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Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
Many Issues Hold Gains Despite FIRE.
quent Realizing Sales.
NEW YORK CENTRAL LEADS BOOM
Rumor that z. H. Hartman is to
Become Factor in It's Control
MAKFs RECORD MARX
Speculation Stimulated by Reports
from All sections and Receipt
of News of Business
Redemption.

NEW YORK, Nov. IA flood Of buying
orders which had poured in on brokers dur
ing the night sent prices soaring on the
Stock exchange today and brought scenes
of activity on the floor, the like OF which
had not been witnessed in many months.
So strong was the bullish sentiment that
in some instances prices jumped upward
points at time on single sales. The readi-
ness with which purchases were made at
tn advanced figures Indicated that many
buying orders had been placed practically
without Limitation in price. New York
| Central rose 8 points on a few purchases
and United States Steel by short spurts
forced itself up to 55h, the highest price
ever touched by that stock. Many other
prominent stocks rose and points over
last nights closing. There was no definite
single piece of news to account for the ex-
treme activity, but speculation apparently
was stimulated by reports from all sections
| OF the country of receipts of large orders
by manufacturers. of rapid expansion in
wholesale and retail lines and that large
numbers of workers are being re-employed.
The big advance in New York Central
was attributed in part to rumor current
in the street to the effect that E. H
Hartman soon is to become a factor in
the control OF that system. Neither con.
firmation nor denial OF this report was tc
be had today.
The animated trading continued until
the close, though considerable selling tC
realize profits developed in the closing
hour As a result. the gains In some o.
the prominent stocks were wiped out. bu
the substantial advances In some shares
remained TO the end. Prices were work
ing upward again when the closing gonl
put an end to the trading for the week.
Edward II. Hartman was informed b!
those at his home at Arden. Orang
county. this afternoon of the rumor tina
he was to become an active factor in tn
management of the New York Central 4
Hudson River railroad and that the pric
of the stock had advanced. supposedly Of
the strength of that rumors He decline
TO discuss the, subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
In VIOLATION OF LAW
Government Scores First Point
Against Tobacco Trust.
COURT OF APPEALS RULES
1t Holds that Combine Operates in
Restraint of Trade.
RECEIVER IS NOT NECESSARY
RECEIVER IS NOT NECESSARY
Governments 1eouest is Held to Be
Impracticsble.
WAY PAVED FOR AN APPEAL
Injunction VIII Not lie Against
Subsidiary Companies Until Case
is Decided by Supreme
Court.

NEW YORK, Nov. THE governments
attempt to bring about a dissolution on the
American Tobacco company, the giant cor
poraton which practically controls the to-
bacco trade OF the world outside of Great
Britain has made substantial progress.
After long consideration of the great vol
ume Of testimony taken during the many
months slnce the suit was instituted, four
Judges in the United States circuit court
today handed down decisions holding that
the company is operated In violation of the
Sherman antitrust law and in restraint OF
trade The court found. however, that the
governments request for the appointment
of a receiver was impracticable and wholly
unnecessary and at the same time the four
judges agree that the application for an
injunction against the various Subsidiary
companies should be suspended until after
a decision or an appeal from the present
Judgment. The complaint against the I'M
perial Tobacco company and the British
American company was dismissed
In addition to the American Tobacco
company, the defendants named in the gov
ernments suit included the Imperial To-
bacco company. the British-American To-
bacco company. the United Cigar Stores
companies and fifty-nine other small cor
| porations.
Thegov ernment's complaint against the
| tobacco company included the names OF a
large number of SUBSIDIARY and allied COM
| panies but not all OF these are Included in
! the decision handed down by the judges OF
the United States circuit court today.
The suit has been in progress for many
| years and great volumes OF testimony were
taken by the government and on behalf
of the defendant companies In the course
| of these examinations 1t developed that th'
! American Tobacco company and its sub
sidiaries practically controlled the tobacco
trade OF the world. The American To
bacco company itself is capitalized at $3.50,
100000. It's president is James b. Duke. bu
Thomas r. Ryan, the banker and capital
ist has been regarded as the dominan
force In the great corporation.
Since january. 1895. regular Gusrteri!
dividends at the rate OF 6 per cent a yea
'have been paid on thepreferred stock. Tn
first dividend on common stock was p
per cent, paid on March !, 1905. Since tha
time dividends In the same amount hav
been paid In December, 1906, per cent ok
ira in September. 1906. 7lk per cent extra 4
December, 1905. per cent exera In June
1907: ~ per cent extra in September, 1901
and "a per cent extra i'm last December
Extra dividends aggregating 10 per cent q
the common stock have been paid thus ia
in the present year.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
Brian Treasurer, Thompson Attorney
General and Barton Auditor.
BRYAN AND sHALLENBERGER WIN
Other State Offices Close and May
Turn Either Way.
DEMOCRATS CLAIMING THREE
Garrett for Lieutenant Governor,
Eastman for Land COmmlssiOner
ana CowgiII for Railway
COmmissioner.

