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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
TERRIBLE SCENES AT WRECK
FOrty-TwO Bodies Removed from De-
bris of Collision ON Australian
Railroad.

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 21.-Forty-
two bodies have been taken out OF the
wreckage caused by the collision April 10
Of two trains, from Ballarat and Bendigo
respectively at Braybrook junction., about
eight miles from Melbourne. 1t is believed
that several others are still buried under
the debris. The number of persons injured
is placed at eighty-eight.
Many OF the victims had entered the
Ballarat train at Braybrook and were just
about settling in their seats when the
crash came. The conductor had signalled
to the engineer to start the train ard was
in the act of stepping into the car when he
saw the approaching Bendigo train. He
sprang aside in time to save himself. The
station was in darkness and a scene Of
indescribable horror followed the collision
Three of the cars caught fire. Many of
the victims were burned beyond recognition.
A member of the fire brigade found the
bodies Of his two sisters buried in the
wreckage. Several of the victims died as
they were being lifted from the wreckage.
The driver of the Bendigo train says the
he saw the signal and when the brakes
failed to act he reversed the engine but
was unable to check the train.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
YELLOW JACK NOT A TERROR
Dr. John n. Thomas says Community
that Finds Case Need, Not
{ BE Frtghtened.

NEW ORLEANS. April A.-The precau-
tions taken to safeguard the United States
from yellow fever infection from Cuba we're
described in an interview today by Dr.
John N Thomas assistant surgeon of the
Marine hospital service, who arrived here
yesterday from Havana. He said that the
names and destinations of all passengers
for the United States are taken and for
warded with the vessel on which they
sail to the port physicians of southern
ports in the United States and these Off
GERS keep such passengers under surveil-
lance for six days after arrival, so that II
sickness occurs 1t is quickly detected. and
If 1t is of an Infectious nature the proper
measures can be taken to prevent it's
spread
DR.. Thomas added
With our present knowledge OF how to
stamp out and prevent the spread of yell
low fever there is no necessity for any
Mysteries or panics should a case of the
disease be discovered in any community
The proper measures vigorously and quickly
applied win stamp out and control the
disease
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
BRYAN PLAYS HIDE AND SEEK
Little Grandson of Nebraska Leader
Gives All BiE scare ON Steamer
Mtnnehaha.

NEW YORK, April n--wnliam j.
Bryan's grandson, little Bryan Leavitt,
gave the democratic leader a bad scare
today Mr.. Bryan had gone to the pier
to meet the steamer Minnehaha, upon which
Mrs, Bryan. her daughter. Mrs. Ruth Lea
witt, and Mrs. Leavltts two children were
returning from Europe. When the steamer
swung in at the pier, Mr.. Bryan was one
of the first on board. He found Mrs.
Bryan and Mrs. Leavltt on the upper deck.
His granddaughter Ruth was also there,
but little Bryan was nowhere to be seen.
A search which extended over the ship,
from one end 70 the other was not sue
cessful. Finally his mother found him
where he had hidden himself. under a berth
in his mothers state room. When ne was
drawn out OF his hiding place little Bryan
threw himself into his grandfather's arms
and the big crowd which had gathered on
the deck watched the meeting with en-
thuslastic appreciation.
From the pier the family went at once
to the Hoffman house. Mr.. Bryan was
Obliged to leave them at once to fill an
engagement in Trenton, N. j. He will re-
turn to New York this evening however,
TO remain with his family until they leave
for Nebraska tomorrow.
Mrs Bryan and Mrs Leavitt said they
had delightful trip abroad. They Travelled
extensively throughout southern Europe.
visiting Italy, Greece, Turkey. and other
countries.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
cHINK sPofs The FORGERY
ChinAman u TOO sharp for Facetioar
Yoeng Man who Lands
in cohrt.

