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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
Williams Looking for Trouble.

Madison, Neb., June Especial to
The News: State of Nebraska ex rel
Robert E. Williams, George F. Boyd,
ct al, VS.. John B. Maynard, Jack Koen-
igstein, Peter H. Salter, Thomas F.
Memminger, Burt Mapes, Ed. r. Nit.
telstadt, Clinton S. Smith, George d.
Buttertield and Daniel w. Zeigler, quo
warranto action was filed in the dis.
trict court. Petition alleges that ap.
plication was first made to James
Nichols, county attorney, to file infor.
nation and he refused to file the same
1t further alleges that on March l,
1910, at an annual meeting of the
stockholders and the policy holders of
the Elkhorn Life and Accident Insur
ance company, Robert f. Williams,
who was then secretary of the com.
pany, nominated as directors for the
ensuing year Robert r. Williams,
George f. Boyd, William II. Crafty
Russell II. Morse, Marion F. Thomas,
Richard G. Rourke, Eli Henderson and
Daniel w. Ziegler; also Burt Mapes
nominated George ID. Butterfield, John
b. Maynard, Joseph c. Osborn, Jack
Koenigstein, Peter H. Salter, Thomas
F.. Memminger, Burt Mapes, Ed. r.
Mittelstadt and Clinton S. Smith for
the office of directors. Petition fur
Their alleges that Jack Koenigstein
held proxies to the number of 179 and
r. +. Williams to the number of 1928.
Prayer of the petition is that court
may decree the directorate named by
Williams as the duly elected directors
for the ensuing year and that the di.
rectorate named by Burt Mapes and
now in charge be ousted.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
The Condition of Cotton.

Washington, June 2.-The first cot
ton report of the season by the crop
reporting board issued today shows
the condition of the growing crop on
May 20 was so percent of normal,
as compared with s1.1 percent on that
date last year and 800 percent, the
average for the last ten years. The
area planted with cotton this year is
about 33,l96,OOO acres, or about 1923
percent, compared with 32,292, 900
acres last year, an increase OF about
904, 900 acres or 2.S percent.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
MRS. DOXEY
ON STAND
DENIES ALL CONNECTION WITH
DEATH OF ERDER.
SAYS SHE'S MORPHINE SLAVE
The Case Will Probably Reach the
Jury by Saturday - Mrs. Doxey
Pleads Morphine Habit as Excuse
for Her Many Questionable Acts.

st. Louis, June Mrs. Dora f.
DoXey, accused of poisoning William
j. Erder, took the witness stand in
her own defense in Judge Grmm's
court today. She denied emphatically
all connection with the death of Erder,
even remotely, and excused her other
acts on the ground she was the victim
of the morphine habit.
The defense's attorneys announced
this morning that they expected to
complete their side of the case today.
In that event the argument of counsel
probably will begin tomorrow and the
case reach the jury by Saturday
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
RAILROADS
WERE MAPPING
SUIT SURPRISED THEM so MUCH
THEY WERE sEFUDoLED.
SERVICE ON THREE OF THEM
Not Until After Teleeraphic Inter
change Did the Railroads Agree to
Hold Conference of Their Counsel
in Chicago Friday,

st. Louis, June g., Service in the in
junction suit of the government
against twenty-five railroads to re-
strain them from advancing freight
rates was obtained on officials of
three of the roads here today. Depu-
ties from the United States marshal's
office served the order at the head
quarters of the Missouri Pacific, Wa
bash and Frisco systems.
The announcement last night that
the defendants proposed a vigorous
contest of the restraining order grant
ed by Judge David P. Dyer of the
United States circuit court at Hanni-
bal, Mo-, Tuesday, though not unex-
pected, was taken in shippers circles
here to indicate concluSively that the
government had caught them nap
ping. The action coming as it did
was a complete surprise, so much so
that officials here were unable to de-
eide quickly upon definite action. 1t
was only after exchange of telegra-
phic conferences yesterday that the
general conference of railroads coun.
sci to be held in Chicago tomorrow
was agreed upon.
From information obtainable this
morning, the old freight rates are in
effect at all points on railways having
general headquarters here None of
the officials would permit himself to
be quoted on the question of rates to-
day.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
UNCLE SAM TO IGNORE EN-.
American Battleship viii Disregard
Orders of Madriz Rattleship.

