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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
THUGS WORK At MADISON
COUNTY SEAT is IN REIGN OF
TERROR OF LATE.
LOCAL MEN ARE SUSPECTED
One Old Man Was Robbed Near the
Depot When the Thug Put Hand
over the Victims Mouth and Took
a Purse Containing $4o-one Fought

Madison, Neb., Dec. Especial tC
The News: Madison Is in a state of
high excitement over reign of hold.
ups that have been perpetrated here
recently. Two within the past few
days, added to that in which Mr.. Smith
was robbed of a large amount of mon.
ey some time ago and left lying UNI
conscious in an alley, have created
much CONSERVATION on the part of
the community.
Gustav Dittberner, an old man, is
the latest victim. The hold-up oc-
CURED near the city depot. The thug
placed his hand over Dittberner's
mouth and took his pocket book, con-
tanning between $40 and $45. The old
man was too frightened to make re-
sistance and the hold-up man escaped.
August Leu, farmer living in thi'
county, was in town and had been paid
considerable money. He flashed 1t and
somebody warned him that he might
be held up. He tucked the money, $50,
into his boot A half mile out of
town, near the Sam Dopson farm, he
was stopped by three men One held
the team, another got into the buggy
and flashed gun A struggle ensued.
Leus clothing was torn. Leu does not
know whether or not he knocked the
gun from the robbers hand. At all
events the thugs never got to the boot
and the victim escaped with his mon
ey.
Parties Suspected.
Local parties are suspected and it
is believed there is enough evidence
to convict. 1t was thought that COM
plants might be sworn out during the
day.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
SHERIFF PROTECTS JAPANESE
Rowdies Cause Trouble at Washing
ton SaWmill.

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. 6.-Manager
Chester of the Alder Mill company,
thirty-five miles south Of Tacoma.
says there was a little trouble there,
caused by few hangers-on at sa-
loon who would not work and who as.
saulted two japanese in an endeavor
to drive them away.
Two deputy sheriffs arrived and the
japanese are now at work in the yard
doing common labor, for which other
men could not be secured.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
uTEs ARE ALMOST DESTITUTE
Women and Children Especially Are
In Need of Clothinq.

Deadwood, S. D., Dec. 6.-The Ute
Indians, who are now government
charges al Fort Meade, are almost
destitute, the women and children
especially being in need of clothing.
Their long march through a rough
country was the finishing touch for
such garments as they had, and local
relief bodies have been busy provid-
ing for their wants until government
acquisitions are honored. Aside from
the men, there are in camp 121 wom-
en-, $50 boys and girls and IL babies.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
Corpse Lost in Tts,nslt.

Fort Dodge, Ia, Dec. 6--Funeral
preparations stand delayed and n
weeping widow and anxious family
are almost distracted because the
body of William Wolfe OF Fort Dodge
has been lost by the railroads in
transit Wolfe died in Oakland. Cal,
over week ago. The body was
shipped at once but has not arrived
Railroad and express companies have
tried In vain to trace II.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
TAKEN ILL, WAS NOT IN DEBT.
Prof. Fred Richards of Denison, Iowa,
Taken Suddenly III,

Ainsworth, Neb., Dec. 6. - Editor
News: The item in your paper con-
corning Prof. Fred Richards was mis-
take. He left here Sunday morning
but was taken sick with appendicitis
and just had time to catch the train.
He owed no board bill and the music
got on approval from |. W. Mefford
will be returned as soon as he is able
to return it. He lives at Denison, la.
f. G. Barnette, Manager City Cafe.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
STROBE CHOSEN Chairman
INTERSTATE CONVENTION OPENS
AT DIES MONIES.
SENATORS BY POPULAR VOTE

viii Ask State Legislatures 10 De-
nand That Congress Call a Corsti-
tutlonaI ConVentlon-EIeVen States
Represented at the Conference.
Des Mones. Dec 1.-THE United
States senatorial conference in SEES.
Sion here expects to adopt "A resolu.
ton urging the thirty.seven state leg.
islatures which meet this winter to
demand that congress call a consti.
tutional convention, at which II IL
proposed so to amend the constitution
as to put the election of United States
senators In tie hands OF the people
A subcommittee OF the committee
on resolutions drafted a resolution to
this effect and the sentiment of the
conference plainly Is in favor OF that
action. hope Of securing the submis.
sion OF a specific amendment by con.
gress Itself having been abandoned.
Eleven states were represented at
the conference when It opened Gov.
ernor Cummins called the conference
to order. William LarTabee, former
governor of Iowa. was made temper.
airy chairman. Judge Jesse B. Strobe
OF Nebraska was made permanent
chairman. II is proposed to make tho
organization permanent.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
ELEVATOR SMASH IN SHOPS.
Fan Of liz Kj's Three Men and seri
ously Hurts Five.

