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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
STATE OF NEBRASKA
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN A CON.
DENSEC FORM.
Pat Grove in Omaha Jail-NotOrious
Fugitive Finally Gagged by the Po-
Iice-Declines to Discuss Cudahy
Affair at Present Time.

At Just $40 o'clock Monday evening
Desk Sergeant Havey, of the police sta
ton, at Omaha had occasion to
book prisoner who gave his
name as Patrick Grove; address, Omaha
occupation that of butcher and age 80
years The man was charged with shoot
ing with intent to kill and wound, the
more specific charge. as contained in the
complaint filed against him. being tina.
of shooting PatrOlman Albert II. Jack
son on the 9th day of last month at Six
teenth and Center Streets. So far as mere
formalities went, Grove was treated asany
prisoner who might come under the juris-
diction of the police, but from point of
general interest he enlisted more interest
than any prisoner booked ut the city
Jail for years.
Pat Grove arrived in Omaha Monday
evening at $50 on Union Pacific train
No 6 from Butte, Mont, securely hand
cuffed to Detective Henry Heitfelt, of the
Omaha detective force. Anticipating Il
large crowd OF curious people at the IL
ion station Chief of Police Donahue de-
tailed Il Gordon Of twelve policemen i'll
uniform and Il number of plain clothes
men to guard against any eventualitieS
and to make an aisle for the prisoner
from the train to the patrol wagon in
waiting at the north end OF the Union sta
ton. Several thousand citizens cOngrc-
gated ut the station and as the notorious
alleged kidnaper was marched down the
aisle of curious faces quite q number
ventured to give what might be termed Il
cheer Grove took cOgniZance of the re-
ception by scanning the small sea of
faces and smiling.
Mr.. Grove greeted Il representative of
the press most cordially. When my
case come to trial" he said, the truth will
come out. God will take care of me; He
takes care of everyone and He makes no
mistakes. 1t is not so much for my per-
sonal liberty tbat | am concerned, but
rather to return to the old honest life |
led in Omaha many years ago. Why, |
worked for my board at Thirtieth and
Farnam Streets for Henry Honeff years
ago and led Il life that was really hon
est
Asked whether he wished to make any
statement regarding the Cudahy affair,
Mr.. Grove said he positively would not
at this time.
Regarding his movements during the
last five years Grove would not talk. but
when asked by the desk sergeant what his
occupation was he said, facetiously.
"Dodging the policemen for five years"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19

Judge Tucker, of the Territorial Su.
preme Court Asked to Resign.

Washington: Associate Justice Tucker.
of the territorial supreme court of AriZo-
IA, has been requested to resign.
Several months ago charges were pre-
ferred against Tucker involving his per-
sonal conduct as member of the terrific
rial judiciary.
Justice Tucker was appointed to his
present position last winter. 1t was
charged in the complaint against him,
flea by the president, that he proposed to
hold sessions of his court in Globe, Ariz,
only on condition that he be furnished
with residence in that town, and that if
the residence were not furnished he would
hold the sessions of the court in another
place in the territory. Other charges also
were filed against him. all of which We're
investigated fully by the department of
Justice
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
lOEN1AJLY KILLED.
Cleaning Gun When 1t Was Dis
charged. Killing His Wife.

Mrs Frank Dustal was shot and killed
with shotgun in the hands of her hus-
band ut Schuyler. The shooting was
purely accidental. Dustal was cleaning
and oiling shotgun. He had the gun i'll
his lap with the mUzZle under his left
arm, i'll some way the gun became cock
ed and in oiling the trigger Dustal dis
charged it. His wife. who was standing
directly behind him. converSing. received
the full charge in the left groin She
fell to the floor, dying and Dustal ran for
a doctor. When he arrived the pulse was
barely beating and she expired soon af-
ter. The jury returned Il verdict of acci
dental shooting.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
MORTON STATUE IN PLACE.
Ready for dwelling Ceremonies TO
be Held October %.

