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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-19
HIGH SCHOOLS INCREASE.
TWO LEGISLATIVE ACTS WILL
ADD TO ATTENDANCE.
SAYS COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
Mr.. Perdue Says That Norfolk viii
Make Mistake Unless Capacity for
Greatly Increased High sehoo, At
tendance is Provided For.

Norfolk will make a serious mis-
take If in planning the new high school
building provision Is not made for a
substantial increase in high school at.
tendance" said County Superinten-
dent Frank S. Perdue of Madison dis
cussing recent school legislation In
Norfolk this morning.
Two acts passed by the legislature
this spring should help to increase
your high school attendance material
ly. l refer to the acts providing for
free high school instruction for coun-
try pupils and for the introduction Of
normal training into high schools.
"The act for free high school In
struction provides that pupils of school
districts in which a full high school
course is not maintained may attend
high school in any other district, the
resident district to pay seventy-five
cents a week towards the cost of tut
ton. Norfolk should attract high
school pupils not only from the coun-
three year high schools where pupils(
may desire to complete a full course.
THE pupils from the rural school
districts may attend any high school
in the county. This should work up
spirit of rivalry among the several
high schools in Offering work likely
to attract these pupils. The increase
in attendance will not come all at
once. We will have to aid in instill-
ing a sentiment for high school educa-
ton in the various districts.
1.-The normal training act will give
about $3.50 year to high schools max
ing provisions to offer normal training
to pupils who are to teach after leav-
ing school, Both Norfolk and Madison
are eligible to qualify under the act.
This would bring pupils from the coun-
try who expect to teach in the country
schools and who must have some nor
NAL training under present require
ments. The money received from the
state would be augmented by the tut
ton received from the increased at
tendance"
Superintendent Perdue is visiting
the district schools in this vicinity.
He will also visit Meadow Grove, re-
turning to Norfolk next Thursday OIL
his way home to Madison
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-19
MEYERS IS IN BAD SHAPE
BONESTEEL FIGHT VICTIM WILL
PROBABLY DIE.
WILSON is STILL IN CUSTODY

1t is Reported That Meyers is in a
Critical Condition Since His Leg
Was Amputated, Following Knife In
juries in Combat.
Bonesteel, S. D., April 15.--Special
to The News: Chas. Meyers. the vic
tim of knife fight here few weeks
ago, is in critical condition in an
Omaha hospital, and it is not believed
that he can recover. His leg was am
putated as a result of his injuries in
the fight. His assailant, Doc Wilson,
is in custody.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-19
PUT BAN ON BRICK WALK
CITY COUNCIL WRITES THEIR
DEATH WARRANT
SEWER FLUSH NOT PROVIDED
owlno TO Discovery That Wednesdays
Enactment Of Measure to Extend
Sewer Had Not Been According to
Law. Action Ia Not Effective.
from Mondays Daiiy.i


The city council did not at It's
Wednesday evening meeting order
600 foot extension Of the new sewer
aystem up First street to connect with
the Northfork for flushing purposes,
Four councilmen voted In favor OF the
extension Wednesday evening and ono
against. Mayor Friday there declared
the extension ordered. On investiga'
ton the mayor found that II requires
n majority of the whole council to pass
resolutions carrying an expenditure OIL
city money. Accordingly the mayor
announced at the adjourned session oil
the council Saturday evening that the
proposed extension had not been voted
Further action In the matter was post
poned. This extension was expected
To cost Norfolk about $500 and was adj
yocated as an economical way OF flush
ing the sewer.
Acting or the request OF Splitter a.
co. of Toledo, Ohio, the sewer bond
purchasers, the council Saturday even
ing put on final passage an ordinance
sewer bond issue and directing that
the bonds be turned over to the bond
company on the payment of the pur-
chase price into the city treasury. The
ordinance was formally adopted.
Following this the council took up
the brick walk evil and following out
Mayor Fridays suggestion wrote the
death warrant of the brick walks IN
the city ordinance book. BY unani-
nous vote of the six councilmen pres
ent, the sidewalk ordinance was
amended in proper form so as to pro-
vide that sidewalks in Norfolk must
be constructed of stone, cement or
artificial stone"
The city attorney was instructed to
commence proceedings against the
Norfolk Electric Light & Power COM
pany and the Sugar City Cereal Mills
for refusing to furnish light to Chas.
Rice.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-19
GEORGIA REPUBLICANS ORGANIZE
They Oppose President Roosevelt, 1t
is Declared.

