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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
MAN BURIED SEVENTY FEET.
ohioan Has Been at Bottom of Deep
Well for Four DAYS.

Springfield Ohio, April 15.-Neigh.
DORIS nave been working night and day
Tor -FOUR days to rescue John Toler, who
was buried alive at the bottom of a
deep well.
Tappings on the pump stock show
ed he was still living after the well
caved in upon him. One thousand men
are taking turn-about digging out the
debris.
Toler was repairing the pump in the
bottom of the well on the Oelker farm
north of this city. The well was seven
ty feet deep and was walled with boul-
ders of various sizes and shapes. Toler
Jared the wall, which tumbled in ON
MIN, carrying part of the earth, and
hlling the well to the brink.
The news spread rapidly and hun
dreds fiocked to the scene. Ever
since men have worked frantically to
reach the unfortunate man. They have
been spurred on by faint tappings on
the pump stock:
Inc task of taking out the debris is
necessarily slow, as the walls have TO
be braced with every foot descent
made to prevent further caying in.
The workers are now down to within
twenty-five feet of the bottom. 1t will
be Wednesday evening or Thursday
morning before the bottom can be
reached.
Thousands of persons have fiocked
to the scene from four counties, and
the rush has been so great to get to
the mouth of the well that policemen
have been put on guard. On Sunday.
II is estimated, 5000 persons visited
the scene.
The hope that the imprisoned man
Is alive rises and falls alternately as
some new discovery relative to the
wall is made. Only one man can work
at time In the well, and some of
the stones are so large that removal
by him is hard task. Picks and
shovels cannot be used because of
the narrow diameter OF the well. and
so the rescuers have had to resort to
crowbars, hooks, and short handed
spades.
For three days the wife of Toler
hung around the well. Several times
she tainted Finally she was prevail
ed on to go home and await the result
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
ALL QUIET AT CONSTANTINOPLE
Appointment of Maxim Pasha at Head
of Army, Peaceful Move.


Constantinople, April l5.-The Turk
ish capital is again assuming its nor
NAL aspects and there is this morning
little outward evidence of the politi-
cal ferment that has marked the pre-
vious two days. a
The new ministry has promptly re-
moved Yaver Pasha from the COM
membership of the first army corps
and given this post to Nazim Pasha.
Nazim Pasha was minister of war for
a brief period prior to the fall of the
kaimil cabinet, and the nalcontents
among the troops have urged his re-
appointment to this post. He is a
popular and able officer, and the COM
mand given him today will In all likeli-
hood be stepping stone to his return
to the ministry.
1t is believed his appointment will
have good effect toward restoring
order and discipline in the army.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
DEMOCRATIC 81 NATO S SCRAP
Hold Conference but Can't Agree.
Some Want Protection.

SoIuS want FTOteCtIOn.
Washington, April 15.--For more
than four hours the democratic men,
bers of the senate conferred in an eff
fort to agree upon a policy toward
tariff legislation. At the end of that
time Senator Culbertson, the minority
leader, announced that the democrats
had agreed to support an income tax
amendment and to stand for substan-
tial reductions in schedules, and par
ticularly for a decreased rates neces-
Of the necessaries of life.
The conference was not binding. but
regardless of this fact, it was not
entirely harmonious, Some of the
senators present admitted frankly
that they would ask for protection for
the industries of their states. Senator
Stone spoke in favor of his program
for independence for Filipinos after
fifteen years and absolute free trade
with the islands during that period.
Senator Foster was opposed to free
trade with any of the colonies. Meth
er of the senators, it was apparent,
would have obtained a majority of the
delegates for their proposition, had a
vote been taken. On only one ques-
ton was the conference agreed, and
that was the income tax arrangement.
No details were decided in the pro-
gram TO fight for reductions in rates
all along the line. The conference
was adjourned until Friday, as all
those present were agreed that they
were not sufficiently acquainted with
the bill to pass judgment intelligently
upon it. While the democrats were
in session, notices of the meeting of
the finance committee Of today were
delivered to the minority members of
that committee.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
American Association.
Knox Passes Matter up.

