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I I I The Omaha Daily Bee. EHTAIiLLSLlED JUNE 19, 1871. OMAIIA, SATUHDAY MOllNINO, JANUARY 2, 1904 TEN PAOES. SINGLE COrY THREE CENTS. ll I WAR SOW IMMINENT Japanatd -Minittr at Lsndon aji Buraia Has Eejsctad Eii Comtrj'a Propotals. THINKS HOSTILITIES ARE CERTAIN Infonratinn Cornea from Paria and Qaicklj Given to Pnb.ic. SECRETARY LANSDOWNt HAS NO HOPE Br.ti h Foreign Secretary Telh Tears to Ambiaaado iron Abroad, ALLEGES WAR IS UNPOPULAR IN RUSSIA Letter from Mowvw Indicates that People Da Sot Iraiitlkiir with Campaign igalaii Japan at Tkli Time. LONDON, Jan. I Uaron Hayaahl. Hi; Japanese minister liere, tiaa been itilormeJ Irom Paris that Huwta haa derided not to 4 rant the Japanese proposals. ' This la the first Intimation anyone tiers admits having lecelvt-d anent the Huna.au teply. The baron mid to a representative of the Associated Press: If Information from Paris la borne out by the wording- of the Russian reply and It thj Japanese uv'-rnmei;t adneres to lia p es.nt ueierminaiion, there seems to oe small pos aitillity ni averting tit. My information in not official, but In con nection with Information Imparted to me by the British government, 11 la probably only too correct. If Chancellor von Buelow's Information that Russia a reply will I framed In a manner Intended to satisfy Japan turns cut correct it will be better newi than I have dared hope for. It tu learned that Japan baa secured a large additional amount of coal la the . name of one of the largest English ehlp .ptng flrma sending vessels to the far east. The St. Janet Oaiette says It under standa that the Japaneae government haa taken over two vessels of the Nippon line for use aa hospital ships. The British foreign office la unable to confirm or deny Uaron Hayashl's Informa tion. The officials, however, eay they are not surprised at the tenor of the advices. The foreign office seems Inclined to think that Russia will, If possible, avoid making a reply of any kind to the last Japanese note. Lansdewne Glrra l Hope. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne has In formed one of the foreign ambassadors he .has practically given up all hopes of peace. At the em ha axles here the statement mads by Baron Hayashl, the Japanese minister, today, that he had been Informed from Paris that Russia had decided not to grant the Japaneae proposals. Is regarded aa being most grave, and especially In view of the minister's statement that his In formation came from Paris and the fart that he permitted such Information to be come known at this critical stage. Haasta Enjoins Secrecy. . MOSCOW, Jan. I. The government's order to pulih nothing In relation to the movement of troops Is patriotically ob- , served by every Moscow paper. One editor aid to the Associated Press correspondent "I know exactly which division Is going to the far east and know the names of offi cers who have been ordered not to stir cut of Moscow In view of the possible re ceipt of sudden marching orders." Another editor, impatient for war, and confident of victory, said: "The Russian army will prove as disastrous to the Jap aneae as did Mont Pelee to Martinique." When aaked to explain the utter Indlffar ence of the Moscovltea, he explained "That la due to loyalty. Walt until the emperor Issues a manifesto declaring war. Then Russian sentiment will burst forth. But a manifesto Is Improbable In the Im mediate future, even If the Japanese oc cupy Corea." Both editors expressed concern at the possibility of American Intervention. One of tbern remarked: "The attitude of the V sited States baa become equivocal. We do not like the despatch of American war ships. Still, the Russians cannot believe that their old friends will give active as sistance to Japan." War lauepalar la Raasla. ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. L Advices front Moscow, the center of Russian busi ness life, confirms previous reports to the effect that outside of military circles peo ple there are not Interested In the differ ences with Japan. Commercially Moscow haa much at stake In the far eaat, but there la neither excitement nor enthusi asm. Tills Is regarded here aa extremely significant by those who remember the passionate fervor of all cutanea In the em pire, from the caar to the peasant, before the Rueso-Turklah war. A well-informed resident of Moscow haa written lo the As sociated Press aa followa: "It is not an exaggeration to aay that war all! be un popular with the Russians." In official circle in St. Petersburg the editorial In the Noroe Vreraya, December 80, saying, "We believe Japan will not place Russia In a position where to yield would appear to be a renunciation of the defense of Its vital Interests in the far east," Is regarded as an Indication that the government la feeling Its way toward a compromise. It is pointed out that Rus sian will discuss the matter on the basis of the vital Interests of both countries, only demanding that Jupan shall not put Russia In a poll ion where a concession would seem to be an abandonment of Its vital Interests; that it ceases to consider the matter from the view point of the repeetlvo strength of the two countries, and that therefore a peaceful solution is SU11 possible. Marks Japaaeae Diplomat. WASHINGTON. Jan. 1 -Baron Haya shl's statement from London was cqnt munloated to Japanese