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Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
BELIEVE WHEELOCK is DEAD
Clothing Of Cashier of Colfax Bank
Found Near River.
BEGIN TO DRAG THE STREAM
Rock Island Railroad Taking Longer
Time 10 Answer In Denial of.
Assessment Right OF BIg
stock Holdings.
CFrom a staff correspondent.l }

DEs MONIES. Dec. .S-Cspecisl Teie-
gram.)-The relatives and friends Of
Cashier NJ b. Wheelock OF the Colfax
bank now believe he did throw himself
In Des Moines river a week ago. His
brother and brother-in-iaw today Identi-
fled clothing found north OF the city
near the river a sthat worn by Wheelock
when he left home. II was found in the
brush near the river and had apparently
lain there a week. There were also tracks
running up and down along the side OF
the river The police commenced to drag
the river at that point for the body
Announcement Is made the bank will re-
open In few days and the impairment
OF capital will be made good.
Road Does Not Make showine.
The Rock Island did not make it's show
ing before the county auditor today why
the stock OF the holding company, which
has headquarters here. should not be as
sessed for this year, the county officials
granting time In which to prepare the
case.
The county auditor has given notice
Of intention to assess the stock. which
amounts to sloo.oo0.Oo0
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
CRAIG DEFENSE MOVES TO
DISMISS VETERINARIAN

sHELBYvfLLE. Ind. Dec. s.-The state
rested It's case In the trial OF DIR. William
B. Craig, charged with the murder Of
DR.. Helene Knabe at noon today with the
completion Of the examination OF Miss
Augusta Knabe, cousin of the dead phy.
sician.
After recess the defense moved 10 take
the case from the Jury and dismiss DR..
Craig. The motion was argued at length.
Miss Knabe denied that either she OF
Miss Catherine Mcpherson, DR.. Knabe's
office girl, who found the body. tried to
cover up any evidence that the physician
may have committed suicide. She told of
the, friendly relations between Dr. Craig
and DR.. Knabe and declared it was II
o'clock when Miss Mcpherson called the
defendant and told him of the physicians s
DEATH. DIR. Craig is alleged to have re-
marked earlier in the day that DE- Knabe
was murdered.
Miss Knabe's cross-examination was
brief.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
COLLISION AT GRAND ISLAND
Locomotives Come Together in
Union Pacific Yards.
FIREMAN IS INSTANTLY KILLED
John Kramer. whose Parents Live
at Brighton, Colo, Has skull
Fractured ana BOdy
scaIded by steam.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.. Dec. S-(spe-
cIai Telegram.)-Two Union Pacific en-
gines while Tight" and switching In the
local passenger yard coliided and John
Kramer. fireman OF passenger train No.
q. was caught in the cab and instantly
killed.
None OF the other members Of the two
crews were hurt Both crews claim 20
have had signals to back up. They were
on different tracks and came together at
switch. Kramer's skull was fractured
and his entire body was scalded from
steam escaping from a pipe broken by
the collision Death was caused, how
ever, II is believed, by the fractures Of
the skull received the moment the two
engines collided Kramer is a single nah,
age a years. whose parents live at
Brighton. Colo. An inquest will prob
ably be held late today.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
MOdistes Would Keep
Photographers from
Paris Race Course

PARIS. Dec. s.-A trade defensive COM
mittee is being formed among Partisan
dessmakers IN support Of their demand
that photographers shall be henceforth
barred from Paris race courses, in order
10 prevent the creation OF Paris fashions
from being copied by foreign rivals. II
is pointed out that ~ foreigners get frocks
made from photographs of the latest
Paris fashions they will cease coming to
Paris on shopping excursions. A strong
protest already has been made 10 the
rolice, but without much prospect Of sue
cess, and the dressmakers are seeking
some protective measures OF their own.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
Paris Press Predicts
Short Career for the
Doumergue Cabinet

