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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
MORE EVIDENCE OF MONOPOLY
Puslishers Present Additional Facts
ReEar,IInR Rise in Price of
PrInt Paper.

WASHINGTON. April S-The evidence
tending to show that there is a combination
or papSr manufacturers 10 fixe the price
Of newsrr.nt paper in the United States
was adduced today before the special COM
mittee OF the house which is investigating
the subject OF duty on wood pulp ana
print paper. as affecting the price in the
United states. Mr.. ohm Norris OF the New
York Times. and representing the paper
committee OF the American Newspaper
Publishers association continued his testi-
meny and presented numerous letters and
documents TO bear out his contention.
Apparently the COMMITTEES was psrtIcu-
larly impressed with the annual statement
OF the international Paper company for the
fiscal year ended une %. 1907, showing an
increased cost OF production OF % cents q
ton as against the raise IN prince OF peper
OF sl2 ton. Chairman Mann. appreeiat-
ing the Importance OF this testimony an
nouneed that ne would so to the bottom "a
ascertain the cause Of 30 large an Increase
in the price Of paper.
During the day Mr.. Norris formulated Z
rnmbef OF questions which he wished the
committee TO PROFOUND al once 10 the In.
ternational Paper company and others and
also submitted the names Of = dozen per.
sons Identified with the paper bushes.
whom he desired subpoenaed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
SHORT on MARKET, NOW DEAD
Prominent Kew York Broker Takes
His Own Life.
CLYDE FITCH DRAMA IN REALITY
Charles COster Telephones Doctor
Awaits wife's Return from ne
eePtiOn and Then shoots
Himself ThrouEh Head.

NEW YORK. April 9s.-Foilowing the
Suicide last night OF Charles Coster,
prominent broker ard society man. the
Stock exchange firm Of coster, Knapp &
Co, OF which Mr.. Coster was q member,
announced its suspension today on the
floor Of the New York Stock exchange
The firm was a prominent one and had
done an extensive business. In an an
nouncement given out at the time OF the
suspension Il was said that the action was
directly due to the death OF Mr.. Coster.
A formal statement issued by q member OF
the firm said:
Owing to the death Of Mr.. coster and
the consequent conditions OF the firms
affairs. it has been deemed advisable 70
make general assignment for the benefit
Of all creditors. This step was taken az
the suggestion OF most OF me creditors and
Mr.. Werner of the law firm of Simpson.
Werner a Cardoza- The assignee has al
ready started in to straighten out accounts
rect statement TO all parties Interested as
early as possible.
No intimation OF the firms assets or
liabilities was given and it was not thought
that anything like definite figures could
be given pending the completion Of the
assignees investigation
Mr.. Coster. who was rated as million
aire. had prepared for hts voluntary death
Win a GOOinGMA. ana NIiBl0HEIlNe9a WHICH
proved beyond any doubt that the act Yves
premeditated. He Naiected a time when
Mrs. Coster was at reception and after
preparing himself for bed. telephoned to
his family physician that Mr.. Coster has
severe cold and asked him to come TO
the house at once. Soon after the doctor
arrived, Coster retired TO his room and
sent bullet through hts head.
The shot rang through the house Just
as Mrs. coster entered. returning from the
reception and she rushed to her husband's 9
room. At the door OF the room she met
the family physician. who had found her
husband dead with the revolver in his
hand.
The relatives of Coster last night were
at a loss 70 account for his act. Today,
however. J. n. Knapp Of the failed firm,
issued formal statement in which he
declared that Mr.. Coster had been speculat-
ing heavily. and that It was this specula-
ton which brought about the suspension
Of the firm. Mr. Knapp said that the
losses would fail almost entirely upon
/ Coster and his brother and to a small ex-
tent upon himself On the floor OF the
Stock exchange It was said that Coster had
been caught heavily short on the market
/ John NJ Knapp, a member of the firm
OF coster a Knapp, today made an assign
ment individually and as surviving member
OF that firm to Louis Werner.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
SAILORS WRECK RESTAURANT
IReensed ~ Proprietor OvereharEinE
Couple of Their
Number.

