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The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02
JUDGE w. III. TAfF I
OUR NEXT PRESIDENT RECEIv-
ED WARM WELCOME HERE
Gives Short Talk at Burlington
Depot to Thousands of En-
thusiastic Hearers

Taft" day i'll Falls City was
one long to be remembered. Tue
weather was perfect with bright
sunshine and just enough bracing
air to Undue all with the republi-
can spirit and make them eager
for the walk to the Burlington
to catch just a glimpse of our
next president, and hear the few
words he had to say.
On account Of his short stay in
this city no effort was made to
decorate or put on holiday attire
up town. although there was a
goodly display of bunting and
flags and Taft's pictures were
displayed in every conceivable
place, while everyone wore Taft
badges, AT the depot however
the decorations were more pro-
fuse. but what we lacked in this
respect was made up in the hearty
ovation accorded Mr.. Taft when
the special train pulled in at the
depot. The cheers of the vast
crowd were deafening, and for a
time it looked as though the brief
time here would be taken up by
their uncon trollable enthusiasm,
but finally quiet was restored and
The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02
COUNTY OPTION CONVENTION
Monday, October 5 is thc Date Set
For the Meeting

Whereas, The liquor interests
of the state under the leadership
of the Merchants q Manufacture
ers Association of Omaha, All
organization Of saloon interests
of Omaha, are making a syste-
matte and vigorous campaign to
control the next legislature, and
Whereas, There are many
voters In Rich hardson county, not
withstanding their party affilla-
tions on National and State is
sues and candidates, and who are
in favor of a vigorous campaign
being made to secure the election
to the Legislature of men who are
known to favor County Option,
and who will not take orders
from the snloon interests of
Omaha,
Therefore, We, the under
signed, call on ali voters favor
able to County Option to meet in
mass convention, on Monday,
October 5, 1908 at O'clock p. m.
at the court house in Falls City,
Nebraska for the purpose of or
ganizing the Richardson County
OptionLeague aud the transaction
Of such other business as may
come before the convention.
V. G.. LYFoRD, Falls City
w. J. McCRAY, Stella
E. L, EVANS. Shubert
J. NJ. ROBERTSON, Verdon
H. C. ZoELLER, Preston
john HOLMAN, Humboldt
S. p. GIsT, Salem
With 240 others who have signed
the call.
This convention will afford an
opportunity to show the people
that we consider County Option
the paramount issue and we hope
good deleg ationfron each town
in the county will attedd to as
sist in making plans for v1gor-
Gus campaign.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02

strength of the republican national
and state ticket, speaking IN glow
ing terms of Taft, referring to him
as the best and strongest candidate
any party had ever nominated and
assured his hearers that his elec-
ton guarantees the continuance of
the present progressive policies.
In speaking of the state ticket
Gov. Sheldon and Nebraska, under
his leadership, was paid fine
tribute. Among other things he
said
No party in any state at any
time ever he'd such a magnificent
record to point to, and no set OF
men ever had so much to their
glory as has Governor Sheldon and
that republican Legislature of two
years ago. Sheldon WAS the IN.
splration of the hour--his was the
guiding hand. Like the great
general that be was with hs party
platform AS mis- chart of action
calmly, patiently and unrelentingls
he directed the battle until every
fortress of opposition had beer
stormed and every pledge had
been redeemed. Upon that recoro
alone the party is entitled to be
endorsed, and Governor Sheldof
is entitled to be reelected. y
The speech throughout was free
from all malicious and mud sling
ing attacks, SO common IN politlca
speeches, he presenting his theme
in fair broad minded manner
which won for him many new ad
mirerers, and republicans ano
democrats alike pronounce it ont
of the very best talks ever listened
to in our city.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02
Suffering From Blood Poison

Frank Smith is confined TO his
home this week with a severe
case of blood poison in his foot,
caused by corn. He is able TO
hobble around a little with the
aid of crutches, and the doctor
apprehends no serious results. but
still it will be some time before
he has fully recovered.
Jerry Kanaly is also a victim
of blood poison, his being on his
hand caused from a scratch on his
finger. 1t is causing him great
deal of trouble but he thinks he
will soon be all right.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02
Stereopticon Lecture

