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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
HoLDUP IN HOTEL KITCHEN
Negro Gets Payroll of Help, but f.
Later Captured by Police
man.

Armed with two loaded revolvers and his
courage bolstered by much drink, John
Pittman, a negro, held up Eugene Atkins
In the kitchen of the Her Grand hotel as
the latter was paying on the help, grab
bing the bag filled with envelopes con-
taining money estimated at from $500 to
$780, He then took the lead in a spectacu-
lar chase through the crowded streets,
firing as he ran at his pursuers. and was
later captured by Patrolman Charles II.
Van Deusen in an alley at Sixteenth and
Leavenworth streets. Two times the negro
attempted to snuff out the life of the po-
iceman, shooting once before Van Deusen
got hold of him and again after the officer
had fallen on him, but the bullet went
wild in the first instance and the second
time passed under Van Deusen's arm.
The robbery occurred about $50 o'clock
Thursday afternoon. Pittman had been
employed about the Her Grand hotel for
two months as yard man and was we'll
acquainted with tile customs OF the place.
He knew the pay clerk would have con-
siderable money with him Thursday, the
regular monthly payday, and after spend
ing most OF the afternoon drinking he lay
In wait for Atkins in the kitchen OF the
hotel When Atkins appeared with the
bag of money Pittman drew a revolver
and presented II at Atkins. at the same
time possessing himself of the money. He
then ran out Of the kitchen up the stair
way into the main rotunda of the hotel and
out OF the front door on Sixteenth street.
On reaching the sidewalk he fired ons
shot through his pocket, not taking time
to remove the gun, but no one was struck.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
EXPERIENCED MEN DROP OUT
Examination for Consular Positions
Brings Many Applications from
Young College Men.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1O-one result OF
the adoption OF the new rules for the ap-
pointment OF consuls after a technical ex-
animation has been 10 bring forward a
number OF applications from young college
men and to discourage men OF practical
business experience from attempting to
enter the consular service.
While the material thus offered Is pro
nounced to be excellent OF its kind Il is
found that lack of experience in worldly
affairs on the part OF young applicants
tends materially to reduce their usefulness
in the beginning. Therefore. the State de-
partment has proposed to congress 70 In
crease from thirteen to thirty, the number
OF consular clerks These ofases will be
given to some Of ths younger men and they
will be assigned to duty as assistants TO
consuls and consuls general at the more
important commercial towns in order that
they may acquire the necessary experience
and only after several years apprentice
ship OF this kind will they be themselves
entrusted with eOnsulateA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
MISSION BOARD ADJouRNS
ConEo Affair Comes Up and Atten-
tiOn OF Rulers VIII he
Attracted.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1o-The confer
ence of foreign mission boards which be-
gan yesterday ended today. A committee
on conference and council was appointed,
to which all missionary matters about
which there may be any contention will be
referred to for counsel and advice.
A report of the Congo committee, which
was unanimously adopted, directs that the
condition of affairs in the Congo be called
to the attention of the president OF the
United States, senate and house of repre-
sentatives and to King Edward VII.
Prof. Moss of the Lancaster Theological
seminary said: IF President Roosevelt at
the expiration of his term could be induced
to make tour of the far east he would
be worth a whole army of missionaries.
The effect of such a trip In opening the
way for the teachings of the gospel would
be tremendous and the act would be a
crowning glory of even such a life and
such an administration as that of our
president"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
MANY BODIES INclNERATED
Total Death List of the Pittsburg
ti,HOrrOr VIII he About
Thirty.