Washington, April 15.-It was stat
ed officially at the state department
that the appeal of the Pittsburg bak-
ers to Secretary Of State Knox, made
through George S. Ward of Pittsburg,
asking that steps be taken to do away
with the manipulation and selling of
futures in wheat and other food pro-
ducts" had been received by him but
mad been referred Immediately to the
department of justice, which would
have jurisdiction in the matter If there
is any law covering the case. The de-
partment of justice has not yet de-
cided whether any action can be
taken.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
TARIFF TALK NEXT MONDAY
Senate Finance Committee Meets and
Fixes Date to Begin.

Washington, April 15.-At a meet
ing of the committee on finance today
it was agreed that the opening of dis
cussion on the tariff bill should go
over until Monday.
The session of the committee was
called by Chairman Aldrich for the
purpose of arriving at some under
standing with the minority members
as to the manner of taking up the bill.
Senators Daniel and Bailey were not
present, but Senator Money spoke for
the democrats and asserted that the
minority was not disposed to delay the
passage of the bill by general debate.
Mr.. Money asked if the committee
would consider amendments offered
by the democrats. The republicans
declined to make any agreement to
open the bill for amendments general
ly but said that amendments admitted
to be of an important character would
be considered.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
PATTEN TALKS OF WHEAT.
Says Market May Go Still Higher
Denies He Has Corner.

Chicago, April 15.-The appeal of
Pittsburg bakers to Secretary of State
Knox to take steps to end manipula-
ton of wheat and other markets ex-
cited comment by James A. Patten of
Chicago, popularity alleged to control
the present market for the high priced
cereal.
I'm the first place." said Mr.. Patten,
81 don't control the market. My line
at no time has run over 100000
bushels. | have preached the gospel
of higher wheat because l saw what
was coming. l saw it first, believe,
but when 1t comes to controlling the
market there are 200 or 300 other men
who have bought who have something
to say about that"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
PRIZE FISH STORY.
Tale of a Remarkable Catch Near
Miller, s. D.


Miller, S. d., April 15.-Some pick
erel have already been caught in the
streams here this spring. A woman
reports remarkable catch. 1t is said
at least three persons besides the
woman will make affidavit TO the truth
of her story. In company with her son
the woman walked up the stream and
threw out line for pickerel. Failing
to catch any, she started to return to
her home, tossing the pail that she
had taken along to carry the fish home
into the creek. Before going into the
door of her home she noticed that the
pail which she had thrown into the
water was moving with the current,
almost sinking at times as 1t wabbled
about. She became curious to know
what might be causing the pail to act
that way. AS it stopped against an
obstruction near the shore she took
hold of the handle and lifted 1t out of
the water. To her great surprise and
delight she saw in the bottom of the
pail large pickerel, hemmed in so
tight that he could not move. Once on
the shore and out of the pail the big
fish made fight to get back into the
stream, II seems that the big fellow
had jumped into the floating pail after
the woman had thrown 1t into the
water
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
PRICE OF FLOUR
KEEPS GOING UP
OHIO MlLLERs CAN'T GET WHEAT
FOR MILLS.
PREDICT FLOUR AT 50 PER
Forty Cents a Barrel is Added to Win
ter Wheat Flour In Columbus, O.,
Today and Market is ow Quoted at
$7-$1 Advance in Ten days.

Columbus, o., April 15.-The price
of flour continues to soar in sympathy
with the advancing tendency of the
wheat market. Columbus millers to-
day put the price up forty cents per
barrel for winter wheat flour and the
market Is now quoted here at 81.
This advance makes a gain of 81 per
barrel here in the past ten days.
Jobbers say the price will go to SO
before the close of this year.
Millers TIN oughout Ohio complain of
difficulty to get sufficient wheat to
keep their mills running and some of
them are only running short time.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
Dakota Charities and Corrections.

Sioux Falls, s. d., April 15.-The
third annual session of the state con-
ference of charities and corrections
began here and will continue several
days. A large number Of those pron.i-
nently identified with charitable and
corrective work in South Dakota and
other states are attending. Colonel
Melvin Grigsby, acting on behalf of
Mayor Doolittle, welcomed the dele
gates to the city in the absence of
Prof George w. Nash of the Aber-
deem state normal school. S. E..
Young, superintendent of the state in
dustrial and reform school at Plank
inton, responded to the address of
welcome. Among those who address
ed the session were DR.. j. G. Parsons
of Sioux Falls and Mrs. Dora Donald
Humbert superintendent of the state
school for the blind at Gary.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
ROOSEVELT INTO SMALL POX?
Forty Cases Have Broken Out in
Region Where He Will Visit.

