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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
New England Textile
Workers Are Given
i General Raise in Paw

BOSTON. March 3,-More than 10000
textile operatives in New England re-
eeived general advance of wages today
when the increase announced recently by
many cotton and wooden manufacturers
went into effect. The advances varied
from to 10 per cent but with the ex-
eeption Of the s50oo persons employed in
the mills owned by the manufacturers OF
Fall River, where a 10 per cent raise
has been granted. the operatives win not
know the exact amount Of their Increase
until payday.
Several hundred operatives at the Apple
ton cotton mills at Lowell. struck today
because the management would not in
crease wages more than per cent.
LOWELL, Mass, March 3-Two
thousand persons were made idle and the
Appleton cotton mills were forced to
shut down today by strike which the
Industrial Workers Of the World are en-
deayoring to extend to all Of the 1000
operatives Of Lowell as a protest against
the new wage schedules which provide
for advances varying from 4 to 10 per
cent. The strikers ask for an increase in
wages ranging from Is TO 20 per cent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
Eastern Railroad
Engineers Refused
Increase in Paw

NEW YORK. March S.-F1fty rail-
roads comprising practically all the lines
east OF Chicago and north Of the Norfolk
Western. today refused TO grant an
increase in wages demanded by their
locomotive engineers.
Tue engineers demand presented on
January q, was for an increase amount
ing TO about 10 per cent a year. The
railroads refusal is based on the asser-
ton that they are financially unable TO
bear the Increased expense.
The railroads In their reply pointed out
that the proposed Increase will amount
to I,@s,Ts2 annually. which would be
equivalent TO placing on their property a
lien Of tlss,S4I,Sls OF 4 per cent securlties
which would have preference over first
mortgage bonds. "and to Just that extent
would lessen the ability OF the roads 10
make the improvements necessary 10 in
crease the efficiency OF their service and
TO insure greater safety to the public and
employees"
AT the conclusion OF the conference Of
the locomotive engineers this afternoon
Il was announced that they would not
recede from their position In their de-
mand for increased wages. II is likely
that another joint conference may be
held ~. .
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
French Automobile
Bandits Kill Driver
and Steal His Car

PARIS. March 2.--The automobile ban
dts who in February terrorlzed many
districts of France by carrying out an
extraordinary series OF crimes. have per-
petrsted during THE last few days a
fresh series of daring crimes which
reached their climax this morning In a
murder on the public highway between
Vile Newest. George and Paris.
A gang Of four bandites, who occupied
an automobile, ordered the chauffeur Of
o private motor car to stop. When the
chauffeur refused the highway men shot
him dead and wounded the occupant Of
the car.
After throwing the body Of the chauf-
feur into ditch the bandits entered the
automobile and drove towards Paris.
Public opinion is greatly aroused on
account Of these audscious attacks In the
vicinity OF the capital. The bandits In
the meantime are employing most I'm
pudent tactics. The police today received
a sheet OF paper on which was stamped
what purported to be copies OF their fin
ger prints. These were naturally fic-
ticious and II is rumored in some quar-
ters that the bandits VIII soon visit po-
lice headquarters and shoot several of
the officials.
1t was thought the automobile bandits
had been captured on February q. when
two anarchists were arrested at Pontoise
about nineteen miles northwest OF Paris,
after attempting to assinate a wealthy
lawyer and rob his residence, but these
evidently were at most only part of
the gang.
In February the bandits shot down and
robbed bank messenger by daylight in
the streets Of Paris, and also killed a po-
liceman In front Of the Saint Lszare
terminus, shooting him from the window
Of their automobile.
A band OF brisands bearing all the ap-
pesranca Of -haing the authors OF this
mornings hoidup, arrived In an auto
mobile at Chantilly. the racing center, to-
day. -Four OF the men. armed with re-
volvers. entered the local branch OF a
Paris bank. where they shot the cashier
and another employe dead, seriously
wounded third man and escaped with
$500 in notes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
Fiance Of Miss
Mercy Testifies

CHICAGO. March s.-warren Il Rey-
nolds. fiance Of Miss Esther Mercy. the
young woman suing Dean Marion Talbot
Of the University OF Chicago for 10000
damages for alleged SANDER. occupied the
witness stand in the trial today. but at.
tempts to have the witness tell Incidents
of his life. particularly about his divorce
were blocked BY the court declaring such
matter not relevant
Miss Mercy, recalled to the stand. asked
IL she had not sought TO have a vaude-
vile sketch written for her. said:
Il tried to get the sketch because I
was hungry and wanted to get some
money to fight this case"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
Woman Kills Girl
and Herself After
Writing to Coroner

