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Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
Doctors Discover
Evidences of Poison
On John O, Schenk
Testimony Given that Mrs. Schenk
Declared Her Husband Would
Not Live Long

WHEELING. w Va Jan lO.-Sensation
seekers were early apparent TODAY to get
an advantageous spot from which TO see
the PRINCIPALS in the trial Of Mrs. Laura
Farnsworth Schenk. who is on trial on
the charge OF administering poison to her
husband
Mrs schenk was brought in by the
sheriff Her eyes were bright and she
smiled pleasantly TO her counsel
William Wolfe. a stogie manufacturer,
was the first witness. He described his
trip abroad with John O. Schenk In 1910
and declared Schenk was In good health.
Wolfe said Schenk became IN two days
after his return to Wheeling. complaining
OF his stomach, and that he became stead
fly worse. He said Mrs Schenk said 10
him:
billy. ] don't believe John will live very
long"
Every effort on the part Of the defense
to shake Wolfes evidence failed, but II
was brought out that during the European
journey he had never seen Schenk under
the influence OF liquor. nor had he con
suited physician at any time during their
absence from Wheeling.
Or. Gregory Ackcrmann. the next wit
ness, said Il examined Schenk on Oc-
tober ami found he had Inflammation Of
the stomach and intestines.
In another examination he found a black
line on the gums Of his patient, an indica-
tion of lead poisoning.
When Or. Frank Lemoyne Hupp testi-
fled he said he had been summoned to the
Schenk residence by Mrs Schonk who said
her husband was ill., Schenk, he said told
him he had been well until about week
after his return from Europe.
81 noticed at the examination that his
complexion was pale and the lining OF his
mouth was not as il should be. there being
a dark line on his gums said the wit
ness. The directions | gave for treat
ment we're not carried out he added.
At the resumption of court the crowd
could scarcely be moved. Women fought
fiercely for places and some had their
clothing almost torn off
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
Minneapolis Bandits
Shoot Policeman in
Arm and Summon Aid
Men Caught by Officer While Trying
to Rob Grocery Flee as Soon as
They See He is Not Badly Hurt.

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 1O-After shooting
and painfully wounding Mounted Police
man J. j. Mcclure early today, three rob-
bers fired their revolvers in the air until
assistance arrived and then escaped.
Mcclure saw the three men on Fifteenth
avenue, Southeast, and followed them into
an alley.
He came on them while they were work
ing at the rear door of a grocery store
One robber fired bullet, breaking the
bones In McGulres right arm.
MCGUIRE dropped his pistol and though
suffering great pain, picked 1t up and fired
at his assailants. The pain then caused
him to fall
The robbers gathered around him and
inquired II he was seriously hurt.
mot bad" replied Mcclure
The men then fired their Teyolvers in
the air and when they saw two men run
ming toward them, they fled.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
DR.. RENNER OFF THE PAY ROLL
Is Removed by Democrats to Make
Place for Bruning,
pAHLMAN RULER on THE DAY
Dictates the Downfall of jeremiah
Howard in Spite OF support of o.
NJ. HitchcOck--Others se-
cure some PIums.

