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Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13
STATE OF NEBRASKA
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN A CON.
DENSED FORM.
East Bound Freight Standing on
the Main Track at IndianOia Run
Into by West Bound Fast Stock
Train-Both Engines Demolished.
RaiIrOad Wreck.

Two freight trains collided in the Bur-
lington yards at Indianola, causing the
loss of three lives, slight injuries to fouI
others and damage to railroad property
amounting to many thousands Of dollars,
The dead: Sol Brace, engineer; E. J.
Walters, fireman; VIM. Mccall brake
man. The injured: Engineer Arson
Engineer Burton, Brakeman Lundberg, a
Stockman, name unknown. An east
bound freight standing on the main track
was run into by a west bound fast stock
train. Both engines were totally wrecked.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13
Narrow Escone from Death.

Congressman Sutherland and Mr.. Went
worth, while returning from the asylum a,
Hastings, had a narrow escape from death
A runaway team belonging to Charles Hill
came down the road at a break-neck
speed. Mr.. Sutherland tried to clear the
road for the runaway team, but before he
could do it the two teams claShed together.
One of the horses driven by Mr.. Suther-
land was killed 10y having the wagon
tongue penetrate its intestines.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13
Killed by q Train.

Sheriff Ogg Of Geneva was called to
Fairmont the other day to hold an inquest
on the remains of a strange man who WAS
hiIl,i there by the ears. The man had
driven into town with a load of potatoes
and While eros ing the railroad track was
Sti uck by Il passing engine.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13
Sugar Factory to Open,

The Oxnard Beet Sugar Company at
Grand Island expects to open the cam
p'ign at the local factory at once. Asthe
de. eage In the vicinity of Norfolk is com
laratirrly smaller than in the former city.
some of the beets raised for the local fac
tory are being shipped 10 Norfolk.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13
A Boy Stronger than a Man.

A Boy Stronger than a Man.
A lad in Boston, rather small for his
age, works in an office Is errand boy
for four gentlemen who do business
there. One day the gentlemen were
chatting him a little for being so small,
and said to him:
"You will never amount to much; you
can do much, you are too small"
The little fellow looked at them.
"Well," said he, "as small as I am,
I can do something that neither of you
can do"
"Ah, what is that?' said they.
81 don't know as 1 ought to tell you"
he replied.
But they were anxious to know, and
urged him to tell what he could do that
neither of them was able to do.
Il a keep from swearing" said the
little fellow.
There were some bushes on four
faces, and there seemed to be no more
anxiety for further information.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13
Jail Breaker Captured.

Henry T%hornhill, sentenced 10 death in
In district court of Hamilton County in
1850 for the murder of William Barrett,
aud who broke Jail at Aurora on the
night of September 20, has been found in
Tennessee and returned 10 This state.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13
Trade of the Philinnines.

The latest figures obtainable show
that the Philippine Islands import So
174,093 worth of goods and export S19,-
02,S19 worth, leaving in round num-
bers, a balance in their favor of S1O.-
100000. These figures are for 1897,
and it is stated that the average value
of the trade Of those islands is far in
excess of the sums given. Business
has been much disturbed by the insur-
rectiOn.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13
African Firehies

In some parts of Central and Sa,,A
Africa a single FREELY gives SO mnei,
hight that 1t iHuminates a whole room.
The British residents catch them in OF.
der to and the matchbox OF lamp.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13
A Tragic Tale of Tea.

A Tragic Tale of Tea.
The Beetle was blind, and the Bat was
binder,
And they went to take tea with the Scis-
sors-grinder.
The Sc~issors-grinder had gone away
Across the river to spend the day,
But he'd tied his bell to the grapevine
swing.
The Bat and the Beetle heard it ring,
And neither the Beetle nor Bat could see
Why no one offered them any tea.
So, polite and patient, they are waiting
yet
For the cup of tea they expect to get.
st. Nicholas,
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13
Floating Island of the Danube.

