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The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18
JAMES McNsny came to this country
eighteen years ago without Q dollar, and

eighteen years ago . dollar, and
began his osrssr by teaching q country
school and living the life Of Al early
settler. From that day TO this, his "joys,
his tears, his hopes, HE fears" have been
all with tho people Of this country,
among whom be grew to fame no q law.
yer. Judge Bsall has been here perhaps
ten years, during which time nc client
age has developed his faculties or alb.
sorbed his s%ympsthies. His only title TO
remembrance 10 failure as a judge. IT'S
true, tits pity, and pity It's tits true.
But the taxpayers OF this district, and
the citizens whose lives md property
are ut the disposition Of a Judge, must
be just before being sympathetic.
Their duty is now to advance ove dead
failure to success, and elect a judge TO
preside in this district.
Waste no tears
Upon the blotted record Of lost years
But turn the leaf, and smile, U smile,
to see
The fair white pages that remain fol
thee"
That 10 the judicial record; turn the
leaf for a new Judge.
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18
The Webster county agricultural soci.

The Webster county agricultural soci.
city 10 surely under obligations to Alfred
Hadell, resident member Of the firm OF
G. A. Quicker & Co., for the handsome
name in which he fixed up the inter.
Tor Of tho floral hall. and the fine display
no had on exhibition. The hall never
lOoded nicer. The interior was elegantly
decorated with rcd, white and blue and
ether appropriate oolors such as would
attract the attention OF the visitors.
Large numbers OF the people hocked to
the floral hall this year and remained
there a great deal OF the time as it was
q good place to while away the hours.
Mr.. Hadell Ia entitled to q great deal OF
credit for the time and money spent In
decorating the hall and for furnishing a
nice exhibit.
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18

WHERE could you find better and more
deserving men than are to be found on
the republican ticket? Certainly not
on the tickets Of our opponents. Then
vo'e the republican ticket, remembering
that White, Burden. Fort, Runchey,
Hunter, West, Beck and Thorne can't be
beat when it comes to ability, affability,
integrity and gentlemanly treatment to
all who come in contact with them.
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18
DoN'T forget w. B. Roby and the city
ticket. All good men.

The voters Of Webster county should
not forget to cast their votes for republi-
can supervisors. This 10 an important
affair and should become firmly impress
cd upon the minds OF the voters. 1t is
very important.
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18

Vote for McNeby all the time.
Vote for White all the time.
Vote for Fort all the time.
Vote for Burden all the time.
Vote for Runchey all the time.
Vote for Hunter all the time.
Vote for West all the time.
Vote for Beck all the time.
Vote for Thorne all the time.
Vote for Robv all the time.
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18

KEEP out q the past; Il is haunted.'
That is the reason Judge Beall's friends
are silent as to his official record and
rely on his personal "bicenees."
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18

Christian Jsssen. father OF our esteem.
cd friend John Jsssen, Of this city. who
has been sick for q year or more. passed
quietly away on last evening, at the
residence OF his son. aged si~xty.seven
years, eight month, three days. The fu.
neral will take place Sunday afternoon
at 2 p. m. from his some residence, in
the northeast part OF the city.
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18
The Webster county fair was more Of

The Webster county fair was more Of
q success than the most sanguine could
have expected under the short time that
was had to arrange for 1t, after the de-
cision was made to hold a fair. The
managers deserve great credit Tor their
efforts and the exhibitors a multitude
hibits made. We have scarcely ever
seer as fine q display OF corn. potatoes
beets, pumpkins, onions, &c, a. was
shown this year. Then, too, the gate
receipts were splendid considering the
hard times, nearly 500 were taken in 1t
the gate while receipts from other
sources swelled the exchequer consider.
able more than VA anticipated. The
whole thing only goes to show what may
be expected with liberal advertising and
energetic work.
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18

some crank has figured out that in
three and one.half years the New Jeru-
salem is to be located ut Council Bluff,
Iowa. The Lord help us all II that town
has been selected as a haven Of rest.
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18

frankie L. Lauback aged IA years,
died ut the residence Of A G. Willis, In
this city yesterday, at which place the
funeral services were held today. He
was the adopted sen Of Mrs. Willis
parents. and several months ago was in.
jursd In Q base. ball game, the result oil
which vas ~ sbcess which. after months
OF cruel suffering, resulted Ia his death
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18

