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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
GOMEZ QUITS TIE RACE
Liberal Candidate for Cuban Presi.
dency Charges intimidation.

Havana. Sept. 2S.-Jose Miguel Go
mez, governor of the province of San.
ia Clara, who was nominated by the
liberals for the presidency, has re-
signed his candidacy, In letters to
the executive committee of his party,
he gives the reasons for his action,
laying part Of the blame on the
United States, owing to the Platt
amendment. Governor Gomez says:
1T is impossible to continue the
campaign within the bounds of the
law. The government has won COM
plete and overwhelming victory. With
liberals by the hundreds in the jails
and with the rifles Of armed forces
and even the daggers Of hired assas-
sins against unarmed persons, the
problem confronting me Is whether I
should continue to lead my followers
to the polls and permit them to be-
come the victims OF this sort of treat
ment. One other road is open, that
followed by other nations in such cir
cumstances, namely, the right OF revo-
luton; but Cuba stands in a peculiar
position. as an armed conflict would
inevitably bring foreign Intervention
Therefore. I, who had the courage to
rebel against Spain, which was one
hundred times stronger than Palma S
government. decline to accept the re-
sponsibility Of plunging the country
into war, least of all at time when
there might be the slightest suspicion
that | had done so to satisfy my per
sonal ambitions for the presidency
| am Cuban soldier. love order
and peace and prefer to leave to my
adversaries the somber glory OF theli
triumph along the criminal path where
they have slain Cuban liberties Fol
these reasons entreat my party tc
accept this irrevocable resignation.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
CHILDREN PERISH IN FIRE
Five Little Ones Die at Fort Dodge In
Burning House.

Fort Dodge, la, Sept. 2S.-Five chill
dren of ED Adamson, a switchman on
the Minneapolis and st. Louis, and
one Of David PeCord were burned TO
death in a fire which destroyed the
Adamson home. Five children were
in an upstairs room alone. The moth
or stepped out TO neighbor's and
returned fifteen minutes later to find
the building a mass of roaring flames
and the children imprisoned above.
with escape cut off on all sides by the
flames. The faces were seen at the
window moment, then all were OBJ.
scured by mass OF fire which burst
forth.
Firemen were able to enter the
building after half an hour and five
blackened and roasted bodies were
found. 1t is thought that the children
were smothered in smoke and flames
and were burned after death. The
flesh was ready to drop from their
bodies. Explosion OF q gasoline stove
is supposed to have caused the holo-
caust.
The dead are: Edna, aged ten; IT.
mis-, eight; Clarence, six; Ernest,
three, all children OF Adamson, and
Raymond, the three-year-old son OF
David Pecord. -..H
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
Fatal Wreck In Indiana.

Conncrsvillc, Ind, Sept 2S.--In q
rear end collision near Glcnwood, a
passenger train on the Cincinnati.
Hamilton and Dayton crashed into a
freight train. Five persons were In
jured, two fatally. J. =. Grosscup OF
Lincoln Neb. sustained a broken arm
and leg and was injured internally.
and may die. Shortly after the col
lislon n Rre started in the debris
Most OF the passenger cars and
freight were destroyed before the fre
was extingulshed.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
Masonic Relief Association Meets.

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. 2S.-The Ma
sonic Relief association of the Unit
ed States and Canada opened its sixth
biennial session here. President T,
John Newton of Washington, in his an.
nual address, recommended that the
officers be made permanent. He said
that the present membership was
twenty-five grand lodges, sixty-eight
boards of relief and 206 individual
lodges. A recommendation was made
that a reprint of pictures OF posters
be published In pamphlet form for
distribution throughout the country
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
Chicago Woman Is Indicted.

Cleveland, Sept. 2S.-The Cuyahoga
county grand jury here returned two
indictments against Minnie Lee, alias
Ellen Iber, of Chicago, on the charge
of attempting to blackmall Governor
Myron 7. Herrick. One indictment
charges the woman with verbal at
tempt at blackmail and the other with
committing the offense by writing
The arrest of the woman has been or.
dered and it is expected she will be
taken in custody without delay.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
Arispe SAVINGS Bank Fails.

Arispe, Ia, Sept. 2S.-The Arispe
Savings bank has closed its doors and
a state examiner is in charge. At a
meeting of the directors it was deter.
mined to make an assessment on the
stock sufficient to pay off all depos
itors. The bank has been under the
management of Cashier D. w. Steven
son. Bad loans and litigation are
blamed for the failure. The bank Is
capitalized at $4,000, and deposits al
the time Of closing Of business were
in the neighborhood of $4,000.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
opposes Federal Supervision.

