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Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
Fence to Keep
Defendants Off
of HIS Honor
Railing to Be Erected in Police Court
to Hold Prisoners at Respectful
Distance from Judge.

Decorum in the court room is booked TO
receive a considerable advancement. ac-
cOnding to plans made by Judge Crawford
and the police station carpenter. The two
dignitaries have decided that a neat railing
about three feet high. Of mahogany. would
be an acceptable medium in augmenting
the decorum idea
When I hear a case, IL is not necessary
for the defendant to slouch over the desk
and whisper IN my ear his tale OF woe
remarked the Judge. as he laid out plans.
The way the desk is now arranged there
is altogether too much paving. too much
slouching at the bar OF justice The
prisoners are permitted to get too close to
me. and the whisky-laden breath is given
unnecessary cognizance as a result"
Yes. sir answered the carpenter
Then ensued a drawing up OF plans for
the railing. Yet a few days and a railing
win be reared I'm front OF Judge Craw-
ford's desk. and henceforth covering de-
PENDANTS viii be held off at focusing dis
tance out OF breath shot. from his honor
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
Bountiful Crops
IN All Europe
Acreage Of Winter Wheat is Unusu-
ally Large and Reports Indicate
Good Conditions.

WASHINGTON, April l4.-Bountiful crops
dicated by reports received at the De-
psrtment Of Agriculture. a summary Of
which was issued today. II says:
Insofar as there is definite news the
agricultural situation IN Europe at the end
OF the first month OF spring is OF better
than usual promise. high prices and a
generally favorable seed time last autumn
were influences which almost everywhere
tended TO Increase areas Of winter wheat
although sfaaistics ef the actpaI acreage
laid down to this cs4eai In several cdun-
tries are stiIl lacking the known increase
In states OF south central and northwestern
Europe notably Ronmania and Austria
total wheat area Is somewhat larger than
last year. Excepting Russia whence there
is as yet little decisive news relating To
the state Of agriculture. the autumn s0wn
crops. as a whole. are reported to have
wintered well. Because OF frequent lack OF
snow protection in all the states much ap-
prehension was at times felt for the safety
OF the crops; the winter, however, proved
exceptionally mild and II the doubtful situ-
alton IN Russia be excepted. IL may be said
that in no country has appreciable extent
OF area been turned under or abandoned as
frozen out Probably the most disturbing
factor in the entire situation during the
winter has been the almost incessant rain
in countries OF northwestern Europe"
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
Three in Family
Die from Fever
Martin Isaacson is Third Son to Die
of Typhoid Within Three Months
Mother is Also III.

Martin Isaacson. ls years old. died at the
South Omaha hospital Thursday morning
from prolonged attack OF typhoid He
was the son Of Mr. and AIRS. Peter Isaac
son, s6S6 jefferson. and is the third son in
a family OF nine children to die Of the
same disease within three monthE The
oldest son. Jacob. 2 years old. died Feb
ruary Il. Odin, "a years old, died March
% Oliver, the fourth son, recovered after
eight weeks in the South Omaha hospital.
Two younger sons had the disease At the
home Of the mother and are just conva-
lescenL
During all this time the mother has en-
dured the siege OF caring for the children
as best she could and in fact has at last
broken down completely. She was too IN
Thursday morning 10 go to the bedside OF
her dying son. de died az the hospital in
the presence OF Rev. Charles W savidge
OF the Peoples church. who came to pray
with him. The physician and nurses In
charge were there.
The Associated Charities have become
greatly interested in the cases and have
done all possible 10 assist Mrs. Isaacson.
The visiting nurse paid the home a visit
daily while the little children. Elmer and
Francis were in danger.
The case is one OF extreme pathos in
many OF It's features. The boys who were
Stricken were the only ones who we're able
70 support the family. The father left
home two years ago. but he returned about
two weeks or more ago. and q iH expected
that he will help support the little home
in its affliction. The funeral Of Martin
probably viii take place Sunday
The boys were insured in me Red Men
and the amount viii be sufficient FOR the
benefits OF burial but very little viii re-
main.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
Mrs. Swope Will
Give Fee Asked
By Her Lawyer
Other Heirs Of Late Colonel Swope
Decline to Bear Part of Expense
Of Hyde Prosecution.

