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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
STATE OF NEBRASKA
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN A CON-
DENSEO FORM.
Norfolk People Swindied-Promi-
nent Citizens Alleged to Have
Lost heavily in Texas Land Deal
Other State News.

A Norfolk special says: Norfolk alone
has at least thirty well known citizens
who lost in q Texas land scheme, and
their losses are cOnservatiyely estimated
at $500 or $4,000. Included in those
here who lost are prominent capitalists,
real estate men, farmers, attorneys, doc
tors and musicians. The news that the
southwestern Colony Company and the
American Tribune New Colony Company
have been sued for 100000 has brought
to light here nearly three dozen men who
are anxious to join forces with the people
in Indiana who are bringing suit, and
many are willing to put in double what
they have already lost in order to fight
T. 81. Fitzgerald, Frank n. Fitzgerald,
Harry A. Fenton and Luke +. Wilson.
The Texas plan was to sell stock
throughout the country and to buy up
thousands of acres of good land cheap.
Each man was to put in 800 and to re-
celve i'll turn, 100 acres OF land, making
it cost him IS cents per acre. Then, when
the cities developed, with railroads and
copper mines and petroleum wells, the in
yestors were TO make fortune.
1t is now alleged that the promoters
apparently bought 10000 acres of land
from Luke Wilson, with which they made
showing to investors. Years passed by
and then, because the company had paid
Wilson but little money, he foreclosed on
mortgage, the land went back to him
and the investors were left holding the
sack.
And the suit that has been begun al
leges that Wilson was 4 conspirator with
the crowd in the lead to defraud.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
GIGANTIC SWINOLE.
Many People OF Middle West Vic
tins of Land Frauds.

Many People OF Middle West Vic
tins of Land Frauds.
A Portland, Ore, special says: Only
when all persons holding forged certif-
rates for school lands in Oregon have sent
their certificates to Salem TO have them
examined will it be possible to make an
estimate Of the gigantic swindles perpe-
trated on fasteners by INSCRIPTIONS
land operators Gov. Chamberlain states
that there is no limit to the number Of
forged checks which could have been
made, and it is safe to say, he added,
that where the certificates were hypothe-
rated the full amount shown by the GER
tifcate was obtained or where sales were
made outright the full value of the land
was paid by the victim.
Very few of the persons who possess
forged certificates are known so far, but
from the fact that persons in Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Illinois, New York, Ohio and
Florida are i'll possession of them the Off
Gals fear that when the whole number
develops it will include people in every
state west of the Mississippi River
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
FAST TRAIN WRECKED.
Plunges Down an Embankment In
to RIVER.

| A telephone message from Mauch
Flyer" which left Scranton ut G:30 p
M, Thursday. was wrecked about three
miles above Penn Haven Junction, six
ty-five miles south OF Scranton. The en-
CINE and tire cars went down steep en-
/ banllment into the river and the combina-
! ton car caught on fire.
A later message from Mauch Chunk
says Engineer Newman and Fireman
( hilbert, Of Mauch Chunk, were killed in
the wreck of the Jersey Central FLYER
at Stoney Greek. Nine passengers We're
injured and it is feared several of them
fatally.
The Reading railroad offices have re-
ceived message from the Jersey Central
railroad that train carrying some of
the injured and eight Philadelphia pas
sengers would arrive at Bethlehem at =
4. IN.
The injured were taken to st. Luke's
hospital there. The Jersey Central has
not reported to the Reading the extent
of the accident.
A Philadelphia dispatch says: The
Central Railroad Company of New Jer-
sey's New York flyer, which left Scran-
ton early Thursday evening. was wrecked
at Stoney Creek, about ten miles north
of Mauch Chunk, few hours later. In
formation from the vicinity of the acct
dent is meager, but the latest received by
the Associated Press by telephone is that
an engineer and fireman were killed and
about dozen passengers injured. The
engineers name is said to be Albert, and
that of the fireman Detroy. The injured
have been taken to st. lakes hospital
at South Bethlehem, about sixty miles
north of South Bethlehem.
So far as can be learned the locomotive
of the flyer jumped the track alta sharp
curve at Stoney Creek and plunged into
the Lehigh River, along which the rail
road extends. The combination baggage
and day coach also went over the embank-
ment. The other coaches did not leave
the roadbed. The names of the injured
cannot be ascertained at this hour.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
CATHOLICS UNDER BAN.
Bishop Scanneil ExcOmmunicates
Prominent Members at Omaha.

