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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
Chinese PIRATES
Creating TERROR
REIGN OF TERROR ON RIVER NOW
CHECKED, ON SHORE THERE
is CHAOS.

Hong Kong, Dec. Although the
reign of piracy on the river has been
checked by the vigilance of the guards
on board the river steamers, the situa-
ton on the shore is utterly chaotic
At towns and settlements along the
river the most deplorable outrages are
occurring. Even in Canton the mill
tary regime has proved itself wholly
inefficient. For several days armed
bands of robbers and hoodlums have
gone abroad looting shops and houses.
Today five ruffians, bristling with re-
volvers, walked boldly into a bank in
a southern suburb and got away with
$4,000 in cash. About the same time a
band of armed natives clustered into
the open market and boldly plundered
two prominent shops before the eyes
of hundreds of panic-stricken onlook-
ers. They secured several hundred
dollars in money and then walked off.
The local police, disarmed, watched
the spectacle helplessly.
Street fighting goes on continuously
in all parts of Canton, and those killed
or injured include many innocent by,
ISLANDERS. The Hong Kong govern.
ment has adopted the sternest meas
ures to repress all outbreaks of riot.
ing here. One unusual piece of legis
lation adopted at the request of the
police permits the flogging of prison
ers for minor offenses against the
peace. There have been no develop
ments of importance on the river. The
steamers all proceed under guard and
keep a constant watch against attack
| by pirates
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
NeIlah !. o. O. e. Election.

Neigh, Neb., Dec. Especial to
The News; The annual election of
officers of Neigh lodge No. ~, /. o. O.
F. was held Wednesday evening in
their hall and elected the following
members for the ensuing year: A. E
Malzacher, n, G.; Ernest Morgan, V
g.; Howard Johnson, secretary; r. S
Payne, treasurer. Trustees-S. d
Thornton, jro Henry Reutzel, C. A
Sellery.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
BRIDE AND GROOM IN JAIL
Drinking Freely in Response Il
Toasts. They End in Fist Fight.

Toasts, They End in Fist Fight.
st. Joseph, Mo-, Dec. What was
to have been the public wedding last
night of David Cunningham of Tope-
ka, Kan, and Bertha Fowler, of Jop-
lin, Mo, as an added attraction of a
show which is being given here, was
called off when the managers discov-
cred the bride and groom to be oc-
cupying cells at police headquarters.
Friends of the couple surprised them
yesterday afternoon with a spread
and induced both honor guests to
drink freely in response to toasts. The
bride then decided she did not want
to get married. The groom insisted
and the woman knocked him uncon'
scious with a pitcher, When he re-
covered Cunningham attacked Miss
Fowler and beat her with his fists
Then the police stepped in and arrest
ed both.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01

Washington, Dec. 1. - President
was appealed to today by the Persian
American Educational society to use
the good offices of the United States
government to prevent war between
Russia and Persia. The society ad.
dressed letter also to the United
States senate and house of represen.
tatives and Andrew Carnegie, asking
the latter's help as a friend of world
peace.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
CHARLES cLEMS CLEARED.
Nebraska Man Accused of Murder Is
Found Not Guilty.

Bloomington, Neb, Dec. AFTER
eighteen hours deliberation the jury
which has been hearing the murder
trial of Charles Clems returned a YER
dict of not guilty.
Clems admitted that Smith had been
killed while they were scuffling, but
asserted that the death was caused by
the explosion of a revolver which
Smith had himself drawn and which
he held in his hand at the time it
went Off
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
DECATUR, NEB.,
HAS A BAD FIRE
ONLY TWO BUSINESS HOUSES
ESCAPE DESTRUCTION IN
THE FLAMES.

Sioux City, la, Dec. IA fire at
Decatur, Neb., forty miles south of
here, early this morning wiped out
the business portion of the town,
causing a loss of $4,000. Only two
business houses escaped destruction.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
Governors at Cleveland.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 1.-The western
governors special, having on board
the executives of eight western states,
arrived here at $3.50 a. m. today The
governors were met by chamber OF
commerce committee headed by for
mer Gov. Myron T, Herrick and taken
to the Cleveland Athletic club, where
headquarters were established
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
STOKES is STILL ILL.
Unable to Resume the Witness Stand
Against Two Show Girls.

