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Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
GAS PRESSURE CAUSES FIRE
Two ChInamen Die In Laundry Blaze
that Was Set by white
Hot stove.

PITTsBURG, Pa. March 1.-TWO China
men are believed TO have peTished, scores
Of persons are suffering from inhaling gas,
eight places were either set on fire or
were the scenes Of explosions, and many
persons narrowly escaped death early
today as a result OF landslide. which de-
molished the gas regulator house of the
Manufacturers light and heat plant at
Ben Avon. a suburb. causing n sudden
heavy pressure OF ges.
Fire was first discovered in a Chinese
laundry. The ringing of the fire bells
awakened practically every family in the
suburb. who then found that their homes
were rapidly filling with escaping gas,
flames shooting high In the air from the
tops OF many stoves and gas Jets and walls
were biistered by the excessive heat. In a
number Of instances inoipient fires had al
ready started. Before the gas could be
shut off hot water boilers in several houses
exploded, spreading CONSERVATION. 1t is
believed had not the residents been awak-
ened by the fire bells many would have
suecumbed to the deadly fumes of the gas.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
DISCOUNT RATE GOES LOWER
Bank of England Reduces IL to Three
Per Cent from Three and
n Half.

LONDON, March 19.-The rate of dis
count of the Bank of England was reduced
today from 3h to 8 per cent. Beyond
causing a feeling of cheerfulness, the an
nouncement Of the reduction made little
Improvement in prices, dealers in consols
having discounted this step yesterday
by advancing the quotation in these Sc
curities by nearly II point. American
shares, which started weak, improved TO
well over parity in anticipation that the
lower discount rate would cause a firm
opening in New York.
The reduction of today, making the fifth
change since the beginning of the year.
caused little surprise on the market as
the banks larEe lsto, IA Gain and .bullioa
amounts TO nearly as06b,De0 and the forth
coming distribution of government divi-
dends will have a marked effect on the
monetary position and the retention of a
higher rate there after Is scarcely justified.
Caution, however, was advocated against
undue weakening of the market for dis
counts in view of the weakness Of con-
tinental exchanges on London shipments of
gold to Paris next week.
BOMBAY, March 19.-The Bank of Bonn
bay has lowered its rate of discount from
9 to per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
COAL MINERS WORK ON SCALE
All PrOpOsitions 90 Amend Report OF
Committee Are Defeated by
Decisive Vote.

INDIANAPOLIS. March l9.-The conven-
tion Of the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea spent the entire day discussing the re-
port OF the scale committee, adopting all
the sections considered without amend
ments All propositions to change the re-
port were defeated by decisive votes. The
last seven sections viii be discussed to-
morrow morning, when the convention will
adjourn. They are OF minor Importance.
The report OF the committee was defended
by President Mitchell. Vice President
Lewis. Secretary Wilson and Chairman
Walker OF the scale committee.
Efforts 10 fix a minimum day wage
scale for outside and inside labor, to ad-
just differences in Illinois. to make settle
ments biennlaily. to insist upon the i'm
mediate rehabilitation OF the interstate
agreement, received little encouragement.
Under the report which seems sure OF
adoption without change, miners win pre-
sent the wage scale and present conditions
70 the operators OF the district as their
minimum demands. and in districts where
an agreement is not reported the miners
will. be allowed 10 sign with operators in
dividually By and with the consent Of
the inteFnatlnal executive board.
Indiana operators win meet here on
March "a
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
COST OF NEW YORK LEARNING
Auditor of schools shows High school
student Comes 10 sIO3.20
Session.

New York. March. 1s.-in his last report.
Henry r. NJ. Cook. auditor OF the Depart
ment OF Education. has worked out the
cost OF the entire educational system, fea-
ture by feature per capita. His statement
shows that pupil in the elementary depart
roent OF the school costs the city Sss.8 a
session, In the high schools Sl08.29, and IN
the training schools. S1S9l2.
The vacation Fairgrounds cost the city
S1.46 for each pupil, and the evening roof
playground n cents a pupil; bad boys in
the schools cost the city t25745 each TO
keep the moses" of these truants between
the covers OF their books The public
lectures cost a little more than II cents a
pupil, while the baths cost fraction more
than n cents for each batheE
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
INSANITY WILL BE DEFENSE
Attorneys for General Horne Indicate
This VIII he Plea on wit
ness stand.