Minister Takahlra Just aa he was starting to the New Tear's leoeptiuu at the White House. Although It was what the minister haa been expecting fur das. it was naturally somewhat of a shark. The legation "here has had nothing jet from Tuaiu. The Russian embassy was equally lark ing of advice front Its home officers, and the State department has not been able to secure any Indication of the outcome of the negotiations between Russia and Japan, notwithstanding It has cabled special in structions to Us agents In both oouutru-s to report development. The news of the iikeMhood of actual war was communicated to the general staff of the. army and the general board of the navy, the members of both being gathered In their respective departments preparatory to marthlng to the Whtw- Ho us. to pay their respects to the president It waa immeoiaiciy eiscussed and there was a good deal cf speculation aa to how hos tilities between Russia and Japan woud ICuaUoued aa eWcond Fx, FREDERICK PABST IS DEAD Well Know a Brf nfr of Mllwnakee Faeeee ltf Bnddenly at Hit Honr. LWAUKEE, Jan. 1. Captain Frederick president of the Pahst Brewing died at his home today. While erg of his family snd his friends lie was suffering from pul- m-' 5s a and that he could not live mot months longer, his death came "iiy and unexpectedly, lie was 7 '( , last March. During ' days Captain Pahst hHd not lef ' ' owing to the severe weather, but ... .idltion seemed to be improved and h . lamlly was not prepared for his death. At 8 a. m. this morning he began to fall rapidly. At his beside were Mrs. Pahst. his widow: Frederick rabst, jr.. Mrs. W. O Godrlch of Milwaukee and Mr. Schoenllen of Wiesbaden. Ocrmanv. his daughters, snd Mr. Schoenllen. Colonel G. O. Pshet was out of the city, having gone to St. Louis to spend New Tear's day. The news that Captain Pahst was dead caused much surprise among his friends snd business associates. Althourh he knew that his rtesth might occur at any time be did not relinquish his Interest In his great business enterprises, but continued to visit his office snd direct the operations of the enormous plnnt. He was a dally visitor at the brewery until ten diva ago, when the Inclemency of the weather caused him to remain at home. While his family noticed that he was be coming mor feeble, he was able to be about until the relapse came this morning. WORKMEN ACCEPT REDUCTION Three TkswMii Employes of Edgar Thompson steel Works Will Keep Bnsy. PITTBRURG, Jan. l.-The S.Oon employes of the Edgar Thompson Steel works and eleven blnst furnaces of the Carnegie Steel company at Braddock today accepted the reduction In wages offered them. The ton nage men In the converting mlllls and bloom mills of the rail plant receive the heavlc.it cut, which Is from 12 to 2 per cent. At Monessen the new wage scale of the American Tin Tlate company went Into ef fect today at the National works. It Is said the salary of Superintendent W. H. Harris was cut from 16.000 to tt.000 a year. The brick masons were reduced from 5) cents an hour to 25 cents and rather than accept the BO per cent reduction they re fused to work. Superintendent Harris also tendered his resignation to take effect to morrow. At the Carnegie Steel company's hoop mill at Monessen the reduction will average about 10 per cent. CONNELLSVILLE. Pa.. Jan. 1. Reduc tions In the wages of coke workers to con form to the cut recently made by the H. C. Frlck company went Into effect today at all the plants of the Ralney Coke company. W. J. Ralney la the largest Independent coke operator In the Connellsville region and Is the last one to follow the Frlck company In reducing wages. FITTSBURG. Jan. 1. The National roll ing mills of the Vnlted States Steel corpo ration at McKeesport reeumed opera tions today and the tube and pipe mills will start up on Sunday. The resumption will furnish employment to 8,000 men. TELLS OF DENVER MURDER Fred Arnold Reconnts Kllllna- of Pamlly Which Gg Tried to Rob. DENVER, Jan. 1. Fred Arnold. 18 years of age, confessed today to complicity In the murder of Mrs. Youngblood and the probable fatal shooting of her son Robert, while attempting to rob the little grocery store kept by Mrs. Youngblood and her husband, Thomas M. Toungblood, in Val verde, a suburb of Denver. Arnold' con fession Implicated Newton Andrews, aged 10, and Charles Peters, 24 years old, the former of whom Is laid to have fired the fatal shot. Both are under arrest. The young men drove to the Youngblood store and gained admission by ssking per mission to use the telephone. They tried to hold up the elder Toungblood. but. al though C4 years old, he resisted until stunned by a blow on the head with a re volver. His wife and son, who came to his rescue, were shot down, the former dying almost Instantly and the latter receiving a probably fatal wound In the head. SUICIDE IS QUITE INGENIOUS Salt Uk City Portrait Painter Sm His Nostrils nad Swallows His Handkerchief. SALT LAKE CITT. Utah. Jan. 1. L. Russell Griffith, a portrait artist commit ted suicide In . a novel way in his cell In the county jail. He first tric-d to sever the arteries in his wrists and throat with a key. Falling In this, he picked a quantity of wool from his blankets, with which he plugged up his nostrils. Then he stuffed bis handkerchief down his throat and slowly strangled. The other prisoners heard him choking, and tried to attract the