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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
WHlTMORE MURDER TRIAL
Prosecution Develops Startling Testi-
mony in Closing Its Case.

New York, May 2S.-In closing the
states case against Theodore Whit
more, charged with killing his wife,
Lena, the prosecution developed start.
ling testimony. Frederick w. Elliott
of Auburndale, Mass. swore that two
days after the body of Mrs. Whitmore
was found in the swamp near Har.
rison, n. j., he wrote two letters to
Mrs. Whitmore's sister, Mrs Schmit.
ter. at the instance of Whitmore and
signed them Lena" The contention
of the prosecution is that Whitmore
sought to convey by these two letters
to Mrs Suhmitter that her sister was
still in life.
Elliott further testified that the day
after the finding of the body, he and
Whitmore visited the home of Mrs
Lille Pschler, in Brooklyn, where
Whitmore got from Mrs. Pschler his
wife's check book George Dickinson.
with whom Whitmore Is said to have
been enanoured, was another import
ant witness for the state. She said
the day before the body of Mrs. Whit
more was found and that Whitmore,
with whom she had been intimate,
asked her If she would like to have
his wifes clothes.
Alexander Simpson, counsel for
Whitmore, will seek to establish an
alibi for his client
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
U. p. MACHINE SHOPS CLOSE.
Men Are Laid of at Grand Island.
Believe THEY'LL Return June 1.

Grand Island, Neb., May 2S-Spe-
cial to The News: An order was to-
day posted at the Union Pacific shops
temporarily shutting down the ma
chine and blacksmith shops. 1t is
believed the men will be put back
again about June l.
Twenty men were also ordered TO
be transferred to the North Platte
shops as a result of the fight waged
by engineers to have the heavy re-
pairs and their long lay-overs at that
point
The order does not affect the car
shops or other departments.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
Atlantic Fleet at Tacoma.

Tacoma, lay 2S.-The Atlantic bat.
tleship fleet completed another leg in
Its memorable cruise and anchored in
the blue depths of Commencement
bay the ia thermost inland water of
Puget sound, 100000 people looking
down from the precipitous amphthe.
alter extending from Point Defiance
10 the center Of the city. There was
no point OF vantage not covered with
an admiring throng.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
DYNAMITE PLOT CONTINUES
Three Buildings Built by Chief Wit.
ness in Graft Cases Blown Up.

Oakland, Cal, May 2S.-Three dwell.
Ing built by James L. Gallagher,
former president of the San Francisco
board of supervisors and chief witness
for the prosecution in the San Fran
cisco graft cases, were wrecked by
dynamite. The explosion shook the
neighborhood, smashed windows of
nearby dwellings and played havoc
with interior furnishings.
Neither Gallagher nor any member
Of his family was near the scene of
the explosion. John Rawlins, a watch
man, was knocked over by the shock
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
MORE "RELICS" AT lAPORTE
Hogs Bring Up Bones Of Human Arm
on Guinness Farm,

Laporte, Ind, May 2S.-Several hogs
wallowing in the pond at the edge OF
lot on the Guinness farm, near here,
brought UP hone of a human arm
The finding Of the bone has convinced
sheriff Shutter that other bodies have
been buried beneath the mud at the
bottom of the pond The entire shore
will be gone over with long rakes in
an effort 10 bring any bodies the
water may ecrete TO the surface.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL RESULTS

American League-Philadelp 8;
Detroit, 4. Washington, 3, Cleveland,
2. Boston, 3; Chicago, 3. New York.
2. st. Louis, Z.
National Lengue-Chicag U; New
York, /. Cincinnati, 8: Brooklyn, 2.
Pittsburg, 2: Boston, s.
American Observation-Disclosures
!; Kansas City. Z. Louisville. 4; In.
dianapolis. 8. Columbus, 3; Toledo, o.
st. Paul, 8; Milwaukee, 6.
Western League-SiouX City. g.;
Des Moines, l. Pueblo. IT; Omaha,
1916. Denver, 8; Lincoln. az In
nings).
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
SIOUX CITY HAS FLOOD
PERRY CREEK RISES TWENTY
FEET IN SHORT TIME.
20 FAMILIES MOVED IN BOATS
The Sudden Rise Was Due to Cloud
burst-The Rise of Twenty Feet
Occurred Within the Period Of
Three Hours-Panic Followed.

