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Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
DR.. LOPEZ MAKES HIS ESCAPE
Leader OF Plot 60 blow Tn Minister
of Portugal Spirited
Away.

LONDON, Jan. PA dispatch has been
received here from Lisbon saying that DR..
Farmano Lopez, who was connected with
the recent conspiracy to blow up Premier
Franco with bomb. made a daring escape
today from the San Julia prison, strong
fortress at the mouth OF the Tagus river.
Because OF the high social position of
DR.. Lopez permission was given a party of
his friends to visit him in prison This
party went to the fortress in motor car.
AS the automobile drew up in front Of the
prison terrific explosion was heard. The
commander OF the prison. after a brief
investigation, ordered that the party be
detained and guards were placed around
the fortress. A further examination was
then made. but no explanation of the ex-
plosion could be found. The visitors were
then allowed to depart in their motor car.
II was learned later that during the con-
fusion following the explosion someone had
tossed keys to DR.. Lopez through the graf
ing of the window to his cell. With these
he unlocked the door and joined his friends.
He is supposed to have gone away in the
motor car disguised with heavy-rimmed
motor glasses and big coat.
The entire staff of the fortress, including
the commander. has been arrested on sus-
picion of accepting a bribe to permit the
escape of the prisoner and a reward has
been Offered for the rearrest OF DR.. Lopez.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
HUGHES HAS TROUBLE ON HAND
Brotherhood of FIremen and EngI-
neers Neglected.

ALBANY, N. y. Jan. 24-Resolutions
were adopted by the executive board OF
the brotherhood of Railroad FIremen and
Enginemen in annual session here this
week requesting Governor Hughes to eN-
plain why that organization was not repre-
sented In appointments TO either of the two
public service commissions. Neither the
members Of the organizations nor the gov
ernor would give out the correspondence
that Is said to have passed between them.
The governor admitted that ne had re-
ceived copy of the resolutions and had
letter In reply. He felt that II the matter
was 10 be made public it should come from
the labor Organization.
1t is said that the governors reply to the
railroad men was similar to the letter he
sent some time ago ON the same subject
TO the Central Federated union of New
York City, In that letter he explained that
i'm making appointments he took into con-
sderation the interests of the people at
large and selected such men as would best
serve the public. In view Of the fact that
the members OF the board did not make
their annual call OF respect upon the gov
ernor was taken as an indication of their
displeasure.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
TO MAKE DENATURED ALCOHOL
DR.. Wiley VIII Teach Farmers TO
Utilize Farm Waste.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-The house
committee on agriculture was informed
by DR.. Wiley OF plans to teach the farm
ers of the United States to make dena-
tured alcohol Next August he proposed
to erect a still at the bureau of chemistry
and operate il himself for two or three
months, producing denatured alcohol daily
from damaged fruit and vegetables, sub
stances such as can be bought cheaply
I'm the market. He has invited the agri-
cultural colleges OF each state and terri
tory TO send representatives to Washing
ton TO observe his still and master the
process of distiilation. The law per-
mitting the free distillation of denaJured
alcohol" said Or. Wiley, has not bene-
fitted the farmers of the country At all,
for they do not know how to build still
or run one. / propose TO teach them
through the agricultural colleges il they
want TO learn. Denatured alcohol Is an
excellent fuel and makes fine light
AS 1t can be manufactured from farm
waste. the farmers ought to avail them
selves of the new law permitting IL TO
be made without imposition Of a revenue
tax"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
KILL OFF THE PROFESSORS
'rof. Hugo MuenHterberg of Harvard
says Too Many of Them
Now Exist.

CHICAGO. Jan. si.-In an address to the
3ermanistlc society of Chicago in Fuller
ton hall last night Prof. Hugo Muenster-
berg Of Harvard university declared that
American universities would be better off
II twO-thirds Of the professors were killed.
lie said;
There seems to be something weak and
mollycoddle about our whole academic sys-
tenn In our highest institutions of learning
we find, with a few notable exceptions,
only second class men. And we may be
sure that second class sehoOlmasters never
will build up first class scholarship. An
increase I'm the salaries of assistant pro-
fessors and instructors in our colleges and
universities by a few hundred dollars
year win never accomplish anything. What
is needed Is great premiums at the top,
''One OF the greatest evils from which our
American universities suffer Is too great
an abundance Of men. AS soon as an in
stitution gets some money the first thought
Is 10 add more men TO the faculty, TO out
40 some neighbor institution. Every one
OF our American universities would be
nearer to the ideal II Il would kin two
thirds OF its Instructors and professors
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
MITCHELL DENIES ALL RUMoRS
Says He Has No Intention of Accept
ing Position from Gov
eminent.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 2i-The con-
vention of the United Mine Workers of
America adjourned at noon until tomorrow
None of the committees was ready to report
President Mitchell, concerning rumors pub
Iished here that he probably would become
the head of a national bureau Of mines.
announced that he had not accepted a
government position, none had been offered
20 him and to the best Of his knowledge
he never would accept government posi-
ton It is stated that there is a movement
offord to create a national advisory board
Of the miners organization of which Mr..
Mitchell would be the head, There will be
opposition in the ranks of the miners.
The resolutions committe is flooded with
resolutions proposing a per capita tax for
Mitchell for fifty cents and a dollar This
would raist a fund OF from $4,000 to $780,
OOO It is believed he would not accept it..
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
TAFT WILL KEEP HANDS OFF
Secretary of War Declines 10 Make
Effort TO secure New York
Delegation.

