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Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
DOUBLE TRAGEDY NEAR ROGERS
John HoebeI Probably Fatally Beats
wife and Then Hangs Himself.

SCHUYLER, Neb. Sept. 19-CSpecial Tel
ngram. lone Of the most shocking crimes
the history OF Colfax county was on
acted at the home Of Joseph Havel, eighteen
miles northwest of here, yesterday after
noon. Havel and his wife have been having
trouble for some time. which eliminated
yesterday morning by Havel attempting to
murder his wife with some blunt instru-
ment and afterwards hanging himself. The
woman's recovery is doubtful.
Last spring Mrs. Havel filed suit for d.
vorce. Since that time she and her hus-
band have been living together. but have
quarreled repeatedly over the division OF
the property. Havel lie well fixed, owning
a 16O-acre farm, sixty acres OF which he
recently decided to his wife. Yesterday
morning they quarreled before arising and
after getting'up Havel returned to the bed
room and assaulted his wife with some
blunt instrument, rendering her uncon-
scious. Thinking she was dead, he went
out to the barn and hung himself to the
rafters. The body discovered by a
son, who notified the coroner
Mrs. Havel Sustained crushed skull, but
unless complications set in she may recover.
Havel is 60 years old, while his wife was
about 80.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
beaver. Must stand Trial.
SUMMARY OF CROP CONDITIONS
Corn In the Lower Missouri valley
Damaged by Excessive
Rains.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.-The weekly
summary of crop conditions issued by the
weather bureau today is as follows:
Except in New England and the northern
part of the middle Atlantic states, where
the end of the week, September Is, aver
aged considerably cooler than usual, the
temperature was above normal and gen.
orally favorable weather being over the
states and eastern Rocky mountain slope
Light to heavy frosts occurred in the
Rocky mountain regions and also in North
Dakota, the lake region, New England and
the northern portion of the middle Atlantic
states, but they resulted in no serious in
jury. marked feature of the week was
the excessive precipitation, accompanied in
places by high winds, I'm the lower Missouri
valley, where much damage was done, and
especially in central and western Missouri
and eastern Kansas. Wet weather also
proved detrimental over large part Of the
middle Atlantic states and in portions of
the south Atlantic and east gulf districts
while drouth continues over portions OF
Texas. Generally favorable weather pre-
vailed in the central gulf states, Tennessee
lantic states. Favorable weather also pre-
vailed in California and showers relieved
drouth conditions to a greater or less ex-
tent in Washington and Oregon.
While corn has experienced favorable
conditions over large part OF the corn
belt. late corn in the upper Ohio and Mis-
souri, valleys is maturing slowly and the
crop in the lower Missouri valley has suf-
fered seriously from excessive rains and
high winds, especially In Missouri and
Kansas. In the first mentioned state a
! large part Of the crop has been blown
down or badly damaged, much Is under
| water and that in shock is beginning to
mould. over the northern part OF the corn
| belt from two-thirds to three-fourths OF
| the crop is now safe from frost
! notwithstanding frequent showers in the
/ spring wheat region, threshing OF spring
| wheat has been general shock threshins
| in Minnesota being nearly completed Con-
siderable SCOT is reported from the Dakotas.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20