KANSAS CITY. March 1s-The trial of
General Richard C. Horne, formerly vice
president OF the Post Publishing company.
charged with the murder of II. ]. Groves,
manager editor OF the paper, was resumed
in the criminal court here today. II was
expected, that General Horne would take
the witness stand late this afternoon in
his own behalf. The defense sets up the
the murder
The defense is trying 10 prove that Horne
was made insane by worry over the loss of
the money he had put into the Post and be-
cause he, a democrat, was forced to work
for livelihood on a paptr that was fight
ing a portion of his party.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
VIEW OF ROOSEVELT
American Representative of The
Temps Gives Inter
view.

PARIS, March 19.--The Temps today
publishes an article on President Roosevelt
from the pen of Andre Tardieu, its for
elgn representative, who has returned from
America. After picturing the presidents
youthful vigor and his love for the strug
giles against wrongs, M. Tardieu quotes
from the presidents uttersnces to him,
especially in connection with his Cru
sade." The president declared his struggle
against plutocracy was because he was
an enemy Of socialism and anarchy.
"I am after my fashion conservative"
NJ. Tardieu quotes Mr.. Roosevelt as say
ing. land for this combat the abuses of
plutocracy. I know the people in Wall
street denounced me Rs a Judas Iscariot,
but II is because l speak the language OF
truth to the American people that I
think I am a good patriot. am not
sentimentallst. Let them attack me; 1
will defend myself by appealing to the
spirit of justice in the country. will not
return the blows"
Continuing, Mr.. Roosevelt said he thought
what the United states lacked most was
a comprehension of the fact that It has
interests throughout the entire world. II
wish all Americans" the president said,
would feel that American politics are
world politics; that we are and will be
concerned in all the great questions" Mr.
Roosevelt then spoke with enthusiasm of
the battleship fleet, which he said would
go to Hawaii, probably to Australia and
then through the Suez canal to Europe
He had ordered the fleet to make this
voyage, first, because he wished to demon
strate to the American people that the
navy was effective and Important and
that they should be Interested and proud
of It; and, secondly because he desired to
show to the other powers the naval force
of the United States. The president de-
clared that without doubt the United
States would eventually have two fleets,
but in the meantime one never would be
divided
1--WE say" NJ. Tardieu quotes Mr.. Roose-
welt as remarking Speak softly and
carry the big stick this is a good policy
in international troubles and it is good
also in foreign politics."
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
GUILD is LYING NEAR DEATH
Governor of Massachusetts in Critical
Condition at BOstOn-LittIe
Hope Extended.

BOSTON, Mass, March ls.-There was
no apparent change this morning in the
condition OF Governor Guild, whose illness
was reported at midnight to have reached
a critical stage. Governor Guild has been
suffering from rheumatism and grip for
more than a week.
The following official bulletin was is
sued at the state house at 10 a. M:
Governor Guild passed a good night His
condition is practically the same as that
OF yesterday. At present he is resting
comfortably.
1t is understood, however that the gov
ernor,s condition gives very little hopes
of his recovery.
DIR. winslow issued the following bulletin
at o'clock tonight:
THE governor tonight is better and has
done very we'll today. His condition is bet
ter. though he Is still a very sick man.
There is now hope of his recovery"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
OHIO RIVER RISING
Waters Reach Flood Stage at Pitts
burg without Warning.
DREDGE SWEPT OVER DAM
Five Men on Board Believed to Have
Been Drowned.
IANDsLmEs BURY I
- &<
Railroad Service Crippled and Sc .
ules Badly Deranged. e
SMALL STREAMS OUT OF BANK.
stage of ThIrty-Three Feet Expected
by This hIOrning = Wheelins
Factories Will he Forced
to Close.
Railroad Service Crippled and Sc
ules Badly Deranged. \
SMALL STREAMS OUT OF BANK

