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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
NO MORE BETTING AT BENNING
senate Passes Bill without Discussion
Preventing the PRstime
at Track.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-Without dis
cussion dissent or division the senate to-
day. within twenty-four hours after the
winding up of the spring race meeting at
Berning, passed the bill prohibiting bet
ting in the District of Columbia. The anti
gambling provision is rider on a bill
providing for the widening of Bennng
road, the principal thoroughfare to the
race course, at the suburb of Bennng.
The bill originated in the house and has
passed that body. so that it would not
be necessary to send it back there but
for the fact that the form of the betting
section was changed by the senate. If
the house does not accept the change it
will be necessary to place the bill in the
hands Of a conference committee for the
adjustment Of differences in phraseology.
As II passed the senate the gambling
prohibition reads:
II shall be unlawful for any person or
association OF persons to bet, gamble, or
make books or pools on the result of any
trotting or running race or horse, or boat
race, or race of any kind or on any
election, or any contest of any kind or
game OF base ball Any person or as
sociaton Of persons violating the provis-
ions OF this section shall be fined not
exceeding $500 or be imprisoned not more
than ninety days, or both.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
UNDERGROUND LOSES MONEY
London Transit system Fails to Pay
Dividends Because of Motor
Buses.

LONDON, April 15-On an application
made by Speyer Bros, the London house of
Speyer & Co. of New York, on behalf OF
themselves and other holders of the secured
temporary loan notes or profit-sharing Sc
curing notes OF the Underground Electric
Railways company, the court today ap-
pointed Sir George GLIB receiger and man.
ager Of the company. There was no oppo-
sition to the application, which is neces-
sary for the carrying out of the scheme
for the readjustment Of the company's
finances which has been decided upon.
The unsatisfactory condition of the I'm
derground companys finances is due
largely to the competition of the motor
omnibuses and the municipality owned cleo
trio street railways. The district railway,
which the late Charles r. Yerkes took
over as the basis of a scheme to give Lon
doners better transit service, also has
been losing money since electricity was
hnstalled as motive power, and the
other tubes which Mr.. Yerkes estimated
would be completed early in 1906 are not
yet in operation. These lines therefore.
have not provided the revenue expected to
meet dividends on the shares.
In 1903 the Underground company issued
e7,OOO,OOO in proft-sharing notes, due June
next, secured by trust deed. Subse-
quently it issued e3OO,OOO in temporary
notes due May Is.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
TAFT WILL GET MINNESOTA
Secretary of War Has smooth Sail
ing In Northern
state.

MINNEA POLLS, April 15.-Delegates to
the republican state convention. which will
assemble at the Minneapolis Auditorium to-
morrow. arrived in large numbers today.
The convention will elect four delegates-at-
large and alternates to the republican ma
tional convention and will nominate presi-
dertial electors.
There is practically TO opposition TO the
adoption of ironclad Taft instructions, as
with a few exceptions the delegates from
the various counties are instructed to such
a course.
Other features of the platform. however
ore hardly in tentative form.
State Senator Calhoun from Minneapolis
today said that the convention would prob.
ably touch but lightly on the tariff and
other national issues, leaving the party
policy to be outlined by the national cen
venton. The contest that developed over
the temporary craftsmanship yesterday was
compromised today by the tentative selec-
tion of former Congressman Samuel P
Snyder of Minneapolis for temporary chair
man and Ripley Brewer of st. Cloud for
permanent chairman.
ST. PAUL. Mimi April 15.-The Fourth
district republican convention today So
lected w. 3. Webster of St. Paul and
George II. Sullivan of Saltwater as dele
gates to the national convention at Chicago
The delegates were instructed for Tai,
until he is nominated"
SHAKOPEE, Mimi, April 15.-The Third
district republican convention today selected
c. M. Buck of Faribault and George Brad
ley of Norwood as delegates TO the nationa
convention at Chicago. The delegates were
instructed for Taft for president and f.
the event of Taft failing to get the nomina'
tion were instructed for Governor Hughes
of New York.
ELK RIVER, Mimi, April 1.-THE Sixth
district republican convention held here to-
day elected c. j. Gunderson of Alexandris
and Senator S. f. Alderman of Brainerc
as delegates to the Chicago national con
vention. They were instructed for Taft.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
HIGH CREAM RATES ENJoINED
Judge KOhIsRht Gives Order that VIII
Permit Western Companies
10 IitIgatC,

