Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 14, 1902, Page 1

ESTA S ————————1 BLISHED JUNE 19, 18 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE. OM AHA, TUESDAY MORN NG, JANUARY 14, 1902-TEN PAGE SINGLE cory FIVE CENTS, IOWA SESSION OPENS atare Oenvenes with Milliman snd Eaton Presiding - s, .'”',,,‘ ONLY THREE CONTESTS TOBED. 7 Tagi il /3 " Most Twpertant One is that of Oass aw Lhelby Cousties. STANDING COMMITTEES NOT DECLARED House Asks Governer Rhaw te Appe in Person, DESIRES TO HEAR H'M READ MESSAGE N BE. Ken Named as Speanker Pro Tem—Early Days to He Devoted to Committees. 1 of Monroe County is (From a Staff Correspondent.) DES MOINES, Jan. 13.—(Speclal.)—The session of the twenty-ninth genberal as- sembly of lowa opened at 10 o'clock this mornf; Practically all members were present. There are but three contests, two in the senate and one In the house, and the ouly one which has any importance whatever is that of Bruce agalnst Emmert (from Cass and Shelby counties. The per- manent organization was effected promptly in accordance with the program in both houses. There were no imcidents out of the ordinary in either house. The demo- cratic senators did not nominate employes in thelr caucus, but in the house employes were named for all positions below clerk. Ldeutenant Governor Milliman presides In the senate and will continue to do so until after the Inaaguration. Speaker Eaton made a pleasing speech when elected to the chair in the house by unanimous vote. The standing committees were not announced It Is understood that they have not yet all been made up. For the early part of the session it i customary to meet regu- Jarly each day at 10 o'clock and adjourn @bout noon, devoting the afternoons to com- mittes work. This rule will be followed for the present, but today the house held @ short afternoon session. Senate Organ The senate was called to order by Lieu- tonant Governor Milliman and prayer was offered by Rev. J. C. Hall of Woodward. The first resolution was by Senator Harrl- man, providing for committee of six on inauguration and Senator Dowell was pamed on this committe On motion of Benator Hubbard, the officers of the Twen- ty-elghth general assembly were made the temporary officers of this sena ‘when present, vacancies to be fllled from the republican caucus nominees. A committee ©f three on amall carrier was appointed to @ot with like committee of the hou The ‘Bold-over - and' re-olected semators were granted permission (o’ retaln their seats ®nd the others to be assigned by lot. A committes consisting ot Senators Blanchard, Porter and Hazelton was ap- pointed on credentlals, and during a short Tecess the committee prepared a report ‘which was adopted. Senator Smith offered & resolution for a committee of threo from each house to select employes, other than those provided for already, and to fix the com| tions. Permanent organization was then effected, the republican caucus nominees being elected without opposition. BSenator Harriman of Franklin county was sworn in as president pro tem. Commit- tees were appointed to notify the house and the governor of readivess for business. On motion of Senator Hearst, the demo- crats were granted the right to name two committee clorks. Governor Shaw gave notice that he would present his message on Tuesday. A joint resoluion was adopted to have the count of votes on Tuesday at 2 p. m. The president read a formal notice of the contest in the Cass-Shelby district, in which James B. Bruce is contesting the seat of Dr. Emmert. A motion was made by Trewin that it be refenred to a speclal committee of five, to be appointed by the permanent presiding oMcer. Senator Ball oftered a resolution that the contestee be allowed ten days In which to present evi- dence, The resolution was lald over. Sim- lar action was taken in regard to the con- test trom Dubuque county. House Procecdin In the houso Representative Teachout of Polk county called the assembly to order and Rev. A. E. GriMith of Des Moines of- gered an Invocation. 8. M. Carb of Indlan- ola was sclected as temporary clerk and 0. 0. Tibbets and Roy Burns assistant Representative 8. T. Mesoavey of Webster ocounty was made temporary speaker. A committee on credentials consisting of Messrs. Elker, Boysen, Cowles, Marshall snd Nichols was appointed and reported the list of elected members. There is only one contest, that from Plymouth county, and on motion of Sweely of Woodbury the papers in that contest were called for and read. W. L. Baton was elected speaker unani- mously and on takipg the chair expressed s thanks briefly. The chief clerk, Rush Benedict, was also elected In the same way. For other offices the republican caucus pominees were elected, but the democrats presented a list of caucus nominees for the positions as follow: Firet assistant clerk, “J. A, Bridges, Des Moines county; second sesistant clerk, Jonass Gamble, Clinton county; engrossing clerk, Hattle Gallagher, Clint wounty; enrolling clerk, Fannle Kinesel Dubuque county; journal clerk, Stephen Tilson, Monona count; postmistress, 1da Welsing, Lee county elerk, J. J. McMahan, Tama