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MOTHER RETURNS TO FIND
HOME AND CHILDREN BURNED

Becomes Insane When She Learns
Babies Were Killed by Fire.
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. S.-Mrs. J. A.
day when she returned and saw ier
homo in ashes and was told that her
three children had been burned u
Death The house caught fire durins :
her absence and the children were un-
able to escape.
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Naval Militia Tour.

NEW YORK, Aug. 8.-Naval militia
battaIions of New York New eJrsey
and New England are assembled to-
day on board vessels in GARDENERS
Bay, Long Island sound, for the be-
ginning of the annual tour of duty,
which will last nine days.
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BOAT WREckER ON WINNIPEG

Six Passengers and Two of the Crew
Perish in Disaster.
WINNIPEG, Aug. S.-DiSpatcheS to-
day confirm the report that the steam
er Premier. one of the largest boats
on Lake Winnipeg, was wrecked on a
reef near Warren's landing, resulting
in the death OF six passengers, ana
two members of the crew.
Fire broke out in the engine room
and spread so rapidly that the people
could not man the life boats. The
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MORE FOREST FIRES.

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= Hundreds of forest rangers are !
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AUCKLAND, n. T., Aug. S.-Uncle
Sans mighty fleet of battleships is
now approaching this port and will
steam into the harbor tomorrow for a
weeks stay. which will be marked by
a tremendous demonstration on the
part of the officials and people of this
British colony. In addition to the
$4,000 appropriated by the New Zea-
land government, civic bodies and in
iividuals have added thousands to the
entertainment fund. All of the decora-
now waiting, on tiptoe of excitement.
FOR the beginning of the festivities.
The only thing that may mar the
stay of the United States fleet is the
discomfort of the socialists, who are
very strong in New Zealand. They are
>'4A 4ASeaNOAAA4A6 ~ llOlu q SlCol uCAiAoAAoeAN
ton of the unemployed as a protest
against the public expenditures Incl
dental to the reception of the fleet.
Some Of the members of the legisla-
ture, too, are lamenting that the visit
Of the American fleet may cause the
colonists TO place dependence on the
United States rather than on the
motherland
On the whole. however, the stay of
the fleet promises to be a joyous oc-
casion. The program, as now mapped
out provides for the following special
features:
Sunday-Arrival of the fleet.
Morning-Landing and Of
hclaI reception Afternoon-Grand re-
View Of Auckland troops. Evening
oficial government banquet in Drill
hall
Tuesday-Race meeting at Ellerslie.
reception by the mayor of Auckland
to visiting officers and representative
Persons.
Wednesday-Visit of officers of fleet
TO Rotorua.
Frday-State ball at government
house.
Saturday-Interprovin football
match. Auckland VS.. wellington De-
parture Of fleet.
monday will be a public holiday. AS
tie heet will arrive on Sunday it was
"0' thought desirable that the vessels
S"ould be met by f1otilla of boats,
sNould be allowed to come direct
Olelr anchorage All the vessels in
pO'' VIII be decorated in honor of the
'"Slon and the military will fire sa-
'u'eS The premier. on behalf of the
Feople, will receive the admiral and
his staff.
government will illuminate all
buildings in Auckland. and for
purpose will use the fittings which
"Idde for the visit of the duke
duchess Of York. These fittings
IGr Illumination and decoration)
paced at the disposal of the local
''''ee. to which the government
give the sum of $500 to pro-
'of share of the cost of lunches
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Dr.. Wiley to Europe.

WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-Dr. Wiley,
the famous pure food expert and chief
of the bureau of chemistry of the de-
rartment of agriculture, will sail the
latter part of the month for Europe,
tional pure food congress at Geneva.
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PRICES GO DOWN.

+ CHICAGO, Aug. S.-Wheat :"
d market was staggered To-Day =
1 whom tbe Pillsbury receivership =
+ was announced in the grain pit. :
l. The longs unloaded great quantl- =
Il ties at once. May and september =
+ wheat slumped badly. December :
q ,-ho+o fell off one cent. September =
= is off nearly two cents.
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Visiting Here.