IT,. WARD 10 making Q good sized
csnvsss for county judge on the demo.
cratic tick. JEFF 10 not Of our political
faith and does not stand q great show
but democrats pin their faith on Jeff's
candidacy. He would make q good
Judge.
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18

Congressman Andrews will tslk on the
political issues OF the day at Cowles, on
the DIST OF October.
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18

Only 10 more days and election will be
over.
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18
LET the people put their shoulders to
the wheel and try to do business during

the reign Of Cleveland. That is the
best they can do until the republican
party comes into power in Y6 and the
wheels OF industry revolve again. Has
ton tho dav
The Red Cloud chief., 1895-10-18

TICKET.
state Ticket.
For Judge Of the Supreme Court,
4. L. NORVAL, Seward.
For Regents Of the State Univers ity,
G. IL. MORRILL,, Lincoln.
II. l.. GOULD. Keith County.
judicial Ticket.
For Judge-1Oth District,
JAMES McNENY, Red Cloud.
County Ticket.
For County Treasurer.
j.. 8 WHITE.
For County Clerk,
l.. II. FORT.
For Clerk District Court,
JAS. BURDEN.
For Sheriff.
j. W RUNCHEY.
For Superintendent,
D.. NJ. HUNTER.
For County Judge,
S. WEST.
For Surveyor.
W. E. THORNE.
For Coroner,
DIR. L.. II. BECK.
For Supervisor District One,
F.. PETERS, Guide Rock.
For Supervisor District Two,
j. r. CROZlER, Saltwater.
For Supervisor District Four.
G. 9. COX, Pleasant Hill.
For Supervisor District Five,
w. B. ROBY. Red Cloud.
For Supervisor District Six,
T. w. BAILEY, Bladen.
For Supervisor District Seven,
GEO. P. GATHER, Otto.
For Assessor,
JOS. w. WARREN.
For Justices Of the Peace,
j. PORTER. JR., LIST Ward.
G. 8. BENNETT, 2nd Ward.
For Constablee,
GEO. w. SAUNDERS.
j. G. WARNER.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
ELECTIVES IN THE DARK.
THE BIG ROBBERY MYSTERY.
CENTRAL. OFFICE MEN HARD AT WORK
ON THE BURDEN CASE

ONE OF THE MOST TRYING QUESTIONS Is HOW
THE THIEVES GOT INTO THE HoUsE-DEsCRIP-
TIoN OF THE GEMS sToLEN-MR. BURDEN
DOES NOT SUSPECT ANY or HIS SER
WANTS OF COLLISION WITH THE
ROBBERS. THOUGH THE POLICE
ARE INCLINED TO THAT THEORY
A REWARD OFFERED
The detective ingenuity OF the police was
being exerted to its utmost limit yesterday in
the efforts TO find clews to the robbers who
made the big haul OF diamonds in the house Of
Several Of the shrewdest detectives from the
Central Office spent the day In questioning Mr..
Burdens servants and extracting every grain
.f information that members OF the family had
20 give Acting Inspector Brooks had men OF
MS own staff engaged in following UP clews.
Captain Pickett. of the Nineteenth Precinct,
was busy with his detectives In following up
other clcws.
In fact the Police Department was alarmed
by the robbery 20 such extent that even the
activity IN hunting for the robbers. 1t Is not
often that midnight burglars are able TO get
50 large a collection of costly Jewels at one
time. The wealth and high social position Of
the Burden family greatly increase the I'M
portance of the robbery. and it is particularly
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
1 WOU4N'S STRINGE DEATH.
MRS. JOHN A. RUNNETT FOUND DEAD IN AN
AREAWAY-AN INVESTIGATION
MADE