county; bill clerk, Ralph Fuller, Shelby county; ser- geant-at-arms, W. J. Miller, Lee count; doorkeeper, Ed Kalner, Polk county, and istant doorkeepers and janitors. The motion to substitute the democratic cau- cus nominees for the republican was lost on a strict party vote. The seat drawing took place, but before that time the courtesy was accorded 8. A. Moore of Davis county to select his seat. He ie the oldest member, a veteran of the clvil war, & member of the Indiana lej lature and a member of the senate of the tenth eleventh general assemblies of lowa. He thanked them heartily for the compliment, ‘The house adopted a resolution requesting Governor Shaw to appear in person before the two houses in joint convention and to read his blennial wessage (0 the assems bled houses tomorrow morning. It was ex- plained by Mr. Temple, who made the mo- WANT TO REOPEN SCHLEY CASE Chicago Board of Tr Petitions Congress, Recommending Ad- miral Dewey's Report. CHICAGO, Jan. 1% Resolutions calling upon congress to reopen the Schiey case and make its own declsion as to who was In command at the battle of Santiago were vassed by the Board of Trade at its an- Al meeting today. vote was not unanimous, but the % the'ayes” was three times as loud a At of “nays” and the vocal vote weny challeneged, as expressing the feel- Ing of he board. A brief but brisk discus- slon preceded the adoptions of the resolu- tloa, The resolutions adopted Whereas, Efforts were made not only to detract from the glory due to Rear Ad- miral Schley In his victory over the Span- ish fleet off Santiugo, but to signallze his victorious plans of battle on that occaslon, and to charge that gallant and generous officers with cowardice in the face of the enemy. Whereas, Such effq e 80 that Admiral Sch force self-respect, to demand n court by_the government, and Whereas, Though ' the verdict of court inquiry left no stain reputation as a gallant and brave office yet two members of that tribunal de- nounced his conduct of that battle, in spite of the fact that a glorfous victory was won and denfed that he was chief in com- mand, and Whereas, Our great admir; Dewey, who, by virtue of his patriotism, and who as the hero of the atest naval victory of modern times was pre-eminently qualified to jud of the actions and orders of Admiral Schley able day, declared in u Sup- t “that the latter had main- tive blockade, und as officer n absolute command was entitled to the credit vietory off Santiago.” Resolved, That we believe it the duty of review the record of the court, into all the circumstances and nts tending to throw light upon the controversy and to announce its judgment as to who was In command at the battle of Santiago, and as to the conduct of Ad- miral Schiey on that occasion Resolved, That a_copy of the foregoing be forwarded to Admiral Schley, to our genators and representatives in congress, RATHBONE IMPRESSES COURT Testifies Frankly, and Statements Are Attentively Listened to by Judge ts peraistent out of inquiry that on his George ity and tained an e HAVANA, Jan. 13.—The hearing of the charges growing out of the Cuban postofiice frauds was resumed this afternoon. E. G. Rathbone was unexpectedly called by the government. The court told him he had the right to refuse to testity if he so de- sired, to which he replied that he was glad of the opportunity to testify. His frank manner in answering questions evidently impressed the court. The judges listened attentively to what Rathbone sald, when, explaining the de- talls of the working of the department of posts, he asked the privilege of making his statements more clear. The court ques- tloned him concerning the appointment of Neeley and Reeves, to which he replied that both men had been sent by the depart- ment at Washington. He sald that when Assistant Auditor John D. Lawshe turned over the office and the postal accounts he highly recommended Reeve: . Much time was taken-up discussing th question as to whether or not Rathbone had issued an order to the Cuban postmasters to render monthly accounts. It was due to the fact that the postmasters had not ren- dered accounts that the departments were unable to render accounts. Rathbone claims to render monthly accounts W Issued June 1, 1898, and that these orders were in the form of recommendations from spcclal agents that monthly accounts be carried On these recommendations Rathbone says he wrote the word “ordered,” signing his name below it. The government contends that the word “ordered” was not written on the recommendations when the irregularities in the postofice were discovered. THREE WOMEN KEPT IN JAIL Mother and Daughters Held for Ex- amination in Booth Murder. OTTAWA, Kan., Jan. 13.