Washington, June 1.-The decree is
sued by DR.. Irias, in command of the
Madriz war vessel Venus that no YES
sci should enter the port of Bluefields
after June l without the permission of
the Madriz government and without
having customs rules at the bluff will
be disregarded by Captain Gilmer of
the United States ship Paducah, and
should Irias attempt to prevent Amer
lean vessels from entering the port
prompt steps will be taken by Captain
Gilmer to prevent any interference by
the Venus.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03

Mr.. Mickey was nominated the first
time over the late w. NJ. Robertson
of Norfolk and by virtue of Robert
son throwing his strength to Mickey.
Dur.g his term of Office. Mr.. Mickey
frequently visited Norfolk in connec-
ton with the state insane hospital.
One of the most trying incidents Of
his administration was the internal
row at this institution. Mr.. Mickey
exercised his pardon power to
maximum degree. Mrs. Lille was
one of those whom he pardoned.
The nerve strain of the office told
upon him and he grieved over the
diminishing of his popularity at the
close of his term.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
Cummlns Is In iowa.

Dies Moines, June 2.-Senator A. B.
Cummins reached Des Moines last
night and left at noon today for Red
Oak, where he will speak tonight for
Attorney General Byers, who is a can.
didate for congress in the Ninth Iowa
district against Congressman Walter
!. Smith. Senator Cummins speaks at
Council Bluffs tomorrow night, Ores.
ton Saturday afternoon and Guthrie
Center Monday night.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
Vessey Speaks at Gregory.

Gregory, S. D., June Especial to
The News: Governor Vessey spoke
in Gregory last night to an audience
that comfortably filled the Auditorium.
The governor confined his address to
party lines and was given the close at.
tention of those present during his
address. He was followed by Attorney
Schrader of Rapid City, candidate for
congress, after which an informal re.
ception was held. The party left this
morning for Lamro, where they are to
speak this afternoon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
An international Treaty.

Bogota, Columbia, June 2.-It is
generally believed here that Carlos
Calderon, the Columbia minister of
foreign affairs, and General Julio An
drada, the Ecuadorian minister at
Bogota, have signed treaty of al
lance offensive and defensive. For
eign Minister Calderon has made a
full statement to the national assem-.
bly, in secret session, of the govern
ment's foreign policy and the assem-
bly, has unanimously endorsed his
policy.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
A Postal Bank Amendment.

Washington, June 2.-The house re-
publican caucus agreed to amend the
postal savings bank bill by adopting
the Davidson provision that 65 per.
cent of the funds placed In the postal
savings banks may be deposited in
local banks; 30 percent may be invest.
ed in bonds and the remaining per-
cent is to be held as a permanent re-
serve fund in the treasury.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
WITH A CARGO OF BRIDES.
The Caledonia Brought Nearly 100
lassies From Glasgow.

New York, June 2.-Nearly 100
young Scotch women, bethrothed to
men who have been in America from
six months to several years arrived
yesterday in the first and second cab
in and steerage Of the steamship Gale
donia from Glasgow. Some OF the
first cabin voyagers were met at the
pier by men who took them away to
marry them. The steerage passengers
who were taken to Ellis island, may
be released and married today.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
ARE PAYING HIGHER RATES.
intermediate Points in Iowa Ask for a
Supplementary Complaint.

Des Moines, June 1.-The Iowa rail
road commission today notified Attor-
ney General Wickersham that the in
junction secured by the government
enjoining the putting into effect of the
new shipping rate does not apply to
intermediate points in Iowa, but only
to the Missouri river points. The at
tention of the railroad commission was
called to the fact that intermediate
points are paying the increased rate
and it was upon the advice of the at.
torney general that the commission
has asked Attorney General Wicker
sham to file supplementary COM
plant.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
Burkett Files for Reelection.

