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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-21
PLANS For ENTERTAINING
Y. NC. A. REPRESENTATIVES
Committee Arranges to Distribute
CARDS, and May Make Personal
Canvass for Assistance.

The entertainment committee of the
Y. NJ c. A. held meeting last night
TO make further arrangements for the
reception of visitors to the state con
ventiOn to be held in October. 1t was
decided to distribute cards in all the
churches Sunday, Wednesday evening,
and the following Sunday, and if
enough offers are not received for tn ,
entertainment of all delegates a can
vass will be made by the committee
The committee will hold another meet
ing Monday night.
Arrangements have been made TO-
conducting noon hour meetings du!-
ing the winter at the pillow shops b.
Rev. H. Cullen. There will be one
meeting a week.
The Bible study committee will meet
this evening and preparations for
starting classes the first week of Oc-
tober will be made. Other classes
will be started during the first week
of next month and the gymnasium
schedule will be placed in effect on
Oct /.
Harry Shiffer of this city, who has
previously acted as assistant secretary
and boys director at the association
building, will resume his duties in that
capacity Monday and serve during the
winter season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-21

ity with play of wit and huor through which is
nobility character seldom exceed play
MIR. MOORE is ONE OF THE FEW ACTORS IN THE COUNTRY
WHOSE WIDE AND COMPLETE EXPERIENCE high ideals
equip convey the full excellence such The
all of unusual interest including
Margaret the pma donna her dspeted father,
landlady of the poet and their poverty The
of the kind of entertainment the
thoroughly WELL There four which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-21
MANY RUmORs CIRCULATED
Wild Stories Follow Discussion by
Council of Coal Weights.

The discussion of the question of
short weights of coal at the waterworks
pumping station by the city council
Monday evening has been followed by
many wild and sensational rumors of
possible results. There have been no
developments so far, however, and
there is nothing on which to base au-
thoritative statements. The resolution
adopted by the council instructs the
city clerk to secure all freight bills
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-21
Licensed to Wed,
Fill a Vacancy.

At regular meeting of Black Hawk
tent, X. o. T. NJ. last night r. NJ Hack
EFT was elected record keeper to fill the
unexpired term caused by the resigna-
ton of Joseph Reichart, who has left
the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-21

patton day. The reading of the de1-
laration of independence was one OF
the features of the program. AT G
o'clock an old fashioned dinner will
be served. This will be followed BY
dancing in the evening and cake walk
contests
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-21
C0I0RED PEOPLE CELEBRATE
Emancipation Day Being Observed by
Picnic TODAY,

The colored people of the city gath
cred at Huber's garden this afternoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-21

The Laugh Cures.-The entertain.
ments given by the Flints, which will
be given at the Illinois four nights be
ginning Thursday, are the funniest pc"
formances in the world. The specta
tor simply roars with laughter and de
light He sees men. gravely under
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-21

city, George H. Broadhurst's powerf IL
play of present conditions, THE Man
of the Hour" comes to the Illinois
Tuesday night. Messrs. William A.
Brady and Joseph r. Grismer, the pro-
ducers, have taken advantage of the
closing of many first-class theatrical
companies at this time of year to Ell
gage a cast that represents the very
pick of the best acting talent OH the
American stage today. The play is
now in its ninth month in the Savoy
theater, New York city. Seats for
THE Man of the Hour will be ready
tomorrow morning at the theater box
office.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
HIS FIRST NORFOLK SHOOTING
Nethaway Came Here in 1889 For State
Gun Club Tournament.

1t is a queer bit of coincidence that
Nethaway was first drawn to Norfolk
and first attracted attention in this city
by the very means that brought him
into the limelight for the last time and
ended his life-his shooting. 1t was
in an annual shooting tournament of
the Nebraska Sportsmen's association,
held in Norfolk May 21-24, 1889, al
most nineteen years ago, that Meth
away first attracted attention in the
city where he later came to live and
to die in the terrible dual tragedy of
Thursday afternoon.
Nethaway was from Wahoo, Neb.,
at that time. He is mentioned in
every match of that tournament and
old files of The News show that he
was an excellent marksman. He won
many prizes in the tourney, carrying
home a diamond medal among other
, trophies.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06