—The coroner’ jury in the James Booth murder case completed its investigation tonight and brought In a verdict that Booth had been killed by unknown persons. The jury recommended that Mrs. Mary McCoy and her daughters, Mrs. Mary Stanley and Mi Besslo Browning, be held for investigation. The three women are in jall here. The county attorney said tonight their pre- liminary examination probably would net be held for several weeks. Two other chil- dren of Mrs. McCoy were under arrest but they have been released. The most damaging evidence brought out today was given by Mrs. Tabor, Booth's housekesper, who {dentified a watch found In Mrs. Stan- ley's room at Topeka as the property of the murdered man, and which she saw in his possession the evening before he was killed. NEGRO SERVANT SUSPECTED Trusted Employe Arrested on § elon of Assnulting Mrs. Ada Dennis, WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.—The detectives today arrested Richard Cole, colored, and locked him up on suspiclon in connection with the mysterious assault on Mrs. Ada Gilbert Dennls, dressmaker, December 9. The police are Investigating a story which leads them to think Cole may have some knowledge of the crime or some counection with it, The arrested man s 21 years of age. He has been working at the Dennis estab- lishment as porter and bundle carrler for about five months and had borne & good reputation. He was implicitly trusted by Mrs. Dennis and in her statement to the police terday she manifested anxiety that no suspiclon be cast upon any of her servants or employes in connection with the ault, HEARTY WELCOME TO BRYAN Extended the Nebraskan on Tour, NAUGATUCK, Conn., Jan. 13.—When Hon. W. J. Bryan reached here late today he was given a hearty welcome by a larg crowd of citizens, who surrounded his car- riage and escorted him from the railroad station to the home of Senator Kennedy, where an informal reception was held. This evening Mr. Bryan addressed over 1,000 people on “The Duties of an Ameri- can Citizen The speaker spoke of trusts, taxation, Boer sympathy and the money question. The address was received with great en- tlon, that this had been the custom in un sarly day, but had been changed. and b (Coutinued on Third Fage) Llu for Philadelphliay thusiasm. Mr. Bryan was driven to An- sonta, where he will take a train for New Haven, taking the Colonial Express at that that an order for the Cuban postmasters | NAMES THE YACHT ALICE| Gorman Ruler Oonfers Additienal Hener on Miss Roesevelt. TRIBUTE ALSO TO EMPEROR'S COUSIN Prince Henry's Coming s Re troke of Interna- y~Effect on Commercinl Treaties, rded NEW YORK, Jan. 13.—Emperor Wil- llam’'s yacht, now being constructed at Shooters Island, is to be christened “Alice.” The Tribune tomorrow will make this an- nouncement, which is stated to be on the authority of Henry G. Barbey, a member of the firm which designed the yacht. Mr. Barbey ‘stated that the Information was unofficial, but he does not doubt its au- thenticity, The name Alice will be given the yacht in honor of Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of President Roosevelt, who is to christen the yacht, and for a cousin of the emperor, whose name is also Alice. The cousin in question {s thought to be the (zarina of Russia, who was Princess Allx of Hesse, granddaughter of Queen Vic- torla. The fact that Miss Alice Roosevelt is to christen the yacht, and that it may be named in her honor, together with the knowledge that Prince Henry of Prussia will represent his brother, the emperor, at the ceremony has added extraordinary in- terest to the affair. Coming with Royal Band. BERLIN, Jan, 13.—Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia will be attended on his visit to the United States by Captains Schmidt, Von Schwindt and Von Egidy, and by sev- eral high marine officers not yet selected. Captain Von Egidy is the son of Colonel Von Egldy, who some years ago resigned from the army for the purpose of devoting the remainder of his life to the work of uniting the Christian churches of Germany into a creedless society. Prince Henry and his party will sail for New York about February 13, on a pas- senger steamer. The Imperial yacht Hohen- zollern, will sail January 18, touching at the Cape Verde Islands, and St. Thoma The yacht will be commanded by Admiral Von Baudossin, whose staff includes Cap- tain Von Holleban, a kinsman of the Ger- man ambassador at Washington, and will be manned by her usual crew. The band of the second naval division, which will be on board the Hohenzollern, is one of the two crack bands of the Ger- man pavy. Dr. Hahn (independent), speaking in the Relchstag today, sald he hoped that when it came to a consideration of the commer- clal treaties the United States would not be accorded any preferential treatment on account of the recent exchange of ameni- ties between the emperor and President Roosevelt. Significance of Event. The Lokal Anzeiger today says that local circles hold that Emperor Willlam has shown in Prince Henry's projected visit to the United States a ehrewd, delicite act of international courtesy. The Parls correspondent of the Lokal Anzeiger says officlal circles thero inter- pret the prince's visit as new proof that the present grouping of the European states no longer corresponds with all the circumstances of welt politik (world policy) and the narrow program must widen. France, the correspondent adds, regards the possible reapproachment of the United States and Germany without jealousy, hav- ing guarantees that this means nothing against France. WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.