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Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
Fetzer Charged
With Big Fraud
Former Omaha Man Accused of Par
ticipatiOn in Alleged $s50,O0O
Swindle on Railroad.

Suit has been filed In the nircuit court
Of Chicago accusing J. G. Fetzer, formerly
OF Omaha, with being one Of three partici-
pants in a gigantic fraud upon the Chi
cago g. Western Indiana Railroad company.
The sum named is Ss50,000
Mr.. Fetzer with Benjamin Thomas, for
mer president of the road, and Charles r.
Knapes, another Chicagoan, are charged
with having made purchases of real estate
with the roads money, transferring to
dummy title holders" and then trans
ferring to the road at pYices far in excess
of the original cost. Thus a handsome
Profit was. realized to the alleged con-
spirators.
Evidence will at once be presented to a
grand jury against the three men,
Mr.. Fetzer was at one time bookkeeper
for the Parlin. Orendorff & MARTIN com
pany. From here he went to Chicago TO
become credit man for Cyrus Mccormick
of harvester fame, Then he secured the
place Of real estate agnt for tn McCor-
mick estate after the death OF Cyrus Nc
Cormick.
1t was at this time that Mr. Fetzer sold
the Mccormick estate the old United States
National bank building at Twelfth and
Farnam for several hundred thousand dol
lars 1t was recently disposed of at $75 900.
Preparation OF the suit just filed in Chi
cago has been a matter of weeks and
months. and no expense was spared. Di-
rectors of the company engaged William
j, Burns. the famous detective of San
Francisco fame, who traced down sale
after sale, through all the transfers. The
suit has created terrific sensation in
Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
Train Plunges
Down Mountain;
Four Are Killed
Moffat Line Freight Runs Wild on
Grade Near Summit Of
Divide.

