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The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
BELIEVE WOMAN
| WAS ARCH FIEND
Five Bodies Uneartied in an
Indiana Farmyard Give
Clew

LA PORTE, Ind, May 5.-That Mrs.
Bella Guinness was responsible for at
least five murders before she and her
three children were incinerated in the
fire which destroyed her home one
week ago today Is the theory. now
held by the local authorities who are
attempting to solve the puzzle of the
barnyard burying ground found on her
pretty farm one mile north of this
city today. Their first Impressions to
this effect were strengthened when Ray
Lamphere was told this evening of
the days grewsome discoveries.
My God, five bodiesi What wouldn't
that woman do.'' exclaimed Lanphere,
who is awaiting grand jury action on
a charge of first degree murder in con-
nection with the burning of Guinness
home.
Il always thought something was
wrong out there he cried when Sheriff
A. f. Shutter questioned him. Several
people came to that farm who never
were seen to go away. One was a
man, big, with black hair and mus
tache. Mrs. Guinness told me he was
Jennie Olson's sweetheart. He was
around there about two years ago.
Then one day, man and woman drove
up. with baby. They went away
without it,
The bodies of FIVE people. all of them
murdered. were found in the yard of
the home of Mrs. Guinness today. So
far only two of the bodies found have
been identified These are Andrew
Helgelein, who came to this city from
Mansfield, S. D., for the purpose of
quaintance he had made through
matrimonial bureau. The other is that
Jennie Olson, Chicago girl who had
been adopted by Mrs. Guinness She
disappeared in September. 1906, and 1T
was said she had gone to Los Angeles
to attend school. The other bodies
were those of a man and two children
apparently II years old. So many
bones of the children were missing that
the sex could not be easily determine
The discovery of the bodies led ex-
pressmen to tell of the delivery of five
trunks to the Guinness farm during the
last six months, and this fact has
caused the authorities to work on the
theory that the place was q clearing
house of murderers. They suspect that
wealthy persons, after being lured to
Chicago and killed. were packed in
these trunks and sent here to be buried.
Investigation Of Mrs. Guinness life
developed that two of her husbands
died under suspicious circumstances.
both meeting violent deaths. The first,
Max Sorenson was insured for $500.
and the second, Guinness. for $4,000.
This insurance was paid in both cases
to the widow.
The theory is advanced that Jennie
Olson knew too much in connection
with the death of Mrs. Guinness hus-
band, who succumbed to wounds in the
head four years ago.
The home OF Mrs. Guinness. six miles
from here. was. destroyed by fire dur
ing the. night one week ago, and the
bodies of the woman and her three
children were found in the ruins. The
children were Myrtle, aged IL; Lucy,
aged 8, and Phillip. years old. Joseph
Maxwell, an employe barely escaped
from the burning house. The head of
Mrs. Guinness was missing from the
charred trunk and 1t has not been
found.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
1909 QUAD SCORES
STANFORD FACULTY
Cartoons in Josh Department
Criticise President Jordan,
Faculty and Clark

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, May o
The 1909 Quad the year book of the
present junior class of Stanford uni
versity, made its appearance upon the
campus today and has caused more
comment and speculation among the
undergraduates than any previous stu
dent publication. In its Josh depart
ment the faculty has been scored and
rescored in the most radical manner.
The cartoons, of which the entire josh
department is composed. resembles
more nearly the ideas Of the regular
"bogie" than the customary joshes of
the annual, which usually deal with the
students as well as the faculty. In this
issue President David Starr Jordan and
Prof. A. B. Clark, chairman of the stu
dent affairs committee, come in for the
brunt of the joshes. the latter being
shown in numerous poses which make
the edition sensational.
The 1909 Quad is edited by Harry
F. Bruning Of Oakland, one of the Al
upper classmen who were suspended
for their participation in the parade
of protest some weeks ago. Bruning
has written a review of the entire
fracas in which he criticises DR.. Jor-
dan and Chairman Clark.
SUGGESTS NAME CHANGE
Dr. Jordans idea of making senior
university out of Stanford is portrayed
and the name Of the institution is
changed to that of THE Jordan Univer-
sity" in the comic pages of the book.
A full page cartoon of Vice President
Fairbanks and DIR. Jordan in ridiculous
attire is published, with Chairman
Clark in the background.
1t is not known what action the au-
tllorities will take regarding the pub
lication, but the undergraduates expect
breakers ahead for the editor in chief.
The book is unique in many respects.
The college doings are entertainingly
told in the section entitled college
Year" by G. B. Bush of Riverside. The
art work, which is a feature of the
publication, has been in charge of V.
F. Bellows, while NJ. ]. Helmic of Den
yer is known as the josh editor.
ATHLETIC VICTORIES
The unbroken string of cardinal VIC
tories of the year covered in the
Quad" is commented upon at length
in the athletic department. which is
edited by D. H. walker Jr. of San
Francisco. Many excellent snap shots
of the athletes in action are included
in this section. E.. L. Rixford OF San
Francisco has compiled in interesting
manner the data on the organization
and has treated dramatics, music and
debating.
E. R. Purdum has had charge of the
matter on classes. while c.. B. Brad
ford has edited the fraternity news and
faculty lists.
The book has been managed by D.
w Burbank, assisted by w. D.
Burcham.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
CURRENCY CAUCUS
BRINGS NO RESULT

