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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16
Alleged BIackmaiIers Say VIC
tim Owes Them $15O,OOO.
Have Already Received More
Than Hundred Thousand.
INDICTED FOR EXTORTlON
Got Money From Lawyer ny
Threat of Suit
Husband of Beauty Claimed
Alienation of Affection.

New York. Aug 16.-Edward Lau-
terbach. widely known as corpora
ton lawyer. politician and cluoinan'
has procured the indictment Oh f'u
ward A L,eet on charges of blackmall
ana extortion The amount PAID TO
r.eet by I,auterbach exceeds $1oO,ooo'
I,be criminal action was brought be-
cause I,eet recently has threatened 10
kill Lauterbach unless the payment OF
alleged blackmail was continued the
latter charges.
Abraham Levy. lawyer. accom- :
panied Lauterbach to the o1Ilce o.
District Attorney swami Lau .s "a,
later appeared before the grand jury.
The specific charge upon which the
grand Jury issued an indictment was
the extortion of $24 from Lauter pacti
on Julv %. 1915. payment of whlcn
sum was made after threats OF eH-
posture and violence by LeeL ,,..
Lauterbach produced in the district
attorneys office check books showing
payments to Mr.. and Mrs. Leet OF
more than $4,000. only part of what
he has paid. He also turned over
many letters. some threatening VIC
lence and death, which bear out the
testimony of Lauterbach. IT is salo' Oh
the xistence of a blackmail plot
Mr.. and Mrs. Leet came here from
Scranton eighteen years asp ntrS'
Let was then % years old. Her
beauty was discussed wherever she
went The Leets had letter or IN
PRODUCTION to Lauterbach.
Threatened Alienation Suit.
Leet soon afterward threatened
Lautorhach with a suit for alienation
of his wife's affections The suit was
COMPROMISED. it is said.
Some sort of arrangement at that
time was made. it is said. by Lauter-
bach. This is declared to be the basis
of the contention of the Leets that
I,auterbach is under moral olliga-
ton" to pay them s15O,00O in addition
to the amount they have already re-
ceived.
The payments suddenly stepped
about two years ago while the I.cets
were living in the Hotel Cumberland.
and they were forced to move into
more modest quarters.
Lautert ach was persuaded to make
further payments until quite recently,
when Lauterbach notified the Lects he
had made the last payment
Lauterbach was again threatened. 1t
is said. and decided to bring GRIM
inaI action. Detective Joseph Russo
went 70 the Leets boarding house. Mrs.
Ieet denied her husband was at home.
Russo forced a door and found Leet
IL a closet.
I-eet was registered at the TOribs
prison after having his finger prints
take Mt police headquarters. He Will
he arraigned before Judge Rosalslli
today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16
To KEEP HER NEUTRAL
Germany Reported to Have Coded
Austria Territory to Rumania.

London. Aug 16.-There is re-
newed discussion of efforts to induce
Rumania to play more active part in
the war. Germany is anxious to en-
sure Rumania's neutrality and is re-
ported by Bucharest newspaper as
having coded her territorial corpen-
sation to this end at the expense of
Austria.
Bucharest, via London, Aug. 81
The Epoca announces that Germany
has offered territorial compensation to
Rumania at the expense of Austria in
return for Rumanian neutrality in the
war
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16
STRIKE FIRE, $4,000
LaSalle Cement Plant Burned-Mcn
Stop Fire Engines.

La Sale, ILL.,, Aug. 16.-An all-night
lire which destroyed the storehouse
and shipping house of the German
American Portland Cement company
mere at an estimated :oss of S125.OOO
was finally brought under control to-
DAY The origin is unknown, accord
ing 70 officials of the company At
tefnpts on the part of men, said by
ponce to be some of the striking
cement workers. to halt La Sale fire
apparatus on its way to the fire. re-
suited IN injuries to several persons.
several men are reported to have
leaped in front of fire carts in efforts
TO halt the horses. but failed. They
did succeed in hating automobile fire
apparatus from Peru.
me Peru fire fighters returned
acme when they found the road
blocked. Twenty thousand persons,
practically La Sales population.
watched the fire thru the night hours
Lawn Hose at Forbes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16
HURRICANE COMING!
Warning of Tropical Storms Approach
Sent Along Coast.

