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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
TORPEDO BOATS AT cALLAo
FIotiLia Reaches Peruvian Port After
Uneventful Voyage from
Telcnhuano.

CALLAo, March The American
torpedo boat flotilla, which left Telca-
huano on February %, arrived hero to-
day The commander of the flotilla.
Lieutenant II. l. Cone, declared that
throughout the voyage, 1900 knots. the
weather was fine and conditions sucb
that good time to the Peruvian port was
possible The destroyers arrived I'm sple,-
ala condition, not hitch having occurred
to mar the passage.
Lieutenant Cone speaks highly NJ tho
hospitality received at the hands of tna
Chileans and was particularly nloaeed
win the services rendered by Lieutenant
Commander Razos of the C,hiIeno 49,.
VINO acted in the capacity of pilot through
e inner passage from Punta Arenas to
Telcahuano. ~
IL Is expected that the flotilla will ro-
man mere until March 8, sailing on that
date for Panama
The Panther did not leave with the hat
tleships which sailed yesterday. beinP or
uered TO remain at port for a number of
sailors VINO were missieg at the time
OF the fleets depsrtus = Ii Is expacte1
that these will have been rounded nm
as measures have been taken to mako
careIul watch of the men who failed +o
report Tor duty. AS a matter of fact
.ne number is few and the number oP
ueserters at the various ports at which
the Ileet touched is minimum.
Frlor to the departure of the battIe-
snlPs III mail bags which had inst ar
LiNeu We're put aboard the ships Pres,-
uehl Fardo presented to each OF tha od
iials a handsomely bound book on PER-,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
SLEET BREAKS MANY WIRES
Sraph and Telephone Tramc East
OF Chicago is Nearly
Suspended.

CHICAGO. March 1.--Record-breakinq do
s'ruction Of telegraph and telephone nron-
erty was averted today by a narrow MAJ
sih' sIeet that covered wires and noIos
twenty-five to fifty miles north. west ara
south OF Chicago and 100 to $50 miles cost
was melted during the day by a rise in
temperature just in the nick of time loo
coated lines sagging heavily. had already
Oesun to snap to pieces or to toppIe 70. tho
ground long lines of glistenine. over
weighted poles
Inc worst damage was east of this o,,,,
and west of Fort Wayne. Trunk systeros
on the Lake Shore & Michigan CentraI
railways suffered particularly. In one ,n-
stance stretch of nearly a mile of noIls
bearing dozens of important circuits 70 Me-,
iorK ana other eastern cities. went don,r
IN tangled mass of wreckage. with tbo
mercury ascending a trifle, the miles 90
sieet disappeared almost as II by magic
Ionight telegraph officials had restored
.he Faculties to basis adequate for SIM
uay night traffic, and hoped to be abIe 70
care Tor brokerage and other business 70
morrow morning without DELAY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
PORTION OF SCALP MISPLACED
MarshRlItOwn Woman Submits to
Unusual Operation.

MARSHALLTOWN, Ia, March 1.-(Spe-
cial.)-A most interesting and very unusual
operation was performed in this city today,
when local surgeons removed from the pei
vic region of Mrs. Elmer Enfield a demoid
tumor of the size of cocoanut. The opera
ton is a rare one and the first ever per-
formed in this city. The dermoid was a.
freak of nature and was of congenital
origin. Mrs. Enfield, who is 2s, was
in the embryonic state, some matrix of her
makeup became displaced and lodged in the
pelvic region. This matrix schould have
formed portion of the scalp, but being
misplaced in the pelvic region, nature en-
closed It In a sack and It continued to grow
as though 1t had been part of the scalp.
1t produced about square inch of what
would have been scalp, and on this piece
of skin hair grew, of such density and
length that 1t formed a braid, after the
tumor was removed, four feet in length.
All these years this misplaced bit of Mrs
Enfield's makeup has been nurtured by
the oils and secretions that ordinarily nour-
ish the scalp and it has flourished. Re-
Gently 1t has been growing very rapidly, and
II was removed for fear that II left It would
soon assume enormous size and make the
operation still more difficult. small wen,
frequently found In scalps, had developed
on the piece of skin. The hair was matted
and tangled in a mass. Mrs. Enfield shows
every Indication of recovering
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
EMBRAcERY CHARGE DROPPED
M Attempt was Made 90 Tnmper
with Graft Jury at Harris
burg,

