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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
THE CHADWICK CASE.
Trial OF Noted Swindler is Draw -ng
IN q Close at Cleveland.

Cleveland, O.: Andrew Carnegie is
now definitely out of the trial OF Mrs.
Chadwick. If she should be acquitted
this time. Mr. Carnegie might appear at
a subsequent trial, but as far as the eX-
listing case is concerned his pay is waiting
for him and he is at liberty to 90 home.
United States Marshal Chandler Thurs
day made out check for $G4.4O to Mr.
Carnegie's order, and it is held in the
marshals office pending Mr.. Carnegie 5
call for it. If ne does not call it VIII
be mailed to him.
The defense Thursday made dcSDcr-
ate effort to have the case taken from
the Jury and verdict Of acquittal rem
dered by the court After arguments
lasting through the greater part Of the
day Judge Taylor, just prior to the af-
ternoOn adjournment, oyerruled the mo-
ton. The defense also attacked two
counts of the indictment and asked that
certain parts Of the testimony offered by
the government be stricken out. An ad-
mission from the judge that he did not
regard the two counts as good was the
extent of the satisfaction secured by the
defense The acquittal of the defend
ant was asked Oh the ground that the
indictment charged her with conapiring
to commit an offense against the United
States in that she conspired with Beck
with and Spear TO certify illegally checks
of the Oberlin bank.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
BIG STRIKE BROKEN
TROUBLE ON NEW YORK lET Err
URBAN ABOUT OVER.
Men Seek Their Old Piaces-Motor-
men. as 4 Rule, Are SuppIanted-
Strikebreakers from Other Cities
Have Largely Been Successful.

New York: Although the local leaders
are continuing the fight, despite the fact
that national leaders have repudlated
their action in calling the men out, the
strike onthe subway and elevated railway
systems has passed the acute stage, and
trains were run Friday with little delay,
the strike breakers quickly learning their
new duties, while many Of the old men
were back in the positions which they
left Oh Tuesday morning.
There was 10 general rush back of
the old employees, but the men slowly
weakened and there was a steady stream
passing into the company's office all day.
The officials were most discriminating,
and while many of the conductors and
ticket sellers were taken back, few posi-
tons were found for motormen, it be-
ing feared that some damage might be
done to the company's property. This
action, it was feared, would give the po-
lice something to do, as the men who
were refused work were in an ugly mood.
Some 300 men in all were reinstated
The company stated that not more
than one-half of 1 per cent OF the strik-
ers would be re-engaged; in fact, late
Thursday night there were only 400 va
caLcleS TO De Hlleu, -oo StflhepredhefS
having arrived during the afternoon from
Scranton and Wilkesbarre
According to a statement issued by the
company the utmost quiet prevailed up
to late hour and the conditions fast
were becoming normal. No men We're
placed at work during the night, but
arrangements had been perfected for
having the men in readiness to the num-
Der of nearly 1,S00 to report for work
in the morning
Encouragement. discomfort and up
braiding of their leaders characterized
the SHINY attended meetings of the striK-
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16

Charged with the Murder Oh |'s Wv
Lester Last December

The trial Of John r. Lucas, VINO Sao'
Clyde Lester last December, IS no" ia
full blast ut HOldrege.
The story brought out by the tes'lHony
was to the effect that Lester on 'Hg
morning of Dee. 6 came across the HtH'
from a neighbours, where he had pech
staying. to the Lucas place. the l-ucaS
residence and barn are on oppoSi'e
sides of road or lane. with Il fence Oh
both sides OF the road. Lucas was On
the road and Lester came from the east
Lucas ordered Lester to halt WINE nc
was still in the east field. lie came on
in spite of the warning. and while III the
roadway Lucas fired and Lester fell TOT
ward All this time Lucas renamed III
the west field several feet from the fence
Lester was unarmed and had done moth
ing except to wall: toward Lucas.
The defense admits the shooting. but
it was claimed it was done in self-de-
Tense. Several witnesses told of CONVEX
sations with Lester i'll which Lester made
threats against Lucas on account of the
failure 10 pay wages which Lucas owed
Lester for work.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
BIG FIRE AT NORFOLK.
Davenport's Cold Storage Plant To-
tally DESTROYED.

