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Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
BANK CLERK NOT ARRESTED
Erroneous Report Sent Out on AG-
thOrity of the Local
OmciaIs.

GUTHRIE, OkL. Nov. s,-On October 26
an item sent out from Guthrie telling Of the
robbery OF the First State bank OF Falls,
Lincoln county. Oklahoma, asserted that
George Schmake, the bookkeeper OF the
bank, had that day been arrested on sus-
picion of knowing something Of the rob-
berry. The reported arrest of Mr.. Schmake
proves to have been an error. The facts
now disclosed show that he was not ar
rested. The authority for the report Of
the alleged arrest was given by the sher-
ifs office in Guthrie by officers OF a
national bank in this city and by persons
coming from Chandler, who asserted that
Mr. Schmake was in jail there.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
RIDeELEY MAY BE oUSTED
Report I'm Kansas city He is 10 BE
Taken from national Bank
of Commerce..

KANSAS CITY, Nov. e.-It was announced
here today that w B. Ridgely. president
Of the reorganiEed National Bank of Com
merce, is to be replaced, Dr. w. s. Woods,
the deposed president OF the bank, and his
friends having succeeded In buying up a
majority of the banks stock and thus Sc
curing control. MIR. Ridsely last winter re-
signed the position OF comptroller of the
currency to become head OF the bank.
who is to succeed Mr.. Ridgely as presi-
dent and Edward Ridgely as cashier has
not been determined.
The National Bank OF Commerce, the
largest financial institution In this part
of the southwest failed during the panic
last year, with SS6 900, 900 of deposits. 1t
was reorganized after several months and
w. b. Ridgley was asked to become its
president. He accepted the offer and the
bank opened in it's s1,50O,OOO building that
was in the course Of construction when
the bank failed. Mr.. Rldgey's brother was
made cashier and Fred T. Cults, formerly
of New York and 81. Louis was made
vice president. Since then Dr. Woods, who
in the reorganization had become merely
one OF the directors OF the bank, went
quietly TO work buying up the banks
stock. Today 1t was announced he had Sc
cured a majority Of the stock and would
direct the appointment of a new presl-
dent to succeed Mr.. Ridgely.
Mr. Ridgey today declined to make a
statement, beyond expressing doubt that
control OF the bank is in hands inimcal
to him. The bank is capitalized at 5000
900. OF the 10000 shares, DIR. Woods and his
friends, it is said, control between 12oO0
and 13,OO0
DR.. Woods declined to say anything con-
cerning the officers to be named under the
new regime beyond declaring that they
would be men connected with the "old
crowd in the reorganization. practically
all of the old officers were superseded.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
RAY LAMPHERE'S TRIAL IS ON
Man Accused of Killing Mrs. Gum
ness is Brought Into
Court.

LA PORTE, Ind, Nov. o-Breathing for
the first time in six morths the fresh air
outside of the prison walls. Ray Lamphere
was this morning brought from the county
jail to tAe circuit court room to answer
to the charge Of murder in the first de-
gree for the deaths of Mrs. Belle Guinness
and her three children.
The court room was crowded with spec
tators. The prisoner looked cheerful and
very much interested as he gazed about
the room at the judge and the attorneys
and others. The jury box was filled by
members of the regular paryei, who were
fret questioned, and as fast as one was
excused a venireman from the special
panel of twenty-five was called to take his
place.
Renewed efforts to find Peter Carlson.
who was once employed by Mrs. Guinness,
and who is said to have talked with
Lamphere regarding numerous mysterious
doings at tho Guinness home. were made
today. The state expects to find him be-
fore he is needed. Although Coroner C. c.
Mack has accepted .ascalI to the Sweden
borgtan church at Toledo and will
this week leave for that city
with his family, he expects to
return next week. for he will be one Of the
states most important witnesses for prov
ing the death of Mrs Guinness. Another
state witness, DR.. j. H. William Moyur,
has gore 70 New York, but he will return,
in time to corroborate Coroner Mack S
testimony.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
LORD MAYORS SHOW GOOD ONE
Pageant This Year Notable for HistOr-
teal Representation IL
Presents.

