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Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
Smaller Acreage in Dakota.

MITCHELL, s. D., May 1s.-(special)-
The crop situation in this county is re-
ported to be favorable. The wheat crop last
be at least Is per cent smaller than last
year, and compares very favorably with
the situation OF year ago. 1t is from a
week to ten days earlier, with more
moisture and warmer weather to help It
along Very little Durum has been sown
in this county this year The corn planting
has Just started in with about IS per cent
of the grain in the ground, and II has been
planted under very favorable conditions
there being plenty OF moisture and with
warm weather prevailing. The corn acre
age will be about 16 per cent heavier than
last year. There is no increase in the flax
sowing as the new land that has been
broken will be planted to corn In the
majority Of cases. Barley will be grown
on a larger scale this year and from 10 to
IS per cent greater acreage is reported.
The season could not be much better, ex-
cept for the very heavy rain in this Sec
ton last week, but the reports DO not in
dicate any serious damage TO the grain that
was already up.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
SIxTY-FoUR CARS IN TRAIN
FIrst Regular that Goes Over the
New Union Pacific Lane
Cut-OM.

sixty-four loaded freight cars. behind a
giant mogul made up the first regular train
which went over the new Lane CUTOFF
Sunday, after which the regular through
passenger and through freight trains were
sent over the road
The new stations on the line and their
distances from Union station are Summit
Junction, 2S0 miles; Seymour Siding, COS
miles, sarpy Siding, 1918 miles. and Lane
1891 miles The title of the new road is the
South Omaha & Western railroad, and an
Arrangement has been made whereby the
Union Pacific will operate the trains over
the line until 1t is turned over to the COM
pany.
Amove is on foot to operate motor cars
over the new line that the people Of Omaha
and vicinity might have an opportunity to
view the new route, which Is quite scenic,
because Of the magnificent Views which
may be had from the high fills.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
MINISTER KILLS HIS WIFE
Methodist Clergyman of Fairmont,
W. Va, Cuts Her Throat,
HE WAS INSANE AT TINE
Rev. S. A. COffman After Revival
Services suddenly Beats Her
with Poker, Then MUIR
deru Her.

FAIRMONT, w. Va, May 1s.-Tempo-
rarity insane, according to his own state
ment, Rev. s. A. Coffman, aged so years,
prominent Methodist Episcopal clergyman,
killed his wife early today by cutting her
throat from ear to ear. A moment after
the crime, he says he regained his senses
and realized what he had done. He inme-
diately surrendered himself and was locked
up
Rev. Coffman resides at Rosstown, about
three miles from here, and is In charge of
two or three local churches. His wife was
member Of a prominent local family and
was 80 years old. During the last week or
two Rev. Coffman has been conducting a
series OF revival services Yesterday he
finished his revival and appeared well
pleased with the result. About midnight
he and his wife were discussing the services
when he suddenly seized poker and began
striking her on the head.
There was a struggle, during which Mrs.
Coffman succeeded in escaping from the
house to a garden at the rear. She was
followed closely, however. by her husband.
When he had his wife powerless in his
grasp he cut her throat from ear to ear,
causing instant death, According to g
| statement shade by Rev. Cotfman when he
looked on the llfeless body Of his wife his
sanity was Immediately restored and he
realized what he had done.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
FIRE RECORD.
Lake Superior PULP MN.

sAULT STE. MARIE. Mich. May H.
The pulp mill OF the Lake Superior cor
poration, in the Canadian 500. across the
river from this city, was destroyed by fire
early today. The loss is about $4,000. It
Is reported this forenoon that two men
are miss!ng, but this Is not certain. The
power plant is also out OF commission as
a result of the fire and there are no cleo
trio cars running nor any electric lights in
the city today.
Albert z. Walsh, superintendent of the
dynamo room, aged "a, was shocked to
death while trying to extinguish the flames
which were started by a short circuit. Ed
ward Gray, his assistant. aged "a, jumped
into the canal after his clothing had caught
fire while he was fighting the flames and
was drowned. As result OF the destruc-
tion of the power house, there are no cleo
trio cars running today nor electric lights
in the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
BUSY SLUICIEC And DIGGING
Sheriff at La Porte Still Trying to
Get Evidence.
GRAND JURY BEGINS IT'S WORK
omOsrs Receive Letters Threatening
Death Unless They Cease Invests
6ation of the Guinness
Mystery.