SANTA BARBARA. Cal. April 2s.-rhe
last day of the fleets stay az Santa Bar
bara was marked by only one event OF
any inportance a. far as the naval pro-
gram was concerned This was field day
Of the sailors from the fleet. held at Ath-
letic park under the auspices Of the civic
league. There were scores OF events on
the program. Lieutenant Weaver. atli-
letic officer Of the fleet. had charge Of the
contests among the blue jackets.
IA outbreak occurred in the street last
night I'm which seteral hundred sailors
threw stones and clubs and partially
wrecked a small restaurant az 17i state
street owned by John senich. II was a
elimination OF numerous small difficulties
which have occurred during the week the
fleet has been here between sailors and
local tradesmen. The bad feeling has
been due principally TO a system OF over
charge in payments OF meals and other
purchases with which the sailors have been
confronted.
The front Of the senich restaurant had
been well covered with bunting and flags.
Some OF the sailors called attention TO
the national colors before they began the
attack on the place. and members OF the
party scaled up the front and carefully
removed all Of the decorations when
the flags and bunting had been slowed
away the rock throwing began. No ar
rests were made by the shore patrol. This
was due 70 the fact that IN the large
crowd which had congregated Il was inn
possible to ascertain the real offenders.
senich. the owner of the restaurant Is a
Russian. He Is also the proprietor Of
another small eating house here, and the
sailors have been heard to make threats
against this place II Is expected that
the shore patrol will be able to preserve
order tonight. the last night for the men
ashore in Santa Barbara
Last night Senich attempted TO charge
two Of the men IS for a meal. price
which they deemed exorbitant. They de-
INJURED TO the payment but the shore
patrol compelled a settlement OF the bill
because the men had not inquired the
price before ordering. Later they re-
ported the news OF the incident to shore
liberty parties and finally large crowds
congregated In front of the place and
commenced TO throw stones and other
missiles. Windows and glass fixtures
were smashed while the proprietor and
employees fled The shore patrol rushed
to the scene and soon dispersed the crowd.
The sailors have been dissatisfied with
the lack OF entertainment here. More than
5000 OF them have come ashore each day,
but many after spending a few hours in
the town have either taken the train TO
Los Angeles OF returned TO their ships.
Alleged overcharging OF various kinds
have been numerous and considerable III
feeling has been cngendered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
MILLERs DEFEAT SPECULAroRs
Agree 10 Accept Number Two wheat
ON Contracts for Future
Delivery.

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. April 2s.-The
Northwestern Consolidated MILLING company
merce today announcing that on aontract
wheat due It for May and July delivery the
company will accept No. ? northern wheat
a. fair and equitable prices OF difference.
instead OF No. ! northern, the contract
grade.
The sensation caused by this move was
stil at its height when eight more sueN
notices were posted. and what at first had
looked like the daring move OF one big
company took the appearance of concerted
effort ON the part Of miliers TO stop the
price manipulating that has been going on
openly in the Minneapolis pit for some
time and has threatened to end in corner
in May wheat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
BULLFROG CAUSES \ PANIC
Little Green Fellow Hops Unter Lime-
light at Social and Women
Scream.

I.AKE CITY. Ia, April @.-(special,)-
An ugly little bullfrog caused q panic at
a musiCal entertainment at Yetter last
night. hVe was plain frog Of tive e''m-
mon varA,ty. with green spots all over his
body, and big bulging eyes that elinked
bewilderinIyy in the flood OF light TO which
they were unaccustomed.
The entertainment was given in the ODD
Fellows haIL The audisnee was thoroughly
enjoying ths' musies when small boy
near the platform began 70 snickef- i'hose
nearby looked at him reproaehfully. He
pointed to a ANAL object on the platform
near the window The other small boys
began 20 snieksr and smile spread aver
the features OF all as they saw the snail
object on the platform hopping slowly
toward the eentev Of the stage WdneH
on the stage shriNked and in few n,O-
ments pandemoniuAa reigned
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
JEROME OBJECTS TO EVIDENCE
Court, However. Rules Against Him
in the Investigation of
His Conduct.

NEW YORK. April 2s.--The charge that
District Attorney Jerome was dereliet in
prosecuting officials OF the life insurance
companies who made campaign contribu-
tiops from the funds of the companies
was taken Up today in the hearing OF
Commissioner Hand on charges made
against Mr.. Jerome TO Governor Hughes
In the case OF George w. Perkins. for
merly vice president Of the New York Life
Insurance company VINO was arrested on
charge OF having paid s4s COO Of the insur-
anee company's funds 10 Cornelius N.
Bliss Of the national republican COMMITTEES,
the King committee charged that Mr.. Jer-
ONE based his charges ON letter written
by Mr. Perkins.
When counsel for the complainants
against Mr.. Jerome today offered as evi-
dence the testimony given by Mr.. Perkins
before the legislative committee. Mr.. Jer-
ONE objected on the ground that the min
utes Of the evidence were inaccurate. The
commissioner ruled that the minutes should
be admitted. Mr.. Jerome also objected to
the reading OF portions OF the testimony
bearing on the manner in which the cam
paign contributions were alleged to have
been concealed in the companys books
He declared that Mr.. Perkins had nothing
to do with the bookkeeping and the actions
were outlawed before he was made dis
triet attorney. All was admitted
Counsel for the compIainants called on
Mr.. Jerome for the evidence taken by the
grand juries during the insurance investi.
cation. but Mr.. Jerome stated that no tes-
timony in relation to insurance matters
was spread on the minutes of any OF the
grand juries named by the counsel
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
WOMEN ARRESTED ON STEAMER
Husband OF one Dsad in Ireland and
wife Il Under Sur