ment OF 1904, and George D. Bennett, sec
retary of the board, to appear at the same
time. Mr. Bennett was instructed to bring
with him the records OF the boards pro-
ceedings. These officers were summoned
by the Union Pacific railroad company.
Tomorrow Governor Mickey goes to Seward
to deliver an address at the laying of the
cornerstone OF the Seward county court
house, which is to cost when completed, in
the neighborhood OF $4,000.
Soft Track Causes Wreck.
Governor Mickey returned this afternoon
from Osceola two hours and half behind
the schedule time, due TO a wreck on the
Union Pacific this side of Valparaiso. The
continuous rains had softened the roadbed
which caused the track to sink and the
engine, baggage car and coach to leave the
track. The train was moving slowly and
the engineer stopped before any of the cars
toppled over, and no serious damage was
done
Bankers Union in Court.
The Bankers Union of the World held
the boards in the supreme court this af-
ternoon in its effort to compel the state
auditor to issue 1t certificate to do busi-
ness in Nebraska. Attorney General Nor
ris Brown filed a demurrer to the petition
of the insurance company and in his argu-
ments before the court, held that the court
had not the power to coerce the auditor
in the matter In his concluding statement
General Brown said IL the court held other
wise he was ready to go into the matter
and prove that the company was not en-
titled to license. Judge Allan w. Field
made the arguments for the company.
The State Normal Board will hold its
next meeting at York, out of respect to
Mr.. Childs. the new member who resides
in that city.
school Fund Being Invested.
At the close Of business tonight, Treas
urer Mortensen had less than 100000 un.
invested of the permanent school fund hav'
ing bought up a lot of state warrants since
Saturday. AS the taxes will not be COM
ing in before January or February, ther,
is still q chance that the treasury will
run low and the buying OF warrants will
have to be stopped
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
EInam PIead. In.anity.

MINDEN. Neb. Sept. ls.-Cspecial Teie-
gram.)-The trial OF George Elsam, on the
charge OF numbering his wife near Axtell
this summer. is being held now. The selec-
ton OF jury began Monday. over 100
special jurymen were questioned. The
state only put three witnesses on the stand
and rested. The defense expects to occupy
all day Wednesday. The defense makes q
plea OF insanity and raises the question OF
Mrs. Elsam having committed suicide
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
READY FOR WORK AT BELLEVUE
Glasses Called Yesterday Morning
After Several Days, ReEistratIon.

Glasses Called Yesterday Morning
After Several Days Registration.
BELLEVUE. Neb.. Sept. 1s.-(specisD.-
Last Thursday at o'clock a. m. the regis
tration OF students at Bellevue college
began. Most of the old 'sJuGents have re-
turned while there are many new faces.
DR. Wadsworth and family are here and
have already won the respect OF oil the
faculty and the student body. With such
a man for president Of the institution it
looks forward to great results. The rsgls-
tration continued throughout the week and
classes were not organized until this morn
ing when the different professors COM
menced their class room work and the
routine of college duties began.
There were several new instructors. Miss
MacLean, assistant in English, Prof Nc
Daniel, assistant professor OF natural
sciences, Mr.. whitmore. physical director.
and professor in college oratory, while
Mrs. Whitmore will have charge Of the
ladies' gymnasium work. There is still
one vacancy on the faculty due to the
resignation OF Prof. Rands.s.
The outlook for pleasant and proht-
able year is exceedingly bright.
Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Cleland
were at home 20 the students, the pret ep-
tresses, and DIR, wadswo:;h and family.
A very pleasant evening was spent IN
Lowrie parlor.
Sunday morning the Young Mems Chris
tion association OF the college held their
first meeting OF the new year in Clarke
hall Almost to a man, the boys attended
and very helpful meeting was conducted
under the leadership OF Mr.. Clarence Pope.
In the afternoon in Fontanelle parlor the
Young Women's Christian association met
for their first service a service Of thanks
giving and praise led by the president. Miss
, McClelland. A Bible study rally followed
the meeting. Both ASSOCIATIONS are work
ing up great interest in Bible and mis-
sion study and hope 10 have classes or
ganized before neat Sunday.
Monday evening the old students as
sisted by the faculty held a reception for
the new students. Dr. and Mrs Wads-
worth. the college trustees and the ex-
students who are at the present time re-
siding in Omaha. The halls and rooms OF
Clarke hall were beautifully decorated ir
/ the college colors and foliage. The college
| orchestra played during the evening and
dainty refreshments were served. BY many
II was declared the most successful recep
tion ever held in Bellevue college.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
NEBRAsKAN INJURED IN DENVER
Steps from in Front of One street Car
and IL Bumped by Another.