The second historical and bio
graphical illustrated lecture upon
the Brethren in America will be
given at the Brethren church next
Sunday evening. The people
will have to go early to get seat,
as two weeks ago when the first
lecture was given the audience
that came could not nearly all get
in the church. Miss Edna De-
Wald will sing a sacred solo illus
trated with beautifully colored
views. The public is welcome.
An offering will be taken for ex-
Densps.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02

we were privileged to hear good
things ohr next president had to
tell us.
The speaking over, there was a
wild rush for a hand shake, and
while all were not accorded this
privilege, still hundreds grasped
the hand of one of the greatest
men our nation has ever known.
In the party were Congressman
Pollard, who introduced the
speaker, Senators Burkett and
Brown, Will Hayward. secretary
of the national committee; ]. w.
Keifer, chairman state committee;
Mr.. Teejarden, a congressional
committeeman; Victor Rosewater
national committeeman, Mr..
Ransdell, sargent OF arms of L.
S. Senate; Dr. Richardson a
throat specialist of Washington
h. c. Lindsey, clerk of the Su-
preine court; Frank Helden one
of the state committeeman; and
our own Robt. Cain, jr., who
joined the party at Pawnee City.
besides number of press repre-
sent atives.
The special train was trans
fered from the Burlington to the
Missouri Pacific at this place, and
with only a few moments delay
was permitted to GO on its way,
the speaker scattering words of
cheer to the vast throngs that
greeted him at every stop.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02
Did Not Show Up

The ball game advertised for
Tuesday between Falls City and
the Haskell Indians was not pull
ed off for the reason that the
redskins failed to put in an ap-
pearance. 1t was a disappoint-
ment to our fans as many had
arranged to attend, and as the
season is drawing to a close we
regret missing even one game.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02
Bought a Home

X. Horrocks closed deal this
week, whereby he becomes the
possessor of the Battreal property
in the southwest part of town, he
trading one of his pieces of land
near Welsh, Okl., for the same.
This is very desirable home
and Mr.. Horrocks is to be con-
graduated upun securing it. He
will ia ke possession at once.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02
FLAMES VICTIM
COAL OIL STOVE CAUSES a
DISASTROUS FIRE
Mrs. Henry Been Receives Fatal
Injuries. Which Resulted
In Her Death

The quiet of Sunday afternoon
was disturbed by the ringing of
! the fire bell, which called our fire
| department to the home of Henry
Been in the east part of town,
where ii found the house in
| flames The fire was checked
without much trouble but not be-
fore it had done its deadly work
on Mrs. Been.
The facts, as near as we can
learn are these. Mr.. Been had
filled the coaloil stove and in
doing so had spilled great deal
of the oil on the stove and with
out his knowledge had run down
on the floor, and when he at
tempted to light the stove, in an
instant the whole thing was
mass of flames and the oil tank
exploded.
Mrs. Been, who is a paralytic
and has been unable to walk for
two years, was sitting near and
soon the flames reached her. She
fought hard, and when the neigh
bors arrived, who had been at
tracted by her screams, she had
reached the door, but in her
crippled condition could get no
further. She was taken to the
home of Mrs. Sol Stump and
medical aid summoned. who at
first hoped for the best, but it
developed later that she had in
hailed the flames and nothing
could be done but TO make her
last hours as comfortable as pos
sible and the unfortunate one
fingered until Monday evening,
when death relieved her of her
terrible sufferings. Mr.. Been
was also badly burned and for
time fears were held as to the
outcome, bat it IS now thought
he will recover.
The house was damaged to
quite an extent but the loss is
fully covered by insurance. This
is indeed a sad case, coming as it
does to this couple, who had al
most finished this life's journey,
and to the one who is thus left
alone in his old age, the sympa-
thy of the entire community is
extended.
Emma Powell Been was born
in Griggsville, Mo-, in 1888,
where she passed her girlhood
days. About twirty-seven years
ago she came to Nebraska. resid
ing most of the time since then
in this city. During her long
residence here she has gathered
about her many friends, who are
deeply grieved at her sad and
awful death. She was married
to Henry Been about II years
ago. Since June, 1907, she has
been an invalid, being almost
hell less most of the time, but
through it all was always kind
and patient. Besides her hus-
band she leaves two sisters, Mrs.
Sarah Sare of Mound City, Mo-,
and Mrs. Libbie Burdick of San
Francisco. The funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon from the
home of Mrs. Sol. Stump, con.
Quoted by Rev. Mastin of lie M.
+. church and the remains laid
to rest in the Steele cemetery.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02
DISTRICT COURT
Second Week Busy One with Many
Gases Still on Docket

