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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-08-24
Norfolk's Mayor,

In the following from the Monticel.
10, Wis, Messenger, will be recognized
John Friday, mayor of Norfolk:
John Feritag of Norfolk, Neb., is at
present a guest at the home of his
brother-in-law, Jacob Voegel, of
Washington township. Mr. Feritag ar
rived here Friday evening and will
spend a week or ten days in visiting
relatives in this vicinity and also at
New Glarus and Dayton. His mother
and one brother, Oswald, reside at the
former place, while another brother,
Samuel, resides near Dayton. Mr.
Freitag was a former resident of Green
county and moved to Norfolk, Neb.,
some twenty years ago. He is engaged
in the hardware business at that place
and is also mayor of his home city
Returning Mr.. Freitag will be accom-.
panied by his two daughters, Helen
and Fannie, who preceded him here
about five weeks ago,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-08-24

kinson Tuesday.
Aug, StefTen, our furniture merchant,
has Joined the large News family.
Prof. Albert Hoffman, who has been
visiting here about six weeks with his
parents, Rev. and Mrs. J. Hoffman, re-.
turned Wednesday to indianapolis,
Ind, to follow his duties.
Prof. NJ G, Doering and Fred. 10.
henstein went to Waco Wednesday to
attend Lutheran synod OF the state,
which is In session there for one week.
Paul Hogrefo's private pet horse Is
one of the best trained animals In this
vicinity. On Thursday morning the
horse went all alone with buggy be.
hind him TO the Hogrefe ranch, four
miles west. As he was never told to
go out Mr.. Herm. Hogrefe followed
him and got there about the same
time. There was no punishment and
nothing was hurt.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-08-24

Miss Pearl Widaman very pleasant
ly entertained small crowd of young
people on Wednesday evening in hor.
or of Miss Parke of Huron, S. ID. A
delicious luncheon was served and the
evening very pleasantly spent.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-08-24
2:25 Trot or Pace.

The race was won by Parpinna,
Genuine second, John |. Blair third,
Harvey fourth.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-08-24
THE BIGGEST CROWD YET.
LAST DAY OF RACING WITNESSED
BY LARGE GALLERY.
suRENA ON THE PROGRAM TOO
Free.for.All Was the Biggest Event Of
the Day-FiVe Entries In This Race.
Also 2:5o Trot or Pace and Running
Dach

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The third day OF the Norfolk race
meet series opened with a blistering
sun shining down on the track. and
with one of the best galleries of on
lockers that ever witnessed pacing
heat in Norfolk. Both previous days
were altogether outstripped in point
of attendance, the racing promised to
be excellent, and the series ended in
complete success.
President Pasewalk, Secretary Bar
rett and Treasurer Haase expressed
satisfaction at the attendance, and de-
clared that all expectations had been
met.
There were large delegations of
farmers, many visitors from surround
ing towns and the whole town of Nor
folk to look at the races.
On the calendar were a $3.50 trot or
pace, free-for.all for a purse of $3.50
and running race for purse of 500
There were five entries IN the free
for-all, Vyzant Star, Captain Mack,
Fred II, Jessie A and Genuine.
Surena, the reinless wonder, was
scheduled to perform.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-08-24
SOCIETY IS SN[LIER|NG
AND WAGERING SMALL CHANGE
ON THE RACES.
THERE HAVE BEEN FEW EVENTS
Going to the Races, Trying to Keep
Cool and Failing at It, and Playing
Cards in Slight Degree Have Formed
Weeks Calendar.


