nefoundlanders and the
Californians in this matter, each according
TO the view of the Washington government
showing a lack of appreciation OF the i'm
propriety of attacking treaty rights by
local legislation.
The statement is made that with the
single exception of asserting the right OF
American vessels to ship Newfoundland
ers as fishermen, the American government
has. for the sake OF peace, surrendered all
OF the extreme points claimed by IT, And
this right of shipping fishermen is to be
exercised in a manner least likely to offend
Newfoundland pride, for the mon are to
be taken aboard off shore and not within
the territorial waters of the colony, ol-
though the Americans have always insisted
that they have the right under treaty to
take the men off the docks il they cared TO
ship there.
The further discussion OF the subject is
regarded by officials here as purely aca-
demic, as the modus is now a completed
instrument. II tie Newfoundland premier
carries out his announced purpose of exc
cutting the colonial laws, even where they
conflict with the American treaty rights II
Will be the duty of the British government
to deal with the case, and not the coneern
OF the State department.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
HARRlMAN'S EYES ON DENVER
hREnate sends Man West 90 watch
Railroad Development An
Colorado.

DENVER, Sept. lie. II. Hartman has
sent personal representative here 10
watch tile moves that are being made in
This state looking forward railroad con
Struetion. 1t has been evident for some
time that some interests have been at work
planning large undertakings. but so quietly
las the work been done that little informa-
con has reached the public.
In order TO get the information at first
and, Mr.. Hartman has sent X II. Morey
ere TO learn what is going on.
Mr.. Morey has been investigating rumors
II new railroad through to Seattle. There
have been several Incorporated for thar
purpose. These include the Denver. Lara
me a Pacihc, the Denver and Pacific and
Me Denver q TranscontinenL~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
LOST EARTHQUAKE is FOUND
Disturbance on Aleutian Islands Early
in September Believed TO
he the One.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE earthquake
reported to have occurred in the Aleutian
islands on September 1 snd 2 news of
which has reached Seattle through an Off
Ger of the revenue cutter Rush, is believed
10 be the lost earthquake" recorded early
in the month on the seismograph at WASH
ington, in England and at ottawa. The
Washington experts at the time figured
that 1t had occurred about $500 miles from
Washington, and from the data which the
instrument furnished them believed that 1t
was in the region of Alaska.
Their belief is now borne out by the dis
patch stating that the eruption was In the
Aleutian islands of the coast of Alaska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
CzAR'S YACHT is AGROUND
STANDARD Fast on Rocks on Coast of
Finland, hut I'm No Apparent
] Danger.

HANGO. Finland, Sept. 1.-THE Russian
imperial yacht STANDARD, with Emperor
Nicholas and Empress Alexandra and their
family aboard, is fast on the rocks off
Horseva point, on the coast west of this
place. The yacht is apparently in no dan
ger, as the emperor and his family remain
on board.
The STANDARD ran upon the rocks which
were submerged at high tide, at 43O O'Clock
this afternoon and remained fast. A steam
lifeboat from Reval, on the Gulf of Fin
land, has arrived upon the scene and seven
torpedo boats which have been escorting
the imperial yacht on its tour in Finnish
waters are standing by to render assist
ance IL needed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
HARAHAN READY WITH REPLY
Meeting of Illinois Central Directory
Held at which Reports Are
Presented.

NEW YORK, Sept. ll.--A reply to Stuy-
vesant Fishs criticisms OF his management
OF the Illinois Central railroad was made
by President HHrahan at a meeting Of the
directors today. This reply included re-
ports from President Harahan's subordi-
mates. Following the meeting Secretary
Hackstafr declined to say whether any
action had been taken on the resolutions
offered by Mr Fish at a previous meeting
The directors also declined to discuss the
action of the board.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
SPANIARDS CAUGHT LooTINe
Well known FrencA. Resident of Cnsa.
blanca Finds Gaardians of
Peace Stealing.

PARIS Sept. 1f.-Special dispatches have
been received here from Casablanka re-
lating a regrettable incident at that port.
A well known French resident caught two
Spanish soldiers in the very act Of robbing
his house. He summoned assistance and
secured the mon and was marching them
off TO the authorities when he met Span
ish officer. This man abused him roundly
and forced him to release the soldiers.
The Frenchman has lodged complaint
at the French consulate against both the
officer and the men.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
SCIENTISTS REACH LINCOLN
French Investigators Are Planning to
study NebraskR's Educa-
tiOnaI System.

LINCOLN. Sept. u.-Four French scien-
lists today arrived in the city and will
make an extended investigation OF the Ne
braska State university. They are Prof
Raphael Blanchard. Baron Jules de Guerne,
Baron r. Duberton and Baron Louis Du-
berton. The scientific laboratories and the
specimen of primitive loess man discovered
near Florence will receive special attention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
CLARKE GETS NOMINATION
Omaha Man Has Safe Plurality for
Railroad Commissioner.
HOME COUNTY GIVES HIM LEAD
Handsome Endorsement by Douglas
for Its Only Man on Ticket
Overcomes Vote Against
Him Outside.

