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Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
TAFT GUEST AT WEST POINT
Secretary of War VIII Present nj
plomaS 20 los New Second
LieutenRnts of Army.

WEST POINT. N. Y, Feb. 14.-Secretayv
Taft arrived from Detroie this afternoon
TO present diplomas to the graduating
class of the United States military academy.
l@ new second lieutenants in the various
branches of the military establishment will
be commission ed. A salute of seventeen
guns was fired as the secretary and the
escort moved up the steep incline leading to
the academy grounds. Another distin-
guished guest was General ]. Franklin
Bell
The first honor cadet of the graduating
class is Glen Edgerton of Manhattan, Riley
county Kansas. Edgerton who was only
Il years of age when appointed to the
academy is the third youngest member
OF his class and has consistently led his
fellow cadets throughout his four years
course.
The ten ranking cadets among the gradu-
ates have their choice of the five branches
or the military neutrality-suspicious.. ordnance
artillery cavalry or infantry In addition
To Edgerton the members of the first ten
are c. L. Hall, Princeton. N. j.; Virgil I.
Peterson, Campbellsvile, KY; George r
Goethals, son of Colonel Goethals, now in
charge OF the construction work of the
Panama canal; John w. N. Shuttle. Wheel
Ing w. Va; Clarence I. Sturdevant. Neills
vile, Wis; Earl w. Atkisson Canton. q .
Richard 7. Cainar, Tacoma, Wash; Law
renee w. Mcintosh, Gardner, Mass; and
Robert s. A. Dougherty, San Francisco.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
FIRE RECORD.
LtthographIne Plant at buffalo.

BUFFALO, Feb. H.-Fire which broke out
on the fourth floor of the plant of the
Courier Lithographing company in Main
street and extending through to Washing
ton street early today caused loss esti-
mated at $2JO,OOO. The plant is one Of the
largest of its kind in the country.
Just after the fire was discovered there
were a series of explosions, supposed 10
have resulted from the fire communicating
with certain explosives used in the art de-
partment. The press department OF the
Buffalo Evening Times adjoining was dam
aged to the extent Of $4,000. The Evening
News has offered the Times the use of its
presses and the Times will be run off today
from the News presses
Besides large quantity Of valuable ma
chinery in the Courier building the COM
pany had just finished the plates for a
SlSe,OOO contract for circus posters and these
were in an annex. which was destroyed
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
FLEET NEARING VALPARAISO
Thousands of ChiIeans Preparing to
Give Fleet n Great
Welcome.

VALPARAISO, Feb. A. 2:1O p. m.-The
fleet Of American battleships under Rear
Admiral Evans has just been sighted eff
Point Curauuilla light. The vessels are in
column formation and are approaching rap
idly, The day is beautiful and the specta-
Gle Of the sixteen big ships OF war forging
steadily over the blue water Is magnificent.
Valparaiso is filled with people who have
come In for the naval review and the great
est enthusiasm prevails. Many boats have
put out, the better TO witness the passing
Of the fleet. The shore along the point Ia
crowded with people
The converted cruiser Yankton came in
here several hours ahead Of the wRrships.
WASHINGTON, Feb 1i.-Word received
at the Navy department today indicated
that the battleship fleet probably will ar
RYE at Calloa February 20, two days De
hind the schedule
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
SALARY INCREASES CUT OUT
Proposed Raises for Cabinet Assistants
Dropped by House.
MACON MAKES POINT OF ORDER
Nearly TvO-Thirds of Legislative
Judicial and Executive Bill Dis
posed of Before Adjourn
ment.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l4-Oratory in the
house today gave way to legislation with
the result that material progress was made
in the executive, legislative and judicial
bill. 1t met with comparatively smooth
sailing until on points Of order by Mr..
Macon of Arkansas the proposed increases
IN salaries of the assistant secretaries of
the several departments were stricken out.
Mr. Macon explained his action by saying
that an appropriation bill was not the
place for such legislation. with nearly
two-thirds of the bill disposed of the house
adjourned.
The reading Of the executive, legislative
and judicial appropriation bill for amend
ment was begun in the house today. Mr..
Crumpacker (Ala-) offered an amendment
reducing the mileage allowed to senators,
members and delegates from 20 cents a
mile to cents, but on an objection by Mr..
Englebright (Cal) It was refused on a
point Of order.
The first attack on the increases in the
salaries of assistant secretaries of the sew
eral departments which the bill authorizes
was made by Mr. Macon (Ark.), who raised
point of order against the increases for
the assistant secretary of state. Mr. Dali
zell (Pa.) made a plea for increasing the
salaries Of the solicitor general and the
assistants to the attorney general He
charged the appropriation committee with
having Disseminated against these Off
cials. Mr.. Macon declared that the in
crease If made should be under separate
bill and not in an appropriation bill. He
gave notice that he would raise a point of
order against all other increases for as
sistant secretaries. The point of order
was sustained and the proposed increases
were not allowed.
Mr.. Macon objected to increases in sal
aries proposed for other assistant secre-
taries, and when the provision affecting
the Treasury department salaries was read
these Increases went out on a point of
order raised by him.
The proposed increase in the salary OF
the supervising architect of the treasury
was rejected on a point of order by Mr..
Macon, who objected also to an amend
ment by Mr.. Smith of Arizona, proposing
an increase in the salaries of the territory
judges of Arizona.
Mr.. Macon then made another point OF
order against the increase OF the salar}
Of the assistant secretary of war and it was
stricken out
On a point of order by Mr.. Mann the
appropriation for a monthly pilot chart for
the North Pacific ocean published by the
navy was stricken out. The bill was still
under discussion when the house adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
NEW RECORD FOR BOND ISSUE
Morgan syndicate ORers 10 Take Fifty
MiIliOnF> of Paper I'm
Block.

