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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
Temperature at Omaha yesterday:


-Four masked men loot club house at
Hot Springs, Ark, and carry away $1O,-
O0O Page i
Democrats of Illinois endorse Bryan
and have principal contention over per-
sonal liberty section Of the platform.
-Four men in the Ellsworth colleries
arc killed by an explosion. Page 1
Head of the Diamond trust in New York
says the price of sparklers will be main
tanned. Page
Katy shopmen have a layoff because
of expenditure OF appropriation. Page
More lawiessness exists at Pensacola in
spite Of federal injunction. Page
Agent of the Bridge trust of Ohio and
nephew of Grover Cleveland is sent to
Jail. Page i
Milton D. Purdy has been appointed
federal judge in District of Minnesota.
Page /
Senior at Harvard wins Baldwin prize
for essay on municipal government.
w J. Bryan leaves New York for Ne
braska Page /
New indictment declared against II. H
Tucker, jr. Rage
Joe simpson iynched at slsidoo. Cal.
Page L
OONeFnof huBnes OF new 1Orh calls
special session of the legislature for
May ii. Page /
kilograms of protest over the exactions
of the Paper trust pour in upon the mem
bers of congress from publishers Page q
FOREIGN.
King Manuel viii appear in public for
the first time at memorial services for
his father. Pags
Societies to aid priests are forming IN
France rage 1
Lumber dealers of Nebraska lose out
in the contention they urged against the
state in the prosecution to enjoin them
from acting in restrain of trade rage 3
Fatal wind near Pender kills woman
and child and destroys large amount of
property there and at Thurston. Page i
LOCAL
Saturday is registration day in Omaha
for electors who want to vote on $1,000
600 court house bonds and other bond
propositions. Page q
Establishment by Prudential Insurance
company of fiscal agency in Omaha shows
that wind is blowing more money from
the east to Nebraska In search of farm
and other loans in solid country.
Fags S
George D. Meiklejohn, former assistant
secretary Of war, moves from Fullerton
to Omaha and report is he is to marry
wealthy widow in Bogota. Columbia, Cen
trail America Page
County Assessor Shriver notifies chat
tie mortgage men that he will list for
taxation ali chsttei mortgages, and as
result more than 1000 Of them have been
released Rage 8
SPORT.
Base ball season opens in Omaha with
good game between Omaha and Lincoln
victory going TO the latter by the score
of 10 2 Page 4
connEERcIAL AND mDUsTRIAI.
Live stock markets. Page o
Grain markets. Pags 9
Stocks and bonds. Page 8
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
MANY HAVE NARROW ESCAPE
Four Are KILLED in Explosion in
Ellsworth Galleries I'm
PennSyIvaniasr

PITTsBURG. Pa, April 2s.-Four men
were killed, three seriously injured and 100
others had narrow escape from death
early today when an explosion occurred, in
Mine No. /. of the Ellsworth collieries
company at Ellsworth. Pa, Washington
county. The dead are foreigners. Their
bodies were mangled and badly burned.
II is supposed the accident resulted from
an accumulation of gas in a new entry be-
coming ignlted in some manner at present
unknown.
Unusual presence of mind is said to be
responsible for about 100 miners escaping
from the mine Although the concussion
threw them to the ground all retained their
composure and after great difficulty
reached the surface. A thorough investiga-
ton will be begun Immediately by state
mine inspectors.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
"kATY" MEN TO HAVE LAYoFF
Appropriation for Month Exceeded
and shops VIII shut
Down.

sEDALIA. Mo-. April 2.-Five hundred
employees OF the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
railroad shops in Sedalia will be laid off
tonight until May /. according to a notice
posted at the company's headquarters here
today The reason given by the railroad
officials is that the monthly appropriation
has been exceeded. The shops were shut
down for twelve days in March.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24

New system of secaring Supplies Lea
90 Report OF Retarn.

WASHINGTON. April Alt is explained
at the bureau OF supplies and ACCOUNTS that
the bids to be opened at Santa Barbara on
May l2 are for supplies for any vessels Of
the American navy that may touch at that
place during the next fiscal year. They ara
for fresh provisions and groceries. THIS
viii be the first year that contracts VIII
be made at Santa Barbara for delivery to
war vessels there.
The system also is TO be extended this
year to san Pedro and san Diego. In the
most positive manner Il Is stated at the
bureau OF navigation that the battleships
will not return 10 Santa Barbara. nor will
the supply ships for the fleet. 80 far as at
present determined take on cargoes al any
place except San Francisco. but win load
and IN out there for the long cruise across
the Pacific ocean. On the voyage hume.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24