Sioux City, Ia, May 2S.-Perry
creek, a stream flowing through the
western part Of this city, rose twenty
feet in three hours this morning and
overlooked all along its path.
The Perry creek district was the
scene Of a panic as a result of the
flood and twenty families were re-
moved in boats. There was no loss
of life.
The sudden flood was caused by a
clOudburst
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
WOOD Pulp REPORT IS IN
MAJORITY AND MINORITY REC
CONCENTRATIONS MADE.
MAJORITY ASKS MORE TIME
Minority Would Have Duty on Wood
Pulp Abolished at once-The Six
Members Have Been Looking Into
the Cost of Paper.

Washington, May 2S.-The six mem
bers of congress forming the special
committee appointed to investigate
the wood pulp situation and the
cause of the existing high prices in
paper, made their reports today.
There was a majority and a minor
ity report The majority report rec
ommends that no action be taken until
the committee has further time to in.
yestigate.
Acting purely upon the evidence,
the committee agrees that there is no
combination in restraint Of trade, al
though there are suspicious of one.
The minority report urges imme-
date action In reducing the tariff.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
TO REORGAN|ZE MILITIA
PRESIDENT SIGNS BILL APPRO.
PRIATlNG TWO MILLIONS.
THROUGHOUT UNITED STATES
A Commission of Five Men Will Have
Supervision of the Reorganization.
These Five Will Consult the Secre-
tary of War About the Work.

Washington, May IS. President
Roosevelt today signed a bill appro
priating two million dollars for the
reorganization of the militia of the
United States.
The work will be under the super.
vision of a commission of five men,
who will consult with the secretary OF
war about the manner of going about
the reorganization.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
IncendlarY Fire In Chicago.

Chicago, May 2S.-One man was
probably fatally injured, two others
were seriously hurt and many families
were driven to the street by a fire
which totally destroyed the 100000
plant of the Standard Sash and Door
company at 5SlS-5S22 Center avenue,
Two men, who gave their names as
Victor Altman and Joseph Brown,
were arrested near the scene on sus.
p!oion of having set fire to the build
inp
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
Texas Instructs Ior sryan.

Fort Worth, Tex, May 2S,-The
friends of Senator Bailey controlled
the state Democratic convention.
which finished its labors here, from
the time the convention was called to
order until adjournment, A platform
was adopted declaring for Bryan first,
last and all the time and containing
many of the features of the Nebras-
ka platform written by Bryan this
year
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
GREAT DAY FOR CUPID.
Three Couples Yield to His influence
Near Valentine.

Valentine, Neb., May ESPECIAL to
The News; Cupid got busy yester-
day and started three couples out on
the sea of matrimony. Miss Fowler
and Mr.. Hollenback, both of the
North Table, were married at the
brides home. At Crookston at II
o'clock in the morning Laura Overman
and Arthur Graeffe were married by
the Methodist minister at that place
Last evening Susie Claybaugh and
VIM. Hoffman, both of Crookston
were united by Rev. Conell at the
Methodist parsonage.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
Receiver Gets Oklahoma Railroad.

Pauls Valley, Okla, May 28,-The
Oklahoma Central railroad, operating
from Lehigh to Chickasaw. distance
of 1870 miles, has been placed In the
hands of a receiver, Radical Iegisla-
ton, which prevented the sale of the
road and then blocked a loan of $780,.
600 already arranged in Philadelphia,
is stated by President A. D. Carter to
be the cause of the roads bankruptcy.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
Death of j. n. Gordon.

Ainsworth, Neb., May 2S.-J. H.
Gordon, an old soldier who lived south
of town, was buried here yesterday
afternoon, the funeral being attended
by a large number of Borrowing
friends. He formerly lived at Plain
view and number of friends from
that town were here to attend the
funeral.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
Five Picked Up at Sea.

