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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11
Mrs. Claussen'S Death
Due to Violence,
Says Physician

SHERIDAN, wye, Dec. lo.--tspeciall
FINALLY securing a jury at 10 O'Clock
saturday morning, the trial of the
Claussen case commenced With the eN-
animation Of Dr. Anna q. Hurd, county
health physician, who visited the Claus
sen ranch in company with Coroner G.
r. HALEY July T. the day after Mrs.
Claussen's death.
DR.. Hurd testified that upon arrival at
tho ranch they found the easl1et contain,
ing the body lying directly in the sun az
the north end OF the house near the
northwest corner. A cursory examination
of the body showed it in a high state Of
decomposition, with the flesh on the left
cheek and neck badly dscolored, lnterro-
gated with reference TO the position OF
tho body in the caslet she stated that
the head and neck were twisted toward
the right shoulder, the head bent for
ward, the eyes and tongue protruding
Undertaken George L. Smith, who fol-
lowed, testified that Claussen called al
his place OF business the night OF July 3
and asked for u cheap box painted red. q"
In reply to a question as to who It was
intended stated that his wife was dead
Upon being told that he had nothing OF
that kind in stock, Claussen purchased
the cheapest coffin obtainable. lie also
took the customary rough box though at
first Objecting on the grounds that the
casket was sufficient in itself,
Mr.. Smith also testified to conditions
at the grave on July 4 when post
mortem was hold.
DIR. c. r. HALEY, county coroner, was
the chief witness at the afternoon ses-
sion Testifying first in regard 10 his
visit to the ranch ia company with DR.
Hurd. he stated that Claussen told him
that his wife had died OF typhoid fever
at the end of two weeks illness, de-
claring she had been dellrious practically
all Of that time with a temperature OF
from 10S to 1oiIA. DR.. HALEY corroborated
DR.. Hurd with reference to the position
OF the body in the cssket. Upon examlna-
tion with reference to the post mortem,
which he stated revealed no evidence of
any disease, DR.. HALEY expressed the
opinion, in answer to a hypothetical ques-
tion by the prosecution, that death had
occurred from external violence, the in
dications pointing to suffocation OF
d Mattas, . rancfer, who testified 70
having seen two women in the Claussen
garden Eve days before Mrs, C1sussen's
death; Lloyd Cook and Miss Rosa Rhine,
who noticed two women and a man
drinking as they passed the Claussen
place the night of June 20. and James
Rohwer, employed on tho Claussen ranch
last fall, who testified to Claussen's
cruelty to his wife prior TO the death OF
their twins, were the other witnesses Of
the afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11
Railroad Guard is
Killed by Deputy

CENTRAI4IA, H., Dec. 1O.--George
Lewis. aged "a years, an Illinois Central
special agent assisting in guarding rail-
road property here, was shot and in
stantly killed early this evening by Ed
ward Bacon. cFier OF the United States
district court at Danville, ana a special
deputy United States marshal i'm charge
OF the federal force which has been
guarding strikebreakers and railroad
property here for several weeks.
Bacon, who Immediately surrendered
to the local police, claimed that he dis
charged man at the central shops and
Lewis disputed his right 10 do so. Angry
words were exchanged when Lewis, IL is
alleged, fired his revolver at Bacon, and
the latter returned the fire the bullet
striking Lewis in the forehead
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11
Reyistas Wipe Out
Government Forces

MERIDA Nucatan, Mex. Dec. l0.-Of
a force Of about 100 state guards, mostly
Haauis Indians, which engaged band
OF Reyistas, estimated at between 900 and
GOO, today. less than dozen escaped, ac-
cording to meager Information brought
TO this city by fugitives late this after
noon.
The government troops were routed
completely. The fight occurred on the
haciendas Sanconite and Misnelban. A
fresh force has taken the field to dis
lodge the rebels
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11
BODY OF AGED WOMAN FOUND
IN RUINS OF BURNED HOME

LEAVENwoRTH, Kan, Dec. 1O-NeiEh-
bors late today found the body OF Mrs.
Benjamin Gray, 20 years old widow OF
an old soldier, in the ruins OF her home
near Wsldron, Mo-, nine miles southwest
OF here, after fire had destroyed the
building. The fact that the woman's skull
was fractured led 60 the belief that she
had been murdered and the house set
afire to hide the crime. According TO
neighborhood gossip Mrs. Gray kept a
large sum OF money about the house.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11
Memorial Services
Are Held at Yankton
For Late Judge Tripp