Atlanta, Ca. April 16.-~Opponents
of President Roosevelt among the re-
publicans of Georgia are moving to
send an anti-Roosevelt delegation to
the republican national convention
next year.
1t is said that this movement is in
the interest of Senator Foraker. On
the surface the anti-Roosevelt move
ment is sponsored by the Georgia Re-
publican State league, which is orga-
nized In every congressional district
and represents the voting strength of
the party in Georgia.
The league is using against Roose-
welt the fact that he has appointed
many democrats to federal office and
has ignored republican applicants.
Leaders in the league say they are
certain to name their delegates to the
next national convention.
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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-19
MONDAY MENTION.
Mrs. Jack McGrane is quite sick.

Mrs. Jack McGrane Is quite sick.
w. p. Corbett of Auburn Is In the
city.
ID. s. Smith of Ewing in In Norfolk
today.
r.. E. williams was in Wayne yes
terday.
s. ID. Shane of Brunswick is in the
city today.
C. ID. Case of Wood Lake is in the
city today.
II. McClenaghan was up from Madi-
son yesterday.
w. l.. Rowley of Columbus was in
the city today.
Fred Linerode went to Omaha on
the early train.
]. j. Nelson of Neigh stopped in
Norfolk today.
Walter w. Merdenhall of Pierce is
in the city today.
G. w. Kibler of Leigh was In the
city this morning.
+. ID. Casavant of Bonesteel was in
Norfolk yesterday.
w. Il. Garrison of Stanton spent yes
terday in the city.
J. W. Bender Of Humphrey is Nor
folk visitor today.
w. C. Campbell of Creighton was in
the city over night.
Miss Caroline Abtz of Madison was
In Norfolk yesterday.
Miss Katherine Riley of Laurel was
In Norfolk yesterday.
Fred l., Wauser of Plainview was a
Norfolk visitor yesterday.
c. A. Matheson of Pilger was in Nor
folk between trains yesterday,
Mrs. Earl Sisk, who has been In
Norfolk the guest Of Mrs. ]. A. Kel
cher, left this morning for her home
in San Francisco.
Mrs. e. L. Case and family of Full
lerton are Norfolk visitors today.
Ed Madsen Of Missouri Valley, Iowa
visited relatives in Norfolk over Sun
day.
C. f. Burnham is in Omaha.
f. NJ. Best of Stanton is in Norfoll
today.
C. e. Greene of this city is unde
the weather.
M. J. Lavelle went to Chadron wit
engine No. Saturday.
Little BERTHE Nelson, who has bee
quite sick, is much better.
Harry Alexander left for Chicag
Monday.
Miss Lulu Johnson spent Sunday a
Winside.
Mrs. Dan Blue is home from a visi
to Wahoo.
II. Weaver of Center spent Sunda
In Norfolk.
Lee Hall of Battle Creek was in tn
city Sunday.
William Wright of Tilden spent SUI
day in Norfolk.
The w. C. T. u. will meet with Mr.
Porter tomorrow afternoon at o'clocl
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Horton Of Creigl
ton passed through the Junction toda,
Mrs. John Quick, who has been
Omaha on business, returned home Sa
urday.
j. w. Branigan, who has been up 6
Butte on business, returned home Sa
urday.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs job
Reedy has been quite sick for coup
of days.
The railroad is building a new lur
Der shed near the roundhouse to stol
lumber In.
New cement walks are being put
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-19

The News prints the news.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1907-04-19
Mrs. Sam Coon Fined.

