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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08


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On motion the county clerk was
instructed to strike from the 1907 tax
list taxes assessed against part NBL
NBA SWiA 27-24.1, In name of A. j..
Durland, on account OF double as
scssment
On motion Clarence f. Mcintosh
was appointed road oversccr of road
district No. IL in place OF Dan Scheer,
Jr., removed from district
On motion the following named six
~ resident electors Of Madison coun.
~ were selected as the list from
which the petit jury Is to be drawn
for the May term of the district
court:
Shell Creek: Chas. Letheby, Chris
Simonson, L. II. Gerhart, A. E. Lind
John w. Fitch.
Kalamazoo: julius Nathan, John
Frisch
Green Garden Adam Gross, Hen
ry Zessin.
Madison Sam Dopson, r. w
Linn, A. NJ Koechig, l. n. Lonneker,
Chas. II. Glenn, II. f. Barney, j. L.
Grant.
Union: John Q. Wakeley, Thomas
Lestina, o. S. Christian.
Farview: John Ganser, Chas
Knull.
Schoolcraft: VIM. Schlender, w.
r. Martin.
Emerick Clarence Mcintosh, r.
c. Miles.
Grove: Frank wauer, w. r. Sny.
der.
Highland: w. l.. Miller, A. w. Til
lottson.
Jefferson Robt. Dales, Perry C.
Harris. Pat Stanton.
Meadow Grove ]. w. McCallum,
Chas. G. Crook.
Deer Greek: John H. Harding, John
Brown.
Norfolk Robt. Bathke, w. H. Wild
aman, ID. c. Harrington, w. Stransky,
|. T. Cook, A. j. Durland, AL Degner,
h. e. THEM, e. G. Melcher, Max
Venger, e. j. Schoregge, John Friday,
David Baum, c. S. Bridge.
Valley: l.. w. Ray, ID. A. DINNER
man.
Battle Creek: Sam Kent, jr., Harry
Heath, ]. w. Risk, Fred Brechler,
Herman Hogrefe.
Warnerville: C. II. Brake, William
j. Knebel, A. II. Klentz.
On motion the following settlement
of c. d. Johnson, steward Of the poor
farm, was audited and approved:
To the Honorable Board of County
Commissioners of Madison County,
Nebraska. - Gentlemen: l herewith
hand you my fourth quarterly report:
Receipts
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
COMMERCIAL MEN GATHER HERE
Hall Dozen Ready to Start Out With
New Cigar Proposition.

1t was a good live bunch Of good
live commercial travellers who assem-
bled in Norfolk Saturday afternoon
and met for a convention at 3 o'clock,
preparatory to starting out on the
road Monday morning in the interest
of the new notwithstanding Cigar
company, promoted by Smith Bros. of
this city.
There were a half dozen of them
tive Office manager is Mr.. Kautson,
from Lincoln; the six commercial
travellers are: C. H. Vail, E. r. Pear
son, J. E. Sweet, Mr., Payne, Robert
Utter, Mr.. Adams.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
Harrington Knights of Columbus.

The following delegation from the
knights of Columbus lodge at O'Neill
passed through Norfolk Monday noon
enroute home from Harrington, where
they had been to assist in initiating
Hartngton's second class: Arthur
Mullen, j. A. Donohue, o. f. Bignell,
/. V. Golden, f. j. Dishner. The
Harrington lodge now has about 100
members. The 0'Neill lodge has 800
members
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
THIRD TERM GHOST WALKS.
Longworth Hints r. r. Wouldn't Re-
fuse, Speaking at Knox Rally.

Pittsburg, May A small politi-
cal bomb was exploded in Pittsburg
last night when Representative Long
worth of Ohio, the presidents sJn-in.
law, in an interview let drop the
thought that perhaps Mr.. Roosevelt
might not refuse the denomination II
the national convention stampeded to
him.
Mr., Longworth, who came 10 attend
the annual banquet of the Amercus
club, frankly admitted he did not
know what his fatherin-law would do
in case Of such a stampede, and his
remarks have been taken here to in.
fer that the president might not re.
fuse the nomination.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
Letter List.

