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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-12-04
FORMING HARVESTER TRUST
Evidence Given at Jefferson City How
Subsidiary Plants Were
Consolidated.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Dec Slow
the Int national Harvester Company of
America obtained control Of several of its
subsidiary plants was told here today when
the hearing of the custer suit of the state
of Missouri against the company was
sumed before Theodore Brace. special COM
missioner Vice President William II. Jones
Of Foster, Cal, and j. ]. Glassner of Chi
cago OF the International Harvester COM
pany of New Jersey were the witnesses.
Mr.. Jones told of a visit TO New York in
1902 which he said he made at the request
of Judge Gary of the United States Steel
corporation.
| Judge Gary introduced him TO George W.
Perkins of j. p. Morgan & Co., who re-
quested him to sell a plant at Plano, Ill
When the check of sale was signed said
Mr. Jones, all property involved was turned
over to Mr. Lane to hold until the or
ganization of new company Mr. Jones
said that he was willing to sell the Plano
plant because fierce competition had de-
moralzed his business and there was no
money in sight for dividend payments. The
sale took place July "a. 1902
When the new company was formed II
had a $12O,OOOO00 capital OF which $780,
100000 was in cash and an equal amount
in stock certificates of the consolidated
companies. He said that the International
Harvester company has paid dividends
since 1902 Of $2115O,OOO and has a surplus
of $l2,OO00OO. He added that the increase
of about per cent in the selling price Of
harvesters had been caused by increased
cost of labor and material
Mr.. Jones testified that the new company
bought outright the Milwaukee Harvester
company of Wisconsin and changed its
name to "the International Harvester Com
pany of America" This is the company
that does business in Missouri as an agent
of the New Jersey corporation. Mr.. Jones
ended his testimony by contending that
the consolidated company had not destroyed
competition in the harvester business Mr.
Glassner's testimony was along the same
I lines. Each witness asserted that there
was no trust" agreement involved in the
organization, the company being formed
solely for the purpose of bettering business
conditions
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-12-04
NEW LUMBER RATES EFFECTIVE
Charge Is Fifty Cents from West
Coast to Missouri River
Common Points.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 3-New freight
rates on lumber and lumber products orig
mating at Humboldt Bay will become ef-
fective today. They are established as
proportional figures applying from San
Francisco. Oakland. Diamond and Cornwall
via the Southern Pacific and Southern
Pacific. Oakland. Point San Paolo, Rich
mond Diamond Antioch and Stockton via
the santa Fe.
Contrary TO expectations, there is no eN-
cess charges on shipments at shingles in
either straight or mixed carloads.
The rates to New England are 50 cents
and 70 the balance of sesbOard points Il
cents TO Chicago common points, IS cents
to Missouri river common points, 80 cents
ana to Colorado common points 10 cents.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-12-04
RIVER WELL UNDER CONTROL
Pine BIun, Ark, citizens Succeed In
DiycrtinE the Raging
Strcnm,

PINE BLUFF. Ark, Dec, S-Rudcal and
determined methods were used by un-
known parties last night in their efforts 10
divert the swift current OF the Arkansas
river from the Pine Bluff banks and
Throughout the night loud explosions shook
the city. Dynamite was freely used in an
attempt to protect threatened property.
To-day more than 100 yards of the point of
land opposite Pine Bluff known as Boyds
Point. Including four-room residence
had disappeared from view and the river
Is sweeping past the city in a wider chan
mel ana with less force on the endangered
banks.
The river Is expected TO recede tonight
The court house annex and Hotel Jeffer-
son, which were regarded TO be in danger
of collapse. are standing intact today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-12-04
ANNUAL MESSAGE TUESDAY
senate to Adjourn Monday out of
Respect TO Memory of
Allison.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-The presidents
annual message to congress will be read
TO the second session of the sixtieth con-
gress on Tuesday next instead of Monday
the opening day of congress, according to
the plan announced today The senate will
adjourn on Monday out OF respect to the
memory of Senator Allison, Immediately
after appointing a committee 10 wait on
the president and after any new members
are sworn in. Speaker Cannon said today
that the house would also adjourn IN the
same manner. Tuesday probably will be
devoted solely 10 the reading Of President
Roosevelt's message.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-12-04
NEGRO GETS A LONG TERM
Ten Years Sentence Administered to
COIored Man Who Stole Mail
Pouch at Kansas City,