GRAND ISLAND. Neh.. April 2t-(spe-
eial. .l--Four children OF Mr.. zimmerman
have been turned over to the Nebraska
Children's Home society and thereby hangs
a story OF sorrow. Mr.. Zimmerman is =
laboring man who only recently arrived
from Germany. On the way over his wife
sickened. died and was buried At sea. leav-
ing the father 70 come on alone with the
four little ones. Since he Is unable In the
new land 10 provide board for ali OF his lit
lie ones without the aid OF the mother. he
has contributed 10 the society an Of the
resideu OF a collection taken on board the
ship for him IN order that the society may
not be at loss IN finding good homes, IN
Lutheran families II possible. and has con
tracted with them. voluntarily, TO pay -
much per month 10 the society
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
DIAMOND TRUsT HEAD TALKS
Price of CarbOns to Be Kept Up I'm
Spite of the Slack
Demand.

NEW YORK. April 2s.-Louis Abrahams.
president OF the great diamond syndicate
of international fame, which controls sS
per cent of the diamond output Of the
world, says that there is to be no shrinksge
in the price of diamonds despite the fact
that there Is now marked decrease In the
demand for the precious stones.
Mr.. Abrahams is making his first visit
to America, having arrived recently from
his home in London.
''In my opinion it viii not long be neces-
sary to restrict the normal output of the
mines. believe the period Of financial
depression is not destined TO be OF long
duration in America or anywhere else and
that within a comparatively brief time
business viii resume it's natural equilibrium
and America will move on It's destined
career OF prosperity"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
ELECTION DAY OF DAUGHTERS
Members of Society VIII BE Received
at white HOuse-Important
Functiou.

wAsHINGToN, Apr1 25.-This was the
most important day OF the continental con-
gress Of the National Society of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution. not only
because it was "election day." but because
of the interest attaching to the reception
accorded the daughters by President Roose-
Welt at the White House.
This is an ''off year" and the president
general. Mrs. Donald Mclean, holds over,
but there were ten vice presidents-geperal
to be chosen An editor and a business
manager OF the official publication also
were voted, for. For vice presidents-gen-
eral Mrs. Ira Hobart Evans for Texas. Mrs.
Drayton w. Bushnell for Iowa and Mrs.
William E. Stanley for Kansas were among
the candidates. The result of the elections
will be announced at tonight's session If
the count of the ballots is completed in
time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
MANUEL To APPEAR oN Street
King of Portugal Wiu show Himself
for First Time for Memorial
Services.

LISBON, April ga memorial service
for the late King Carlos and the crown
prince OF Portugal who were assassinated
February / last. will be held April Is at
Jerenymos convent and will be attended
by King Manuel and Dowager Queen
Amele This will be the kings first public
appearance on the streets and the greatest
precautions have been taken for his safety.
Troops will line the route followed by his
majesty to and from the convent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
CONGRESS OF ITALIAN WOMEN
Meeting Under Auspices OF Queen to
Raise Social status in
Kingdom.

ROME. April 2S-The first national con-
gress Of Italian women was opened in this
city today. The congress is held under the
auspices of Queen Helena, Minister of
Education Rava, and signor Nathan, the
mayor of Rome The opening address was
delivered by Countess Spalettl. who said
that the aim OF the gathering was to lift
the social standing of women rather than
their political status.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
LYNcHNG AT sKIDoo, CAL.
Joe simpson, who Killed James Ar
mold, Meets Death for
His Crime.

RHYOLITE. New. April 23.-A small
band of citizens at skidoo. camp in Cali
fornia, fifty-five miles south OF here last
night overpowered the sheriffs guard in
charge of Joe Simpson, the gamtser. who
shot and killed James Arnold last Sunday.
and hanged the prisoner TO the telegraph
pole TO which he was bound last Sunday
after he had made an attempt upon the
life of Cashier Dobbs Of the Southern Cali
fornia bank at Skidoo.
Simpson, who bore an unsavory reputa-
ton. was intoxicated and after threatening
Dobbs. shot and killed Arnold. Arnold To-
Gated the townsite of Skidoo. He was
formerly justice OF the peace there and had
been Instrumental in prosecuting Simpson
on previous occasions.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
HARVARD NAN TAXES PRIZE
senior Wins Baldwin Competition for
Best Essay on Municipal
Government.

PHILADELPHIA. April 2s.-The prize
OF the national municipal league for the
best essay on municipal government pre-
pared by students in American educational
institutions. and known as the Baldwin
prize. has been awarded TO A. +. PinansllI,
senior in Harvard college.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
WAR DECLARED UPON THE FLY
Greatest Germ Purveyor known is
the Little Pest OF the
Air.

