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Williams news., 1907-10-12
ITO THE PEOPLEOF WILL

hams we present our greeting. By the purchase of the entire stock formerly owned by Jacob Sa1zman, we are prepared to offer the public a complete and up-to-date line in all branches of the merchandise business.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
BUSY DAYS FOR WATER BOARD
At Least. Times Are Good for the
Attorneys OF This

Attorneys for the Omaha Water board
are looking for considerable work between
now and tho beginning OF the new year.
In ten days John L. Webster will appear
before tho supreme court OF the United
States 10 argue the meter rate case; be-
fore Christmas the suit on the report OF
the appraisers win be argued before the
court OF appeals at st. Louis and the law
yers are preparing for a new trial OF the
hydrant rental case which is expected 70
take place IN Omaha at the April term OF
court
The meter rate case Is In the supreme
court in somewhat irregular form. II was
brought before tho United States court IN
Omaha, which rendered verdict giving tho
Water board the right to regulate rates.
II was appealed to the circuit court OF ap-
peals, which reversed the opinion Of the
lower court and remanded the case for a
new trial. In place OF coming back 10
Omaha with the case the attorneys for the
Water board carried II Immediately TO the
supreme court on appeal and II may be
the highest court win order the rule of
the appellate court TO be compiled with be-
fore 1t win consider the appeal.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
KANEKo CABLES HIS THANKS
Japanese Member of Prtvy Council
Sends Message, to Presi-
dent Roosevelt.

TOXIC. Dec. e,-Viscount Kaneko has
cabled President Roosevelt as follows;
The whole empire is rejoicing at your
strong recommendation that America
should participate in our exposition, and I
thank you on behalf of and with the au-
thority Of the people Of Japan.
(Signed) KANEKO
This dispatch is significant as Viscount
Kaneko is a member Of the privy council
In an interview with the representative of
the Associated Press viscount Kaneko
said:
President Roosevelt is always the Arm
friend of Japan, and he brings out before
the world what japan is whenever the op-
portunlty offers; His message Of 1906 eu-
logized Japan in words which have be-
come a classic with the Japanese people
This year again he has clearly stated the
position of Japan and his message in re-
lation thereto Is commented upon every
where with appreciation and Joy. Presi-
dent Roosevelt's message is regarded as
Indicative OF the true spirit of the Ameri-
can people, depicting the character OF the
true American who says what he thinks
and does what he says.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
BRYAN is FOR HARMONY
speech of NebrasISan in Chicago
Indicates End of Sullivan
Incident.

CHICAGO, Dec. CIV. j. Bryan, who
was today the guest OF the local democ-
racy, mado q speech at luncheon given
by the Iroquois club. the keynote Of which
was party harmony;
Where an agreement has been reached
among men as to what Is to be done now
there should be forgetfulness for the past, ."
he said, and his sentiment was applauded
Men should have good forgetting ma
chimes so far as individuals are concerned
Forgive us our debts as we forgive our
debtors is a good doctrine to follow. Re-
sentiment and revenge are the most foolish
Of things"
Men who heard the words took them to
mean that Mr.. Bryan's differences with
National Committeeman Roger c. Sullivan
were at an end and that there would be
no anti-Bryan contest in Illinois, Mr.. Sui
livan having declared that he will not
start the strife afresh
Mr.. Bryan declared that the democratic
party was more united today than It has
been for years, WHILE he asserted, the re-
publicans are divided
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
NEW ROUTE FOR BOULEVARD
Park Board Authorizes Committee TO
Outline Another North Gen.
tRaI Course.