The body Of n handsome. well-dressed woman.
which was subsequently identified ar being that or
Mrs John A Runnett. OF No. 233 West Forty-nlnth-
st. wife Of John A. Runnett. former treasurer or
Nlbo's Garden. found lying In the areaway OF
the house Of Albert A. Nells No. 25l West Seventy
sixth-st., at $3.50 o'clock last night
II was removed to the West y-e!ghth-st sta
ton card was found IN her pocketbook with her
name and address on H. In response to message
sent 10 the house Mss Lilly g. Harvey. niece o,
the dead woman. went TO the station. accompanied
By a girl friend. She said tina; her aunt, who hsd
been despondent real estate transact tlons
had left the house a; O o'cock and boarded down
town cable-car She said that some time ago MIS-
Runnett while suffering from melancholiai had
threatened take her life. but her family dld NOT
pay much attention TO these threats. when the
body search ed IN the station razor was i9u.G
IN the woman's bosom. and some suspic!ous-looklns
powders in small packages were IN ner pockrt-
book. \ card Of Albert a. Nellis was also IN the
pocketbook. ,
Nellis denied that he knew the woman Her niece
and her companion. when asked u they kneW
Nes. said yes that he was a fr.erd o. Mrs. Run
nett and when tod that her body was round on MS
premises they both denounced nm ana saih tne
matter should be Investigated. but refused 10 give
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
TWO SERIOUSLY HURT.
MRS KINsLEY MAGOUN AND HARRY c
PAGE THE LATTER PERHAPS FATALLY.

MRS KINSLEY MAGOUN AND HARRY G.
PAGE THE LATTER PERHAPS FATALLY
Two serious accidents marred the last hunt or
the season held yesterday by the members or
the Meadow Brook Hunt Club at Hempstead
Long Islord. Mrs. Kinsley Magoun, while turn
ing a corner In Barnum-ave.. near East Meadow
ST. met with the first accident. The horse at
tached to the cart in which Mrs. Magoun was
driving slipped in the mud. and the cart was
overturned Mrs. Magoun was thrown under
the wagon and dragged some distance before
tho horse was caught she received severe
shaking up and her back was badly wrenched
She was taken To her home In coach. and
physician pronounced her injuries not fataI.
Harry G. Page "A prominent member or the
club was the second victim. The hunter he was
riding was forced to a high fence Ill heid
and owing 10 the ice and mud. slipped whiie
about 10 iimp In its efforts to gather itself
together the animal tripped on the top raii
of the fence turned over and fell to the ground
It's rider underneath. MIR. Pages injuries are
considered possibly fatal His hip was frac-
tured end he received internal injuries. lie
was removed to The country residence or }. A.
smith AT Hadden. near Hampstead DR.. C. q.
J Finn of Hampstead and DR.. Charles Nc
Burney of New-York. attended him. The doc-
tor said last night that Mr.. Page wac III a pre-
carious condition. though he might possibly sur
,.iy
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
FRONT OF TIE BURDEN HOUSE

Nrs Rurde, onened the safe in which she Kept
her Jewels and took out some Of them TO wear out
she left the best of her diamonds in the saie'
Worse still she left the safe unlocked inc saie
has an ordinary Yale lock
Young william Burden went to his own room
in the third story oc the house before II p H.
The servants had already gone to bed' aiteT io'N-
ing ND the housh in the usual way Nooou'
looked into the rooms Of Mr. and Mrs Burden Oh
the second floor About II o'clock "heh You"s
Mr. Burden was half-asleep he heard 'appins'
like two or three soft knocks al MS door' po. Il"
paid no attention 20 the noise thinking !" Na'
been made by one Of the servants. lie was a'so
aware n, a noise as of some person moving ABOUT
In his fathers room below him. but ne sieepHS
thought his father had returned from the OPERA
and the next minute he was SOUND asleep
DISCOVERY or THE ROBBERY.
The other members Of the family returned from
the opera at midnight Mrs. Burden went VI
rectlv TO her room. and Immediately discovered
that she had been robbed OF her Jewels nv
cries of distress and alarm called other members
OF tho family, ~ her room The safe in which she
had kept her diamonds was open. and the hoor
OF h.r roam was strewn with empty jewel cases
and settings from which the gems had Deen eN-
tracted Some napers which had been In the
safe were also scattered about the moor o' 'ne
room
Mrs Ru,den rang the messenger call, and when
a district messenger boy appeared she sent him
In haste N the nolice station in West Thirtieth-
ST. to call Captain Pickett and HIS detectives All
OF the servants in the house were aroused Mrs
Burden for the time forgot that she had i"''ep 20
lock her diamonds I'm the safe before sie "en' ~
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
DROWNED IN ERIE FERRY SLIP.
MAN. SUPPOSED TO BE J. F. LOCKWOOD.
STOCK BROKER FALLS INTO THE WATER

