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The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
RIVERS ARE STILL SWELLING
Platte and Loup Are Rising as Result
Of Goraes.

Lincoln, Feb. 12.-The warm wealth.
or of the past five days has caused the
breaking up of the ice in the Loup
river, and the forming Of gorgcs has
caused floods along that stream. \
report from Plcasanton says a gorge
has formed below there ami the great.
or pant Of the town is under four feet
of water. Men are at work trying TO
clear the channel, but are making liz
tie progress.
Near Loup City the Middle Loup
river IS badly swollen and bottom
lands are flooded. The big bridge
south Of the town went out and anoth.
or bridge west Of the town is weak.
encd and in danger. The river is rls'
ing rapidly. The Loup is a tributary
of the Platte, and towns along the
latter river are preparing for n flood.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
TElEGRAMS TERSELY TOLD

BY a vote of 76 to ) the West Vir.
ginia house passed the senate 2-cent
fare bill.
President Alfred Walker of the Sea
board Air Line died at his home in
New York city.
Vice President Fairbanks and Sec
rotary Shaw were the principal speak
ers at the Union League clubs Lincoln
birthday banquet at Baltimore.
The union telegraph operators en-
ployed by the Western Union in Chi
cago will take a vote neXt Sunday on
the question of going on a strike TO
enforce certain demands that have
been made on the company.
Miss Lillian Ogden Tootle and
George II. Larke, one of the manag-
ing owners of the st. Joseph Gazette,
were married at the home OF the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
McCord Tootle, at st. Joseph, Mo.
John Wooley and wife, Anna Wool
ey, are in Jail at st. Joseph, Mo-,
charged with the murder of Annie
Pearl Smith, the twenty-months-old
daughter of Mrs. Wooley, and an extra
guard was placed at the Jail because
of the threatened lynching OF the dead
child's mother and stepfather.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
Nebraska Supreme Court Hands Down
Decision in Paypay Case.

Lincoln. Feb. 9.-The supreme court
rendered an opinion declaring that
marriage is valid under the customs Of
an Indian tribe and, when performed
among members while the tribal rela.
ton existed. will be considered valid
in the courts of this state and the
children will be regarded as legitimate.
This case came up from Knox county
and was instituted for the purpose of
quieting title to an undivided half in.
terest in a tract Of land. Daniel Pay.
pay years ago married a squaw named
Quadam, and a daughter, now Mrs.
Ortley. was the result of the union.
Paypay later repudiated the Indian
marriage. Mrs. Ortley, as the heir Of
Paypay, brought suit for title TO the
land, and the court sustained her.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
SUGAR PLANT MAY BE MOVED
Manager sciIIey Suggests Better Pros.
poets Nearer Beet Fields.

North Platte, Neb. Hugh Sell.
ley, resident manager of the Standard
beet sugar factory at Leavitt, has been
visiting his brother, James Scilley,
who is field agent at this point for
the company. Mr.. Scilley says it is
doubtful whether or not the Standard
factory will be operated next season.
Mr.. Ferguson's lease expires March /,
and as the beet growers are demand.
ing a fiat rate of S. per ton he does
not think it advisable to release the
factory. Mr.. Scilley also says in his
opinion the factory will be sold under
foreclosure soon after March / and
the bondholders will probably buy it
and remove it to a point nearer the
beet growing district.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15

three. denominations 1t became appar.
ent that some real perpleXing prob
lens are in the road. One of these is
the question of the organization of the
new denomination. The Methodist
Protestant and United Brethren have
the bishop and presiding elder system,
the COngregationalists the pure o n
grcgational form. Neither seems
ready to abandon its form Of ~organiza-
ton. The discussions here further
brought out the fact that the question
of the management and support of the
educational institutions and the mis-.
sionary activity of the various denom-
nations is a grave problem and one
that it will be difficult to dispose of.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15

While she was arranging her
fathers room, a stranger entered the
room and, with revolver In hand. told
the little girl if she made any noise
whatever he would shoot her. He then
proceeded to bind her, hand and foot,
and then ransaCked the room. IL ap.
bearing as if he was looking for let.
tiers or documents Of some kind, but
nothing has been missed.
Just before leaving the room he cut
Oft some OF the girls hair, but did not
harm her otherwise. SO far there Is
no Clcw as to who il was.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
KRAUsEs SERVE SENTENCE
First Land Men Convicted Spend Day
With United States Marshal.