PARIS. Dec. s-The cabinet, under the
premiership OF Senator CASTOR Doumer-
que, who 10 not socialist. as has been
announced. but a radlcai-socialist, was
organized today during a conference OF
the statemen whom NJ. Doumergue has
asked TO accept portfolios.
The radical-socialist party, TO which
the new premier belongs, Is the strong
est group In the chamber Of deputies.
Its principles are democratic, but are
widely divergent from those OF the uni
fled socialists. who are in reality the only
true socialists In the political groups OF
France.
senator Gaston Doumergue succeeded In
forming the cabinet as follows;
Premier and Minister OF Foreign At
fnirs-Caeton Doumergue.
Minister OF Intertor--Rene Renault.
Minister OF Justice-Bienyenu Martin.
Minister OF War-Joseph J. d. E. Nou-
Minister OF Marine--rrnest Monis.
Minister OF Finance--Joseph Calllaux.
Minister OF Public Instruction-Rene VI
viani.
Minister Of Public works-Lous j.
Malvy
Minister of commeree-Fernand David.
Minister OF Colonles--Albert Il. Isebrun.
Minister OF Agriculture-Maurice Ray
maud.
Minister Of Labor-Albert Metin.
The new commission comprises radi-
calls. radical-sociaiists and socialists. with
the exception Of Isebrun and Raynaud.
who are regarded as moderates. All ,ex-
cept Noulens and Malvy have served In
former cabinets.
The Paris press receives the announce
ment OF the new cabinet with disapprOval
and predicts n short lie for Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
MISS SORTINA TO TESTIFY

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appeared unusual and that the day before
Delucca's death when he passed by the
house and laughed she fell in faint on
the floor. lie said the girl repeatedly
said: Il must die" and pulled her own
hair and scratched her face The testl-
mony OF other relatives was similar.
Tho evidence introduced by the prose-
cution was brief. being limited to proof
that Deiucca had died Of revolver wounds
and that the girl stood in the street near
his body with revolver OF which every
one OF It's five cartridges had been dis.
charged
Mother Comes from Italy.
Mrs. Josephine Sortino. mother OF the
young woman. sat with kfy and assisted
her In caring for the 4-months-old
child OF the dead man. The mother came
from her home In Italy to be with the girl
during the trial which may result In a
penitentiary sentence for her. The young
woman is charged with mansiaughter.
''she killed him." the aged woman told
an interpreter. ''that was as II should be.
He left my girl in worse condition than
Il he had murdered her and laughed at
her"
The unwrittsn law and insanity will
be the girls defense. Several talesmen
during the examination OF prospective
jurors that occupied the morning session
admitted that on account OF the circum-
stances which led the girl 10 kill De-
iucca they would not be abba TO try the
case with impartial minds and were ex-
cused.
Miss sortlno. dressed neatly and mod
estly, and OF prepossessing appearance.
apparently disregarded all the machin-
cry OF justice which was In motion
against her and gave attention only to
her baby. The infant clothed In as fine
garments as the mother can afford re-
sponded with loud gurgllngs and 30 far
has not disturbed the proceedings OF the
court by crying.
Attorneys for the defense asked all
prospective jurors whether II the evidence
indicated that the girls mental condition
at the time OF the shooting was such as
10 render her incapable of committing a
crime, they would take this fact in con-
sideratlon in arriving at a verdict. The
talesmen generally responded that they
would
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
Belief that Lopez
Escaped is Growing

BINGHAM. Utah. Dec. S.-Posses con-
tinued their search OF the Utah-Apex
mine today for Ralph Lopez. The dis
covery OF his blankets and his tracks yes
terday Indicated that n he was still In
the mine he had not suocumbed 20 the
poisonous gases forced into the tunnels
last week TO aSphyxiate him.
Armed with shotguns, the deputies ex-
pioring the workings were prepared for
another underground battle. such as oo-
CURED November 20. when two OF their
number we're killed. That Lopez had es-
capped from the mine several days ago
was stlli a general belief,
Lopez entered the mine on November
y after he had killed Mexican miner
ana three peace officers on November 1.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
MRS. PANKHURST IN LONDON
suffragette Escorted Home by Taxi
cab Procession.
RELEASED FROM EXETER JAN
Leader Of wiId Women who was
Rearrested on Return from
America Given Liberty ON
seven Days License.