Washington, Aug. 16.-Warning of
the approach of a West Indian hurri-
cane was sent to all points on the gulf
coast and in the south today by the
weather bureau. The storm was CEN
trail and this morning apparently
about $50 miles northwest of Jamaica
and 200 miles south of central Cuba
Latest reports indicate it is more Sc
we're than earlier reports showed. 1t
is moving northwesterly and weather
bureau officials believe it will pass
through the Yucatan channel tomor-
row
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16

64,916 cars in the corresponding peri
cd of 1915. For the first six months
of this year 3,115,000 tons of steel
rails were contracted for as against
$4,000 tons in 1915-the first six
months. The New York Central is in
the market for 1000 box cars. The
Frisco is asking bids on 1000 box
and coal cars, while the Lehigh Valley
is inquiring for 1000 box types and
the Nickel Plate is in the market for
1000 cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16
Look Good-Feel Good.

No one can either feel good nor look
good while suffering from constipation.
Get rid of that tired, draggy, lifeless feel
ing by a treatment of DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Buy a box today, take one or
two pills tonight In the morning that
stuffed, dull feeling Is gone and you feel
better at once 25c at your druggist.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16
MEX. WAR VETERAN DIES
w. T. Young, 80, Present When Mex.
leo City Was Occupied.

Galatin, Mo-, Aug. 16.-William T.
Young, 80 years old. who served as
scout during the Mexican war, died at
his home here today. He was present
at the occupation of Mexico City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16
ARGUE CONTINENTAL RATES.
Railroad Men and Shippers Before I. C.
C. in Chicago Today.

Chicago, Aug. 16.-Railroad men
and shippers from many parts of the
country are before the interstate COM
merce commission here today arguing
the reasonableness of proposed in
creased freight rates from the Atlantic
coast to the intermountain section and
from the Pacific coast east. Some of
the increases are as high as 100 per
cent. and unless suspended by the
commission will go into effect Sep
TENDER l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16
JUMP IN EQUIPMENT ORDERS.

Orders for S9,293 Cars Have Been
Placed This Year.
In the first six months of 1915, or
ders for 1929 cars were placed by
railroads as compared with orders for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16

Beautiful Horse show in brill
liantly illuminated arena
$1,000 Saddle Championship.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16

Harness Races on the fast
est track in the West Tues.
Wednes., Thurs, and Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16
Six Big Days at THE BIG FREE FAIR

The Gates Stand Open Day and !
86-acre Fair Ground, all of the "a Pc
every Exhibit Open and Free to Eve
charged except to Races and Shows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16

Lawn Hose at F'orbes's.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16

Livestock Judging and Parades daily
Butter Fat C0ntest-MammOth Stock
Show-1O acres Machinery-Grange
and County Exhibits-Tractor and Good
Roads Demonstrations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16

Duroc-Jersey and Poland China Futuri-
ties-Model Dairy-College Exhibit
Big Horticultural Display-Bee and
Honey Department-CoOking School
Needlework and Textile Section.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-08-16

Thrilling Running Races
daiIy-Thc Kansas Derby
A Big Card Every Day.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19
Western Telephone
Firms Encouraging
Men to Enter Guard


Lincoln, June 18.-(Special.) -Ad-
jutant General Hall has received a
communication from ". V. T. Belt,
vice president and general manager
of the Northwestern Telephone COM
pany, the Nebraska Telephone COM
pany and the Iowa Telephone COM
pany in which he announces that
these companies have adopted a POI
icy of encouragement to their en-
ployes to acquire military training in
the national guard, naval militia or
federal training camps, but does not
intend to coerce them, simply giving
them chance to do so if they will.
The communication sets out that:
the above organizations will be permitted
and encouraged to perform all duties re.
quired under gneeral orders Of their re.
speotive organizations as to instruction
similar services. Employees will receive full
pay while absent on such SERVICE and such
absence shall not operate to curtail any
vacations to which they may be regularly
entitled under the general rules Of the com.
pany.
Employees Of the company who desire "a
attend q federal military training camp will
b excused for such purpose 80 far a. pos
service and the full performance Of Its duty
to the public. and when so excused will re.
ceive full pay during the period Of necessary
training camp will be considered to include
vacations to which employees may be en-.
titled under the general rules of tho com.
pany.
guArd or naval militia duty, and In addition
federal military training camp duty.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19
Culls From the Wire