KANSAS CITY, No, Dec. S.-Charles
Stevens, the negro accused of stealing a
registered mail pouch containing $4,000,
from a train here July g. last was SEN
fenced 20 ten years in the federal prison at
Fort Leavenworth. Kan, by Judge Pollock
here today. a jury found Stevens guilty on
six counts, but the court ruled he could
only be sentenced on two OF them. None
Of the money has been recovered. 1t is
believed the negro has secreted the money
and will recover IL upon his release from
prison. During his trial he brough a
prominent lawyer from San Francisco to
defend him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-12-04
NEBRASKANS SECURE PRIZES
DiIler, Cambridge and HOIbrOOk
StOckmen Get Places at
Chicago show.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3.-(Special Telegram)-
Nebraska breeders Jared we'll as prize win
ners at the International Live Stock show.
Among the awards were sweepstakes for
fat cattle, north central, the first going to
Henry Williamson of Diller, Neb., for
Hcrefords. He also took first for 2-year-
old Herefords from the southwestern dis
trict and first for Hereford specials in
S-year-olds and g-year-olds, also first for
Denver stock yards specials.
Mousel Bros, Cambridge, won first on
Red Polled cross-bred steers and second
on 2-year-old Hereford bulls in Red Polled
cattle.
Frank Davis & Sons OF Holbrook took
four firsts and several lesser prizes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-12-04
WESTERN MATTERS At CAPITAL
Number of Rural Carriers Are Named
for Nebraska and south
Dakota.
CFrom a staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Dec. S-tSpecial Tee-
gram. )-Rural carriers appointed Nebraska
Allen, route l. Harmon T. Woodward,
carrier; Vioa Woodward substitute. South
Dakota-Irene. route 8. william Anderson,
carrier; Carl f. Jenson, substitute. Madi-
son. route s, Emil KolashefslSy, carrier;
paul Koepp. substitute Tyndall. route T.
W, uliam l. Robinson. carrier; X. r.. Rob
pason. substitute.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-12-04
nOMESTTC,


Interstate Commerce commission hears
complaint of Central creameries over the
advance in cream rates. Page
The Kansas city negro mail pouch rob
ber sentenced to ten years in prison
yesterday. Page
New lumber rates from San Francisco
to eastern points were effective yestar-
day. Page l
1t is generally believed that Congress-
man Burton may have the treasury port
folio under President Taft if ho de-
sires it. Page
Several Nebraskans have drawn prizes
for their stock on exhibition in Chicago
Page
John d. Archbold denies that the Stand
ard Oil company has sought to limit the
production of crude oil by its system.
Page a
Governor Magoon has consultation
with Secretary Wright over the method
of Withdrawing the troops from Cuba.
Page
The Arkansas river at Pine Bluff is
now well under control Page
Ventilation of the large mines forms
the chief topic of discussion at the ma
tional congress in session at Pittsburg
Page q
The formation of the Harvester trust
was brought out at the Jefferson city
hearing yesterday Page l
FOREIGN.
A period of looting followed the change
of government at Port Au Prince, but
quiet was restored, due to the efforts Of
General Poidevin. Page /
Constantinople witnessed the un-
precedenteG spectacle of the ballot boxes
being taken through the streets yester-
day. Page /
LOGAN,
I State wins Important point in the trial
of Charles f. Davis for the murder of
DIR. Rustin in the introduction, over the
objection of the defense, of Mrs Rice's
story of the suicide pact and of Rustin
telling her Davis had promised TO do the
deed. Page 1
Building Inspector Withnell balks on
councils order permitting the erection of
frame building within the fire limits.
Page 8
Suit for $4,000 closes the grain com
mission house Of ]. A. Boyce. Page 10
| Southern men enroute to the Corn show
! forced to ford swollen river in order to
reach Omaha. Page 9
| Joe Butler, the democratic boss of the
Eight ward. fighting mad over his fail
ure to land the oil inspectorship, Page 5
Sir Horace Plunkett, who is in Omaha
| looking over his real estate interests,
says there is nothing to say at present
regarding any building operations.
Page 8
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Page
! Grain markets. Page 2
| Stocks and bonds. Page 2
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-12-04
BULLETIN.

F.RT Az PRINCE, Haiti, Dec. s.
CtGor had been completely re-established
ia Port Au Prince by II o'clock this morn
ing. The committee of public safety had
made an appeal to the moderation and
wisdom OF the population for the purpose Of
avoiding foreign Intervention. A number
Of plllagers Of last night have been ar
rest9d.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-12-04
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
THE WHATHER.