List OF letters remaining uncalled
for at the postofice at Norfolk, Neb.,
April 2S, 1908:
Mrs. |, Foster, Mr.. e. E. Griffith,
Olaf Hansen, Mr.. l.. N. Herbster, F.
A. Harmon, Mr.. Arthur Lodin, Mrs.
Julia F.. Lamb, Bonnie Mottson, Jim
Olery, Mr.. Jack OLeary 2, Mr.. Charlie
Poellot, Mr. George w. Stokes 2, Miss
Laura Thomas, Mr.. Geo. C. Work,
Mr.. w. NORWOOD, w. w. Weideline.
Parties calling for any of the above
please say advertised.
John r. Hays, p. NJ.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
AORSEIH|EF GOT : YEARS
JOHN BRvAT Is SENTENCED TO
HARD LABOR TERM.
TAKEN TO PEN FROM BUTTE
Judge Harrington Went to Butte From
o'NeiIl and Passed Sentence Upon
the Young Man Who Pleaded Guilty
to The Charqe.

Butte, Neb., May Especial to The
News: Judge Harrington came in on
the noon train yesterday and passed
sentence on John Brvat, the young
man who pleaded guilty to the charge
of horse stealing in county court last
week. He was given two years at
hard labor and was taken to Lincoln
this morning by Sheriff Coleman to
begin serving his term.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
$12,S7O
SPECIAL TO DENVER.
Third District Democrats VIII Travel
in Exclusive Fashion.

Fremont Herald: Third district
democrats will have a special train to
the national democratic convention in
Denver next July 7.
The train will comprise standard
sleepers, and will be made up at Ere
mont. The train will leave Fremont
July 5. at p. M, and arrive in Den
yer July 6. at 1880 in the morning.
Dan V, Stephens, chairman of the
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
Nice Rain at PIainview.

Plainview, Neb,, May Especial to
The News: A good soaking rain fell
at Plainview this morning, which
again cheers the farmer with the pros
pect of a good crop.
1t is believed that in spite of the
late frosts there will be a fairly good
harvest of late fruits in this section.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
PREFERS JAIL TO WORK
Colored Youth Walks Into Prison
Rather Than Earn a Living.

Valentine, Neb., May Especial to
The News: Mathews Marshall, a col
ored lad who broke Jail some time
ago and has been at large ever since,
gave himself up to the sheriff Satur-
day, When asked why he delivered
himself up he said that he would ra-
ther lie in jail than make a living,
as it was too hard to work. At the
time he broke Jail he was in for as
sauIting and robbing a man.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

NUMBER OF inmates, o.
Names of inmates W. H. Pringle,
John Chade, Emma Gambill, Mary
Milligan, Anto Terrell, Charles Kun
metz.
Stock on hand: Nine cows. two
yearold steers, Z yearlings, calves,
l colt coming 1 year, hogs, $50 bu
corn, 100 Blu. oats, IL tons hay, 4
horses.
Total years expense, $1,700.
Total years receipts from March
l, 1907, to March /, 1908, $3.50.
c. d. Johnson,
Steward.
On motion the board adjourned to
June 9, 1908, at ! o'clock p. m.
Geo. r. Richardson,
County Clerk.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
Funeral Of j. Il. PilIer

The funeral of the late John Henry
Piller, one of Norfolk's old time res
idents, was held from the family home
on Braasch avenue. between Third
and Fourth street, Monday afternoon
and later from Christ Lutheran
church. A large number OF friends
and relatives attended the funeral.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
Pleasures Of the Week.

The Browning club met with Mr..
evening. This was the last regular
meeting OF the club for the year. Ar
rangements were made for the annual
banquet Of the club which will be CIV
en- next Tuesday evening at the home
OF Miss Josephine Durland. DIR. Par
will be present.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

The u. C. T's., Of Norfolk are plan
ming on n large crowd at their con
vention to be held here on Friday
night, May 10. The visitors will be
given banquet in Marquardt hall.
300 guests are to be seated The ban
quet will be served by the ladies
guild of Trinity church.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
Hynenial.

A June wedding which will take
place early next month is the mar
riage Of Mr.. Arthur Thurber and Miss
Constance Reinhardt, both of Norfolk.
Mr., Thurber is a Northwestern rail-
road man. Miss Reinhardt was until
this week one of the operators at the
Nebraska Telephone company's ex'
change.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
COMING Events.