attention of officers by pounding and shouting, but the police, thinking it was part of the usual New Tear's demonstra tion, paid no attention to It. Griffith la believed to have been demented. MISSOURIAN MADE THREATS nek Charge Brssgkt Against St. Joseph Yoatk r PostolBre Inspector. ST. JOSEPH. Mo.. Jan. 1. Charles Mor gan, aged 17 years, wss arrested today at the Instance of Postofflce Inspector Edward S. Leland on a charge of using the mails for the purpose of blackmail. Morgan threatened to blow up Burlington trains with dynamite unless paid SS.0U0. A decoy package led to his capture near Watson, Mo. He waa arrested one year ago for swindling Chicago merchants on mall or ders. DR. RICE IS SOON REARRESTED Pnehlo's Alleged Mnrderer Condned In Baaltarlam When Aeanltted of Mnrder. PUEBLO. Co.o., Jan. I. Dr. Charles O. Rice, who was acquitted of murder yester day, after a sensational trial, was rear rested today on a charge of insanity and confined In a sanitarium. An inquest Into bis mental condition will oe held. Rce. while Intoxicated, on October T Ijst killed Pollcemaa Marts. RJce and J.U wife wrre preparing to leave the city when be was arrested, todAjr. RUMOR OF FIRST BATTLE Colon Heart Report that Ameiioan "Warship Eu Sunk Colombian Vestal CANNOT BE CONFIRMED AT THIS TIME All Naval Vessels Formerly at Isth mian Atlantic Port Have "alien to Other Points en Dot . COLON, Jan. 1. There were persistent rumors here yesterduy and again today that the Colombian gunboat General Pin son had been sunk by American warships. There la no confirmation of the report to this time. The Mayflower, to which Admiral Coghlan transferred his fl.ig yesterday, steamed out of Uie harbor this morning. There Is Do ship of war here now. Aa to Indian t hief. It is not known here whether the Indian chief lnanaquina left his territory of his own accord or was forced to do so by the Colombians. Much Importance seems to be attached to that point. The cruiser Olym pla and the gunboat Castlne have not re turned from the direction of Carti. where they went to Investigate the situation. Xothlna; Kjtoira at Washlna-tow. WASHINGTON, Jan. 1. Assistant Secre tary Darling of the Navy department said tonight that he had received no news whatever with reference to the rumored sinking of a Colombian vessel by an Amer ican warship and that he believed the ru mor was without foundation In fact. Ha let on West Const. PANAMA, Jan. 1. The situation on this si In of the Isthmus Is quiet and satisfac tory to the naval authorities. Reports from Imrien up to last night do net give any evidence of Colombian activ ity or the presence of Colombians In Pan amanian territory. Datien miners who came here a fortnight age have gone back to resume work. The thirty American marines and blue jackets who remain at Tvlxa are patrolling the rivers in two armed launches. Pan amanian soldiers continue scouting from Tvixa through the Durlen district. The I'nlted States cruiser Boston is in San Miguel bay supporting the Yvira outpost. The Wyoming Is Indulging In target prac tice and the Concord and Murblehead are both at Panama. The Tvlxa and Real Santa Maria out posts have been materially reduced, aa they are simply observation outposts which thirty men can look out for. Persons best Informed concerning the military forces along the Darien frontier do not expect any Colombian aggression for the present. They are of the opinion that the situation is likely to remain aa at present until the canal treaty is approved by the congress of the United States. BRING REMAINSJ0 NEW YORK Body of Pon of Minister Banter to Bo Bartod at Former Homo. HAVANA Jan. 1. The body of Fargo Squlera, son of United States Minister Squlers, who waa accidentally killed while shooting at a target, waa brought to Havana today and taken to the Church of St. Angelo, where the funeral will be held tomorrow, and after the service the body will be taken on board the steamer Morro Castle to be conveyed to New York. Captain Hanna, military attache to the United States legation, was to have accom panied the remains, but no orders having been received by htm from the War de partment, it Is probable that G. L. Loril lard, second secretary of legation, will have charge of them. WISHES RUSSIA GOOD LUCK France Regards as Bent to Csar'a significant Note Minister of War, PARIS, Jan. L What is regarded here as a significant exchange of telegrams oc curred today between General Kouropatkln, the Russian war minister, and General Andre, the French minister of war. The Russian minister telegraphed to General Andre his wishes for the happiness end prosperity of himself and the French army for the new year. In reply General Andre referred to the friendship which united the two armies, "snd which strikingly shows Itself In all circumstances," and concluded with extending cordial wishes for the pros perity and greatness of the Russian army. Xosaleda Mas Be Cardinal. ROME. Jan. L The appointment of Mon slgnor Nosaleda. former archbishop of Manila, as archbishop of Valencia. Is Widely commented on. Tfie new position, by tradition, entitles Monslgnor Nosaleda to the red hat, and if this honor Is be stowed upon him the sacred college will have a member whose anti-American sen timent is well known. Werler Will Tell Tales. LONDON. Jan. 1. General WeVler will shortly publish a book entitled "My Mili tary and Political Campaign