LONDON, Dec. s.-Militant suffragettes
gathered in force TO welcome Mrs. EN-
incline Pankhurst on her arrival today
from Exeter She was released from the
Exeter jail last night and given her
liberty on ten days license.
Although an ambulance and a stretcher
were taken TO the station. they were not
needed. as Mrs. Pankhurst was able 70
slight from the train with the assistance
OF a nurse and another companion. She
looked very weak and made her way with
tottering steps from the train 60 car
rIage. She was taken TO a nursing home
at the head OF a long procession Of taxi
cabs containing her cheering supporters
VIII Even Face BattIeships.
Not anticipating the early release Of
their leader, suffragettes gathered last
night at the Empress theater 20 protest
against the imprisonment OF Mrs Pank-
hurst. The house was only three-quar-
ters filled. General Mrs. F1ora Drum
mond, who presided. explained the empty
seats by accusing the postoffice OF tam,
pairing with letters containing invitation
tickets. In the course OF a speech de-
nouncing the government. she exclaimed: I:
Here and now we swear that never
again viii the government get Mrs.
Pankhurst We shall organize a body
guard. which will even faoe battleships" g"
| A resolution demanding the instant re-
lease OF Mrs. Pankhurst was adopted
with enthusiasm, but as the meeting was
dispensing the news OF her liberation was
announced and was greeted with pro-
longed cheers.
Donations 60 Cause.
Several large donations to the cause
were made and promises OF further dona.
tons given, amounting in all 10 $1,000
This amount includes sz2.5oO, the pro-
ceeds OF Mrs. Pankhurst's American
tour.
Scores Of suffragettes invaded ST.
Paurs cathedral Sunday morning and
chanted God save Emmellne Pank-
hurst"
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
XMAS BUYING RUSH
ON AT 0RKIN BROS.
Store in Gala Attire and Stock
Splendidly Ready.

Christmas is rapidly approaching. ana
although the weather OF the last weeh
has not been the most conducive foT
shopping. the buying public realizes thS
short time left, and has been taking ad.
vantage of it, Each day the crowd,
have grow larger and buying more hur
ried.
In commenting on the holiday business
Mr.. NJ. e. Orxin said: I'VE are lending
our greatest stress 10 get the ChristmaL
shoppers out in the mornings. BY start
ing to do their shopping at o'clock IL
the morning. they gain infinite satisfacl
ton from the saving time, comfort and
ease with which II is accomplished
Thousands are obliged to wait unit,
after lunch. but those who do not have
TO should start early in the morning
thereby reservlng their energy, good TEN,
per and patience.
And what great help II is to tn,
people who serve them and our delivery
department"
Then, aside from that fact. our stock,
are now at their best. many of then
have been greatly enlarged to care fol-
this great holiday buying rush.
Now. take, for instance, the handker,
chlet secton IL mas been quadrupled IL
size. One entire section in the center ais 1
on the main floor has been given over ID
the display and sale of handkerchiefs.
Then there is the toy and doll section,
a veritable fairyland, resplendent with,
every kind OF toy. doll and plaything t.
make the little folks glad.
The book and stationery and the jew,
elry sections, too, have been given ad,
ditional space for display of their holiday
goods
And, so on through the store, every sec,
ton given over to display and sale oi
holiday merchandise is splendldly ready
with greater stock and greater selections
than ever before.
Summing up this brief appeal one sees
the paramount points for consideration,
Shop early In the season-Shop early i'm
the day-Take small parcels with you
Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

