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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
1913 Delegates in Convention.

Omaha, March 27-The exact mum.
Der of delegates in the republican ma.
tional convention is definitely fixed by
this statement by Victor Rosewater
acting chairman of the republican ma.
tional committee:
I'm view of the many inquiries, il
may be stated officially that the mum.
Der of delegates in the republican ma.
tional convention under the call is
LOIS, making $40 necessary majority
to nominate. This is nearly 100 more
than in the convention of four years
ago, which consisted of $50 delegates.
With the exception of Hawaii whose
representation is increased from two
to six, all the increases correspond
with increased congressional repre-
sentation under the new 1910 appor-
tionment. The apparent discrepancy
over New Mexico and Arizona comes
from the fact that New Mexico has
been accorded two representatives in
congress although the. apportionment
gave it only one"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Two Thieves Are CAUGHT.

| Samuel NJ. ROsenthal, proprietor of
| the Bee Hive store, proved The can
| tor of thieves who intended to rob
his store Of clothing and probably
money. The same thieves, according
to Fair Store proprietors, are the
men who during the morning stole
several bolts of silk valued at $17
from the drygoods department of that
store. A suit of soldiers clothing
found secreted in a stairway of the
Marquardt building is thought by the
police to be the property of one of
the two men, who is believed by the
police to be a deserter from the I'm
tied States army Both men are
locked up in the city Jail awaiting ac-
ton by the county attorney who will
prosecute them. Both men were
drunk, it is believed, when they stole
the silk in the Fair store.
The men entered the fair store at
an early hour and statesmen Harry
Morgan and E. S. Clements were or
dered to watch them. Notwithstand-
ing this surveillance, no one saw.
them take the silk and it was not
missed until about an hour after their
departure.
After leaving the Fair store, the
men entered the Bee Hive and their
actions Immediately aroused the sus-
picions Of Mr. Rosenthal whom they
told they wished to purchase shoes.
None of the shoes shown them suit
ed, and they insisted in remaining
close to the mems clothing depart
ment. SO deft, however, We're the
two thieves, that Mr.. Rosenthal who
was very close to them at all times,
did not see one transfer three pairs
OF mems trousers from a pile of cloth
ing to place under his coat and the
other one a suit of boys clothes to
similar hiding place. At the door,
however, Mr.. ROsenthal noticed the
bulky appearance of one of the
chests and he Immediately unbutton-
ed the mans coat, revealing the stol-
en- trousers.
The thief used abusive language to
the storekeeper and the latter found
II necessary to knock the man down.
The other man, after hesitating at
the cashiers desk for few moments,
| ran out and Mr.. Rosenthal turned his
prisoner over to Constable Finkhouse.
The storekeeper then called to
crowd which had congregated to stop
the other thief who was endeavoring
to escape through the door OF "a sa-
loon The saloonkeeper, elected the
man and Rosenthal again came into
possession of a prisoner, who was
turned over to Chief of Police Mar
quardt.
The police started search for n
third man whom they believed to he
! implicated in the thievery here. In
the search for the silk which has not
yet been found, the police came upon
the suit of infantryman's clothing
which they declare belongs to one OF
the thieves now under Arrest
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
MRS. BLUNT IN LINCOLN.
She Interviews Gov. Aldrich and Con
vict Morley at Prison.

Lincoln, March 27-Mrs. Roy Blunt,
wife of the hostage who was killed in
last weeks fight with Convicts Dowd,
Gray and Morley, accompanied by her
father and mother, arrived in the city
After a short visit with Gov. AID
rich they then went to the state peni-
Tertiary, where they held a long con-
ference with Warden Melick
Convict Morley, the surviving men,
bed of the fray, was interviewed by
them during their call at the institu-
ton. The substance of the visit was
not given out.
Information from Springfield is to
the effect that a special officer nam
ed Reed is investigating the alleged
misconduct of Sheriff Hyers of Ian.
caster county in behalf of Lancaster
county.
Flyers, it has been charged by farm
ers in the Springfield possee in the
convict chase, was under the influence
of liquor. An affidavit from A s..
Emtey, who was driving the rig Hy.
ers used before he took a horse from
George Phelps, is said to have stated
that Hyers was not drinking while
in the rig.
1t became known here that James
Blunt, father of the dead man, has
retained w. r. Patrick of South On
aha to represent him at the inquest.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Smith Wins in Sioux City.