Omaha, Feb. 1.-Pursuant to the de.
cree of the United States circuit court
of appeals, in denying their motion
Tor a new trial, John and Herman
Krause, cattiemen n ranchmcn Of
Sheridan county, appeared in the fed.
eral building and surrendered them.
selves to the custody of the United
States marshal to undergo the sen.
tence OF "twenty-four hours lmprlson.
ment in the custody of the United
States marshal" as dccreed against
them at the hearing or their case
nearly eighteen months ago.
The KrauseS were indicted for ille-
gally fencing some 10000 acres Of pub
lie lands and for the intimidation Of
settlers who sought to make home
stead entries within these illegal en-
closures of the Krauses in Sheridan
county. The trial was the first land
case before a jury and lasted several
days.
The trial resulted in the conviction
OF the Krauses. They took the matter
up on appeal to the United States cir
cult of appeals, with the recent re-
suit affirming the judgment of the low
er court. The sentence involved a
fine of $500 against John, and $500
against Herman Krause and that they
be each required to pay one-half Of
the costs and to be imprisoned in the
custody of the United States marshal
for t~wenty-four hours. The total costs
of the case in the lower court amount
ed to about $1,000. The Krauses paid
the fine and costs into sIe United
States district clerk.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
Bill to Publish Pass Holders Killed.

Lincoln, Feb. 12.-Thc State senate,
following the recommendation of the
judiciary committee. indefinitely post.
poned Senator Philips bill requiring
the listing with the county clerk of all
railroad passes held in any county.
Mr.. Phillips bill providing for a 2li.
cen railroad fare was also killed. Bills
providing that all railroad tickets be
unlimited and that no passenger cars
shall be run on trains ahead of bag
gage and express cars were advanced,
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
RAILWAY COMMISSION CASE
Constitutionality Of Act Argued to Ne.
braska Supreme Court.

Lincoln, Feb. 8.-EXhaustive argu.
ments were made IL the supreme
court on the constitutionality of the
elective state railroad commission.
The action was brought by Attorney
General Thompson under authority of
a legislative resolution passed early
at the present session. AT the cleo.
ton last November three commission,
ers were elected, the power 10 exer-
else their functions being contingent
on the supreme court sustaining the
legality Of the act creating the com.
mission. On its constitutionality
also hinges much Of the railroad legis-
lation now pending. The action is
simply a test case. the attorney gen.
eral, as the ~relator, appearing in OPP
position to the enactment. Leading
lawyers of the state argued for the
commission. The railroad companies
made nc appearance at the hearing.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
MouRNED ALL OVER THE WORLD
Society of Jesus offers Prayer for
late John A.. CREIGHTON.

Omaha, Feb. lin his eulogy OF
the late Count John A. Creighton. who
was laid at rest Saturday beside his
wife in Holy Sepulcher cemetery, Rev.
NJ. p. Bowling said that over $4,000
members of the Society of Jesus all
offer prayers for Count Creighton.
Wherever the Catholic faith is estab.
lished the name of Count John A.
Creighton is to be memorialized
through the Offices of the church.
This is an honor seldom conferred on
a communicate of the Roman Catholic
church.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
APPEAL IN CRIMINAL CASES
Rayner Contends This Privilege Should
Not Be Given the Government.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The senate
considered the bill allowing the gov
eminent the right to appeal to the SUI
preme court of the United States on
points of law in criminal cases. Ray
ner took the floor in opposition to the
measure. He said 1t would change the
whole system of criminaI procedure.
The house went into committee Of
the whole for consideration of the
naval appropriation bill by sections,
under the five-minute rule.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
ZAP MIX NEAR A solution
DECISION EXPECTED AT WHITE
HOUSE CONFERENCE TO-DAY.
NAY AGREE ON COMPROMISE
San Francisco Men Refuse to Readmit
Orientals to the Schools Unless Pres
dent Gives Assurances That con-
oress Will Pass Exclusion Law.

Washington, Feb. 13.-That the San
Francisco school question Will be set
tied today is the general opinion in Of
Nal circles. Mayor Schmitz and his
assC Hiates received a message from
the president saying that he desired
10 confer with them at the white
house again this afternoon.
ut was stated that President Roose-
VT, through Secretary Root, has
proposed to Speaker Cannon and to
the chairmen of the senate and house
committees on immigration and other
Republican leaders in congress that q
clause be inserted in he immigration
will bar japanese coolie labor from
the United States. Mayor Schmitz's
delegation favors such a provision.
Mayor Schmitz has notified the
president of the San Francisco Japa-
nese and Korean Exclusion league
that under no consideration will he
and his associates yield II point on
the question of excluding Japanese
laborers from this country. In re-
Spouse to kilograms the mayor has
t%eIegraphed his friends that the re-
! ports that he has Surrendered to the
president on the school question are
false"
|, Mayor Schmitz and his associates
! stand ready to rescind the school
] boards order establishing the Oriental
schools and again TO admit Japanese
to the white schools, providing the
fprJ ysdent can give assurances that in
Nthe rear future he can secure congress
Ipnal legislation OF effect a treaty
nth the Toxic government that Will
exclude Japanese laborers. If an
agreement be reached at the confer
ence it will be on this basis.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
DISCUSS CHURCH MERGER
Ministers Differ as to Plan OF
Organization.