Charles M. Hopper Of "chimmie Fadden''
fame died In Ashta bula, o., general hospi.
tai from shock following a severe surgical
operation performed Thursday. Mr.. Hopper
was for several years popular stage
favorite. He abandoned the footlights some
years ago and had been living in retire.
ment.
C. p. McDarment, youthful athletic d.
rector Of the Wagner. Okl., high school
was acquitted by a jury at Muskogee of
the charge Of numbering Edgar Watts. a
student, on February Q. Following Q con-
ference with McDarment In the school base
ment regarding school discipline. Watts was
found dead and Clarke Moss, a school fell
low, shot through the head. McDarments
plea was self-denfese.
report severely criticizing the official
conduct OF H. Snowden Marshall. United
States district attorney at New York, but
recommending that further action In the
impeachment proceedings begun against
him by Representative Buchanan be post
poned indefinitely was agreed on by the
federal house judiciary subcommittee which
Investigated the impeachment charges. The
subcommittee will submit Its findings to
the full committee. ~. ~, -.sf
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19
Large Evening at
The Den Tomorrow

Besides the scores OF automobiles
that are to bring Sarpy county
boosters to the Den for Ak-Sar- en-
initiation Monday night, there is to
be special train from Gretna and
Chalco that will bring a husky dele
cation from these places. They are
planning to bring brass band with
them.
Guy Kiddoo has been selected by
Governor Charles Black, chairman OF
the ritual committee, to be the prin-
cipal speaker at the Den Monday
night. Kiddoo is the "kiddo" who is
the author Of the new slogan, Grow
With Growing Omaha"
Wednesday night a special enter
tainment and initiation will be given
at the Den for the Swedish singers,
who will be in Omaha to the num-
Der Of 1000 or more at that time!
Between shows the artificer of the
Den keeps a big crew Of workmen on
the job building floats and prepar-
ing for the fall festivities. Fourteen
Of the floats for the historical parade
are already completed, and work is
soon to begin on some of the cleo
trical floats.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19
Volunteers to Give
Picnic to Mothers
And Poor Children

The Volunteers of America have
made arrangements for big picnic
in Elmwood park for the poor moth
ers and children of the city on June
%. This is the same day that the
Chicago branch of the organization
gives its annual picnic to $4,000 news
boys and their mothers. The Omaha
branch makes a collection of food
for the picnic and divides any sur
plus among those who attend for
home use. They will be glad to re-
ceive contributions for the picnic
lunch.
Major Mccormick, the head Of the
Omaha branch, is in New York now
on account of the serious sickness OF
his mother, but Mrs. Mccormick and
her subordinates are going on with
plans for the picnic. There will be
games and contests In which prizes
suitable to the contestants will be
offered, such as shoes, hats and wear.
ing apparel.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19
BULL MOOSE PARTY
NO MORE IN MAINE

Portland, Me-, June l7.--Progres-
sives were released and advised to
act in the primaries next Monday
with the parties which they personal
ly prefer to support in the state cleo
ton next September, in a statement
telephoned from New York to Hal
bert P. Gardner, Maine member Of
the progressive national committee.
Candidates for progressive nomina-
tons in the primaries had been named
and ballots issued. -.
Frank H. Haskell Of this city at
once announced his withdrawal as
a candidate for the progressive NOM
nation for congress, as did George
c. Weber of Auburn, candidate for
United States senator. Mr.. Gard
ner said he would support the repub-
lican nominees. a... ... ...
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19
New Union Depot
Appears Assured
(From q staff Correspondent. }

(From q Staff Consequently
Lincoln, June lS.-(Special.)- JAS
far as the Burlington railroad is con-
cerned, a new union depot for Lin
coin seems assured, the plans having
already been drawn up and about
the only thing left is acquiesence
on the part of the other roads run
ming into Lincoln to come in on the
proposition.
When H. E. Byram, vice president
Of the Burlington, was here yesterday
he gave the committee to understand
that as far as the Burlington was
concerned that there would be a
new station. The plans will be sub
mitted to the other roads and it will
be up to them to agree.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19
THE BEE: OMAHA MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1916.

