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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
RAPS BROWN IN A POEM
Mississippi Senator, Retiring, Presides
Over Senate an Hour.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Colonel Cor
don, the venerable senator from Mis-
sissippi, celebrated his last official day
in the senate by presiding over that
body for an hour yesterday.
When Vice President Sherman re-
sumed the gavel the senator handed
over with it piece of paper on which
he had been writing while occupying
the chair. On the paper appeared
these lines:
| sat in the presidents chair today,
When the senate was drowsy and thin
And a nice young chap was pratting
away
Who had never had hair on MS thin.
A bright little fellow by name of
Brown,
Who should be at home in his own lit
tie town
Studying on some primitive institution
The A, b, C's of the great constitu-
ton.
I've been chased by the Ranks and
have suffered from sin
And have writhed in my bed from ter
rible pain,
But if God forgives me for where |
have been
I'll promise never to sit here again.
Senator Brown of Nebraska, who
was speaking, is referred to in the
poem.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
A SOUTH DAKOTA FIGHT.
Huron Insurgents Plan to Prevent Ref
erendum Vote.

Deadwood, S. D., Feb. "a. 1t is
learned on excellent authority that a
firm of Huron attorneys is now pre-
pairing papers in suit that will be
shortly filed in the state supreme
court to prevent the recent law Gre
ating congressional districts in South
Dakota from being referendumed.
This is declared to be trump card
of the insurgent republicans in the
fierce battle just commencing between
the stalwart and insurgent factions of
the party. The last legislature, con.
trolled by the insurgents, passed law
cutting South Dakota into two dis
tricts, thus causing the two congress
men who are now elected at large
throughout the state to be voted on in
much smaller section. The object Of
the law was to defeat Congressman
Burke by placing him in district con-
trolled largely by insurgents and with
almost no stalwart counties.
The stalwarts then got busy and cir
culated petitions requesting the law
be voted on at the next general cleo
ton in November. This was done I'M
der the initiative and referendum law
in force in this state.
Now it is claimed that lawyers in
the insurgent ranks have discovered
that it is contrary to law to reteren-
dunn such an act as that passed by the
| legislature redistricting the state and
| that law must stand until repealed.
| To prove their assertions they will
| bring suit in the state supreme court
against Secretary of State Policy, who
| is made the nominal defendant, to
prevent him from placing the referen'
| dunn on the ballot to be voted on. 1t
| is expected that the question will be
decided before the June primaries and
in plenty of time so that if the suit is
won both congressman Burke and
Martin must be voted on in separate
districts in the June primaries. Should
| this be the result, as anticipated by
| the insurgent leaders, it would in all
probability defeat Burke by leaving
him in a strongly insurgent territory
and elect Martin for the reason that
the Black Hills and much of the dis
trict west of the river in which he
would be placed by the district law is
strongly stalwart. The insurgents
would therefore gain one congressman
by the deal.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
U. s. TO RETAIN ALASKA
Marvellous Value of Coal Lands There,
Causes New Legislation.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The recent
startling testimony concerning the
value of coal deposits in Alaska given
before the senate committee on terri
tories by Manager Birch of the Gug-
genheim- Morgan Alaskan syndicate.
has resulted in movement in the SEN
ate in the interest of permanent reten-
ton of the title to the Alaska coal de-
posts by the United States and bills
looking to that end were introduced
by Senator Beveridge, chairman of the
committee on territories. The bills
were referred to the committee on
public lands and Senator Nelson
chairman of that committee, gave as
surance that such legislation would be
recommended.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
AN ARREST IN
VAUGHN CASE
DR.. J. r. HULL TAKEN INTO Gus.
TOBY AT MONROE, MO.
POISON KILLED PROF. VAUGHN

