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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01

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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01
Theatrical Notes.

Edna Aug, who will play Carrie In
the Chicago company of James Forbes
new comedy, THE Commuters" which
opens at the Criterion theater, New
York, on Monday, August Is, is a grad.
uate of Woodward university, Cincin.
natl, O., and made her debut on the
stage at Robinson's theater, that city,
in Little Lord Fauntleroy."
John Finley, who has been engaged
by Henry B. Harris for prominent
part in Bobby Burnt" which opens
at the Theater Republic, New York,
on Monday, August %, played Am.
brose in "The Witch" when 1t was
seen at the Garrick theater, New York
on December 8, 1896.
Louis Haines, who plays Mr.. Cotton
in James Forbes comedy. "The Com
muters," was the original messenger
in Men and Women" when it had
it's first presentation on any stage,
October 81, 1890, at Proctor's Twenty.
third street theater, New York.
E. Y. Backus, who plays Mr.. Apple
bee and Barnes, policeman, in "The
Commuters" was the original Lane In
America in Oscar Wilde's play, "The
Importance of Being in Earnest,
when it was produced at the Empire
theater, New York, April %, 1895.
Orrin Johnson, who plays Larry
Brice in James Forbes latest comedy
success, THE Commuters" was the
original George Nepean in Henry AR
thur Jones', "The Liars" when it was
produced at the Empire theater, New
York, on September 26, 1898.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01
Wayne Normal Notes.

Professor Hahn of Blair was call.
er at the college last Saturday. Pro-
fessor Hahn is one Of the recently
elected faculty members of the Wayne
state normal.
The three boys from the public
school who won the prizes offered by
Mrs. Pile were Raymond Fox, Earl
Schroer and Richard Moeller. This
makes the third term that Raymond
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01
Fast Game al Clearwater.

Clearwater, Neb., June Especial
to The News: One of the fastest
games of baseball of the season oc.
Cured yesterday between the Royal
nine and Clearwater on the Clear
water diamond. Outside of one rank
decision by the umpire everything
went along all right.
Score by innings: r
Clearwater. zee. 90 OOO22 x-6
Royal. ........ 900 o 1 90 3 "a
Batteries: Clearwater, Smith and
Alberts Royal, Dunaway and C. Fos-
burg.
Summary: Strike-outs: Smith 8.
Dunaway s; bases on balls, Smith l,
Dunaway 8.
Both teams played fine ball and a
large crowd was IN attendance.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01
Stunned by Ljahtnlno.

Eating dinner and holding a baby In
her arms, Mrs. w. l.. Parker was rem.
dered unconscious by a lightning
shock at her home two and a half
miles west OF Norfolk Friday. The
baby was not injured Mrs. Parker
was sitting near a telephone. A small
chicken in a box just back OF her was
killed.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01
Rain on Rosebud,

Dallas, S. D., June 25.-Special to
The News: The finest rain Of the
season is falling over the entire Rose
bud country. 1t has been raining for
more than twelve hours and all crops
are saved.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01
Commencement Exercises.

West Point, Neb, June 25.-Special
to The News: Commencement week
at st. Joseph's academy at West
Point, an institution under the charge
OF the Franciscan sisterhood, will be
signalized by a series of entertain
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01
Good Rain at Ainsworth.

Ainsworth, Neb., June 25.-Special
to The News: A good soaking rain
came Friday afternoon. 1t was much
needed as small grain was already
suffering and pastures and meadows
were brown and bare.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01

Aberdeen, s. d., June 25.-An inch
Of rain fell at Aberdeen last night and
it is still raining today. At Kimball
two inches Of rain fell
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01
More Heavy Rains in Dakota.

Aberdeen, S. D., June 24.-Heavy
rains are reported from Huron, Mitch
ell. Miller and Mobridge, s. D.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01

Omaha, June 25.-It Is raining here
this morning
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01
GOODWIN AFTER NEW H0N0RS

Crack Distance Swimmer Will At
tempt TO Swim English Channel.
Great interest has been aroused over
the announcement that Bud Goodwin.
the crack distance swimmer of the
New York Athletic club, intends to at
tempt to swim the English channel in
1911. This feat has been credited only
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01

Mrs. A. NJ. Sar entertained a com.
pany of twelve ladies on Wednesday
afternoon at her home, 1904 Park av.
enue, complimentary to Mrs, A. w.
Sar of Aberdeen. S. d. A number of
pretty gifts were brought for the guest
of honor, who is bride of a few
weeks. At o'clock a nice refresh
ment was served by the hostess. Mrs.
Sar will return to her home in Aber.
deem on Sunday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01