SAN FRANCISCO, March 2.-"Cremate
the remains Of my daughter and myself
and deposit the ashes in the same casket
have kissed her good night and will now
turn on the gas. am sick and without
relatives and cannot leave my daughter
to the mercy Of the world"
When Coroner Leland opened his mall
today he found the above message, and
upon investigating. discovered Mrs. A.
Morse and her 13-year old daughter. Ethel,
dead from asphyxiation in an apartment
house. The woman had mailed the letter
to the coroner Saturday and 1t is believed
the deaths occurred that night. Mrs.
Morse left no Chicago addresses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
ELECTION STIRS DES MONIES
Nearly All Voters Take Part in
Battle for City Officers.
MACvICAR OPPOSED BY ROE
Two Forces Engaged In Contest fol-
Control of Municipal Politics
Hanna's Election Conceded
over Duhigg.
CFrom a staft correspondenll

FIOH q SthiI NoIEespohuchtsl
DES MONIES. Ia, March sj.-tSpeeial
TeleEraml-Business was almost sus-
pended today while hot city election
was In progress. Interest in city
election was never greater and almost
every vote In the city was got out. The
fight was largely personal, as required
to be under the commission plan OF gov
ernment, but in a general way II was
a contest between two forces, one led by
Councilman Macvlcar and tho other by
Councilman Roe. The contest for mayor
was not lively. as II was conceded that
Mayor Hanna would be reelected over
DIR, Duhigg. While there was much in
terest In the election, there were no dis
turhances and Il Is believed fraudulent
voting was OF small Importance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
NORWOOD APARTMENTS
ARE TO BE SOLD TODAY

The Norwood apartments, ss22e-2i-3 Har-
ney street. will be sold today to Mrs
Minnie r. Swan. &i5 North Twenty
first street. for the sum Of slsl5o.
The deal. whihc has been impending for
the last week. will be consummated with
the passing OF the deed from Samuel
Mandelson today. The Norwood is one
of three apartment houses between Thir-
ty-third and Thirty-fourth street on Har-
ney street owned by Mandelson- They
are two stories high and Of brick.
Mrs. Swan is making the purchase
through the Glover Realty Syndicate and
wants the apartments as an investment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
WILEY RESOLUTION is
SHELvED BY THE SENATE

WASHINGTON. March Ex-senator
Marines resolution expressing the re.
gret OF the senate over the retirement of
DR.. Wiley as chief chemist Of the Agri-
cultural department was sheived by the
senate today. The New Jersey senator
moved It's adoption. but Mr. MARITIME Of
Virginia Offered a substitute referring
the resolution to the committee on agri-
culture and the substitute prevailed.
There was little debate. Mr.. MARITIME ex-
pressed the oniniOn that the senate
should not go on record on such a sub
iect
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
WOULD IMPROVE THE
SOCIAL CONDITIONS HERE

A civic federation for promoting bet
ter social conditions for Omaha has been
started by the Frances Willard Temper
anoe union. The idea IS to get the CO.
operation Of all the women's clubs and
societies OF the city and hold a mass
meeting to stir up enthusiasm. Mrs Clara
e. Burbank. chairman; Mrs. George
Coyell and Mrs. c. J. Roberts form
the committee of the union working on
the matter,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
xas-LouiSiana
Rate Case Will Be
Appealed to Court

WASHINGTON. March 2s.-Resort to
the courts will probably be made at once
for review OF the decision OF the In
terstate Commerce commission announced
yesterday In the Texas Louisiana rate
case. The commission laid down the
broad doctrine in this decision that in
terstate railroads which put into force
low state rates must adopt equally low
Interstate rates for traffic moving under
similar conditions. II Is believed that the
case will ultimately be taken to the su-
preme court OF the United States for a
final adjudication on the possession OF
power claimed by the commission.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
EVANSTON EL0PERS
ARE MARRIED AT OGDEN

EVANSTON, Wye, March 2S.-tspe-
eial)-Richard Zufeldt and Miss Brown.
sister Of the local deputy sheriff and
Carl Wall and Miss Minnie Stevens. all
under the age Of consent, were appre-
hended at Ogden at the request Of their
parents, who wished to prevent their
marriage. but the officers were too late.
the marriage ceremony having been per-
formed. The disappointed parents have
relented and will welcome the elopers
home again
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
J.C. Mabray Charged
With Vagrancy

KANSAS CITY. No.. March 25.-John
c. Mahray, former head of syndicate
OF swindlers, who was arrested for In
yestigation by the local police. later re-
leased ard given hours'' to leave town,
today defied the police and declared he
would remain here.
"All right" said Chief Griffin. then
will book you on vagraney charge"
Msbray's friends declared they would
apply for a habeas corpus writ.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
JURY TAKES CASE
AGAINST PACKERS
Counsel Makes Scathing Arraign.
ment of Defendants in Delayed
Closing Address.
JUDGE LAYS STRESS ON DOUBT
Instructs Jurors to Put Self Respect
Above Speedy Verdict.
TRIAL LASTS THREE MONTHS
Attorney Insists Government Has
Proved Assertions.
COURT READY FOR VERDICT
Judge Carpenter Remains in Room
Awaiting Decision of Jurors
Until Ten O'Clock
at Night.