compilation OF complete returns from
seventy-sx counties in Nebraska on state
officers below governor shows the lead or
Barton (rep0, for auditor; Brian Uep), for
treasurer, and Thompson (rep), for at
torney general is maintained and that they
probably will be elected. Bishop Gep), for
state superintendent Of schools, is not so
far ahead of Abbott, though he is leading
by a small margin.
Hopewen (rep). for lieutenant governor.
and Junkin (rep), for secretary OF state,
are running about even with their demo-
cratic opponents and their chance OF cleo
tion Is small, with Junkn possibility.
Eastman (dem), for land commissioner, is
leading Cowles (rep).
Cowgirl (dem.) for railway commissioner,
in seventy-six counties has a plurality OF
sos over Williams (rep.) This includes the
vote Of both Douglas and Lancaster coun-
ties, and apparently indicates his election.
Eighty-seven counties give Bryan plu-
rallty OF 5,46s over TAFT. These same coun-
ties two years ago gave Sheldon a plurality
OF 10sSO over shallenberger. The same
number of counties, give Shalopberger a
plurality of 1885 over Sheldon, while two
years ago Sheldon secured in them plu-
rality OF 11,740.
In seventy-seven counties Barton. mas q
| plurality of 4,5s1, over Price. In seventy
eight counties Brian has a plurality Of
2,699 over Mackey In seventy-five coun-
ties Thompson has a plurality of 2,S2o over
| Fleharty.
The democratic state committee at Lin
coin last night had given up hope Of elect
! ing more than lieutenant governor, land
commissioner and railway commissioner,
claiming these as certain.
Complete COuntses on President.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
TAFT REACHES HOT SPRINGS
President-EIect and Mrs. TAFT Arrive
at Virginia Town EARLY
I'm the Day.

HOT SPRINGS, Va, Nov. 7,-PresldeI 4
elect and Mrs. William II. Taft arriy a
here at 1920 o'clock this morning. Several
hundred guests from the hotels were at
the station and they gave them rousing
welcome.
Some OF those who voiced their welcome
had made the acquaintance Of Mr.. TAFT
when he was here last summer and for all
of them he had a hearty handshake. Il
am mighty glad to get back into these
Virginia mountains" said he. I've had
pretty strenuous time since left. but now
I'm going to take some rest and enjoy
myself"
Mr.. and Mrs Taft were driven at once
to the Ruth II. Harrison cottage, whicn
they will occupy during their stay here.
1t is a good-sized two-story cottage, with
a veranda running most Of the way around
It. 1t Is located In the woods back on the
mountain side, and there Mr.. Taft will be
completely free of the social life in the
hotels. His executive offices will be on
the second floor of the cottage. They will
be in charge OF Fred w. Carpenter, his
private secretary. Letters of congratulation
are still pouring in on Mr. Taft, and he will
undertake at once the task Of answering
them and the many kilograms he has re-
ceived. He finds that he will be unable tc
acknowledge all Of the congratulatory mes
sages personally, and he is having cards
printed which will be sent out In reply.
Mr.. Taft went out on the golf links this
afternoon and played eighteen holes. II
was his first game since he left Hot
Springs late in August. While Mr.. Taft
was at breakfast on the train enroute from
Cincinnati four Missourians sent him g
note congratulating him on the way thelI
state had gone. Mr.. Taft interrupted th'
meal long enough to scrlbble his thank'
on the card and sent Il back.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
DEMOCRATS CLAIM JUDGES
In Ohio They Make No Concessions
ON state Ticket, PreferrinE
10 Await CRunt.