jesse sirnmeas. chafked with passing ten
forsea cliecke on as many leading business
ren ~ the CITY, ~as arraigned in police
court fyufeday On tile charge. waived pre-
nn,ir ary. bcarirg, and was hound over to
the dlait.ct court under $1,000 bond.
shrrons Is s fAcetibus young man. Some
ont tliNrhoned to ttls police station Mon
day tiat Simmons 6~ed him bill The
fact Mas q Communication to the alleged
check artist and he was asked II he wanted
to pak ~
"NhS sure. ri write a check for it,"
said BE-
Il Il an interesting fact that China
man detected The bad brand of checks
witch Simmons was passing while dozen
businkss men took them unhesitatingiy. the
chinaman retoices n the name Charlie
Sing and conducts restaurant over the
plamAnd saloon on Douglas street When
slmmpns presented one Of the checks to
ciarlIc the Mongolian looked critically at
Il and the endorsenieht
'Tir IN, said Chafise, shaking his head
-WrHine slice sAmss front side. alice
samcd back side. No good"
fhch ne grabbed FOR Simmons but the
MeIickn man made BE escape only to be
capt,fed y little later by the detectives.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
HELIE's FUTURE WITH GOD
He Hastens sOuthward to Meet Nine.
Gould After Making This
Statement.

PARIS. April M--Prince Helle de Sagan
gave an interview TO a representative OF
the Journal at the house of friend last
night before he left for Naples, in which
he admitted that he was COINS to Italy to
meet Nine Anna Gould. formerly Countess
de Castellane, to WI ON he is reported to
be engaged, but he refused to give any in
timation as TO when and where the mar
riage would take place, saying, "The fu-
ture is in the hands of ood.'
The prince described his experiences in
America as torture" He said he was
everywhere besieged by a legion of re-
porters and horde OF photographers and
that the most odious and ridiculous things
we're printed about him and Madame
Gould.
''They even announced that our mar
riage had occurred secretly in New Jer-
sey." he said, (which was as false as the
reported family dinners at which my fate
was discussed" He declared also that
even high prelate Of the Catholic church
took notice OF his presence by issuing a
manifesto against divorce and this in
duced the clergy each Sunday to preach
violent sermons against him and Madame
Gould.
GIBRALTAR. April 81 = The steamer
Frederick der Crosse arrived here today
from New York On its way to Naples.
Among its passengers are Nine. Gould,
formerly Countess de castellane, who will
leave the vessel at Naples and travel
through Italy before Returning to Paris.
The steamer probably viii be a day late in
getting into Naples, arriving there the
Path instead of the $50.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
MANILA PAPER AND TRUsT
New York Authorities VIII Begin In
vestigatiOn of Methods in
This Line.

NEW YORK. April 21.-It became
known today that federal grand jury is
about to begin an investigation of sew
ersl of the largest concerns manufactur-
ing MANILA wrapping paper in this state.
The purpose of the inquiry is to ascertain
whether or not the manufacturers are
conducting their business under an agree
ment in restraint of trade and in violation
of the Sherman antitrust law. The Off
GERS Of some manufacturers who are not
affiliated with the international company
have been subpoenaed to appear before the
federal grand jury in this city tomorrow.
This investigation is believed to have no
connection with the governments inquiry
into the affairs of the so-called paper
trust and 1t is understood does not involve
thoNe companies which make speciality
Of white print paper for newspaper.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
MORE MEN SENT TO PERSIA
ReinfOrcements Hurried 20 Russian
Frontier To Aid Troops
in Contest.

TIFLIs April 21.--on account OF the
threatening situation on the Persian from
tier and the urgent demand for reinforce
ments received from the commanders of the
Russian forces in that district 1000 men
have been sent from here into the disturbed
territory. These reinforcements will take
several days TO reach the scene of hostility
which is sixty miles from the nearest rail-
road point through a difficult country.
No further news from the commanders
Of the detachments at Beleusvar and shirin,
which are menaced by the Kurdish bri-
gands. has been received here, but informa-
tlon has come in that communication along
an important trade route running south
ward from the Caspian sea to Persia has
been interrupted by an uprising of the BAN
dit population. AS q result caravans are
afraid to venture out OF Lenkoran.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
MOVEMENTS or OCEAN sTEAAEs1I
BONDS NEARLY ALL SOLD
Auditorium Association Must sell
$4,000 of the second Mertgnge
Issue to Complete Building.