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The repub-
lican members of the house of repre-
sentatives were in caucus three hours
tonight in an effort to agree upon a
plan for currency legislation. but ad-
journed ct IL o'clock without achiev-
ing any definite result The meeting
was early resolved into conference
and proceeded with the understanding
that the result, whatever it might be.
should not be binding upon members.
There was a large attendance, but no
very marked enthusiasm except Of a
personal character when Speaker Can
non took the floor. 1t was evident from
the beginning that there were so
many members who would. desire TO be
heard that it would be impossible to
reach a conclusion at one sitting. and
1t was unanimously agreed to adjourn
at II o'clock tonight until o'clock to-
morrow night
A number of speeches for and against
the resolution We're heard. notably one
by Speaker Cannon, warmly support
ing it.
When the caucus had been called to
order Sherman OF New York was made
chairman.
Bennett of New York offered a reso-
luton that the caucus approve the un-
derlying principle of the Vreeland bill.
namely, the use of commercial paper
as a currency basis. favor the creation
of currency commission. and declare
for the appointment of committee
of the house to draft a temporary cur
rency bill for present consideration.
and that the committee report within
five days.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
FOR OFFENSIVE BREATH

There is nothing quite so repuIsive asS
foul breath. and yet people who are
most scrupulOus about their appearance
and manners frequently neglect this
most important matter
Bad breath indicates an unhealthy
condition OF the stomach which il per-
mitted to continue will work havoc TO
the system
A formula is here given that comes
from physician OF prominence for
correcting stomach disorders. belching,
sourness. sick headache, bad breath,
dizziness and will cure dyspepsia in its
worst form If used sufficiently long.
1t is as fOllows. Three ounces syrup
of ginger two ounces essence OF pep
sin: one ounce catandir compound. Mix
these and use in doses Of from one to
two teaspOOnfuls after each meal also
at bedtime The catandfr compound Is
the product of the laboratories OF the
Globe Pharmaceutical Co.. of Chicago.
and it and the other ingredients can
be obtained from any well stocked drug
store. The mixture is pleasant to take
and is said to show good results after
the first few doses
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
ADVOCATES BILL FOR
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS

WASHINGTON, May 5=President
Roosevelt today urged Senator Carter
of the senate committee on postoffiees
and post roads to make every endeavor
to have the bill passed providing for
postal savings banks.
The president is greatly interested
in this measure" said the Montana
senator afterward, "and would be de-
lighted to see 1t become law. Our COM
mittee has reported 1t favorably and it
Will soon be taken up in the senate.
probably Thursday. / have no doubt.
from my talk with colleagues, that the
bill will pass the senate with little
opposition. AS to what the house will
do I cannot say, but I am Informed
that that body is favorably disposed.
Under these circumstances the bill
ought to become law at this session
Postmaster General Meyer is much
pleased at the prospects. 1t was Meyer
who brought the project so forcibly to
the attention of the president as to
cause the latter to press 1t in his an
nual message to congress and since
that time.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
SMITH DEFENDS
SELF IN CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, May at the in
stance of Smith OF California there was
read in the house series of resolu-
tons adopted by the chamber of COM
merce OF Los. Angeles, denouncing him
for having made unfair and untruth-
fur statements in congress regarding
owens river water rights and charging
him with having assumed a hostile
and malicious" opposition TO the for
estry bureau and particularly its head
Clifford Pinchot.
Rising to a question of high person
al privilege, Smith lamented the fact
that men could not discuss questions
of business or Of policy without calling
each other hard names. There were
however, he said, some who cannot
make an argument quite complete un-
less they have INDUCED in personal
vituperation."
He declared that his position with
respect to the forestry service did not
interfere with the city of Los. Angeles
acquiring a proper water supply. which
he admitted the city needed. Los An
geles was not in his district but the
city intended to go into it for its
water supply. He said that his only
object had been to protect from con-
fscation by the city of Los Angeles
the water rights of some farmers.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
ARREST DRUG USER
|. FOR WOLFF MURDER

