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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-22
NEWBURGH C0NFESSES HE
ANTICIPATED INDICTMENT
Lawyer Accused of Attempting to
Brihe Prospective Juror Is Cross
Examined Closely by
Prosecution

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. SL.-The
ross-examination of Attorney A. s.
Newburgh, accused of having attempt
ed to bribe prospective juror, was
continued this morning by District At
torney Langdon.
The witness admitted when he en-
ployed Attorney SchOOler to defend e.
A. S. Blake, who was charged with
the same offense, he had anticipated his
own indictment.
Judge Sturtevant, in Newburghs be-
half, testified that just before the first
investigation Of the alleged attempted
bribery, Newburgh had informed him
there was man on the jury list VINO
had solicited a bribe.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-22
EATERS GAIN WEIGHT FROM
CALIFORNIA; DRIED FRUIT
Tests Made Show Product of Sui
phured Method Has Beneficial
Effect on Nine Users of
Edible

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21.-Dr. A. J.
Atkins of the health squad formed
to test the effect of California sui
phured fruit on the human system has
completed the test, which is declared
to be a complete refutation of DR.. Wi
ley's charge that fruit dried by such
process is unhealthy.
OF the nine men who ate the fruit
every day for a month. all except one
gained in weight, and the one who lost
attributes the fact to a great loss of
sleep which he suffered during the
month.
All of the subjects ate from four to
five ounces of the sulphured fruit daily
except a policeman, E. P. Richardson,
who consumed that quantity three
times a day. The policeman showed
the greatest gain.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-22
GIVEN TWO YEARS IN
PRISON FOR STEALING
SIX CHECKS IN BLANK

o CHICAGO, Jan. 21.-Judge lands
- rulings in the case of Daniel f. Keller.
@ who was sentenced to two years in the {
@ prison at Fort LeavenwOrth for the
o larceny of six blank quartermasters' (
o checks, were affirmed by the United
@ States appellate court today.
81 Keller, captain in the army, was
o convicted of the theft of the checks. {
<4 on which the government sets a value
Z. of one cent each.
o Although Keller was alleged to have Z
o secured several thousands of dollars by
8 forging the checks, technically many
8 difficulties stood in the way of trying {
8 him on charge of forgery, and the (
8 charge of larceny of the blank checks (
g therefore made.
q In his appeal Keller argued the Z
8 checks had no monetary value, and Z
g that hence a charge of larceny did not (
8 lie Keller is now serving his sentence. (
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-22
RAILROAD AUDITOR TAKES
POISON TO END HIS LIFE

CARSON CITY; New, Jan. civil
liam e. Beckwith, for many years an
auditor with the Moline Plow COM
pany of Illinois, but lately employed in
the auditing office of the Nevada Cali
fornia and Oregon railroad, committed
suicide last night by taking carbolic
acid.
Beckwith made and lost d fortune at
Goldfield during the boom in that camp.
His wife and children are said to be
in Chicago.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-22
No Automobiles for President

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The urgent
deficiency appropriation bill was re-
ported to the senate today. Tt carries
81, Isl, SOP, an increase of only $4,000
more than the amount appropriated By
the house. The committee struck out
the house provision for an appropria-
tion of $4,000 for the purchase of auto
mobiles for the use of the president,
which was included by the expressed
wish of President-elect Taft, who pre-
fers the automobile to the horse.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-22
SAYS FEDERAL JUDGE is ON
PAYRoLLS OF CORPORATIONS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The sem
a.e today voted to increase from $1,000
to $4,000 the salaries of the twenty
nine circuit court judges of the
I0untry.
Senator Bailey declared the states
which pay highest salaries for judges
generally have the poorest ones.
During the discussion Senator Bailey
said as a rule the president went to
the corporations for recommendations
as to appointment of federal judges.
Senator Tillman declared some of the
judges were on the payrolls of the
corporations
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-22
REFUSES NINE HOURS PAY
FOR EIGHT HOURS WORK
Electricians Who Can Tie Up SmeIt-
ing Company's Plant Refer
Situation to Head
Officers

ELY, New, Jan. 21.-GeneraI Manag-
er Lakenan of the Steptoe Valley
Smelling and Refining company at Nc
Gill. New, yesterday refused to grant
the demands of carpenters and pipe
filters, who went on a strike Tuesday
for nine hours pay for eight hours
work.
The matter is now being considered
by the different unions with members
employed at the smelter.
The electricians, who can tie UP the
entire plant if they go out, have re-
ferred everything to their head officers
and expect a reply today.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-22
LiIloukaIani,s Claim Heard

