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Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31
INSURGENTS ABANDON
MExiCALl TAKING MONEY
Mexican Officials Again Take Posses
sion of BOrder Town and Re-
sumo Collection of Duties.

MBXICALI, Mexico, Jan 3O.-The in
surgents left Mexicah early today and are
now camped on the canal bank near Pack
ard station on the Inter-C0lfornia railroad,
in the heart of the California Mexico Land
and Cattle cornpany's ranch. The Mexican
officials have resumed possession OF the
government offices and duties are being
collected at the customs house as usual
The insurgents took out of Mexlcali about
$1,000 $3.50
On the point Of a gun a message was
handed across the international border yes
terday to Sheriff Meadows Of Imperial
county. California. 1t read
'MEXICALI, Mexico Jan. 20. 19l1.-sher-
If of United States of America: We have
learned from good authority that there is
movement on your side to organize a
group Of men to come TO this side of the
line with the purpose of rescuing one Of our
prisoners, and in such case they will vio-
late the neutrality law and they will do
it at their peril. Hoping you will see to
that l remain. respectfully,
SIMON BERTHOLD,
Second Leader OF the Revolutionists.
Up. S-You must bear in mind that we
are not a mob. We are fighting for prin-
cipies. S. B."
The insurgents Offered to release Sub
Prefecto Terrazas' on payment of $500 gold.
Friends advanced $500 and the sub-prefecto
was released with the warning that he
must resign his official office and not set
foot in Mexicali again on penalty Of in
slant death.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31
TARIFF BOARD rs
FAVORED IN HOUSE
Continued from First Page. /,
points two democrats, want them to be
democratic in fact as well as In ma -.

points two democrats, I want them to be
democrats in fact as well as in mage"
How are you going to get hin4 to do
TT" interrupted Representative Rueker OF
Missouri. -'i,-t,t3S.f
Il think he is a fair-ninded man and
he will do IT," replied Mr.. Clark. IT think
he VIII need US frequently to pass bills In
very short time and he is liable to give
us good democrats this time"
Does the gentleman think we are going
to sit idly by while this commission ap-
pointed by the president collects informa-
tion?'' queried Mr.. Rucker
Not at ALL" Mr.. Clark responded. "As
far as J am concerned, am willing to
take the ways and means committee al
present selected and go into a room and
frame new schedule before Saturday
night l think we could frame two sched-
ules with good deal OF intelligence. But
even we would be better off II we had
more information"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31
NEW Hills BEFORE LEGISLATURES
Hardin of Harlan Introduces More
Liberal Net WelRht Measure.

tFrom staff Correspondent
LINCOLN Neb. Jan, 9o.-(Special THE
following bills were introduced In the
house today:
n. r. 26I, by QuaCkenbush OF Nemaha-
Amends the primary election law 10 pro-
vide for preferential vote for president and
vice president. the election Of delegates to
national conventions and national commit
teemtn by direct primary and makes the
wide-open primary sull more wide open by
permitting a voter to cross from one party
column 70 another and Vo,e In any num-
Der of parties AZ a primary,
H. r., 29S, by Quackenbush OF Nemaha-
Amends civil code g. correct method OF
estate.
IL R. ae, BY ouaekcneush OF Nemaha
prescribes the waterway dimensions OF
railroad bridges and prohibits the Obstruc-
lion OF more than enc fifth the space occu-
pied BY a stream at extreme high water
II. Y. go by Quack npush OF Nemah7-
Provides that county Judges shall not have
jurisdiction beyond the limits Of their
counties in actions OF habeas corpus.
II. r. 27l. by Quackenhush Of Nemaha-
Pure unseed oil and flaNseed oil bill
II. r.. 212, BY Crossman Of Douglas-Pro-
vides that the sUpreme court shall cause TO
be reported ali decisions which reverse or
modify judgments of district courts and
such other decisions as determine or mod
ify unsettled or new questions Of law ~
that give construction TO provisions Of The
constitution or OF statute OF doubtful
H. r. sl8. by Kotouc 81 Richardson-Jtc-
Quires Nebraska insurance componi -
maintaining a reserve or guarantee fund.
TO deposit securities which secure such
, funds with the auditor, and where such Sc
curlty Is real estate 10 create a lien upon
such real estate as Ike security to th'
auditor.
H. r. "a by Cronin Of Holt-Provides
for state levy OF one-fifth OF q mill for
state aid In the construction and mainte-
nance OF bridges IT'S feet or more in length
III. r. 2l5. BY Murphy OF Saline-Apnro-
PIRATES $4,000 20 purchase the Gilbert
homestead Of SIS acres In Saline county
for a state game park.
N. II. &c. BY Hardin (by requestl-Amends
pure food law In several particulars, pro
vides for additional inspectors and pro
vides a more liberal net weight clause. per
hitting the contents 20 be stamped on
package IN terms OF weight measure 81
numerical count and providing that IN,
food commissioner may make tolerant
Interpretation Of the section.
M ri fI5 b. skesm and Quackeubush 81
Nemaha-ProVtdes for farmers mutual an
surance companies TO issue insurance on
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31

