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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
MAY MAKE WINSIDE DRY.
Novel Fight May Defeat the Saloon
Proposition,

Winside, Neb., Feb. 20. - Winside
has a novel fight on and may go "dry"
in consequence. Business men in the
east end of town who believe that a
saloon draws trade, will not sign a
petition unless one is located in their
section.
A compromise might be brought
about by having one in each end if the
village board would reduce the license
tax. The board does not feel that way
and the one saloon of the town, which
pays $4,000 year for the privilege of
running may have to close.
The town is about equally divided
on the saloon question, anyhow, and
the split in the ranks of the saloon
element puts them in the hole.
The Anti-Saloon league at Wayne
has extended its crusade to all por-
tons of the county, reaching Winside,
Hoskins and Carroll.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
FREE WEDDINGS AT BOONE
Cut Rate War Between Judges Puts
Matrimony at Low Price.

Boone. Ia, Feb. 2O.-A free wedding
ceremony and dinner, a years sub.
scription to a local paper, and a wed
ding outfit at half price to any bride.
groom is the offer Boone holds out
to the matrimonially inclined.
All this is the result of the cute rate
war between Judges Lockard and Nc.
BRINE. Last Friday Judge Lockard
offered to marry free all who called
during the day. Judge McBirnie came
back, offering free ceremonies and
embossed certificates during the en-.
tire week. To those getting married
on Saturday he will give a wedding
banquet.
Then a local paper and a clothing
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
REID SCOFFS AT TALK OF WAR
Every Reason to Think Japanese SIN
cereIy Our Friends.

New York, Feb. 2O.-Whitelaw Reid,
ambassador of the United States to
Great Britain, in a speech at the din
ner of the Pilgrims OF the United
States at Delmonico's, declared that
talk of the obligation of Great Britain
to sustain Japan in war against the
United States was nonsense. The am.
bassador said that there was not the
ghost of a possibility of war with
Japan" and that there was every
reason to think the japanese sincerely
our friends" Our relations with Great
Britain, the ambassador said, were
cordial and there were no serious com.
plications. The ambassador was given
an ovation when he arose to speak by
the 400 members of the Pilgrims OF
the United States and their guests.
Joseph II. ChOate, ex-ambassador to
Great Britain, was toastmaster.
Much OF the fun of the evening was
afforded by mark Twain Ny,
Clemens said that he was gratified
that congress was about to restore to
the coinage the words "In God We
Trust" He continued: II knew that
we would get into difficulty II we left
those words off and straightwAy the
trouble came, The prosperity OF the
whole nation went down in a pile
when we ceased to trust God In that
conspicuous and well advertised way.
II Pierpont Morgan had not stepped in
Just then? Now that we have re-
eumed our trust in God we will dis
charge Mr. Morgan from his hiph of.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
Trains DELAYED on Branch Lines.

Lincoln, Feb, 20.-Trains were gen
orally on time, so far as the main lines
are concerned, but were stalled or de.
layed on many OF the branch lines.
In and around Lincoln conditions were
nearly normal except that rural mail
carriers were unable to make their
trips. Headed by rotary snow pillow
the Rock Island westbound limited
got into Lincoln last night and went
west. This released the eastbound
limited, which also moved out.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
BILL NEARLY FOUR MILLIONS
Cost Of Maintaining Institutions Of
Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 20.-The books
in the auditors Office showing the re-
ceipts and expenditures for the
amount spent for all purposes, main
tanning the state institutions, except
the university, the supreme court and
district courts. and legislative ex'
peuses, amounted to 1881 ,5l4,56. Fer
the maintenance OF the university
$S777G5.75 Was expended, or almost %
the entire st1Se. Deputy Auditor Cook
believes this justties him in demand
ing the filing of university claims with
the auditor, that they may be checked
over.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
STRANGE MAIL PACKAGE.
Human Thumb and Finger Are Sent
Through Mail From Randolph.

Randolph, Neb., Feb 20.-A human
thumb and finger were mailed at the
Randolph postoffice this week and the
officials were puzzled to know what
rate of postage would be sufficient to
carry the strange package and if it
was legal to accept them at all.
About ten days ago, a Creighton
man lost them in a saw mill near here.
He left them behind, but later decided
that he wanted them and sent for
them with the above result.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
HUGHES TALKS TO SUFFaAGISTS
Bays Decision OF Question VIII Ulti.
mateIy Rost With Themselves.