Cards in Slight Degree Have Formed
Weeks Calendar.
Norfolk society has been betting its
small change on the races, drinking
ice water and sweltering in the almost
uncomfortable heat of the past week.
Few events have been on the social
calendar in formal way.
On every afternoon of the three,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
there have been large crowds of la.
dies among the spectators who
watched the racing at the track.
Many have had seats in the grand
stand and many other have enjoyed
the sport from their carriages along
the quarter stretches. Yesterday af-
ternoon practically the whole town
turned out.
Miss Laura Durlan dentertained the
members of the camp "Heinie" crowd
Thursday evening. Light refresh
ments were served and a camp fire
was the feature of the evening.
Miss Pearl Widaman very pleasant
ly entertained small crowd of young
people on Wednesday evening in hor.
or of Miss Parke of Huron, S. ID. A
delicious luncheon was served and the
evening very pleasantly spent.
A large social was held last evening
at the Baptist church. Tables were
set on the lawn, which was brilliantly
lighted with arc lights, and ice cream
and cake served. The evening was
very pleasantly spent by all those who
attended.
The Hight-Crotty wedding was one
of the features of the week. Both the
bride and groom were well known
among large circle of young friends,
who extend heartiest congratulations
and best wishes. Many very hand.
some presents were received by the
young couple. They will make their
home in Lamar, Colorado, where Mr..
Hight has position with the sugar
factory.
Miss Matte Davenport entertained
a company of ladies at l o'clock lunch
con on Thursday. A very tempting
and dainty lunch was served in three
courses, followed by an afternoon at
six-hand euchre. Mrs. Oscar john
son and Miss Eta Durland proved
most skillful and were presented with
pretty pictures as souvenirs.
Those present were: Mesdames J.
S. Mathewson, G. S. Parker, Emory,
J. Koenigstein, Gathers, l.. Koenig-
stein, Hail. R. Mittelstadt, w. NJ. Rain
bolt, N A. Huse, Mccormack, Pilger
of Madison, Hood, j. Baum, w. Pow
ers, Asmus, F. Davenport, P. H. Sal
ter, Robert Johnson, o. ]. Johnson,
and Misses Walker, May Durland, Nor
ton, Pearl Reese, Luikart Rudat,
Shaw, Hartley, Josephine Butterfeld,
Edith Butterfield, Bridge, Stafford,
Eta Durland, Small Burnham, Laura
Durland.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-08-24
YESTERDAYS RAGING
Result Of Events on the Track Thurs
day Afternoon.
2:3o Trot or Pace.

Time: 3:221R; 3:24A; 3:26l2.
There were nine entries in the 230
trot or pace. Among them was a
blind horse, Brit, driven by McKillup,
which started the fireworks right in
the beginning. A protest was made
against allowing this blind animal to
race on the ground that he was un.
safe on the track and might injure
some OF the other horses or drivers.
The judges did not sustain the protest.
In the initial sscoring Brit jammed
into Lottie Rattle's sulky, chopping it
right in two. Brit wabbles around
the track like a drunk man, but his
entrance fee was paid and he prom
ised to give race to the field. The
broken sulky was taken to the sta.
bles and new one brought out for
the first heat, Brit and Wilkes were
pair of bad actors in the scoring
The blind horse, when he started,
could not be stopped and was apt to
jam into any sulky on the road.
Were afraid" said one driver.
When the race got going, the blind
kept hard at it. The heat was won
however, by Rubber Baby in a neck
and-neck finish with Miranda. 1t was
a fast heat, 2:22R.
Before the third heat in this race
the judges ordered new driver be
hind Miranda, on the ground that the
driver had talked to the driver of
Rubber Baby, believing that Miranda
had been held in. The driver claimed
she has had lung fever and had been
training for only six weeks. He called
attention to the fact that the judges
were held responsible for the animal
The judges reconsidered, cautioning
him to drive out AS Rubber Baby
had first money and Miranda second,
it was figured the two drivers had
agreed not to disturb the condition by
jarring things.
Rubber Baby won the next heat,
however, making it three straight and
the race. The moneys went: Rubber
Baby, Maranda, J. H. A., Brit.
Running Race.
There were the following entries:
Young Pilgrim, Kitty o, Saale, Welch-
er, Jennie F and Revenue.
Pilgrim, the beautiful stallion which
galloped against time the first day
won the race easily. Pilgrim has
been a show horse in California and
the British possessions, and has won
several prizes for beauty. Kitty o.
was second.
2:25 Trot or Pace.
The race was won by Parpinna,
Genuine second, John |. Blair third,
Harney fourth.
Following is the summary:
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-08-24

Miss Laura Durlan dentertained the
members of the camp "Heinie" crowd
Thursday evening Light refresh
ments were served and a camp fire
was the feature of the evening.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27