NEW YORK. April 4,-"Death to flies
is the slogan OF the water pollution COM
mittee OF the New York Merchants asso-
citation. It is hoped that by taking vigor-
Gus preventive measures early in the sea-
son the heavy mortality for typhoid and
other intestinal diseases due 20 the filth
devouring germ-earrying habits OF the Fly
may be materially diminished. The experts
of the committee charge 1850 deaths from
these diseases annually TO the common
house fly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
BOYCOTT REACHES AUSTRALIA
Japanese Steamer Leaves sydney
without Any Chinese Passen-
gers or Goods.

SIDNEY. N. S. W.. April 2-The boycott
by Chinese of Japanese goods which orig
mated in China as an outcome OF the -atsu
Maru incident of last February has reached
Sydney and is practically complete here
The Japanese steamer Yawate Maru sailed
yesterday for Japan without any Chinese
passengers or cargo and without the usual
gold shipments destined for China.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
BRYAN LEAVES FOR LINCOLN
NebraHl<an, with Family, Departs
AFTER Many Speeches I'm

NEW YORK. April zs.-wHliam ]. Bryan
left New York today for his home in Ne
braska after having completed lively
round OF conferences, lectures. speeches and
dinners in this city. He was accompanied
on his way west by Mrs. Bryan. their
daughter, Mrs Leavitt. ana Mrs. Leavitt's
children
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
new TROUBLE BEFORE TUCKER
Federal Grand Jury Returns Another
Indictment Against Uncle sam
OIL Man.

TOPEKA. Kan, April 2.-The federal
grand Jury today returned another indict-
ment against II. H. Tucker, jr.. secretary
OF the Uncle Sam OIL company. charging
him with the use OF the mails with intent
to defraud. A new bond of $4,000 was re-
quired.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
BRIDGE TRUST AeENT TO JAIL
Nephew OF Former President Grover
Cleveland Comes Under Han
of the Law.

IOLEDOl o, AprH ZA-Willlam N
Cleveland nephew OF former President
Grover Cleveland and member OF the firm
Of Huston a Cleveland OF Columbus, was
today sentenced as a bridge trust agent
by Judge Quail OF Lima. to pay a fins OF
800 and serve five days IN jan
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24

4
Members OF asohard walkers family,
slightly.
Walkers hired man, seriously.
Members OF Claus swanHon'a family, Sc
rtously.
swanSOn's hired man, dangerously.
PENDER, Neb.. April 2s.-(special
Telegram) destructive tornado
averaging about thirty rods in width
struck the farm of Rieh~rd wacker.
six miles southwest of here about
1890 today. completely wrecking the
house, carrying with It seven members
of the family and the hired man. who
was the only one seriously injured.
A very large barn was also wrecked
besides other building. ~
A mile north at the home Of Emil
Magenson. his wife and two small
children and the aged mother of
Magenson we're eating dinner The
house was lifted into the air and
strewn all over the farm, The l..
year-Old child was killed, the aged
mother was picked up a quarter OF a
mile. away among the debris almost
lifeless. She will die Other mem
ko.. - 49, eov,tl,, r,o-. h~,,s..a -.
beyond recognition. One mile further
the home of John Glover was de-
molished, all but the house, which was
badly damaged. The barn was taken
up and some of the house was found
"a half mile away. On the next farm
was Henry Glissm, where two large
barns were completely wrecked and
blown away, moving his grove down
as If by sickle.
Following in its path was the farm
of Henry Semar, where lived his
renter, Henry schaefer. Here the
house was torn into fragments. hardly
piece being left whole. The barn
and cribs were all swept away. killing
several horses and other stock. Cross
ing the railroad on it's northeasterly
direction, the storm passed Pender on
the east. hardly a quarter of mile
1t wrecked the home of Dan James on
the reservation.
Further along the house and barn
of Jacob Karsp was completely swept
away. one-half mile further was
Claus Swanson, whose house and other
buildings we're also wrecked. The
next was William Kelly, whose fine
house and barn was taken up the bot
tom. Further over to the north was
the house of Albert Nash, east Of the
village of Thurston. His buildings
were also swept away. where the
whirling billows spent their force.
A farm hand was brought here from
the Claus Swanson home seriously in
jured. Other members OF the family
are also badly hurt.
All the physicians are out attending
to the wounded and at this time 1t Isl
difficult TO forecast the fatal results
This monster OF the air passed
about the noon hour. Hundreds Of
people rushed to the cellars and other
places OF safety, large and small. piles
Of debris were falling out OF the upper
currents OF air over the town. From
the dipping points of the tornado TO
where It spent its force every vestige
of vegetation or buildings In It's path
was wrecked or ruined A distance OF
ten miles. the growing grain waf
taken up. The damage to buildings
and stock will exceed $4,000.
ALLIANCE. Neb.. April 2.-(specia
TeiegTam.)-The drenching rain that has
prevailed throughout northern ana caster
Wyoming all day reached here this after
noon and has set In for an al night.
steady rain and thereby dispsllinG al pros
pects for q drx xsAA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
Families on Farms Disturbed ct
Dinner by Terrible Storm.
HOUSES TORN TO ATOMS IN FLASH
Path of Storm Marked by Complete
Destruction of All.
TOWN OF PEEDER HAS CLOSE CALL
Twtster Passes within Quarter OF
Mile, Dropping Debris Of Ruined
Farm Homes and buildings
on the streets.
THE DEAD.

