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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-11
Drouth Drives Poor to Norfolk.

Does anybody know of a place
where work could be had by man
who has a wife and six children, one
of them 10 days old, and not bite to
eat or cent to buy food or clothing
within The family is hudded in the
upstairs part of the old Foster marble
works building on South Seventh
street, just north of the electric light
station. They're destitute and in need.
They came here from Long Pine. The
board of Charities has had so many
demands upon it's funds by poverty
stricken people who have been pour
ing into Norfolk of late that it has no
money left with which to take care of
the people applying every day for as
sistance. Not in years have so many
poor flocked to Norfolk as now. One
family walked all the way from Kan
sas. The drouth that has burned out
other sections of the country, but
which has left a green spot around
Norfolk, is said to be the cause.
For other destitute persons, plan
ming to come to Norfolk, it may as
well be said now as later that the city
is overfiowing with their kind and that
there is not enough work to go around.
Turn Away Several Day.
Norfolk is so thoroughly advertised
that the unemployed from many parts
of Kansas are flocking into this city
with the idea that there is work for
any number of men,"
This is the statement made by Pres
ident c. B. Durland of the Norfolk
Board of Associated Charities, which
has a membership of 100 citizens.
There is, however, very little money
in the boards treasury and because
this organization is "out OF business
for two months each year, the appli-
cants for aid at the office of the pres
| ldent have to be turned away at the
rate of two and sometimes four per
day. Mayor Friday has sent mum.
Der OF cases of restitution to Mr.. Dur.
land, who declares he is at this time
unable to cope with the serious prob
lem, which is becoming more alarming
every day. The county poor farm is
the only outlet, he says, unless the
county commissioners send a repre-
I, sentative to this city to look after the
many cases already reported The
board will not reorganize until mex
September.
The many cases of restitution ant
applications for help were not noticed
until about two weeks ago, when Pres
ident Durland began strenuous eff
fort to find some way to relieve tn,
situation. Most of the strangers with
out funds are coming from parts o
Kansas and invariably their plea 70
aid was based on the reasons that the,
had heard that there was plenty o
work in Norfolk. Kansas, they al
say, is dried UP and the splendid -.
conditions Of the country suLG s
Norfolk are so we'll known
that they decided to Gomez
Couple Walks From ~
! A middle aged couple Y
| DUand yesterday saying
heard much of Norfolk Ths&1
Of Kansas was too much a. 1
they decided to come
just enough money -
trunk to this city, a + r. a
they walked the n E =
irving here ~ + 4
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-11

Ainsworth, Neb,, Aug Especial to
The News: A good rain visited the
county last night Three quarters of
an inch in town and better than that
in the county. Every one is happy.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-11
HELP WANTED.

WANTED-All parties interested in
the Gulf coast, Texas, country to write
lis for information. Come to a coun-
try where two crops can be grown
each year, where the soil is good, wa
ter sweet and pure, where the sun of
summer is tempered by the cool
breeze from the gulf and where stock
does not have to be fed more than
half the year. Get in touch with the
Tracy-Enos Land Co., Victoria. Texas.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-11
Gregory Gets Ready for Ii.