Sioux City, Ia, March ga. A.
Smith was reelected mayor here over
Jonathan w. Brown by one of the
closest votes in the city's history, his
lead being less than $50 votes. G.
B. Healy and E. o. Wesley were re-
elected commissioners. The fight for
the other two commissioners is be.
tween Charles Dishonesty, Ed Evans
and w. E. True, all three running
within 100 votes of each other in early
returns. Mayor Smith is serving his
first term under the commission plan.
His friends claim his victory is due
to a successful administration in the
last two years.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Suffraqette To Jail.

London, March 27.-One hundred
and twenty-siX suffragettes We're plac
ed on trial at special sitting of the
county of London session in connec
ton with the window smashing raids
in London on March l and March 4
Judge Robert Wallace sentenced a
succession of them to terms ranging
from four to six months Imprisonment
In some cases where the women un.
dertook not to repeat the offense they
were bound over for judgment if call,
ed upon. Traverse Humphreys, coun-
sci for the treasury, in his speech for
the prosecution emphasized the fact
that the raids were an organized at.
tack on property and could not be
tolerated.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29

Fairfax, S. d., March 26.-The reg
ular March term of the circuit court
for Gregory county was finally adj
journed yesterday by Judge William
son, of the Eleventh judicial circuit,
the business on hand having all been
practically completed,
Among the last business of the
term was the sentencing of Pat Ste.
vens, found guilty by jury at this
term of the charge of robbery and at
last term of jail-breaking, to an in
determinato sentence of from three to
five years in the penitentiary, the SEN
tence being coordinate for both of
lenses.
Lloyd Forgraves' sentence was from
6our to five years and a stay of exc
cution was granted for thirty days to
perfect an appeal to supreme court
In both cases against Stevens and the
one against Forgraves, both parties
are to be permitted bail during the
perfection OF appeal.
Forgrayes was convicted of white
slave" traffic.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29

convicted of murder and given IA life
sentence, but the supreme court
granted new trial Miss Flege was
killed on the Flege farm, near Wayne,
on June 80, 1910.
Louise Flege was found dead. Eich.
tenkamp, an employe on the farm,
claimed he saw Flege kill his sister.
William Flege was arrested and
charged with the crime. After long
trial he was convicted and sentenced
to life imprisonment at Lincoln. Az
ter serving few months he was lib
Grated pending second trial.
The work Of the doctors who ex-
amined Louise Flege's stomach will
play an important part in the trial.
The defense hopes to prove an alibi
for Flege and in this manner clear
him of the charge.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
SELLS HOUSE WITH SPY GLASS.
Makes Deal Without Taking Customer
Within Three Miles Of Property

Within Three Miles Of Property.
Wichita, Kan, March 26.-Allen Av-
erly, real estate man of this city,
recently sold house and lot to man
who examined the property through a
field glass and was never nearer than
three miles to 1t.
Have you small house in the vi
cinity of the Orient shops?" asked w.
II. Wilson, who visited the real estate
office.
I'VE have" said Allen Avery.
could you show it to me this aft
ernoon?" asked the man.
81 can show it to you in five min
utes," was the reply.
"Wcll, if you can show me house
near the Orient shops in five minutes
I'll take it," said the prospective
buyer.
Mr.. Ayerly took field glass from
his desk and telling the man to fol.
low, stepped into the elevator, rode to
the 10th floor, went out onto the roof
and by the use of field glass showed
the house, which was three miles
away.
Wilson was game and agreed to
take the house before he had descend
ed from the roof Of the skyscraper.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
A Sale Pavilion.

Ewing, Neb., March. 27.-Specal to
The News: AS the facilities for our
stockmen and farmers have been so
inadequate in the past for the taking
care of and disposal of their stock a
meeting was held at the city building
at which our citizens took a very live
ly interest. At the meeting articles
of incorporation were formed looking
towards the erection of a sales paw.
lion and stock yards for the better &C.
commodation of our farmers and
stockmen with pedigreed stock and
all others who may wish to avail
themselves Of the opportunity. Any
or all of our farmers can avail them.
selves of this great advantage if they
so desire. About $500 has been
subscribed. This is one of the best
moves our citizens have ever taken
along conservative lines. The follow.
ing officers of the corporation have
been elected: w. II. Graves, presi.
dent; j. l.. Fisher, secretary; J. n
Trommerschausser, treasurer; John
Berigan, manager. The board of di.
rectors are: j. l.. SPRINGFIELD, NJ. r.
Sanders, John Carr, William Snyder
James Leaby and J. 6. Weaverling
Our little city has taken on new life
since the new enterprise has taken
hold and Contractor Davis with a
force of men commenced Monday to
carry out the work of the corporation
and in which the first sale is expect.
ed to take place April 49,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29

