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Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
Russian Duma
Adopts the
Army Budget
Two Hundred Fifty-Six Million Dol
lars Provided for Cars
War Chest.

ST, PETERSBURG, April 2-The Duma
today adopted the army budget Of s256, 9OD,-
900. an increase of 81 10000 over last year.
Lieutenant General Zabielin of the wat de-
partment, representing the minister of war,
General soukhomlinoff, announced plans
for the strengthening OF the defenses Of
the western frontier and the abandonment
of secondary fortresses. The mobilization
department. he said, would be put under the
charge of the general STAFF, THE require
ments for which would be raised. A par
ticular effort was to be made 10y the war
minister TO improve military instruction
and reduce the red tap system In adj
ministratiye matters to a minimum. IT
was intended. also, he said. to introduce
civil government into Turkestan, which
had been under military rule since its an
nexatlon.
The speakers during the course OF the
debate avoided criticisms Of the army. NJ
Guchkoff. leader Of the octoberists. cN-
pressed qualification al the policy OF re,
form which was indicated in recent APP
pointments. Count Robrinsky warned the
members OF the dangers OF German coloni-
cation Of several strategic districts OF Rus
sian Poland, the population Of which In,
cluded many Germans who were only nom
inally Russian subjects
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
Independent
Steel Plants
Buy Coal Lana
Trust is Beaten in It's Attempt t.
Secure Hundred Thousand.Aor
Tract Near Pittsburg.

PkTTSBURG, April 2.-Bestlng the Uniteo
States Steel corporation, which It is said has
been intending to secure the property, .
deal was clio Ied today by independent steel
concerns for 100. 900 acres Of the Pittsburg
cooking coal, lying in Greene, Tayette and
Washington counties, Pennsylvania, at a
cost price of Sc, OOO, 900. The property pur-
chased, and on which the first payment
was made today, was held by j.. V. Thomp-
son of Uniontown, Pa, and sis associates,
while the sale was made to a holding
company, representing. It is said, every i'm
portant independent steel company in the
country except Jones & Laughlin OF Pitts
burg, who are said not TO be interested in
the deal. Charles M. Schwab of the Beth
lehem Steel company is said to be at the
head OF the new concern and It has been
rumored that John w. Gates was behind
the deal. II is stated that j. p. Morgan
was asked to undertake the purchase OF
this property and the consolidation Of in
dependent steel interests, but refused on
account Of his age TO become interested
In so large an undertaking..
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
ROADS RACE FOR NEW FIELD
Three Lines Reported Working
Towards Cheyenne River
Country.

ABERDEEN, s. d., April 2.-(Special.)-
Reports from an undoubtedly rauthorita-
tive source are in circulation here to the
effect that three railroads will at once
begin a race to see which shall first pass
through the rich Cheyenne river reserva-
ton country west of the Missouri river
in northern South Dakota, which Will be
opened for white settlement next fall.
The roads are concerned are the Chicago.
Milwaukee a st. Paul. the Minneapolis a.
ST. Louis ana the Chicago & Northwest
ern.
All three roads have decided, TO a GER
tain extent, the routes they will follow.
The Milwaukee will build in a south.
westerly direction from Mobridge across
the reservation. The Minneapolis & 81.
Louis will also build in a direction a lit
tie south of west from its Missouri river
terminus at LeBeau. The North western
will extend from Philip northwest into
the Belle Fourche country.
The three extensions will open up a rich
country full of possibilities. for the
farmer and the roads expect to have lhe
cars running on the extensions by the
time the homesteaders move on their
land less than a year from now.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
Iowa News Mates.