WASHINGTON, Jan, 21.-A supple
mentary hearing on the claim of Lili-
uokaIani, former queen o. Hawaii, was
held today by the house committee on
claims, George B. Mcclellan of Ha-
waii being the principal witness. The
queen, Prince Kalanianaole the Ha-
waiian delegate in congress, and the
princess were present.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-22
Six Hundred Houses in Ruins

CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 21-An Of
f1cial dispatch reports that more than
500 houses were destroyed by the earth
quake yesterday at Phonae, near
Smyrna. The shocks continue and the
people are seeking refuge in the noun
tains. The minister Of the interior has
been dispatched to render assistance to
the sufferers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-22
Kibbey Goes TO Washington

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. Ex-Governor
Kibbey will leave for Washington to-
morrow night in response to advices
from a number Of house representa-
tives friendly to statehood issue, the
governor being hopeful Of early action.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-22
Warm Wave

With the hot blasts going up and
down Pennsylvania avenue from the
White House to the capitol and back,
the cold weather ought not to be much
felt in Washington. = Philadelphia
Press,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-22
Says Only Six Were Injured

PITTSBURG, Jan. 21.-Word received
here from the MahOning county in
firmary fire is to the effect that six
persons were injured and the loss is
said to be $200.00Q.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-22
Tommie's Idea

Teacher-T onmie, do you know the meaning
Of Elysium?
Tommie-Yes, ma am.
well, what is it?
''E1ysium is the place where they don't have
to wash their faces every day."-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
Libel Suit at Wayne,

Wayne, Neb., July "Wednesday
morning r. Closson, editor of the In
dex at Carroll, filed with the clerk
of the district court of Wayne county
the necessary papers for the COM
mencement of suit for libel against
w. S. Goldie, editor of the Nebraska
Democrat, published in Wayne, claim
ing $4,000 damages to his character
and reputation. The action grew ont
of an item in the Democrat of July s
in reference to the ball game at Car,
roll between the Wayne and Carroll
clubs, the week before. During the
progress of that game Closson and
Martin Ringer, one of the Wayne
players, got into some sort Of an al
tercation, and it was the write-up Of
that episode in the Democrat that
Closson claims was libelous to the en-
tent of $4,000. The case is booked for
the November term of court.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23

police court Saturday afternoon for
alleged disorderly conduct. Judge
Eiseley assessed each of them SO and
costs, amounting to $11.50 each. They
paid their fines and were released
These three together with Mrs. Mel.
genfind's mother and sister, Mrs. C.
Gruchow and Mrs. August Degner,
were arrested at the Gruchow home.
21S Braasch avenue, during the night
by Officer O'Brien. A charge u led by
Harry Beemer alleged that the wo.
men kept a disordery house. The
women denied the charge and the
court did not sustain the charge.
Frank Lamb, on the witness stand,
said he had been keeping company
with Mrs. Neigenfind, but that he had
never noticed anything wrong about
the house. Mrs. Degner denied she
kept company with any men and de-
clared the only men who came to the
house were those who came for wash.
ings, as she makes a living as a laun.
dress.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
CHI .ken Case Makes a Row,

There's something of town row on
at Madison over the negro accused by
Mrs. Nell Horst of stealing chickens.
Former Senator Allen has come to
the negro's rescue and signed his bond
the other day. Attorney Bowling, AL
lens partner, is defending the negro.
A change of venue was secured to
Peter Oberg's court and County Attor-
ney James Nichols, who is prosecuting
the case, dismissed that action.
Then the negro was re-arrested on
a charge of larceny and Burt Mapes of
Norfolk has gone to Madison to assist
in the prosecution.
Chickens worth about $3.50 are in.
volved and it is said the case may be
carried to both the district and the
supreme court.
The chickens were found in the ne.
gro's possession, but he claimed his
dog drove them into his yard and he
was only waiting to find the owner
before he returned them.
The negro's name is Jack Kincaid,
and he and his wife comprise Madi.
sons colored population.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
Notice..
VIM. Bates,
County Judge.