general hue and cry without ever having
read the bin
The BIZ provides FOR a direct supervision
u all the activities ~ all public service
corporations by the state Railway commits
sion, including schedules OF prices. costs,
maintenance and expenditure The quality
and iustlce Of the service rendered viii also
be passed upon by the commission and the
general relation Of the people to the cor
pOration is made a matter for the com
missions regulation.
The provisions Of the bill now In the
hands Of the senate Judiciary committee are
as follows:
Section J. The state Railway commission
shall be vested with power and iurisdic-
zion under the laws Of this state with re-
spect 10 the subject matter Of this act
and shall have power and authority Ca
supervise appraise and value the physical
property and establish and regulate the
rates and service OF public service cor
pofauons furnishing heat gas, electricity
and power sewerage or water for public
OF private use in the different municipal
ties except cities Of the Metropolitan class
throughout the state and To 90 all things
necessary aud convenient In the exercise
of such power and authority.
Sec. 2 Public service corporations must
furnish reasonably adequate service and
facilities and the charge therefor must be
Just and reasonable.
Sec. 3. Must file public schedules Of
rates. No change except on thirty days
notice.
Sec. g. Commission 10 classify corpora
tons.
Sec. 5. Unlawful to grant rebates or spe-
Cia rates 20 any consumer.
Sec. = Commission shall establish stand
ard Of measurement pertaining to prOuuct
furnished and fix fees for installing me-
ters. etc, and shall have power to in
spect service and make rules for inspec-
lion.
See. Z. Municipalities or per cent OF
patrons OF any corporation may file com
paint regarding rates or service on which
public hearing must be had. Anyone dis
satisfied with decision or commission may
appeal 10 courts.
sec, s. Provides uniform accounting sys-
TEN for all public service corporations,
which must make regular reports 20 com
mission.
Sec. y. Commission Is given right to audit
and inspect All accounts, books. etc, at
any time
Sec, 10 Commission must publish annual
report.
Sec. II. Corporations must keep deprecia-
ton account
secuons u. 10 and IA relate 70 new con-
strucuOn, personal injuries and valuation
sections is, Is and Il provides that no
municipality shalt grant franchise to any
corporation where a similar pant Is In
operation under an indetermnate iran
cnise. fixes rules for granting OF tran
ChiBes.
Sec. Is Municipality within the mean
ing of this act inCluues all cities incOr-
pOtated towns and villages
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31
DEATH RECORD
.Inhn MnrnhnlI.

WEEPING WATER, Neb Jan @.-(Spe-
clal. AT $50 p. m. Sunday John Marshall,
aged 81 years, a citizen OF Cass county for
many years, died He was identified with
the shoe business in Weeping Water for
years and his sons succeeded him and
later his grandson. He leaves nine child
rem, ex-senator Charles Marshall. cashier
of the Otoe County bank William Marshall,
banker at Douglas. Neb.; Thomas J. Mar
shall, banker at Panama; Paul Marshall,
retired farmer and shoe man of Elmwood
A. U. Marshall in the shoe business at
Cozad A. L. Marshall, painter of Weeping
Water; Mrs. Nav Of California, Mrs. f. ].
Evans of Sioux Falls, s. D.. and Mrs. d.
E. Jones of Weeping Water. All the chill
dren will attend the funeral service at the
Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday after
noon at o'clock.
Rear Admiral Matthews.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Jan. SO.-Rear Ad-
miral Edmund Orville Matthews, u. S. NJ.
retired died at his home here today. He
was born in Baltimore in 1886. He had been
in poor health for more than year. Dur
ing the civil war Rear Admiral Matthews
partioipa ted In the capture OF forts at Hat
teras Inlet and In the battle at TullifInhy
Cross roads He was made a rear admiral
on June 10, 1884, and was retired on October
a. 1898 From 1891 to 1894 he was chief Of
the bureau OF yards and docks.
Mrs. James SDeck.
PLATTsMOUTH, Neb.. Jan. SO.-(Spe-
cial, Mrs. James speck died at her home
two miles west of Mynard this morning
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31
HOUSE GIVES oOMMITTEE POWER
Special InvestisatiOn Body VIII Have
Right to spend Money.
(From a Staff Correspondent;