CHICAGO. April l5-A temporary injunc-
tion restraining the eastern railroads from
putting into effect an advance of 100
per cent in milk and butter freight
rates was granted by Judge Kohlsaat yes
terday in the United States circuit court
The bill for permanent Injunction was
filed by the Beatrice Creamery company
and the Blue Valley Creamery company,
following an announcement by the Michi-
gan Central, Grand Trunk and Pere Mar
quette roads OF 100 per cent ad-
vance. In the bill the roads were ac-
cused OF conspiracy TO raise the rates In
violation OF the sherman antitrust law
The advance was scheduled To 20 into
effect today. but the Injunction will pre-
vent any change OF rates until the hearing
Of the case for a permanent injunction
comes up on May L
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
MARINES AND SAILORS MARCH
Parade OF 5000 Men From Battle
ships ArOuses Enthusiasm
ut San Diego.

SAN DIEGO. Cal, April i5--A parade Of
blue Jackets and marines. landed from the
American battleship fleet. 5000 fighting men
fresh from q cruise Of more than 1900
miles marked today the ceremonies Of Off
cial welcome to the state of California
Sixty-four companies Of sailor-men in their
togs OF the sea. with wide-flaring trousers
recfed down in canvas legglngs, and sixteen
con panies Of marines. solderly and
straight,~ formed this most notable Of the
navy's land displays. The landing party.
equipped as infantry armed with KraEs,
I'm light marching order and with canteens
filled equalled an army corps. The process
sion tho men Of the navy formed was more
than two miles long. They marched from
the water frnt 10 the city park over three
miles Of streets canopled with decorations
which combined the red. white and blue of
the nation and the gold and white Of the
state
San Diego took holiday to see the mar
tial pageant and the sidewalks were
crowded with a typical holiday throng
! Their enthusiasm was explosive the ap-
pearance Of the men calling forth long con-
tinued cheering. At the city park the
sailors passed IN review before Rear Ad-
mrals Thomas. srerry and Emory and
Governor Gilletts staff. A crowd Of many
thousands Of people surrounded the grand
| stands
Three thousand school children waving
flags and banners were msssed directly In
front of the reviewing stand and their songs
END cheers were one Of the prettiest fea-
lures of the days celebration.
Governor Gillett In a brief speech supple
mented his words OF welcome spoken yes
terday on the quarterback of the flagship
Connecticut and Rear Admiral Charles NJ
Thomas made formal response in behalf
of the fleet.
Admiral Thomas then graciousy accepted
! In Admiral Evans behalf golden key
symbolical of the freedom of the city. The
token will be forwarded by Admiral
! Thomas to Admiral Evans at Paso Robles
hot springs. There will go with 1t a gold
mounted and jeweled naval sword pre-
sentcd today to Admiral Evans. through
Admiral Thomas by the patriotic fraterni.
| ties Of the city.
| Tonight a ball was rendered to the ad
mirals and officers of the fleet at the
| Hotel Del Coronado.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
VIOLENCE FEARED AT CHESTER
Many Additional Special Policemen
sworn In TO Control situation
Company Determined.

CHESTER, Pa, April l5.-Fifty addi-
tional special policemen were sworn in
today for strike duty as the result of the
determination Of the company 70 operate
its street cars this afternoon The service
has been suspended since Monday, due to
the refusal of the employees to accept a
reduction In wages.
Strikers and their sympathizers since
daybreak have been gathering near the car
barn. which is guarded by about 100
policemen. The surrounding streets are
roped off and no unauthorized person is
permitted within the lines A number Of
men brought here to replace the strikers
are housed in a nearby hotel, which is
being watched by strikers pickets
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
temperature
Mt OnanhaI

