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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
TAFT HAS A FILL
FROM HIS HORSE
HE WAS PITCHED HEADLoNG
OVER HORSES HEAD.
BUT LIT ON HANDS AND KNEES

While Riding on a Mountain Road,
Judge Taft Was Pitched of His
Horse, Narrowly Escaped Being
Seriously Injured.
Hot Springs, Va, Aug. 13.-W. II.
Taft, Republican candidate for tho
presidency, fell from a horse late yes.
terday afternoon, 1t has just been
learned and narrowly escaped serious
injury.
Mr.. Taft was riding on a mountain
road when the horses knees gave way
and Judge Taft was pitched headlong
to the ground
From the fact that the horse was
not going fast, Taft was able to light
on his hand and knees, unhurt save
for few bruises.
General Clarence Edwards, who was
here when the accident happened, Is
in Washington today trying to get
another horse for Mr. Taft.
Representative Hepburn OF Iowa ar
rived here today to confer with Taft.
1'oI ppi iibo, va, AuS' To- ENSly-
thing was as harmonious as possible
and no one was laid across my knee
and spanked" This was Judge Tafts
genial remark in concluding a detailed
account of his all-day conference with
Frank IL. Hitchcock, Republican ma.
tional chairman, and Arthur l. Vorys
his chief of staff.
after the first conference, which oc.
cupied three hours, that it could be
stated that Mr.. Taft would make no
speeches outside the city OF Cincinnati
during the campaign. On his way
from Hot Springs to Cincinnati the
last OF the month Mr.. Taft will make
a side trip in Ohio. No political
speeches will be made on this trip
1t was also officially announced that
Mr.. Taft would continue the policy
he had already adopted and followed
of not mixing in local political con.
tentions in any state or of taking any
part whatever in behalf of any candi.
date for denomination for q state Of.
fee. This announcement Is intended
80 oil " th0 oCmdhu
that Mr.. Taft decide the merits Of the
contestants in the West Virginia split
and, second, that he express a prefer.
ence for or against Governor Hughes
in the New York state gubernatorial
situation. Taking up the narrative Of
the days work, Mr.. Taft said:
1--WE went over the situation in
every state where it is recognized
that a vigorous campaign must be
made. Particular attention was given
to Maine and Vermont, not because Of
any doubt as to the situation in these
states, but because the election is held
earlier than in other states. Governor
Hughes, it was stated, undoubtedly
would be one of the speakers in these
two states, in addition to his accept
ance of an invitation to open the
Ohio campaign at Youngstown Sept. 5.
Secretary James Wilson of the depart.
ment Of agriculture has consented to
speak in Vermont and Maine, likewise
Secretary Straus of the department of
commerce and labor and Rev. John
Wesley, pastor of the Metropolitan
Temple, New York"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Great Western wlthdraws Rates.

Chicago, Aug. 13.-The Chicago
Great Western railroad withdrew a
notice of cut in grain rates which
1t had filed a few weeks ago. The
new tariffs were to have established
equalized rates from Omaha to st.
Paul and from Omaha to Chicago, and
1t was predicted by road traffic ex.
perts that the move would result in
a widespread rate war. Withdrawal
Of the new rates, however, renders
this contingency remote.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
THREE THOUSAND
Settlers ENRAGED
OPPOSITION OF GOVERNMENT
TO LOTTERY PLAN.
LAND OPENING IN COLORADO
People from All over the United
States are Present-Appoint Com
Mittee to Conduct the Distribution
by Auction Sale.

otdteS are FTeScnt-AppOlnt Son-
Mittee to Conduct the Distribution
by Auction Sale.
Garland, Col, Aug 13.-Three thou
sand settlers from all over the United
States here for the San Luis valley
land opening are enraged at the OPP
position of the government to the
organized plan OF allotting lands, post
office inspectors refusing to allow the
lottery feature. After three days
wrangle the settlers have selected
Robert Rankins of Nebraska, George
McMair of Texas and F. A. Hibbarger
OF Kansas as trustees to conduct the
distribution by auction sales. Frank
Gongy Of Denver was selected by the
settlers as their legal consul.
The crowd Is composed of farmers
from Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, Okla
homa, Iowa, Illinois and Indiana. They
are well fed and housed in tents. 1t
will require ten days to complete the
work.
At a mass meeting to be held to-
night it is believed that the settlers
will decide to proceed with the allot-
ments tomorrow.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
THREE WOMEN HELD
ON MURDER CHARGE
ACCUSED IN COURT OF BEING
RESPONSIBLE FOR DEATHS.