SIDNEY-Prof. T. H.. Stone OF Randolph
has been elected superintendent of the Sid
ney schools, succeeding Prof. T.. s. Smith.
who was not an applicant for reelection.
Several OF the other teachers also failed
to apply and the vacancies have not yet
been titled.
MARsHALLTowN-Dell Hoes. a former
Great Western brakeman, will receive $500
for injuries received In September, 1897,
when he fell from the roof of a box car
at Gladbrook. He brought suit for 81 s99
for personal injuries. The case was settled
out of court today for $500.
BELLE PLAINE-George Alexander, the
new mayor of the city of Los Angeles,
who was recently elected at the recall
election was a former resident of Belle
PLANE. He came here when a young man
soon after the civil war and engaged in
the grain business. He is by
many Of the older residents.
EMMETsBURG-LeRoy Billings. who
claims to be the wrestling champion of
Nebraska and South Dakota, won from
Carroll Bragg, who says he has bested all
Corners In Alaska. the best two out OF three
night. Billings won the first fall in five
minutes and the second In thirteen.
Observation-Disclosures were
closed today by which the Union Stoneware
the local plant of the Plymouth Stone
ware company OF Fort Dodge. The pur-
chasing company will take possession of
the plant as soon 1 as the invoice which
price paid for She plant and business was
not made public.
OELwEIN-Official announcement com
ing from 81. Paul is that Wilson +. Symons
has been appointed superintendent of motive
power and machinery in charge of the
shops and rolling stock Of the entire sys-
tenn. He will have headquarters in st.
Paul. w. p. Chrysler, who has held this
office, with headquarters here, will be re-
tanned as assistant superintendent of mo-
tive power and he viii continue in charge
of the general shops here. The appointment
Of Mr.. Symons becomes effective at once.
Bee Want Ads Are Buslnsss Boosters.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03

Davis. drugs.
Lewis Cutler. fureral director. Phone 81.
Woodring Undertaking company. Tel. $50.
FAUST BEER AT ROGERS BUFFET.
Majestic ranges. p. c. Devol How're. Co.
W. w. Dickerson, the matchmaker. has
novse 10 e27 West Broadway.
The best wall paper cleaner. i5o per can.
WI Nieholaison. IL s. Main street.
Pictures and art novelties for Easter
gifts. g. r. Alexander, S2 Broadway.
BAIRD LONGENECKER g. ROLAND,
uncertakers. Phone i21. II N. Main ST.
Nicely furnished front room. strictly
modern, with private family. Bell phone
A 1854.
A marriage license was issued yesterday
TO n. L. Engei. aged 20, and Lille Colmor,
aged 20. both of Omaha.
Up-to-dats wall paper snd wall paper
work a. reasonable prices. II. Berwick.
M South Main street.
An information charging Mrs. Dora
Pontin Of Rockford township with being
insane was filed yesterday. She has been
In the hospital for the insane before. The
commissioners will investigate her oase to-
DAY.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Of Union Veteran
legion No. s will meet in regular session
this evening. As there Is business Of inn
portance to come before the meeting all
members are urged to be present. Lunch
will be served.
The hearing Of George w Moore, the
Omaha automobiiist who became involved
IN serious trouble in THIS city, was con-
tinued In police court yesterday until next
Monday, Moore's automobile is still in
the custody OF the police department.
A false alarm gavs the fire department
q run at II o'clock yesterday morning
TO Twenty-sixth street and Seventh ave-
nue.. When the firemen reached the place
designated In the call they found a vacant
lot and no evidence OF any blaze in that
vicinity.
The funeral Of Taylor Warren, who died
IN Omaha Wednesday, will be held this
afternoon from the residence Of his broth
", Alexander Warren, 1925 Avenue +. The
Iervices will be conducted by Rev. ID. C..
Lafnson, pastor of the Free Methodist
,hurch, and burial will be In Walnut Hill
cemetery.
Mrs. Johanna Olson. wife or Martin OIL
ION of Underwood, died at a late hour
Wednesday night. Besides her husband
Vhe leaves four sons and five daughters.
loon at 2 o'clock from the Danish Lutheran
church In Underwood and burial will be
N the church cemetery.
william Slingerland. recently before the
district court on q dipso charge and al
lowed his freedom on his promise TO alb
stain from liquor. was arrested yesterday
On a warrant from the court of Justice
Cooper. County Attorney Hess filed a
state charge of intoxication against him.
He will have a hearing today.
A man giving his name as Soren Jens
Sorenson and his age as q years was
brought In yesterday afternoon from Love-
land. His actions led the people of Love
land to believe that SorensOn Is mentally
deFanged and he will nave a hearing be-
fore the commissioners today. Sorenson re-
Gently returned from a fourteen months
visit to his old home in the old %countrys
He stopped a short time in Chicago ana
in Loveland. He has no relatives as far
as In known in this section.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
Roosevelt May Be Guest
of King on Battleship