Gregory, S. D., Aug. Especial to
The News: Those who register for
lands in Mellette and Bennett coun-
ties in October will find it a pleasant
holiday compared to the strenuous
travail of those who registered at
either of the former Rosebud open
ings in 1904 and 1908.
The horde of fee-hungry notaries
public who made life burden at the
two former openings and robbed the
prospective homesteader of his peace
Of mind will be entirely eliminated,
for by order of Judge Witten, superin-
, tendent of the opening, all of the
: money for taking oaths will be re-
, ceived by some one selected for that
| duty, and will be placed in a fund for
equal division after the registration
closes. 1t is quite probable that all of
, the notaries, in Gregory at least, will
, be housed in one large hall, probably
, the Auditorium, and any of them who
, do not do the work required in proper
I manner will be quickly disciplined.
! This will be particularly true in Greg
. DRY, where Judge Witten will make
, his headquarters and be in personal
| charge of the registration, for the
| Judge has the power to revoke the
certificate of authority of any notary
and dismiss him from the notarial as
ISOLATION which will be formed for
this occasion under the judges rules
! and supervision. While Judge Witten
is one of the kindliest and most ge-
NAL of men, and broad-minded and
tolerant to a marked degree, he is a
strict disciplinarian in matters per-
! tanning to the welfare of the home.
| steaders as eXemplified at these regis
/ trations, and will not for a moment
! tolerate either incompetence or dis
courtesy in any member of the no,
tarial force which will be under his
, personal supervision in Gregory.
| An information Bureau,
Another great improvement which
i will not fail to be appreciated by those
who come to this city will be free in
formation bureau under the manage
ment of the Gregory Commercial club.
This bureau will be under the per.
sonal charge of Messrs. A. e. Kull
and r. d. Ellston, two members of
4, the special commission of three who
were appointed by President Taft to
personally inspect and appraise the
lands to be opened. By means of their
original field notes and blue prints
made at the time of the appraisement
they are able to describe in detail any
quarter section in Mellette county
This bureau will be located in the
United States land office building
where it will be very convenient and
accessible, and the two commission
large hall in the second story of the
ers will be on duty at all reasonable
hours to answer all questions and give
general information absolutely free O.
charge. Thus the locator" nuisance
is also abated, to the very great ad
vantage of the homesteader.
Time to Inspect Land.
Another privilege which former en-
: trymen did not enjoy will be EXTENDED
: to them at this opening, in that afte
making a filing they will be Above,
: fifteen days before making the requil
: ed payment if they desire, thus HAVING
time to go and inspect the land befor
completing the deal.
= only the Commercial club bu
a ri ~ - ra ternities and othe
E Il n city are yprepal
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-11

have apple trees found many apples
on the ground.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-11
Rain over Wide Area.

Wednesday nights rain was general
from North Dakota to Oklahoma.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-11
Rain Will Be a Great Help.

Valentine, Neb, Aug. 9.-Editor
News: A splendid rain this after
noon extended generally over Cher
ry, Brown and Rock counties. More
rain fell in two hours in places than
the total amount since April first. 1t
will be a great benefit to corn, pota-
toes and pastures. The hay crop is
short, not more than half the usual
yield. Pastures in the sand hills are
good and the rain now insures plenty
of late feed for stock-J. j. Clements.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-08-11
Time to Inspect Land.

Another privilege which former en-
trymen did not enjoy will be extended
to them at this opening, in that after
making a filing they will be allowed
fifteen days before making the requir-
ed payment if they desire, thus having
time to go and inspect the land before
completing the deal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
CHARGE FRAUD TO
 LUMBER CONCERN

Fort Smith, Ark. January 9.-Repara- ton to the amount of s332, ,o26.35 is sought by the United States government from II lumber companies and individuals in civil action which will be called for trial to- morrow before Judge John F. Rogers in the United States district court here. The defendants, 1t Is alleged. misappro- priated 1o044, ,1e6 feet of timber from gov ernment lands in western Arkansas through various methods, including the furnishing of homesteaders with funds to secure an allotment in exchange for the right to the timber. Rulings of the court are expected to establish precedents with regard to the construction to be placed on the homestead laws
 The suits were instituted under the or Ser of the Secretary of Agriculture. The government so far has asked subpoenas for 3S3 witnesses ,and announces that others will probably be called. The hear ing of testimony will extend over several weeks.
 The defendants named in the petitions are the Ingham Lumber company, Ragon- Bates company, Harris Lumber company. Robert A. Castleberry, Wagoner Lumber company, w. P. Mcintosh w. R. Clinton, M. C. Miller, Self Forester Lumber com pany, R. L. Crutchfield. and Charles For rester. The concerns and individuals are residents of Scott, Waldron. Polk and Howard counties in Arkansas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
JUNIORS OF WAR
 FROM HONDURAS

Washington, January 9.-The rumor which has been in circulation for sev- eral days that the revolutionary forces of General Bonilla have occupied the Honduran island of Ruitan, reached the state department today in dis patches from American Consul Daw- son at Puerto Cortez, and Commander Davis of the United States gunboat Ta- coma, at that port. The dispatches merely transmitted the rumor which was prevalent at Puerto Cortez. but which has not yet been verified Ruitan island is located considerable distance off the coast of Honduras many miles to the northeast of Puerto Cortez, where the Tacoma is located. It Is said at the state department that no effort would be made by the United States to prevent any occupation of the island by the revolutionary forces.
 The United States would intervene. 1t was added. however, if the Hornet should bombard an unfortiied town of the mainland of Honduras. endangering foreigners and foreign interests.
 All the definite information received by the state department indicates that the revolution has not yet actually broken out in Honduras proper. Com mander Hayes. in command of the United States gunboat Princeton. at Amapala, on the Pacific coast of Hon. duras.s today telegraphed the navy de- pertinent that notwithstanding rumors of possible trouble there has as yet been no disturbance and everything was quiet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
WHEAT IS H|GHER IN
 BAD CROP REPORTS Three States Report Damage
 to Growing Grain RECEIPTS ARE SMALL Hedging Sales Prevent a Sharp Ad-  vance in Corn But Prices Show
 Gains-Oats Higher and
 Provisions Irregular
RECEIPTS ARE SMALL