LONDON, Nov. 9--The lord mayors show
today. celebrating the installation of Sir
George Truscott in succession to Sir
John Charles Bel, was a more dignified and
more interesting spectacle than usual. OF
late years the ceremony had become a.
mere circus procession, unworthy the dig
nifty of an official celebration.
The principal feature today was the
historical pageant organized by Louis NJ
Parker, an American dramatist; poets and
musicians from Chaucer to Milton and
many of the most notable figures OF those
times appeared In the parade costumed
with historical accuracy. Shakespeare was
naturally most conspicuous and was ac-
companled by a picturesque encourage OF
characters from his plays Chaucer. who
headed the pageant, was followed by a
band OF personages OF his creation, and
Spenser and Marlowe were attended In like
manner. A strikingA feature was William
Caxton on a float VITA = group of printers
working an ancient printing press. These
historical pageants will be continued pro-
gressively in future shows. ."
Several companies of militia. in gorgeous
uniforms, and a number of bands of music
completed the fine spectacle. The weather
was perfect and brought out great crowd.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
CONGRATULATIONS FOR KING
President sends Message to Edward
on His birthday Anni-
yeraary.

WASHINGTON, Nov. s.-one OF the first
things President Roosevelt did when he
reached his office today was to dictate to
his secretary a characteristic message OF
congratulatlon and good wishes to Edward
VII. king OF Great Britain and ireland.
who today celebrates the sixty-seventh an
niversary Of his birth. The message was
cabled TO London, but was not made public
here.
on the fftieth anniversary OF the birth
OF President Roosevelt, October Is. King
Edward sent a congratulatory cablegram
conveying an expression Of his good wishes
both for the president and the American
people. The president was greatly pleased
with this message.
At the British embassy in Washington
the kings birthday will be celebrated with
dinner. which Ambassador Bryos viii
give at the embassy this evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
COLLEGE RECEIVED BY POPE
Cardinals Congratulate Him Upon FIf-
tieth Anniversary of Entry
Into Priesthood.

ROME, Nov. e.-The pope today received
the members of the Sacred college. who
congratulated him upon the fiftieth ami
versary Of his entering the priesthood The
cardinals were headed by Cardinal Jerafino
Vannutelli Cardinal Oreglis, dean OF the
college, being indisposed The holy father
was presented with the sum of $1,000 in gold
pieces and Cardinal Vannutelli expressed
greeting Of all the members Of the college
on the occasion of the jubilee. In reply,
the pope thanked the cardinals for their
good wishes and conversed pleasantly with
each of his visitors He showed them
large gold medal coined for the jubilee Of
the foundation OF the South American col
lege in Rome, which comedies with his
own jubilee.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
REPORT OF COTTON GINNING
Increase of Almost Two Million Bales
as Compared with Last
YenFs

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-There were 1926
active ginneries and s,lss,7s2 bales of cot
ton ginned from the growth of 1908 to No
vember l. These figures. announced by the
census bureau today, are against 26,06s gin
neries and 612S,562 bales at the correspond
ing date in 1907 27,S70 ginneries and $685.
1896 bales in 1906 and 27sO2 ginneries and
6,457.5s5 bales In 1905. The report counts
round bales as half bales and includes 49,
$40 round bales for 1905, 125,7s5 for 1897, 1e9,-
7A for 1906 and 1880 for 1905. The number
OF Sea Island bales included is 45,4s5 for
1905 1881 for 1907. 21. .7O6 for 1905 and 4s,16l
for 1905. The corrected figures OF the
quantity of cotton ginned this season to
October Is are 6,296,166 bales.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
JUDGE TAFT TAKING REST
President-Elect Says He VIII DO His
Part Toward Making It
Popular.

HOT SPRINGS. Va, Nov. 81 am go
ing to do my part to make golf one of the
popular outdoor exercises" asserted Presi'
dent-Elect Taft as he made a 200 yard
drive in beginning game with Governor
Elect Eben Draper of Massachusetts, her,
today
Playing golf Is a serious work with Mr.
Taft, as he has explained. "A man of my
build requires exercise iU the open air." he
said. land exercise to be beneficial mus
be entertaining, of course. ] can ride, but
one cannot maintain keen interest in rid
ing horse. In golf there is just enough
skill required to get up a keer interest in
the game and this takes w your thoughts
v-'ln you are getting a five or six mile
walk"
Judge Taft maintains golf is not a rich
mans game. In Scotland. he said. II Is
played by all the populace and in this coun-
try the devotees are becoming more nu.
merous each year.
at was golf" Mr. Taft said, that put
him in the splendid physical condition he
was In when he took up the strenuous
work of the campaign and enabled him to
get through without breakdown He will
play the game this winter as much as pos
sible to get In shape for his duties at the
White House next spring. The state of
Georgia came to the front today with Gag
erness to have Judge Taft as a guest this
winter. Mr.. Houston X. Harper of AT.
lanta arrived with many credentials and
full details of Georgias resources.
He also bears a letter from Henry
S. Jackson of Atlanta offering Mr.
Taft his city or country home with
fun facilities for outdoor exercises. Mr..
Harper will also present the claims OF
Augusta as we'll as other parts of the state
No other visitors were here today
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
HAMS TRIAL DATE IS FIXED
Brother of Murderer VIII Face Jury
Middle of December---Army
Transport Delayed.