At the special meeting of the Board OF
Park Commissioners Friday morning Nc.
Kay 6 Cathroe were awarded contract for
the construction OF a sixty-foot culvert on
the Dodge street road adjoining Elwood
park. The contract price was Sl2S6 Der
lineal foot~for three-eourse, six-foot
sewer. and $40 per square yard for ali ne
cessary concrete work The Arm announced
It's intention OF starting work Immediately.
and with good weather the culvert should
be completed In ten days
The board authorized the committee on
acquisition Of grounds to outline a new
route for the North Central boulevard. the
old route having been abandoned By resolu-
tion at the regular meeting. Representa-
lives OF the Creighton estate ana Mr..
Meseath talked over the plan for opening
the southwestern boulevard through land
south OF Hanseom park and the statement
was made than an amicable adjustment
would be made.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
TUBE MAKERS NOW AGREED
Determined to Put an End TO Heavy
Losses Resulting from Com
petition.

GLASGOW, Dec. 6.-As a result OF the
agreement reached yesterday between the
tube makers Of United States, Germany
and Great Britain TO take steps to put an
end to the serious losses now resulting
from international competition. the Scotch
tube makers today advanced the price
thirty shillings ton. The agreement Of
the tube makers will be ratified at meet
ing to be held in Paris early next week
at which a representative OF the United
States Steel corporation will be present.
Representatives of American and British
sheet makers are expected to meet next
week for the purpose Of discussing a
working agreement covering this output.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
MOTIVE FOR DEED UNKNOWN
BODY of Clara BIOOdgoOd is Taken
to New York by Her
Husband.

BALTIMORE Md. Dec. 6.-The body Of
Clara Bloodgood. the actress who com
mitted suicide by shooting in her room in
the Hotel Stafford last night was taken
to New York today by her husband
William Laimbier of New York. Mr.. Lain
bier, through John Emerson stage mana
ger OF the company of which his wife
was member, stated that the note left for
him by his wife gave no clue as to the
motive for her act 1t merely referred
to some business matters Mr.. Laimbier
could not. he declared assign any reason
for the deed. Mr.. Emerson could only
ascribe It to the fears Of a possible ply
sical breakdown, a large number Of one
night stands having affected her nervous
system. The members of ''rhe Truth"
company left for New York CITY later
1t was learned today that Mrs. Bloodgood
bought two revoivers here But one was
found, 90 far as known, after her death.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
.Ex-sLAvE LEAVES ESTATE
Thomas Campbell Wills Property "a
Church and Ledge 20 which
He Belonged.

The win OF Thomas Campbell. an ex.
slave who died about six weeks ago, wat
probated Thursday in the county court,
and It was found he had left his property
to his lodge and the other half 20 his
church. Frank Crawford. attorney, is ex.
ecutor Of the viii. The property amounts
to (real estate and other property the
value OF several hundred dollars Camp
bells wife died years ago and they had
noSchildren, 80 he left his property 10 the
associations with which he was connected.
Campbell at one time owned the southeast
corner OF Twentieth and Harney streets,
where the street car barn d now located
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
YET AT WORK GETTING JURY
State Uses Eighth PeremptOry ChaI-
lenge to Get Rid OF Tales
man simpson.

BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 6-The trial OF
George A. Pettibone on the charge Of COM
plicity to murder Ex-Governor Steunen-
berg was resumed this morning. The de-
Tense exercised Its seventh peremptory
challenge by excusing George Parkin, the
stock raiser who was passed for cause
yesterday afternoon. Ira Simpson, farmer
80 years old ana at one time a member OF
the Transfers union, was accepted by
both sides, but after a lengthy conference
between Attorneys Darrow and Hawley
the state used its eighth peremptory chal-
lenge in excusing Simpson and e. W. schu-
bet was called.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
FIGHT TO ESCAPE THE FIRE
Many Men Injured While Battling to
Go Down Fire Escape at
st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 6-Battling in a frenzy
Of terror on a fire escape three stories high.
thirty men struggled to escape from fire
which broke out in a mems roomlng house
at s2s North Sixth street early today. Po-
licemen were forced to use clubs to subdue
the panic-stricken men. James Clarke, a
veteran Of the Crimean war and q PEN
sioner OF the British government. was the
most seriously burned. and Frank Evans,
aged 70. one OF those overcome by smoke.
viii likely die. -Four others were injured,
not seriously. The damage amounted to
about 1900.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
EMPEROR'S LIFE IN DANGER
RumOr that Anarchists Have Gone 20
Hungary with Fell In
tent.