Mrs. Sam Coon pleaded guilty ia
police court Monday morning to being
drunk and disorderly" the night be
fore. A fine of 50 and costs, assessed
by Police Judge Westervelt, was paid.
The Washington times., 1907-09-23
The Rail List.
FINANCIAL GOSSIP

Americans in London heavy. Il to "a
below parity.
COnsols firmer. but mining and copper
stocks in London depressed.
Bond houses talking more Cheerfully
OF Increasing investment demand.
Regular quarterly dividend on Pull
man
500 earnings second week September
decreased S24.SSS.
Thirty-three roads for second week
September show average gross increase
of 9-l4 per cent
Reports received regarding buying Of
New York Air Brake lately continue to
1aVor higher prices for the stock on
which we have been optimistic for some
Tine because OF a certain deal to be
announced In the near future
The Wall Street Journal believes that
steer common could pay a dividend of l
per cent and maintain this rate even
In the event of much depression. i.
points out that earnings would have
20 fan TO 100000 in order to impair
dividends on the common. Also that I'm
case OF severe depression, with earnings
of but S54.013f 200 the company could
maintain its preferred dividend, charges,
etc.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Companv
has announced that it will hereafter
make its own steel rails. at It's Cambria
iron and steel plant. The Carnegie
Steel Company Is OF the opinion that
Its ties were not given a fair deal. The
company refused to make rails after
designs by the railroad company
From March 1. 1905. until July 81, 1907
the Erie road carried 90, 1876. I53 passen-
gers, without accident TO any one.
The Washington times., 1907-09-23
NAT IONAL GUARD
DRILLS OUTLINED

General orders mapp.a.y out the work
the District militiamen for the coming
winter have been issued from Ma
uonal Guard headquarters by Adjt
Gen. Lloyd NJ Brett The orders deal
with drills, musters. inspections. issue
of clothing and equipment, and theo-
retlcal instructions which will begin on
November and end March 81.
The orders provide that: Drills and
practical instruction in the armOry and
on the streets will commence October /
The first assembly of each organiza-
ton will be devoted to the reading of
all orders relating 20 the seasons work.
the issue Of clothing. and the cleaning
of arms and equipments.
The term OF theoretical instruction
Will commence November 1, 1907. and
terminate March 81. 1908.
The use of the drill hall, Center Mar
ket Armory, IS assigned to organiza-
lions as follows:
Monday, Fifth Battalion and Company
L, First Regiment
Tuesday, Fourth Battalion and Com
pany A, First Regiment.
Wednesday. Sixth Battalion and Com
pany B, First Regiment.
Thursday. Second Battalion and Am
bulance Corps and Company c, First
Regiment.
Friday. Third Battalion. Signal Corps.
and First Battery, FIELD Artillery, for
foot movements.
The Washington times., 1907-09-23
KANN'S OPENING
ATTRACTS CROWDS

Despite the heavy equinOctiaI DOWN
pOur today the autumn opening OF
Kann's big establishment presented a
most attractive appearance, and from
an early hour this morning hundreds
OK people filed the store. inspecting the
novelties In wOmens wear that were
put on sale FOR the FIRST time today
Lastily decorated throughout With
palms and ferns, the new goods proved
a compelling temptation for many a
real, u not nominal. family head. and
reported.
A feature that Is proving especially
satisfactory 70 the women OF Washing
ton IS the arrangement that Kann's
nave exclusively entered into with the
Ladies Home Journal for furnishing
the patterns published by that journal
heretofore. 1t had been necessary 20
send Tor these patterns by mail entail
ing both bother and expense, but now
these may be had at the pattern counter.
An attractive style book Is being given
aW1y that includes all the newest pat
terms published.
Il Is difficult TO say what deDar4r,ant
rs most striking in Its fall novelties
but the new millinery al least shares
the h0nors OF the first few. Feminine
headgear this fall goes 70 two extremes
either severely PLAIN or with greatly *
aggerated lines showing a free exercise
OF the artists Imagination. Paris and
New YORK nave been drawn upon 10
supply the large assortment Of char,s.stI1
disT -ayed. The oolorings. too are re-
markable. and the list Of names OF
these mentioned by the head OF the
department 20 a Times reporter were
as striking in their novelty as the OBJ
1ects themselves. or them al Vatican
purple" seemed 10 De the one destined
10 be the favOr1te IN the buying this
fail
The influence Of japanese art even
upon WOInens wear IS clearly illustrat-
cd in the new fall waists, gowns. and
suits. Throughout them all the broad
shoulder effect produced by using the
kimonO features predOminates.
In the waists a great deal OF heavy
and delicate lace IS used, producing a
very pleasing effect and in suits and
evening -cloaks yards and yards OF braid
are used
The Washington times., 1907-09-23