A MAN SUPPOSED TO BE J. F. LOCKWOOD.
STOCK BROKER FALLS INTO THE WATER
man about forty years old. who is supposed 10
he John +. Lockwood. OF Hubert. Lockwood Co..
stock brokers' OF Nos. 40 and 42 Broadway, was
drowned at the Erie Railroad ferry-sip. Chambers
ST. last night. From papers found In the man
possession and commu;a;ion ticket No. l9iS
over the Northern Railroad of New-Jersey, be-
tween Tenahy and New-York. in the name OF j. +.
Lockwood there Is doubt that that Is the
drowned mans name
At the hour named Mr.. Lockwood was endeavor-
ing to board the ferryboat Susquehanna, when he
trimmed and fell overheard. He rescued With
out delay by William Wright and John Scanlon. OF
No 2si Seventh-st: Frank Scott. OF No. l72 Hop
kns-ave and Edward Gunther Of No 23s Second
ST all OF Jersey City. employees OF the Pavonia
Ferry COMPANY All OF these men say that when
the body was taken from the water the man was
still alive. Policeman Van Tassel OF the leonard
ST station sent in a hurry ambulance call. which
was quickly responded to by DR.. Kenerson. or the
Hudson Street Hospital who examined the body
and found life extinct The body was then con-
waved TO the Leonard-st. station and the Coroners s
office was Informed. Among the mans enects
were found 92 cents In money, pair OF gold
r,mmed spectacles, seven cigars purchased from
Aiexander's No. 80 Broadway pair OF gold
sleeve-buttons with the letter al" thereon. dia-
rond stud and collar-button. and several gold
shirt-studs. -,., ,o,a. rru.ao,.r,ors o,
communicate with the dead mans family at Tena-
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
pREsBYTERIANs FOR PEACE.

,rha correspondence which follows is OF pubic IN
forest In connection with the controversy oetwee"
60, Rr,tain and the United States over the Nene-
xuean boundary: - ~
Edinburgh. December q. lss5.
To Moderator Presbyterian Church NO i'4 'hes'-
UDnrsst Philadelphia. L. s. a.: ~ G..
rdinburgh presbytery Of Free Church OF scot scot
iand' Mnr,hine WIZ consistent with VIII Of Christ will
m douc on both SIDES 10 secure worthy ana peace
~, Settlement of question under debate.
Philadelphia, December p. 1875.
,- ,-,oa Church Offices Edinburgh. Scotland:
Rmer,can PrcsbyterIans respond cordially 10 mes
~ edinburah Presbytery and hope mat present
sakc g 49, hefwoen our tions may De settled upon
the '"' " ROBERT RUSSELL BOOTH.
WILLIAM HENRY ROBERTS
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
THE VENEZUELAN QUESTION.
A BRITISH COMPANY FORMED TO OCCUPY
DISPUTED TERRITORY.