FOR OMAHA. COUNCIL BLUFFS AND
VICINITY l.udy, with possibly snow Fri
cay; COlGe, Friday.
FOR NEBRASkA-Coder Friday
FOR IOWA-ClCudy Friday. with snow
in north portion colder Friday.
Temperature at Omaha yesterday:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-12-04
shnlIenberser on County Option.
a. sHALLENBERGER.


1t is reported here tonight that T. s.
Allen had left for trip to London This
trip is of pa! ticular interest when consid-
cred with the stories afloat that Mr.. Bry an
was sending an emissary to Paris to see
is son-in-law, Homer Leavtt the husband
of Ruth Bryan Leavitt, regarding a re-
ported divorce of the two.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-12-04
MauDin TO Change Tactics.

Continued on Second Page)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-12-04
To Go Out to His Home.

Then we decided" she continued. that
We couldn't do II there, so We determined to
go out 70 his home, so l could get away
better"
She said DR.. Rustin gave her a cartridge
which she was to place I'm the gun after
shooting him. She was then 10 shoot her
self; only one empty shell being found IN
the gun suspicion would be disarmsd. They
then went out to Fortieth and FArnAm and
Or. Rustin decided to 20 n his home the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-28
CAPITAL OPERATOR
MAY BE INDICTED

me tempered telegram, sent by Rep.
Iesehtative Fassett 10 Senator owen
cassidy at the Albany capitol which
caused the defeat OF Governor Hughes.
anti-race track bill. will be brought 10
me attention Of the grand jury. Julian
Z. Undertake, the young teiegranbar
VINO sent the message from the Capjto1
after IT had been received from Repre-
sentative Fassett, will be charged with
forgery. and the grand jury will be
asked 20 return an Indictment
Tbs information was given out AT tbs
district attorneys office following the
submission Of a report on the matter
by Assistant District Attorney Given.
TO District Attorney Baker. Mr. Given
has spent some time investigating the
matter. The case is one which presents
unlimited difficulties from a legal point
OF view. but Mr.. Given Is OF the o5inIon
that young Undertakes act constitutes
forgery under Section s43 OF the Dis
trict Code Undertake has admitted
that ne inserted The word mott in the
telegre N, which defeated Governor
Hughes. bill, but he maintains that he
has no idea as 20 why he did it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-28
OFFICERS NAMED
BY ACCOUNTANTS

At the annual election OF ohicers OF
the Association OF American Govern
mont Accountants at Carnegie Library
DR. lie Grand Powers. Of the Bureau
OF the Census. was elected president 10
succeed \. Z. Webster. 5r., Of the Re-
clamatiou Service.
The other officers elected were y. ~
Potts. vice PRESIDENT c. II. Rodgers.
secretary: George Johannes. treasurer:
l.. II Mattlngly. chairman editorial
committee, J. l.. Wimeth, chairman
membership committee; T. L. Deland.
chairman finance committee. "A. B.
Cramer, chairman lectures and meet
ings committee; L. . Robbins. chair
man library committee, and r. stone
Jackson, chairman education commit
tee.
The annual reports Of tho officers
showed the association 10 be ip a pros
porous condition, about 200 new mem
hers having been added during the
year.
II was voted 20 take over the Govern
nlent Accountant. the monthly maya
zine that is the organ Of the associa-
ton which hereafter is 10 be pub
Hshed by the association.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-28
Brennan Deal Criticised.

Charles Stewart, the contractor, Of
Westminster. Nd. who. with Brennan.
filled in the plaza of the new Union
Station. for which work ne received no
compensation. has grievance, but
not against the District Brennan has
been engaged for many years in con-
tract work in the District and is il
reasonable to suppose that he was not
aware that by the terms OF the CON
tract nothing was 10 be paid for this
work? Is this fair business dealing.
especially when one contractor is ia
In.liar with local conditions. and the
oIner is a stranger IN The ciJy2
1t was brought out BY Major Nor
row that Brennan offered Sidney Bieber
81 100 for the privilege of hauling this
dirt three miles, and dumping IL on
land owned By Biebcr. Brennan was
nervous during this examination. hest
tetinE and stammering and tearing up
paper, q habit OF his, when on the Wit
ness stand.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-28
Flannsry scoEes sLsnaan.