Bryan men give up fight to secure in
structions in New York convention. SEN
ator McCarren carries his fight for repre-
sentation into the convention. Page
Representative Watson, after another
conference with President Roosevelt, says
congress will remain in session until the
middle Of May Page 2
Representative Tawney in a speech in
the house attacks the expenditures for the
navy in an effort to have but one new
battleship constructed. rne motion is, de-
feated. Page /
Missouri Pacific railroad discharges
more brakemen on its southern division.
Page
Floods in Montana threatened for time
to undermine the great Boston and Mon
tana smelter at Great Falls. Page q
High cream rates are enJoined in Michi-
gan by the Beatrice Creamery company.
Page
Earthquake shocks are felt in Utah.
Page
First Sunday prosecution has been sent
to the jury in Kansas City. Page i
Senate passes the bill providing against
betting at the Benning track. Page IL
President of the Washington Chamber
of Commerce is fined $500 for violating
the pure food act, the president advising
the prosecution to stand for a jail SEN
tence Page 1
President Forgan of the First National
bank of Chicago, speaking before the
house committee, opposes the Aldrich bill
and says good times are coming again.
Page 2
Southern Pacific railroad elects its di-
rectors for the ensuing year. Page i
FOREIGN.
Japanese nation will soon have a test
of the governments popularity in the ma
tional elections Page /
Londons underground railroad is losing
money. Page l
NEBRASKA. --- !. ;,
Lower express rates are placed in effect
by the companies of the state who serve
notice of additional legal proceedings In
federal court TO secure modification Of
the courts decree Page q
State Railway commission likely to or
der railways to reopen telegraph offices.
Missouri Pacific shows decreased earn
ings. Page q
COMMERCIAL AND INDUsTRIAI..
Live stock markets. Page 8
Grain markets. Page 8
Stocks and bonds Page 8
MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN STEAMSHIPS
Port. Arrived. Sailed.
New York Tx p. Wilhelm X p. Ceeelie
New York .....Alioe .............
Queenstown .....Lucania .,,......
I Antwerp ....:.. Kroonland ......
Cherbourg Tx W. Der Crosse
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
FIRST SUNDAY CASE TO JURY
Judge POFterheld Gives Instructions
and Fate of Many Actors
Impends.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. April l5--Testimony
in the case of Thomas l.. Taafe. a ticket
seller at the Century theater. on trial in
Judge Porterfields division of the criminal
court charged with violating the Mis-
souri, law against doing unnecessary work
on Sunday, was concluded this morning.
only two witnesses, both deputy sheriffs,
testified. Both stated that they had pur-
chased tickets from Taafe on Sunday for
a Sunday performance. Judge Porterfield
this afternoon instructed the jury.
Upon the verdict In this case practically
depends the fate of over 2OO1 persons
actors, actresses and theatrical managers
and attaches.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
WEALTHY DRUG MAN FINED
President Of Washington Chamber of
Commerce suffers Under
Pure Food Act.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-As a result of
the first conviction under the pure food
and drug law, Robert n. Harper. prcsi-
dent of the Washington Chamber Of Com
merce, formerly president OF the Ameril
can National bank, drug manufacturer
and one Of the best known business men
Of this city, was today sentenced by Judge
Kimball IN the police court TO pay a fine
OF S5o0 on one count and $40 on another
count Of the indictment recently returned
against him for manufacturing and selling
an alleged mislabeled pharmaceutical com
pound President Roosevelt had insisted
that the prosecuting officer demand jail
sentence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE
Bin Passed 20 Create Bison Range In
Montana.

WASHINGTON, April l5.-The senate
devoted its entire time To-Day in consider
ing bills on the calendar. Among the
measures passed were those suppressing
betting on races and games OF various kinds
in the District Of Columbia; providing for
the purchase Of land between Pennsylvania
avenue and the Mall in this city as sites
for government buildings; creating a bison
range in Montana and enlarging home
steads on noniTugable lands. The swamp
land reclamation bill was considered for a
time and was made the unfinished busi-
ness OF the senate. At SOS p. IN. the SEN
ate adjourned until Friday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
JAPANESE FACE ELECTION DAY
Liberals Hope 10 Win by Large Ma
jOrities In spite of Anti
MiIitarism.

TOXIC April 15.-Interest is increasing
throughout Japan in anticipation of a close
struggle at the general election. which will
take place May IS. The liberal party Is
confident Of securing a large majority.
while the opposition is appealing 10 the
anti-military sentiment. urging a revision
Of the budget Nd financial methods.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
FIRST MONEY TO GROWERS
Members OF Tobacco Pool WIN RE-
ceive Distribution of Funds
for stock.