Norfolk, Neb.: The cold storage plant
here owned by the Davenport Bros. of
Sioux City, Ia, was completely destroy
ed by fire Friday afternoon. The loss is
$4,000. Insurance is carried to the ex-
tent of $50.
The fire started in one of the rooms on
the second floor, where there was a
stove. There was no one in the build
ing during the noon hour, at which time
the fire started.
Five hours after the fire started the
walls collapsed in a heap. A terrific
wind famed the flames, scattering fire
brands in the air, and so. endangered the
Norfolk foundry. owned by E. A. Bull
lock, that another alarm was sent in.
The foundry was saved.
1t was the most spectacular fire seen
Norfolk since the insane hospital burned.
The building contained 10000 egg cases.
500 tons of ice and hundreds of barrels
of apples, all Of which We're burned.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
MEETING HOUSE WRECKED
One Person Killed and Twenty SiA
Injured.

Salt Lake City. Utah: An explosion
Of Illuminating gas in the cellar Of the
Mormon meeting house at Granger, four
teen miles southwest of Salt Lake City,
caused the death Of one young woman,
seriously injured twenty.siX other per
sons, mostly young women and children.
The meeting house was wrecked.
While the Granger Mutual Improve
ment Association was in session the
lights went out. y boy went into the
cellar with a lamp to see what was wrong
and the explosion followed. Miss Nellie
MacKay. the church organist, who was
standing directly over the gas tank, re-
ceived the full force Of the explosion
and was killed. a panic ensued among
the audience, and in their efforts TO es-
cape many who had not been injured by
the explosion We're trampled upon.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
THE STANFORD MYSTERY.
COrOner's Inquest Not Likely to
Throw Light on 1t.

Honolulu The fact that Bertha Ber-
ner and May Hunt, secretary and maid
respectively. Of the late Mrs. Stanford,
will not leave Honolulu on the Pacific
Mail COmpany's steamer China, but will
remain until the sailing of the Oceanic
Steamship Company's vessel Alameda, IS
due to police instructions to the two wo-
men. Attorney General Andrews sug-
gested that they should not be allowed to
leave before the arrival of the detectives
from San Francisco on the Alemeda.
High Sheriff Henry continues to hold
out positively against the theory OF sui
eide.
The inquest will be resumed, but the
testimony to be given will probably be
unimportant. 1t is possible that the YER
dict will be delayed to allow of other
hearings, and it is considered possible
that the death of Mrs. Stanford was the
result of strychnine poisoning, taken
in some manner to the jury unknown
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
DEADLOCK is INDICATED.
Solution Of Colorado Guberuat0rial
Contest Not in Sight

Denver: Proceedings Of the joint con-
vention of the general assembly Wednes.
day indicate Il deadlock in the guberna.
torial contest.
Twenty-Five Republican members join
ed forces with the Democrats on a test
vote, and three Republicans, it is said,
have agreed to stand together in favor of
seating Lieut.. Gov. Jesse Mcdonald as
governor. There are forty-four other Re
publican members who can be depended
upon, it is said. to vote for James III.
Peabody, the testOr
This is five less than a majority. The
Democratic vote Of 81 Oh joint bal
lot will be cast solidly for Gov. Adams.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Trapping Not Played Out.

For several years past it has been the
general impression that trapping in Ne
braska. and especially along the Missouri
hlyer, had played out, but bill of sale
from a large fur house III the east to
Ralph Il. White for his catch for one
week seems to tell different story. Dur
ing the second week III February. he
says, he averaged over 50 per day. and
among the furs taken were six mink.
which melted him something over So. 30
each. the entire shipment amounting tc
$50 60
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Candals Shoot at Railroad Trains

The Burlington officials have for some
time been endeavoring to locate parties
in the vicinity Of Humboldt who have
recently fired shots at their trains, but
SO far apparently without success. On
three different occasions doors and Win
dow panes have been shattered by this
means. The trouble started last fall
when stone was thrown through Il YES
tibule door on the famous seed corn spe-
cial at the east end of the yards at Hum
boldt. This occurred in broad daylight.
but the offender was never found
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
YOUNG COUPLE ELOPE.
Farmers Daughter Runs Away with
the Hired Man.

