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Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-23
BLIND KEY OPERATOR
TELEeRAPHER KEEPS FAMILY BY
HIS SKILL.
Left Without q Father at Age Of "
He Learns to Send Out and Re-
celve Messages and Becomes
Highly Proficient.


Carmi, Ill.-Blind since birth, Gil
bert Mcdonald, probably the most
wonderful telegrapher in the world,
lives at Mamie, a little village on the
Louisville a. Nashville railroad, and
earns living for his widowed mother
and three sisters. He is perhaps the
only blind telegraph operator in the
world. and can practice at the key
with as much dexterity as one not
minus his eyes. Mcdonald Is 20
years old and has been a telegraph
operator about ten years. Not until
recently. though, has he been recog-
nized by the railroad and given per-
manent employment He is now as
sistant operator at Maunie and also
has charge of the Western Union
Telegraph company's office.
Left without father at the age OF
~, the blind lad was forced to assist
his mother in making a living. He
was greatly handicapped by the loss
of his eyesight and-many neighbors
sought to contribute to him through
charitable motives. But the lad would
have none of 1t, and worked at what
ever he could find to do. He sold
papers on the streets, BACKED shoes
and ran errands.
He finally drifted to the depot, and
strong attachment grew between
John w. Foster, agent at the little sta
ton, and the blind lad. For hours the
boy would sit and listen at the busy
clickety-click of the wire. One day
Foster asked him IL he would like to
learn telegraphy. The reply was al
firmative and the boy went to work.
In less than a month he could send,
and in less than half a year he was a
marvel at the key. Each day he would
copy messages and take them home at
night. There his sisters would teach
| him their meaning. He soon became
proficient on the typewriter and could
take the fastest message that went
over the wire with ease.
Persisting in this unique schooling
| the boy learned the meaning OF over
1000 words, knowing the spelling and
proper use of each. He in time learned
to make change, sell tickets and weigh
baggage. He became an object of in
terest to railroad men, and the agent
at Maunie employed him to assist him
with his work.
One day when the agent was away
the fast st. Louis mail and express
flyer stopped at the station. Superin
tendent j. w. Logsdon stepped off and
ran into the depot. He looked on In
wonder as the blind boy sold tickets
made change and answered questions
as well apparently as one with eyes.
AS soon as Mr.. Logsdon returned
home he interested the railroad Of
ficials In the blind boy and Mcdonald
was accordingly sent to the state
blind school. at Jacksonville. While
there he distinguished himself by
rapid progress. He remained but 6
few months and returned to work al
his post at Maunie.
Mcdonald is one Of the specifies
operators in the west. When the
Shawnetown flood threatened to sub
merge the town last January he was
| ordered to assist the Western Unior
operator in handling press specials
| The sender has to read the copy tC
Glib" as the railroad men call him
and he gets 1t on the wire almost as
fast as 1t is read.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-23
Necessary Then.

1T amt true" said the milkman,
that we always put chalk in our
milk" do you mean to say" de-
manded Mrs. Housekeep that you
never do it?" "Well-er-never, ex-
cept after a heavy rain when the wa
ter gifts brown and muddy"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-23

