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Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
One Wilson is Dead
and One Wilson Not,
Hence the Mixup

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Oct. 23.-Two
men named Charles E. Wilson were
seriously i'll at the same time at the
county hospital here and when one of
them died several days ago, their. identi-
ties became mixed. The body of the
dead Charles E. Wilson was on its way
to Philadelphia to fill the grave in
tended for the other Charles E. Wilson,
who was halted today and turned back
from Yuma, Ariz.
Discovery Of the error was made by
the supposedly dead Charles L. Wilson.
He walked into hotel where he had
formerly lived and surprised the land
lady. 1t was explained to Wilson that
the hospital had reported his death and
his sister In Philadelphia had been no
titled. At the same time the widow OF
the other Wilson sent word to the hos
pital that she was coming today to at
tend her husband, who had been re-
ported to her as convalescent.
The living Wilson telegraphed to his
sister, Miss Clara Wilson Of Philade'-
phia, today that she might discard
mourning, while the hospital authorities
debated as to the gentlest means OF
breaking the news to the widowed Mrs
Wilson.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
Witness in Chicago
Vice Cases Murdered
in Bridgeport, Conn

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Oct. 23.--The
young woman identified as Rose Bunnis.
shot to death last night at Stratford, to
which place she had been taken by five
men in an automobile, was killed because
Of her activity in the vice crusade" in
Chicago, declared Bridgeport police today.
A statement to this effect was made by
Detective Captain George Arnold after
several hours of questioning the three
Italians captured after the shooting last
night.
Under a rigid examination Joe Bunano.
according to Captain Arnold confessed
to having shot the woman whom he
claimed for the past four months had been
his common law wife.
The police theory connecting the murder
with the Chicago anti-vice crusade is
based mainly on the rumor that the
woman furnished evidence that was used
in proceedings against the disorderly
house districts, and also on the presence
III her purse of the card Of the leader in
the Chicago crusade.
CHICAGO, Oct. 23.-The police here say
that the woman found murdered near
Stratford, Conn, was known in the south
side segregated district as Rose White
and that she left the city at the time OF
the anti-vice crusade.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24

Morgan Gets Big Fee
for Organizing the
Harvester Combine

NEW YORK, Oct. 81. P. Morgan 4
Co. received $4,000 shares of stock for
services in connection with the forma
ton Of the International Harvester COM
pany. This stock on August IA, 1872 was
valued at $l35Oo,OOo
So testified William Hamilton Of ]. F.
Morgan & Co. on the stand today at a
continuation of the hearing against the
International Harvester company. The
witness produced a contract agreement
dated August 1S, 1902, providing for the
deposit Of certificates with the Morgan
firm by Charles Deering, Cyrus H. NC
Cormick, Harold F. Mccormick, James
Deering, Richard f. Howe, ". II. Jones
and John j. Glessner He was requested
also to produce lists of the names Of
certificate holders who entered into an
agreement with the firm not to sell the
stock before giving ]. P. Morgan & Co.
a chance to purchase before September,
1903.
Abraham NJ Hyatt, vice president Of
the Lincoln Trust company, who in 1882,
was vice president of the New York
Trust and Securities company, testified
that at the request of George w. Per
kins he became one of the incorporators
of the International Harvester company
Counsel for the government sought to
show that Mr.. Hyatt and other incorpor-
ators had never been engaged in the
harvester machinery business previous
to this time. The witness replied that it
was his understanding that the first
directors elected were only temporary. He
resigned the day after the organization
was perfected.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
PRESIDENT TAFT SAYS
GOODBYE TO BEVERLY