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-A syndicate com
posed OF ]. p. Morgan & Co. the First
National bank, the National City bank ana
Harvey Fisk & Sons, put in bid for the
entire s50.OOo.OoO issue OF New York City
"a per cent bonds, bids for which were
opened today. The syndicate offered 1887
for $IT.OOO.OOO and lOOS77 for the remaining
$s,OOooOO. There were l,lOs bids in all. many
OF them for comparatively small amounts.
Many Of the bids for smaller amounts
were considerable higher than the sydl-
cate offer, The number Of bids was a new
record for the New York City bond issue.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
BIe VALUES IN VASE DUMB
HOmestalge Mine Makes n Discovery
which VIII et Thousands
of nd liars.

LEAD, S. D., Feb. A4.-(special.) )-some
weeks ago workmen in the Homestake
mine succeeded in getting into the place
on the 5OO-foot level where the fire was
the hottest while it was raging I'm the
mine last March and April. ..Materiai from
that point had been taken out for several
days and was being placed in the wasted
dump, a great deal of It being used tor
the making of concrete and the rest to
fill up old slopes. This rock was COW
cred with a thick layer of ashes and
charcoal, forming in many instances a
complete covering TO the rock, being caked
upon II. While the rock carries gold. Il
could not be used in the mills, for the
charcoal which covers II, while it would
not affect the free milling process, would
nullfy the action of the cyanide in the
after treatment of the ore in tine cyanide
plants and the slime plants of the com
pany and result in no values being saved.
The rock was being carefully sorted
from the rest of the ore taken from this
point, which is on the 500-foot level, cas- t
of the last place where the men were
fighting the fire before the mine wGs
flooded last July. and care was taken
that none of it SHOULD get into the ore
bins for the reasoel stated. Someone
brought a piece of the rock up into the
timekeeper's office ard II knocked around
there for a day or 50. when someone with
a curiosity examines it with glass and
made the discovery that the ashes and
charcoal with whicf It was coated was
literally filled with3 gold. The inforna-
tion was conveyed to the management
and now all of the gold taken from that
particular point is being saved and the
ash-covered ore will receive a separate
treatment. 1t is believed that the fierce
heat which prevailed at this point during
the fire-estimated by Chemist Sher-
wood of the company to have been be-
tween /. 800 and 1900 degrees Fahrenheit
melted the gold and that it dripped
down from above and formed in globules
over the charcoal and ashes with which
the rock is coated. Y is believed that
some of the concrete walls and walks
among the mines and nils of the Home
stake company is riLfr in gold than any
Of the ore that has ever been taken from
the mines of Goldfield or Tonopah and
that some Of the old Slopes in the mine
are filled with material which will when
it is treated. result in a profit to the
company of hundreds of thousands of dol
lars.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
HOUGH SUPPLEMENTS ORDER
United States Judge Specifies What
Questions e. IL. Hartman
Must Answer.

NEW YORK. Feb 1S.-Judge Hough in
the United States circuit court today is
sued an order supplemental TO the opinion
Of two weeks ago in the matter Of the In
terstate Commerce commissions questions
which f. II. Hartman and Otto Kuhn Of
Kuhn, Loeb & CO. refused to answer
relative to dealings in Illinois Central,
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroad
stocks.
The order gives the question which must
be answered In detail, but does not fix the
time for the appearance Of either men be-
fore the commission. OF the two questions
which Mr.. Hartman is not required to an
swer one relates to the purchase OF STOCKS
between July 10 and August that may have
appreciated in values The other was
whether Mr.. Hartman or any of the di-
rectors OF the Union Pacific bought stocks
in anticipation OF the dividend.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
DEATH RECORD.
Alfred II. Palmer.