Miss Eva Lewis is in the city from
Boise. visiting with Mr.. and Mrs l..
Scholl. S21 Valencia street.
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boat burned to the waters edge. Two
were killed below decks and many
jumped overheard and swan to shore.
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TO TALK OF HAZERS.
Secretary of War and Comm andant o
West Point Visit Roosevelt.

West Point Visit Roosevelt.
OYSTER BAY, Aug. S.-Secretary Of
War Wright and Colonel Hugh Scott,
of West Point academy, arrived today
cases with President Roosevelt Wright
said: L see a whole lot of trouble
has been stirred up over these CASE
since my last visit; / had no idea the
matter was of such national impor-
tance''
Million Dollar Golf Links.
PORT ARTHUR, Texas, August s.
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Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
MAYOR TAYLOR FOUND DEAD
Chief Executive of Sheridan, Wyo.,
wRnders Away and Freexes
to Death.

SHERIDAN. Wyo.. Dec. s5.-(Special Tel
egram. 1.-THE body Of Mayor John s. Taylor
of this city was found today in clump of
bushes about a mile north of Sheridan. He
arrived here from Denver Monday after
noon and upon leaving the train wandered
off toward the state hospital. Lee Que
lette an employe of the telephone company,
was the last person TO see him alive. Tay-
lor was staggering and in a dazed condi-
tion. He laid down in the snow and froze
to death.
He left here November 30, going to Chey-
enne, where he attended a Masonic meet
ing. From there he went to Denver and
spent two weeks in that city. Last Satur-
day he wired his wife stating he was COM
ing home the following Monday. He
boarded the train at Denver Sunday even
ing, coming direct to Sheridan. Conductor
Charles Ling remembered seeing him on
the train and yesterday so Informed Chief
of Police Nielsen. Searching parties were
formed early this morning and Taylor's
movements traced from the depot to the
spot where the body was discovered.
Taylor was serving his fifth term as
mayor of Sheridan. He was 38 years of
age. He leaves a wife and two children.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
SWITCHMAN KILLED BY ENGINE
Frank De Lor Crushed to Death ON
Way TO spend Christmas
with Family.

Frank De Jor. % years old and Bur
lington railroad switchman. was instantly
killed near Sixth and Douglas streets
shortly after 6 o'clock Christmas morning
by having his head crushed beyond recog'
milton by the wheels Of a switch engine
from which he accidently fell when he was
on the way to the round house to quit
work.
He worked at night. and. according to
the story of the other members Of the
train crew, H. G. Ferguson, A. f, Angel
and Thomas McLArnan. who picked up the
body but did not see the accident DE Lor
was ready to quit work and go home for
to spend the day with his wife and two
babies. They live at 1925 North Twentieth
street and are distracted over the terrible
accident that has robbed them not only
of a Merry Christmas, but also of a hus-
band and father.
De Lor's father has lived in Omaha for
thlrty1four years and the family is well
known to many people. The elder Mr.. De
Lor is an engineer at the Hoagland Lum-
Der company's plant. near which the son
was killed.
Coroner p. c. Heafey took possession of
the body and will hold an inquest in the
case Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
GAS COMPANY GIVES FEAST
Corporation Has Several Hundred of
Its Employees ana Their Families
at Dinner.

A unique Christmas entertainment was
given Thursday night by the Omaha Gas
company for the employees and their
families. Between 400 and 500 were present
and all of the children under II years of
age were presented with gifts and candy.
Santa Claus made his entrance into the
room in an airship, which was guided over
the heads Of the audience by a large cable.
A number of the children delivered Christ
mas recitations and Vice President G. w.
Clabaugh addressed the employees in a
felictious manner. Nels Anderson, who
has been a faithful employe of the com
pany for more than twenty years, was
awarded a medal in recognition of his
services by Treasurer Isaac w. Battin.
The entertainment was under the man
agement of Superintendent George II, War
ing.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
AUTO RACE PROVES FATAL
Machine Overturned on Curve I'm San
FranciScO-One Man Killed,
Three Injured.