Mrs. A. ]. Hoyt OF Hayward, Wis,
was the guest of honor at genuine old
fashioned surprise party in the home
of her neice, Mrs. w. +. Recroft, on
Wednesday afternoon. Thirty old
time friends brought their work and
the afternoon was spent in visiting as
we'll as working. Light refreshments
we're served during the afternoon by
the self invited guests. who were none
the less welcome ones.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01

The young people of the Baptist
church were responsible for a pleas
ant evening in giving an ice cream SO
cial on the lawn at the home of l
Nightingale, Friday evening.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01

The Ladies Aid society OF Chris
Luthern church gave very success
full lawn social at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Wilde on Wednesday
evening. The ice cream booth wal
well patronized and netted the ladies
nice sum for their work.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Mathewson and
daughter Charlotte and Mrs. Margaret
Johnson were guests at family sup
per party in the home of Colonel Cot.
ton Friday evening. The Mathewson
home has been quarantined on account
of scarlet fever, and their neighbors
and friends congratulate them on the
complete recovery of Miss Charlotte.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01

A general good time was enjoyed
by the members of the Sunday schoo
of the First Congregational church or
Friday evening. Ice cream was served
on the lawn and the guests thorough
ly enjoyed an interesting program o.
music and readings that came later.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01

The ladies of the Christian church
gave an ice cream social Tuesday eve
ming at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. B
p. Pippin, 1900 South Tenth street
The lawn was prettily lighted for the
occasion and the guests had a good
time. Thirteen dollars was added tc
the treasury.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Burnham and
Miss Burnham and Mr.. and Mrs. S.
M. Braden formed theater party in
Omaha Monday night, where they saw
May Robson in "The Rejuvination OF
Aunt Mary"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01

Mrs. George Spear and daughter,
Irma, leave tonight for Hot Springs,
S. d. Mr.. Spear will join them at
Chadron. After a weeks stay at the
Springs they will go to Alliance, Craw-
ford and Chadron.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-07-01
The Presbyterian Aid society met
with Mrs. Livingstone at 1904 Phillip
avenue, Friday afternoon.
Personals.

Norfolk friends of Mr. and Mrs. "
H. Butterfield will be pleased to kno'
they have started on the journey t.
ward home. Mr.. and Mrs. Butterfiel
are now visiting in Los Angeles an
expect to reach Norfolk early in Jul.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12
A MESSAGE ON SUGAR FRAUDS
The House Hears Why President Taft Doesn't Want a Congress
 sionaI Investigation.

Washington, May 11-President Taft sent special message to the house of representatives to tell why he con siders a congressional investigation of the sugar frauds in the customs ser vice inexpedient
 It is because "a congressional inves' tigation at this time would embarras the executive department in the con. tinuance and completion of the in vestigation of the appraisers and other offices of the customs service"
 The presidents reply was to reso- lution passed in the house April IA calling on him to state his reasons for not wishing a congressional investiga' ton as he had intimated in his mes sage at the opening of the session.
 In making his answer the president did not lose an opportunity to tell the house when a congressional investiga- ton was necessary.
 "The necessity for congressional in yestiaation." the president wrote, arising first, when an executive h vestigation is either not in good faith or is lacking in vigor, or when addi' tional legislation is needed to prevent q recurrance of the frauds.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12
TAFT DEFENDS HIS PROGRAM
The President Explained Status Of Administration Measures at a
 New Jersey Banquet.

Passaic. N. J., May 11.-Sneaking al banquet nere given by the Passaic board of trade, the president discussed the administration program now be. fore congress. He explained the status of the administration measures now in congress. referred to the platform promises which they were intended to carry out and gave some reasons why they should be passed He made no reference to the tariff question.
 In his review of pending legislation Mir Taft expressed the belief that the following measures will be enacted in to law: Statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, postal savings banks, anti-injunction, the socalled validating bill of the conservation measures, the publicity of campaign exper iiturss. the railroad bill
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12
EDWARD VII, KING 0F ENGLAND IS DEAD
The Popular Sovereign Victim of Pneumonia Following Severe Attack of
 Bronchitis to which He has been Subject for Years.
PRINCE GEORGE OF WALES IS NOW GREAT BRITANS RULER
 Statesman. Diplomat man nandaMa a a Dumb