Region Where He Will Visit.
Mombasa, British East Africa, April
ia cablegram received here from
Theodore Roosevelt, declining an in
vitation to public reception and din
ner, makes it evident that he has de-
cided to stop in Mombasa, therefore
there is much disappointment here
Mr. Roosevelt asks in this message
that he be met at the pier by his
special train and conveyed direct to
the ranch of Sir Alfred Pease, on the
Athi river, where he will be Sir AL
fred's quest for the first fortnight's
stay in the protectorate.
The steamer Admiral is expected
here at daybreak of April 81. At pre-
sent the monsoon is blowing vigorous
ly.
There has been a sudden outbreak
OF smallpox at Marlboro, Forty deaths
have occurred in the quarantine camp
and three cases are reported from Ju
ia ranch, the property of George Nc
MILAN, who will be Mr.. Roosevelt's
host during a portion of his stay in
this section.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
JEROME FAvoRs SUNDAY BOOZE
New York District Attorney Advocates
Bill Permitting Sabbath Sales.

'' S1eooeb SdiSos
New York, April 15.-Declaring that
the section of the liquor tax law pro-
hibiting saloons from opening on Sun
day cannot be enforced in New York
City by local officials because of the
influence to which these men are sub
jected District Attorney William T..
Jerome of New York appeared at AL
bany before the senate committee on
taxation and retrenchment in favor
of the bill of Senator Brough, which
would permit saloons to open on Sun
day in first class cities from l to II
p. m. Representative w. S. Bennett
of New York also spoke in favor of
the measure. Several speakers vigor-
ously opposed the bill
District Attorney Jerome said that
the sixty state excise department
agents could enforce the law better
in New York in single day than the
whole police department could in a
year.
Mr., Jerome characterized as a
dream" the statement that former
President Roosevelt, when police COM
missioner, had closed the saloons on
Sunday in New York
IF prohibition were practicable"
said he, 81 would be for it. II Com
missioner Bingham were removed and
| were given twenty men from the
state excise department, would close
the saloons in New York within three
months as tight as a drum"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
ILLINOIS BANK ROBBED
Bank of Wood Lawn Dynamited and
$1,000 Secured.

Mount Vernon, ILL.,, April 15.-The
bank at Wood Lawn, small town
several miles west of here on the
Louisville and Nashville railroad, was
robbed early today. Five masked men
dynamited the safe, wrecking it and
the interior of the building, and es-
capped with $1,000 in currency. They
were tracked for some distance by
bloodhounds but the dogs lost the trail
when the bandits entered a vehicle
and drove away. The bank was in
sured against robbery.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
Missouri Prohibitionlsts Hopeful.

Jefferson City, Mo-, April 15.-The
prohibition amendment passed by the
house yesterday, was reported to the
senate today. 1t was read the first
time and referred to a committee to
take the ordinary course. Friends of
the measure predict that the upper
house will likewise pass it and that
voters of Missouri will have a chance
to express their views on statewide
prohibition at the election in Novem-
Der 1910.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
lLIoyd Lime Steamer ASHORE.

Baltimore, April ia dispatch to
the Baltimore maritime exchange from
Cape Henry today reports a steam
ship, supposed to be the Wittekind, of
the North German Lloyd line. ashore
near Cape Charles City, Va. The
weather is cloudy with the wind blow
ing twelve miles an hour from the
north. The Wittekind sailed from
Baltimore yesterday for Bremen with
passengers and cargo.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
TAFT SENDS A
SPECIAL MESSAGE
MAKES LAMENTATIONS RE-
GARDlNG PHILIPPINE TARIFF.
PROTECT ISLANDS INDUSTRIES
The Message. Sent to Both Houses Of
Congress, Gives Recommendation
Made by the Secretary of War-Adds
Some to Free List.

