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Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-03
Building on the First Structure Will
Start Tuesday.
PLANT BETWEEN TWO CITIES
Accessible to All the Railroads
Coming Into Omaha.
IN TIME TO GET FIRST CLIP
Interstate Commerce. CammisHtaH ~
Expected to Put IN FavarnbIc
Rates sooner Than First
Expected.

Arrangements we're completed by Charles
r. King. banker and promoter of the wool
market Of Omaha. FOR a location Cor the
first storage house Saturday and work will
begin Tuesday on house iO0x5oO feet. Just
cast Of the Independent Elevator company
plant. half way between Omaha ana South
Omaha.
The first season clip. which is already
being sheared. will be stored in Omaha
four railroads and the Commercial CLUB or
Omaha asking the Interstate Commerce
commission 70 grant special permission %
put the wool rates in force May q. instead
OF May g.
This puts the last spike into the pre-
iiminary arrangements for the opening OF
= wool market and storage houses in
Omaha. Mr.. King arrived IN Omaha Friday
and met his associates. Work on the in
corporation Of a company for some Sl5a-
0oa to 10000 began at once and during the
week the company will he Incorporated.
It's trst asset will be the wool warehouse.
with capacity Of @Opaao pounds.
The location selected is advantageous as
Il will have access to an lines and though
the tract is l. 100 nv 30o feet IL is possible
10 haze moro than 3.0oo feet of trackage
, about the warehouse.
Arrangements have been made with all
railroads concerned TO do al switching free
OF charge and the wool growers who ship
90 Omaha will be given every advantage
which Il is possible for a shipper to have
Inquiries sf Wool Market.
Commissioner T. NJ Guild of the CONNER
cial club has received numerous Inquiries
about the wool warehouse Not since the
establishment Of the terminal elevators at
| Omaha has there been SO much interest
shown in Omaha a market town Il is
regarded as practically certain that the
Interstate Commerce commission will ar
range to ailok the rates to become effective
at once and almost before the foundations
are put down for the warehouse the ship
{ pers NAV start their wool 10 Omaha.
& I'VE cannot discuss the plans for the
marketing ~ wool in Omaha az this time
/ said Mr. King III is sufficient to say
that the product OF the ranges viii be sold
the way the growers want Il to sell. They
may come here and sell il privately or they
may offer il at auction II has frequently
/ been found advantageous to sell the wnnl
at auction. but above all other things the
wool growers will be given an opportunity
to store their wool IN Omaha and they
may borrow money against IT if they need
the cash TO carry them through the season
( while they are waiting for an advance in
I the price OF tho wool"
Mr. King said the plan ~ the company
/ for the first few years At least would not
bp simply 20 operate a wool warehouse.
but the clip OF the western ranges would
be accommodated during the wool storage
season and would count on securing other
things to nll the warehouse during The
winter months
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-03

As 20 the railroad rates granted 70
Omaha Mr. King added
This storage in transit privilege is very
satisfactory 20 us and We believe il solves
the problem OF a wool storage house aud
a market az Omaha"
The following is the receipts OF domestic
wool received at the different cities ac-
corJiing to a private report furnished The
Bee by the Department OF Agriculture;
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-03

Local railroad officials maintain they
have heard nothing concerning the ques-
ton OF the raising OF the freight rates or a
reduction in the wages OF the men. z. H.
Wood. general freight agent OF the Union
Pacific. satd the matter had not been dis
cussed IN any Of the meetings which ne
has been attending Of late. He said that
he thought the proposed raise must apply
to the lines east of Chicago.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26

Board of Education Announces New Free
Lectures for Month of February.