LEXINGTON. KY, April l5.-It was an
nounced today by Secretary J. d. Clark of
the Fayette branch Of the Burley Tobacco
society that checks for SS2.5OO viii be re-
ceived here tomorrow for distribution 10
growers who have tobacco i'm the pool.
This will be the first distributlon of money
to the farmers whose tobacco has been in
pool for two years. and there is great re-
ioicing over the hurley district
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
JAPANESE WILL MAKE AMENDS
Full ReparntiOn for Any Discourtcsy
as Result From Assault
at Mukden.

PEKING, April 15.-With regard to the
assault committed recently by japanese
postman and other Japanese upon other
native servants of the American consul
general at sHulSdeR. Wizard D.. Straight
Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minister to
China, has given assurances that IL any
Japanese official has offended full repara-
ton for his discourtesy will be made.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS IN UTAH
Five Distinct TremOrs Felt EARLY
wednesday at Milford and
at NewhOuse.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April l5.-Five
distinct shocks Of earthquake were felt
early this morning at Milford. Utah. 900
miles south OF here. Houses were shaken
and people ran from their homes IN alarm.
but no serious damage Is reported The
shocks were also felt at NeWhouse, Utah.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
ROADS CINCH WOOL MARKET
Burlington, Union Pacific and North
western Insure Good Rates.
GIVE OMAHA GREAT INDUSTRY
Railways Make Pledge of Through
Tariffs on Product Subject TO
stOppage In the Gate
City.

Omaha is to be a wool market and the
central storage point for the vast ranges
of the west which produce annually more
than 15O,OOOO 900 pounds of wool.
Three railroads gave notice to the Com
mercial club wednesday that all through
rates on wool now in force would here
after be made subject to storage in Omaha
for an indefinite period. which assures
the construction of large warehouses, in
stallation OF compressing plants, hundreds
Of manufacturers from the east and wool
growers from the west coming and going
from the city, and It is believed, will in
fluence the establishment of textile mills
on the Missouri river
The roads whicE granted the request Of
the special committee of the Commercial
club are the Burlington. Northwestern and
linton Pacific. The Burlington made a
special concession. as all wool now passes
through Pacific Junction, and it will cost
more to pull it to Omaha and allow it to
be placed in storage, but the company ex-
pressed a willingness to grant the request
of the business men and wool growers in
the hope of encouraging the wool growing
industry and upbuildlng Omaha.
Already capital has been secured FOR
erecting a warehouse 15Ox1,OOO feet with a
storage capacity of 100000. The parties
interested are Charles H. King of Omaha
]. A. Delfenderm. president of the Wyo-
ming Wool Growers association, and c.
/ +. Redington.
King Now In wyoming.
| Mr.. King is now on the ranges Of Wyo-
ming, but expects to return to Omaha
within few days and close the negotia.
tions for a site for the big building, which
will be either of concrete or corrugated
! iron. Mr.. Redington said
1--WE will get to work at once, as it is
the special desire of the wool growers tc
store the crop of 1908 in Omaha. The cror
will begin to move from the middle ol
May to the middle of June and we mus
| be ready for the wool growers
! After the warehouse is built the COM
pany expects to install a compressor. The
wool will be received in sacks and when II
leaves the warehouse it will be in bales
This means much to the railroads. as they
may bring in 20,OOO pounds to the car and
take out from 1000 to $4,000 pounds"
For some time the Commercial club ha'
been working with the wool growers OF
the proposition and the railroads received
the request from the Commercial club com
mittee April 4. The traffic managers asked
to have until April Is to give an answer
and willingly made the radical chang,
which permits all wool to stop in Omaha.
Large Volume Comes to Omaha.
| According to wool growers this mearJ
that a large percentage Of the immens
product of the following states will COM
| to Omaha either for sale or storage:
Weight in lbs Value
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
RUSSIA ORDERS FOUR BOATS
Admiralty VIII Have England Build
Torpedo Boat DestrOyers of
Turbine Type.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 15,-According
to the Russ, the admiralty has decided to
order four 9OO-ton torpedo boat destroyers
from England These vessels are to have
turbine engines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16


But the amount of wool which will be
shipped to Omaha does not end with the
product of the eight states. Montana pro-
duced 100000 pounds, while South Dakota
produced 100000 pounds last year. Both
states are tapped by railroads which center
In Omaha. Wool growers assert that much
of the wool from the following states will
find its way to Omaha markets and ware
houses, and the states produced wool last
year as shown in the tablet
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
ADMIRAL Evans Improves.