Douglas county gave Henry T. Clarke,
jr., plurality of nearly 5000 for railroad
commissioner. which secures his nomination
beyond chance. Returns from the ninety
counties of the state nave now been Sc
cured, and unless some glaring mistake has
been made in the figures Clarke leads Cald-
well by SO3 on the final count The canvass
by the state board is not likely to change
these figures seriously. Much delay was
experienced in securing the final returns
from the outlying counties and uncertainty
as to the outcome existed until the last
one had come in and been counted. The
final figures are
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
WITHHOLD EFFECT OF STRIKE
Western Union Company Declares
Dividend, but Keeps Its
Earnings secret.

NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-THE board Of
directors of the Western Union Telegraph
today declared the regular quar-
terly dividend of ~ per cent and adopted
the resolutions passed by the executive
committee yesterday approving the con-
duct OF the strike by President Clowry and
the other officers. No statement OF the
earnings for the quarter usually issued was
given out, and the effect OF the strike on
the earnings was not made public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
RED MEN SELECT LOUISVILLE
National Order VIII Build It's Per-
manent Home In Kentucky
City.

NORFOLK. Va, Sept. 1.-THE great
council Of Red Men today decided to es-
tablish its permanent home. OF Long
House" structure to cost anywhere
from $4,000 to 100000 in Louisville.
The finance committee had recommended
the selection Of Chicago over Louisville
and Washington.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
COAL FAMINE IS PREDICTED
Pennsylvania Operators Say There IL
Growing Shortage of Fuel in
that State.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1l.-Anthracite
and bituminous operators say that the coal
situation is growing serious throughout the
state, and 1t is freely predicted that be-
fore midwinter there viii be a famine in
many sizes. The supply of water has al
ready become a serious problem in the an
thracite region. The labor supply has
been below normal several weeks. Both
anthracite and bituminous operators are
selling coal from stored stocks to supply
the demand.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
DOMESTIC,

Railway commissioners are determined
that the railway commission law shall be
obeyed and an order for the arrest and
prosecution of General Manager @. W.
Holdrege Of the Burlington road had been
decided upon for giving an incomplete
pass list. Page i
II. Z. Clarke, jr., has received ma
jority of the votes for railroad commits
soner and thus receives the republican
nomination. Page 1
Grand parade of veterans at the national
encampment of the Grand Army of the
Republic takes place in a drizzlng rain
at Saratoga Page /
The new Cunarder, the Lusltania, is
making a record breaking trip across the
Atlantic and is expected al New. York
Friday morning. Page 2
Secretary Straus made a most satisfac-
tory trip of investigation in Hawaii and
on the Pacific coast. Page q
The warship Indiana, now undergoing
repairs in the League island navy yards,
had a narrow escape from destruction by
fire in the coal bunkers next to the maya
zines. Page l
Judson Harmon speaks on the rights of
the state at the Ohio day celebration at
the jamestown exposition. Page 1
The Japanese ambassador at Washing
ton. Viscount AOki, is likely to take the
position at Berlin vacated by the retire
ment of Count Inouye. Page 1
Improvements in the manufacture OF
steel rails are being considered seriously
by the manufacturers. Page j
President Harahan had an answer to
the criticism of former President Fish in
meeting Of the directors of the Illinois
Central railroad. Page 1
Redmen select Louisville as the loca-
tion for their permanent home. Page I
FoREIaN.
Spanish soldiers are caught looting at
Casablanca by well known French resi-
dent Page 1
Reports of a Jewish massacre at Kiesh-
niev are received. Page i
Bloody rioting takes place at San Fran
cisco between union and nonunion carmen.
rage I
Western Union company declares its
usual dividend, but refuses to divulge the
earnings. Page !
Another defalcation, this time amount
| ing to 100000. has been found In the tax
department at New Orleans. Page
NEBRASKA.
! The thirty-ffth annual convention OF
the Evangelical Lutheran synod is in ses-
sion at Grand Island. Page
Frost in western Nebraska does little
damage. Page g
| Labor Commissioner Ryder notifies
/ theater managers performances by chill
| dren will not be permitted. w. A. Foster
! of Omaha declines democratic judicial
nomination Page 9
MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN STEAMSHIPS
&
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
HenrIetta Crosman Injured.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1l.--In the duel scene
IN the second act of the new play, The
Christian Pilgrim now rehearsing at the
ing to guard herself properly, was struck
on the head with a broadsword I'm the
hands of member Of the company. Miss
Crosman got a scalp wound half an inch
long Preparations for the play have con
sequently been postponed for several days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
Parliamentary Representa- lion

CINCINNATI. Sept. 1O-It was learned
tonight that the Ottoman provinces Of Aus
tTia- Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina
known locally as the occupied Provinces "
are each soon q be given independent par
liamentary representation. II is probable
that In the beginning each Diet will have
only consultative vote. Legislative func-
tions will be given when the Diets are def
pitely established II has not been decided
when the constitutional power In these
provinces is 10 begin its functions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
RUNYAN GETS SEVEN YEARS
Paying Teller of windsor Trust Com
panY Sentenced TO sing
Sing Prison.