Buffalo, N. Y, Aug. 13.-Three
women were arraigned in police court
here on charges of taking human
lives. The police accuse the women
of being responsible for the death of
five people. The women are Mrs.
Annie Sutherland, who is accused Of
having shot her husband, Alexander,
last week; Mrs. Isabelle Sahen, ac-
cused of having strangled her three
young children several weeks ago, and
Martha Brownaska, who was arrested
on a charge Of throwing a baby from
the second-story window Of hos
pital. Warrants charging murder in
the first degree were ordered issued
for the women. All were held for the
grand iury
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
AMERICAN ATHLETES
HOME FROM ENGLAND
CARPENTER DENIES HE FoULED
BUT WILL SAY NOTHING.

New York, Aug. 13-Twelve Ameri-
can athletes who took part in the
Olympic contests in England arrived
today from Europe.
The most notable of the party was
j. c. Carpenter, who was accused of
fouling in the 400 metre race. Car
penter denied that he had fouled in
the race but said that he accepted the
decision and would say nothing more.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Carpenter Makes Statement.

New York, Aug. 13.-Carpenter,
upon his arrival on shore today, gave
the following statement: 81 do not
recollect squeezing Halswelle at all.
AS a matter of fact the race was de-
clared void before it was finished.
I'm tired of all this talk about British
antipathy against American athletes.
Personally l found some British ath-
letes to be good fellows and good
athletics but | admit feel keenly
the injustice of being disqualified for
alleged unfair tactics. believe that
If had not been disqualified would
have won the race when it was re-
run"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
THIS FREAK IS ALIVE
Six Legged Pig In Boyd County Six
Months Old and GROWING,

Butte, Neb, Aug. l3.-Special to
The News: A six-legged pig, alive
and happy In pig fashion, is a pocu-
liar freak OF nature that has been
discovered at the farm OF william
Green in Boyd county.
The animal is now about six
months old and Is OF the usual size
and form save that 1t has four per
feet front legs and feet. Mr.. Green
expects to keep the pig as curl.
oslty.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
BIG CONFERENCE AT BUTTE.
Annual Free Methodist Conference
Draws Bio Attendance.

Butte, Neb.. Aug. Especial to
the News: The annual conference OF
the Free Methodist church is In ses.
sion in Butte with an attendance
which is expected to reach 300 mem
bers.
The meetings are held in a large
tabernacle. Meals are served in the
|. o. o. f. hall while the visitors
are cared for at night at the homes
Of the hospitable people of Butte.
The meetings will last over Sunday.
A number of ministers from abroad
are to be present.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
GIRL DEAD N BED
SOCIETY LEADER
ASPHYxlATION.
MISS FRANCES scHoLEs VICTIM
coroner's July is Unable to Determine
Whether the Death is the Result of
Accident or Not - Daughter of
Typewriter Manufacturer.

Chicago, Aug. 13.-Miss Frances
Scholes, aged twenty-five, daughter Of
the typewriter manufacturer, and a
prominent society leader of Evanston,
was found dead in bed today at the
home of her mother, who is separated
from her father, asphyxiated. The
coroners jury was unable to deter
mine whether the death was the TO
suit of an accident or intentional.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
KING EDWARD
ENDS HIS VISIT
BRITISH RULER MEETS MON
ARcHs AT cRoNsERG.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS CONSIDERED
King Edward Discusses European Re.
latlons With the Kaiser and EN-.
peror Francis Joseph-Turkey One
of the Subjects.

peror Francis Joseph-Turkey One
of the Subjects.
London, Aug. 13-The visits paid
by King Edward to Emperor William
at Cronberg and to Emperor Francis
Joseph at Ischl, while not likely to
lead to any formal diplomatic trans.
actions, are considered highly i'm
portant in official circles as affecting
the relations of Great Britain, Ger.
many and Austria.
There have been many reports con-
corning the conversations of the mon
Rrchs of the three countries. 1t is
quite enough for them that the rela-
tons have so much improved of re-
cent months that for the second year
in succession King Edward has found
1t possible to visit the two emperors
and discuss with them whatever in
Europe was interesting at the mo-
ment, discussions which will end in
still better understandings.
There is no doubt" said a Brit.
ish official, that Turkey was one OF
the subjects under discussion"
It is understood that King Edward
particularly wished to see Emperor
William to arrange visit for him.
self and Queen Alexandra in return
ior the emparor's visit to London, and
TIE King also wanted to show the Ger
mans by his relations with the royal
nephew thu tNe ententes which had
been brougA; aHout with his influence
had not be2l aimed against Germany.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Won't Mix in State Fights.

