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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
FATAL MINE EXPLOSION.
Five Miners Arc Dead and Three
Fatally Injured.

A Charlcstown, W. Va special says:
\ mine explosion in the Cabin Greek
Mining Company's mines near Kayford,
about thirty miles above here, late Thurs
day afternoon is believed to have re-
suited in the death of five miners and
the fatal injury Of three others. The
disaster is thought to have been caused
miners carelcssness. Shortly after >
o'clock, after the men had left the mine,
there was sharp report, followed by an
explosion. which threw debris in all di-
rections. The tipp!cs took fire and were
soon mass OF flames At least nine
men were still within the mine when the
explosion occurred. OF these four reach
ed safety with the assistance Of friends
Three of the number were 50 badly in
jured that they arc not expected to live
The remaining miners were still en-
tombed at a late hour 1t is believed
that these men are dead. as they were
at least 1900 feet below the surface
when the explosion took place.
muse hLlONu W ne sun III me iIIic
are Burt Green. Charles Nicholas. Ira
Nicholas, Arthur Crumpackcr and Will
lam Allen.
The fatally hurt are George Austin,
night boss: ~ Darby. assistant night
boss, and William Robinson. laborer
After the fire had been extingusheI
rescuing party was formed by the min
ers of the town.
Brattices were built into the mouth Of
the mine, but progress was necessarily
slow. At a late hour Thursday night
the party reported to those at the mouth
of the mine that they were nearing the
bodies
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
hartley BOND CASE AGAIN.
Attorney General Asks Court {"
DisDOse of Litigation.

After having dragged itself throush
the supreme court three times during the
last seven years. the BARLEY bond SUIT
is again before the judges of tho SUI
preme court at Lincoln. and in his brlei
the attorney general asks the court tn
make this the final appearance OF the
case by basing its opinion on tho facts
and definitely establishing the rights OF
the state in the matter. The case was
brought up by the state from the Doug
las County district court and ednesday
morning was advanced on the docket anu
submitted on briefs.
The suit was originally brought liz 1891
in Douglas County by the state against
Joseph s. BARLEY. at one time state
treasurer. and the sureties on his official
bond. The amount alleged as shortage
was in round numbers $J50.0OC. During
the several trials the case has been adj
Indicated as tn all surety defendants
and Joseph H. Ames. Amos Swobe. &. {.
McNish and Cadet Taylor. who are the
defendants in error i'll this proceeding.
The state seeks q reversal OF the deci
sion of the lower court. which ordered
the case dismissed.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
STATE OF NEBRASK A
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN a CON.
OENSEO FORM.
A Pair of State TraGedies-Custer
County Man Kills Another in
Quarrel-Shubert Man Shoots His
Wife and Attempts Suicide.

Scott Haddick. a we'll known farmer
living eight miles north of Mason, shot
and killed John Butler. another farmer
on the formers property early Monday
evening.
The trouble which has been gathering
for some time was over IL road running
through Haddick's property. The par
ties met Sunday night on the disputed
ground Haddick ordered Butler off.
Butler replied it was regularly laid out
road and he had il right to stay there
Butler fired first. so Haddick alleges
The latter returned fire from behind Il
post where he had jumped, killing his an
tagOnst
Haddick went to Broken Bow on the
midnight train and stayed at the Globe
Hotel all night While eating break
fast Monday morning ne was arrested
by Sheriff Richardson and taken into
custody. Arrangements for the prelimi-
nary hearing will be made as quickly as
possible. Judge Sullivan appeared for
the defendant. Haddick has always born
good reputation.
The village OF Shubert. five miles east
of Stella. was the scene of terrible
tragedy Monday morning. George Quig-
gle, as Il climax to Il prOtracted spree,
went TO where his wife was hanging out
tine washing and with Il few words point
ed i revolver at her heart and fired. She
managed to turn the gun in such Il way
that it shot her hand Another shot took
effect in her side. and another made
scalp wound. He then shot himself i'll
the head receiving Il wound that Ten-
dercd him inSeHsibie. and the doctors
say he can live only Il short time
Last week Mr.. Quiggle was i'll Stella
and while intoxicated tried to buy Il re-
volver Of Wheeler X Son. hut was re-
fused. He then tried to buy some car
tridges. but these were also refused him.
showing this deed to have been premcdi-
tated. The couple had two children. 1t
is thought that Mrs. Quiggle will re-
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
A TITANIC STRUGGLE.
Coming Meeting OF Togo and
ROjestvensky.