Continued from Page One.)
subject. One member of the rules COM
mittee did come to me and ask me what
thought about the suggestion OF yours
OF appointing a special committee of the
house as the senate has already APP
pointed n special committee for considera-
tion of womens suffrage and told him
that / thought 1t was a proper thing to
do. So. that SO far as my personal ad-
vice has been asked by a single member
Of the committee II has been given to
that effect. want to tell you that to
show that am strictly living up to my
principles When my private opinion is
asked by those who are cooperating with
me, am most glad TO give II, but I am
not 1T liberty until speak for some-
body else besides myself to urge legisla-
ton on congress"
Question by DIR. shaw.
There was a pause and DIR. Anna Shaw
spoke up.
May ask you question:" she said.
The pesident nodded assent.
"Since we are members of no political
party. who is to speak for us II we don't
speak for ourselvesr'
you do that very admirably" re-
marked the president, and the entire as
semblage Joined In n laugh.
The president thanked his visitors for
calling and said he would like to shake
hands with them. DIR. Shaw thanked the
president for his courtesy in receiving
the delegation. and the members filed by
the president.
II come from Salt Lake city. Mrs.
Lulu l.. Sheppard told the president. "snd
though my husband voted for Roosevelt.
I and my daughter voted for you. so you
see what woman's suffrage can do"
"I hope you will make him a convert" !"
laughed the president.
Conflicting comments were forthcom-
ing from the delegates when they lined
up in front OF the executive offices 70
have their pictures taken after the re-
ception.
Dr. Shaw expressed the view that the
presidents interview was very satisfao-
tory. 1T was all that We could ask
for" she said. HE Is in favor Of a com.
mittee OF the house; that was our chiei
purpose In coming TO see him
Mrs. shaw added she was encouraged
and expected action by congress.
Some one asked Mrs. Medill Mccormick
II she had any comment TO make on this
presidents reply.
NO" said Mrs. Mccormick. II wani
to think"
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
Six Men Killed by
Powder Explosion

WILMINGTON. Del. Dec. s.-six men
were killed and two injured today IN an
explosion In the Gelatine mixing house
OF the Repauno Chemical company at
Gibbstown. N. J. The dead include Harry
Hornsr, foreman; Howard Clark and Her.
bert Mullen. all Of Paulsboro. N. J.
Seven hundred pounds Of powder ex-
ploded from an unknown cause.
The one-story corrugated iron mill In
which the powder was being mixed was
completely wrecked. The concern IL a
subsidiary Of the Dupont Powder com
pany.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
NO Jury YET FOUND .-.-
IN THE JOHNSON CASE

! twAIfoo. Nsh. Dec. s,--Cspeclai Teie.
eram)-No lurs was secured today n
the case OF the State of Nebislska against
Mnggie johnson, who was charged with
tho murder Of her husband. Dutch
JchnFop,, some time IN August this year
County Attorney RergEren u being as'
sisted. BY John II. Berry IN the prosecu-
tiop. and Donate a PIaeek represent the
deofndant
a notion filed by tho defendants at
torneys ob3ecting TO the sheriff or coro-
ner nubpoonaing the taiesmen wits sus-
tninod by. Judge Good and he appointed
Justice w. duchriat az special bailifl
TO perfom this duty
Three Of ous Johnson's seven children
who are being kept at the county iarm
called at the court house to see theIl
mother this afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
TWO THOUSAND UNION
TRANSFERS At WORK

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Dee. s-With
1900 union teamsters resumiRg work to-
day for friendly employers, according 20
an estimate made AZ labor headquarters
there was little evidence OF a strike
called a week aEo by the teamsters and
chauffeurs' union. ]. Callahan. chairman
OF the strike committee. however. said
1870 men were still on strike.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

people and averting the waste Of invest
ment In war materials"
A motion TO recommIt the resolution,
made by Representative Moore OF Penn
sylvania, who led the opposition, was
voted down by 1S4 TO 40. Mr.. Moore :
motion carried with II the substitute re-
questlns the,president 10 use his influence
to consummate an agreement with all
nations for a suspension Of a naval pro-
gram for one year. but containing no
reference to Great Britain or Winston
Churchill. v-sa
The vote passing the Hensley resolution
was 3f7 70 n.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
INDUSTRIAL WORKERS
SET TO WORK BY COURT