LA PORTE, IND, May 1s.-Barly this
morning Sheriff smulzer and Louis
Schultz the expert miner, resumed sluicins
at the Guinness farm The work Of SCREEN
ing the debris was finished Saturday even
ing 80 that all that remained of the mining
work was to run the ashes through the
sluice boxes and thus pick out whatever
gold might be found. Miner schultS is
positive that he will find the teeth OF the
women. II they are in the ruins.
Sheriff smulzer expects that the sluicing
will take about two days. Following the
completion Of that work he will undertake
to turn over to a depth Of three feet the
surface OF the enclosure which Mrs. GUM
ness used as her private burial ground and
in which already ten persons have been
dug up. The authorities believe that more
skeletons lie buried there and in order to
make the work complete It has been de-
cided TO dig over the entire lot at ono
operation.
AT the same time Sheriff Shutter an
nounced today he will start the digging Of
the little pond at the foot of the private
cemetery
''I do not believe that there are any
bodies In the pond" remarked Mr.. Shutter
today but there are so many people who
do believe that there are, that / think It
advisable to drag the lake. l may also
move the barn this week. for 1t is possible
that under the cement floor which Mrs.
Guinness had built under the barn she
may have buried some Of her victims"
Grand Jury Gets Busy.
The La Porte grand jury convened today
and began investigation of the mystery
surrounding the death of fourteen persons
at the farm Of Mrs. Belle Guinness, Prose-
cutor Smith questioned the witnesses and
the testimony is being noted by a court
stenographer.
Prosecutor Smith today received another
threatening letter from Brooklyn, N. Y,
He is threatened with death unless he
resigns his office and drops the Guinness
investigation. He also received a threaten
ing letter from Washington, d. C. Chief
of Police Cochrane is in receipt of letter
from New York saying his life will pay
forfeit unless he ceases his activity.
Another probable victim of Mrs. Guinness
came to light today when Investigation
was started for Abraham Phillips OF Bel
ington, w. Va, who left there in February
1907 to come to La Porte to marry a rich
widow, name unknown. He left a farm and
other property In West Virginia, but took
q large sum OF money with him. He has
not been seen since.
Deny Woman II Found.
Sheriff Smulzer made complete denial
Of New York story that he had located
Mrs. Guinness on an outgoing steamer
and had given orders that she be arrested
on docking of the steamer. He has nc
clues Of any kind to the whereabouts OF
the woman, II alive.
David Havens, grand jury witness IN
the Guinness cose, whom attorneys fol
the defense charged had been spirited
away, today returned to La Porte from
Michigan at the request OF Sheriff 5mulzer
and will tell his story when called to tes
tify.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
HOTEL ST. REGIS, NEW YORK
The Acknowledged Leader
MODERATE RATES

New York has many famous hotels,
but the st. Regis. at Fifth Avenue and
Fifty-fifth Street, easily outrsnks all
others. II has become the acknowl-
edged leader, not only in the "city OF
great hotels" but in the world.
Those who have experienced tho
joys of living in this home-like and
refined hostelry do not need to be re-
minded of its superlatlve attractions
But many people who frequently visit
New York have been denying them
selves the pleasure of what might
easily have been theirs under the mis-
taken notion that Hotel st. Regis Is q
place only for the very wealthy or the
ultra fashionable, and the common
people would feel out of place within
its portals. The truth is the st. Regis
is a place where all good people feel
at home. With all its beauty and COM
fort-giving appointments, there is en-
tire absence of exclusiveness.
You may live at the st. Regis for a
day or a year confident that every
thing possible will be done to make
your stay agreeable and at as fair
reckoning as at any high class hotel.
In the matter Of both restaurant
and room charges there is moderation.
To dine at the st. Regis costs no more
than at other first-class hotels. while
a large outside room may be had at
81 day. The same with private bath
at IS CSC for two people,, or a par
lor, bedroom and bath at Sl2,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
A. l.. Mohler has gone to Chicago.
f. A. Cudahy left Sunday for Chicago.

