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The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
LOOK FOR TROUBLE
SPAIN PREPARING FOR WAR
WITH AMERICA.
Make a Big Loan from the Roths-
chiids- Buy Two New Warships
and Negotiate for More-CeDsures
the United States.
Looking for Trouble.

A dispatch to the London Daily Mail
from Madrid says: The platform adopted
in st. Louis causes great uneasiness in
Spain, and it is feared that conflict with
the United States has now almost fixed
date The Government has FASTENED to
buy two IL 600 ton ironclads at Genoa,
whose price few days ago was thought to
be excessive. A great part of the loan OF
100, 600, 600 placestas made by the Roths-
childs on the Almaden quicksilver mines,
will probably be Immediately applied to
such warships as are now for sale. The
Government responding to the undohbted
national sentiment, and trusting probably
to the help of other powers, seems re-
solved to resist American positions.
The Liberals have introduced in the
Senate motion censuring the United
States and its attitude toward Cuba.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
MURDERERS CAPTURED.
Slayers of Jacob Hayes and Edward
Paul Caught.


Paul Caught.
Two of the three men who murdered
Jacob Hayes and Edward Paul at Wyo-
ming, Mimi, Saturday morning, are now
lying in the Minnesota State Prison at
Saltwater, and the third is dead at North
Branch, having been killed there by Off
GERS, while trying TO escape.
After the Wyoming murder the men
walked north fourteen miles to North
Branch and entered the house of eX-
Mayor Smith, carrying away clothing,
money and provisions. Half mile from
Smiths house they were seen by couple
of railroad men and ordered to halt, but
they fired on the railroad men and ran.
A large posse was Immediately sent out
and the gang was located in tamarack
swamp. Tie posse formed a circle of
about thirty yards. A fusilade of shots
came from the hastily formed breastwork
of logs. The posse returned the fire and
for few moments there was lull in the
battle, when one of the desperadoes raised
his head to reconnoiter.
He was shot through the head by load
of buckshot from the gun of one of the
posse. The other two bandits immedi-
ately weakened and surrendered. One OF
these was also found to be badly wounded
in the head. He gave his name s.James
Cunningham, boy of 19. The other man
captured George Kelly. The::dead man
was Rof
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
QuarreIing Over a Curfew Law.

At the last city election the matter of
passing a curfew ordinance was submitted
to the voters of the city of York. At that
time the matter was favored by large
majority. However, many weeks have
elapsed and yet the council have passed
no such ordinance. The trouble seems to
be on the age and time limit. The matter
has been brought up several times but as
yet no agreement has been reached.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Boycott Declared Off.

The boycott which was declared against
the street railway lines of Milwaukee as
result of the late strike has been de-
clared off by the union. The end of the
boycott practically ends the street railway
troubles. The company has full quota
of employees and 300 of the strikers have
applied for reinstatement and have been
placed on the reserve list. The strike, so
far as an organized movement is con-
cerned, is not, however, declared off, but
will continue. This is done because cers in
obligations are to be fulfilled by the ma
been withdrawn
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Fatal Freight Wreck.

as fast freight No so was passing
Friend on the morning of the 10Th the
tram ran into an empty stock car that had
blown out upon the main line. The en-
gne and two head cars were not derailed,
but the next seven were thrown from the
track and splintered. Most of the cars
were loaded with live hogs, of which
eighty five were killed. There were three
tramps slowed away in these wrecked
cars, one of whom was instantly killed
Coroner Troyer was summoned and an
inquest held. The dead man was F.
Doane, whose parents are supposed to re-
side at San Jose, Cal.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Charged with Forgery.

Col. Henry b. Beecher, son of the great
preacher, was placed on trial at New
York in the criminal branch of the SUI
preme court before Judge Fursman on a
charge of forging an application of the
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul Rail-
road for insurance in the American Casu~
atty and Insurance Company, of which he
was director, and which failed in 1893.
Beecher was jointly indicted with VIM.
E. Midgley and Vinceno r. Soleuch III
connection with the failure. Midgley has
been tried and acquitted.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Chicago Firm Gets the Bonds.