Lincoln, Neb., June 2.-Senator Ell
mer J. Burkett filed with the secre-
tary of state notice Of his candidacy
for reelection to the United States as
a republican, and paid the usual filing
fee of $50. Senator Burkett said he
believed congress would adjourn not
later than July l.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
BISHOP GOES TO IOWA
Nebraska State Superintendent
Elected to Ames Faculty.

Lincoln, Neb., June 2.-State SUI
perintendent of Schools E. C. Bishop
received notification that he had been
elected as a member of the faculty of
the Iowa agricultural college at Ames,
his duties to begin at the expiration
of his term as state superintendent of
Nebraska in January. Mr.. Bishop
will probably accept.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
Peary Meets kina Georae.

London, June 2.-Commander Rob-
ert E. Peary was presented to King
George at Marlborough house today.
He remained half hour telling his
majesty something of his achieve
ments and discussing the prospects of
Captain SCOTS antarctic expedition.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
Have Made FREIGHT Advances.

Washington, June 2.-Advances in
commodity freight rates averaging ap-
proximately 1917 percent have been
made by the Chicago and Ohio river
committee, an organization within
Central Freight association territory
from Chicago and Milwaukee to In
dianapolis and Ohio river points.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
TAFT TALKS TO GIRLS.
He Addresses Graduating Class Of
Bryn Mawr COLLEGE,

Washington, June president Taft,
accompanied by Assistant Secretary
of the Treasury Charles ID. Hilles, left
at o'clock this morning for Philadel.
phia. The president will address the
graduating class at Bryn Mawr college
today.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
Bank Embezzlement CHARGED.

Indianapolis, June 2. William P.
Anderson of this city was arrested
here on charges of grand larceny and
embezzlement growing out of closing
of the West Union bank at Marshall,
ILL.,, about two weeks ago. The bank
was closed on account of alleged mis-
management and is now in the hands
of a receiver.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
Eastern Rates to Go Up.

Washington, June 2.-An advance in
commodity freight rates eastbound
from Chicago to New York was filed
this afternoon by the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad company. 1t will take
effect July l. The average increase is
approximately percent
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03

last night and told her he would kill
her If she screamed. Her right arm
shot out, the fist found the point of
his jaw and he went down for the
count. Then Miss Jackson screamed
Several men responded and the as.
sailant was taken to the nearest po
lice station
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
Bryan Lectures In London.

London, June William j. Bryan,
who is on his way to Edinburgh, as
American delegate to the international
missionary conference, lectured before
the Young Mems Christian association
here last night
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
Nav Enioin Commission.

Washington, June 2.-Attorney Gen
eral Wickersham said he had not Civ
en- any thought to the question wheth.
er the government should take action
looking to injunction proceedings
against interstate commerce commits
sion.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
ANOTHER MAN
FLIES CHANNEL
CHARLES STEWART ROLLS MAKES
SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT.
HE LANDS SAFELY IN FRANCE
English Aviator, Starting From Dover
Thursday Evening, Is the Third Man
to Make Successful Flight Across
Channel.

Dover, June 2.-Charles Stewart
Rolls, the English aviator, started on
his flight across the English channel
this evening. Later 1t was reported
that he had landed in France near
Sangatte.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
DIAMOND BROOCHES IN A GLOVE.
No One Has Claimed the Gems Found
In a New jersey Store.

Newark, N. j., June 2.-The police
here are searching for the owner of
three diamond brooches valued at ST.
600, which were found in an old glove
on a counter in dry goods store sew.
eral days ago by an employe. No ono
has appeared to claim the find.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
MONEY EASIER IN LONDON
Bank OF England Reduces Its Discount
Rate to 3n Percent

London, June 2.-The influx of gold
and the prospects of the early release
of the government balances resulted
in a lower bank rate which the direct
ors of the Bank of England today re-
duced from 4 to 31s percent.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
VOTES FOR OKLAHOMA woMEN7
Question Will Now be Submitted at
Polls in November.