—While the sub- Ject of the reception to be given to Prince Henry has not been fully discussed by the cabinet, 1t s belleved the necessary ar- rangements will be placed in the hands of a joint committee composed of a repre- sentative of the State department and en officer each of the army and the navy. There 1s no present disposition to bring the North Atlantic squadron all the way back from the Caribbean sea to form the advance reception line. The navy still has some fine ships left at the northern yards which may be used for this purpose. NEW YORK, Jan. 13.—Mayor Low today opened correspondence with Secretary of State Hay at Washington looking to the making of arrangements for a welcome to Prince Henry of Prussia when he arrives in New York. The mayer does not want the arrangements made by the city of New York to conflict In any way with those planned at Washington. NEGOTIATIONS ARE PENDING Terms Between American Agents and Miss Stone's Captors LONDON, Jan. 14 stantinople, the correspondent of the Daily Chronicle there is no news of Miss Stone, the captive American mi and that M. Garguilo, dragoman of American legation at Constantinople, and | W. W. Peat, treasurer of the missionary soclety fn Constantinople, who some days ago left Salonica for the interior to meet Miss Stone's captors, have not met the bandits holding the misslonary prisoner. They have been interviewed near Seres, Macedonia, forty-elght miles northeast of Salonfca, by several pretended delegates who thus far have not been furnished with letters from the captives, in the absence of which M. Garguilo and Mr, Peat declined to act. NEW MESSENGER COMPANY It is Formed to Carry on Service of Western Unfon Telegraph Company, NEW YORK, Jan. 13.—Edwin Gould and others of the Western Union Telegrah company have formed a company to carry on the messenger service of the Western Union, which was formerly performed by the Amorican District Telegraph company. This announcement was made today by Mr. Gould. He sald the capltal stock was $4,500,000 and the company Intended to per- form exactly the same service for the Wes ern Unfon that the American District Tel. graph company had performed. NUMEROUS DEATHS FROM FIRE Four Bodies Recovered from Slop: 1% Mine and Others Are Lost, HARTSHORNE, I T, Jan. 13.—A fire broke out in the new slope No. 7 at Dow, one of the principal trfbutaries of the Choctaw coal system, this afternoon. At 8 o'clock tonight four bodles had been brought to the surface. Probably ten more men are in the mine. Relief bas been sent from this placey . OLD COMPANY GETS A SHARE|BANK PRESIDENT ARRESTED|CONDITION OF THE WEATHER Defunct ama Orgarization Will Divide Proceeds on Sal Canal Properiy. WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 committee on interoceanic seasion today and M. Lampre Canal company was again b tor Morgan questioned Hil and at length, going over i of Saturday, but not bringh facts of especial fmportanc tee will meet again tomorrow. Senator Morgan questiofed M. Lampre especially concerning the Anterest of the stockholders of the othefsPanama Canal company in the pending ffsnsaction. M Lampre stated that undef the agreement of the new company with the old company ~The senate anale held a the Panama re {t. Sena- very closely examination out any new The commits | the stockholders of the latter concern would receive 60 per cent of the Wroceeds of the sale. He said that under the original sub- scription agreement of the old company the stockholders had heem éntitled to in- terest amounting to 5 pef chnt per annum on their subscription, even While the canal was under course of construgtion, but that the interest had been suspénded when the old company went into lquidation. He also said that the agreément had been reached with the liquidator, as the repre- sentative of the old company, that in case of sale of the property he Should appoint two arbitrators, while the mew company appointed two, these four select the fifth, and that all five should unite in mak- ing an equitable distributigs of the pro- ceeds of the sale. b He contended that under the new company had a pefect right to make the transfer, notwithafanding the in- terest of the old companyy™® “I wish,” he sald, “to make this perfeefly clear, and want the committee to Wifderstand that there can be a clear and fect. transter to the United States. It be legitimate to make the transfer without the inter- ference of the old com) but to make the way perfectly oclear prevent any possible entanglement, we Biade an agree- ment with the liquidator of the old canal company to the effect that We should have absolute authority to deal difdetly with the government of the United Btates.” TO ESTABLISH RECIPROCITY Senntor Mason Wants ta Apply Doc- trine of McKinley ahd Ding- ley Bills, WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.