NEW YORK, Nov 9.-Counsei for the
Hains brothers today informed the court
that the army transport bringing their wit
nesses would not arrive until January
and asked that the trial of T. Jenkins
Hams be postponed until that month. The
district attorney objected and stated that
the transport would arrive on November
20. After some argument the court set the
trial Of T. Jenkins Hains for December H.
so that 1t would take place within the term
of office of the present district attorney
No date was fixed for the trial OF Captain
Hains. Captain Hains sat with bowed head
during the proceedings, but his brother
was in an animated conversation with his
counsel.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
BATTLESHIPS ARE AT MANILA
Rear Admiral Schroeder Takes the
Place of Rear Admiral Em-
Ory, Retired.

MANILA, Nov. s-The battieship Louisi-
ana, flagship OF the Atlantic fleet, arrived
today from Annoy, China. The Wisconsin,
flagship OF Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder
and the Vermont, steamed up from Olon-
gapo, where the other vessels will remain
Rear Admiral Schroeder assuming com
mand Of the second division upon the re-
tirement OF Admiral Emory transferred his
flag to the louisiana and Rear Admiral
w. p. Potter Of the Vermont raised his
pennant upon the Wisconsin. The Connecti-
cut will go TO for battle practice on
Wednesday and will be followed within
a short time by the other vessels OF the
fleet.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
COUNCIL MEETS
Hare and williams in At
tendance at Meeting at
Fargo, N. ID.

FARGO. N. D., Nov. 9.-Bishop Hare OF
South Dakota called the first business ses-
sion of the Sixth Missionary council of the
Protestant Episcopal church to order today
in Gethsemane cathedral. The conference
is for the purpose OF performing certain
definite functions in relation to the mis-
sionary affairs OF the church by the bish-
ops and delegates. Today's session OF the
woman's auxiliary was presided over by
Bishop williams OF Nebraska The morn
ing sessions were devoted in both sections
to organization
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
(From a staff Correspondent


LINCOLN. Nov. 9.--Governor Sheldon to-
day is seriously considering the advisable
ity of calling a special session of the legis-
lature to pass upon a county option bill.
Whetehr he does so or not is still debatabie.
He has sent kilograms to members of the
legislature, including democrats, asking
them their stand on such measure before
making up his mind
These dispatches were sent out last night
and early today numerous replies we're re-
ceived. 1t is declared that with the demo-
Gratis who were defeated for recollection
and who have responded, a majority of
the legislature is already pledged in favor
of such a bill in response to the governors
requests
One matter to take into account in calling
the session is the number of members who
have removed from the state, or who have
resigned died. The details are being
thoroughly canvassed in the executive
office today.
Among those who discussed the extra ses-
sion with Governor Sheldon today were
Representatives Stolz of Seward, Harrison
of Otoe, Knowles Of Dodge, Jenison OF Clay,
Senators Goodrich of Fillmore, Aldrich OF
Butler McGilton and Thomas of Douglas
Dodsor of Saline. Former Senator Laverty
Of Saunders and several others. including
NJ. L. LearnNd of Omaha.
When the telegram was received from
Governor Sheldon by the members of the
Douglas county delegation an effort was
made to have a meeting Of the delegation
that the feeling of the entire delegation
might be sent to the governor. 49,
Mike Lee, F. g. Tucker and James Walsh
expressed themselves as being strongly
against the proposition. N. p. Dodge, Jr.,
was out of the city. Ed Leeder wanted
time 20 talk 1t over with my colleagues
before giving an answer" Sam Hoff, who
took the vacancy made by Henry T. Clarke,
jr, when he resigned to become railway
commissioner, said he did not care to ex-
press his opinion, but he was In favor OF
home rule. l.. C. Gibson said he did not
understand exactly what the governor
wanted and would have to look the matter
up. F. c. Best said he did not favor call
ing an extra session of the legislature.
Several members OF the last legislature
said that the only way to keep the state
from going prohibition was to keep the
governor from calling an extra session OF
the body. Several OF the members who
were on the fence at the last session were
defeated at the late election, and It is also
said that the sentiment has changed con-
slderably.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
"JIM CROW" SCHOOLS LEGAL
United States Supreme Court UphOIds
Act Against CO-educRtiOn of
whites and Negroes.