KANSAS CITY. Dec. s.-Nine. hundred
Industrial Workers OF the World arrested
Saturday afternoon after street disturb
ances were fined 500 each In police court
today. Ali admitted answering tho call
for men 20 lead a so-calied war de-
elared on Kansas City because the police
would not permit street speaking. They
will work out their fines.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
HOUSE FOR NAVAL HOLIDAY
Hensley Resolution Passed by Nearly
Unanimous Vote.
ENDORSES CHURCHIL's STAND
vresident ~ Requested 60 co-oDe-
rate with Movement ~ Far ss
~ csAsisteht WITH fnterests
OF United states.

WASHINGTON. Dec. s.-By an over
wheiming vote the house today passed
the Hensiey resolution requesting Pgesi-
dent Wilson. SO far as he can do 50, with
due regard for the interests OF the United
states. 10 cooperate With the suggestion
OF winston Churchill lord Of the British
admiralty. for an international naval
holiday OF one year
The resolution expressed Il 20 be the
opinion Of the house that Mr.. churchillr
suggestion offers means OF Immediately
Iessonine tho enormous burden on the
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
RUPTURE Gu RED

by 0IUAHys8 PtNPNU-tHue \
means that yotr ckh throw avey she. pain
faf truss altogether ae they are made 70
cure rupture and not riniply 70 hold "
herring closely to- the body slipping. -
lmpoaslble thereforef they are also an
important factor In retaining rapture
straps, buckles or springs. NO TRUSS.
Demonstration nubcoclx who a. authority
on matters pertaining 90 rupture. will be
At the Hotel Rome. two days, December
and he will be pleased 20 give without
Charge 10 all who call expert advice and
trial Treatment. DO MOT fail TO call on
Mr. Babeock during his stay IN yonr city
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
DEATH RECORD
Ferd staIder.

HUMBOLDT. Neb.. Dec. S-(special)-
Ferd stalder. aged about IS years. died
IN = hospital at st. Joseph Saturday and
the body was brought here for burial
Mr., staider was prominent and pro-
gressive farmer He leaves a wife, four
children. and several beothers and sisters.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
Fnirbury Coaauetor ParaIYssA.

FAIRBURY, Neb., Dec. S-(speciaL)-
Hugh Mitchell a prominent railroad oOn-
duotor OF this city. is lying at deaths
door here as the result Of a paralytio
stroke he suffered Al Hallam. Neb. Mr..
Mitchell. tt Is said. vas crawling between
a couple Of cars and accidentally bumpea
his head. He was brought 20 FAirbury
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
HYMEhEAL


HUMBOLDT Heb.. Dec. S-(speeial)-
Mrs. Effie NJ. Clark OF this city and
John Mclean OF BrOokfield, Mo-. were
married yesterday at the court house in
Falls City by County Judge GagnOn.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
Hundreds Get FREE
Treatment for Rupture
al Rome Hotel

Also the privilege OF Witnessing a most
'remarkabie demonstration of what
BrUART's pLAPAOSPADS do for rub
tured people. The Piapao. Pads are an
entirely new and wonderful treatment
forms In the privacy Of the homp, without
hindrance from work ana sat slight ex-
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
Pierre business Man stricken.

PIERRE. =. D.. Dec. s--tspeoisi Teie-
gram.)-A. C. Brink. one OF the leading
business me nof this city. suffered n
stroke OF paralysis this afternoon and his
condition is serious
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
RtsT AHp HtllTH 10 MorHtR iEp cHIlp.