--Mr. Mason to- day introduced in the senate the following resolution: ! Resolved, That the doctMne of reci- procity, as stated In the act of 1590, known as the McKinley bill, and the act of 1897, known as the Dingley bill, {y the true doc: trine and in the Interest ot the prosperity of the United States and {#at the treaties pending in the senate sh recelve con- sideration and actlon at present ses- slon of congress, Resolved, further, That thd United States should give to the island 8f Cuba broad commercial reciprocal t which would be of advantage to the im of this country and the discharge of our duty toward the people of that The republican men of the senate committee on Philippines had & conference tod congid- ered the house tarift The prin- cipal subject under dlscussion was & propo- sition to make a reduction of 25 per cent on goods coming from the Philippines to the United States. No agreement was reached and there is a divergence of opinion as to the proposition, It is expected that an agreement will be reached when the full committee meets on Thursday. It was practically decided to reduce the tariff on goods coming from the Philippines to the United States to the extent of the export tax levied in the islands. The mat- ter of further reduction is still being agl- tated. TO JOIN LAKES WITH SOUND Pacific Co &rens for N e French law t Delegation Asks Con- wation Ap- proprintl ‘WASHINGTON, Jan, 13.—The Washing- ton delegation was heard by the committee on rivers and harbors today on the project to join Lakes Union and Washington, near Seattle, with Puget sound. The original es- timate for the work was $2,000,000, and it was urged that the plans be carried out. The chairman of the committee suggested that the further needs of navigation would make the cost much greater, probably $6,- 500,000, according to a recent estimate. The delegation also advocated the im- provement of the upper Columbia river, so as to overcome the obstructions at The Dalles and Cellilo falls. MASKED MEN GET THE COIN Bold Pair Hold Up Pool Room Orew and Empty the Till of Its Contents, KANSAS CITY, Jan. 13.—Two young men of slight build, with handkerchiefs tied across the lower portion of their faces, en- tered Harry B. Chick's poolroom at 807 Baltimore avenue, one block from the cen- ter of the city, at 7 o'clock tonight, and with drawn revolvers commanded the keeper, Casper, and three employes to lie down on the floor, secured between $1,500 and $2,600 and escaped. A third man, supposed to be a confeder- ate, but not masked, guarded the entrance while the robbery was committed. Jimmle Driscoll, an employe, who did not readily comply with the command to lle down, re- celved & heavy blow on the head with a revolver from one of the robbers. Dr. J. A. Frame, the cashier, received a slight blow on the head. A better time for the robbery could not have been chosen The owner and his as- sistants were counting the money that had been received during the day, and ting on the last races of the day ce 6:30, only the employes remained. DOES NOT .IU_SI]FY SPOTTER Appellate Court In Colorado proves of Certain A Methods. DENVER, Jan. 13.—According to a de- clsion announced by the court of appeals today, & city in this state cannot prosecute a person for violating an ordinance if the olty procures such violation through its prosecuting witness for the purpose of se- curing evidence. Orrin W, Wilcox was charged with sell- ing liquor in Berkley on Sunday, but the defense proved that the prosecuting wits ness was a spotter, who bought the liguor with the purpose of filing complaint. The lower court convicted Wilcox, but the ap- pellate court holds that the city was as much responsible for the violation of the ordinance as the defendant and is In no position to complain that its ordinance is violated, — Former Beanment, Texas, Official is Charged with Fergery. TAKEN INTO CUSTOBY AT KANSAS CITY Shortage Which Amounted to Sixty= Five Thousand Dollars is Made Good According to His Suce ceasor's Statemen KANSAS CITY, Jan. 13.—J, P. Withers, ex-president of the American National bank of Beaumont, was arrested here Saturday night at the home of a friend by a deputy United States marshal from Beaumont. He was taken to a hotel and kept under guard all day Sunday. It is understood that he was released today on bond. The utmost secrecy was observed in the matter and nothing was generally known of the arrest here until the announcement in & dispatch from Beaumont. NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 13.—A speclal to the Picayune from Beaumont, Tex., says: J. P. Withers, who was until December 21 president of the National bank of this city, was today arrested by a deputy United States marshal at Kanss City on the charge of forgery. Withers came here during the boom that followed the discovery of ofl, assoclated weveral local capitalists with him and or- ganized the American Natfonal bank, he being made its president. He served in this capacity until the date mentioned, when he was succeeded by B. R. Norvell of this eity. Charged with Forgery. Mr. Withers left the city Immediately after his successor was elected and was heard from no more until the news came that he had been arrested in Kansas City. The Picayune correspondent called on Hon. D, H. Hardy, who was attorney for the bank up to