A concert will be given in the
Methodist church on May IL for the
benefit of the Y. N. C. A. fund. The
concert will be under the direction Of
Prof. Otto A. Voget of Wayne. who
is said to be a musician Of exception
al talent Mr. Voget will be assisted
by several of his pupils, among others
Ray Estabrook of this city.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
New Autos,

Automobiles for DR.. Oelke Of Pierce
and Walter Elley of Madison were
received In Norfolk Saturday
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

The Norfolk High School Alumni
association will give a reception and
banquet to the members and grad
uating class of 1908, May 20, at Mar
quardt hall.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

Mrs. Il. A. Bullock invited Mrs. n.
A. Huse, Miss FATE Burnnam and Miss
Helen Bridge, on Wednesday alter
noon to meet her guest Miss Maud
Beckon OF Spokane, Wash. The
ladies enjoyed a game of bridge after
which Mrs. Bullock served refresh
mentS.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

c. d. Johnson, steward, has to his
credit $124.S2, February 20, 1908, in
Battle Creek Valley bank, Battle
Creek, Nebraska.
j. r. Witzigman,
Cashier.
Extended ReceiDtS
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
Personal.

Mrs. ]. s. McClary, who has been
confined to the house by badly
burned foot, is improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Braden and Mrs.
C, F. Burnham spent the first of the
week in Lincoln. On Monday night
they had the pleasure of seeing Paul
Gilmore at the oliver in his new COM
edy, The Wheel OF Love-"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

The Ladies guild of Trinity church,
met with Mrs. Braden on Thursday
afternoon.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

The young people of the Baptist
church gave May social on Friday
night in G.. A. r. hall.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

The juniors OF the Norfolk high
school are planning reception for the
seniors TO be held at the home OF Miss
Tnez Viele on the evening of May 20.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

The Merry Widow" club met with
Miss Nell Schwenk Thursday evening
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

The tea and talk" of the Methodist
church was held Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. William McCune,
the hostesses being Mrs. Kuhn, Mrs.
Cook and Mrs. McCune. About sew
enty ladies were present.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

The Owl dancing club gave a dance
in South Norfolk Friday evening.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

The girls Of the o. M. c. club we're
entertained at the home of Miss Edith
Barrett last Saturday evening.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08
70 Be A HISTORIC WEEK
THIS WEEK AN IMPORTANT ONE
IN NORFOLK LIFE.
NEW CHURCH STARTS WEEK.

City Administration Changes Hands
New School Board-First Circus
State DecIamatory contest-Liquor
License Protests.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

The Knights Of Pythias enjoyed 4
visit from twenty-five Of their brother
lodgemen of Winside at their meeting
on Tuesday night. After initiation of
four candidates a supper was served
to the lodge men and their guests.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

The Rebekah lodge held social
session after the regular business of
the meeting was concluded Friday
evening Ice cream and cake were
served and those who were present
had good time.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1908-05-08

The west side Whist club met with
Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Huse on North
Eleventh street, Friday evening.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29
How Blind Children Are Trained.

In the New York state school FOR
the blind at Batavia, some OF the best
work for the blind is being accom-.
plished. 1t is, in fact, becoming a
standard school, and is showing re-
markable results as to what can be
done in the way of bodily improve
ment from carefully studied physical
training, says the Craftsman. 1t is
making self-reliance most valued
pduEession of children who would other
wise go through life trembling with
fear and with outstretched hands to
ward off peril. The physical culture
work at Batavia is divided into eight
classes: kindergarten, primary boys
and primary girls, intermediate boys
and intermediate girls, junior boys,
senior boys and senior girls. Children
in the kindergarten are trained by
marching and simple exercises, with
musical dumbbells. They graduate to
rings and wand exercises in the pri-
mary classes and attain to barbells in
the junior year. In the senior classes
boys are exercised with dumbbells and
chest weights and by running and
military marches. The senior girls
use dumbbells, barbells and Indian
clubs, and are also trained in marches.
Work Is given outside of the regular
hours to those whose interests or
needs are greater.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29
Exiles No lonqer.