West Point, Neb., March 26.-Spec-
ial to The News. In the death of Mrs.
Catherine B. Neigh, which occurred
Sunday night, West Point has lost its
Oldest resident. Mrs. Neigh was the
first white woman TO make her resi-
dence in what is known as Cunning
county. She came here with her hus-
band, the late John d. Neigh, the
father and founder of the city OF West
Point, in the year 1856. She was 76
years of age at her death. Mrs. Ne
ligh had the distinction Of being the
mother of the first white child born
within the confines Of Cunning coun-
ty, Mrs. Alice Sims, now residing
here. She is also survived by three
sons, William T. s. Neigh, U. S.
Grant Neigh. and John p. S. Neigh,
Aunt Kitty" as she was affection
ately called, was a woman of remark
ably gracious personality, the soul
of kindness and hospitality, a favor
tie with all classes of the community,
especially the children and young peo-
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Mayor Appoints New Councilman.


{. H.. krahn, democratic nominee
Tor councilman in the Second ward,
was appointed to fiji the counCilmanic
vacancy made by f.. b. Kauffman's
removal from the ward, by Mayor
Friday at last nights council meeting,
The council approved the mayors ap-
pointment and Mr.. Krahn Immediately
filed his bond with the city clerk and
was sworn in. Mr.. Krahn lost no
time and took part in the business
transacted with the other city fathers.
According to Mayor Friday, there
have been large number of applica.
tons for the appointment.
The council vacated the old plat of
Beacon Hill addition and an ordinance
was passed to this effect The new
plat for this addition was approved
and signed by Mayor Friday, Presi-
dent Winter City Clerk Harter and
Engineer Tracy.
O. w. Rish was given the contract
to construct the sewer on North Fifth
street from Norfolk avenue to the
new Union Pacific depot. This work
Is 10 be finished by April 10, accord
ing to the specifications.
The public works committee was
instructed to purchase an electrical
pump and other necessary material
for the purpose of meeting the re-
quirements in the pumping contract
given to the Sugar City Cereal mills.
This pump can be purchased without
creating a special fund, by a levy, say
the cOuncilmen.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
FIeae Jury to Report Monday.

Ponca, Neb., March 26.-Special to
The News: The jury to try William
Flege, a farmer living near Wayne,
for the murder of his sister, Louise,
on June 80. 1910, will be convened in
Ponca next Monday noon. Court ad.
journed last night till that time. This
is Flege's second trial.
Flege's attorneys did not ask for a
change of venue. A motion was made
petitioning the judge 10 override the
first degree" murder charge, but
this was overTuled.
At his first trial William Flege was
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29

Chicago, March 26.-Three steamers
which were caught in the ice off of
Evanston last night were reported six
miles out in the lake today battling
with the floes in an attempt to reach
Chicago. An unbroken stretch of ice
separated the vessels from port, and
there seemed no hope of reaching the
city before evening unless the wind
should shift. Fears for the safety of
the $50 persons aboard, however, We're
allayed by wireless messages. All the
boats are well provisioned and coaled
and those on board are suffering no
hardships. The marooned steamers
are the Racine of the Northern Michi-
can Transportation company and the
Alabama and the Georgia of the Good
rich transit fleet.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29

state have received personal letters
from leading Norfolk business man,
inviting them to he present at the
teachers convention which conyenes
here this week. The local committee
Is well prepared for the teachers and
all arrangements are completed for
their comfort. Notwithstanding the
fact that the warm weather has caus-
ed the streets to be in bad shape, the
street commissioner has promised to
make things comfortable before the
teachers arrive.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Oscar Wassem Wins.

Lincoln, March 26.-Oscar Wassem,
the Omaha wrestler, last night defeat
ed George Gion of Aurora, Neb., in
their match for the state champion
ship and a side bet Wassem won in
straight falls with but only after a
desperate struggle, the first fall COM
ing after l hour and 6 minutes, the
second in "a minutes. Gion, the
lighter of the two, set the pace at the
outset, and wore himself out, Wassem
reserving his strength for the oppor-
tune moment, when he pinned his man
down.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Chapel Banker Dies.