Rt. Rev. Richard Scannell, of the Ne
braska diocese of the Catholic church has
declared accommodated ipso facto all
members of the Catholic church who par
ticipated in the wedding OF Congressman
Kennedy and Miss Pritchett, at Omaha,
Monday. There were a number Of prom
inent Catholics present, including Mrs.
Edward Cudahy, wife of the packing
house magnate; Miss Mae Hamilton,
whose individual financial worth is rated
at over $1,0O0,000, was one of the brides
maids
Congressman Kennedy has a divorced
wife living, and for that reason the bishop
issued last Sunday pastoral forbidding
all Catholics to participate in the cere
mony. The bishop Thursday declared ex
communicated all members Of his church
who attended the wedding.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
RESTS IN NEW GRAVE.
Remains or Man Who Died Forty
Years Ago Reinforced.

About seven miles west of Schuyler on
the banks of McCallister's lake, and on
the old California and Oregon trail, was
the grave of one Anvalina Baldwin, who
died Nov. 10, 1865. aged % years 1
months and 6 days. The grave was mark
ed by an old-fashioned headstone and for
years stood undisturbed. Recently the
spot was turned into cattle yard and
the grave trampled UnderfoOt.
John G.. Sprecher. editor of the Free
Lance, proposed to start subscription
list to defray the expenses OF removing
the remains from there and giving them a
suitable burial in the Schuyler cemetery.
Sprecher and couple OF others went up
last week and disinterred the remains.
which We're placed in Il coffin and buried
in the Schuyler cemetery after lying for
forty years on the old California and Ore
gon trail.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
COUNCILMAN GOES TO JAIL.
Refuses TO Pay Fine for Selling
Liquor Without License.

At Beatrice Councilman Harry Ford,
from the Third ward. who was found
guilty last week in the district court on
the charge of selling liquor without a Ii
cense and who was sentenced to pay a
fine of 500 by Judge Kelliger or file a
.supersedeas bond or go to Jail, failed to
file bond or pay his fine within the time
limited by the court, SO he was lodged in
the county Jail soon after noon Wednes-
day by Sheriff Trude.
Ford absolutely refused to pay his fine
and when taken in charge by the officer
intimated that he would just as soon serve
his fine out in jail, which will take about
sixty days. Later in the day, however,
he changed his mind, gave bail and was
released
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
WINDY CITY LOSES.
Courts Say Chicago Canot Have New
Charter.

Judge Mack, in the circuit court at Chi
cago Friday, rendered an opinion that the
charter amendment passed by the last leg
islature, by virtue of which act the city
of Chicago expected to obtain a new char
ter for its government, is Illegal
The decision was brought out by Il test
case instituted against the first reform
attempted under the amendment This
was the adjustment of the present NUM-
cipal court system, and the court declared
the amendment under which it is sought
is illegal, because it affects more than
one article in the constitution in the state.
The case will be carried to the state SUI
Drene court
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Queen Aids UnemDlOyed

Queen Alexandra has not given up her
interest in be half of the unemployed in
London, and Friday sanctioned unique
plan to raise more funds for them. This
will be in the shape Of the issue of Il
Christmas book, which will be entitled
1.-THE Queens Christmas Card" 1t will
consist OF poems, stories, sketches, draw
inss and music by persons prominent in
the world OF art aI:d literature of Great
Britain
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
In Snowdrift Three DAYS.

Train No. IS on the Minneapolis, ST.
Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad ar
rived at Minneapolis Friday three days
behind its schedule, having been stalled
for three days ON the Dakota prairies in
the midst Of raging blizzard, with the
temperature as low as 26 degrees below
zero. The train was heavily loaded with
passengers, but the cars were warm and
food was sent TO the travellers from the
nearest station. They did not suffer.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
WEDDING HELD UNLAWFUL.
Bishop Excommunicates Leading
Omaha People.