Executing their plan agreed upon In
caucus Monday afternoon. the four oem-
ccratic members Of the Board of County
Commissioners at the boards organization
meeting Tuesday morning fired DIR. Fred
erick Renner, county agent and store
keeper, in order to make a place Tor FREQ
Brunlng former county-commissione and
chairman of the board, and thereby reward
Bruning for his treaohery to the republican
party and t6r hIs fideBteto tse democratic
cabal in the county board'
Just before the organization meeting the
democratic members held a hurried caucus
to devise a scheme to get out from under
the storm of public disapproval that broke
when the public was informed of the orig
inaI plan TO o ist Dr. Renner and give his
place to Bruni lg At Mondays caucus the
board had de'Aded to give DR.. Renner's
position TO Bruning and to give Barney Nc
Ardle the position of superintendent of the
county building At the Tuesday morning
caucus the democratic members hit upon
the scheme of exchanging the positions of
Bruning and McArdle. the theory appar-
emily being that the public will view the
matter too specifically to see that the
primary fact-that Dr. Renner, Nebraska
pioneer, who has helped to make the his
tory of the state, is pushed aside in order
to give Bruning berth-remains.
The board in it's organization meeting
made the appointments according to eau
Gus schedule
DahIman Wields 81 Club.
That Mayor Jim Dahlman wieids bigger
club in local politics than senator-elect
| Gilbert NJ Hitchcock was Indicated when
the democratic commissioners failed TO
keep a promise to Hitchcocks lieutenants
that Jerry Howard would be made super
lintendent of the county buildings, Barney
McArdlo being given the job in Monday $
caucus.
After a caucus Friday Richard oKeefe,
acting as messenger from tine democratic
commissioners TO Howard, notified him
that he had been selected for superintend-
ent Mayor Dahlman, Boss" Tom Flynn
and Harry V. Hayward attended the Mon
day caucus and when they emerged II be-
came known that Howard was beaten
McArdIe, a member OF the Dahlman club,
having been selected.
Howard maintains the Dahlman club beat
him for the nomination for mayor OF South
Omaha and at the last election beat him
for the office Of state senator on the dem
ocratie ticket.
Lynch Makes = Protest.
Heated protest by County Commissioner
John c. Lynch against the passing OF
county job to Fred Bruning preceded the
distribution of the pie by the four demo
cratic members Of the board at the boards
organisation meeting Tuesday morning
Charging that the democratic members
planned to give Bruning job to reward
him for his tFeachery to the republican
party and relating Brunings splotched po'
llitical history, Commissioner Lynch was
called to order for indulging in personals
ties by Jeff W. Bedford, the new chair
man of the board. Mr.. Lynch, however
completed his speech.
The republican commissioner exploded 4
Ccontinued on Fourth Page1
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
Alleged Bank RObber
Breaks Jail at CrestOn
Taylor Brown, Wanted at Kshoka,
Mo-, Makes His Eseape-Attempt
Robbery at Pilot Grove, Mo.

DIES MONIES, Ia, Jan. 10.-Taylor
Brown arrested at Creston Sunday on
charges of bank robbery filed at KahOka,
Mo-, escaped from the Creston jail last
night and is at large
PILOT GROVE, Mo-. Jan. 1O-Three men
were foiled in an attempt TO rob the Bank
of Pilot Grove early today. While trying
to force an entrance TO the bank they were
discovered by Night Watehman Veal, who
summoned the agent Of the Missouri, Kan
sas & Texas railroad to his aid The look
out saw the watohman and his companion
approaching and exchanged shots with
them, but no one was hurt. The robbers
fled and no trace of them has been found.
They are believed to be the same men
who robbed the bank OF Houstonla OF S2.OO0
last Sunday morning
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
Pomerene is Elected
Senator in Ohio
Lieutenant Governor of Buckeye State
Given Solid Democratic Vote
in Both Houses.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 1O.-In spite OF Bit
terness OF late democrats senatorial cam
paign the victor Lieutenant Governor
Atlee Pomerene, was elected to the United
States senate by the legislature today by
the vote OF every democratic member or
that body
The senate met at IL a. m. and the house
at 1870 a. m. In the senate. Lieutenant
Governor Pomerene received nineteen votes
and In the house seventy votes,
The two houses mueet at II a. m. on We'd
nesday TO complete the election.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
NO ROYAL ROAD TO POLE
Captain Peary Says His Success Is Re-
suit of Twenty Years In
Arctic Regions.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1o.-There is no
royal road to the North pole and no sign
posts mark the way, according to Captain
Robert e Peary. the Arctic explorer, who
appeared today before the house commit
tee on naval affairs in connection with
the bill pending for his retirement as a
rear admiral He declared that the data
collected on the dash OF the Peary expe-
ditlon TO the top OF the world would be OF
practically no value to other aspiring polar
seekers.
The explorer explained at length the
privations OF his trip to the pole and de-
clared his success was directly attributable
TO his twenty years OF experience in Arc
tic work. In response TO questions ht
acknowledged that he had made no off.
cial report TO the Navy department
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11

that what he says viii necessarily be
brought 10 the attention Of the people OF
other foreign countries. II is his obvious
duty to avoid invidious comparisons and
to limit his speech and his expressions of
friendship for the country whose guest he
is 70 language that will not Indicate a lack
OF friendship toward other countries"
Commander Sims cannot escape censure.
the president holds. "on the ground that
what he said was a mere expression OF his
personal opinion; under the circumstances
he must speak as an official representative
and he should have known that the words
he used would At once call FOR severe
comment In other countries than Great
Britain and might involve this government
In explanation and disclaimer"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
Hatfield Has First min.
SENATE NAMES IT'S EMPLOYEES
Report of Committee Made and
Adopted by BODY.
(From a Staff Correspondents