OAKLAND. Cal. Dec. 25,-As a result
Of a wild automobile race on the foot hill
boulevard early today one man was in
stantly killed and another man and two
young women were severely injured. The
accident occurred a short distance from
San Leandro.
The dead:
WILLIAM L. MowERY, chauffeur.
The injured:
A. Jorgensen.
Miss Marie Jorgensen. his sister.
Mary Jensen.
Mowery, with his party was racing with
another machine, driven by John Morgan.
The former machine came to grief on a
sharp and dangerous double turn, which
Mowery attempted to make while going at
terrific speed. The automobile broke away
from the control of its driver skidded to
one side, struck the curb and turned COM
pletely over. Mowery was caught and
pinioned under his machine. The steering
wheel rested on his neck and the back of
the front seat had crushed his chest
Death was almost instantaneous. The
others were thrown clear OF the wreck,
and to this fact they owe their lives.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
sHUT1Ns ENJOY BIG DINNERS
Special Feasts and Services at County
and City Jatls.

Prisoners at the city and county jalls
enjoyed as merry a time Christmas day as
any one could when they were within
closely gaurded walls and cells. and had
charges OF more or less gravity pending
against them.
At the police station a special dinner of
cacies. including homemade pies and plenty
OF candy, eheered up the prisoners. and in
the afternoon Dean George Allen Beecher
whose work among the jail prisoners has
been earnest ana appreciated. spoke TO the
men on the subject Of ''Unselfishness." The
meeting was held In the court room OF the
jail building, and the dean talked TO the
men as brothers. not as prisoners. After
his address boxes Of candy were distrIb-
uted. The Christmas observances at the
Jail were under the auspices of the City
Mission workers, q number OF whom were
present In addition to cheering Up the
prisoners they also gave an upward lift
10 thu officers at the police station by
presenting them with handsome Towering
plant that will give touch Of outdoor
life to the jail office.
The ninety inmates OF the cOunts jail.
who have been smacking their lips and
licking their chops for a week in anticipa-
tior OF the Christmas day dinner. were re-
lwarded yesterday afternoon al O'Clock
when a repast tit for a royal table was
served.
cmoking hot roast goose was the basis
OF the meal. There were side dishes OF
mashed potatoes and other Vegetables. cram
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
NO CHANCE FOR COMBINATION
Chairman of Michigan Central Board
of Directors Denies Report of
Pere Marquette.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. S.-"There is alb
solutely no foundation for them" replied
Henry B. Ledyard. chairman Of the Michi-
gan Central railway board OF directors
today when asked about rumors that the
Pere Marquette system might be taken into
the New York Central the first OF the
year.
The Pere Marquette is a competing line
of the Michigan Central in every important
Michigan town. and such a combination
would be illegal to begin with. Besides it
is not likely that after my thirty years
work in bringing the Michigan Central up
to its present condition the system would
be charged with the task of equally de-
veloplng the Pere Marquette My member
ship in the Pere Marquette board is en-
tirely personal and at Mr.. Morgan's re-
quest"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
ROBBERS TORTURE OHIO MAN
Force Him to open Safe by Holding
Lighted Matches TO His
Feet.

TOLEDO. o., Dec. 25.-By burning his
feet with lighted matches, two masked rob
bers, at 4 o'clock this morning, compelled
II. A. Schabow of Curtice, o., to open a
safe in his farmhouse and turn over $780,
After trying their victim to his bed with
strips of sheet and placing a gag in his
mouth, the bandits went to the barn. stole
a horse and buggy and escaped. A posse of
farmers is In pursuit
On battering in the front door the rob-
bers placed an unknown substance on a
heated stove. which overcame the family
OF seven, and the bandits then operated
undisturbed. Schabow is in a serious con-
diton. but will recover.
While one of the robbers was torturing
Schabow with the matches the other kept
him covered with a revolver, threatening
to kill him If he uttered a sound. schabow
is agent for Toledo insurance company.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
NO ARRESTS ON CHRISTMAS
One Days Halt in Investigation of
Corruption In PittSburE-MOre
Are In Pronpect.