the time of the reorganiza- tion and asked him about the charge against Withers. “He is charged with forgery of the fol- lowing paper,”” Mr. Hardy replied: “W, H. Bean & Son of Howe, Tex., note for $2,600; Howe Grain and Mercantile company, note for $5,600; Forbes & Co., Sherman, Tex., $10,223; Tom- Everhardt, Sherman, $7,000; aleo with forging $9,000 worth of stock of the First National bank of Howe In the namo of Tom Everhardt.” “Has he been indicted on charges of for- gery?" was asked. Large Amount Short. “I do not know further than that I am informed eo. I understand he has been in- dicted by the grand jury of this county. I understand that complaint has been made against him {n these matters before the United States commissioner here and the commissioner issued the warrant for his arrest. I also understand Withers has been arrested at Kansas City." “Was Withers short to the bank?" “Yes, he was short in all about $65,000, but he made this good. The bank is In a stronger condition now than befor 'The president of the bank was seen and sald that Withers' alleged shortage to the bank had been made good and the bank directors had concluded to drop the matter, but the examiners had taken it up. Not a great deal of Withers' history is known. He was president and organizer of a bank In Sherman, Tex. He is €aid to have married the daughter of a wealthy Chicago man. Withers has been indicted by the Jef- ferson county grand jury for forging the papers mentioned by Mr. Hardy. Complaint has also been made against him before the United States commissioner here. SANTA FE FAVORS PASSES — Retuses to ¥ ange with Enatern Lines on an Unequal B CLEVELAND, 0., Jan, 13.—It was learned today that the Santa Fe rallroad has headed a movement among western lines which may have a serlous effect upon the antl-pass stand of the Trunk Line asso- clation and the more lenient of the lines in the Central Passenger association. The Santa Fe has been one of the op- | ponents of the anti-pass agreement from the beginning and since the Pennsylvania, Lake Shore, Erie and Baltimore & Ohlo have announced that they will issue passes over thelr lines west of Buffalo, the Santa Fe has made the assertion that it will not exchange with any of these roads until the passes which are given by them read over the entire system. They say that the Santa Fe passes are good from Chicago to Los Angeles and they do not propose to accept in exchange a pass between Chi- cago and Pittsburg or between Chicago and Buffalo on the system issuing passes which extends to New York. THINK MEN ARE CARELESSS Ratlroad Off Are Due to Say Mont of Wrecks ok of on. Pre- cnul CHICAGO, Jan. 13.—Owing to the series of disastrous wrecks which have occurred within the last six months the general superintendents of many of the railroads centering in Chicago are sending a special circular letter to the employes operating passenger and frelght trains. The tenor of the circulars so far {ssued 1s the same and although the letters cannot be considered as reprimands they are “heart to heart” talks which'will undoubtedly re- sult in extraordinary precautions being observed. In general the circulare call attention to the wrecks occurring recently and suggest that in the majority of cases an exercise of extraordinary precaution and a strict at- tention to orders and duty would have averted the disaster MAY MEAN RATE REDUCTION Conterence of Northwest Roads on the Northern — Northern fle Prop: Great ST. PAUI, Mion., Jan, 13.—Representa- tives of many of the northwestern roads are conterring today in the general offices of the Great Northern over the rate reductions proposed by the Great Northern and North- ern Pacific, The lines represented include the Soo, 8t. Louis, Northwestern, Milwau- kee, Cedar Rapids and Burlington, The work began at 11 a. m. and much of the day was taken up with explanation of the proposed changes by the represena- tives of the Great Northern. The conference will continue through tomorrow and pos- sibly Wednesday. Much detall work is nec- essary. Following the session none of the trafic men was willing to give an opinion or any other information on the proposed changes, Forecast for Nebraska: Falr Tuesday and Wednesday; Winds Mostly Westerly, Temperature nt Omaha Yesterday: Hour, Dew. Dex. [ 1= AT o 18 e 7 1~ 44 s 48 an 42 a“ 40 an ,TWO LIVES LOST IN WRECK Rallrond Men Die Reanlt of Collt- sfon on Branch of Rock Island. WICHITA, Kan., Jan, 13.--A freight train running twenty miles &n hour on the Okene, Okl., branch of the Rock Island road, crashed into a work train which was standing on a siding at Okene at 6 o'clock this morning and killed Bridge Foreman H. K. Bear of this city and Car- penter B. A. Colby of Galva, Kan. The men in the work car were burled un- der the debris, which = caught fire and threatened to roast every one of them. The srew of the freight train and some eiti- zens, by herculean efforts, saved them. The injured are Brakeman Frank Hoop, | Fireman James Casey and Engineer John Yeaton of the freight train and four men on the work train, named Mitchell, Jack- son, Burke and Potter. None of them are Injured fatally. The cause of the wreck was the ma- licious breaking of a switchlock and the throwing of the switch by some unknown person. H. K. Bear, the dead foreman, had a half interest in the Wichita drug store of C. L. Lease, former husband of Mary E. Lease. DRAFTS ON MYTHICAL HOUSE They Are Deing Panned O Numer- ously on Vietims in the Went. DOSTON, Jan. 13.