Washington, April 15.-The presi-
dent today sent to congress a special
message in relation to the Philippine
tariff. The message transmits recon-
mendations by the secretary of war
for a revision of the Philippine tariff
so as to permit as much customs reve-
nue. as possible for the island and at
the same time extend to the islands
the principal of a protective tariff for
it's industries.
The message and accompanying let
ter with a copy of the proposed act,
were submitted to both houses of
congress shortly after they convened.
Generally speaking, the bill submit
ted by the president, makes slight
increase in the rates of duty now pro-
vided in the Philippine tariff but its
trainers say it's tendency is to insure
as far as practicable the benefit of the
Philippine market for American manu-
facturers and products. The bill
makes some additions to the free list.
There will be an increase in internal
revenue duties by which it is hoped
to make up the loss which the Philip
pines will sustain by the provisions
in the pending Payne tariff bill. The
internal revenue laws for the Philip
pines are enacted by the Philippine
assembly.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
MAN DEAD; WOMAN ARRESTED
Chicago MIX Dealer Found IN Wom-
ans Home, Bullet In Brain.

Chicago April 15.-Frank Yerkes,
a milk dealer, was found shot to death
today in the home of Mrs. Rose Shu-
man at 75S West Sixty-first street
place.
While the police are inclined to be-
lieve Yerkes fred a bullet into his
head with suicidal intent, circum-
stances connected with the case
prompted them to place Mrs. Shuman
and Miss Ethel Blackwell, who is visit.
ing at the Shuman home, under ar
rest. Two letters written by Yerkes
to Mrs. Shuman in which the market
dealer told of his affection for her are
In the hands of the police.
Mrs. Shuman has been living apart
from her husband
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
ROBBERS BLOW POSTOFFICE
Four Masked Men Get Small Haul in
Missouri Town.

Wellsville, Mo-, April 15.-Four
masked robbers blew open the safe of
the postoffice here today and escaped
with small quantity of stamps and
one registered letter. The explosion
aroused the town but citizens were
held back at the points of revolvers
while the bandits climbed into a bug
gy and drove away. Thomas Sharp,
postmaster, had removed most of the
valuables from the safe, owing to the
presence of suspicious strangers about
the office yesterday, and this accounts
for the small loot.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
PRICE OF BREAD ADVANCED.
Men Who Bake Say It Is Due to Sen
sational Advance In Wheat.

Omaha, April 15.-Omaha bakers
have made the announcement that ow-
ing to the high price of wheat and the
corresponding high price of -four they
cannot bake bread and sell it at five
cents loaf. AS result of the an
nouncement bread has risen one cent
per loaf, and the chances are that if
wheat continues on it's upward journey
it will advance another cent within a
short time.
Des Moines, Ia, April 15.-The first
result of the Patten wheat deal was
felt here when Des Moines bakers
voted to reduce the size of loaves of
bread to meet the price of flour, which
has advanced over 81.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
ROOSEVELT MELTS IN REV. SEA
Steamer Admiral Reaches Alden,
Arabia-Plan Little Shooting.

Alden, Arabia, April 10, 10 a. m.--De.
layed in transmission.-Th steamer
Admiral, with Theodore Roosevelt and
members of his party pn board, came
in here this morning for a short stay
All on board are well.
Several members or the party are
planning to come ashore here and go
on shooting expedition to obtain
specimens of the local birds as they
have done at several of the other
ports touched at on the way out
The run down the Red sea from
Suez was fairly cool, but yesterday
the weather was hot, with a brilliant
sun and a smooth sea.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
FOOTBALL STAR KILLED.

James Montgomery, Jr., Loses His
Life in Snowslide in Alaska.
New York, April 15.-James Mont
gomery, jr., has lost his life in a snow
slide near Valdez, Alaska, according
to a message received here by his
father.
Young Montgomery was graduated
from Harvard in 1906 and was a men,
Der of the football team for four years.
Soon after graduation he went to
Alaska to prospect for copper along
the Kennscot river, on one of the
Guggenheim properties.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
Farmers Phone Line.

Burke, S. d., April 15.-Special to
The News.-On May 1 meeting will
be held at the residence of Oliver Dion
six miles north of Burke to organize
farmers telephone company for the
purpose of building line covering
that country and connecting with
Burke, which is the market town for
large territory in that direction. Mr..
Dion's place is about in the center Of
the territory 1t is desired to cover.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
RURAL ROUTES
ARE SPREADING
THREE NEW ONES SOON TO
RADIATE FROM BURKE, S. D.
TO BUILD FARMERS PHONE LINE
!. S. Dickson Has Been Appointed Post
master at Herrick, s. D., and is Now
in Charge of the office-New Build
ing for Herrick.