The State of Nebraska, Madison
county.-ss.
To whom it may concern and more
particularly to Henry C. Truman:
Be 1t known that 7. e. Odiorne hav-
ing on the fourth day of November.
1907, purchased at public sale in the
county of Madison and state of Ne
braska, of the then treasurer of said
county, for the delinquent taxes as
sessed thereon for year 1906. the fol.
lowing described property:
East half of lot in block 4 of
Pasewalk's first addition to Norfolk.
Madison county, Nebraska, assessed
and taxed for said year in the name of
ii. Z. Truman. the delinquent taxes
assessed and taxes thereon for year
1907 in the name of H. C. Truman,
and the delinquent taxes assessed
thereon for the year 1908 in the name
of Hehty c. Truman, all having been
paid by the undersigned as subsequent
to said sale.
The title to said real estate appears
of record in the register of deeds Of
flee of said county in name of Henry
y. Truman. The said purchase being
evidenced by tax certificate of pur-
chase NO. 252 and the undersigned
now being in possession of and own
er of said certificate of purchase.
Therefore, notice is hereby given as
required by the compiled statutes of
1905 and 1907 of the state of Ne
braska, that after the expiration of
three months from the date of the
service of>this notice particularly on
or after the fourth day of November,
1903, unless redemption be sooner
made, the undersigned will apply to
the county treasurer of Madison
county, Nebraska for a deed for above
described real estate.
Witness my hand this seventh day
of July, 1909.
T. E. Odiorne.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
ROSS AFFINITY CASE ENDS.
Editor OF 500 Critic Holds all the
Cards and Wins Her Freedom,

Sioux Falls, s. d., July 17.--After
a series OF sensational exposures of
the wholesale affinity business pro-
pagated by her husband, J. A. Ross. at
one time prominent in the councils of
the democratic party in this stare.
Mrs. Maggie NJ. Ross, present editor
OF the 500 Critic, has been granted
a divorce.
The case acquired considerable no
toriety through the publication by
Mrs. Ross in the Critic of letters from
a former school teacher in the state
TO her husband, accompanied by a
picture Of the affinity, both the letters
and the picture having been secured
from j. A. Ross inside vest pocket
or some other questionable place of
conceament which was not proof
against the sharp eyes Of a jealous
woman.
Letters from another affinity also
played a part In the wreck of the
Ross household idols. In the latter
case the writer asked Ross to desert
his wife and family and let her care
for him until he could return the
compliment and care for her
Ross has been conspicuous by his
absence the past six months and has
made no defense against the divorce
proceedings.
In addition to notoriety gained
through her incessant warfare with
George W. Egan, the disbarred attor.
ney who was connected with the
Kaufman case. Mrs. Ross has re.
Gently had the experience of having
her dues to the local w. c. T. U. re.
turned to her with the statement that
she could not be retained as a mem.
Der of that organization This matter
has not yet been settled.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
Gasoline Tank at Junction Yards Elk.
plodes Accidentally.

John Lacey was quite badly burned
about the head and hands yesterday
while doing some brazing at the shop
in the supply yards with a gasoline
torch. The gasoline tank burst,
throwing the burning oil over him,
which will lay him up for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fredericks went to
Gresham yesterday for visit with
relatives.
H. V, Evans arrived home from
Council Bluffs last evening, where he
had been on business.
Miss Winnie Parker returned to her
home near Tilden today, having spent
the past week with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. P. Pippen.
Miss Ro Fisher, who has been visit.
ing for some time at the home of her
brother, E. F. Fisher, left yesterday
for Kearney for visit with her sis.
ter, Mrs, Graves.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
Norfolk Property Grew.

Norfolk property value-real. and
personalities increased third Of a
million of dollars in value within one
year, if you can believe the assessor.
The assessed valuation has increased
$77,024. That means that the real val.
uation has increased $3S5,14 because
the assessed valuation is supposed to
be only one-fifth the real valuation.
Following are assessed Valuations
Implanted land, $1,132; lots, $780,,
las; personal property (subject to
change, $249,115; telephone lines, &c..
$50; telegraph lines, $3.50; railroad
property Subject to change), S42,670;
total, $642,024.
This means that Norfolk property is
worth $S,210, 120-if nobody lied.
Last year the assessed valuation
was $685. 900.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
SOUTH DAKOTA CROPS.
Reports From over the State are Very
ENCOURAGING.