Rt. Rev. Bishop Richard Scannell. of
the Omaha diocese of the Catholic church,
has declared communicated ipso facto
all members of the Catholic church who
participated in the wedding OF Congress
man Kennedy and Miss Margaret Pritch-
EFT, at Omaha, Neb., Monday. There were
4 number of prominent Catholics present,
including Mrs. Edward A. Cudahy, wife
of the packing house magnate. Miss
Mae Hamilton, whose individual fortune
is rated at over million, was one of
the bridesmaids.
Congressman Kennedy has Il divorced
wife living, and for that reason the bish-
OPP issued last Sunday pastoral forbid
ding all Catholics to participate in the
ceremony
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
TWO DIE SUDDENLY.
Sad Thanksgiving Day in the Homes
of Two Residents of Randolph,

Thanksgiving day III two homes in Ran
dolph was darkened Thursday by the
deaths of the heads of the houses. Frank
Hornbeck, aged AZ years, prominent
citizen of Randolph for twenty years
past, died suddenly of heart failure at
80 in the morning at the Farnum &
KurtZ restaurant, while eating his break
fast. He had been ailing only about So
hours.
In the afternoon at 3 o'clock John T.
Name, aged II years. was found dead
near where he had been working in bank
ing up his house, and was carried in and
doctor called. He had evidently been
dead, however, for some hours, as his
body was entirely cold
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Can Do Sunday Business.

The Sunday question, which has been
vexing the minds of West Point citizens
for the last two months, has been finally
settled by the passage of an ordinance
10y the city council allowing business
houses and stores to transact business on
Sunday between the hours of s in the
morning and l in the afternoon. IN the
same ordinance the saloons are absolutely
forbidden TO do business on Sunday and
the closing hour for week days is set at
IL O'Clock
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Nine Burned to Death.

A Mobile dispatch says: Nine persons,
names not YET known. occupying house
boat on the Middle River, which runs be-
tween the Tensas and Alabama Rivers.
were burned to death Friday morning in
a fire which destroyed the boat A ne
gro steward was the only survivor of ten
men who lived in the craft
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Plague in Yokohama.

Bubonic plague is raging in Yokohama.
Japan, according to the officers of the
steamship Dakota, and possibly no more
vessels will be given 4 clear bill of health
until the scourge has been wiped out.
-Four deaths had resulted from the disease
before the steamer sailed and many re
ports of sickness had been received.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
BODY Found in Harlem River.

The body of John ~ Tisdale. wealthy
mining operator, who disappeared from
the Hotel Seville at New York on Nov >
was found in the Harlem River Thurs
day. On the body were found 4 gold
watch with the initials J. y. l.. and
about $40 in money.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
BANK ROBBED AT CHAPMAN
Safe Wrecked and Robbers Secure
Between 81 . DO and $1,000.

Safe Wrecked and Robbers Secure
Between 81 2 % and $500.
The State Bank of Chapman was en-
tered at 2:30 Monday morning, the safe
forced by dynamite and between $1,2OG
and 81 500 was taken.
The burglars apparently secured ell
trance through the front door by use of
skeleton keys. The safe was badly
wrecked and all the cash was taken, but
papers were not disturbed. The report
of the explosion aroused citizens, and
within twenty minutes Il score of men
were on the scene of burglary. A woman
of the village saw two strangers hurryins
away in the darkness. but could give no
description of them and it is not known
which direction the men took.
The bank is fully protected by burglar
insurance and will have a new safe. IL
is doing business as usual.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Attempt to Commit Suicide

Edward Austin, who resides near Cook,
attempted to commit suicide by cutting
his throat with penknife. He has been
working for Herman Weilensick as 4
farm hand. {Ie left the house Wednes-
day to visit friends, and nothing was seen
Of him until Thursday men husking corn
found him lying in the corn field with his
throat cut. No cause is known why he
should attempt to take his own life. He
NAV recover
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Body of kur;Z Found.

John Kurt, the night foreman at the
Northwestern shops at Long Pine. who,
after a domestic quarrel left home i few
days ago with i bottle of strychnine in
his pocket and threat to his family that
they would never see him alive again and
for whom search parties have since been
securing the country, was found SatUr-
day within q quarter of mile of town
and hideOusly distorted.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
EX-JUOGE FOUND DEAD.
c. p. Logan, OF Nebraska City
Passes Away.