In Cuba," ac cording to a special dispatch from Madrid. Two Interesting chapter will be headed, "My Project for Landing in United States Territory" and "Reaaons Why I Was Obliged to Abandon the Project." Chamberlain May le!t Anstrnlln. MELBOURNE. Jan. 1. Joseph Chamber lain has replied to an Invitation of the federal mlnhitery asking him to visit Aus tralia, saying he hoped at no distant date to accept it, but adding that "until a man date la given found his lengthened absence from England was impossible." Germany Denies Hrport. BERLIN. Jan. 1. The report that Ger many contemplated the acquisition of a coaling station at St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, Is seml-offidally declared to be as unfounded, as similar previous reports. ST. LOUIS STRIKE POSTPONED t ab aad Carrlaaeu Drivers Defer Con test Pending; Investigation by Btate. BT. IiOl'13. Jan. 1. The strike of cab and carriage drivers for higher pay and other concession, that had been decided on for today, has teen deferred. George Innla, national organiser for the Interna tional Teamsters' union, states that the drivers have decided to defer action in their proposed strike pending the action of the Btate Board of Arbitration, which will con vene Saturday. The State Board of Arbitration and Medl ation has telegraphed to Jefferson City for Assistant Attorney General Jeffries to come to St. Louis and assist La settling the differ. NEW YORK KEEPS ITS CITIZENS Mlssoorl AttornVya So Declare in Brief of ftate Against Zlegler. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.. Jan. 1. Assist ant Attorney General Jeffries and Judge Thonius B. Harvey of St. Louis, who rep resent the state of Missouri in the extradi tion matter of William Ziegler of New York, wsnted here to stanU trial on a charge of bribery, today sent briefs to Gov ernor Udell at Albany. The briefs are ac companied by arguments of the attorneys, who say they do not seek the arrest of a citizen of New York for a trivial offense, but for a nefarious crime, which in Its ef fects is destructive tf the very existence of the sovereignty of the state. In corrupting and debauching its legislature, whence must emanate the laws needed for the protection of property and the lives of its citizens. They quote the president's message on bribery and comment on It. "If Willitim Zlegler were in the Republic of Mexico Missouri would not be so helpless." declares the brief, "as It Is Insisted It now Is, by reason of his beirg in the sister state of New Tork. Regardless of the contested question whether or not he was actually within the border, of the state of Missouri when the crime was committed, he would be extradited under the laws and returned from Mexico to answer to the Indictment charged against him." The brief then declares thst they desire to resent the attempts of the counsel for the defendant to belittle and disparage the efforts of the Missouri authorities. The briefs ask that a warrant be Issued for the defendant, when the court can, by haleas corpus proceedings, determine the legal right, and quotes supreme court decisions In support of the contention. The brief discusses the matter under two heads: First, the obligation of one execu tive to honor the requisition of another ex ecutive, and also as to whether Zlegler is a fugitive from Justice. M'CLELLAN NOW IN OFFICE New Democrat le Mayor Promises that Vo Backward Step Will Bo Taken. NEW TORK. Jan. 1 George B. McClel lan became mayor of New York city to day. He arrived at the city hall accom panied by his secretary, John H. O'Brien, and walked through llnis of democrats under an arch of plants and flowers to the major's public reception room, where he was greeted by the retiring mayor. The ceremonies were not elaborate and speeches were brief. After shaving hands with his successor, Mr. Low said: Colonel McCIellan. the hour hns come when 1 nm jerniitted to give the city into your care, in obedience to the will of the people. Anyone who has been mayor of New Y'ork will always be rendy to honor its chief magistrate. Mr. Mayor, 1 nm glad, as one of the great body of citizens, tu salute you and to wish you well. In response Colonel McCIellan said, in part: I believe I can only fulfill the trust of municipal government, not In the Interests of the lew. but in the Interests of all the people, I believe In party responsibility, but party responsibility exists only aa the means of attaining good ends. I promise you that there will be no step backward, not even in the smallest de partment of my administration. Mr, Ix)W then retire- his private office and Colonel McClellen .took his stand be hind the table In the public office and hand shaking began. All the democrats In town seemed to be on hr.nd end long lines, reach ing to the city hall steps, were formed by the police. It look a long time for the democratic enthusiasts to file by the may or's desk. After the reception the new j heads of departments were sworn in. Police Commissioner McAdoo. after tak ing office today, issued a statement in which he said he would do everything in hi power to prevent blackmailing, extor tion, "grafting" or bribe taking by the po lice, but It would be useless, he said, to expect a policeman to be honest If he has to pay for his appointment, promotion or assignment. Therefore, he declared, prefer ment would rest on merit only. Judged by the best service standards. CITY INSPECTOR OF THEATERS Kew Administration of New York City Adopts New Rnle of Exam. I nation, NEW YORK. Jan. l.