In the numerous articles appearing
from time to time on the progress of
the home cure Of tuberculosis nearly
all the emphasis is made upon the
purely scientific side-upon the won
ders of modern medicine, of modern
experiments and modern achieve
ments. And that the scientific strides
in the treatment of tuberculosis are
little short of marvellous, says the
Louisville Courier-Journal, is not to be
denied. 1t is greatly to the credit of
the medical profession that it las DEM
onstrated in the abstract the curabili-
ty Of the disease, and then in the con-
crete has wrought the cure at this
patients own home. But there is the
sentimental, the mental, the heart"
side of the revolution which, while
spoken Of little, is not its least impor-
tant aspect. Under the home treat
ment 1t Is no longer necessary to
make exiles of loved ones-to Danish
the tuberculosis patients to the dis
tant lands of the west, there tc while
away their hours in isolation, home
sickness, introspection and dread.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29

From Winnipeg comes news of the
death Of Louis Riel, the only son Of
the leader of the Red river rebellion
in western Canada, which first
brought Lord Wolseley into pr0ni.
nence, and made him Sir Garnet. On
the approach Of Col. Wolseley, Riel
fed across the border into the United
States, where he remained for some
years. Returning to Canada he was
elected a member of the house of COM
mons, but in 1885 he again headed an
armed insurrection, and this time he
was captured, tried for treason, con-
victed and hanged. His son Louis, who
has just passed away, was only SO, and
was employed as an engineer on the
Grand Trunk Pacific railway.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29

Holland for some unaccountable rea-
san is putting off the spanking OF
Castro, although for some time past it
has had an official permit from the ma
lions of the earth and several generous
offers to hold it's coat. Castro must
bear a charmed life. For one who has
been threatened with terrible lickings
for sc many years he certainly looks
healthy and robust and good for many
happy returns of the ultimatums.
Many schemes are being put forward
for the securing of universal peace,
but Castro has them all beaten. He
has tried his and it works. Just what
it is no one seems to know, but Ger.
tainly it is fine medicine for the ward,
ing of of an Impending war. Perhaps
he is guarding the secret jealousy un.
til such time as he can bottle the dope
and cut 1t on the markets of the
world.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29
-
NE:WSN0TES.
FOR THE
BUSY MAN
Most Important Happen
ings of the World
Told in Brief.
PERSONAL.

Setting up the plea of the "unwrit
ten law" Mrs. Nancy Murrill was ac
quilted of charge Of numbering Miss
Mary Terry, in the circuit court at
Jackson, Ky.
Richard La Gallienne, the journalist
and author, is seriously i'll in private
sanitarium at New York, suffering
from double pneumonia and jaundice.
For bravery in rescuing two wound
ed comrades in Philippine service,
Sergt. Seth T. Weld, now stationed at
Camp Atascadero, CAL, has been APP
pointed second lieutenant of the Phil
ippine scouts.
Broughton Brandenburg, the alleged
author of the Cleveland letter, in
which the ex-president was made to
favor the election of Taft In prefer
ence to Bryan, was arrested at Day
ton, o., on charges of forgery and
grand larceny.
M. CASTOR Thomson, the French
minister of marine, resigned as a re-
suit Of vote in the chamber of depu-
ties deploring the negligence In his
department as indicated by the lena
disaster.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29
BULGARIAN SITUATION.

A special dispatch to Paris from
Constantinople says that negotiations
between Austria Hungary and Turkey
have been definitely broken off, the
porte refusing to accept the annexa-
ton of Bosnia and Herzegovina as an
accomplished fact.
The latest phase Of the Balkan diff
Guilty points to the possibility of the
most serious issues being settled by
direct negotiation before the proposed
International congress meets, leaving
to the congress the work merely Of
ratifying and legalizing the arrange
ments already made.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29
OBITUARY..

Lieut.. Arthur ]. M. Jephson, kings
messenger, is dead at London. He
commanded detachment In the Emip
Pasha relief expedition under Henri,
M. Stanley in 1S8790. In 1904 he
marrics Miss Anna Head, the wealthy
daughter of the late Addison 7. Head
of San Francisco.
REGARD Hayes, who as general fore.
man for the Chicago, Milwaukee & st,
Paul railway built many of the famous
tunnels and bridges along that road
died In Butte, Mont.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29

A gas explosion in New York tore
up so feet of street and injured four
men. The explosion was a tribute to
the desire to make fool Of oneself
which springs eternal in the human
breast. A man sought to locate the
leak with a lighted match, and did so
with emphatic results.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29