ALBANY, N ", Jan. Ex-Governor
Hughes refused to comment. for publica-
tion or privately. upon the letter of Sec
retary Taft, made public today, In which,
writing TO Representative Herbert Parsons,
chairman Of the republican general COM
mittee of New York county, Mr.. Taft dep
recated any effort TO secure the New York
state delegation In his interest against that
of Governor Hughes.
The general belief here is that there
would be no further opposition 10 the en-
dorsement of Governor Hughes at the
spring state convention 20 name delegates
at-large to the national convention. The
conflict, in view Of the case. was over the
personnel of the delegation. the Hughes
movement leaders being determined to Sc
cure the choice. II possible, Of delegates
at-large who will be loyal to the governor
and not use his candidacy for trading
purposes.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
IMPORTANT LABOR DECISION
,entFul Organizations Must Exclude
Delegates from Seeding and
Dual BOdies.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 24.-rhe executive
council OF the American Federation of La
1or today decided that general circular
shan be issued to city central bodies and
state federations OF labor notifying them
that all seeding or dual organizations
must. In accordance with the law, be
denied representation In these bodies.
The case OF the brewery workers, en-
yineers. firemen and teamsters was con-
hdered and a decision reached requiring
hat the representatives OF the organiza-
tiens In interest again endeavor to reach
an agreement.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
REPORT ON THE POISON SQUAD
DR.. Wiley Finds BenEOate of Soda
UnhealthfuI.


WASHINGTON, Jan. H.-Dr II. w.
Wiley, chief of the bureau of chemistry
Of the Department of Agriculture, reported
today to the house committee on agricul-
ture the results of experiments conducted
by the bureau to determine the poisonous
effect on the human system Of such drugs
as borax. benzoic acid, benzof1te of soda,
sulphate OF copper sulphur doXide, for
maldehyde and salicylc acid when con-
tanned in food stuffs. DR.. Wiley said that
the expulsion of those and kindred drugs
from the body is performed almost en-
trely by the kidneys, and that he Is salts
fled the term of American life would be
heightened II the use of such drugs I'm
foods were wholly discontinued. He said
ne was convinced that kidney diseases, so
prevalent among Americans, is partly the
result OF constant Introduction in the
system of such preservative substances as
benzoate OF soda carried in foods. Dis
cussing sulphur dioxide and its injurious
effects, Dr. Wiley told the committee of
discovery Just made by him that salt solu-
tion is a perfect substitute for sulphur in
the whitening and drying of fruit. He
exhibited samples of apples dried expert
mentally by the bureau. The sulphured
fruit was not so white or tender as the
salt cured.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
MEADE COUNTY MAN WANTED
Property Is Attached While He is
Gone ON Visit.

STURGIS, S. D., Jan. 24.-(Special Tele-
gram )--Sheriff Stewart OF Meade county
is busy looking up the whereabouts of
James McGArr, a well-known, prosperous
saw mill man woh for years past operated
his plant in tage Barn canon near Pied
mont. The matter of looking him up arose
when an employe started suit to collect
wages claimed due him and has levied on
property belonging to McGarr, who has
been missing since December 10. The
sheriff is anxious to locate him so he may
be notified of the suit and given a chance
to return and defend It, 1t is thought he
has gone TO Minneapolis to visit brother,
whose addres is not known here.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
SKELETON FOUND ON PLAINS
Mystery of Disappearance of John VI.
Burgess Thought to he
Solved.