Sioux Falls, S. D., July 17.-Crop
prospects throughout South Dakota
continue very encouraging. Rains
have been frequent and well dis
tributed over the state. In some
limited localities there has been too
much rain and fiat land has been
flooded, to the injury of crops, but in
the state at large crops are in eX-
cellent condition. Unless something
unforeseen occurs, like a severe hurri-
cane of wide scope, the crop harvested
in the state this year will be very
large one and may surpass the crops
of all past seasons. Corn has attain
ed a great growth and also promises
to be an unusually big crop. Even
were the crop acreage the same as
last season, larger amount of bind
ing Irvine, from present prospects,
will be required, owing to the rank
growth of the stalks of grain, due to
the abundant rains thus far during
the growing season. AS the small
grain acreage has been very material
ly increased in the state this year,
more than the usual amount of Irvine
will be in demand, and for this reason
the aggregate sales of twine for the
season should greatly exceed those
of any former year.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
REFUSES PARDON.

Shrinks from Competition for Living
and Is Made Guard Of TRUSTEES"
Lincoln, July abandoning him is
in no way going to get Convict Jake
Frahm out of the state penitentiary.
Dutch Jake" was sent up from Deuel.
county fifteen years ago for numbering
his wife. He made model prisoner,
and several times when the officers
have suggested that they would help
him get a pardon, he informed them
that he was we'll satisfied with his job
and that he didn't want out.
Governor Shallenberger thought this
little odd and on the Fourth of July
included Jake as one Of the two long
term men who are entitled to freedom.
Frahm refused to accept the pardon
because he found that inside the pris-
on walls his maintenance was assured,
while outside of it he had never been
able to make a living without the
most grueling kind of hard work.
The officials haye reached a compro-
mise. Jake has agreed to take the
pardon and Warden Smith has agreed
to give him a job as guard, Frahm
will be put in charge of the TRUSTEES
who are used to work in the new beet
fields. Some apprehension is felt by
state house people that the precedent
is an unsafe one, as sooner or later, if
good prisoners are rewarded by being
set as guards over their late compan.
ions there will be a big delivery some
day.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
Valentine News.

Valentine, Neb., July 17.-Special to
The News: Clement N. Hahn and
Miss Ora V. Hooper were united IN
marriage Wednesday afternoon at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Hooper of the north table.
Rev. Mr.. Magill of Crookston officiat-
ed. The young people are both well
known here.
John Kief, jr., was arrested on a
complaint sworn to by j. j. Paul and
charged with stealing a calf. He was
brought before Judge Quigley and fur
nished bond for his temperance at
his hearing, which will be held soon.
John Omesher had the misfortune to
have his leg broken by a colt kicking
him. He was brought to town at once
and DR.. Lewis attended him.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
Getting Ready for the Races.

Active preparations are now being
made for the annual race meet which
will be held in Norfolk August 4, and
6.
A subscription list being circulated
at present among business men of the
city is meeting with ready and liberal
response and all indications are that
the races will be unusually successful
The track will at once be put into
condition for the event.
A baseball tournament will be held
In connection with the three days rae
ing.
Secretary P. NJ. Barrett has Just re-
ceived telegram asking that stall
room be reserved for five race horses
which will be brought to Norfolk today
from Crawford.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
HEAVY HAIL STORM.
Passes over Portion of County, Doing
Great Damage.


Gregory Advocate. Last Friday
morning Gregory county was visited
by one of the worst rain and hail
storms that ever struck this territory.
The storm came between 4 and 5
o'clock with great force, accompanied
by great deal of thunder and light
ming The rain and lightning did little
damage, but the hail destroyed hun
dreds of dollars worth of property, es-
pecially small grain. A few farms
were struck southeast of Gregory,
Oscar Micheaux probably being the
heaviest loser. However, the most
damage was done between Burke and
st. Charles. A strip varying from one
to four miles wide and nearly fifteen
miles in length was nearly wiped out
so far as the small grain is concerned,
and while the corn will in a measure
revive it will yield barley half a crop.
A great deal of damage was done in
Herrick by the hail. Hundreds of win
dows were shattered and the damage
done to the town will reach to nearly
$500. At Gregory the Krotter elevator
was struck, only the roof being dam
aged. Very little other damage was
done here.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
MYSTERY NOT SOLVED.
Examination of Mrs. Swenson's Stom.
ach Finished.