Breton Woods. y, H.. Sept ?S.--
The feature Of the national conven
tion OF state insurance commissioner
was the address OF Frederick II, Nash
assistant attorney general OF Massa
chusetts. on Federal Supervision oI
Insurance Companies" The genera
tenor OF his remarks was in opposi
tion TO federal supervision. although
he believed that the insurance laws
OF the various states should be more
uniform
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
COSTLY FIRE IN COLON
Al Government Offices and Records
and Many Buildings Destroyed.

Colon, Sept. 2S.-By sheer good luck
the city of Colon was saved from com.
plete destruction by fire. The fire
broke out in a building next to the
residence of the Spanish consul and
soon destroyed the Phoenix hotel. an
American-owned building, and two
other hotels, several liquor saloons
and several tenement buildings
Rowes building, containing the post
office. the Offices of the governor and
other Offices, together with the treas
ury building, were also burned A fire
brigade from Panama arrived at
o'clock, but by that time the fire was
under control. Nearly all the records
and documents of the government
were destroyed, The burned region
comprises two blocks.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
DUEL ON AN EXPRESS CAR
Express Messenger and Former Friend
Fatally Wound Each Other.

Fatally Wound Each Other.
Bloomington, ILL.,. Sept. 2s.-One Of
the most desperate encounters that
ever happened on a Wabash railroad
train took place between John E.
Ryan, messenger on train No. 13,
and Edward G. Greene, a former ex.
press messenger and later employed
with f. S. Betz & Co., Hammond, Ind.
Both men are seriously injured and
cannot live, each having received
three bullets in the fight in the car,
which lasted for miles.
Greene says that he got on the ex-
press car at Forty-seventh street, Chi
cago, intending to go to his home at
Pittsfield, to visit relatives. He was
an old friend of Ryan and the latter,
he claims, permitted him to ride. He
claims that he assisted Ryan on the
trip with the express matter and that
the two began drinking. Jokes led to
quarrel and Greene says both drew
guns at the same time.
Ryan claims that the shooting be-
gan west of Bement, while Greene
AYERS that the first shot was fired be-
fore the train reached Cerro Gordo
Ryan claims that he did not see
Greene in the car until the train
reached Cerro Gordo and he believed
that Greene jumped in for the pur
pose Of robbery. Ryan also says that
when he told Greene that he was Wis
iting in Chicago, the latter told hin
1t was none of his business and pulled
a gun.
The men clinched and both with re
volvers drawn rolled about on the ca
floor. The men then separated anC
each sought shelter in the car, Will,
waiting for the other to appear in or
der to shoot. Just as the train wal
nearing Decatur both men fired anC
both went down, but were on thei
feet in a short time and the duel con
tinued. When the train neared De
catur, Greene opened door ant
jumped from the car. He was unabl,
to run and was found an hour late
by the police.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
Warm Reception Expected.

New York. Sept. 2S.-The return to
Japan OF Baron Komura. the Japa.
nese peace plenipotentiary, began
when he left New York for Montreal
Baron Kaneko. acting as spokesman
for Baron Komura. said: I'VE are
looking forward 10 a warm and cor.
dial reception All this talk about
the Japanese people being displeased
with the work OF the peace ENJOYS Is
very much exaggerated"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
TAKE EQUITABLE GAINS
SOCIETY FURNISHED THE FUNDS
WHILE OFFICERS GOT PROFITS.
CAREFULLY BURY THE RECORDS
legislative Committee Still Probing
Syndicate Deals-Senator Depew
Participated in One Transaction to
the Extent Of 100000.