Plans have been announced by the Board of Edu-
cation for the free lectures TO adults be deliv-
cred during the month of February. The ninety
ninth anniversary of the birth Of Lincoln will be
observed during the week of February TO- and spe-
cial lectures have also been arranged for Wash
ngton's Birthday. Justice David J. Brewer. of
the United Supreme Court, will address one
of the meetings in Cooper Union.
Frederick A. Hatch will give Il course of lectures
on Factors in the Western Growth OF the Re
public" at the Young Mer's Christian Association
Hall, No. 3li East Broadway. beginning February
H. and beginning on the 5th Miss Jennis NJ. Davis
will outline the Growth and Development OF Pot-
tcal Parties" at the Public Library. No. 33l East
10th street. The preceding evening. at Public
School 1s9, Audubon avenue and issth street, DR..
William E. Griffs will open THE
Evolution of the Chinese People" Two new music
courses will be delivered during February. On
the Sd Mrs. Mary Gregory Murray will begin her
course The Interpretation OF Music at st.
I.uke's Hall, Hudson and Grove streets, while on
the 9Th, at Cooper Union, Rubin Goldmark WHY
omen his course THE Nibelung Tetralogy." On
tho 7,h at Public School I60 Suffolk and Riyngton
streets Dr. j. Russell Smith, of the University of
Pennsylvania will begin his course on Commercial
Geography" which he will also give on Thursday
evening beginning February 6, at Lafayette Hall.
Alexander avenue and 1S7th street, The Bronx
Health topics will predominate in the public
lectures arranged for the coming week. On Sun
dav evening DR.. Charles Graef will lecture on the
Care OF the Eye Ear. Nose and Throat" at Pub
lie School S. No 2ls East 10th street, and Tues
dav at Public School g. Sd street, east OF First
avenue DR.. John N. Bassin will speak on 1.-The
Treatment Of Bleeding Shock. etc" On Wednes-
day at Public School 1856. l45h street and Anster-
dam avenue DIR. 8. Adophus Knopt will give ad-
vice ss to THE Prevention OF tuberculosis and
at Public School los, iOsth street and Amsterdam
avenue, Dr. John Bayles. former president of the
Department Of Health. will speak on the work of
that department The following evening, at st.
Luke's Hall. Hudson and Grove streets. Dr.. Jerome
walker will speak on THE Care of the Skin"
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
MCURDY HOME, SMILING.
Former Insurance Nan Viii Con-
tinue Rest Begun in Europe.

Richard A. McCurdy. ex-president OF the Mutual
Life Insurance Company. who went to Europe two
years ago declining to talk of his plans when seen
the pier before sailing. arrived here yesterday
In a cheerful mood the Hamburg American
liner AEnerika. He greeted yesterday with smiles
and handshake the men he had avoided when he
left New York.
Mr.. McCurdy said ne had no plans. s'I have come
home continue the 1 have had for two
years" he said Il seventy-thrce years
old. and think am entitled to little rest. am
at all interested IN Insurance matters and have
tried to forget them. My doctor told me the only
way get comfort and rest 10 make effort
think OF business matters until had completely
forgotten them. trying to follow out his in
structions. We spent most OF our time AT Mentone,
France, and the rest at that place has been OF
great beneht to myself and Mrs. McCurdy.''
Asked II he contemplated fighting the Peabody
interests. Mr.. McCurdy replied that he had not
brought hatchet with him from Europe. lie was
accompanied by Mrs McCurdy and Mr.. Mrs.
Robert H. McCurdy, their and daughter in law.
The party entered automobile and went direct to
the Lackawanna terminal in Hoboken. where they
took train for their home in Morrstown, n. J.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
TELL OF WATER SUPPLY
EU1dence Regarding Parker Fire at
Department Investigation.

Evidence as to water supply at the Parker Build
ing fre occupied most Of the hearing by the Com
rnissoners of Accounts In their Fire Department
vestigation yesterday Deputy Commissioner Bon
ner was not recalled although he will take the
stand again later. The chief witness James
A. Henry. supervisory and instructing engineer OF
the department.
Commissioner Mitchell asked Mr.. Henry if six
engines could ever get a sufficient water supply
from the same main. and the was that IL
the pressure sufficient they could. Chief
Croker had testified that only engine should
be attached 10 a six-inch main under present cond-
TONS and other. had testified that at the Parker
IRE Ave engines attached TO one such main.
Mr.. Henry refused 10 comment Deputy Com
not properly placed the fire, saying that Bonner
was one of the best fire fighters the department
ever had. The witness said he had not ordered
engines TO change hydrants at the fire, because he
would not take the responsibility of interrupting a
stream during the progress OF the fire.
The witness ssid that several engines worked
under q vacuum at the fire. and that two chsAged
their positions on this account. The witness
thought tho report of the Board OF Fire Under
writer's on the FIRE was not correct
Engineers and foremen of the Department OF
Water Supply, Gas and Electricity denied that
water gates had been closed, and that valves Were
not OPEN Chief Croker had said this respon-
sible for the lack of pressure. and Commissioner
O'Brien told q Tribune reporter on the day the
Chief testified that he was mistaken.
The hearing will be resumed tomorrow morning,
when Deputy Commissioner Bonner probably will
be put on the stand again.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26