F'rom a staff Correspondent
LINCOLN, Jan. 1O-(special) 1.-THE fol-
lowing employees were recommended by the
senate committee and were confirmed this
morning:
@. w Price. cloak room; C. b. Walton.
day custodian senate chamber; Mary e.
Sheehan, Bess b. Marks, Phoebe Mullen
Bernice Clarke, Bura Reed, stenographers;
Len Phillips, assistant janitor; Harry
Stoetzel, Grover Hobbs, pages; L. Griffen
mall carrier; Martin Weiner night watch.
man; Beatrice johnson, Jessie Fox, COPY
lists; Dick McNurlln doorkeeper John IL
Felbers, custodian bill room; Harry Brad
ley, janitor; Mrs Frances Victor. copyist:
Walter Weis, clerk, judiciaryj James Brit
ten, copyist; Walter Schaeffer gate keeper
senate; John Branigan custodian engross-
ing room; r. l.. Rossiter. custodian bin
room; Vernon Lee, +. s. Jones bill clerks,
Vincent Stohl clerk, amendments; John
Majors, page ]. G. Stevenson, clerk; G.
B. Copp, bill messenger; A. =. Donate.
clerk; Joe Lemare, custodian; Vernon
Reagan, page; Lester Welch Rus Moo
berry clerks; George Holmes, T. j. O'Con-
nor, Lou CrevnB. Art Hess j. V. Lodmau
bin clerks; Edward Cannon, custodian
committee room; o. n. Watson bill room.
Leon Huclins, proofreader: Tom Vann
ianitor; w r, Beum, engrossing room: n
w. HeacoN, p. j. Doran. clerks; Dan G.
Custer, custodian
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
Alfalfa Will Be Served at
Montana Exhibit Luncheon

"out west there they are making and
selling alfalfa bread just like wheat bread.
II seems to be coming into general use.
The flavor Is a novelty. and il We are
to believe all the things about alfalfa that
the scientists are telling us. It must be
real food"
Kona coffee a delectable cOncOction
brewed by the HaWaiians. will be served
by natives al the show. The islanders will
also offer pineapple IN various forms and
preparations, including an unusual but
pleasant beverage male from the juice Of
the ripe fruit
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11

An alfalfa luncheon" viii be served AZ
the land show on Montana day. The menu
will consist entirely OF dishes made from
slfalfs taken from the fields Of the north
west
Alfalfa bread made from the prepared
meal; alfalfa cakes. alfalfa soup. alfalfa
patties alfalfa puddlngs and alfalfa frit-
ters will be Offered the guests
Those boosters intend to prove thht
alfalfa Is food for man ana beast alike;
that Il win produce both beef and men, %
said Louis Buckley, who has charge Of the
special day programs OF the land show.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
Commander Simms Will Be
Censured for London Speech

WASHINGTON. Jan. 10-Presldent Taft
the United States naval officer who at a
recent dinner given IN London by the
mayor OF that city declared that II Great
Pritain ever was seriously threatened, It
could depend on every man. every dollar,
every drop OF blood in this country"
should be publicly reprimanded.
His offense has been so conspicuous" "
said the president in his letter 10 Secretary
OF the Navy Myer directing the reprimand.
that the action Of the department In re-
proving it should be equally So"
The president says that whenever an
officer OF the American navy rs called on
In a foreign country 70 speak In public. 50
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
sHAFRoTH FOR HEADLEss BALLOT

Governor of Colorado Asks LeEIsIn-
ture to Redeem Platform Pledges.
DENVER, Jan. 10.-Governor John f.
Shafroth in his inaugural address today
urged the legislature to enact into laws
unredeemed platform pledges made two
years ago by the democratic state conven-
ton and reaffirmed last fall, namely,
headless ballot law; a bank guaranty law
and an effective railroad or public service
law.
The governor urged the legislature to ap-
prove the amendment TO the federal consti-
tuition providing an income tax
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
MANY KILLED IN EXPLOSION
IN GUN POWDER FACTORY
Twelve Bodies Recovered from Ruins
of the Plant Near BHenOs
AyreH.

BUENOs AYREs. Argentine. Jan. 10
Many fatalities were caused by an explo-
sion in a gun powder factory at San Mar
tin today. Twelve bodies we're extricated
from the ruins OF the plant. The search
for other dead continued
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
1t your coo k
leaves, don't try to
stop her.