New York, Dec. Although not
seriously i'll, W. f. D. Stokes was
still suffering this morning from an
attack of acute Indigestion which
came on yesterday and it was said at
his apartments that he would not be
able to appear in court today to re-
sumo the witness stand at the trial
of Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad
the show girls who are charged with
trying to murder him.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01

Berlin, Dec. IA telegram to the
German cable company from Teheran,
Persia, says that revolver shot was
fired this morning at Ala Ed Dowleh,
brother of the former Persian minister
at Berlin. in front of his residence. He
is reported to be dead,
Ala Ed Dowleh has lately been pro-
noting an agreement with the govern
ment and the eX-shah, which is report
ed TO be desired by Russia. His brother
was involved in the controversy con.
corning w, Morgan Shuster, the treas.
nrer-general OF Persia, whose dismissal
has been demanded by Russia. The
present crime is sign of the growing
bitterness among the people.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
CRIME WAVE
IN CHICAGO
10 BURGLARlES, 20 HoLDUPS ON
THANKSGIVING DAY.
CROOKS ALL OVER THE CITY
Hardly a Precinct Falls to Report Law.
lessness During the Holday-The
Wave of Crime There Reaches Its
Highest Proportions.

Highest Proportions.
Chicago, Dec Forty burglarles,
moro than score of highway rob
berries and several piCkpocket thofts
reported to the police Thanksgiving
night brought the crime to It's highcst
proportions. In only a few of these
cases have arrests been made.
The thieves worked with apparent
immunity in all parts of the city,
scarcely a precinct being without re.
ports of at least one robbery. The
greatest number came from the south
side residence district and the down
town stations. The total burglaries
and holdups this year has run far
larger than for last year. Each year
residents have become accustomed to
marked increase in crime, as the
cold weather starts and the criminal
classes who have spent the summer on
the road return here for the winter
This year, however, many police, com.
handing officers and patromen have
been occupied preparing defense
against civil service commission, and
the crime records have grown steadily.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
CHARLES S. FRANCIS is DEAD.
Editor Of Troy Times, Former Ambas
sador 70 Austria.Hunaary.

Troy, N. Y, Dec. Charles S.
Francis, proprietor of the Troy Times
and late ambassador to Austria-Hun-
gary, died early today. Charles Spen'
Ger Francis was equally we'll known
as a diplomat, newspaper man and
an athlete.
His diplomatic experience began
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
SOLDIERS TO Fl. MEADE
President Taft Redeems Promise
Made to South Dakotans.

Washington, Dec. In redemption
of an implied promise made by him
to the people of South Dakota on his
visit to that state, President Taft to-
day ordered that no less than four
companies of infantry be sent to Fort
Meade, S. D., for permanent garrison.
The organizations have not yet been
selected.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01

The Russian ultimatum, to the terms
Of which the Persian national council
mas refused to agree, called in the
first place for the instant dismissal of
W. Morgan Shuster, the American who
has for several months occupied the
post of Persian treasurer general. A
further demand was for cash indem-
nifty from Persia to cover the cost of
the dispatch of Russian troops to that
country
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01

Tchcran, Dec. The national coun-
ell has rejected the Russian ultimatum
by big majority. The foreign min
lister has resigned.
The vote Of the national council on
the objection of the ultimatum was
cast In open session a subsequent
secret sitting of the members was
practically unanimous
A cable from British Minister Sir
Edward Grey was presented to the as
scmbly during its sitting. The dispatch
urgently advised compliance with the
Russian demands, but some of the
members pointed out that England's
advice heretofore only led to Persian
humiliation They believed that Sir
Edward Grey had been misinformed,
and emphatcaly asserted that Rus
sian injustice had been intolerable.
They thought that resistance on the
part of the Persian government to the
Russian demands would awaken for
eign attention and lead to an impair
tial inquiry. Compliance, on the other
hand would be construed as a sign of
abieCt Cowardice and would mean ma
tiOnal suicide.
Former Governor Assassinated.
Aha Ed Dowleh, former governor of
the province of Ears, was assassinated
as he was leaving his residence today.
Three men participated in the crime.
Speaker after speaker declared that it
was impossible for Persia to sign
away her own independence. If Rus
STA should wrest it from her that
would be Gods will.
A deputation of members of the ma
Iional council waited on w. Morgan
Shuster before the vote was taken in
the parliamentary session. The Amer
lean treasurer-general begged thin to
consult only the interests of their
country and not to consider him. The
national council registered it's refusal
to comply with the terms of the Rus
time limit of tho ultimatum.
In the meanwhile large silent crowds
thronged around the precincts of the
parliament house waiting for the yer
dict of the deputies. The Russian
minister here, Nj. Poklewsky Koziela
notified the Persian government thai
the mother Shuah eX.Sultaneh and al
her property would henceforward be
placed under the protection of Russia
in compliance with a request which
she had telegraphed to the emperor
and empress of Russia.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
Temperature for Twenty-four Hours
Forecast for Nebraska.