KANSAS CITY. April IA-Peaceful re-
lations were re-established between Mrs.
Logan Q. Swope and the special counsel
she has employed to assist the state in
prosecuting DR.. 3. c. Hyde. when today
after week Of wrangiing she agreed to
pay them the fee they demanded. So ser
ious had the breach become that at one
time the attorneys threatened 70 withdraw
from the case. The counsel consists OF
James A Reed. John H Atwood and
Thomas J. Mastin. during the period Of
turmoil several heirs to the estate of the
late Colonel Swope made it plain TO Mrs.
Swope that they would not share in the
expense OF prosecuting the accused phy-
sician. Two OF them we're Thomas Swope.
r., and Stewart s. Fleming. nephews OF
the dead millionaire. Mrs. Swope then de-
cided to meet the expense.
Before Mrs. Swope finally accepted the
nsures set by the attorneys. however. she
snhmitUed 10 them Tee that she thought
just II was shortly afterward thax enc
lawyers told her their proposition was
final and declared their intentions Of drop
ping the case unless the fee demanded was
given them.
A peculiar feature OF the. trial is the
attitude of Stewart S. Fleming. a neFnew
OF the late Colonel Swope. and an exeeu-
tor OF the estate. Although Mr.. Fleming is
in the city. he has not been present at the
hearing This action is made more signi-
ficant. inasmuch as upon his arrival here
from his home in Columbia. Tenn, he
called DR.. Hyde on a telephone and as
sured him he bore no ill-feeling against
him
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
Mission in China
Wrecked by Rioters
Demonstration at Changsha Said to
Be Result Of Displeasure with
Local Officials.

SHANGHAI. April A-rhe Wesleyan
China Inland mission at Changsha, the
capital OF the province Of Human, was de-
srroyed BY rioters today. The missionaries
took refuge In the Yamen, which the riot
ers subsequently attacked. There was no
loss OF life.
Two British Eunboats are hurrying up
the slang Kiang for the purpose OF queling
the disturbance The outbreak is attrib-
uted TO tho indignation OF the natives al
the action OF the Chinese officials in cor
nering and exporting rice.
Changsha. the capital OF the province OF
Aunan. is situated on the Slang Eiang.
fifty miles south OF It's embouchure in
Lake T0ng-Ting-Hu. It is a seat OF the
silk industry and is the home OF the famous
college Of Yo-Lo. The population is esti-
mated az soo.000
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
President Taft
Greets Suffragists
in w ashington
Rev. Anna Shaw Presides Over Ma
tional Convention Which Began
Thursday.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-On the ons
neutral spot in the nation. the disfran-
chised District OF Columbia, where the
ballot is denied to men and women alike.
the National American Woman Suffrage
association today inauEurated its forty
second annual convention.
Rev Anna Howard shaw, president OF the
association. called the convention to order.
The most important feature OF the open
ing day was President Tafts greeting TO
the convention tonight.
Thirty-five states were represented at the
sting Of the executive committee. Rep
= tative a W. Rucker OF Colorado
4 addressed the meeting.
= :. which has not been IN the ma
aciation as an auxiliary state for
>, asked 10 be again admitted,
and q was favorba.y acted upon
by q committed
The vas informed that an oak
tree was planted today on the high
school grot in Spokane. Wash. in honor
Of Susan B. Anthony, and a telegram was
dispatched to Spokane expressing the suf-
ragisJs' appreciation OF the fact
Suffrage literature in the book stores. on
the news stands and every other place
where other literature is found, is one Of
the plans Of the National propaganda, the
convention was told today in the report
Of Mary Gray Peck, headquarters secre-
tary.
The necessity Of a suffrage photography
and a series OF new scientific statistical
publications. the secretary urged as one Of
the greatest needs Of the educational fea-
lures OF the cause.
A suffrage newspaper is not out or the
probabilities. Miss Peck declared.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
after Brief Visit Party Leaves by
Rail for Vienna.
yUKE OF ABRUzz1 Is CALLER
Grand Duke Ferdinand Of Austria
Also is a Visitor.
START IS MADE FOR VIENNA
sightsecfnH Trip Avatla Mach Of
Interese--st. Mary's Cathedral
and Pzlace OF DOEes Are
Visited.

