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Evening journal., 1908-11-03

that he has carried New York state.
NEW YORK WORLD claims Bryan
comedies Taft's election at 7O2 p. nj.
BUFFALo-Daniel A. Driscon,
(Dem) is elected TO congress from
the Thirty-fifth district by 500 major
ity.
CHICAGO-Returns from 165 out OF
1902 COX county precincts indicate
Taft will carry county by exceeding
10000 and Stevenson. Democrat. by at
Least 25,OOo.
NEW YORK-The New York Herald
is flashing Tafrs election.
BROOKLYN-1OO out Of 5s7 dis
tricts give Taft 1924; Bryan. 14,442;
Hisgen, 1924.
NEW YORK-419 out OF 3O4s dis
tricts New York state outside Greater
New York give Taft plurality Of "a
295. This ratio maintained would
give him plurality to the Bronx OF
1864.
UTICA. \. Y.-Early returns from
lity I'm the county will be 500 with
Oneida county Indicate Tafrs major
Hughes running fully 1000 behind him
SYRACUSE, n. Y.-Fortty- three out
of sIxtv-five districts in Syracuse give
Taft 12,0S1; Bryan. 1878.
Hughes, 1853; Chanler, s,11O.
HERKIA1ER. y. Y.-Early returns
Of Herkimer county indicate Taft will
carry county by $500 with Hughes 100
behind.
SCHENECTADY. n. Y.-Taft car
lries Schenectady city by plurality p
0O7 Hughes carries city by 1904.
BROOKLyN-Ten election districts
out of 5S6 Kings county. give Taft 9O7;
Bryan, 7s4; Hisgen. 1O5.
! ROCHESTER. n. Y.-Early returns
from Monroe county outside Rochester,
indicate Republican gain. Republican
leaders calm county for Taft by 5000
and for Hughes by 5000
] BROOKLYN, N. Y-State Chairman
Woodruff claims Kings county for Taft
by 10000.
ROCHESTER,, n. Y.-City complete
gives Hughes 22.ss6; Chanler. -1s.604;
: Hughes plurality, 3,762.
! Two years ago Hearst carried city
by 2s6.
{ NEW YORK-Etimates based on re-
turns from 259 election districts out OF
304s aboxe Bronx indicate plurality foi
Taft of 1S2 900.
LOQKPORT. n. Y.-Taft carries Nj.
: agara county by 1900 and Chanler b,
=. 800
BUFFAI-O-3o districts out OF 81 Eri
county outside Buffalo give Hughes 1894
I chanler, 32s3. This indicates a plurslit
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
ROBERTSON TO DRIVE
IN SAVANNAH RACES

Interest in the mail car race which
precedes the Grand Prize event OF
Savannah. Ga. on Thanksgiving. was
greatly stimulated yesterday by the
entry OF q Gregoire car. The machine
is TO be driven by George Robertson,
who has won this year the Vanderbilt
Cup Race. the big Founders Week
road event in Fairmo1nt Park. Phil
adelphia. and the last &-hour race at
Brighton Beach. Robertson win have
with him in the race Glen Ethridge.
his regular machinist.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
CHAIRMAN BAYARD HOME
FROM HONEYMOON TO VOTE

Thomas r. Bayard, chairman OF the
Democratic State Committee. arrived
home from his honeymoon last night and
cast his vote i'm his Seventh ward distflas
early this morning
Mr.. Bayard would not make any efnN
ito nprediciions. He said he had been out
of touch with local political conditions for
one month. Mr.. and Mrs Bayard We're
married on October 3 and left Immediately
for Canada They viii reside at No
Red Oak Road,
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Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Nov. 3.--The Democrats
started in today by causing the arrest
of Republican workers for alleged at
tempts 10 uso money. I'm each case,
heard before Magistrate Wood prior TO
10 o'clock. Frank Hall Davis, the Re-
publican candidate for attorney gen
cral. appeared for all tho defendants as
counsel of record. and after consulting
with each OF the first three cases con-
sldered, Mr. Davis waived a hearing
for his clients.
As there Is no term OF court here
until February. the defendants will
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TWO ARRESTED ON BRIBERY
CHARGE IN DOVER TODAY
Frank H. Davis, Candidate For Attorney General,
Appears As Counsel For Two Republican Workers
Arrested At The Instance of Democrats