COLUMBUS. o., Nov. 7-Democratic
state headquarters today added to thcir
claim OF the election OF Staley Creamer
as state treasurer, and another claim that
the two republican Candidates for supreme
court Justices have been defeated. They
add that they now have reasons to CON
cede nothing on the state ticket until all
returns are in, as there is a fighting chance
for nearly all. J. II. Newman. candidate
for secretary Of state, refuses to concede
the election Of Carmi A. Thompson The
democratic national committeeman, Har.
vey CARRIER. is understood to claim only
the election OF state treasurer ard possi-
bly, that Of one justice OF the supreme
court
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
WILLIAM o. CORNISH DEAD
Prominent Railroad Man Expires
Suddenly in His Hot

CHICAGO, Nov. ~ >ScScornish
of New York. secor SSs,SS5.snt Of the
Union Pacific Sspany and
director in ,SNSorporations, was
found des .,SNSu at the Auditorium
Annex in { Nioday. Death apparently
was due to art disease
Mr Cornish was a member of the direc-
torate Of the following corporations: Leav-
enworth Kansas & Western railroad; the
Northern Pacific Terminal company Of Ore
gon, the Oregon Railroad and Navigation
company. of which he was also vice presi-
dent: oregon Short Line railroad company,
Of which he was also president; the Port
land & Asiatic Steamship company. the
San Pedro. Los Angeles & Salt Lake Rail-
road company; the Southern Pacific COM
pany, the Southern Pacific Railroad COM
pany. Of which he was presidents Spokane
Union Depot company, Union Pacific Land
company. Of which he was president, and
the Wells-Fargo & Co.
Mr.. Cornish attended the theater last
night and retired at about II o'clock. APP
parently in perfect health. Today when
Mr.. Cornell his private secretary, went to
awaken him his death was discovered An
examination of the body by the house ply
sician disclosed the fact that Mr.. Cornish
had been dead for some hours While a
superficial examination indicated that death
| had been due to heart disease, the doctor
said there was possibility that It had been
caused by apoplexy. The coroners inquest
was set for this afternoon, after which the
body will be sent to Orange N. j., where
| the decedent resided. His office was al
100 Wall street. New York.
The verdict of the coroner's Jury was
| that death had been due TO heart disease
| telegram announcing the news OF
| Judge Cornlsh's death reached the office
| of Vice President Mohler OF the Union
| Pacific in Omaha before the press dis.
patch, and the information was com
municated TO The Bee. At headquarter.
the news was n profound shock To those
who knew Judge Cornish he was particu
larly dear. His. long and faithful services
with the Hartman lines had made him
power and he was popular among all his
associates.
Judge Cornish came to the Union Pacific
during the period of the recelvership al
master in chancery. When the receiver
ship was over and the road passed int
the hands of Mr.. Hartman the judge be
came vice president, with offices in New
York, and In that capacity he remained
Ee had a large share in the actual direc
tion Of the Union Pacific and all Harri
man lines.
The information received by the Unioi
Pacific was that Judge Cornishs mission
at this time in Chicago was to confe
with other Hartman officials on matter
pertaining to the company. He reache
Chicago Friday night and went to be
apparently In good health. and whep h
failed to appear at his usual time Satur
day morning a messenger was sent to hi
room to arouse him. Failing, he pushed I
the door and found the Judge dead
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
EMPEROR OF CHINA SICK
Foreign Educated Physicians Dis
charged and Natives Now
Attend Ruler.

PEKING. Nov. THE emperor of China
the last ten days has been suffering from
disorder which has manifested itself in
the inactivity of an intestinal function.
His complaint has been attended also by
more or less fever. The government and
the members OF the imperial family are
alarmed over his condition. The foreign
educated physicians who have been at
tending his majesty since his illness Of
last summer have been dismissed and the
old style practitioners reinstated.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
BOY SHOT BY HIS PLAYMATE
Didn't Know = IL Was Loaded Tar
get Rife Does the
Business.

Earl Carr. IA years of age, was shot In
the hip by a playmats Friday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock at his home, l15 North Twen-
tieth street.
Earl with two plavmates named Smith
were in the back yard playing with p
calibrc rifle. Virgil Smith, IL years old,
pointed the rifle at his brothers hcad.
Earl Carr reproved him for doing this and
the lad then turned the weapon on the
Carr boy and pulled the trigger, not know
ing the gun was loaded.
The bullet entered the right hip. Carr
was taken to the Omaha General hospital
where he was attended by DR.. Bunce.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
BIG LAKE UNDER CANAL LOCK
Report subterraneRn Body of Water
VIII Delay Finish of PAM
anna Canal.