CHICAGO, March 2S.-Ths case Of the
ten Chicago packers who the government
charges have violated the criminal sec
ton of the Sherman antitrust law, went
TO the jury late today.
The closing argument, delayed since
Friday by the illness Of Juror, was de-
livered today by Special Counsel Pierce
Butler for the government and was a
scatthing arraignment OF the acts Of the
packers.
The counsel repeatedly asserted that
the government had established its case
beyond question.
Instructions from United States District
Judge Carpenter held the Jurors stten-
tion for more than an hour. A short con-
ference Netween counsel and court fol-
lowed, and at 40 the jury retired TO con-
slider its verdict. which will bring to
close a trial which has lasted since De-
cember 6, 1911, more than three months.
Instructions to Jury.
Judge Carpenters first charge was an
Interpretation Of the Sherman act Fol-
lowing this he instructed the jury re-
garding the exclusion Of certain testimony
which was given concerning one group
Of the defendants and did not apply to
the other
Judge Carpenter laid great stress on the
doctrine OF reasonable doubt to be exer-
cised by the jury In determining the guilt
or innocence of the defendants. In con-
Guiding his instructions the court said:
Gentlemen, do not sacrifice any self
respect in order TO reach a speedy ver-
dict"
Judge Carpenter announced that he
would remain in his court room awaiting
a verdict until 10 o'clock tonight.
That Armour & Co., Swift & Co. and
Morris & Co. have today Just as effec-
tive a monopoly of the meat business OF
the country as though their proposed
''bIllion-dollar combine" had been cretaed
was the contention In substance Of At
torney Buffers closing argument.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
t. n. Announces ITINERARY
Colonel VIII Go Through Iowa on
the Burlington.

the Burlington.
NEW YORK. March 25.-The itinerary
for Colonel Roosevelt's trip through the
central west this week was completed
today. It concludes with visit to De-
troit in addition to the points named In
the first announcement OF the trip.
Colonel Roosevelt will leave New York
tomorrow at 5:04 p. m. over the Penn
syivania railroad and will reach Chicago
Wednesday at , p. m. In the afternoon
he will hold a reception to several pre-
einct committeeman in Chicago. In the
evening he Will deliver two addresses.
one in the downtown section and the
other on the west side. The colonel will
leave for st. Louis at i1:i3 p. m. by the
Chicago & Alton railroad.
On his arrival in st. Louis at 75S a. m.
Thursday Colonel Roosevelt will be met
by committee from the Million Popula-
tion club. After meeting the leaders in
the Roosevelt movement in Missouri and
taking an automobile drive through the
city Colonel Roosevelt will attend a din
ner Of the Million Population club. In
the evening he will address a mass meet
ing In the First regiment armory and
later a gathering Of negroes. At l0:O
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
HOUSE DEMOCRATS CALL
CAUCUS ON THE NAVAL BILL

WASHINGTON. March 25.-The call
for the caucus OF house democrats to
consider a naval program was issued to-
day, but the situation was complicated
by the inclusion in the call Of considera-
tion OF a public buildings measure. The
caucus is set for Wednesday night and
a heated fight Is expected. The agree
ment to include public buildings was
reached after careful consideration by
house leaders, but 4 majority OF the
house is said to be opposed TO the pas
sage Of another pork barrel" measure
at this session.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
Joseph Seidel and
Mrs. Hunning Placed
on Trial for Murder

ST. LOUIS. Mo. March S.-When the
case Of Joseph seidel and Mrs. Annie
Hunning. charged Jointly with the muir
der Of the woman's husband. Martin Hun
ming. was called In the circuit court at
Hillsboro. Mo. today. attorneys for the
defendants obtained a continuance until
late In the afternoon. A notice was
served that a change Of venue will be
asked Hunnlng was shot and killed
December g. 1911. His wife was in the
house at the time with her husband. The
shot was fired through a window.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
Law Provides for No Instructions to
Minor Officials.
DEAN wITHDRAWS AS P0PUIIsT
Only One Elector Now Running with
Two Endorsements.
ON BEHALF TAFT LEAGUE
Making Plans for Fisher Meetings
at Omaha and Lincoln
westover Protest is
Too Late.
(From a staft correspondent.)