The statue of the late J. Sterling Nor
ton has been put in place in Morton
Park at Nebraska City. and is now
ready for the unveiIinc ceremonies on
Saturday. Oct. % Members of ex-
President Grover Cleveland's cabinet Will
probably accompany him to that city.
Mr.. Cleveland will deliver the unveilin=
address and a number of men of national
reputation will also he on the program.
The railroad companies Will run num-
Der of special trains To the city on that
day, and the citizens are preparing to Ell
terrain an immense crowd of persons.
Seats will be arranged east of the monu-
ment To accommodate about 10000 peO-
pie and they will be so placed that the
occupants can easily hear the speakers
and witness the unveiling of the monu-
ment.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
CAUGHT UNDER FALLING ROOF
Twelve Fireman Injured in n Chi
caRO Fire

Chicago: Twelve persons We're injured.
TWO probably fatally, score of horses
were burned to death and property val
ued at $4,000 was destroyed in fire
that demolished the La Sale Avenue liv-
cry barns, La Sale Avenue and Ohio
Street, Friday night.
While the fire was at its hight the roof
and the third floor collapsed and twelve
iremen. who We're in the building fighting
the fire, were caught in the debris. .Jo-
seph Makay. a pipeman of engine COM
pany No. 60, and John Davidson, an
employe of the livery stable, We're so Sc
verely hurt that it is believed they will
die. The others who were caught in the
collapse suffered from cuts and bruises,
but none of them will die
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
WORK TRAINS COLLIDE.
Two Men Killed and Six Injured in
Illinois,

Nalmeyer H.: Two men were killed
and six injured in Il collision between two
work trains on the Illinois division of the
Iron Mountain Railway Il mile and Il
quarter north of here Thursday.
The dead are j. Lamb, fireman, and
II. ID. McQuitty. fireman.
The injured are John w. Hittmeyer,
brakeman; II. ID. Easley. brakeman: -
Justice, conductor; - Grubb, conductor,
and &. f. Connors. engineer.
The wreck occurred on IA bridge over
Murdoch lake. but the cause had not been
reported to the officials Of the road. 1t
is said that both engineers Jumped when
the collision seemed inevitable and saved
themselves by swimming
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
MOTHER AND HUSBAND DEAD
Doubiy Sad Blow to Young Woman
at Norfolk

Fate has dealt unkindly with Mrs.
George OffenhauSer. of Norfolk Il bride
Of less than year, who received a tele-
gram Sunday night announcing the death
of her mother. Mrs. Ernst, at Shenan-
doah. Ia. and who was made a widow
Monday morning when her Young hus-
band. prominent business man at Nor
folk. SUccumbed to heart failure, due to
the nervous strain OccasiOned by the
death o. his mother-in-law.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
VIENNA STRIKE SPREADING.
The City, However, is Remarkably
Quiet.

Vienna: Though 10000 workmcn are
on strike, including those employed in
several departments of the great street
railway shops, and the movement is
spreading. the city is remarkably quiet.
Troops are on duty only at the Boutirski
gate. to prevent strikers from invading
the factories where work is in progress
and intimidating wOrkmen. In an en-
counter between police and strikers at the
NelO wheel works one man was severely
wounded: otherwise the day was unevent-
full.
The employees met Wednesday and de
termined not to enter into negotiations
with the strikers. but they promised that
if the men returned to work they would
consider their demands and answer them
within 4 week.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
WRECK AT CRETE.
Passenger Runs Into a Freight on
the burlington.

Three trainmen were injured Il stock
man badly hurt and several passengers
shaken up in a collision at Crete between
the Burlington passenger No. II and an
extra freight. The freight. standing on
the main line, was run into from the rear
the caboose and six loaded freight cars
demolished, and the engine and mail
cars of the passenger damaged.
A stOckman named Oleson. of HOl-
drege, riding in the way car of the
freight, had a miraculous escape from
death. He suffered a broken arm and
was badly bruised about the head. Con
ductor Hall, Brakeman Frey and Flag
nlan De Ford were painfully but not Sc
Eiously injured.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Marries Naval Officer.

Pittsburg. Pa: Mrs. c. G. Baer. bet
ter known by her stage name. Mabel
Mckinley" is authority for the state
ment that her mother Mrs. Abner Nc
klnley. was married at Baltimore We'd
nesday night TO Capt. John B. Allen, Of
Tampa. Fla. Capt Allen is in the Unit.
ed States navy, and his bride is the Wild
ow Of the late president McKinley's
brother
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
THE EUONEK HEARING.
Defendant is Bound Over to the
District Court i'm $4,000 Bonds

John Budnek. who shot his sister. his
brother and brother-n-law at Hastings
ut an early hour Sunday morning over
the body of his dead mother. was arraign-
ed before Justice Crowley at 1: 80 We'd
nesday afternoon. He was charged with
shooting Peter Albert Smeall with intent
to murder.
The taking of testimony was finished ut
40 in the afternoon. Justice Crowley
Immediately gave his decision. holding
the prisoner under bond for $4,000 for
trial i'll the district court. AS yet no bail
has been furnished
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
PRINTERS ARE RESTRAINED.
An Injunction is Granted Against
Chicago Union.

