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Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27
NoVAK MUST STAY IN PRISON.
VIII Have to Serve Life Sentence Tor
Killing Edward Murray.

DIES MONIES, May 26.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-A decision in the famous Novak
murder case was made by the supreme
court today. According to a majority opin-
ion of the court, written by Judge Granger
Frank A. Novak. confined in the Anamosa
penitentiary for the killing of Edward Muir
ray, must serve out his life sentence. Judge
Waterman and Judge Ladd dissent from
the majority opinion.
In brief, the story of the crime OF Frank
Novak is as follows: He was a married
man, of about 80 years, living at Walford
Ia, where he was part owner in a general
store. He carried $4,000 in life insurance,
mostly payable to his wife. On the after
noon and evening of February 22 he was
seen in company with Edward Murray
some of the time in saloon at Waford
and late in the evening in Novak's store.
That night the storeIburned to the ground
and in the ruins was found what was sup
posed to be the body of Novak himself, at
first but later was alleged to be that OF
Edward Murray. During the same night
Novak himself disappeared from Walford
and during the next day made his way to
Iowa City. Reaching there in the evening,
or night, he bought ticket for Omaha,
and from Omaha to Seattle and from there
to Alaska and the Klondikc regions, where
he was arrested at Dawson City, in the
British possessions, July II, 1897, by the
famous sleuth Red Perrin, and brought
back to Iowa to answer for the burning
of his store and the death of Edward Muir
ray thereby. Other decisions were as fol-
lows:
George e. Hughes, appellant, against
Thomas ]. Connors, Pocahontas district,
affirmed; Anna S. Woods, appellant, against
Evelyn Allen ct al, Polk district, affirmed;
Edward r. Mason ct al, against The City
of Des Mones ct al, appellant, Polk district,
affirmed; Nellie Mcintyre ct al. against
W. o. Clemens, j. F. Rail and Gibb Root,
appellants, from Linn district, dismissed; ;
Valley National Bank against W. B. Crosby
ct al, defendants Charles H. Martin ad-
ministrator, and ]. T. Tierney, as guardian
of minor heirs, appellants, Pork district, re-
versed; A. j. c.. Earl Administrative of es-
tate of Clement G. Earl, deceased, against
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Company appellants, Guthrie district, re-
versed; Edwin o. Rood and Charles w.
Rood against George A. Wallace, George
S. C. Wallace Emily j. Wallace and Mrs
George s. Wallace, appellants, State of
Iowa, intervenor, appellants, and several
similar cases, Humboldt district affirmed;
State of Iowa against Clay Owens, appel
lant Davis district, reversed.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27
Prizes go with domestic soap.


Harold and Chester Egbert and John Ian
dan, trio Of young toughs who have given
the police considerable trouble, are in
custody at the city JAIL No charge has
been placed against Harold Egbert but the
other two are charged with interfering with
an officer The mother of a young girl
named Jessie Haven complained to the police
that her daughter had been induced by the
trio to pawn her bicycle last evening and the
Egbert boys and young Landon had sue
ceeded in getting the money away from her.
Officer Weir undertook to arrest the three
young fellows and at once had hot fight
on his hands. With the help Of another
officer the two Egberts were finally hand
cuffed and loaded into a patrol wagon, but
not before Detective Weir had received a
black eye and numerous kicks about his
head and body. At the jail, while being
searched the younger Egbert made another
attack on Weir and the officers had to use
considerable force before he was finally sub
dued Young Landau managed to get away,
but later was taken into custody by Officer
I'D smith
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27
Davis sells drugs.
Cot His HnN lucII

]. Beaman was in the city last night look
ing for a large pasteboard box containing a
miscellaneous assortment of woman's cloth
ing that he had left on the steps of the
Council Bluffs Savings bank building on
Wednesday night. Beaman and a party OF
friends had been visiting on this side and
while waiting for the last car that crosses
the river at 80 o'clock in the morning sat
on the steps on the bank. When the car
showed up they were in such a hurry to get
aboard that they forgot the box. Some
fellows, whose identity has not yet been dis
closed, happened along, spied the box and
pledged it with its contents at a nearby
saloon for round of drinks. The box,
which contained brilliantne dress, hand
some green cloth skirt, satin shirt waist,
and miscellaneous assortment Of woman s
toilet articles, was recovered by the police
and returned to Beaman
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27
RESULTS ON THE RUNNING TRACKS
Jolly Roger Doubles His Value by
His Snech ut LntOnin.