NEW YORK, Sept. Leicester b. Run
yam, paying teller of the Windsor Trust
company, who confessed 10 stealing 500 900
Of the company's funds, was sentenced to-
day by Judge Whitman in the court Of
general sessions to serve seven years in
Sing Sing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
Copper shares suffer.

LONDON. Sept. 1.-THE decline in cop
per shares in New York yesterday, the re-
duction of the Calumet and Hecla dividend
and fears of reduction of other dividends
caused a depression in copper shares on
the Stock exchange today, Rio Tinto falling
IA points, Amalgamated PA, Boston Y and
Anaconda X.
In the Metal exchange copper dropped
.eS los to e67 los on the unfavorable news
from New York.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
milwaukee, IN Good Condttion.

CHICAGO, Sept. 1.-THE annual report
OF the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
railroad, which was issued today shows
gross earnings OF sS054s, 800 operating ex-
penses and taxes 81, sS66O0. leaving net
OF interest on bonds the revenue for the
year showed net balance OF sl2.s19 900.
During the year per cent dividends Were
stock.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
JAP SCARE QUIETED DOWN
Toxic Papers Accept Trouble at Van
cOuver as Acts of Irre-
spOnsIbIes.

TOXIC, Sept 1.-THE publication of
extended accounts concerning the trouble
at Vancouver has developed no further
criticism. The public accepts the outbreak
as the action OF irresponsibles, who must
be punished.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
NEW ZEALAND is DOMINION
Royal Proclamation Issued Advancing
Position of Colony to In
dependence.

LONDON. Sept ia royal proclamation
has been ISSUED by which New Zealand
is advanced from position of a colony and
will hereafter be known as The Dominion
of New Zealand" sharing with Canada
this coveted title.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-09-12
THE wEATEER.

Forecast till Z p. m. Thursday:
For Omaha, Council BLUFFS and Vicinity
Fair Thursday not much change in tenn
perature.
For Nebraska and Iowa-Fair Thursday
not Tuch change i'm tcnpprattre
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-29

And then he stopped and blushed hotly.
Another good intention never carried out.
Fortunately, he found Mrs. Flynn in, and
she, promised to go to. his mother at once.
So he walked away, feeling that he had done
his best to repair the neglect of the previous
day.
His next stopping-place was his fathers
Office. which was room built on to the ware
house, and communicating with it by single
door.
There was another door which opened on
to side alley, and was kept always locked.
It was the door used exclusively by his
father for entrance and exit. But Sidney
was privileged person, and had been allow
ed pass-key. So he entered the office now
without having to go through the busy ware
house
He was disappointed to find the room
empty. His father had promised to give
him some money to purchase ammunition for
the new gun he had received on CHRISTMAS
Day, and, like all boys, he felt that time was
very precious when he was going to buy some
thing of that sort. -.
scliloquized, as he threw himself into the
swivel-chair in front of his fathers desk
eth be noon before get chance to try
the gun. dare say"
He played with paper-cutter at first; but
soon his attention was attracted by a letter
on the desk, the. superscription OF which
was in a familiar hand.
he picked it up at once, for his Aunt
Susan Dents letters were. always public
property at home. His father never failed
to bring them home and read them aloud at
the snpper-table. SO Sidney drew this letter
from the envelope without hesitation.
He had always received five-dollar bill
every Christmas from his aunt, but this year
the day had come and gone without the Gus
tomary present, and he gave an exclamation
of low when ON unfolding the letter, FIVE
dollar bill fell out.
never" muttered Sidney, as he hastily
s'sY9e Yes his aunt intended the money for
She wrote that she had been too i'll to write
inst before Christmas, but that Sidney would
probably rather have the gift come late than
nGs SWell. should say sol" calculated Sid
nov "And now 1 needn't wait for father.
7 can use this money to buy my ammunition,
and tell him about it at dinner time"
He restored the letter to its envelope, and
then let himself out at the alley door. In
FIVE minutes he was in the nearest hardware
store selecting the cartridges.
His mind was full of the sport he expected
to have that afternoon in the woods with his
gun, and when he reached home he sprang
up the steps two at time.
BE was about to ring. with no gentle hand.