The 100000 worth of water improve
ment bonds issued by Allegheny City
were sold to Farson, Leach & Co. of Chi
They are thirty-year straight bonds, and
107 is considered too low by many Of the
city officials. The finance committee ac-
cepted the offer of the Chicago firm, but
othes councilmen objected and want to
advertise for new bids. A meeting of one
branch of the council was called to ap-
prove the sale, but a quorum was not
present 1t was reported the council did
not want to meet. Another issue of
100000 worth of street bonds will be
made
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Charged With Bi~amy.

Robert D. Robertson, arrested several
days ago at Omaha on a charge preferred
by Alice McCulligan, a woman with
whom he had been living for five years
without first going through the formality
of being married, is being held on more
serious charge. The first charge was
Withdrawn on m otion of the city prose-
cutting attorney and one of bigamy substi-
tuted. From testimony given by the
minister of the church to which they be-
longed it was learned that he had always
introduced Miss McCulligan as his law
full wife and had been so recognized. The
new information is based on the civil
rights law and that to all intents they
were legally man and wife. Robertson,
after leaving Miss McCulligan, married
another woman, and it was this which led
to his arrest.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Sues for 100000 Damages.

Suit for 100000 damages was brought
against the millionaire brewer, F. A.
Poth of Philadelphia by his daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Freoerick J. Poth. The young
wife has just been acquitted of charge
of infidelity brought by her husband
They have been separated for some
months. Young Mrs. Poth is very hand
some, and she alleges that her husbands
wealthy father was responsible for the
case against her. Mr.. Poth gives his wife
$50 week alimony, and she desires az
absolute divorce.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Will Protect Buyers of Fruit.

The fruit growers of the Michigan
peach belt are planning to take action
which will secure the enforcement of the
law passed by the last legislature requir-
ing manufacturers of fruit packages TO
plainly stamp the capacity on each pack
age. Many of the factories are already
making peach baskets in fourths, ffths
and sixths of bushel, but fail to mark
the different sizes. The law was passed
at the request of the peach growers, who
claim that only the commission men and
retail dealers are benefited by the subSt-
l,atS
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Boy Fatally Injured.

John Webber, lad of 15, was run down
by switch engine on the Burlington,
near the packing house at Nebraska City,
and was so badly injured to render
necessary the amputatiOn of both legs,
one at the knee and the other at the hip.
The boy was riding spirited pony,
which, taking fright at the train, became
unmanageable and attempted to cross the
track Immediately in front of the engine.
1t is feared the boy cannot recover.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
HORROR IN JAPAN.
An Earthquake Occurs In One OF
the Northern Provinces.

the Northern Provinces.
News of terrible earthquake involving
the loss of over thousand lives has been
received from the island of Yesso, con-
tai,ied in the northern provinces of Japan.
All of this section was more or less
shaken. Tie subterranean urbances
lasted twenty hours, during which the
utmost terror prevailed.
The first shock was followed by SHOCK
about every eight minutes, numbering in
all 150. Details are lacking as communi-
cation with the island is interrupted. The
whole town Of Kumashi is reported de-
stroyed. The disturbances were accom-
panied by tidal wave in which it is pre-
sumed Kumashi was engulfed, as it is on
a narrow neck of land on the Pacific side
Of the island.
1t is rumored the number of lives lost
and the damage done far exceeds the fig
ures contained in the brief official dis
patch.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Tramp Printer Dies of Rabies.

A tramp printer giving his name as
Jackson and his home in Delaware, died
at Hoopston, ILL.,, under circumstances
somewhat peculiar. He claimed he had
been bitten by something three weeks
ago while sleeping out, and that now he
had hydrophobia. He was found later
by a farmer near town in weak condi-
ton. The farmers wife gave him glass
of milk, of which he drank a few swal-
lows and died in less than two minutes.
He was about 80 wears old
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Court Orders Its Sale.