CINCINNATI, May 26.-There was an
other ing race boost at Latonia today. j..
H. Smith bid up jolly Roger. winner of
the fourth race, from 5000 to 81 POS. The
horse was bought in by trainer, Bob Tucker.
In the hfth race Beaucham2, on Olekama,
fouled Lady Elite and the judges d!squali-
fled his mount and gave third money TO
Lady Elite. Weather fair, track fast
Summarizes:
First race, six furlongs, selling: John
McElroy won; Periwig second, Socorialis
Second race, five furlongs: Summer won
Dissolute second, Curtis third. Time; l;O3l2
Third race, one mile, selling Salvarse
won, Truefght second, Vannessa third
Fourth race, mile and a sixteenth. SELL
Fifth race four and one-half furlongs, 2
SG Lady Elite hTd TRn Tme "SS SS Jane
Sixth race, six furlongs. selling; Pan
charm won, John Boone second Prince
sT louis, May 26,Islmmares:
First race, for maiden 8-year-olds, six
eeomd ad8 S TSn Tme
Second race, selling five and half fur
longs; Cotton Pant won, st; Augustine Sec
ono, ,Newsgatherer third Time: 1:O9.,
Third race, for 2-year-olds, five furlongs
Ned Dennis won, Greenock second, Maud
W9llase Isd,1S, third bird Time; Los; r,,,., ,
Fervor second, Gibraltar third, Time: l:l4l2.
Fltth race, selling, one and one-e3ghth
nllles Jump, won, .tldy I-OlHteT seeOHur
Mamie l. third, Time: 1:56l.
sixth race, selling, one mile: Rebel Jack
won Branch second, Addie Jones third.
Tine: ~
CHICAGO, May 26-Lake;ide race results.
Weather wet, track good:
First race, four furlongs: Zaza won,
Hurona second Miss Fee third. Time: O.49,
Second race, one mile Necedah won,
Locust Blossom second Clara Meader third.
| Time 1i3A.
Third race, six furlongs: Charmante won,
| Flntan second, Marco Polo third Time:
| l:l6la.
Fourth race one and one-half miles;
! Robert Bonner won, DR.. Marks second, Sun
Fifth race, four and one-haf furlongs:
| Cnsighty won, First Past second, George
| town IL third, Time: O:55IR.
[ Sixth race, six furlongs: Free Hand won,
Pauline j second, + third. Time:
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27
Domestic soap is No. 1 grade.
Neck and Neck Race.

John Cook, a young man who "sassed"
Officer Stockdale after the latter had
warned him against riding his bicycle on
the sidewalk, was arrested yesterday after
noon and compelled to put up bail for his
appearance in police court this morning.
Cook, according to the officers story, was
riding his wheel on the sidewalk and re-
fused to get out of the way to let an old
man pass, who had to get out into the
street. Cook. after "sassing" the officer,
jumped on his wheel and tried to get away.
The officer got into his buggy and gave
chase. After a neck and neck race for
several blocks, the chase was brought to
a finish by the man on the wheel running
into the railway tracks, where Stockdale
managed to overhaul him. Cook. when he
saw ride in the patrol wagon in prospect,
begged piteously to be allowed to accom-
pany the officer in his buggy to the sta
tion, which the latter finally agreed to.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27
TEST OF FIREPROOF WOOD.
Interesting Result of Experiment
Conducted at HObOken.


An interesting test of fire proof wood has
recently been made by Prof. Thomas B.
Stlllman of Stevens institute at his labora-
tory in HobOken, n. j. The wood tested
was treated in the manner prescribed the
experts having in charge the construction
Of battleships for the United States govern
ment The New York Evening Post thus
describes the tests and their results:
THE first test was made with piece of
North Carolina pine, twelve inches long and
four inches wide. This was placed over a
powerful four-ringed blast lamp emitting a
solid blue flame two and a half inches in
diameter and eight inches high, The wood
became charred, but did not ignite. The test
was continued several minutes, the block
being turned so as to receive on different
sides the full force of the flames. 1t stood
the ordeal well, and except for few cracks
on the surface was apparently unaffected by
the heat. A short strip of wood Cwith eight
surfaces eXposed), used for protecting cleo
trio light wires, was then thrust into the
fire. The wood was scarcely an inch thick,
but it resisted the flames successfully, be-
coming charred, but not isniting A piece
of ash, OF the sort used for decorative pur-
poses, was put over the lamp. The heat
was intense, but it made little impression
upon the wood thick block, which had
been scorched before, was then held in
the flames altogether nearly half an hour.
1t finally cured over, cracked and smoked,
but at no time caught fire.
THE most interesting experiment was
reserved till the last. Prof, Stillman had
shavings cut from the wood placing all in
receptacle, soaking the contents with al
cohol. On being lighted the flames shot a
foot or two in the air but the shavings,
scarcely thicker than paper were not con-
sumed. Two pieces of wood, one of which
had not been rendered freproof, were laid
side by side over the flame. The ordinary
block blazed up Immediately; the other
smoked but did not burn. Several sorts OF
wood Of varying thicknesses were used in
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27
Testihes at Length in the Case
Agninst Attorney COMan.