VENICE. April 1A-M-. Roosevelt sas
rowed through a stretch Of the Canal
Grande in the darkness OF the early morn
ing today and declared the experience 70
be more impressive than sight of Venice
by moonlight Mr.. Roosevelt arrived here
by train at 3 o'clock this morning and
departed at 2:z0 o clock this afternoon for
Vierna
The former president was accompanied
from Porto Maurizio by Kermit Roosevelt,
Lawrence Abbott, two secretaries and sew
eral American newspaper men. He was met
at the station by American Consul James
V. Long and Commander Andrew T. Long,
American naval attache at Rome and
Vienna.
The party entered hooded gondolaS. which
threaded their way swiftly through the mar
row canals to the hotel where apartments
had been reserved. The reflection Of the
street lights in the inhy waters. the gloomy
facades OF beautiful places rising on either
side, and the quiet OF the hour broken only
by the melancholy cries OF the gonuolieTS
as corners were approached. were COM
menued upon by MI Roosevelt and his son.
both OF whom enjoyed the trip Immensely.
Reaching the hotel. the Roosevelts re-
tired, but were up again at S o'clock and
after breakfast started out on q sight
seeing tour They visited St Marks
cathedral, monument OF the ancient mag
nificence OF Venice; the palace OF the
doges. several museums. the Bridge OF
Sighs and VerrOcchio's statue OF Bartol-
ommeo Colleoni.
Duke OF Abruxnf Calls.
Mr. Roosevelt and Kermit returned to
their hotel at Has o'clock. and a few
minutes later a Gorgeous steam launch
pufned up TO the landing stage of the hotel
and the duke of Abruzzi stepped out The
duke was dressed in civilian clothes. He
was attended by Marquis Turazzo. his aide
in. fuIl uniform. The duke was conducted
imEnsdia1sly. 80 AIr. Rooseveit,s aparxments
Eaariy this morning the duke, who Is now
in command OF the naval arsenal here. had
sent his aide to the hotel with a message
Of greeting for Mr. Roosevelt, and express
ing desire to personally pay his respects
to the former president.
BY a coincidence. Grand Duke Ferdinand
of Austria, who arrived this morning from
his villa on the Island OF Brione In the
Adriatic. was at the same time in the
hotel ineognito with the grand duchess.
sllas McBee. editor Of the ChurchInan OF
New York. had breakfast with Mr. Roose-
velt- The former president was made ac-
quainted today with the action OF the
United States in ordering a re-argumsnt
Of the cases OF the government against the
American Tobacco company and the
Standard OH company. but offered no com
ment
The call OF the duke OF Abruzzi upon Mr.
Roosevelt lasted for forty minutes. When
the former. on taking his leave reached
the corridor OF the hotel. he greeted the
American newspaper men with a smile but
did wait 10 be interviewed. Stepping quickly
/ to the landing he jumped into his launch.
the "Nella," the boatman called out shove
l off" and the duke was gone
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
Mr.. DREXEL AND MISS
GOULD GET LICENSE TO WEI
SON and Daughter of MiIIfOnRfrea
stand in Line with Dozen
Other Applicants.

NEW YORK April 1L-Anthony J.
Drexel. jr. OF Philadelphia and Miss Mar
ioIde Gwynne Gould went TO the city hall
TODAY for marriage license and stood in
line with a dozen other persons waiting
their turn. After they had stood there for
fifteen minutes someone recognized them
and they were taken into the chief clerk $
office. where they obtained the license
Mr.. Drexei gave his age as - He said
he was a banker Of Ssfg Walnut street
Philadelphia Miss Gould said she was
Is years old, daughter OF George J. Gould.
The wedding Is to take place in this city
on April u
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
RIoting Resumed
in Philadelphia
Number Of Cars Attacked and Mayor
Reyburn IS Hooted When He
Visits Disturbed District.