l couldna pay ma footin'. An wasna
gaun to tell everybody that ma brither
had the len O. ma siller He deed the
year afore last-bankrupt. / had been
savin', Joseph, an the savin's haze
kept me up till moo. This wee hoose
is ma ain. That's a. Mary's keepin'
me frae the-the puirhouse. That's
the truth, Joseph"
I'm vexed for we, john" said Mr.
Redhorn at last. "But-but yer guild
times comm moo"
YEN keep what I've said secret
Joseph?'
I'm thinkin' the folk should get a
bit hint O. the truth. Will We no leave
the thing to me, John, seem I'm to be
yer best man? I'll be awful discreet
I'll get Peter Brown to write from
Glesca mentionin' casual that he was
glad to hear O. the marriage. but
vexed to hear by accident that We had
never got the guild O. yer fortune O.
thirty year syne. Hoo wud that
dae?"
Man, mani" cried Fergus, "a body
wud think we was auld freens."
$50 we are, but we didna fin 1t DOT
till the NIGHT"
I'm gled we cam to see me. What
brocht ye, really?" Fergus asked
rather abruptly.
Mr.. Redhorn actually blushed.
"Weel, / decidet because was shair
there maun be something rale fine
about twa folk that gets merritt efter
waitin' thirty year. whatever public
opeenion says ABBOTT them"
The morning after the wedding Mr..
Redhorn entered the little shop.
"A packet o ceegaurettes," he said
in a very offhand tone.
The comely little woman behind the
counter looked up at him with a smile
on her lips and tear in each eye
She may have been nearly fifty, but
she did not look it then.
Johns up at the cottage" she re.
marked. Were thinkin' O. startin' a
wee business in vegetables an fruit
next year, forbye wur shop"
Wloh JO SuSNSoop mlolIcb6 E6T'
gus"
Il see ye're in hurry-but Master
Ridhorn, did naebody say onything
nasty ABBOTT John wantin' to merry me
when he had lost everything? Tell
me, please"
"Naebody kens that he had lost
everything, Mistress Fergus"
"But-but-you ken, Master Rid
horn-you ken. What did you think
O. John?"
II thocht o. him wantin' we fol
thirty year." said Joseph.
"Oh, then. I'll tell ye the truth. Ye
see, ! kent ABBOTT Johns brother, an
| heard when he deed bankrupt. An
then Ill asklt John to merry me
He couldna refuse"
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1907-05-23
THIS BOY CHEATS Deaf

physicians looked for his death at al
most any moment. Then there came
sudden rally and from that mo-
ment the youthful patient steadily
improved
Evening journal., 1907-01-05
SAYS WIFE DROVE
him TO SEEK DEATH
Her Love Gone, He Declares,
he Could Not Live With
out her

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5-Ceoreo
CAM was found dead In Eck's Hotel.
at 12S North Twelfth street, from the
effects OF Illuminating gas. Notes a.
his side said that he had killed him.
self because his wife had ceased to
love him and had left him.
Part Of one Of these notes was as
follows.
"Bame Annabelle CAM. She drove
me 70 kill myself, so she could spend
the insurance money. This is from
your husband"
on the back OF book showing that
the man carried $50 insurance was::
Il want this insurance paid to my
mother. The insurance Is paid up.
Dear mother, there is IS in here for
you. God forgive me for this deed"
The wife is employed In a Market
street store. She lives at 26s9 Manton
street. She admitted yesterday that
she and her husband had disagreed,
saying IL was partly because he de-
sired her 70 leave her mother and live
In furnished rooms and partly because
he was insanely jealous or any man
who looked upon her. She was ten
years his junior. The mother. TO whom
tho Insurance was left, lives at ga
North Hutchinson street.
A torn piece OF sheet about the mans
neck Indicated that he had first thought
OF hanging himself.
Evening journal., 1907-01-05
DISAPPOINTED LOVER
SMASHES b alSD0w
HurIs Rock Through Glass In The
Home Of Girl Who Rejected
ProposaI.

NEW YORK, Jan. Sit Is no crima
TO love. Because my heart Is strong
and my love is great who says am
a criminal2"
These ringing words sounded like an
alarm clock in Jefferson Market Court
and brought the oldtimers out OF theiH
hangover siestas. The speaker was
Henry Boden OF 2it West Forty
fourth street. who confesRes to 47
summers. looks about so ano Nss snowy
hair and flowing white mus. ,he that
sweeps the sides OF his collar.
He was charged with annoying Miss
Adele Rigney 20 years old little bru-
nette. Miss Rigney was accompanied
to court by her big brother, who laugh-
ed when Boden gave vent 70 his opin-
ion Of love.
Miss Rigney said that Boden asked
her 70 marry him six months ago, and
though she refused. he continued to
pursue her. The climax came, She
said, when he hurled through the win-
dow OF her home a big rock, TO which
was tied a two-dollar bill and a note.
The note ran:
/ want what I want when I want IL.
Awfully sorry have to do this. Nexa
time It may be a bomb This money viii
pay for the window.
(Signed) II. b.
Miss Rigney's big brother was not
In at the time, so Boden escaped The
young woman told the police. and the
aged swain was arrested. Maglstrate
Finelite held him IN $500 bail to keen
the peace.
Evening journal., 1907-01-05
MURDERED GIRL AND
CUT UP HER BODY
italian confesses to a Crime Commits
ted in New York Nearly Five
Years AGO.