plies for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Warrant Issued on instructions from
Prosecuting Attorney.
Monroe City, Mo, Feb. 24.-Dr. j. II.
Hull was arrested here at $3.50 o'clock
this morning on a warrant issued in
connection with the death of Profess
sor J. T. Vaughn at Kirksville, Mo,
by Justice j. p. Carrothers at the re-
quest of Prosecuting Attorney Reiger
Of Adair county.
DR.. Hull's attorney applied for
writ of habeas corpus as soon as the
warrant was served
Later Goes to kirksville.
When the warrant which charges
DR.. Hull with being implicated in the
murder by poison of Professor Vaughn
was served, he was in consultation
with his attorney, r. A. McClintock.
DR.. Hull submitted to arrest with much
agitation and his lawyer rushed to the
office of Justice Bell for a writ of ha.
beas corpus to prevent the prisoner
being taken to Kirksville. Although
DR.. Hull's lawyers started for the JUS
tees office, he did not ask for the
writ He announced late that no writ
would be asked for and arrangements
were made to take the physician about
noon for Kirksville.
Says II Was Natural Death.
II am confident it will be shown
that Professor Vaughn died from ma.
tural causes" DR.. Hull said after his
arrest. II am well acquainted with
him and his wife's family, and have
treated them all at times, and it is my
opinion that Professor Vaughn was a
sufferer from Bright's disease.
Full acquaintance with the facts of
his death may show that it was poison.
ing from Bright's disease and, of
course, explain his commissions. was
not present when he died and had not
seen him for some time before that,
and only offer this as a possible ex-
PLANTATION.
Says He Furnished Poison to No One.
Whatever the cause of his death,
have nothing to fear as | am innocent
of it. | could have had no motive in
the matter and | assuredly did not
furnish any poison, in any form, to
any person who could have admins.
tered it to him"
Another Arrest Expected.
DR.. Hull denied that he had visited
of uyh
name was frequently mentioned during
the interview, who has not been ar
rested.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
UNCLE SAM TO AID CRAWFORD.
Secretary of War Dickinson Changes
Mind and Recommends Fund.

Washington, Feb. "a - Senator
Brown and Representative Kinkaid
had a conference with the secretary
of war relative to bill which they
jointly introduced in their respective
branches of congress providing an ap-
preparation of $4,000 to aid the city
of Crawford, Neb., in construction of
water works, the present water sup
ply being polluted by sewage from
Fort Robinson. When the bill was
originally introduced the secretary of
war was inclined to oppose it, in fact
he did not see why the government
should aid the town of Crawford
whatsoever. At yesterdays confer
ence Senator Brown and Representa-
tive Kinkaid produced evidence tend
ing to show that the government,
through it's military post at Fort
Robinson, was fouling water now be-
ing used at Crawford, greatly to it's
detriment and to the menace of pub
lie health Secretary Dickinson was
so impressed with the arguments of
the Nebraska representatives that he
agreed to change his former decision
and send to congress report favoring
the enactment of the legislation sug-
gested whereby the town of Crawford
may be aided to secure a water works
System.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
Bair Was Intoxicated.

Burke, S. d., Feb. 23.-Special to
The News: 1t was in livery barn
that w. U. Bair, the farmer trampled
to death under the hoofs of his horses
here, met death. He was intoxicated
and was trying to hitch up his team
when they kicked and trampled upon
him. His jaw was broken and he sus-
tanned other injuries. He was dead
when the doctor arrived twenty min
utes later. He was bachelor and had
relatives in Iowa.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
Taft Addresses BIG Dinner Crowd

Newark, n. j., Feb, 24.-President
Taft, the first chief executive since
Grant to visit Newark, last night ad-
dressed one of the largest and most
enthusiastic dinner audiences he has
met in all his travels, The banquet
was given by the Newark board OF
trade and more than 500 members
and guests attended Mr.. Taft left
here at IL p. m. for Jersey City where
his car was switched to the midnight
train for Washington. He came to
Newark by automobile from New
York.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
Snow Blockade in Dakota.

st. Paul, Feb. PA dispatch from
Goodwin, S. D., says that Northwest
ern passenger train was stalled in a
drift for nine hours near that place
and that passengers were taken in
wagons to the city, where they remain
ed until snow plows arrived and re-
leased the train. The Dakota and
Black Hills express on the Northwest
ern road arrived at Winona, Mimi,
shortly before midnight, the first
through train to reach that city from
Rapid City in three days. The passen'
gers were weary and suffering from
the cold.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
EXPELLED From Wall Street

New York, Feb. 24.-Clifford NJ
Washburn, board member of the firm
of j. NJ. Fiske and company, was de-
clared ineligible for reinstatement by
the governors of the stock exchange
because of reckless and unbusiness-
like" methods in connection with the
collapse of the Hooking pool recently.
This is equivalent to the expulsion of
the firm.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
Thomas F. Walsh Has Tuberculosis

Washington, Feb. 24.-Private ad-
vices received here from San Antonio
today, say that Thomas F. Walsh, the
millionaire mine owner of Colorado
and Washington, is seriously i'll in the
Texas city. One very close to him and
who is kept constantly advised of Mr..
Walsh's condition stated today that he
was very sick man, although he was
in no immediate danger. Mr.. Walsh is
suffering from an affection of the
lungs.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
BACK SALARY
FOR ELLIOTT
FORMER SOUTH DAKOTA DIS.
TRlcT ATTORNEY TO BE PAID.
$3.50 AMOUNT STILL DUE HIM
Elliott's Services From July II, t9c !,
to March a, 1907, Have Never Been
Paid for-Was Deposed by Former
Senator kittredge.

