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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08

WEST POINT, Neb,, Jan. 7.-(Specisl)-
The semi-centennial of the founding of
West Point occurs in the year 1907. In
March. 1857, Uriah Bruner and his brother,
John Bruner. and others came from
Omaha. following up the Elkhorn valley
in search of a location for farms and also
to spy out a suitable place at which to
locate a town. Upon reaching this place
they liked the looks of the country and
concluded to set their stakes" and re-
main. They claimed lands. and under the
name Of the Nebraska Settlement assocla-
ton plated West Point. first known as
Philadelphia In March, 1858, ]. d. Neigh,
J. c. Crawford and josiah McKirahan
came in and located near West Point. The
first postofiice was established in June,
1853, the first one in Cunning county. In
April. 1870. the place was replatted by John
d. Neigh. This opportunity will be taken
advantage Of by the citizens of this place.
1t is planned to have Homecoming" cele-
bration next summer of a weeks duration,
and every effort will be put forth to make
the occasion memorable.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08
New. of Nebrr.lka.

BLUE HILL-Snow began falling here
Sunday and the weather has turned very
cold.
PLATTSMOUTH-EH NJ. Smith has re-
turned home from Mcpherson. Kan, where
he was married to Mrs. Caroline Tuttle.
REPUBLICAN CITY-The roads in this
vacinity are so rough 1t is almost impos-
slble for team to haul a load without be-
ing well shod.
BLAIR-A heavy lightning and thunder
storm passed over this city at an early
hour this morning, accompanied by a rain
shower which turned Into sleet and snow.
REPUBLICAN CITY = The Burlington
House of this city was entered by thieves
last night and robbed Mr.. E. Bond one
Of the roomers, of $50 or so. No clue to
tho thief.
OXFORD-A mild case of diphtheria de-
veloped In the family Of l.. A. Twilegar
yesterday. The home was promptly quar-
antined, and 1t is hoped further spread of
the contag1on will be prevented.
PLATTSMOUTH-Whil John Covert was
leaning from the cab window of his en-
gine as the train passed through Balfour
he was struck on the head by a hanging
mail pouch and knocked unconscious.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS eight miles north
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08
ELECTION OF OMAHA CLUB
Peck VIII Not Run for Director
Change Proposed In Menu
bership Fees.

Petitions for the annual election OF d.
rectors of the Omaha club are posted, the
election being fixed for January 49, The
retiring directors are NJ. l. Learned. Victor
b. Caldwell and E. p. Peck Mr.. Peck will
not stand for reelection. He has been
president of the club for several years. 1t
is not known that his retirement as d.
rector will carry with 1t his retirement as
president also. George N. Peek is a can
didate to succeed Mr.. Peck as director.
Aside from the election of directors an
amendment to the constitution is to be
acted on. 1t proposes an initiation fee OF
$50 for members living out of the city.
This fee heretofore has been RENTED. II
is now proposed to ask from non-residents
half the fee charged resident members.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08
UNION PACIFIC GETS SHORT LINE
Three Miles Less Than Burlington
Omaha To Lincoln.

Three Miles Less Than Darlington
Omaha 20 Lincoln.
ASHLAND, Neb.. Jan. 7s-lSpecial y
What is said to be the final survey OF the
Omaha and lincoln line of the Union Pa
cIfic has been completed through Ashland.
This branch leaves the Union Pacific main
line at Lane and strikes in a straight line
TO Ashland across the Platte river about a
mile north of the present Burlington pro-
ject and through the western portion Of
this city. From Ashland the line keeps to
the west Of the Burlington tracks. but
parallels them practically all the way. 1t
will miss Greenwood by a small margin.
but will run through waverly and Have
lock.
From Omaha the new Summit-1.ane cut
of will be used and from Lane the new
line will strike through hills and over
valleys to the Platte river with heavy
work for several miles. An easy grade
out OF the Platte valley through Ashland
and across Salt creek valley to the grade
Of the Burlington. followed from a point
a few miles south Of Ashland to Lincoln,
has been found. The new line cuts through
some of the best residence portion of Ash
land and will give this city a station a
little nearer the business portion Of the
town than now given by the Burlington.
This is the third survey OF the Union
Pacific made between Omaha and Lincoln
during the last six months. One survey
was several miles south OF Ashland, but
encountered difficulty in getting over the
high bluffs on the south side OF the Platte
in Cass county across the river. Any point
that could be found for the crossing left
the road sixty feet above the river. The
line was also run several miles northwest
of Ashland and while an easier grade wa:
found. 1t left the line several miles longer
! than the Burlington line from Lincoln tC
Omaha The last survey, which has beer
worked out with great care, appears Il
have an easy grade, with heavy work wheI
between the bluffs west of Gretna and tn,
! town of Lane, while 1t is nearly thre
| miles shorter than the Burlington line.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08
washington County Change.