In the United States circuit court at
Chicago Judge Jenkins entered decree
for the sale of the Chicago and North-rn
Pacific terminal system October l. An
upset price of SO, 100000 has been fixed
by the court for the property. The re-
organization committee of the bondholders
now holds 50 per cent. of the securities
and it will undoubtedly be the purchaser
of the road. The outstanding bonds
amount to SOS, ,S55,0O0. Default was had
in the payment of interest on these in
October, 1894, and the property has since
been in the hands of receivers.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
MUST PAY FOR THE DOG.
executive of Hammond Ind, Beaten
in Peculiar Suit.

executive of Hammond. Ind, Beaten
in Peculiar Suit.
One year ago Hammond, Ind, had a
mad dog scare, and the mayor issued a
proclamation ordering all dogs muzzled,
otherwise they would be shot. The mar
shal shot many, among others pedigreed
ST. Bernard owned by Banker Towle. A
damage suit for $500 was at once begun
against Marshal Walker and Mayor Mott,
and now, in the Porter Circuit Court, a
jury has returned verdict of $l35 and
costs against both defendants. Other
suits are now apt to be instituted. Judge
Gilett in this case decided that a procla-
nation of this nature is void, as the power
to pass such an ordinance is delegated to
the council and cannot by them be dele
gated 10 the mayor to be enforced at his
OntiOn
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Boys Explode a Can of Gunpowder

Two youthful sons of Richard Bilstein
of Piattsmouth found a can Of gunpowder
and determined to have grand celebra-
ton. They got matches, and, finding a.
quiet nook in the back yard, struck a
match and touched off the can. The re-
port startled the whole neighborhood,
while the conclusion scattered the boys
i'll opposite directions. The little fellows
were badly burned and a physician had
to pick the powder out of their faces.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
JumDs from a Railroad Rridpe

Mrs. Henry Wright, while carrying hel
husbands dinner to the plate glass factory
at Kokomo, Ind, was caught on the riveI
bridge by train, the engine being close
on her before she noticed it. There being
no other means of escape, the woman
jumped from the bridge and sunk in the
water thirty-tive feet below. The train
crew rescued her and found her 'lninjured
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
In San Francisco.

Among several distinguished japanese
Just arrived at San Francisco from the
orient is Hoshi Turf, Envoy Extraordinary
and Minister Plenipotentiary to Washing
ton, who will succeed Mr.. Kurino, who
has been sent as minister to Italy. An
other is L. Hayakawa, councillor of the
japanese Minister of Finance, who is on
his way to London to settle the balance of
the money due the japanese by Chiua as
indemnity incurred during the late war.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
YACHT BOILER BURSTS.
Eleven People Killed and Dozen
Fatally and Seriously Hurt.

AT Taylor Cycle Park Little Falls. n.
T., where the state meet of the l.. A. W.
was taking place, the steam Yacht Tirus
exploded her boilers. Ten were killed
outright, and one died on the way to the
hospital. Three were fatally injured, six
seriously injured, and the boat blown to
splinters. Three of the bodies, have not
been recovered, but are believed to be in
the Erie canal. The explosion resulted
from defective working pipe connected
with the boilers. The force of the eXplo-
sion was terrific.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Murdered for Five Cents.

William II. Lampman, proprietor of a
10-cent lodging house, at Grand Rapids
Mich, was shot and instantly killed by
George T. Sullivan, a former employe,
with whom he had an alteration over
cents, which Sullivan claimed was owing
him. Lampman called porter, and was
going to throw Sullivan out, when .ulli-
van pulled his revolver and fired.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
TRY TO MURDER A wlrsEs S
Indiana Woman a Standing Menace
to Dangerous Gang

Indiana Woman Standing Menace
to Dangerous Gang.
Mrs. Julia Gortner Tassels of Mulberry,
Ind, while driving home from Bristol.
was fired upon by an assassin, one out Of
the three shots striking her in the fore
head, inficting dangerous wound In
1894 Mrs. Tassels, then unmarried, was
convicted of receiving stolen goods, and
she served eighteen months in the state
female reformatory. Upon returning
home she was warned that if she betrayed
her associates she would be killed. She
now claims that her murder was at
tempted by the same gang who assassin
ated Jonathan Crumpacker and commit
ted other atrocities in that neiehborhood
within the past two years, and that she
will lay before the grand jury all the evil
dence at her command if she RECEIVERS.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Quiet Work of Burglars.