DENVER. Jan. 2O.-TearIng down the
mountain side at the rate OF nearly seventy
miles an hour a freight train on the Mof-
fat road jumped the track at point be-
tween Jenny Lake and Antelope, near the
summit of the range, early today and the
entire train plunged down the hill. Three
men were killed and another fatally in
jured.
The dead:
ENGINEER GRAY, Denver.
FIREMAN HOOSICK, Denver.
BRAKEMAN BERRINGER.
Conductor T. d. Chapcott is reported IA
tally injured.
Berringer was hurled far from his train
into the deep snow and his body has not
been recovered.
The train was bound for Denver. 1t was
drawn by big compound engine, one OF
the largest in uss on the steep munntain
grades. On the grade not Tar from Tolland
the train got beyond control and soon was
'plunging down the mountain at terrific
speed. Finally the engine and then the
heavy train jumped the rails and was
hurled far down the hill. The engineer and
fireman were killed instantly.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
Union to Include All Mine Workers
in United States and Canada.
MATTER FAvoRABLY RECEIVED
President Lewis Will Appoint Com
mittee to Report Further.
MOYER AND MAHONEY SPEAK
II is Urged that Time IL Ripe for
All Miners to stand for Higher
wages ana Better Com
ditions.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. a.-A merger OF
the resources Of the Western Federation
of Minters (mstaD and the United Nine
Workers Of North America (coaD to em-
brace all the organized mine workmen Of
the United States and Canada IL in pros
pect during the convention of the United
Mine Workers now in session in this city.
President Lewis tomorrow will appoint
a committee OF seven, Including himseH, to
confer with a similar committee sent to
this city by the Western Federation of
Miners and report plan TO the conven-
tion.
The purpose of the coalition was set be-
fore the convention today by Charles H.
Meyer, president, and c. A. Mahoney, vice
president, of the Western Federation of
Miners, and T. L. Lewis, president OF the
United Mine Workers. Meyer urged Upon
the convention that unless the iron ard
coal miners of both north and south COM
bine their forces it will be impossible to
carry through the projected attack on the
United States Steel corporation. He also
pleaded that in these copper trusts cam
paign against the copper miners, now, he
said. begun, the copper miners were help
less, standing alone
The several speakers urged that the time
is ripe for all miners to amalgamate for
a stand for higher wages and better work.
ing conditions.
Charles H. Meyer. president and c. e.
Mahoney, vice president, of the Western
Federation. chiefly of metal miners, made
speeches urging an offensive and defensive
league of all miners as the only solution
of their problem"
The projected merger was unanimously
approved by the conventions.
Meyer. who was enthusiastically re-
ceived, declared that the interests of the
metal miners and coal miners were iden-
tIcal.
He asked the convention to take a stand
against William Randolph Hearst, 'the
great friend of organized labor" who he
charged. with having been influential in
: srlockiRg out" organized miners in the
northwest. He said If 1t we're necessary
to ask for financial aid in this fight he
first would call on the coal miners.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
FIRM OF BROKERS SUSPENDS
Failure of Roberts, Hall & Criss Due
to Hooking Slump.
AFFAm To BIZ INVESTIGATED
Probability that Special Committee
of stock Exchange VIII Look
Into Unusual Condition
of Affairs.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2O-Roberts, Hall g.
Criss OF New York and Cincinnati were
forced to suspend as members of the New
York Stock exchange today, following the
two failures yesterday, brought about by
the collapse of the Columbus and Hooking
Valley Coal and Iron pool. Hugh F. Criss
was the board member OF the firm and had
charge of the Hooking pool on the ex-
change. He estimates the liabilities of
the firm at $3.000,000. but Is quoted as
saying that he hoped to pay 100 cents on
the dollar unless the governors of the
exchange permit welching on the part Of
other members with whom had con-
tracts
The feeling among members of the ex-
change is that Criss is made to bear more
than his share pf the blame and that all
the participants ought to- be punished for
their part in the episode.
The affairs of all three firms involved
u. M. Fishe & Co. and Lathrop, Hasl1ins
& Co., which suspended yesterday-as we'll
as Roberts, Hall & Criss are now being
investigated by the committee on insofven-
cies, of the exchange But 1t is not unlikely
that the situation may get beyond the
jurisdiction of this commfttet necessi-
tating the appointment of special com
mittee with plenary power. such as was
done in the Rock Island case not long ago.
In announcing the failure of Roberts,
Hall & Criss, the president Of the exchange
said there were peculiar circumstances
which called for rigid investigation. These
as Criss declarations indicate. imply bad
faith on the part OF other members Of the
so-called pool A petition to remove the
stock Of the Columbus and Hooking Coal
and Iron company from the list of the
Stock exchange is said to be under consid-
Grafton.
Criss endeavored yesterday to stay the
flood tide of selling orders In the stock
and before the dGy was over almost col
lapsed and had to be assisted from the ex-
change floor.
The suspended firm. composed of J. New
ins Roberts. Thomas B. Criss, Hugh F.
Criss and Walker Hall, has it's principal
office in Cincinnati. The firm was formed
in August, 1902.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
Dan Lahey Catches Afire
Fighting Runaway Horse

painful but not dangerous burns and the
loss OF suit of clothes
Il ask permission to so home and dress !"
announced the officer in his report to Can
tain Dunn over the telephone.
Granted" replied Dunn. What was the
insuraneeg'
otHeer Lahey, accompanied by Dan
Fahey' patrol conductor. had gone TO eOl
North Seventeenth street to take a woman
suffering with illness to hospital. While
OFFICER Fahey was within the house a box
OF matches, misnamed safety" In Lahey.a a
pocket caught fire. The flames were
breaking through his clothes before he
realized the danger The restive horse
started to dash away at the same moment
and the exciting performance was on.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
Paroles Granted
to Two Chicago
Bank Wreckers
Paul o. Stensland and Henry o.
Herring to Be Released by Order
of State Board Of PardOns.