Only 5000 more Of the second IaorIS2Se
Auditorinm bonds remain 80 be sold to
Omaha business men, whsa Il will be pos
sible for the association 10 spend 10000
for completing the bulldog and pCtting X
into first class condition for the feil iss-
tivities.
According to F. A. Nass, this nlossy will
probably all he in before June ]. aad the
roof win be put on" ~ once TIE ex-
preston putting on TIE roof has aome
10 include all the work necessary 10 rsssSs
the building with the exception Of the asg~
Orative columns designed BY the architect
10 beautify the exterior OF the building
The inside is upholstered. Wirs leth can
be seen in too many prominent places. Tnis
viii all have TO be fixed soon.
The Omaha real estate exchange has
promised TO raise sl.oo0 of the 5000 needed
but as yet the money has not been sub
scribed Some progress Is reported on Sc
curing the amount but there Is still some
work TO be done and President Nash OF
the Auditorium association is counting on
the real estate dealers ''makinR good
I'VE must not think OF giving the corn
show until the Auditorium Is completed" :"
said Mr. Nash II believe / am safe In
saying there win be no corn show unless
II is completed. do not consider the build
ing safe for such a crowd AS will attend
the corn show and believe would be do
ing right If / refused to allow the Audi
torium 20 be used by the corn show associa-
tion unless it is completed. II would be a
disgrace 10 the city to have as many visit
crs as win come to the National Corn Elk
position. see the Auditorium Of Omaha
In such condition. The building is a success
ia every way and this winter. even in
tho face OF adverse conditions. has done
what IL has for two years or more. paid
all. expenses and the interest on the bonds
with something left over. Since II was
built the real estate owned by the COM
pany has increased IN value untn II Is con-
sidered by the best judges TO be worth
as much or more than 5000 frat mort
gage bonds and the slO.ooo seccild 4portgage
bonds put together"
Mr.. Nash expects to give considerable OF
his own time TO finishing the sale OF the
second mortgage bonds during the next
two weeks and some corporations which are
building up immense business enterprises
IN Omaha win Be given an opportunity
70 invest IN the bonds which pay = good
rate of interest and which are considered
$50 "a. anx, - go -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
HOUSE WILL 1NvnsTIcATE TRusr
Speaker Cannon's Resolution IL Put
Through by Members.

WASHINGTON, April A.-The house to-
day adopted Speaker Canon's resolution
authorizing the appointment of committee
to investigate the so-called paper trust
and the general subject Of wood pulp and
the manufacture of printing paper.
The vote on the resolution stood 1874 to
110 and was strictly on party lines
The resolution provides for a select COM
mittee of six and was passed under suspen-
sion OF the rules.
In explanation Of the rule Mr.. Dalzell of
Pennsylvania said II was a matter of pub
lie notoriety that there had been a large
increase in the price of paper. Never, he
declared. had there been such an agitation
as had been aroused by the newspapers
the last few weeks. While there was
consensus OF opinion. he said. as to the
increase. there was no consensus as to the
cause Of that increase II was. he said.
capable Of mathematical demonstration
that the increase wassnot due to the tariff
and he contended that 1t would not be
changed by removal Of the tariff How
ever that may be. he said. there were
those who believed that the increase was
due to a combination or trust. and it was
necessary to get the facts upon which to
base a bill to meet the case.
In the opinion of Mr.. williams the rise
in price was due both to the tariff and
the combination. and the combination Is
due to the tariff" II, he said it had been
intended to kill the combination It could
have been done by putting wood pulp and
print paper on the free list.
Mr.. DeArmond OF Missouri declared that
the resolution was but another attempt of
the republicans to deiude the people land
make them believe there is an attempt to
do something when the direct attempt is
to do nothing"
The reporter announced the following as
members Of the committee to make the
proposed investigation
Mann OF Illinois, Miller of Kansas, Staf-
ford of Wisconsin. Bannon of Ohio. Sims
of Tennessee, Ryan of New York.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
TEACHERS WILL IKE a ToUR
some from Large cities of country
VIII Pay Visit 70 sehools
IN Europe.

NEW YORK. April n.-Announesrnent Is
made by the National Civic Federation
through Roland p. Faulkner that among
the cities which have decided to send some
Of their school teachers in next winters
trip 70 Europe which the federation is
planning for them. TO give them an op-
portunity 10 study the English school sys.
TEN. are New York. which had intended
70 send twenty teachers. but is now con
sideriDg doubling that number; PittsDurg
ten Seattle. five; Detroit. four: Newark,
n. j.. three. and several other cities two
each transportation has been offered the
teachers at only tz6, 70 cover the cost OF
the food on the round trip. The teachers
viii be given leave OF absence with pay,
and the federation has planned 50 that the
total expense OF the trip including six C
eight weeks, will be no more than the
teachers living expenses a. home Wouie
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
LIGHT RAINS OVER NEBRASKA
Precipitatton for Week Exceeds Inch
Only I'm Few Counties
OF state.