A. l.. Mohler has gone to Chicago.
f. A. Cudahy left Sunday for Chicago.
r. A. Smith, rate clerk Of the Union Pa
cific, and A. l. Roberts, rate clerk of the
Northwestern, have gone to Chicago.
w. B. StanshalI Of Louisville, Dir. Hoag-
land of Central City and w. r. Cheely of
Blair are at the Schlitz.
A. H. Bode of Denver, c. F. Howe Of
Ainsworth, L. ]. Potter Of Hastings, d.
r. Hassett of St. Paul and r. A. Schloss
Of ST. Joseph are at the Rome.
Mr. and Mrs. James Ashley of Denver,
John McCreary o. &. Coates of Elwood,
r. W. Neumann of Wymore and w. f.
Porter Of Lincoln are at the Murray.
s. Mandelson Of Nebraska City, L. r.
Floaten of Denver ]. II. Davis, Georse
Rice. A. w. Evans, c. D. Maer and B.
Brooks OF Laramie, Wyo., are at the Hen
shaw.
Ed wilkins of Lemars, Roy Miller Of
and Mrs. c. V. Cross of BLOOMINGTON and
Grand.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Bancroft of Lexing-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Couch OF Dewitt,
H F. Rendell of Big Timber, ]. A. Reul-
Beach. Colo; r. E. Deemer Of Lincoln, H.
w. Price and ]. d. Hare of McCook are at
the Paxton.
B. ]. Overton of Gretna. r. H. Buckley,
G. p Mccormack, NJ. L. Wills, Arthur
Wills and Arthur Watts of Center. Colo. !;
of Hastings, NJ W. Darling of Greeley
Colo; John Keith of Sutherland, c. c.
McNutt of Peru, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Tai
colt Of Crofton, p. J. Finnegan of Peters
Lincoln, NJ H. Morehouse Of Tekamah,
Frank Thomson of Casper ]. F. Kirkpat-
rick Of Sheridan and II. r, Petit Of Fre-
mont are at the Merchants.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
ACCUSER HELD, NOT ACCUSED
saloon Keeper Discharged and Man
Claiming TO Get sunday Drink
Il Imprisoned.

Was II revenge that Pete Anderson
wanted upon ]. b. Bond, saloon keeper at
Ninth and Jeavenworth streets?
Sherlock Holmes not. being within con-
venient hall It is impossible to say. At
any rate Anderson explained to the police
that he had called at Bonds saloon and
had purchased TWO bottles OF beer paying
the standard price OF Is cents a bottle for
the same, and had done this upon Sunday.
Bond In police court denied II all. He
said he had been compelled to elect An
derson foreibly from his establishment on
more than one occasion because he was
LCisy. He suggested that Anderson wanted
revenge upon HIM. Furthermore he pointed
TO the fact that box car containing beer
had been broken into the night before. The
car was loaded with the Identical brand Of
beer as the bottle found IN Anderson's pos
session. and. Furthermore. there was a car
seal attached to Pete's bottle. The saloon
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
BURGLAR is CAUGHT IN THE ACT
Thief NRbbed While Making Way
with Trousers Belonging 60
Another.

Walter Fishburn lay upon his bed at his
home, 1712 Nicholas street, Saturday even
ing reflecting upon the events OF the day
and enjoying the beauty Of the moonlight
which shone in at the window OF his room
Suddenly his blood ran cold as a human
hand and arm appeared in the moonlit
area. The hand groped about and finally
aighted upon Fishburn's trousers. Reused
to action at the prospect OF losing this very
necessary portion OF his wardrobe, Fish
burn leaped from the bed and seized the
hand. Immediately It became apparent
that there was . human body attached to
the other end OF the arm and the body
objected strenuously to being held.
F1shburn's wife looked out OF the window
and recognized the owner OF the hand.
In police court the Fishburns declared It
was Frank Brunner. an Italian, who speaks
not English. Trial OF the case was con-
tinued until an interpreter is secured.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
TRIBESMEN ARE DISCOURAGED
Recent Defeat mt Hands of the
French Followed by Many
Submtsafonn.