keeping their running IN Of storm Tn
less the company show that its facilities along
this Iioe better than they seemed to be on
Friday the commission may order some improve
ments-
There were delays all the lines, both surface
and elevated, but the worst blockade the
Brighton Beach line which put Of service
entirely because of the becoming packed in
the cut. Those who the line say that heavy
enow plough. such is used steam roads should
be In readiness 20 keep this line open II is
the general belief that the company ha. enough
sweep.rs TO adequately clear all the lines.
in many places the drirted so fast that cars
stalled after the sweepers had been
through 4 person connected with tie commission
said yesterday that IL each ear was equipped with
scrapers in other cities the tracks would be KEEP:
clear in that way after being opened
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
COSTUME BALL AT NASSAU.

Nassau. Bahama Islands. Jan. a4-The event ef
the week in Nassau has been the costume ball given
BY Mrs W Hart-Bennett. wife Of the coIoniai Sac
retary to members Of official and visiting society.
The ball was attended by a distinguished gathering
of guests ranging from Sir Francis Drake. per-
sonated by Captain F J. Lobh R ", &c the fasci-
mating Merry Widow OF Miss sIbyi Grsy-Wigson,
daughter OF Governor sir william Grsy-wiison-
Secretary and Mrs. Hart-Bennstt received as ths
Mad Halter and Nine. Butterfly
The ranks of the golfers received important se-
ditions this week with the arrival for the season OF
Mr. and Mrs. J. Il. Bryan and daughter Miss Mar
garst Bryan, of Rochester; Mr. and Mrs D A
Hyman. of Chicago, ana Mr.. and Mrs William s.
Rode and family OF New York. Nessrs. Bryan,
Hyman and Rodie an devotees OF the links.
Two tennis enthusiasts have also arrived In ths
persons OF George w Beals and George b AorEf-
sen. Of Boston, who are daily seen on the courts
The Nassau Football Association announces Sc
ries of games between the Wasps and Ao;oEs on
Friday afternoons at the Eastern Parade An an
cent rivalry between the clubs promises the hottest
kind OF contests when they meet
A conspicuous addition TO the craft in the hsreor
is the yacht Columbia. belonging to Mr. and Mrs. j.
Harvey Ladew of New York. who ara spending the
entire season at Nassau.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H Rutherford. OF New York.
have also returned for the winter. They are occu-
pying their new villa the Western Parade.
where they expect to entertain extensively.
Commodore and Mrs NJ J, Lawrence. CT CleVe-
land are giving frequent entertainments on board
their yacht yesta. which lies OF the Colonial.
where it's owners are staying for some weeks
Other late arrivals at the Colonial are Theodore
Kane Gibbs. OF Newport: Mrs. b. c, Gaoreath.
Mrs j. Dalton. c. n. Terry. James p. Hall.
George Thornton Warren, New York: DR.. and Mrs.
o. D. Kingsley. White Plains Mr. and Mrs. J. g.
Francisco. Little Falls. n. Y; Mr.. and Mrs. W.
A. Coursen. Moryistown. y. J.; MIR. and Mrs j.
L. Bright. Eloerons n. ~ IL L. -Woodcock. Bos-
ton; DIR. ]. w. Murdock. Leicester Mass; H s.
Rowland. o. s Northrup. Waterbury. Conn; Mrs.
F. II. Lee and children. Dr. and Mrs. George w
Retz, DIR. and Mrs. F. o. Alien. jr-. Philadelphia:
Mr and Mrs. z 1. Robinson. j. Newton Fox. A
II. Fox Cincinnati; C. Morris, Cleveland Mr.. and
Mrs W. C. Harrison. Painesville. Ohio: Mr.. and
Mrs. A N Shotwel. Mount Clemens. Mich: Mrs
Lois kellogg, Chicago. accompanied by Mrs C. p.
Browning. of Cooperstowu. N. Y
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
STEAMER BETTY ALDEN LAUNCHED.

Boston. Jan. 25.-The steamer Betty Alden, huiit
for the Nantasket Beach Steamship Company, was
launched successfully at the Atlantic Works, in
East Boston. late to-day. Miss Betty Alden, .
direct descendant Of John and Priscilla Alden. OF
Pilgrim fame, named the vessel The sssanaer
will be put into commission next summer II ths
Plymouth and Boston service
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
MAGISTRATE DRoEaE WON'T RESIGN

Moses III Grossman. OF the law firm OF House
cros.man a vorhaus OF No. lis Bradway. when
asked Yesterday whether Magistrate Droege would
resign. as asked to do by Mayor Mcclellan, said:
Certainly not. Why should he? What has he
done except what hundreds Of other good men have
done in order save themselves and their families
from unnecessary explanations
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
AID ASSOCIATION ASKS FOR FUNDS.