ELLSWORTH. Wis. Jan. 5.--Michaol
Lilo, alias Joe Saragusa, a member of
an italian railroad crew, who was re-
Gently convicted OF the murder Of John
Isaac, at Prescott, Wis, but who was
by the court, has confessed
here that he murdered Marie Labrizzi,
in New York. on the night OF May 27.
1902, ana then cut up her body.
Lilo was arrested on suspicion by
Sheriff Nugent. Of this county, who
secured the confession from him. The
Sheriff Immediately wired the New
York police department.. and received
instructions 20 hold the man until tho
arrival Of detectives. Yesterday Ser
geant Patricene and Detective John
I.arroe arrived and fully fdentnGd
.Saragusa az Michael Lilo. the murdof1.
er OF Marie Labrizzi.
He again made a full confession o1
tho New York crime. He said he had
.~pent much money on the girl. Il
paid her way to this country" he add
ed. "She promised TO marry me. She
went with some other fellow. l toll
hcf tNN hrf 70 marry me. Then sh,
said aa 1lb uo An0N RE. Then
Killed her. Then cut her ur.7
vhe New .fcrF g1lh1ritca took tnelr
prisoner- back wila thorn.
Evening journal., 1907-01-05
COULDN'T LIVE
IN SUCH WEATHER

PITTSBURG, Pa. Jan. 5.-Anthony
.Koocher was taken 10 hospital in a
critical condition from wounds made
with a razor in an ettempt TO commit
suicide Askol as t. why ne wanted
10 Kill himself. Koocher said: Il tried
to kill myself because / was tired OF
living this kind OF weather
The past ten days have furnished one
Of the widest contracts in weather ever
recorded The lowest temperature was
As degrees. while ten days ago the ther-
mometer was near zero. Yesterday the
mercury rose to s5 degrees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-01
PRAISES PRESIDENTS DEMOCRACY.
Commander Cranks Tells of Mr. Roosevelt's
Southern Trip at North Carolina Dinner.

The North Carolina Society held its ninth annual
dinner last night at the Hotel Knckerbocker. More
than three hundred members and friends were pres
ent The dining was decorated with the
North Carolina colors
Albert p. Massey president Of the society.
POSTMASTER Introducing a the first speaker Lieu
tenant Commander Cranks. Of the United States
Navy. who responded 20 the toast. The President
the Army and the Navy OF the United States
Commander Cranks officer OF the battleship
Louisiana during President Roosevelt's trip to
Panama. He spoke in glowing terms OF the Presi-
dent and his democracy. The present President"
he said. lis the greatest force for righteousness
that has been in the White House for a good
many years. And I know from talks that 1 had
with him his Southern trip that HIS ideas
not far removed subjects that concern every
SOuthcrner-'
Commander Cranks told Of the death Of Ensign
RagIey. ~ Nortn Carolina, the torpedo boat
Winsow during the Spanish war and congratulated
North Carolina having such He closed
with an appeal TO the members TO support the army
and navy.
James Clarence Harvey replied 10 the toast
Southern BQhemianism.' and told several South
erh stories. Tie was followed by Representative
Edward W. Pou. who spoke North Carolina
The other speakers we've Justice Bschoff. William
y. Dowd and John Wilbur jenkins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-01