THE DEAD.
INFANT ozItD or EMIL MAoNUsoR
THE INJURED.
Mrs. Magnuson, fatally.
Emil SEagnuson, seriouH.
Mrs. Emil lEagnuson, serious.
Two Nagnuson children, serious.
Members OF nschard walkers family,
slightly.
Walkers hired man, seriously.
Members OF Claus swanSon's family, Sc
rtously.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
PRocEEDINos on THE HOUSE
Tfiiman .BnI 20 Recover PabIIe Landu
In Oregon fs Paased.


WASHINGTON. April 3-By the over
whelming vote OF 2S 10 the house today.
after several hours discussion, adopted
without amendment the senate Joint reso-
luton authorizing the attorney general to
file suits against the Oregon & California
Railroad company for the forfeiture OF an
or part Of 10000 acres OF land grants IN
tho western part OF Oregon II Is claimed
breaches and violations OF the acts max
ing the grants the railroad company had
forfeited All right TO the land IN question.
'fne sentiment Of the house was practically
unaniuiohs that the suits would work no
hardship ON bona fide purchasers OF home
steads from the company. The resolution
was introduced IN the senate by senator
Iilman and has passed that body.
AZ sd2 p. m. the house took recess until
~ - 'RH'''sNN -.-4.A2iA j
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
BUCKET SHOP BILL PASSES
Measure MakinE Business Criminal
in New York Ready FOR
the Governor.

ALBANY. n. Y. April 2-The senate
bill making It felony to conduct a bucket
shop was passed By party vote IN the as
ssmbly. II now goes to the governor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Friday. April "a. 1905.
THE wEArHEz.

- AHA. COUNCIL BLUFFS AND
NR n Fair and cooler Friday.
Ft ~ 'BRAsKA-Friday. fair and
FOE Partly cloudy, with show
srs, n - portion and slightly cooler
Tennerat,ra T,esy at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24

-Four masked men loot a club house at
Hot Springs, Ark, and carry away $1O,-
OOO Page i
Democrats of Illinois endorse Bryan
and have principal contention over per-
sonal liberty section Of the platform.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-04-24

King Manuel win appear in public 70
the first time at memorial services 70
his father. Rags
Societies to aid priests are forming Ii
France Page
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-02
TOMORR0W'S ENTRIES.

First race. handicap, three-year-olds
and upward, six and one-ha.f furlongs
Columbia course. Berkeley. 1I5: Smoker
112: Coincidence. los: Firebrand. 100
Howard Shean. 1O4: Simple Honours, 10a
Campaigner, 95.
Second race maiden -year-olds. Eoui
and one-half fIrlongs: old course. Prefix
lOe; tDevser. los: 1Takahira. IOj; Alice
Navarro. 1I5: Lady EtheIyn. 1o5: Helen
Hills, 100: Mis- Min. 1O5: Great Jubilee
los - f. Madden's entry.
Third race. selling. three-year and
upward six and onehalf fur ongs: Column
bia course. True Boy. ia: kampton. III;
Westover 100: Glaucus. 96: Coppers, ~;
@I.ittle Woods. LOG; bob Callahan, jr.,
81
one-half furiongs: old course. High Range
Tim Pippih. Io2: Elizabeth Sweeney, 30;
Abandon. ~: Glessner H.. 81.
Fifth race, selling. four-year-Oids and
upward. six and one-hal2 furIongs: Co
!uinb "A course. Pierrot, 40: Brookdale
no.: Monte Carlo. 10: Shackle. l01: Old
Guard 101: "Hailcloud 1U2: ~Millstone
102: 'Woodline. 1902: 'Racinette, IOJ:
'Nenus, 100: "Umbrella. 100
Sixth race. selling. Ihree-year-olds and
upward; one mile and forty yards: Column
bia course. Reidmoore, no; Park Row,
l07: Lally. JOG: les, 81: Progressing.
1U3: "killiecrankie -.
apprentice allowance claimed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-02
PINCH0T Is DEFENDED
MR.. McLACHLAN DENIES MR..
SMITHS ASSERTIONS.