now go before the next attorney-gon-
oral. They are proceeded against by
the attorney general without intcrven-
tion Of grand or petit juries
The defendants were: Frederick
Murphy, a private detective, charged
with Offering money 10 Christopher
Scott. $1,000 bail. Frederick Murphy.
charged with Offering money TO Samuel
Legarew. $1,000; John l.. Murphy.
charged with Offering and selling liquor
TO Robert Rickerby. $500.
Crowds surrounded the magistrates
ofiice and Chief of Police lIurd and
squad OF policemen kept the walks
and aislcs clear
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New Jersey

TRENTON, n. J--Unusuaily heavy
vote poiied with normal plurality OF
about 1900 Tor TAFT IN Trenton. Big
Socialist vote feature OF the day, In
dieatlona nre New Jersey for Taft by
$4,000 10 10000 with Republican leg
islatura and eight or nine Republicans
In congressional delegation Of 10.
CAMDEN, :, Jr-irdicatiers are
tiRt Camden county .will E;ve Taft
5000 mn jority,
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Illinois

CHICAGO.-Twenty-siX precincts,
city, Taft, 2.365; Bryan, 2,634; Cl aim,
81; Debs. 32s; Hisgen. "a.
The Journal CD claims Stevenson
Cd for Governor has carried Chicago,
$4,000 TO 10000
CHICAGO-1O0 precincts in Chicago
give Taft, 61O4; Bryan, 6099; Cha
fin, rs; Debs. $50.
CHICAGO-410 precincts out OF 1890
in Cook county give Taft 56,9T7; Rryan,
45,9SS; Chain, 1ll5; Deby, 4,4s7; His
gen, 1902.
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Tennessee
rENNEssEE As usuAL.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn.-Enough re-
turns are In sight TO indicate that
Bryan has carried Tennessee but by a
slightly reduced plurality Governor
Patterson has defeated George n Till
man, Republican. The Legislature ie
IN doubt between the vets and drys.
both sides claiming election.
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CHEEKY WORD
FROM TAFT

General T. Coleman DUPONT tonight re-
oeved the following from National Chair
man Hitchcock:
Hon. T. c. DUPONT, Wilmington. De-;
Partial returns already received indica .
that Taft carries New York by large
plurality"
Geenral DUPONT also received the fol
lowing from j. T. Williams, Jr., secre-
tary 10 Mr.. Taft
Completed 1900 miles to-day IN fire
shapa Wilmington furnished the largest
crowd Of the entire trip. Best wishes for
success in Delaware"
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SHERMAN coNeRATULATES
CHAIRMAN HITCHCOCK

NEW Presidential can
didate sherman has wired Hitchcock
as follows:
Accept my congratulations and
thanks on zeal and wisdom with which
YOU have conducted the campaign to-
day, successfully concluded
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Massachusetts

BOSTON N-Following Republican Con-
gressmen reelected in Massachusetts
First dlstrict-George T. Lawrence; md
Frederick II. Gillett; ard Charles G
wadsworth; 9Th, Augustus +. Gardneis
eth. Ernest w. Roberts; sth, Samuel w.
Mccall; i2th. John W. Weeks; 18th, Will
liam f. Green; 18th. William c. Lever
ing.
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REPUBLICANS
GET FIRST WARD

The Republican Presidential cleo
tors carry the First ward, Whining
tbn. by 10 majority.
Pennewill. Governor, also carries The
ward.
This IS a Republican gain. the Demo-
Gratis carrying the ward by 10 major
ity at the last election.
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Florida
FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla-Florida cleo
ted solid Democratic Congressional
del ,gation Sparkman and ONeal being
reelected, first and second districts.
and ]. Walter Kehoe being chosen in
third.
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BUFFALO-Sixty districts out OF 100
IN the city give: Taft. 2i.5Se; Bryan,
2O.0O9. Chanler. 2i.99l Hughes, 49,,
42l
ON these figures II the average Is
maintained Chanler will carry Buffalo
10y 5000 and Taft by about 1000.
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Connecticut