MRs. WtNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has berC
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS q
MOT1iERs for their CHILDREN Will 4
TEKTifINo, with PERFECT SUCCESS. /
eooTHRs the CHILD, SOFTEFS the CUMx
ALi,AYS all PAIN CURES WIND collie, ank
v the best remedy for DIARRHu.A. II is Rk
toiutely harmless BE SURE and ask for "Mr1,
Winslow's Soothing syrup" and taks no othcl
kind. Twenty-6ve cents bottle
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
The puhonIe pIarue

destroys fewer lives than stomach. liver
and kidney diseases, for which Electric
Bitters IL the guaranteed remedy. soc. For
sale by your Observation-Disclosures
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

Take laxative BrOmo ouinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money u Il fails to
cure T. w. Groves signature on each
box. sc.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
MISS GRACE SPEECH,

recently instructor in the Hickman
school OF Speech and Drama OF Washing
ton, ID. C., and Pawhatan College, Charles
ton, W. Va, has opened a studio in the
Metropolitan Club. 2301 Harney street.
She viii teach Expression Pubic
Speaking and Dramatic Art.
Douglas at. Earnsy 295T.
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09

Fss'sFA DePs- omahA. SsA
Omaha daily bee., 1913-12-09
PRESIDENT WILSON v
REJECTS DEMANDS OF
WOMEN SUFFRAGISTS

CONTINUED from Page one.)
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-27
BUILDING TRADES
PAINTERS.

President George Hedrick of the
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators
and Paperhangers, in referring to the
growth of the membership during the
past year, at the annual conference in
Rochester, N. Y, said: "At our last
convention we had a membership of
65,20S. while at the close of July this
year we had S1.O32, an increase of
1899. The above does not include
members carrying clearance cards
phich have not been deposited; nor all
of the honorary members or appren-
tees. In the Dominion of Canada we
have made a remarkable gain; at the
last convention we had only 1856
Canadian members, while at present
we have 1852, a gain of 2,197. The
report of General Secretary-Treasurer
J. c. Skemp showed that in the period
from November /, 1909. to July 81,
1913. the expenditures totaled s1,072.-
725.72, and that there was now bal
ance on hand of s154,S44.22. During
the period AGA local unions We're char
tered and 296 lapsed or were consoli-
dated.'
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-27
TAILORS

Following out a plan of action
which has been under consideration
for two years or more, the Journey
men Tailors' Union of America has
decided to extend its Jurisdiction to
include all workers. male and female.
who are engaged in tailoring. clean
ing. dyeing and pressing establish
ments throughout North America. This
was decided upon Tuesday at Bloom.
ington. ILL.,, where a convention Of the
j. T. U. OF A. is in session.
BY this action the union viii take
in the Lady Garment Workers Union
and the Garment Workers of North
America, the first of which is credit
ed with $4,000 members and the lat
ter with 10000 members. making the
Tailors' Union one OF the strongest
organizations numerically in the coun
try.
Accessions OF the employees of clean
ing. dyeing and pressing establish
ments in the ranks of the Journeymen
Tailors Union win call for a great
organization campaign in cities and
towns throughout the country. Such
a campaign was proposed year or
more ago. but the plan was. held In
abeyance pending the outcome of the
amalgamation scheme. which now ap-
pears to have been settled.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-27
NEWS OF THE LABOR UNIONS
STAGE employees

Clyde Spencer, general organizer for
the International Alliance of Theatri-
cal Stage Employees, with headquarters
in New York, has started campaign
for getting all members of this craft
into the union fold. Three organizers
have been placed in the field and
splendid results have already been
achieved. Frank Lemaster of Denver
local is one Of the scouts sent out. He
writes to The Bulletin to have a copy
sent permanently to headquarters be-
cause of the local items that appear of
members here in Denver. This city
is so well organized that it is pointed
out to others as criterion Recently
most satisfactory agreement was
entered INTO with the National Vaude-
Vile Syndicate.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-27

DO you owe the Noan shark or does
he owe you? Our business is conf
dental. Our interest rate is per cent
per year. Economic Co, 1914 Champa.