| III e British public, says 4 London spc-
cial, is only beginning 70 realize how
much depends upon Togo's skillful con
duct of the approa ching naval contest.
| Until Vice Admiral Rojestvensky ayriv-
| ed in the straits of Malacca there was 4
| disposition to ridicu!c the efforts of the
Russian squadron, but now t.Iat there IS
| seen TO be a growing likelihood of Vice
Admiral Ncbogatoff joining EOjestvensky
before the struggle opens, interest is
deepening into anxiety.
According to the Toxic correspondent
Of a London news agency momcntous
war conference lasting five hours was
held there Oh Wednesday. attended by
the elder statesmen. the premier and
ministers. 1t is not difficult TO conjecture
the nature of the councils deliberations.
Toxic correspondents state that Japan
has advanced a protest to France on the
Russian Pacific squsdron's presence in
hamrauh Bay. but that France has not
yet replied. The Telegrap h's correspond
cut at Toxic declares that Japane.r
fleet is ready to sail for Kamranh Bay.
The Telegr3ph's Hongkons correspond
cnt states that two steamers which pass
ed close TO the bay OF Sunday report
that 10 Russian vessels were then visi-
bic. No news, however, has yet reached
London TO show that the Russians have
left Eamranh Bay. and it is assumed
that they are still there.
The Post, commenting on the situation,
contends that it is q matter of urgent
Importance, especially considering Great
Britain's worldwide naval interest, to en-
deavor to secure 4 more definite interna-
tional understanding of neutrality in
neutral waters by belligerents.
\ dispatch to a London news agency
from Toxic says:
information received here is taken
to indicate the Russian squadron pro-
poses staying at kamranh until May I,
RoJestvenSky meanwhile sending out
cruisers to overhaul merchantmen pro-
ceeding along tie trade route to the
straits Of FOrmosa. The transports ac-
complaining the Russian squadron are
reported to be plying between Kamranh
Bay and Saigon under the merchant fay
of Russia
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
MAN KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE
Brooklyn Police Make Futile Effort
to CaDture Chauffeur

Scores of police reserves were turned
out in Brooklyn, y. V, Thursday in an
effort TO trap an automobile party reSpon-
sible for the dea;h of an Italian on Coney
Island Avenue. All ferries and bridges
to New York were placed under extra
guard, but the autOmObilsts escaped.
There We're three men and two women
in the car 1t rushed through Park circle
and threw the man twenty feet in the
air. The chauffeur threw on extra pow
er and rushed from the scene.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
CRISIS IN EQUITABLE
MANAGING AGENTS APPEAL FOR
NATURALIZATION.
They Call Upon Gov. Higgins-H
Says 1t is a Matter for the Courts
"A Receiver is Asked For-Chica.
go Policyholder Charges Fraud.

An Albany. ~ Y. dispatch says: The
crisis in the affairs of the Equitable
Life Assurance Society was laid before
Gov. Higgins at the executive chamber
Friday afternoon by the committee OF
thirty-fve of the managing agents of the
society, which earlier in the day at SYRIA
cuse had made the same appeal for mu
tualization Of the society to Superin
tendent Hendricks, of the state insurance
department. The views of the agents
were presented to the governor by Joseph
BOwes, manager for the Equitable at
Baltimore, as chief spokesman, and be
was seconded by Edward A. Woods, of
Pittsburg, Archibald c. Haynes, of
New York, and Reginald T. Naist, OF
London. The agents also presented to
the governor the resolutions adopted ear
lier i'll the week ut the agents convention
in New York City
Gov. Higgins made very evident his
appreciation Of the great seriousness in
the situation in the Equitable Society.
His reply TO the speeches was greeted
with applause.
Il realize fully" the governor began,
that this is Il very serious talk. | real
iZe fully that the policyholders have
been led to believe that it was mutual
in its character. | would be glad to dc
anything within reason that | could dc
10 bring about naturalization. But | de
sire to call to your attention the fact that
difficulties that arise between citizens il
the state of New Iork-very fortunately
| would say. rather than unfortunately
cannot be settled by the governor. non
by the legislature: that these questions of
difference have to be settled in this state
by the courts.
The question has been raised as to
whether the legislature could not alte!
the charter Of the Equitable Life Assur.
ance Society, changing its charter. !
think it is perhaps true that it could
1t could alter its charter. but the ques
ton remains as to whether the stockholG
ers, if they saw fit to reject the altered
charter. could not refuSse to act under il
and in that case they would be compelled
10 90 into the hands of Il receiver or
close up the business of the Equitable
Life
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
FARMER KILLED EY BULL.
animal Had Been DehorneG, but
Trampled Him to Death