vided sufficient safeguards in that direction.
Mr.. Lttausr offered amendment providing
for a line OF steamships Of sixteen knots from
the Gulf Of Mexico to Brazil at a maximum
compensation not exceeding 100000 for "A
monthly service of 100000 for a fortnaghtly
service. II was adopted.
Much applause greeted the statement of Mr..
Birdsall, of Iowa that the present occupant Of
the White House is the only really great man
who was actually born in the great city OF New
York"
Mr. Birdsall spoke in opposition to the Sub
sidy bill. He argued that the mass Of farmers
and laborers oppose the measure, while it is
supported by the great centres OF population
He criticised Mr. Grosvenor for the methods
used in reporting the bill out OF committee, and
said Mr.. GrosvenOr had gone so far as to
threaten the members from the corn fields
with all kinds Of political disaster should they
fail TO support It, He also asserted that Mr..
Hinshaw, Of Nebraska. had received offer
OF a liberal gift from the ship subsidy men for
his campaign. but had Indignantly spurned It,
And now" he added. they propose to follow
him up I'm his district and defeat him for re-
nomination or at the polls"
Mr. GrOsvenor, in closing the debate said that
any reference he might have made TO the corn
fields" had been in line with the utterance of
the Senator from South Carolina CIr. Tillman).
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-01
OLIVER GETS NOTICE.
Formally Told That HIS Bid Has
Been Rejected.

Washington. Feb, 2S-In accordance with the
Presidents instructions TO the Isthmian Canal
Commission. Mr. Rogers. the law officer of the
commission. to-day sent notice to Mr.. Oliver
of the decision to reject all bids. including his
own The certified check which accompanied
Mr.. divers bid was sent to him. but returned
by him TO the keeping of the commission until
tomorrow.
Major William H. Sibert. OF the Corps of En-
gineers, who has been appointed a member of
the Canal Commission will not be able to start
for Panama before March 10, the delay being due
to the necessity of personally transferring his
Office to Major Henry c. Newcomer. who was
named as his successor to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-01
PENROSE BLAMED IlEN.
Described IN Letter Hoe BrO1Cns-
UiHe Riot Occurred.
La Telegranh Id No TrIbune. ]

San Antonio. Tex. Feb. 2S.-At the Penrose
court martial to-day the prosecution introduced
an official letter written by Major Penrose to
the military secretary at Washington on Au-
gust 10. two days after the Br-wnsville raid.
The letter said:
Were it not for the damaging evidence Of the
empty shells and used clips should be OF the
firm belief that none OF my men were In any
way connected with the crime, but with this
fact painfully before me I am not only
firmly convinced IT was perpetrated by men OF
this command. but that II was carefully planned
beforehand. From testimony gathered by tina
citizens committee and given to me by DIR.
Combe I believe from seven 10 ten men were
implicated in this matter Some one of them
must have had key TO the gun rack. and after
check rOllcaI was taken for all were reported
present at IL p. m. rOtcsH. they slipped our
Of quarters, did the shooting, returned while
the companies were forming, and at some time
during the early hours Of the morning cleaned
their rifles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-01
DRAKE SALE CONTINUED.
II. w. De Forest, j. T.. AddicEs and
Metropolitan Museum Buyers.

Robert ". De Forest. J. Edward AddicSs. Baron
Randolph NatiIe. Charles Stewart Smith and the
Metropolitan Museum OF Art were the principal
buyers yesterday at the fourth afternoon sale Of
the Drake collection at the American Art Galleries.
Madison Square South
OF the eleven lots purchased by Mr.. De Forest
the most expensive was a pair of Russian BRASS
candeIabra. for which he paid $50. For samovar
and copper teapot he paid $50. and SIS for an old
Italian copper kettle His other purchases WeFs
copper kettles and other antique utensils. amount
ing in all TO 500 ]. Edward Addieks bought
copper pitcher for 81 and a copper pail for SIS.
Baron Randolph Natile obtained, for $3.50, large
Spanish braserO. and Spanish copper plaque. win
a portrait of Philip III in the centre. for so.
The Metropolitan Museum OF Art. through rs
agent invested So 80 for eight lots. Of which 80
was paid for large copper tanlzard. with repOusse
ornament. and the price for a Russian brass
caudlrStick Thirty-tWO dollars paid BY CnarleS
Stewart Smith 70: an oval copper wine cooler
He also bought a copper brazier and Russian
SamOVar-
The total amount realized was s5.6S4 The other
buyers included Robert j. Collier. j. A An0reHss
Mrs. Alfred Ely and NJ z. Slade. Ihe SAFE VIII
continue to-day and tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-01
SENATE SURRENDERS.
House Wins IN Contest OUer Army
Appropriation Bill.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau. ]