Testihes at Length in the Case
Against Attorney Cowan.
The principal feature of the trial in the
district court yesterday OF w. p. Cowan, the
Omaha attorney charged with subornation
of perjury, was the testimony of Robert
Johnson, the young man whom it is alleged
was induced by Cowan to give false evidence
during the trial of Tracy and Lawrence, the
two men convicted of stealing chickens at
the January term OF court in this city. John
son was on the stand for nearly six hours
and he told the story of how, as he alleged,
he had been induced to give perjured testi-
mony by Cowan. Although subjected to a
lengthy and most rigid cross-eXamination by
the attorneys for the defense he failed to
contradict himself on any OF the most i'm
portant points, although once or twice the
attorneys for Cowan succeeded in getting
him slightly tangled up in some OF his
answers. Despite the fact that an indictment
on the charge OF perjury is hanging over his
head, young Johnson swore that almost
every word of the evidence he had given in
the Tracy Lawrence trial had been false
When asked by the defense IL he had
talked with anybody about the evidence
that he was TO give in this triaf Johnson re-
piled: Yes, twice with the county attorney
ana with my father, ana my iatner told me
to go on the stand and tell the truth no
matter what the consequences might be-"
The story of how he came TO give the al
legged perjured testimony at the Tracy
Lawrence trial as told by johnson on direct
examination was substantially as follows;
He said Cowan drove from Council BLUFFS
to Carson on a Sunday shortly before the
trial and stopped at the barn where he,
Johnson, worked, He asked for Wallace
landlord and Johnson directed him to a
restaurant where he said he thought Cowan
could find him. Cowan and Hi Miller, the
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27
SIOUX CITY SHORT LINE SOLD
Sioux City, 0'Neill & Western is Knocked
Down at Auction,
10DS OF NEW YORK BUY THE PROPERTY
bid in by John l.. Webster of Omaha,
Representing the Manhattan
Trust Company, the Only
Bidder.
1oDS OF NEW YORK BUY THE PROPERTY

SIOUX CITY, May 26.-(Special Tele-
gram THE Sioux City, O'Neill G Western
railway, commonly known as the Pacific
Short Line, running from South Sioux City
to O'Neill, Neb., at II o'clock this morning
was sold under foreclosure sale to w. S. and
Robert e. Tod of New York for 81, $50, 600
The sale was conducted at South Sioux City
by e. S. Dundy, jr., of Omaha, special
master in chancery, and only the one bid
was received. The Tods own the bonds Of
the line and it has been expected they
would get the 130 miles of road. This in
cludes equipment and everything belonging
to the company. The Credits Communication
company OF Sioux City, which has contested
the ownership of the bonds, was not repre-
sented at the sale.
The road was bid in by John L. Webster
of Omaha, representing the Manhattan Trust
company, the plaintiff in the foreclosure
proceedings The sale was opened at the
depot in South Sioux City at 10 o'clock
and this was the only bid made but the sale
was held open for one hour. E. p. Rey-
nods G. Co. of Wymore, Neb. through their
attorney, served notice that they will attempt
to enforce their judgment of $4,000 against
the road as a prior lien.
The mortgage on the line was s2,400 900,
and these bonds were held by the trust
company as trustee for the Tods, VINO mad
made a loan of $1,5OOOOO. The revenue
stamps on the deed will amount to $l,75O.
Mr.. Webster paid UP 100000 cash to bind
the sale. The future of the line is still
matter of speculation. as 1t will take ten
days before the sale can be confirmed, and
after that 1t may be managed by the present
receivers OF the Sioux City G. Northern until
further arrangements are made. 1t is pretty
certain the line will be for sale, but no
one will say who will be the buyer.
Five Sioux City men who had sunk for
tunes in the line were present at the sale
and said they were acting as mourners.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27
N. Y. Plumbing company. Tel. ESQ.
Domestics use Domestic soap.
Is Not Insane.