An echo Of the charge by Mr.. Smith al
California, made last Monday that CHI
ford Pinchot. chief OF the forestry hn-
reau had acted improperly with refer
ence TO the water rights Of Owens river
California was heard in the House to-
day. when Mr.. AEcLacilan california;
rose 10 refute the statements. The forest
~ bureau. lie declarei. had been placed in
false light. He declared that every
member Of the California delegation. eN-
cep: Messrs Needham. Smith and Kahn.
had written the President asking that
the reservation be made. and that Mr.
Pinchot was acting in accordance with
he request and the demand Of the people
of Los Angeles and the request and de-
mand of the majority of the California
delegation,
Mr. McLachlan explained that when
the matter was presented to the Presl-
dent Mr. Kahn was abroad. and that was
why his name did not appear III connec-
ton with it,
Mr. Smith denied that Mr. McLachian 8
statement was in accordance with the
facts. The paper sent to the President.
he declared. contained no reference to any
particular tract. and the signers were not
led TO believe that II had reference to the
Owens River valley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-02
MITCHELL TO PUBLISH PAPER
Former Miners Head to Emulate
Example of W. j. Bryan.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April John
Mitchell, retired president of the United
Mine Workers of America who's. future
has been matter of conjectuf. on the
part of the public and those interested
In the career of the leader of 7he min
ers. last night announced his intentions
For the years to come. He will establish
and operate in indianapolis a labor pa
per. with its special object the continu-
ance of industrial peace between the
miners and operators of the country.
Mr.. Mitchell relinquished the presi-
dency OF the mine workers to Thomas
l.. Lewis yesterday and left last night
for Washington. to appear before com
mittees Of the House and Senate re-
garding an amendment to the sherman
antitrust law. He will start his paper
upon his return from the east. which
will be within two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-02

mittae composed of Revs. W. s Edwards
G. l.. Hubbard. l.. T. Waterman. c. W.
Hobbs W. l.. Mcdowell and J, c.
Nicholson was selected. Bishop Alpheus
Wilson was invited to address ii class of
candidates for the ministry WHO will be
present tomorrow morning at the session
II tho conference.
Justice Anderson of the Supreme
Court OF the District of Columbia was
presented to the members of The con-
ference. Vice President Fairba nki and
Representative Sims Of Tennessee were
invited To attend the sessions.
Trustees for Wo1nan's College.
The selection of trustees for the
Womans College of Baltimore was dis
c,,ssed and the following names an
n"unccd and later ratified by the con-
ference. H. T.. Waterman. Charles f..
Hill. Henry NJ. Wilson. r. F. Miller.
James NJ. Gamble. Benjamin +. Bennett
Henry : Dulaney Mrs. Mary Louise
Furst and John r. Van Meter. a resO-
luton expressing the sorrow of the
conference because of the death Of the
RI; Rev. William Wallace Duncan.
bis'rnn of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South. was adopted. lev. c.
tlerIert Richardson. pastor of Eyiand
Church Of this city. called fora general
discussion Of church policies.
The question AS to whether tn" races
should h" represented in the list Of bish-
OPS was brought up. and decision 10
leave the mater ii now stands was
reached by vote Of 10 Ia :sJ. Ii was
also decided 10 allow one delegate to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-02
coNvICTS ON CANAL WORK.
a Highway and Unionists
May Take Notice.

Great interest is manifested i'm labor
union circles over an authenticated re-
pe-t that convicts in the Canal Zone peni-
Tertiary Are being employed in the con
s'ruction q; the highway between Gatun
and Mount Hope reservoir wo~k on which
was begun about the middle Of February
by the district prisoners at Cristoosl This
action was taken by direction Of Commits
sioner Blackburn. head of the depa 4 ment
If civil administration Tile warden Of
the penitentlary was authorized TO trans
port such number o. convicts as may be
desired TO any pace within ne Canal Zone
and there put them al hard labo- in axe
cuticn ot their sentences. When the pia &c
nj employment - too remote TO return
the ccnvicts TO the penitentiary each night
the warden ia directed TO provide a COM
Portable and convenient place for Their
safekee7ing while engaged in such outside
work.
II il expected that this action will re-
r;ve the old controversy over the employ
merit % ecnvicts on work outside Of penal
institutions.