Chicago: Judge Holden Wednesday
granted an injunction restraining Typo
graphical Union No. 16 and its members
from interfering with the employees and
members of the Chicago Typothetae.
against whom a strike has been declared
by the printers union
Columbus. Ga: All the printers, limo
tpye operators and presSmen in the office
OF the EnquirerSun Company walked
out Wednesday because the company re-
fused to sign an agreement to go into ef-
feet Jan. | next. to last one year. prOvid-
ing that eight hours shall constitute =
days work and that time and a half,
shall be paid for overtime
Several printers also left the Evening
Ledger office
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
DROWNED IN WATER TANK
Stranger Died at Bordeaux by Sui
eide or Accident

]. NJ. Daily, Of Sandusky, O., as the
papers found on his person describe him,
was found Wednesday in the water tank
OH the Northwestern Railroad at Bor-
deauX station, about twelve miles east of
Chadron. The tank contained about four
feet of water, and whether he fell in and
was stunned in the fall or wilfully
drowned himself is not known
The man called at the section house
about an hour before being found ard in
qulred if work could he had. and WAS
told by the woman of the house to call
when the section boss arrived. which
would be at noon. at which time the man
vas found dead i'll the tank
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
GETS NEW SGT OF GYEliOS.
Wonderful Surgical Operation Per.
formed on an Ohio Man.

Columbus O.: \ remarkable surgical
operation has been performed at the Mt.
Carmel hospital by which w. l.. Kerr
has been given Il new set of lower eye
lids. An examination Thursday for the
first time since the work was done prom
ises it will be entirely successful. Last
February Kerr was caught in Il natural
gas explosion, and his lower eyelidS al
most entirely burned off. New lids were
formed by grating the skin from Kerrs
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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Tried to Fire the Jail.

W. E. Fox, the tramp who was placed
in the county Jail at Dakota City Satur-
day afternoon in Il drunken condition and
who set fire to his bed. endangering the
court house building. Tuesday had his
preliminary examination before Justice
j. Il. Spencer on the charge of arson and
was bound over to the district court in
the sum of $500, which he was unable 10
furnish
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
STEAMER SINKS AT WHARF.
From Five to Ten Negroes Drowned
at NiCksbur0.

Nicksburg, Miss: Heavily loaded with
freight, and with crew of twenty-five
men, the steamer Elk, while backing our
from the city landing Friday. struck Il
snag and sunk in twenty-five feet of wa
ter. From FIVE to ten negro rOuSta bouts
were drowned. but the exact number Will
not be known for several days. The
loss on boat and cargo is estimated ut
$4,000. partly insured.
The Elk is local steamer. which has
been plying between this city and Davis
Rpnd
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
CONSUMPTiVE is DEPORTED
Man with tuberculosis is Not Allow.
ed to Land from Japan.

San Francisco: Alexander T.. Hinton.
cabin passenger on the liner Coptrc
from Yokohama, has been ordered deport-
ed. Hinton is an Englshman and con-
Sumptive.
Unions appearance attracted the at
tentIon Of the federal quarantine ot-
Gals at this port, and when an investi-
CATION. demonstrated that he was a vic
tim of tuberculosis the steamship COM
pany was notified not to allow the sick
man to land. Hinton will be returned
To Yokohama on the Coptic.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Walks with Broken Neck.

Cincnnati: After falling into Biz
-Four gravel pit near Lawrenceburg, Ind,
Wednesday and breaking his neck, an
Italian laborer. assisted by friend,
walked nearly Il mile to his tent. holding
his head i'll his hands the whole distance.
Physicians found that the mans neck
had been fractured at the fifth yertebrae.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Taggart Gets the Divorce.