Chicago, January 9.-Crop damage re- ports from Oklahoma, Kansas and Mis- souri formed the whip today to lash wheat prices upward. The close was at a net advance of ssQ1ao to 161c. Latest figures for corn showed gain of 1sQd4c to ssc over Saturday night; oats had risen 1sc to 1s@Ac, and provisions were irregular. varying from 21ac decline to 1Oc increase in cost.
 According to one authority. the secret of the hot campaign by the bull leaders in wheat was an effort to establish a level where large hogs could be unloaded at handsome profit. Smaller primary receipts helped turn the trade in general to the buying side. In addition. aggres- sive support by the promoters of higher prices became so apparent that specula- tors who ordinarily take the bear posi- tion were plainly intimidated. A falling off in the visible supply came as time ly aid to the bulls. and there was a simi- lar effect from the diminished total of the supplies on ocean passage. It was a notable fact, however, that although much of the buying force depended on talk of 1nJuTlOuS TeSultS or tlle COlu WuV6p new crop months did not follow fully the May option skyward. There were two strong swells to the market during the season, each followed by moderate reaction, but the closing tone was firm. May ranged from S1.0o1k@1.01% to $1.02, with last sales &Ql1c up, at $1.01%.
 Hedging sales of prodigious amounts prevented a sharp advance in corn iron, proving permanent. The May price, nevertheless, went above 50c a bushel and stayed there There was heavy covering by larger shorts, who found sufficient req son in unfavorable Argentine reports. May fluctuated between 497sc and 50ssc. closing A@ssc net higher, at 5G@501sc. The cash market was firm. No. yellow finished at 47A@471ac.
 Producers of oats, especially those in Iowa, cut loose in earnest with selling orders on an advance ascribed to sympa- thy with strength of other grain. In con- sequence the greater part of the rise dis appeared May touched as low and high points 34Gc and 25ssc, closing at 341sd35c, which was hQAc above Saturdays latest figures.
 Liberal offerings from longs and one of the Milwaukee packers turned out the final influence in hog products. offsetting bullish feeling from other pits. The out come left porok and ribs, 21ac off to 215c up and lard PFC down to 10c advance.
 Future quotations were as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
COTTON MARKET IS
 VERY UNSETTLED
Prices Work Lower in Expec-
 tation of Bearish News
REPORT TO BE ISSUED
Opinion Varies on What the National
 Ginners' Association May Give as an Estimate of Cotton Ginned to Date

New York, January 9.-The cotton market continued nervous and unset tied today with prices working lower under scattering liquidation and bear pressure presumably on expectations at the opening tomorrow. The close was barely steady at a decline of from to IF points on old and of points on new crop months.
 The opening was steady at de- cline of 1 to points and prices quick ly showed a net loss of about points on the active months under local sell ing attributed to a rumor that final returns to the National Ginners' asso- ciation indicated a ginning for the last period of 45o,0oo bales compared with 2ss.0o0 last year. with this years fig- ures including 25O.0Oo bales of dam aged cotton.
 But there seemed to be some doubt as to the accuracy of these figures. many traders expressing confidence that the report tomorrow would be smaller. While Liverpool was & shade better than due foreign houses were DuylnS here; there was some cover ing by Wall street shorts. and during the middle of the morning prices ral- lied to a net advance of about to 9 points on the active months. There was no broadening of demand on this ad- vance, however, and after the close of the English market prices weakened. reaching the lowest point during the last few minutes, when trading was comparatively active and closing at practically the bottom It was esti- mated that at least 10000 bales of cot ton were liquidated by speculative bull interests during the last hour, but no one seemed able to identify the de- mand which absorbed the offerings on scaledown. Southern spot mark cts of- ficially reported early were unchanged
 Receipts at the ports today, 85,O82 bales against 30.4S6 last week, and 30,- 4S0 last year. For the week, 10000 bales against 272,716 last week and 161,290 last year. Today's receipts at New Orleans, 10.s24 bales against 741S last year and at Houston 13,885 bales against 1o,938 last year.
 Nexv Y0rE Coftou Eufur>s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
MONTGOMERY MARKET