BUDAPEST, Dec. 6.--The Nap. a news
paper Of this city, publishes a sensational
story today to the effect that an anar,
plot upon the lives Of Emperor
Joseph ond Archduke Franck =, $
the heir TO the throne. has been NES M
The story would appear to be Il
the fact that the Hungarian ps were
informed recently that four Unknown
anarchists had left Geneva for Hungary
with the object OF making an attempt upon
the life OF Francis Ferdinand. The police
were instructed to watch the frontier
closely. but 30 far as is known no anarch-
lists have yet entered Hungarian territory.
VIENNA, Dec. 6-In answer to an in
quiry concerning the reported anarchist plot
against the lives Of Emperor Francis JOS
eph and Archduke Francis Ferdinand. Il
was officially declared here today that the
government had no information whatever
to bear out the suggestion that the anarch-
lists are supposed to have left Geneva for
Hungary had any designs upon the emperor
or the heir to the throne. and the idea
Of any such attempt was discredited
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
UNIONS INTlMIDATE WORKERS
Strike Breakers at BEtte Notified 20
Leave City, which Advice
They Follow.

BUTTE, Mont, Dec. Give nonunion
boilermakers imported by the Northern
Pacific Railroad company from Kansas
City. to take the places OF the striking
boilermalers In this city, were surprised
at their work a. midnight last night by
fifty union men, committees from the va
rious labor organizations Of suite Tha
union men surrounded the strike breakers.
quietly telling them that unless they ceased
work and made tracks out OF town.
trouble would result, The strike breakers
At once left the city.
A number OF japanese laborers weBs aiso
frightened. ana they, too quit Worh,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
JAPs TO ACT AS CoLoNIzERs
Statesmen Are Determined 60 Send
Their Surplus Population Into
New Territory.

TOXIC, Dec. GA strong movement has
developed in an unexpected quarter looking
toward prohibition of emigration OF all lab
orers to America and Canada and 1t Is
understood that number OF prominent
people, former members Of the cabinet and
others intend to urge the adoption of such
measures. They win require the govern
ment to undertake the development upon a
large scale of HolSkaido, Corea and Man
churia in order to give employment to
Japanese.
The Japanese government has been ON
cially informed that Congressman Hayes
has introduced q Japanese, exc,usion bill
IN the house Of Representatives, but con-
fidence is expressed that it will not be
passed
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
FRANK 3. WIBoRe SECRETARY
Cincinnati Man Is Executive Omcer
of National Council of
Commerce.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec s.-The Ma
tional Council OF Commerce created at the
conference OF chambers OF commerce and
boards of trade yesterday, perfected its
organization today and adjourned sine die.
Frank b. Wiborg of Cincinnati was elected
secretary of the council and of advisory
committee. The committee includes
George f. Stone. Chicago; II. Mosle. Gal
weston; George c. Perkins, San Francisco:
James o. Smith. St. Louis. The organiza-
tion OF the council is left to the advisory
committee and Chairman Gustav H.
Schwab. New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
PANAMA ISSUE CUT IN HALF
Secretary COrteIy0u Decides 20 Re-
duce Allotment of BOndh by
This Amount.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-secretary Cor
telyou today decided to reduce by one
half the issue OF Panama canal bonds and
allotments to the amount OF only SIS. 900 900
have been made. The lowest price at
which offers viii be accepted viii be be-
tween lO2 and l02k, ranging up to over
lO6, the average being a figure slightly In
excess OF lC3. The amount Of certificates
which offers win be accepted viii be be-
and sl50ooO0O Announcement TO this ef-
feet was expected this evening or tomor-
row.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
BIG IMPLEMENT HOUSE BURNS
David bradley a Co., Warehouse tn
Council BIuRs Entirely
Destroyed.