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 19.-(Special Tele-
gram).-Fred Shilling, a stranger in this
city who arrived here few days ago from
Scotia, Neb., was nearly killed by street
car today. Shilling was on Welton street
and stepped hurriedly to one side while in
the center OF the thoroughfsre In order TO
avoid a street car. BY so doing, he placed
himself directly in front of a car coming
from the opposite direction. The car struck
him squarey and a blow upon the head
rendered him unconscious. For a time,
pedestrians who rushed to his assistance
thought him dead, but after hard work
a druggist succeeded in reviving him. He
is badly bruised and internal injuries may
develop.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
Nemn of NehrnnIrn

BEATRICE-Four cases Of typhoid fever
are reported In the city.
BEATRICE-Helen Wheeler the 2-year-
old daughter OF +. s. Wheeler, who lives
near Ellis. died yesterday OF cholera In
fantum.
orial window has been placed in the Pres
byterian church in the memory OF Mr.. and
Mrs B, L. Colwell, deceased The window
is very handsome and costly.
WOOD RIVER-OYer a half inch of
water fell here yesterday and Wood river
is full and in some places overhowing its
banks. The farmers will be unable TO re-
sumo fall plowing for a few days.
GENEVA-The mercury fell to As degrees
this morning and there was feeling al
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Sept. 1e-What is
said TO be the most important sale OF
acreage that ever fell under the auctioneer's
hammer in southern California took place
in this city today when 3s coo acres of land
and the townsite OF Chino In San Bernar-
dino county were sold. With the exception
of forty acres, sold for 81, 600, the entire
acreage and townsite was sold TO a San
Francisco capitalist for $4,000. From him
the Chino Land and Water company Will
acquire title to the entire holdings.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL
Rural Carriers Named for Nebraska
and south Dakota
Routes.
CFrom a Stan Correspondent }

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-(Special Tele-
gram )-Rural carriers appointed: Ne
brasla-Columbus route 5, Fred L. Hahn,
carrier; Mrs. Fred Hahn, substitute. Genoa
route 8, Lee A. Newell, carrier; ]. S. Newell
substitute. Ravenna, route l, Elmer Lewis
carrier; Ora Lewis, substitute. South
Dakota-webster, route 2 Martin Sandvig
carrier; Christian Swanson. substitute.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
.lv all reports indicate very small

Nearly all reports indicate a very small
apple crop.
blight and rot In potatoes continue to be
extensively reported in the principal potato
producing states. although fair yields are
Indicated I'm some sections.
Flowing for fall seeding has been inter-
rupted by rains in the lower Missouri and
Ohio valleys and has been prevented by
drouth in portions of the southern states;
elsewhere this work Is well advanced.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
Haddix Is Allowed BaiI.

BROKEN BOW, Neb., Sept. 1s.-(Special
Teiegram).-w. S. Haddix. who was SEN
fenced to twelve years in the penitentiary
last week by Judge Hostetler for killing
Malvin Butler, was allowed bond today by
the supreme court, the sum being fixed at
1900. Judge Sullivan, attorney for HaddiN,
states that bond will be secured within
twenty-four hours, Haddix was TO have
been taken to Lincoln this week
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
HorrihIH hurned