Attorney J. 5. Flannery. representing
the Crawford Company. did not over
look an opportunity 10 score brennan
in presenting his argument 10 the Com
missioners.
The only line of positive evidence
relating 10 the acceptance Of money
lay FcTnald. with the exception OF tLe
81 20 lie received from Jack Vain
wright, came from the lips Of Brea-
nan himself. who acknowledged that
le, q District contractor, loaned $500
% the assistant engineer Of highways
said Mr.. FlaDueTy
Brennan not only had financial deal
ings with an employe of the District,
but knew. as he has testified that Fer
nald accepted money from other con-
tractors. This secret he kept locked
in his breast for two wears. until
ne learned that the Craufords had Sc
cured a $4,000 contract. He then wills
peIed a. into the ear of Commissioner
We-G. but said nothing 10 Femah's inn
mediate superiorS- He who comes into
d court Of equity must come with
clean hands. Brennan hid from che
Commissioners the admitted tTausgres-
sions OF Fernnld
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-28
Superiority of Our Warships
Proceed BY Test on the Florida
Monitor But Slightly Damaged by Heavy Shells While
Brave Men on Board Felt But Little
Conclusion.

and cut OF half way down. This was
uninjured, but II is possible. from me
| position of the fractured riate. Ihat It's
arc OF hre would have been reduced.
II also must be considered mat no
ship in an engagement could place a
powerful shot with the accuracy OF me
one hred yesterday, and could not Win
any degree. Of certainty hit this spot.
Further. the new turret used in battle
/ construction. from the manner or piac-
ing the plates. would have offered an
even greater resistance.
Theories Were Proved.
This clearly demonstrates the wisdom
OF the adoption Of the tuTret al a fight
ing unit, "A principle to which the de-
velopment Of the American Dread
naught type OF battleship IS largely due.
As result CT the test. naval design
ers probably will concentrate their
attention more than ever upon the tur-
ret II Is recognized that. With the
new type If military mast for ubserva-
ton purposes. and as a support for tho
fire control system. and with big gums
mounted IN a series OF turrets, a ship
not only can stand a heavy IRE under
2reseut-day conditions, but with the
new explosive shells. could do fright
ful damage. It was clearly demo sLratcd
that though deck guns might be put
out Of use or torn TO pieces. d modern
turret will remain in fEhtlng trim,
though pounded repeatedly with heavy
shells.
The damage TO the Florida was slight.
and was as nothing considering the vast
Importance of the tests on future devei-
opments Of the American navy. The
Florida will have TO De fitted with a
new front plate, have several side and
bottom plates Strengthened, where they
buckle from the impact.
Great Courage Shown
Another fact was demonstrated at the
tests yesterday. Ofilcers and men con
nected with the tests displayed remark
able bravery and efficiency, and utter
disregard for their personal safety.
Many OF them refused TO obey orders
10 keep under cover and. upon the
earnest representations Of the younger
officers. Lieutenant Taussig and the
members Of his gun crew on the Florida
were permitted TO stay IN the handling
room OF the turret when the shot was
fred.
Today they are heroes. and the entire
country bordering the roads is singing
their praises and thaC Of the other Of
fCeFs who remained on the Florida
while she was being fTed upon Com
mander Cuinby. captain of the Florida,
and his crew, with Naval Constructor
RObiL son, were on the Florida the en-
tire itme she was being fred upon.
Lieutenant Taussig, who was under the
tuFret, said that the impact OF the shot
WaG great. out that there was no more
apDereut pressure and conclusion than
Nrs caused by their own nrinE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-28

Naval officers who returned to Wash
ington today from Hampton Roads are
clated with the success Of The tests helI
there Yesterday on the monitor Florida.
The tests. they declared, were epoch
making IT, naval affairs, and several new
principles Of battleship construction
we're demonstrated
Washington abounds with stories 1f
the bravery ana teArlessncss or the o.
fiCers and men who aided IN carr ihS
out the tests, particu -arly those who
We're on the Florida during the hriEs
at her JuTTet. No one, however WAS
iu the slighres- danger
New Explosive Tested.
The test shells were loaded with a
new high power explosive. the compo-
si1Ion OF which IS known only 10 the
navy experts. The explosion of this
substance is more terrihC and has far
greater effect than any known eKplo-
stve. II is much more powerful than
Shimosi.
The frightful effect Of the former sub
stance was clearly demonstrated in the
firing OF two shells loaded with n. one
from the twelve-inch and one from the
four-inch guns These shells were
loaded with reduced charges, that made
the short range equivalent 10 5-pOO
yards. the distance from which they
would be hred ia battle
The new experimental military mast
erected on the stern Cf the Florida
demonstrated the sUCCes Of a new
construction principle IN IRE control
stations. Although hit with eNactness
nv solid shot and shells from four and
tWelve-inch guns. this mast stood, with
no loss To IT'S general stability a fire
that would have bro ght any other
mast down with crash
Spirals Shot Away.
Fully a dozen Of its spiraIs. or sup
ports were shot away. but, due to the
construction. this had no effect what
soever. Then, too, II must be oOn-
sidered that the shots were fired at a
range OF but S42 yards. a distance IN
likely In modern long distance naval
fighting.
It is likely that all American battle
ships and other warcraft, as well as
military defenses on the coast. will be
equipped with this mast.
The Floridas turret. which was par
TALLY staven in on the right face. to
the right of the right gun. was struck
at its weakest point with a shell
loaded with the new explosive. It
showed remarkable resistance, as the
entire impact was taken up b. the
plate and, although STAYED in, IL was
not pierced The damage was confined
70 the surface
The working gear Of the turret or
gun mechanism was not injured, Men
manning the guns IN the Lurret prob
ably would have come out unSCaJhed,
the percentage Of chance Of their death
being one In several hundred mis- Is
thought remarkable.
Twelve inches from where me shell
struck was a dummy gun, a modern
twelve-inch gun that had DSan injured
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-28
CUT DOWN OLD TREE