1t is easier to get another through
The Bee.
Bee Want Ads get reliable SER
wants
Good positions
Desirable tenants
Bee Want Ads will sell any useless
article about the house
They will sell it quickly.
Call Tyler 1000, the want
ad Dept
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
ALL is QUIET IN MEXICO
Official Dispatch Announces that
Complete tranquility
Refgna

WASHINGTON, Jam 10-senor De La
Barra. the Mexican ambassador, today re-
ceived the following telegram from Enrique
c. Creel, the Mexican minister of foreign
affairs. dated Mexico City, January 8:
Guerrero has been occupied by the fed
eral forces Rebels are in full flight and
are dispensing in small bands. Complete
tranquility reigns over all the republic.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
INITIATIVE Ann REFERENDUM
Text of Measure introduced by Lam
caster Friend OF Bryan.
From a staff Correspondent

G"rom a Staff Correspondent
LINCOLN. Jan. Especial. 1.-THE text
Of Representative Hatfields initiative and
referendum bin, the first act introduced
In the house. is as follows:
II. r, No. l. the initiative and referen-
dun bill, is as follows:
For a joint resolution proposing amend
ment to section / and section 10 article mn
or the constitution OF the state OF Ne
braska.
Introduced by Representative Hatfield OF
Lancaster
BE II resolved and enacted by the Legs
lature Of the state OF Nebraska
Section THAT al the general election
for state and legislative Officers 10 be
held on the Tuesday succeeding the firsi
Monday In November 1912 the following
provisions be proposed and submitted az
amendment 20 section / ana section 10 of
article ii, ~ the constitution Of the state
Of Nebraska:
Sec, 2-That section Of article III OF
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Nebraska SNOW and colder.
For Iowa Snow and colder
For weather report see page ..
Omaha daily bee., 1911-01-11

Continued on Fourth Page)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-04
ACID IS FAvOR|TE
SUICIDE ROUTE
Fifty.Seven Snuffed Out Lives With
Fiery Liquid in l9l0-Shooting
is Next With 26 Victims.

AS barometer for the state or
mind OF the wea kand depressed the
coroner's office Is infallible. Coroners'
Clerks William Almond and William
De Laurier are preparing some vital
statistics for the year just closed and
they make very interesting reading
for those inclined toward sociology.
For instance, there is very COM
prehensive chapter on suicides 1t
shows that exactly 125 persons killed
themselves during 1910.
OF these, six were impelled 10 self
destruction by unrequited love. Do
nestle infelicity was responsible for
the self.destruction of nine others
Victims of alcohol lead the list with
34 Plain, everyday dependency
caused II To end their lives.
Following are other causes with The
numbers of victims: Jealousy, three /,
temporary insanity, nine; illness, 10;
remorse. four; following murder, two;
fugitfves from justice, two; licentious
living, two; unascertained. II.
Members OF the 1910 suicide club
showed a decided preference for the
carbolic acid route. 81 going out by
In favor, 90 selecting that method.
Eight selected gas, four cut their
throats, 10 hanged themselves, one
drowned. one used arsenic, four USED
bichloride of mercury, one strychnine,
two cyanide Of potassium, three
jumped under trains, one used lauo-
anum, five chloroform and two rough
on rats.
November was the banner month
for suicides, IA being the number July
was close second with IL and Janu-
airy had the smallest showing with a
paltry five.
In all there were 977 deaths report
ed to the coroners, and of these 263
were OF violent nature. The auto
mobile set up fearful record with
%, railroads claimed SO and street
cars 36
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-04
SANFORD.

LANSING, Mich, Jan. 4.-Because
they allied themselves with Gov
Warner TO effect the release from
Jackson prison of Edward Ascher and
frank Hayes, who were serving life
terms for murder in Detroit, Gov. Os
born has demanded the designations OF
Attorney Rowland Conner, of Saginaw
;nG DR.. James +. Runner, OF Dawson,
rs members OF the state pardon
board. They are given IS hours 20
step down and If they refuse charges
viii be brought against them
Former state Senator Blakeslee, Oh
Calien, the third member OF the board,
voted against granting clemency 10
Ascher and Hayes Conner told some
OF his friends yesterday that there
was an understanding with Gov. War
ner that Blakeslee would not be pres
ent when the pardons would be de-
cided upon.
rbe decision TO release Ascher and
Hayes was taken at Il meeting IN
lansing. Gov Warner and all three
members of the pardon board were
I'm Lansing. Senator Blakeslee re
manned away from the meeting Tor
some time When he returned he
vas told that the business OF the
meeting had been concluded, and
Warner and Conner and DR.. Runner
tContinued on Page TwoJ
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-04
TUB TRUST FOLK
SAY NOT GUILTY
Court Proceedings Are Very Tame,
Pleas Being Entered BY Attorneys
of the Defendants.