PITTSBURG, Jan. 10.--Fffteen or more
men were completely moderated in six
feet of molten metal in last nights ex-
plosion at the Jones & Laughlin Steel COM
pany's furnaces according to an investi-
cation made today. Tons of the fiery sub
stance were showered over forty workmen
or these between fifteen and twenty can
not be found, twelve dead bodies have been
recovered and ten are in hospitals fright
fully wounded.
1t is believed that not a trace of the men
engulfed in the hot metal ever viii be found
OF the dead bodies recovered, several are
minus arms, legs and head, while others
are burned and twisted beyond recogni-
ton. A number OF the injured have their
eyes burned out and others were so badly
injured that amputation of arms and
legs were necessary.
Deputy Coroner Laidley says one youth
became crazed from his injuries and before
he could be prevented leaped into a pot
of molten metal and was incinerated.
This afternoon a large force of workmen
who were searching for bodies of the miss
ing men found the leg of man embedded
in portion of the metal. which they were
breaking up.
w. l. Jones. vice president of the Jones
OK LduBHhu Oleei company, HinlIeu' issued
the following statement tonight:
I'VE have been unable to determine what
caused the explosion. A rigid investigation
has been instituted. The unfortunate affair
is a great mystery"
Coroner Armstrong announced today that
II he found carelessness was responsible
for the explosion, prosecutions would i'm
mediately follow.
The company officials absolutely refused
to allow anyone to enter the plant today.
E. L. Messler, the superintendent, stated
that in his opinion the accident was caused
by the losening of one Of the steel bands
about the bottom OF the furnace. 1t fell
said he. and that made the portion OF the
shell weak. The great pressure of the
steel charge and gas against the weak
point resulted in a plate giving away and
other plates were naturally affected.
There were 100 tons Of steel in the furnace
at the time The loss to the company, ac-
eording to superintendent Messler, will moi
be less than $4,000 and may greatly ex-
ceed these figures as the entire furnace
bottom is said to be ruined The estimate
OF damage includes the value Of the stock
house, the pipe house. laboratory and small
office building, which were destroyed by the
| fire following the explosion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
CouNCIL BLUFFS AND IVA.
EARTHQUAKES EAST AND WEST
Towns I'm America and Europe Report
Shocks which Alarm the
- I j Inhabitants.

CHRISTINA. Norway. Jan. 10-Two
severe earth shocks were felt here at 30
this morning accompanied by rumblings
like thunder. Telegrams received In this
city show that the shocks were felt at other
towns in Norway. The disturbance caused
considerable alarm. but no damage has
been reported.
YEKATERINBURG, Russia, Jan. TO-
Two earth shocks were felt here early this
morning.
STOCKHOLM. Sweden, Jan 1O.-Two
distinct and sharp earth shocks were felt
at several points in Sweden at 1870 this
morning
Dispatches received from ArvIka, MeIlerad
and stromstad report that the rocking of
houses at those places caused a hasty
exodus OF the alarmed inhabitants.
WILLIAMSPORT. Pa, Jan. 10.-A series
OF shocks evidently earthquakes. were felt
and heard In this section from 4:45 to $50
o'clock this morning Buildings shook so
that families were awakened and rumblngs
sounds were heard over an area of about
twenty miles.
BALTIMORE. Jan. 1O.-several earth
shocks were felt at number OF points In
Baltimore county north of this city at about
545 this morning according to reports re-
ceived here. The shocks. while light. were
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1o-rhe weather
bureau officials state that no record was
shown by the seismograph OF the earth
quake reported from points in Pennsyl-
vania and Maryland early today
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10-Reports to the
Associated Press from Harrisburg. York
Lock Haven, Sunbury Lewiston Hunting
don and numerous other places in central
Pennsylvania indicate severe trembling OF
the earth early this morning. Buildings
were shaken, dishes ratified, pictures dis
placed on walls and inhabitants generally
ran from their homes The motion of the
earth seemed to be from side to side and
was accompanied by pronounced rumbling
sound.
The reports timed the shock as having
occurred between 5 and 5;45. With the
earthquake reports came a disptatch from
Hollidaysburg announcing the blowing up
| OF 5000 kegs OF powder at a powder
works four miles from that place at about
/ 5 a. m. As the government seismograph
at Washington shows no record OF an
| earthquake having occurred in this Vi
cinity this morning It is believed the
tremors may have resulted from the powder
explosion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
TOBACCO TRUST is CONVICTED
Constituent Corporations Are Found
Guilty of FOrminE an Illegal
Combination.

NEW YORK, Jan. lO.--The United States
circuit court jury considering the Tobacco
trust cases tonight rendered verdict OF
aequittal as against the individual defend
ants. Karl Jungbluth and Howard Il.
Young. and a verdict of guilty against the
corporate interests. the MaeAndrews a
Forbes Co and the J. S. Young Co.
The corporations were found guilty on
two counts. one for forming an illegal
combination and the other OF being a
monopoly.
The corporations were acquitted ION the
count charging conspiracy.
Counsel for the defense at once made
motions for an arrest OF judgment and
asked for stay. Judge Housh nxed Non
day V hear srEument
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
FRANCIS ASSISTED BAILEY
Former Governor of Missouri Says He
Loaned Money 20 Texas
Senator.