(From a staff Correspondent.
LINCOLN. Jan. 9O.-(Special)-ln the
house today Norton OF Polk. moved that
road legislation be submitted by Joint
committee Of the house and the senate,
was also laid over.
At the motion of Gerdes of Richardson.
Il was voted to invite the sculptor p. c.
French TO speak to the house and the SEN
ate today at II o'clock. French is the
man who has just completed the statue
Of Lincoln, which will adOrn the capital
grounds.
Evans and Adams, believing that the reso-
lutlons of last week in regard to the ac-
lions of the special committee to invesu-
gate the charges made In the governors
message 70 the house, be athouired zto in
cur any and all expense necessary 20 the
thorough conduct of the affair, was passed
without opposition
Standing committees reports were as fol-
lowe. rs
II. r. 20, by Haslk OF Butler, providing
that precinct assessors shall be paid per
schedule instead Of the day. was recon-
mended for indefinite postponement.
II. X l54, by Howard Of Greeley, raising
the fees OF witnesses and Jurors IN slstlce
and probate courts, was recommended Tor
II. liz i75, by Taylor Of Hitchcock. amend
ing the present Irrigation laws as TO the
ItIlnE OF maps Win the sldNe tuklAGtii
was recommended for passage.
X. r. 1856, by Bushee of Kimball, provid-
ing two optional forms of Irrigation dis
trict bonds, was recommended for pas
il. r. %, by Nelr Of Hamilton. providing
that pedders working In the country with
motor cycles or automobiles shall pay a
tax OF Sb per annum was recommended
for passage.
ii. r. IS. by Leirlgh Of Otoe, the road
side camping Dill, was recommended for
Il. 4. II, by Moriarity OF Douglas, provid-
ing for the extra county attorneys in Doug
las county and stipulatlng as to their
means OF compensation, was recommended
IL. r. 81, by Hatfield Of Lancaster provid-
ing for a board OF control for dependent
and neglected children OF the state, was
recommended for passage.
IL, r., "a, by Hatfield OF Lancaster the
5000 appropriation bill foT the oFthopediC
hospital, was recommended for passage a.
amended.
In committee OF the whole the following
action was taken on bills:
IL. h. IS, by Quackenbush of Omaha
was laid over at the authors request.
III. r. IS was, at the motion of Potts
OF Pawnee, referred back 10 the standing
committee for reconsideration.
II. II. IS, by Leidigh OF Otoe, the camp
ing bill. was recommended for passage
after its engrossment. with slight amend
Ii. r. S4 by Hatfield Of Lancaster, the
board of control bill, was recommended
for passage
IL. r. q, the peddler auto tax bill, by
Neir OF Hamilton, was recommended FOL
passage
Baker OF York objected 10 the house
cOncurring in the report ION the latter bill
but his motion was lost decisively on q
roll call vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31