Avalon, Island of Santa Catalonia.
Cal. May 2S.-Captain A. Crist of the
launch Zeus of Avalon and C. E. Hoo
line, seaman on the United States
converted cruiser Buffalo, were drown.
ed and E. f. Easton, wife, two small
children and colored nurse were res
cued by the Buffalo on the high seas,
after drifting helplessly for two days
in a small launch.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
CORN Is ABOUT ALL PLANTED
Fruit in Eastern Nebraska Will BE
Rather Plentiful

Omaha, May 2S.-COrn rs practically
ell planted in Nebraska and the early
planting is out OF the ground and do
ing well, according to the crop and
soil report of the Burlington. On the
low ground on some parts of the wy.
more aivision the seed has been
washed to the surface. but on the
whole corn has a most favorable start,
Reports are all favorable concern
ing winter wheat All spring grain,
of which oats is the most important,
is doing well.
The first crop of alfalfa is about
ready to cut. 1t will be little short
In some places owing to the frost.
In the eastern part OF Nebraska
there will be considerable fruit. much
more than seemed possible during the
week of frosts some time ago.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29

Lisbon, O., May 2S.-In mine ex.
ploston at SaInesyiIle, near here.
three men We're killed outright and
one man was killed by a falling pipe
a.'or he had been dragged out of the
niue by the rescuers.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
Missouri Pacific Carmen Strike.

st. Louis, May 2S.-Five hundred
carmen employed on the lines OF the
Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain
system in Missouri, Kansas. Nebraska,
Colorado, Arkansas, Oklahoma. Louisi.
ana and Texas are on a strike as a re,
suit of the failure of the conference
between General Manager Sullivan Of
the Missouri Pacific and a COMMITTEES
representing members of the Brother,
hood OF Railway Carmen.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
he NUN Co.'s u HI PIN.
FElGNeD INSANITY, WAS SENT
TO NORFOLK HOSPITAL.
HIS WIFE A NORFOLK GIRL
After II Was Discovered That He Was
Merely Shamming In the Insane
Hospital, ed. E. Kaiser Was Tried
and Convicted.

Answorth, Ncb., May Especial
to The News: A special term of dis
triCt court was held here this week
and number Of minor matters were
disposed of, Judge Wcstoyor presid-
ing
ED H. Kaiser pleaded guilty to the
charge of running off mortgaged prop
erty and was sentenced to one year
in the pcnitentary.
There have been some eight or ten
such cases in this county within the
past year-all young men. The mat.
ters have all been settled and the
cases dismissed 1t was thought that
this was becoming entirely too com
mon and an example was made of
Kaiser. He had gone to Idaho. When
he was brought back he was so badly
scared that he feigncd insanity so
we'll that the commission was de
Ceived and he was sent to the state
hospital for the insane at Norfolk
There, after time, it was discovered
that he was only feigning and he was
brought back here for trial
The trouble falls heavily upon his
young wife, a Norfolk girl, who is the
mother of very young babe.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
GENERAL STEPHEN D. LEE DIES
Commanderin-Chief of United Confed-
crate Veterans Succumbs.

New Orleans, May 2S.-General
Stephen D. Lee, commander-in-chief
of the United Confederate Veterans,
died today.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
Farman Males Lono FIiob.

Ghent, May 2S-Henry Farman. the
British ao,Ouaut made two flights Of
1900 meters in his aeroplane, This
is the greatest distance yet accom-.
plished in straight line.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
Judge Thomas M. Macon Dead.

Denver May 2S,-Judge Thomas M,
Macon, who died at his home in this
city of apopleXy at the age of seventy.
eight, read law with Abraham Lincoln
at Bloomington H.. for a time.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
the CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
Temperature tor Twenty.tour Hours.
Forecast for Nebraska.
Condition OF the weather as record
ed for the twenty.four hours ending
al s a IN todaY.

Chicago, May 2S,-Thc buIICtin Is
sued by the Chicago station of the
United States weather bureau gives
Generally fair tonight and Friday,
preceded by showers east portion to-
night Cooler tonight generally
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
HIS SUICIDE ALL FOR NAUGHT
Soldier Kills Himself, supposlns Wom
an Had Ended Her Life for Him.

St. Louis, May GS.-Wrongly believ.
ing himself to be the man for love Of
whom Mrs, Grace Jackson, a young
widow, attempted suicide by drinking
water in which matches had been
soaked, l.. Feager, soldier at Jetfer.
son barracks, committed suicide in
his mothers house with carbolic acid.
He drained the bottle OF laid in his
mothers presence and died soon ait
erwards. Mrs. Jackson is recovering.
She declared that while she was on
friendly terms with Feager, he was
not the man she loved.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
PRAGUE Struck by Wind.