PHILADELPHIA. April l4-CrOwds OF
sympathiEers OF Jlle striking employees Of
the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company
attacked cars in various parts OF the
section OF the city today and
the police had trouble in dispensing the
diEturbers. Clubs we're used and in some
instances the policemen were compelled 20
threaten the crowds with revplvers-
Mayor Reyburn visited that part Of tho
city today for the first time since the be-
ginning OF the strike and he was hooted
and jeered.
The number OF persons killed by ears
during the eight weeks ard half Of the
strike stands at twenty-seven and the list
OF injured az more than 20
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
Commons Passes
Veto Resolution
Proposal to Limit Power Of Upper
House Goes Through Second Read
ing by Big Majority.

LONDON, April 14-Fhe House OF Com
mons this evening passed the second read
ing of Premier Asquith'5 House OF Lords
veto resolution by a vote Of 81 to 2f6 The
debate. which closed today, has been a
notable one.
Premier Asquith's resolution, 70 be pro
posed next Monday, allotting the time for
the consideration OF the budget the rejec-
ton Of which by the House OF Lords pre-
cipTtated the recent general elections. pro-
videa that all stages OF the legislation must
be completed ON April 2. The fate Of the
government depends upon the attitude Of
the Irish members towards this resolution
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
Rivers and Harbors Measure Meets
Opposition in Senator Burton
of Ohio State.
REPORT OF MINORITY Is MADE
Chairman Disregards Pleas Of Many
Associates.
WILL ATTRACT WIDE ATTENTION
Entire Country Affected by Plans Of
Big Project.
DRAWN ALONG WRONG LINES
Ptecemeal Appropriations ArratEaed
and Many ProvtHiOns OF the
Measure Are strongly
COndemned.
'RAwE ALONG WRONG LINES

WASHINGTON. April t4-Disregardlng
the pleas Of many OF his associates. senator
Burton Of Ohio chairman OF the national
waterways committee. who was chairman
OF the river and harbur committee when
he served In the house and who iE now
member OF the senate committee on com
merce, today presented a minority report
on the pending bill which would appro-
pirate about S52.Ooo0sO for the Improvement
OF rivers and harbors.
The character OF his opposition. which is
a sweeping arraigumFnt OF piecemeal ap-
preparations as well as a condemnation OF
many named projects, makes IL certain that
the contest TO be waged over the bill viii
be one Of the most heated in the history OF
the senate.
The report made by Mr. Burton is de-
signed to attract the attention OF the eoun-
try we'll as Of congress as Il is said
that II HIS opposition TO a majority OF these
great projects should be unsuccessful there
will be launched a movement looking to
the veto OF the bill by the president
Mr.. Burton's Report.
In summarizing his report. Mr.. Burton
says:
4 am prompted to file this minority re-
port because in my judgment substantial
reforms should be accomplished IN our
river and harbor legislation. This is i'm
possible without correcting many abuses
whtnh are manifest Ia the opposing BILL
The following are the most important rules
which should govern.
Provision for the completion OF an i'm
provement when adopted save In excep-
tionaI cases
"A greater degree of discrimination in
the making OF appropriations for river and
harbor improvements; by emitting projects
condemned by the experts who make the
surveys and recommendations, for care
fui review Of pending projects IN the hght
OF present eonditionsi most careful con-
sideration befure the adnption OF projects.
with especial references 10 avoidance OF lorlf
and dam construction. save in streams
which are capable OF being made arteries
OF commerce. a division OF expenses when
exceptional advantages accrue TO private
property OF specific localities. or when the
protection Of private property is the main
object and navigation subordinate, the ex-
ciusion from the bill Of proposed improve
ments which do not have to do with navi-
CATION.
"A general policy OF improving the main
stream before attention is given 10 branch
streams, and the adjustment OF depths and
dimensions with a view to uniform and
comprehensive plans for the development OF
waterways.
An adjustment Of relations between the
railways and waterways with a view To
securing greater cooperation"
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15