Senator kittredge.
Washington, Feb. 24.-Special to
The News: Senator Gamble secured
the passage of a bill appropriating
$3.50 due James d. Elliott as salary
for services performed as United
States district attorney for the dis
trict of South Dakota from July II,
1906, to March 4. 1907.
Early in the administration of Presi.
dent Mckinley Mr.. Elliott was APP
pointed United States attorney for
the district of South Dakota and his
appointment was duly confirmed. At
the end of the term for which he was
appointed he was re-appointed and
served a full second term. His sec
ond term having expired he was re-
appointed by President Roosevelt for
another term, and under this reap
pointment he continued to serve after
the expiration of his second term from
July |, 1906, until March 4, 1907. Ow.
ing to the purely personal and fac
tional opposition of ex-senator Kit.
redge his re-appointment by President
Roosevelt failed of confirmation with
the expiration of the Fifty-ninth con
gress, March 4, 1907
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
ONE LA TOILETTE MAN QUITS.

Senator Thomas Morris of Lacrosse
Gives up GubernatoriaI Fight.
Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. Ex-senator
LeFollette has had four troubles in
Wisconsin this winter, in the form of
four aspirants for the republican nom
ination for governor on the LaFollette
slate.
One OF the four troubles disappeared
with the announcement OF Senator
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
YOUR PROOFS, Mr.. PEARY!
Naval Committee Demands Evidence
That He Reached North Pole.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Peary's proofs
that he reached the north pole We're
called for by the naval committee of
the house.
During his last leave of absence
from the navy department Mr.. Peary
worked under the direction of that de-
partment. A member of the naval
committee said that they had nothing
more than general reports" that
Peary had reached the pole and that
the committee felt that they should be
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
Lamro Votes to INCORPORATE.

Lamro, S. d., Feb 23.-Special to
The News: A special election was
held here for the purpose of voting on
the proposition of Incorporating the
town of Lamro and it carried by a
vote of 80 for and 2 against.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25

Thomas Morris of Lacrosse that he
had decided to give up the race for the
first place on the ticket, and would be
instead candidate for the lieutenant
governorship.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25

The News: Fay Malone, formerly Of
Enola, now at Nampa, Ida, has sold
his wholesale grain and feed business
to the Caldwell Mill and Elevator Co.,
one of the largest concerns in the
west. Fay was elected manager at a
good salary.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
Yankton Adopts Commission Plan.

Yankton, s. d., Feb. 24.-This city
adopted the commission form of gov.
eminent by a majority of 30 to /. A
light vote was polled.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
=. e. THOMPSON in Lincoln.

4 N, Feb. PAD. e. Thompson,
eX-a n dor to Mexico and now
presto y, the Pan,American rail
way, arr "a this city from Mexico
via New ", IIe will look after
private inter ,o>> d will leave for
Chicago Sunday6o'2I
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
Mail Car Breaks Down,

The mail car on the M. & o. train
running from Sioux City to Norfolk
last night, broke down at Hoskins.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25

lndIct New York MIX Masnates.
New York, Feb. 24,-Eight directors
of the Consolidated Milk exchange
were indicted by the grand jury which
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25

has been investigating milk condi-
lions in this city. The names of these
indicted have not been made public
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
CONDITION OF THt VI ATHtR
Temperature for Twenty.four Hours.
Forecast for Nebraska.

NVTVUEV, TVU, II, UV UWITVTIII ~
sued by the Chicago station of the
United States weather bureau gives
the forecast for Nebraska as follows:
Generally fair tonight and Friday;
slowly rising temperature
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
FARMER KILLED
NEAR AINSWORTH
DYER cRUMe, POPULAR BROWN
COUNTY RANCHER, is DEAD.
HORSE FALLS, THROWING HIM
Mr.. Crumb was Riding Across the
Country with Five Comprehensive
Was an Old Resident Of Brown
County-BacheIor SO Years of Age.