PARIS, May 1s-official dispatches from
General Vigy, commander of the French
forces in Algeria, who engaged in a fierce
fight with Arabs on Thursday, state that
he occupied Boudenib. the stronghold Of
Mulal Hassan, after vigorously shelling the
tribesmen. who numbered 5000. The enemy
dispersed in all directions, abandoning their
camps and large quantities OF stores and
ammunition. They suffered severe losses.
owing to tho admirable handling Of the
artillery by the French. The latter lost
three killed and nine wounded.
According to the dispatches, the occupa-
tion had had q widespread effect through
out the region a number of submissions
already having resulted.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19

and piekpockets. who would ply their ne.
fGrious trade to the detriment OF the en-
terprise
Magic city Gossip.
Glynn Transfer Co Tel S6l
Mrs. George +. Carley has gone on
visit to Syracuse, Ill.
letters Gold Top Beer delivered to any
part of the city. Telephone No. g.
Get a tornado insurance policy from 3. r.
Wilcox. Costs b0c per 500 for three years
The South Omaha Royals won In a game
with the Val Blatz team Of Omaha, 3 to /.
Jacob Meinzer and wife have returned
from California. where they spent the
winter. H.
South Omaha citizens have contributed
nearly $1,000 for the relief Of the storm
sufferers.
The South Omaha May carnival will open
this evening unless the weather proves un-
endurable.
The condition OF Joe Daily, who was shot
by Steve Egan Saturday afternoon, is not
improved, although the man is not in great
pain.
Lawrence Peterson reported to the South
Omaha police That someone had picked his
pockets at Fort Crook, securing $40. Peter
son lives at 1921 Clark street.
The funeral OF John u. Sawhill will be
held this afternoon at the Presbyterian
church. The Grand Army Of the Republic
will be present. The hour Is 2 D. m
Ca Mattox celebrated his ninth birth
day by entertaining number of young
friends at an afternoon party Saturday
and giving them a dinner. He is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs Charles r. Mattox, 1724
North Twenty-siNth.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
Ranchmnn KImed by Cars.

GREEN RIVER. Wyo.. May lS.-(spe-
cial)-Albert L. Smith. a ranchman OF the
Newfork country. was killed by the cars
while returning to Kemmerer for his family
to take them to Washington to reside. Smith
was standing in the vestibule OF a car
when it was detached from the balance OF
the train, and when the engine started he
was thrown under the wheels.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
The Lowest Leaning Rate

Of any association in the city is that Of Tho Conservative
Savings Loan Association, 1914 Harney street Since
Oct st last rate has been 60c per month interest on
each $100 borrowed, or 1-5 per cent.
Our plan calls for monthly payment of $110 per 800
borrowed-60c interest and SOC dues [prncpal-or $11
per month per 81 900 loan minimum, $500 Of which
is interest and $500 dues [principall This is the small
per month per 900 fixed by any association
in the city, leaving open to the borrower to pay much
per month week. whenever he wishes, as he
may be pleased to pay In this way loan may be paid
off in year ten years, according to the crcum
stances and wishes Of the borrower He pays interest only
for the time he has the money and may pay off his loan
in full part at any time stopping interest at once on
the amount repaid.
attention applications This Inn
business applicant
sideration
well smaller commission to make
and liberal the long
cheap any that any borrower
protected by
divided profit present
$2S5000O dividend which participate
The Conservative Savings & Loan Association
F. Gilmore, Pres W. Kuhns sec'y.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
Prof. Alfred CabeI.
HUGHES AND BAKER GET PIPES
After Two Days Playing Prizes Are
Awarded at Field Club.