PORTLAND, May 5.-Edward H.
Martin, accused of the murder of
Nathan Wolff. the pawn broker and jew
eler, who was so brutally murdered in
his First street shop on Friday even
ing last, was arrested this afternoon.
His apprehension was the result of a
ceaseless search which has been car
ried on since the discovery of the
crime about 9 o'clock on Friday night.
Bit by bit the evidence was gathered
and so skillfully put together that last
night there seemed little doubt that
the police were on the right track, and
John Doe warrant was issued.
The clew in the chain of circumstan-
tial evidence which pointed in Martins
direction was the discovery of bloody
shirt in the rear of a cheap lodging
house on Third street. Laundry marks
on the shirt gave the police the clew
which led to Martins arrest.
The police were close on Martins
trail all day, and this afternoon he
was traced from the home of friend
to lodging house, where he was
placed under arrest and hurried to the
police station, where he was examined
by Chief Gritzmacher.
Martin denied being the murderer
and explained a deep wound on his
head and hand by saying he had in
jured himself with an ak. Some deep
scratches on his neck he said were in
fiicted by cat, but the police place no
reliance in these statements because
witnesses have been found to whom
Martin is alleged to have otherwise ex-
planned his wounds.
Martin. who is alleged to be a CO.
caine user. will be further examined
and the police hope, by depriving him
of drugs, to force a confession from
him.. So far as the police are con-
cerned they have no doubt that Martin
is the right man.
Every detail of the mans life, his
actions since the crime, the various in
juries on his head, neck and hands, the
discovery Of the shirt and other evi-
dence not made public confirm them in
their belief that Martin killed Wolff.
In addition to the material evidence
in the hands of the police they have
obtained from the accused mans wife
what is alleged to be practically q
confession of her husbands guilt Mrs.
Martin, who is refined little woman,
is completely unstrung. She married
Martin in Syracuse, N Y.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
BURTON HARRISON
ESTATE is DISTRIBUTED

REDWOOD CITY. May 5.-By the or
der of the superior court. Judge Buck
presiding, a distribution of the estate
of Mary Burton Harrison. formerly
Miss Mary CrOcker. the daughter OF
Colonel Fred Croker. has been made TO
the heirs, who include the former hus-
band, Francis Burton Harrison OF New
York. and two small daughters.
Virginia Randolph Harrison and Bar
bara Harrison. OF the estate value in
California of s25O,0OO, $4,000 was dis
tributed and attorneys fees were al
lowed to the amount Of $3.50. Mrs
Harrison was killed In a Long Island
automobile accident. her companions on
the trip being intimate friends. Mr..
and Mrs. L. i. Scott and her brother.
Templeton Crocker.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
WANTS COLOMBIA LETTERS
Senate to Look Into Country's
Big Grievance

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The senate adopted
today resolution which may complicate in
some manner the object of Secretary Taft's visit
senator Bacon, calling for correspondence siiee
January 1s- 1904. between the United States
Panama. Prior to that time Colombia felt an
grieved at what was interpreted to be interfer-
ence by the United States in her troubles with
the State or Panama, and demanded $40, 600 900
Of the United States. The resolution calling for
late correspondence is based upon the belief
on the part OF certain democratic senator's that
Colombia has again asked for arbitration of
the claim, and at the same time has made
new charges against the United States involv-
ing the conduct Of this government in connection
with the secession of Panama. 1t is said that
Colombia asks that orders issued by the United
the west shore of Central America and to the
commanders OF marine corps detachments on the
isthmus just prior 10 the secession Of Panama
be presented as evidence that the Colombian
government had been injured by the United
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
Fleet Committee to Use
Ferry Boat San Jose