Ex-Police Judge G. p. Logan was
found dead Saturday evening at his home
on West Second Avenue in Nebraska
City. He had been down town during
the day and seemed to be ia his usual
health.
Logan was removed from office last
spring by the city council under charges
alleging more than $1,000 of city money
to be in his hands unaccounted for and
unpaid. The tragedy revealed the fact
that Mr.. Logan and his family were in
absolute destitute circumstances. but
We're too proud to reveal their condition
to their neighbors. Excessive use of in
toxicating liquors was the cause OF Lo
gan's downfall.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
CHICAGO POLITICAL TRAGEDY
County Official Dies Of Wounds Re
ceiyed at n Caucus

County Commissioner John V. Kopf, of
Chicago, who was stabbed at the election
of the Thirteenth Ward Republican Club
last Tuesday, died Sunday at Grain hos
pital George G. Roberts, who was ar
rested at the time Of the stabbing with a
knife open in his hand, is held at the po-
lice station, 70 charge having yet been
lodged against him.
The friends of the dead man declare
that his death is the result of 4 conspira-
cy among his political opponents in the
ward club
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
1Ian Was Probably Crazy.

About l O'Clock the other night a man
was discovered trying to force his way
into the normal dorInitory at Fremont,
occupied by the girls. The police were
notified and found that the party was a
young man who for some time past has
been subject TO insane spells and has
been IN inmate Of the Lincoln asylum.
He was taken to the city Jail and his
relatives notified
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
DEATH IN STRANGE ACCIDENT
Mother and Child Struck by Falling
Flag Pole.

At Au Sable, Mich, Mrs. William
Gardner and her 5-year-old son were kill
ed Thursday in an extraordinary acct
dent With another lady and the latter's
child they were driving when wheel OF
attached to a fiagpole. Before the car
rage could be stopped the pole was pull
ed over, striking Mrs. Gardner and her
son as it fell on the carriage and crushed
the heads of both mother and child. The
other occupants of the carriage escaped
iniurY
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
HOUSES SWEPT AWAY.
Heavy Damage by Sudden Flood in
Creek at Clifton, A. 7

Creek at Clifton, a. Z
Clifton, Ariz., reports a severe flood.
The waters swept down Chase Street,
washing out the Colorado railroad be-
tween there and Metcalf and washing
away a number of houses in Clifton. The
station yards OF the New Mexico and
Arizona railroad are under water. Many
houses close to the station are reported
washed away in the rush of water o:
Chase Creek into the ella River. The
smelter was also damaged Several rail
road bridges were washed out near Cliff
ton. The food also damaged Morenci.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07

Sheriff W II. Cummings has taken
possession OF Alfred Howorth's grocery
store il Tecumseh and the place is closed.
Creditors bocagar anxious over their ac-
COUNTS ana caused this action. 1t is prob
able the place viii not reopen.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
ROBBERS LOST THElR BCOTf

Diamond Brooch Picked Up by u
Chicago Woman.
The Bauman Jewelry Company, whose
store was plundered "Wednesday night at
Chicago by thieves, who smashed Il show
window and carried off diamonds valued
at $4,000, recovered the larger part Of the
diamonds Friday.
A diamond breach valued ut $1,000
formed the principal part of the jewelry
stolen, and this was brought to the store
Friday by young woman, who found it
on the stairs leading to a station of the
elevated railway.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
DISPLAYED GOOD NERVE.
Wounded Hunter Walks for Miles
with Torn Arm.

With his shattered arm firmly grasped
in his uninjured hand August Schultz, 4
Lincoln laborer, walked for miles along
a country road and staggered to his home,
500 C. Sstreet.
While out hunting he attempted to pull
his gun between the wires of fence.
The weapon was discharged and the shot
entered his left arm just above the elbow
With the blood squirting from the wound
he doggedly trudged to the city.
The surgeon aInputated the arm 10y sew
erins few torn muscles. He has a
bare chance to recover. He is 40 years Of
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
School House Burned.

The Blue Ridge school house, located
Eve miles northwest OF Beatrice, was de-
stroyed by fire with all its contents The
building was built years ago at cost Of
81 ,2G0 and was insured for $500. Origin
of FIRE unknown
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Mexican Bank Fails.