Des Moines Feb. 13.-Members OF
the Congregational, Methodist Protes-
tant and United Brethren denomlna'
tions met in this city for the purpose
of discussing the course of action to
follow at the meeting in Chicago next
, week, when a basis of the organization
of the three denominations into one
will be decided upon. The consolida-
ton of the three denominations has
been decided upon by the national bod
les OF the three denominations. The
MIA has yet to be devised. At the
of the Iowa ministers OF the
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
Clark Looks Into Grain Switching.

Omaha, Feb. 12.-Before Commits.
sioner Clark of the interstate com
merce commission, in the federal court
room, a hearing opened in the case
known as the Omaha Grain exchange
cation is relative to the increased
freight rate on grain between Council
Bluffs and Omaha and South Omaha.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
GIRL is BOUND AND GAGGED.
Town Of Hiidreth All Worked Up over
a Mysterious Crime.

Hildreth, Neb., Feb. 12.-The citi.
gems of Hildreth have been greatly
worked up over the fact that A. l..
Beck, a prominent resident of the
city, upon going to his room, found
his ffteen'year-old daughter, Freda,
bound and gagged and in a semi-con-
scious condition. Upon releasing her
fhe told a story about as follows:
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
Two Miners Killed.

Des Moines, Feb. 13.-Andy F.. Nc.
Cormick was killed by a fall of slate
in the Enterprise Coal company's mine
and Teddy Reese was killed in the
Des Moines Coal company's mine. Nc
Cormick was taken from the mine
alive, but died soon after reaching
Mercy hospital. Reese was killed in.
stantly by being run over by a wagon
load of coal.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
Kills Bill to Abolish Hanging.

Lincoln, Feb. S.-The house con.
Cured in the action of the senate by
Indefinitely postponing the bill to abol'
ish capital punishment. A bill requir-
ing the governors sanction before an
execution can take place patterned
after the Kansas law is still pending.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
Count creiohton Is Dead.

Omaha, Feb. S.-Surrounded by MI.
merous relatives, friends and clergy
of the Catholic church, Count John A.
Creighton, after a gallant struggle
against the inevitable, died at his
home, 404 North Twentieth street.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15

cures made by DR..
Kilncr's Swamp
Root, the great kid
ucy, liver and blad-
der remedy.
1t is the great med
icaI triumph of the
nineteenth century;
discovered after years
of scientific research
by Dir. liilnicr, the
eminent kidney and
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
OF NEBRASKA.
REGISTER for Land Office.

Washington, Feb. S.-W. w. Wood
Of Rushville was recommended by
Senators Willard and Burkett and Rep
resentative Kinkaid for register of
the Alliance land office.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
Insane Man Shoots City Marshal.

Central City, Ncb.. Feb. 12.-Armed
with a shotgun, George Rodgers, an in.
sane man, resisted arrest. twice shoot
ing and wounding City Marshal Ernest
Clark severely and Dennis Bartholo-
new slightly.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15
Do YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure to know of the wonderful
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15

bladder specialist, and is wonderfully
successful in promptly curing lame back,
uric acid, catarrh of the bladder and
Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's :Swamp-Root is not rec
commended for everything but it YOU have
kidney. liver or bladder trouble it will bc
found just the remedy You need. II has
been tested IN SO many ways, III hospital
work and IN private practice, and has
proved so successful i'll every case that a
special arrangement has been made by
which all readers of this paper, who have
not already tried it, may have a sample
bottle sent free by mail, also a book tell
ing more about Swamp-Root, and how to
fndoutif YOU have kidney or bladder trou-
bic. When writing mention reading this
generous offer in this paper and send your
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15

address to DR.. kiliuer
& Co., Bingliamton,
n. Y. The regular
fftv-cent and one
dollar size bottles are
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15

sod by all good druEglSts. Don't make
any mistake, but remember the name,
Swamp-Root, Or. Kilmcr's Swamp-Root,
and the address, Bingharnton, N. ", OF
every bottle.
The Red Cloud chief., 1907-02-15

Nobody barred! School districts,
churches. secret societies and iudiyid-
uals are entitled to enter the race.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-27
~ Idea h RllLhnarda.