HARRISBURG. Pa, Feb. 2s.-As a re-
suit OF investigating the circumstances sur
rounding the arrest OF c. f. Humphreys on
the charge OF attempting to influence A.
A. Poist one OF the jurors in the capitol
conspiracy trial District Attorney Weiss
today ordered his release. The district at
torney had inquired into the relations Of
the men. tsking the statements OF both
parties and DECLARED that he was satisfied
that the relations were proper.
The detectives say that the man was
taken into custody because he was over
heard TO be mentioning sums of money to
Poist, but the explanation Is given that the
conversation was about the transfer Of an
interest IN suspender patent. They also
claimed that the mans statements about
himself were so indefinite as to cause
suspicion
There are rumors tonight that the occur
renee may be made the occasion of a
motion for retrial The lawyers for the
defendants. who are here. refuse to speak
on the subject. The lawyers are engaged
In preparing law points to be submitted
to Judge kinkel on Monday and in prepar-
Ing speeches. which win begin after the
points have been received by the court.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
'ENsIoNs FOR NEBRAsKANs
Allowances for Veterans OF Third and
sixth Districts

WASHINGTON, March 1.-(Special)-
Congressman Boyd is advised that the fol-
lowing pensions have been granted persons
residing in the Third district Of Nebraska
for the week beginning with February 20:
Richard J. Roush. Wayne Sl2; John Buh.
row Bloomfield. so; William II. Williams.
Schuyler. Sl2; zalmer e. Peck Palmer. SIS:
Isaac w. Britendall Fremont. SIS: August
ii, surber' Waterbury, $l2; Jacob w. Alb
bolt. Chapman. Sl2; jeremiah Mapes, Clear
water. $l2.
The commissioner OF pensions has to-
day notified Congressman Kinkaid OF the
allowance or reissue OF the following pen-
sions under the age act In his district :.
David L. Mossman, Chadron; Solomon
Walls. Gordon; Warren II. Werden. Tryon.
John ID. Todro. Ord; Lyman II. Smith Lo-
max James NJ. Jester. Dunning; Andrew
j. Bogart, Harrison. all at Sl2 per month .
Adam lRenburg' Ainsworth, at SIS. Also
the claim Of Helen c.. widow of William
NJ Huntley, OF Galloway has been allowed
for $ per month from July II. 1907
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
.ALISTS ARE ARRESTED
Los Angeles Mob Attempts 60 Rescue
Two Men Charged with Obstruct-
ing streets.

Los ANGELES. Cal. March 1.-George
M woody, j. J. Hicks and Mrs. Josie
shuck were arrested last night as part of
the campaign being waged by the police
against socialists obstructing the streets.
woody is Pasadena negro. He and
HICKS when taken into custody were ad-
dressing meeting of several hundred by
ISLANDERS. Upon their arrest there was a
demonstration, the result OF an appeal by
Mrs. shuck to those present to resist the
oIflcers. Placing herself at the head of
the mob, Mrs. Shuck raised a red flag and
marched her followers to the corner of
Firth and San Pedro streets, a distance
OF about mile. the crowd singing the
Marseillaise. At Fifth and San Pedro
two police officers sought to suppress the
demonstration. When the crowd became
demonstrative and a riot call was turned
into police headuarters twenty officers
hastened to the scene and succeeded in
dispensing the mob and arresting Mrs.
Shuck, Woodby and Hicks. They were
later released on s1OO bail each.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
RIFLE RANGE F0R YANKTON
Local Company Plans Regular Com
Detitive shoots and Paradea.

YANKTON. s. D., March 1.-(special)-
Company NJ South Dakota National Guard.
will shortly commence the construction of a
rifle range to be used in competitive prac-
uce by the companies Of the First Battal-
ion. The pit, which is to be constructed
entirely Of cement will have range stations
at 100, 300, 300. 500 and 1000 yards, each
equipped with telephone connection to the
pit. 1t is proposed that three companies
in the state will come TO Yankton during
each month and spend a day in battalion
maneuvers, rifle practice and competitive
shooting, and only members of the various
companies will be entitled to participate in
the competitive shoots However, IL is the
intention of Captain Ray to form an aux
hiary association composed entirely of
civilians, and they will be permitted TO
participate in competitive shoots with the
exception Of the company shoots. Yankton
citizens may be. able to witness regular
guard mount and dress parade, which will
take place in front of the federal building
with the impressive ceremony of lowering
the flag
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
OHIO CONVENTION TOMORROW
Republicans vtI Probably Declare
for Revision of Tarih-Taft in
Full Control.