Albany, Feb. 20.-Women OF all de-
scriptions mingled with race track fol
lowers. ministers, politicians and
generally curious crowd in the leg
islative corridors intent upon the
hearing of the proposed constitutional
amendment to strike the limiting word
male" from the constitutional Brovi-
sion regarding the right to vote. This
hearing before the joint legislative
committee on judiciary We'd in inter
est with that OF the race track bills.
The equal suffragists by no means had
It all their own way, for strong
delegation of women from all parts
of the state was there to oppose them.
At the conclusion Of the hearing the
governor addressed the women briefly
He said the question was not one with
which he was charged with any OFF,
cial responsibility, it being a proposed
amendment to the constitution, which
does not require the governors sig
nature.
He then said: Now am not going
to express any opinion on this ques-
ton, but merely to make the practi-
cal statement that l believe the deci-
sion of this matter will ultimately
rest with the women themselves.
What the women in this state really
want, and l do not mean by that q
numerical majority, but l mean the
force of opinion among the intelligent
women of the state. who will form the
public opinion Of women with regard
to this Question-that whatever the
women in that sense really want they
will have. That demand on the part
OF women will be in the course Of
time irresistible and the question is
simply what do the women want? For
the men, the voters of the state, who
will pass upon this subject when it is
presented, will eventually, in my judg-
ment, act in accordance with the de-
mand which they feel actually exists
on the part of those who will be ar-
fected by the change"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
Pioneer Dies.

Albion, Neb., Feb. 20.-Special to
The News; F. B. Pettibone, one of
the pioneer settlers of Boyd county,
died at his home here and was buried
yesterday. MT Pettibone has served
as county treasurer of this county, and
recently purchased the controlling in.
terests in the Albion Milling company.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
Lincoln Memorial Association.

Lincoln, Feb. 20.-An association to
be known as the Abraham Lincoln
memorial fund was organized here
with Governor Sheldon as president,
Secretary of State Junlyin, secretary
and state Treasurer Brian, treasurer.
The purpose Of the organization is
to commemorate the memory Of
Abraham Lincoln and to erect suit
able monument on the state house
grounds of the capitol which bears his
name
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
RECEIVERSHIP STORY DENIED
George J. Gould Says No Possibility Of
Missouri Pacific Going That Way.

New York, Feb. 20.-Reports which
have been circulated in the west for
several days to the effect that re
ownership was about to be asked for
the Missouri Pacific railroad were
given positive denial today by George
j. Gould, president of the road.
There is absolutely not word OF
truth in these reports or any reports
of that kind involving this property"
said Mr.. Gould. "Receivership pro
ceedings have not been thought of, or
even dreamed of, and there is not
even the most remote possibility that
they will be-"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
Ask impe achment Of Whitley.

Washington, Feb. 20.-A petition
for the impeachment OF Judge L. r.
Wiley of Shanghai, Judge of the
United States court for China, signed
by Lorrin Andrews, a resident OF
Shanghai, in his own behalf and for
other citizens OF the United States
living there, was introduced In the
house by Mr. Waldo OF New York.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
Nawab Sultan Ais for England.

New York, FEB. 2O.-After a flying
trip across the American continent
making no stops except to change cars
and gathering his only impressions OF
the country from a train window, his
highness Nawab Sultan VI Mulk Ba.
hadeur of Hyderabad, India, accom-
panied by retinue Of servants and
two physicians, arrived in New York
and was hurried at once TO the steam,
ship Baltic, which sails today for Eng,
land. His hurried mission to England
is to consult with specialists regard.
ing an illness which resulted from a
fall from a horse two years ago.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
DIES WHILE ON A VISIT.
Mrs. Birk Dies While at Home of
DAUGHTER in Verdel.

Verdel, Neb., Feb. 20.-Special to
The News: Mrs. Harriet Birk of Ben
son, Neb., died here last night at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. A. D.
Morgan.
Mrs. Birk came here about a week
ago on a visit and was taken sick,
growing gradually worse until the
end. She was sixty-three years old.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
ADMIRAL EVANS
HEALTH VERY POOR
ADMIRAL THOMAS is NOW COM.
HANDING THE FLEET.
SIGHTED AT CALLAo, PERU
WIRELESS MESSAGE FROM CON.
NEcTlcuT BRINGS NEWS.
SIGHTED AT cALLAo, PER
BIG CROWD TO GREET BOATS
The United States Fleet Bound for the
Upper Pacific Was Sighted at 8
O'Clock Thursday Morning Steam.
ing Into Big Seaport OF Peru.