BEVERLY, Mass. Oct S.-Beyerly
glory as the summer capital grew dim
today when President Taft packed away
his golf sticks and climbed into q White
House autcnlahile with Mrs Taft, Miss
Helen Taft and Secretary Of state Knox
to end his vacation in the north with
three-day motor trip into the heart OF
Maine.
The pres dents lease on Parrammatta
expires this year, and the Beverlyites do
not look for his return, no matter how
the November election goes.
Mr.. Taft has spent four summers near
Beverly and he and his family have been
familiar figures on the roads about the
summer capital, known to most OF ths
inhabitants of this little eastern Massa-
chusetts city.
PORTSMOUTH n. H., Oct. 23-Presl-
dent Taft was entertained here this art
ernoon. He was met at North Hampton
by a number OF leading citizens and es-
corted 10 the city Phe president vis-
tied the navy yard and the, building
where peace between Japan and Russia
was arranged
After addressing the navy yard em'
ployes, President Taft talked TO the
school children at Kittery Point and
made a speech before large audience
at the Portsmouth Fairgrounds.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
Heir TO Russian
Throne Reported in
Critical Condition

ST. PETERSBURG, Oct, 2S.-The con-
dition of the Russian. crown prince is
causing the greatest anxiety at the inn
perial court and among the general pub
lie.
Although information is published in
bulletins. the strictest silence Is pre-
served In regard to the nature Of the ac-
cident met with by the Grand Duke AL
exis. That it was a serious one Is in-
dicated by the telegraphic summons sent
to DR.. Rauchfuss. the court physician,
who attends on the imperial children, to
proceed at once to Spala, In Russian
Poland where he arrived today.
Religious services, at which prayers
were offered for the recovery Of the heir
to the throne. were held at Spala yes
terday by the minister Of the imperial
household. large number of court Off
cials, soldiers and servants attending.
midnight service was also held at
the Iversky chapel Of the Virgin at Mos
COW. The conservative and nationalist
unions are holding services at their
headquarters in ST. Petersburg today.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
Colonel Roosevelt
Has Long Sleep and
Awakes Hungry

OYSTER, BAY, N. ", Oct. GA long
nights sleep largely offset the wearl-
some effects Of Colonel Roosevelt's trip
from Chicago TO Oyster Bay, and he was
greatly refreshed when he awoke this
morning. He at once declared that he
was hungry and his breakfast was pre-
pared an hour before the usual time. He
expected to Sit up for several hours.
Word was given out that no visitors
would be permitted to see Colonel Roose-
welt today. His physicians told him yes
terday that he must see 20 one until
Thursday, and that upon his obedience
of their order for sSsolute rest might
depend his chances OF, resumlng the work
Of the campaign later.
Tomorrow, II the patient confines to
improve, he probably will be permitted
to see George w. Perkins, Senator Dixon,
William II. Hotchkiss, New York state
progressive chairman, and a few other
leaders for a short conference, at which
he will once more take charge of the
affairs OF his party.
The coloners physicians were expected
at Sycamore Hill this afternoon to dress
his wound.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
MORE LABQRERS ARE WANTED
Contractors on City Job Are Unable
to Get Enough Men.
HIGH WAGES BEING PAID
Men Are neing worked Night and
Day In Order 10 Get the
job Done on Time.

Jackson, &~ Mckenzie. contractors laying
the south half of the forty -eisht-inch
main to Florence, reported to the Water
board yesterday afternoon that delays
were occssioned because they had been
unable 10 secure sufficient number of
workinen. Eighty men ara now being ein-
ployed and the contractors are In urgctit
need of al least forty more.
I'VE are paying high wages" said Mr.
Jackson 1.-TWO dollars and fifty cents per
day for common labor, and we can't get
the men,. Furnish us men and We will do
the work"
Other contractors are also complaining
that Under the administration of President
Taft they are unable to secure workmen,
although wages for common labor are
higher than ever before
Water Commissioner Howell notified the
contractors that the board would require
the completion of the main by November
"a, jackson said gang of men were
working nights, the excavation is being
operated day and night and the job Is
being pushed as expeditlously as possible
Meet Again Friday.
The board took a recess to Friday after
noon at o'clock, when a report will be
made by Water board engineers. and II
the main is progressing in proper shape
the contractors will be allowed more
money one the contract.
Alfred G. Elck, attorney for the con-
tractors, said he objected to interviews
with Mr.. Howell in which the contractors
were misrepresented. His clients, he said,
have been using every effort to complete
the work
At present 1890 feet of the main is laid
There is yet 600 feet to lay, but the en-
Do
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
TAKES NONE YAND SECURITIES
Flees Country, but Writes Some
Letters Back Home.
STILL FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE
Property that of a Customer of the
Financial Concern.
RESTITUTION HAS BEEN MADE
Governor of Pennsylvania Not In
clined 10 Let Matter Rest, and
Says that State Must
Take Action.