participated IN One lTdnsdSton W
the Extent Of 100000.
New York, Sept. 2S.--The session Of
the legislative committee to invesu-
gate insurance methods was given
over to the matter of syndicate trans
actions of the Equitable Life Assur'
ance society. Henry II. Winthrop.
financial manager of the society, was
again on the witness stand and many
of his statements were accompanied
by typewriter documents giving the
various transactions in detail. 1t was
dicates Senator Depew was partici-
pant to the extent Of 100000 and the
senator was required to appear before
the committee.
Mr.. Winthrop was unable TO find
where a record Of the profits from a
number of the syndicate transact ,ons
was made and expert accountants now
at work on the books of the society
are expected to unearth these later.
Mr.. Winthrop said that In the Phil.
adelphia, Baltimore and Washington
and Long Islands As syndicate, man.
aged by Kuhn. Loeb & Co.. there were
two participatiOns, one or 100000.
the other of 100000. The society de-
rived profits of $2,3SG on the 100000,
while J. w. Alexander. j. II. Hyde, G..
II. Squire and w. H. Mcintyre divided
the profits on the 100000. The
Equitable put up s21S,1OO. 1t has re.
ceived no interest, neither has the
money been returned. and when asked
if the matter had been called to the
attention of these gentlemen, Mr.. Win.
throp said: 1T will be-"
Mr.. Winthrop said that General
Louis Fitzgerald, chairman Of the
finance committee of the Equitable
society, subscribed for $l,5O0,cOO OF
the Union Pacific bonds. and who.
ever held the bonds over the allotment
Of the $750,000 to the Equitable also
received for profits $3.50 shares OF
Union Pacific preferred stock Mr.
| Winthrop said that the money ad
vanced by the Equitable for other par
Elephants in the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy purchasing syndicate sub
sequently was returned to the society
with per cent interest by George H
| Squire, acting for other participants
THE Equitable society's profits or
| this deal. exclusive OF interest" the
witness said. were $7,729. while the
profits OF the other participants were
$l5,45S."
Henry Greaves. who was a clerk fol
George II Squire. formerly a member
OF the finance committee. was called
to supply some information regarding
the George H. Squire trustee" &C
count. and from him II was learned
that there was number OF these ac
counts. There was, beside tn,
George H. Squire trustee" account
the "Marcellus Hartley trustee" ac
count and another. the u. w. Alex
ander trustee" account. Mr.. Greave
produced the bank book Of the SOUR,
account and by means OF II Nj
Hughes tried to trace amounts tina
would correspond to profits 10 th!
account. but the witness could no
remember the items OF the amount
deposited,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
WILLIAMSON IS FOUND GUILTY
Oregon Congressman and Partner Con.

oregon congressman ana Partner Gov
vloted Of subornatlon OF Perjury.
Portland, Ore. Sept. as.-Tho jury
in the case OF tho United States
against Congressman ]. N. william.
son, DR.. Van Gessner. his partner In
the live stock business, and Marion
II. Riggs, a Prineville lawyer, returned
verdict convicting the defendants
of subornation OF perjury In securing
men to fraudulently locate on govern.
ment land. The penalty liz from $1,000
TO $4,000 fine and imprisonment not
exceeding two years.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
TweIve Indictments al clenfueaos.

Cienfuegos, Cuba, Sept. 28.-In con.
nection with the disorders of Friday
last. which resulted In the killing Of
Congressman Enrique Villuendas and
Chief Of Police Illance, indictments
were found against twelve persons.
three Of whom were held without bail
and the remainder admitted TO bail in
$4,000 each. A rural guard. who is in
hospital seriously wounded. says
that he killed Villuendas after he him.
self had been wounded.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
Italian Aaitator peported.

Havana, Sept. 28.-The Italian agi.
tator, Jose Pinnino, was deported to
Cartagena on a cattle steamer Presi.
dent Palma's decree ordered his de.
portation on the first steamer leaving
Havana. According to information re,
ceived by the government Pinnino had
been expelled from Italy.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
Joln, wrecker Sentenced.

lola, Kan. Sept. CSC. l., Melvin,
the Joint wreckcr, was sentenced to
the penitentiary for not less than five
or more than ten years on the charge
OF burglary and for not less than one
or mere than Ave years on the charge
Of stealing dynamite. Melvin's mini
mum sentence is six years and his
maximum sentence Ia fifteen years
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
PANAMA SAIL
GO TO INVESTIGATE CONDITIONS
ON THE IsTHMus.
WILL REMAIN ON THE STEAMER
The Havana VIII Remain Tied up at
the Wharf at Colon and VIII be the
Headquarters OF the Commission
While In the Canal Zone.

" NnC
While In the Canal Zone.
New York, Sept. 2S.-Tho members
of the Panama canal commission, nc.
companicd by the members OF the
board OF consulting engineers, which
held their session In Washington,
sailed today for Panama on the steam.
er Havana of the Panama Railroad
Steamship line. Many of their friends
were at the dock to speed them on
their way. According to the present
arrangements the steamer will be tied
up at the wharf Mt Colon, and the
members will retain their quarters on
board while they are making their In.
vestigations. A special train of the
Panama railroad will be placed Mt the
disposal of the engineers and any part
of the line OF the canal, including the
city of Panama, may be visited each
day at the pleasure OF the board. The
| Isthmian Canal commission, complying
with the instructions by President
Roosevelt will hold their quarterly
meeting in the Offices of the governor
OF the canal zone tho first week In
October,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
Murdered by Robbers.