Callao, Peru, Feb. 20.-Admiral Ev.
ans fleet was sighted at o'clock this
morning.
Wireless message from the Connect
cut states that the health OF Admiral
Evans Is still very poor and Ad-
miral Thomas, commando. u sec
ond squadron, has been q n
mand of the entire fleet. d q,
An immense crowd arrive> =. q
city early today to witness the :
OF the fleet.
The government has issued d. =.
making Saturday a holiday in ho.2
of Washingtons birthday and to
Americans visit and 1t has ordered
the Peruvian warships to salute the
American flag at noon. President
Pardo will give a public reception to
Rear Admiral Evans and the other Off
GERS at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
OvERWHEL MINGLY FOR TAFT .
Primary Vote In Boone County Shows
Taft the Popular FaVorite.

Albion, Neb., Feb 2O-spocial to
The News: The official returns Of
the primaries held In Boone county
Saturday, February 10, by the rcpub.
lican party. shows the following re.
turns Total vote cast, 231. Taft 1863;
Cannon G; Fairbanks 2; Hughes 10;
LaFolette 30; Roosevelt 2S.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21

I N mas been taken 10
coin by leriff Clements an effort
will be made to secure pardon from
Governor Sheldon.
Chris Lenser of Norfolk, implicated
in the same forgery, appeared in the
district court and pleaded mot guilty"
His case has been continued until the
May term.
The Boche case will be called at 1
p. m. next Monday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
Missouri Pacific Secures Time.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 2O.-Tn the fed
eral court the Missouri Pacific railway
secured a continuance of thirty days
in the suits involving the validity Of
the 2-cent fare law, the railway com.
mission act and the statute reducing
EXPRESS rates.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
Cass County For Taft.

Plattsmouth, Neb., Feb 20.-Special
to The News: The Cass county re-
publican convention today endorsed
Taft for president and Gov. Sheldon
for delegate at large.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
Three Burned to Death.

Parkersburg, w. Va, Feb. 2O.-Mrs
John Angus and her two small chill.
dren were burned to death in their
home at Tallyho, near this city. The
house is supposed to have caught fire
following the explosion of a lamp.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
RuIlnn on Ruef Case.

San Francisco, Feb. 20.-Judge
Lawler ruled that it was proper for
the court to inquire into the circum.
stances Of the immunity contract be.
tween Abraham Ruef and the prosecu.
ton which, it Is alleged, caused Ruef
to waive certain rights which he
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21

Chicago Feb. 30-The bulletin is.
sued by the Chicago station of the
United States weather bureau gives
the forecast for Nebraska as follows:
Fair tonight. Friday, increasing
clOudiness.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
WOMEN FATALLY BURNED GALL FOR An ACCOUNTING
CAN OF GASOLINE ExPLoDES IN
OMAHA HOME.
BLEW SIDE OF THE HOUSE OUT

Mrs. Dodder and Her Sister, Mrs.
Hamilton Are Fatally Burned by the
Explosion of a Five Gallon Can Of
Gasoline.
Omaha, Feb. 20.-A FIVE gallon can
of gasoline exploded in the home of
Mrs. Il. L. Dodder this morning, fatal
ly burning Mrs. Dodder and her sis
ter, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton. The
explosion blew the side Of the house
out.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
Albion Sewer system.

Albion, Neb, Feb, 20,-Special to
The News: The Albion sewer system
in the first district has been complet'
ed and a contract has been let for the
extension of the same into the second
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
Second French Car Fast in Drift.

Erie, Feb. 2O.-According to a long
distance telephone message from
State Line, Pa, the second French
car is fast in a snow drift there.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
HARTMAN WINS POINT.
MAY VOTE ILLINOIS CENTRAL
STOCK OWNED BY U. p.
WINS EVERY POINT COMMENDED
Defeats the Suit Brought to Prevent
Him From Voting in the Illinois
Central Election and the Election
Will Now Proceed.

Chicago, Feb. 20.--Harriman won
every point contended for in the suit
brought to prevent him from voting
Illinois Central stock owned by the
Union Pacific. The election will now
proceed.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
Taft Returns to washInaton.

Lowell, Feb. 20-Secretary of War
William II. Taft finished two days
visit to New Hampshire and Massa-
chussetts and left Lowell for Boston,
where he boarded the Federal Express
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21

This afternoon Mrs. Hannah Bry-
ants suit against the Modern Wood
men will be heard. Tomorrow the suit
brought by Mrs. PH.ins against the
Battle Creek saloon keepers will be
tried.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
Pennsylvania Fund for Bryan.