British empire as George V is a man of whom his eountrymen know prac. tically nothing. Probably no other British prince eveE ascended the throne surrounded by such mystery When King Edward was prince of Wales, the country knew his private as well as his public life, his weaknesses. his traits and his intimate character istics. George V Is an unknown auan- uty. He comes reluctantly from the quiet life of country gentleman 10 assume the crown and not one man fin hundred is able to tell anything about the personality of the new ruler. His blameless rather colorless ex. istence as heir to throne causes mis. givings in the minds of some old fashioned Britians who prefer a mon. arch of robust type, with frankly defined voices as well as ostensiye virtues. George V, who becomes the ruler of the worlds greatest empire at 45, would rather command warship or collect postage stamps than admin. lster the affairs of the nation.
 King George V. Proclaimed.
 King George V has been proclaimed The proclamation was approved by the privy council at 4 o'clock in the after- noon
 With this ceremony and in his 45th year the second son born to King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra be- comes ruler of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British dominions beyond the seas. king, defender of the faith and em. peror of India.
 Met in the Throneroom.
 The council met in the throneroom at St. James palace, under the presi- dency of the Earl of Crewe, who oficf ated in the absence of Viscount Vol. yerhampton, the lord president of the council. The new monarch was given the title of King George V.
 The king, who had driven over from Marlborough House. waited in a room adjoining the council chamber while the lengthy formaliiies leading up to the actual proclamation were proceed. ing.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12
MANY DEAD IN QUAKE
CENTRAL AMERICA HAS BEEN vlo- LENTLY SHAKEN FOR
 THREE DAYS.
l5,OOO PERSONS ARE HOMELESS
csbIeerams from strickeH District Say 1000 Are Dead and 4,5oo Injured Volcanoes Give Signs of Severe Out. break-Wide Area Affected.

Port Limon, Costa Rlca, May 9.-For three days Central America has been shaken by violent earthquakes. The shocks continue, but with diminished force. For seventh time In its history Cartago, former capital of Costa Rica, lies in ruins. Other cities have been destroyed.
 Cablegfams received here give the following as the extent of the disaster: Dead 1000, injured 4.50O, homeless lo,' 900. towns destroyed or partially wrecked 4. Paraiso, a town eighi miles to the east of Cartago, and Orosi 20 miles to the southeast, are both re ported to have met the fate or the larger city.
 Volcanoes in Eruption.
 The volcano off Turialba and lrasu already partially or wholly in eruption gives signs of severe outbreak. Ine entire population of the central and northern section of Costa Rica IS ID terror
 The railroad running from here te the north, with spurs to Cartago ana San Jose, is tied up. It is believed that the road has been completeS wrecked in places and that its recon struction for a great portion or it' length will prove necessary.
 All wires are down. The fuli ex'eh of the damage is beyond the grasp O startled Costa Rica. One of the rich est districts in the country lies desc lated the wreckage of it's houses GOV ering hundreds of dead, and aid II urgently needed.
 Wide Area Affected.
 Though Cartago, according to M .u' fullest reports available pore en' biunt of the shock, the eartnquaA' infected wide area, fully 2oo miie' in length and extending into Nica raeua The towns along the san 'ual river. running near the boundary pc tween Costa Rica and Nicaragua nas' aIl felt the shocks severely aecoru @ ing to dispatches received from Grey town. at the mouth.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12
ORDERED A PROHIBITION VOTE
Supreme Court Of Oklahoma issues a Peremptory Writ of Mandamus
 to Secretary of State.

Guthrie, Ok, May 1.-The supreme court has issued a peremptory writ of mandamus compelling the secre- tary of state to file the initiative peti- tions for an election to amend the state constitution by striking out all its prohibition provisions. At he same time the people win vote upon wheth- CT or not a system of local option and high license shall be established in Oklahoma.
 The court specifically declined to pass upon the legality of the election. saying that the question would be considered only when 1t should arise as an outgrowth of the election. The issuing of the write was opposed by prohibitionists.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12

London, May 9. Y Following the death of King Edward, the initial acl of his son and new ruler was a tele- gram sent by him to the lord mayor oi London announcing the death. The telegram follows:
 Buckingham Palace, May 6. ITO the Lord Mayor,
 Mansion House.
 "I am deeply grieved to inform you that my beloved father, the king, passed peacefully away at 11:45 to- night.
 (Signed) GEORGE"
 Then came the official bulletin is- sued by the king in his last moments.
 In an instant the news that all Eng land dreaded and which they had look ed for all day was flashed Throughout the country.
 Although the eminent physicians who attended his majesty in his last moments have made no official an- nouncement as 10 the cause of his death, it is believed that bronchial pneumonia was the cause. There is no doubt that Edward worried greatly over the political situation that con fronted him and that aggravated the Illness from which the king had been suffering for more than a year. It is only three days ago that his condition became serious.
 The first bulletin issned was of a cheerful nature but those that followed soon after gradually became alarming until at S:15 it was announced that his majesty was experiencing choking spells which affected the heart and that his symptoms were of the gravest character. From that time on the great crowds that surrounded the palace awaited what they knew to be the certain end.
 Newspapers Announced the End.
 The announcement of the end which came through the newspapers shortly after midnight was quietly received and as quietly discussed by the few late theater-goers and waiting group in front of the palace. which soon dis persed and went home.
 The body of the dead ruler lies in a chamber in the northwest wing of the palace. which is brilliantly lighted The rest of the great building is en- tirely darkened.
 A Political Loss.
 From a political and business stand point, the death of the king is regard ed as calamity. One of the greatest constitutional crises hangs over the country. with every detail of which King Edward was perfectly familiar
 The kings death brings to an end the many social activities planned for the season and will entail a great loss to the merchants of London who had expected to profit greatly from the in Aux of American visitors.
 It is rrobable that Mr. Roosevelt's visit to England will be cancelled and that he may sail directly from Ger many for he United States.
 New King Unknown.
 The Prince of Wales who emerges from the ohsnrity and quiet of danes tic life of Marlboro house to rule the
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12