Hot Springs, Va, Aug. 13.-Judge
Taft today declared that he does not
intend to be dragged into state fights.
Referring to West Virginia, he said:
"The national committee will be left
free hand in all of them"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Policeman Dead. Slayer Dying.

st. Louis, Aug. 13.-As the result OF
q running fight between Policeman
Zeno Fultz and John Thornton, a
negro, the former is dead and the lat
ter is lying in the city hospital with
three dangerous bullet wounds In his
abdomen. The duel occurred In an
alley back of a Chestnut street lodg'
Ing house, following Flltz' attempt to
arrest the negro on shooting charge.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Webster,s Body Found.

Tekamah, Neb, Aug. 13.-The body
OF Jay Webster, who was drowned
Sunday in the Missouri river, was
found seven miles below the point
where the drowning occurred. The
body was found lodged against a pro.
jecting log and had evidently been in
the sun for forty-eight hours. 1t was
removed to local undertaking estab.
hshment.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
NR|GHT'S MACHINE
DAMAGED BY FALL
FALSE MANoEuvRE BROUGHT
AERoPLANE TO THE GROUND.
AMERICAN ESCAPED uNHuRT

NV 0S'op'aHc " NHc caJto't oH'Vt
Air Flyer, Which Aroused French
Enthusiasm, Falls to Earth In At.
temp to Avoid Slough.
Paris, Aug. 13.-Wilbur Wright's
flying machine was damaged this
morning in attempting to avoid a deep
slough, false manoeuvre bringing
the machine sharply TO the ground.
Wright was not hur' il
The aeroplane was = ing at a
height of about twenty-l y Feet when
1t fell to the gro I. motor
escaped injury. B..
Wright announced vt h y ,ped
to have the machine III eadiis q, to
fly within few days. - V
Was at Record Helo. y,
Wright was sailing at cecofd
hight of 60 meters when his 1Ntor
stopped and forced him to desceh :!
In alighting Wright made bad
maneuvre and struck the ground with
great force, breaking the left wing
of the aeroplane.
Alrship Makes High Speed.
Wright attempted high speed today
during sail of thirteen miles at an
average height of % meters.
Encouraged by his perfect control,
Wright elevated the machine to q
height of 60 meters when the accident
happened.
The injured machine will require
a week for repairs.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Winside Elects Successor to De Boil

= Winside, Neb.. Aug. 13.-The rains
of the past week have retarded
threshing. Oats are being marketed
and are turning out about thirty
bushels to the acre, 25 per cent in.
crease over last year, and the quality
is 80 per cent better. AS yet no
wheat has been marketed.
Professor f. l.. McNown, of Peru,
has been elected superintendent of
the Winside schools to succeed Pro
fessor De Bolt, who was dismissed
by the state superintendent.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Fred chOate Cuts Artery.

Dies Moines, Ia, Aug. l3.-Fred NJ.
c. Choate, who lost In his sensational
efforts to get the custody of his little
girl in district court, attempted to
commit suicide by severing the artery
In his left arm. He was taken to the
Office Of Dr. Lambert, his brother-in.
law, with whom his wife has been
stopping, and there an effort is being
made to have his life.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Death Of Edward Ryehon.

Valentine, Neb,, Aug. Especial
to The News: Edward Rychon, a
young man twenty-ono years old, died
in Valentine yesterday after an Ill
ness Of twenty-four days with typhoid
fever. Mr.. Rychon lived in the north
table country but was brought to
town in order that he might receive
proper care.
The body was taken to Harmony
cemetery on the north table.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Texas Republicans Name Ticket.

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 13.-The Repub'
licans of Texas in state convention
named a full state ticket, promulgated
platform and announced that they
would make a sweeping and active
campaign of the state between now
and Sept. /. Colonel ]. L. Simpson
of Dallas, a confederate veteran, was
nominated for governor.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
new TRIUMPH FOR WRIGHT
American Aeronaut Circles Field Five
Times In Acceptance.

Lemans, France, Aug. 13.-Wilbur
Wright Of Dayton, o., made splen,
did flight with his aeroplane here,
circling the field five times and re.
naming in the air six minutes and
fifty-six seconds. The fight was un.
dulating throughout, with the highest
level ninety feet.
The fight was timed officially by
the Aero club OF the department of
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
AMERICAN MARkSMEN
DEFEATED At AUCKLAND
BUT THEY ARE PRESENTED
WITH SILVER CUP.