PAso RoBLEs, Cal, April l5.-Rear
Admiral Evans gradual Improvement con
tinues steadily. While he is still very
weak his digestion. said Surgeon p. E.
Mcdonald today. has improved so much
that he is eating more heartily and Is
slowly gainiEg strength.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
REBELS ACTIVE IN CoREA
Two Cabinet Ministers Have Re-
signed and Trouble Looms
Before Japanese.

TOXIC, April ia dispatch from Seoul
says that the revolutonists are active south
OF that city and that two of the cabinet
minister's have resigned. The anti-Japanese
movement is increased, ard the military
forces were reinforced.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
Postal Matters.
Delegates Go UnInatrueted.

LAWRENCE, Mass, April iL-Unln-
structed delegates to the republican ma
tional convention were elected at the Fifth
Massachusetts, district republican conven-
tion here today. A resolution endorsing the
candidacy Of Secretary Taft was tabled.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Thursday. April i0, 1908.
TIE wEATHER.

FOR OMAHA. COUNCIL, BLUFFS AND
VICINITY-Fair Thursday with rising tenn
perature.
FOR NEBRAsKA-Party cloudy Thurs
day
FOR lOWA-Generally fair Thursday.
with rising temperature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16
ONLY Two NEW BATTLESHIPS
House Turns Down Presidents Recon-.
mendation for Four.
DEBATE LASTS FOR FOUR HOURS
Naval BiIl is Amended 20 Provide for
Two 12,5OO-Ton CoIIIers--THw-
ney Leads the OPP
position,

WASHINGTON, April 15.-By a vote Of
100 to SO the house Of representatives today
decided against the presidents program for
four battleships and adhered to the recon-
mendation OF its committee on naval affairs
for two vessels of that type This result
was reached after a debate which lasted
for four hours, and was received with APP
plause.
The entire session was devoted to a con-
sideration of the navy increase provision
of the naval appropriation bill. AS this
increase was provided in the last section OF
the bill the measure was practically con-
cluded with the disposition of the pro-
vision
The committee Of the whole concluded ns
work and 1t will report It to the house to-
morrow for a final vote on It's passage
The provision for battleships was the
chief subject of interest the committee
recommendation for two ships Of that type
prevailing by a decisive vote after hard
fought effort to increase the number to
four
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-16

what IL is in Aggregate.

This means that total of i51, ,909, 800 pounds
of wool, the amount of last years crop
valued at S3i.963 s53 at the 1907 prices, is
in territory tributary to Omaha and the
market here will draw whatever proportion
the price and advantages at Omaha will
bring. Those interested in the opening of
the wool storage houses and establishing
a market here, have no fear, but the west
ern growers will be glad to ship TO Omaha.
where the crop may be held in storage
and the money borrowed against it if
necessary, rather than send 1t to tho
brokers and commission dealers Of Boston.
New York and Philadelphia.
The opening of a wool storage center
I'm Omaha is a blow to the commission
dealers who. have been advocating wool
auction sales in America" and suggesting
that they be held in New York City or
Boston.
Besides the storage house which is to be
erected it is possible for state wool grow
ers' associations to organize for the erec-
tion of their own storage plants and
through cooperative management conduct
the marketing OF their own product.
East VIII Come West for Crop.
To Omaha the manufacturers and mill
owners Of the east will come from their
eastern homes 10 BUY the crop. In the past
they have sent their representatives to the
ranges during the shearng season to in
spect and buy the woods as they were gath
cred either at small railroad stations or on
the ranges. But the wool buyers and grow
ers experienced difficulty in getting to-
gether and the plan for the market at
Omaha grew out of the prejudice against
shipping the crop to commission houses in
the cast and the Inconvenience experienced
by buyers and growers.
Selling the wool on the ranges meant,
also, that the growers accepted the price
offered. But with warehouses in Omaha,
which stnl store 100000 pounds or almost
one-third of the growth west Of the Mis-
souri, river, the growers will be enabled to
place the wool in storage and securing the
warehouse certificates, use what money
they need against the certificates and wait
leisurely for a more favorable market