Miss Cora Ruser, the 15-year-old
daughter of Jacob Kruger. Il prosperous
farmer east Of Coleridge, eloped last Fri
day night with the son of Il neighbor,
John Reynolds. aged %. Young Rey-
nolds had been staying at the Kruger
home working for his board. and Friday
night he and the girl started ostensibly
for & dance at neighboring farmers.
Not returning by the next morning, the
anxious and irate father began seeking
their whereabouts. He found they mad
not attended the dance at all, and now,
much alive to the serious condition fac
ing him. began search for the runaway
couple.
The county sheriff at Harrington was
notified and the information given out
that 500 would be spent i'll discovering
the clippers. In his anxiety to follow the
lost one the father left home Saturday,
and Monday Mrs. Kruger was in Cole
ridge hunting for him.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
ASSASSINATION AT WICHITA.
y. {. Casey Shot and Killed by j.
Oliver, a Creditor.

Wichita. Kan: j. c. Casey, head Of
the Casey Wholesale Mercantile Com
pany, was shot through the head and i'll
stantly killed by James Oliver Friday.
Oliver lost $4,000 in the failure of the
casey d Garst Mercantile Company a
few months since, and the misfortune
preyed on his mind. He demanded his
money when the firm was reorganized.
and had several arguments with Casey
over the loss. Friday. while Casey was
seated at his desk. Oliver slipped up be-
hind him and fired three times without
warning. Oliver walked to police head
quarters and gave himself up. Casey
was prominent in church circles and So
:iety.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
4 Peculiar Accident

y peculiar accident was the explosion
Saturday of Il gun carried by David
Hurt. who was hunting in company with
Howard linsacum along the Nemaha
bottoms, near Humboldt. Both took Il
shot at Il flock of ducks and their posi-
tons caused the guns to cross, the charge
from Linsacum's striking the barrel Of
Hurts gun about midway just as the
latter pulled the trigger The damaged
weapon exploded, scattering steel in all
directions, but fortunately neither of the
bOVS was hU-T
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Had a Good Graft.

San Francisco, Cal: Albert Beverly,
Mrs Stanfords former butler, has made
statement to the police, it is said, to the
effect that in all, by means of rake
downs and commissions. he had
grated about S2.l0O He reiterates
his story that he divided his rake down"
with Miss Berner, Mrs. Stanford's sec
rotary. and that her share amounted -
between $1,000 and 81 100. The police
are working on the theory that these sto-
ries may disclose a motive for killing
Mrs. Stanford
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
NERVY ROBBERS
Officers Had No Warrant, SO Ban
dts Quietly Walked Away.

The Beatrice bloodhounds. it has devel-
oped, traced the Doniphan robbers TO the
wrong rendezvous. Instead of the rob
bels having gone six miles east to the
home of Mr.. Nichols. the goods We're
discovered in an abandoned barn several
miles in another direction from Donl-
phan by two men. who had stored some
hay there and went to get it.
A watch was set and in the night two
men approached the barn. The watch
ers demanded the men to stop and stated
that they were wanted. Have you q
warrant" asked one of the men. \ re-
ply was made by one. of the watchers
and it was in the negative Thereupon
the men leiSurely walked off and have
made their getaway"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
FATAL SHOOTING.
William Quackenbusl, Accidentally
Killed by William Pluckrett

William Quackenbush, son of David
Quackenbush, was killed Sunday after
noon near his home eight miles north
west of Beatrice by the accidental dis
charge Of a shotgun. He was standing
near William PIuckrett, who had just
finished reloading his gun. when the
weapon was discharged blowing the top
OF his head off
Quackenbush was % years old and
leaves Il widow and one child. He was Il
brother of Ed Quackenbush, county ~.
torncy Of Nemaha County.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Fish ErOye to Death.

Since the ice has broken up in Glib
sons lake east of Nebraska City, thou
sands of dead fish have foated to the
shore. Among the dead fish are hun
dreds of fine bass and crappy. Many of
the bass weigh from four TO six pounds
each. For over one mile along the east
shore of the lake are dead fish extending
from six to ten feet out on the water. Ii
is claimed that the fish were frozen to
death during the cold weather this win
fer
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
One Word Causes a Strike.

Terre Haute, Ind: Because they diff
fered with their employers as to the
meaning of the word persistent" 175
miners i'll the jackson hill district struck
Thursday. 'Persistent' loading of dirty
coal is prohibited by contract The op-
orators contend the loading of three cars
Il week is persistent" The same trou-
bic is being experienced at other mines
and more men may be called out.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Fire at Lynch.