Chambersbnrg, Pa. Dec. 6.-Threc
men were killed ard one fatally In.
jured and Ave others severely hurt at
Waynesboro by the fall Of an ele.
vator in the Geyser Manufacturing
company's shops Eleven men were
ON the lift, together with hveton
milling machine and heavy truck,
when cable parted. The men were
dropped TWENTY-FIVE feet with the ma
chine into a pit
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
Routzahn and Bentley Acquitted.

Lincoln, Dec. 6.-After a ten days
trial in district court, former Chief Of
Police o. M. Routzahn and Detective
Bentley were acquitted of the charge
of eXtortion and blackmail. The rul-
mony of a keeper of a disorderly
house is not conclusive without cor
roborative testimony, especially when
the keeper is herself of necessity an
accomplice in the alleged crime.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
italian and Officer Shot.

Kansas City, Dec. 6.--An attempt
by three policemen to arrest John
Rose, an Italian, and Honar Eckton,
a Syrian woman. wanted in Columbus,
O., on the charge of grand larceny.
started riot in the north quarter
of the city. in which Francisco Cita-
dino. an Italian, was shot through the
head and fatally wounded and H. B.
Morrison. a policeman, was shot and
painfully hurt
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
woMAN's SLAYER suRRENpERs
Mail Carrier Who Killed Girl In Fit Of
Jealous Rage Is Placed in Jail.

Springfield Mo, Dec. 6.-Garland
Moore the mail carrier, who at Bots
dare shot and killed Miss Clara
West because she refused to marry
him, surrendered to the sheriff here
and was placed in jail. Moore said
he killed the girl in a 1T of jealous
rage Moore escaped across country
after the shooting. Miss West died
al midnight.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
MondelI Wants Information.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Representative
Mondell of Wyoming introduced res
olution requesting the secretary OF
the interior to furnish the house with
complete information concerning all
public lands reserved from entry since
July /, 1906. The resolution is de.
signed to make public information
which msy bear on alleged coal and
mineral land frauds.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
Russia Probing Famine Relief Graft

st. Petersburg. Dec. 6-The com.
mission appointed to inquire into the
famine relief exposures is investigat.
ing other activities of Assistant Min.
lister of the Interior Gurko, former
director of supplies in the famine dis
tricts. including the expenditure Of
large sums assigned for public works
in the famine districts. Premier
Stolypin has again refused to accept
the resignation OF NJ. Gurko.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
JUMPS TO ESCAPE HANGING
Texas Cowboys Try to String Up Ne
gro on Train for Wearing Pythlan Pin.

Topeka, Dec. 6.-Two Texas cow
boys tried to hang John E. Lewis, n
negro of Wichita, on a westbound
Santa Fe passenger train between
Lawrence and Topeka. Three times
they placed a rope around Lewis
neck, but each time he got loose, and
after the third attempt he jumped
from the train and escaped.
The Texans prevented the other
passengers from interfering by -four
ishing revovers. Lewis wore a
Knights of Pythias pin, and the cow
boys said they did not like to see a
negro putting on airs"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
Dismiss Charges Against smathers.

New York. Dec. 6.-The Memphis
gold cup dispute was officially ended
when the board of review of the Ma
tional Trotting association decided
that the trophy had been won on merit
and dismissed the charges against e.
e. Smathers. The case grew out of
the drugging of Lou Dillon at the
Memphis meeting in October, 1904.
Smathers. who owned Major Delmar
and drove him in the race, was
charged with having been cognizant
Of Ill treatment of G. X. G. Billings
mare, which resulted in the latter's
utter failure to show form in the
race and the winning of the $1,000
gold cup by Major Delmar.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
Rubber officials Serving Sentence.

Chicago Dec. 6-Robert d. Brad.
ley. president OF the Canton Rubber
company of Canton, O., and Edwin
Davis, vice president of the same in.
stitution, who were sentenced by
Judge lands in the United States
district court each to one year in the
house of correction. began the active
service OF their sentences.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
seamen Strike at odessa.