Montgomery. January s.-(Special )-spot cotton in Montgomery today was quoted at 141kc for middling and 14c for strict middling.
 Eggs were unchanged at 30 cents for the cold storage variety and 35 cents for the country product. Other quotations were unchanged. er
 Apples: New York state Baldwins, 2K- inch, s barrel; No. 1 Baldwin, 21a-inch. s5.25 barrel; Ganos Qarge and red). $5.5o per barrel Florida oranges, 126 size, E. 80 per box. 50 size, B. 40 per box; 175, 200 and ZIG. size,' $2. 50 per box.
 Irish potatoes: Choice Virginia stock. 85 cents per bushel. Onions. Red Globe, sound and dry. $1.50 per bushel; yellow Danver. sound and dry, s1.1O per bushel: small piclkling. yellow and red. S5c per bYshel; Spanish Original crates). $1.5o crate.
 Turnips: Canadian stock. barreled sacks. g per sack. Cabbages. 11kc per pound. Florida grapefruit. sizes 30 and 96s, 8 box: size s4. sS.2S box. size ss 4s. 64. $50 per box. s--l 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
Hubbard Rro.. & Co.'s Letter

New York, January 9.-(Special.)-A slow liquidation before the ginners' re- port carried the market before the close to the low point of the day. March was the weakest position. possibly because 1t was relatively high with the present large stock in New York, as compared with the distant deliveries. We can scarcely credit that the ginners report will exceed 100000 for the period to Jan uary 1. Judging from the isolated dis patches we have received, but the trade undoubtedly looks for bearish report and that also appears to be the reason for the decline today. The recent bank troubles should not be considered as bear ing upon the market. as matters have been satisfactorily arranged by the larg- est financial institutions. Unless the gin ners' report should be unexpectedly bear ish we look for higher market to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
UNCLE SAM WILL
 HELP HONDURAS

Washington, January e.-(Special 1.-The United States proposes to put into the form of a treaty with Honduras the recip- rocal arrangement necessary to make that republic "the strong Honduras" to which the President referred to in his message to Congress.
 The treaty will be binding moral ob- ligation on the United States to main- tain the peace in the buffer state.
 Juan Paredes, the financial agent Of Honduras, has not yet called at the state department since his arrival recently In Washington.
 His appointment has been postponed by reason of the occupation at the time of Secretary Knox and the President with the Canadian reciprocity commits soners. He will, however. call on Mon day, when the whole subject will be dis cussed with Secretary Knox.
 It is impossible to obtain from of ficial sources the exact amount of the loan which 1t Is proposed to make to Honduras. It is understood that the S10,- o00,00O which was spoken of in recent dispatches refers only 10 the amount due to certain American private interests This does not take into account the conversion of the debt of Honduras, which amounts to s120,000.000. It Is stated on seemingly good authority that the total loan will amount to about $40,000 900. to be paid in periods of years which are now matters of negotiation.
 The following was given out at the state department:
 ''In addition to the telegram from Min ister McCreery stating that there was no uprising in Honduras, Commander Hayes. in charge of Yorktown. at Amal- apa, on the Pacific coast, states that not withstanding rumors of possible trouble there is no disturbance reported, and that all Is quiet there. Consul Dawson and Commander Davis report the rumored oc- cupation of Ruitan island by the Bonila forces"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
I MAKE BONDS. GEO. 0. OLIVER, Phones 334
SPECIAL RATES .~> Via
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In the west and northwest Tickets on sale first and third Tuesdays of each month. limited for return 25 days from date of sale.
 Winter tourist rates to many points h the south and southwest. Tickets on sale until April 30. 1911. Good to re- turn to May S1. 1911.
 For further information call on or Write to F. Sid Jones. D. F. A. both phones DIT. Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
POULTRY SCARCE ON
 WHOLESALE AVENUE Eggs Are Still Selling at 30
 Gents Per Dozen MARKET REMAINS FIRM A Carload of Lemons From California Is Feature of the Days Receipts. Usual Shipments of Meats
 and Feedstuns
MARKET REMAINS FIRM