Auckland, New Zealand, Aug. 10
Auckland today defeated the Ameri-
can marksmen in their contest by 65
points. In order to allow the Ameri-
cans to compete, the regulation pro-
hibiting armed bodies Of foreigners
to land, was suspended.
The Americans were presented with
silver cup as a consolation prize.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Daughter of Mccarthy in Runawa,

Ponca, Neb,, Aug. 13.-Miss Ethel
Rice and Miss Mae Mccarthy, daugh-
ter of j, j. Mccarthy, were badly
bruised in a runaway yesterday. The
horse they were driving became
frightened at COW, overturned the
buggy and dashed through wire
fence.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
EIkhorn Farmer Ends Life.

Elkhorn, Neb. Aug. 13.-Ferdinand
Martin, we'll known and prosperous
farmer living four miles northeast of
here, committed suicide by blowing
the top of his head off with a shotgun
The deed was committed at his home,
with his family near him, Mr. Martin
had been in poor health for some
time
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14

Chicago, Aug. I3.-The bulletin Is
sued by the Chicago station or the
United States weather bureau gives
the forecast for Nebraska as follows;
Generally fair tonight and Friday.
Cooler east portion tonight. Warmer
Friday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
DEMOCRATS COMMITTEE OPENS
Norman Mack Meets With Other or.
ficiaIs at Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. 13.-Norman Mack
arrived here today and held a con-
ference this morning with Kern,
Lamb, Josephus Daniel and John w.
Tomlinson, chairman of the Demo-
cratic organization committee. The
Democratic headquarters are now
running.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
THINK BLACK HAND"
MURDERED THIS MAN
NEW YORK HOTEL KEEPER At
Tackled DURING NIGHT.

New York, Aug. 13.-Hietro Bolivia,
a well-to-do hotel keeper, was attacked
during the night by gang of men
in the fiat bush" section of Brooklyn,
and murdered.
The police believe the crime was
work of the Black Hand society.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Oruqqists TO Be Prosecuted,

Lincoln, Aug. 13.-Food Commits
sioner Johnson has prepared to prose.
cute 200 druggists of the state for
selling headache medicine containing
acetanilide, unbranded. In ,the face
of this wholesale prosecution, Lincoln
druggists have agreed to brand their
medicines.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Tribesmen slay English Doctor.

Kasr.el-Klebir, Morocco, Aug. 10
News has been received here of the
murder OF an English doctor by Err
mequi tribesmen, who are followers
of Mulai Hafd, while he was travelling
from this city to Fec.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Canadian Forest Fires Spreading.

Winnipeg, Man, Aug. l3.-The for
est fires which ragged around Fernie
have spread to Canada's National
park district, near Banff. The fire
burned fiercely on the heights of Goat
mountain this week and clouds OF
smoke arose.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
ST. 10 Gets Meetinq.

Boston, Aug, 13.-St. Joseph, Mo-,
was this afternoon selected as the
meeting place for the next Interna-
tional Typographical union.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
LEUPP WILL LOOK
INTO NAGjAL BEAN
COMMITS SiONER OF INDIAN AT.
FAIRS TO INVESTIGATE.
ALL INDIANS CHEW THE BEAN
On His Recent Tour Mr.. Leupp Says
He Found That All Indians Are
Chewing the Mascaf Bean and He
Will Investigate Its Effect.

Washington, Aug. IS. - Commits
sioner of Indian Affairs Leupp said to-
day that he will investigate the effect
of chewing the mascal bean.
On his recent tour, during which he
visited a number of Indian reserva-
tons, Mr.. Leupp found the habit pre-
valent among all Indians.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
the CONDITION OF the WEATHER

Temperature for Twenty-tour Hours.
Forecast for keprasxs.
Condition OF the weather as record
cd for the twenty-tour hou-s ending
at 8 a. m. today.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
GIBBONS 70 ORV|STO
WILL RECUP[RATE
CARDINAL APPEARS TO BE IN
EXCELLENT HEALTH.

Rome, Aug. 13.-Cardinal Gibbons,
who now appears in excellent health,
today went to Orvisto, sixty miles
northwest Of Rome, to further recu-
perate.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14


Valentine, Neb., Aug. 1S.-Special
to The News: Two teams OF horses
and buggies stolen, three suspects
captured and an escape by one of the
arrested men Is less than week 8
record.
A team was stolen from the Star
livery barn by two strangers who
hired the team for trip into the
reservation on the pretense that they
had business with Mr.. Mess, ranch
man. Mr.. Mess coming to town
Tuesday reported that the two strang-
ers had stopped with him and then
driven on without transacting any
business. A reward of $50 was posted
by the livery company.
Tuesday night another team and
buggy was stolen from the Graeff
farm on North Table.
A deputy was sent at once in search
off the thieves.
The first word received from the
deputy was that he had three men
and was bringing them in. Later
came news that one of the prisoners
had escaped and was hiding along the
banks of the Niobrara river.
The sheriff left at once to assist in
the capture.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
Lincoln Editor In Dead.