CHICAGO Jan. 2O.-Paul O. stenslaud
former president Of the Milwaukee Avenue
State bank, and Henry o. Herring. for
merly its cashier, who were convicted in
connection with the wrecking Of the bank
and the disappearance Of 81, 100000 OF its
funds. were paroed today.
Stensland, who was captured fater n sem
satioDal chase extending across the At
lantic ocean, into Europe and. into Mo-
rocco, had served three years three months
and twenty-four days when the pardon
board. sitting at the penitentiary at Joliet,
ILL.,, concluded he had been punished
enough.
Allowing for good behaviour this time
represents a sentence of four years six
months and eight days. He was sen to the
enitentiary on an indeterminate sentence
from one to ten years. Herring was
! yen a similar sentence. Arguments be-
: the pardon board on behalf OF the
oners was that their guilt consited
= fly In trying to cover up shortages
81 struggling to get the bank out Of
= llty. stensland is almost 6s years
Z he looting Of the Milwaukee Avenue
~ ,ank. for which Stensland, its presi-
nd Herring, II cashier, were sen.
ScNNb lnueleTHlnate sentences IN
&, Joliet penitentiary, involved the saw
ings of 22OOO depositors and the disap-
pearance of about $1,SOO.OOO of the insti-
tution's deposits. Stenslaand left Chicago
July IA, 1906, and 1t was not until August
z that the bank was closed by the state
banking examiner. Stensland's integrity
and the confidence reposed in him by the
small tradesmen and wage earners who
figured largely as depositors in the in
stitution, led both the authorities and the
victims to believe for a time that undis-
covered securities and careless bookkeep-
Ing would account for the steadily increas-
ing shortages.
The suicide of the banks paying teller
and three ruined depositors. the death of
another from worry and four victims ad-
judged insane from the same cause soon
added an element of tragedy TO the affair.
In the meantime the fugitive president had
been traced to Tangier, Morocco, where
he was arrested September g. 1906 Cashier
Herring gave himself up.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
Thirty Miners
Rescued, and
TwoAre Killed
Men Are Imprisoned Three Hours
in Shaft Near Richmond,
Missouri.

RICHMOND. Mo-. Jan. 2O-Two miners
were killed and several others were in
jured. none fatally. when thirty men were
imprisoned in mine No. g. owned by Pence
& Calnen and situated one mile from here,
today the result of an explosion.
The dead:
CHARLES WAIT.
BUD BRADY.
Among the injured was James Pence, a
brother of one of the proprietors.
The other miners were rescued after be-
ing imprisoned three hours. With one OF
two exceptions they escaped with slight
Injuries.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
Helpl FIRE. Whoal

Helpl Firel Whoa
Fighting with a runaway horse beating
a fire that was burning off his clothes.
Dan Lahey, police emergency officer tore
along North Seventeenth street.
The agony Of his burns did not deter
him from his determination to stop the
running horse. With one hand on the
bride while he franticaily beat at the
ilames with his hat. the officer was
dragged along in his manful struggle.
The flaming concourse OF horse and man
was intercepted after race OF two blocks
and a swarm OF passersby Aheld the horse.
while others turned their attention to. the
flaming policeman.
Lahey's privately conducted confiagration
Wns al last put out after he had suffered
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
WITH SWITCHMEN
Tentative Truce Patched Up by the
Chicago Roads and Their
Employees.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2O--A tentative
agreement has been reached in the contro-
versy between the Chicago railroads and
their switchmen. II is likely the announce
ment win be made later In the day by the
mediators. The nature OF the agreement
is not disclosed. but 1t is believed to in
volve arbitration OF the wage question.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
Preparing for Fall Fair,

HURON, s. D., Jan, 2O-(speciaL 1.-THE
OFFICE OF the secretary OF the State Board
OF Agriculture in charge OF c. NJ Nell
vaine' Is a very busy place. Arrangements
Tor next fairs exhibition are materiallzlng
and force OF clerks is pushing the work
as rapidly as possible. A number of coun-
ties sphinx being in the lead. have appro-
priated funds for an agricultural exhibit
at the 1910 fair, which action WIN stimulate
other counties to do likewise
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
GRAND ISLAND LOOKING INTO
DEATH OF PROF. VAUGHN
Former InstructOr I'm Missouri Nor
NAL school Died Last
October.