NEW ORLEANS. La, Nov. A report
reached here today from Colon, Panama,
that a subterranean lake. found und~. re
site of one Of the proposed big locks of
the Panama canal at Gatun, will result
In a delay of several years in completing
the canal and much larger outlay of
money than at first was anticipated.
According to this report the discovery
OF the lake has been kept a secret Engl-
neers who said to know CT the discov-
cry declined to discuss the matter during
the absence OF Colonel Goethals, who is in
the United States.
This discovery has brought about a
change in the plans, according to the re-
ports reaching here, by which two OF
| three locks will be removed from Gatun
to Bohio, and for the construction of two
dams and double lift in place of one
dam and three lifts.
All this work will add some to the
| length of time for constructing the
waterway and will add a cost which has
not been figured out.
/ Under the reported change in plans tht
Gatun dam Will lift thirty-five feet OF
water only and the dam at Bd.sio vii
give an additional fifty-five feet Of water
NEW YORK. Nov. 7.---Colonel Goethals
chairman of the Isthmian canal commit
tee, declared today that the report of thu
discovery OF a subterranean lake under
the site of the canal locks at Gatuh IL
absolute rot"
/ WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.--At the 18th
mian Canal commission offices in thii
city 1t was stated today that no wore
had been received as TO the finding of
subterranean lake under the site of on,
of the locks at Gatun and it was declared
that the report of such a discOVerv wa
absurd on its face. 1t was stated tina
borings on these lock sites had been ex
tended forty feet and that the evidenc
| nf atahlllfx cnnnllIs IslH.e
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
PIERCE ON WAY TO TEXAS
OIL MaEnate Arrives I'm st. LOHIs En-
route to stand Trial I'm Lone
Star state.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 7.-H. Clay Pierce,
chairman OF the Waters-Pierce OIL COM
pany, arrived here today on his way to
Texas, where he Is to surrender for trial
on an indictment charging perjury. He
was apparently fully recovered from his
indisposition, due to an operation performed
in the east, and walked briskly from his
private car to an automobile, which took
him to his home. He declined 10 make any
statement, but at the office OF his at
torney It was reported that Mr., Pierce will
leave here for Texas tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
LIBEL SUIT IN FEDERAL COURT
HaskeIl-Hearst Controversy is FOr-
mally Transferred from Douglas
County DtstrIct Court.

The Haskell-Hearst 100000 libel case has
finally reached the United States circuit
court. The transfer to that court was made
Friday afternoon from the district court of
Douglas county.
The order granting the transfer from the
state to the federal courts was signed by
Judge Lee s. Estelle Tuesday, but there
was some necessary delay in making the
formal transfer on account OF preparing
the transcript and the formal filing of the
case in the federal court was delayed until
Friday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
at Omaha yesterday:

Returns from Nebraska coming In
slowly and carry out previous estimates
lat part of the republican state ticket
is elected. !, Page l
Ticket in Missouri is split and 1T will
require the official returns to decide the
entire state ticket below governor,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
LesihaIure Goes RepubIican.

BIsMARK, N. D., Nov 7.-Aceording to
the latest returns the North Dakota legis-
lature will be overwhelmingly republican.
In the even hundred districts the senator's
hold over, Taking these into account as
well as the newly elected senator's. the
senate will comprise thirty-seven repubi-
cans, nine democrats and one Independent.
The house will contain but eight demo-
Gratis out Of a membership of ninty-five.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
Iowa Man Found GUILTY

WEBSTER CITY. Ia, Nov. 7.--lspeciaI)-
Guilty Of attempted manslaughter. was
the verdict of the jury this morning abainst
John Butter. Because Policeman Young
was watching his place for illegal liquor
sales. Butler attacked him with a knife
cutting a cash In his cheek five inches
long
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
DissentIOns Between Ministers Cause
Change I'm Administrative
Board of Government.

VIENNA. Nov. 7.-The Austrian cabinet
resigned today as an outcome Of the dis
sensions between the German and Czech
ministers following the recent racial con-
flicts in Prague and other Bohemian towns.
This action has nothing to do with the
International situation. 1t is expected that
Baron Richard Won Bienerth, minister of
the interior, will be entrusted with the
formation of a new cabinet.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
German Banker Ends Life.

MAYENCE. Germany, Nov 7-Karl Op-
penhem. a partner in one OF the oldest
banks in Hesse. committed suicide by shoot
ing. here today. Heavy financial losses are
said TO be the reason for the act.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
q. 8. Hayden ResIGns.

osKALOosA. Ia. Nov. THE resig-
nation OF c. S. Hayden. superintendent
OF the Iowa Central railway was an
nounoed today. The resignation Is effec-
tive December !.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
Pierce Flour Viii.

