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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
MAKE GOVERNOR RESPONSIBLE
Senator Sackett of Gage Has New
Scheme.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 24.-Special to
The News: A bill which places the
responsibility of enforcing all laws di-
rectly upon the governor has been in
troduced by Senator Sackett of Gage.
The provisions of the bill make it the
duty of the attorney general of the
state, when directed by the governor,
to oust from Office any officer, includ-
ing mayors, who wilfully neglects to
enforce a law and it makes such neg
lect punishable by custer from Office.
This makes it impossible for the gov
ernor to follow Governor Mickeys ex-
ample when asked to enforce the laws,
by saying that the local officers are
responsible and that if they do not
carry out the intent of the law the
people must take the matter into the
courts.
Much discussion has been held on
the Epperson telephone bill, but no
definite action on it has yet been taken
by the senate railroad committee. The
bill provides that all telephone compa-
MES shall be placed under the control
of the state railway commission and
shall be required to make any connec-
tions for the transmission of messages.
The Bell telephone company is said
to favor the measure more than the
independents do.
At a meeting of the joint railroad
commission held last night in the SEN
ate chamber subcommittee of four
was appointed to draft bill for two.
cent passenger fare. Those appointed
were Senator Wiltse of Cedar, Senator
Hanna of Cherry, Representative Kei
fer of Nuckolls and Representative
March of Seward. A motion made by
Senator Walsh of Douglas to name a
subcommittee to draft a bill provid
ing for a two and one-half cent pas
senger fare was lost. The salary of
the members of the railway commits
sion was fixed at $4,000 each per an
mum.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
Situation at shawneetown.

Shawneetown, H., Jan. 24.-While
the levse proper is still in good condl.
tion, several strong sipss materalized
and only prompt work and the use OF
hundreds OF ssndbaSs prevented the
river from undermining the leyee.
Twice the water spurted up from the
ground in high columns at the base
OF the leyee. The city has large
force OF men at work. but with the
guage at forty.nine feet and the water
rising steadily, grave fears are felt
that should weak places develop at
night that they will get beyond con.
troll.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
,JDGES O|JI OF POLITICS
SENATOR BURNS BILL RECON-.
MENDEp TO PASS.
AFFECTS DISTRICT AND COUNTY
These Two Glasses Of Judges Are Not
to be Allowed to Run for Any Office
Other Than for Reelection While
Holdinu Their Positions.

Lincoln, Jan. 23.-Special to The
News: The senate this morning rec
commended for passage Burns bill to
prohibit district and county judges
from running for any other than judi
cial positions during their term of Of
flee. Senator Wiltse in the debate on
the bill cited affairs in the Third dis
trict as the result of the present stat
ute. Under the new bill Judges may
be candidates for reelection, but to
run for any other offices they 'ust
resign the positions they hold. ''eL
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
SHE[DONNAMESDEMOCRAI
MAGGI APPOINTED TO
IEF CLERK.
SUCCEEDS Ex.eovERNoR's son
The Appointment of Attorney Magei
Comes as Recognition of His Ser.
vices in Stumpine the State During
the Campaign.

Lincoln, Jan. 23.-Special to The
News: When Governor George l..
Sheldon stated in his message that his
election was due to the reform element
in all parties, he evidently meant it.
His first appointment is Attorney Ed.
ward Maggi of Lincoln as chief clerk
Maggi is a democrat and will succeed
e. S. Mickey, son of Ex-Governor Mick
ey, who has been appointed bank eX-
aminer. Maggi stumped the state for
Sheldon during the recent campaign.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
Agricultural Bill Reported.

Washington, Jan. 24.-The agricul,
tural appropriation bill, carrying S..
125,750. was reported to the house by
Chairman Wadsworth. This does not
include meat inspection, for which 49,,
100000 is otherwise appropriated.
Free seed distribution by congressman
is eliminated and the bill appropriates
S2Ss,000 for rare and unusual seeds, 10
be distributed by the department OF
agriculture.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
TWICE MARRIED TO SAME MAN
At the Same Time the Bride Has An.
other Husband llvlnu,

Ainsworth, Neb,, Jan. 24.-Special
to The News; On Tuesday at high
twelve an unusual wedding took place
at the Ainsworth house, the contract
ing parties being Mr.. John Crone and
Mrs. Margaret Crone, Justice A. ].
Warrick officiating. Six months ago
the court issued them a decree of di.
vorce, at which time Mrs. Crone had
another living husband, who is still
alive Mr.. Crone says he thinks this
wedding will stick all right.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
Modern Woodmen and Royal Neishbors

Fairfax, S. D., Jan. 24.-Special to
and Royal Neighbors held a joint in
stallation of officers Tuesday night,
Mr.. C. w. Geyer and Mrs. ]. l.. Linn
acting as installing officers. A large
crowd of Woodmen and neighbors
were present and all enjoyed a fine
Neighbors afterwards.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
eattIeshlp CONNECTICUT on Reef.