KIRKSVILLE, Mo-, Jan. 20-An investi-
CATION into the death OF John T. Vaughn
former professor in the First district tstare)
Normal school, is being conducted by the
Adair county, grand jury.
Prof, Vaughn died last October
His body is buried in a vault of steel
and concrete in Monroe City, Monroe
county, where his widow and daughter re-
side, Prof. Vaughn was an authority on
American history.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
Dissolution of
Hartman Merger
Will Be Pushed
Attorney General Makes Authorita-
tive Statement Suit Will Not
Be Dropped.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 2O.-It was stated
authoritatively today that the government
suit for the dissolution OF the merger of
the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
railways would not be dropped. Attorney
General Wickersham has found nothing so
far in his investigation to warrant such
action.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
Call Douglas 23S,
t h e wv an t. a d
Number. I"

Ask for the Want-ad Depart
ment and your ad will be TAX
en- carefully and will appear
in the next edition.
Probably you have something you
should advertise room or house
for rent-need help--something TO
sell-something you want to buy.
Do it now while you have it
in mind. Telephone it.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
FRANK E. Herring RE-wEDS'
President of Eagles, Recently d.
vOrcedS Marries Rich
Widow.

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Jan. 2o-(speciai
relegram.)-Frank e. Herring, president of
the Fraternal Order of Eagles. who was
recently divorced and ordered by the court
to pay his wife $4,000 alimony, was mar
ried here today. His bride is Mrs Claribell
Orton, a wealthy widow.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
Schiavone Family
Acquitted by Jury
Declared Not Guilty of Completely in
Thefts by Cripple from Italian
Bank.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-The five persons who
were on trial on the charge of conspiracy
to fraudulently obtain money from Pas.
quale Schiavone, the owner OF an Italian
bank here, were declared not guilty today.
The defendants were implicated by An
gelina Schiavone, the daughter OF the
banker, who confessed to the theft OF ap.
proximately $4,000. The girl. a cripple, said
she stole the money to give TO her uncle
and aunt, Francesca Schiavone and GIL
arma schiavone, in order that she might
marry their son, who is also a cripple.
The defendants were Francisco Schia-
vone HIS wife. two daughters and SON
in-law.
Angelina Schiavone will be tried for the
theft.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
Moore ouits TerIff Leanue.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-Charles A. Moore
retired as president OF the American Pro
teotive Tariff league after nine years in
Suinbsncy lie was succeeded by William
BARBOUR chosen In the election AZ the
Nenty-tifth annual meeting OF the league
held here today
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21

Eight Dressmakers Plead Guilty.
NEW YORK, Jan. a-Eight OF the dress
makers indicted for completely In the
sleeper" trunk smuggling of millinery,
today entered pleas Of guilty in the United
states circuit court Fines aggregating
$4,000 were imposed.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
THE OMAHA BEE

a clean, reliable newspaper that Is
admitted to each and every home.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-01-21
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Nebraska--Fair.
For 1owa-Fair; colder east portion.
For weather report see page 2.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-11-11
The Doctors Question
Much Sickness Due to Bowel
Disorders.