District court opened up Mon
day on its second week Judge
Raper is presiding, and while nc
time has been lost and much
work accomplished, there are
still many cases to be disposed of
and it will require several days
more to clear the docket. The
jury will possibly be discharged
tomorrow.
The following cases were con.
tinued:
Floyd Sterns VS.. Joseph Ray,
appeal.
Sarah Morris VS.. NJ. Il. Wilson,
appeal from justice court.
In the matter of application of
Frank Simon to sell estate of
Chas. Gagnon, deceased.
First National Bank, Hum
boldt, VS.. +. w. Samuelson, ct al,
action on bond.
John Spengler VS.. M. E. Kent
ner, appeal from justice court.
Whitaker Bros. VS.. S. J. Clark,
appeal.
o. X. Wertz VS.. c. B. & Q. II.
h. Co. damages.
Heirs of James Hosford, de-
ceased, VS.. Drainage District No.
Wenzel Skalak and C. w. At
wood VS.. Luther Boop.
In the case of State VS.. Fren-
chy on the charge of burglary,
Frenchy was given thirty days
in the county jail
State Of. Nebraska VS.. Fred
Thieman, selling liquor without
license, defendant was fined $500
and costs.
State of Nebraska VS.. Fred
Thieman, selling liquor without
license, dismissed by county at
torney.
William Otto VS.. c. 3. & @. II.
X. Co. damages, verdict for Otto
for 81. 100.
Benz amin Poteet VS.. unknown
heirs of p. Bolen. deceased, to
quiet title, findings in favor of
plaintiff.
Amelia Reiger VS.. heirs of
Henry Reiger, deceased, mandate,
findings in favor of defendant.
Application of Harvey Heas,
tom, administrator, license to sell
real estate, license granted.
Christina Prosser VS.. VIM. H.
Prosser, divorce, granted.
Peter Frederick, sr., VS.. Jacob
&c bh art, eft al, foreclosure and to
cancel partial release, judgment
and foreclosure ordered.
State of Nebraska VS.. Delin-
quent Taxes. scavenger law,
Judgment against c. B. & Q.
State of Nebraska VS.. Guy
Stalder, bastardy. This case is
on trial at this time and we go to
press TO early to give results.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02
by THEIR FRUITS"

The Governors of two ststes in the poIit
icaI lime light Governor HaskeIi of Oklahoma and
Governor Hughes of New York.
Mr. Bryan champions Haskell and crtciscs
Hughes.
Judge Taft champions Hughes and crcises
Haskell
TWO United States Senators have engaged pub
lie attention for the past two Weeks--Senator For
aker of Ohio and Senator Bailey of Texas.
Judge Taft has repudated Foraker
Mr. Bryan is silent Bailey.
Not from of but from their
works shall the citizens of a republic separate the
sheep from goats--the politicians from the
statesmen.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02
SOCIETY NOTES
AS TWAS TOLD TO OUR So
GETTY EDITOR
Various Kinds of Entertainment by
individuals, Lodges, Clubs,
Churches, Etc