was C. Rivenbark OF Norfolk. Va. but
Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed his burns
without a scar. Heals cuts, too. 25c. For
sale by Sherman & Mcconnell Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
warmer Today I'm Nebraska, Iowa,
the DHkOtas and Khnsas-Fair
Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 1s-Forecast OF
the weather for Wednesday and Thursday
For Nebraska, Iowa, tho Dakotas, Kan
sas-warmer Wednesday: Thursday fair
For Mssouri-Fair Wednesday and
Thursday; warmer Thursday.
For Colorado, Utah, wyuminE-Fair
Wednesday; Thursday fair.
For Montana-FNir, warmer in south
portion Wednesday; Thursday fair in east.
showers and cooler in west portion.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Sept. 19.-Ohlcial record of tenn
perature ana precipitation compared with
the corresponding day OF the last three
years: 1906 1904 1903 1902
Maximum temperature. "a 50 rs 70
Minimum temperature ... 50 60 "a 4s
Mean temperature So S 66 60
Precipitation ..............s .Ul 10 90 90
Temperature and precipitation depar-
lures from the normal at Omaha since
March l, and comparison with the last two
years.
Normal temperature Observation-Disclosures. G3
Excess for the day Observation-Disclosures.
Total excess since March 1.......,.........295
Normal precipitation. 10 inch
Deficiency for the day ............, 90 inch
Total rainfall since March 1..... 20. 16 inches
Deficiency since March l.......... $50 inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1904. 5. 80 inches
Excess for cor. period 1903. ........ 5.12 inches
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
TIFFANY & Co.
DIAnoND AND GEH MHRcHANrt
S1ucTLY RETAlLERs. No AGENTS
At the New Store
Its Enlarged Mail Order Facilities

Tiffany & Co. are now located in their new build
ing, Fifth Avenue at 37th Street, New York. Among
the special provisions of the the greatly
increased facilities Of its Mail Order Department. in
Surng expeditions service patrons unable to visit
the establishment
Upon advice requirements, with limit of price,
Tiffany 81 Co. will send photographs careful
descriptions of what their stock affords without OBJ
legations the part of patrons to make purchase
The Tiffany 1905 Blue Book
Second Edition-a 492 page catalogue without
pictures cuts, but replete with descriptions and
prices, sent free upon request
Tiffany & Co. always welcome comparison of prices
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20

Attorney Paulson Is assisted by w. S.
Morlan of McCook, in the prosecution. J.
l.. McPheely assisted by NJ. d. King and
H. NJ. Sinclair appears for the defense.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
Sugar Prices Lower,

NEW YORK. Sept. is.-An grades OF re-
dTed pounds today.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20

Temperature and precipitation depar-
lures from the normal at Omaha since
March l. and comparison with the last two
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20
Governors Busy Week.

Governor Mickey, during the next few
days, will ofhciate at the laying of the cor.
nerstone OF a court house, the unveiling Of
= monument and as a witness in the rail-
road tax suit. The monument to be un-
Veiled is to the memory OF the Nebraska
soldiers who we're killed during the Span
ish-American war. and the ceremonies will
occur in Omaha, September p. 1t is upon
this same date that Governor Mickey has
been summoned TO testify In the railroad
tax case. SubpOenas In this case have also
been issued for George b. Follmer, George
Marsh, members OF the Board of Assess
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-20

Today was the first day of registration at
the university and the town is being rapidly
Allied with students. Committees are meet
ing all trains to assist new students in find
ing rooms and board
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-16
CHAPTER XIV

lsR. LANM COUGHS BEHIND HIs
HAND.
Slipped through your fingers again,
didn't she?"
II the hooking face OF Miss Dallison
could be depended upon. that business
like woman seemed 70 enjoy the dis
comnture and anger OF her victim very
keenly. She took up her hat. shook the
dust from the deceiving cherries
poised It moment in her hand. and
then said:
"Weu?"
Mr.. Stackhouse acknowledged his de-
feat with very grim sort OF smile.
you're a clever pair. you two" he
said. shortly. Where's paper and
ink? Have you got such things in this
psntomime-trap OF a house?" looking
with a scowl around the room he had
found empty.
"Ah, / thought you'd turn sensible
after awhile" rejoined Miss Dallison,
briskly producing writing materials
from the caverns OF what a casual Wis
itor would have pronounced a ward
robe. but which was much more-a
very arsenal OF belongings. some Gu
rious for their oddly, some common
place enough but all designed for in
slant use. when wanted by this ex-
tremely wide-awake woman.
Mr.. Stackhouse did not find the flow
OF Ideas quite TO his liking. He began
and tore up two letters, carefully be-
slowing the fragments In his watch
pocket Finally he seemed to find an
inspiration. and his pen went rapidly
over the paper. while Miss Dallison
perused the pages of the mornings
Globe with every appearance of lively
interest.
"There!" the visitor said at last.
tossing his pen aside and sealing up
the letter Give that to Marie Mois-
sot. and mind you tell her before she
opens it that she will do we'll to keep
It entirely TO herself"
''The lady knows what she Is about"
was Miss Dallison's response.
Il hope she does" was Mr. Stack
houses rejoinder. as he took his hat,
and without any ceTemOnious words OF
adieu. proceeded downtown.
Wherever he went. or whatever "sur-
cease from care" he may have sought
in any quarter. one thing is certain
he did not make Immediate claim upon
the attention OF Detective Lamm.
But shortly after his departure, that
busy gentleman had the satisfaction Of
reioining the triumphant Miss Dailison
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-16