PIERCE, Neb., Nov. 1.-The Pierce flour
mill was burned this morning. with loss
OF s7500o. partially insured. The cause is
unknown. Much flour and wheat burned.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
I, Page ]
DOMESTIC.

0O0A16GAOs
Colonel Ludlow, commandant at Fort
Hamilton, denies stories that officers
quarters at the post have been the scene
or orgies. I, Page
Boom in the stock market caused by
the evident revival of trade as result of
the election. I, Page
Federal court of appeals yesterday de-
cided that the American Tobacco COM
pany is a combination in restraint of
trade. I, Page
More money for Investment in the
west and a general revival of business
is already apparent as the result of the
election of Taft VI, Page 8
Charges are made hat paving ring
exists in this county. I, Page
Kswville scheme to secure advantage in
freight rates is blocked. I, Page
Railroads seek renewal of agreement
not to concede anything below the 2-cent
rate. I, Page 8
Review of the field of music
II, Page 7
| Gossip of the theaters, plays and play
houses. II, Page @
Doings of Omaha society during the
! last week. II, Page q
Work of the women in club and charity.
II, Page 3
Building operations. present and pros
pective. ", Page g
Pure food show proving great educa-
| tion TO the public. VI, Page 8
Latest news among the real estate men.
| VI, Page 9
col6ArERcIAI. AND rNDUsTRIAL.
Live stock markets. VI, Pege
i Grain markets. vi, Pager
stocks and bonds W. Page 2
i. q = COMIC sBCTIoN.
4 Buster Brown shows a new wrinkle in
water pipe. Page of good things for
the little folks Matters of interest to
the women folks. Fluffy Ruffles comes
back to find old suitors awaiting her.
Four Pages
HALF-ToNE SECTION.
President-elect Taft and his visits to
Omaha. Century of evolution in air.
ships. Ten million in gold month from
the Rand mines. Educational value OF
military tournaments. Four Pages
MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
Port. Arrived. Sailed,
LIVERPOOL. ............,,......... .Celtic
PHILADELPHIA. .....................Me Meriop
BOSTON. COLUMBIA.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Continued on Second Pase)
THE wBArHER.

For Omaha. Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Fair Sunday; not much change in tempera-
ture.
Fer Nebraska-Fair Sunday; slightly
cooler north portion.
For lowa-Fair Sunday; Moderate tenn
perature.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08

This means mat ireland. with the same
population as Scotland, has three times as
many applicants for dole OF sl.25 a week.
payable at the age OF 20 or over. and COM
pared with England has four times as
many In proportion TO the population.
New Nams for a Road.
An agitation has been started in Dublin
for the naming OF the road from Kilmain-
ham to chapeliEod. Isolde Road" in men,
cry OF the Princess Isolde, the Iseult OF the
Arthurian legend. Isolde, It viii be remem-
bered. was the daughter OF the king Of
IcOnt.nusd on Second PsseJ
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
Eject of immigration.

An ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Whlch has just been
made in the English Parliament by the
prime minister throws a sinister light on
the manner in which Ireland is being
robbed by emigration OF the young and
active part Of its population. leaving only
the old and poor behind. Mr.. Asquith an
nounced .het the total number OF appli-
the new act up TO the date OF his state.
ment was 46S,ieA. An analysis OF the appli-
cations shows that they were divided as
follows The total population OF each
country is given for purposes OF eompari-
son;
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
AUSTRIAN CABINET RESIGNS

|
return voyage TO Frieirichshafen.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-08
Complete Vote on aOveraOr.

Totals, 81 count ,l29575 12sl43 s65cs sssi
sIucomplete
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-27
Polo League Standing.
7--' . l77 ' ,l'I7l \ l7'sI 91 n T n Manaainu Small Sailboats.

It is quite trick to lower a main- sail properly. In the first place, the hoops should be just large enough mot so large, however, that the sail does not set close to the mast. Lower the throat first and follow 1t with the peak. If the, peak is dropped first, says writer in Country Life In Amer. lea, the sail will not come down. It goes without saying that the sail must be shaken when you want to lower 1t. To lower a centerboard when un- der way put the helm up and keep the boat of. A small boat can be stop ped by putting the helm up and down across the boat quickly. This is use ful in coming up, to a dock or moor ing. A boat can be got out of stays by dropping her peak and then hoist ing 1t when she is under way. An other way is to put the helm down, slack the main sheet and let her drift back; then trim her quickly and she will sail away. Always go to the lee side of a.dock. When a boat is lowed make sure that 1t has good painter, especially. at night. e