Havana, Sept H.-Brig Gen. Funston
arrived here today on the steamer Oil
vette. He refused TO discuss his mission
TO Cuba or the prospects or American in
terventiorT The general who was greeted
by the secretary of the American legation
will remain on board the steamer until
later in the day.
protracted meeting OF the National
Liberal party OF which Gov. Numez is
leader adjourned at an early hour this
morning after deciding 10 take part In
the meeting OF Moderates called for this
afternoon The National Liberals till
probably also attend the SESSION OF Con
gress tomorrow.
Gov. Numez said today that he did not
believe that any settlement would be
reached by the American commissioners.
who he added, were merely cajoling the
Cubans. The shipping fAmerican troops
TO Cuba, according TO the governor, meant
only Intervention.
HEARING THE FACTIONS
Messrs Taft and Bacon arrived at the
American legation early today prepared
to receive the delegations charged with
the arrangement OF the arbitration con-
ference but IL was late before any Of
the Cubans arrived.
The commissioners will give the oppos-
ing factions here a chance TO get togeth-
er. but the Americans are not confident
that the government officials are sincere.
This feeling has been strengthened 5y an
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27
POLICE MUST PROTECT
AT TON|GHT'S CAUCUSES

The assignment OF police details to
attend the Democratic caucuses this
evening is i'm accordance with the de-
sires of the police commissioners, and
is not expected TO be at all unsatfs-
factory To the honest Democrats OF the
city The list was read to the cap
tains this afternoon.
There was no meeting OF the police
commission this morning in a body, but
Informally Commissioners Lewis j..
Pierce dropped i'm shortly after 10
o'clock, and Commissioner Harold J.
Gross arrived at IL TO act as chair
man during the absence Of Chairman
William III. Luther. who has recovered
from his indisposition Of yesterday but
Is resting at his home
1t was arranged that there should
be n conference by the commissioners
with the chief and the captains OF the
seven districts before any OF the ofi-
GERS were assigned for this evening.
The conference was held at police
headquarters at 2 o'clock
II shall be present" said Col. Gross.
this morning. "and presume Mr.. Pierce
will also attend. The chief VIII give
his instructions to the captains who
may care to ask questions, and we may
says something also"
THE chief Is 90 give out our orders,
following the instructions as set down
by the city solicitor. copy OF which was
given to him yesterday"
I'VE have nothing 20 conceal. and are
perfectly willing 90 take the public into
our confidence In this matter. We desire
% DO only what Is right and proper said
Commissioner Pierce.
The board proposes 90 see that the po-
lice shall be detailed I'm every ward 10 pre-
serve the peace; and. In order 20 settle
any disputes that may arise so farfas
hls powers GO the highest oficer avail
ablc In any district will be In the ward
rccm. though there ere only seven cap
tsins and there are .~n wards.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27

will ensure the triumph OF the people and
the otherthrow OF the corrupt oligarchy
OF Braytonism.
ut will be n most acceptable nomina-
ton" said former Congressman Henry j.
Spooner this afternoon when informed
that Mayor Higgins would probably be
the Democratic candidate for governor.
Good Independents and Republicans in
Pawtucket have told me that they have
always supported him, and they may be
expected to vote for him when he Is NOM
mated for governor"
II shall vote for Mayor Higgins" said
Amasa NJ. Eaton. Hes not like Mayor
Dyer and Gov. Utter. who will do about
as they are told by the Republican state
machine, which likes to get eminently re-
spectacle men like them TO act as figure-
heads 10 attract the voters TO the Repub-
lican machine ticket"
The executive committee and the cam
paign committee OF the Democratic state
organization will meet together az 3
o'clock tomorrow, when plans for a Wig
orous prosecution OF the campaign under
the inspiration OF Mayor Higgins accept
ance will be formulated: and from now
on the campaign will be waged with re-
doubled energy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27

Democratic state central committee and
also head Of the campaign committee
said
Mayor Higgins decision will help uni
~ and enthuse the Democracy OF the en-
tire state, and may be regarded as the
precursor of a sweeping Democratic vic
tory.
Both as chairman of the Democratic
state central committee and as n per.
sonal friend and admirer for years of the
progressive and tactful mayor OF Paw
tucket, / am delighted with his decision.
as | have reason TO believe the people Of
the state will be-"
Dr. l.. Il. G. Garvin, when seen by a
representative OF The News Democrat.
was greatly pleased with Mayor Higgins
decision 81 consider this selection" said
he. most excellent one. which augers
well for the triumphant success OF the
party. Mayor Higgins Is well fitted for
the office, and will make "a most brilliant
and magnetic leader.
mo better or stronger candidate could
have been selected; and his uprightness
and honesty OF purpose must be OF trem-
endous advantage 20 the party"
The announcement OF Mayor Higgins
consent 20 accept the party leadership
was received by Democrats everywhere
with great enthusiasm, I'm which the In
dependents heartily joined and Il APP
pears 20 be the universal belief that In
him the people will have candidate
whose personality. ability and character
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27