San Juan, p. r., Jan. Pat is re-
ported that the battleship Connecticut
ran on a reef while entering the har.
Dor AT Culebra island, and that she
sustained serious damage as a result,
The naval authorities at San Juan.
however, disclaim any knowledge of
the accident.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
NNleHrs OF COLUMBUS TO eulLr
Local Lodge at o'Neill Plan a Hand.
some BUILDING.

O'Neill, Neb, Jan. 2i.-Spccial to
The News: A committee has been APP
pointed by the local order of the
Knights of Columbus to secure plans
and specifications for n $4,000 build
ing the lodge has decided to erect dur
ing the coming summer. The building
will be for lodge purposes, club rooms
and public hall.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
Adjourned District Court.

Ainsworth, Neb., Jan. 24.-Special
to The News: District court convened
here yesterday morning, Judge ]. J..
Harrington on the bench, with a small
docket, and adjourned before noon un-
til April 8.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
$S5.0OO.0OO FOR RIVERS
RIVER AND HARBoR BILL A REC
D.BREAkER IN SIZE.
BIG WATERWAYS CARED FOR
Congress Asked to Appropriate an
Enormous Sum for Improvements.
Senate Votes In Favor Of Increased
Pay-Aerieultural Bill Reported.

Washington. Jan. 24,-The river and
harbor Appropriation bill. which will
be reported TO the house today by the
committee on rivers and harbors. will
carry an appropriation aggregating
$50, 3,455,l3S OF this sum s34,63l.6 .6l2
is appropriated in cash, to be avail.
able July !, 1907. and July /. 1908. and
$4S, ,526 Is authorized for cont!nu-
ing contracts, no time limit being
fixed as TO when II shall be expended
The bill probably will not be consid-
cred by the house until next Monday.
This bill Is a record breaker in size,
exceeding by many millions the
amount allowed for river and harbor
improvements in any congress.
In spite Of the fight made by the
Illinois delegation, seconded by some
of the Missouri members, for an ap-
preparation to continue work on n
deep waterway between Chicago and
st. Louis. the committee did not grant
the request, and the appropriation or
100000 for a survey of a deep water.
way between st. Louis and the gull,
which Chairman Burton insisted must
precede any expenditures for a deep
waterway in Illinois, Is the only con-
ISOLATION offered to the Illinois delega-
ton.
For general Improvement OF the Mis-.
souri, river 100000 is appropriated.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
CORN sPRoUTED THERE.
Find in Chid's Throat Explains iII
ness and Life Is Saved.

Hastings, Neb., Jan. PA swollen
and sprouted kernel or corn which
had been in the windpipe OF the ten
months-old child of Mr.. and Mrs
George Kessler, residing near Rose
land, was removed and the child's life
has been saved after it was given VI
as lost by his parents.
The moment the windpipe wal
opened by the physicians the kerne
of corn, which had a number of tiny
sprouts and which had swollen &c
such an extent as to almost entirely
shut off the child's breathing. popped
out
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25

San Francisco, Jan. 24.-Assistant
District Attorney Heney made II plain
in court that It is tne intention of the
prosecution 10 place Abraham Ruet
on trial first rather than comply with
the request OF the attornevs for Mayor
SChmitz that he be placed on trial
hrst
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
More ouakes at Kingston.

Kingston, Jamaica, Jan, 24,-Two
earthquake shocks, the heaviest since
the destructive ones of Jan. II, were
felt here at p. m. Several buildings
were thrown down and there was
great alarm among the people. No
one was injured.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
New Section House.

Fairfax, s. d. Jan, 2i.-Spocial to
The News: The railroad company IL
putting up large section house here.
Up to this time the section foreman
has lived in Homestead but by building
the road ON west of Bonestcel It was
found necessary to put n section house
here.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
Passes Antl.lohhN Bill.

Pierre, S. D., Ian, % The house
passed an anti-lobhy bill. making il
unlawful for persons interested in
legislation to approach members ex.
cept through the regularly organized
committees.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
Lynchns at vardaman's Home Town

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 24.-Hsnry
Ball, a negro, was lynched at Green
wood, the home of Governor Varda'
man. He had attacked Mrs, Graves OF
that place. The coroner's jury de-
cided the negro had met his death al
the hands of unknown parties.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
.EX-SOLD|ER STARTS RIOT
MEMBER OF DISCHARGED BAT
TALON BEGINS MURDER.
ONE DEAD AND MANY INJURED
FIFTY Negroes are Arrested After a
Bloody Scrimmage In a Gambling
House In oklahoma-one OF Former
Ft Niobrara Troops.