about thirty ladies at her home
Saturday evening as a farewell
for Mrs. Martin Kanaly before
leaving for her new home. 1t
was "tacky" party and the cos
tunes were all original and
unique. bringing forth fresh
bursts of laughter as each guest
arrived. The evening ives spent
as only crowd Of ladies bent on
pleasure could spend it, and all
were sorry when the clock warned
them of the near approach of the
Sabbath. A nice lunch was
served, and it was a happy lot
who Thanked Mrs. Wilson for
such a pleasant evening, but
through it all was a vein of sad
sadness, brought by the thought
of the separation so soon to take
place, but as Mrs. Kanaly is TO
entertain them all at a house
party next summer, the sorrow
was lessened by the hope of the
meeting in the near future.
The Royal Highlanders will
meet III regular session at their
hall next Tuesday evening, and it
is earnestly requested that every
member be present, as several
questions ofimportance will come
up for discussion.
Mrs. John Oswald was hostess
to the Young Married Ladies'
Kensington club yesterday alter
noon. The usual good time is
reported.
The NJ. E. Kensington met
with Mrs. Fred Farington on
Wednesday afternoon and enjoy
ed most pleasant session. There
was a good crowd in attendance.
A splendid lunch was served by
the, hostess, assisted by Misses
Mcdonald and Pittock.
The home OF George Schock in
this city was the scene of a happy
gathering last Thursday. the oc-
casion being a big family dinner
prepared by Mrs. Schock in honor
of the birthday of her brother,
Grant Stetler, of Burlington, Colo,
who with his wife were guests at
her home. 1t was a sort of a
Stetler reunion, as all of the rela-
tives near BY were there, and it
was indeed a Jolly crowd which
gathered around the dinner table
to do justice to the elegant re
past which had been prepared.
Those from out of town who were
present were A. r. Stetler and
wife of Pawnee City, AL. Stetler
and family of Salem, and w. H.
Schock and family. 1t was a
gathering which will long be
remembered.
The Woman S club will meet
in the Elk rooms on Tuesday af-
ternoon, Oct. 9th. at 2:3O O'clock,
when it is hoped there will be a
good attendance. ~
The young ladies of the Epis
copal church are preparing tc
put on an opera in the near fu.
ture which promises to be of the
very best. The date has not
been definitely fixed, but full
particulars will be giveE next
week.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church served lunch Thursday to
the hungry crowd in town to wei.
come Taft.
The D. of H. kensington will
meet with Mrs. L. Evans, Friday
afternoon, October 9.
The w. G. T. L. meets Mrs. Il.
II. Teeter, Wednesday afternoon
A free will offering will be taken
The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02

Yesterday afternoon Ed Jones
was brought home from ST. Joe.
where he underwent an operation
for appendicitis. His many
friends will be glad to know he
is improving.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-10-02

Hugh Boyd was one of the
good republicans from Humboldt
who came down to see our next
president.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-05
POLITICAL AWAKENING.

American political life, which has
been relatively qulcscent, though by no
means inert, for a decade. now shows
the signs of activity and unrest.
For example Connecticut Is regarded
as a State that has adapted itself to the
control of the boss and his machine.
Though the State has eighteen cities
that contain two-thirds of the entire
population. yet these cities send to a
political State convention only one-fifth.
of the delegates. The rural townships,
which hold local caucuses that are east
ly controlled by manipulators, and
though containing but a fraction OF the
population, send to the convention a
majority of the delegates, and thus con-
troll the nomination of State officers.
Moreover, q. caucus registration law
passed q few years ago has still fur
Their limited the number of party voters
entitled to vote at the primaries, and
has given those voters to a very large
degree the character of adherents of
the local party leader or leaders. Final
ly, by custom, members of the legisla-
ture have q kind Of pre-emptive claim
to the caucus election to the next State
convention.
OF course, we cannot vouch for the
correctness OF the foregoing statements.
AS far as they are true they
reveal condition of political life
that results from the apathy of voters
and party men in failing to resist with
vigor the rule of the political dictators.
In this City. we have a city govern
ment ruled by the party bosses of an
aggregation whose sole aim is to wage
a warfare upon the members of a body
of religious worshipers.
All the present time, Connecticut
shows strong indications Of a deter
mination on the part Of the people to
rid themselves of bosses and bossism.
We wonder how long 1t will take some
people in this City TO come to the same
state of mind. We have marveled at
the patience of the Salt Lake voting
public: but we trust that political de-
generacy will not set in and become
permanent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-05