ALLENTOWN. Pa. May 27.-Hlgh-
way Department has ordered the VIII
low tree at the corner OF Penn and
Wire streets cut down. It's extreme
size ana old age caused Il 20 become
ur-safe- It is the oldest tree in Allen
town. having been planted in 1875. and
the Penns were frequently entertained
under It's branches.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-28
E. B. CARRIE INDICTED.

On the charge or false pretenses the
grand jury has indicted T. 3. Care. 1t
is alleged that on November q last
Care passed a check for so. which sub
HequeHtly proved 70 be worthless, on
Eugene " Wheeler. Care. who was
recently apprehended in pennsylvania.
Is now awaiting the bench warrant is
sued as q result Of the Indictment oy
the District grand jury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-28
MAsONs CONN., DEGREES.

A. a special communication at the
Masonic Temple last night, Lafayette
Lodge, No. 19, F. A. A. NJ, conferred
the degree OF master Mason upon i've
candidates. The degree was conferred
by Grand Master Coolidge and the past
master OF LAFAYETTE Lodge Refresh
rnents were served after the meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-28
Bieber's Proposition.

His answers were not logical but the
following day he comes here with most
remarkable statement He said Bieber
had told him he owned the Peunsyl-
vania Railroad or al least a controlling
interest in il. and could have tracks
EXTENDED TO the House office site. Bren-
nan is no fool He knows Of the con-
troversv between Bieber and the Penn
gylvauia road"
John f. Laskey. attorney for Fer
maid. did not present an argument. AT
torneys Douglas, Baker, and Flannery
viii submit briefs 10 the Commission
ers. which, in turn. will be submitted by
them 70 Corporation Counsel I. II.
Thomas.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-01-24
THE STANDARD
WAREHOUSE co.
BEGS TO ANNOUNCE:

l. Its warehouse receipts are regarded
as the highest class of bankable collateral
2 If money can be borrowed on any
thing it can be borrowed on the receipt
of The Standard Warehouse Company.
3 Banking institutions are familiar
with the methods and strict business
principles and financial standing Of The
Standard Warehouse Company, and seek
its receipts as a basis of loans
d. The identical cotton that you place
in the warehouse is returned upon sur-
render of receipts.
S. III case of fire your cotton is paid
for at market value, and you have no
difficulty as to insurance, the full i'll
ard Warehouse Company.
All insurance oil cotton is main-
tained at full value in the highest class
English and American Insurance COM
panies.
7 The Standard Warehouse Company
is absolutely independent of any other
organization and conducts its affairs upon
strict business methods.
8. The paid up capital stock of The
Standard Warehouse Company is $35o.-
600 90, and the company is absolutely
safe, and its warehouse receipts come
ahead of the stockholders.
9. BY having number Of Standard
Warehouses constructed so as to comply
with insurance regulations and econo-
mics in general management The Stall
dard Warehouse Company offer the cheap
est rate compatible with sound business
methods, ample insurance and the full
est protection Of it's receipts.
10. The Standard Warehouse Company
is anxious to have all cotton of farmers
and others storcu, and offers the most
compile te protection and encouragement
for favners desiring to hold their cotton.
II. Rates will be furnished upon APP
plication to Mr.. J. d. Wheeler, local
manager Standard Warehouse Company,
Newberry, S. G.