ROME, April 2-The battleship Re
Umberto has been ordered TO make ready
to embark King Victor Emmanuel. end
this fact has given rise 10 the report that
the king IL going out TO meet sx-Presi-
dent Roosevelt and take him to Messiha
aboard the wsrship. Although definite
knowledge of Mr. Roossyelts Intentions
cannot be had here, Il is believed that he
has a desire TO visit the earthquake zone
In order to see the results Of the work
done by Americans with the money given
through American sources. The steam
ship Admiral on which Mr., Roosevelt
win go from Naples to Mombass. does not
touch az Messina, and therefore Il Is be-
lieved here that the king wishes 10 take
Mr.. Roosevelt aboard the Re Umberto 10
Messlna before the departure Of The Ad-
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03

mirsl and will transfer him 20 the lat
ter vessel in the straits of Messina. or
that the German company, 70 which the
Admiral belongs. having agreed to touch
at Messina. the king will g there 10 re-
ceivs the former American president. No
definite information on the movement Of
OF the Italian battleship cen be had. Not
even American Ambassador driscom has
any information Of the reported trip of
the king.
NAPLES, April 1.-The Duke and
Duchess of Aosta have Ssued Invitations
TO a dinner which they are giving on
Sunday night in honor of ex-Presidunt
Roosevelt and his son, Kermit. There
has been. a great influx Of American visit
ors who wish 70 participate In the vel
come TO the former president
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
7l5 O'Clock p. M.-Evanselistlc sermon
BANK RoBBER wEEPs AT CUFFS
Identity of ImOseRe Bandit Not
Cleared by Prison Sentence.

Cleared by Prison sentence
SIDNEY, la, April 2.-Cspeciall-rhe
man who calls himself Edward Gordon
pleaded guilty to the charge Of robhing the
First National bank OF Imogene and was
given an indeterminate sentence of ten
years at His two pals have APP
parently made good their escape.
Nothing is known as TO the identity OF
any of the desperadoes, Gordon being a
fictitious name. Detectives Charles ID.
Brown, representing the Interstate Bank
ers' Protective Association OF the North
west, and NJ. A. shipley OF New York Wis
tied Gordon. but failed TO identify him or
elicit any Information regarding his ac-
complies. Gordon. who gives his age as 2S,
broke down and cried like a child when
first placed in handouts, saying that he
had never worn such thing before. He
has recovered his spirits, however, snd
Jokes and laughs with his visitors and fell
low prisoners. Crowds visited the jail
daily 10 see the captured bandit. lie was
taken to Anamosa today in company with
George Burch, who drew a five year SEN
tence Tor breaking into a car at HAMBURG
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
sALOONMEN on ANXIOUS SEAT
Judge wheeler Has Twenty Cases
Uader Amusement.