YANKTON. S. D., Dec. 1O.-Memorlal
services In honor OF Judge Bartlett Trip,
who expired suddenly Friday. were held
here this afternoon Many speakers paid
tribute TO the distinguished service Of the
South Dakota man A telegram of oou-
dolence was received from President TAFT
The funeral services win be held TO.
morrow morning at lO:S0 O'Clock.
President Warren OF Yankton college
Will deliver the eulogy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11
MAN WHO HAS TWO LEGAL
WIVES TO DIVORCE SECOND

PrrTsBURG, Kan, Dec. 1O.-Peter
Sharp, retired farmer OF this city. today
filed suit for divorce against Celia
Samantha sharp. his second wife. whom
he married ten years ago, many years
after Ann Catherine, his first wife had
become separated from him during the
Chicago fire OF 1871. The suit follows the
failure OF sharp's two apparently legal
wives TO live In harmony in the SHARP
home. sharp admits he Is unavoidably
a bigamist now and asks the court TO re.
lieye the condition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11
SEALS MAY BE
PUT ANYWHERE ON LETTER

WASHINGTON, Dec. lO-Postnnaster
General Hitchcock today suspended until
January 1 the postal regulate forbid
ding the transmission through the malls
OF matter hearing upon the address side
Red Cross Christmas seals or other char
ity stamps. From now until January /
the Christmas seals may be placed any
where On letters Or packages
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11
LABOR CONDITIONS BAD
AMONG COLORADO MINERS

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, Dec. 10
Thomas Estlll, commissioner OF the SAL
walton Army, who has charge Of all
operations OF that organization west OF
Chicago, stated today that labor condl-
tions throughout the entire west are
worse than for many years, lie declares
that conditions are especially bad in
the Colorado mimic camps and says that
there l. a nearer zach 10 actual
suffering In workngme6SN pes than for
many ysss-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11
Deputy Sheriff
Victim of HOldup

MASON CITY, la, Dec. l0.-tspecial
Telegram. with his months salary IN
his pocke, Deputy Sheriff Neal Holden
was the victim OF = holdup last night.
Holden got away from the fellow and
got out his revolver and fired, but in the
dense fog the footpad escaped
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11
NEW BURLINGTON FREIGHT
DEPOT TO OPEN TODAY

The Burlington new outbound freight
house will be opened for use this morning.
The probable date for the house warming.
when the general public will be- invited.
Is December 90 The Commercial club
has taken the matter in charge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11
The Weather

For Nebraska-Fair.
For loWa-Fair.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11

Los ANGlalsieS. CAL Dec lo~-Orte E.
AcMsnlEal vii be taken to indianapolis
within few DAYS 10 toll tue federal
grand Jury there what hc knows Of tho
alleged dynnmit'nE conspiracy, the first
chapter of which was closed today with
the placing OF James H. and John !. Me
Namara 10 the san Quentin state prison.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11

IempeFature and precipitation depar-
lures from the normal.
Aorrnal larnnana INlra
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-11
Girl WIN Testify.

CHICAGO, Dec. iO.-Miss Nora Haley,
private secretary and confidsnte OF John
J. MCNAMARA, for more than two years.
is in Chicago under surveillance OF gov
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AleAleehc9 since March .......A .Ol inches
Deucleney for cor. period. 1910. II. IS inches
Excess for cor. period, 1909 ... AS inches
l. A. WELSH. Local Forecaster.
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Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-31
FEDERAL CONTROL OF
 ALL THE RAIL ROADS.
Virtual Elimination of State Commits
 sions Foreshadowed.