AKLAND, May 5.--Thc ferry
n boat San Jose, on which the
v local fleet committee and it's
invited guests will be taken
to view the Incoming of the great
neef, VIII leave the Key Route
pier at IL o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. This boat will carry mo- one
besides the committee and its
guests. and will connect with
special Key Route train to leave
the Key Route inn at Twenty
second street and Broadway at
1880 O'Clock.
The San Jose was voluntarily
offered by the Key Route man
ngemcnt to the fleet committee for
exclusive use fleet day. Leaving
the pier at IL o'clock, 1t Will go
at once to some vantage point
near the fairwny established for
the maneuvers and remain until
the last of the battIeships hns
entered the Golden gate and
dropped anchor.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
NO FAMINE OF TIMBER
Senators Clash Over Forestry
Division Claims

WASHINGTON. May 5.--Suggesting an amend
ment excepting Idaho from states In which sthe
secretary of agriculture may give permits for the
expectation of timber from forest, reserves.
Senator, Hepburn during the debate on the
agricultural appropriation bill today, ridieued
a chart of the forestry division which was
swung on the wall OF the senate chamber
marked with statements as to the number Of
would last. The forestry division. he said. was
launching into the realm of prophecy In a way
that would require greater wisdom than that
possessed by the sages of old when K declared
that certain section would be shorn of its
forests in 20. 30 or 10 years. They forget. he
said that timber grows, and he declared that
the supply of timber is great today as ever
in the worlds history There was, he said
no danger of timber famine
Senator Smoot. taking exception to the state
ment that the worlds supply OF timber was as
great as ever. Mr.. Hepburn rctorted that the
senator from Utah might consult the map on
the senate wall as guide. as he possessed "a
spirit of prophecy" which he lMr. Heyburn) did
not possess
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
OFFICERS TO SEE
BATTLE OF ROSES
Mr.. End Mrs. F. M. Smith Will
Entertain on Lawn Of Arbor
Villa Next Saturday

OAKLAND. May 5--The most oril-
liant luncheon Of many years VIII 'aNS
place on Saturday afternoon when Mr.
and Mrs. F. NJ. Smith entertain the
officers Of the visiting fleet and soo
of the society girls of the city on
the lawn at ArbOr villa
1t was at first arranged that the men
should be entertained at Piedmont park
clubhouse at luncheon on Oakland day.
but a change in the committees plans
has made it possible for Mr.. and MIS-
Smith to offer the hospitality OF their
beautiful home. After the luncheon the
guests OF honor Will leave on an auto
mobile tour OF the city. returning TO
Arbor villa at 4;30 d. m. to witness the
battle OF roses. IN which the younger
girls OF the exclusive set will partici-
pate.
Among the many who win enjoy the
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
NEW AMBASSADORSHIP
PLEASES THE JAPANESE

TOKYO, May 5-The press is pleased
at the creation of the Russo-Japanese
embassies and regards the matter as a
fresh token OF friendship upon the
part of Russia, The appointment Of
Malevich is also regarded as an indi-
cation of the Importance which Russia
attaches to the commercial develop
ment of both countries.
Thirty millions of bonded indebted
ness is to be redeemed by the end of
May. and this blights the hope OF an
amelioration of the depression.
The balance of trade is still un-
favorable. with no sign OF any mitiga-
tion of the financial stringency-
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
ALAMEDA STORES CLOSE
Girls Prepare to Strew Waters
With Flowers Friday

ALAMEDA. May 5.--All of the stores and
local business Offices will be closed here tomor-
row and the day will be observed as holiday
In honor OF the arrival OF the neet. The pro-
their places from 10 a. m. until p. m.
On Friday Alameda will receive and enter
visitors will bring with them their crack row
ing crews for the big cash prize regatta to be
heid on the tidal canal and estuary during the
afternoon Prior to the start OF the first race
nnmber Of launches loaded with cut flowers
and pretty girls will go the course and the
waters VIII be strewn with posies. This fea-.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
MANY TO CLIMB HILLS
Berkeley Residents Expect to
See Fleet From High Places

BERKELEY. May 5.--Hundreds Of residents
Of this and other cities Of the bay will take
advantage of the elevation of the Berkeley hills
and watch the entrance Of the big feet into
the north and east OF this city.
While greater portion OF Berkeleyss $1,000
Inhabitants will journey to Goat island and San
Francisco. large number will climb the hills
for view of the feet. The hills will offer one
of the best positions around the bay for viewing
the heet provided the day Is clear.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
SUGGESTS PRINCE HELIE
AND NINE. GOULD LEAVE

ROME, May cardinal Matthew
has had several long interviews with
Prince Helie de Sagan. who still hopes
TO overcome the vatican's opposition
to his marriage with Nine. Gould and
is striving indirectly to persuade the
pope to reconsider his refusal. The
cardinal told the prince that there was
absolutely no possibility that the pope
would sanction the union and suggested
that the couple leave Rome, where
their presence served only to provoke
comment.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS

WASHINGTON. MAY 5.-president Roosero,t
TO-DAY expressed to Senator Carter OF the senate
committee on postoffces and postroads his
earnest desire to see a postal savings bank bill
.oid the president that he thought the bill.
which had been fayorahly reported to the sen.
ATE; would be. taken up by that body at an
early date and that 1t would pass both houses
and become law without serious Opposition
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
GovEnNMnNr cHrArEn

WASHINGTON, May 5.--In speech IN the
housc today Representative Hitchcock of Ne.
praska charged that the government had been
sale by the interior department Of 5000. 900
acres or timber and stone lands at the minimum
price. He contended that whereas only 81. SIS an
acre had been received. much more could have
been obtnined IL the department had not sold
tue land for the lowest nrice fxed by the law
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
JAPAN TREATY SIGNED
1t Provides for Arbitration at
The Hague

WASHINGTON. May ga general arbitration
treaty between the United States and Japan was
signed today by Secretary Root and Ambassador
Iakahlra This treaty follows the lines OF the
several arbitration agreements which have been
hegotiated between this country and European
idea adopted at the recent Hague conference.
It VIII permit the arbitration at The Hague
OF nearly every class Of dispute which NAV
arise between the signatory powers
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
PAYNE BILL FAVORED

WASHINGTON May 5.-The wars and means
COMMITTEES OF the house today reported favorably
the philippine tariff introduced last week By
Representative Payne of New York The bill
removes the duty upon certain imports into the
Philippine islands. for the purpose OF stimuiat-
ing agriculture, road building. etc.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
AGAINST INVESTIGATION

WASHINGTON. Nav 5.--when the considera
tion OF the sundry civil bill was resumed in the
house today Gaines of Tennessee offered an
amendment providing for an Investigation OF
the causes OF explosions in mines located on
public lands, and urged its adoption. The
amendment was lost
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
PROTECTs ALAsxAN GAME

WASHINGTON, May 5-The senate today
passed house bill without amendment for the
protection of game in Alaska. The governor
Is authorized to employ game wardens and to
expend money collected FROM licenses In the
protection Of game.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
PROPOSALS

OFFICE Constructing Quartermasfer Eort M.
son. San Francisco. Cal. May l. 1908 s--ses1ed
proposals, IN r1piicare, win be received AZ I'M.
opened in presence OF bidders for constrnct,ns
pumping sLation. smoke stack. boilers. uuno.
Francisco. Cal. IN accordance Win rl.,~ Sa1 sa1
specifications on die in this office. The Govern
ment reserves the right to reject or accept anv
or all proposals or any part thereof. Plans and
all necessary blanks and information can be OBJ
tanned here envelopes containing proposals
should lie tndorsed. Proposals for Pumping Sta
tion.' ETC., and addressed to Major Geo. Mex
Williamson. Quartermaster. u 5 A.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
posroFFIcE DEpARrNFxr w--1,----

pOSTOkFICE DEPARTMENT.. Washinv,o,
d. c.. February IS 19oS.-Sealed DrDposals ,~ii;
be received at this Department until - o'clocs
m on the 18th OF May. zoos. from pateL tees a.
their asslgnees for granting the use q oaf>nfe5
Improvements in mali pouch and saek er.,so
and closing devices. and other mail bag sftsch
men1s exclusive OF locks Blapk ferns OF bIds-
had upon application to the Second Assirf.se
postmaster General. Washington ID. @ G
L MEYER. Postmaster GenaraL v
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Mrs. F. M. Smith (Scharz

Mrs. F. NJ. Smith (Scnarz
photo), who will entertain OH
GERS of the feet (top right; Mrs
c. D. Bates il. (Webster photo)
(top 1eft), Miss Claire Chabot
Qower left) and Miss Avis Ster-
ling Qower right, who will be
guests at Arbor Villa fete.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-06
pELEeATEs ARE APPOINTED

MADEIRA. NaT 5.-No primaries were held
today the delegates 20 the state convention
belng appointed BY the central committees. They
are: Democrats-w. NJ. Hughes W A. Ellis.
John NJ Jones. =. r. Warner. Republicans
! Secara p C. Thede. Fl. B. Cummings.
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ture of the regatta will be looked after by Mrs.
Zoe Green Radcliffe.