Guthrie, Okla, June 2.-Whether
women will be granted suffrage in
Oklahoma will be decided at the regu-
lar election to be held in November.
The last obstacle in the way of vot-
ing on this question was removed yes
terday when the state supreme court
sustained the action of. Secretary of
State Cross in overruling objections
to the petition of the suffragists ask
ing that the question be submitted to
the voters.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
ANOTHER FATAL EXPLOSION.
Three Men Dead, Three Believed Bur-
led Beneath the Rock.

Allentown, Pa, June I'm a pre-
mature explosion blast in a stone
quarry of the Lehigh- Portland cement
company at West Coplay, Pa, today
three men were killed and three
others seriously injured. Three men
are missing and are thought to be
buried under the mass OF rock.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
LIKE kETHAWAY TRAGEDY

Automobile Salesman Is Shot Dead in
Train by His wife.
Seattle, June while riding in a
train Reese Prosser, an automobile
salesman of Seattle, formerly of Cleve-
land, was shot and killed by his di.
vorced wife. Vera. The shooting DC.
Cured at Libby, Mont. yesterday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
Former Railroad President Dies.

Philadelphia, June 2.-Joseph S.
Harris, former president of the Phila-
delphia and Reading railroad company
died suddenly today at his home in
Germantown, a suburb.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
WARM WORDS WITH LAFoLLErrE
Utah Senator Is Told He Will Be
Called to Account for Acts.

Washington, June 2.-During a dis
Cussion today with Senator Suther.
land, on one of his amendments to the
railroad bill in the senate today, Sen
ator La Toilette told the Utah senator
that he would be called to account for
his record. Sutherland retorted that
he already had had such experience
and was willing to meet it again.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
CONDITION OF The WEATHER
temperature for TWenty.four Hours.
Forecast for Nebraska.

Chicago, June 2.--The bulletin is.
sued by the Chicago station of the
United States weather bureau gives
the forecast for Nebraska as follows.
Showers tonight or Friday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
DEFEAT A COMMODITY CLAUSE

Senate Refuses to Challenge Supreme
Court to Another Decision.
Washington, June BY a vote of
25 to 81 the senate refused to chal.
lenge the supreme court OF the United
States to another decision regarding
the right OF common carriers to trans
port commodities produced by them
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
DEATH CLAIMS
EX-G0v. MICKEY
FORMER NEBRASKA EXECUTIVE
EXPIRES THURSDAY MORNING.
IN ILL HEALTH FOR FIVE YEARS
His Entire Family Is at His Bedside
When the End Comes-Was Twice
Elected Governor Of Nebraska-The
Strain Too Much for His Strenqth.

Osceola Neb., June Elk. Governor
j. II. Mickey died here this morning
at $40 o'clock, following long battle
with disease that had afflicted him at
intervals for five years. The ex.gov.
ernors entire family was at the bed.
side, his daughter, Mrs Bertha Smith
of Denver arriving yesterday
When he took the Office of governor
five years ago, Governor Mickey was
warned by his family physician that
he was physically unable to bear the
strain of the task He suffered at in
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
REJECT CRAWFORD AMENDMENT
The Senate Defeats Provision to Modi-
fy Commodities Clause.

Washington, June 1.-THE Crawford
amendment to the railroad bill modi-
flying the commodities clause of the
Hepburn bill rate act was rejected by
the senate today by a viva vove vote.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
ATHLETIC GIRL WHIPPED A MAN
The Strong Right Arm Of an Eastern
Woman Her Protection,

Philadelphia, June miss Lillian
Jackson of Germantown has won fame
and muscle by playing tennis. A man
stepped from behind tree as she
was returning home from a call late
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1910-06-03
KELLNER MURDERER ESCAPED?
Man Answering His Description Bought
Ticket to Antwerp.

Louisville, June "A man answer
ing the description of Joseph Wend.
ling, the suspected murderer of Alma
Kellner, purchased a ticket from New
York TO Antwerp on January 20.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-28
Out Of the Question Now in
England
LIBERAL STRENGTH GROWS
A Long Life for the New Cabinet Is
Not Expected Both Parties, There
fore, Are Looking to the
Future.

