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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
NOT THE WIFE OF oRTELL
Rock Island Man says Woman who
Died at Hotel IL l1t His
Missing spouse.

II was not Mrs. Lewis Ortell of Rock Is
land, ILL.,, who died at the Her Grand hotel
Tuesday night. Mr.. Ortell who arrived IN
the city yesterday afternoon. says posi-
lively that the body Of the woman now at
the Davis undertaking parlors is not that
sof his wife who disappeared from home six
weeks ago. Mr.. Ortell had a conversation
over the telephone with Captain Haze Of
the police department Thursday evening,
and from the description given of the dead
woman he thought possibly that 1t was
his wife.
1t is now thought that without a doubt
the body is that of the woman who was
formerly Miss Catherine Leary of Sioux
City, who worked as a waitress there under
that name. The initials on the night robe
worn by the woman Is that of c. L. and 1t
is thought that this will be a means of iden-
tfcation.
Mrs. Frank Cramer of Central City. for
whom the dead woman at one time worked
as house maid In Lincolfi stated that she
was known TO have an aunt living in Sioux
City, Mrs. Henry Askins, but telegram
was sent to Sioux City by II. B. Davis, un-
dertaker, addressed to the name and it was
| returned yesterday, saying that the woman
could not be found
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
TAGGART TELLS OF SHAME
Army Omcer Says wife Was Unfaith-
full and He Sent Her Friend
Home.

WOOSTER, o., Aug. l1-At the opening
Of the TagEart divorce case, Judge Eason.
citing authority of the Ohio supreme
court, ruled out the testimony of Detectives
Makee and Norris by whom the plaintiff
expected TO show misbehavior on Mrs.
Taggart's part. The ground was that the
young man in question, son Of a Wooster
clergyman, had not been named in the
pleadinEs.
on resuming HIS testimony the captain
referred to the Matanzas champagne sup
per. The next morning he said he told his
wife It would be better to send one of her
visiting women friends home to her hus-
band II that was the kind of parties they
expected to have This woman left next
day. Mrs. Taggart had not commented
on the episode. though witness had told
her It was most disgraceful and expressed
hope that no one would find It out.
Captain Taggart then testified TO
various improper acts on the part OF his
wife and named various correspondents.
and described his unsuccessful attempts
to keep her away from them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
SAY STATIONS ARE OPEN
Conference of Northern Railway on
ciaIs with Minnesota COmmis-
sioners Barren of Results.

ST PAUL Aug. 1.-THE meeting OF Cen
eral Manager Horn OF the Northern Pa
clfic railway and General Superintendent
Slade OF the Great Northern with the
warehouse commission this afternoon was
barren of results so far as It had any
effect on the railroad teegraphers strike
The railroad officials IN answer TO ques-
tions as to why number OF their stations
were closed, informed Judge |. b. Mills,
chief OF the commission, that SO per cent
Of the Northern Pacific stations are open
and that 80 per cent Of the Great North
ern stations were doing business The
railway officials stated that in three or
four days every station on both lines will
be open.
a special TO the Dispatch from Sioux
City, Ia, says that all but two OF the
striking telegraphers on the Wilmar &
Sioux Falls division of the Great North
ern resumed work this morning on the
conditions offered at the time they walked
out and traffic has been resumed almost
on a normal basis.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
PARLIAMENT is PRoRoGUED
Few People Present When Session is
Formally Ended In House
OF Lorda.

LONDON, Aug. 1l.-Parliament was pro-
rogued today after a checkered session
which will be long remembered for the
unprecedented number of votes Of censure
and motions for adjournment, moved with
a view to the embarrassment of the gov
ernment.
Not more than fifty members Of the
House of Commons assisted at today's
closing scene The black rod summoned
them to the House of Lords where there
were only two peers, besides the three
royal commissioners.
The lord high chancellor the earl of
Halsbury. read King Edwards speech, the
most interesting clause OF which from
an international point of view referred TO
the peace negotiations and the crisis in
Sweden and Norway.
Regarding the peace negotiations tho
speech hopes for a settlement. Concerning
the swedish-Norwegian situation. the king
says
A dissolution OF the union between
Sweden and Norway apparently is i'm
minent. l am confident that by the ex-
ercise OF wise moderation on each side
settlement will be arrived at which will
be acceptable to both countries.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
MAYOR OF PATERSON FOUND
Warrant VIII BE Iasued for Ab-
scOnder. who il Now I'm
California.

PATERSON, y. j., Aug u.-Public Pros
ecutor Emley OF this city said today that
Mayor VIM. II. Belcher OF this CITY. who
disappeared more than ten days ago. leav-
ing his financial affairs in a very bad wav
had been located in stockton, Cal A war
rant has been issued for the mayors arrest
on a charge Of embezzlement
Information Of his presence in stockton
came by postal card which was held IN
by the postal authorities.
STOCKTON, Cal, Aug. 1l.-Nothing is
known BY the local authorities Of Mayor
Belcher Of Paterson, y. j.. who is said 10
have been located here by means Of pos
tai card signed V c. Henry. II is thought
that the card may have been sent by some
one passing through this place.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
ROUGH RIDERS IN EVIDENCE
Former Comrades OF President ROOse-
welt Greet HIS Daughter
in Manila.

MANILA, Aug. 1.-THE Rough Riders
now residing here. headed by Colonel Alex
ander Brodie, ex-governor of Arizona and
now attached to the military secretarys
department, and Governor George Curry of
the Island OF Samar called upon Miss
Roosevelt today and discussed the time
served under her distinguished father
They presented her with a photograph Of
Manila's police launch, named the Buck
O'Neal"
Rear Admiral Train and Representative
Foss, chairman of the house committee on
naval affairs, who is naturally interested
in naval matters. paid a visit to the Olon-
gapo and the University cluD held a re-
ception.
An executive session of the committee
was held all day, the business being dis
cussed about the cost of insular govern
ment
Representative Grosvenor has issued a
call for a meeting regarding the shipping
question which will be taken up next.
On the night of August 10 Filipino
women of the city entertained Miss Roose-
Welt at a prominent native residence, where
brilliant reception was held.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
CONGRESS OF MOTHERS BUSY
starts Work I'm seven states to Ad-
vance Interests of Sew
eraI Movements.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Aug Ito start
teh national work in seven states is the OBJ
ject of the six weeks trip in the interest
of the varied work of the National Con-
gress of Mothers, which began today with
the departure from this city Of Mrs. Fred
eric Schoff, president. and Mrs. Edwin c.
Grice, secretary of the national organiza-
ton. The two leaders VIII go directly over
land. with breif stops at Chicago and Dem
YER to Portland, Ore, where the first pub
lie meeting will be held on August is for
the organization of workers and for the
discussion of Juvenile court methods the
anti Mormon movement child study, the
care Of defective children and the co-opera-
ton of home and school.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
BAKERS STRIKE is STILL ON
Long Conference Between Agents of
the Union aud Employers Il
without Results.

NEW YORK Aus. n.-EhOrts for a
peaceable settlement OF the strike OF the
Hebrew bakers on the East Side were
made today BY Herman Robinson, inter
national organizer Of the American Fedora
tiOn Of Labor, ana Joseph Barondess, who
we're appointed By the striking bakers a
committee 10 confer with the employers
They held a long conference with the en-
ployers without arriving at any definite
decision. Another meeting Of the employ
ers will be held tomorrow There was no
renewal Of rioting on the East Side today
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
SPANISH FARMERS STARVING
Famine Conditions Prevail In Many of
the Agricultural Districts of
AIfOnsO'a Domain

MADRID. Aug. 1.-THE situation in the
provinces arising from the semi-starving
condition Of many farming communities is
becoming alarming
Dispatches from Malaga report that 1900
laborers are over-running that district and
threatening property In the communes of
Junguera. Aloizana and Pizara the authori-
ties are powerless to cope with the rioters
The agricultural population around Cadiz
is increasingly turbulent and begging is
the only means Of livelihood in the province
OF Seville.
Reports have been received OF serious
outbreaks in Osunga and Carmona, where
400 laborers attacked the farms, carried
on cattle and supplied themselves with
food.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
NEGRO is BURNED IN TEXAS
Alleged AssRiIant of Daughter of
widow suffers for Crime at
Sulphur Springs.

SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas Aug. IA
negro charged with assaulting the daughter
of a widow near this place was caught and
burned at the stake in the court house
square here today. The crime was COM
mitted at an early hour this morning
When the town was alarmed about an hour
later. a posse of armed horsemen went
Immediately in pursuit of the negro. The
county was secured in all directions and the
negro was finally captured. He was taken
to the court house square chained to a
stake, and burned before an Immense
crowd of excited citizens. The name Of the
negro was Tom Williams. He attempted
to assault a 14-year-old girl. Little resist
ance was made TO the mob by the officers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
WOMEN LOST IN MOUNTAINS
Fears Entertained for safety of Four
who strHyed Away from Camp
ing Party Near MissOuIa.

MISSOULA, Mont. Aug. u.-Mrs. Harry
Thompson, wife of Sheriff Thompson; Mrs.
William Wallace of New York, Mrs Samuel
Walters Of Mssoula girl cook and a lit
the boy are lost in the Lolo mountains,
forty-fve miles south of Missoula, and
posses are now searching the hills in an
endeavor to locate them
The party left Lolo Springs Thursday
morning to pick huckleberries and enjoy
an outing. They had not returned to camp
late this afternoon. and searchers were
sent out after them.
Some fears are expressed as to the safety
of the party as forest fires are raging
along the divide.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
HoCH PARTY AT QUAKER CITY
All il Ready for the Launching of
the BattIeshiP Kansas
Today.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. IL. - Governor
Hoch of Kansas and his party arrived here
today to attend the launching OF the bat
tleship Kansas tomorrow at the New York
Shipbuilding company yard in Camden. In
the party are thirty persons including the
governors wife and Miss Anna Hoch, his
l6-year-old daughter who will act as spon-
sor for the battleship.
Governor Hoch was the guest OF honor at
a public reception held today az the head
quarters Of the city party. Many promi-
pent persons were present and the gov
ernor delivered an address on Reform"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
ARKANSAS SUES PACKERS
Attorney General Asks 500, 900 Dam
ages from CudRhy, swift
and Hammond.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Aug IA special
from Little Rock. Ark, says: Suits were
brought today in the Pulaski county cir
cult court against the Hammond Packing
company, Cudahy Packing company and
Swift Packing company.
Each corporation is sued for $4,000 pen
alties and forfeitures OF authority TO do
business in the state. the same as that
asked In a suit against Armour filed on
"Wednesday.
They are charged with combining to con
troll trade
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
HARTMAN IN SAN FRANCISCO
President of the Union Pacific VIII
Sail for Japan Tuesday on
the siberia.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. l1.-E II. Harri-
man, president of the Union Pacific, ar
rived here today on his trip TO the orient
He was accompanied by julius Krutt-
schnitt, General Manager Calvin and other
railroad officials. The party Travelled from
Portland by stages Mr. Hartman will
sail for Japan on the Siberia next Tues
day and expects to devote his trip en-
tirely to rest and recreation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
ABSTAINERS INSTALL OFFICERS
Catholic society at WiIk esbarFe Adj
jOurns 10 Meet at Providence
Next Year.

wILKESBARRE, Pa, Aug l1-At to-
days session of the Catholic Total Alb
stinence Union of America, the following
officers were installed:
Bishop Canevin, Pittsburg, president.
Edwin Mulready, Boston, fifth vice presi-
dent.
c. NJ Anderson, Dubuque, Ia, second vice
president.
Mrs. L. NJ. Lake. ST. Louis, Mo-, third
vice president
Rev J. J. Curran Wilkesbarre, treasurer.
j. Washington Logue, Philadelphia. sec
retary.
The convention adjourned sine die 10 meet
next year at Providence, r. l.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
ROOT LEAVES CORPORATIONS
Secretary of state Resigns Positions
10 Enter Cabinet Free
from Alliances

NEW YORK, Aug. n-secretary Of State
Elihu Root, who recently entered Presi-
dent Roosevelt's cabinet, has, says the
Times today severed all connections with
a number Of financial institutions, of which
he formerly was a director. Mr.. Root
recently resigned, It became known yester-
day, from the board of the Morton Trust
company, the National Bank OF Commerce,
the Continental Fire Insurance company,
the Title Guaranty & Trust company and
several other corporations
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
FOUR DIE OF HEAT IN CHICAGO
TVventy-ThTee PrOstrRtiOns Due 10
High Temperature and Intense
Humidity In Windy City.

CHICAGO. Aug 1l.-Four people died in
this city today as result OF the heat
and twenty-three others were prostrated
The mercury did not rise above 80 on the
street level, but the high humidity made
the day exceedingly uncomfortable. Eighty
seven degrees was the maximum recorded
by the weather bureau. but down IN the
city where people moved around and worked
Il was not as cool as that al any time
during the day. No relief Is promised for
tomorrow or the day after
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
SUGAR RATE WAR STILL ON
Gulf Railroads Refuse 20 Make Con-
eessIOns aud Conference AdJOurRs
Until August 2S.

NIAGARA FALLS. Aug. IA confer
ence OF traftic officials representing west
ern, trunk and gulf railroad lines, was
held here today TO settle the sugar rate
war. The gulf lines declined to make any
concessions and another meeting will be
held in New York August %
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
SAVING A POLAR EXPEDITION
Relief steamer Terra Noya Reaches
Norway AFTER Takin
pIorers from IsIa

TROMsOE, Norway, Aug. relief
steamer Terra Nova. which 3 ded in
rescuing Anthony Fiala other
members OF the Ziegler DO edition,
arrived here today. II sail from
soc June Il last shaping e. direct
for the Ice fields. which W )untered
June 10. in latitude 20 deg minutes
north, longitude Sc degrees tes east.
The condition Of the Ice avorable.
the ship moved eastward along the edge
OF the field until June "a. when 81 com
menced to force its way through the foe,
and on July 25 struck open water.
Thick ice was encountered the follow
ing day, but on the morning Of July g
Palml island was sighted and on July q
the Terra Nova reached Cape Dillon,
where it found six members OF the ex-
pedition safe and well. From this outpost
sledges were dispatched to notify Mr..
Fiala at the headquarters OF the camp Of
the rescue ship.
The Terra Nova reached Cape Flora
July 30 and found more members Of the
expedition. These had become weakened
by the hardships they had endured and
some of them were so i'll that they could
not have held out for another winter
Returning TO Cape Dillon Mr.. Champ, who
commanded the relief expedition, organized
a sled party and started for the headquar-
ters camp, from which he brought back
Mr.. Fiala and his comrades.
The Terra Nova sailed for home August
| l. It got out Of the ice pack and returned
! in excellent condition
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
Morement. ol ocean Ves.eIs Ane. 11.

AT New. York-Arrived sicilian Prince,
from Naples ,
York
Al Hamburg-Arrived: Phaetia, from
New YORK
At POnta lgada-ATrived. Canopic
from Boston.
At Queenstown-Arrived Celtic. from
Ne-g York.
At Movnle-sailed Tunisian. for Mont
real. Arrived. Victorian. from Montreal
A. LIverpOol-Sailed Arabic for Boston
Tunisian. for Montreal
Al Plymouth-ATriyed: Bluecher. from
New York.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12

CAIRO, Ill, Aug. n.-Secretary Egan Of
the Illinois State Board Of Health today
announced that Surgeon General Wyman Of
the United States navy had ordered the dis
continuance OF banana shipments from New
Orleans This Is a relief TO inhabitants OF
southern Illinois, as the banana trains have
been worrying them for some time
Banana trains from Mobile will be admitted
and messengers can accompany them, II
they hold valid health certificates. DR..
LoveWell reports that he has established
a good quarantine service at Thebes. DR.
GaIland has the quarantine at BroOkport
and Metropolis in charge and will inspect
every person that enters Illinois from this
place.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
UIntah RegIstration CIoses Today.

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. Aug lion
the last day but one OF registration for
Tintah lands Las names were recorded
Registration closes tomorrow a. p. m.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12
FnneraI of Archbishop.

In the presence Of congregation OF
mourners that partly filled the cathedral,
and with some fifty priests participating in
the services. mass was said today for Arch
bishop Chappelle. The interment in the
crypt of the cathedral followed. Arch
bishop Chappelle was the second head OF
the diocese to succumb TO the disease.
Bishop Neckare, the fourth bishop OF the
diocese, died Of yellow fever here in 1888.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-12

Confined on Fourth PageJ
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-01
ENTERTAINED THE MINSTRELS.
Enjoyable Social Session at Elks'
Hall

The local lodge of Isllls rendered a
social session to the members Of
Gortons Ministries at CARROTS hall
Immediately after the performance at
the Academy OF Music last night. There
was large crowd present and a thor
oughly enjoyable time was had.
Mr. Frank LenZ acted as master Of
ceremonies and introduced the guests,
who lent life to the reception Wit.
songs, recitations and amusing stories.
Every member or the company con
tributed toward the evenings enter
tainnlent.
Mr.. Johnson, Of the crew Of the
United States armored cruiser West
Virginia, sang and following him Mr.
George HenhOeffer rendered several
comic recitations. Several other men,
hers recited and sang during the even
ing. J."
Refreshments, liquid and otherwise,
were served at intervals during the
evening.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-01
GAME GOES FREE
Jury Says Robbery Charge Was
Not Proven.
SECOND TRIAL OF THE CASE
Verdict Could Not Be Reached at First
old Sailor Released After Being
Held as Witness for Over Month
-Misdemeanors.
SECOND TRIAL OF THE CASE

John Game, charged Wit. robbery
tom the person. '.as acqnitta i. le
Corporation Court yesterday after
noon. The jury was out only about
five minutes before returning he ver-
dict Of not guilty.
Caine was tried at the beginning Of
this term Of the court. but he i.lry
could not agree upon a verdict and
was discharged by the judge.
The robbery is alleged to have oc-
CURED in January in an clubhouse On
the Chesapeake & Ohio railway tracks
near Thirty-ffth street. Owen bren-
nan. an old whitehaircd Irish sailor
belonging TO the crew OF the American
steamship Massachusetts. claims to
have been roughly handled and re
lieved of a small sum of money by
Game and another young White man.
Game and his companion were ar
rested shortly after the Old sailor was
attacked and at the time and in court
he positively identified the former as
one of the two men who robbed him.
Policeman Boswell made the arrest
and. while looking after Game. turned
the other man ever to Captain w. c.
Smith Half a ,Pzen men gathered
around Captain Smith. gave him q
TO make his escape
At the station house about 81 in
cash ana box of matches, which had
belonged TO the sailor, were found in
Gaines pockets.
)Evidence was introduced ~ The
commonwealth IT, prove that Game
was in MONEYS Huntington avenue
saloon With Brennan on the mornin.
of the alleged ruhery adj that he had
seen the sailor with quite a lar.;A roll
OF Grcenbacis. i#ennan gave Moonc:
SO to keep for him and left the sa-
loon before Canc. Officer Boswell
testified that Caine was one Of two
men he saw leaving the house in
which Brennan was attacked
The accused did not deny that he
was in the saloon with the sailor, but
declared that he did not see him after
ward. He said that the match box was
given to him by Brennan. Mr. Mooney
and several others were put Oh the
stand to testify as to the good char
acter Of the man and mechanics en-
ployed at the Old Dominion Brewery
testified that lie had been Al work at
the brewery as stean1-fitte,
Commemorative Attorney Robinson
prosecuted the case and Messrs. r.
NJ. Lett and w. r. Moss represented
the accused
The police have never been able to-
cate the man who escaped from Cap
tain Sn. One arrest was made. bal;
the prisoner proved an alibi
Brennan, who has been held in Jail
since the day of Gaines arrest was re
leased yesterday.
Appealed Cases.
Judge Barham has set the following
mlsdemeanor cases, appealed from the
police court. for trial tomorrow:
Commonwealth VS.. George Gretis
commonwealth VS.. Gus Lucas
commonwealth VS.. James Charity
commonwealth VS.. John Scott
commonwealth VS.. |. Braverman
Commonwealth VS.. Thomas briggs
-four cases)
commonwealth VS.. William Clark.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-01
ALL MUST REPORT.
Military Boys Will be Arrested
They Don't Attend Inspection,

Major j. Fl. Gilkerson viii inspect
The Huntington Rifles and NewDOr.
NoWs Light Infantry a. the arnory 70.
morrow night and 2vcrE member Of
both companies is orlered 10 lie in at
tendance. Civil ofiic Is with warrants
viii be sent after any militiaman vh;:
fails to put in his appearance
The officers are making poor pro
gress in their efforts to raise rs
money necessary 10 dcfray the TX
penses Of their companies on the rip
IL Washington. Captain F,,c:et1 stat
ed last night that lie and Captain vii.
Ens would p:oo3i'ly haI, 10 arrange
70 get the necessary cash from one Of
the banks
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-01
Negro Thief Treated Sergt. Rey.
n0Ids to New Sensation.
CAN'T STAY IN THESE PARTS
Peninsula is Not Big Enough for Will
liam Brown and the Officer Who
Wants to Preserve His Record
Larceny the Charge.

For the first time in his experience
Of thirteen years. Sergeant j. w. Rey-
nolds last night lost prisoner. The
person who enjoys the distinction Of
having treated the popular officer to
the new sensation is one William
Brown. colored. who is wanted for
stealing an overcoat from Louis Mach
mans clothing establishment
The sergeant says he proposes tt
save his record by re-capturinS
Brown, or 10 make it so hot for that
individual that he will have to go
West
The loss Of the ovcrcoat was re-
ported to the sergeant yesterday. He
at once started to work on the case
and soon recovered the stolen proper
tv. The theft was traced to the door
Of a negro of Browns description and
last night about . o'clock the officer
made q trip 70 Bloodtield for the pur-
pose OF picking up the thief
Brown was located and admitted his
identity. He submitted TO the arrest
in the most graceful fashion and
started for the city with sergeant, con
versing in the most amiabe way.
Just as they We're passing an alley.
the prisoner darted aside and disap-
peared in the darkness.
The sergeant gave chase and hunt
ed high and low through the alleys
and backwards. but it was all in vain ::
he had lost a prisoner for the first
time
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-03-01

Handsome dinner sets, 40 pieces,
offered tor only s5.S7 At LASH'S.