-The first order Is sued under the new administration of the fire department looks to the more thor ough Inspection of all theaters In this city. In each battalion wherein a theater Is lo cated a competent assistant foreman will be designated as theater Inspector, and these 'ns pec tors are to be under the su pervision of general theater inspectors. Weekly Inspection of all places of amuse ment will be required for the purpose of seeing that the stage, flies, shield over bor der lights, etc., are In proper condition, examine all auxiliary appliances, such as hose. standplpes, water buckets, ex tinguishers, books, axes, etc., and see that they are of the regulation department standard. In perfect condition and ready for Immediate use. Regular monthly re ports are to be made, and the Inspectors must make such recommendations ai they may deem proper for the better protection of life and property in case of Are, panic or other danger. It is declared that the safety of the theater-going pubilo Is dependent during a performance, to a certain extent, vpon the vigilance of the inspector, and they must promptly report any violation of law or neglect upon the part of the authorities having charge of such places of amuse ment, to properly and effectively safeguard their premises at all times. The attention of the uniformed force Is also called to the provisions of section 1 of the rules of the municipal explosive commission, which reads as follows: "The use of what are technically known as fireworks showers, or the use of any mixture containing chlorate of potash and sulphur In theaters or puLlie halls of en tertainment, is prohibited." MORGAN STEAMER ON FIRE Bale of Cotton Are Thrown Over board and Flnmrs tgalekly Bnbdned. NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 1 The Norwegian steamer Hispania, Captain Beberg, from Port Limon, December 26, reports that on December at 1:30 p. m., in the Gulf of Mexico, latitude 27.14 north, longitude t 12 west, he righted a vessel burning blue lights and on nearlng it found it to be the Morgan line (Southern Pacific) steamer El Vslle, Captain D. J. Grant, bound from Galveston for New York with a cargo of cotton on fire in the main hatch. The burned cotton was being Jettisoned and a large number of burning bales were floating around in the water. Captain Be berg i w. ed assistance, which was de clined, but was -eieud to lay by, which he did for an hout and a half, when he was told that the Are was under control and that the El Valie would procttd on its voyage. JACKSOMANS AND HARMONY raw of the Becalcitrant of Last Two Cam pa'goi tt Annual Banquet. SPEAKERS THINK FUTURE IS BRIGHT Senator Kewlands and Congressman De Armand Address Themselves to Prospects of t'omlig lanpilta. Democrats from Omaha and the state to the number of nearly loo were present at the l'axton hotel hist night at the thir teenth annual banquet of the Jacksonlan club. Anticipations that gold democrats, who were alienated from the organisation In 1! over the silver question, would pour in In large numtiers were not exactly real ised. Not more than a' dozen of these conservatives were present. Including Euclid Martin, Ben B. Wood. George E. Prichett. C. F. McGrew. C. S. Montgomery, R. E. Dunphy of Sewnrd and A. J. Sawyer of Lincoln. T. J. Mahoney was reported a having bought a ticket, but did not use It. The guests enjoyed an excellent dinner, lasting from t until 11 o'clock, and were addressed by Senator Francis O. New lands of Nevada, Representative Du1d A. DeArmond of Missouri, Representative Gil bert M. Hitchcock, John M. Reed of Des Moines and A. G. Ellick of Omaha, Each sought to minimise the differences that have rent the party and placed stress upon Issues and conditions, snjing little regard ing candidates. The tone, generally, was pessimistic, and except on a few occasions the guests did not grow enthusiastic, be yond giving the speakers, especially the gentlemen from abroad nn.l Representative Hitchcock, splendid ovations. Stndy In Harmony. At the east end of the dining hall, where the toast master and the speakers were seated, was arranged what Ed P. Smith called "a study In haimony." Under two huge flags was the portrait of Andrew Jackson, to his left appeared the features cf Mr. Bryan, while on the right a picture of former Governor James E. Boyd, repre senting that part of the democratic organl r.dtion that lost out In 'he Chicago conven tion in lXSfi. The original of this latter likeness entered the loom at 11 o'clock, after the feasting had betn finished, was enthusiastically greeted and assigned a place of honor. Governor Boyd has but recently come from a hospital, where he was under the surgeon's knife, and being still convalescent was unable to undergo the full rigors of the banquet. Ills recon ciliation with the Bryan end of the democ racy has dated from a year or more back. A telegram from W. R. Hearst stating that he had received an Invitation to the banquet too late to use It and expressing regret, met with a faint attempt at ap plause. The trio of gentlemen who began their careers as democrats In Andrew Jackson's time E. V. Rnjiey of Crete, W. W. Cones of Council Bluffs and Dr. Har vey Link of Millard were present and were centers of Interest