An island Of the Danube, called En-.
gel, near Pichment, began one day in
May, 1910, to float, and moved a dis.
lance of eighty miles before it stopped.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13

the steam pipe, an india rubber tube;
needle, a bicycle spoke, a piece of brass
lamp, some gas piping, a cartridge end
and the screw stopper out of an oil tin.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13
CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
a DEPARTMENT FOR LITTLE
BOYS AND GIRLS.

that Will Interest the Jn-
venile Members of Every Household
Quaint Actions and Bright Sayings
of Many Cute and Cunning Children.
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13
Remarks of the Little Folks.

A little boy was going past a liquor
saloon, the door of which was wide
open, with his dog, Sport. The dog
went in, but his little master was o
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13
A Tin Can Locomotive.

The boiler Of this cleverly constructed
little engine is a quarter-pound coffee
tin; the wheels, quarter and half pound
tin lids; the chimney, an umbrella top;
Western news-Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1898-1900, 1898-10-13

What a sensible woman doesn't knew
never troubles her, but it causes her in.
quisitive neighbors hours Of untold
agony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
READY TO BEGIN WORK
Electrical Company Establishes
Offices al HaxaN Mills,
MR. HOLLEY IN CONSULTATION
The Distinguished Engineer Decides the
Location Of the Power House.
VERY VALUABLE PROPERrrs
He IL Much Impressed with the
Rights Acquired and the Oppor-
tunities Presented-A Farther Pros
ject Of the Company.
A VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY.

Mr. c. +. Todd. president OF the newlN
formed Virginia Electrical Railway and
Development Company arrived In ths
city yesterday. and is quartered at the
Jefferson.
Mr. Byron ITolley. of Columbia, s. Co
the distinguished engineer. and the most
eminent authority on hydraulics in this
country. is also at the Jefferson, the OBJ
ject of his visit being 20 make a report
to the company promoters in regard to
the power development prospects. and tn
advise them as to the best location for
the proposed power-house.
HAS ESTABLISHED OFFICES.
The company has established temporary
offices I'm the HaXall Mills. and the busi-
ness of the company is rapidly taking
definite shape The building Of the power-
house will be begun as soon as ths
plans and specifications can be prepared,
though the construction OF the big dam
will not besundertaken until after the
spring floodE il was practically decided
yesterday 10 build the power-house on u
part of the present mill SITE and tho
work Of demolishing the old walls Is To
be begun at once. Mr.. Holley, I'm an
Interview with a Dispatch reporter last
night, said he had traversed the canal
yesterday from the Gallego Mills To-
Grants dam 10 get a clearer idea OF tho
lay Of the country than he had gathered
on his former visits. lie said, with en-
phasis, that the rights acquired by tho
company were very valuable. and repre-
sented a fine opportunity for the devel-
opment Of power. and H. the future OF tha
development of the longer canal.
TO USE THE CANAL, TOO.
The development OF the James River
and Kanawha canal is part OF tue pro-
Ject that has not been emphasized up Ia
this time, though il is I'm the plans ot
the new company 10 acquire these rights
and make the most Of them at some
future time. The Haxall and Crenshpw
canal, which the company now owns, Mr.
Holley thinks very valuable
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
BARNES sURRENDERs HIMSELF.
After Wandering Around He Returns
TO stand Trial for Embezziement.

Eugene Barnes, long the confidential
book-kesper of Mr.. John r. Powers, COM
mission merchant. on Cary street, for
whom a warrant was sworn out Monday
December 18th. charging him with en-
bezzing and converting to his own use
$500. returned TO the city yesterday after
noon and surrendered himself TO Ser
geant Jeter, of the First Police District
Young Barnes came into the station
house at the Old Market few minutes
after o'clock. and walking to Sergeant
Jeter, who was i'm charge OF the office
at the time, said he understood there
was a warrant there against him. and he
wished to give himself up. Sergeant
Jeter took the paper from the large en-
velope, where such things are kept when
not in the hands OF an officer for execu-
tion. and went through the usual form
OF reading Il 10 the young man. That
done. he quietly locked him up.
The warrant was issued by Mr.. George
W. Schleiser. Justice Of the Peace. and
reads as follows: Eugene Barnes did
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
PRESIDENT AT HOME,
He Expresses Entire Satisfaction
With His Southern Trip
.CEMENT|NG THE SECTIONS.
Belief That the Visit Has Done
Much TO Aid 1t.
CARE OF CONFEDERATE GRAVES.
Mr.. McIxinIey's UtterGnce on This
Subject Overshadowed Original Oh
ject of the Journey, Which Was
Celebration of Peace With Spain.
CARE OF CONFEDERATE GRAVES.
Mr.. McKinIey's Utterance on This