Chicago, Dec. THE bulletin is
sued by the Chicago station Of the
nited States weather bureau gives
forecast for Nebraska as follows:
, Ear tonight and Saturday; some
at cooler east portion tonight.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
RUSSIA BUSHES TROOPS.
Orders Soldiers to Advance Upon the
Capital at Once.

st. Petersburg, Dec. In conse-
quence of the rejection by the Persian
national council of the Russian de.
mands Russia has ordered the Russia
troops now concentrated at Rehit,
capital of the Persian province of
Gillian, sixteen miles from Enzelio, to
advance on Teheran.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01

would fix Aug. | of next year as the
time for the first primaries and if it
should prevail nothing would be left
framing of platforms and arranging
the national committees. 1t would
provide for direct vote for the presi-
dental candidate in each party and
also for electors.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01

Washington, Dec. Wv. Morgan
Shuster, ST., father of the young Amer
lean treasurer-general of Persia, con-
ferred with the state department Off
Gals regarding the position of his
son. The officials declined to make
any statement as to the nature of the
conversation
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
PERSIA REJECTS
RUSSIAN DEMAND
ULTiM tTUM TURNED DOWN AND
RUSSIA BUSHES TROOPS.


Former Governor Of a Province is A
sassinated as He Leaves His Houst
England Urges Persia to Aceede t'
Russian Demands.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01

narics early in the coming session
bill would direct the holding of
airy elections in each state, at
h the electors of both parties
announce their preferences for
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-01
FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY.
Senator cummlns viii Introduce Bill
in Congress This Month.

Washington, Dec, Senator Cum
Minis of Iowa announced today that he
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-15

100 Late.
Highwayman-Halt! Your money or
your life!
Victim-lt's no go, stranger. My
wife's in the same line Of business al
ways at Christmas time. and she's just
finished with me.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-15

anything very elaborate. The re-
ceiver Of a present which was judged
too expensive had to offer it up FOR
auction, when it was knocled down
to the highest bidder, and t~he-money
appropriated by the national treasurer
OF the period. Consequently, although
the Romans continued to distribute
their presents in great numbers, they
had to contine their offerings 10 such
trilies as jars OF olives, napkins, jel-
lied fishes. hovo. of toothpicks, can.
dies, cloaks and sWeetnleats.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-15
A Convenient MYTH.

"Vhy do you still keep up that abb
surd Santa Claus MYTH asked the
cynic. Il should have thought you
would have laughed at it
~"Because.'' answered the man with
a large family, ut is convenient to
have some one to blame for presents
that fail to please"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-15
THE FIRST

The giving of Christ.
mas presents was
first introduced by
the early Romans.
They exchanged gifts
freely, but III compli-
ance with a sumptu-
airy law they were
never allowed to give
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-15
At the Dinner.

Last Christmas a certain minister
was invited to a big dinner at the
house of one of the leading men i n
the town. At the dinner table he was
placed opposite a goose.
The lady of the house was placed
on the minister's left. Seeing the
goose he remarked:
Shall | sit so close to the goose? %
he turned round to the lady. and said,
in a most ~inoffensive tone:
Excuse me, my lady; | meant the
roast one"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-15
Trouble and 4 Turkey.

Trouble and . Turkey.
Brown was boasting of the fine tur.
key he had bought for Christmas.
Biggest bird l ever saw; cost me
seven-fifty."
That's nothing to the turkey l had
last Christmas" said his friend Jones.
1T cost me $3.50"
One hundred and fifty dollars!"
positively shrieked Brown, in his in,
credulity.
"Yes." said Jones, bitterly.
Turkeys" said Brown, looking him
straight In the eye, ARE generally to
be bought for q quarter a pound. Say
yours was q quarter, then it must
have weighed about $50 pounds!"
1T only weighed twenty pounds"
said Jones. sadly; but l bought It
alive and tried to kill it myself. It
few all over the house first and did
$50 worth of damage"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-15
w
mtnr
unn malrtntH
OgI8L#WHY
Wonderful Man.