,rn. tncrease of applicants to the Association Tor
InooroyinR the Condition of the Poor led to an ap
neal for funds yesterday. The officers OF the as
socistion report 25 per cent more cases this year
than last winter, and most of those In heeo are
..,d 70 be those who have never before asked ior
"a The Chtldren's Aid Society is also handi-
canned In relief work by lack of funds and IL WAS
rrported yesterday that III families are being re-
,eyed at present that their children can De sent
10 school.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26

UIImau. New Haven; Mr.. and Mrs r. McCauhy'
jr Mr.. and Mrs John Fl. Sinons. Mr.. and brs-
J. 9 Muir 2Ir. and Mrs. Elmer Crawford Ar. asin
Mrs. Chancellor jerks. Bir. and Mrs C. Fl Bayef.
]. r Wilkinson. William Disston. Frans Bower
NJ. d Swisher. Philadelphia; J. r Gouchsr, the
Misses Janet and Eltnor Goucher Mr. ana MIS-
r. T. Smith Baltimore: A o. Bliss. washington
Miss Mary Johnston. v. \ Johnston. the Misses
E,lolse and Elizabeth Johnston. Richmond. Mr. ana
Mrs. H. w Randolph, Cincinnati; Mr. and Mrs
Eugene o. Seeman. Pittsburg. Mr.. and Mrs James
Kidston. Mr.. and Mrs John T. Ross and R. L.
Greenlee. Chicago
other Ohio and Pennsylvania towns left here for
Havana on Wednesday. after weeks stay in Mi
ami They will again become guests Of the Royal
Palm on their return the states, and hshus ara
yachting excursions being planned for them.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
FOWLER WATCHES CUSTOMS INSPECTORS

Colonel Edward 8. Fowler. the newly appointed
Collector of the Port of New York. boarded the
White Star liner Adriatc yesterday morning to
study the method OF baggage inspection. A num-
Der of changes in the system expected, as
we'll as a shift of inspectors Word has been
passed around that in the future no inspector is
TO accept as much IS cigar from passenger
Uhose baggage is inspected
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
aAe w, c. T. v. FROM SALOON WORN.
FBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.

fBy Telegraph 10 The tribune
pittsburg. Jan. @.-MeEbers OF the woman
Christian Temperance Union have peen oaFFso .tohi
the saloons of this city, in which they nave peeh
q, the habit of taking up collections. holding prayer
r,.efnxs, distributing Bibles and doing other mis-
a,ansrv work. The Retail Liquor Dealers Associa-
.,or decided that the women snnoyed~she patrons
of the bsrs-
New-York tribune., 1908-01-26
Country Board.

BOfs--Comfortable country home and best privsts
instruction sundays FRIDAYS. boy. iz-ls. IufeS.
i05 MsmeronFCk White Pi3fns. -. u
Arizona republican., 1908-05-06
THE LEAGUE CARRIED FRISCO.

San Francisco. May 5.-The LincOn- Roosevelt league secured a big ma jority of the delegates from the city to the state convention. incomplete figures showing forty-nine delegates for the league to twenty for the regu- lar republican ticket. In some dis tricts the delegations are split, by an agreement of the leaders, but in a ma iority hard fight was maintained all day
 The number of votes cast was as large as at any primary ever held in this city. Workers representing both factions were at the polls all day and much energetic work was done by both sides. Early returns indicated that the regular republicans had won a major ity of the delegates but the returns from outside precincts changed this and gave the Lincoln Roosevelt league a big lead.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-06
MENTION OF "DR. WOOD"
 PROVOKED CRITICISM
The House Cuts Out of the Sundry Civil
 Bill a Suggestion by Him
The Senate Session Was Partially Consumed by the Continued Remarks of Senator Warner Concerning the Brownsville Disturbance.