George Redman. one Of the oldest Of the
old settlers born In Omaha or coming here
In infancy has a fight on with parrot
The first round has been completed. with
me parrot halding the fort and hurting de-
nance
Redmans boys own the parrot which
makes its domicile IN a big cage on the
Redrnan porch IN fine weather. Yesterday
the hIrd got hold Of a new summer SOM
braro Redmnn had bought, which was the
prize hat o. the neighhorhood- Ar Parrot
picked the swelling ard carefully rolled
hrisn 20 pieces and WAS suaWtng hungriiy
AZ the sWeafhand when Redrnan discov-
cred what was happening.
snatching the hat from the fierce beast.
Redman remarked win upraised fist 4
have a notion 10 wiring your neek. you
son 0f a pirarical fath-~
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
Uncle George Worsted
IN Battle with a Parrot

And the bird sat back in surprise muir
muring. Papa in horrified accents-
Mrs Redman. hearing the racket. asked
what the matter was. This condemned
bird has spoiled my new hat" explained
George. with itching fingers extended
Liar" uttered Polly. sadly and pro-
ceeded to smooth Out his feathers and take
a drink
NO one ever called me that name with
Solemn eountsnancs and lived" said
Rasiman. going around the house after an
axe. When he got back the parrot had
disappeared. and the war ceased nor the
time being.
Now George Redman is wearing hts new
hat with hrim about as wide as q
postage stamp. He had 70 cut away the
overhanging part thGt Wna his pride and
joy.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
TAFT GOES TO MICHIGAN
President 10 Attend Celebration Of
BiFth of Republican Party and
UnveiIing OF Custer statue.

WASHINGTON. Ap1i l4--Eresident Tan
has promised 70 go TO Monroe. Mich, o.
June ard attend the unveiling Of me.
mortal statute 20 General Custer
on the same day me president viii ga
70 Jackson 10 attend a celebration o. th-
birth Of the republican party under thu
dedicated.
While the president o. in Jackson he viii
be visited By the entire cuurectenn Of the
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers.
which vii then be IN session In Detroit
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
MARK TWAIN BACK
AGAIN FROM BERMUDAS
Author ia Suffering from Angina
Hcct0ris and II Said to Be
Dangerously III,

NEwh YORK. April lA--samuel L Glenn
ems Aark Twain" returned TO New York
from Bermuda today. Il was said when the
steamer Oceanic. on which he was pas
senger came into port that Mr.. Clemens
was confined % his berth, suffering from
heart trouble. and that he had been indis-
posed during the entire trip northward.
Mr.. Clemens. the sudden death OF whose
daughter last winter told severely on him
wenr to Bermuda early in the year in the
hope Of regaining has health.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15

PIERRE, s O., April A. -'speciaI-)s-Cer-
uficates Of nomination which were filed
today were those Of Samuel H Elrod. for
governor; Robert 3. Tripp Of Yankton. as
Judge Of the First circuit; Joseph ". Jones
OF Sioux Fails. Judge OF the Second circuit;
william G. Rice OF Deadwood, as Judge OF
the Eighth circuit; Joseph Bottum Of
Faulkton. as Judge OF the Tenth circuit.
All OF these filed as republicans.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
IOWA NINE OPERATORS
AND MINERS ARE AGREED
Each side Makes Concessions On scale
and WoriUfng Conditions in
first DIatefcs.

