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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
MARINE HELD FOR MURDER
Believed to Have Killed Woman and
Shipped Body In Trunk.

New York, Aug. 15.-Dispatches
from Chefoo China, report the arrest
there Of W. H. Assets, formerly or
the United States marines guarding
the legation at Picking. He is suspect
ed Of robbing and Killing a women
whose body was found in box on a
British steamer at Hong Kong.
Adsetts was arrested only after he
had made violent resistance and later
broke out OF the local Jail and escaped.
Several thousand dollars and some
valuables believed to belong to the
murdered woman were taken from
Adsetts.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16

All Danger of Strike of Trainmer
Past Under Agreement.

Denver, Aug. 15.-All danger of a
spread of the strike OF the Brother
hood of Railway Trainmen employed
by the Colorado and Southern railway,
was relieved by an agreement reached
whereby all differences between the
trainmen of that road as we'll as the
trainmen Of other railroads entering
Denver are to be settled by an arbitra.
ton committee, which will hold its
first sitting next Tuesday in this city.
All brotherhood men on strike will
return to work and all nonunion men
will! be discharged at once. The arbi'
tration committee will consist of one
representative from each Of the rail.
roads, namely, Colorado and Southern,
Denver and Rio Grande, Union Pacific,
Santa F'e, Rock Island and Burlington,
one representative from the switch.
men and yardmen of each road and a
representative from each of the labor
organizations concerned.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
Belfast Outlets Down.

Belfast, Aug. 15.-"Our negotiations
are progressing satisfactorily and we
expect that they will be completed to-
day" This official statement, issued
by Sir Antony Patrick mcdonnell, un.
der secretary to the lord lieutenant
of Ireland, was spread rapidly through
the city and produced an excellent i'm
preston. The police and the military
again were withdrawn from the dis
turbed area and everything passed
quietly. The clergy and the magis.
trates for second time undertook
the responsibility Of keeping order,
and their task proved to be a very
light one. ,r..,--.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
FIRST DAY WAS A HUMMER
o'NElLL RACES AND BASEBALL
CARNIVAL STARTS WELL.
LARGE ATTENDANCE WEDNESDAY

The 2:2o Trot or Pace Was Taken by
Edith r In 2:21H - o'Neill Goes
Down to Defeat In a Fast Game With
Ainsworth.
O'Neill, Neb, Aug. 15.-Speclal to
The News: The first day of the
O'Neill races and baseball carnival
proved a hummer The attendance
was large for the first day. The pro
gram went off without hitch and
some very pretty racing was seen, es-
pecially in the first and second heats
of the 2:20 trot or pace. Edith f. led
the field, with Miss Gund close Sec
ond in the first and Carrie Nation in
the second and third.
Results by heats:
1885 class trot-First heat: King
Woodford, entered by William Zulauf
of Pierce, first; Elkhorn Boy, entered
by Woods Cones of Pierce, second ;
Jimmie, entered by A. l.. Cushman of
Fender, third; Princess Lockheart, en-
tered by w. M. Towle of Lincoln,
fourth.
Second heat-King Woodford first |;
Elkhorn Boy, second; Prince Lock
heart, third; Jimmie, fourth; time.
2:31.
Third heat-King Woodford first.
Jimmie second, Elkhorn Boy third,
Princess Lockheart fourth; time,
2:29A.
2:20 class trot or pace-First heat:
Edith F, entered by ]. H. Friend of
Quincy, Ill.,. first; Miss Gund, entered
by Robert Schwartz Of Pilger, second !;
Carrie Nation, entered by w. M. Spear
Of Grand Island, third; time. 2:21A.
Second heat-Edith F first, Carrie
Nation second, Miss Gund third; time,
2:21N.
Third heat-Edith F first, Carrie
Nation second, Miss Gund third; time,
1928.
Running event, half-mile dash
Frank James, entered by ]. w. Can
non, first; Gold Dollar, entered by w.
M. Anderson, second; Jimmie Hicks,
entered by Ed Terry, third; Bill Babel,
entered by Cliff Pickrel, fourth; time,
81.
The O'Neill ball team, flushed with
two recent notable victories, one over
Ewing and the other over Plainview,
went down to defeat in a fast game
with Ainsworth. O'Neill got a clean
row of ciphers, while Ainsworth took
off four scores.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
PRESIDENT NOT TO INTERVENE
viii Not Concern Himself Personally
With Telegraphers' Strike.

Oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. 15.-Presi-
self personally with the telegraphers'
strike, according to the best informa-
tion obtainable here. Appeals to the
president to take some action looking
to settlement of the strike were re-
ceived at the executive offices here
from boards of trade and commercial
bodies OF a large number OF cities.
The applications were similar in char
aCter to those formulated by the Chi
cago board OF trade. Each emphasized
the importance Of direct action by the
president.
The communications have been re-
ferred to Commissioner of Labor Neill.
1t Is understood that no instructions
or recommt dations have been for
warded to Mr.. Neill. From the first
deavor to effect settlement of the
trouble. 1t is stated here that he has
as yet made no report to the president
nor has he received messages from
Mr.. Roosevelt touching upon the mat
ter in hand. Mr. Neill's movements.
however, have been closely followed
and while the direct statement is not
made. the impression is given that in
Mr.. Neill's efforts the administration
considers that the limit of its func-
tons and authority in the matter is
being exercised: t'-7gir
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
VICTORY FOR FRISCO REFORMERS
Primary Election Results In Notable
TriL mph for Republican League.

San Francisco, Aug. 15.-The prl.
mary election in this city resulted in
sweeping victory for the Republican
league or Ryan ticket which stood
for earnest support OF the bribery
graft prosecution and the present
mayor and board of supervisors, The
opposing faction, led by Postmaster
Fske, made sorry showing, eleCting
not more than nineteen delegates to
the party convention, which will con.
sst of 149 members. The result was
a notable triumph for the reform ele.
ment The regular Democratic, or
McNabe, ticket was victorious and
will control the nominating conven.
ton by n large majority. The repre-.
sentativos of the better element Of the
Union Labor party cast majority OF
their votes in favor of Mccarthy and
the Schmitz organization. The ele.
ment opposed to bribery graft prosecu.
tioI, will control the labor convention,
but whether or not ex.Mayor Schmitzs
friends will go so far as to renomlnate
him Is problematiCal.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
uneasiness at Morocco.

Tangier, Aug. 15.-There is still
much uneasiness here in the matter
of the position of the Europeans in
Morocco. No confirmation of the re.
port that Caid Sir Harry MacLean has
been released can be obtained. A
courier and servant from MacLean
haT just arrived here and say that 1t
is believed that the news of the bonn.
bardment of Casablanca made a very
bad impression on the Kmass tribes.
men and caused the suspension Of the
negotiations for MacLean's release,
The tribesmen are furious against all
Christians and wish to be revengeG on
MacLean, who is protected by Raisuli.
The latest letter from MacLean ia
dated Aug. IL.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
CORTEL YOU WILL AID MARKET
Report that Secretary Of Treasury
viii Deposit Funds to Move Crops.

Report that secretary OF treasury
viii Deposit Funds to Move crops.
New York. Aug. 15.-Secretary of
the Treasury Cortelyou. according to
the Times. has decided again to come
to the relief OF the money market and
distribute government funds to aid the
movement Of crops this year. The
plan pursued last year 10 to be fol-
lowed with some notifications, but In
general It will be that adopted by Sec
Rotary Shaw In HIS regime. One Of the
ideas IN the minds Of the officers OF
the treasury department ie that the
government should place Its funds In
the banks, subject to withdrawal by
check. II IL not expected that any
thing like the amount needed last year
will DO called for this season. II II rs,
the treasury will DO in better shape to
meat the call, as under an act OF the
last congress customs receipts may be
dspostted In the banks. Under the
new msthod, the customs receipts will
10 used for the relief Of the smaller
Institutions while the larger fund
viii be sent to the centeTs of distrabu-
fdsn.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
KILLED IN FIGHT.
Pawnee County Man Stabbed to Death
by Communion

by Companion.
Pawnee City, Neb., Aug. 15.-Shortly
after o'clock last evening, at Dubois,
in this county, Sol Alabaugh was stab
bed by Frank Boren. Both were young
men and we'll known in this county.
Several nights ago they engaged in a
dispute, which ended without either
being injured, but on meeting last
evening the old trouble broke out
again, hot words passed, and the men
were Immediately engaged in a fight
which ended fatally for Alabaugh.
Boren, who was arrested after the
man were separated, claims that Ala
baugh struck him, and that he used
his pocket knife in self-defense. Three
ugly wounds were made with his
knife, Alabaugh being stabbed between
the eyes, in the throat and through the
heart The last wound was, of course,
fatal.
On receipt of news of the fight the
coroner, sheriff and other officers left
Immediately for Dubois. The result
of the inquest has not reached this
place yet. The murder created much
excitement n the village, but it is
thought that the officers will have no
trouble in holding Boren.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
Boston Officials Indicted.