Washington, Feb 2S.-The House Haunted the red
rag at the Senate to-day and within two hours the
Senate had surrendered. It was the first deadlock
Of the session when negotiations between the two
bodies were broken off, and came as a result Of
the Senate's insisting its amendment TO the
Army Appropriation bill that hereafter any pay
masters clerk shall be placed the retired list
as first lieutenant after thirty-fve years service.
Through two conferences the Senate managers
held out for the amendment. After the first con-
ference the House instructed its managers to re-
main firm against the amendment. which would
place civilian the retired list Of the army with
an annuity" The Senate expressed itself in
sistlng on the amendment. particularly for the
benefit of Ernest r. Mears. for thirtyeight years
Paymasters clerk, stationed at Leavenworth.
To-day, when Chairman Hull OF tho House Com
m1ttee on Military Affairs informed the House of
the result or the second conference Mr.. Payne the
Republican floor leader. rose in his wrath He said
II was an outrage to place this man on the retired
list, and II would never be done with his consent
on motion for the House not to recede and not
to send the matter back to conference, a rising
vote was demanded. Every member the floor
arose. The Speaker went through the form OF
counting by blocks OF ten and announced, amid
applause. 2Il in favor of the motion and none OPP
posed To it,
In the afternoon the announcement was made 20
the House that the Senate had receded. This
brought both houses together the Army ApprO-
priaton bill and insured its becoming law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-01
BANGS LOSES CONTRACT.
Delinquency in NeSO York Harbor
Dredging Work Charged.

Washington Feb. 2S,-On the recommendation Of
Lieutenant Colonel Marshall. in charge of govern
ment engineering works at New York City, Cen
eral Mackenzie the chief of engineers, has an
nuiIed the contract with Arson NJ Bangs. as the
successor OF the firm Of Hughes Bros. & Bangs
I Dor Dredging 4O-foot channel of Red Hook and
i5ay Ridge, New York Harbor, because of de-
lnquences in the work. Under the terms of the
contract 100000 cubic yards Of material were 20
be eXcaVated from the channel at the rate of 10
cents yard. When the work about half
completed the contractors suspended operations
realzed that their rates We're too low and they
were losing money the contract. Mr.. Bangs
was associated with William J. Oliver in his orig
maj bid for constructing the Panama Canal but
was compelled to withdraw from the firm because
OF MS alleged delinquency in government works.
colonel Marshall has been authorized to readVer-
tse for proposals to complete the dredging OF the
channel at New York with the understanding that
the bondsmen of Mr.. Bangs will be held account
able Tor any extra expense which may be involved
IN the completion of the work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-01
CHINESE FAMINE RELIEF.
Mr.. Bacon Receives 5000 from 'The
Christian Herald"
From The Tribune Bureau. !

Washington, Feb S.-Rohert Bacon. the As
sistant Secretary Of State, received to-day CON
trbution of s65 coo THE Christj~r Herald" OF
New York. for the relief of the Chinese famine
sufferers. 20 be distributed through the National
Red Cross 10 which Mr.. Bacon has turned over the
contribution.
Mr.. Bacon advised that DR. Klopsch. editor
OF The Christian Herald received a cable dis
patch from The North China News" Shanghai
yesterday. advising him of the fearful suffering
suting from the famine. and that he Immediately
added $4,000 from his own resources 10 the $4,000
already collected for the famine sufferers through
the columns of The Herald thus making up the
total of the forwarded 10 the Assistant Sec
rotary. DR.. Klopsch expects IL IS understood that
he will be reimbursed from further contributions
TO The Herald" relief fund
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-01
AMERICAN ART At LENOx LIBRARY.
Representative Exhibition Of Prints to Open
to Public Tomorrow.