MR. IsAMM PLACED HIMSELF Be
HIND SHELTERING CHIMNEY.
CAUTIOUSLY PEERED INTO THE
WINDOWS OF THE NEIGHBORINC,
BUILDING.
effort, Mr.. Lamm entered into an easV
conversation with Neral people there
ana thereabouts. and. as a result there.
OF, there was a sudden transfer of es-
pecial interest from the family hotel
TO the building next door.
Mr.. Melons modest dwelling was By
no means equal in height TO its neigh
bor- But its graveled roof. neverthe-
less, offered certain facilities that the
detective greatly desired. A brief col
ioQuy was all that proved necessary
70 gain the desired permission.
Once upon the roof Mr.. Lamm placed
himself behind a sheltering chimney,
and cautiously peered into the win
dows OF the neighboring building that
overlooked the place.
All the curtains were ND. and the
light, streaming cheerfully into what
was evidently a sitting room, brought
into relief the face OF motherly-look-
Ing old lady. busted with her knitting.
~'NANA- sAAN ANNhtA up ana soon
the sight OF another face rewarded
John Lamm's watch. II was the face
OF short. rather thiclI-set young man,
who.s dark-brown. kindly eyes mad
looked into his own not many hours
before
The detective noted them carefully
as they stood talking together earnest
~. lie saw them turn quickly. and as
the rays OF the setting sun shone
through the glass. another form came
into full view.
IL was a woman's figure.
John Lamm looked with all his eyes
Ihere was no mistake; no room for err
ror. IL was as he thought and hoped.
and a smile OF absolute satisfaction
played about his lips unconsciously.
Suddenly he drew back. The thick
set young man in the room opposite
was just turning around. Before he
could peer out OF the window. in his
turn, the form was out OF view. When
the sidelong glance was next directed
outwards the blinds were drawn over
the tell-tale window. But the precau-
ton came too late. The next moment
Lamm found his way down the stairs.
thanked Mr.. Melon behind the counter
kindly for his courtesy. walked up the
street and took car edwards
"Ah. my black-haired friend" he
thought exultingly. "a very clever
scheme OF yours. But walls have eyes
for John Lamm once in awhile, King
man. and though you've kept your Sc
cret well from the crowd, you couldn't
conceal II from your partner. WHAT
would Applebee say. what would Stack
house say. for that matter. II they
knew that Kingman F. Thomas bad a
pretty guest. none other than the
strangely missing Stella North"
TO Bu CONTINUED
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-16