Fire started in the Nebraska Hotel at
Lynch at :; o'clock Tuesday morning.
completely destroying Il block of build
inSs. including the Walters Hotel.
ThompSon's barber shop and DR.. .e-
ligA'S Office. The Walters Hotel guests
escaped. The fire is thought to have
been Of incendiary origin The loss is
about $500. partially insured
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Money for River improvements

\ Washington special says that the
river and harbor bill passed by congress
appropriates $4,000 for the Missouri
River, of which 100000 is to be expend-
ed between the mouth and Sioux City.
$4,000 for improvements at Hermann.
and $4,000 above Sioux City.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
EXPLOSION OF A BOMB.
Four Men and Four Women Are
Killed in st. PETERSBURG.

London: The ST. Petersburg CORE
spondent Of the Daily Mail telegraphs
as follows:
At o'clock Saturday morning an
explosion i'll the center of the city at
Vosnasky Prospect and Bochoiamors-
hair, facing the Isaac cathedral. blew
out the interior of an apartment house
Hilling four men and four women. 1t
undoubtedly was the accidental explo-
sion of an anarchist bomb, killing those
who intended to use it.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Fine Church Dedicated.

The new Methodist church bell at Nc
Cook Sunday night pealed out the fact
that the entire debt of the church. $4,000
had been subscribed and that the Splen-
did place of worship had been formally
dedicated. The church is the handSomest
in Southwestern Nebraska and cost ST.
0lO
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Recovery is EXpected.

Howard Beymer. the brakeman who
was run over by Il ear two weeks AGO at
West Point. and who was at first report
ed to be so badly hurt that he would lose
his life. is getting along us we'll as could
be expected, and conditions seem to point
20 his ultimate recovery
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
SENATOR BATE is DEAD.
Noted Tennesseean's Death Due TO
Exposure.

Washington: Senator Bate, of Ten
nessee, died at his apartments at the Eb-
bit House at 6 O'Clock Thursday morn
ing. Pneumonia and a defective heart
were the cause. He was aged IS years.
Bate attended the Inauguration cere-
monies on the 18th His death is be-
lieved to be due primarily to exposure
on that occasion. He suffered slight
chill Oh that day. but continued his Off
cial duties and occupied his seat in the
senate last Tuesday. He became sud
denly i'll at the dinner table that even
ing and was put to bed. His condition
became steadily worse, and all hope for
his recovery was given up.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Quail Sent as Sauer ESraut.

Game Warden Garter Intercepted two
barrels of ''sauerkraut" in Greeley Coun-
ty. and discovered that the heads and
bottoms were false, and the interior
space was packed with quail The con-
signment was made to St. Louis COM
mission firm. The shippers will be ar
rested, but their names have not been
divUlged
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Engineer Blamed for Wreck

Pittsburg. Pa: The Pennsylvania
Railroad Company has placed the blams
for the wreck at Clifton the other night
in which seven men We're killed and thir.
ty-two injured. IN Il statement Wednes'
day it declares the engineer OF the sec
ond train ran past a signal. He testified
smoke from i passing train obscured
the light
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
HUNDREDS PERISH in FLAMES
In Native Craft Packed Together at
Celebration or New Year

In Native Craft Packed Together at
Celebration OF New Year.
HongkOng: Three hundred persons
persisted in a fire some time ago among
the native craft off WOochOW, in the
province of Quangsee $50 miles above
Canton, whore thousands had cOngregat-
ed to celebrate the new year
An immense number Of celcbrants were
living aboard sampans and junks, which
were packed on the river. Fire that was
used for cooking ignited a boat and the
flames spread to the vessels on all sides.
The blazing craft drifted from their
moorings and set fire to the bamboo piers
Thousands fought the fires, but they were
helpless. The exact number of persons
burned to death or drowned may never
be known
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Arrested for nibeZzIe.ncHt

st. Louis: On the charge of having
embeZzled S4OO of money order and pos
tai funds. Wright A. Salter, postal clerk
at the Planters Hotel sub-station. was
arrested following an investigation Of
his accounts. According to the police
Saiter made confession, stating that
he had lost the money pool room betting.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
To Investigate BOodIing.

Jefferson City. Mo-: Judge Martin. of
the Cole County court. Friday made an
order for a special grand jury to con-
vene here on next Tuesday for the pur-
pose of investigating charges of boOdlinG
in connection with the breeders law re-
peal bill, which passed the senate Thurs
day, and for other Legislative boodling
charges
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Rudolph Granted II Respite.