unsatisfactory Interview with the com
mander OF the Rural guards with the OBJ
ject OF learning IL This force could be de
pended upon 10 maintain order IL arbi-
tration failed His promise 10 do so was
not obtained.
WILL TAKE OVER GOVERNMENT.
III landing OF American forces Is re-
quired, Secretary Taft has decided o,take
over the government instantly. lie has
received authority from President hoose-
welt 70 take this extreme step i'm which
event he will proclaim himself govCrnos.
The secretary believes that complications
would arise If he assumed the governor
ship Jointly with Mr.. Bacon.
Mr.. Tafts assumption OF the governor
ship will be in his capacity as secretary
of war and not as peace commissioner.
His program would be consistent with
that announced last night in that the
occupation Of Cuba would only be for the
period covering the holding OF new gen
eral elections and the establishing of
a new government on flrm basis.
The attitude of Senator Zayas, presi-
dent of the Liberal party, towards the
negotiations and his efforts 20 maintain
order i'm the rebel camps are raised by
Messrs Taft and Bacon
The radical Moderates are still indulg-
ing i'm warlike talk, though the conserva-
tive minority of the Moderates are dis
posed towards Cancellation in order 10
prevent intervention.
Continued on Page Six.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27

The Democratic caucuses in this city to-
night will decide whether there shall be
strong or a weak yellow dog Demo-
cratic ticket nominated for the general
assembly.
They will decide whether the gang that
has controlled the Democratic city COM
mittee for two years past by grace Of
the Republican board Of canvassers and
registration in the employ of Boss Bray
toms Republican state machine shall re-
main in control
They will decide whether the frauds
that were perpetrated In the caucuses last
year and the year before, by which hon
est citizens were deprived OF their right
10 vote In Democratic caucuses and TO
have their representatives In city and
state conventions, will longer be tolerated
and the gambler. thieves and thugs rule
the Democratic party and make IL an
echo OF Boss Brayton's Republican state
machines Will.
strong tickets have been named In evfy
ward i'm this city by those Democrats
who have the confidence OF the state or
ganization. No mistake can be made by
supporting genuine Democratic tickets
headed as above.
OF course. there are contests IN all OF
the wards. except the RrpubfftHntZed
Fourth That Is what machine Republi-
can money was intended TO purchase; and
the contests have been put up by Boss
Brayton's Hessian hirelings as I'm past
years.
IL now remains 90 be seen whether the
plans Of Boss Braytons machine 10 con-
troll the Democratic party will carry and
a sufficient number Of Democrats can be
purchased 90 give the marionettes who
will be nominated by the Republican ring
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27

The greatest possible enthusiasm was
created among Democrats by the an
nouncement Of Mayor Higgins decision
and all recognized that with Higgins In
the field the campaign will be fun OF gin
ger from the outset and will continue
with unabated vigor until the polls are
closed
Mayor Higgins is the idol OF the fighting
young Democracy; and he is exceedingly
popular with the Independents.
lie is now a member Of the Goddard
campaign committee. the members OF
which heartily congratulate him at their
meeting today.
when asked II he thought his health
was equal 10 the str,s'n OF such an ag-
gressive campaign as he will feel II his
duty 20 make since ne SENS TO put his
whole coul into his speeches. the eloquent
young mayor said:
81 am feeling much stronger and better
generally than for n long time past: and
any Rhode Islander familiar with cond-
tions need be under no extraordinary strain
when talking TO people who cannot fail
TO understand and appreciate what Is said
to them
II shall have to make some sacrifices.
OF course. bat they will be in good
cause. and .sall gladly do my humble
best TO further that cause"
Chairman Ssn~k e. Fitzsimmons Of the
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27
lAFRES FAILED TO APPEAR
ON A CHARGE OF ASSAULT

Joseph Lafres failed TO resrond to his
name when called by Judge Lee I'm the
district court today an n complaint OF
assaultlng William Cohen.
Later A. j. Gushing, counsel for the
young man. explained why his client was
not present
Capt Mowry OF Station says that
few days ago Lafres while drunk went
into house on Charles street where Co
hen happened TO bc and was put out. He
returned and with an axe began TO
cut down the door; but when one OF the
tenants went down a fire escape 90 sum-
mon policeman Lafres departed. During
these -AA44Renlnss- -4.afHa,- assaulted Cohen
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27
PEACE DALE MILLS WILL
Be MATERIALLY ENLARGED