WASHINGTON, Nov. s.-In deciding the
case of Berea college against the state of
Kentucky favorably to the state. the su.
preme court of the United States today held
that the states function may constitution
ally legislate TO prevent the co-education OF
the white and black races. The case was
Instituted to test the validity OF the state
law of 1904 prohibiting white and black
children from attending the same schools.
The opinion Of the supreme court was
handed down by Justice Brewer. Justices
Harlan and Day dissented.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10


against persons in power made an un-
successful effort to assassinate Postmas-
ter Z. M. Morgan of New York City yes
terday and then committed suicide.
Page
President Gompers of the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor delivered his annual re-
port to the convention at Denver yester-
day Page q
Judge Smith Mcpherson is hearing evil
dence in Kansas City in the fight of the
railroads against the 2-cent fare law cf
Missouri. Page
President Roosevelt sent his oongratu-
latlons yesterday on the sixty-seventh an
niversary of the birth OF King Edward
Page
President Roosevelt has sent Invitations
to a labor legislation dinner. Page /
National Chairman Mack is in Chicago
clearing up the work of the campaign.
Page i
Bishop Williams of Omaha is in attend
ance at missionary council at Fargo,
N ID. Page 1
The Yale Glee club will include Omaha
in its western itinerary. Page
The former president of the National
Bank Of Commerce of Kansas City is re-
ported to have secured control of ihe
banks stock and will oust former Comp
troller Ridgely. Page i
A sharp fall in tobacco stock followed
the adverse decision of the United States
circuit court on the nature of the cor
poration. Page
Secretary Garfield plans to head off
frauds under the desert land act Page
Five persons are missing and eight were
seriously injured as a result of a. fire
which destroyed a resort at Lead S. D.
Page
SPORT.
Tumble by Mitchell costs It tire game
with Grand Forks. Page IL
POREI0M.
The annual lords mayors show in Lon
don was an unusually successful pageant
this year. Page !
ConKnGERc1AL AND uxDUsTRIAL.
Live stock markets. Page Q
Grain markets. Page Q
Stocks and bonds. Page Q
NEBRASKA.
Governor Sheldon is seriously consider
ing calling an extra session of the legis-
! lature to pass county option bill after
having sent messages to members of the
present legislature asking their position
on the subject Page /
MOVEMENTS or OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
RETURNS SLOW in MISSOURI
omcial Count VIII He Greatly De-
layed In This Southern
state.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo. Nov. s.-Offi.
ctal returns Of last weeks election are
coming to the secretary of state slowly.
sixty-eight counties have thus far reported
and it probably will be the last of the
week before all are heard from. None Of
the communications can be opened until all
are received. The returns then will be can.
vassed, and the official results announced,
determining definitely the complexion of
the legislature and the personnel Of the
minor state offices.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
EARTHQUAKE AT SABETHA, KAN.
Reports Numerous from vicinity of
That City, shOwinx Disturb
ance is General.

sABETHA. Kan, Nov. s.-Reports are
coming in from all directions within a
radius OF twelve miles of sabetha OF
supposed earthquake shock felt at midnight
Saturday night Scores OF farmers report
feeling the shock. but as far as known,
no damage was done.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
EFFORT TO KILL n. M. MORGAN
New York Po.tmaster Nearly Victim
of Assassin.

NEW YORK. Nov. s-Postmsster Ed
ward NJ. Morgan OF this city was shot
down in the street as he was leaving his
house In One Hundred and Forty sixth
street for the postoffice this morning by
Erie II. b. Msekoy, stenographer, en-
ployed by downtown law firm, who then
shot and instantly killed himself. The
single bullet which struck Mr Morgan
entered at the right side OF the abdomen
and passed out at the left side without
penetratlns the walls. There was no
Internal bleeding and there Is every like
hhoOd that the wounded man will recover
The only excuse known for the shoot
mE was that Msckoy had complained to
he authorities at the Postoffice Depart
usnt In washington that his mail had been
ampered with and that someone turned
Iut an electric light when he reading by
h In the corridor OF the postofsice.
Mackey had received reply that there
WAS no evidence OF tamPerins with his
maI and that the ineidcnt Of the electric
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
Boy shot by His Father.

CALAIS. Me, Nov Sword was re.
ceived here late today that the l4-year-old
son of ID. c. Rollins of st. Stephens, n. b..
had been accidentally shot and killed by
his father while deer hunting Mr.. Rollins
stumbled when about to fire at q deer and
his aim was diverted. the bullet passing
through the neck OF his son.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
ROOT is NOT A CANDIDATE
Secretary Says He VIII Not Try 40 Sc
cure suecessOrshiP 10 senator
Plett.