LINCOLN. April 1.-The
weekly weather bulletin for the week end
ing April % s as follows:
The first three weeks OF April were warm.
with less than the normal amount OF rain
fall. 'tHt r
The mean daily temperature averaged
degrees above the normal. Low tempera-
tures ACCOMPLISHED Quite generally by
frost occurred on the morning OF Saturday,
the 1ith. The last ten days were uniformly
warm.
Likht showers occurred quite generally
on the 7th. while fairly heavy showers oc-
CURED in most OF the state on the 1eth and
nth. In most OF the eastern counties the
rainfall exceeded half an inch and In few
central and Northeastern counties exceeded
an inch. IN western counties the rainfall
was less than half an inch at nearly all
places c. A. L,OVELAND.
Section Director. Lincoln, Neb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
LOUISIANA STATE ELECTIONS
Republicans Expect 20 Make Record
showing in Fight for Lieuten-
ant Governor.

NEW ORLEANS. April a-state cleo
tions are being held throughout Louisiana
today. J. Y. Sanders is the democratic
candidate for governor and II. n Pharr is
hts republican opponent. Although the
democrats claim they have their usual
overwhelming majority and viii elect their
ticket throughout. the republicans expect
to make one OF the best showlngs in the
history of the party in this state. The re-
publicans have made an especially hard
fight against p. M. Lambrement. demo-
cratic candidate for lieutenant governor.
because OF charges OF extensive frauds in
the primary which chose him as a candi-
date
Prohibition will be on in two parishes,
st. Landry and Acadia. the combined pop
ulation Of which is about 5000 Acadia
parish is commonly known as the "Evange-
line country
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
CASTRO CLOSES La GUAIARA
Action Taken to Prevent Spread of
Disease Supposed to Be
Plague.

CARACAS. Venezuela, April 19.-via Will
iemstad. island Of Curacao, April n.--Pres-
iaent Castro issued ? ,r-le yesterday. to
the following effect: Is
'"The port of La Guaiara will be closed
for fifteen days pending a. report Of the
sanitary board because there have been
three deaths and twelve cases of an un-
known tubercuiar fever. Importation and
expectation will be allowed only through
Puerto cabello. Nine of the present cases,
with their families, have been removed to
the Cabo Blanco hospital. The governor
has ordered that measures of sanitation be
applied to La Guaiara."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
LITTLE CHANoE ron LEeIsLATIoN
Measures Pending Before Congress
Likely to BE side-Tracked.

Measures Pending Before Congress
Likely TO BE side-Tracked.
WASHINGTON, April 2.--At meeting
of the republican steering committee OF the
senate today the legislative program was
discussed. but no decision was reached to
add any important measures to those
destined for enactment at the present ses-
sion OF congress. In regard to the currency
legislation II was stated that If the house
passed bill providing for a commission
Co investigate financial matters the senate
would Immediately upon receipt of the
measure vote to adopt the Aldrich currency
bill with a view OF putting the whole sub
ject into conference
Senator Aldrich made It clear that II
there was to be financial legislation OF any
character at this session 1t would be along
the line Of what already had been done in
the senate. with concurrence in the provi-
sion for a commission to sit during the
recess Of congress to consider currency
matters.
Senator Hale told his colleagues on the
committee that the sentiment of the SEN
ate was against the four battieships scheme
advocated by the president and that II
would be useless 10 try to get an appropria-
tion for more than two battleships at this
session.
1t appeared from the discussion that there
were few measures in addition to the APP
preparation bills that have any prospect
for passage at the present session
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
MIGHT BE COSTLY JOURNEY
LOs Angeles Woman Sues Omahan
esV $4,000 as Result of His
Visit 10 California.

Ms Lasona w. Wheeler OF Los Angeles.
formerly of Omaha, has begun suit in dis
frict O5urt against Joseph A. Connor Of
Omaiia for $4,000. charging assault and
Will March 30 1907. at Los Angeles she
,aays Connor assaulted her and struck her.
causing a nervous shock that severely in
tured her health. For this she asks S25 COO
The libel portion of the suit for which
she asks an additional $4,000 is based on
the contents OF two letters in which Con-
nors is alleged TO have discussed her
Omaha record to her detriment She de-
clares the statements ne made were un-
true and were both humiliating to her ana
injurious 10 her standing and reputation
In Los Angeles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
THINK YOUNG MAN MURDERED
otto DOIph, in story County, DiseOv-
cred ON His Farm with Head
shot on.