PITTsBURG, Pa March 1e.-With sur
prising suddenness another flood OF the
rivers Is being experienced in Pittsburg
and vicinity today.
At 10 o'clock this morning the STAGE
reached the danger mark Of % feet and the
water was rising seven-tenths an hour
According 70 the weather bureau pos
slble stage OK 20 feet Is expected early to-
morrow morning. Should 33 feet Of water
come It will lack but SO feet Of the great
flood OF March Is, last.
All small streams are on the rampage
today Streets and cellars in the suburbs
are covered with water. Thousands OF
women and children are prisoners in their
homes and schools are lightly attended.
The lowlands of this city are inundated
and owing 10 the quickness with which the
high water came. few persons were able
TO take the precaution OF saving valuable
goods.
The first meeting OF the Chamber Of
Commerce Flood commission was held to-
day A determined effort will be made to
ascertain the cost. character and cause Of
flood damage. An adequate method for
protection against floods will be discussed.
Early today a sand dredge belonging to
the Pittsburg Plate Glass company broke
from IT'S moorings at Tarantum, above this
city, and started down the Allegheny river.
The boat went over the government dam
at springdale and II is not known whether
the crew, composed OF five men, succeeded
in escaping. Nothing has since been heard
OF the men.
The Pittsburg. Virginia & Charleston
railroad between this city and California,
Pa, is crippled. Seven landslides have oc-
CURED and the tracks are buried under
tons of earth. Other railroads have their
schedules badly disarranged on account OF
the high water and heavy landslides
wheeIing Prepares for Flood.
WHEELING. w. va, March 1s.-By even
ing tomorrow Wheeling viii be in the grasr
Of the second flood OF the season. Forty
five feet Is expected here. This viii inun'
date the greater part OF the city and vii
throw thousands OF men out of employ
ments The water viii reach all the manu-.
factrtrln,ss spAasits ~ ~. 90, p n'
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
BROWN AND NORRIS DENY YARN
say There is Absolutely no FOunda-
tion for Report of Personal
Differences.
crrnm a staft corresnonhentN


WASHINGTON. March 19.-(special.)-A
papers recently TO the effect there is a
row on between Senator Norris Brown and
George w. Norris, representing the Fifth
Nebraska congressional district growing
out II is asserted Of the recnt collector
ship fight. The stories have just reached
Washington IN their printed form and were
today commented upon by Senator Brown
and Mr.. Norris. Interviewed separately
upon the alleged disagreement a hearty
laugh was given the interviewer by both
Each asserted that now and in the past
the most cordial relations existed. II is
true that they differed and voted against
each other in the conference OF the Ne
braska delegation when the collectorship
controversy was on. but not the slightest
shade OF III feeling was engendered on that
or any other account
On tho recommendation of Congressman
Birdsall, DR.. II. II. Hunt has been ap-
pointed pension examining surgeon at In
dependence, Ia, Vive DR.. f. w. Harradon,
resigned.
Senator Warren today reintroduced his
bill of last session authorizing the appoint
ment OF a United States commissioner for
the Shoshone or Wind River reservation in
Wyoming. The bill places this reservation,
so far as legal processes are concerned,
under the sole and exclusive jurisdiction
Of the United States, but does not forbid
service on the reservation of any civil
or criminal process of any court having
jurisdiction in wyoming The purpose of
the proposed act seems to be two fold. to
bring the Wind River reservation under
direct control of the United States and
aid the state of Wyoming in bringing to
justice and punishment all offenders who
may seek refuge In the reservation and
defy the law officers of Wyoming.
The commissioner provided for, in addi-
ton to fees. shall receive an annual salary
of $1,000. A provision also is made for the
expenditure of $1,000 for the erection Of a
suitable building to be used as a resi-
dence and office for commissioner.
Attorney General Thompson. accompanied
by Assistant Attorney General Rose. left
for home this morning. Mr. Rose intends
to stop over in Plttsburg a day before
proceeding west.
Senator Burlett was today advised that
the pension of Leander c. Sheppard Of
Omaha had been increased to $50 per month.
Senator Burkett today introduced a bill
increasing the pension OF Tabtha r.
Dumond, widow of David r. Dumond, to S2l
per month.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
is SENTENCED
Rev. II. r.. Zimmerman Given Six
Months in Jail for Misuse
of Mails.

SCRANTON. Pa. March l9.--Judge Arch
ibald in the United States court here today
sentenced Rev. II. K. Zimmerman OF
of Omaha, formerly q Lutheran minister
in Dickinson. this state. 20 six months inn
prisonment and 10 pay a fine OF 500 for
sending obscene pictures through the mails.
The charges against Zimmerman created
a sensation in and around Dickinson, where
he held a pastorate after being graduated
from the theological seminary at Gettys-
burg, Pa.
Zimmerman today pleaded guilty and
some OF the members OF his former con-
gregation testified to his good character
The defendant sought TO excuse his con-
duct on the ground that he needed the
pictures In connection With a magazine
article which was in the course Of prepar-
alton.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
TlDD GETS YEAR IN PRISON
Threatens 20 DivulEe some startling
Secrets When He Gets
Out.

CINCINNATI. March 1S.-(special Tele-
gram. Austin w. Tidd, formerly Of
Omaha, was today sentenced 10 one year
IN the penitentiary, but sentence was sus-
pended for thirty days to allow him TO
frame up hts appeal Tor a new trial Tidd
was refused bail. He was convicted re-
iently OF embezzlement upon charges
brought BY his brOther-in-law, Henry
Ellerhorst OF covington. KY, who alleged
he gave Tidd $4,000 10 invest in an en-
velope company, which he found later
never existed. Tidd declares he will, when
he secures his release. divulge some
startling secrets that may send some
Omaha hangers TO jail He refuses to go
into details .
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
Nien injured An Riot.