Ell PAso. Tex, Jan. io.-Ex-Governor
Francis OF Missouri. now enroute 10 the
City OF Mexico, said today, in reference to
the charge made in the Texas legislature
yesterday that he had helped II. c, Pierce
induce Senator Bailey to work for the re-
admittanee of the Waters-Pierce company
10 Texas;
II simply had a plain business transaction
with Mr.. Bailey. He Is a friend OF mine
ana I loaned him money when he needed It
TO buy some land"
Mr.. Francis and party were baneueted
here last night by the Toltec club and on
elaIly welcomed TO Texas by Mexican Con-
sui Mallen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
Roaen Oonfers with Root.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10-Baron Rossn.
Russian ambassador, had a conference with
Secretary Root. He would not say whether
he had talked with the secretary regarding
hqng a date for holding second peace
cobference at The Hague. Asked II mat
teHs were moving in the direction OF nam
inf date for the conference he replied Il
w3s impossible fOF him 10 express an
opinion on this pOint
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
court-MartiaI for KnowIea.

WASHINGTON, Jan. M.-Secretary Taft
has telegraphed Brigadier General McCas-
key, commanding the Department OF
Texas, TO try at once by court-martial Cor
poral Knowles. Company A, Twenty-hfth
infantry (colored), now under arrest at
"a Reno on charge Of having murder
ousIy assaulted Captain Maeklin OF that
regiment. This action was taken upon rep
resentations by General McCaskey that,
owing TO a defect in the territorial law,
no provision Is made for the crime Of at
tempted murder and that the only way
OF trying Knowles Is by cOurt-martial.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
BIG PRICE FOR EAR OF CORN
Iowa Man Pays Hundred and
Fifty Dollars for Prise
Winner.

AMEs, Ia, Jan. 1o.-(Special Tele-
gram. Dan Pascal of Dewitt. Ia, paid
the highest price ever paid for an ear Of
corn today. 1t cost him $3.50 This would
be $3.50 per bushel. The ear won the
sweepstakes prize at the show held by
the Iowa Corn Growers association. This
show was held at the Iowa State college
in connection with the short course.
Thirty dollars was paid for the best ten
ears, shown by Edison Bennett OF Ames
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
MURDER AT LEWISVILLE, IDAHO
Principal of schools Kills woman
Teacher and Commits
Suicide.

RIGBY Idaho. Jan. 10-Miss Irene NIL
ler, a teacher in the public schools at
Lewisville near here, was shot and killed
last night by Prof. l. f. Couch. prin-
cpal of the schools, who then committed
suicide. The underlying cause of the
tragedy was a broken marriage engage
ment Miss Miller was a member OF one
Of the old Mormon families Of Utah. her
father being M. NJ Miller of Salt Lake
City. Prof. Couch recently came to Idaho
from westville. Mo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
SMITH WILL SUCCEED ALGER
Grand Rapids Congressman NOmi-
mated for Senator by Republican
Caucus In Michigan.

LANSING, Mich, Jan. 10-Congressman
William Alden Smith Of Grand Rapids was
tonight nominated to succeed United
states Senator Russell A. Alger. As there
are only a half dozen democrats In the
state legislature tonight's nomination by
II republican caucus is equivalent to an
election
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11

LEXINGTON, KY. Jan. 10-special
Judge Carnes. trying James Hargis, Ed
Callahan, John Smith and John Abner for
the assassination of DR.. B. d. Cox at
Jackson. Breathitt county four years ago.
wired Governor Beckham asking that fifty
soldiers be sent to guard him against
assassination. jackson is filled with armed
men.
FRANKFORT. KY, Jan. 10-Governor
Beckham this morning sent Adjutant GEN
eral Lawrence and State Inspector Hines
to Jackson to investigate the situation
there before ordering out the military.
The governor received a request from
Judge Carnes, presiding in the Hargis case,
for a detail OF militiamen for his personal
protection.
Armed men made several attempts to
reach Judge Carnes in his room at the
hotel last night, but they were prevented.
Judge Carnes wired Governor Beckham
asking him for the soldiers on the advice
Of Police Judge Caldwell of Jackson, an
enemy of the Hargis faction.
Armed men followed Carnes about this
morning. The friends of James b. Marcum
and James Cockrell, whose assassination
Hargis. Callahan, Smith and Abner are
charged with, are arriving and taking
sides against the accused men and Judge
Carnes.
1t is said Judge Carnes will not again
convene court unless troops come to Jack
SON
b. r. Jouet, attorney for the prosecution,
left here at noon in an automobile for
Frankfort to beg the court Of appeals to
refuse to allow Judge Carnes to try the
case.
State Adjutant General Lawrence and
State Army Inspector Henry Hines passed
through here today enroute to jackson.
Reports received here say the citizens
there are begging for troops. They be-
lieve the town will be the scene OF carnage
IL the troops are not brought in. Five hun
dred armed men are now in Jackson. The
jury in the Hargls case has not been Sc
lected, as it has been found impossible to
secure twelve Breathitt county men who
are not afraid to pass judgment upon their
fellow townsmen and most powerful citi-
zen. ex-Judge James s. Hargis. The ma
jority of the people of jackson want the
trial removed from jackson as far as pos
sible.
Judge Carnes has, however, signifed his
intention OF holding the trial in Jackson,
but will appoint a special elisor to go to
another county and bring in a venire OF
men from which to select a jury.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
LESSON ON TARIFF QUESTIONS
Representative De Armond Has Novel
Plan of Spreading Light.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 10-Representative
De Armond of Missouri introduced a bill
today that all goods manufactured In the
United States on which there would be a
duty II made abroad and imported into this
country shall be stamped at the factory
with the amount of duty they would pay
II not of domestic origin.
In explanation Of his bill Mr. De Armond
said he believed the public should be edu-
Gated In tariff duties so that 1t may know
exactly how much It is paying In direct
taxation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11