WATERBURY, Conn-(Unonicial)
Taft carries city by 1912 and Lilley for
governor by 1868.
NEW HAVEN. Conn.-Returns indi-
cate Taft has carried Connecticut By
10000 and Lilley Is elected governor by
at least 10000.
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South Carolina
BRYAN CARRIES SOUTH CARO-
LIMA

BRYAN CARRIES SOUTH CARO-
LIMA.
COLUMBIA, 5. Carly indications
are that Bryan has carried South Caro-
lima by about $4,000.
The following Democratic state tick
ct was elected:
Governor-M +. Ansel.
Lieutenant Governor. G. Mcleod.
Secretary Slater. NJ. McGown.
Comptroller. General A. w. Jones;
Attorney General. J. Fraser Lyon /;
Treasurer. r. n. ennings; Adjutant-
General. J. G. Boyd: Superintendent
OF Education. John +. Swearinton; ;
Railroad Commission. b. l.. Coughman
The following Congressman. al
Dem ocrats, are elected: First district
G Gorge S. Legare; Second. ]. o. Pat
terson: Third. Wyatt Aiken; Fourth
JOS T. Johnson; Fifth. D. f. Finley;
Sixth. J. E. Ellerbee; Seventh, A. Frank
Lever
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TAFT CARRIES
THE COUNTRY

All the New YORK newspapers claim
raft's overwhelming election. Chair
man Hitchcock of the Republican Ma
tional Committee claims at least s25
electoral votes for. Taft, s42 being nee
cssary to choice
The New York Herald has flashed
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New York

NEW YORK-Basing the figures on
ssS districts outside Greater New
York. Taft will reach the Bronx by a
plurality Of at least. 213,013.
NEW YORK-Broklyn Eagle claims
election of Hughes in New York and
also says Taft has carried Ohio anu
Wisconsin.
NEW YORk-Republican Chairman
Hitchcock says at 7.45 p. m:
Il still claim 325 electoral votes
Taft's plurality in New York will be
100000. Hughes is re-eelcted gover-
nor"
NEW YOR-state Chairman Con-
ners says:
Il claim Chanier's election, although
it's too soon for figures. Believe he
will have $4,000"
NEW YORK-Bas,ng Seturns On
thirty election districts in scattering
localities received up to 7.40 y. m..
Shanlers plurality in Manhattan bor-
eugh alone will be 7S.40O. He will
exceeding 10000 in Kings and will carry
Vueens and Richmond by substantial
pluralities. according to figures which
are slowly coming in
NEW YORK-Republican State
Chairman Woodruff claims Taft will
reach the Bronx with 100000 plurality.
POUGHKEEPsIE. n. Y.-City COM
plete Taft S4o7; Bryan 1862. Hughes,
31hS; Chanler 1907.
BUFFALO. n. Y.-Twenty districts
out of 81 in Erie county outside Buff
falo give Taft 1853; Bryan. 3l45, an in
dicative plurality for Taft Of 1900 in
the city and county.
GENEVA. n. Y.-Taft carries city
by 524; Hughes by 1926.
UTICA. y. Y.-Complete revised
Taft. 7701; Bryan, 6719: IIisgen. lOe
Taft's plurality, 9S2
John w. Hanley CD. defeats NJ. K
Hart. (R). author of the Hart-Agnev
anti-racing bill for assembly.
NEW YORK-State Chairman Wes
Of Illinois wires Chairman HitchcocI
that TAFT has carried Illinois by larg,
plurality.
TROY. n. Y.-City complete. few
districts estimated Taft. s752; Bryan
s54s; Hisgen. l4s; Hughes. 1851
Chanler, a0es; Shearn, 1895.
NEW YORK; p. m.-Following ele'
toral votes already ensured for Taft;
All Of New England and New York.
RROOKLYN-Eagle tAnti-Bryan) iasi
- slsction Of Taft haslng IL on the fal
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New Hampshire

CONCORD. n. H.-Taft has carried
state by about 10000 Present indications
favor election Quinby CR) for Governor
by a small margin.
CONCORD. n. H.-Congressman Cy-
rus A. Sullivan. lst dist Frank d. Cur
rier. Of Canaan. second district, both
Republicans. reelected.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03
FIRE ESCAPES FOR
COUNTY HosPlTL