W. g. Uhlig & Co.'s clothing store at
Fairbury was robbed few nights since.
The jewelry showcase was cleaned out
and a considerable quantity of other
goods taken, including thirteen vests,
neckties, etc. Entrance was effected by
removing panel from a rear door and
the work was done so quietly that those
who room over the store were not dis
turbed.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Prominent Virginian Kills Himself

Reverdy J. Dangerfield, one of the best
known residents of Alexandria, Va, and
a member of family which has been
prominent in social and business affairs
in that section of Virginia for many years,
committed suicide at his home. Melan-
cholia, induced by worry over financial
affairs and family troubles, caused the
deed. The suicides brother Henry killed
himself in the same house about two years
apo
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Drowned in the Platte.

Ernest Johannsen went swimming in
the Platte at Fremont with a number of
companions. AS the boys were leaving
the water he sprang in for last dive and
got into deep water. Charles Kirkpatrick
sprang to his rescue and both sank.
Kirkpatrick was rescued with difficulty,
but Johannsen was drowned. His body
was found an hour later.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Veteran Hog Thief Arrested.

Sheriff Huberie of Nebraska City re-
turned from Iowa few days ago, having
in charge Quillen Beck, who is wanted
there for hog stealing. Beck, in company
with Bob Barret and George Harris, is
alleged to have stolen twenty hogs from
farmer named Joseph SpOhnle last Jan
uary. Beck was arrested there about a
year ago for stealing load of hogs at
RockpOrt, Mo-, and had only teen released
short time when he committed the Sec
ond offenSe.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
United Workmen Meet at Buffalo.

More than one hundred delegates at
tended the opening OF the twenty fourth
stated meeting of the supreme lodge of
the Ancient Order of United Worllmen
at Buffalo, N. Y. Supreme Master Work
man Joseph E. Riggs of Lawrence, Kan,
occupied the chair. City Clerk Hubbell
delivered the speech of welcome in behalf
of the city. Supreme Foreman }. G.
Tate of Nebraska responded.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Her Honesty svgt1- Rewarded

AS reward for honesty, Miss Mamie
Vale of Warren, Ohio, received $1,000.
In February Miss Vaile found wallet
containing $500 on the street, and returned
it to its owner, Rev. II. H. Ogdon of New
York. Rev. Mr.. Ogdon recen tly fell heir
to large fortune, and he made Miss
Vale present of $1,000. When he lost
the money he was enroute from Paines-
vile to Columbus.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Repairing Washouts.

Two hundred men are al work near Red
Lake Falls. Mimi, getting the Great
Northern road bed in shape after the
washout. 1t is estimated the work will
be finished in two weeks. The Gooding
Milling Company's dam has broken. Re-
pairs have commenced, but the mill will
be shut down for two months.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Father and Son Both Dead.

During a rain and electrical storm the
barn of Wilson T. Slayback at Dayton.
Ind, was struck by lightning and Melvin
Slayback, his son, who had taken shelter
in the building, was killed. The death of
young Slayback so affected his father that
it brought on an attack of heart trouble
that resulted fatally. W. I. Slayback
was rs years of, age and owned large
tracts of land near DAYTON.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Prefers Death to a Clean Shirt

Earl Wallich, Pecatonica, Illinois,
young man, attempted suicide because
his mother told him to change his shirt,
shooting himself in the side. His chances
are fair for recovery. 1t is thought he has
become mentally unbalanced through an
attack of scarlet fever.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
GRADE CROSSING ACCIDENT.
Three Men Killed and One Fatally
Hurt i'm New Jersey