BLAIR, Neb., jan 7.-(Special.) 1.-The
Board OF Supervisors Of this county re-
signed their offices last Thursday and on
Saturday the three county commissioners
were appointed by the appointing board,
composed OF County Judge Marshal, County
Clerk Faber and County Treasurer Russell.
The new commissioners are James Maher,
retired merchant of Blair. who was elected
supervisor at the last-election; Eugene Bur-
dick Of the Plateau bank, Herman, and
Fred Ramser. a farmer living near Airing
ton. The new board of commissioners was
sworn into office Saturday and Immediately
assumed its duties. This county has been
under township organization for nearly
twenty years, which was changed at the
last election in November.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08
Gas TANK FIGHT STILL ON
Matter Not Ended BY Decision Of suprsm:
@ Court Against City.
ORDINANCE BY BRIDGES PENDING
Bill Prohibits Erection of Holders or
Manufactures of Gas within
Deemed Territory of
the City.

The city council, in committee Of the
whole. yesterday afternoon voted to bring
up this evening for consideration Council
man Bridges ordinance regulating the
location of gas manufacturing plants or
holders. This measure has particular
bearing on the decision OF the supreme
court of Nebraska rendered Saturday in
relation to a case wherein an attempt Of
the gas company to locate a large gas
holder at Twentieth and Center streets
was thwarted in Omaha but favored by
the supreme court decision. The Bridges
measure, II passed this evening, will have
the effect OF re training the gas company
from carrying out its plans to locate the
gas holder at the place mentioned.
For the guidance of the judiciary COM
mittee when It reports on the ordinance,
Il was suggested the ordinance be amended
to read that druggists shall abstain from
selling liquors at their soda fountains. re-
fuse to allow them to be drunk In their
places OF business, stop displaying bottles
OF liquors in show windows or shelves and
limit the amount to be sold for medicinal
purposes. 1t was the general sentiment OF
the council that to require a physician
prescription for every sale of liquor for
medicinal purpose would be imposing an
unjust hardship on many.
Award Contracts for Supplies.
The council was nearly caught mapping
when II came to consider bids for printing
stationery and other supplies for the city
hall for 1907. In some manner It was moved
and fseconded that the contract that
work be awarded to the bidder lowest or
the lot, and the motion went through fly
ing: Then Councilman Elsasser suggested
that the bids be accepted on the items in
stead OF theIot. The tabulated sheets were
examined and 1t was discovered that this
bids of the Omaha Printing company and
Klopp. Bartlett 4 Co. on the printing and
stationery showed the latter firm lower OF
the total, but when the lower items o.
both firms were taken together the tota
thus arrived at was considerably less thar
the total bid OF the other company. TIL,
result was the city comptroller was in
structed to make contracts on the In
dividual items.
The final action taken by the council OF
these bids was just what Councilman Zim
man proposed at tho time the bids wer,
opened, nearly two weeks ago, but at tina
time his resolution was turned down al
being premature
The GIVE Hull company was awarded
the city hall coal contract, the price bein,
a24 for Cherokee steam coal. The onl!
ice bid received, that of the Omaha Ic
: and Coal Storage company. was rejected
That company made a price OF s. per ton
Through Attorney w. ]. Connell. tn
Omaha Gas company asked for a week Il
which to be heard on the gas commissions
ordinance. STIMULATING the illumination
power and heat units of gas. The ga
company expects TO offer expert testimon
in the council chamber as against the ex
pert advice gathered by Councilman Funk
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08
BAR TO EXPRESS COMPANIES
Means of Preventing Their Traffic I'm
Fruit object of Western
JObbers.