Prague, Neb., May 28,-This town
was visited by tornado about 1870 a.
m, doing considerable damage to
houses and outbuildings, but no lives
were lost. Those suffering the most
damage srs.I y; StmaneSl Charles
Rasill, !. {, Vol, Ani9S P .sp ssa4 GAG
Pop. The storm Travelled eastward
Reports from the country indicate
that extensive damage Was dope along
the path OF the storm for long dis.
lance
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
CONGRESS QUITS FRIDAY
PRACTICALLY ASSURED SESSION
WILL THEN END.
LAST DETAILS UNDER WAY
The indications Are That Congress
Will Wind up the Business of the
Present Session on Friday and Go
Home For Good.

Washington, May 2S.-Members of
congress practically agreed today that
the present session would come to a
close tomorrow.
Today was given over to finishing
detailed work in many departments,
the emergency currency bill occupy
ing most of the attention of the sen
ate
1t seemed practically assured that
Friday will bring the present session
to an end.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-29
FISH FALL FROM CLOUDS
PECULIAR FEATURE OF STORM
IN ROCK COUNTY.
SEVERE WIND AND LIGHTNING

Outbuildngs and Chimneys Were
Blown Down - Crops, UninJured,
Looking Fine.
Bassett, Neb., May Especial to
The News: A very severe wind and
electrical storm passed over Rock
county Tuesday night, killing some
stock and blowing down outbuildings
and many chimneys. The storm had
threatening aspect and high UP in
the clouds tornadoes seemed to be
forming.
Rains Small Fish.
The air was filled with dirt and
debris and a myriad of small fish fell
as though some pond had been sucked
up.
The storm in no way injured the
crops, which are looking fine at this
time.
Corn is up nicely.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
BEWARE OF OIRTRENTS FOR CATARRH
 THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

as mercury will surely destroy the ssrs.. of smell and completely derauge I.. whole system wren entering it thrUu%a & the mucous surfaces, Such arlic'rs should never be used except ou pres cTiptiops from reputable physicians, Us the damage they will do is ten fold to The good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Ca'arrh Cure, mauufac- tured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, O.. contains no mercury, and is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces ot the system To buying Halls Cstarrh Cure oe sure vou ge, the genuine. It is taken in. terpSlly and made in Toledo, Ohio, by FL. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
 Address F.J. CHEENY < Co., Tole- do, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
ARCTIC BROTHERHOOD

A regular meeting of Camp Skag- way No 1, Arctic Brotherhood, will be held in their hall on Broadway Tues day evening, Oct. 18th, at S:3O o'clock, sharp. Installation of officers For the ensuing year, Visiting brothers are cordially invit ed.
 By order ol the A. C.
 r.. R. Slivers,
 Arctic Recorder.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
NOTICE 10 TAXPAYERS

The Board of Equalization will meet this (Tuesday) evening at the City Hall, at 8 o'clock p. m., and will consider all real property in blocks No. 5, 6, :, $, 9 and 10,
 Property owners are invited 10 attend the meeting.
 Signed Chris. c. Shea,
 Pres. of Board.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
MASONIC MEETING

There will be a special communi. cation of White Pass Lodge No. ll3, 10 be held in their lodge room Tuesday. Oct, 18th D m, business of great Im- portauce to come up. "All members" are requested 10 be present.
 By orler of the Master, l65 2t T. J. STANDISH Sec'y
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
HALL FOR RENT

The Eagles hall having undergone complete renovation and repairs, the Board of Trustees F O. E. wish to an> nouuce that the hall may be secured for social dances or entertainments. Rent BIO per evening, Enquire Henry Rhode. Draper & Co. 5 store.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
WASHING WITHOUT WATER
K Like Trying to Get RId of Dnndruft
 Without Herplcide.