Ainsworth, Neb Feb. 24.-Dyer
Crumb, a prominent rancher residing
fifteen miles north of Ainsworth, was
thrown from his horse and instantly
killed last evening about 6 o'clock.
Mr.. Crumb was riding across country
with five companions when his horse
fell, throwing him to the ground Mr..
Crumb was an old time resident of
this county, a bachelor about so years
old.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
MASQUERAOtRS FIGHT A FIRE

Picturesque Scene When Niobrara
House Starts to Burn in Night.
Niobrara, Neb., Feb, 24.-Special to
The News: James Garvey's house at
have past l O'Clock a. m, was partly
burned. An overheated stove set some
OF the woodwork on fire. A masque-
rade ball was in full swing and many
of the dancers in their picturesque
costumes helped to extinguish the fire.
Fay Malone Sells Out.
Enola, Neb., Feb. 24.-Special to
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-02-25
STILL NEARER
TEN DOLLAR HOG
PRICES FOR SoUEALERS CON.
TINUE TO SMASH RECORDS.
1870 PAID IN CHICAGO NOW
Thursdays Record Price, 1910, Was 5
Cents Higher Than That of the Pre-.
cedins Day and Other Markets Re.
Elected the Advance.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Another step to.
ward the $40 hog Of 1870 was taken
today at the Chicago stock yards when
live hogs sold at s9.70. This was an
advance of 8 cents per hundredweight
over yesterdays record price of 1855.
South Omaha, Feb. 24.-Hogs sold
as high as $3.50 here today, as against
1896 yesterday.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-09-15

decision bout In Milwaukee in Sep
 tember at 133.
 {. It is said President Lynch win have a hard fight to secure reelection as the head of the National league al the annual election this year. Mur. phy of Chicago Fogel of Philadel- phia. which club is owned by Mur- phy, Ebbetts of Brooklyn and Rob inson. of St. Louis. are bitter against Lynch.
 Six sets of motion pictures of the Jeff-Johnson fight were stolen this week from . theatre at San Francis co The theft was not discovered until the playhouse had been crowded with people bent on seeing the ex- hibition.
 It is said several members of the Chicago Nationals win pay no atten- ton to the order of the National Commission enjoining series of games between two ali-star National and American league clubs.
 May Sutton. the brilliant California tennis champion. and Hazel Hotch- kiss will be sent to Europe next year by the Pacific States Tennins asso- ciation to compete with the stars On the other side.
 The Leland Giants of Chicago, are the latest addition to the Southern California witer league.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-09-15
.ensriMe GOSSIP

The New York Americans have purchased Pitcher Caldwell for sl.- ECO and Thirdbaseman Elliott for ..2.60o from the NcKeesport team of he Chic Psnnnsy vania league.
 A half dozen free tor-all fights and Ia neer-riot featured the deciding game for the psnnant in the con Ineedcut league Thursday. Waterbury wor the banner b defeating Bridge bort.
 Si. Paul team or the A. A. paid s75 GOO for a piece of ground or pew ball park
 ripht bssc ball is to be tired again. George CabTn the Hoiyoke, Mass. ;n9entor. believes thst he has now per'ee;ed 2 lamp that will make eanies n the dark possible. Alre ady .fne parks at Cincinnati, Pittsburg Ch'esfo aud PhiTade phia have been piaceG in shape Tse experiment was 'ried ia c ncinnati last year. Sit only once.
 Jim MeCusre. manager of the Ss-selsrf team picks the Athletics 70 } at the Cubs in the worlds SC. Ter.
 !; st. Parl. Mi1n., few das ago Psrrey cldfelf broke the Ra,rh De , p Ina. vcrlf's circular track re- lscrd fsvsrin~ -'re mark from 51.Si
 r.. 'o7s secoEas.
 The supreme court of New York lh7s se- sed tfe cHfden topr in fav CT of the Chalmers car. The Chal
 ers protested and secured an In trnction restrsining the contest bort rem sward'rg the honor to ( t,nr thst nnished win a better scors 6 leyinE tfe csr in question did mol ro--e rp 10 the specifications of { f.nck er-- The contest board ac sce-ted the courts decision ss final
 "p.-tv" Mcfarland snd Champion WnIe~st met in . ten-round no
Bisbee daily review., 1910-09-15
DOUGLAS BALL COsSiPS