ST. LOUIS. Jan. l0.-A special to the
Post Dispatch from Warrenton. Mo-, says
William e. Church was hanged here this
morning for the murder OF his foster par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. II. w, Yeater. on Au-
gust 30. 1905 Church suangled 20 death.
He was pronounced dead eighteen and one
half minutes after the drop fell. Upon
ascending the scaffold he expressed refret
at having killed his tester parsntA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
WAsRINaToN.


Senate passes Lafollette bill limiting
continuous service of railroad trainmen
to eighteen hours. Page 9
House passes the armp appropriation
bill. Page 9
Personal encounter between Represen-
tatives Garnes and Mahon on floor of
house forcibly prevented by members.
Page q
Congressman Kincaid disposes of a
number Of postal matters. Jage i
Senator Burkett calls Nebraska delega-
tion together to agree If possible on
judicial division bill Page
NEBRASKA.
Railroads are agin active seeking TO
deceive Legislators on the effect of the
terminal taxation bill Page
Gibson introduces a bill which will pro-
hibit brewers from conducting saloon.
Page 1
State Banking boards recommends some
changes in present banking law. Page 4
State Board of Health finds story of
Rhodes about being mistreated at Alli-
ance is not correct. Page 4
SPORTS.
National Association of Base Ball
leagues adjoruns without taking action on
draft of Topeka by the Western league.
Page
Atlantic league is denied admission to
National Association of Base Ball leagues
and will organize an independent circuit.
Q Page
James sebring. who liolated contract
with Chicago base ball team is denied
reinstatement by Notional commission.
Page 9
COUNCIL BLUFFS AND IVA.
Daniel Pascal of De Witt pays $3.50 for
prize winning ear of corn. Page
Board of supervisors at Council Bluffs
discovers It has been paying more for
books than other counties but awards
contract just the same. Page IL
Legislators from Northwestern Iowa
inject the United States attorneyspip into
the senatorial question. Page IL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
,UMMARY OF THE bee
Friday, january II, 1907.
TIE WEArHER

FORECAST FOR NEBRAsKA-Fair Fri
Gay except snow I'm the northwest portion;
portion.
FORECAST FOR IOwA-Fair Friday;
saturday Increasing cloudiness, possibly
rain or snow in north portion.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
JUDGE DESIRES PROTECTION
Kentucky Jurist Fears He WIN he
Killed and Appeals for
Troops.

LEXINGTON. Ky. Jan. 1O.-A special
from jackson says: Judge Carnes held "a
session of court for fifteen minutes this
afternoon. He said he would hold a short
session tomorrow He also announced that
he had asked for troops to protect himself
and attorneys in the case. Neither Judge
Hargfs nor his attorneys. w. A. Young or
J. J. c. Bach appeared in court.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
DOMESTIC.

Interstate Commerce Com. ssion As
sues writs of Ne Exeat for Hartman,
Frick and Rogers to compel them to re-
main within Jurisdiction of commission
Pare 1
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11

WASHINGTON, Jan lo-The president
today approved the bill for the extension of
the time within which homestead men
may establish their residence on certain
lands heretofore a part OF the Crow In
dian reservation. A0ntAnA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11
Cannon for south Dakota.