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
Proposed Increase
in Rates on Feeders
is Not Justified

WASHINGTON. March 25.-The Inter-
state Commerce commission decided today
that the proposed increase Of ssis per
cent in the transportation rate on feeder
cattle and sheep made by all the western
railroads was not justified. The COM
mission expects all Of the carriers to
cancel the proposed advances by April
Is. II they should fail to cancel them
voluntarily the commission will issue a
peremptory order.
Existing rates on feeder cattle are
approximately rs per cent Of the rates
on fat cattle. The railroads contended
this low rate was a "gratuity'' which
they could withdraw at will.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
Five Piano Makers
Are Sent to Jail for
Contempt of Court

CHICAGO. aiarch 5.-FounJ guilty Of
having violated circuit court injunction
restraining them from Using certain
trade name in connection with pianos.
John v. steger. the presi lent. and tour
other officials Of piano manufacturing
company were held I'm cOn.smJt Of court
today by Judge scsnlsn and sentenced
10 serve terms Of from three 10 seven
days each In the county iau
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
Battle Near Jimenez
Lasts for Four Days

JIMENEZ. Mexico. March $3.50 a.
m--Flghting between the rebels and gov
ernment forces was resumed today near
Corralitos. The superior insurrecto force
seems to have the federals surrounded.
Soldiers Of both sides nearly are en-
hausted, as this is the fourth day OF
battle.
Water and food are scarce and the hot
sun and dust add to the severity or the
strain. last night another trainload Of
men reinforced the insurrectos.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
The Weather

For Nebraska: Generally fair, colder
east portion Tuesday.
For Iowa: Generally fair. except un-
settled east and north portions.
Temperature In Omahn Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
The House.

Met at noon and adjourned at l2:0 p.
m. out of respect for the memorial OF the
late Representative Bingham of Penn
syivania.
Representative jackson urged before
the Interstate Commerce committee his
resolution for Investigation of all fire in
surance companies. declaring they had
the country by the throat"
Democrats called to caucus "Wednesday
on naval and public buildings programs.
Representative Taggart offered resolu-
ton calling for an investigation Of West
ern Newspaper union.
Interior department expenditures COM
mittee decided to investigate the Indian
bureau, hearings to begin next week.
Shipping trust investigating committee
is gathering evidence from all govern
ment departments and hearings will not
begin for a month.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
The National Capital
Monday, March rs, 1912.
The Senate.

IN SESSION al ? p. m.
Final consideration begun Of Stephen
son election case; vote probable by
Wednesday.
Attorney General Wickersham in a let
ter refused to supply Information called
for by resolution on reorganization OF
International Harvester company.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
Temp. High Rain


indicates trace Of precipitation
L A. WELSH Local Foreczzter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26

Normal tersnArature
Deficiency for the da
Total deficiency since
Normal precipitation
Excess for the day.
Total rainfall since \
Excess since March
Excess for cor. perio
Excess for cor. period
csnaf,u nna
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
Mississippi Rising Rapidly.

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26
ComparatIve Local Record.

IeTnpefatuFt and pTl
lures from the normal;
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-26

Houser Talks of Plans.
Walter L. Houser. general manager Of
La Fo!!ette's campaign. this afternoon in-
dieated the basis Of his hope for his candi-
date. He said there would be contests
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-14
NEW YORK COFFEE.
BALTIMORE GRAIN.

Baltimore Md. Dec. B.-WHEAT Stock in Gle
vators, l525n0 bushels: shipments from elevators,
56.s3I bushels Only the snallncsS Il rercI1ts Ci
Southern wheat prevents activity. a. the demand
is good and constant for prime milling Samples. 4
big fot by sample today brought "a Irr bushcl.
Foreign markets were tuncr
Contract to-day at the opening was firm. with
D,cember % Spot No. " rcd what early was q.
and No . I'd Western. LCIlr while January Was
LODI and February lC2I=. March vas lOiAt. nom
inRl. The market at the l2.i5 call quiet. with
DecembEr g. Spot No red wheat was %. and
No red Western. LOi. while January sold a;
OBJ and February. 1929 March brought LOi's
No red. 81. and steamer No red. 9l}s. set
Ting pricss officially posted were: No. red, -
No. ? red Western. Lol; No. nd. 81 steamer
No rcd. slIS.
CORN-Stock in elevators. 3li.6Ss bushels. ship
ucnts from elevators. - e32 bushels The market
for Southern cnru steady today. there b,Iug =
good demand in evidence foE prime yellow and
white stock. Sales # carEoes grad" al 80 fOT
yellow snd 50 for steamer mixed. Bag lO', brought
Sass Ter bushel delivered Quote: Track yellow
corn for domestic delivery at 55il rer bushei for
car lots on SPOT. Prime yellow cob com is cnmInc
in for some demand and the market Is steady on
a basis Of 265a27O per barrel.
Contract to-day at the opening was hrm. with
Srpt mixed corn new So. Year com early Ws-
So. and January 52E.