Alfred II. Palmer, 4S28 Davenport street,
died at the family residence at $3.50 Friday
morning after an illness Of six months
Mr.. Palmer was ca years of age and was
an employe OF the First National bank
until his illness made It impossible for him
TO continue his duties at the bank AS a
member OF the Duryea's zouaves OF the
18th New York infantry Mr.. Palmer served
throughout the civil war. then went south
to engage IN the mercantile business He
came to Nebraska In 1887 and 70 Omaha
ten years later. Besides his wife he leaves
nine children-Misses Elizabeth, Alnetta
and Minnie Palmer all OF Omaha; Ward
F., John W., Alfred H.. George w. and
Irving c. OF Omaha and Frank b. Palmer
of DeadWood, s. d.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
NEW SCHEDULE FOR employees
Great Western VIII Provide Means of
Economy fn Managing the
Road.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 14-As a result of the
financial difficulties which have beset
the Chicago Great Western railroad, it is
probable that the operating employees of
the road will suffet reduction of their
income. This Reduction. 1t is understood,
will not come in the, shape of a direct cut
in salaries, but in the schedules under
which the men are Yorking. The company
Is now preparing a tnew working schedule
embodying a numbhr OF changes, These
changes viii bo ST .trd 20 representa-
lives OF the Great WesterIi. engineers, con-
ductors firemen and trainmen, who will
gather in st. Paul, March 9.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
BILL TO RELIEVE ENTRYMEN
Allows Repayment of Money where
Fault r. Me- with the
Entryman.

(From a Staff Correspondcnt.)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14-(special Tele-
gram )-Congres ssman Mondems bill pro-
viding for repayment to public land entry
men, passed the house today These pay
ments, paid by entrymen on their entries,
where, for any reason other than fraud the
entry cannot be confirmed or perfected,
have made It necessary, In view of the
departments order authorizing registers
and receivers to accept final proof in pay
ments but not to issue final receipts, has
tied up in the treasury several hundred
thousand dollars. In order that relief may
be had by these entrymen, bill which
passed today is absolutely necessary. and
In those cases where the entry cannot be
confirmed, under the terms of the BILL the
money can now be paid back
George Fuller. son Of ]. A. Fuller orig
inally of Omaha. but who was appointed
from Arkansas to the naval academy at
Congressman Hitchcocks request. has
come within an ace of being dismissed from
the Naval academy. his splendid school
astic standing being the only thing that
saved him. Young Fuller went to a hop
without permission, and certain other in
discretions were committed, until the de-
partment decided to dismiss the young man
from the naval service. Mr. Hitchcock in
terested himself, however, and finally sue
ceeded in getting the naval authorities to
recant from their decision to dismiss. but
instead young Fuller will lose his mid
summer vacation and will be confined to
the graunds of the academy for months
to come.
Congressman Hitchcock who will attend
the banquet of the Omaha club on the 22d
OF February, will leave for Omaha shortly.
Owing to press of legislative business. Rep
resentative Cushman of Washington state
VIII not be able to attend the banquet. as
he had hoped, and Mr.. Hitchcock said to-
day, he very much doubted II Richard
Pearson Hobson would be able to make
the journey with him.
Ihe Nebraska delegation will meet to-
morrow at 10 o'clock for the purpose of
selecting successor to Elmer II. steph-
enson' collector of internal revenue.
Bertha ID. Baker has been appointed
postmaster at Boone, Boone county. Ne
braska' vice M. w. Baker, resigned.
Rural carriers appointed for Iowa routes;
Cedar Rapids. route ., John souharda. car
rier' Alfred souhrada. substitute. Keokuk
route J. George L. Parsons carrier: Henry
W. Bacon, substitute Unionvule. routa
3 Delmer l.. Hiatt, carrier; williamson y
Hiatt, substitute.
A civil service examination will be held
February %, at Mitchell, s. D.. for clerk
ana carrier in the postoffice service.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
ACTION TO FREE RAILROADS
Senate subcommittee FavOrs ResoIu-
tiOn by TiIIman.