TT. Niobrara troops.
Lawton, okla, Jan. pa negro
riot created by Lane Dixon, colored,
reputed to be u discharged negro sol
dier from the Twenty-flfth infantry, at
Fort Reno, last night, resulted in the
death of Nat Marshall, coorcd, the
wounding of Dixon and several other
negroes, and the arrest of fifty ne.
grocs.
Marshall, owner of the gambling re-
sort in which the negroes had congrc-
gated. and Dixon, engaged in a quarrel
over IA crap game, Their fight drew
others in, and a pitched battle resulted,
The fight was so desperate that all
officers Of Lawton were called upon to
put stop to it, and make the arrests.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
EXPLAINS CAR SHORTAGE
Northern Pacific Has Reached Limit
Of Capacity as Single Track Road.

Of Capacity as Single Track Road.
Seattle, Wash, Jan. 24.-That the
Northern Pacific railroad had reached
the limit OF its capacity as single
track railroad was tho principal de-
fsnse put forward as to the condition
Of freight congestion that exists on
the sound By c. M. LeVy, third vice
president OF the road, and B. Il. Pal
mer, assistant general superintendent,
NJ the investigation before Interstate
Commerce Commissioner Lane. MT.
Lsvy said that the road had contracted
FOR improvements, which are either
under way or soon would be- and add.
tional equipment, which would mean
an expenditure by the Northern Pa
.ifc of s7S,0Oo.0OO in the next year
and n half.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
Dry Farming Congress at Denver.

Denver, Jan. 24,-When the trans
Missouri dry farming congress opens
today In this city for two days ses
sion some OF the most noted agricul
tural men and stock raisers in Amer
ica will be in attendance, Elwood
Mead, chief OF the bureau OF irriga
tion and drainage Investigations; E
c. Chicott, dry land agrIcuiturlst. and
Mark A. Carleton, United States ce
realist, are expected to attend
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25

Chicago, Jan. 2i-Thc bulletin Is
sued by the Chicago station of the
United States weather bureau gives
the forecast for Nebraska as follows:
Snow and decidedly colder with cold
wave tonight. Friday generally fair,
colder east portion.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
A PRESENT WORTH WHILE.
Madison County Man Rewards His
Son.n-Law.

O'Neill, Neb., Jan. 24.-Special to
The News Joseph SCHNEIDER received
present of fine quarter section of
given to him by his father.in-law, Peter
Ettling of Madison county, who is here
visiting at the home of Mr. SCHNEIDER.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
CAUGHT THE LUMBER MEN
ATTENDANTS AT CONVENTION
SERVED WITH SUBPoENAS.
TO TESTIFY IN TRUST CASES
Lumber Men of the State Who Are in
Lincoln for Their Annual Meeting
are Nabbed and Given a Chance to
Tell About Lumber Methods.

Lincoln, Jan. 23.-Special to The
News: Lumber men who are attend
ing the annual state convention of the
Nebraska Lumbermen's association,
were subpoenaed this morning as wit
nesses in the suit pending against the
alleged lumber trust of the state
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1907-01-25
the CONDITION OF THE WEATHER

Temperature for Twenty.four Hours.
Forecast for Nebraska.
Conditions OF the weather as record
ed for the twenty-four hours ending
at & n m today:
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-11-08
SUBWAY UNDER The N. P.
Blackwell Crews at Work Just
West Of Town. Y

All the track of the Idaho &
Washington Northern railroad has
been completed with the exception
of that part where it will cross
under the Northern Pacific tracks
at point few hundred yards
west of Rathdrum. The track
from Mcclure was laid to this
point last week and the steam
shovel started work in the hill a
short distance out on the prairie.
Last Saturday work was begun
on digging the tunnel under the
Northern Pacific tracks, the labor
being prosecuted with unabated
energy throughout Sunday. Two
crews were put on and the work
pushed rapidly day and night, the
night crews working by torch light.
Piling has been driven at the point
to support the N. P. tracks. The
earth is being shoveled out b,
hand and hauled out short dis
tance on gravel trains. Rock te
be used in construction OF the sub
way was blasted some time age
and is near at hand: When thi
work is completed the road will
be in running order from McGuir'
| station to Newport and will un
doubtedly put into operation a
once.
1t is said that the l. & w. N
depot at this place will b
located near the northwest end
Mccartney street, but that wor
on it is not likely to be commence
, until next spring. 1t will have
basement and rock foundation an
is to cost in the neighborhood
$40, 900.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-11-08
NORTH COUNTIES PROSPER
State Accountants Impression Of
Kootenai and Bonner.