Boston, Aug. 15.-Superintendent Of
Streets James H. Doyle and Common
Councilman James H. Hatton Of
Charlestown were indicted, the former
on two counts for offering gratuity
in connection with the recent passage
by the common council of loan bill.
amounting to $1,5O0,0O0, and the latter
for perjury, also in connection with
the bill. Both were arraigned before
Judge Schotield in the superior Grim.
inal court and held for trial, bonds be-
ing fixe dat $4,000 each.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
Small on WAY to CHICAGO.

of the Commercial Telegraphers'
union, on his way from San Francisco
to Chicago, passed through Omaha at
midnight. He was noncommittal as to
his attitude on the question of spread.
ing the strike. The messenger boys
employed by the Western Union in
this city, who walked out on a sympa,
thetic strike, secured raise in pay
and returned to work. A dispatch re.
ceived at strike headquarters by rail.
road wire from San Francisco says
that the Geographic tieup on the Pa.
cific coast is complete.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
No Arbitration, Says cIowry.

New York. Aug. 15.-The hope OF
The striking telegraph operators for
Intervention by President Roosevelt.
in response to the appeal of the Chi,
cago board Of trade, was dashed
when President Clowry OF the Western
Union declared that that company
would not accept any offer of arbitra.
ton from that or any other source.
The efforts Of the strikers to involve
the Order Of Railway Telegraphers
also receive a setback by the atti'
tude of the ulroad companies. which
have declared in substance that they
will not ask their employees to handle
commercial messages on the railroad
wires.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
IRISH LORD ESCAPES BOMB
Explosion Occurs as Result Of PoIitlca
Agitation, Criminal Escaping.

Clonmel, Ireland. Aug. 15.-Lord
AshLown had a narrow escape from
death at his residence, Glenabiry
lodge, He was asleep in room on the
ground floor when terrific explosion,
caused by a bomb, shattered one of
the walls of his apartment and de,
stroyed most of the furniture, but did
not injure Lord Ashtown. Lord Ash
town had been threatened by political
agitators and a local politician, who
is justice of the peace, was charged
Ashtown. He was, however, acquit.
ted.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
GOOD ENOUGH FOR THEM.
Families Who Went to California Re.
turn to Nebraska

Atkinson, Neb., Aug. 15.-Special to
The News: CARNEY Cheney and Jim
ed Tuesday evening from four
months visit with friends in Chico,
California. They went out there with
a half formed notion that they might
sell their farms here and buy out
Brown is good enough for them and
better than the speculative conditions
out there.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
BASEBALL RESULTS

American League-Chicago, 6; Bos
ton, s. st. Louis, /; Washington, o
Cleveland, /; New York, 2. Detroit
8; Philadelphia, 2.
National League-Boston, 3; st
Louis, 6. New York, 4; Cincinnati, 8
Brooklyn, 0; Pittsburg, s. Philadel
phia, A; Chicago, 2.
American ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
s; Toledo, A. Milwaukee, 3; Louis
Vile, Z. st. Paul 5; Columbus, 6.
Western League-Omaha, 8; Den
yer, 0. Des Moines, 8; Lincoln. /.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
Must Bulletin all Trains,

Topeka, Aug. l5.-The state board
of r,..road commissioners has decided
to or~er the various railroads in Kan.
sas to yGlletin the time of arrival OF
all pas ABer trains. whether delayed
or on lL.a, and If late to post the
time OF u. ~. The law was passed by
the lower olse last winter, but was
killed in senate.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
Believe Island Has Sunk.

Honolulu, Aug. 15.-The captain of
the schooner Luke c. Olsen, returning
from cruise to Laysan island, re.
ported that he was unable to find the
island. 1t is thought that the island
has sunk. because of seismic disturb.
ances. 1t was inhabited by Max
schlemmer and family and a number
Of Japanese laborers.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
STOCK MARKET DEMORALIzED
Prices Of Securities Melt Away In Sen.
satlonal Fashion,

New York, Aug. l5.-Distrust OF the
governments attitude towards the cor.
porations, q threatened monetary
stringency in all the leading markets
OF the world and the financial embar-
rasgment Of the Pope Manufacturing
company, combined to demoralize the
stock market. Prices melted in sensa-
tional fashion and the average level
of declines was below that reached in
the memorable Northern Pacific panic
Of May. 1901. Stocks were sold lower
than ever before in their history. OF
the several causes NAMED, the failure
of the New England corporation prob.
ably excited the greatest amount of
apprehension.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
coxey to Lead New March.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Aug. 10
General Coxey, leader of the famous
hobo march across the country to
Washington few years ago. is plan.
ming to start new pilgrimage, but he
refuses to tell its destination or its
purpose
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
MORGAN for Postmaster.