NCOnunueQ from First tdBe,)
far distant from each other. the chances
are the finding of the department will be
In favor of Timber Lake.
Former Senator Teller and Representa-
tive Taylor of Colorado this morning called
on President Taft in reference to his
recommendations that appeals from decis-
ions of the secretary of the interior in
land cases may be taken before the United
States court of appeals Of the District of
/ Columbia. Representatives Of the great
public land districts and their constituents.
while desiring a court where they may APP
peal from decisions of the Interior depart
ment. do not take kindly to the suggestion
of being compelled to come before a court
in the District of Columbia. They feel that
such cases could be less extensively heard
and more eXpeditiousy disposed of IL appeal
rested with the United States circuit courts
OF the country. They believe that a great
hardship would result to western home
seekers IL obliged to come to Washington
OF to employ either their own attorneys or
attorneys residing here to prosecute their
claims. They hold most strongly to the
belief that their welfare in such appeals
would best be conserved II permitted to be
heard before United States circuit courts
WAAAAAh NAS Aohc "hNlt tic CASES dIOSts
Appeals from Department.
Representative Mondel has introduced
bill which provides for the hearing of
these appeals from decisions OF the secre-
tary of the interior before the United
States circuit courts, instead Of before the
United States circuit court of appeals of
the District of Columbia, as recommended
by President Taft I'm his last message TO
congress. President Taft listened to his
Colorado visitors attentively and ntimated
that IL a bill drawn along the lines sug-
gested by them should reach him for sig
nature he would not oppose it.
Senator Burkett today recommended the
appointment Of John T. Cox to be post
master at Howe, Neb
Cadet Taylor of Omaha, who is a candi-
date for the surveyorship Of the port of
Omaha, is in town with view OF clearing
up charges that have been made against
him in relation to said candidacy.
Taylor had a conference with Senator
Brown today and later saw the secretary
Of the treasury with whom a protest has
been lodged by Victor Rosewater, editor Of
The Omaha Bee. against his appointment.
The senators are still considering Taylors
selection, but will do nothing until after
the charges against Taylor have been COM
pletely investigated by the Treasury de-
partment officials and a report thereon
has been handed down.
Young Anxious to Talk.
| Senator Lafayette Young of Iowa ar
rived in Washington this morning, having
left Des Moines, where he has been for
some time conducting his campaign for
election to the senate, as soon as he heard
of President Taft's reciprocity arrange
ment.
Senator Young has been bosom friend
| of the president for years. was a mem
Der OF the famous Taft Philippine party
and an original Taft man for the nomina-
! ton In 1905 But the prospect OF Canadian
competition with the products of Iowa
farms was too much for the senator
Arriving In Washington at o'clock this
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31

morning. the senator was IN his seat at
noon, watching FOR an opportunity to d.
vest himself Of a speech with which his
system is surchargcd. In opposition TO the
Canadian pact II looked for a moment
during the early proceedings as II he
would get the chance but he lost
Senator Young said his opposition to this
arrangement could not be stated too
strongly. He pointed out that the gov
eminent is now spending millions every
year through the Department Of Agncul-
ture 20 make our farm lands more pro-
ductive and in irrigation and other enter
prises to increase their area. lie assumed
that all that sort OF procedure would have
to be dropped II the country were to adopt
Che policy Of letting Canadians bring In
their agricultural products free.
W. ". Andrews ON Mckinley.
Auditor w. r. Andrews Of the Treasury
department who was appointed to his pc
sition by President william Mckinley, was
the principal speaker at the memorial CN-
ercises held in Mckinley Manual Training
school in honor OF the martyred president
Twelve hundred pupils listened intently to
Mr.. Andrews who for upwards Of an
hour held his audience OF young men and
women by stories OF the earlier and later
life Of this distinguished American.
Nebraska Matters.
s W. Christy Of Edgar and NJ. L. Corey
Of Clay Center are In Washington, hav-
ing been at Somerset Pa. on legal busi-
ness. Messrs Chrsty and Corey leave
tonight for New York and thence home.
Congressman Kinkaid has just received
a favorable report from the secretary Of
war on his bill extending TO Charles IL.
Cornell Of Valentine five years time in
which to complete his dam across the
Niobrara river on the Fort Niobrara mill
tary reservation and to construct q rail-
way and telegraph and telephone lines
across the reservation
The senate today passed Senator War
ren's bill authorizing the Sheridan Rail
way and Light company to construct and
operate railway. telegraph, telephone
and trolley lines over the Fort Mackenzie
military reservation.
Senator Brown gave notice today that
he would address the senate on Wednesday
on matters relating to national Legislation
with particular reference to the election
Of senators by direct vote and the Borimer
case Senator Brown being against the
Blonde Boss from Illinois and in favor
Of declaring the seat vacant
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31