dian womanhood.. She is quite hun
dred years removed from savagery.
and although education, intermarriago
with the white races, and all the pro-
cesses OF her interesting evolution
have tended to.obliterate Indian Gus
toms and many of the Indian charac-.
teristics, making modern Mistress 10
to all intents and purposes a white
woman, she is vet an Indian, and
proudly traces her ancestry to Indian
chiefs and warriors. Even those pos
sessing only II fractional part of In
dian blood will tell you, / am an In
dian With as much conviction as ii
they We're full -blouds. Itis, therefore.
somewhat of surprise. to those who
hold the general opinion of the In
dian woman. to come among her peo-
pie as they exist today among the
Five Civilized Tribes of Indian terri
tory. Instead OF finding Mistress Lo
In front of her lwigwam stolidly5
pounding corn, with. perhaps, her
brown papoose strapped to board
beside her--tor thus many picture
her---one sees her as civilization has
transformed her; handsome, correct
ly gCWned American woman. compar-
Ing favorably with her white sisters
She presides over n ''wiswam' built
after the latest styles OF architecture
and furnished tastcfully. comfortab-
lS--often elegantly, she Is easily the
leader OF social AFFAIRS IN all tite
towns OF indian territory. and carries
herself with the grace and assurance
of any other refined and cultured
American woman
I'VE find among the Indian women
of the territory graduates from many
of the best educational institutions
of the South and East
Mistress LO plays an active part in
the life of her people. In the terri-
tory one meets Indian women who are
musicians, artists, writer's and teach
ers; those who are achieving success
In professional pursuits and in the
business world. 1t would be Il diff
cult task. indeed, to point out all the
brilliant women of the territory who
boast Indian blood. AS club woman
Mistress To is quite prominent today
In ,evnry town there are literary
musical and social clubs, and among
the most enthusiastic workers are
indian women"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-05
THE CAS1BR1AN SOCIETY.

The Eisteddfod which was held in
this City last week was, perhaps, one
of the greatest musical events in local
history. Few realize the amount of
preliminary work necessary to the sue
cess of such a gathering. The Cambri-
an Association commenced preparations
a year ago, and to the untiring, I'M
selfish efforts of its members no less
than to the interest manifested by the
many talented singers and musicians
Of the West, credit must be given for
the success achieved.
The Cambrian Association was form
ed fourteen years ago, with fourteen
members The following officers and
directors were elected at that time:
Ex-Governor Arthur l.. Thomas, presi-
dent; D. l. Davis, vice president; Elias
Morris, treasurer: II T. Evans, secre-
taryy; John James, corresponding sec
rotary; George G. Bywater, Senator w.
NJ Williams, Walter j. Lewis and Z.
81. Thomas, directors. During these
fourteen years no change In the organ
ization has taken place except those
caused by death. The same officers and
directors still have charge Of the af-
fairs of the Association, except that
Elias Morris and George G. Bywater
have passed away, and their places in
the Society are now occupied by their
sons. This, we believe, is something
unique. 1t proves the perfect harmony
and unity among its members.
The Influence OF this Society for good
is invaluable. Through the contests it
has arranged In the fields of literature
and music it has contributed largely to
the educational work of this region.
And how much more ennobling and
elevating are contests in these fields,
than the brutal competitions in which
limbs, and sometimes lives, are lost!
The signal success achieved by the
Cambriani society is gratifying from
every point of view. 1t could not have
been, had the members been divided
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-05
but he has gone further. and commit.
ted, in u woman's eyes; the unpaEdon-
able sin. He has told her age.
LOVE A DISEASE.
washington Herald.

And there is another scientist. Prof.
5Bertillon, of France, who has made the
dire discovery that love Is q disease.
After careful experiments, he has
come to the scientific conclusion that a
man very much in love is not respon-
sible for his acts. Tests made show,
he declares, that the left side of a man
in love is, iii a way, paralyzed, and
that this effects his physical condition,
and by and by his mental condition, so
that he becomes different man.
What relation there is If any. between
this peculiar change in the left side OF
q man in love and the missing rib OF
man, from which the first woman was
created. according to Genesis, the pro-
fessor does not venture to state. His
only inference is that a man In love
is dangerous, abnormal creature,
hardly to be dealt with nationally, and
that 1t would be wisest for the human
race IL men would not fall in love.
This is the same professor, If we mis-
take not, who invented a system for
measuring criminals. Now he wants to
give us formula for finding out
whether, q man is in love. We doubt
very much whether his scheme will
work. t t ia.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-05
INDIAN WOMEN.

r.. IS
The remarkable advancement of the
Indians in Indian Territory is vividly
depicted by a contributor to the octo-
Der number of Harper's Bazaar. He
says:
In Indian territory dwell the In
dams that are known as the Five
Civilized Tribes-the Cherokees, Choc-
twas, Chickasaws, Seminoles and
Creeks---and of all the American In
dams these tribes are the most adj
vanced Iii civilization. the most pro
gressive. and have reached a higher
state OF development than any others
of the red race. 1t is here one
finds Indians who are orators, states
men. men of great wealth. and busi-
ness ability, and men successful in all
the Professions. And it is among
these tribes one finds modern Mis-
tress Lo-the most refined type of In