WASHINGTON. Nov. s--secretary Root
today stated that he is not candidate for
the New York senatorship to succeed SEN
ator Platt He denied that he had written
a letter TO anybody indicatinG that he was
a candidate for that offi0Gs
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
Object, if Called. Will Be to Pass a
County Option Bill,
MAJORITY SAID TO FAVOR II
Some Democrats Said to Have So
Pledged Themselves.
DOUGLAS MEMBERS TALK LITTLl
Those who Express an Opinion Ar'
Opposed TO Calling an ExerR
Session aud 10 County
option,

LINCOLN, NOV. 7.--The best legislature
Nebraska ever had has still an opportNn-
ity to render great service TO the state.
II convene the legislature will you sup-
port q statutory provision for statewide
prohibition, reserving TO any munictpali-
ties their right by three-fifths vote TO
suspend It and dispsrSs liquor under such
restrictions as may be provided by law.
GEORGE L, aHELDoN, Governor.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
TAFT THANKS GOV. HADLEY
Sends Telegram of
COEgrRtulatiOn to Governor
Elect of MIanOurI.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo. Nov. s.-Gov-
ernor-elect Hadley today received the fol-
lowing telegram from President-elect Taft:
HOT SPRINGS. Va, Nov. S.-Many
thanks for your cordial telegram. The
result In Missouri and your election have
given me especial pleasure. 1t was a great
personal victory for you.
"WILLIAM II. TAFT"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
MACK is AT HEADQUARTERS
Democratic Chairman busy CIearinE
Away the Campaign
Wreckage.

CHICAGO. Nov. s.-Norman f. Mack,
chairman Of the democratic national COM
uittee. arrived today and went Inn
mediately to the headquarters here. He
devoted his attention to clear up odds and
ends # business left over from the cam
PSSg
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
Trip of This Organization
VIII Bring Celebrated
Club West.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Nov. s-The
Christmas trip Of the Yale glee. mandolin.
and banjo clubs this year will take them
through the west. The itinerary will in.
clude concerts at Omaha, St. Joseph. Mo.
and St. Lou1
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Nov. 9-Vice-
President Fairbanks today appointed Sem
ator Albert ]. Hopkins OF Illinois a member
OF the national monetary commission 10 fiji
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Tuesday, November 10, 1908.
THE WRATHrR.

For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Partly cloudy Tuesday; not much change
In temperature.
For Nebraska - Partly cloudy Tuesday;
not much change in temperature.
Temperature at Omaha yesterday:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10

Continued On Second Page
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-10
YALE GLEES COME TO OMAHA

WILLIAM II. TAFT"
The Kemper herald., 1908-06-04
lust received-lot of
Flower POtSI

All siZes-will be sold at the lowest
prices. Il. RAUH.
The ScOoba Baptist Church has
nine joints of 6-inch stove-pipe and
an elbow which will be sold cheap.
Pipe in good condition. Apply to
Capt. Guy Jack, or at this Office.
The Scott boys are still delivering
ice-morning and evening. Leave
your order with Pat, Billie or Fran
cis-anyone of them will look after
your interests in this matter.
Everyone should look carefully to
the cleaning-up of their premises
there is considerable sickness in and
about town, and too great precau-
tions cannot be taken.
Mr.. A. A. Murray, formerly of
this section but whose present home
is at Laurel, and who has been vis-
iting friends here, returned home
Yesterday.
VIII. Stuart sells the "Old Hick-
ory" wagon.
The Kemper herald., 1908-06-04
As To the Sick.

Mr.. II. f. McCrory is now just at
the worst stage of his sickness, and
a change for the better or worse
must come in the next few DAYS.
DR.. T.. l.. Gilbert, of Binnsville, was
here yesterday i'm consultation with
our local physicians.
The condition of Mrs. HIT. Beth
any, of the Skipper neighborhpod,
is reported as more satisfactory, the
fever being broken; we regret to
note that Mr.. Frank Bethany is now
down with the fever.
Mrs. l.. H. Ellis, of Gordo. Ala,
continues quite sick with fever at
the nome of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. G. Sibley. Mr.. Ellis is now
with his wife.
Thes3ittle son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
F. Pearson, who has been quite sick,
is about we'll; as is also the baby
boy of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Davis.
We learned from DR.. Gilbert yes
terdAy that Mr.. Geo. P. Adams, who
has the fever, is doing very well.
We learn that Mr. Tom West, who
was repprted quite i'll at his home
near Skipper, is better.