Burke, s. D., April 15.-Special to
The News: Three rural mail delivery
routes will be established from Burke
soon, having been approved by the gov
eminent. The matter is now in the
hands of Postmaster Jury, who is
rapidly securing the signatures Of
patrons to on agreement to put up
approved boxes, which is all that re-
mains to be done before the formal
establishing of the routes. Two of
the routes run north, one of them to
the town of Lucas the other goes
south to the town of Jamison, Neb.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
3 MINERS Die IN EXPLOSION
Mine at Fairmont, w. Va, Takes Fire,
Following Bow-Up.

Fairmont, w. Va, April ia gas
explosion occurred today at the No. 2
shaft mine of the George Creek Coal
and Iron company at Pennington,
seven miles from here. Three miners
are known to be dead. Immediately
following the explosion the mine
caught fire, Dense smoke is coming
from the mouth. 1t is said however,
all the other miners have been &C
counted for.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
CONGRESSMEN GO TO PANAMA
Party including Norris of Nebraska
Leaves New York.

New York, April ia party of
United States congressman and their
friends sailed today on the steamer
Panama for Colon, on a visit to the
canal zone. The party is not on Of
fetal business. Congressman Norris
of Nebraska is in the party.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
The Prince Arthur Safe.

Portland, Me-, April 15.-The Do
minion Atlantic line steamer Prince
Arthur, with party of Maine tourists
on board bound for Bermuda, was re.
ported by cable today as having ar
rived at Bermuda. The message
came to parties interested in the tour
and disproves the sensational humors
set in circulation to the effect that the
Prince Arthur had met with an ac-
cident.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
FIRE AT STERLING, NEB.

Loss Amounts to About $4,000, Par.
TALLY Insured.
Tecumseh, Neb., April 15,-At the
town of Sterling, in this county, occur
red disastrous conflagration shortly
after midnight and the aggregate loss
is about $4,000, partly covered by in
surance.
The Page-Taylor lumber yard and
buildings, j. l.. Francis one-story brick
building, and Mrs. Martha Thripp's
store and residence and outbuildings
were burned to the ground.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
New HerrIek Postmaster.

Herrick, S. d., April 15.-Special to
The News: Christ Reichel COM
menced building his new pressed brick
saloon.
I. s. Dickson has been appointed
postmaster, and took charge of the
postoffice sunday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
Iowa Governor sions Moon Bill.

Des Moines, April Ex-Governor b.
f. Carroll today signed the Moon
liquor bill which limits the number of
saloons in any city in the state to one
for every 1000 inhabitants. 1t will not
affect any saloon now operating in ex-
cess of the limitation, but it aims to
prevent the establishment of any new
saloons by the brewers.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
Rumor Ship Wreck.

London, April 15-There are ru-
mors, coming from Plymouth, that the
British cruiser Argyle has met with an
accident. The Admiralty has no
knowledge on this subject and the ru-
NOR cannot be confirmed.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
CATCHER MAY RECOVER
Baseball Player Who Was Operated
on Has Good Chance to Live.

Philadelphia, April 15.-The condi-
ton of Catcher Powers of the Phila-
delphia American league baseball club,
Who underwent an operation yester-
day for gangrene poisoning of the in
testines is improved today and he
has good chance for recovery.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
C0TCH EASILY
RETAINS TITLE
BULGARIAN WRESTLER LIKE A
CHILD IN GoTCH's HANDS.
TOE HOLD WASN'T NECESSARY

In Fast and Furious March, Iowa
Champion Easily Put Much Touted
Bulgarian to Mat With Crotch and
Half Nelson Holds.
Chicago, April 15.--Frank Gotch of
Humboldt, Ia, succeeded in retaining
his title to the worlds championship
last night by defeating Yusiff Nah
mout, of Bulgaria, in a fast and fur
ious match.
The much touted Bulgarian was as
a child in the hands of his opponent.
Gotch took both falls with a crotch
and half Nelson holds in eight and
nine minutes and ten seconds.
The victory of the champion is ali
the more notable inasmuch as he did
not use his famous toe lold in bring
ing about the downfall of powerful
foreigner Gotch was able to secure
most any hold he desired, so limited
was the Turks knowledge of the
game.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-04-16
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL SCORE
American League.
National League.

Other games postponed.