The countess of Yarmouth, having
dropped her husband, is dispensing
with her title and becoming Mrs.
Copley Thaw." Now If she could only
forget some Of her relatives and live
in couatry where they We're never
heard OF, she would have a fair
chance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29

Modern brick buildings Of ten and
twelve stories are being taken down
and replaced by steel frame structures
of greater height on Broadway, New
York. While the foundations of the
original skyscrapers are strong enough
to sustain additions above them, there
Is enough saving Of space in the new
plan of thinner walls to make the
change profitable.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29

There is talk of doubling the speed
OF the Wright aeroplane. II that can
be done they may yet give exhibitions
of pigeon-catching in the air, or racing
with wild ducks.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29

II this country had plenty of canals
Il would never be embarrassed by a
shortage of rolling stock whom 1t
comes time to move the crops and
transport the winter supply of coal.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29

The estimated cost of the Roosevelt
dam, which is part of the Salt river ir.
rigation scheme, has been cut down ~
$1,000,000 by the establishment of a
government cement mill on the spot.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29
New Amendment To Be Voted On.

New Amendment To Be Voted On.
The amendment to the constitution
of the state of Iowa. which is to be
submitted to the popular vote of the
people at the November election. has
been certified out to the county audi
tors of the state by Secretary of
State Hayward The proposed amend
ment is to section eighteen of article
one of the constitution and provides
for the taxation and condemnation of
lands for the purpose of drainage. 1t
follows: "The general assembly, how
ever, may pass laws permitting the
owners of lands to construct drains.
bitches, and levees for agricultural
sanitary or mining purposes across
the lands of others, and provide for
the organization of drainage districts.
vest the proper authorities with power
to construct and maintain levees.
drains and bitches and to keep in re-
pair all drains, bitches and levees
heretofore constructed under the
laws of the state, by special assess
ments upon the property benefited
thereby. The general assembly may
provide laws for the condemnation of
such real estate as shall be necessary
for the construction and maintenance
Of drains, bitches and levees, and
prescribe the method of making such
condemnation
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-10-29
,wa r. r. Commission rested.

Iowa r. r. Commission Tested.
Des Moines--A case national In its
interest and scope in that 1t Is the
first action before the federal commits
sion under the Hepburn act of 1896,
is scheduled for the present month
The action involves the charge of thir-
ty cents levied against each passenger
ON all trains crossing the railway
bridge between Dubuque and East
Dubuque-a practice that has been
Dubuquea-a practice that has been
in vogue since the bridge was built.
On Feb. Attorney John r. Waller
of Dubuque filed complaint with the
Iowa railroad commission requesting
them on behalf of the state of Iowa
to take action before the federal
commission to prevent further dis
crimmination in passenger rates
against Iowa points and for reduc-
tion of the rate of 80 cents for cross
ing the Mississippi at Dubuque. Since
then the machinery of the Iowa COM
mission and of the interstate com
merce commission have been active
and the case will furnish an excellent
test of the effectiveness Of the COM
mission plan of controlling passenger
rates, being, as stated, the first case
to come before the commission under
the Hepburn act.
During the preliminary stages of
the action and after thorough investi-
CATION of the facts and upon consul
tation with the governor and the at
torney general, the Iowa commission
announced 1t would proceed against
the roads using the toll bridge at tais
place, under a recent act of the legis-
lature. In compliance with the act
notices were sent to the railways in
the Observation-Disclosures c. B. &
@. and Chicago & Great Western
setting forth the terms of the com.
plant and urging upon them the
necessity of changing the alleged ex-
cessive and discriminating toll.
The roads in effect ignored the pc
tition to lower the toll rate complain
ed of and on Aug. action was
brought before the interstate COM
merce commission at Washington
In turn the federal commission sent
notice to the Iowa board to be serTed
on the railroads in question and
which they were compelled to and
which they did answer in twenty
days. These answers now are filed
with the commission and all parties
are notified that the hearing will take
place Oct. % at the federal court room
in Dubuque. The procedure is the
same as in an ordinary civil suit, save
that the commission acts as court
and jury. Witnesses are examined
and arguments made orally before
the commission. The body has the
power to subpoena witnesses and or.
der the production of books, papers
or other documents from any place
in the United States After the hear.
ing, If the present rate is found to
be excessive, the commission will
establish reasonable rate and fur,
Their discrimination against local
points in Iowa will be prevented.