f.. l.. Beck. Il wealthy and prosperous
farmer. was killed Saturday at his farm
three miles southeast of Franklin, by Il
furious bull. Mr.. Beck was out in Il
field working with the cattle when the
bull attacked him. He had pitchfork
which was found with the tines bent.
showing he made fight to save his life.
The bull had been dehorned. but used
his feet. stamping his victim into an al
most umecognizable mass 1t was sever
al hours before he was found. He was
still alive. but so badly hurt nothing
cOrnt be done to save him. Some time
ago this same bull came very near get
ting Mr.. Beck. Il fence close by being
the only thing which saved him.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
BOY FIRE BUGS.
One Arrested at Norfolk COnfesses,
duplicating Two Others.

Earl Fairbanks, IS years old, was ar
rested Monday charged with setting fire
to a South Norfolk barn. He admitted
he was in a gang of three. one OF whom
started the fire. The latter has left
town. The youth alleged to have set the
fire is said to have declared he wanted
Il hot time" and that he would kill the
other two if they told. This crowd is
suspected of setting other fires recently.
and possibly the Stanton fire. which cost
100000. Sunday morning. A search is
being made for the other boys
Another saloon was set afire Sunday
night, but the flames died out and 10
great damage was done. The ire was
of incendiary origin. Fred Harder was
the victim again, having been burned
out a month ago. He is now rebuilding
his saloon
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
KOCH is ON TRIAL.
He is Again Arraisned on Charge
Of Murder.

Of Murder.
At Mankato, Mimi, Dr. George Z.
Koch and his aged father trudged up the
long hill to the Blue Earth County court
house at $40 O'Clock Wednesday morn
ing. and entered the court room, where
Il few minutes later. Judge Lorin Cray
called the trial of the young man for the
atrociOus murder of DIR. Louis A. Geb-
hardt, in the latter's office at New Uln,
Mimi. on the night of Nov. l last
This is the second trial of this young
dentist for Staying his professional fell
low and supposedly close friend. and III
tcrest in the mystery is more profound
than Minnesota has experienced in many
years.
Young Koch. whose CHEEKY. vivacious
mien has been altered by the terrible
charges against him, solemnly watched
the efforts to get 4 jury. Thirty men of
the first panel had first opinion I'd
were excused. 4 panel of 100 was ,.e,
drawn
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
DIE IN THE FIRE.
Fourteen Lives are Lost in a Cana
dian Convent

4 Montreal special says: Fourteen
lives were lost by the destruction by
fire Thursday night of convent at st
Genevieve, Quebec. There were nine
girls, aged IA to IS years: one nun and
four old women domicied there. The
convent was conducted by Roman Cath,
Ole sisters.
The fire broke out at midnight and
spread rapidly. Bucket brigades worked
heroically to save the building, but tc
no avail.
The pupils and others who lost theif
lives were in the portion Of the building
where the fire had obtained too much
Roadway before the alarm was given
to enable those who responded to eff,
feet their rescue.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
TROUBLE IN CRETE.
Chamber OF Deputies Declares for
Union OF Crete with Greece.

Advices from Canea. Island Of Crete.
state that the Cretan chamber Of depu-
ties was opened Thursday by Prince
George, high commissioner Of the powers
who in speech blamed The revolution
lists and declared his readiness to grant
every reasonable reform properly pro
posed.
On the withdrawal of the prince the
chamber of deputies unanimously de-
clared in favor Of the union of Crete
with Greece and the deputies proceeded
to the palace TO inform the prince.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
West Point Mayor Honored.

Mayor SOnnenSchein. of West Point.
vas presented with gold medal set with
diamonds. the gift Of the council and
about 100 citizens. The presentation
was made by Julius Thiele. late editor Of
the Cunning County Democrat. who con-
graduated Mr.. Sonnpnschein on behalf of
his colleagues i'll the council and the
citizens generally upon the successful ter
mination o. his two years mayOralty.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Snow Breaks All Records.