Jack Hughes, and Fred Baker won the
two fine pipes offered by o. d. Kiplinger
on a golf contest on the Field club links.
The playing began Saturday and twenty
qualified. The contest was played off Sum
day and Hughes secured the beautiful
meersehaum, while Baker took the French
briar pipe as his trophy.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
Building Permits.

g. r. Miller. 1871 Spencer street, frame
dwelling, SCI 900; Henry c. Hansen, lSl4-16-
is South Twenty-fifth street, brick addi-
ton, $50; Reed Bros, Twenty-eighth street
between Maple and Binney streets frame
dwelling. 81, 900; p. II. Steyer, Twenty-fifth
and SpTague streets, frame dwelling, s., $50;
p H 6teyer. Twenty-siXth and Bristol
streets frame dwelling, 5000.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19

MARSHALLTOWN. Ia. May ls.-(spe-
clal Telegram.) )-Lottie Fouch. IA; Lee Daw-
son, p Stella Drury, IS, and Laura speoht.
1s years OF age, living near here, were
badly injured IN runaway accident to-
day. Miss Fouch and Dawson are seri-
ously and probably fatally injured The
others are not go badly hurt. The DruIy
girls hat blew off. frightening the horses
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
DEATH RECORD.
Judge j.. Scott hickman

MUSCATINE, Ia, May 1s.-Judge J. Scott
Richman, one OF the oldest practicing law
yers in years of service In the state Of
Iowa, died at his country home north of
Musoatine Sunday afternoon.
Judge Richman was admitted to the bar
In 1889. He was a member OF the conven-
tion that formed the first constitution Of
Iowa in 1s48. He, later served ae q men,
Der OF the state legislature. In 1868 he was
elected to the district bench, remaining
there till he resigned in 1872 to resume sthe
practice of law. -.
Judge Richman was one Of the Oldest
Masons in the state.
~ l., ID. Wheat.
LDAVBNWORTH, Kan, May Isl. B.
Wheat, an old-time leader of the Kansas
bar, died today aged So Wheat was the
first lawyer admitted to the bar in this
county He gained national prominence In
conducting the noted, Hilmon insurance
case, taking it through all the courts OF
the country He was also the father Of
the apple Industry In, Kansas and gave
Fred Wilhouse of Kansas, '!the apple kins, !"
his first start. 81 g7o.- s,r' ...
'ofel an Hugo ToIand. 81. ~, "a
PHILADEI,P May lS--Hugo Toland.
a widely known actor, died suddenly today
of Brights disease at the home OF his
nephew in Germantown. Mr.. Toland ar
rived In this city last might from the west,
where he had been playing in Lillian Rus
sells company. During the night he was
stricken and was found dead in bed. He
was 80 years old.
Prof. Alfred CabeI.
SIOUX CITY, Ia; May 1S.-Prpf Alfred
Cabel, aged "a, for more than half a cen
tury a prominent figure in musical and
operate circles of two continents, died
today. Prof. Cabel came to Sioux City ten
years ago to take up his residence. Pre-
viously he won fame an opera singer
and teacher in Paris, Milan and New York
City.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
zastera said to Have Confessed.

MATAWAN, n. j., May lA-Although
the county authorities deny II, there Is
good reason TO believe that Frank Zastera,
the Polish farm hand, has made a confess
sion that ne killed Mr. and Mrs William
B. Shepherd and their servant, Miss Jennie
Pendy. who were found murdered in Mr.
Shepherds farm house Saturday morning.
Zastera's statement Is reported 70 be TO
the effect that he killed Mr. ana Mrs.
Shepherd IN order TO get the money which
AZ
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
aiIth AnnuaI MiIItaHY MAsa.