The senate today agreed to a resolution
directing the secretary of war to deliver
to the state of South Dakota two three
inch wrought-iron muzzle-loading cannon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-11

- In 1905. The Omaha Bee pub
|A lished almost a half million
biz agate lines more display
e9d advertising than any
other Omaha paper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-23

While New York feels that the So05.
900 for harhor improvements which Il IL
reported Congrcss VIII be asked to ap'
propriatc ior carrying un years work
Ii entirely inadequate, there Il neserthc'
less some satisfaction expressed that
anything al all may be done. The mo
tropolis comes pretty near to holding the
long distance record for delays In neces'
sary harhor improvements as instancel
BY tho Harlem River the busy little
stream connecting the Fast River with
the Hudson, whose commerce last yca'
amounted to nearly ssooooo.ooo. Twen
ty.nine years ago, that i In 1878, th'
improvement Of the Harlem on a pla'
estimated to cost @,Ioooo0 was under
taken,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-23
ROYAL MARRIAGE,


PARIS, Nov 2s,-'rhe marriage Of
Prince George OF Greece Second son OF
the King Of t'rvecc, and High Commits,
sioner for the powers In Crete, and
Princess Marie l,onapartc took place A.
tho Malrie at ra~y yesterday Thc
strictcst privacy was Observed The
witnesses for the prince were Prince
Nicholas Of Gwece aud NJ, nsaOnls
the Creek minister, Those for the bride
were Princess Jeanne lionaparte and
Princess Constantine Radslwell
The ceremony was pure formally
and does not change the status Of th'
contracting parties, as the Greek Churcl
DOES not recognize the validity Of civil
marriage,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-23
CONDITIONS IMPROVE.
San Francisco Banks Furnish Customers
with Cold When Needed.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov ss,-~rhe local
banking situation continues to improve
with each succeeding day, The condi.
tions yesterday were said to be the
most encouraging and bankers and hasi'
nesa men generally were In cheerful
mool. Business was moving along APP
proximately normal lines. There was
ample gold to meet essential demands
and all lines of business requiring coin
were supplied By the hanks. Any cnsto'
mer Of bank, on proper showing that
he needed coin for the advancement Of
his commercial interests, was furnished
thu yellow metal without hesitation,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-23

Easter sunday cannot happen enrllc'
than March - or later than April -
but between these two dates i mas .
range OF thlr,y.iiv days. AZ the time
Of tho council OF Nice. a25 A. D., y
was agreed by the representatives pres
ent that from that time forward Eastei
should fall on the arst Sunday at'ei
tho full moon occurring on or mex
after March 81. or. In other words, "ot
tho first Sunday after tho hrst fop
moon after the sun crosses the line
Since the above arrangement WA
adopted by the great ccclesiasuca
council referred to Easter has faiies
ON March - and on every date %
tween that aud April %. but u 10 oni,
after long intervals Of time TINT u oc
ours on lis extreme dates. In iss'
Easter fell on April 81, its latest pos
siblc date, an event which VIII no
again occur until tho spring Of lp&a
The las, time Easter fell on It's earliss
date was In 1918. This will not happel
again until after this century.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-23
VIVA is wRoNoi
Many Ask People In Astoria Are Asking
That Question Of Late.

within the last few weeks. more pec.
pie than usual have complained Of fro.
qaent sneezius tits. tickling 10 the
throat. stoppagc In the nose, spasms Of
coughing. raising Of mucous, droppings
In the throat and offensive breath. and
have asked themselves what 10 the mat.
| tor.
The trouble Ia that they arc affected
with catarrh and unless immediate steps
are taken to remedy their condition. the
disease will Increase and spread through
tho delicate mucous membrane that llnes
the air passages, and chronic and ser.
ious stage Of the disease Will result.
At the first symptoms OF catarrh.
iIyomei should bs used. There 10 no
other treatment like Il or just a. goodi
none than can take its place and cure 20
surely. 40 quickly and at 10 little cost.
II 10 a Acientihc medicated air treatment
that does not drug and derange the
stomach. but 10 breathed in. directly de-.
s,roying all disease germs that may lurk
In tho nose, throat and lungs and sooth.
ling and healing the irritated mucous
membrane.
i T. Y. Laurin. the local agent for
liyomei. has 80 much confidence in the
merits OF the remedy that he offers II
on trial to any catarrhal sufferer with
the agreement to refund the purchass
price Of sl.oo for the complete outfit "a
ANYONE who IL not satisfied with ths
results. You certainly can afford to test
Hyomei with an offer Ike this. Get II
! now and be cured OF catarrh.