CLEVELAND, o.. March ls-One man
was fatally injured and a number OF others
the American Steel and Wire company, In
the southern outskirts OF the city. this
morning Fifty men crowded around the
gates OF the plant seeking employment
word having gone out that additional help
would be taken on TO-DAY. After the fight
70 reach the gate, a number OF rioters were
found lying unconscious on the ground
Charles Mryciet. one of the rioters who
was shot, cannot recover.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
SWINE EPITHET OF LEADER
German ReichstRg I'm ,UprOar over
Jibes of Newspaper Men mt
Speech.

BERLIN, March 19.-There was an up
roar in the Reichstag today, During the
debate on the colonial budget. Herr Ere
berger, centrist, in a speech referring to
the governments treatment of negroes in
the colonies, made use of the phrase "a
negro also has an immortal soul" AS the
speaker paused after this remark, jeering
expressions were heard from the gallery,
some Of which appeared to come from the
room set apart for the press The centrist
party Immediately arose to its feet in in
dignation, and Herr Brober, the centrist
leader, pointed to Journalistic tribune and
shouted the word Swine"
This resulted in a general uproar.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
ILLINOIS CENTRAL SUIT UP
President HarRhAn Given Until April
SIX 90 File Answer to
Lehman Man.

CHICAGO. March i9.-Judge Farlln O.
Ball, of the superior court Of Cook county
today entered an order giving ]. T. Hara-
han, president Of the Illinois Central rail-
road until April to file an answer to the
suit begun recently by H. w. Lehman. to
test the right of the Union Pacific railroad
and Railroad Securities company to own
stock in the Illinois corporation. The or
der is similar to one issued several days
ago, allowing the Illinois Central Railroad
company to take action in the same suit.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
MURDERED BY REACTIoNARIES
Leader of Group of Toll I'm Second
Duma shot to Death at
His Home.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 19.-Dr. Kara
vsieff, who was leader of the Group of
Toll in the second Duma, was shot to death
yesterday by two men in his home at
Yekaterinoslav A few days ago the doc
tor received threatening letters from the
reactionary organization saying that his
death sentence had been signed
On Monday Of this week revolutionists at
Nezhin set fire to the house OF NJ.
voioshlxy, a local leader Of the League of
Russian People. NJ. Voloshky was badly
burned but all the members of his family
perished.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
ToLSTopS ILLNESS REPORTED
DauEhter-in-LRw, Who is I'm st.
Petersburg, Regards RumOrs
Greatly ExREgerated.

ST. PETERSBURG. March 1s.-Reports
Of the illness OF Count Leo Tolstol have
been received at Moscow. 1t is said that
he tainted yesterday and remained uncOn-
scious for considerable time. He is
quite weak as the result Of an attack Of
influenza and his condition excites alarm.
Two physicians have left Moscow for
Yasna Polana, where he resided. The
counts daughter-in-law is in St. Peters
burg. She said today that she had re-
received no notification of her fathers III
ness and that she thought the reports were
exaggerated.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
NINE. GOULD AND PARTY HERE
Former Countess de CaateIIane and
Family Land in New York
After Trip.

NEW YORK, March 19.-Madame Gould.
formerly the Countess de Castellane, ar
rived today from Cherbourg on the steamer
Adriatic. She was accompanied by her
three sons, BOni Jay and George, a maid,
chauffeur and valet. Nine. Gould and her
children occupied suite OF rooms and on
embarkation were entered on the passenger
list as Mrs Miller and party" but after
the steamer was at sea the members OF her
party wers registered under their own
nam
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
ROARING WELL GIVES SOUND
Cavern which Gave warning of San
Francisco EaFthquake is
Active Again.

MILWAUKEE, March l9-An Evening
Wisconsin special from Beloit. Wis. says:
The roaring well on the Charles Lathers
farm, northeast of Beloit. sounds from
which preceded the San Francisco dis
aster again emitting rumbling noises
and strong wind from its cavernous
depths, IL is asserted that this well began
roaring few weeks before the San Fran
cisco earthquake and ceased at exactly the
hour OF the quake"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
DYNAMITE IN THE STOVE
Two Persons Killed and Three
Injured by Explosion Near
Los TanOH. n. N.