—By the announcement of u Boston bank It appears that some per- son fs Industriously flooding neve tern states with bad drafts of drawn on a fictitlous concern, the New Eng- land Directory company of Boston. A score of these drafts have already been recetved for collection by Boston banks from correspondents in La Junta, Ouray, Montrose, Castle Rock, Buena Vista and Delta, all In Colorado; Raton and Alam- gordo, In New Mexico; Napoleonville, Rus- ton &nd Colfax, Loulstana; Eureka, Nev.; and Rawling Wyo. All have been refused. The drafts bear the signatures of C. H. Carter, R. M. Moon and C. B, Fisher. The Boston banks have loat nothing by receiving these dratts and sending back, except the trouble In trylng to find the New England Directory company. The dratts have been coming into Boston at the rate of halt a dozen a week. OFFICER KILLS TWO BROTHERS Clatms They Waylaid Him a trat Shot of the Duel. Fived KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 13.—While Policeman Joe Cruz was on his way home at an early hour this morning five shots were fired as he was nearing the corner of Cum- berland avenue and Patton street. At the corner three men were standing, Lon and Alex Nelson and Os Ingle. Cruz accused them of doing the shooting and placed Lon Nelson under arrest, when the others in- terfered. Cruz drw his pistol and shot both the Nelsons and fired at Ingle. Alex Nelson died this evening as a result of his wound and Lon Nelson died tonight at 10 o'clock, The Nelsons are brothers and they were within twenty feet of their home when shot. Cruz was arrested on the charge of mur- der and he is now at police headquarters. An attempt to assassinate Cruz was made a year ugo and when the five shots were fired he thought he was being shot at. HINMAN_ REMAINS AS EDITOR Says He and E Own the ern Friends Now feago Inter Ocean. NEW YORK, Jan. 13.—George W. Hinman, editor of the Chicago Inter Ocean, who Is in this city, announced tonight that he and soveral other gentlemen, whom he declined to name, had today acquired full control ot that paper. In speaking of the transaction Mr. Hinman said: Three or four New York men and myself have acquired Mr. Yerkes' Interest In the inter Ocean, also the interests of Willlam Penn Nixon. The organization_ has been reorganized as the Inter Ocean Newspaper company, it having been the Inter Ocean Publishing company. In the reorganiza- tion all the bonds were taken up. All en- cumbrances in the way of notes were tiquidated and the paper is without a single dobt. The paper will still be con- ducted as a strong republican newspaper. 1 shall be the editor and publisher. T con- trol_the majority of the stock and the board is composed of my friends, SIEGEL TRIAL GOES OVER Alleged Embessler Will Walt Rockefeller Comes Into Court, Until KANSAS CITY, Jan. 13.~The trial of Frank Siegel, charged with embezzling $23,- 000 from the Siegel-Sanders Livestock Com- mission company, of which he was formerly president and manager, and in which Frank Rockefeller is a principal shareholder, was continued in the criminal court here *eday until March 24. The state was ready for trial, but the defense asked for a continu- ance because of the absence of Mr. Rocke- feller and another important witness. KILLS WIFE AND CUTS THROAT Boller Maker Commits Murder and Then Attempts to Take Hin Own Life, MADISON, Wis.,, Jan. 13.—Benjamin O, Keig, & bollermaker, today killed his wite and then cut his own throat, at their home in Madison, where they conducted a stu- dent’s boarding house. Kelg is still allve, but probably will dle. Passersby heard a quarrel and the wife entreating her hus- band not to kill her and am hour later the tragedy was discovered. Movements of Ocean Vesscls Jan. 13, At New York—Arrived—Karlshue, from Bremen. Bafled—Kalserin Maru Theresa, for Napies, Genoa, ete. At~ Bt ' Vincent—Arrived—Clameampa, from San Francisco, At _Bremen—Arrived—Darmstadt, New York, At _Antwerp—Arrived—Haverford, New York At Gibraltar—Salled—Hahn, and Naples. At Liverpool—Arrived—Umbria, from New Yorky v from from for Genoa CONFER ON FREMONT National Committeeman Sehneider and Mo ster Disouss Postoffion PARDON OF BARTLEY AGAIN CONDEMNED Mr. Bohneider 8ays Next State Cenveation Mheuld Aot Upen It JUDGE BAKER PREPARES FOR REMOVAL ressman Stark Opposss New Bill for Leasing Lands. Con, RAPID CITY CONTEST SETTLED AT LAST Arg Begun in Case of Re« celver McDonald Against D, B, Thompson—Houndary Dispute with Missouri. (From a Staft Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.—(Speclal Tele- gram.)