and other places. Last summer he
participated in and won prizes in tour
naments at Omaha, Sioux City and
Chicago. He was considered an ex-
certionally fine shot with shotgun
and engineered local shoots here last
summer and during many summers
previous.
Indeed, it was that tournament of
shotgun shooting back In May, 1889,
that led to Nethaway's later removal
to Norfolk and his later dwelling here.
For time he conducted a small
store at Warnerville and no was living
in the old Norfolk college building at
the time the structure was destroyed
by fire several years ago.
Later he moved to town and opened
restaurant. A few years ago he
occupied the owen residence on South
Third street, at the corner of Park
avenue, southeast across the street
from the Lincoln schoohouse.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
WIFE FEARED IMPENDING HARM
She Told of Threats and Said She
Feared Troube-Asked Help.

Just a few minutes before she was
murderously shot on the outgoing
Union Pacific freight train, Mrs. Meth
away said that she feared trouble and
she asked for protection
To James Hay, former chief of po-
lice, who CHANGED to be standing on
the station platform, Mrs. Nethaway
leaned out of the car window and said
that she feared harm at the hands of
her husband. "He has threatened ev-
erything," she said, and l know he
will be here"
Mrs. Nethaway cast about for a po-
liceman to summon but as none hap
pened to be in sight she asked Mr..
Hay to remain until the train pulled
out. This he did and when the train
drew away Hay heaved sigh of re-
lief, believing that the woman's fears
were not to be realized. Little did
he know that the muTderOus Nethaway
was even then making ready to climb
on the car and deal out double bar
relied death.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
OMAHA BANKS ALL RIGHT
FINANCIAL STATEMENT MAKES
AN EXCELLENT SHOWING.
PRESIDENT HUGHES PLEASED
The Kansas City Failure Did Not
Catch a Single Bank in Omaha or
South Omaha - Deposits Are De-
creased and Loans Reduced.

Omaha, Dec. 5.-The statement of
the condition of the Omaha banks,
published this morning, makes an ex-
cellent showing. Although the depos-
its have been reduced about three
millions since the August statement,
loans have also been reduced by a
like amount. The most interest has
been shown, however in the increase
of one and one-quarter millions in the
cash reserve. The last item indicates
that the banks have fortified them
selves well for any emergency and also
shows that the banks are in better
upon them than they were three
months ago.
President Hughes of the clearing
house is much gratified at the showing
the banks are able to make. He states
that not one single bank in Omaha or
South Omaha had a penny in the Bank
of Commerce in Kansas City. All 10.
cal institutions withdrew their bal
ances three weeks ago when they
heard that the Kansas City institution
was in trouble and since that time
have refused to accept Kansas City
exchange. 1t is stated here that the
Kansas City bank did large business
with Nebraska country banks, because
of the liberal premium paid small
banks on their deposits. During the
past month, however, the country
banks took the tip and kept their
money out of the Kansas City institu
tiOns.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
Professor Hrbeck Is Dead.

Lincoln, Dec. 5.-Professor Jeffrey
o. Hrbeck, professor of Germanic and
Slavonic languages at the University
Of Nebraska, died of peritonitis follow.
ing an illness of several weeks, Pro-
fessor Hrbeck was native of Bohe.
mia and came to Nebraska from the
University of Iowa. He was but
twenty'eight years old, but was recog.
nized as one of the leading instruct.
ors in Slavonic literature. The re,
mains will be taken to Cedar Rapids.
Ia. for burial
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
KANSAS CITY FAILURE
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE
CLOSES ITS DOORS.
LARGEST BANK IN KANSAS CITY
Liabilities If TWenty-four Millions, Of
Which Sixteen Millions Are Due
Depositors - Withdrawals of Small
Banks Caused the Trouble.

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 5.-The Ma
tional Bank of Commerce. the largest
banking institution in Kansas City,
failed ID open for business this morn
ing. A notice posted on the door
stated that the Institution was in the
hands of the national bank examiner
by order of the comptroller Of the cur
rency
The Bank of Commerce had liabil-
tiles of twenty-four millions of do.
lars, of which sixteen millions are due
depositors. These figures are shown
in the statement made this morning
according to yesterdays call of the
comptroller. The statement shows
that the deposits have been reduced
from thirty-five millions since August
at the date of the last statement.
These heavy Withdrawals were the
cause of the failure.
Resources to the amount of four and
half millions must go to redeem cir
culatiOn of one million and clearing
house certificates of three and a half
millions. 1t is stated that no other
bank will be seriously affected.
The Bank of Commerce is just com.
pleting a new hos at cost of a
million and half dollars. DR.. w. S
| Woods is president and William A.
Rule is cashier. The bank is the old
est in Kansas City.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
Won BueIow Is Victorious.