WASHINGTON, FEB. A.-A subcommit-
tee OF the senate committee on judiciary
today decided to take favorable action on
the TilIman resolution instructing the at
torney general to institute suits to compel
railroads in the northwest to open TO set
tlement lands granted them by the gov
ernment. The Department of Justice,
however, viii draft new resolution or bill
covering the subject in order that all
phases of violations by the railroads of
conditions prescribed by the government
in making the grants may be prosecuted.
Milton ID. Purdy, assistant to Attorney
General Bonaparte, and b. d. Townsend,
assistant to the United States attorney for
North Dakota, attended the hearing given
by the subcommittee today.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15

Mondell bill passes house for repay
ment of money to land entrymen when
fault does not lie with the entryman for
failurt to perfect entry. Page
Proposed increases In salaries for as
sistants to cabinet officers stricken from
appropriation bill on point Of order.
Page
Deputy Fire Chief Kruger of New York's
fire department drowned in subbasement
we'll at a fire Page
Attorney General Jackson says he Will
apply for a receiver for the Mutual re
serve Life Insurance company. Page
May wheat went to 81 bushel on the
Minneapolis exchange. Page L
Secretary Taft is a guest at West Point,
where he presents diplomas to graduating
second lieutenants. Page 1
New York syndicate, Of which j. p.
Morgan is the head, offers to buy $780,
600, 900 bond issue of the city. Pago l
Great Western road establishes new
schedule for employees in interest Of
economy without reducing wages. Page
NEBRASKA.
Missouri Pacific railroad pulls pass list
back and attorney general of state says
he will not prosecute. Page }
Farmers of Craig at institute pass res
olutions in favor of the corn show in
Omaha Page 3
State convention of Young Mems Chris
tian association at Norfolk develops fact
association has had a great year in Ne
braska. Page 3
FOREIGN.
Action of Germany in Macedonian
troubles has thrown the diplomats of Eu-
rope in a turmoil and leaves the sultan
with high cards in his hands Page 1
Bcquador sends greetings to the Ameri-
can fleet through its agent at Lima, Peru.
Page 1
'suffragettes of London go to Jail rather
than pay themselves out Page /
Queen Alexandra writes to ]. Pierpont
Morgan asking to be permitted to visit
his art gallery in London and view his
pictures. Page /
Wisconsin democrats select delegates
at-Iarge and adjourn their convention
after unanimously indorslng Bryan.
Page a
Officers Of the national committee of
republicans meet at Chicago to plan for
the convention. Fage /
Lancaster county delegates indorse
Field for delegate-at-large and STROBE for
district delegate. Resolutions favor
ROOSEVELT, Dut DOtn CandlQateS tOr dele
gate are for Taft. Page J
LOCAL.
One dead and two injured is the result
of street car accident due to slick rails.
Page q
City Prosecutor Daniel slow to act in
case Of alleged fraudulent employment
agent though many complaints are made,
Page Ia
II. E. Cochran and II. w. Mattoonn, ar
rested in connection with smallpox cam
paign, are released by Police Judge Craw-
ford. Page 5
COMMERCIAL AND INDUsTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Page 8
Grain markets Page 8
Stocks and bonds. Page 8
MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
WORKMAN'S FUN PROVES FATAL
Throws Dynamite Cap in Fire ana
Explosion Kills One and Wounds
Several Others.

BELLE FOURCHE. S. D., Feb. IA
Just for fun" Charles Lavezzi, employed
on the government irrigation project near
here, threw a dynamite cap into a bon
fire, around which were seated six men.
The explosion set off l25 sticks of dyna-
mite which We're being thawed near by, in
stantly killing j. r. Cullis, a teamster, and
injuring all OF the others, including Lavezzl,
who may lose both sight and hearing. The
government engineers secured the aid of
ranchers, who hauled the injured into the
hospital here in hay wagons.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
MEMBERS SAVE THE MILEAGE
CrumpaclSer Seeks 20 Cut IL TO Eight
Cents, but EnEIebriEht
Objects.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE reading OF
the executive, legislative and judicial ap-
propriation bill for amendment was begun
in the house today. Mr.. Crumpacker (Ala,) }
offered an amendment reducing the mile
age allowed to senators, members and dele
gates from 20 cents a mile to s cents. but
on an objection by Mr.. Eaglebright (CalI
It was refused on a point OF order.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
FARMERS ARE FOR CORN SHOW
Burt County Growers at Craig InstI-
tute Endorse Project of Ma
tt0naI Exhibit.

CRAIG, Neb. Feb. 14--Cspecial 1.-THE
Burt County Farmers institute closed a
most successful two days meeting Thurs
day. In a resolution presented by sena-
tor Joseph Hall, the farmers pledged their
hearty support for the National Corn expo
sition and promised 20 organize and be
there with the goods In December.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
neavr steel for Northwentern.