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 2S.-Reports that
had been current in Philadelphia for more
than a year that the Union Trust COM
pany had been robbed of $1,O0OO0O in
securities and $4,000 in cash by an en-
ploye. We're confirmed today when Gov
ernor John X Tener at Harrisburg de-
cided that so far as the state Is con-
cerned Walter H. Shourds, who Is ac-
cused of appropriating the money and
securities, must prosecuted nothwith-
standing that restitution has been mads
to the trust company.
The company is now known as the
Merchants Trust company.
The decision Of the governor was made
after he had conferred with States At
torney General Bell, District Attorney
state banking commissioner Clarence L..
Harper of the trust company, George
Burnham, jr., and Edwin o. Lewis, an
attorney.
The securities, it is said. were taken
hNm q safe deposit box rented by Burn
nam, VINO Is connected with locomotive
works in this city. Shourds is fugitive
from Justice, but it is said that in view
of restitution having been made, the
trust company would not push the
prosecution. A state law. however, de-
mand~ that the commonwealth prose-
cute all such cases and 1t is expected
that District Attorney Rotan, IL Shourds
is located will bring him to trial, a.
he has already been indicted
Shourds, who was superintendent OF
the safe deposit vaults of the trust
company, fled the country shortly before
his crime was discovered. 1t is reported
that he opened communication for the
return of the securities and the money
through personals inserted in New York,
Philadelphia and Paris newspapers.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
Fairbanks Urges
Men to Vote for Taft

ST LOUIS, Oct. 23-Charles w. Fair
banks. former vice president, in an ad-
dress here to the city club today urged
it's members to vote for the reelection
of President Taft He declared ne heid
no spirit of revenge against any who
might differ from him.
II want to tell you that the temple OF
republicanism is laid, and still is as
solid as when it was founded many
wears ago." he said. Some have wan
dered away from the temple but all OIL
them have come back, and those who
NAV wander away this time will come
hack again and will be welcomed when
they return"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
FIVE BANKERS CONVICTED
OF CoNSPIRING TO DEFRAUD

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Oct. 2S.-F'lve bank
ORG on trial here charged with conspiracy
to defraud were found guilty today by a
federal jury.
Those convicted are: +. L. Hendrey'
former president of the Memphis Night
and Day bank; II. c. Wynne, former
president of the Little Rock (Ark.) All
Night and Day bank; Abner Davis
former president of the All Night and
Day bank of Oklahoma City; c. A.
Bonds, former president of the Kansas
City All Night and Day bank. and j.
II Brooks. former director of the Mem
phil All N ght and Day bank.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
STRIKING FORCE

OMAHA, Oct. 21, 1S12.-To the
Editor of The Bee: The Bee is to
be congratulated upon its Ne
braska Development supplement.
1t is not only creditable exhibit
of the printers art, but presents
the development and possibilities
of Nebraska with striking force,
and it is not the first time The
Bee has aimed in that direction,
not only for Nebraska, but for
the entire west as well.
..-s ,ss,.4 =. f., WALTERS,
General Manager Chicago &
Northwestern Railway Co. SO
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
INDIANAPOLIS NEGRO
ADMITS TWO MURDERS

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Oct 2S.-Frank
Willie Smith, a negro, today confessed to
the police that he killed Frank Foxsll
and Philip Lepper, whites near the state
fair grounds, October 2.
Smith. in his confession. says the white
reu first called him names and then hit
him with stone before he began shoot
ing.
Faxall and Lepper. bartenders. were
Killed after day of drinking in a grove
With two women. One Of the women left
before the murders. The others story of
the negro was dscTedited by the police
at first The z RI said the negro after
lifting the two reo sssau'tsd her This
the negro denied in his confession.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
Nebraskan Convicted
Of Conspiring to Buy
Cattle from Indians