Uader Amusement.
Some twenty saloonmen are waiting in
suspense for the decision of Judge
Wheeler of the district court in the in
junction suits brought against them by
NJ. S. Odle of Des Moines, attorney for
the low ~Anti-saloon league, in the name
of Joseph Leader of Oakland. a leading
member OF the prohibition party IN
Pottawattamie county.
No new injunetions were granted yes
terday by Judge Wheeler, but he look
under advisement about twenty of tho
saloon cases. The greater part of yes
terday in district court was taken up by
arguments by Attorney odle and the
many attorneys for the various defendant
-saloonkeepers. In the cases taken dnoer
advlsement law questions are mainly In
volved. Attorney Odle eontended that
the failure OF the s~aloonkeeper to pay the
mulct tax promptly on January 1 of
each wear and to file a new bond each
year constituted violations Of the mulct
law.
The case agains. the saloon of Barn
hardt q Klein was continued, Il being
shown TO tine court that a prior injunc-
ton had been brought against the lirTn
by j. Whitaker OF this city. The case
against the state hotel and G. E. Good
rich was dismissed, as an injunction had
been secured by the county attorney
against this party.
Up TO date injunctions have boer
granted in five cases brought by AttOr'
ney odle, They are F. B. Cunningham
and Merger g. Neumayer of this city
Anna Ksrrer and Emil Kuhi OF Treynol
and Charles wightman of McCleliand
In the cases OF Cunningham and Merger
& Neumayer the bonds under the decree
OF abatement were placed by the cour
yesterday at $500, In Mrs. karreru
case the bond was fixed at 81, 500 and IL
that Of Emil Kuhl at $500.
sinos the proposition by The Anti-salocl
league five saloons In the city have close
their doors, but with some OF them, II 1
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
Iowa

Iowa. The vote was fifty-three to fifty
three and the bill failed. The senate did
not vote on this measure, but on others,
indicating 1t could not be passed.
The house passed an appropriation bill
for 800 for encouragement of the dairy
industry.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
N. Y. Plumbing Co, rei. 90. Night, F-i7U2
Campaign Against speeder..

SIOUX CITY, April ~2.-(Special JAS a
result of the running down of little Joe
O'Leary, a 6-year-oid boy, by a recklessly
driven automobile the Sioux City police COM
missloners have about decided to detail
police officers on bicycles to apprehend
reckless drivers. The little fellow, who
hurt Monday night, has never regained
consciousness and hopes for his recovery
are slight. The boys father was killed
a year ago by an automobile.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
Matthews Estate Divided.

SIOUX CITY, Ia. April 2-(Special Tele-
gram)-By a sealed verdict tonight IN tie
matter of the estate of the negro, J. e.
Matthews, Hazel Klegin of Omaha will get
but one-third OF the estate. The jury rec
ognlzed the two Austin children, who we're
also contenders. \All are illigitimate chill
dren by white women.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
PRIZES FOR THE CLEANEsT YARDS
Chief OF Police Puts Up Purse for
Each Ward.

And now for a clean city.
As an incentive for householders to
clean UP their premises during the next
thirty days, Major George II. Richmond,
in his capacity as city marshal, announced
this a cash prize Of $40 would be gtvon
after May 1 to the householder in a
Of the six wards of the city whose
premises showed the c~leanest appearance.
On May 1, starting in with the First
ward, City Physician Tubbs, City Health
officer Bower and the chairman of the
streets and alleys committee will make
a tour Of the city and award the prizes.
In connection with this plan to interest
he citizens in a clean city Major Rich
mond announced yesterday that in all
cases. where the persons were unable to
pay for the hauling away of refuse mat
ter from their yards the city would do il
free of charge on application being made
II police headquarters.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03

DENISON. Ia, April l-tspecial)-Den-
ison's new hotel has been sold TO Thomas
Nielsen. who has been the proprietor Of the
Nielsen hotel for many years. Mr. Nielsen
puts in his hotel and contents in partial
payment and takes possession OF the new
hotel at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03

DeGrsw g. Fuller, the fastest panto-
mimicai comedy acrobats in the profcs-
sion, In which they introduce acrobatic
feats and ground tumbling, at the Diamond
theater Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03

We have the exclusive sale for the
Hooster lawn fence, ornamental and dur
able. Price. lac, 1sc and zoe a foot. P. c..
oeVol HsrGvare Co.. Phones 81.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03

