New-York tribune., 1908-05-08

fell from a shelf in the kitchen Of their home.
The fact that the death occurred on the 1arm
and not in this city is also well established
Volunteered information has been poured IN
on the authorities since the case acquired such
,o,oristv Among the communications re-
ceiyed to-day WAS letter purporting to come
from Vera Shoren, of Indianapolis. Ii was ad-
dressed to Ask Hegelein and also to the chlef
of police The writer said she had positive in
formation that Mrs. Guinness was still alive,
and urged that attention be given TO the com
munication. The explanation of the missive
was revealed when detective agency asked
Helgelein to employ their men in unraveiiing 'he
mystery revealed by Mrs Shoren.
Bessie Conklin, young woman residing IN
Michigan City Ind, whose former home was III
Lapor1e. has been arrested by Sheriff Smut6ei
and is being held in jail as an important wiz
ness The woman, who was a FRIEND OF itoS
Lamphere, is not accused of completely bu' rler
testimony is considered Of so great linporidilee
that she will remain locked up until the sraha
jury hears her testimony next week. 1t is said
that I4amphere, while talking to MISS Cohkiih'
made threats against Mrs. Guinness and sald
that he had information which, If disclosed
would hang Mrs Guinness.
Following is Mrs. Guinnesss matrimonial
ad" with which victims were lured to death:
PERSONAIA-Comely widow. who owns large
farm in one of the finest districts In 11aporte
County, Ind. desires TO make the ACQUAINTANCE
Of gentleman unusually well provided, with
views of joining fortunes. No replies ny letter
considered unless sender is willing TO 1oiio"
answer with personal visit
milwaukee, May IA special from Waupaca'
Wis saws that letter which Carl Petersen. OF
Waupaca received from Mrs. Belle Guinness. OF
La Porte has translated from Norwegian into
English. Following is practically the correct sub
stance:
| Carl Petersen. Waupaca, Wis, k-o-,
Dear Sir As so,e time ago / r. Tecsiyed rr. snsI 1g1m
The reason waited for some time is that IN these
fifty have been received and has been impossible
TO answer all / have picked out the most respect
@ g e VII n this fg So1nrr yGg af for avn eay Years i've
and mile north & of La POTte 1ors f,on am the sole
There are seventy-fve acres Of land, also all
kinds Of crops improved land apples & p1ns bsvs and
fWel1eToom ' house prsctioaily new windmill
aPd @ all snfS G tRPngo S6rt aboat n
All of this is pretty PAID for II is IN my
from fVe TO eleven years old. Tho smallest is a
little boy The two largest are girls al frisky and
ago and nave Since tTisd to set along wen
n ired Of % this and haTe found that wei
| TO trust others with SO much ,- .,:- I'D
| things are not as want them anyway; My 1dea
Of them is TO take partner to whom can ns'
selves. I have decided that every applicant have
post Of easi or security | think that is the best
way for parties to keep away gTafters who , are
| had experience with them, as can prove ,,.
Now If you think that YOU are abe IN IN some o y Wsy
personally II You cannot, is it worth while 10 con-
am tired ' Of that and need little rest in my home
and near my Children MIL T fos2 f2r NTEss M ge
| Laporte, Ind.