Fire early last evening totally DESTROYED
the large warehouse Of the David Bradley
Implement company. Eleventh avenue and
Main street, Council Bluns, together with
the large building adjoining.
David Bradley 8 Co, are among the pio-
neer implement men Of Council Bluns and
this large warehouse contained many thou
sand dollars worth of goods all Of which
were DESTROYED.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07

MARSHAI.LTOWN. Ia, Dec 6.-(Special
Telegram.)-Judge Bradshaw IN district
court this morning by his decree in the
case OF DR.. +. A. Cantonwine against
Bosch Bros, dismissed Cantonwine's suit
at his cost. This IS a notorious case tried
several weeks ago, by which Cantonwine
sought to recover S6,165 alleged to have been
extorted from him by threats OF imprison-
ment Bosch Bros defense was that Can
tonwine, who worked in Bosch Bros store.
had stolen large sum OF money from the
firm.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
Don6nsrxo.

Chicago now the favorite for location
of the republican national convention
Victor Rosewater asks committee to mod
ify call to comply with Nebraska primary
law, and this probably will be done, though
the committee Is inclined TO bslk.
Page
Banks Of Kansas City appear in good
condition and business is resuming normal
conditions. Page 2
Fort Pitt National bank of Plttsburg
suspends payment Page 2
Harry New elected chairman Of the re-
publican national convention. Page
Probably 500 miners were entombed in
the workings of the Consolidated Coal
company at Mononagh, W. Va The ex-
plosion that resulted was heard eight
miles. Page i
President Roosevelt listens to the re-
quest for troops from Goldheld and nine
companies have been sent. 1t is feared
that the miners have planned practical
civil war in resistance. rage q
Comptroller Metz has a plan whereby
franchises are to be auctioned of.
Page /
H. II. Tucker. jr., has been freed from
the charge of using the mails for fraudu-
lent purposes. Page
Baron Kaneko wires his appreciation of
the message to President Roosevelt.
Page /
Tubemakers of three countries reach an
agreement to prevent competition Page I
NEBRA3KA.
Mrs. Nethaway dies Of the wounds in
hicted by her husband. rage
Heads OF the Institutes for the deaf and
for the blind file reports with governor.
Suits to be filed against telephone and
stock yards companies Page
FOREIGN.
King Oscar is slightly better, though his
general condition is not favorable, 80
RagS
LooAL.
State offers strong corroborative evil
dence against Charles Pumphrey. charged
with murder Of Ham PAX, and case will
go to the jury this afternoon. Page
Chief Donahue believes he has a clue
to whereabouts Of Joseph Williams,
wanted in Omaha for murder committed
fourteen years ago. PaGe 4
Omaha bank statements show up better
than those of Kansas City institutions.
Page 1
Action OF E. r, Buckingham in leaving
Oregon Short Line believed to be due TO
discord among officials of the line.
Page 8
Promise of better pay and improved
condition in army cause increase in num-
ber Of recruits enlisted. Page 5
Approach OF Christmas causes : Mrs
Providem to consider recipes for making
plum pudding. Rage 9
Fall brides and brides-elect are receiy-
ing conspicuous attention in Omaha so
ciety. Page 0
ooAnmzoIAr AND MDUsTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Page 15
Grain markets. Page 13
Stocks and bonds. Page 13
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
MONKS DRIVE OFF BANDITS
Hostile Band Finally Exterminated
by Troops After Priests Were
tn Fight.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 6y--PaTticulars
have Just been received here Of an attack
by twenty Lettish- -Esthonian bandits upon
monastery near Pskov. The flghting was
fierce and determined. The bandits were
finally driven on by the monks who had
six men killed and three wounded IN the
ARRAY The aEBressors we're then pursued
by troops and gendarmes and in the sub
sequent encounters, they were practically
exterminated, the only wounded robbor
falling alive into the hands of the author
tiles.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
Singers AVert Ponie.