New York, Aug. 15.-Edward M.
Morgan. who has been acting postmas.
ter since the retirement of Mr.. Will
cox, has been definitely selected for
the position by President Roosevelt,
who will make formal announcement
of the appointment.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
Empress powaaer to Leave Throne

Shanghai, Aug. 15.-A secret decree
has been issued calling a meeting OF
the grand council to make arrange
ments in connection with the abdica.
ton of the empress dowager, who has
announced her determination to abdi-
cate at the next Chinese New Year
The emperor will assume control Of af.
fairs OF state.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
cram ard Morrison Dead.

Iowa City, IA, Aug. ia message
from Tacoma announces the death of
Crawford Morrison, aged seventy-five,
who went thither in futile quest of
health, He was pioneer druggist OF
Iowa City and was engaged in the
drug business in Abba, la. for many
years after leaving this city.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
SMALL FIRE AT vERpIGRE.
Blaze In tho Central Block Does Little
Damage.

Verdigre, Neb., Aug. 15.-Special to
The News: Fire broke out at about
2:45 in the Central block, back of the
Central hotel property. The prompt
action Of the citizens is all that saved
that part Of town from destruction.
There was only small loss over the
amount Of insurance. Verdigre has
every cause to be thankful.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
FOUR DEATHS IN ONE HOME
STRANGE SERIES OF FATALITIES
IN FAMILY.
TWO WERE TRAGIC BINDINGS
The Family of j. c. Rothe Of Clear
water Has Been Practically Wiped
Outfits Wife Just Died-Baby
Burned, Little Boy Drowned.

Clearwater, Neb,, Aug. 15,-Special
to The News: The death of Mrs. Ro
the this morning brought to its climax
a sad series of fatalities which have
befallen the family of j. G. Rothe. a
business man of this place.
Child Burned to Death.
Mr.. Rothe came to Clearwater two
years ago from Humphrey. Just be-
fore coming to this place his child
burned to death at that place.
Shortly after arriving here, death
came into the Rothe home to remove
the oldest daughter.
Boy MysteriousIy Drowned.
Hardly had the community forgotten
the daughters death before a small
son was mysteriously drowned in the
Elkhorn river here. This tragedy oc
Cured few months ago and created
something of sensation at the time
as will be recalled by News readerNe,
The lad had followed a coup
other boys to the river. The orn>
boys returned home at night but the
Rothe boy came not. Investigation
proved that his body lay beneath the
water There were scars on his face
and surrounding the accident II II
was accident-was a mystery which
had never yet been cleared up.
And Now the Mother.
The mother was still grieving over
the deaths of her three children-two
of them tragic-when she, herself, to
day expired.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
FRED NYE Is KILLED IN CAR.
Nebraska Newspaper Man Meets Deatt

In Trolley Wreck in New York City.
ciate editor of the New York World,
was struck by car in Lenox avenue
and so badly injured that he died al
the Harlem hospital, where his in.
juries, including a fracture at the base
of the skull, were dressed. He was
fifty-one years of age and we'll known
in Nebraska newspaper circles twenty
or more years ago. The body will be
sent to Nebraska for interment.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
Senator Bailey Hitting Back.

Austin, Tex, Aug. Ex-senator j.
w. Bailey is making a strong effort to
place himself Alright with the Demo
Gratis of Texas. He has spent the en-
tire summer in Texas up to this time
and has Travelled from end of the state
TO the othe! making political speeches.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
How Two.cent Fare Works.

Atlantic, Ia. Aug. 15.-Under the
4 2-cent fare law the ticket sales at the
Rock Island office here were 33 l.3 per
cent greater in July than in July 1906.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
Strike in Canada,

Toronto, Aug. 15.-The telegraph
strike EXTENDED all over Canada. Fifty
Great Western operators are out in
sympathy with their brethren in the
United States.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
Re ioicinu at Ainsworth.

Ainsworth, Neb, Aug. 15.-Special to
The News There is great rejoicing
here over Wednesdays game Of ball
at O'Neill with O'Neill-Ainsworth 4 {;
O'Neill 0.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
Formulation of Kansas.

Topeka, Aug. 15.-The state board
OF agriculture has issued statement
showing the population OF the state
OF Kansas to be 1,65l,SS gain OF
$4,000 over 1906.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
BROWN COUNTY METEOR
Goes to Prof. Howell of Washington
for 5000.