MARsHALLTowN. Ia. April 2l--(spec-
ial Teisgram)-otto Dolph a young farmer
living near Collins, Story county, was found
IN an outbullding OF HIS farm late Mon
day afternoon dead. The body was discov-
cred by a posse which. at the instance Of
Dolph's sweetheart Miss Hattie Cooper,
was induced 10 make a search Dolph
had an engagement TO take Miss Cooper
10 church Sunday. When he did not keep
A. she became anxious. Doiph's head was
hlown off ana a shotgun was found near
him. on close investigation II was found
that hts skull had been fractured with some
sharp instrument Coroner Hansen declares
It 10 be a case Of murder. Thers u no
al.sa
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
IRISH WILL BACK CHURCHILL
NationaIists Satisfied with His
Pledges and They VIII Vote
for Him.

DUBLIN. April H.-The nationalists are
satisfied with the assurances given by Win
ston Epencer Churchill at Manchester last
night with regard to the attitude OF the
liberal party in the matter of Irish self
government. and John F. Redmond an
nounced at meeting Of the United Irish
league this afternoon that II had been de-
cided to support Mr.. Churchill. and that
recommendations to this effect would be
sent to the Irish voters at Manchester
Mr.. Churchill is seeking reelection TO Par
lament on his recent appointment to the
presidency of the Board OF Trade in the
new cabinet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
PUBLICITY BILL is REPORrED
Mccall Measure Governing Campaign
Contributions Ont of Committee.

Contributions Out of Committee.
WASHINGTON. April n.-The Mccall
campaign publicity bill was today unani-
mously recommended 10 the house for pas
sage by the committee on election Of presi-
dent vice president and representatives in
congress. Though introduced by repub-
lican. the report had the undivided support
Of the democratic members of the commit
tee and or the National Publicity Law or
ganization. 1t was the subject Of much
spirited discussion In the committee and
today's action in recommending the bill for
passage caused jubilation among the mi
nority IN the house and some surprise on
the republican side. the republican chair
man OF the committee. Mr.. Gaines CW. Va) J..
having recently expressed himself as op-
posed to some OF the provisions Of the
measure. The bin provides that "all con-
tributaons hereafter made TO political cam
paigns engaged in promotion OF the elee-
tion Of representatives or delegates 20 the
congress OF the United States. or OF presi-
dental electors. al any election az which
Representatives or delegates shall be voted
for, shall be reported by such committees 70
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
ROUTINE WORK BY DAUGHTERS
second Days Session Devoid OF Inter-
est-Mrs. MaeLean Announces
Committees.

wAsHINGToN. April 21.-At the second
days session OF the national society Of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution.
was given to the routine busi-
ness before the congress. Today was de-
void Of any social features. and the dele
gates devoted the time TO discussing the re-
ports OF officers which was made after the
announcement OF cpmmittees by Mrs. DON
aid MacLean.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
HOLIDAY I'M HONOR oF ELEeT
visitors ThronE Decks of BattIeships
and All Los Angeles is
ON Parade.

Los ANGELES. Cal. April 2i-By order
OF MAYOR Harper today was a general
holidayl IN Los Angeles in honor OF the
visit OF the Atlantic fleet Practically all
business houses closed. work OF all kind
was suspended and many thousands Of
people went to the beaches and aboard the
for the first time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
BOND RUMoR is UNcONFIRMED
Report PennsyIvania Railroad A. TO
Issue Large Block of
Paper soon.

PHILADELPHIA, April n.--The rumoH
that the Pennsylvania railroad Is about
70 issue to.oOo.ooo IN bonds could not be
confirmed at the offices OF that company
In this city.
directors today. Notwithstanding rimors 10
that effect Tomorrow L the regular
weekly meeting daT
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-22
Captain snrbottIe short.

WINNIPEG. Man. April a.-The Alberta
government last night issued a warrant
for the arrest OF Captain Sarbottle, promi-
nent in social circles and who is collector
OF inland revenne for that province. Ten
days ago he mysteriously disappeared and
II is alleged he is 5000 short in his ac-
Montana