COLUMBUS o., March 1.-The republican
state convention. which win meet here on
Tuesday next, win declare for revision of
the tariff II recent plans are carried out.
The platform Is not yet entirely formulated
and It is of course, entirely possible that
manv changes will be made In 1t before
final adoption by the convention. The pres
ent understanding is, however, that the
declaration will be for a revision OF the
tariff along protective Zines, at a special
meeting of the next congress.
The policies OF President Roosevelt will
be upheld and Taft will be endorsed.
The advance guard of the convention COM
menced to straBgie into the city today, but
the great number OF delegates is not ex-
pected before tomorrow All of the candl-
dates are or the ground and they are suffl-
cienty numerous in themselves to constitute
a formidable array.
The convention win name candidates for
Governor lieutenant governor, secretary OF
state state treasurer, auditor Of state. dairy
and food commissioner, attorney general.
commissioners of public works (two). judges
q supreme court owol. clerk OF the supreme
court and four delegates -at-large to the
republican national convention. Governor
Harris will be renomlnated by acclamation
as will, In all probability, the present secre-
tary Of state, Carmi A. Thompson.
The four delegates-at-large TO the republi-
can national convention will be Myron T.
Herrick Cleveland; Charles p Taft, Gin
cinnati A. I. ,Vorys Lancaster. and Gov
ernor Andrew L. Harris OF Eaton.
II Is understood that there will be no slate
prepared for the convention and that the
fight for all Of the offices will be open.
Neither Senator Foraker nor Senator Dick
is expected to attend the convention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
ARMY AUTO REACHES OMAHA
Left six Days Behind Globe Trotters
and Arrived Ahead of
Them.

It's mud guards and wheels loaded with
mud and its driver one animated mass of
mud, the automobile which is making the
test run from New York to Leavenworth.
Kan, arrived In Omaha at 5;25 Sunday aft
ernoon. People were first apprised of its
presence by the shrill shrieking OF a man.
II was the voice of the animated mass Of
mud. who hadn't time to use his horn and
used his voice to tell people to get out Of
! the way. The car swung from East Far
nam south on Sixteenth cut in front OF
rapidly moving street car at Sixteenth and
Howard streets and brought up in front OF
the Rome hotel, where several representa-
tives of the studebalxer company were
guests.
A crowd gathered at once to view the
strange animal concealed beneath the mud
and to wonder what the small smokestack
In front of the driver wes for.
The car is making a run from New York
to Leavenworth, Kan, to test the power of
the automobile in carrying military dis
patches in time OF war 1t carries a dis
patch from General Frederick Grant to the
commandant at Fort Leavenworth. It left
New York six days after the New York
Paris cars, which are now somewhere in
the vicinity Of Chicago.
The car was driven into Omaha by Jack
Huge. He will be relieved at Lincoln, Neb.,
by another driver, who will take the car
the rest of the way to Leavenworth
After three hours rest in the Kimball
garage, the chauffeur gave a premonltory
Shrek to the crowd gathering around and
the car shot west on Farnam street
we have been driving night and day
with relay drivers is the reason we have
distauced the New York to Paris cars" said
Huge. They have been driving merely in
the daytime. Our average drive has been
between fourteen and fifteen miles an hour.
We made 1O4 miles Sunday, the awful. even
terrible Iowa mud being the reason why
we did not make better time"
The army car was put in the Kimball
garage and cleaned up, the bath taking
nearly three hours. This was the first time
the mud had been removed since the car
left New York, and before the hose was
turned on 1t, 1t was a sight. Heavy planks
were strapped on the sides Of the car to be
used for bridging streams and prylng the
machine out of the mud when It became
stuck Three sets of tires were used in the
run from New York TO Omaha, the fourth
set being put on here.
Huge stated that they had but one excit-
ing experience enroute, that being near
CSNhi ANapluS bWO udyb ago. a runaway
team charged down the road towards them
and to escape collision the driver sent the
automobile into the ditch. A bent axle, |
which required six hours to straighten, was
all the damage resulting.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, March 1.-The |
American car in the New York to Paris |
automobile endurance contest arrived in |
Cedar Rapids at 1880 a. m. today and |
left for the west at l p. m.
CLINTON, Ia, March 1.-The French |
car No. / stopped here a moment this |
afternoon to take on a pilot and left for /
the west at $3.50 p, m. The Italian car
passed through Clinton at 4;OS p. m,
stopping only to take on pilot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
MEDICAL SOCIETY BANQUET
Phi Rho Sigma Fraternity of CreiEh-
ton Medical College Has Fune-
tiOn at the Rome.