Berlin, Dec. 5.-Prince Won Buelow.
the imperial chancellor, has won in a
short, sharp contest with the waver-
ing National Liberals. They and all
the parliamentary parties forming a
coalition, including two Conservative
and three Radical groups, agreed
afresh in caucuses to support the gov
eminent. The leaders met and ar
ranged a program, which win begin
with vote of confidence in the chan
cellor. Thus concluded day of much
political confusion and excitement.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
NETHAWAy TALKED NATIONALLY
Got Shaved Just Before He Opened
Fire on Wife and Self.

Nethaway shortly before he so
tragically opened fire upon his wife in
full view of passenger coachful of
people and then blew out his own
brains, talked with a number of &C
quaintances and talked nationally. He
had just been shaved by Will Hahn
in Hartford's barber shop, and seemed
quite himself. Hurry up" he re-
marked 81 want to catch that train
to Madison"
With DR.. Mackay he talked on the
street for half hour on commonplace
topics and there was not the slightest
indication of the murder that lurked
even then in his heart.
Wednesday night he talked with
John Donovan, editor of the Star
Mail, and it is said that he seemed to
treat his divorce case as a joke.
Last Saturday Ed Marquardt went
into Omaha on the same train that
carried Nethaway, but he at no time
mentioned his domestic difficulties or
the impending tragedy. Mrs Netha-
way was said to be in Omaha at that
| time.
In fact, no act of the man during
| the past few days and right up to the
time when he called Goodbye, fell
| lows to men near the Salter elevat
or, just before he lodged into the
building and snapped the trigger that
spelled suicide, did he give any hint
of the terrible dual crime which he
carried out with such hideous delib
Grafton.
Nethaway has of late been engaged
in buying hides throughout northern
Nebraska. He gave up position with
a firm as travelling representative seine
time ago to buy hides on his own &C
count
Mrs. Nethaway had not been living
with her husband fer some time. UI
until about two months ago she hat
been working in the state insane hos
pital at Hastings, holding a position
in the Office as guide to persons who
came to inspect the institution. Since
returning to Norfolk Mis-. Nethaway
has been living with her friend, Mrs
Fred Harder. Occasionally Mrs. Meth
away would come to Norfolk from
Hastings to make clothing for her lit
tie daughter.
Nethaway has a sister living at Wa
hoo, MIS-. Bellinger.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
TAFT'S AUDIENCE WITH CAR
Receives Frank Expression of Russia's
Good viii.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 5.-Secretary
Taft was received in audience by Bm.
peror Nicholas at Tsarskoe Selo and
received from his majesty the frank
est expression of Russia's sentiments
OF sympathy and regard for the Unit
ed States. The emperor requested
Mr.. Taft to convey his greetings to
President Roosevelt.
The secretary spent about five hours
with the emperor and enjoyed the
honor Of long and intimate converse.
ton regarding matters in the United
States and the problems confronting
the American government.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
DIVORCE SOUGHT ON CRUELTY
Attorneys Were at Madison, Waiting
Clients Arrivals.

Attorneys for the two parties to the
terrible dual tragedy were waiting
their clients arrivals at Madison for
the divorce proceedings when the
shooting took place. Former Senator
Allen was attorney for Mrs. Nethaway
and Mapes and Hazen of Norfolk had
charge of Nethaway's case. The at
torneys were dumbfounded when in
formed by The News in a telephone
message of the tragedy.
Senator Allen said that he knew lit
tie of the case, which had been started
by Attorney j. II. Berry of Wahoo
and later transferred to Allen. The
cause alleged for divorce, however,
was cruelty.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
NATIONAL BANK OF AINsWoRTH
institution to be Changed From State
to National.