SIOUX FALLS, s. D., Oct. 23-(Special
Telegram "A federal jury after being out
some hours returned verdict of guilty in
the case OF the government against Johp
C. Jordan, prominent and wealthy bust
ness man of Gordon, Neb. Jordan is
charged with entering into conspiracy
to purchase cattle from Sioux Indians on
the Pine Ridge reservation in violation Of
the federal states governing such act.
The offense is punishable by imprison-
ment for not TO exceed two years or
fine of $4,000 or both.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
MANY MEN KILLED By
EXPLOSION AT NORTH BAY

NORTH BAY, Ont; Oct. 2S.-The Ener-
getio Explosive company's factory at
Haileybirg wa. JIow: to Diaees today
Several persons are known to have been
killed. The property less is heavy
The bodies of seven persons were iden-
titled this afternoon and 1t was thought
that others had been killed and their
bodies DESTROYED bv the explosion Several
Others were seriously injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
HADLEY TALKS OF RECALL
Missouri's Governor Says it Must Ac-
cord to Governments Principles.
ALSO TALKS OF COMBINATIONS
Says the Laws of the Country Were
Designed when Business Was
Small and DO Not Apply
to These Times.

II yeu make public official subject
to recall by popular vote you make him
subject tosremoval for unpopularity
rather than tiir wrong doing" said Gov
erRors. Herbertss s. Hadley Of Missouri,
Wien he touched on the subject Of the
recall in his address before the Omaha
Commercial club at luncheon given in
the new rooms. Mr. Hadley was nearing
the conclusion of his address when he
reached the matter Of the recall, IT join
with those who seek the removal of Of
ficiaIs for wrongdoing," continued the
governor, but we want to do 1t in ac-
cordance with those principles and the
system we have inherited as part of
our fundamental government"
Governor Hadley said the agitation for
the recall was in line with the demand
for a more nearly popular government,
and" he said whether the principle
of recall is correct or not the demand
for these things indicates a larger desire
among the people for the management
of their own affairs, and a stronger de-
mand that one sman's vote on a public
question shall be as good as anothers.
However, you can't deprive a man of
single penny you cannot deprive him of
particle of his property; you can't de-
prive him of his freedom for one moment,
without due process of the court pro-
cedure This provision Is the safeguard
of our liberty and 1t is dangerous to
do away with it in any case"
Many Hear the Governor.
Governor Hadley was introduced by
George Kelly, chairman Of the executive
committee of the Commercial club. Six
hundred men crowded the spacious new
ming room of tfe Commercial club on
the eighteenth floor of the new Wood
men of the World building.
When Governor Hadey was introduced
the crowd of COO rose to their feet and
mingled cheers with the chautauqua
salute for almost a minute. Touching
on the commercial activities Of America
the governor said the American people
had been far more successful in business
and commerc al activities tan tnoy had
in the matter of government,
There has really in this country been
little progress in the last twenty-five
years in the government" said Governor
Hadley. "Only one great question really
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Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
Celebrate Wedding of
Sixty-0ne Years Ago

CREsToS, Ia, Oct 2S.- -(Special)--
Today Mr. ard Mrs. Frank McMnrtry
Of this city are observing their sixty
first wedding anniversary. Owing to the
fact that Mrs. McMurtry is an invalid
no formal celebration will be held. They
are pioneer. residents of the county.
Since removing to Creston, Mr. McMurtry
has been identified with municipal in
terests and for some time was employed
with the Burlington railroad
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
Bryan Campaigning
in Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. Civilian j..
Bryan, campaigning eastern Pennsyl-
vania and Delaware today spoke urging
voters to elect democratic congressman
to support Governor Wilson If elected
He called attention to the fact that each
voter in Pennsylvania had an opportunity
TO vote for five congressman, because four
of them are to be selected by the state
at large.
Mr.. Bryan discussed the candidates for
the presidency, declaring that Mr.. TAFT
"constitutiona!ity distrusts" the people;
that Mr.. Roosevelt placed Mr.. Taft IN
the presidency, and that he failed in his
duty to stand by Mr.. Taft and help him.
and that Governor Wilson would give the
country "a peoples" government.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
BAYLISS ELECTED HEAD
OF SCOTTISH RITE MAS0NS