With money in its treasury to carry ON
the fight, the Grief object of the Western
Fruit Jobbers' association this year will
be to find means OF preventing the ex-
press companies from buying fruit and pro-
duce and receiving consignments of these
goods.
Secretary e. B. Branch has returned from
the annual meeting at Kansas City with
this information, He says the annual dues
have been raised from so to $50, and as
the number of members is u.s. this will
bring $3.50 to the treasury this year, a
large portion of which will be available for
tho contest with the express companies
The officers and executive committee of
the association have been empowered to
spend the money in securing the results
| aimed at in the following resolution, passed
at the meeting:
The association regards IT as important
that vigorous and rigorous examination
tices adopted and in use by the express
companies be instituted at once by federal
authority, to the end that in said hearing
accurate and authoritative Information
may be obtained; abuses, evils and dis
examinations corrected; unlawful business
unfair practices forbidden.
Preliminary to this the preamble Of the
resolution stated the grievances Of the
fruit men against the express companies.
copy Of the resolutions will be for
warded to the Interstate Commerce COM
mission and a request will be made on the
commission to hold the investigation. II
the commission holds such an Investigation,
either at the request or on It's own initiative
Secretary Branch will be prepared TO
furnish voluminous information, which he
has gathered I'm the last few months.
After the investigation, IL the commits
SION does not furnish relief, II probably
will be decided to bring a case against the
express companies to test their right TO do
business outside the line of transportation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08

by these two. The board will meet In
Houston January 19.
Clerks strike f. on.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. F--AccordIng to
a telegram from Wilbur Braggins. grand
chief Of the Brotherhood of Railway
clerks, who is in Kansas City, the strike
Of the Southern Pacific railway clerks Is
or. BY the terms OF the settlement ali the
old clerks, who apply for positions will be
employed - soon as places can be made
for them without prejudice on account of
the strike.
The clerks quit work October 10 and for
time the freight handling machinery Of
the company was partially paralzed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08
Investigating GoIdaeId FAILURE.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. THE San
TO look into the AFFAIRS OF l. NJ. Sullivan
& Co, brokers, Of GOldheld. George J.
Rice. an officer Of the company. said yes
terday that he had received a copy OF the
expert report on the affairs Of the concern.
II do not care" he said, ITO go into the
details OF this report, but Il shows that
cess OF our liabilities"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08
Board OF Arbitration.

PEORIA, ILL.,. Jan. 7.-According to an
announcement made by the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to-
night the board of arbitration to settle the
Southern Pacific strike will be composed OF
]. r. orton OF San Antonio. Tex, repre-
septing the brotherhood and General Su-
perintendent Green OF the Cotton Belt
railroad. A third member will be selected
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08
River EndsnEers Tracks.

FREMONT. Neb, Jan. 7.-(Special THE
Platte river is reported out of its banks
near Mercer and the Union Pacific has a
gang of men at that point protecting the
track. The water has been over the rails
and is now up to them. Last night con-
siderable dynamite was used to break up
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08
Re.uIt of CuttinK Nlatch.

As the result of a cutting scrape in the
Union Pacific yards on November IS, when
John Rosse received several cuts at the
hands of a fellow italian workman, Santo
Marchese, and which resulted in Rose lan-
gushing in st. Joseph's hospital for sew
court Monday morning by Rose charging
Marchese with cutting with intent to
wound; The quarrel between the two, men
legged that Marchese became excited and
cut Rosse in the' arm with a large knife.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08

the ice The water in town has gone
down. leaving the bridges uninjured. Sew
ersl cellars are filled with water and the
small boy has plenty OF free skating Kinks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08

| Temperature and precipitation departures
| from the normal at Omaha since March /
| and comparison with the last two years:
| Normal temperature .......--..- Il
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08
Reports from stations atTP. M