Washington, Oct 30-Completa con- tIol of all the railroads of the country by the interstate commerce commits sion and virtual eliminat ton of the state commissions from such control is foreshadowed in an opinion handed down today by the supreme court cf the United States. The court he'd that hereafter all locomotives. cars el' Sc.ther equipment used on any traisSo ,. which is a highway of interstate cde7s- merce must comply with the faaesal safety appliance act.
 In it's opinion the court held tii.i compliance with federal law is cosis- pulsory on all railroads which are tsl- gagged in the transportation of persafss or freight from one state to anothec Elaborating this, however. it held that the cars or equipment of such roads, even if engaged in such transportation within the confines of a state, must be considered as part and parcel of tha road and therefore entirely under the Jurisdiction of the federal commission
 Members of the interstate commerce. commission, who have been embae~ rassed on numerous occasions by clashes in authority with state com missions. are 3ubilant over the fruiinP by sthe supreme court, which was unanimous.
 Referring to the coirt's opinion, Commissioner Franklin K LaHe eajd: It meant, eventually, that there is to. be no dual coltro1s Of infetstGte car- rteyR .s # s.;
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-31
DROP IN PRICES OF
 SUGAR AND COFFEE,
Both Commodities Have Recently Been on the Down Grade.

New York, Oct 30.-There was 8 considerable drop today in the prices of two food staples-sugar and coffee the high cost of which for weeks past has been bemoaned by consumers all over the country. Both commod- tiles have been somewhat on the down grade recently and the declining ten- dency was more than ever in evidence today.
 In the sugar market the price of re- fined was marked down 10 points to the basis of 6.60 cents per pound for standard granulated, which some re- liners not long ago were quoting at 750. No actual change was reported in the raw material but the market was weak and unsettled. The London market for beet sugar has declined quite sharply from the recent high records, and the easier tone of the lo cal market for Cuban sugars is partly attributable to the beginning of the new crop beet sugar movement in the central west, which seems to be sup plying, the trade west of Buffalo.
 Sharp declines were again in evi- dence in the local coffee market, with the grade of spot coffee known as Rio 7's quoted at 13 T-S, compared with and the recent high record of Is cents. Futures showed even greater weak ness.
 Contracts for December delivery sold off to 14.01, or a little more than a cent pound under the high records of the month. Later deliveries sold anywhere from 150 to 165 points below the best prices of the season. Tho heavier Brazilian receipts and an ac- cumulating stock of coffee at primary points have undoubtedly contributed to the decline. Some authorities believe that the recent big advance has pro- noted economies in the use of coffee and has probably brought about some curtailment of consumption
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-31
THREATENED SHIELDS
 WITH THE PENlTENTIARY
Latter Said if He Went, Hines Would
 Go With Him.

Milwaukee, Wis, Oct. 30.-The story that Edward Hines. the iumber.nan, and Robert J. Shields assisted in the election of Senator Stephenson, as given in the testimony of Lieut.-Gov- ernor Morris. was retold before the senatorial Investigating committee to- day with added details.
 State Senator Paul O. EuSting. who was with Morris, in an attorneys of fee in Chicago, testified that at that time he overheard Wirt H. Cook of Duluth giving details about alleged re- lations between Hines and Shields.
 c"Cook said he obtained information about a dispute which Shields had with Hines over the amount of money that ought to be paid for Shields work in buying tEe Legislature" testified Hust.ng. "The understanding, Cook said, was that Hines had gone to Washington and told Stephenson that money would be required to put over the election. Shields was employed to do the putting over.
 Then, when the work was done, Shields demanded his pay for it. Hines said ned send Shields to tf1e peniten- tiary if the latter insisted on demand ing s15,0O0
 Then Shields replied to Hines: I've burned your buildings for you. bribed your assessors and committed every crime in the calendar for you, and you can bet if I go to the penitentiarg you will go too.''
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-31
LETTER WRITER FouND.
Says He Knows No Motivesf for Murder
 of His Friend.s

New York. Oct. so.--Guiseppe Alessi a young Italian of Sz5 Main street Brooklyn whose signature and address were appended to- a letter dis covered on the dismeTnDersd body of a man in Rochester N. Yx was found teniyht bv detectives au' his place ef employ 1nent in a shoe sfactory. His presence. according to the authorities. is desired in Rochester as g. witness Meanwhile 1fe will be detained here .as st witness
 Alsssi said he had written letter late in Septsmber. or carly this month 0 friend named Francisco Manzel}a Noou he knew iDf'Rochester, when the writer lived with his own father. Sal vstor Alessis in Rochester, three or fcur years ago. In the letter. Alessi said he congratulated Manzelia on his liberation from Auburn prison. after serving a term of three-years. on some charge. the nature of which Alessi was 5gnorant- Alessi further said he un- derstood that Aarlze1Ia was employed ct times as fruit handler by his tAlessE's1 uncle. Salvatore OlEs, in Rochester.
 He never knew of Mahzela's- being threatened by anyone and he knew of DO motive for his being murdered.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-31
DAM WAS NOT BUILT
 ACCORDING TO PLANS
Cause oF Flood Disaster at Austin, Pa,
 Established.