Trainmen arriving in Cheyenne. Wyo.
report every telegraph pole for thirty
miles east of Cheyenne and twenty miles
south has been leyeled by snow. The
SHOW is the heaviest ever known there,
and at several places in the city electric
light and telephone poles have been brob-
Ell off by tons Of snow and lie obstrucng
the streets.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
TO PREVENT eLOCDSHED.
Bill TO Remove Dam Before Wis
cOnsIn Lawmakers

y Madison, Wis. dispatch says: TIC
I'D possible bloodshed at the Tho~''
..pple river dam. Chippewa Coun..
where John Dietz is holding up by force
millions of logs of the Chippewa Boom
and Log Company, a bill was introduced
in the assembly Wednesday repeating the
act for the establishment of the dam.
Many armed men are on the scene. but
it is hoped the bill introduced may solve
the difficulty.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Find a Den OF Wolves

While &. G. Rrinton and B. T. Ever
EFT were hunting i'll the woods southwest
of Plattsmouth they found den con-
tanning nine little wolves The boys cap
tured the little ones and waited patient
~ for the mother to return. but were dis
appointed. Their scalps were turned
over to the county clerk for the offered
bounty. The boys report that the wolves
III that vicinity have caused the farmers
mulch trouble by carrying off chickens
and other small animals.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
MORE JURORS ACCEPTED
Half OF the Men Secured Who Will
Decide Fate of DIR. Koch.

Two more jurors were secured at
Mankato, Mimi, at the Friday fore
noon session for the trial of Dr. Koch
for the Gebhardt murder. making six
The new jurors are W. Z. Barnard,
trayman, of Mankato: William Boss
wcll, farmer, of st. Clair. Both are
about 40 years Of age.
hoch's sister, Miss Ida. came from
New Tim Friday and sat by her broth
er in court, as did also the defendants
cousin, Miss Minnie Bangerter. of Man
kato. Ida Koch is school teacher, and
Miss Bangerter is school principal
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Receiver is Denied.

No receiver will be appointed for the
Kitchen Hotel Company. at Lincoln
Rome Miller started the suit for a re-
reiver. against James B. Kitchen. alleg-
ing fraud and mismanagement of the
Paxton Hotel. The supreme court has
filed an opinion declaring that no receiver
can be appointed whore Il concern is con-
Quoting Il business apparently profta-
ABLY
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
CHAMe SEEKS BONDS
Understood He Has Secured the
Greater Portion of the Amount.

y Tecumseh special says: In the Gus
Iody of an officer, Charles NJ. Chamber
lain * at work canvasSing among his
former friends and co-buSiueSs men for
Signers on his bond. which the district
court fixed at SO. 800. 1t is said he has
succeeded i'll raising the best part of the
amount;
Mr.. Chamberlain has promised to 90 to
work on the books and to Straighten out
some things in the affairs of the failed
bank which now are not understood 1t
is limited there are people here who are
worrying lest he will uncover some things
that had better be left in the dark as
far as they are concerned. The truthful
ness of this statement will develop later
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
A Piucky Telephone Girl.

\ telephone operator at Fremont. while
on her way home was assaulted by =
man who had been following her for =
lew BLOCKS. She put up Il stiff fight and
by the vigorous use of the end of her
umbrella succeeded i'll getting away from
hlm and reached a neighboring house
The police were at once notified. but tho
fellow had disappeared.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
WEOS A POOR MAN,
Carnegie's Niece is Wife of a Riding
Master

1t became known at New York We'd.
nesday that Andrew Carnegie's niece
Nancy Carnegie, was secretly married
about year ago to Il riding master nam.
ed HEAVIER, whom she met at Newport.
The story was confirmed by Mr.. Car.
negie, who said:
The family has no objection to the
match. HEAVIER is an honest. upright
young man. | would rather Nancy had
married a poor, honest man than a
worthless duke. We want no rich men
in our family
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
One Man is Killed.

j. I. Cavanaugh, bricklayer from
st, Louis, cmptied a revolver into q group
Of brick masons at Hot Springs, Ark.
Friday. John Madigan, of Clinton.
Mass, was instantly killed. In the
scramble for safety several laborers were
severely hurt. The trouble arose over
differences in local brickIayers' union
matters. Cavanaugh is in Jail.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Merle Obrian Dead.