With very few exceptions business along Morris avenue yesterday remained firm. Six carloads of feedstuffs arrived and met with good sale, together with carload of California lemons, which sold at A per crate.
 Poultry is getting scarce, wholesalers being unable to get in any shipments. Eggs are coming in slowly and are still selling at BOG.
 A carload of meat also arrived yes- terday. but met with slow sale. business among the packers being somewhat dull.
 The only important receipts were the six carloads of feedstuffs, the carload of meat, and the carload of lemons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10

Cash quotations were as follows:
 Flour-Firm; one mill sold 1000 sacks for export. Rye-No. g. S2c. Barley-Feed or mixing, 65@75c; fair to choice mating, 90@97c. Flax Seed-No. 1 southwestern, $2.44; No. 1 northwestern. s2.T.
 Timothy seed, $10. Clover, $15. Mess Pork-Per barrel go. .8@2o .371h. Lard-Per 100 pounds, s10.66. Short Ribs, Sides-Loose, $10121a@ 10.621a.
 Short Clear Sides-Boxed. s1O.75@11. Butter - Weak; creameries, 21@2Sc; dairies, 19Q22c.
 Eggs-steady; receipts. 34o7 cases; at mark cases included, 191k@22c; firsts, soc; prime flrsts. S2c.
 Cheese-Steady: daisies, 15@151sc; twins 13@1S1ac: young Americas. -5Q15c; long horns, 151s@15Nc. Potatoes-Steady; choice to fancy, 43@ 45c; fair to good. 3S@42c. Poultry--Easy; turkeys, dressed, 22c hens, live. 131ac;i dressed. 14c; spring, liye 13c; dressed 14c. Realistically; 50 to 60 ID. wts.. Shc; 60 to S5 lb. wts., 101kc S5 to no ID. wts., 1113c.
 Kansas City Grain Kansas City. January 9.-Wheat fu- lures. May, sS5sG9S%c bid; July, 92hQ93c sellers. Corn, May. 4Sssc bid; July, 49A0 4s3sc sellers. Cash wheat higher; No. 2 hard, 95c@$1 .101; No. red. $1 .0391 .0 Corn, higher; No. 2 mixed, 44@441Rc: No. 2 white, 44Dc Oats, unchanged; No. 2 white, 321a0331kc; No. 2 mixed. 31Q32c St. Louis Grain St. Louis, January 9.-Wheat futures, higher: May, $1.015s@1.02; July. 95ssc Corn. higher; May. 49c; July, 6S1sc. Oats higher; May. 34Ac. Cash wheat. higher; track No 2 red, $1.o311 No. hard. 9scd s1.O4 Corn, higher; track No. ?, 46@4634c, No. 2 white. 47c. Oats. higher; track Mo- 2. 33c: No. white, 341ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10

today. Offerings of rough were light. Quotations were -not changed except for an advance of 5 cents a pound for the best grade of rough Japan.
 Receipts: Rough, 42s0; clean, none: mill CTS, 979.
 Sales: Rough, 1510 Honduras at $2.51@ 2.S6; no sales Japan. Clean, 6430 Honduras at 11s@4ssc; TAO Japan at 2Aq31sc
 Quotations Rough Honduras firm, $2@ 3.25; Japan firm, $293.10 Clean Honduras firm, 3Q4Ac; Japan firm, 21a@3%c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10

New York, January 9.-The cotton goods market was steady for the day, A great many buyers are in. The large wholesale houses will open lines of mapped goods and cotton blankets to- morrow. Retailers are buying dress goods more actively. Raw silk Is firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
New York Money

New York January 9.-Money on call easier. 3% @4 per cent; ruling rate, 3% per cent; closing bid, per cent; offered at per cent. Time loans dull and in- clined to weakness; 50 days, 31k@3N per cent: 90 days, 3% per cent: six months, 3%@3N per cent Prime mercantile paper, 4N@5 per cent; sterling exchange steady, with actual business in bankers bills at $4.s2. 7594. .S2.90 for 60-day bills and at $4. 4.S5. 90 for demand; commercial bills, M. .s204 .S2h; bar silver. 55: Mexican dol lars. 45c; government bonds steady; rail- road bonds firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-10
KaItas Repre.ents America

Chicago. January s.-John Walters of Chicago has been selected to represent America in the French marathon race to be held in Paris July 24. The Ch.- oago runner was picked following a popular voting contest in which ath- letes throughout the United States par ticipated. The contest closed here yes terday,