Workmen will begin tomorrow 20
erect new FIRE escapes on the building
at the New Castle County Hospital,
at Farnhurst. The new escapes will
replace the old ones which have been
on the institution for sometime. The
work OF rebuilding the stable. wfleA
was recently DESTROYED b. Ere. vii ~
% etnrfad- =
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GAIN IN NORTH CAROLINA

NEW YORK-Chairman Hitchcock
has received from State Chairman S.
b. Adams. of North Carolina. a tele-
gram saying Republican vote VIII be
increased 25 per cent and two Con-
gressmen viii be elected.
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NEW YoRK TIMES CLAIMS TAFT

NEW YORK-New York Times fig
uring on basis that having carried
New York Taft can lose Indiana and
Ohio. Claims the election of Taft.
BROOKLYN-State Chairman Wood
run claims Hughes IS elected by $4,000.
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broadcast the news that Taft is
elected.
rafts majority in New York may
reach 10000. but Chanlcr. Democrat.
is leading for Governor over Hughes
by 10000 majority.
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HALF THE VOTE
P0LLED BY NOON
sneclal 70 NM EvENrNo JouRNAl

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
SMYRNA. Nov. 3.-Smyrna was
quiet this morning and by noon half
the vote had tbeen cast Reports from
Kenton were' to tho same effect and
there was not the slightest disorder
Many of the voters classed as "hoaters'
were holding back and had not voted
up TO noon i'm Smyrna.
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Fear Liaht Vote in south Dakota.

PIERRE. S. D.. Nov. s.--The vote in
South Dakota IS coming out slowly.
The farming sections have shown little
interest as wet The leaders of both
parties fear only a light vote viii be
polled In the cities more interest Is
The early vote was about
average
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Missouri

ST. LOUIS-Democratic Chairman
Ruby comedies that IIadley (R) for
governor has carried St Louis by 1000.
Result Of the State In doubt.
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SCENT DEMOCRATIC
TRICK AT GLASGOW
snecInl 10 THE EVENINo IoITRNA AL

MIDDLETOWN, Nov 3-Every-
thing was quiet here this morning and
voting was about ''-r~l at election
times. The Republicans are working
hard 10 try to land Alexander p. Cor
bit in tho state Senate and John w.
Dayett in the Levy Court. A report
reached here this morning that the
Democrats had induced some negro
Republican voters near Glasgow 20 ~
over into Maryland FOR the day ans
thus avoid voting.
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Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Twenty-six pre-
cincts OF tho city give Bryan ESQ plu-
rallty and Shirley. Dem. for congress
col.
LOUISVILLE, ky-so precincts in
louisville give Taft 200 majority.
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Louisiana

NEW ORLEONS--Louisiana Will
exceed 10000 for Bryan and the DEM
ocrats win carry all OF the congress
sional districts.
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Colorado

DENVER, Cei,=eoierada peils do
not close until D. m, Q New York
lime,i Both sides claim State with
the indications favoring Bryan and a
Democratic legislature,
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BIG SWEEP FOR TAFT :
IN NEW YORK STATE

NEW YORK.-At 6.45 the returns
indicate that Taft has carried New
York State BY not less than 100000
His vote above the Harlem win ex-
coed the record breaker cast for Roose-
welt four years age.
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RepubIleans carry Eastern shore.

BALT1MORE-First returns from
state show that Democrats have car
ried seven counties and Republicans
one. jackson (Rep) First district
and Pearrc (Rep) sixth district, have
probably been elected.
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Maryland

BALTIMoRE-Five election distric )
out OF 5Os Baltimore city give Taft es5:
Bryan. SCs In 1904 similar number save
Roosevelt. 4s6: Parker 7eS
BALTIMORE-Sca returns in
dicate Baltimore city Republican by
1000 plurality. This will indicate Re-
publican victory in state.
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Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.-Eariy re-
turns indicate Taft carried county by
a very close margin. Marshall, Demo-
crat, governor. carries Il by 200. over
~.---r- pe-',hlosn. for Congress re-
c'-~4~s Nv : nOn
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INDIANAPoLIs-- dirty districts OF
-.....,...l. .Au.uai,e q f;,a'
ina. ..-....a,nea win give state by $500
as against Rooseveits e3,eoo
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Vermont

MONTPELIER. Wight vote in
state has reduced Taft's plurality and
will not exceed $4,000. some 5000 less
than Roosevelt Hisgen vote aggre-
gates HOO.
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Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE. r. Taft has car
ried Rhode Island by less than 10000
, nd both sides claim state for gov
ernor. The Legislature will he In
doubt until official count Is available.
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Kansas

TOPEKA, Kas.---Heuviest vote IN the
history Of the State poiled Both sides
claim Victory
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SPECIAL ELECTION EXTRA!
for chanler in Erie county of 5000.