IL was announced today at the office
OF the Peacedale Manufacturing com
pany that work on a new addition to
cost $4,000 Would soon be started.
Into this new part OF the mill will be
moved the weaving department. which
as present is somewhat cramped for
room.
The ne wbuilding Will be OF stone
and IL viii cover an area OF 100 bv co
feet
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27

in it's turn a walkover at the election next
November.
Efforts arc To be made by representa-
five Democrats in the storm centres not
only 10 detect this year frauds. which
have been heretofore so fragrant that
even the board OF canvassers and regis
tration has seen them. but to punish
those guilty OF committing the frauds
Continued on Page Three)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27
SHOULD STAY AT HOME

In the police court today Frank w.
Cory of East Providence was fined g.
and costs for drunkenness. Yesterday
afternoon while Engine company was
responding TO a fire on South Water
street he attempted TO jump on the
steamer. fell backward and was stunned.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27
NEW BUILDING PERMITS

building permit was issued this
morning 10 William j Dunn OF Fall
River, Mass. TO erect a three-story brick
addition, 2bx25. 20 n building located on
South Main street In this city: also a
permit TO the estate Of Eben Simmons to
build a one-stoiry brick addition
22xi49ik 20 a manufacturing building on
South street. near Eddy.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27

I'VE really look for no trouble in any
OF the wards, but are proceeding on the
assumption that an ounce OF prevention
Is worth a ton OF cure"
Col. Gross and Mr. Pierce both inti-
mated that no officers would be trans
ferred from their own districts 10 other
wards. but neither would say whether
any of the officers who were so per-
CONTINUED on Page Six)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27

Mayor James H Higgins of Pawtucket, who has four times
tphany been elected the highest office within the gift of his
party that city, will be the Democratic standard bearer for Cover
"I have authorized Chairman Ffzmmons that
will accept the honor the Democracy of Rhode Island be-
upon me- said Mayor Higgins NewsDemocat repre-
sentative today; land will do everything in my power whether
am nominated or not to redeem the state
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27
THE BIG STICK MADE TROUBLE

Minor Peterson. colored boy. was
fined s. I'm the Juvenile court today for
assault on John Price. The trouble
started a week ago. when Prices dog
bit Peterson. and eliminated in the
striking OF the Price boy with a stick
which had attached to IL a piece OF
metal.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27
TAFT WILL TAKE
OVER GOVERNMENT

Secretary Of War Prepared to Act Promptly if the
Conference Between Warning Cuban Factions
Fails to Reach a Settlement. He Doubts the
Sincerity of Purpose of the Palma Government
and Was Unable to Obtain Promise From the
Commander of the Rural Guard That He Would
Preserve Order If Arbitration Fails. General
Funston Arrives at Havana.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27
IMPRISONED BURGLAR
ENDS LIFE BY HANGING

Bridgton. n. h.. Sept. 27.-Louis Emmett.
who was In jail here awaiting trial for
burglary. hanged himself last night with
a rope torn from a cell hammock. He
had tied his feet together before ending
his life.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27
HIGGINS THE LEADER
TO BURY bRAYT0|N|SN
DEMOCRATS, Be NOT DECEIVED

At the caucuses tonight, you will be
given tickets prepared IN the interest Of
Boss Brayton's machine, which seeks,
through the agency Of gamblers and other
disreputable elements, to perpetuate the
treacherous political domination Of Dorney,
Moran and O'Neil, upon which in this
city Boss Brayton relies to retain his grip
Upon the throats of the people of Rhode
Island and to strangle every candidate and
every measure threatening to destroy his
power to sell public office and legislation
to the highest bidder.
Voters may assured that the whose ap-
pear the ballots headed below
in the interests of the Democratic party unnuenced
by scoundre masqueradng Democrats and in the employ
of Boss Brayton
Vote the Tickets Headed By
JOHN DORAN.
PATRICK J. MULHOLLAND,
JAMES J. NOLAN, JR.
DANIEL A. COTTON
CHRISTOPHER W. OBRIEN
TIMOTHY J. MYERS.
EIGHTH
GEORGE F. TROY.
EDWARD F. CARROLL.
THOMAS P. HAVEN.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-09-27

Democrats Enthusiastic Over
Unbeaten Candidate :

The Clean and Brilliant Leader of the
Militant Democracy Says He Will Enter
the Fight to Win, and Pledges His I'm
remitting and Ablest Efforts to the
Cause of the People i'm Redeeming Rhode
Island