Seventy-five members, including sixteen
Initiates, we're present at the Rome hotel
Saturday night at the eighth annual ban
quet given by the Phi Rho Sigma fra
ternity' Eta chapter OF the Creighton
Medical college. Previous TO the banquet
and following tho active initiation OF the
initiates IN the morning the new members
were given the ritual OF the society.
Or. Cherries O'Nel Rich was the toast
master OF the evening and the following re-
sponses were given: THE Surgeon DIR
III. B. Jennings; The Doctors" DIR. ". e
Coulter; The Consultant," DIR. A. ID
Dunn; The student" Dr. d. C. Bryant
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
BOYCOTT is DECLARED OFF
ie Hetween sheridan Mines ana
city Over Water supply Ami
cnbIy Adjusted.

SHbhlDAN, Wyo March l.-(speciaIl- y
me miners union of Dietz.' operating the
sheridan Coal company's mines near this
Guy ana numbering 1000 members. has re-
osheu It's boycott against Sheridan mer-
' oilahts' aiter the order having existed
l"ehly-iour hours, 1t is said the coal COM
pany was opposed to the move and was in
81 u'iien'al IN causing reconsideration Of
"e iihe OF S25O imposed upon members
found trading with the merchants Of th,s
city. 1t is stated here that the onest,o,,
OF water supply for the coal oamns o,,er
which the trouble arose, is practicable sd-
Justed' and the supply will come from, The
sheridan mains as soon as the Ss5OO0 ex-
tension is completed this summer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
BUILDING AND LOAN LEAGUE
Next Annual Convention VIII he Held
in PhiladelphiR-ActiO on
Resolutions.

NEW ORLEANS, March l.-Philadelphia
was today chosen as the meeting place for
the 1909 annual convention Of the United
States League OF Local Building and Loan
associations.
resolution was adoyted asking local
associations to work for the passage of
state laws giving the preference 20 build
ing and loan associations and banks in the
distribution OF the assets Of failed banks
and trust companies Another resolution
called on legislatures to enact into law
more simple methods for real estate title
examination. An unfavorabIe report was
made on a resolution advocating postal
savings banks introduced by 7. ]. F1tzmor-
ris OF Omaha
w. G, Weeks Of New iberia, La, acting
president Of the association. was elected
president for The ensuing year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
NEW PHASE OF TOBACCO WAR
Members of society OF Equity Receive
Threatening Letters signed
''Tenants."

MOUNT STERLING, Ky, Feb. ga
sensation was caused here TO-DAY when it
became known that many members of
the Society of Equity in this Montgomery
county, had received threatening letters
through the mails regarding tobacco rails
ing. The letters bear the postmark of
the local office. A copy of one of the
letters was secured today by the Asso-
ciated Press correspondent, which had
been sent to ]. M. Bigstaff. president of
the Traders bank. the wealthiest man in
the county and a large land owner He
was formerly on the Equity board of this
county. The letter was written on
typewriter and mailed In a white en-
velope and in the envelope with the let
ter was brown envelope of smaller size
which contained powder and matches.
The notice read as follows:
Dear Sir: This is TO notify you IL there
Is any beds or any tobacco destroyed in
montgomery or Bath counties this year,
you had better look out for your own
property. (Signed) TENANTS.
Similar letters were received by other
members Of the society, and Harve
Prewitt, Lucien Bridgeworth and other
TOBACCO and cattle raisers received let
ters signed in the same way and written
on the same kind OF papers, saving.
If we cannot raise tobacco. YOU can't
raise any cattle" Some Of these letters
were turned over to the postal authori
ties. This is the first instance of mem
ners Of the Society of Equity being
threatened There has never been any
trouble in this county. and It is reported
tonight that the members of the EQUITY
society Will offer large reward for the
arrest and conviction of the author of
authors of the threatening letters. Lead
ing Independent growers denounce the
letter writer in bitter terms
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
Would Enable Any Shipper to l
e. Up Advance in Charges.
PITRARY LIMITATION UEw1sl
bent Conditions Do Not Justify
|. Such Sweeping Legislation.
MUCH WORK FOR COMMISSION
Tnber of Cases Might Cause Great
tDelay I'm Action and
Work Injustice TO the
Carriers.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-Responding to
a letter Of inquiry to the Interstate ocm-
merce committee OF the senate, the Inter
state Commerce commission has written a
letter taking a position In opposition to
Senator Fulton's bill prohibiting railroad
companies from advancing rates in the face
of protest made by a shipper until the
commission shall have passed upon the
reasonabieness of the increase. ITO give
TO the protest of a single shipper the cf-
feet OF preventing the advance of any
rate until the reasonableness of that ad-
vance was affirmatively determined by the
commission" says the letter, "wou'd es-
tablsh a hard and fast rule Of doubtful
fairness to the railroads and questionable
advantage to the public. Under existing
conditions we are of the opinion that It
would be unwise to adopt the arbitrary
Limitation which this bill proposes, what
ever may be found desirable or necessary
in this regard In the future"
The commission also finds an objection to
the bill in possibility of increased bur
dens upon the commission. On this point
they say: "If every proposed advance had
TO be investigated by the commission and
officially sanctioned before It could take
effect the number OF cases to be consid-
cred would presumably be so great as to
render their prompt disposition almost i'm
possible. In Instances OF justifiable in
crease the necessity OF delay resulting from
the probable volume OF cases would work
injustice to the carriers Until conditions
become more stable and the substantiative
provisions OF the act are more completely
observed in railroad tariffs and policies,
we entertain the belief that wider latitude
of discretion on the part of carriers than
this measure allows should be permitted"
The commission also suggests as a pos
sible effect of the BILL the preventing of
voluntary reductions of rates. "If," they
say, ''the rate could be increased without
the approval OF the commission after af-
firmative showing by the carrier, It might
happen that many reductions now voiun-
tarlly accorded would not be made"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
NANCE COUNTY FOR TAFT
state and Federal Administration.
Are Endorsed.