Indicates trace Of precipitation
- Indicates below zero.
l. A WELSH. Local F0reeasteT.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, Jan. 1-Of1cial record Of tempera-
allure and precipitation, compared with the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08
DIAMoNDs-Frenzer, 18th and Dodge.
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair and Colder in Nebraska, Iowa
and south Dakota Today
Fair Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 7.-Forecast OF the
weather for Tuesday and Wednesday:
For Nebraska. South Dakota, Iowa and
Kansas-Fair. colder Tuesday; Wednesday.
fair.
For Colorado-Fair Tuesday. colder In
south portion. Wednesday, fair.
For Wyoming-Fair Tuesday, except
snow I'm northwest portion, colder in south;
Wednesday, probably fair.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-08

Normal Temperature
Excess for the day
Total excess since
Normal precipita tiOI
Excess for the day
Precipitation since \
Deficiency since Ma
Deficiency for cor p
Deficiency for cor. I
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-08-23
Indiana Ball Tossers Didn't
Understand.

The Indiana ball team came to Reyn'
odsvillc Tuesday to play the local club
and were surprised to find that no
game with them was on the program.
They stayed in town to see the sights
Of the great celebration but before they
left took care to leave little bill of $50
expenses with local attorney for col
lection.
1t seems that when the amusement
committee wrote to the lnd'Nna mana
ger TO arrange game, he answered
that the team would ask $50 90 for ex-
penses. Jarvis Williams, for the com
mittee, wrote him that the money
would be paid and requested reply OF
acceptance, which never came The
committee concluded that the Indiana
gentlemen did not care to come and
arranged another game between Par
dus and Soldier. Rut the boys from
our neighborine county had taken 1t
for granted that the date stood and
came over.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-08-23
Main Street Turned Into Vanity Fair by the
Great Crowds of Visitors on Neighbors' Day.
The Spirits Special Edition.

The Punxsutawney Spirit issued a
prcia edition Yesterday devoted to
Rrynoldsvilc Old Home Week, "the
most notable, social and Industrial
event In the history Of the town" Be-
sides number of illustrations of men
prominent in the movement. Of old set
tiers, old landmarks and a few of the
modern buildings, the edition contain
ed historical matter relative to Reyn-
oldSvile OF rare interest and worthy Of
preservation by every family in town.
Not The least important OF the features
were The poems reminiscent OF Reyn-
old5ville In the days OF 'auld lang syne',
whom the now distinguished editor OF
the Spirit was a boy and dwelt in our
midst. The Spirit has done credit TO
itself and benefited the town and vote
OF thanks is due them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-08-23

BEE Was
A SUCCESS
Excited Crowd Watches the
Ex-Sheriff's Posse Pursue an
Alleged Horse Thief and
Finally String him Up to a
Convenient Tree.

One OF the greatest farces ever at
tempted in Reynoldsville was pulled off
yesterday afternoon when posse OF
eight men, mounted and armed, pursued
an alleged horse thief through the
streets OF town, going at a gallop through
the crowded thoroughfares, firing blank
cartridges, shouting like Comanches on
the war path and finally rounding up
their victim on the ball ground. A
pitch battle was fought between pur-
suers and pursued but the william was
out matched. A good stout rope was
produced and the culprit was promptly
strung up to nearby tree. But for the
timely interference OF host OF humane
bystanders the lynching bee would have
been the real thing.
This little extravaganza, reminiscent
OF Wild West days, was the suggestion
Of W. G. Elliott and those figuring in
mad race were George Hartman, the
culprit, Postmaster Burns, d. II. Break
ey, John Fuller, Leroy Yohe, Sheldon
Evans, Pete Yenewine, Frank Guns and
John Pomroy.
The "lynching bee" was not on the
program and when the people heard the
continuous firing, and saw the wildly
galloping horsemen csreering through
the streets, the excitment was intense.
Everywhere the posse put the question,
Where did he go?" "Did you see the
fellow who stole the horse?" and many
more OF the kind and in few moments
a quarter OF the towns population came
pouring into the Main street or went
racing after the posse. 1t was danger
ously thrilling, and score OF accidents
were narrowly averted when the horse
man cut through the packed crowd. Not
only Main street but side streets were
traversed in the search.
The farce was we'll executed and
made lots Of fun for the big crowd on
the streets.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-08-23
TWENTY THOUSAND PEOPLE
PARTICIPATE IN FESTIVITIES