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-The coolness Of a
number OF the chorus at the Metropolitan
Opera house last night prevented a blaze
panic. la Boheme" was the opera and
while Nine. Sembrich and Bonei were sing
ing duet. a paper lantern, part OF the
stage decorations, blazed up. A chorus
man quickly seized the lantern sTJ
stamped out the fire Although the fame
was plainly visible. neither of tie afngerS
hsaitatsd tor an ipstant
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
H. H. TUCKER, JR. RELEASED
Charge of Misuse of the Mails Made
Against the OIL Company
Man Falls.

TOPEKA, Kan.. Dec. BIN the federal
court here demurrers to the indictment Of
Secretary H. H. Tucker, jr., charged with
using the mails to defraud In his efforts
to promote the Uncle Sam Oh company,
was sustained today and Tucker was
freed. The company, whose stock amounted
to over s1,OOOOOO. is held in twenty states.
Is in the hands OF a receiver.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
PLAN TO AUCTION FRANCHISES
ComptrOIIeF Nets of New York Wtu
Make This RecOmmenda-
tiOn shortly.

NEW YORK, Dec. "A plan to auction
on all municipal franchises was proposed
yesterday by City Comptroller Meta He
says he win formally recommend the plan
IN a written report within few days. The
matter came up on the application Of a
company for lighting franchise In
Queens borough, Comptroller Metz said
that although there was every prospect
that the franchise would some day be very
valuable, the company only onersd q. 90
for f.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
SMALL OUTBREAK IN SEOUL
Several KILLED, bnt Japanese Quickly
Put StOp to All Out

TOXIC. Dec GA dispatch from Seoul
says that following the departure of Prince
Ito, the Japanese resident general in Corea,
q few malcontents attempted an uprising
toward midnight on December 8, a crowd of
Coreans attacking the branch police sta
tion. During the attack one japanese was
killed, on woman injured and several Cor
cans severely wounded. The outbreak was
quickly quelied.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
MRS. TAFTS, CONDITION SAME
Aged Mother Of Secretary of War
shows No signs Of Improve
ment.

MILLBURY. Mass. Dec. 5.-MTs. Louisa
Taft the aged mother Of Secretary Taft,
today was in a condition unchanged from
that OF yesterday. Death is considered a
question OF but short time. Is Mrs.. Taft
has not been conscious for q week
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
THIRTY DROWNED BY WRECK
BraEilian CORatinG Steamer Goes
Down in Collision and Crew
a. Lost.

RIO JANEIRo. Dec. 6-The Brazilian
eoasting steamer Guasca. Captain Ramos.
$50 tons. has gone down off Parangua. Bra
I'll. as result Of collision with an un-
known vessel Thirty persons on board the
Guasca were drowned
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
CLUB STARTS HUGHES BOOM
IseadinE Republican Organization OF
Northern New York shies
His Castor.

WATERFOWL. n. y. Dee. 6-The LIN
coin league, the leading republican organ
ization OF northern New York. with a
membership OF 1.5OO has adopted resolu-
tions recommending Governor Hughes 70
all republicans as the next republican nom
inee for president.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
HEAVY LOSS FOR WASHBURN
Rice Hall of Ksnsas Institution De-
strOyed, with Hundred Thou
sand Loss.

TOPEKA. Kan. Dec. 6-Rice Hall, at
Washburn college, was destroyed by fire
today. involving a loss Of 10000. The
building was four stories high. containing
the botanical and mineral collections and
the laboratories All the students escaped
safely.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
KING OSCAR SLIGHTLY BETTER
symptoms OF VesicRI Trouble Less
Alarming, He Having Passed
Quiet Night.