 Without Herplcide.
 Did you ever see any one trying to wash themselves without soap or water?
 IT you did what would you say of him?
 Tt is every bit as foolish to try to get rid of Dundruft and to prevent Bald ness by feeding the germs which cause It. with Clnthrardes, Nascline, Glycer- inc and similar substances which form tbe princIpal ingredients Of most so- called Hair Vigors.
 Ncwbro's HerpIcIde Is successful be- cause it attacks and kills the parasitic germ which feeds on the hair roots It Is the original and only genuine scalp germiclde manufactured.
 Sold by leading druggists. Send lOc. Tn stamps for sample to The Herplcide Co.,, Detroit, Mich.
 Two slzes-5Q cents ana S1.oO.
 Wm. Britt, Special agent, Skagway
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
4 PRESSING ENGAGEMENT

A postal will bring our solicitor to your home who will tell you all about our method of cleaning and pressing mems. women's garments. General Delivery, Alaska Pressing Club.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
PHIL ASHNUN
 TELLS A FEW

Pocatello TrtOune-From tramp printer to rich Alaska mine owner is a long jump. p. NJ. Ashmun, known all through the middle wes, and north west as an old time print" passed through Pocatello yesterday on his way to his old home in Mansfield, O, after three years straight in the Kluane district, which is not exactly in Alaska, but is in the extreme southwestern part of the Northwest Territory. Mir. Ashmun is out for only six weeks, and after a visit 10 his family in Missouri will return to the north to hole up for the winter. He owns two extremely rich claims in the Kluane district, from which he has made handsome cleau-ups for the past three years. ln bottle in his pocket he carries some handsome specimens of coarse gold taken from his claim, and he says this winter he will take out large amount of earth and hopes that next spring the cleanup will break all prev lOus records.
 CMr. Ashmun is the man who sets up she Stroler's stuff, and was formerly on the Alaskan He left Whitshorse some weeks arOto visit his home in MissOurL)
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13

First class rooms aJ the Portland house. Skagway's medium priced house. Baths and all cOnveniences Centrally located, 9th avenue, opposite Post Office. ll3 tf
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
HOT MINERAL BATHS

Sltka Hot Springs, now open to the public. Good rooms and restaurant in connection. Hot mineral baths uneX- & Brooks, Proprietors.
 S.27 lmo.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
BETTER PREPARED THAN EVER

Having put in a steam boiler and other machinery we are better pre- pared than ever to do irst-class work on short notice.
 5-23-tf Skagway Laundry
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
MARRIED

At Haines, Saturday evening, Octo- Der 10th, at the Manse, Rev. A. F. Me- Lean officiating, Mir. David Willard and Miss Nellie Jones, both Of the town of Haincs.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13

New goods just arrived from the east. All the latest patterns of the season. Born suits are going like hot cakes Get you one. American TaIlors. ml
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
HELEN TAFT, FRESHMAN
CBy United Pres' !

Bryn Maur, Oct. l3-Helen Taft ar rived here today to enter the seminary as freshman.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13

The Fifth avenue hotel has plenty of rooms today. Have several rooms with private bath, fl you are not suited with your room come and see us. Rates Sl and up.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13

Smoke the "Embocado" best clear Havana cigar in the market. tf w. W. BoughtOn.
 Dist. Agt.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13

FOR RENT, OR SALE at bar gain. Furnished house with modern im- inquire at the Monogram.
 lBj 3t
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
FAMOUS OLYnPIA BE R

We just tapped new keg few mo. ments ago. May be you want bottle? George and Tuck on Limerick Alley.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
PREMIUM" BRAND BUTTER

By far the best butter we have ever had and it is gaining favor with our patrons every day, Try a pound brick.
 Frye & Bruhn Co
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
PILES CURED IN 1 TO 6 DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles iu to l4 days or money refunded. jOc
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
Reliable All Tho Timo

The Pack Train Restaurant will serve wine with dinner orders, free in place of tea or coffee. Come On boys.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
GOVERNMENT BOARD COMING WEST
(By United Press,0

Washington, Oct. l3-The govern ment board of exposition managers will arrive in Seattle on the 2Oth.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13

Fifteen to twenty car loads of mater ial are used daily in preparing the grounds aud buildings for the Alaska Yukon-Paclfc exposition at Seattle in 1909.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13

Want ads in the Alaskan bring re suits. Everybody reads them.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13

All the delicacies Of the season at the Pack Train restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13
4 WARNING 10 TRAVELLERS

Don't go through without coming through Limerick Alley to Board of TradeJ George and Tuck are still there.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13

Bert Wastell, formerly Of Atlin, but now located in Fairbanks, Is in town on his way south. He will return to Fairbanks over the ice.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13

The dance to have been given by the White Pass club FriIay night has been postponed until Tuesday evening Of next week.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-10-13

J. B. Peterson and Carl Horgaman, monument builders of the boundary survey, went south on the Jefferson.