Decem-Hinks had the most wonder
full contrOi Of his features of any man
/ ever knew.
Burr understand he was a mar
vel.
Decem-He was Why, I've even
seen that man look pleased when he
saw what his wife had bought him
for Christmas.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-15

George-Ah. Lily, dear. this will be
the jolliest Christmas I've ever spent.
Now that we're engaged I think only
Of the future.
lL.y-Do you? Well, at this time OF
the year l think only of the present
:. Christmas Thanks.
When turkeys on the table laid.
And good things l may scan,
I'm thankful that l wasn't made
A vegetarian.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-15
A MYSTERY.

Dudley Nobs-Pa. there's one thing
about Santa Claus I never could un
lderstand.
Mr.. Nobs-What is that, my son!
Dudley Nobs-Why does Santa al
ways leave valuable presents to rich
folks and cheap ones to poor people?
Why don't he even things up?
A Clean Sweep.
Caroline-I've been in the stores all
day.
Pauline-So soon after Christmas,
and still shopping?
Notwithstanding! | guess not.
I'm exchanging all my presents.
Cacklinn.
Mrs. Gramercy-She must have been
surprised when her husband gave her
such an expensive present for Christ
mas.
Mrs. Park-Not surprised, my dear,
but suspicious.
Poor Man.
Mrs. Caller-You surely don't give
your husband a necktie every Christ
mas?
Mrs. Athome-Oh, yes, | 10! And
the poor dear never seems to know
that it is the same one!
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-15
In Advance.

1T ~ GFtNE.
Mrs. Skinflint-Oh, John, Mary,
the parlor maid, has just swallowed a
quarter. What ever shall We do?
Old Skinfint-Do? Well. | suppose
we'd better let her keep it. Shed
have expected a Christmas present,
anyhow!
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-15
Once Enouuh.

Once Enough.
"Christmas comes but once a year."
said the CHEEKY citizen.
mo Use in it's coming twice a year."
said the moros person. Must give
q nan a chance to save a little money
before he can spend it,"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-12-15

Two Kinds.
There are friends and Christmas
tree friends. The latter take all the
presents they can get and present
you with beautiful boughs.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1911-03-23
QUESTION no. 81.
('tleney Mo.

Feb. ~. l,1I
Dear FL. (NE~SET.
| like your paper very much
and I see many good things III it
and love to read it, ! get some
information from it Rut l
would love to ask a simple uue>
cion it seems like, now for It,
What must sinner do to Re
saved" | have been prompted to
ask you this by a good many PEG
pie who would love TO see Your
answer in p~int.
G.. ". Mason
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1911-03-23

Continue to page Of Sonrlsm: int.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-25
POPLAR GROVE

Ladies Aid met Thursday to
clean the church.
Church one week from next Sum-
day afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Mrs. P. Wickizer returned from
Plymouth Sunday evening.
There will be music by the Culver
band. Albert Vermillion will
deliver the address.
Jacob Lavender and wife and
Mrs. David Carpenter and daugh-
ter were Plymouth callers Friday.
Everybody is invited to attend
the Decoration service at Poplar
Grove the first Sunday in June
David Grossman is the proud
owner of a new Ford car. He made
his frat long trip to South Bend
Sunday.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-25

tertainek a number Of young people
Sunday.
Miss Myrtle Lambert of Roches-
ter visited over Sunday with rela-
ii es here.
Miss Mona Cox from east of Ar
gos visited over Sunday with James
Shaw and family.
L. G. Moon aud wife and Rev. J.
c. Hayes attended the funs raj oil
Mrs. Mills at Fulton Sunday.
Dallas Fears and wife were called
to Sevastapool Friday on account
of the death of the formers brother.
An apology is due Miss Naomi
Walker " also is a graduate of
our township but whose name We
omitted from the list last week.
Rev. Roberts is called to Jordan
to conduct the baptismal services
on June 4th. Saturday evening,
June 3rd he will preach at the
church.
DIN Wagner and wife of Talma
came Friday to visit bis parents,
John Wagooer and wife. Sunday
they spent at Letters with Walter
Hartle and family.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-25