DEs MONIES. Ia. April A-The Iowa
mine operators today conceded a scent
advance 90 the mine workers IN suhdis-
riCf No. I as a working basis ana pro-
visionai upon concessions from the mine
workers The mine workers in exchange
cnncedsd the operators demand that AL
new mines In the subdistriet be operated
ON the screen coal basis.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
Governor Carroll
Wants Second erm
Governor of Iowa Makes Formal An
nouncement Of Candidacy
For pa-TIaefiou

DEs MONIES. Ia, april 14.-Governur B.
r. Carroll today formally announced him-
self a candidate for a second term as gov
ernor OF Iowa The governor declares he
thinks it unfair TO ssaK his retirement
after one term because there is a dis
agreement among the members Of the Iowa
delegation in congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
WRECK ON BURLINGTON
NEAR TOLUSCA, MONT.
rnaaemEer Train Strikes Extra
n FreiHht, hiliinE brakeman and
tnlurfng Conductors.

SHERIDAN, Wyo.. April I4-tspeciaI
Teiegran- l-Buriinston passenger train No.
IS ran lrto the rear OF an extra freight
running west near rolusca. Mont. this
morning. T. telescoped the oahoose ana in
stanfiy killed Brakeman ]. T.. Patterson
Of THIS ciiy. Conductor Charles Jackson OF
tho freiEht train had borh legs broken.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
Change Takes Alvey Maratime Super
vision from the Board.
AgOAsTw1sE SHIPPING DISCUSSED
Matter Of Competition in the West
is Questioned.
OTHER CHANGES SUGGESTED
RECOMMENDATION Of EllSins
Crawford Are Ordered Printed
and Measure r. Laid Aside
UndI Monday.

WAgHTNGTON. April 1.-THE senate to-
day adopted an amendment TO the admini-
Btration railroad bill Withholding from the
Interstate Commerce commission authority
over transportation entirely by water.
Consideration OF the amendment led TO a
discussion regarding the western coast
wise shipping. Mr. Piles OF Washington
and Mr. Chamberlain Of Oregon engaged in
q oollouuy as TO whether there was SUI
ncient competition in that section. the lat
ter contendIng that d had been suppressed
largely BY the railroad shipping lines and
the former declaring that much Of the bus
iness was done by steamuhip lines
Afr Cummins thought the present law
should not be changed He was opposed
20 any step looking TO a dimunitiou Of
the powers OF the Interstate Commerce
commission.
Advocatsa of Change.
Mr. Lodge and Nir. Bacon advocated the
amendment The amendment reads:
Nor shall the commission have the
right to establish any through rate. olassi-
flcation. rate. fare or charge. when the
transportation is wholly by water"
Senator EIkins then submitted an amend
ment requiring that traffic agreements
snail be subject 20 the approval OF the IN
terstate Commerce commission. MI Craw-
ford presented a substitute so worded as
TO require the approval OF agreements
prior to their taking effect. which il was
contended might not be the effect OF the
Elkins provision.
The amendments were considered so I'M
portant that it was decided they should be
printed before proceeding further. Accord
ingly the bill was laid aside and Senator
Elkins stated that as the river and harbor
bill was to be taken up tomorrow, he would
not again can up the railroad bill before
next Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15
HEAVY STORM IN WYOMING
storm ana Cold Covers western
state and Freeze n
Expected.

CHEYENNE. Wyo., April IA blizzard
ragged over most OF Wyoming from mid
night until 10 O'Clock today. when IL began
to clear. Freezing weather is expected to-
night
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15

DECATUR. H. Aprn H.-rhe screams
OF women. aWakf ned nY an explosion in
she bank % GsrheF q sons. az Arsenta.
#iil. early today. frightened away burglars
VIE men naiied % gain entrance 10 the
suit They escaped with ,is0. taken from
- hanls affiaaz
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-15

LOUISVILLE. April 1A-Deciaring the
valuation OF Sl9.000.010 put upon the fran
chise in Kentucky OF the Southern Pacific
Holdings company TO be excessive. Alex
auder p Humphrey, counsel for the com
panV. has declared 10 the Board OF Assess
ment and Valuation AT Frankfort that un-
less the figures we're very materially re-
duced the corporation would remove It's
domicile from Beeehmont, jefferson county
% some other state. probably Maine or
Utah