London, JAN with the exception
Of two Scotch counties where the re-
turns are showed in and win not be
generally known until to-day, Wednes-
days elections are now complete The
Liberals added 10 seats to their pregi-
Gus total, the unionists three and the
Laborites and Nationalist two each.
This makes the position Of the parties
as followsi Cbyeynment coalition Lib.
erals, 2aoi Irish Nationalist, T6i Labor
ties 80.
Oppcsition--U nionists, 25s.
The Unionists from yesterdays re-
turns place three gains to their credit
and the Liberals one, making the net
unionist gain to date an even hun
dred.
The gains made BY the Unionists 10
Wednesdays elections were smaller than
expected and should the sane ratio pre-
vail in tie contests yesterday and to-
day, when, With the exception Of half
dozen scattering constituencies, the
election win be concluded, there Is i pos.
sibility that the Liberals alone may have
a slightly larger membership in the new
House Of Commons than the unionista
alone.
The numbers, however, are 50 close
that legislation viii be possible only
with the consent Of the Irish-National.
lists and Laborites, and it IS impossib
to predict with any confidence the future
course 81 events
That the budget viii be passed is now
certain. but after that al IS uncertain.
While Parliament win assemble On
February Is, there seems to be little
likelihood that formal state opening
By the King viii occur before February
q. Among The new members Of Par.
lament announced yesterday IS Donald
a Canadian and member Of
the kings council, Who married Ella sir
ginia daughter Of Isaac D. osgood 81
Baltimore
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-28
Fierce Storms and Floods
Cause Suffering
IN THAT RIDDEN COUNTRY
The Tiber and Arno Spread Damage All
Along Their Banks--W reckage on
Coast Shows That Many Boats
Have Been Lost.

Rome Italy, Jan. 2s.--The rain, snow
and wind storm increased in intensity
yesterday The Tber continues torise and
at noon had almost reached the top Of
the arches Of The bridges Dead cattle
and trees are being borne down its cur.
rent.
Florence reports that the river Arno
Is out Of It's banks and Is flooding the
adjacent districts. Teiegraphic and tell
ephonic communication, as well as rail.
way transportation to points surround.
ing the city, has been cut of and It Is
impossible to learn the extent Of the
damage wrought IN the flooded villages.
Relief workers have been dispatched to
nearby places from the city
Damage from The storm at Naples in.
creases. Many reads along the sea front
are under water and the country at
these points Is devastated. Wreckage
thrown up BY The tide proves that many
small boats have been lost.
The superstitious attribute their alilic.
ton to the recent appearance Of new
comet They regarded It as a divine
punishment and yesterday the churches
were filed with persons who were pray.
ing for the passing Of the evil.
The pope yesterday sent large sum
Of money 20 the archbishop Of Paris
for the relief Of food sufferers in
France.
The storm and foods have caused
much distress at Messna The huts
in which the people have lived since
the great earthquake have been damaged
and tla mud IN the streets makes walk
ing almost impossible
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-01-28
eRoToN

Charles Ross is filing his large ice.
house this week
Miss Neya Kicker went to plainaeid
Monday and attended the annual bali at
East Montpelier Monday night
The Groton grange initiated class
Of four Tuesday evening, and after the
work refreshments were served and the
evening spent socially.
John Marston ST Pittseald, NJ IT., was
the guest Of Mr. ana Mrs L @ Kicker
Monday on his return from Morrisville,
where he purchased the fast PAGER, Silver
Heels
The little son Of Mr. and Mrs. James
Frost while lying in his cradle Tuesday,
in some manner dislocated bis shoulder
He was attended bY Dr. G. B, Hatch and
is now comfortable.
The hieh water caused considerable
damage Friday and Saturday at the eleo-
trio light plant of Clark Il Davidson
The damage was mostly to the wing
dam erected last summer and fall
The following IS what al East Calais
citizen says about the concert that Is to
be given Al The opera house Friday even
ing BY tie PlainHeld quartet = was
privileged 20 attend The concert given att
East Calais By tile Plainfeld male quar-
tpt. assisted by b. Al Colby accompan-
list and reader It was 4 llne entertain.
ment, consisting Of a good class Of music,
well rendered, with enough variety to-