HURON, s. D., Feb. H-(Special lin
mense quantities of heavy steel rails are
being unloaded by the Chicago & North
Western railway company between this
city aud Pierre. They are to replace the
lighter rails and as soon as the work is
completed a heavier class OF locomotives
VIII be operated on the line between this
city and the Missouri river.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
QUEEN WRITES TO Mr.. MORGAN
Requests Permission 70 View orig
inRls of His Famous Art COllec-
tiOn I'm London.

LONDON, Feb. H.-In a personal letter
TO ]. Pierpont Morgan thanking him for
his gift OF the first three volumes of the
illustrated catalogue Of his pictures. coll
lections, Miniatures, books and manuscripts
queen Alexandra has expressed a wish to
visit Mr. Morgan's residence. in Princess
Gate s. W., in order to view the origi-
nails 1t is expected that the visit will be
made in March when the dowager en-
press of Russia will be here It is likely
that Mr.. Morgan will be present personally.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
PLANNING FOR CONVENTION
OmcerH of National Committee Meet
in Chicago to Talk Over
Arrangements.

CHICAGO, Feb. H.-Chairman Harry
New, Secretary Elmer Dover Sergeant-at-
Arms Stone of the republican national com
mittee and the members of the subcom-
mittee on arrangements of the national
committee met here today to discuss plans
for the holding of the convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
WOMEN GLORY IN JAIL TERMS
Mrs. ParlShurst and Others Prefer
This 40 Giving Security for
Good Behavior.

LONDON, Feb. H-Mrs, Parkhurst, the
leader Of the women suffagists, and the
other delegates of the organization who
were arrested yesterday when they at
tempted to make a demonstration In the
House Of Commons all went to Jail for six
weeks rather than give securities for their
good behavior.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
JACKSON WANTS A RECEIVER
Attorney General win Ask One for
Mutual Reserve Life
Company.

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-Attorney General
Jackson announced today that he has de
cided to ask for the appointment OF a re-
ceiver for the Mutual Reserve Life Insur-
ance company. The legality Of certain
directions imposed upon policies has been
questioned by the authorities.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SENATE
Senator Clay Speaks ina Favor of Gov
ernment Paper Money.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE senate
today gave attention to a speech on tne
Aldrich currency bill by Senator Clay of
Georgia. Mr.. Clay's declarations In favor
Of the issuance Of paper money by the
government provoked a controversy be-
tween him and republican senators. sen
ators Lodge and Teller both gave their
views on the policy of issuing paper
money by the government. At 2:3O y.
m. the senate adjourned until Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
PLoTTERS START REVOLUTION
T'~~=t NipDed at Beginning Through
Loyalty of Troops ut
Ecuador.

GUAYQUIL, Ecuador Feb. IA revolu-
tionary movement at Manabi has been
nipped in the bud. The soldiers of the
garrison there were approached by certain
individuals who tried to bribe them to start
a revolution. The troops resented this ef-
fort and denounced the agitators TO the
authorities, The plotters were arrested.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
Jefferson county Convention.

FAIRBURY, Neb., Feb H.-(speciaI.)-.
The republican central committee has called
a county convention 10 elect delegates to
state and congressional conventions, on Sat
urday February p. A precinct primary
has been called for February IL to give
electors chance 10 designate their choice
for presR
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
SENATE STOPS PROHIBITION
Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Defeated in Upper House of
West Virginia.

CHARLESTON, w. ", Feb. 4.-The pro-
posed constitutional amendment to pro-
hibt manufacture and sale of liquor which
the senate,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
ECUADOR SENDS GREETINGS
Government wires Agent at Peru TO
Greet Fleet OmciaIIy nt
CaIIOa.

dUAYQUIL. Ecuador, Feb 1t,-The
government has sent cable instruetioAs to
its agent at Lima, Peru. to greet Admiral
Evans in the name Of Ecuador ON the ar
rival OF the fleet AZ Calloa.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
UNION MEN ARE INDICTED
Representatives of Practically Every
Union in New Orleans Brought
Before Court.

NEW ORLEANS. La. Feb. 1.-THE
United States grand jury today indicted
representatives OF practically every labor
union IN New Orleans, charging them with
violating the Sherman antitrust law
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
Murder Outcome OF Feud.

HUNTINTONG, w. Va, Feb. lG-Be-
cause OF interference with plans for the
marriage Of his sister. Henry Bean.
prosperous young farmer, living at Prich-
ard. was shot through the head and in
Htantly killed yesterday w Virgil Hatten
thA yCunG woman's uanct,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-15
LOW RECORD FOR MAY WHEAT
Sells for Dollar Minneapolis EN-
change, Cheapest for Last
Years Crop.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 14.-May wheat this
morning sold at 81 on the local exchange.
This is the lowest price that May wheat
has sold at on the 1907 crop.