Idaho's greatest irrigation enterprise "a
Kuhn projecD, In the celebrated Twin
Falls country, has representatives at the
Merchants hotel, room 2s. Omaha. By
seeing them yod can secure literature and
reliable information from people who live
there. Can on or address Major Fred r.
Reed, general agent Of all Kuhn enter
prises in Idaho, or George e. Schroeder, a
former well known resident of Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31
NO OpiRteH or Harmful Drugs
In Browns Bronchial Troches.
TAFT TO VISIT BARRY SCHOOL
President VIII Leave Washington
March for Trip Through south
and Return March 10.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-President Taft
today promised Miss Martha Barry that
while on his southern tour, beginning I'm
the early part OF March, he would stop at
the Barry school near Rome, Ca, an In
dustrial school founded by Miss Barry for
poor white boys mad girls of the south,
The itinerary for the presidents trip is
practically completed
Leaving here the night on March s. and
getting back March 10. he will visit Ander-
SON. 8. c.. Atlanta. the Barry school
Chattanooga, suwanee, Nashville, Cincln-
natl and Cleveland in the order named.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31
In,nn NeMn Notea.

GRIswoLD-Lyle Whitaker, a young
man who has made his home near girls
void, died suddenly at the nome OF ms
last week from an attack OF pneumonia
He was to have been married next Iune to
Miss Vera Pierson Of this city.
GRISWOLD-Levi Egge a character
about town, attacked George Watson with
a knife He was taken into custody and
was fined $50 when he appeared before the
mayor While confined to the city jail ne
set fire to the bedding and came near sur
foca ling before he was rescued.
CRISWOLD-While filling some gasoline
cans preparatory to running a gasoline en-
CINE NJ r. Snyder, farmer living near
this place was severely burned when some
Of the gasoline was ignited from nShteu
lantern near by. He will be unable 70
work for some time as the skin Is all
burned off his hand and wrist.
IOWA FALLS - Fred Jonsonius, who
was born and reared near Ackey, has just
been honored by assuming the duties Of
county Judge of Wells county, Nortn "a
kota. Mr.. Jansonius lived in this county
until he was y years Old wnen ne Iets tIG
and in November was elected TO the pench
and viii move to Fessenden, the county
seat. S.
IOWA FALLs-Charles Schwake, who
was reared in Eagle Grove, is a. leading
candidate fer councilman in Ghleago,
Schwake who often went by the name OF
BoSee his steptathegrs r.. msLns' YEARS e and is
running for councilman on the socialist
ticltet He is a member of the Switchmen' s
union, and as the socialist vote is q heavy
one in his ward, Schwake is doped to make
a great race for the position.
IOWA FALLS-Since the pronunciation OF
the edict of County Attorney Bryson
against throwing dice there has been a
marked scarcity of this popular method OF
settling the price of cigars While no OF
fetal announcement has been made Of the
new officials attitude on other mild Forms
Of gambling now in vogue in the county, II
o. dice Is only the fOrerunner of the ban
ishment OF lotteries and other mild games
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31

SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Jan. S0-As the
result of riOting in the Italian quarter of
the city last night Clemente LANAI of ST.
Johnville Is dead, with bullet In his brain.
and Stefano Besciano and Palma Domenlco
are in q hospital in a serious condition from
stab wounds. Domenico has been Identified
as the man who shot Lanaa. The trouble
was over a game OF cards.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31

about 6 O'Clock She leaves husband
and eight children and two Sisters. Mrs.
Speck has been an invalid for two years.
suffering the last few months with dropsy'
Miss Adele RRfter.
NEW YORK, Jan. O-Miss Adele Rafter,
a we'll known actress and opera singer.
died here today OF appendicitis. The body
was taken by her parents 20 her home in
Dunkirk. y. v. for burial
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31
MtssinE MiIiIonRtre Foops.

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 80-Wiliam suit
Cliffe Of New York. who disappeared two
weeks ago while on his way from New
found here today by his brother. DR. u. ].
Sutclltfe Of lola. He viii he taken. to lola
tonight
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31
nril,.r, rrlnI neEIns Dol sprInElIela.

sPRINGFIEL u. H., Jan. 90.-The trial o.
state Senator stanton {. Pemberton and
ex- Representative Joseph 5. Clark. charged
with conspiracy I'm soliciting a bride a.
connection with awarding contracts Tor the
furnishire az the house and senate chamber
was begun in the sangamon county court
today.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-31
The Weather

For Nebraska-Fair; warmer
For Iowa-Fair; warmer
shippers Bulletin-P Prepare forty-eight-
hour shipments. north and east. for tenn
peratures OF Is 10 20 above zero; thirty-six-
hour shipments south and west. can be
made safely.
Temperatures at Omaha Yesterday.