Odessa, Dec. 6.-Suppression of the
seamens union by the government
has been followed by a strike of the
seamen with the result that the bust
ness of the shipping companies is
completely tied up. About 1900 men
Sre out
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
EIGHT GIRLS BURNED IN FIRE
Explosion in Match Factory In In
danapoIis Causes Injury to Workers.


danapois Causes Injury to Workers.
indianapolis. Dec. Gin a fire that
started from an explosion in the
match factory of F. A. Rathbun & Co.,
West indianapolis, eight young wom'
en- were burned. four of them serious.
ly The others were painfully burned
and injured IN their frantic efforts to
escape from the building. The most
seriously injured are Helen Stapp.
badly burned about the head, face
and arms, also hurt by jumping from
a second-story window; Hattie Bree-
love, burned about the face arms and
head; Lizzie Richards. burned about
the face, arms and back, also hurt by
jumping: Myrtle Stapp, burned about
the face, head and arms.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
BAND DISCREPANCIES.
Musical Company at PIainview Is up
Against Financial Trouble.

Plainview, Neb, Dec. Especial to
The News: The American Concert
band, organized here, disorganized to-
day because of financial difficulties.
The company was booked for Norfolk
tonight. The members of the COM
pany are pretty well strapped" but
the business men intend to give a
dance and help them out as much as
possible.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
Charge Against Miss Irvine Modified

Sheridan, Wyo., Dec, 6.-The charge
against Miss Edna Irvine has been
modified by the county attorney to az.
gravated assault, The date for the
trial has not yet been set. Miss Ir.
vines attorney declares the case will
be fought.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07

Chicago, Dec. G.-Tho bulletin Is.
sued by the Chicago station of tho
United states weather bureau gives
the forecast for Nebraska AZ follows:
Fair tonight and Friday Colder to-
night with cold wave east ana south
portion. Warmer Friday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
DITTBERNER IN NORFOLK.
County Attorney Heard That There
Were Three Hold-ups aLteIy.

"cTC THTce rTOTU-uPS dItcTy'
Mr.. Dittberner, the latest Madison
hold-up victim, was in Norfolk during
the day. He did not call on the coun-
ty attorney, but County Attorney
Koenigstein has been informed from
Madison of the crimes. He heard that
there had been three hold ups, and
was told that there is evidence enough
to convict He thought that com
plants would soon be issued.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
Service Obtained Upon Rockefeller.

st. Louis, Dec. 6.-The clerk Of the
United States circuit court here re
ceived notification from the United
States marshals Office in New York
that service had been obtained upon
John D Rockefeller and others in the
governments suit against the Stand
ard Oil company. recently filed in st.
Louis
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
WAS PROMINENT MASON.
Norfolk Lodge is Notified of Death of
Daniel c. Giffert.

G. P. Parish received a telephone
message from the West Point Masonic
lodge, Of which Mr.. Giffert was a mem
Der, announcing the death and stating
that the funeral services would be held
Saturday noon in West Point, when
Masons will accompany the remains
to the train. The interment will be in
Omaha.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
DEATH Of DAN c. G|FFERT
PROMINENT NORTH NEBRASKA
CITIZEN sUccUMBs.
ONCE RAN ON STATE TICKET
Formerly State Senator From the Dis
trct In Which Cunning County is Lo-
Gated, a Man of Wealth and Liberal
Tendencies, Was Highly Esteemed.

ob . It Point, Neb., Dec. Especial to
"tafo Daniel c. Giffert, former
sta,> hiv> from this district, once
candida, o"'Ic,, Nnant governor and
a prominence, IAN politician, died
at his home herep 4rly today. He was
fifty years of age.
Five times mayor of the city and
long a resident of West Point, former
Senator Giffert was much liked and
esteemed in the community. He was
candidate for lieutenant governor in
1896. A man of great wealth, he was
characterized by liberal tendencies.
He leaves no children, but is survived
by wife. He was a brother-in-law of
former State Treasurer Stueffer.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1906-12-07
the CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
temperature for Twenty.four Hours.
Forecast for Nebraska.