DON'T YOU-BARE. SIR" SHE CRIED
STANDING WITH HER BACK
AGAINST THE DOOR.
considerable asperlty. You may be
one OF them detective fellers. How do
know? Coming up here to pump evil
dences out OF a poor woman as has
herself to look after know fast
enough know the woman you want
j knew II the minute read that in the
paper. But I amt going 70 be caught
in no trap, nor I amt going to get into
no trouble. SO there's how the land
lays. and you may as we'll know Il first
as last"
Stackhouse seemed 70 be sitting on
pins and needles.
Hang IT," he cried. Don't be a
fool, have no wish 20 harm her.
nor you. either I only wish 20 see
her: that's ALTO talk with her"
"weH?"
els she in Boston,"
THAT I decline 20 say. sir"
Ali" said Stackhouse. coming 20 his
feet. Il see she is. OF you wouldn't be
90 cunning about H. Now. where Is
she? In this house? Tell the truth.
Didn't she herself send you 20 answer
that advertisement? As a matter OF
fact, isn't she listening 20 this very
conversation
He made a sudden movement toward
the half-open door behind which Lamm
stood But the woman was quicker
than he was. and she intercepted him.
Don't you dare. sir" she cried
standing with her back against the
door "She may be and she may not
be: but II ycr attempt 20 20 into that
room. I'll scream for help"
Ali" said Stackhouse. significantly.
"as I thought You are too smart.
woman. You have betrayed yourself"
We'll. them said the woman. dog
gedly. you can't see her: that's all"
"oh; that's what she told you to say.
is it9"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-12-16
WRITTEN in RED
cHAs. HOWARD MONTAGUE AND C. w. DYAR
CcoPyTiGht. BY TAs Cassoli Publisbiag co.l
wRTTTENINRFD

WRITTEN N RED
CHATTER STORY opens In ofnces OF
Norsn Staekhouse. Boston brokers' and
bankers concern Directors OF Nicaragua
midland and Stsckhouse await North who
some DAYS before ha 3 received letter hreat-
SninE death Search for North reveals his
esad body az his unoccupIed town home
hesiSs ooey. IN scrawl OF red. is writ
ter 'StaokhOuse"
CHAPTER 2-Oricers. reporters and
physicians investigate and perfumed WON
ans hsrdkerchisf is found on staircase
hngman p Thomas. Of Boston Globe. in
CHAPTER 3-Fetridxe friend % n.
errn. ana StsckhouSe engage Dete.ffv.
AAInm 70 probe murder and each IN private
eseAre~ the ether the criminal. Lamn Eoes
70 Sram Pscott. North's summer horne
CHATTER 4-I-amm hides In Nor+h
sous, where stsckhouse alss lives aRd
nsarH hrs Etsckhouse. Narth's caurhter
accuse husband Of murder Stack house
leaves home wife fEfnts
CHATTER b-Fe ridge arrives ~ Nerth
zone LaTnm Interviews Mrs. St1ekhou~e
FetridEe and Horth butler Marie Afoissot
Known 20 beth FetridEe and stackhouee
sonnSctsd with case
CHAPTER s-Medical Examiner Jar
rett reports view or case Thomas inter
views surgeon iu autopsy then confers
With Ian M. Who tells FstrldEs connection
With ease
CHAPTER BUSY days AZ police ono
Disclosed that Mrs stackhouse vas cSorth's
adopted chile. Inspector App.eby waits
stacSheuse Pur.o. nLnG love isttsr to Ma
ron mentioning 6lackmaiisr
CHAPTER s-Thomss visits North villa
Ihom2H and Appieby present az murdered
man funeral. Odor on handkerchief found
IN North.s town home detected by AppIeby
on stella. North's youngest daughter
CHAPTER 9-Thomas confe-r win
Laum- Goes 20 North villa az night. OBJ
serves yelled figure descend treIis. fol-
lows the woman 90 beach. where she throws
revolver Into water. He RECEIVERS a.
CHATTER lo-Tskes Up pursuit again
tolloWinE woman al night and part next
day On finding her. Thomas discovers she
- stella North.
Nt1Arlhh u--Sreila reveals fact that
Marion IS implicated IN murder Thomas
Aalls In love with Stella
CHATTER l2-Ffrm % North G. stack
mouse coAaDses Detective Put on stella
Norths trai. Thomas reveals fnfirR OF
revolver. nothing else
CHATTER 10 -Advcrtiscrrc1f for fnfcr-
nation about Marie Mc.s.ot answered. b,.
Aamn, who puts female detective on trail
Stackhopse calls Tor Information. tries
ruse 20 see Marie. but Isl outwitted.