—National Committeeman Schueider arrived in Washington last night and regls- tered at the New Willard. He dented him- self to all callers and retired early. It was learned today that the Nebraska rep- resentative on the national committeo is here to talk over the Fremont postoffice situation with Senator Millard, having made an arrangement with Mr. Millard to that effect when the latter was in Omaha dur- ing the holidays. Mr. Schnelder was averse to discussing the Kremont situatfon until after a full conference with the senator. As this fight has become state-wide, in view of the interests represented, involving the railroads as well as prominent men, the outcome of = the conference will be watched with great interest. Mr. Schueider, speaking of state condi- tions, said the pardon of Bartley was wholly unwarranted and that Governor Sav- age's position was untenable. “While the last convention reflected its judgment over the parole granted Bartley at that time," he sald, “our next convention must not remain silent in view of the full pardon now granted. It must be as outspoken as was the last. Confirmation of Judge Baker. The confirmation of Judge B. 8. Baker to be one of the judges for New Mexico was accomplished today in lightning time., His name went through promptly and ever since his confirmation, which was an- nounced at 8:30, Judge Baker has been the reciplent of numberless congratulations. It is not generally known that Delegute Rodey of New Mexico at one time had written to Chairman Hoar of the judiclary committee protesting agalnst Judge Baker's appointment. This was before the delegate had learned who were back of Judge Baker. Atter he bad learned of Judge Daker's in- fluentinl friends In New Mexico who had brought about his nomination, smong them Major Llewellyn, Governor Otero and Na- tional Committeeman Luna, Rodey at once withdrew his objections and became one of Judge Baker's most ardent champlons. Judge and Mrs. Baker will leave for Ne- braska Wednesday to arrange for their ree moval to New Mexico. Leasing of Arld Landw, J. P. Irish of Californla, representing ths American Cattlemen’s assoclation, is on his way to Washington to present a bill provid- ing for the leasing of land in the arld and semi-arid states. Tne bill bas for its lead- ing feature that a person or corporation may lease ten acres for each one that it holds in fee, that this reservation thus leased shall be open for entry by home- stead, but the homesteader must protect his property with fences or other barri- cades. “If this bill should become a law,"” says Congressman Stark, “it would work im- mense hardship upon many small land own- ers. The bill creates a land monopoly and crowds out the small fellows who have lit- tle 1and holdings. But more than all else. this bill will keep land from being placed on the tax roll, thereby losing taxes to the state and county, My people are opposed to this measure, Nebraska Nominations, The nomination of Alva T. Kennard to be receiver of the land office at Lincoln, vice his father, T. P. Kennard, resigned, was sent to the senate teday by tho presi- dent, Senators Millard and Dietrich today foined In a letter to the secretary of the interior requesting the reappointment of Robley D. Harrls to be register of the land office at Sidney. His term expired today, Senator Millard made recommendations for postmasters, Including Warren L. Wood- bury of Plum Valley, Knox county. Mr, Woodbury succeeds himselt, a renomination, however, being necessary in view of the chunge of the postofice site. Miss Alico Butcher was recommended for postmistress at Genet, Custer county, and Miss Jessle Jacobs at New Helena, Custer county, Congressman Burkett has accepted an in- vitation to address the State university of Michigan, Ann Harbor, Washington's birth- day. Missouri-Nebraska Boundary. In the boundary dispute betwoen Missour! and Nebraska the supreme court today re- fused to consider a motion by Attorney General Prout for the appointment of a commission to take testimony until the issues are settled between representatives of the states named. This means that the issues have not been joined according to the practice of the supreme court, and addi- tional pleadings are necessary beforo the supreme court will consider the taking of testimony necessary, Reginter at Rapid City, The confirmation of George P. Bennett as reglster of the land ofce at Rapld City, S. D., settles a long-drawn out contest. arges were made against Bennett and persons in Rapld City, advised the Interior department that they would appear agalnst bim In person. Nothing, however, has been heard from these protestants recently, and as the nomination has been pending a long time, being a recess appointment of President McKinley, the committee on public lands reported Bennett's nomination favorably today, and the confirmation fol- lowed. Capitol Bank Recelvership. Argument in the case of John W. Me- Donald, recelver of the Capitol Natlonal bank of Lincoln, against David E. Thomp- son, was begun in the supreme court to- day, J. R. Webster of the Interior depart- ment appearing for McDonald, He consumed but balf an hour, when, no attorney ap- pearing for the defendant in error, the court adjourned until tomorrow. H, F. Rose of Lincoln, who is Mr. Thompson's attorney, was in Washiogton last week,