Ainsworth, Neb., Dec. Especial to
The News: Arrangements have been
perfected by which the Bank of Aims
worth will become the National Bank
of Ainsworth within the next sixty
days. This is the bank of which Hon.
r. S. Rising is president, j. NJ. Hanna,
vice president, and c.. A. Barnes, cash
Ter. 1t is one of the oldest banks in
this part of the state and bears the
distinction of having charter number
two of our state banking system. 1t
is a strong bank in every way and
during the present panic has paid in
cash every check or draft or obligation
that was presented.
C. A. Barnes and wife returned
Tuesday night from a visit to the old
home at Dayton, Ohio, where they
spent Thanksgiving with old friends
and relatives.
Mrs. w. C. Furse returned Tuesday
night from a months visit with rel
atives in Alma, Nebraska.
Walter Sopher is rejoicing over the
arrival of a fine big baby boy at his
home Wednesday morning.
j. N. Dyer of Belleville Kan, is Wis,
iting his brother, W. d. Dyer of this
place. They had not met for over
twenty years.
Gus Sisson's house burned to the
ground Wednesday morning. They
were at breakfast when it was discov
| Of
tents, but the house is a total loss.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
MULLEN TELLS STORY OF MURDER
Relates on Witness Stand Killing Of
Omaha Restaurant Keeper.

Omaha, Dec. 5.-As calmly and
with as little emotion as though mar
rating the story of boyish prank.
Basil Mullen narrated on the witness
stand the details OF the assault and
robbery of Han PAX. Chinese chop
suey restaurant keeper, who was muir
dered on the morning OF July IL by
three young men.
In brief, the story Of Mullen is that
the three planned TO rob PAX early
that evening, intending to drug him
and then get out of town. They were
unable to get the drug, but used
weighted pick handle which Charles
Humphrey found and prepared The
first blow was struck while Mullen
was watching for possible Interrupt
ton, and Humphrey and Willis ALI
mack were the actual perpetrators of
the murder, although Mullen himself
acquiesced in all that was done and
shared in the proceeds of the loot OBJ
tainal
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06

Washington, Dec. "a statement
issued from the office of the comp
troller of the currency today says that
the National Bank of Commerce had
deposits of thirty-five millions in Sep
TENDER. OF this amount twenty-five
millions were due to other banks.
Withdrawals by these smaller banks
are believed to be the cause of the
failure of the Kansas City bank, which
was the largest financial institution in
the west.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
GUSTAVE NAMED REGENT
KING OSCAR TURNS OVER COW
EMINENT TO HIS SON.
plssENsloNs IN THE CABINET
Ministers Of War, Marine and Interior
Reslsn-llness Of Aged Ruler n
Such That There is Little Hope for
His Ultimate Recovery.

Stockholm, Dec. 5.--A serious situar
ton has arisen in sweden. King Os.
car, who is nearly eighty years of age.
is in such Ill health that he has been
compelled to hand over the reins OF
government to Crown Prince Gustave.
who was formally appointed regent
The illness of the king is such that
there is little hope for his ultimate
recovery, his heart and Kidneys be-
ing seriously affected.
Discussions in the cabinet have
arisen, which have resulted in the
resignation Of the minister OF war.
Colonel l.. II. Tungsten; the minister
of the interior. Juhlin, and Admiral
Dyrssen, minister of marine. Premier
Lindman will take temporary charge
of the war office and Count Ehrens-
vaerd and Count Hugo Hamilton were
sworn in as minister of marine and
minister Of the interior respectively
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
Three Cars of Hons.

Dallas, S. D., Dec. Especial to
The News: Three more cars of hogs
left the Dallas yards for Omaha today.
1t is not unusual for hogs to be brought
fifty miles, passing two or three other
towns, to take advantage of the high
prices being paid here.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
EraternaI Visit,

Dallas, S. d., Dec. Especial to
The News: The officers of the Dallas
Masonic lodge went to Bonesteel Tues
day evening to eXemplify the work of
the order before the lodge at that
place previous TO receiving their char
ter. The visit was very pleasant and
satisfactory in every way.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
GooId and Wife Convicted.

Monte Carlo, Dec. 5.-Vere st.
Leger Goold and his wife. Marie, who
have been on trial before the superior
court of Monaco, charged with the
murder of Emma Levin, at Monte
Carlo last summer, were found guilty.
Mrs. Goold was sentenced to death
and her husband to Imprisonment for
life.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06

evator. The gun was taken in charge
by Chief Flynn.
Meanwhile at Madison district court
was waiting for divorce trial that
will never be called.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
Is-lIans Engage in Fatal Fight.