NEW YORK. April 9.-The steamer
Campania. from Queenstown. was detained
at quarantine today until detectives from
this city. at the cabled request OF the royal
Irish constabulary. had found and ques-
toned Mrs Margaret Clary and Mrs.
Catherine Bowen Of CleFe-Morris, County
Mayo. Ireland. The cablegram stated that
Mrs. clary's husband. a farmer. had died
Of poisoning since the two women sailed
from Ireland.
The two women were registered on the
steamers passenger list as Margaret and
Catherine Mccormick. but the detectives
identified them BY the cabled descriptions.
Mrs. Clary declared that her husband was
in good health when she left him. She
came TO visit a brother in Brooklyn, she
said and her mother and husband were to
have followed. The two women were taken
TO Ellis Island, stin under surveillance Of
the detectives
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
JAPs' NAVAL VISIT TO CANTON
UnweIcon,e Call VIII ne Made, hut
without Great Display
by visitors.

HONG KONG. April z.-The viceroy OF
Canton. fearing local disturbances should
the japanese fleet visit the city. has ad-
vised the Japanese consul that he thinks
the coming OF the warships would be in
expedient. In reply. the consul explained
that this was merely a routine matter. that
II had been arranged for the larger vessels
to remain an Hong Kong while the smaller
ships came up the river to Canton. A few
Japanese marines viii land at Canton in
the day time and viii be given an escort
OF Chinese troops.
PEKING. April 2s-The second Japanese
cruiser squadron, composed Of the cruisers.
Adzuma, Akashi, chiyoda and Chihaya has
arrived at Ching Wang Tao. near Talxu.
The coming Of these Japanese warshIps
to a Chinese port Is invested with especial
significance here. because OF the fact that
the American battleships are 10 visit China
the coming summer.
Efforts are being made here to divest
the coming visit OF the American fleet from
any special Significance for China
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
CHICAGO OFFICIALS ON TRIAL
Former chief of Police and FOrme'
Poliee Attorney FNee Endfet-
menta in CouNt.

CHICAGO, April 2e.-The trial Of John N.
Collins. former chief OF police. aud Frank
Il. comerford. former police attorney. dur
ing the administration Of Mayor ounne.
on the charge OF using the police force IN
politics. commenced today in the crimlual
court before Judge chetlain.
The specific caarEe IN the Indictment Is
that the two defendants eonspired TO de-
fraud the city OF the services OF its en-
pIoyes by causing policemen 10 engage in
political work against Busse and in favor
Of Dunne Comerford announced his in
tentioE Of acting as his own attorney.
The defendants At the opening OF the
proceedings asked tnat the indictment b.
quashed. but this was overruled. A de-
mand for bill OF psTticulaFs vas also
overTuled and the selection Of jury Vas
begun,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
MINERS AND OPERATORS BUSY
POint After AIonth Of Me-
RotiatfnG.

KANSAS CITY. April 2s.-After a month
cf negotiations during which both sides
agreed a number Of times that the final
conference was at hand. the subcommittee
% me southwestern miners and operators
took NO nesotiatlons at their meeting today
practically where they were originally be-
gun. The arbitration clause submitted TO
fun committee by the operators yesterday
was in effect practically the same As that
presented weeks ago. The only difference
was in the nsmber Of arbitrators and the
manner IN xaich they were e be selected
The preseSSs OF T. l. Lewis. president OF
sks yN,.iSEs Mine Workers OF America. gave
.llss Es.Aers eonfidence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30

INDIANOT-A. Miss. April 2s.-BesIdes
eidorsing the present national administra-
ticn. except for the action OF President
Roosevelt with regard 10 the Brownsville
athur. the Third congressional district re-
plbNcan convention. which met here yes.
terdAv, approved the candidacy OF seuaiol
ForsSer for president and the delegate.
selecL,d 70 represent the distrlc: a. III.
Chicago convention. George ". Butler OF
Agunilla ana John w strauther OF Green.
vine. we're instructed FOR him
Presidential electors chosen are s "a
Highland Of Fitisrs and c. ". clarksdale
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
ARMED MEN ROB GUARDS
20 Pay Coke Workers at
Dairy, w. Va, Taken.