Gallup. N M, Sept. 2S.-Intense ex.
:tement exists here over the assas.
s!nation at midnight Of Andrew Carno
a wealthy coal mine owner. who lives
near here, and the fatal wounding OF
his beautiful young wife. The motive
for the crime Is thought to have been
robbery. A posse is now following the
trail OF two men who were seen In
the vicinity during the evening.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
SLAYER Is Sentenced for LIE.

Iowa City Ia. Sept, 2S.-William
Jones was sentenced TO Fort Madison
penitentiary for life for the murder
OF S. f Danner two months ago Dan.
ner was trying to save Jones divorced
wife from a like fate She :s still
living. but is in a critical condition
from her wounds
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
Wheeler II. Peckham Dead.

New York, Sept. 2S,-Wheeler H,
Peckham, noted lawyer, died sud.
denly in his office on Broadway. Apo
pleXy is thought to have caused his
death Mr. Peckham was seventy
three years old In 1894 he was ap'
pointed TO the federal supreme court
by President Cleveland The senate
refused to confirm his nomination.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
FORTY THOUSAND AHEAD.
Lancaster County Treasury Loaded
With Money.

Lincoln, Sept. 2S.-The Lancaster
county treasury is 100000 ahead as the
result of the scavenger's tax law. The
county commissioners are said to be
seriously considering the proposition
of having a barbecue to go along with
the public sale, which is to be held the
first Wednesday in November.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
Ohio Banks Doors Closed.

Washington, Sept. 2S.-The First
National bank Of Orrville, o., closed
its doors by order of the comptroller
of the currency, on account of a con.
tinuous run on the bank. George T..
Cults, national bank examiner, has
been appointed receiver.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
W|TIE IS WELCOMED HOME
SENIOR RUSSIAN PLENlPoTENTi.
AIRY REACHES RUSSIA.
ARRIVED THERE THIS MORNING
A Large Crowd OF His countrymen
congresated at the Wharf to Meet
and Greet the Man Who Made Peace
When His Ship Steamed In Today.

st. Petersburg, Sept 2S.-M. Witte,
the senior Russian peace plenipoten'
tiary, arrived here this morning and
received an enthusiastic welcome from
throngs of Russians who had congre-
gated at the wharf to greet him when
his ship steamed into port.
Long live Witte," cried the crowd,
and other similar expressions were ut
tered, showing the cordial tone which
characterized the welcome back home
accorded to the man who made peace
with Japan.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
Temperance Saloon Closes Its Doors.

New York, Sept. 2S.-The Subway
tavern, the saloon which was opened
with prayer by Bishop Potter year
ago has been closed. The owner
locked its doors, saying that the
temperance saloon had not been q
paying investment.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
BRYAN Saila for Orient.

San Francisco, Sept 2S.-Among
the passengers on the liner Man.
churia which sailed for China and
Japan. via Honolulu. we're w. J. Bry.
an and family and d. J. Pokotilof,
Russian minister to China
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
Contractors Released on Ball.

New York, Sept. 2S.-Eleven con
tractors, charged with conspiracy in
importing English tile settlers to the
United States under contract, were ar.
raigned before United States Commits
sioner Rindway. Examination was set
for Oct. 4 and bail was fixed at $2,5OU
each, which was furnished.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
postm asters at DAYTON.

Dayton. o.. Sept, 2s.-The eighth
annual convention OF the National AS
ISOLATION OF Postmasters opened here
The convention will be In Aession for
three DAYS.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
shin Founders with All Hands.

Adelaide. Australia. Sept. 2S.-
wreckage washed ashore on Kangaroo
island points TO the loss, with all
hands. OF the ship Loeb Vennacher
which left the Clyde June IA. bound &c
Adelaide and Melbourne.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
BANQUET CORN GROWERS
OVER FIVE HUNDRED BOYS AND
GIRLS WILL PARTICIPATE.
HELD IN LINCOLN DECEMBER IS
Youthful Agrlculturalists Who Have
Taken Part In the State Corn Grow.
Ing Contest are to be Given a Treat
In Decenber

Lincoln, Sept. 2S.-Over five hundred
boys and girls from all sections of
Nebraska will attend banquet to be
rendered the participants in the corn
growing contest, which has been on
in the state this year, to be held In
this city December 10. The railroads
entering the city have promised to
make low rates for the occasion and
it is expected that the youthful agricul
turalists will have jolly time.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
Parker Held for Murder.