NEW YORK Mag B-Preparauons are
hetng made al the New York navy yard Tor
the celebration next Sunday morning at 10
O'Clock OF the sixth annual military mass.
at which Il Is expected that 1000 troops ana
sailors will attend.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
Elephant Shades

Here's something new and original in
attractive color effects for this seasons
wearing.
It's not only that you SEQ the nswost
fabrics first at Nicolrs, but you'll see
novelties In cloth here that are not on
display elsewhere.
A generous assortment of fabrics await
you here-sensibly prioed-snd with skilled
cutters and competent taiors to execute
your order.
That means satisfactory tailoring.
Trousers So to $l2 Suits $26 to $50
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19

BY using the vsyious departments or The
Boo Want Ad Pages you get quick returns
az a small expense.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
Geo. F. Gilmore, Pres.

has cheered me up 50 that I am almoAt
roconciled to Odell'H election" The writer
told Miss Wood not TO worry about his
children, as they are all taken care OF
and that he can do as he pleases. His
first wife. he wrote, had saved up some
thing and It was divided between his sons
and himself, and he had told them he
would not take one cent Of it.
Miss Wood RecrOss-Examined.
On recross examination Miss Wood said
she Is 2 years old, was born in Michigan,
has been married and divorced and has
been a Newspaper reporter, a school teacher
and a lawyer. She aid newspaper work in
Omaha and also admitted to the bar in
Nebraska. She last SOW the senator to
speak TO him on August s. 1903.
Counsel for Senator Plat produced let
tsrs alleged to have been written to Miss
Wood by the senator. In one Of these letters
the senator asked Miss Wood why she
does not marry Mr.. Middleton" ana says
no would like to see her marry before he
"cashes n"
In another letter the senator took Miss
Wood to task for writing about "old Jane
way" told her that he new ali about Mrs.
Janeway. that Miss Wood was entirely
wrong. and concluded:
Il have no intention of marrying Mrs.
Iaaoway or any other woman"
MISS Wood denied that she ever retained
oT.aherty g. Fulton of Richmond, Va.
to prepare a case against Senator Platt.
r"t said she had met them and talked
obout the case. Thereupon Senator Platt's
vr,nsel read letter from the lawyers to
;hc senator IN which they declared that
O. uv had been employed by Miss Wood
io!ct.ve to claim against the 5enator.
"rhe matter grows out of promise Of
marriage made by you to her and broken.
ma shown by your subsequent marriage to
another person" says the letter.
suit Filed in Omaha.
The defense also submitted a copy of the
legal petition in the district court of Doug
las county, Nebraska entitled: Mae G.
Woud against Robert j. Wynne, William
Loeb and j. Martin Miller, defendants"
On that occa ion Miss Wood sought to
recover $4,000 from the defendants on the
ground that through a conspiracy they OBJ
tanned from her q large number Of letters
which SHE had received from Senator Platt
and which she proposed to incorporate IN
book which she had planned TO issue un-
der tho title, THE Love Letters of a Boss"
Miss Wood was led to tell of her visit
here on october p, 1903, just before Senator
Tlatt married Mrs. Janeway. She brought
the senator's letters with her. She was
met at the hotel, she said, by J. Martin
Miller, a secret service man, who she said
practically put her under arrest. Miller
she said, took her down to the office Of
A. II. Hummel the attorney, the following
day. AS result of visits to Hummeri
office. she said. she was compelled TO give
up the letters and papers relating to Sen
ator Platt and was also forced to sign &
receipt for $4,000 in settlement OF all claims
against him. She said that she did no
get $1,000 but did get a PARTON of IT, jug
how much she did not state.
Mr.. stanchfield offered the release signed
By Miss Wood TO Senator Platt in evidence
The case will be continued tomorrow.
Counsel for Miss Wood objected. but tn,
release was admitted. Il
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-19
TONIGHT, LYRIC THEATER

18Th AND RAaNA1G-Mr. GSorga Welna
Parker will deliver bis startling lsoturA "a
which he proves that the civilization 81
the world Is due TO this race, He will be
assisted by Mrs Cecilia Wilson. Jewel
Cornetistsi and Prof. Shields, The 13urna1
MockinR Bire, Admission 1ko aGId 9kS
The pro, ,H::VFill begin At s-0OiocL