Basin, WyO., Dec. AT Sunrise,
Wyo. a party of Italians. who had
been drinking, became involved in a
quarrel and revolvers, knives and
clubs were used. One man was
killed and another fatally injured.
Their names are unknown.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
NORFOLK HIDE BUYER COMMITS
TERRIBLE DUAL CRIME.
USED TWO DIFFERENT GUNS
TWO SHOTGUN CHARGES TO BLOW
OUT WlFE's BRAINS.
REVOLVER Fer HIS OWN HEAD
CRACK SHOT TURNS PLAYTHINGS
INTO DEATH IRONS.
REVOLVER Fca HIS OWN HEAD
ON EVE OF HER DIVORCE CASE

Valley 3. Nethaway, Who First At
tracted Attention Here Nineteen
Years Ago by Target Shooting, Ends
Career in Fearful Dual Shooting
Tragedy.
At 8 p. m. Mrs. Nethaway was still
alive with the prospects, DR.. Pilger
said, that she might live for several
hours. There was also said to be just
the slightest possible chance for re.
covery. A portion of the skull had
been shot away but the condition of
the brain was not known as the phys.
clans feared to disturb 1t.
The wound was dressed late in the
afternoon. 1t was said that Mis-. Ne tn.
away woulG be kept in the city hall
during the night. A few minutes after
the double tragedy she was carried
into the police court room in the city
hall.
An effort was made to communicate
with Mrs. Nethaway's parents in Ord
Her maiden name was Daley.
Mrs. Nethaway belonged to the Mod
ern Brotherhood of America. Mem
bers of the order applied at the city
hall to offer their services.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
Hartman on Financial Outlook

New York, Dec. 5.-That the coun.
try is already beginning to recover
from the severe shock received in
the recent panic, is the opinion of E.
II. Hartman, I'VE are In the rebound
from the depression and we are in It
10 stay" Mr.. Hartman said.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
Balloon Comes to Earth.

Belfast, Ireland, Dec. 5.-A dispatch
has just been received here saying
that an airship, believed to be La
Patrie, descended on a farm in the
neighborhood of Ballysallagh, little
town in County Down. The machin-
cry of the car was wrecked.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06

Chicago, Dec, 5.-The bulletin Is.
sued by the Chicago station of the
United States weather bureau, gives
the forecast for Nebraska as follows:
Fair tonight and Friday Warmer
tonight.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
Ban on SUNDAY Theaters.

New York. Dec, 5,-There will be
no entertainments to which admission
Is charged in this city on Sunday, II
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06
Shonts President OF RITon.
MCre trouble Tor Tlrey Ford.

"''S ''OUb'S TOT IlTey Foru'
San Francisco, Dec, 5.--"Weve GO
Ing to go right ahead with the other
indictments against TREY l.. Ford, as
well as vigorously prosecute the other
bribery graft cases" was all the com.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-12-06

Goldfield, New, Dec. 5.-The local
miners strike is in deadlock, with.
out either side to the controversy max.
ing any effort to bring about an agree
ment. The mine owners and the min.
ers each have resolved that the other
had broken agreements.
There is nothing IN the immediate
situation to require the Intervention
of troops. The town is as quiet as
owners that trouble is brewing and
that overt acts might be committed
at any time. The mine owners pur.
pose to keep the mines shut down I'M.
til the violent element of the miners
union and the lawless element gen.
orally in the camp are compelled to
leave. The miners union is not pre-.
pared to make long fight, as their
treasury is depleted. and 1t Is be.
lieved for this reason that the miners
will force the issue by violence, as
| has been threatened. Money has been
scarce in Goldfield since two of the
banks closed and as all the mines
ho'S pSSh ohuh uO"h lOI S0NSIh' uaS
the pinch Of poverty is being felt by
the miners. Holdups and burglaries
have been frequent of late and there
is general feeling of unrest, which
is likely to break out into a general
riot before long.
The mining camps all over Ne
vada are cooperating with the Gold
field mine operators and are acting in
harmony with them. The miners know
that at all the large camps in the
country hundreds of miners are walk
ing the streets, out of employment
and there is nowhere for the Goldheld
miners to go, This is the last stand
apparently to be made here by the