Hurt in New Jersey.
Three men were instantly killed and
a fourth probably fatally injured in a
grade crossing accident at AbScom, n. J..
The men were out for drive. Upon
reaching Abscom the animals either be-
came unmanageable or the driver, young
Huber, attempted to beat the approaching
Camden and Atlantic express across the
tracks. The train was running at the
rate of sixty miles an hour. The wagon
was partly over the tracks when the train
struck it full and threw the men in all
diraetiopS
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
TuRNERBUND SOCIETY.
The National Convention Opens in
Louisville.

e
Louisville.
The North American Turnerbund So
-ciety, which met at Louisville, Ky, for a
three days session on the 2lst, held its
annual business meeting at Turner Hall.
National Speaker Braun Of st. Louis
called the meeting 10 order and delivered
the annual address, in which he stated
the number of societies was sos, repre- :
senting membership of 3S,S5l. The
value of halls owned by the society is es-
timated at S., 500, 900 and other real estate
at $1,O00,OOo.
Adolph George of Indiana was then
elected permanent chairman, and 0tho
Jansen ofLake Erie. secretary. The meet
ing adjourned until the 22i after the ap.
pointment of the usual committees.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Lowers, OuarreI Ends i'm Death.

Miss Claudia Anthony, residing at
Paris, Ohio, committed suicide by blow
ing her head off with shotgun. She
placed the muzZle in her mouth and dis
charged the shell by pressing On the
trigger with her foot. She was despond-
ent on account of quarrel with her
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Child Fatally Hurt.

AS the 3-year-old daughter Of Willis
Campbell, a prominent stockman living
near Chadron was playing in pasture a
bunch of young horses stampeded and
ran over her, crushing her skull in such a
manner that physicians were obliged to
remove several inches of it. Her recovery
is not looked for.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Building PIa,tsmouth,s Depot.

A large force of workmen is now en-
gagged changing the II ck5 on the Bur-
lington and MisSO at the foot OF Main
street, Plattsmouth. The tracks will be
raised considerably and the main line Will
strike the northwest corner OF the present
site OF he old depot, which will also be
demolished. An old building formerly
used as an office in the shop yards will be
moved down TO the foot of Main Street
and used as temporary depot while the
handsome new structure is in course OF
erection. The tracks will be so arranged
as to give greater switching facilities and
plenty of platform room for the new
depot. The new building will be COM
modlOus modern affair, with office rooms
and the usual appurtenanceS, and its
erection will be commenced Immediately
upon the completion of the track change.
Harvesting Fillmore County's Crop
The weather of the past few days is of
the sort that is making the biggest crops
seen in Fillmore County for many years.
1t is no uncommon thing to find pieces OF
rye that stand over six feet tall, and
wheat and oats that range from four and
a huff to five feet. Ur 10 the past week
the weather has not been such as to push
corn along; now, however, it IS coming
on finely, and farmers Will not be able to
keep pace with its rapid growth If this
favorable weather continues. The har-
vesting of wheat and rye has begun.
There will be, from present indications,
the largest crop of early potatoes ever
known there. Everything tends to make
the farmer rejoice, except the very low
prices for his commodities, of which he
complains bitterly.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Burlington Shop Man Hurt.

Charles Reed. an employe of the Bur-
lington car repair shops at Plattsmouth,
met with a painful injury few days ago.
a heavy drawbar fell on his leg, gashing
and bruising the flesh badly. No bones
were broken.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Mayor of Beatrice I'LL.

Mayor Dwyer of Beatrice has left for
Battle Creek, Mich, hoping TO benefit his
health by course of treatment at the
sanitarium. He was accompanied by his
physician, wife and brother-in- Law. Mr.,
Dwyer has been in a serious condition.
physically, for some weeks.
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Murder and Suicide.

At st. Paul, after an all night quarrel,
William Seboffner fred at and missed his
wife, shot and fatally wounded his son.
who tried to protect his mother, and then
killed himself
The Valentine Democrat. [volume] (Valentine, Cherry Co., Neb.) 1896-1898, 1896-06-25
Walling is Convicted.

The trial of Alonzo NJ. Walling, at
Newport Ky, Jointly indicted with Scott
Jackson for tie murder of Pearl Bryan,
January 81, ended with conviction, and
he penalty was fixed at Death.