Chappell, Neb., March 26.-Fred
Sudman, president of the First Nation
al bank OF Chappell, died yesterday
after an illness of one week Mr..
Sudman was one of the pioneers in
this county, coming here in 1888. He
has large holdings in Chappell, Osk-
kosh and Lewellyn. He leaves a
widow, three daughters and one son.
1t was only about six months ago
that Mr. Sudman's son was killed in
an automobile accident.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29

st. Louis, Mo-, March 26.-When
the case of Joseph Siedel and Mrs.
Annie Hunning, charged Jointly with
the murder of the woman's husband,
Martin Hunning, was called in the
circuit court of Hillsboro, Mo-, at
torneys for the defendants obtained
continuance until late in the after
noon. A notice was served that a
change of venue would be asked.
Hunning vas SHOT and killed Dec.
8, 1911. His wife was in the house
at the time with her husband. The
shot was fired through a window.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Butte Miners Nav Strike.

Butte, Mont, March 26-The Butte
miners union of the Western FEEDER
alton of Miners voted to take refer.
endum vote next Thursday upon the
question of striking. The controversy
leading up to the vote resulted from
the discharge of several hundred min
ers because it was said they were ac-
tive members of a socialist club. The
miners say the men were discharged
to prevent the election next month of
more socialists to the city council.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
South Norfolk,

Mr.. Welsh returned home from Os.
mond last evening, where he visited
relatives.
Mrs. John Daughorty and daughter
Leota have returned from brief
visit in Bonesteel.
Mrs. Tom Shively left for Omaha
this morning.
John Hin2e returned from Omaha
last evening, having spent the past
week there with his mother who was
hurt.
Alpha Clark left for Fremont yes
terday to work.
The party of eight employees at the
shops, who visited with Tom Hogan
at an Omaha hospital, yesterday, ar
rived home last evening.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
SeideI Exnnerated

Milwaukee, Wis, March 26.-At the
session lasting until long after mid
night Emil Seidel, the socialist mayor,
was exonerated of charge of malea.
sance in office brought by the opposi.
ton, the charge being that he sup.
pressed information on which taxes
should have been higher against fav.
ored taxpayers. The charge was in.
vestigated by city council commit
tee, consisting of five socialists and
none of the opposition and the social.
list council confirmed the report of the
committee
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
ENGINEER KILLED.

Superior, Neb., March 27.-Burling-
ton train No. IA was wrecked little
over two miles west Of BostwlcK.
Engineer Paul Temple was instant
ly killed.
Firemen Frank Rainay'S legs were
broken and he was very seriously
scalded by escaping steam.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
How Much Did he Make on the Horse

Valentine, Neb., March 27.-Special
TO The News: This city is confront
ed with a grave condition. A little
problem in arithmetic is the cause of
it all. If a man sold horse for $50.
then bought it back for $50 and sold it
again for $780, how much did he make
on the two transactions?
This problem is the source of much
heated discussion that has thrown
the whole town into turmoil. In
, the hotels, drug stores, restaurants
and other places where men gather
this absorbing question is being ar.
sued pro and con. All agree that he
either made $50 or $780, but which is
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29

Muscatine, Ia, March ga plot to
wipe out the family of Charles Reed,
a non-union button worker, was dis
covered here today when a chemical
test proved that poisonous acids had
been placed in the cistern of drinking
water at the Reed home, according to
the police. Prompt medical attention
saved the life of Mrs. Reed, who had
drank some of the water. There is
no cleW.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
HAS 27 SONS.
Kansas Man Stops at Denver Hote
Mo TNo. Sleep Tooether

Kansas Man Stops at Denver Hotel
No Two Sleep Together.
Denver, March 26.-Two by two, Ii
youths, ranging in age from 6 to 16
years, filed into the lobby of local
hotel. A stout man following them ap
preached the desk.
"All nine" said he to the clerk
land there are thirteen more back in
Goodland, Kan"
He wrote Nathan Alexander" on
the register.
Single rooms, and fifteen Of them,
said Alexander. II never doubled
them up yet, and don't purpose to dc
it now"
That will be $780," replied the clerk
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Wan, to be a Guard a, States Prison