which Office he held until 1875. when
he became general agent Of the depart
ment- He represented The Government
or many Government boards General
Clay was widely known as a rifle shot
and hunter OF big game. He was a
writer Df considerable note and fire.
Quently contributed To Forest and
Stream. a publication devoted TO the
pastume. Of hunting and fishing.
General Clay served Is president OF
the board Of the Reform School. OF The
District Of Columbia, was a member Of
the Loyal Legion, Medal Of Honor
Legion, National CfeOgrs pho Society,
Pennsylvania Historical Society, Church
mans League. Of the District OF Co.
lumbIa; University Club Washington
Bible Society, and Of St. Andrew 5
Brotherhood. He was married IN 1850
In Philadelphia, 10 Miss Anna Wood
Kester.
The Washington times., 1907-09-23
DEATH ACCIDENTAL
IN SINCLAIR CASE

A verdict Of accidental death was rem
dered by the Coroner's jury at the in
quest today over the body of George
d. Sinclair, who died in the Casualty
Hospital from the effect OF a gunshot
wound inflicted by William A. Pullin.
Pullin stated that Sinclair came to his
house, 1f2 NJ street southeast, about
$3.50 o'clock Thursday night and asked
for some cartridges for a revolver He
handed Pullin the weapon, which dis
charged. Pullin said, while he was en-
deavoring 70 strike a match.
Richard Sinclair brother Of the dead
man. told the jury that George mad
called at his home earlier in the evening
and asked for some cartridges. Witness
said that his brother Informed him he
had had some trouble in Baltimore and
was carrying the revolver to protect
himself.
The Washington times., 1907-09-23
General Cecil Clay Dead;
Was Veteran of CipiI War
Dies at the Garfield Hos
pital From Complicat-
ed Blood Disease.
Entered Departmental
Service as Clerk, Rose
to General Agent.

Gen. Cecil Clay. General Agent OF the
Department Of Justice. died early this
morning at the Garfield Hospital He
vas taken TO the hospital on SepteIH-
Der 10. after returning from his vaca-
ton in the mountains of Pennsylvania,
where he spent fifteen days. At that
time he was suffer ing with a blood trou-
bic, and finding that his stay had failed
to benefit him. ne went to the hospital
ut the suggestion Of physicians, where
he could get constant attention. There
he grew weaker daily. until his death
this morning.
Funeral Services.
The funeral services will be held at
st. Andrews Episcopal Church, of
which he was a member.
General Clay was born in Philadel-
phia. February u, 1912, and was a
graduate of the University Of PennsyI-
van IN the class of 1859. He served
throughout the civil war with the FIfty-
cigh h Pennsylvania Volunteers, Of
whica he was captain, and later rose
through the succeeding grades 20 the
position OF bTigadier general.
At the battle of Fort Harrison, Vir-
glnla, September p, 1854, General Clay
lost hts right ar, and was badly
wounded In the left hand For DIS
he was awarded a special medal by
Congress. He WAS president OF the
St. Lawrence Boom and Manufacturing
Company from 1870 20 1873
Service in Department.
General Clay was appointed chief clerk
of the Department Of Justice in 1852.
The Washington times., 1907-09-23
BEEENAN WINTHROP
BACK FROM CANADA

Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
Winthrop returned TO his official duties
today, after a months vacation at Muir
ray Bay. Sanada. and Lenox Mass
caught more fish than we could
USE" said Mr. Winthrop today. -but
was utterly unable to land any big
game, tracked several moose and
caribou, but not once did I get within
rife shot. so contented myself with
fishing, boating. and exploring the coun-
try around Murray Bay"
Mr.. Winthrop says that large camp
fires were necessary the entire time he
remained In Canada. the weather be-
ing quifa cold.
The Washington times., 1907-09-23
Sc Enrollment at c. w. ..

When the George Washington Uni
versity begins its academic year on
Wednesday 1t viii have the largest en-
rollment in its history. The students
are drawn from nearly every State.
The university mas made elaborate
preparations 10 care for the increased
number of students. The six buildings
on / street, adjoining the Arlington
Hotel, are ready for occupancy. These
buildings will house the Women's Col
lege. the College Of Engineering, and
the divisions OF Education and Archi
lecture. All will be equipped with the
latest and moss improved apparatus
Interest .centers around the new divi-
sion of education and TIE WOmen's Col
lege. The latter Will look out for the
physical s well IS the intellectual needs
Of the ''cO-eds." The two buildings oc-
cupied by the college Will contain dOrmi-
tories. as well as class rooms and re-
ception halls. il is the intention Of the
faculty 10 make this branch OF the
university a social center for the women
students, and mUsicales and lectures
VIII probably be numerous during The
winter
The reorganized College Of the Politl-
cal Sciences also viii open with a heav ?
enrolment The fact that Of the thir-
teen men who recently took the exami-
nation at the State Department for the
consular service two were graduates
from this college has added greatly TO
its prestige. More than fifty sought ad-
mission TO the service.
The Washington times., 1907-09-23
MISSIONS IN TWO CHURCHES
BEGUN BY FATHERS TODAY

The Vincentian Fathers yesterday open
ed two missions, one at the Church OF the
Holy Name. Eleventh and II streets
northeast, and the other at ST. Vincent
de PauTs, South Capitol and NJ streets.
It is the purpose TO hold services each
evening followed by the Benediction Of
the Holy Sacrament. Instructions viii be
given the first week 10 the women and
the succeeding week TO the men. Nom
Catholics are especially invited to the
services
The Washington times., 1907-09-23
MANY ASK WORK
IN ALEXANDRIA
People Anxious for Jobs in
Proposed Silk and Hos
iery Mills.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. SEPT. o


J. T. Preston, secretary Of the Cham
Der Of Commerce. IS daily in receipt OF
applications from persons desiring work
IN the two nov factories which con-
template opening In this city IN the near
future. Mr.. Preston received today a
letter from five persons residing in the
District OF Columbia, who say that.
having seen in The Times that II suf-
fcient number Of operators could be
secured. two factories-a silk and a
hosiery mill-would locate here, and
they apply for positions.
II Is expected that a sufficient num-
Der OF operators will be secured. and
that the factories will be located in
Alexandria
n. Lindsay & CO. report TO the police
that some one entered their static last
evening and stole bay horse having
white hind feet.
The funeral Of Miss Flora Wade will
be held from her home in Commerce
street tomorrow afternoon. Miss Wade
was the daughter Of Samuel R. Wade.
The circuit court for the city was busy
today with the habeas corpus case OF
Fred Klaus, jr-, VS. Emma Nightengale
The suit IS Instituted by Fred Klaus TO
recover possession OF his child, Marion
Klaus. who is now in the keeping Of her
grandmother Mrs. Nightingale.
James Lucas, charged with being
drunk and disOrderly, was sent tce ay to
the chain gang for ten days by Justice
Harry E. Cation.
Henry Foster, coIored, charged WITH
destroying the property OF his mother
was fined SO.
Taylor Robinson. colored. charged
with firing a gun within the city limits
was fined s.. and Lizzie Shepar.z. col
ored, must pay s. for Interfering with
officers in the discharge OF their duty.
William Powers. charged vita assault
ing Willard PaytOn, was fined SO.
The reopening Of Bethany Methodist
Protestant Church was he'd yesterday.
At the morning service the Rev. Joseph
l. Mills, Of the South Baltimore Meth
odlst Protestant Church. delivered the
sermon In the afternoon special ser
vices were held, at which the Rev. Mr..
Mills. the Rev. Mr.. Poisal and the
Rev. J. X. Sc: Ter delivered addresses
In the evening the Rev. Mr. Poisal. the
pastor. delivered the sermon.
The Washington times., 1907-09-23
TAKES TW0-D0LLAR COAT;
JUDGE IMPOSES HEAVY FINE