THE ST. JAMEss GAZETTE ANNOUNCES THE EN-
TERPRisE AND SUGGESTS coERCINti vENEz-
UEI.A BY AN ARMED DEMONSTRATION
tBy TO THE TRI3UNE.l
(Copyrtoht 1898: by The Tribune AssocfarfonJ
London. Dec. 2S.-"The St. Jsmes's Gazette"
which ordinarily reflects the views of Mr.. Cham
berlaln, has remarkable article to-day on the
next move in Venezuela. bringing out the fact
that chartered company has been formed in
British Guiana for working in the heart of the
territory claimed by Venezuela. Mr.. Chamber
lain suggested this course in September, and the
latest advices from Georgetown show that ii has
been followed. the company having been organ
ized 10 work its concession In the region the
ownership Of which the Cleveland commission Is
called upon to decide.
The same journal directs attention to the fact
that an indemnity has not yet been paid, ana
says that II Venezuela does not yield It's proceed
ure Will have to be accelerated by the help Of
men-of-war. as at Corinto. although 1t may be
wise to let matters take leisurely course as
circumstances will permit.
II this article be inspired by Mr.. Chamberlain
II Is significant of the determination OF the Brit
ish Government to persevere in its policy when
the present American furry Is over. l. ~ +.
(By The United Press)
London, Dec cN.-Wltn reference to lho ''"V@-
uelan situation It be said that the British Guiana
Chartered Company, over which The St James 8
Gazette" is trying TO get up sensation, has not
been chartered. nor is a charter likely TO be given
until everything is amicatly arranged between Lon
don Washington. -,
The dispatch of the Right Hon. Joseph Chamber
lain Secretary of state for the Colonies: omerins ing
to make concessions within the Schomburgk line
written obviously to strengthen the British lis,
case against the contentious advanced by the Hon
Richard Olney, the American Secretary Of state.
An English syndicate relying OH Mr. Chamberians $
suggestions made proposals to the Guiana Govern,
ment asking for the grant OF huge tracts OF lana
between the Essequibo and the Schomhurgk irontier
The syndicate asked too much and met with a
refusal meeting Of colonial residents heid IN
Georgetown. chiefly representative OF The planter
interest formed board. which was authorzec 10
petition the Government for d limited concession
All this happened prior to the sending TO Congress
of President Ceveand's message anent the bound
ary dispute.
THE St James's Gazette admits that though
there is no reason why Mr.. Chamberlain should
delay his decision in the matter Of the concessio on
out of consideration for the feelings OF Nenez-
uela he will probably hold the matter IN allowance
in view Of the tension between Great Britain ana
the United States.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29

FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF JEW
ELRY TAKEN FROM HOUSE IN
CENTRAL, PARK WEST.

The police Of the West Sxty-elghth-st station
gave out early this morning the story of $4,000
diamond robbery at the house Of Mrs Francis
Barnes No. 2S9 Cantral Park West. which took
place last Friday between and o'clock in the
evening The house is Of the best in the row
al Eighty-fourth-st. and Central Park West
Mrs Barnes occupies it with her son. She has
three servants. On Friday afternoon while they
were at dinner. asneak thief entered through the
front door, went up to the third floor and took
s. 900 worth OF diamond jewelry and a sealskin
cape valued at 5000 The case was reported to the
police at the West SiXtyeighth-st station oy
Mrs Barnes and Detectives Lang and Ham
were assigned 70 It, with two Of Acting captain
O'Bliens men.
For some unaccountabie reason the police de-
layed making the robbery public until early this
morning No arrests have been made.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
FRIENDLY WISHES EXCHANGED.

FRIENDLY WISHES EXCHANGED.
GREETINGS BY CABLE BETWEEN THE SAVAGE
AND LOTOS CLUBS.
The following able correspondence passed last
evening between the Savage Club of London. and
the Lotos Club, Of this city
December 2S 1895.
ITO Lotos Club, New York
The members of the Savage Club. at house
dinner assembled. send nearly greetings to the
members of the Lotos Club. A bright New Year
to you and peace and goodwill between the
Anglo-Saxon race"
The reply of the Lotos was
December 2S 1895.
ITO Savage Club. London
THE members of the Lotos Club heartily re-
ciprocate your kind sentiments. Best wishes for
the pros perity OF the Savage Club'amf It's mem
bers Peace and happiness to England and Its
peoDle."
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
ANY HENRY soMERsET's PRAYER

AsheviIle n. G.. Dec. 2s-Miss Frances r. willard.
.,,ent OF the Worlds and National Womcns =
rl,,s,isn Temperance Union. received to-day from
s,. Henry Somerset Ke.gate, England. vice-pres-
,dent of the Worlds Womens Christian Temperance
,-,ion. and president OF the British Women's Tenn
,aronce Association. the following cable message
rrelating to the perils OF war growing ou' or The
Tcne ziea complications
1--WE Join our prayers and influence 10 yours to
o,.oid th, greatest calamity possible 10 the world
and between nations IN whose history IS involved
Nv land united TO fight oppression everywhere"
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
uODrRV LANGTrAGE ASSOCIATION.