2 FOR MEDICAL AND FAMILY USE,
BUY YOUR LIQUORS AT La RosEN-
WELD CO., b1s so. MAIN. PHONE Sa. l'
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03

will be filed at Albpny shortly. II is
understood that J, P, Morgan 4 CO will
act as fiscal agents of the company, which
will not be a holding company, but viii
exchange its stock for the plants which
are taken in, thus becoming purely an
operating company.
Rogera' New Road Ready.
As guests Of II. n. Rogers. a party
which included Mark Twain and Uthor
prominent New Workers, sailed today on
the Old Dominion liner jefferson for
Norfolk to be present tomorrow at the
formal. opening OF Mr. Rogers new Vir-
ginia railway. The ceremonies at
SewalTs Point termina will be followed
in the evening by a dinner given by the
citizens of Norfolk. on the following
day the party will go over the entire road
on a tour of inspection.
Morse Home to BE Sold
Suit has been brought by John 4. Ser
wind against Charles W. Morse, the iinau-
cier, and Mrs. Clemence G. Morse, his
wife. to foreclose a mortgage of t360.LIO
on his Fifth avenue re sidence. The
mortgage was made In October. 1901, dur
ing the financial panic. According to
Berwind's lawyers. the suit was brought
at the suggestion OF Morse, who believes
that the property will bring q peter
price at this time Of the year than later
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
ed from Head 10 Heel

skiuped from Heed 10 Heel
was Ben Pool, Threet. Ala. when dragged
over a gravel roadway. but Bucklen's Ar
nice salve cured him. 25c. For sale by
Beaton DRUG Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
nphOIaterfuR

George W. Klein. 10 South Main street
Both phones, Have it done right"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03

Bradley Edge Drop Corn Planters and
AspenwalI Potato Planters. Sporting &
Triplett, 81 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
CHARGE 10 Conspiracy.

Sutor charges all of the defendants
named in his suit as being implicated In
a deeply laid conspiracy to jar him loose
from the sum Of 5000 which he brought
with him from Minnesota to Council Bluffs
The petition, however, fails to disclose the
slightest intimation of what induced sutor
to bring this sum OF money with him tc
this city. There is absolutely nothing In
the petition on file in the federal court tina
gives the slightest hint that Sutor came
to Council Bluffs equipped with such 9
sum OF money for the purpose of shearinG
some lambs, but that as things turned GU
Sutor was shorn of his own wool, towlt
the 5000 which he now seeks to recover
from the First National bank and other!
alleged to have been implicated in tn,
shearing of his wool. As to this tine petit
ton is evidently discreetly silent.
Sutor does. however, allege that on hi,
arrival in the city of Council Bluffs he wal
introduced to certain officials of the FRS
National bank. These officials. so sutol
alleges, represented to him that Maybra,
and his associates were all men of largt
wealth and that in fact they could b,
classed among the list of millionaires. L
was further represented to him, so Sutol
alleges, that the members of the million
aire colony were putting in their spare time
engaging in sports of various kinds, suct
as horse racing. boxing. wrestling, foo
racing. etc.
Hutor brought with him, so ne says, g
letter OF credit for 5000. but when ht
wanted the First National bank to give
him the money on It, he vas refused. The
officers Of the bank. so sutor alleges, ad
vised him to draw a check upon the FRS
National bank Of Cass Lake, Mimi, II
which he had his account. Sutor says h,
did this. because he relied upon the integ
rity and good faith Of the bank officials
The check, Sutor says, was accepted ~
the bank and in return he was given 4
certificate OF deposit for $500.
This little formality having been com
pleted Sutor alleges that he was then taker
to the Grand hotel by his friend, Barney
Martin, who introduced him to several Of
the bunch OF sporting millionaires WHIT
were putting in their spare time, and incl
d~entally their surplus cash, in promoting
all kinds of innocent sporting events, in
Guiding horse races.
During the course OF the betting on lht
horse race Sutor's money. which he haC
drawn out of the bank, was used as chang
for large bills and disappeared with tn,
bunco men.
In brief, Sutor claims thai the bank Off
Gals and Ben Marks. whom he took to b
one of the bunch OF miilionaires. wer
fully aware of the methods OF the swim
dling syndicate and that they willingl!
permitted him to be led forth like a laml
and shorn OF his fleece"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
Council Bluffs
Minor Mention

W. ooznon nauffs offlos q the
Omaha nss L. - 10 eeosa aePesA
sBsth PhonNs ~.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
Real Estate Trnn.fer..