WASHINGTON, d. c., December 90
The presidential party, after an absence
of several days III the South, arrived at
the Pennsylvania station, over the South
ern railway at II: 80 o'clock this morn
ing, exactly on schedule time.
With the exception of Mrs. Mckinley,
who was slightly indisposed at Atlanta,
every member of the party has been in
the best Of health, and all pronounced
the trip most enjoyable, and a splendid
success in every way. Everywhere a
stop was made the President was received
with greetings and demonstrations of an
enthusiastic character, and during the en-
tire week there was not disturbing in
cident.
The run from Columbia. S. c.. was un-
eventful, and on arrival here the splendid
train OF six Pullman cars, under the
personal supervision Of General-Agent
Brown, was run up the Sixth-street siding,
where all alighted. The President ana
Mrs. Mckinley were driven to the White
House at once.
VISITS ON THE TRAIN.
The last morning aboard the presidential
train was spent chiefly in farewell visits.
paid to each other by members of the
party. The President received all his
guests in his car He expressed entire
satisfaction with the trip In this sent-
ment every member Of the Cabinet aboard
heartily coincided, while Generals Wheel
er and Shafter repeated the eulogistic ex-
pressions already made in their public
speeches.
The general impression prevailed that
the trip had cemented 10 a marvellous
degree the good feeling between North
and South, and had brought into promi-
nence the excellent condition and capa-
bilities of the army. The original OBJ
ject Of the visit-to celebrate the peace
with Span-lost its significance directly
after the Presidents memorable utter
ances regarding the care of the COnfede-
rate dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21

crepancias aggregating over $1,000. on
Monday Mr.. Powers explained the appa-
rent shortage to young Barnes, and ask
ed him about IT, lie said that n deposit
OF $3.50 had not been credited on the bank
book. owing to the rush at the bank. \
little later he asked If a deposit would be
made. and was answered negatively. He
said then he would go out to lunch, and
that was the last seen Of him until yes
terday afternoon. Mr. Powers has been
having an eXamination Of his books made,
and said a few days ago that his loss
would run up over $1,000.
Both Barnes and his attorney declined
last night 20 say what course will be pur-
sued when the case comes up In court. IL
has been understood for some days that
the young man would return. and the inn
preston prevailed that he would throw
himself on the mercy Of the court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
MittcldOrfer's
open every night until 10 o'clock.
Christmas Sales Mt sydnor & Humid
ley's

Although SydnOr & Hundley have sold
down several times on Ladies Desks.
Rocking Chairs, and Morris Chairs, they
anticipated the great demand, and their
stock OF these specialties are continually
freshened up by new arrivals. New La
dies Desks beautiful designs in ma
hogany just I'M, Morris Chairs (some OF
the most comfortable and handsome re-
ceived yesterday and. without doubt.
such a line Of Rocking Chairs and at such
prices cannot be seen. Store will be open
every evening this week until o'clock.
SYDNOR & HUNDLEY.
I'll and 7l3 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
unlawfully embezzle and convert to his
own use the sum Of $500. property OF the
said John L. Powers"