Jefferson City. Mo-: Following the de-
cision Of the supreme court refusing to
grant rehearing to William Rudolph,
convicted of the murder Of Detective
Charles Schumacher at Union, Mo. Gov.
Folk Friday granted a respite of thirty
days. Rudolph was sentenced to be
hanged on March II.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
iAirkman Attempts Suicide.

Capt. @. Y. Kirkman, who is under
arrest ut Valentine. being tried on
from the army. tried to commit suicide
after he was informed of the suicide of
Mrs. Bessie Chandler in Omaha. He
took morphine and also opened the AFTER
les i'll his wrist, bat was thwarted in his
Intentions
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Record by Woman Bowler.

Omaha. Neb.: Mrs. s. Hunter. using
the full weight, sixteen and one-half
pound bail. has broken the women's west
ern record by bowling the remarkable
game of 800. The score was made III
the last four successive games in the
competition. She bowls 4 strong bail,
and has more speed than most women
hnwlnlrS
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Ouadruple Murderer ContcsseS.

Danville. Ark: James Ince. confessin2
that he is "A Quadruple murderer. was
brought back to Jail here Wednesday
after a visit to the scene Of the crime,
near Whitley, fifteen miles southwest of
here. where. confronted with the bodies
of his wife and three children, he CON
feSScd MS guilt
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
DREW CHECKS; HAD NO MONEY
Oberlin Bank Receiver Tells of Mrs.
Chadwick'S Operations.

Cleveland. O.: Another large crowd
was present when the Chadwick trial was
resumed Wednesday. Received Lyons,
of the Oberlin bank, was again on the
stand.
He was shown number of checks
drawn by Mrs. Chadwick and said the
bank books did not show the woman had
money to her credit on the dates the
checks were drawn. He also testified
Mrs. Chadwick had no credit on the
books when two drafts for $4,000 were
drawn in her favor Aug. a. 1903.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Brakeman Killed.

W. i. Threadkell. of Lincoln, was run
over and instantaly killed in the Bur
Iington yards there at s o'clock Tuesday
night by a freight train. Threadkpl was
employed as Il brakeman and in making a
coupling it is supposed he caught S
foot in a frog and fell under the wheels.
His body was badly mangled. The dead
man was about 80 years of age.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Farmer Dies in the Field.

Mr.. Nasek, an aged Bohemian farmer.
who resided twelve miles southeast of
Leigh. was found dead in a pasture near
his home Saturday morning. He was
near Il little stream in a sitting posture.
The cause of his death was given as
heart failure. Deceased carried $1,000
life insurance.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Died from NIeaSIeS

Mrs. James Gish died at her home
nea: Holmesvilie, aged 30 years. Her
death was caused from measles. seven
children of the family having just reeov-
cred from the disease This is the first
fatality in that locality from measles.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
GeOgraDherS Want Dead Man

Philadelphia, Pa: Stephen Grard has
been invited to become a member of the
National Geographical Society. The in
vitation was received Thursday at Il
meeting Of the board of directors of the
city trusts. Mr.. Girard died II years
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
SERIOUS ROUBLE FEARED.
Netting Snow Causes the LOUp
River to Rise Rapidly.

River to Rise Rapidly.
Reports from railroad offices i'll Lincoln
on Thursday say the Loup River is on
the rampage and serious trouble is feared
if the warm weather continues The ice
has begun to go out without melting per-
ceptibly. and great gorge has formed
at Ravenna, which threatens to cause
a food. Pleasanton and Pool Siding are
both under water. One bridge has gone
out and railroad men are looking for
trouble
Georges are forming in the Platte River
at Grand Island and Plattsmouth. The
fast melting snow is pouring Il great vol
ume of water in the streams.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
BrOthers-in- law Quarrel.

Coin Schnorf and Louis Trout, broth
ers-in-law. became involved in a quarrel
ut Grand Island. Trout first struck
Schnorf and the latter retaliated by an
attack with a pOcketknife. intiicting sew
eral wounds on his relative
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-16
Negroes Sentence COMMITTED.

st. Louis: Gov. Folk "Wednesday
committed the sentence of Fred Well
Jams. negro, sentenced to he hanged
here on Friday. to lie imprisonment.
Williams was convicted of killing Lutheg
Lewis in August, 1903.