as per custom. Start the Speaking. ToasajajjritDXJU Weavwin his Introductory remarks, referred to the "opening of the doors" to the democrats who dissented In 1896 and defined a demo crat as a man who supported the majority of the principles and candidates of bis party. He said that upon the threshold of the struggle of 1904 the party had the right to demand the support of all those who affiliated with it In the past. A. G. Ellick responded to the toast "The Jacksonlans," sketching the history of the organization, which he termed the first permanent political club In Nebraska and the largest permanent political organiza tion west of Chicago, from Its formation. February 7, 1891. In connection with the policy of the club In advocating the or ganization of similar bodies he used the words, "when the democratic party shall have assumed an attitude not merely In opposition to the other party, but taking thi initiative. It shall be after fjll dis cussion." He adjured the democrats against searching for novel and glittering Illusions and pleaded for unification on the funda mental and underlying principles. Toastroaster Weaver. In presenting John M. Reed of Des Moines, who responded to the toast, "Democrack from the Stand point of a Voter," said that as Mr. Reed came from Iowa it was necessarily the only standpoint he could obtain, and the gentleman from the Hawkeye state as sented in this view. His speech was leveled at the trusts and he stated that he dis cussed the essence of democracy the de mocracy of Washington, Franklin. Jeffer son, Jackson and Lincoln, regardless of the source. Bees No Democracy. "Nothing deserves the name of democracy In our private or public life of today," de clared Mr. Reed, "We employ the terms, but they are empty phrases. Indifference has laid its leaden mace on the Spirit of democracy. The world has had its military age. Its ecclesiastical age, and the ago of feudalism, and not it haa the Industrial age. The struggle between the clasoes and the masses always was and will always continue. The only difference la In the form of power. It Is a mistake to believe that the course of the people is always on ward and upward, and republics do not degenerate and decay. Disguise It aa we may, the people of the United States are not sovereign; they do -not enjoy the democracy and bleosings consonant with the advanced civilization and man's domi nation over nature. With the Introduction of the millionaire boss haa come the most Inhuman of all tyrannic the people are made to cart their ballots against them selves. In the flowery age of feudalism peo ple yere never under a more complete more powerful than the present one of state of vassalage, nor haa an aristocracy wealth existed." He declared the nation must have a new birth of political and industrial freedom, but did not point out the way. Law Maanfnetnre Too Slow. Representative Hitchcock deacrilied his chief function aa a representative from Nebraska as the distribution of seeds. His i subject was "The Laggard Law." and the inspiration came, he said, while listening to the supreme court arguments in the .Northern Securities merger case. He de scribed the railways as giant outlaws, which as the law approached them sped on to new refuges and new devices to evnde it. He declared that as at present con ducted the race of the law after the trusts Is useless. The law has not developed as fast aa other institutions, Mr. Hitchcock contended, and it has to I modernized and brought up to date before it is of avail to reach ""the intellectual giants that now plunder the people." "It is not the gun, but the man behind the gun that society has to reach," as serted the speaker. "Make your multl mllll malrea Impossible and you will make Continued on Sacond Page NEBRASKA WEATHER FORECAST Fnlr In West avnd nw In F.aat Por tion Bntnrdari Bandar Fair and Warmer. Temprratnro at Omaha Yesterday! Hoar Dec Honr. De. ft T lf It IT 1M 'Mt 22 iMI XT 1 P S P- a p. 4 P. B p. P. T p. P. P. i .... a. ltl 3t!i a 2.1 SP 1st 14 13 12 H a. m au m It) n. ni II a, m 18 m AT THE H0MES OF VICTIMS Arrangements Made In Many Places to Bnry Bodies Taken from Thrnter. imi'SH. Cole, Jan. 1-C. P. Simpson, a pioneer here, bus been notified that his wife loH her life In the Iroquois theuter . fire. He hns left for Chicago to take charge of the remains SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Jan. l.-Mrs j Lulu P. Alexander, who, with her two children, lost her life in the Iroquois thec ter fire. In-longed to a prominent family of Sprlngville. Utah. She was the wire of Prof. W. G. Alexander of Chicago and sister of Helen Boycr, nn actress well known throughout the west. A telegram received today states that the bodies of Mrs. Alexander and her' children were al most unrecognizable and that they will be brought here for burial. BLOOMINGTON. 