Ainsworth, Neb., Aug, 15.-Special
to The News: Judge Toliver, as agent
for Warren Townsend, has sold the
meteor that was found on his place
in 1900, to Prof E. E. Howell of Wash
ington, D. c., for 5000. The meteor
was shipped on Monday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16

VNICNEO, AUG. TO.-The buIIetIn II
sued by the Chicago station of the
United States weather bureau gives
the forecast for Nebraska as follows:
Fair tonight and Friday. Cooler to-
night.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
DEMAND ROOSEVELT'S AID
Kansas City Board Of Trade Sends
Strong Appeal.

Kansas City, Aug, 15.-The board Of
trade ordered the following message
sent to President Roosevelt at oyster
Bay: The deadlock between the
telegraphers and their employers is a
national calamity, demanding an i'm.
mediate settlement OF the differences
at issue. In this emergency we most
respectfully urge you to use your best
endeavors to bring about a settle.
ment."
Cal E. Ryle, chairman Of the griev-
ance committee OF the local CONNER.
cial Telegraphers union, declared
that the Order OF Railway Telegra.
pliers had rendered to the commercial
mon now on strike their 100000 re.
serve fund.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
sees Governor 70 Save Her Husband

Lincoln, Aug. 15.-Mrs. Harrison
Clarke, wife of the negro condemned
to hang for a murder committed in
Omaha, called at the Office Of Gov
ernor Sheldon to ask what has been
done toward saving the neck Of her
husband. She declared she had paid
her attorney 500 and Clarke's mother
had paid him $500, and they had had
no results" She insisted that the at
torney should bestir himself to save
the condemned man.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-08-16
the CONDITION OF THE WEATHER

Temperature for Twentyfour Hours.
Forecast For Nebraska.
Conditions OF the weather MS record
cd for the twenty-four hours ending
nj q IL IN InInM.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-13
NURSES TO MEET
HERE TOMORROW
Leaders Of Profession Will B,
Assembled in Richlnond-Trip
to Jamestown.

& The first session of the Nurses AS
sOciat ted GAlumnae will be held In the
Jefferson Hotel at Q O'clock tomorrow
afternoon. The convention of the
nurses will be attended by about 500
delegates from all over the country.
Many papers Of interest will DO
read at the meetings, and the discuss
sions Will be engaged in by the lead
ers OF the profession. Among those
who will be present are Mrs Hunter
Robb. for many years superintendent
OF Johns Hopkins Hospitals Miss Annie
Damer president Of the association:
Miss Lavina Dock, a noted author; Miss
Sophia Palmer, editor OF tho American
Journal of Nursing, and many others
well known to the profession.
The nurses OF the State Of Virginia
have chartered avery ldrge and fast
steamboat from the Jamestown Steam
boat Corporation, and are to cntcr-
tain tho visiting nurses by an excur-
sion from Richmond. leaving this city
at A. NJ. on Friday, arriving at
Jamestown Island about noon and
landing there for one hour The boat
is duo to arrive In Norfolk at S O'Clock
In the afternoon, so that a good view
Of the international fleets in Hampton
Roads will be gotten as the steamer
passes. Hot breakfast and luncheon
will DO served in the cafe on board and
a full band OF music is to be In at
tendance AS the boat carries com.
lfortnbly many more than are expected
to attend the Nurses Convention, few
extra tickets have been put on sale al
the Rosemary Library. the Virginia
Historical Society and at the Exchange
for Womnn's Work, corner Third nnt
Franklin Streets,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-13
K.UROKI LEAVES
FOR JAMESTOWN
Will Arrive in Norfolk {
Steamer This Morning for
Big Event.

WASHINGTON. D. c., May 12.-Aftcr
spending the day sightseeing, General
Baron Kuroki and the Japanese army
and military officers, who with tho
distinguished officers from other for
eign countries, have been entertained
In Washington for the last few DAYS
as tina guests of the nation, TO-DAY
were guests at luncheon given by
Northumberland and Mrs. Macarthur.
With the Chilean and Chinese visitors
General Kuroli and his party loft to-
night on the steamer Newport News
for Norfolk to visit the jamestown
Exposition. aHt'
Tho Duke de Abruzzl, who has been
n guest of the Italian Anlbassador
since last Thursday, returned to James
town early to-day. Tho Argentine del
egation returned to Hampton Roads
On the training ship Prcsidcnte
6armlento. General Macarthur, who
accompanied General Kuroki and the
Japanese. party from the Pacific coast
to Washington tonight. returned to
his post ut Milwaukee, General. o. e.
Wood. U. S. A., retired. will act as the
governments escort to the japanese
visitors during their stay in this
country.