Sarah A Trip W d to Bellman
Wolf und 1-3 of lot 26 Masts add
Brennan $333.33.
Adam Kuhn and wife W d to Aar.
On Nunemaker part of2O-35-2 also
20 acres in 1882 North to $84OO. 90
Gideon P Zehner and wife W d to
Jesse Finney 50 & 25-100 acres l.,
sec 20 m also % acres in 81 m I
! Walnut tip 1921.
Alexander Starrett and wife W d
to Lulu A Dolohery lots IA to % in
elusive Corbin s sub div Plymouth
$500.
Indiana Loan and Trust Co O
to Eliza G Garrett part Of lots 80
and SO Roses add Plymouth 1885
Levi Senff W to Gideon D and
Sarah D Chupp AZ acres in n IA
5-344 German tip $4,000.
Hattie Lacher and bus W d to
Lewis and Bertha R Wittmaack west
AZ feet of lot 1872 original plat Ply
mouth $1,000.
Catherine Fabrian deed by admir-
deed to Charles A Wood and wife
lot Is Thayer's add Bourbon 5000.
James NJ Conrick etal d to
Nancy Alberta Jeffries part of lot
2 Borton's add Bourbon 81.
Sandusky Portland Cement Co W
to Sandusky Portland Cement Co of
Ohio part of n e IA 30-35-2 North
tip 81.
Beniwell Mutterling and wife W d
to Anna E Kitch lots / and 2 block
II also clock s Huff's add Er-.,ap1
also lot in Bremen also lots 1-2-13-14
block Huff's add Bremen $4,000.
Christian Fl Ringgenberg etal W d
to Samuel l. Ringgenberg und $40 of
part of 9-34-4 also part of 4-34-4
German tip $4,000.
Amanda V Snider and hus W d to
George Vanner and wife lot 3 block
3 Davis add Bourbon $500.
Charles A Reeve etal q C d to Pet
er Jeffirs lot GA origina, plat Ply
mouth 81.
Albert B Wickizer etal W d to
Peter Jeffirs north half of lot 81 or.
iginal plat Plymouth $500.
Ardella Spencer and hus W d tc
Fred " Cook lot 9 earns I'd Cnl
yer $1050.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-25
TIPPECANoE.

Fred Good and family took dinner
with Geo. Marks Sunday.
Miss Susie Waltz of Rochester at.
tended the commencement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughs of Fl. Wayne
were guests of VIM. Elliots Sunday
Several from this place attended
the street carnival at Mentone last
week.
Miss Maud Elliott of indianapolis
is visiting her parents, VIM. Elliotts
this week.
Empurtis Sanner and wife visit.
ed with their son, Earl of Hamlet
over Sunday.
Albert Ccrmican and wife of Elk.
hart attended the commencement
here Saturday night.
Miss Stevenson of Plymouth, the
former primary school teacher, il
visiting James Severns this week.
There was good attendance al
the commencement Saturday nigh,
to hear the fine lecturer, Mr.. Bowse1
Mr. and Mrs. John A. White and
family Of Wolf Creek visited Sun.
day with Mr.. and Mrs. james
Severns.
The Misses Ruth and Mae Kurr
and small brother Of Athens spent
Saturday evening and Sunday will
Miss Mabel Ross.
There will be young peoples
meeting at Tippecanoe next Sunday
afternoon. All young people arr
urged to be present.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-25

The Swinehart-Cal case was
tried at Uptown Monday.
Robert Reichart and family spent
Sunday with the formers sister,
Mrs. Isaac Lyle Of Hibbard
Rev. Newhouse gave a lecture at
the church Sunday afternoon. He
preached there Sunday evening also.
Children IS exercises will be held
at Tippecanoe June 4. Preparations
are being made for same at present.
Allen Horn was given a surprise
Saturday night. He expects to GO
west soon. A nice time was had
by all.
The Christian Endeavor was
organized last Sunday at the NJ
P. church. Their meetings will be
each evening at $50.
The weekly Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1911-1922, 1911-05-25
SEWING CLUB ENTERTAINED.
Miss Ruth Chadwick Prepares Nice
Time Wednesday in Honor Of
June Bride.

Miss Ruth Chadwick entertained
the Sewing Club at Brightside, We'd
nesday in honor of Miss Tanner. If
was an ideal day for a porch lunch
con and the girls enjoyed the cool
ness of porch and lawn the entire
afternoon.
Miss Edna, who is to be a Juae
blide, was presented with a doll.
bride, arrayed in handiSerchiefs,
gifts of the girls, and also from q
little hanging basket showered good
wishes in various rhymes. Several
games for which prizes were award
ed, were prepared, and each girl
carried home with her a little bag
Of rice. with this injunction:
"Put this away with greatest care
To shower upon the happy pair"