111.. Jn. 1 The bodies of Miss Alecla Maloney. daughter of former Attorney (eneral M. L. Maloney. and those of Mrs. A. W. Trask. wife of a leading burlnejia men of Ottawa, and his daughter. Odessa, all of whom were vic tims of the Iroquois disaster, were brought to their homes In Ottawa today for burial. A telegram received by Mrs. Kate Mun holland at noon conveyed the Intelllsence that het daughter, Josephine, was a vic tim of the Ironuois disaster and thst her body had just been identified. Miss Jose phine was a school teacher. Of late she had been a resident of Cedar Rapids, la., where she wna engaged as a teacher. The body will be brought here tonight. CONDOLENCES FROM EUROPE Emperor William and President Loobet Express Sorrow Over Catastrophe at Theater. BERLIN. Jan. 1. Emperor William in formed Ambassador Tower today at the time the ambassador was offering his New Y'ear's congratulations that he had te'e graphed to President Roosevelt his sorrow over the Chicago disaster. Both the em peror and empress supplemented the cabled condolence by personal expressions to the ambassador. WASHINGTON. jHn. l.-The French ambassador has received a cablegram from President Loubet. asking him to express to President Roosevelt his sorrow over tbe Chicago disaster. This the ambassador has done. LONDON. Jan. 1. Farther messages of sympathy In regard to the Chicago disaster have reached the United States ambasey here. They Include communications from the Anglo-Saxon society, the Australian Chamber of Commerce end the mayors of Cardiff and t-urnley. ROME. Jan, l.-Mlnlster of Foreign Af fairs Tlttoni has requested the Italian am bassador at Washington to express to the American government the sympathy of Italy with the United States in the Chicago theater disaster. PUBLIC TASTE IS TO BLAME Jessie Bartlett Davis Thinks People Sbonld Not Denmnd Certain tlagc Effects. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1. Jessie Bartlett Davis, wife of Will J. Davis, part owner nrd manager of the Iroquois theater, Chi cago, in speaking of the terrible cab mity, said: It is all the fault of the public that ruoh things occur. In these switt days the punllc not satisfied with good, quiet shows. They must have lots of excitement, color and light, with the result that every actor takes bis life in his hands when lie goes before the footlights. In that particular scene when the awful catastrophe occurred there were j per sons upon the stage. The .wonder is that any of them escaped. I do not understand how the asbestos curtain failed to work. Mr. Davis drilled his men every day In the use of the ap paratus, and In the dropping of the curtain. Never before was there sny hitch. Francis Wilson, with whom Miss Davis is playing In "Ermlnle," said: It is my opinion that there should not be a step in a theater. Everything should be on a gradual incline. If theater-goers could have no fear of unexpected steps I am satisfied the danger of a stampede would be lessened. st. louis takesTrecaution City Authorities Notify Theater Man- ngers that All Ordinances Mast Be Observed. ST. LOUIS, Mo.. Jan. l.-The commis sioner of public buildings and the chief of the fire department have notified local theater managers that tbey must tarry out every provision of the ordinances de signed to prevent fire and panic. A new ordinance revising the building laws is now pending In the council. One of the new features that will be Incorporated in the ordinance la that every theater must have a metal skylight or fire vent over the stage, equal In area to one-tenth the area of the stage. Thte Vint must be so constrjeted as to open Instantly and automatically on the cutting or burning of a cord, or melt ing of a fusible link, or some other ap proved device. Fire Chief Swingley sent notice to the theater managers that hereafter tbe aisles must be kept clear, aad that he will bring thexn Into court if this order Is not ob servVd. IDENTIFIED AT THE MORGUES Names of Those la hleaaro Flro W ho Are Claimed by Their Friends. CHICAGO. Jan. l.-In addition to the dead in the Iroquois theater fire heretofore published the following have been Identified at the morgues: BERRY. OTTO. Battle Creek. Mich BUDDEKE. KATE HAMILTON I K'lXfilH'K. UKS. MARY E I m TT, MRS. W. A. KWANIKSKI JOHN LI DWIO, MIBH Et'GENTF PALMER. MRS WILIJAM BOWMAN. GRACE t 'Of Ml AN. MRS M. DAWSON. J RACE HOlJST. AMY. years old. MOHAN. 11 R. rIMI'KtiN, ADA SCHNEIDER. MRS JME3 WERNIeH MRU MARY WILLIAMS. HOWARD Three Die at Bailee. BUTLER. P.i . Jan. 1. Typhoid fever claimed Hirca victims toduy. making a to ts 1 of i jghtv-seven dca-tUa. '1 tree new uibkca wete reported. CLOSES MANY HOUSES Mayer of Chicapo Tilda lineteen TbeaUn "Tiara Ordinanooa Are Ignored. TNESE HAD NO ASBESTOS FIRE CURTAIN No Othtr thane of tha Qneation Eat Tat Bran Taken Up. FUNERALS ARE HELD ALL OVER TOWN Erippl of Cabi and Carria;ei Hot Equal to Demand. PEOPLE SPEND HOURS AT THE MORGUES Ytalkina from Plnre to Tlaee There Are Many Who tnnnot Identify Bodies of Wives aad 1 hlldren. iKC.UiO. Jan. 1. Mayor Carter Har rison today took steps to provide as, far as possible njlnst a repetition of Wedns day s horror at the Iroquois theater. A the result of an Investigation made at h.s orders and bistlng but a few hours, nine teen theaters and museums were ordered closed, some of them telrg among the lead ing and most popular playhouses of the city. The action of the mayor was bas-d on one slnglo violation of the ordinances which are intended to protect the patrons of theaters from Just such an occurrence as that which cost so many lives on Wednesday. Every one of these phices had omitted to supply nn asbestos curtain. The theaters ordered closed are: How ard's, Sam T. Jacks', Marlowe, New Amer ican, Olympic, Academy of Music. Alham bra, Avenue, Bijou, Chicago Open house, Columbus stock, Thirty-First 8:re?t. Criteron, Flegenbuum's. , Milwaukee Ave nue, Garrlck and Gllckman's. In