Extreme politeness marked the Jar.
raignment' OF the bathtub trust Off.
Gals recently indicted here, before
trict court, Wednesday morning.
Not one OF the defendants was
present in person, the government
waving this formality. The entering
Of pleas and the filing of the bonds
was delegated to a pair of attorneys,
Leo. M. Butzel, of the local firm OF
Stevenson, Carpenter & Butzel, and
Walter b. Garvin, OF Chattanooga,
Tenn. Mr.. Garvin represented the
Cahill Iron Works, of Chattanooga,
and its principal officers, President
Frank II. Caldwell and Vice.President
John j. Mahoney.
Mr. Butzel appeared for all the
others, except the Kerner Co., OF
Pitusburg. and its officers, who enter
ed their pleas through their own coun-
sci several days ago, and two others.
Ludwig Wolf. of Chicago, and Jordan
with copies ~ the indictments be-
cause OF old age and ill-health.
Pleas Of not guilty were entered for
each of the defendants, individually
and as corporations. Bonds In the
sum oil $4,000 each were fled for them,
guaranteeing their appearance for
trial when wanted. Attorney Butzel
asked for 80 days in which to with
draw the pleas OF not guilty and de-
mur to he indictments or make such
other plea as may be determined
District Attorney Watson very polite
ly insisted that Jan. % be fixod as the
limit. Judge Swan split the differ
ence and gave counsel until Feb. !
and this was agreeable to both sides
All effort will be made TO bring the
cases on for trial in March.
Mr.. Butzel was not certain. at first
Just what course he wanted to pursue
in entering pleas for his clients.
I'VE will stand mute or plead moi
guilty, whichever way the govern
ment prefers he said. most conde'
scendingly.
District Attorney Watson said II
was immaterial to him, and Mr.. Butzel
decided to follow the example OF his
colleague from Chattanooga.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-04
SCHOLL NAMED PRESIDENT.
Chosen Head of the Builders and
Traders Exchange.

The annual meeting of the Builders
and Traders exchange was held Tues
day afternoon in the exchange rooms
in the Penobscot building at the close
of the balloting for new directors.
The reports of the officers showed
that the past year was the most pros
porous IN the history OF the organiza-
ton, from every point OF view. Sec.
rotary Bowen read his annual report,
which told of the growth OF the ex-
change since ii removed into It's pres
ent quarters There are now pa mem
bers. He reviewed the work done dur-
ing the past year The report of the
treasurer. Charles L. Batchelder, was
also read by Secretary Bowen, and
showed the finances OF the orgaRiza-
ton i'm a flourishing condition. The
chief feature of the work OF the year
was the establishment OF a sinking
fund.
The address of retiring President
Stokes dwelt chiefly upon the posi-
bilities Of the future. He recommend
ed especially the broadening of the
scope OF the organization and working
not so much as for the mere protec-
ton of their own particular interests
as for higher ideals in public i'm
provement aud civil government.
Prof A. H. Griffith, director OF the
ART museum. was elected an honorary
member OF the exchange upon recon-
mendation OF the board of directors.
Secretary Bowen announced The
election of the following Ave members
to serve "a directors for the next TWO
years: j H. Gregg, +. r. Petit. +. VI.
Harriean. w. Il. kalcs and \. r. Pud-
rth. These directors met with the
members Cf the board who hold over,
NJ. Schali, A. + tTernCs NJ. Burkheis-
CT and (. J Netting at noon. Wednes-
day. and elected the following officers :
President, Martin Scholl, Jr.; vice
president. W. r Kales. treasurer,
Martin BurkheiSer Charles \. Bowen
holds the Office Of permanent secre.
tary Of the organization.
Governor Chase s Osborn and Sec.
rotary Roberts. of the Cleveland EN-
change, have accepted invitations t.
sneak az the annual banquet to be held
early In February