Albany. N. Y. Oct. 30-The recent disaster at Austin. Pa, resulted from alleged failure to carry out the origi- nal plans for the construction of the dam, according to a statement given out today by the state conservation commission The statement is based on 9 preliminary report just received from Alexander E. McKinn. state in- spector of dans.,- who, with the con inspected the Austin dam on October II.
 The statement says;
 f:Mr. McISim found that in two vi. tai points, which heretofore have es- capped public notice, portions of the dam as actually constructed differed so widely from the original plans that from the outset it was doomed to fail- ure. In the first place, he was dufn founded to find that at least one por-s tion of the dam, which. drawings pub lished showed to be thirty feet thick at the base. was only twenty feet thick To make matters worse, he could find no trace of the existence of 2 cutoff wall or key which the draw in es showed extended the entire length of the dam from bank to bank of the stream. The primary purpose of this cutoff wall was to prevent the impcunded water from creeping under the dam and lifting it upwards vital point In addition to this func- ton 1t was intended to prevent the sliding of +f1e dam on the bedrock
 ,'The ra ins of the last week of Sep ten.her. 1911, brought the water nearly to the crest of the dam and utter fail .re resulted Tn view of the conditions noted aDove no other result Was pos Eih3e''
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-31
Finances and Diplomacy at Bedrock.
o'coNNELL
 EXPRESSES GRATITUDE.
Says Pope Has Honored Entire New
 England Diocese.

Boston, Oct 3O-No event in the his tory Of the Catholic church in New England has brought about such a spontaneous expression of good will and kindly feeling as the official news received in this city today from Car diral Merry del Val confirming the Associated Press report of last Sat urday that Most Rev. William H ,OConnell had been chosen for the car diralate.
 Clergymen of all denominations for Warded their. words of congratUdation and tonight telegranns from archbish- ops and bishops from all parts of the W orld were received.
 Archbishop oConnell. after the re- ceipt of the cable messa 9e from the papal secretary of state. issued a statement which in part is as follows:
 Today I have received official com nlunication from the cardinal secre- tary of state stating that our holy fa- ther. Plus X, will raise me to the dignity of the cardinalate at tlle com ing consistory, Nov. 27th.
 Profoundly sensible of this great testimonial of paternal affection on the part of his holiness towards me. my first thought is one of immeasurab ble gratitude toward the vicar of Christ, who. from the very beginning ol his pontificate. has, notwithstanding my own unworthiness. given me renewed and constant tokens of his esteem and affection.
 With this greater honor comes greater responsibilities and larger du- ties to the church, to the holy see and to all America. With heart encour- aged by the love and friendship of which I am truly proud, I shall, with Gods grace, endeavor in my own poor Iii ensure to rise to the new duties which confront me.
 Tn this moment of joy for the whole diocese and New England, l feel that every Catholic appreciates that in my humble person the holy father has honored every single one of them. and that they in turn are correspondingly grateful to Plus X.
 q wish here to express my deep gratitude to the press for the dignifen and delicate manner in which this mat ter has been conducted, and to all l return my most fervent and. sincere thanks and hearty benediction."
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-31
VICTIMS CRAVE DECORATED.
LinnelI Family Labors Two Hours at
 Her Last Resting Place.