Never hesitate about giving Cham berlain's Cough Remedy to children. It contains no opium or other mar cotics and can be given with implicit confidence. As n quick cure for coughs and colds to which children are susceptible. it is unsurpassed. Sold by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12
HERE IS RELIEF FOR WOMEN

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The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12
MOURN FUR THE KING
BODY OF EDWARD VII STILL IN ROOM IN BUCKINGHAM
 PALACE.
PUBLIC TO VIEW REMAINS LATER
Body Win be Removed to Westminster Hall Where the People Generally May Get Last Look at Their Dead Sovereign.

London. May 10.-The body of Ed. ward the Seventh still reposed in the narrow bed in his favorite room over. looking the grounds of Buckingham palace where he died. One of his majesty's equerries and lifelong friends told me. immediately after leaving the death chamber, that he looked as peaceful as though asleep. He rested on plain white coverlet
 on low, single. wooden frame bed. stead which, like the other furnish ings of the room, is simple almost to austerity. The room itself is less than the average size, two windows giving a view of the enclosed park He lies with his arms above the coverlet and crossed at the wrists, with color in his face and half-smile on his lips, the expression of a tired old man whc had fallen asleep. He had grown very careworn and weary in the last days
 The beard Is whiter, the cheeks fiabby and beneath the eyes are dark circles
 The terrible strain of the almost in
 cessant fits of coughing which killed him are marked on his countenance
 yet everone who has seen him is struck with the calm dignity of death in which he looked every inch king
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12

Sound bay horse, seven years old, work single or double, for sale. See John A. Miller, west Mena, or F. M. Reeves. 47tf
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12
A Point fer the State.

~''A i~t kflC oIdte.
 Held on there" the prosecutor ried, augrily. Why don't you read as it is? Doesn't it say, hydro. ,yanic gas?"
 Hyde read it again more rapidly and again Conkling stopped him.
 T thought l was 10 read thisqr the defendant exclaimed, cool smile an. bearing. Every juror was leaning for. ward.
 Tt says 'gas," Conkling insisted lnd Hyde read it correctly.
 The important point in this was hat Hyde had testified that the cir. sular he read recommended cyanide md that he scattered it over soiled owels and in crack in the floor to Sill insects. To make gas" water was necessary--a small change. but enongh to knock something of a hole n the defendants excuse for buying he poison.
 The state showed that Doctor Hyde had not notified his office girl or the Ianitor that he was scattering poison around in the office. He believed he had mentioned it to the janitor. but wasn't sure.
 Once he exclaimed hotly, when Conking was after him, q want fair play herel' and the prosecutor said You'll get it; the court will attend to that"
 Encouraged by His Wife.
 Throughout the severe cross-exam. nation by Conkling, Mrs. Hyde watched her husband closely and lis. tened eagerly. Some times she seemed apprehensiye. When recess was announced at noon she hastened to him and put both hands on his arms, smiled up at him and encour. aged him.
 Objections Overruled.
 Time after time Walsh and Lucas and others of the defendants counsel objected and excepted and argued that the question was improper or had been answered before, or referred to something not previously touched upon, but Judge Latshaw ruled against them and the inquisition continued Conkling, in i'll health for a year or more surprised everyone by the vigor and fire with which he conducted his cross-examination. He would not be turned aside. He kept at one matter until he landed it.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12

temperature and Weather Con.
 ditions in Mena. Iweek Ending May Ii, 1910.

not the one Hyde had read. but he lsked permission to read it. Conk. ing told him to go ahead. "Hydro. 'yanic acid to kill insects. reaches md" Hyde began.
The Mena weekly star., 1910-05-12

Those outing Hats direct from Old Mexico, at Crawford X Me- Kinney's. d&w1t