Wooster, O.: Judge Eason. who heard
The divorce case of Capt. Gilmore f. Tag
CART against his wife, rendered his deci-
sion Friday afternoon. The court grants
Capt Taggart the divorce and the custo-
dy of the two children, Culver, aged II.
and Charles. aged d.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
HANGED HERSELF.
Wife of Prominent Farmer Near
SCHUYLER Commits Suicide,

Mrs. Joseph Iindra. wife of a promi-
nent farmer. six miles northwest Of
Schuyler. committed suicide by hanging
Mrs. .Iindra went to Il tree in Il grove
near her home and there committed the
deed She had evidently climbed the
tree. tied the rope around her neck, fast
ened it to limb and then jumped off
Mrs. .!indra had been mentally unbal-
anced for some time. She WAS the moth
er OF three children, all of whom are liv-
i'm
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Said to Have EiODed

c. .. Marshall and wife, who were
married i'll Omaha last Sunday and
reported us having eloped from Nebras-
ka City. We're registered at the Mer-
chants Hotel. 1t is understood the brides
parents had no objections to Marshall
and that the incident is closed so far as
the elopement part of its goes. Mr.. and
Mrs. Marshall returned to Nebraska CITY
and received the parental blessings.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
EIGHTEEN ARE STRICKEN.
An Epidemic Of Typhoid Fever in
Lincoln Hospital Causes Alarm.

Eighteen patients at the Lincoln hos
pital have been stricken with typhoid fe-
yer. Overcrowded conditions caused the
outbreak. While making tests to dis
cover the source of the infection DR.. g.
y. Young. the asylum pathologist. took
the fever. and it is reported that he can
not recover. The head nurse also took
the fever and her condition is hopeless.
y special meeting of the board was
called Monday and DR.. J. l.. Greene the
superintendent, was authorized to TAXI
any means to check the epidemic
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
To Secure Foreign CAPITAL

Toxic: The Yasuda bank proposes to
add a trust department to its business to
facilitate the Introduction of foreign capt.
ital into the country
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Body VIII be DjaSectpd.

New York: In accordance with the
provisions of the will of George w Gait
president of the Atlantic Dredging and
Construction Company. WHO died on Sun
day at his residence here. his body has
been taken to the Bellevue hospital med
zeal college to be diSsected in the inter
est of science
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Damaged by Fire.

At Nebraska City the Masonic build
ing was slightly damaged by fire late
Tuesday afternoon. The fire originated
in some book cases on the second floor.
Before the flames were Subdued they had
spread to the third floor. where some
slight damage was d9ae.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
AGED MANS SIGHT RESTORED
He Had Been Totally Blind for
Eleven Years

Totally blind for eleven years. Gotleib
Braasch. of Cherokee. Ia. who has been
visiting his relatives ut Norfolk and who
is 81 years Of age. has suddenly regained
the power of sight and is able to recognize
faces. A large party was held for him,
at which he behaved like small boy with
a toy engine.
The delight at having his sight restored
has made different man OF him. Chill
dren whom he remembers from the time
when he formerly could see have now
grown up and are carrying bouncing ba
bies in their arms. and this feature anus.
ed the aged man immensely.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Des Moines Man Killed.

Lafayette, Ind: Whts attempting to
board Il moving freight train in the Mo-
non yards Thursday afternoon Charlsa
Gedd. "A years old. from Des Moines.
Ia. was thrown under the cars and ia,
Stantly killed
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Dangerously Injured by Horse.

Fred Myers, an old and well known
resident, living mile east of Broken
Bow, was kicked over the stomach by
one of his horses. After being removed
to the hospital DR.. Mullins performed Il
severe and dangerous operation as the
only means of saving his life Later the
patient was said to be in an extremely
critical state
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Beaten and Robbed of $4,000

Berkeley, Cal: William Ellis, an Aus
tralian horseman. who arrived recently
on the steamer Sierra. was struck over
the head with blunt instrument in a
room III the heart of the residence dis
trict Thursday and robbed of $1,000 in
English bank notes. The robber escaped.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Buck" Mccarthy Dead.