The New York Public Librarys tenth exhibition
OF American work Will open tomorrow afternoon
In the print galleries Of the LenON Library. II has
been arranged BY Frank L Weitenkampf. curator
of the prL department.
Most of III nine preceding exhibitions were de-
voted to tndi -idual artists and two were general
exhibits of wood ensTavinSs and etehings. respee-
tiyelv Since these exhibitions were held the
library has considerably increased its COLLECTION or
Drfuts bv contemporary American artists FROM
these new accessiOns examples by each artist have
been chosen to form n representative exhibition
C0nDIeter collections of the works Of these artists
nc Ut as Of those represented in former exhibitions.
can be studied in the print room the nOOr below.
Mr. VVeIten yauanf said yesterday that the eXhi-
bitOn as a whole would contain the nuclet Tor
half a dozen possible future SHOWS anu tlaL y
ovaIiv aided by artists and collectors have our
own country fully represented in all branches or
the reproductive arts in its print room.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-01
ENTERTAINED BY Mr.. PARSONS.
TFrom The Tribune Bureau.l


Washington Feb 2S-Representative Parsons. OF
New York entertained tonight. his home In
18th street a gathering of in official circles
meet Alexis Aladdin. a member Of the Russian
Douma, and Nicholas Tchaykovsky. The former
explained the parliamentary situation in Russia.
He spoke OF what he termed the violations OF the
law OF international warfare by the Russian gov
eminent in its attempt To suppress the popular
agitation for representative government. Among
those present Secretary Straus. Senators
Beveridge Depew, Clark of Montana. and La Fol
Cooper, OF Wisconsin; Cooper. OF Pennsylvania;
Crumpacker. De Almond DENLY. Driscon. Esch.
Fassett. Fitzgerald Foster, of Vermont Hi. of
Connecticut; Frederick lands Hehcr. Mccall,
Mckinley. OF Illinois; McNary Perkins. Pollard,
Often, Rupert. Scott. Stevens. of Minnesota sui
ger and Towne General Oliver. James r. Garfield.
Herbert Knox Smith Francis E Leupp Frederick
l. Allen. 5. n d. North. Joseph g. Bishop and
Z p REYNOLDS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-01
A PAR1OR SUIT FOR $3.50
Set of Furniture in Louis XIV Style Sold az
Fifth Avenue Art Galleries.

A Louis XIV parlor suit. with richly carved ard
gilded wooden frames and upholstered n Auous-
SON with flower design. brought ths highest
price yesterday at the ssc0nd days sale-at the
Fifth Avenue Art Galleries. No SIS Fifth avenue
Of the collection OF Nine DoliVera De ca-cassore-
The successful bidder was n G. Bower. and he
was srailar parlor suit Of the same Eer1 3D. watch
was sod 70 William ,1aWTouee roE S7sL II {.
Ky cOunuOds IN nlaTqCsterle. Venssrec n variety
OF woods. and having bronze mounts.
A similar piece OF furniture OF the Louis XVI
period was obtained by s BurCng Tor S2ol :.
fIibbarI's purchase Persian PRAYER rug "a
SIX. for which he paid 500 Another Louis XVI
cOunmOGe went TO j. c. Caldwell tor SIS. and a.
set OF ehiselled and Oruamented bronze andlrons
was purchased by l. Drake for SEQ. Thu total OK
the days sale was S246o. making the total FOR the
two sales Sle222 So The sale viii continue TO-DAY,
when several Chinese pOFcelains. Italian ratences
and pottery Of the sixteenth century viii be sold.