DEADWOOD. S. D., Jan. 2l.-Through
the finding of a skeleton on the plains
northwest of Edmonton, Alberta province,
II is believed that the mystery of the dis
appearance of John NJ. Burgess a Spear
fish pioneer is solved. Burgess left here
last summer to establish a Canadian bank
at Edmonton. Three months ago he wrote
that he was leaving on long horseback
ride and he has never since been heard
from. Tho skeleton was picked clean by
wolves and was found on the trail Burgess
took Near the remains were an empty
rifle and five wolf carcasses. indicating
the struggle for life.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
STEAMER ASHORE IN SOUND
John starin Misses Light and iS
BeRched at WineiE Point,
Near New York.

NEW YORK, Jan. 24-The steamer John
Starin of the Starin line, plying between
New York and New Haven, went ashore at
Willets Point while entering the East river
this morning en- route from New Haven TO
this city, AT the New York office it was
not known whether II carried any pas
sengers last night,
The pilot OF the steamer was unable to
locate the light or Throggs Neck at the
entrance Of the East river in the storm
II driftcd into a bay between Wnlets
Point and Whitestone and finally grounded
very close TO the shore. The tide was un-
usually heavy and when II receded 1t left
the steamer. so high and dry that the six
messengers abroad walked ashore
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
MISSING PASSENGERS SAVED
Norwegian steamer S0nRa I'icked Up
Boat of the Amsterdam
After ColIislOn.

HOOK OF HOLLAND. Jan. 2i.-An the
missing passengers and crew from the
steamer Amsterdam were brought I'm here
safely at noon today. The steamer Am
sterdam collided Tuesday night with the
steamer Administer and sustained serious
damage. It's crew and passengers left IL
In small boats and all excepting one, which
carried twenty-eight people, were quickly
picked up. The latter were taken aboard
the Norwegian steamer Songa an hour
after they left the Amsterdam The fog
prevented the Songa from landing and the
rescued were on board the songa for two
days and half.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
BOYCOTT COST MUCH TRADE
at New York Reveals
Extent of Action of Labor
Unions.

NEW YORK, Jan. PA boycott placed
against the brands of tobacco manufactured
by the Day and Night Tobacco company
in February, 1907, by the labor unions re-
suited in the company losing 75 per cent
of its business, according to Walter G.
Friedlander, president of the company
Mr.. Friedander made this statement today
while testifying in the hearing on the gov
ernments suit against the American To-
bacco company for alleged violation Of the
Sherman antitrust law. At the conclu-
sion Of his testimony the hearing was ad-
journed until February i6.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
SCHOONER FOUND ASHORE
Three-MRsted Vessel Runs Aground in
storm in Black Rock
Channel.

HULL. Mass, Jan. ga vessel believed
to be a three-masted schooner was discov-
cred ashore i'm Black Rock channel on the
Lowell island side and opposite Bug Light
in the lower harbor shortly after o'clock
this afternoon. The weather is very thick
and it is not known how long the vessel
has been in it's present position
Captain Sparrow OF the Stony Beach life
saving station telegraphed to Boston for
help. saying that his crew could not get
out to the vessel. In response to the mes
sage tug was dispatched to the scene.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
REITMAN ASKS JURY TRIAL
Leader of Unemployed Arraisned in
Police Court on Charge of
IncitinE Riot.

CHICAGO, Jan. A-Dr. Benjamin l..
Reitman. vino led the march OF tho "unem-
ployed" yesterday and Was arrested after
fight with the police, was arralgned IN
the Harrison street police court today on
charges of dIsorderly conduct and melting
a riot. He demanded a jury trial ana tins
case Was continued until Jarse- =
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
COMPANY GETS MANY FAVoRS
Testimony In standard Case Reveals
Freight Paid Less Than
Charged.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 24,-In laying the
foundation Of it's case against the Standard
oil company in the suit FOR the annullment
Of the company's charter. the government
continued today the examination Of
f. Dana Durand. deputy commissioner Of
corporations before the stated examiner.
Judge Franklin Ferris.
Mr. Durand testified today in the course
OF an Identification OF certain official
tariffs of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois
railroad that while the shipments OF oil
were waybilled at II cents per hundred a
part OF the shipments were carried at SH
cents per hundred and the balance at 6
cents per hundred.
Mr.. Durand explained that the vouchers
of the railroad which he exhibited. showed
that the amount actually paid by the
Standard OIL company for such shipments
as he referred to, was less than the rate
fixed in the official tariffs filed with the
commissioner.
Mr. Durand testified that Athens. Blue
Ridge. Columbus and Elberton, in Georgia,
Humboldt, Springfield and Mckenzie in
Tennessee. and Eufaula, in Alababma took
the rate OF cents per hundred pounds on
oil from Whiting Ind although the regu-
lar tariff rate was IL cents
MIR Durand said that in nearly every in
stance theNactual rate paid by the Standard
was less than the rates fixed by tariffs Of
the Chicago and Eastern Illinois road.
The witness submitted a copy of an ac-
count between the Chicago & Eastern Illi-
nois railroad and the Standard OIL company
for oil shipped from Whiting to Evansville,
Ind, between February 1 and Is 1905. This
account showed a collection from the
Standard OF Sh cents per hundred, while
the waybills indicated a rate of II cents
per hundred.
"We think the waybills showed a rate Of
Sh cents" insisted Attorney Rosenthal
II made the examination of these records
myself" said Mr. Durand. "and cannot be
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
REDUCTION FOR HOMESTEAD
Orders said TO Have Been Received
for Cut of Ten "a Thirty
Per Cent.