New-Haven. Dec 2S-The closing sessions OF the
Modern Language Association OF America. In Its
annual convention he'd here to-day. The fol-
lowing papers read: The Italian Novel,"
Dr Mary Augusta Scott, Baltimore "Das Junge
Deutschland in America" DR.. 7. s Baker. johns
Hopkins University; THE Sources OF the Drama
urrlcal Ideas OF Lenz" DR. Max Winkler. univer-
sity of Michigan; "Troius and Cressiia, STUDY of
Chaucer's Method OF Narrative Construction Pro-
fassor Thomas r. Price Columbia University.
"Fction as a College study" Professor Bliss Perry,
Princeton University. Al a business meeting this
Afternoon II was decided TO hold the next annual
meeting In Cleveland next winter. Ohicers were
elected as follows President Charles ii. Graud-
gent Harvard: vice-president, George l.. Kilt
fridge Harvard; secretary, Eugene ii. Babb,tt.
Columbia: treasurer. Lewis r. Mott. New-York
University.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29

annoying TO the police that such robbery
could have been committed in a part Of the
city so near the centre of its fashionable an1
social life.
Mr. Burden has decided to offer reward for in
formation leading to the recovery of the property
or the arrest of the thieves.
A FASHIONABLE HOME.
Mr. Burdens house at No. East Twenty
s.x:h-st fronts Madison Square on the north
SIDE and Is next door 10 the Hotel Brunswick
j. Is fine three story and baecment house,
with plain brownstone front and high stoop
Many fashionable receptions have been held
in the house. and il is well known TO ell mem
bers Of the exclusive and fashionable set. The
Burdens also have a fine cottage at Newport
Mr.. and Mrs. Burden have four chdren-Will-
lam. J. Townsend. jr, and two daughters.
There are seven servants in the house in this
city, including the butter. Mrs. Burdens dia-
monds have been admired frequently In the
fashionable world, and when she was not wear
ing therl she kept them in a small safe in her
room on the second story of the house.
The Burdens with the exception Of young Will
lam Burden, went 10 the opera on Friday even
Ing The young man remained at home with the
servants Just before she went u the opera,
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
REBEL RAID SAID TO BE a FAlLo hf-'


GOMEZ AND MACEO DO NOT SECURE MANY RE-
CRt-ITs IN SANTA CLARA
Havana Dec. 2s-A Spanish column has dispersed
two parties OF rebels at RIVAL
Advces from Sagua are TO the erect ina, Wv
ernmen. troops have had an engagement WIN anu
defeated force OF 1000 rebels. commanded by Cor
tina at Viana Calabazar. The irsurgeht loss was
eleven killed and many wounded. Two rebels were
captured.
Information received here is to the effect that 90
nez and Maceo have failed to secure many acces-
sons to their ranks in the province OF Santa cara.
They expected Of the laborers on the rugnr oa
estates 10 join them they reached the prov
ince but in this they have been disappointed
dispatch from Santiago de Cuba says tnat zen zen
eral Pando who recently assumed COMMAND there.
announces that Colonel Tejada has dispersed al 90
dc Aqua 400 rebels under Jose Maceo and other lead
ers. ., .tx,.
A Government force operating from several points
in the Oriental Province have had three days hgh,-
ing with rebels Several nsurgent camps were capt
ured The Spanish loss one killed ana SIX
wounded prisoner says that nifty rebels were
killed During the fighting the rebels consumed all
their ammunition. An attack was made on the IN,
srgent camp Altagracia, and the rebels retreated
after slight resistance.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
PROFITS SHARED AT THE BOURNE vILL

Fall River. Mass. Dec. 2s (SpecaD.-The Bourne
NH has paid its thirteenth semi-annual dividend In
proft-sharing With its help The bonu. they re-
ceived is per cent OF the wages paid to them In The
s!. months