Hyannis, Mass, Oct. 30lThe grave in Oak Grove cemetery where rests the body of Avis Linnell received the attention of her family yesterday.
 Mrx. Edgar Linne1l, the young wom- ans mother, who testified before the grand jury last Thursday in connec- ton with its consideration Of the charge against Mr. sRicheson, left her home in Hyannisport for the first time since her return from the city in or der to assist in the decoration of the grave.
 With Edgar Linnell, her husband; 1; Mrs. Vida Mclean, a married daughter of Brockton, who also testified before the grand jury; Mrs. McLean's hus- band. William H. Mclean, and a younger daughter. Mrs. Linnell la-bored for nearly two hours over the little grave. The earth, disturbed by the disinterment of the body last Monday. and its reburial on Tuesday, following an examination in Boston. where it had been taken, was releveled and graded. Fresh sod was laid on top and fresh flowers were placed in per manent holders. so that they may be renewed frequently.
 None of the Linnell family attended the services at the Baptist church yes terday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-31
Police Captain, Assistant District Attorney
 and Stenographer There Two Hours
AFTER IMPORTANT NEW EVIDENCE
Early Adjournment of Grand Jury Yesterday-Deliber- ations be Resum,d at O'Clock Today-Riche= sons Preliminary Hearing Scheduled For Toiay- Treasurer of Church Pays Another Visit to Pastor.

of Emmanuel Baptist church. Cam. bridge, where MT. Richeson still holds the pastorate. MT. Watson remained with the prisoner about fifteen min. utes. When he left the jail MT. Wat son said:
 tirely to do with financial matters il connection with the church.
 ''J ust what do you mean by financial E1atters?" he was asked.
 T cannot go into that% he replied
 Richeson "vsry, Very cheerfuI.v
 Questioned as to the bearing of the Very, very cheerful" and that he again protested his innocence.
 The treasurer would not say whether or not his visit had any connection with the possibility of the resignat tion of MT. Richesson from the pasorate at the church.
 Police Visit LinnelI Home.
 Hyannis, Mass, Oct. 30-An auto mobile containing Police Captain Arm strong of Boston, Assistant District Attorney Lavelle and a stenographer, arrived here this evening and proceed ed to the Linnell home in Hyannis- port. The machine was left in the yard and the men went into the house where they remained for more than two hours.
 Retioent About Their Visit.
 Captain Armstrong and his party left headed for Boston. The members of the party admitted their identity, but declined to make any statement re- garding their visit here. Their only stop was at the Linnell house and at a local hotel for supper.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-31
Accedes to Demand of National Assem-
 For Constitutional Government
TO FORM CABINET WITHOUT NOEL.
In Imperial Edct He Says "Ihe Whole Empire is See1
 inc,' and Tt is all My Own Fault" -Swears to Re- form and Garry Out Constitution Fathfully-Edict Expected to be Elective in Appeasng Revolutonists

Peking, Oct. 30.-The demand by the national assembly for q complete con- st1tut1ona1 government has been ac- ceaed to by the throne. An imperial tne past neglect by the throne and granting an immediate constitution Wlth cabinet from which nobles snail be excluded. A second edict grants pardon to political offenders connected with the revolution of 1898 ana subsequent revolutions and to nose compelled to join in the present rebellion.
 The Imperial Eoiict.
 The imperial edict, which is from the hand of the emperor Hsuan Tung, says:
 T have reigned three years and have always acted consclentiously in the in terests Of the people. But I have not employed men properly, as I am with out political skill. I have employed toe many nobles Ill political positions which eontravenes constitutionalism. Urged Reform and Officials EnabezzIed
 On railway matters, one whom I trusted deceived me. Hence public opinion was antagonized. When urge reform officials and the gentry seize the opportunity to enbeZzle Much of the peoples money has been taken. but nothing to benefit the people has been achieved. On several occasions edicts have promulgated laws. but none of them has been ooeyed. The people are gru1nbling. yet I do not know. Dis asters loom ahead, but I do not see' "Alf My Own Fault, l Swear to Re-
 form.''
 After referring to the uprisings in various places, the edict conrinues:
 The whole empire is seething. The spirits of our nine deceased emperors are unable to enjoy the sacrifices prop erly, while it is feared that the people will suffer gI'ievously
 All these things are my own fault and 1 hereby announce to the world that I swear to reform. and with our soldiers and people to carry out the constitution faithfully modifying leg islation. promoting the interests of the people and abolishing. their hardships ali in accordance with their wishes and interests.
 Finances and Diplomacy at Bedrock.
 'sTlle old laws that are unsuitable will be abolished The union of the Manchus and Chinese, mentioned by the late emperor, I shall carrt out now. Finances and diplomacy lave reached bedrock. Even if all unite, 1 still fear that we may fall. If the em- pire's subjects do not regard and do