State Accountant @. d. Goaslind
arrived In Boise Oct. 30, from q visit
to Kootenai, Bonner and Shoshone
counties. where be inspected the
records and reports having found
everything 10 regular order, says the
Statesman. The accountant 10
speaking OF his work said he had now
visited nineteen OF the twtnty-three
counties in the state, and 10 all the
county records reviewed no irregulari-
ties were disclosed. The counties
where the records are yet to be in
spected are Owyhee, Boise, Ada and
Bear Lake.
Mr.. Goaslind reports the northern
counties as all prospecting. "In Bon
ner. The new county," he said, ''that
the officials expect to move into the
new court house by November 20
This year they have made good col
lections and conditions indicate that
the county is especially prosperous for
youngster.
In Kootenai county" he said, ,'al-
though division Of this county was
made in creating Bonner, this year
returns au assessed valuation almost
as large as the old county. There Is
some political agitation there on the
part OF Cueur d'Alene seeking to have
the county seat removed from Rath-
drum to that city. A large sugar
factory is to be erected near Rath-
drum next spring, and this together
with the railroad activity assure 9
wonderful growth for that county IN
the next few years."
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-11-08
WANTS TO CARRY MAILS
Blackwell Road Applies to Postal
Authorities.

The Idaho & Washington Northern
Railroad company began negotiations
Monday with the postal authorities
for the establishment OF railway mail
service On the line, which Will De
completed and ready for operation
from Mcguire, Idaho, to its connec.
tion with the Spokane International
In less than two months,
1t is expected by the company that
the application to the postonce oe'
partment at Washington, d. O., VIII
he acted on and the service ready 10
be installed 10 time for the operation
Of the first through trains over Ihe
6O.mile line.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-11-08
New Cases Fill I'd.

The following new cases have been
fled recently In the district court.
M. e. Lally VS.. f. R. Schoenberg,
snit for a balance of $33B.88 alleged
To be due for house VIII ch the de-
feudant built for the plaintlf1 but
failed to pay Tor the material pur.
chased from third party.
L. S. Ayotte VS.. Frederick ,. Ell
dred and First National bank Of
coenr d,Alene. suit for a balance of
$40 alleged to be due plaintiff for
carpeoter work done on the property
of the defendants.
James Matheson has brought an
action to quiet title t. lpt 10, block
26, Post Falls.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-11-08

Terse and Truthful.

A despairing debt collector decid-
ed the other day to corner his quar-
ry at the bar of prominent hotel
in the presence Of number of his
friends, thinking that by this ruse
he would so embarrass his man that
he would either get his money in
rage or promise in modification.
Advancing gently, he tapped the
debtor on the shoulder and said:
pardon. me, Mr.. When
are you going to- pay that small
amount you owe my firm?"
The debtor SPUN around on his
heel and glared.
"1'm no prophetl" he roared. !,
The debt collector retired amie
roars Of laughter. - New Yorl
Times. -
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-11-08

Judge Woods ordered bench war
rant issued for p. J. Scallun Of Occur
d'Alene, venireman who failed to
appear when summoned.
James n. Hawley Of Boise, leading
counsel for the state 10 the Haywood
trial. was present 10 court few
minutes.
Steve Adams, the defendant, was
ordered given two exercises daily, as
the conHnement was weakening his
eyes. Otherwise he was reported TO
be In good physical condition.
Three peremptory challenges were
exercised on Saturday, two by the
state, which excused J A. Bauer OF
Hauser and I'D. Conrad OF Rath--
drum, and one by the defense which
dismissed william Trueman OF st.
Maries. The state had now used five.
the defense four perempt0ries.
1t became evident that the state
was encountering no inconsiderable
trouble on account OF the socialist
element Ia the venlre. Because u
man Ia a socialist does not dlsqualify
him for cause, and II he u otherwise
qualified the state can only get rid OF
socialist jurors BY the perempttry
challenges which are limited and
precious. Owing to the close com
nection alleged TO exist between
socialists and the Western Federation
Of Miners, and In the struggle be-
tween labor and capital, so-calied,
which has led to murders and violence,
causes socialist juror to be consid-
cred inimical to the state 10 this case.
L. S. Ayotte, a venireman from
near Occur d'Alene said he wanted to
serve as juror on the case because
he believed the state would have
difficulty ip getting jury that did
not believe Adams guilty. He was
i apparently honest In his convictions
IN the matter, but was excused. AS
he left the box he was handed note
by Mrs. Hazlett the socialist reporter,
but what the contents Of the note
were was not learned. During the
| examination Mr.. Ayotte was asked BY
i
Mr., Knightif he was socialist. Mr..
Darrow objected and the objection
was sustained.
Better progress was made on Mon
day when thirteen veniremen were
examined and the special yenirt
exhausted, necessitatIng the summon.
Ing of another, this time Of 90
returnable at 2 O'Clock Tuesday after
noon. Eight peremptory challenges
were exercised Monday, leaving on'
for the state and two for the defense
Court adjourned at 4 O'Clock will
eleven men In the box.
CONTINUED ON PAGE Two)
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-11-08
MUST PROVE RESIDENCE
Government Makes Rule Regard
ing Homestead Commutations.