Pender. Neb., Sept 2s-The trial
OF Samuel Parker. for the killing OF
Andrew Johnson. was concluded.
Parker was bound over TO appear al
the next term of the district court.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
RUSSIANS IN LIBERTY MOVE
Reform Element Appoints Strong
Campaign Committee.

st. Petersburg. Sept 2S.-The de.
zcmstvos and municipalities in scs
sion at Moscow not TO boycott the
national assembly, but on the con
trary seek to gain as large repre-
sentatiOn as possible therein and the
personnel of the campaign committee
chosen to take charge of the elections,
prcsaEc the choice Of an important
faction of strongly liberal representa-
tives in tho first imperial douma. The
members of the campaign committee
are nearly all of a most advanced lib.
eral, and even radical school, includ.
ing such men as M. Arsenieff, editor
OF the Russky Bogatsva, n leading
radical review; Ivan Petrunkevitch.
president of the Moscow Agricultural
society, who was eXiled to Siberia for
his fearless utteranCcs to the EN-.
peror NJ. Naboutkoff, leader Of the
liberal party, who was arrested with
Maxim Gorky, Jan. % last; Professor
Mihkoff, president of the League OF
Leagues, who has just been released
from prison famous as an author and
well known in the United States
where he was connected with the Chi
cago university. and other well known
workers in the cause OF reform.
This committee will play an import
ant role in the elections, as the
zemstvoists, through five congresses
held within year, have succeeded In
perfecting an effective working or
ganization throughout large part Of
the empire, which already exercises
a controlling interest in the liberia
propaganda.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
a.onrd Of Fever Endemic.

New Orleans. Sept, 2S.-lellow fe
yer report; New cases 10: deaths. D.
.ota! cases 2qiS. ;o'al deaths $50
new fec, 3; cases under Ieatmen,
272; cases discharged, 2,26s.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
TAFT PARTY ARRIVES HOME
KOREA BREAKS RECORD FOR
QUICK TRIP ACROSS PACIFIC.
CONDITIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Secretary Says Insight Into Situation
Gained by Senators and Represent
atlves viii Result In Beneficial
Legislation.

atves viii Result In Beneficial
Legislation.
San Francisco, Sept. 28.-The Pa
cihc Mail Steamship Companys liner
Korea, Captain Feeder, arrived from
the Orient, beating the transpaCiiic
record by several hours. Among its
passengers were Secretary of War
Taft and most of the members of
party which left with him for the far
east on the ManChuria on July last.
The Korea sailed from Yokohama
on Sept. II and came direct to this
city, emitting the usual stop at Homo
lulu. The best time for this passage
was made by the same vessel, which
held the previous record OF ten days
and fifteen hours. On this trip 1t has
covered the distance in little over
ten days fiat
IN an lDterview, Secretary Taft
said; "The political situation in
some respects was not as good as II
ought to be. OF course 1t is too soon
to speak OF probable legislation by
congress upon legislative matters. but
| am sure that the trip has added
greatly to the interest in Philippine
questions which will be taken by the
| members Of congress who were In the
| party and that the more accurate in
| formation which they now have will
| lead to wise and intelligent legisla-
ton"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
BEET HARVEST is ON.

STdnu ISldnu Y dCtoIy otd'tS WYNN
Next Week.
Grand Island, Neb., Sept. 2S.-The
sugar beet harvest is now in full force.
The local factory Of the American Beet
Sugar company will commence opera
tions next week. The season on the
whole has been favorable.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
oaynor and Greene Give Up Hope.

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept 2S.-A dis
patch from Montreal says that John
f Gaynor and Benjamin f. Greene
have abandoned all hope Of success
fully resisting extradition I'VE are
now ready TO face the courts of the
United States. We fell confident that.
given fair trial, we will be acquitted"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
The DAYS BASE BALL SCORES
acsuIts OF tho League Contests Played
Throuuhout tHe I arA

American League-Philadelp 7;
Detroit, s. Boston, 81; Chicago, OILS.
Washington, G; Cleveland, 0. New
York, ?; ST. Louis, 7. National League
Cincinnati, 10; Boston, IA, Chicago.
I; Brooklyn. 2. Pittsburg. 3; New
York. 8.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1905-09-29
THE CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
Temperature for Twenty.four Hours.
Forecast for Nebraska.
Condition OF the weather as record
ed for the "a hours ending at q q. m.

Chicago, Sept 28.-Tho bulletin is-
sued by the Chicago station OF the
United States weather bureau this
morning. gives the forecast for Ne
barska as follows:
Fair and continued warmer tonight
and Friday.