Harrisburg, Feb. pa campaign
fund of $4,000 for the election Of a
Bryan delegation from Pennsylvania
to the democratic national convention
was raised at a meeting here of the
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21

Former United States Senator Will
liam V. Allen of Madison was well &C
quainted with Senator Latimer. Lati-
mer was in the house of representa-
tives when Senator Allen was in the
senate.
"Asbury Latimer was big, fine fell
low" said Senator Allen over the tel
ephone to The News Thursday, when
told of Latimer's death.
He came in after McLaren. Nc,
Laren had a fight with Ben Tillman."
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21

In the case of the First National
bank of Madison against c. w. Sprout
the jury decided the case against the
bank, sustaining Sprouts defense that
the notes the bank had purchased had
been forged
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21

A verdict in favor of King has been
returned in the suit brought against l..
w. King by A. b. Robinson.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
TAt CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
Temperature for Twenty.four Hours.
Forecast for Nebraska.

Condition of the weather as record.
ed for the twentyfour hours ending
at a. m. today.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21

The case of S. 7. Napier against
the county was passed for settlement.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21

Callao is the largest and most i'm
portant seaport of Peru. It's popula-
ton is $4,000.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21

The $4,000 damage suit brought by
Mrs. Ida Kurpgeweit against Edward
Kirby, both parties living near Battle
Creek, for attempted assault, went to
the jury at $50 this morning. Kirby
was accused of having called for Mrs
Kurgeweit one night on the pretense
that a neighbor was sick and of hav-
ing made improper advances.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
STATE BANK TAX HELD LEGAL
District Judge in Oklahoma sustalns
the Law at First Test Case.

Guthrie, Feb. 20.-Judge A. H. Hous.
ton, in the district court here, sus-
tanned demurrer filed by Attorney
General West in an injunction suit
brought by the Noble State bank
against the state banking board and
the bank commissioner regarding the
collection of state bank tax, on the
ground that there was not sufficient
facts in the petition to constitute
case OF action. This is the first test
on the Oklahoma guaranty deposit
law. In passing on the case Judge
Houston stated that under the police
powers of the state given by the act
the defendants have the power to col.
lect the tax, as the banks that are
allowed to do business in this state
are corporations and that they are as
much accountable to the legislature
as any other corporation which serves
the public.
rrencn UereaIeu IN Morocco.
Paris, Feb. 20.-A special dispatch
from Tangier says that the French
steamer Paroc, from Casablanca, re-
ports that General D'Amade, ventur
ing too far beyond Settat, had bis
communications cut by the followers
of Mulai Hafid, who In great force
routed all the French outlying posts
The greatest anxiety prevails, it Is
said, at Casablanca, Spanish troop
are preparing to defend the city and
marines have been landed from ~,
French cruiser Kleber. 1t is further
reported that French column STA
toned not far from RAhAt has henn
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
SENATOR LAI|MER DIES
SOUTH CAROLINA STATESMAN
SUCCUMsS IN WASHINGTON.
SUCCEEDED SENATOR M'LAREN
Senator Asbury c. Latimer Was a Big,
Fine FeIoW-He Was in the House
When Senator Allen Was in the
Senate-Predecesso Fought TilIman

Washington. Feb Ex-senator AS
bury c. Latimer of South Carolina
died this morning.
Senator Latimer's home was at Bel
ton, S. c. He succeeded Senator Nc
Laren.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21

The case of John Wishard against
d. A. Zimmerman has been settled and
dismissed.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21
DECISION IN CONTROVERSY OVER
GIBBS ESTATE.
r HAS FIGURED POLITICALLY
George Losey, an Administrator, is Re.
leased, While Allen & Reed Are
Called Upon for an Accounting,
Other District Court Matters.

Madison, Neb., Feb. 20-Special to
The News District Judge Welch, now
holding district court at Madison, has
announced what his ruling will be in
the long drawn out controversy over
the Gibbs estate; that his decision
when entered will be in favor OF
George Losey, one of the defendants,
and that he would call for an account
ing from Allen & Reed, who represent
ed three of the Gibbs heirs.
Judge Welchs decision has not been
entered and nothing is known beyond
its general outline. The Gibbs heirs
claimed that their interests in the
Gibbs estate had been disposed of at
nominal price and afterwards sold
for much more. With interest they
asked for about $1,000
The case has figured in county pol
itics and has been long in the courts.
George Losey was administrator.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-02-21

kennard of Plainview, ex-Northwest-
ern Brakeman, Sentenced to Spend
One Year at Lincoln - Confessed
Crime ar viii Ask For Pardon

mas been taken to
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1908-05-07
Dryer Hills.