A 81 coat this morning cost Charles
Lavender SIS or forty-hve days IN the
workhouse. Lavender took a shine to a
coat belonging TO Cassie Miles.
Cassie said the coat was worth 81. but
the court decided that Lavender should
pay for some of the fun he had taking
il. and a substantial fine was registered
against him with the alternative oe
spending a month and a half in the
workhouse.
The Washington times., 1907-09-23
COTTON MARKET LOWER;
COMMISSION HOUSES SELL

NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-Thc failure of
Saturdays Gulf storm TO develop any
thing startling gave the LIVERPOOL a
weak turn this morning. and also
prompted considerable depression IN the
market here at the start, first prices
being J. TO IL points lower. Commits
sicns were also big sellers on tbs her
ter weather news.
Opening prices: October, IO.95dfG 9s:
November, los bid. December, II. IO3
Ill January 11l44u-15; February, II. 20
Q11.25; March, 1L25G11. Is
The Washington times., 1907-09-23
H0USEBoAT POKER GAME
EXPENSIVE FOR LEWIS BURR

Lewis Burr has decided that Sunday
afternoon poker games are rather ex-
pensive institutions. Yesterday Burr.
who has houseboat. had a party of
friends out with him. and through some
mysterious channel the police learned
that there was something else than
prayer meeting going on aboard. This
days in Jail.
The Washington times., 1907-09-23
LITTLE ACTIVITY
IN LOCAL STOCKS
Some Orders, But Buyers
and Sellers Are Apart.
No Concessions Made.

There was not even the usual attend
ance Of brokers on the daily session Of
the Washington Stock Exchange and
those present did not have many orders
either way. The result was an alb
normally slow and uni1teresting ses-
sion, dragged ous because OF the fact
that in some cdses only narrow mar
gin existed between bid and asked
prices, but traders would make no con-
ccssions one way or the other and so
the session ended With the most Inn
tied business, elghty-one shares Of stock
and $4,000 boBds.
Mitchell Mining, the stock that has
been responsible FOR Ye~y sharp trad
Ing for some time past. was neglected
with l3e Did and is asked. The condl-
ton Is such that holders are not overly
anxious 10 sell, having conceived the
idea that the present Price is about
the lowest possible. At the same time
pending announcement Of some kind
from the new president as to the in
tentiOns Of the directors with regard TO
az assessment or reorganization.
washington Gas was firm with one
sale at Y and With 7IM bid for more
and none offered under 72k. George
town Gas strong. While there were no
sales of Traction shares prices were well
up TO the close on Saturday. The per
cent bonds were iirm at lI0l5. with sales
OF 10000 AZ this price Washington Rail-
way and Electric IS were steady at
79k0S0.
The bid. and asked prices show the
strength Of the inactive securities.
The Bell Telephone Company. OF Phil
adelphia has outstanding Sc. 993. 033 OF
stock out Of an authorized issue Of So
900, 600. The American Telephone and
Telegraph Company owns more than 50
per cent Of the stock. The Chesapeake
Company has S2,6J0.00O of stock, all Of
which is outstanding. In addition II has
issued Sl2I0000 Of consolidated mort
gage 8 per cent bonds.