PITTsBURG, Jan. A,-Rumors circulated
in Homestead today are TO the effect that
orders have been received from New York
that a wage reduction of from 10 to so per
cent, affecting the entire Homestead steel
works. is scheduled for February /.
MANCHESTER Jan. A.-There will be
no lockout OF the Manchester cotton opera
tives. Lengthy negotiations between the
cotton mill workers and their employers
resulted I'm the captulation Of the workers
this evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
REBELS GET PORT DE PAIx
Progress Made in HRyti by RevOIu-
tIOnists-ChHrIes Mat Re-
moved from Office.

PORT AU PRINCE, Haytl, Jan. 2i-The
revolutionists have taken possession of the
town Of Port De Pax. thirty-five miles
west of Cape Haitien.
An English and a French cruiser are ex-
pected on the coast shortly They will give
protection to British and French interests.
Charles Mot the American consular
agent at st. Marie, has been removed from
office because of his completely with the
rebels Mot is a Haitien.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
ENGINE DASHES THROUGH MOB
Throttle Opened TO save Life of EN-
Rineer, which Was Threat
ened,

BAKU, Transcausasia, Jan. A.--In conse-
duence of the accidental killing of some
laborers by a locomotive at a suburban
station of the railroad here today a mob
of comrades of the victims surrounded the
engine and attempted to lynch the en-
gineer. To escape the fury of the excited
workmen the engineer opened the throttle
of the locomotive and dashed through the
crowd. killing six men and wounding many
others.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
TURN ABOUT AT THEIR WORK
MOtOrmen of PittsburE Lay on Two
Days "a Week 10 Help I'm
employed.

PITTsBURG, Jan. A.-In an effort to
give work to the unemployed the Pittsburg
Railway company adopted new rule today
providing that all regular motormen and
conductors shall lay off two days a week
In order 10 help hundreds OF idle men
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
FIGHTING YET OVER PRIMARY
Ohio Republicans sim UncOhviRced
of Legality of Method TO
Secure Vote.

LIMA. o., Jan. 2A--ProsecutoT Benjamin
Welty OF Allen county today filed an ac-
tion to restrain the Board OF Elections from
spending county moneys for the republican
state primaries. Mr. Welty raised ten con-
stitutional points, as well as alleged viola
tions Of the fourteenth amendment OF the
United States constitution. He says he viii
take his case through the state courts and
on TO the highest tribunal Of the nation.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
RELBY IS GENERAL SOLICITOR
Official Confirmation by J. W. Blythe
of The Bee Announcement.
MANDERsOE CONSULTING COUNSEL
Advancement of MIR. KeIby Gives
Satisfaction TO His Numerous
Friends, Some of whom
send COBgratuIation.

The retirement of General Charles F.
Manderson and the appointment of James
r. Kelby general solicitor Of the Bur-
lington in the western territory of which
readers of The Bee learned yesterday
morning was confirmed this afternoon by
a press dispatch from Chicago, quoting j.
w Blythe, general counsel of the Chicago.
Burlington Quincy as making the official
announcement, General Henderson, as
was stated yesterday. will not sever entire
connection with the company, hut will re-
main in the capacity of consulting coun-
sci.
In Omaha II Is announced that the re-
organization of the legal department con-
templates the absorption of the attorney
ship held by Charles o. Whedonfof Lin
coin and the extension of the legal author
ity in Chicago to include some outside mat
ters heretofore vested IN the western de-
partment.
When The Bee published the report some
weeks ago to the effect that this change
was contemplated in the legal official
family of the Burlington some Lincoln
sources sprang the rumor that whedon
would be the successor of General Mander-
son. but better Informed persons held to
the belief that Kelby would get the place
Kelby's intimate association with General
Manderson had given him a detailed
knowledge and grasp of the business of
the department not possessed by another
man in the service. Mr.. Kelby had been
officially assistant general solicitor
No One Else Thought or.
OF late years, since General Henderson S
health had broken, the chief functions of
the office devolved upon Mr. Kelby and
he had discharged them 1t is understood,
with such complete satisfaction TO his
superiors, that when the matter of General
Manderson's retirement came up no one
else beside Mr.. Kelby was even considered
by the appointive powers as general solicit
tor.
Mr.. Keby's appointment, when 1t became
known yesterday morning. was the source
of general satisfaction to Mr.. Kelby's
numerous friends and when the confirma-
ton of the news came in the official an
nouncement from Chicago many telegrsms
Of congratulation were at once addressed
to Mr.. Kelby in Chicago.
The news OF General Manderson's retire
ment came as no special surprise to his
friends who have been concerned for his
physical welfare OF late. His advancing
years have more than~ once suggested the
advisability of seeking relief from the oner-
Gus duties of his official position.
Both General Manderson and Mr.. Kelby
are expected home from Chicago. where
they went Thursday in response TO word
from, Mr.. Blythe. sometime today. s.-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
AEed CoupIe nurnea.