May Al will try to write few
lines for the Gazette.
Mr.. j, G, Andorf of Turkey bottom
was in Sinner Saturday and he also
attended the ball at Sunset.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Fehner of Cheap
side was visiting the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Christ. Fehner.
A fine baby girl arrived at the home
Of Mr., and Mrs, Ebert Schumacher
Thursday, April 30th, Mother and
child are doing we'll,
Ebert Niemeyer was in your city
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs, Ben Crawford were in
Hochheim Sunday visiting relatives.
Ernest Krause left for Falls City to
visit Paul Fahrenthold. He will re-
turn some time this week.
Fritz Etheer of near Yoakum was in
our burg Saturday and Sunday and
also spent one night fishing on the
river. ~
Frank Klohs and sisters, Jamie
and Elfrieda, attended the Herman
Cons feast in Hochheims Prairie Sun
day.
SO | will close. HtLLFLqER.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1908-05-07
Judge w. r. McCutchan.

In this issue of the GAZETTE
appears the announcement of
Mr.. W. r. McCutchan for re-
election to the Office of County
Judge. Is
Judge McCutchan is now serv7
ing his first term and has made a
model officer, he is a lawyer Of
fine ability and a man of good
judgement, when it comes to
county affairs. He is not likely
to permit any useless expendit-
ure of the county funds if he can
prevent it. The voters will do
we'll to continue Judge McCut-
chan in Office so long as he serves
them in the able and efficient
manner he has hitherto done.
Judge McCutchan announces
subject to the Democratic pri ma
ry to be held in July.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1908-05-07
Three Head Items.

Hurrah! Ills the lovely month
of May.
Well, how was the second? We
really wished our name was Joe
or John last Saturday, so we
could have given our vote to Bal
ley. Good for you Fan ---Ed.)
Wonder how many voted for
Cone Johnson, for we believe that
most of the men visit saloons,
at least sometime.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Motle and sis
tiers, Misses Annie and Julia Ma
lima, of Bell Co., have been visit
ing relatives down here. They
liked everything except the hills;
said their country is as flat as a
table.
Misses Fannie and Alvina Her.
chek of Lone Tree spent Sunday
before last with their friends,
Emilia and Louisa Malina.
The ball at Lone Star Hall was
well attended and enjoyed by all,
+. J. Migl, our ginner, is haul,
ing wood from Sinner, as he
wants to be we'll supplied before
the ginning begins.
] Trecalek and wife and two
little daughters Of Ponton s creek
passed by here last Sunday, en-.
route to near Dryer to visit with
friends.
Mrs, Malina will soon have her
residence completed.
Will Fehrenkamp Of Sinner
called on John Nedbalek last
Mi5iMa SGho0l will close next
Wednesday. We hope the pupils
will not keep their books closed
during the vacation. Last year
we saw q young lad of about 70
years, who came to a drugstore
and said to the clerk II want a
ball, the littlest kind you got.
That showed that he forgot to
study Grammar.
lime is up, so au revoirl
FAN.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1908-05-07
County Convention.

The Democratic convention
met at Halletsyille Tuesday as
per call Of Chairman Blohm
The attendance was light as
not all the boxes REPORTED, r.
W. Ledbetter was elected chain.
man in the absence of Chairman
Blohm; H. L. Stulken was elected
saesstqlps The county vote was
cansassed and the Aaiiey tIeliet
Observation-Disclosures and the John
son sicket 2S0,yotes. Nine 81 the
boxes III the comfy held no elect
Ion.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1908-05-07
Some Bailey Majorities.

Bexar County, Bailey 2196,
Johnson GOA; Brazoria, Bailey 600
Johnson goo; FL Paso, Bailey So7,
Johnson $50; Fayette, Bailey 975,
Johnson 571; Galveston, Bailey
1853, Johnson ZIG; Gonzales, Bal
ley, 800, Johnson 511; Ora yson
Bailey 2975, johnson 1923; Quad
alupe, Bailey 1853, Johnson Al;
Lavaca 500 majority for Bailey;
Hays, Bailey 544. johnson 344.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1908-05-07
Buckle Down to Work.

The warmest campaign that
has ever been waged in Texas
having come to close, it .neces-
sarily becomes the duty of every
patriotic citizen to lay aside the
preiudices that it may have en-
gendered and face other duties
that press for attention. 1t is
not necessary for The Post to
point out these duties, for the
feeling is instructive with every
one that. tie prime ATTY ofESthe
hour is to so direct our match
less energies ss to conserve the