FULLERTON. Neb.. March 1.-(special
Telegram.)-rhe Nance county republican
convention elected the following delegates
to the state convention: J. II. Kemp. A.
Doutnit. E. b. Penny, George Rose, ]. A.
Osborn Arthur Anderson, f. L. Thomas
To the congressional convention: John
Porterfield, W, f. Prowett. II. Rosenorantz
C. J. stookwen Wood Smith, John McAfee
Ben Pierson and c. A. Rice
Strong resolutions were passed endorsing
TAFT for president and endorsing the pres
ent administrations. both federal and state
BATTLE CREEK. Neb.. Mch. i.-(speciaI
relegram.)-The Madison county republican
convention held here was largely attended
and very enthusiastic. II was organizes
with 2. A Randall OF Newman Grove
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
Democrats Admit Reformed Pom.

ONEILL. Neb, Mch. 1.-(special Tels-
gram. 1.-The democratic county convention
was held in this city Saturday and was en-
tel itaining and interesting George A.
Mills. who has edited populist
paper here the last five years.
but who in the last Issues announced his
conversion TO democracy. was a delegate
and upon a profession OF faItn was elected
a delegate TO the state convention. Reso-
lutions we're adopted endorsing Bryan and
A. f. Mullen for the democratic nomination
for congress In the big Sixth" A resolu-
tion instructing for Andrew Morresey OF
Cherry county for national delegate brought
on such a scrap that II was left 10 the
delegation, but they were instructed To
vote as a unit on Sixth district delegates.
Delegates TO state and congregational con-
ventions: T J. WILDER, T.. s. Eyes, c. n
Scott J. A. Cowperthwaite, A. +. MuiIen
@. a. Mills, William Fallon. ID. A. Doyle.
r. II. Whelan, j. r. McNichoIs, 7. v.
Golden, L. V. VanvulkenberE ana WILLARD
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
FIRE RECORD.
Jacob Roast's Residence.

RED OAK, Ia, March i.-(speciaI.)-
The home Of Jacob Roast, southwest OF
Town was completely destroyed last night
oy fire Mr.. Roast and family were at
tendlng social about a mile and a half
Ifom their home. A neighbor saw the fire,
put the roof fell In just as he got there.
ii insurance $500 which doesn't near cover
the loss.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02

MeCauII-Webster Company Buys In
terests of BIenIxiron Bros.

SIOUX CITY. Ia, March 1.-Cspecial Tel
egram.)-Papers formally transferring the
string Of sixteen elevators IN Nebraska OF
Blenkiron Brothers OF Sioux City to the
McCaull-Webster Elevator company Of
Minneapolis have been passed. The deal
was closed by ID. Webster, vice president Of
the Minnesota concern, and Joseph BIenk-
iron The purchasers will probably esta ablish
headquarters in Sioux City and manage the
elevators from here. The purchase price
was not made public. The Webster people
two weeks ago bought the elevators in
South Dakota owned by the TerwilliRer IN.
terests and now control about fifty alsva-
tors In South Dakota and NsbraE
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-03-02
LIFE OF PRIEST THREATENED
Foreigner Demands Thousand Dollar.
of Chicago Catholic Clergyman
Threat ts Made.

CHICAGO. Mch. 1.-The Rev. p Neuzil.
pastor of st. Procopius Roman Catholic
church. notified the police today that he
had received a letter in which the writer
demands 81 900, threatening death IL II was
refused. The letter was written in the
Slav language.