SANTA FE. n. NJ. March l9.-TWo per-
sons were killed outright and three others
seriously injured at Los TanOs, on the lei
Paso s. Southwestern raACoad today by an
explosion OF seven sticks of dynamite
which were being thawed In a stove. Dsad:
TELESFORO CHAVES, aged 20.
EDUARDO VELARDF, aged 10.
Injuredi
J. W. seawright, will probably die.
Emilio Crespin.
The house was wrecked.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
Mt Omaha


Investigation of submarine boat lesisi@-
tion continues at washington, with
abatement from President RooseVet nc
never authorized any correspondent
represent him on this topic. FSS
Flood water at Pittsburg catches resi-
dents unprepared and many VIII suIles
heavy loss -.
I,andsIide near Pittsburg causes sudden
pressure of gas that nearly causes many
Fatalities. Two Cinnamon die In hre
80. .ht. cause Page
Governor Guild is lying near oeath az
peH.o. Page
Insanity will be the defense OF General
Horne at Kansas City rage 1
Roaring well at Beloit Wis, sounds
warning of internal disturbance OF the
earth.
omaha men accused of illegal banking
methods are in jail yet in Marshalltown
Page
Miners finally adopt wage scale at In
dianapolis. rage
! Attorney General Jackson denies that he
asked for any portion of fees of receivers
appointed through his instrumentality.
Page q
| Abe Hummel comes from the peni-
tentiary in fine style, leaving the island
lin a special boat Page
Rev. H e. Zimmerman. who for time
was at Omaha, is fined and imprisoned
in the east for misuse of the mails
Page !
ToREIGN.
Reichstag is in an uproar because OF
groans Of newspaper mes at speech OF
centerist and reply Of the leader. Page
Former leader of the Group of Toll in
the second Duma murdered by reaction
aries. Page i
Miss EIkins by marriage to the duke
of Abruzzi will secure royal title. PRge ]
Bank of England reduces the rate of
discount to Rer cent. Page
PonrTTcA1..
New York democratic committee votes
that state delegation be sent to Denver
uninstructed. Rags ]
Senator Brown and Congressman Norris
flatly deny report of personal differences
between them. Page ]
Three-rnonths-old infant is burned tc
death at Alliance. Page
State Association of Commercial clubs
to meet at Norfolk next year. Corn show
is indorsed. Page
LOCAL.
Secretary Grigg of Omaha Builders ex
change estimates that's 1000 new. dwell
ings will be erected in Omaha this year.
Page J
Third annual automobile show opens ii
the Auditorium with all available space
filled by exhibitors. Page u
President Casper E. Yost of Nebraska
Telephone company makes annual repor
showing 100000 was spent in construc
tion during the year. Page
Old case of John p. Finley against th'
city council is cited as ground for tn,
invalidity of light company's franchise.
Page
Paul Morton, formerly of Nebraska City
A. w. Krech of Omaha and Charles G
Dawes OF Lincoln named by Senator Ii
Toilette as among the men who ''creat
periods OF depression at will" Page II
COMMERCIAL AND INDUsTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Pare
Grain markets Page
Stocks and bonds Page
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
MISS ELKINS BECOMES ROYAL
Marriage 90 Duke OF Abrussi Carries
Right of sons Succession
10 Throne.

LONDON, March i9-A news agency
published the following dispatch from
Rome:
"The Corriere Della sera learns that Miss
Eikins. on her marriage 70 the duke OF the
Abruzzi. win be created royal highness'
in her own right and that the sons of the
to the
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
New Governor General.

LONDON. March 1s.-The Earl OF Dudley
has been appointed governor general OF
Australia TO succeed Sir Henry Stafford
North~ate, whose term Is about to expire.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
Resolution Says Convention Should
Not Be Hampered by Orders.
IAII FOR STRONGEST MEN
Party Should Select Candidate Quail
fled by Character and Experience.
BRYAN DECLINES TO TALK
NebrRslSan Reads the Resolutions
Carefully and Says He Has
No Comment 20
Make,

NEW YORK. March 19.-The democratic
state convention will be held in Carnegie
hall, New York City, ON April H. at 10
a. m. This decision was reached today by
the democratic state committee.
With but one dissenting voice the COM
mittee adopted a resolution recommending
that the delegates to the national conven-
ton be uninstructed by the state eonven-
tion when elected
Omaha daily bee., 1908-03-20
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Friday, March go, zoos.
TEE wEArHER.

FOR OMAHA, COUNCIL BLUFFS AND
CINITY-Fair and warmer Friday.
DR. NEBRASKA-Fair Friday, warmer
Z Ast portion.
Z z IOWA-Fair and warner Friday.
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