BLUEFIELD. w. Va, April z.-Four
armed men today held up guards who
were conveying $4,000 from .weleh 10 Dairy.
w. Va. 10 pay off the employees of the
United States Coal and Coke company. a
subsidiary company OF the United States
steel corporation. The. money had been
shipped by the Mcdowell County National
bank al welch. Thereiis no clue to the
robbers. bue sherifrs posse is securing
the surrounding country.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
WILLIAMS sTILL FILIsUsTERs
starts Days Proceedings ny Chal-
lensIng the Presence of
QuOrum.

WASHINGTON. April 2s-whsn the
house convened today Mr. Williams de-
manded the yeas and nays on the motion
OF Mr.. Smith OF Iowa, pending from yes
terday. that the house 50 into COMMITTEES
Of the whole for further consideration Of
the sundry civil appropriation bill. Mr.
Payne made the point OF no quorum. The
speakers count showed only sixty-elght
members present so the doors were locked
ana a roll cali on the motion proceeded.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
LITTLE ONE LOST FROM HOME
six-Year-0ld Girl aysseriousIy Dis
appears and IxidnapinK Is

MIDDLErowN. n. Y. Aprn s.-rhe
mountains in the vicinity of staatsburs,
Rockland county. are being searched for
little Mary Kelly. the e-ycar-oid daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kelly. who mys-
teriously disappeared from home on Mon
day. The search has been pursued dili-
gently and every hour has increased the
fears OF the parents. who are now almost
frantic.
Il is thought by some that the child
may have been kidnapped.
The section from which she disappeared
Is not far from New City. where Marion
Clark OF New York was held for some days
Park years ago
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
SLEEPING CAR is roo COLI
chieaEo Man who CoAtra-tea Rheu-
nAtlsn A. siVeR $1,000
Damages.

+. CHICAGO. April es.-Damsses 10 the ex-
tent Of sl.5oo were awarded By a jury IN
tie superior court here today 70 Daniel w
criney. former president OF the South Park
Board Of COMMISSIONERS. because Of an
attack OF rheumatism contracted as the
result Of exposure in cold sleeping car
The Pullman company and the 81. Louis
4 san Francisco and the Southern railroads
were held jointly liable hy the Jury. The
car had been side-tracktd and left without
heat for several hours
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
LEWIS FRAUD ORDER STANDS
Court OF Appeals az So. Loais sustains
the Decision of Jadse
AfePheFEoa.

ST. LOUIS. April as.-A decision was
handed down in the United States court Of
appeals today affirming the judgment Of
Judge Mcpherson in refusing to grant an
injunction 10 prevent enforcement OF a
fraud order issued By the Postoffice de-
partment against the Peoples United States
bank. OF which y. G. Lewis is president.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
nav EpUcATOR FOR Iowa
Edvsia A. schelI Of Indiana Accepts
Presidency Of Mount Pleas
ant wesleyan.

LAPoRTE. Ind. April 2s.-Edwin A.
schen OF this city Vas advised last night
OF his election 10 the presidency OF wes-
leyan college at Mount Pleasant Ia. He
viii accept and close his work here IN a
few weeks. DR.. sehell was for eight years
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30

WASHINGTON. April 1s-Ma1or General
Charles b. Hall. veteran Of the civil war,
was placed on the retired list o. the army
to-day on account OF age. He viii be sue
ceeded next August by Brigadier-GeneraI
Frederick Funston. The vacancy in the
llst Of major generals. caused by the retire-
ment o7 General Han has heen fined b.
the promotion af BFissdier-Gensral Thomas
H. Barry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
FIRE RECORD.


NORFOLK, Va. Apr. 2s.-Fire l5r un-
known origin on ths jamestown exposition
grounds late last wight destroyed tie sew
eral colonial buildiags making up ghe arts
and crafts villages; eye Olds Tyne
Tavern" and the Fhilippine reservation,
and was checked Withla fsfly feet Of the
large palace. The Michigan building was
considerably scorched. but not seriously
damaged. The financial loss Is not great.
as the buildings were OF inexepsive con-
struction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
MuLM HAFID ON The RUN
Report from MoroSeo that the So
Called sultaH of south
Meets nefeat.