addition to the se the London Globe Museum and the Clark Street museum were also com pelled to close their doors. The Chicago opera house and the Olym pic theater are vaudeville houses of the highest class and probably do ns much business In point of numbers as any thea ter In the city at single performances. They give, however, a matinee every day In the week- and It 1m seldom that seats can be obtained for sny performance at the time of opening. In addition to this they have been accustomed to selling large numbers of tickets fr standing room and as a general ining more ienple are within these places of amusement at an average per formance th i:t can be found I't eny other playhouse in the city. The Garrlck theater Is a small playhouse, and should not be confounded with the lurger tlieuter of the same rsme situated on Randolph street, one block west of the Iroquois. Inspected Curtains Only. The inspection ordered by the mayor was carried on by Building Commissioner Wil liams and Chief of Polite O'NelU. The seope of the investigation included 1.0 other fea ture than aabes'toe curtains. . Tfte mayor Instructed CoTmlssUjapr Wllllaris to reports tIS him promptly at tbe conclusion of his Investigation, declaring that It oai hie In tention that no theater should be allowed to open In Chicago hereafter uvtfl It were . provided w ith an asbestos ct ttaln cf stand ard quality that would work at all time and under all condlt'ons. He said: It may not I possible to pr rent loss of life when .-udien.es rush iu- the doorways, but I have determined t. see that every precaution is taken to prevent euch occur-. rncs c.s will t.larm tne people and start them on a rush for the e1ts. It Is all very well to -av that the great loss of life In the Iroquois thester was due to the fact that the people lost their heads snd crowded Into the doorwsys and aisles like maniacs, but the fact remains, and It can not be denied, that there would have been no panic if the apparatus In this theater, which. Judged by all ordinary standards wb , Via 1 .af .-.flOtmtAft nlRVtlOUSM ltl thS I city, had been in proper working condition.. 1 nere is no senilis wj i'hu ,v. riv.,,. all the evidence now In band, It Is clesr that If the asbestos curtain In this theater had been In the condition It should have been, there would have been no loss of life, comparatively speaking. inner ueieeis a re ronnn., The report of Bul'dlng Commlsslonsr Wil liams showed that the Academy of Music, with a seating caparity cf i,000, bad cur tain of burlap. The Alhambra, iOO) the Avenue, J,0u0; the Bijou. 1.000; the Clark street museum, 170; the Criterion, 400; Flegenhaum's, 400; Howard's, W0; the Mar lowe, l.yiO; the New American, 1,400. All had curtains of linen. Tbe curtain la the Chicago opera house was of burlap covered with fireproof paint. In the Columbus stock theater and in 8am T. Jack's It was of canvas. Tbe Olympic theater, Which holds at least 3,500 people at two perform ances every day It Is open, had a curtain of canvas. "There were other glaring defects which were noticed In some of the houses, aald Building Commissioner' Williams, "but we were not paying particular attention to them today, although I noted tbem and tho managers will be compelled to remedy them aa soon as possible." The police today vigorously pushed their inquiry Into the causes of the fir and made several arrests of stage hands, among thera William McMullen, the operator of the light which started the tire. He waa locked up at the central police cation and Wilson Kerr, a flymun at the theater, wat I also placed in a cell. " j Fifteen members of the double octette, which takes part in the song "In the Palo Moonlight" have been placed under arrest by the police. Miss ltomalne being tbe solo one who has so far eluded the UeteoUvea. They are wanted as witnesses and there is no charge against any of theju. Orders were Issued by Chief of Police O'Neill to t.iKht that none of the fifteen would b re leased unless a bond of 10,000 waa fur nished. Man Who First Baw Fire. McMullen, the light operator, underwent a searching examination by Assistant Chief of Police Scheuttler this afternoon. Mc Mullen's story was as follows: I was standing on the iron bridge at the right side of the stage, from which the "spot light" is operated. The lamp seemed In good condition, but in the middle of the second act, just as 1 changed Irom white light to a blue one, the are betwty" tbe csiImiiis spluttered and Jumped. X" spark struck the fr)ed edge on the Inslue of the boitier of the curtain drapery, A flame which I should say was about twelve inches long shot up. I abandoned the lamp and clapped my hand upon the flames, but they spiead In spile of me. I called to have the fire curtain lowered and yelled to tbe house fireman to help mc. He rame With a patent fire extinguisher, which bad no effect on the flames. Kinal.y I Jumped from the brldee to the rtfage. A little child In one of th front lwx had already boeii badly burned. I seised hue and carried her out and then returned to the theater. Hero 1 woraed pulling r-"Pl out of Oie choked exits until it was useless to stay any longer. With the arrest of McMullen the police believe they have the last Important Wit ness imuriK tbe theater employe who are eM-ntlal to a complete Inquiry at the cor oner's Inquest. Day of Panerale. Such a day tit mourning Chicago novor