The Catholic Bank, an institution oper-
ating under an Arizona charter, in Next
co City. Friday closed its doors, pending
the appointment of a receiver 1t is said
the bank had 100000 deposits, mostly
from the poorer class of neonle
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
BLAME NOT FIXED.
No Indictments in the Student Pier
son Case.

son Case.
The Knox County grand jury reported
at Mt Vernon, o., Tuesday that it had
failed to return any indictments against
any of the members of the Delta Kappa
Epsilon fraternity, or any members of
Kenyon College, in connection with the
death of student Stewart Pierson.
The jurors were of the same opinion as
Coroner Scarborough, to the effect that
Pierson was either tied on the tracks or
was in such a position he could not extri-
cate himself, but the guilty party or par
ties could not be determined
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Suicide in Korea.

! Seoul, Korea, advices states that the
emperor has directed that the highest
iposthumous honors be given Min Yung
Whan, who committed suicide as pro-
test against the japanese protectorate
The body will be given state funeral.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Go to Claim Estate.

Calvin Chapman and David ShelIenber-
ger, of Nebraska City, heirs of the late
John Shellenberger. the reputed million
aire, whose death occurred in Oregon
some two years ago, have gone to Con
gneilsville, Pa, to take steps to ascertain
the condition Of the estate, which is vari-
ously estimated at from $6.W0,O00 to
go 900 600
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
BoiIermahers H2ay Strike.

According to strong intimations given
out by labor leaders al Scranton, Pa, fol
lowing the visit on Tuesday of Grand
President George f. Dunno of the Boil
ermakers and Shipbuilders' Union, that
craft is contemplating 4 general strike in
the United States and Canada on May
for increased wages
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
HOG Cholera Around Grand Islnnd

The rayages of the disease
Of cholera has become quite devastating
among the herds Of swine in the country
around Grand Island, many farmers re-
porting the loss of over half of their
herds, and some as high as 50 per cent.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Fires Are Mysterious.

In Norfolk. One totally destroyed the
home of A. f. Kiehl On South Thir-
iteenth Street, nothing being saved. The
other started in the Junction school
house, but did little damage. The origin
of each is mystery.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Two Men Killed by Train.

Harry Williams and Jack Shurn were
Instantly killed near Carbon, Ind, Satur
day night by a westbound Big Four pas
senger train. The men had taken hand
car and were on their way to Perth when
they were run down
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Mystery in Assault.

Fred Gagnon, who arrived at Seattle,
Wash. from the east three days ago, is
dying at the Seattle hospital rs Il result
made upon him Saturday i'll local hotel
tGagnons skull is fractured.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
To Honor Oyama and Togo.

\ London special makes the announce
ment that King Edward has decided to
confer the order of merit on both Field
Marshal Oyama and Admiral Togo.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Dcath from D!Dhtheria.

D.phtheria. which broke out in the
Geo-%e k!eit"lau family on a farm south
OF Madison, resulted fatally to the young
est Ciri. Seven other children who were
down with the disease are recovering.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Died of His Injuries

Frank Knapp. ST.. an aged Bohemian
farmer who lives ten miles southeast of
Leigh. died al the hone Of his son-in-law
late Saturday night. His death was
caused Is ii.jUc:cS received ten days ago
- failing lrom wagon
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
New Town is Booming.

The new town of Uehling On the Great
Northern has started out with q number
Of new buildings, including a bank, hard
ware store, saloon. lumber Office, livery
barn, butcher shop and two additional
lumber yards viii be located there later.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
November Strawberries.

G. W. Crawford. a carpenter OF Tccun-
sch, picked two quarts of perfectly devel-
oped strawberries from his patch last
week. 1t was the second crop Mr. Craw-
ford covered the bed at night to prevent
frost killing
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07

The Madison council IS seriously con-
s,dcring submitting nj the spring elections
the issuing Of $4,000 bonds, the proceeds
70 be used in the erection of city hall.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Silver Is Soaring.

A San Francisco special says: Silver is
jumping up N price. 1t is now 65A cents
per ounce. This is the highest since 1896.
The demand is greater th@A the supply.
say the brokers.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-12-07
Receiver Appointed.

The comptroller of the currency has
appointed Thomas Rinaker. of Carlin.
vile, ILL.,. receiver of the defuIct Nation
al Bank, of Allegheny, Pa.