own use the stun Of 500, property OF the
said John Z. Powers"
TO BALTIMORE AND ATLANTA.
Barnes stated TO Sergeant Kerse and
others at the station-house last nlSht
that. upon learning he would be arresteu'
he left Richmond. He went first, ne
said. to Baltimore. and from there 10
Atlanta, Ga. In the mean time he had
moments to collect his thoughts. TO calm
down, and then concluded TO come back
to Richmond and stand his trial. Further
than this he would not say.
He asked to see Mr.. II. NJ. Smith. Jr.,
ana later, when that gentleman reached
the station-house. he engaged him as
counsel. Barnes will appear in the Police
Court this morning. but counsel Will
waive examination there. and take the
case Immediately to the Hastings Court.
The alleged embezzler was visited al the
station during the afternoon and evening
by his father and several friends.
HAS A FINE FACE.
A stranger would look a second time at
the face OF this young man. lie has
fine. open countenance and promi-
nent high forehead. His carriage and de-
meanor is certainly not that of a criminal
or Of a man I'm whom trust cannot be
placed He was neatly dressed I'm dark
suit, which fitted him well and clothed
squarely-built, athletic body. one thing
especially noticeable about the young
mans appearance is the nrmness ana
steadiness with which he looks one In the
face while talking He did not seem TO
be nervous last night, but his manner du-
ring conversation was very earnest and
appeared to be a forced kind of calmness
and quietness.
HAD HIS ENTIRE CONFIDENCE.
Barnes had been with Mr. Powers seven
or eight years, had risen 10 the most re-
sponsible position in the store, and his
employer trusted him implicitly, even to
the extent Of attending 10 the banking
business OF the house Mr.. Powers was
greatly surprised when. last Saturday
week, the bank sent him word that his
account was overdrawn 1865. An investi-
cation showed that the entries on the,
stubs Of the check-book did not cOrre-
spond with the checks returned from the
banks. hasty comparison indicated dis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
LUCKY RICHMOND MAN.
$50 Made by Walking Across broad
Street

street.
/ am i'm just $780, said a happy Richmond
man. l have been trying for a long
time to buy Piano. by walking across
Broad street to the Great Reduction Sale.
Ninth and Broad streets. | saved $3.50,
and have one of the finest Pianos made.
/ am astonished at the low prices Mr..
George a. Minor is selling High-Grade
Pianos. People wanting a hrst-class
Piano make a big mistake il they don't
buy now, while the sacrifice sale is going
on. Only a few more days in which to
secure the bargain Of a lifetime. Go
10 see the celebrated Pianos. Try them,
hear them. test them compare prices
with all others. and you will see the big
money saved 10 you open every Eight
this week. Ninth and Broad streets
GEORGE 4. MINOR, Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
JiaIf Rates

on steamer Pocahontas during Xmas
holiday. Pay full fare going and get
free return ticket. Tickets will be sold
on the steamer from December 20 10 81,
1898 inclusive and will be honoIed for
passage within ten days from date OF
sale. one fare for the round trip between
Old Point, Norfolk. Newport News, and
Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
n You Wish TO Purchase for Xmas

ViOlets, Beauties. MeteOrs. Maids and
Brides. Valley, Carnations or other Flow
ers. Poisoning and Decorative Plants,
Just call upon Reynolds & Eby 90i east
Main street. who are prepared 70 MI all
orders 10 the satisfaction Of customers.
'Phones-Old. 1854; New. 1912.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
All who Are In waut OF Fine JeveIry

Of all description. such as Diamonds,
Watches. and Silver Novelties (sterling-
Silver Pearl Handle Pen Holders spe-
clality for 5Oc), call az the old reliable
jeweuy store OF Julius Schumann.
G3l east Broad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
Mittel,iDTfer's
? night until 10 o'clock.
Observation-Disclosures.

Largest stock in the South-all sizes and
all prices. Come and hear them. Seven
thousand five hundred records. open un-
III 10 every evening until Christmps. Wal
ter ID. Moses & Co., lO00 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
Ladies',

Your friends ere buying from W. C..
Schmidt MaillarFs and Nunnally's can
dies for you. a box OF cigars especially
gotten up for a Xmas present, is the pro-
per gift for a gentleman. The brands they
like are sold by W. C.. SCHMIDT,
No. 427 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21

be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup,
for children teething. IL soothes tte
child. softens the gums. allays all pain,
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy
for dlarrhoea. twenty-five cents bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
Large and smnlI Music Boxes.

Come in and see our stock II these
goods. largest ever seen In Richmond.
and they will prove the delight of thu
family or friends open until 10 every
evening until Christmas. Walter y. Moses
q Co. 1908 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
Music Cabinets of All Kinds.