Washington, May 5.-A lively de- bate was kept up all day in the house today on the sundry civil appropriation bill. Repeated efforts were made by Messrs. Gaines of Tennessee and Chaney of Indiana, supported by many other members, to procure an apprO- priation for an investigation looking to increased safety in mining. They had about got Chairman Tawney to the point where he would consent to an appropriation of s50,000. when Mir. Underwood of Alabama objected and the proposition for time at least was dropped
 The provision in the bill for the pur- chase of over 5000 acres of land as an addition to Fort Mckinley in the Philippines based OF a recommenda- tion by General L,)naId Wood. ex- cited severe criticism of that officer by Messrs. Fitzgerald of New York and Butler of Pennsylvania, the former continually referring to him as "Dr Wood" The provision on the motion of MT. Hay of Virginia, was stricken out by unanimous vote.
 There were additions to the bill tC- day of s10O.O0O for the military prison at Fort Leavenworth. Kansas, and $16.500 for an addition to Fort Ogle- thorpe. Ga. or a total increase todate of s1.241 900.
 The three remaining hours of the session were taken up almost entirely by discussion and roll calls, caused by the refusal of the house to take a re- cess at o'clock as the result of joke on the part of some republicans to hold the democrats in the house until the time the republican caucus was scheduled to be held. In this they were successful. the house finally at TAT p. m. recessing until 11:55 d. m. tomor- row.
 Representative Hitchcock of Nebras- ka charged that the government had been cheated out of no less than s57,- -00o.0o0 by the sale by the interior de-
Arizona republican., 1908-05-06
AN ATTORNEYS FEE
 A DEMANDED BRIBE
How Ruef Became Interested m the Parkside Trolley Franchise.

San Francisco. May 5.-In the Rrcf bribery trial today, Joseph E. Green, president of the Parkside Realty com pany. got through long siege on the witness stand. followed by Gustav H. Umbsen. the real estate man. The testimony of both witnesses was quite frank. but their admissions were fno more damaging than that they had paid Ruef an attorneys fee to help them get a franchise.
 In telling of the dealings with Ruef. Umbsen said: "I went to see Ruef and asked him why it was that the Parkside franchise was not permitted to go through. He said, The mayor promised you a franchise. As it seems to be a pet measure of his I have noth- ing to do with it. Let him get it fo.' you
 T then told Ruef that he was block ing the franchise and l asked him what the proposition was. He said that if he was taken in as attorney he probably could help the thing along. l called on Ruef again and told him that ! was authorized to employ him. He said. Before I accept employment as this is pet measure of the mayor, l want to tell him that l am employed to get consent
 The next time I saw Ruef he said he could not accept employment unless he got a fee of $50.000. Ruef said. Ordinarily l would only ask S10,0O0, but I want S5O,O0O' He afterwards cut il down to $30.O00'
Arizona republican., 1908-05-06

Paris mutual betting machines and the auction pools. which after having been banished for twenty years had been reinstated. Bookmaking on the American plan has been done away with. No bets of less than 8 were taken on the machines and a bettUr wagering more than that amount had to place it S5 at a time. A $5 ticket on Stonestreet paid s123.60 to win: S37.90 for place, and $14.50 for show. The operation of the machines by which the weight of the public's mon- ey makes the favorite. showed that the new system. taken all in all gives the better more favorable odds for his money.
 Sir Cleges' price to win-a little bet ter than to would have a little better than [ to , in the ordinary book. Eight horses were started.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-06
Q. & R. c. SETTLEMENT.
The Beginning of the End of the
 March Strike.

Denver. May 5.-The first move to- ward a settlement of the Denver and Rio Grande shopmens strike was made at noon today when the company made new contracts with a committee rep resenting the car repairers and in spectors. The contracts effective from May Ist to Dec. 31, 1908, are practical ly the same as the contracts abrogated by the railroad company on March 15. The contracts with the carmen were abrogated at the same time as the contracts with the machinists. boiler makers and blacksmiths. who are now on strike. The new attitude of the company as shown by today's action opens the way for a settlement of the strike of all forces.
Arizona republican., 1908-05-06
A ST. LOUIS STORM.
t Almost Measured Up To a
 Tornado.

St. Louis, May 5.-A thunder storm of unusual severity accompanied by wind and that was almost a tornado. swept over this vicinity early today. A freight train on the Louisville and Nashville road struck a washout near Belleville, Ills, and the engineer Ward Conductor Smith and an unknown trainmen were caught under the en- zine and drowned.
 Edgemont is flooded and American bottoms. comprising thirty-five square miles east of St. Louis are under wat CT. Many houses in the French village are unroofed. In the city many show windows were broken and houses were struck by lightning. The wires are crippled. Electric railway traffic is hampered by high water.