DOUGLAS. Sept. 14-(Special)-
 uhree of the four remaining clubs ia tAs Cactus league have added new pasgsrs ;o their roster and are ready fer the final sprint to the tape. Ttess are Douglas, Bisbse and Fl Pass. Douglas had to do this be- oaass of the defection of LeBrani aA Kelly, and the fact that the col iees year took Humphries away. Bis6es was also forced to strengthen kesaase of the fact that Dalrymple ct al, fell down. This was expected by players of the other teams. Fl Pase had to strengthen because they EaV weak. HaTbuck started them sT badly and Wolfe found a weak teaA to lead. Cananee has not strengthened. but is going well. It aay be that something like a noise sf asw arrivals will erninate from the bas Mexican Copper camp.
 Dosslas has added Mills, well
Bisbee daily review., 1910-09-15

known here last year and this yea
 of the Cotton Belt league, to its out
 field. He showed what he could d
 in Fl Paso. And how he did hit
 Powell comes from the Sally league
 and classes with the best cstchers Iof this league but Is a better hitter and base runner. Sorrells comes from Jackson. Miss. He is some pitcher and will show it Besides
 this he is hitter also.
 Bisbes adds Heins Maag (once our Heine) and all remember his last seasons work on the Douglas team. John Johnson (wonder if he calls it Ton Yonson) is an outfelcer and has the reputation of class. Kelly liar h is said to be . classy shortstop. This leaves Bisbes needing another good chucker.
 Fl Paso has Mckay and Mason as pitchers Both proved acceptable to the Douglas swatters. Red Downey. the greatest slugger of the Texas league is also a new Maverick re- cruit, and maybe there will be others.
 Now, how does this strengthening affect the teams? Douglas seems tp have the best of it. The Demon in- field has played together the season outclassed all others, knows each others playing ability and style, they work together like clock work. Then, too. there has been the oppor- unity to cultivate team work and inside ball. In this the Demons have excelled, and still do so. The others have to build this up, and Douglas 1as it. With Sorreil's aid to Kane md Pitts the Demons are all right n the pitching stan where Harry Kane leads 'em all. Douglas will go against Cananea on Friday, Saturday md Sunday next. The team are all batting like true Demons, so watch heir smoke. Fl Paso and Bisbee will meet. and further comparison can we'll be left until after that meeting. except that Douglas showed how far Fl Paso was outclassed in the re ,ent games with the Mavericks.
Bisbee daily review., 1910-09-15
P.avs to Packed House.

A packed house greeted the Frank Rich company last night at the Or pheum. The new bill presented was Tn Menuda Land" and it s certain ly the best bill that the Rich comapn has yet presented The stage set ting and electrical effects were TaTt C ular'y attractive. and the many uusi cal numbers were all well receiyel Mr Fields plays light comedy part Q United States newspaper repo-ieF in an exceptionally clever name and the other principlas are all vel. cast. 'Tn Menuda Land" will be seen for the balance of the week
Bisbee daily review., 1910-09-15
BASEBALL NOTES.

The minor leagues will receive over s10O 900 this season by the sale and draft of players.
 By winning fifteen straight games. New Haven has established record for the Connecticut league.
 The story 'is still going the rounds that Jesse Burkett will manage the St. Louis Americans next season. The Giants will have to play better ball than they have been playing if they expect to pass Pittsburg.
 The race for second ace in the American League Is the orly thing left that locks like major league fight.
 Manager Chance Of the Cubs is afraid that a lame arm will keep Pitcher Overall out of the worlds chamnionship series.
 Rochester and Newark are still fIghtng for the pennant in the East ern Leagie and both look strong enough to stick to the finish.
 The owners of the Grand Rapids Central League cub have offered the position of manager of their team to PiH Bradley. the former Cleveland player
 Had Jimmy NcAleer's Washington tenn started the season with their present speed there would have been lsree "doings' in the American league race.
 The new plant Of the Chicago white Sox Is To be tle model for the new grounds and stands ti.at the New York Ametican League club is 70 buld next spring.
 Harry Kane, the Dnugia. pitcher. wss fined S tn police court at Fl Psso ss a result of the hzht that occured in that city between the Wavericfs and Dons Sunday Charge. axa'nst all other defend ants were dismissed.
 Davev hlt'zer. now win Minneap- oI's. cones back to ras. company next season. Cincinnati having drprea the old soldier.
 r the Brooklyn team doesn't show some ciass next season it won't be tre rsult of President Fbbetts The boss of the Dodgers has drafted 31 players ct cost Of s31 800.
 us-ry tbles. of the San Antonio cub WIS signed by Fl Paso yes ,e-Sav epd according to adv'ces from tSp. cit~ he wiiI be seen aeainst 'hn Miners in one of the games here.