NEW YORK. Oct, 2S.-At the 1o5th
annual session of the supreme session Of
the scottish Rites of the United States,
which closed here today, NJ. W. Bayllss
OF Washington was elected sovereign
grand commander; George Gibson Of
Washington was chosen minister of state
and Walter Seymour of Newark, keeper
of archives.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24

LONDON, Oct 2S.--Bloody, portentous
battles are being fought on every side OF
the Balkan peninsula today, military ex-
perts believe.
While the allied armies of Bulgaria,
Servia, Montenegro and Greece have
doubtless had the best Of the preliminary
skirmishes, it remains to be seen which
side will be more successful in the main
theater of war.
Both Turks and Bugarians claim to be
advancing in the vicinity Of Adrianople.
Everything seems to indicate that the
Bulgarians have deployed the bulk OF
their main army from the Mustapha
-Adrianople line of the Djumbala-
Kirk -kiliseh line and are attacking the
Turkish front between the last named
place and Adrianople while attacking the
extreme Turkish right to the east Of Kirk
kilisseh. From this latter point reports
have reached here of serious conflicts.
Saryians Take PrishtiDa.
The Servians continue their advance,
One Of their armies has taken Prishtlna
and another is at the gates of Kumanova.
An official report by the Servian COM
mander says that the Turkish troops after
offerR q desperate resistance, are fall
ing back along the whole front.
Around the town of Npvlpazar brisk
fighting has been in progress for several
days and the Servans are said to have
suffered severe losses They, have cap
tured some of the surrounding towns, al
though Novipazar itself IS holding out.
Most of the servian successes have been
won over mixed forces Of Albanian
tribesmen and Turkish irregulars. They
will not come into contact with the
trained Turkish troops until they reach
Uskup.
Greek official reports disagree as 10
the situation on the Greek frontier. one
of them reports heavy fighting on the
road between the town Of Elassona ana
the Turkish base at the town OF Serviar
while another declared that the Turks
are in full retreat.
Armies Fiampered by Wounded
All the armies in the field are hampered
by their wounded. In most cases they
have to bring the wounded to the rear IN
slowly moving OK carts.
A message from Constantinople by in
direct route and dated october %, says
the Turkish fleet had left torpedo boat
1lotiila to carry out the blockade OF the
bulgarian coast The Turkish battleships,
it says, are lying at the entrance to the
Bosphorus, and it is expected they are
about to return to Constantinople and
refit after which they will go out into
the Mediterranean and engage the Greek
fleet
The Greek naval forces are divided into
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Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
THREE BIC BATTLES
ARE IN PROGRESS IN
BALKAN PENINSULA
Large Force of Bulgarians Continues
Attack on Turkish Forts in Vi
cinity of Adrianople.
SERVIANS CAPTURE PRTsHTNA
Brisk Fighting Still in Progress Near
Novipazar.
TURKS DRIVEN FROM EIASS0NA
Large Army Routed by Greeks Com
manded by Crown Prince.
SERvIANs CAPTURE PRIsHTINA
Brisk Fighting Still in Progress Near
Novipazar.
TURKS DRIVEN FROM EIASSONA
Large Army Routed by Greeks Com
manded by Crown Prince.
GREEK FLEET IS VERY ACTIVE
One Division is Bombarding Prevesa
and Another is Landing Troops
at KRterina on Gulf OF
SalOnika.
BULLETIN

SOFIA, Dot. 23.-Terrifio fighting was in
HEogress today along the whole Bulgarian
front, according to official dispatches
The Bulgarian force operating against
Adrianople reached Arda. After q sharp
engagement the Turks fled in disorder,
leaving 100 dead.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-10-24
SLAYER OF JACK SELIG
PLEADS NOT GUILTY

NEW YORK. Oct 2S,-"Red Phil
Davidson the slayer OF Jack Zelig, was
arraigned before Justice Goff today and
pleaded not guilty to the indictment
charging him with Zeligs murder.