Mrs. Mermena Beitz, wife OF Charles
Beitz, living at 1911 Avenue F, was brought
before the commissioners for the insane
yesterday afternoon on an information
charging her with being mentally deranged.
From the testimony of several neighbors it
developed that Mrs. Beitz had delusion
that everybody living near her were thieves
and she showed no delicacy in so inform
ing them. AS far as could be learned, this
was the only insane trait that the woman
showed, and tho commissioners, after giving
her good talking to- in which they ad-
vsed her to live in peace with her neigh
bors, ordered her discharged.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27
making the tests, with nearly the same re.

suits in all cases.
Prof. Stillman, in speaking of his expert
ments, said: L know that wood can be made
fireproof and that, too, without depriving 1t
of its strength or finishing properties. l
have used several different kinds of wood
in making these tests and all with practi-
caly the same result. The objection often
urged against wood treated by the fire.
proofing process, that it is not as serviceable
as ordinary wood, is not think, we'll taken.
While wood has undoubtedly been injured by
some methods, l think the obstacles have
now been overcome and hope to see the great
hotels and office structures of the future
made really secure by the use of e-proof
wood for window frames, doors, trimmings,
etc. l think myself that our laws should
be amended to bring about such result 4"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27

WATERLOO, Ia, May 26.--(Special.)
Leroy Lafe Smith, formerly a
well known newspaper man of
York, Neb., expects to be the fir At
man to traverse the Mississippi river its
entire length. He will start at Lake Her
nando DeSoto, Minnesota, and attempt to
make the journey clear to the Gulf OF Mex
leo in fourteen-foot canvas canoe. S. X.
Langsdale OF this city will accompany Mr..
Smith for the purpose of illustrating a Sc
ries OF articles which the latter will con-
tribute to eastern periodicals. Mr., Smith
also expects TO write a book on certain
phases of the trip. The start will be made
about June l.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27

Chicago Post: at is a sad commentary
on the conditions existing in many of the
states" said the reformer. that only rich
men are ever elected to the United States
senate. 1t would be far better to have
senators elected by popular vote"
"Not at all necessary" answered the prac-
tical politician "If the desire is to send
poor men to the senate it might be done
by popular subscription"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27

RnnI EkInIe Trn AferA

The following transfers were filed yester-
day in the abstract, title and loan office of
j. w. Squire lO1 Pearl street:
Sa.-uel T. Potter and wife to Potter
q George Co., und. S-S4s of land in
secs. 81 and 2S-75-44, and accre-
tions, g. W. ,..,....................$ l
Potter & George Co. to Charles G.
2i and 2S-75-44 and accretions, W. d.. 1880
Total amount of two trans fers...s 1871
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27

s. M. Williamson, bicycles and sewing
machines, 106 Main street
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27
AustrnIinns Defeat Lnncnshire.

MANCHESTER, Eng, May 26.-The
Australian eleven today won the cricket
match begun here yesterday between
Lancashire and the visiting team by an in
nings and "a runs.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27
Domestic soap is full weight.

Beware of our cheap competitors imita-
tion Domestic SOAP
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, May 26.-Four
more cases Of the plague have been re-
ported here.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-27

Bottoms Domestic is the genuine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-16
UPRISING IN MANILA FOILED.
Three Native Policemen Accused OF
Completely in Plot.

A dispatch from Manila yesterday says:
The authorities We're informed yesterday
from reliable sources that an outbreak in
the poorer districts of Manila had been
carefully planned for daylight on Sunday.
1t failed to occur, probably on account OF
the vigorous measures enforced. Many ma
tives of the Tondo district left, taking their
valuables. All the small shops, which the
guards usually forced to close at $50 pm.
were shut at sunset. A general feeling OF
uneaSiness was apparent.
The guards of the city were doubled and
a strong force stationed at the slaughter
house the center of an unruly section. Inc
guns of the 9th Artillery were stationed
near by at point commanding the native
quarter. The commanders of the reserve
troops were ordered to be prepared Tor
call at daylight.
Three native policemen have been arrest
ed on a charge of plotting an uprising. Inc
fact that their comrades informed the au-
thorities of their treachery indicates that
the police force Is loyal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-16
TRADE OF THE TRANsVAAL.
Value of Imports Decreased During
1898 S14,25S,3S1.