A doctors Arst question when con-
suited by q patient Is, Are your
bowels regular" He knows that %
Per cent Of illness II attended with in
active bowels and torpid liver, and
that this condition must be removed
gently and thoroughly before health
can be restored.
Hexall Orderlies are a positive,
pleasant and safe remedy for consti-
Dation and bowel disorders In gen.
ofaI. We are 20 certain Of their
ereat curative value that We promise
90 return the purchasers money in
every case when they fail to produce
sntire satisfaction.
Rexall Orderlies are eaten like
candy. they act quietly. and have a
soothing. Strengthening, healing ,nflu.
euce ON tho entire intestinal tra.r.
They do not purge. grippe. cause mar
sea, flatulence, excessive looseness,
diarThoea or other annoying effect.
They are especially good for children.
weak persons or old folks. Two
sises, CSC. and 10c. Sold only at onr
stpre-The Rexall Store. The CrJs-
tsl Pharmacy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-11-11
ATTEMPT IS
MADE TO ROB
+: A RESIDENCE
eTRAsog NgoRo ENTERS HOME
o. MRs. LEWIS At THE CORN
q or oApsogN STREET AND
xIGygNTH AVENUE.

Another attempt at burglary was
made in the East Hill section last
night, when the home Of Mrs. Lewis.
corner Of Gsdsden street and
Eleventh avenue. was entered by a
strange negro. This Ii the third time
that . negro has gained entrance to
homes IN that section in as many
Aights. The first attempt was in the
home Of Sergeant Yneistra, Of the To-
eel police, when the negro was driven
away BY Mrs. Yneisrta- The second
attempt was In nearby residence
and last night the home Of Mrs.
Lewis. four blocks from the scene Of
the former attempts, was made the
object Of . visitation Of the negro.
AZ On the two previous attempts.
the police were kept busy several
hours trying to effect the capture OF
the burglar and again they were un-
successful. Following the report OF
SaGe nights attempt, Detectives Kelly
and 9chmditz were soon on the
scene. They obtained fair descrip-
ton Of the wo,Iid-be robber, which
Tailed With that Of the negro who
entered Mr.. Yneistra's home. and
also that nearby, on the following
night. Thus the police are satisfied
that the would-be robber of all Of the
three residences IN one and the same
man. With his description they hope
soon 70 make m arrest.
From circumstances surrounding
the three attempts at house-bre aking,
me police believe the negro Is a
stranger IN Pensacola. His descrip-
lion also does not MI that Of any ne
GRO hsre who might be suspected of
D similar crime.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-11-11
ATTENDANCE
LARGE At THE
FAIR GROUNDS
RECORD WAS MADE YESTERDAY
AND LAST NIGHT, WHEN
ABOUT FIVE THOUSAND PER-
SONS PASSED THROUGH THE
GATES.

The attendance at the fair grounds
yesterday made a record, but 1t is
expected that today's attendance will
exceed it by two thousand, as 1t is
Children's Day and the attractions
are such that large crowds will go
out. In addition all of the stores of
the city are to close at noon.
Last night when the gates closed
and the last person had passed from
the grounds, Secretary Watson count
ed up the tickets and found that there
had been 1920 paid admissions during
the day and night. Adde to this are
passes granted exhibitors, stockhold-
ers, etc, which will run the attend
ance up to about 5000.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-11-11
BITTEN
BY BIG SNAKE

While washing out the mouth of a
nine-foot python at the Fair grounds
yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Stearns
wife of the owner of the exhibit. was
bitten in the left thumb by the mons.
ter, painful wound resulting. Mrs
Stearns was taken at once to the L.
>. Army Emergency hospital On the
grounds, where the wound was open.
ed and cauterized, afterwards being
dressed with frst-aid bandage by
the nurses in charge
AS the python is not poisonous
serpent. 10 distressing results are an,
ticipated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-11-11
RESUMPTION OF
NEGOTIATIONS
REPRESENTATIVE OF CANADA
AND UNITED STATES TO MEET
AGAIN IN WASHINGTON TO I'M.
PROVE TRADE RELATIONS.
Nv AssocIated Presa

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 10.-The confer
ence between representatives of the
United States and Canada on the sub
ject of improved trade relations was
terminated today. The whole session
was frank and friendly and while no
conclusion was reached the ground
was cleared for further conference
to be held in Washington, probably in
January.
Representatives of the two coun-
tries separated with a strong hope Ct
the resumption of negotiations at
Washington and that an arrangement
can be reached acceptable to both
countries
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-11-11
Public School
Teachers, Attention