Vermillion, S. D., July 17.-Prof. A.
Neigh, Neb., July 17.-Special to
The News: The amusement day
demonstration in this city far eXcelled
all anticipation as far as amusement
and loyal sport was concerned. AL
though a heavy rain prevailed about
o'clock in the morning which at a
time excluded the entire program.
However, "old sol" was on The right
side of the Neigh concert band and
each and every program was carried
out in full.
We're those participating in the auto
mobile contest. The band boys re-
port net receipts of over $225.OO.
The main feature of the afternoon
was the ball game between Neigh
and Orchard. 1t was holly contested
affair from start to finish and re-
suited by a score of to in favor
of the home team. All credit is due
to the home pitcher, George Harri-
man, he won his own game in the last
half of the ninth inning by beauti-
full steal to home plate. The score
by innings is as follows:
Orchard. ....... 1 0 0 0 0 %
Neigh. ........ 90 2 % 0 0 IA
Batteries: Orchard, Peck and Jew
lit; Neigh, Hartman and Cole. Hits:
Neigh 6, Orchard s. Struck out by
hartman 7, Peck II.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
Arrests Nav EollnM.

Neigh, Neb., July Especial to
The News j. S. Stringfellow and L.
Y. Branard of Oakdale were in the
city yesterday afternoon looking for
the county attorney, but were unable
to find him at his home or in town
They were up with the intention of fl
ing complaint against couple OF
young men who drove over from Elgin
to Oakdale Saturday. 1t is alleged
that they unloaded four or five cases
of beer at the back end of livery
barn and dished it out at the usual
price per bottle.
1t is expected that the violators will
be arrested by Sheriff Miller this af
ternoon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
Notice of Sherlff,s Sale.

BY virtue OF an order of sale issued
and directed to me by the clerk of
the district court of Madison county,
Nebraska, upon a decree of foreclos-
ure rendered by the district court of
Madison county, Nebraska, on the
nineteenth day of May, 1909, in favor
of Thomas e. Odiorne, for the sum of
Sl75.O1 with interest thereon from
May 10, 1909, at per cent per an
mum, and in favor of Thomas e.
Odiorne for the sum Of 1851 with in
terest thereon from May 10, 1909, at 7
per cent per annum, and in favor of
Thomas e. Odiorne for the sum of
$3.50 with interest thereon from Nav
10, 1909, at per cent per annum, and
in favor of Thomas Il. Odorne for the
sum of S12.4S with interest thereon
from May 10, 1909, at per cent per
annum and in favor of Thomas f.
Odiorne for the sum of $1039 with in
terest thereon from May 10, 1909, at
per cent per annum together with
costs and accruing costs in an action
wherein Thomas e. Odiorne is plain.
tiff and Norfolk State bank, ct al, are
defendants, | will offer the premises
described in said decree and taken as
the property OF said defendants, to-
wit: Lots 6, Z, 8, and 10 of Elem.
ings subdivision to lots and Of
block IL OF Haase's suburban lots to
the city OF Norfolk, and lots II, ~, 13,
| IA, Is and 16 of Wards subdivision of
lots 10 and IL OF Wards suburban lots
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
cumlna County Candidates.

West Point, Neb., July 17.-Specidl
to The News: The filings for nomi.
nations for the primary for county
officers are: For treasurer, Ferdi.
nand Koch (dem); for sheriff, B. G.
Herman (dem); Milton Knight (rep).
The present county Judge, Louis De.
valid (dem.), has filed, also w. H.
Harstick (dem) for county clerk and
Miss Emma h. Miller (repD for
county superintendent. The three last
named officers are acceptable alike
to both parties and it is believed will
have no opposition to meet.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23
Town Wet But Dry.

Sioux Falls, S. D., July 1.-THE
town pump at White Lake, thriving
little town in Aurora county, is being
worked overtime these days because
of a peculiar situation which exists
there with reference to the saloon Ii.
cense question.
Notwithstanding that White Lake
declared for license at the annual
spring election. the town has been
dry" since July l and will continue
so for some days to come. The dry.
ness" of the town is due to a deadlock
between the board Of county commits.
sioners and the city council, with the
question as to who shall have the priv.
ilege of presiding over the wet goods
emporiums as the bone Of contention.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-07-23

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