Merle Obrian. the 14-year-0ld son of
William Obrian. who shot himself about
three weeks ago, died from the effects of
an operation. He had always lived on
his fathers farm near Benedict. which
his father sold and moved to Lincoln.
where the boy became lonesome and de-
spondent. which IS supposed to be the
cauSn of his anf
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Wateryorhs Bonds Sold

The bonds for water works and cleo
trio light ut Alma were sold by the city
council Monday evening at small pre-
mium This insureS :; good up-to-date
water system for Alma this season. and
also an electric light plant Each of
these industries will be owned and man
aged by the city
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Farmer Drowned i'm u Well

Anton Trojan, an aged and wealthy
farmer, who lived three miles northeast
Of Leigh, met his death Saturday even
ing by falling into a we'll and smother
ing. The well was an open one. curbed
with boards and about twelve feet deem
Mr.. Trojan was dipping water out of if
with pail tied to rope When found
he was dead
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Teamster Hurt at Dakota CITY

\ team being driven by Hugh Means.
Il teamster of Dakota City. ran of.
throwing the driver into barb wire
fence. His nose was completely severed
as was also a portion of his ear. and his
face was cut clear across by the barbed
Wire. One of the horses broke IFS leo
and had TO be shot.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
WAGES to be Increased.

Notices have been posted in the vari-
BUS blast furnaces ut Youngstown. O..
that beginning on May 1 wages will be
increased. The wages of laborers will be
raised per cent and turnmen 10 Der
cent. The wages of laborers have been
ST day and turnmen So.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Alma ia ROOnipp

Alma is having one of the most sub
stantial booms of any city in the Repub-
lican valley. At least forty residences
are in the course of construction, and 4
large number of business buildings
There is great demand for more com
petent carpenters that are up-to-datc
'rchitectS in their trade.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
STRIKE AT LEADViLLE.
Armed Deputy Sheriffs Maintain
Quiet at Il Smelling Plant

4 Leadville. Colo. special says: Armed
deputy sheriffs are maintaining quiet at
the Arkansas Valley plant of the Ameri-
can Smelling and Refining Company
struck for shorter hours and kept nearly
500 employees from working.
The fires of eight furnaces have been
drawn and the other two are banked.
There has been no violence and settle
ment is expected.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Military EODors for q Woman.

vt Hirschberg, Silesia. Augusta Grao-
'"r, whose courage. tenderness and dev
ton to the wounded in the wars of 1864.
1866 and 1901 made her respected by
all Germany, was buried with military
honors Thursday, Il battalion of regular
troops and all the local veterans orsani-
cations participating in the ceremony.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
SafeblOwerS Visit TaIrDaoe

Some time Wednesday night safe blow
ers made a raid on the village of Tai
mage. twenty miles southwest of Nebras-
ka City. They broke into the general
merchandise store of George Allgier and
blew open the safe with black powder.
securing $50 i'll coin. The safe is total
wreck. The explosion did not awaken
any of the residents of the village.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Chorus Girl Nav Die.

The Pennsylvania hospital officials at
Philadelphia have received word from Il
New York man who says he is the hus-
band Of Bessie Davis, chorus girl. who
was shot Tuesday by Edward Smedes.
The police say Smedes is not the wo-
mans husband. Miss Davis condition
is critical
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Teamster Seriously Hurt,

\ team being driven by Hugh Means.
a teamster of Dakota City, ran off Mon
day, throwing the driver into barb
wire fence. His nose was completely
severed. as was also portion of his
ear, and his face was cut clear across by
the barbed wire. One of the horses
broke his leg and had to be killed.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Detective Hans DisaDDears.

Scheduled TO appear in court at Nor
folk April n to answer the charge Of
numbering David o. Luse. of Ainsworth
several years ago. Fred NJ Hans. a for
mer detective for the Chicago and North
western Railroad, has mysteriousIy dis
appeared and cannot be located. He
has been out Of Jail for several weeks ON
Il bail OF $1,000. signed by prominent
Brown County Stockmeu.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-04-27
Candy Causes Girls Death.

Selma Allenbach, the 14-year-old
daughter of the Rev. Mr.. A1lenbach. of
Lincoln, Neb., is dead and it is thought
that the candy she ate Saturday night is
the cause. Immediately after eating a
liberal quantity she was taken sick and
her death took place Tuesday night Ap-
pendicitiS was given as the cause.