NEW YORK-7l4 out Of 304s 6is-
tricts in New York outside Greater
New York gives Hughes majority 20
912 over Chanler This ratio maintain
cd would give Hughes GO,so5 majority
outside New York citv.
NEW YORK-Vice chairman Hudspeth
of the Democratic National Committee
says I'VE VIII lose New York Chanler
is elected. The fight is close"
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Arkansas

LITTLE RoCK-Bryan's majority in
Arkansas viii exceed 10000 and the
solid Democratic Congressional delega-
tion elected.
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cHANLER CARRIES BUFFALO.

BUFFALO-Bunalo complete gives
Taft plurality Of 4.5O9; Chanler's plu-
rality 1905 In 19Ob. Roosevelt had
9,537 plurality in the city.
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Speaker Cannon elected.
cHANLER LEADS IN BUFFALO

DANVIBLE. In.-Cannon reelected
by between 5000 and 5000.
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NEW YOR-State Chairman Con-
ners says:
Il claim Chaniers election, although
it's too soon FOR figures Believe he
will have $4,000"
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NEW YORK-Republican Chairman
Hitchcock says at 7.45 p. m:
Il still claim 325 electoral votes.
Tafts plurality in New York will be
100000. Hughes is re-eelcted gover-
nor"
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NEW YORK Brooklyn Eagle claims
election of Hughes in New York aTd
also says Taft has carried Ohio anu
Wisconsin.
Evening journal., 1908-11-03

NEW YORK-Basing the figures on
sSS districts outside Greater New
York. Taft will reach the Bronx by a
plurality Of at least, 213,013.
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Continued on Second Psge.>
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NEW YORK-The New York Herald
is flashing Tafts election.
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CHICAGO-Returns from 165 out OF
1902 Cox county precincts indicate
Taft will carry county by exceeding
10000 and Stevenson, Democrat, by at
Least $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-17
BREWER PAPAL CHEVAuER
Death of John y. Bets, whose Bene-
factions Have oftea Aided
Holy See.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. l6-JOhn r. Beta
one OF the best known brewers In the
country. and one OF Philsdelphia's wealth
lest citizens died at his home here today
after a long illness Mr. Betz although
Lutheran. was chevslier OF 81. Gregory
by grant OF the late Pope Leo Kill He
vas bsrn g. Gesafsiny IN isii and was
brought 10 this country when an infant.
He was largely interested in several finan-
eial Institutions Of Philadelphia John r
Betz. jr., a son by his first wife. will sue
The honor conferred upon Mr.. Betz by Pope
Leo was an unusual one His first
wife was a member Of a well known
Catholic family OF Stuttgart Ger
many, and Il is understood that
his interest in Catholicism and in the
Roman see. originated in the influence
which Mrs Betz exercised over him He
gave large sums Of money for the uses OF
the church, and his first audience with
Leo XII was held in intimate convsrsa-
tion by him. seated upon a rustic bench in
the gardens OF the Vatican. Pope Leo ex-
pressing great surprise at Mr.. BetE's deep
interest I'm the welfare Of the Holy See in
view Of the fact that he was a Lutheran
At the end Of the interview and before
Mr.. BetE left the Vatican, one OF the papai
officials handed him a brevet Of the title
OF chevalier OF 81. Gregory. which Leo
had caused To be prepared unknown to
him. while the conversation was in
progress.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-17
DISCOUNT RATE COMES DOWN
Bank OF EnEland Reduces It from
SIX 90 Five Per Cent--GoId
Pientiful.