Conditions of the weather ms record
ed for the twcnty.four hours ending
ut n. m today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19
TORTURED BY
 ITCHING ECZEMA
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19
Receivers Sale,

In the District Court of the United States for the Southern Division of the North ern District of Alabama.
 In Re-T. V. Boardman Co.,. Bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
 Under and by virtue of order made and ended in the above styled cause by the Hon. Thomas G. Jones, judge of said court, on the 4th day of June, 1906 I will sell to the highest bidder for cash all the goods, wares and merchandise and all live stock. wagons. furniture. fixtures and machinery of the bankrupt estate. and also the leasehold interest of said bank rupt in and to the store building No. 1895 and 1907, Third avenue. Birmingham, Ala bama, said leasehold interest expires Sep tember 30. 1907. Said sale will be made on the premises, No. 1905 and 1907 Third avenue Birmingham, on Wednesday tho goth day of June at 12 o'clock. noon An itemized inventory of said property ;s now on file in the office of Referee Alex c Birch and can be seen by all prospec- tive purchasers on application.
 B. A. THOMPSON. Receiver of T. V. Boardman & Co.,. Bank rupt. 6-5-3t-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19

FOR SALE-Lots in city of Ensey, LOOK 150; all improvements corner 18th street and AvenuNSl; must be sold by June r: bargains at $3200; terms. 5000 cash, bal ance in years. Address Box 3S. Ems ley, Ala. 5-27-1Ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19

ANY poor girl needing friendship help, advice. etc.. will find ready and willing assistance by applying to the matron of Salvation Army Rescue Home. 33rd st. and Ave. E. Birmingham. Ala. s-14-tf PROPOSALS for iron pipe and fittings
 valves, stocks and dies, shears, gaso- line blast furnaces. track wrenches
 portable scales, handcarts, wire tacks
 hinges. coat hooks rat-traps. matches
 flour, oakum, felt, yarn, marline. fire clay, linoleum. mess kits, drinking cups, etc. Office Isthmian Canal Commission. Washington. D. C., June. 9. 1906. Sealed proposals. in tripcate. will be received at the office of the general purchasing officer. Isthmian Canal Commission, Washington, D. C.. until 10:3O a. m., June 29, 1906, at which time they will be opened In public for furnishing the above mentioned articles. Blanks and full in- formation Circular No. 313) may be ob- tained from this office or the offices of the Assistant Purchasing Agent, 24 State street, New York City: Custom House, New Orleans, La: also from Chief Quartermaster, Department of the Lakes, Chicago Depot Quarter master. St. Louis; Depot Quartermaster, Jeffersonville, Ind; Chief Quartermas- ter, Department of the Gulf, Atlanta, Ga. and the Commercial Club, Mobile, Ala.-W. D. Ross, General Purchasing Officer. 6-13-2t- wd-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19
Tax Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the book of assessments for the year 1906 has been prepared and Is ready for inspection and that the court of the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county. Alabama, will sit on the second Monday in July. 19O6 to examine the assessors returns and to correct any errors therein
 JOHN T. REED, President of the Board of Revenue for Jefferson County. Ala. 6-6-15t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19
Mrs. WinsIow,s soothino svrup.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19

Joe s. Davis is candidate for road supervisor of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party. Will appreciate as much as anyone your sup port. and if elected will strive hard to do my whole duty. Inquire of those who know me as to my ability and integrity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19

I hereby announce myself as candi- date for the office of sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem ocratic party. J. P. STILES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19
Neat and Undeniable.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 ''It is Frank Damrosch who says that what this country needs is more cradle songs''
 gramma tic grace to President Roosevelt <"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19
ANNOUNCEMENT
For Sheriff.

l hereby announce myself as a candi- date for the office of sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem ocratic party, in the forthcoming primary.
 ALBERT STRADFORD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19
LEGAL NOTICES.
Dividend Notice.

Semi-annual dividend of 21a per cent on the common stock and per cent on inc preferred stock of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will be paid June 3o 1906, to stockholders of record June 25 1906. The transfer books of the company will be closed from 3 D. m., June "A, 1906. till 10 a. m., July l. 1906.
 By order of the executive committee of the board of directors.
 6-14-17t J. r. ROSS Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19
For Road Sunervisor.

To the Democratic Voters and Citizens of
 Jefferson County:
 I am a candidate for reelection to the office of road supervisor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic party. J. ED. HAIGLER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19

here announce myself a candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primaray, August 27 1906 HUGH McGEEVER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19

Higdon will make good sheriff. His administration will be fair and clean. Go to work and help elect him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19

Col. w. W. Sho~tridge of Ensley author izes the announcement of his candidacy for representative to the legislature from Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party in primary to be held August 27, 1906
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19

I hereby announce myself candi- date for the office of road supervisor of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party. JOE HILL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-19
For Representative.

hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of representative from Jeff ferson county to the lower house of the legislature, subject to the acton of the democratic primary
 W. E. URQUHART.