Want to be a Guard at States Prison
, Stanton, Neb., March 90 Special
10 The News: Capt. Archer L. Bur.
nam of the local National Guard
company is just in receipt OF a letter
from Adjutant General Phelps which
requests that he recommend some
member of his company to position
of guard in the Nebraska penitentiary.
This position gives a salary of $50
per month with allowances, rations
and quarters, and illustrates the fact
that the training which is received in
national guard company is regard
ed valuable by those in positions of
authority who have investigated that
subject.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29

correct is the highly disputed point.
Bankers, merchants, lawyers and
prominent stockmen have entered in.
to the controversy and the arguments
wax warm and furious Local poll.
tics have been forgotten for the time.
The peaceable citizens of this city
are trying to find some one who is
skilled as an authority in arithmetic
to intervene and declare which an.
swer is correct before blood is spilled
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
BLUNT INQUEST FRIDAY.
Coroner Postpones inquiry Into Young
Farmers Death

Springfield, Neb., March 26.-Coro-
ner Armstrong announced that the
Blunt inquest, which was set for this
morning az 10 o'clock had been post
poned until Friday morning at the
same hour. II was found impossible
to secure the attendance today of
some witnesses whose testimony was
needed. The inquest will be held in
the town here.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Antelope Deputy Sheriff.

Neigh, Neb., March 26.-Special to
The News: Sheriff l.. Bennett has
appointed Harry c. Frady of this city
as his deputy, and the bond was ap.
proved last week by the county board
OF supervisors. The appointment is a
worthy one and the general sentiment
sanction the actions of Mr.. Bennett.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
OMAHA LUMBER YARD BURNS
Missouri River Lumber Company Suf-
fers $4,000 Loss.

fire destroyed the greater part of the
Missouri River Lumber company yards
at Thirtieth and Boyd streets last
night, besides putting out of order all
the independent and Bell telephones
north of Boyd street The origin of
the blaze cannot be determined.
The Missouri River Lumber COM
pany is owned by F. H. Bowman of
Minneapolis and H. G. Kranz. 1886
Woolworth avenue, Omaha. Mr.. Kranz
is the local manager and he said last
night that he roughly estimated the
damage at between $4,000 and $780,.
600, which amount is entirely covered
by insurance.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Chinese Attack Americans.

Hankow, March 26.-The three Am
orleans, who were attacked by pir-
ates on the Yang Use river at WI
Shan, Messers. Coffman and Shadon
were teachers employed in the schools
OF the Chinese government, at Cheng
Tu. Consul Gen. Paul James is leav-
ing Shanghai for I-Chang.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Court at Madison.

Madison, Neb., March 27-Special
to The News: District court conven.
ed in Madison for an equity session
Monday afternoon and adjourned yes,
terday morning. Judge A. A. Welch
presiding, W. H. Powers, court report.
er. The following cases received at.
tention.
Charles E. Gibson VS.. Levi Gutru
and lngeborg Gutru, remanded. Con
tnued by agreement.
Abram White VS.. Charles b. Dur.
land as mayor of city of Norfolk. In,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Rishon Williams at Neliah.

Neigh, Neb., March 26.-Special to
The News: Bishop Williams of Oma-
ha confirmed class of twenty-five
last night at ST. Peters Episcopal
church. A o'clock supper was Civ
en- at the rectory by the Guild ladies,
which was attended by the Business
Mems club and the bishop.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Hamous-Otto.

Stanton, Neb., March 26.-Special
to The News: James famous. fire
man on Northwestern, and Miss Hat
tie Otto, both of Norfolk, were mar
ried by Rev. John F. Poucher at the
Methodist parsonage at Stanton, yes
terday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
Eckmann-Wienck.

Madison, Neb., March 26.-Special
to The News: Judge McDuffee issued
a marriage license to Theodore Eek
mann of Wayne and Miss Paulina
Wienck of Madison.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
BoNEsTEEL MAN NAMED.
Or. kenaston Appointed Member OF
Dakota Board Of Health.

Dakota Board Of Health.
Bonesteel, $. d., March 27.-Spec.
ial TO The News: Gov. Robert s.
Wesley OF South Dakota, has appoint.
ed DR.. II. X. Kenaston OF Bonesteel
to position on the state board OF
health.
DIR. Kenaston has been the physician
for the Northwestern railroad and
has held the craftsmanship OF the
county board of health for the past
fourteen years.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29
For Missouri Governor,

Jefferson City, Mo-, March Co
David A. Ball of Pike county filed
his declaration as a candidate for the
democratic nomination for governor.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1912-03-29

signed June 2S, 1911 to conform to
the facts and that attorney for both
parties be notified hereof