Lincoln. Aug, 13.-Gustav Adolf Eb-
meyer, chief editor Of the Lincoln
Freie Presse. died at his home.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14

Labor Convention Endorses Democracy
Denver, Aug. 13.-The Colorado
Federation of Labor in convention
here, by a viva voce vote, Endorsed
the Democratic party in the national
campaign.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
WILBUR WRIGHT.

WILBUR WRIGHT.
the Sarthe. The wind was blowing
at the rate of ten miles an hour, the
greatest velocity since the expert.
ments were begun. The height at
tanned by Mr. Wright is considered
remarkable and the experts present
were unanimous in the opinion that
the American aeronaut demonstrated
even greater degree of skill in the
direction of his machine than he did
In the previous trials.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14
HORSE THIEVES
NEAR VALENTINE
TWO TEAMS STOLEN AND THREE
MEN ARRESTED.
ONE OF THE PRISONERS ESCAPES

Livery Stable and Farmer Both Lose
Teams-Deputy Arrests Three Men
but One Escapes-sheriff Joins In
Man Hunt.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-08-14

While Riding on a Mountain Road,
Judge Taft Was Pitched of His
Horse, Narrowly Escaped Being
Seriously Injured.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-11
ROAD LIGHT EFFICIENCY
FOR THE NORTHERN

There has always been in the minds
OF manufacturers a question as to the
proper position In which the gas lights
should be placed TO give the most eff
ficient road light The idea was then
conceived Of putting two small lights
on the frame near the front springs
and this Is the almost universal custom
today. The makers OF the Silent North
ern were never entirely satisfied with
this position. and are the first to- adopt
radical change and place the lamps
on the tenders instead of In the GUS
tomary position.
Regarding this change. Mr.. v. M.
Gunderson, manager OF the Northern
Motor Car Co. says: Yes, we think
we have the very best OF reasons for
placing the lamps as shown on all our
1905 models. eW did not make this
change without very careful expert
menting. and we found that this new
position Increases the road-lighting eff
hciency ofe the search-lights nearly
100 per cent.
Our reason is based on the principle
on which the lights OF all locomotives
are placed. as high as possible to
obviate the long shadows which are so
noticeable In driving a car on which
the search-hghts are hung low near
the road
Then. too. the lamps are out of the
way in cranking. The motorist who
has caught his sleeve on one OF the
lamp brackets and bruised his hand
Will quickly appreciate one OF the
practical benefits derived from placing
the lamps on the tenders entirely out
OF the way. The lamps being placed
above the tenders absolutely prevents
mud or dust collecting on them"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-11
REPAIR EXPENSE IS
Low FOR FRANKLIN

An average OF $3.50 per machine for
repair costs for Is months Is the re-
markable record set by Franklin 1907
motor cars in Philadelphia. and. ac-
cording to the testimony OF John r.
Schneider, who handles this popular
ir-cooled car in Detroit, the expenses
OF the local Franklin brigade will total
just about this same sum, or II any
thing, shade below the Philadelphia
figure.
The Quaker City Automobile Co.
guaranteed to repair. free OF cost to
the purchaser, every 1907 Franklin
from Oct !. 1900, to Jan. /, 1908, and
while under this agreement many Gus
toners had repair work done on their
cars which they would not ordinarily
have had. When the Quaker City Co.
figured up the cost OF living up TO their
sweeping contract. they found TO their
surprise that the average cost for the
entire period was only $3.50 for each
automobile.
A cable order for a carload OF auto
mobiles has been received from Homo
lulu by the II. III. Franklin Mfg. Co
This is the third carload sent to Hawaii
this year.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-02-11
VIBRATION MINIMUM
IN THE OAKLAND

The Oakland Motor Car Co. N Pom
tiac. In which q number OF Detroiters
are Interested. and for which Alanson
y. Brush, formerly OF the Cadillac, IN
designer, features In its display at the
armory show this week a two-cylinder
motor In which Mr.. Brush has Install
ed a devise which completely reduces
the vibration. so prominent draw
back In some other machines of this
type. and produced a car that IL guar
teed 10 run as smoothly as any OF the
four-cylinder type
Lightness In construction. with n
considerable amount OF pOwer--the
statesmen claim the car to present tile
greatest ratio In that respect OF any
urged on behalf OF the Oakland.
The Oakland people will put out zoo
cars this year and expect to establish
a selling agency in Detroit shortly. al
though at present the factory author
tiles are In charge OF the local retail
trade.