On today, the 18th inst, schools
throughout the county will suspend
for the purpose of allowing the teach,
ers and pupils to visit and inspect the
great Interstate Fair.
Pupils will be admitted to the
grounds on presentation of their GER
tificate as pupils in the various
schools for fifteen cents.
At 1880 a. m. Prof. Vernon, of the
State University, will give a prac-
teal talk to the teachers on agricul-
ture at the big tent to the right of
the agricultural exhibit. Let every
one be present at this talk
n. B. COOK,
County SuDeriEtandent
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-11-11

evidence sufficient to convict any boy or
person found stealing subscribers papers
after delivery nf same by carrier.
A. Schuiman, of Calhoun county, is
in the city for the fair. Mr.. Schulz
man Is one of West Florida's best
known turpentine men and he also
raises hogs on an extensive scale. He
is greatly pleased with the fair.
Henry T. Jones, of the Chipley Ban
ner, is among the fair visitors. Mr..
Jones used to work on the Pensacola
newspapers Is years ago and Pensa-
cola naturally has a warm place in
his heart.
r. F. FavOrite, formerly of Pensa-
cola but now Of Gulfport, is a visitor
to the fair and the city. He was for
merly with w. j. & 3. Forbes, is well
known in the city and Is being
heartily greeted by his many friends.
Adolph Black, Of Geneva, Ala, is
among the fair visitors to the city.
p. A. Henderson. of Doggy, is in
Pensacola for the fair.
Among the Milton people here is
l.,
spending a few days.
John Stuart, of Bagdad, was among
the visitors in the city yesterday for
the fair.
In the case of P. l.. Walker VS.. the
Atlanta & ST. Andrews Bay railroad,
a jury in the circuit court yesterday
rendered a verdict in favor of the
plaintiff in the sum of $500.
fury. are visiting the fair. They are
stopping at the Manhattan hotel.
A. Schulman. of Carr, is among
those who are visiting Pensacola dur
ing the fair. He is a guest of the
Manhattan.
C. A. Fulford, of Bombay. is taking
in the Interstate Fair. He is making
headquarters at the Manhattan.
Harry Spindler, Elver Spindler and
Holland Spindler, of Orange Beach.
visiting the fair. They are stoppin g
at the Manhattan.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. G. Shaver and Mrs.
l.. Fl. Diehle, of Orange Beach, Ala,
are among the number who are stop
ping at the Manhattan.
Oscar Williams and wife. of Mus
cogee. are among those who are STOP
ping at the Manhattan.
W. n. Brett. Jr.. of Bombay. is in
the city. He is registered at the Man.
haitian.
III. TT. McDougald, wife and two
children, of Florala, Ala. are in the
city attending the Interstate Fair
They are stopping at the Manhattan.
DR.. and Mrs. F. w. Galloway. of
Florala. Ala. are in the city attending
the fair and mingling with their many
friends here. They are guests of the
Manhattan.
J. Frank Smith and wife. of Milton
are among the guests of the Man
haitian.
DR.. Smith and wife. of Brewton
Ala. are in the city. They are stop
ping at the Manhattan.
w. W. Woodruff, of Brewton, is
among those VINO are stopping at the
Manhattan.
Hon. w. W. Flournoy. Of peFuniak
| is among the visitors in the city. He
arrived last night on the 9:4o train
]. l.. Bowden. of Jones Mill, Ala.
| is among the number of visitors in
! the city today. He is stopping at the
Manhattan.
T. J. Watson, of Atmore. Ala. is
among the visitors TO the fair. He is
registered at the Manhattan.
W. T. Mayo, of Pollard. is among
| the arrivals at the Manhattan.
J r. Parker, of Pollard. is amons
those who are stopping at the Man
haitian today.
l G. l.. Bryant, Of Pollard, IS amons