The Board of Trade Journal, London,
for September, has the following figures
concerning the trade Of the Transvaal for
1893. 1t appears that there has been con-
siderable reduction in the actual amount
returned during the year under review:
The total value of imports was as fol-
lows: 1898, s51 IA, 1884, 1897, $50 0OS 1854; 1896,
Sos, 559, $50.
The figures for the customs show the
following collections: 1893, So, 149, SAT; 1897,
S. 273 los; 1898 So, 596473.
Thus, while the decrease in customs be-
tween 1897 and 1898 was 81 ,123. 26l, the de-
crease in the value of imports was $14,-
25s. :}S1
The value of goods imported from abroad
by the three principal routes for the last
three years was follows:
Cape Colony-1S9S. SIS, SIS, GG5; 1897, $780,
1856, 572; 1896 $50, 1873 SOL.
Natal-1s9s $s,971 6o2; 1898. s11,S39, o42;
1896, 81 5e4, 619.
Delagoa bay-1s9s, IS, SOS, 1863; 1897, s12, 1886, :
237 1895, IS 1862.
As regards the importation from Europe
and America, the figures are as follows:
Europe-1S9S, $50, SIS 525; 1897, al 9S3 ,057
Amertca-1S9S, $1,907 81 1897, s., 057, oil.
These figures show a decrease of S11 1885,,
433, and $780, $40, respectively, The figures
for other places show a similar decrease.
Generally the report seems to show that
although the reduction Of duties may ac
collection, the decrease in the value of the
imports must to a great extent be ascribed
to the general depression in trade during
the past twelve months. and to the want
OF confidence on the part Of business houses
and commercial and mining companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-16
END OF A NOTABLE CAREER.
Death of Lieut.. Com. II. II. NJ. Mason
at Saugertfes, N. Y.

Word has been received here of the death
at Saugerties, n. Y, yesterday of Lieut.
Commander T. B. NJ. Mason, U. S. N, re-
tired. Commander Mason was a native of
New York and was tifty-one years of age
He was instrumental in developing the Of
flee of naval intelligence, which proved of
great value to the government during the
Spanish American war.
He was appointed to the Naval Academy
from Florida and served on board the
ships Macedonian, Savannah, Dale Essex,
Trenton and New York. He was the re-
cipient of letter of thanks from the Sec
rotary of the Navy. a gold medal of the
New York Benevolent and Life-Saving In
stitution, and decoration of the Order Of
the Rose from the Emperor of Brazil for
saving two of a ships crew in the harbor
of Rio Janeiro. He also received a silver
medal from the King of Italy for saving a
native bark from fire in an Italian harbor.
His wife is the daughter of Admiral T. s.
Phelps His mother, Mrs. Thomas Bailey
Myers, and his sister, Mrs. Julian James,
live at 1906 Goth street. He was of long
line of officers of the army and navy. His
paternal grandfather was Major Myers, who
commanded the 9th U. s. Infantry at the
battle of Plattsburg, in the war of 1912,
He was a granddaughter of Rear Admiral
Theodorus Bailey, U. S. N, second in COM
mand at New Orleans in 1862. He was a
grandson on the maternal side of Sydney
Mason of New York city. The funeral ar
engagements are not yet complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-16
ANNUAL MEETING,
Convention of the Regular Army and
Navy Union.


The convention of the Regular Army and
Navy nUion of the United States will
meet in this city Wednesday, and con-
tinue until Friday. Delegates of various
garrisons of the organization from differ
ent sections of the country are expected to
be present and an interesting program has
been arranged. Preparations for the enter
tainment of all have been in progress for
several weeks.
There will be a special meeting of Ad-
miral David d. Porter Garrison, No. %, to-
morrow evening at Costello's Hall. 9th and
streets northwest, at s o'clock. Every
comrade is expected to be present, as busi-
ness of Importance is to be transacted. in
Guiding final arrangements for the cOnven-
uCn. The entertainment committee under
the Craftsmanship of Theodore a r. Taft
has been hard at work getting things ready
for the comfort of the national corps and
the numerous delegates
The committee has arranged for an en-
tertainment and ball the night of Friday
closing the convention, the affair to be held
at Odd Fellows Hall on It'll street The
music for the occasion will be furnished
by Prof. Davey. The best local talent has
kindly volunteered to serve the evening in
question, and the program will include a
card of eighteen dances.
The officers of Admiral Porter Garrison
are as follows: Commander, James j.
Campbell; senior vice commander. Charles
Bartes, junior vice commander, Dr. T e
Lee; chaplain, John Ash; adjutant Theo-
dCre A. r. Taft; paymaster, Michael Sam
uelsberger; quarte1master, Ed. Cogan; Off
Ger of the day, William Pitcock; officer of
the guard, George w. Sommers; officer of
the watch, Charles L. Platz The enter
tainment committee is composed of T A
r. Taft, chairman; James Waters, c. L.
PlatZ, A. Kappeler and R. b. Clayton The
committee has held weekly meetings. and
has mapped out an excellent program for
the convention.