These transfers were reported to The
Bee April ! by the .Pottawattamie County
Abstract company of Council Bluffs;
Painter Knox and wife to Obey c..
Thompson, lot is in block Is in
Howard's add 20 Council Bluffs,
" a zO
A, 7. Flickenger and wife to Jessie
w. Hannah, lots In Mcmahon Cooper
and Jefferis add 10 Council Bluffs
q { l,2OO
Lulu B. MarmoweSapd husband TO Pc
ter Nj, Anderson. wi0 feet OF lot 8
In Elders add and lot 3 in Casady's
subd of original plat lot 81 in Coun-
ell Bluffs, " OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 2,S0O
Jennie +. Schrader and husband TO
A, n. Godfrey, W. swh Of 3-74-Ss,
" d ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. b@0
Thomas e. Dougherty, single. to
IS and ~2s-1l-Ss' W d'..,..-"n,', ls.4OO
Amy A. Smith and husband TO Fred
erick j, and Louis Pittmann, swA
or l-fo-fO' " d'..v..-'"."''.'."..',, 1890
Total. six transfers .............t s. 400
No finer toned piano can be found than
the Hobart NJ. Gable plano, handled at
Bouricius Piano House. SIS Broadway,
Council Bluffs, la
Bradley Plows run alone. See Sporting
4 Triplett. S2l Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
Council Bluffs
ONE NIKE SUES FOR MONEY
Sutor Brings Action Against First
National Bank.
OFFICERS OF BANK INCLUDED
They, with Ben MARKS and Oae
Wilson, Alleged 20 Have Allowed
Him 20 ne FIeeced by
Maybray.

Samuel sutor. the hotel keeper OF Csss
Lake. MINI, who paid a fee Of 5000 for
tho privilege OF being Initiated into THE
Ancient Order of Mikes" organized by
]. c. Maybray and his gang Of swindlers,
wants his money back. Evidently realizing
that Maybray has enough troubles Of his
own to contend with and has need of all
the spare cash he can rake together to
secure bail and the numerous charges
pending against him sutor has brought suit
against Ernest f, Hart, president Of the
First National bank Of this city and others,
charging that they we're implicated in the
conspiracy which parted him from his bank
roll.
The suit instituted by sutor is brought
in the United States court ia this city and
according to the notation OF the deputy
clerk Of the court was flied last Tuesday,
For some reason or another not yet ex-
planned the fact OF the films OF the action
did not become public until yesterday
This may possibly be due 20 the fact that
sutor IL not represented by any Of the To-
cal attorneys. the petition having been
filed by Guernsey. Parker and Miller, a
firm Of Des Moines attorneys.
The defendants named ir the suit are
Ernest f. Hart. president OF the First Ma
tional bank; John J. spindler, cashier Of
the same institution; George Wilson and
Benjamin Marsh. The last named is evil
IDENTIFY meant to be Benjamin Marks as he
Is referred to as such in the body of the
petition. George wilson's identity is yet
a mystery. but he is presumed to be the
member of the Maybray coterie. who
figured prominently in a, large number Of
the transactions of the swindling syndicate
as the secretary of the alleged Pitts
burgh millionaires. AS far as can be
learned the officers OF the federal court
have not yet secured service OF the papers
in this suit upon Mr.. Wilson.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03

Bradley Plows run alone, See speriing
4 Triplett. s7 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03
Circle on BaIIot.

The house today failed TO pass a hill to
restore the circle to the secret ballot in
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-03

Bee Want Ads Are Business Boosters,