PITTsBURG. Pa, Dec. 25.-The investi-
cation into the alleged corruption OF the
councils Of Pfttsburg is at standstIl to-
day, owing to the Christmas celebration.
None Of those interested In the scandal
would talk today and all efforts TO obtain
information concerning developments,
promised to take place tomorrow. were
futile.
Persistent rumors, however. are to the
effect that large number OF additional
arrests are TO be made some time satur-
day and II Is intimated the sensational
features Of the scandal are yet TO come.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
ITALY PLANS BIG WELCOME
King VIII Receive Omcers of Amer
lean Fleet at Rome During
Their Visit.

NAPLES. Dec. 25-Preparations are al
ready under way for the reception In honor
OF the division Of the American battleship
fleet, now cruising around the world. on
its arrival at this port about January II.
The division that has been designated TO
visit Naples after the fleet separates in
the Mediterranean will be composed of the
Wisconsin, the Illinois and Kearsarge. un-
der the command Of Rear-Admiral William
p, Potter. The Italian naval department
has arranged for the visiting warships 10
be anchored In the military harbor.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
DARK SIDE OF CHRISTMAS
Thousands of Unemployed Parade
streets of British Citiea.

streets of British cities.
LONDON, Dec &.-The dark side Of the
English Christmas Is the great number Of
unemployed and the distressing prevalence
of destitution and suffering. This is seen
principally in London and at Glasgow and
along the Tyne and other shipbuilding
centers where many establishments have
been closed and thousands of men are out
of work
A small band of shaboily dressed, mis-
erable looking, unemployed persons have
paraded the fashionable shopping streets
during the last week. threading their way
among the lines OF motor cars and the
crowds of Christmas shoppers. The police
accompanied the band as It marched to
prevent disturbance. It's members shouted
in unison as they marched. I'VE want
work"
More than a thousand homeless men as
sembled on the Thames embankment every
midnight to get tickets to Salvation Army
shelter.
The army, however. is able to accommo-
date but half the crowd and the others
dispersed. many OF them being obliged to
spend the nights out OF doors. The news
papers daily record cases OF men being
sent to prison for begging food and plead
they are starving or have families suffer
ing from want. The appeals to charitable
organizations for help were never so nu-
merous or urgent
The Salvation Army and other charitable
institutions today gave dinners to many
thousands Of destitute persons. but these
Christmas dinners were not a drop in the
basket when compared with the needs OF
the unemployed.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
RECEPTION GIVEN NEWBERRY
Secretary of Navy HOhOred by Friends
and Business Associates In
DetrOft Club.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 25.-Truman II.
Newberry. secretary OF the navy, was ten
dered a reception at noon today in the De-
troit club by friends and business associ-
ates of the city. For more than an hour a
steady procession OF callers passed through
the club rooms congratulating Mr. New
berry on his Advancement to the head OF
the Navy department and wishing him holi-
day greetings There we're many express
sions during the reception of hope that Mr..
Newberry would continue in his present
capacity in the cabinet of President-elect
Taft
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
MYSTERIOUS DISEASE FATAL
People of sonora Dying from IL and
Inhabitants Are Leaving Place
Terror Stricken.

Ell PAso, Dec. 25.-According to news
from a reliable source from Hermosiilo.
capital of the state of Sonora, Mexico,
mysterious disease is killing many people
there. The inhabitants are terror stricken
and are leaving as fast as possible. 50 far
they have been unable TO diagnose the
case, which in most cases proves fatal, the
victims dying within a day OF two after
being stricken.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
POSIMEN WORK OVERTIME
Great Mass Of Christmas Mail All
Cleared Up by Ten O'clock.
GOVERNOR AND WIFE ENTERTAIN
Executive Mansion the Scene of n
Pleasant Reunion of Family
and a Few Close
Friends.
fFrom a. staff Correspondent)