troop Of cavalry, one field hospital,
one ambulance company at Nashville.
The Utah Strength
Utah.-One squadron and two sep
arate troops OF cavalry, one battery
field artillery at Fort Douglas.
Vermont.-One regiment infantry,
one squadron cavalry, at Colchester.
Virginia.--Two regiments infantry,
one battalion and one separate bat
terry field artillery one company, sig
nal corps, one field hospital at Rich
mond.
Neutrality-suspicious. regiment in
fantry, one troop cavalry, one COM
pany signal corps at American Lake.
West Virginia.-One regiment in
fantry at Terrie Alta.
Wisconsin.-One brigade Of three
regiments infantry, one troop cavalry,
one battery field artillery, one field
hospital at Camp Douglas.
Wyoming-Two battalions infantry
at Cheyenne.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19

three children and could not raise any Of
them, but since ! have taken the Com.
pound I have q bright baby boy. l
advise every suffering woman to try 1t
and get relief. Ithas done wonders for
me" Mrs. CATHARrJE COOLING, 1888
E. King Street, York, Pa. ~
When q medicine has been successful
in bringing health to 90 many, no
woman has a right to say without try
ing 1t, ~ do not believe 1t will help
me-" There must be more than q hun
dred thousand women in this country
who, like Mrs. Goodling, have proven
what wonders Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound can do for weak and
siling women. Try It and see for
yourself.
If there are any complications
you don't understand, write
Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine Go.
(confldentiaD, Lynn Mass.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19
DRY Federation OBJECTS
TO TITLE OF AMENDMENT
From : staff correspondsnt)

Lincoln, June lS.-(Speeiai Tele-
gram. Late this afternoon the Ne
braska Dry federation filed a petition
in the Lancaster county district court
asking that the ballot title for the
prohibition amendment to be voted on
in November be annulled and the
court fix up 4 title which will be Sim
partial"
The title as filed with the secretary
Of state was prepared by Attorney
General Willis Reed. In the minds OF
the petitioner it is not a true state
ment Of the amendments purpose,
and in such language as likely to
prejudice the amendment, and does
not contain the words "other intoxi-
eating" The title reads:
Constitutional amendment prohib-
;ting the manufacture and sale and
keeping for sale or barter, malt, spir-
ituous or vinous liquors"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19
RENEWED ACTIVITY IN
REGARD TO lnTERURBAN
(FroIn a Staff Correspondent


Lincoln, June lS.--(SpeciaD Re
newed activities in connection with
the building Of the interurban rail-
road from Lincoln to Omaha have
started. Last winter 1t was given out
that work would be begun on the
line as soon as spring opened, follow
ing q partial reorganization Of the
company and the selection Of J. M.
Bramlett, manager OF the Lincoln
Traction company as manager Of the
new road.
However the raise in the price Of
steel and other materials caused the
delay Of plans made in the raising OF
funds. but 1t is now understood that
that difficulty has been satisfactoriai-
ly arranged and that operations may
soon begin.
II is understood that President
Harvey Musser Of Ohio, at the head
OF the company will be in Lincoln in 4
very few days when something def.
mite will be given out.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19

ASOttuuQCu IAOui axe SuC,J
band Of raiders Is believed not to
have been more than thirty. The
engagement today on the Mexican
side Of the river was from a military
point of view insignificant, but army
officers pointed out tonight the me-
cessity Of running down the bandits
once the chase had been begun and
also because they were merely . part,
the officers believed, Of . much larger
organization that, unless checked,
will perpetrate . series OF raids sim
liar to those that had converted that
section OF the border into . field OF
warfare last year.
Afraid Of Clash.
No disposition was displayed by
officers at General Funston's head.
quarters to delude themselves that
the de facto government troops were
keeping In the chase or even that
they would remain passive. In view
Of the repeated threats made in Off
cial headquarters In Mexico to drive
the Americans out and not to permit
the entry Of another expedition off.
GERS here were convinced tonight that
clash and perhaps war could not
be averted.
The tension at General Fuuston's
headquarters was evident. There was
no indication that orders would be
sent to General Parker to withdraw
Major Anderson's force. but rather
there were indications that by tomor-
row the force would be strengthened.
General Ricaut has In the vicinity
Of Brownsville q large force, but in
that region immediately beyond
Brownsville towards the coast, In
which the Americans entered, he ap.
parently had no troops. For him
to move troops into position to at,
tack the Americana where they were
tonight would not, however, bed iffi.
cult or require much time.
From here General Funston and
his staff are regarding carefully moi
only Brownsville and the country be,
yond, but every port Of entry. with
the dc facto government troops ID
the background, and especially E
Paso and that territory In which
General Pershing's forces are oper,
ating. It Is believed probable thai
= break at one point will mean I
break at every point on the border
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19
HOW STAGE DANCERS
AVOID FOOT TROUBLES