IN American o. Engilshman locke
~ van on the streets IA FreiSurg Tor
any OF TIE huge observation-disclosures
tat AsGggre 10 such great extent
Lla home cities. Flashing electric
signs that blaze over hall the heaven
~ night aud demand ~ green and
r8d aud blue letters that ono ugc
1ro8n's pure rye" or someb, ~
ee's little liver pills" are also abb
sent IN place Of these peeoseitics
q. the nineteenth century commefc.al
i'm ffcibmg has established q sys.
ton 81 municipal bulletin boards and
coiumns There are fifty 81 those as.
ply places 81 the city, situated whore
hey wln attract the most attention
without injufing IN any wy the ~.
ge49ucs Of me street ~ o whole. a
pereon having something 20 announce
fsg 10 the city hall with his bills,
pass his fee. which Is rs cents per
sWare foot for the first day. and 30
cents for each succeeding day. with
lsaafal reductions for long periods
and goes out On his way home he
VIII see the poster already sticking
up his nOtlce.--Pilgrim.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-27
At Colonial Theatre Tonight

The nero name Of the New Metz In
the Alps is suggestive Of quaint and
picturesque scenes. beautiful sitna-
tions and touches from the homo life
81 plain though famed people. Add 10
that O story that abounds In thrilling
climates, tender patios and pleasing
drol1ery. Add to that an able mag
netie actor, golden-yoiced singer,
whose vocal abilities are Of the kind
that place him by himself in an un-
disputed class on the American stage.
Add, fmrtbcrmOT, the scenic effects
that the subject allows and com
pany Of unusual strength, and you
have tie ~. II. Metz Wilson at
traction, which appears at the Colo
NAL Theatre tonight.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-27

Governor WarGeld spent last night
in Annapolis.
Col. James X. Randall another Of
Maryland. Ny Maryland" arrived
here last night and - the guest Of James
W. Owens Eeq.
Miss Margaret walton. daughter Of
Surgeon Walton, u. $ N. will leave
here on Monday for months stay in
Baltimore, where she will fiji the posi-
ton OF Prof. Emanuel Wad at the
Peabody, Baltimore, for the month Of
October. Miss Walton recently grad
uated from the Peabody with high
honors and Is talented musician and
composer.
Mrs. Perry. of Barclay, Queen Anne's
county has been the guest Of DR. and
Mrs. Frank A. Thompson.
Prof. w. O. Stevens, Of the Depart.
menf Of English and Law at the
Naval Academy. and Mrs. Stevens,
who have been spending the summer
abroad, have returned.
Mrs. Merrick, Of Barclay, Md. has
been visiting her relatives DIR. and
Mrs, II. ii. Thompson.
Miss Marie +. CAN'T, daughter Of
Mrs. f.. g.. CAN'T is attending school
at Eastern College, Front Royal, Va.
where the young lady's aunt II In
charge Of the music department,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-27
NO CABINET CHANGES
The President Denies Rumors That.
Some Members Were 70
Retire

II Was made known at the White
House yesterday that no changes in
the Cabinet were contemplated. There
had been rumors that Attorney -Gener-
al Bonaparte, Secretary Of the Navy
Afetcalf and Secretary Of Agriculture
Wilson were 10 retire.
Visitors TO the White House who
wanted 10 know about these reports
found the President very positive in
his denials Of them. There. had been
some buckiDg in his official family
over his spelling reform ideas and
some objection 10 his views on nature
taking. but nothing more serious than
that. he is represented 70 have said
and on the v hole he thought be had a
pretty good Cabinet and wasn't anx-
ious to get rid Of anybody in H..
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-27
Movements Of naval vessels

: The following movements Of the
vessels Of the navy have been report.
cd to the Bureau Of Navigation
sSaIIed-Thc Stringham, from Cape
Cod Bay for Hyannispor; the Al.
bany, from la Union, San Salvador,
for Punta Arenas, Costa Rica.
ArrIved-The Concord. at Shanghai
the Triton. at Washington the
" asp, ut League Island; the st.
Louis, AZ Mare Island; the Chicago,
at Acapucla, Mexico; the StriDzham,
at HyannispTot.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-27

Mrs. r. u. Gardiner has sent cards
to the ladies Of the town and county
TO attond her opening Of fall MILL
merry. Miss IIardisiy, Mrs. Gardi-
nor's head milIiuer, has made care
ful selection IL hats FOR this season,
and will exhibit ~ the opening, Oc-
t0ber ! aud 2, 1T her millinery par
Iors on Main and Francis streets the
creations in fashionable
All the ladies are invited.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-27
INVENTIONS TO HELP rlRemEn
Helmet to Which Is Attached Air
Tube ard Telephone.