The commissioner of the general
land office at Washington has notified
registers and receivers of the various
land offices as follows:
I "Ypu are directed al once to inform
all newspapers in your respective dis
tricts, as a matter Of news, that in
all cases where homestead entries are
made after November l, 1907, COM
mutation proofs must show actual
and continuous residence for the full
period of fourteen months.
"In all cases where the entries
were made before November l, 1907,
the rule heretofore existing that six
months constructive residence follow
ing the date Of the entry will be
considered part Of the required
fourteen months residence 10 force :
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-11-08
Occur d'Alene.

A German Jew pedler, mourning
the loss of telescope grip containing
goods valued at $3.50, which he
checked over the Red Collar line from
St. Maries, attracted much attention
last Friday by trying to locate his
goods at the boat office. He en-
ployed an attorney.
Game Warden L. Roper has arrest
ed young Englishman, E. E. Hurst,
for chasing deer with hounds. The
man put up a $75 bond for DIS
appearance in court.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-11-08
Cost of Adams Case.

The first trial Of Steve Adams al
wallace is said to have cost in the
neighborhood Of $4,000 or s6ooo. 10
that trial the defense paid its own
witnesses; but in the second Trial
now in progress in Rathdrum the de'
fense has represented that It's witness
SEES are necessary, and has secured an
order Of the court that the state Will
guarantee the fees Of such witnesses
az NAV be called. Witnesses are paio
So per diem and 25 cents mileage Que !
way. The courts order means ina.
IN the matter Of witnesses, the second
trial Of Adams will cost the statt
aro monev than did the first trial
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-11-08

Mrs. M. O. Hill. from Rathdrum,
was seen In town, Tuesday.
j. A. Green made business trip TO
Granite, Monday.
Miss Hatch spent Saturday In this
place.
L. Bernard Is the proud father Of an
eleven pound boy.
Misses Laird and Fleming spent
Saturday and Sunday in Standpoint.
Miss Lena Thomas, Of Rathdrum.
is assisting Mrs. Batters 10 the hotel.
q. T.. Hatch has moved into the
rooms over Geo. Batters' confection-
cry store.
Mrs. s II. Watkins returned Sun
day morning from Boston, where she
has been visiting for the past two
months.
VIM. Brackin has sold his share in
/
| the store, formerly owned by J. A.
Williams, to Amos Clark. Mr..
Brackin contemplates buying the
butcher shop.
H. f. Over made business trip to
| Rathdrnm. Friday, Mr.. Dyer was
accompanied by Miss Sadie Barry.
| The monthly business meeting of
the Epworth League was held We'd
nesday evening, at the home of Mrs.
| P. j. Bennett There was good
attendance. 1t has been decided hs
the Cabinet that social evening will
be spent after each business meeting.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1907-11-08
IDAHO'S INHERITANCE TAX
New Law Passed by Last Legisla-
ture in Force.

The first levy on an estate in the
state OF Idaho under the inheritance
tax law, enacted BY the last legisla
lature, was made Ia Ada county, by
Probate Judge Leonard, Oct. 25. in
the case Of the estate OF the late
Peter Soma, amounting to $5487. 90,
the appraised value of the estate be-
ing $317,O0O
Under the law widow IS entitled
to an exemption OF $l0,0 and the
children $4,000. The rate thereafter
is one per cent of the first $25, 600
and one and one-half per cent on ad-
ditional one half per cent 10 excess OF
this amount up TO 500, 900, when the
rate for additional value up to $780,
900 is "a per cent. On all sums in
excess OF $500. 900 the rate is increased
to three per cent.