LONDON. Jan. is.-Ths rate Of discount
Of the Bank Of Engisnd was reduced from
to 5 per cent today
The reduction vas anticipated. ss the
fresh gold arrivals. most Of which were
absorbed BY the hank and the return Of
cash 20 the country 80 materially strength
ened the reserves in the metal in spite Of
the considerable amount taken BY South
America that there was no excuse for a
further prolongstion OF the higher rate
which 50 discomuoded trade for some
months past Even IL the bank desired to
retain q higher rate. Il Is doubtful Il IL
could be made effective. as the supply OF
money in Lombard street was 50 abundant
as TO be almost for the moment IN excess
Of the requirements.
The discount rate in the open market
fell TO ~ per cent. The recent continental
purchases OF sterling bills indicated the
probability that the gold borrowed from
France during the american stringency
would be allowed 10 remain here for a time
and the bills renewed This proved a
further indueement for the bank to lower
its rate.
The stock exchange already had fully dis
counted the per cent rate and the actual
announcement caused only a slight hard
ening Of quotations.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-17
RUSSIAN IN GRAVE DANGER
Leader of constitutional Democrats
Notified to Return Home Ready
to Defend Himself.

NEW YORK, Jan le-Prof. Paul MilyOu-
koff. leader Of the constitutional demo-
Gratis in the Russian Duma, sailed for
home today after a five days visit. Prof.
Milyoukoff, who attended a dinner in Wash
ington last night. reached New York this
morning. After the steamship had left its
dock. a cablegram addressed 20 Prof. Mil
youkoff was received from friend in Rus
sia II read; imperative you bring full
report OF your utterances In America. The
message was regarded BY Milyoukoff 5
friends here as a warning that he must be
prepared TO defend himself
A typeygritten statement, bearing upon
the fact that Prof Milyoukoff was not re-
ceived by President Roosevelt when he Wis
tied Washington. was given to the news
papers after the steamer sailed. II states
that President Roosevelt did not receive
Prof Milyoukoff because OF objection by
Baron Rosen.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-17
GUSTAVE OPENS PARLIAMENT
King Of sweden Takes UpOn Himself
Burdens Laid Down by
HIS Father.

STOCKHOLM. Jan. 1s-The formal open
ing Of the first Parliament under the reign
Of King Gustsve took place in this city
today with simple ceremonies. King Gus
tave. who was pre-e-st, in the speech from
the throne referring to the heavy re-
sponsibility that devolved upon him with
the death Of King Oscar. promised in
whole-hearted zeal for the prosperity and
progress OF the fatherlsnd. always TO try
and fulfill his duty. 1T is nay hope" The
king said in both good and evil days to
be supported by the Swedish people in the
common work for the true veal OF the
fstherland.'
Continuing. his majesty announced that
the suffrage bili adopted at the last ses-
sion of the Rigsdsg would be re-submitted
to the present house for final approval,
but he said there was no intention o. Civ
ing the franchise 10 women for the present
Special commissions are considering the
Joint scheme OF naval and military national
defense. as well as the question OF the
relations between employers and work
men.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-01-17
PECULIAR GIFT TO EVELYN
Harry ThRv sent EiEhty-FOur
Pounds Of Beef when she
Was III.

NEW YORK. Jan ls.-More evidence as
TO alleged irrational conduct on the part
-of tbg defendant wus offered a. ths trial
Of Harry h. Thaw today. the most impress
siye witness being Abraham r. Beck, an
uncle Of former Assistant Attorney General
James NJ. Beck The elder Mr.. Beck
taught a select school Of fifteen boys in
Pennsylvania in 1881 and 1852. and young
Thaw was one Of his pupils. Mr.. Beck
described Thaw as boy Of ungovernable
temper and produced a letter from Mrs.
William Thaw. mother Of the defendant.
who said that she feared Harry's mind
was unbalsnoed-he was 50 different from
other children.
One OF Mr.. Thaws eccentricities which.
Il was said. will soon be testified 10. was
the sending OF eighty-four pounds OF beef
20 Evelyn Nesbit one morning when she
was III. The attorneys have the receipts
for the meat.
Mrs William Thaw, mother Of the de-
fendant. Is now in New York. II is said
that she will be called as a witness this
afternoon OF tomorrow.