A pretty dancer, whose face and fame are
familiar 10 all theater goers. IL constantly
asked the question: How do you keep your
anything at all out Of the ordinary. such
as walking, standing or dancing more than
usual" And here Is this little dancers pre-
Wa.Ne-Ta on hand and always after
working hard on the stage I battle my
feet in hot water In which dissolve two
or three tablets Of this preparation.
feet cool. comfortable and happy" II your
druggist can't supply you with Wa-Ns-Ta,
don't accept a worthless substitute he may
have an interest In recommending, but
paid a sample package Of this wonderful
foot relief You can use Wa-Ne-Ta with
delightful effect In your body bath. Leaves
regular size packages sell for 25 cents L.
c. Landon Co.. South Bend. Ind.-Adver-
tisement
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19
ATTORNEY GENERAL RULES
ON SUNDAY BASE BALL

Stviu gt8AA SotESepVuuouIJ
Lincoln. Neb., June lS.-(Speeial)
Permission given by county COM
missioners for any locality to permit
the playing Of baseball on Sunday
does not give the right for the play
ing OF ball on that day to any To-
cality, but confines the playing to the
locality for which the permit was
given only, according to an opinion
given by Attorney General Reed in
answer to an inquiry by A. c,
Spencer of Buchard, Neb.
Commissioners in allowing the
playing Of the game must therefore
take into consideration the conditions
surrounding the locality for which
permission is asked and the granting
Of the right or the refusal Of the right
to play does not cover any other
locality in that county, but the one
under consideration.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19
AMERICAN FORCE
RECROSSES LINE
AT BROWNSVILLE
Continued From Page One.)


who gave out threats calculated to
arouse the already alarmed populaee
into frenzy.
Arms Distributed.
Gen. Alfred Ricaut, commander of
the Matamoros garrison, did not learn
of the crossing Of American troops
into Mexico until early in the after
noon. He then called the population
OF the town together at his head
quarters, where he distributed rifles,
pistols and ammunition to men, boys,
and even girls. By midafternoon at
least 800 men were patrolling the
streets under full arms.
Consul ]. ]. Cara. who has been
making efforts to avoid a clash be-
tween Americans and Mexicans on
the Mexican side, tonight held a con-
ference with General James Parker.
The result OF this conference was not
disclosed here. 1t was reported to-
night that Anieeto Pizana, the alleged
bandit leader said to have been i'm
piicated in last summers raids, who
was held in Matsmoros, had dis
appeared.
Promise Of Protection. u.s..
San Antonio, Tex, June l8.-Gen-
eral Funston tonight asked General
Parker at Brownsville to have pub
lished in the name Of General Fun
ston assurances to all Mexicans on
the American side, whether OF native
or foreign birth, that an acceptance
Of the situation would guarantee to
them the protection Of the American
army. He asked General Parker to
see, to it that this assurance reached
all the more prominent Mexicans in
Brownsville and up and down the
river. General Funston will ask Gov
ernorn Ferguson OF Texas tomorrow
to indorse his action by similar as
surances.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19

! found II TO De all you
say it is. was 50
sick that I could not
stand ct my sink to
wash dishes and !
could not sit without
Ia pillow under me.
II had the doctor
every few days but
| since I have taken
the Compound I
| don't have to send
j forhim Ihave had
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19

expected arrival Of Q
hahy. But In the mean
time Me comfort Of
the mother b Of vsse
Importance. Theye b Q
splendid external rem.
edy known q "Moth
ere Friend" which ex-
sSts . wonderful innu.
ence upon The expand
ing muscles. They BE-
come more plian NE,
stretch without undue
pain, make the period
one Of pleasant sntic.
tantiAn lNska.d - -
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19

Colds Need Attention.
Tour cold needs Or. Bells ins.Tar.Hen-
cyl It cuts phissm. kills germs. stops the
cough. Only 26o All druggists.--Adv.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-06-19
The Coming Baby!
Rooray! nooray!

Nothing else can % completely endear
d 10 tho present and the future q the