BARTLESVILLE Okla, Jan. A-While
burning brush on their farm in the Usage
nation, three miles west OF Bartlesville
today, Mrs George MoyeT aged 65. was
burned TO death, and her husband. aged
6 was fatally burned. Mrs. Meyers dress
caught fire and Meyer was burned in try
inE to save her.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
WARSHIPS TO GREET FLoTILLA
Argentina Sends Vessels to welcome
Boats ON Way to Bue-
nos Ayres.

MONTEVIDEo. Jan. 2L-Five Argentina
warships passed here today on their way
to meet the American torpedo boat flotilla
Ayres.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
severe EpIdemIe of MeasIes.

PITTSBURG, Jan. 4.-tour public
schools are about 60 be closed because OF
month, lO33 cases OF measles have been
remarked IN tha consolldatad Niis-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25

Heavy snowstorm and gale along the At
lantic coast causes much delay in traffic.
Page 1
Probable change in war assignments of
generals will in the future bring General
Carter to Omaha. Page 1
John Mitchell denies he is to accept a
government position. Page
reduction of wages at the Homestead
works is reported for February. Page
Governor Hughes has trouble with the
Brotherhood of Firemen and Engineers.
Page l
Million dollar fire loss at Portland, Me.
in the destruction of the municipal and
county building. Page q
District Attorney Jerome becomes an
gered at the refusal of the Thaw lawyer
to tell him who his witnesses are to he.
Page q
Prof Hugo Muensterberg of Harvard
university says the university professors
are too plentiful for the good of the cause
Of education. Page q
Motormen of Pittsburg give the unem-
ployed men a turn at work. Page 1
DR.. b. l.. Reitman of Chicago is charged
with melting a riot at Chicago. Page
Turie Nordstrom, wanted for forging a
draft for $4,000, has been captured IN
Florida. Page q
If vote Is taken today as planned on se-
lection of collector of internal revenue.
Ross Hammond PRACTICAL assured of the
place, having four vote. Page /
RoREIGN
Governor general of Odessa adopts novel
means for Kidding city of bombs. Page
hips from Argentina sail to greet
the visiting torpedo flotilla. Page 1
ME1RARRA
Third district congressional republican
convention called for March 40 at Norfolk.
Page .
Charles w. Seymour of Nebraska City
passes away Page 3
conENERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Page 8
Grain markets Page 9
Stocks and bonds. Page 9
MOVEMENTS or OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
Port, Arrived. Sailed
NEW York.. Graf waldersee. Baltic.
NEW YORK; La BretAgne
NEW 1Ohk...'' Siciiian Prince,
SOUTHAMPT'N Oceanic ..........K X. Wilhelm H.
QUEENSTOWN Celtic
LONDON ,'''''. Minneapolis.
LIVERPOOL ..,, Canada
GLASGOW .,,.,. Csrtha genian -.
BY WIRELESS.
Sable Island-Amerka 290 miles south
east at 1910 a. M; will reach New York
about noon SATURDAY.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25

BY WIRELESS
Sable Isand-Amerika 29O miles south
east at 1910 a. M; will reach New York
about noon Saturday
Cape Race-La Touraine $50 miles east
at S:40 a. M; will probably reach New
York at a. m. Sunday.
Sable Island-Arabic SIS miles east of
Nantucket lightship at 9.4S a. M; will
probably reach New York at 8 a. m. sun
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-25
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
,taturday, January s5, 1908.
THE wEATHEH

FOR OMAHA, COUNCIL BLUFFS AND
and warmer Saturday.
FOR NEBRASKA-General fair SatuT-
day.
FOR IOWA-Partly cloudy Saturday
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday: