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Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-22
WOMAN IS ACCUSED OE MURDER
Coroner Investigates Death on Theory
that Daughter Gave Poison
60 Mother.

NEW YORK. Feb. AIRS. Lottie wal
lau. who is under arrest charged with
having administered poison to her dying
mother. Mrs. Ida Binge. may go on the
stand to tell the coruner's jury her story
Of her mothers. death and to dispel. If she
can. the suspicious circumstances recited
by the chief witness against her. Miss
Elizabeth Devire. a nurse. Miss Deyine
testified that she suspected poisoning after
Mrs. Wallau had. on January .. brought
in a bottle OF champagne. The wine made
the patient sick. and when Miss Devine
tasted it she found it bitter and it made
her III, too. She and Miss Cleveland. an
other nurse. took samples Of the bottle
and had them analyzed
Dr. Witthaus, who claimed he found mer-
curry in the organs taken from the body Of
Mrs. Binge testified 10 that fact.
The prosecution closed It's case without
bringing out any motive for the alleged
crime, and this question. therefore. IS as
much a mystery as ever.
II is expected that the defense. II any is
made before the coroner's jury, will be
that Mrs. Binge committed suicide. This
was Indicated during the proceedings yes
terday. when Lawyer John B. Stanchfield.
acting for Mrs Wallau. questioned Miss
Devine. The nurse had testified that Mrs.
Binge was not a hysterical or emotional
won an, but one who kept a great deal OF
her suffering TO herself.
"A woman OF nerve and poise. was she
not7" asked Mr.. Stanchfeld: the sort %
woman who. when she set out to do
thing. would have the courage to carry Il
through
The district attorney objected to the
question. which suggested that the defense
would be suicide.
Mrs. Wallau. who was heavily vefled and
garbed entirely in black. while in court
yesterday showed much emotion and wept
when Miss Devine, In describing the atti-
tude Of the prisoner to her mother during
her Illness said:
II have rever seen such devotion shown
by daughter to mother in my life
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-22
PIERCE MUST GO TO TEXAS
Governor Folk HOnOrs RequisitiOn for
Man wanted on Charge of
False Swearing.

JEFFERSON CITY. No. Feb. a.-Gov-
ernOr Folk this afternoon honored the
requisition Of Governor Campbell OF Texas
for H Clay Pierce, chairman Of the board
OF directors Of the waters-Pierce OIL com
pany, who Is wanted In Travis county
Texas. on a charge OF making false ami
davit-
Judge johnson. attorney for H Clay
Pierce, telephoned Governor Folk this morn
ing three reasons why the governor should
not grant the requisition Of the Texas
authorities for Pierce.
one is an afhdavit in which perjury is
charged was made six years ago and the
statute OF limitations has run in favor OF
Pierce. Another Is that the grand Jury in
dicted Pierce on documentary evidence
without interrogation OF any witnesses
The third Is that Pierce signed the afhdavit
on the advice Of his attorneys without read
ing a.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-22
DINNER FOR THE DEFEATED
Champ Clark of Missouri VIII Have
Novel Feast saturday
Night.

WASHINGTON. Feb. n.-Representative
Champ Clark Of Missouri win give a dinner
10 nineteen Of his colleagues Saturday
night and all OF the diners. with the ex-
ception Of the host. viii be representatives
who viii not be IN the next congress Rep
resentativeS GrosvenOr OF Ohio and sibley
OF PennsylvaniA are the only republicans
invited 70 the dinner.
Yes. It's going 10 be q little unusual.
this dinner Of mine" Mr.. Clark remarked
Usually when a member gives a dinner
he Is charged with currying favor and
looking for influence or something OF that
sort but nobody can make that charge
against me. for my guests are all leaving,
ana I'm sorry fer Il"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-22
LEGrSLATrVE.

House at Lincoln passes the joint COM
mittee 2-cent fare bill without a single
opposing vote. and sends it TO the senate
with a request that 1t be substituted for
the bill passed by the senate Page
Bill is offered in the house at Lincoln
70 recast the State Board Of Equalization
and Assessment. by dropping the COM
missioner OF public lands and the auditor
OF state, leaving the board to be composed
Of the governor. secretary OF state and
treasurer. Page l
Stringent anti-pass bill is presented to
the Nebraska legislature. Page l
Pawnee county representative Introduces
Joint resolution in the house for the sub
mission OF a pnDhibitory amendment.
Page
In response to request OF Senator Hol-
brook for competent help in engrossing
room. Nebraska senate appoints ron CT
the senator clerk Of the committee.
Page
NEBRASKA
Supreme court decides that railway COM
mission amendment was legally adopted
and the commissioners elected last fall
have a valid title to their Offices. Page
Convention Of Nebraska commercial
clubs in session at Lincoln scores the
DOMESTIC.
Mrs. Thaw resumes stand in New York
case, reiteratins her main story. Jerome
probes deeply into her history. Page 3
Governor Folk grants extraditfon for IL
Clay Pierce to Texas. Page 1
Mrs. Harry X. Thaw subjected to merci-
less cross-examination. which district at
torney says. will continue two days more.
Page >
wAszM oFoN.
Champ Clark will give banquet Satur-
day TO defeated members Of house of
representatives. Page 1
House judiciary committee decides Con-
gresham Pollard not entitled to salary
for period from March T. 1905. to date OF
his election in July Pollard introduces
bill authorizing treasurer to lake money
back Paye i
Senator Burkett viii read washingtons
farewell address in the senate today
Psgs q
FoREraN.
Passengers and crew to number of 140
out OF 141 are drowned OF coast OF Hol-
land in sinking Of British ship. Page
Death OF Z. Z Stiner Mexican railroad
man, will be Investigated by American
authorities. Page /
LOCAL.
Intersynodical Foreign Missionary So
ciety elects officers and adjourns. Page
Councilman Zimman will offer ordinance
TO reduce rates for electric lights.
Page 2
Engineer Rosewater declares civil ser
vice bill win improve municipal condl-
tons. Page Z
Omaha & Missouri River Navigation
I company has elected directors; plan is
outlined for line OF steamers. Page 4
Postmaster Palmer declares that The
Bee was most potent factor in securing
increased pay for postal clerks. Page 2
Rev. DR.. Hunt is on the stand in Bas-
sett divorce hearing; Mrs. Bassett breaks
down in court. Page 5
Presbyterian missionary convention
closes with recommendations for broader
scope OF work among heather. Psrma-
nency Of convention to be left TO general
assembly of church Page i
The Omaha Woman's club explains that
IL did not butt in on the fund -or estab-
fishing a statue Of Lincoln at the high
school. but acted only after invitation
from Principal Waterhouse. II makes
: the explanation to relieve itself from the
/ false position in which It has been placed.
/ Page 3
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-22
Missouri COMPANY An Trouble

NEVADA. No. Feb H--N p. Murray.
general agent for the Lincoln Trust com
pany Of 81 Louis. Was TO-DAY appointed
receiver for the Missouri Water, Light and
crates all q Nevada'E municipal plants
The trust company, which holds S2z5 900 Of
the local eompany's bonds applied for the
recsiyerzhlD SssterdAg
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-22
Actor Found Dead.

NEW YORK. Feb. I-Frank MaeVIck-
ars. who had been playing IN the Man
OF the Hour al the Savoy theater, was
found dead today az the foot of 4 short
highE Of steps leading from the Sidewalk
70 an areaWay Of the Hotel Rivon. IN West
Thlrty-eighth street. where be lived His
skull vas fractured Mr. McVickArs came
- New York from California
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-22
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Friday. Februnry ~. 1907.


FORECAST FOR NEBRAsKA-warme
Friday possibly snow in west portion.
Saturday, partly cloudy and warmer.
FORECAST FOR IOWA-Fair and not 50
cold Friday and Saturday.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday:
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-22
Musicians in Accident.

ROTTERDAM. Holland. Feb. a--Herr
Dennlngsr, a member OF the German Opera
company. who has arrived here by way
OF Antwerp. says that thirty-ive of the
company were on board the wrecked
steamer Berlin Denninger was too late
to catch the Berlin and came on the
Antwerp boat
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-22
south Dakota POstmasters.

The following South Dakota pOstmasters
were nominated today by the president
William T. Dale. Mellette; George Reed
Arlington; ID. W. Wilmarth. Desmet; WI
liam W. DOwney Milbank; Frank z. Salt
marsh. Miller. T. A Crisman. Redneld
d. A Brosius. Vermilion Two OF these
appOintments. those al MeIletta and Red
field. are new.
Mrs W b. AIeikle and Miss Julia Higgins
OF Omaha are In Washington for a few
days
A o. Ringrud OF Elk Point S D.. ar
rived in Washington today from Philadel-
phia- After spending a few days In Wash
ingtOn Mr.. Ringrud Will leave for home.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-22
HEBRAsKA-

Supreme court decides that railway CON-
mission amendment was legally adopted
and the commissioners elected last fall
have a valid title to their Offices. Page ,
Convention Of Nebraska commercial
clubs in session at Lincoln scores the
railroads for inefficient service Page 3
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-22
PhiIo Hall Sees President.

Senator Gamble called at the White
House this morning. accompanied by Philo
Hall, representative-elect from South Da-
kota. and introduced the new representa-
tive 20 the president II IL understood
South Dakota patronage came In for some
discussion, in which the desires and views
OF the new congressman were sought by
Mr. Roosevelt
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-22

Mrs. Thaw resumes stand in New Yor
case, reiterating her main story. Jerom
probes deeply into her history. Page
Governor Folk grants extradition for Il
Clay Pierce to Texas. Page
Mrs. Harry X. Thaw subjected to merci
less cross-examination. which district at
torney says. will continue two days NOR,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-22

tc00tia0sa On slfth F@s" !
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16
Honor is
Too Expansive

RENO, November IA special
dispatch to the Nevada Commercial
League from Secretary Bride. who is
at present attending the American
Mining Congress at Joplin, Missouri,
states that Reno has a chance to Sc
cure the next Mining Congress.
The dispatch states in detail that
there has been split in he Board OF
directors of the Congress and that
Columbus. Ohio. has the best OF it at
this time, but that Reno is talked OF
as the proper place for the next Con-
eress and that with proper induce
menis Keno would undoubtedly be
named.
1t would take $1,000 to bring the
Congress here besides nearly double
that amount to entertain the members
and it is believed that the League viii
notify Secretary Bride that Reno VII
be unable to handle the next Con
sress.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16
Lunatic Holds Officers At Bay

GOLDFIELD, November 16. 1907
a crazy and dangerous lunatic is
penned up in the lower tunnel on the
Die monfield Black Butte ccmpany's
ground at Damondfield. Last Mon
day night he made his appearance
al the property at 10 o'clock and
amused himself by throwing rocks
at the engine house, varying the per-
fOrmance by firing shot or two.
When the miners went off Shift he
threw rocks at them and also re-
peated his target practice. On Tues
day evening he appeared aslin an
hour earlier and went through the
same tactics. After throwing rocks
at the engine room until he got tired
he waited until the II o'clock shift
got Off He threw rocks a the min
erS injuring one man on the ankle
SO as to cause serious wound He
Also fired several shots at the re-
treating miners Wednesday night
he appeared shortly after six o'clocb
and again threw rocks at the shat
house. The engineer and top mar
We're prepared and tried to capture
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16
Special SeS-
sion Called

SACRAMENTO. Nov. Ex-Governor
Gellett will tomorrow issue the call
for an extra session of the legisla-
ture to be convened at 10 o'clock on
Tuesday morning
The five most important matters
TO be taken up will be the postpone
ment OF the collection of taxes.
amendment of the code of civil pro-
cedure relating to holidays so that
courts may operate, approval of
amendments to the charter of San
Francisco. voted at the last election.
labor improvements, Islais Creek. San
Francisco. and to remove Andrew NJ.
Wilson from Office of railroad commits
sioner on grounds of cOrruDtion. The
Governor stated he may include the
consideration of the payment of State
troops which looked after government
property in San Francisco during the
recent car strike
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16

the maniac. who easily eluded them,
they nred several shots at
him without effect. When the miners
got off shift that night the intruder
was in evidence throwing rocks Two
men opened fire on him and the fire
was returned. after which he disap-
peared in the darkness.
Last night he again appeared just
about sundown and started once
more to hurl stones at the engine
room. Several miners pursued him
and the fugitive fired two shots that
were returned. He sped down the
hill and entered the tunnel. All
openings are now guarded by armed
miners with instructinos from j. L.
Harkins. the superintendent. not to
shoot unless absolutely necessary to
do So Sheriff Ingals accompanied
by Under Sheriff Bart Knight VIII &C
to the mine this morning and will tr,
and capture the insane man They
recognize that it will be hazardous
undertaking as it is known that the
man in the tunnel is armed and vii
probably Lesin shooting at any one
who approaches.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16
ORE is
For the Reduction works
And They Ask For
Lower Grades

GOLDFIELD. Nov TIT third
carload OF ore form the Florence An
mex was sent to the sampler yester-
day. The manager of the property
was notified by the Western Ore Pur-
chacing Company to cut down the
grade of the ore. which has been run
ming about $500 per ton. for the rea-
son such kind Of ore ran into big
money and that it was hard to market
it.
The big find that was made in the
upraise at the 300-foOt level. is hold
ing out and the developments of yes
terday may be blessing both for the
leasing company. as well as for the
sampler The high grade shoot has
wdened out to four feet from two. 1t
does not show as much gold as the
narrower portion of the vein and the
grade of ore will not be as high. but
the tonnage that can be mined will be
much greater and at less cost. II
will mean also that the treatment as
we'll as the freight rate will be re-
duced The lease has four months to
run and it gives promise of turning
of tn camp.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16
800 ELkS
ASSEMBLE
At Reno and Bring Sd
Reeiment Band to Help
Make Things Lively

RENO, Nov 16.-A special train
bearing San Francisco Elks to the
number of over three hundred arrived
in Reno this NO ninganl to-day prac-
tically own the town. They are being
driven about the city in autos and
taken to all the points OF interest by
|. cir brother Elks Of this city. The
visitors are accompanied by the Sd.
Regiment band of San Francisco
which is one of the best musical or
ganiZatiOnS on the coast.
Tonight they will attend a session
Of the local lodge of Elks and a num-
Der OF new candidates will be taken
into The folds Tomorrow they will
be the guests of Governor Sparks at
a barbecue at his ranch south of
l..is city The band will give a con.
cert in the. park tomorrow afternoon
They will return TO San Francisco
tomorrow night.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16
CAPTAIN
POMIk DEAD
Lake Tahoe Mariner Dies
at Truckec. Burial at
The Lake

The funeral of Captain F. l.. Pomin,
country occurred Thursday at
O'Clock. He died at the hospital in
Truckee on the morning of the 18th
after a brief illness. His wife died
many years ago. His only child is
Mrs. W. F. Young Of Yerington, who
with her husband and son We're with
also his brother. Captain Pomin OF
Tahoe City. At ] O'Clock a funeral
train lett Thruckee for the lake and at
o'clock the service was held under
a cluster Of stately pines in the pres
ence of a large congregation. Rev.
A. G. Swain Of this city conducted an
impressive service. paying a fitting
tribute to the old pioneer. who was
laid by 1he side OF his lifelong friend
Captain Campbell
Captain Pomin was born in Han
over. came to America when young
settled at Lake Tahoe more than 40
years ago His HE was welded to
the mountain lake and no indncement
could move him from it even for a
brief time BY his neighbcrs he was
highly respected for his stalwart vir-
tues. and is remembered with intesest
by many hundreds of summer visitors
who became acquainted with him dur
ing these 40 years-JOurnal.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16

SESSION
Of Legislature to Give
Tax Payers More Time
to Settle

The GOljfield papers are continuing
session of the Legislature The Gard
nerville Courier of yesterday has also
fallen in line on this proposition and
has the following to say in this re-
spect:
Hay. grain and cattle is being ship
ped TO the outside market as usual.
In payment for these shipments the
dealers are sending checks on solvent
banks ana clearing house checks. not
suppose or expec tour local bank to
convert this paper into cash when it
is generally known that outside banks
will not circulate their cash but in
stead send clearing house certificates.
No bank could stand up under such a
condition. If the State can take steps
to protect banks by declaring legal
holidays. why cant it protect proper
tv holders?
results that must befall every taxpay-
er within Nevada. and the general
welfare of our State at large. it be
comes the unquestioable duty of Gov
ernor John Sparks to call a special
session of the Nevada LEGISLATURE to
convene Immediately for the purpose
of passing law extending the time
in which the coming installment of
taxes becomes delinquent. This step
is absolutely necessary to prevent
over half of the property in the state
from going delinquent.
There is not a sufficient amount OF
cash within the channels of trade to
heet the demands of the respective
counties of Nevada and the prospec
tive chances are that Nevada will be
on paper basis for some time to
come. In view Of this, will our Chic
+. kxecutiN { aea1 sor-tle plopiees
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16
ALPINE
CONDITIONS
Are Prosperous Says
Colonel M. F. Hickey
Who is Visiting Here

Mr.. hickey says the season just
past has been a very prosperous one
FOR all Alpine industries. Feed has
been excellent on the ranges for both
cattle and sheep. consequently there
is much fine beef and mutton ready
for shipment to the markets.
Many men have been employed
by the Nevada Hercules Mining com
pany a Loope. This property is op-
Grated by Richard kirman. Humph
rey Bros and associates of Reno.
The dams in the Carson river used
for generating electric power and
which were washed out by the foods
last spring have just been rebuilt and
the mills are again being operated.
proposition and good investment.
II was expected that the California
Companv's mining property, superin-
tended by Capt. Peter Curtz would
do great amount of work this winter
in anticipation of also being a bullion
producer next summer. but owing 10
some misunderstanding about ma
chinery Purchased work is suspended
for the present on account of litfca.
ton.
1t is expected that other property
in the Loope District will be operated
next spring and with the properties
already being successfully worked
and the large operations of the Ne
vada-California Electric Company
now planned will insure even more
prosperous season for the mountain
country the coming year.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16
LOOKING
UP PFRAUDS
Special Agents Have
Been Busy and U. S.
Grand Jury Called

A session of the United States Grand
Jury has been called for December I'd
in this city and several important
cases vii come before that body. 1t
is also stated that number Of 'ah:
frauds similar to those uneaithed il
other states on this coast have been
brought to light in Nevada AMI a nt:.C-
Der of Government secret agents will
appear before the Grand jury ard ask
that body to make indictments against
those who have illegally apprcpl'a1 ed
government lands in the Sta-e If Ne
vada
The following gentlemen lave bees
subpoened to act as the Grand Jrry:
Philip Jacobs, Angels Trosi, J.. c.
Wedekind, W. H. Noyes. Henry Lew
ers, Alex Dromiack, H. J. Newmarker
w. E. Coppersmith, c. Marino. II. J.
DeHart. r. w. Julien, Carlton f
Rhodes. H. B. Tompkins, Hosea E
Reid, Guy E. Ashbury, Archie d. Tule!
J. A. Steele. C. A. Laughlin, J. 7. Ste
vens and w. H. MerlinSer, all OF
Washoe County: NJ. d. Noteware. Jas
A. Raycraft, w. M. David, j. f. Rich
! ardson. Andrew M2'5e and Free
] Kitzmeyer, all OF OrmSDy County
! Percy w. LaZier. II. F. Wooley. J. r
Gavin. Peter F. Shay and NJ. J. Gala
| Mott. H. F. Dangberg and f. G. Carr
! all of Lou"las County, and William
/ Donnelly. of Lyon County.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16
SUITTO RECOVER.
STOLEN BULLION
Sold to Mint in This City and Stolen
At Round Mountain Recently
Suspect Arrested at Austin

claimed by the officials i the min
ing company and Supt. CoIcord OF the
mint has been notified not TO pay Pet
ersen for the same.
Petersen has been located at Austin
and was billed 10 be arrested at that
place today and vii. be brought TO
thls city and placed in custody.
The suit Instituted is to recover the
money due Petersen from the bullion
sold to the mint in case i is proven
that he is the other guilty party or
that the disputed bullion came form
the plates of the Round Mountain Hy-
~raulic company.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16

To-day a suit was instituted in the
District Court in this city by the
-.ound Mountain Mining Company VS..
Peter Petersen. The suit arises out
OF the robbery OF the company's sluice
boxes a few days ago of several thou
sand dollars in gold dust. The rob
berry was committed by Two men one
Of whom was apprehended while he
was mahlng his get away. The other
man. believed 10 be Peter Petersen
escaped and a couple of days ago
sold the stolen bullion to the mini
in this city. that is this is what is
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16
To Gust
City Engineer

RENO. Nov. 16.-COnucilman Quinn
the next meeting of the council he
woul> introduce resolutions to oust
City Engineer MaXson from office on
the grounds of incompentency and
utter disregard for the duties attached
to his Office.
NaXson this afternoon said he was
not surprised at the Councilman an
nouncement and that it was merely a
personal spite on the latters part the
two men not being on friendly terms.
MaXSOn expects be sustained III ms
actions by the remainder of the city
council.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16
TO OCCUPY PULPIT.

Rev. ii. A. r. Ramsey. former
rector of ST Peters Church. arrived
in town from San Francisco last ev-
ening. He is en- route TO Owens Valley
Cal. where he expects To engage in
missioncry work for the Episcopal
days visiting friends here, and will
preach in ST Peters Church to-mor-
row morning
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16
$4,000 DAMAGES

GOLDFIELD. November 15.-John
O. Malley. a miner formerly employed
bv the Mohawk Combination Leasing
Company. has filed a suit against
that Company for S5000o damages.
O'Malley alleges that while in the
employ of the defendant Company he
was permanently injured when a
cage i which he was riding fell to the
bottom of the shaft.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1907-11-16

Suit was Instituted today in the dis
trict court in this city by J. S. Burlin
game agains M. {. Cook and wife for
services performed in the erection of
the latter's house in Valley Park.
The cases will be heard before
Judge Langan when comt convenes
on December Cd.