they were useless. The rush from the
rear was so great that those In front
were forced to push ahead to the very
verge OF actual danger and when the
thrilling leap WAS made, Breton shot
right through a crowd so eager to see
the feat that they forgot the danger
and crossed the very path OF the autos
deadly course. AS in the afternoon the
feat was accomplished successfully and
Breton was wildly cheered as he landed
safe and sound after forty feet flight
In the air. The visitors who witnessed
1t were unanimous in their opinion that
he stands pre-eminent among perform
ers in his line now before the public.
Immediately after the exhibition
beautiful display OF fireworks was given
on an adjoining lot, an account OF which
appears elsewhere.
While these events were transpiring
on Main street dance was In progress
in Franks park which was one OF the
largest and most enjoyable events of the
kind given in Reynoldsville for many
years. Young people from all over the
section congregated there and waltzed
away the time until the eastern sky be-
gan to glow with the tints Of new day.
IL was the greatest day of a great
week and alone sufficed to prove that
the Old Home Week is the most nota.
BILE, social and industrial event in the
history Of the town" we'll worth every
cent contributed by the citizens, and all
the ceaseless labor of the committee
men. 1t brought forth from every
neighboring town expressions of good
will that will go far to cement bonds of
social friendships for the future.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-08-23
4HREE MEN
BOUND over
FOR TRIAL
Member of the State Constab-
ulary Placed Under Arrest
on a Charge Of Aggravated
Assault and Battery Prefer
red by Men he had Arrested.

About $50 last evening, while the
great crowd OF visitors were thronging
the streets, a little disturbance occrrred
In front of the National Hotel which
has resulted in three men being bound
lover to court
Fred G. Miller, a member OF the State
Constabulary at Punxsutawney, but
dressed in citizen's clothes, was in the
, mix-up and is alleged to have used his
ackiack or club pretty freely, butting
bystanders right and left and when it
was over claimed that some one had hit
him. He placed Frank Reynolds and
Arthur Clawson, two local gentlemen Of
unouestioned character, under arrest,
charging them with striking an officer.
They had hearing and on being bound
over. to court under $500 bail each,
promptly supplied bail.
Immediately after their hearing Will
Scott and Mr.. Reynolds entered a
counter two charges against Miller, one
for assault and one for aggravated as
suit and battery and Miller was also
bound over tn court under $500 bail
When requested to furnish bail trouble
commenced.
"Who stands for your bail?" said
Squire Neff.
1.-THE State OF Pennsylvania, replied
Miller.
Bring it in, !" rejoined the Squire,
But the great state of Pennsylvania
didn't seem to be around anywhere and
the State Constable will be taken to
iail unless someone appears as his friend.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-08-23
Was Born Near
Reyno!dsville
Years Ago
Ira C. Fuller was Born On the
Fuller Homestead just above
Prescottvil1e and Lived here
Until the Seventies.

Ira c. Fuller, Of Brookvllle, who was
born on the Fuller farm at the junction
above Prescottville, eighty years ago.
was one OF the visitors in Reynoldsville
yesterday. Mr.. Fuller is, perhaps, the
oldest man living who was born in this
immediate vicinity. This section was
then vast wilderness in the true sense
OF the word. Bear, deer, wildcats and
other kinds OF wild animals roamed this
section at will in Mr.. Fuller's boyhood
days. The only house in this place at
that time was little log cabin, then a
palatial mansion, where DR.. S. Rey-
nolds now resides on Main street.
At one time since Reynoldsville was
incorporated Mr.. Fuller was banker
and leading merchant In this place.
Mr.. Fuller's sight and hearing are as
good as they were in early life and he is
very active for man Of four score
years, In fact people who do not know
his age would not guess him to be a
man over seventy years old. Mr..
Fuller was looking for some old citizens
to talk over by gone days, and we did
not see him later to learn whether he
found any one to swap ancient rem
iniscents with or not. he expected to
finG "Uncle" John 8. Smith and wife
and spend an hour in the long ago
with them.