If you wish anything in this line. cali
at our ware-rOoms. where you will ind
a fine stock TO select from. All woods and
all kinds. open until 10 every evening
until Christmas. Walter ID. Moses K Co.,
1915 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
eIG-CrRphophones-y1O

Largest stock in the South--all sizes and
all prices. Come and hear them. Seven
thousand Ave hundred records. Open rn>
III 10 every evening until Christmas WAL
ter ID. Moses * Co, 1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
You Can buy

Nice. Fresh-Made Pound-Cake and Home-
Made Fruit-Cakes at 5. Ullman's Sons az
l5c. pound. Sweet Oranges. l5c. dozen az
.. Ulman's Sons, Nos. 1920 and lS22 east
Main street, and No. SOD east Marshall
efroaf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
steinyyay and Enabe Pisuos,

also, Hardman. Kimball. Standard, and
other famous Pianos. open until 10 every
evening until Christmas. Waiter ID.
Moses & Co., 1905 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
II. Haryie Spence

has removed To GlS east Broad street.
between Sixth and Seyenth-still on the
wrong side OF Broad. but right prices on
Shoes. Trunks, and Satchels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
The Southern Express Company,

have opened a branch office at No. col
east Broad street. Entrance from either
Broad or Sixth street. Mr.. B. NJ. Par
ham IS the agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
Cigars.

The finest selected stock u Havana and
Key West Cigars can be found az
GEORGE SCHOENS,
Main and Eleventh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
Allan Nomination Confirmed.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., December 60
The Senate to-day confirmed the nomina-
tion OF Edgar Allan. 10 be District Attor-
ney for the Eastern District OF Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
MKINLEY SENTIMENT ENDORSED.
G.. A. II. Posts Act in support Of His
Confederate PrOpOsitiOn.

DUBUQUE IA, December 20-TIyde
Park Post, Of the G. a. r., has unani-
mously endorsed President McKinley's
Atlanta declaration that the time has ar
rived when the Federal Government
should assist the Southern States in
caring for the graves of the Confederate
dead.
A copy of the resolutions were tele-
graphed TO the President, at Augusta, Ga.
Hyde Park Post IS the first in the coun-
try TO act on the Presidents proposition.
ENDORSEMENT NO. ,.
LANCASTER, PA, December 2O.-Ste-
ven's Post, G.. A. r., of LititZ, has en-
dorsed the Presidents speech relating 10
the governments caring for the graves
Of the Confederate dead. and has request
ed Congressman BrOsius to use his infiu-
ence 10 bring about national legislation
10 carry into effect the Presidents senti-
ments.
A NOTE OF DISCORD.
SOMERVIL.LE, MASS, December 20
Mayor a. a. Perry, member OF willard
c. Kinsey Post, No. 139, G.. \. r., has
written a letter to the post, severely con-
demning that portion Of President Nc
Kinleys address at Atlanta suggesting
that it would be proper for the govern
ment 10 assist i'm the care and preserya-
ton Of Confederate cemeteries. The let
ter says: perhaps 1t is better for me 10
stay away from Grand Army gatherings
for little time, at least until / recover
from the shock of the statements lately
made by President Mckinley at Atlanta.
| love the South and her people. and no
one rejoices more than / do AT the splen-
did spectacle Of a reunited country, pre-
sented during the recent war with Spain.
But 1 cannot yet belieye that 1t Is the
duty of the nation 10 give the same at
tention TO the graves Of the men who
sought to destroy il as to the resting
places of those who died Tor its preserva-
tlon. God forbid that any word should
come from my lips or pen calculated TO
renew the sad memories Of the past. Let
us extend the warm hand of fellowship
to our southern brothers, let us give TO
them ungrudgingly OF our love. but let
US not do any act or approve any policy
from which future generations may infer
that the great American republic. during
the last years OF the nineteenth century,
had become so blind that she could not
distinguish between her saviours and her
would-be destrOyers."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
Useful Christmas Presents.

Washburn Guitars, Mandblins. and Ban.
ios-the finest in the world. Elegant new
holiday stock. open until 10 every ove-
ming until Christmas. Walter d. Moses
d Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
Southern Railway Dividend.

NEW YORK. December c0.-The direc
tors Of the Southern Railway Compan!
to-day declared a dividend Of per cent
on the preferred stock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21

TBS east Main street, have large stock
Of handsome Calendars and Booklets,
which they are selling very cheap
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
pIano-Boxes for Sale,

good for coal and feed boxes, at the
Great Piano Reduction Sale. Ninth and
Broad streets.