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 6.-LThe following bull
letin concerning the condition Of King oscar
was issued this morning
His majesty passed somewhat quieter
night, having enjoyed several hours sleep.
His strength has somewhat increased. The
patients pulse is rs. and the symptoms of
vaslcal trouble are less alarming"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07

CLAYTON, n. J., Dec. "a Pennsyl-
vania electric locomotive win be tested
for speed hers today IN an attempi TO beat
the run made BY steam locomotive yes
terday. when a speed OF a fraction over
-stY-Rina miles az hour Was made.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
Number of Dead Estimated at Four
Hundred and twenty-five.
FIRE HAMPERS RELIEF WORK
Little Doubt that All Men Below Were
Instantly Killed.
EXPLOSIONS FORCE is AWFUL
Props Are blown out of the slope
and Carried Across the River
TippIe is Largest In the
state.
BULLETIN,

FA1RMoNT, w. Va, Dec. GA dispatch
to the Falrmont Times from the Mouongah
mines places the number dead at 423 II
is reported. and partially confirmed, that
the mine has caught fire, further handi-
capping the rescuers and furnishing a new
menace to the lives Of the entombed men.
should any Of them have escaped the ex-
plosion.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07
SUMMARY OF TUE BEE
saturday, December Q, 1907.
THE wzArHER.

Forecast till D. m. Saturday
FOR OMAHA, COUNCIL BLUFFs AND
NIClNTTH-Fair Saturday; no important
change In temperature.
FOR NEBRASISA-Partly cloudy Satur-
day; moderate temperature.
FOR IOWA-Fair, with increasing cloudi-
ness Saturdays warmer In east portion.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday:
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07

( Browhead-Ksiserln Auguste Victoria 900
reach Plymouth at 7;2o a. m. Friday.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07

Y H. Wciss of SCUM Omaha is n WASH
lngton. He has secured several contracts
for constructing public buildings and comes
10 Washington 20 consult the supervising
architect regarding these contracts
The general land once has approved the
selection OF tho state OF South Dakota as
schoi land indemnity, lands embraced with
Ia It's lists number II. Pierre land dis
trict, aggregating n,79s acres ana No Is,
Rapid City district. aggregating go acres.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-12-07

Chicago now the favorite for location
of the republican national convention.
Victor Rosewater asks committee to mod
ify call to comply with Nebraska primary
law, and this probably will be done, though
the committee Is inclined TO bslk.
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
DRUIDS AND DRUIDESsES
ELECT STATE OFFICERS
George H. Bertram and Mrs Belle
Pimentel Are Given the High
est Stations

Los ANGELES. June 1s-The state
convention of the Ancient Order Of
United Druids began the election OF Of
ficers today. The following were elect
ed: George H. Bertram, noble grand
arch; c.. d. Dorm. Salinas. deputy grand
arch: C. A. Guglielmino. San Francisco.
grand secretary; P. J. Moliterno, San
Francisco, grand treasurer.
The druidesses elected officers for
the grand circle as follows: Mrs Belle
Pimentel Oakland, first grand arch
druidess: Mrs. L. Lecaz. San Francisco.
grand bard; Mrs. Della Hardin. San
Francisco, second grand bard; Mrs B.
Regg, Placerville. grand conductress;
Mrs Anna Sorensen, Modesto, grand
The San Francisco call., 1907-06-20
CONTRA COSTA LOSES
NOTED PIONEER WOMAN
Death of Mrs. Bacon, Who
Came Around the Horn
in 1853
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE cALL

MARTINEZ June 1s-Mrs Nellie
Hall Bacon of Franklin canyon, well
known throughout Contra Costa
county, died yesterday at the age of Is
years of pneumonia.
Nellie Hall Bacon was born in Her
kimer county, n. Y, in 1892. She came
around the Horn on the steamship
Winged Racer and landed at San
Francisco on April 5, 1853. From San
francisco she went to Sacramento,
where her father. Colonel Hall. had
arrived in 1850 and was leader in the
Broderick wing of the Democratic
party.
Miss Hall, returned to San Francisco
Ia 1852 and there was married to H A
Bacon. owner of two-thirds of the Ba-
con mine on the Comstock- Mrs. Bacon
spent her time in San Francisco and
Virginia City, ultimately making the
former her home until she came to
Contra Costa county, 15 years ago.
The funeral will be held on Thurs
day. After the services the body will
be taken to Oakland and be cremated.