Tube and Telephone.
a novel 1gc.cngine has recently
been constructed sor the ire DEPART
menf oI Manchester, England. watch
coufaiDs. il addition TO the usual i-A-
t1fes "a an ordinary steam nre-en-
gine, number " additions designed
70 facilitate the operations 81 the
Gremen and 10 provide increased
saIssy
The FIRST OF these IS an air-Damp.
connected b. gearing with the crank
SHAFT 81 the engine. which furnishes
All through flexible metallic hose 10
lireMen working in dense smoae. or
places where they are subject 70 gas
u lul9es Of acids on other chemicals.
This flexible hose connected with a
protective helmet Is worn by the FIRE
maI, which II made OF heavy leather
exs~ading down over the shoulders
1ns supplied With an opening for the
c. and upper part Of the face The
AT enters az the back of the helmet
all lows around the face. passing
OF u this opgning. keeping the eyes
alI Hose free from smoke. The nel-
TIT contains telephone receiver ana
asAgder whereby communication
csn ~ maintained with the officer al
The nre-cngine. and by means q .
switchboard, II necessary. with chief
o..e.aI The engine has small dy-
nas.o. located over the front Wbee.s
asd connected with the hy.wheei by
mems OF belt. This furnishes a
er.cnt for eight 32-eandIepower ia
csn scent lamps through q flexible
c4be. 30 that, provided With a hand
lamp. a fireman can penetrate dark
and smoky apartment, where It IS
~ ssary often TO cut of gas or oh
egpyly
The entire equipment, including the
protective helmet for the ilremens ~
slowed in the forward part Of tho fire.
engine. which II of the usual English
pattern, and adds comparatively little
to its weight Harper's Weekly.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-27
A Ragged Hero

The Tyropean Comedy Four has been
engaged az an enormous salary as q
special feature for all Of those who
admire good singing. This truly
great quartete OF splendid voices sing
ing the latest ballads and comedy bits
will positively appear at every per-
Torrance with A Ragged Hero, the
great comedy drama which VIII be
seen at the Colonial Theatre on Satnr-
DAY matinee and night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-27

4 lady customer Of ours had sufferer
with letter for two or three years. u got 20
bad on her hands that she could not attend
70 her household duties. One box Of Cham
berIain's salye cured her. CbamberlaiDe
medicines give splendid satisfaction IN this
community. ~ II. RoDxEY Il Co., Al
mond. Ala. ChannberIain's medicines are
for sale by FeIdmeyer Bros. Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-27
Reception 10 Meet Song Author

Prof. and Mrs. Byron Vernon Cecil
will give a reception this evening 10
the faculty and members Of the Board
Of Governors and Visitors OF 81
Johns College 10 meet Mr.. James X.
Randall, the author OF Maryland,
Nv MARYLAND.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-27

Mothers who give their children
gennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup IN.
yarIably indorse It. Children like 5
because the taste Is plea mt. Con
tains Honey and Tar. Conforms 10 the
National Pure Food and Drug Law.
Sold By Feldmeyer Bros Druggists
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-27

Greater care than ever has been
taken this year by Miss NJ. y. Wool
ley. Of the West street millinery en-
porium, in the selection Of her styles
in fall and winter millinery. Miss
WooIley will exhibit her pattern bats
and millinery novelties 10 the fall
aud winter opening Of millinery styles
on next Tuesday and Wednesday, Oc-
tober and 2, at her parlOrs on West
street and Church Circle. The public
is invited.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-09-27

"EgcrybOdy's" for October has q
striking cover III white and scarlet
to advertise their leading article,
''The Keystone Crime" by owen
Wigler. This Is the first cODpFeben-
sivc story of tJe scandaIOus cost 81
Pennsylvania nov capitol to appear,
and In telling IL Alr. WisteF proves
himself ~ successful a pUbIlcisf As
he Is a novelist. There Is the usual
number Of readable articles in the Oc-
tOber number, notably celebrating a
New ireland, BY Naude j.. Rad
ford, a suggestive account ~ the Ex-
hibitiou nj Dublin, and THE Miracle
Workers" by Henry smith Williams,
giving some Of the amazing recent
achievements ia industrial chemistry
Harley Davis offers some interesting
figures III 1.-The business Side Of
Vaudeville" Leroy scott relates the
dramatic experiences Of a woman
revoIutiOnist IN Russia, and Charles
j.. Russell in this months INSTALL
ment Of bis series, f'Where Did You
Get II, Gentlemen, RESUMES bis
study Of the career Of Thomas r..
RYAN.