Chicago: James ]. Buck Mccarthy,
former alderman from the stock yards
district. died Friday. He was a famous
figure in city politics a decade ago, and
was Il participant in number of sensa-
tional personal encounters growing out
of the heat of hard fought campaigns.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19

Secretary Royse, of the state banking
board, said Saturday that no commercial
banks will be permitted to operate saw
ings departments without organizing new
corporations with separate capital stock.
He stated that two important banks in
the state have violated the statute in
this respect, but he believes it was due
to carelessness or lack of knowledge as tc
the provisions of the banking laws, which
would render them subject TO forfeiture
Of their charters for doing unauthorized
business and subject their officers to pun
ishment.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Canning Factory ia Rusy

The Lang Canning and Preserving
Company at Beatrice has finished the to-
mato pack and is now engaged in canning
apples and pumpkins The factory will
be in operation at least month before il
closes for the season
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Railroad LabOrer Killed.

Patrick Nichols, a Rock Island en-
ploye. was run over and killed Wednes-
day afternoon while crossing the tracks
of the road in the yard ut Lincoln. He
was struck by switch engine as he
stepped out of the way OF an approachin.
train. He had been in Lincoln about
four months
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Pat Grove Bound Over

Omaha. Neh.: When the preliminary
hearing of Pat Grove was called before
Police Justice Berka Wednesday noon
Grove waived that formality and Vas
bound over to the district court in 5000
bail
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Miiwaukee's Big Scandal,

Milwaukee: Jacob Heyl fatty and en-
phatically denied he ever had any inn
proper relations with his mother-in-law.
Mrs. Lisette Schandein. whom he Ia
alleged to have influenced to the extent
that she willed her millions to his wife.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Sugar Factory Starts Work

The American Beet Sugar Company at
Grand Island started on this years crop
of beets Tuesday. and it is expected that
the plant will run day and night. with
only one or two stops for cleaning up,
until after the holidays.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Itinerant PHYSICIANS Quarrel

At Wood River two itinerant physi-
clans had Il fight Saturday evening over
Il trtfing dispute. In the mixup one OF
them hit his partner over the head with
Il gun. breaking the weapon in several
pieces. The quarrel was soon patched
up. the injured mans wounds dressed and
they proceeded on their way together
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Senator Emmons Guilty.

Sacramento, Cal. The jury in the
rase of former Senator f. J. Emmons
charged with accepting bride during the
last session of the state legislature, re
turned a verdict of guilty.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Alderman Sold wbiskx

Kansas City, Mo-: William Abel. al
derman from the Ninth Ward. pleaded
guilty in the criminal court here to sell
ing whisky at his drug store without a
license, and was fined $40 and costs.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Kills Wife and Commits Suicide

Dorr Mich: Insane through jealousy.
George Wise. aged 49, a farmer living
a mile and a half southwest of here. cut
his wlfes throat from ear to ear with his
jack knife and then hung himself. Three
weeks ago Wise was examined rs to his
sanity, but was adjudged sane.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Marshal Kemoyed from office,

Marshal John W. Carter has been re-
moved from office in Sterling for alleged
conduct not becoming TO an officer of the
law
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Sioux CITY stock Market.

Sioux City: Fridays quotations on the
Sioux City stock market follow: Butch
er steers, S4.S5. Top hogs, $5.15.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Arsenic for Bakinr Powder

Niagara Falls, y. Y: John Holiday
and his wife are dead and their grandson.
Harry Holiday. is expected to die from
arsenic in biscuits. nistakiirg it for bai-
ing powder. SSs,N't q .-'
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Ravages Of the Cholera.

st. Petersburg: Forty-seven cases of
cholera, twentyf -four resulting fatally. oc-
CURED in Poland between Oct. and Oct
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
StntiOn Agent IL Found Diving.

Agent j. i. Allen. Of Benkelman. at Il
late hour Saturday night. was found III
the burlington ward ut that place severely
injured about the head. from which he
died during the night. 1t is supposed he
fell from Il car.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Raise Funds for Hoosier Hospital

Madison, Ind: In few hours We'd
nesday the soliciting committee raised
several thousand dollars more than
enough in private subscriptions to cover
the difference of $3.50 Of the price for
the site of the southeastern Indiana hos
nit nj
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19
Diamond Robbery Case Dismissed

Red Oak, Ia: The case of Thomas
Dennison, of Omaha, who was indicted
for completely in the robbery of So, 600
worth of diamonds from J. w. Pollock. a
New York diamond salesman. Oh Il train
near Missouri Valley, Ia, was dis
missed
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-10-19

Constantinople: Field Marshal Ed
hem Pasha, conqueror of Greece is alive
The report OF his death arose from the
demise of namesake.