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 25.-(Special.)-
Thousands of people of Lincoln today had
a kindly thought for Edward Sizer, post
master, and thousands Of hearts beat joy
ously because of his thoughtfulness and
the ever present energy of his capable
helpers and carriers Long after many
persons had retired last night Postmaster
Sizer had his carriers out distributing
Christmas packages, and this morning the
same persons acted as Santa Claus to
thousands more, and by 10 o'clock 1t is
probable not a present was left in the
postoffice. 1t meant lots of work for the
postoffice people, but it meant lots of hap
piness to those who received their tokens
from afar i'm time for the Christmas tree
or the home festivities. 1t is just way
Postmaster sizer has.
Governor and wife Entertain.
Governor apd Mrs. Sheldon were host and
hostess at a family reunion at the execu-
tive mansion, following a Christmas tree
given last night for the numerous little
nieces and nephews and cousins. A Ne
hawka dinner was served at noon today.
Those present were Mrs. Higgins, mother
Of Mrs. Sheldon; Mr.. and Mrs Griffith and
daughter of Oklahoma, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wolfe, Mrs. Todd and daughter, Frank
Sheldon and daughter, Villas Sheldon and
son. and the governors family
Christmas for All.
Christmas was observed In the various
churches last night and today by special
programs, while the Volunteers Of America
and the Salvation Army gave dinners to
the poor, At the various state institutions
here special dinners were served the wards
of the state, and at the asylum dance
was given tonight and participated in by
those inmates who were able to enjoy
themselves. At the Home for the FrIendess
there was great rejoicing because Mrs.
Johnson had been re-appointed superin-
tendent.
Bryan Arrives Home.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
DUTCH CRUISER REACHES PORT
Vessel Operating I'm Venezuelan
Waters IL Called I'm by
Government

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao, Dec. 3-The
Dutch cruiser, Gelderlsnd, which has been
operating I'm Venezuelan waters, reached
here today. Her arrival formally brings to
a close the Dutch demonstration against
Venezuela, Holland having recalled her
warships pending the outcome OF the diplo-
matte negotiations which are to be resumed
between the Netherlands and Venezuela.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
JAPAN'S EMPEROR FOR PEACE
Parliament and Felicitates
Members ON Progress of
Harmony.

TOXIC. Dec. S.-The emperor. speaking
to both houses OF the Diet. met in joint
session today. said:
Lords and Gentlemen: We have much
satisfaction in finding the relations be-
tween the empire and treaty powers becom-
Ing friendlier year by year and the peace
Of the far east further strengthened"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
ENTIRE FAMILY is POISONED
seven Sick, Four of Them In Serious
Condition.

BEAVER CITY, Neb., Dec. 25-(spe-
cial Telegram )-seven of the family Of
Henry Taylor, who lives in the south part
OF the county were killed this morning
by ptomaine poison. Four are still in a
critical condition. 1t is supposed that
the poison was contained in meat eaten
for breakfast
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
schooner Total wreck.

CHATHAM, Mass, Dec. 3.-Drifting
lights set the Boston schooner Harry Mes
son crossed a portion OF the Nantucket
shoals last night without running into any
Of the many vessels passing through the
tOrtuous channel and finally descended in
Handkerchief shoal, three miles Oft shore
where i filled with watfr am ssRk y =
wreck.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
New Bank in 81. Lou,..

ST LOUIS, No, Dec. A-Another new
bank win be opened in ST. Louis, Janu-
ary a. The institution will be called the
Mercantile National bank. The capital
VIII be 81. 10000 and the surplus $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
JOHNSON WINS IN FOURTEENTH
Police stop Fight and Negro Given
DecIAIOn ON Points.

SYDNEY N. g. w, Dec. S-Jaek John
son today won the heavyweight champion
ship OF the world from Tommy Burns. The
fight went fourteen rounds and johnson
was declared the winner on points. The
police stopped the bout
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-26
HarEIs TriaI Nears End.

IRVINE, KY, Dec. N.-Closlng arKu-
ments in the trial Of Beach Hargis for the
staying OF his father were made today and
the case is expected TO go TO the jury this
afternoon, Mrs. Hargis says she expects
an acQuittaL