BABAT. Mpfoceo. Anrq zs.--Alulai HAfic
the so-called sultan or she south, Is re-
ported here 10 have Suffered a disaster
and to have nsd 10 Tadla. a town Us miles
southwest Of Eez. where he has taken re-
fuge with the sid Bendaoud tribe. The
news OF his revcrse was followed Immedi-
ately by the departure for Fez OF Sultan
Abd-el-Aziz's army. 5000 strong. with five
cannon, under the command Of General
Bagdani. chief OF the sultan's army. Two
French and some Algerian officers accom-
pany General BagdanL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
SUMMARY OF THE BEE


For Omaha Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Fair Thursday. slowly rising temperature
For Nebraska--Fair Thursday; slowly ris-
ing temperature.
For Iowa-Fair Thursday; slowly rising
tempcrature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30

MARSH AI-LTOWN. Ia. April 4-tSpe-
ciai Telegram. )-The Farmers Exchange
cOmpanys stock pavilion and barns of
I.aurei burned this morning with All con
tenfs. Including MAE horses and fifteen
hoes. Loss. $50; insurance on buildings
tl50a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30

LONDON. April 29.-The American line
has subscribed $3.50 TO the relief fund for
the families OF the men OK the cruiser Glad
iator who lost their liveN in the collision
with the steamer ST. Paul last Saturday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30

WEBSTER CITY. Ia. April ESPECIAL
TeIegram.) 1.-The little town OF Randall was
saved from serious fire last night By long
work OF volunteers. The crosley drug store
and some smaller frame buildings we're de-
strOyed. Loss. $4,000: insurance. S5000
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30

DOMESTIC. -. 80. ..
seimrod of Omaha Is trans
onsul to samoa to be consul
ftzerland- Page
hter. a wealthy New York
the wrong side of the mar
Vas suicide. Page i
republicans instruct their
: Ational republican conven-
= Pags
2 ,ozr1az.
n ) visit of Japanese naval
fearing trouble will en-
Page
ssian capital is in gala attire in honor
Of the approaching wedding of daughter
OF Russian grand duke to crown prince
= nznnAsxA.
Assaliant of Taylor girls at Minden Is
being hotly pursued and likely TO be cap
tured at any time. Page i
Miss Nellie Smith of Lincoln Is run
down and killed by an automobile. Page
Amounts due members of Third Ne
braska regiment are figured out and ready
TO be paid. Telegraph company objects 70
giving names Of stockholders, but the
commission is insistent Page ,
Omaha butter sens in Omaha in pound
packages at same price as in New York
in soO-tub lots Rago II
County commissioners return from
Junket trip ehshssIastic over new court
house. but convinced cement paving is not
suitable for country roads. Page 8
DR. Jennie Coifass. physician for Wood
man circle. is III at her home from eating
candy believed to be poisoned. Page 5
MOVEMENTS or OCEAN sxEA14sERs.
urrf ae~fwa Qs4I~ -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30
ioBEToN.

-ssian capital is in gala attire in homo
OF the approaching wedding of daughte
OF Russian grand duke to crown primo
Of Sweden. Page
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-30

LINES UP FOR KNOX
Pennsylvania Republicans Instruct
for Favorite Son.
PRAISE FOR MR. ROOSEVELT
Presidents Administration is Enthusi-
astically Endorsed.
LOCAL OPTION VOTED DOWN
Convention Refuses to Adopt Plank
Without Dissent.
.ocAL OPTION VOTED DOWN
PRoTEcTIvE TARHF IS FAvOREI
sts aerIsIon shepId Not he Trusted
40 the DectrinaIre, the De~s-
aEoeae or the Democratic
PartS.

HARRIsBURC. April 3.-The repuoaean
state convention. which met here todsy
reafflrned tho action taken by the state
convention last year when the Cnteu
states senator Ph1ander Chase Knox wss
placed before the republicans Of the country
as Pennsylvania choice Of the pre-
fial nomination. The resolutions a \
strongly endorse the senator for the 4 g.
nation and also praises President
velrs Administrations.
Thc convention, besides adopting =
form. re-noininatcd Judge W. ID. Portet
Allegheny county for the superior COY
bench. named deieEates-at-large and Z.
trrnatcs 10 the national convention and 81
lecscd presidential electors. An attempt BY
a dsicratc to geI local option resolution
bcfore the convention failed.