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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-02-26
Notice to erIdne Contractors.

Notice to Bridge Contractors.
Public notice is hereby given that
sealed bids will be received by thU
board " county commissioners N
Madison county Nebraska. for the
furnishing of all the necessary ma
terials and labor for the erection aud
completion Of the following bridges.
or 50 many thereof as shall he ordered
built by the said county commits.
sioncrs during the year beginning
March 30, 1909, and ending March 20.
1910:
one lG.foot roadway. 7Oroot span
steel bridge with tubular piers. across
battle creek, near John Prauucra
farm in Schoolcraft precinct.
And such other bridges of like class
as above. ranging in spans from so
to SO feet, rs necessity or emergency
may require TO be ordered by SAID
board OF county commissioners, With
in the period herein specified.
one l6.iOOt roadway pile and string
or bridge, approximately 30 feet long.
near John Brauns farm In Highland
precinct
All such other bridges of like class
as the bridge last described as neces-
sity or emergency may require to bo
ordered by said county commissioners
within the period herein specified
AT the same time and place as here
in specified bids will also be received.
by said county commissioners for ~
yearly contract for the repair of ain
bridges and approaches to bridges
which may be ordered repaired ana
maintained by said county commission
ers during the period above specified.
All such bridges and parts of bridges
to be built in accordance with plans
and specifications heretofore adoptcd
ny said county commissioners andS
now on file in the office of county
clerk of said county at Madison, Ne.
! braska
No bid will be considered unless il
is accompanied by certified check
for 5000, payable to the county clerk
| of Madison county, Nebraska. which
| snail be forfeited to the county OF
| Madison in case the successful bidder
, refuses to enter into a contract if the
same shall be awarded to him Such
C eek must be under separate cover
/ that ii may be examined and verified by
, the county clerk prior to the opening
of said bids.
The party receiving the contract
will be required to give a good and
sufficient bond in such amount as the
said county commissioners may
! designate, conditioned for the faith.
ful performance of said contract. Bids
and checks will be received at any
time prior to II 5'clock, noon. of
Marcn 10, 1909 by the county clerk
of Madison county at Madison. Ne
braslla. and said bids will be opened at
the commissioners office at Madison,
Nebraska, az ! o'clock p. m, on March
30, 1903. All bids shall be made ON
bidding sheets prepared and furnished
by the said county clerk on applica.
ton
The commissioners reserve the right
to reject any and all of said bids.
Done by order of the county COM
missioners of Madison county. at
Madison, Nebraska, this 18th day Of
February, 1903 n
George E. Richardson,
County Clerk.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-02-26
Emperor Ferdinand Visits Gar

st. Petersburg, Feb. 22.-Emperor
Ferdinand of Bulgaria arrived here on
an imperial train, which brought him
from the frontier He accompanied
Grand Duke Constantine in carriage
to the fortress of st. Peter and ST.
Paul, whittier Emperor Nicholas had
proceeded a short time before
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-02-26
Snitzhernen Conference.

London, Feb. 22.-The conference
of the powers in reference to the con.
troll of Spitzbergen has now been def
nitely fixed to meet in Christania, on
Feb, %. Delegates will attend from
America, Great Britain, Germany,
France, Russia Sweden and Norway.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-02-26

Real country folk are very tender in
their dealings with the birds that live
near them, In the course of my eX-
perience, extending over many years,
have never known case of wanton
cruelty occur in regard to wild birds.
The laborng man, whose work so of,
ten lies far from the haunts of men,
seeks companionship with the birds,
or these none is more friendly than
the robin, which is sure to appear,
however lonely the place. Cornhiu
Magazine.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-02-26
UUSTON COG SHOW TONIGHT
Some Of country's Best Known Ca.
mines Placed on Exhibition.

Boston, Feb. 22.--The last OF the
three great dog shows of the Gust was
opened here today Although the BIOS
ton show is not AS large as the New
York and Philadelphia exhibitions, 1t
is of great interest to lovers OF the
canine.
The show will last four days. Some
of the best known animals in the coun.
try are on exhibition, and visitors are
expected from many states. The pres
ent is the twenty annual bench
show of the New England Kennel club
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-02-26
j. EDWARD BRITT AGAIN.
He Fights Johnny Summers in London
Ring Tonight.

London Feb. 22.-Patriotic American
sports in London will celebrate Wash
ington's birthday by going to see
Jimmy Britt, the California light
weight, fight Johnny Summers, the
Englishman, at the National Sporting
club--that is, if they have the price,
for the National Sporting club is one
of the ancient institutions OF the Brit
ish capital and admission within its
doors comes high.
The Yankees here are sure, of course,
that Britt will make Summers sec
onds throw up the sponge, but there
may be a surprise coming to them.
Summers is clever hardy little
scrapper who has whipped some good
Americans and Britishers, and he may
take Britts measure tonight The fight
is scheduled to go twenty rounds for a
purse of $4,000, in addition to a side
bet of $500
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-02-26
severe EARN o0OCNs IN spain.

Alicante, Spain, Feb. 22,-Severe
earthquake shocks were experienced
throughout the whole district of Elche
The most serious disturbance, which
came while the people We're assembled
at mass in the village church, caused
panic among the congregation, who
rushed to tho doors, throwing down
and trampIing under foot a score or
more oil women and children. Houses
rocked and swayed
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-02-26
More EHective.

Father (angrily)-If my son marries
that adventures | shall cut him off
absolutely, and You can tell him So
Legal Adyiser-I know a better plan
than that-tell the girl.-Exchange.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-02-26
a Cheerful GREETING.

Augustus-Hello, old man! How are
you and how are your people and all
that sort Of silly rot?-London Globe.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-02-26

ViaVi, the homL treatment for dis
eases Of nerves and mucous membrane,
Send for printed matter.
E. J. Hutchinson, Mgr.
416 South Fourth Street.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-02-26
LuiSa
TetraZzini

Introductory Sketch Of the
Career Of the Famous
Italian Prima Donna Who
Is the Author Of Talks
on Singing.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-02-26

a good conscience is to the mind
what health is to the body.-Addison
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01
MR.. JEFF0RDS WOULD ABOL-
ISH DEATH PENALTY.
Former United States Attorney for
the District Argues in Favor
of Life Imprisonment.

Designating the death penalty as
relic of barbarism which has TO place in
this enlightened and humane century,
Tracy l.. Jefforde, former assistant
United States attorney for the District OF
Columbia, addressed subcommittee of
the committee on law and legislation of
the Chamber of Commerce yesterday aft
ernoon. The proposition before the COM
mittee was the suggested change in the
method of executing criminals in the
District from hanging to electrOcution.
The killing OF men by law is heathen-
ish, abominable. unjustitiable and almost
the last relic of barbarian days held by
the present generation" Mr.. Jeffords said.
THE infiiction of the death penalty is
wrong from principle, is Impractical.
and does not have a deterring effect on
the commission of crime The various
states are rapidly discortinuing the prac-
tice of hanging and electrocuting their
murderers. Other countries are taking
the same steps. because ii is seen that the
method Of punishment is more expensive,
less effective and has but little, If any, in
f1uence on the commission of like crimes
by other criminals
He explained that in New York where
electrocution has been longest in vogue,
the cost Of criminal prosecutions has in
creased many fold. 1t is difficult to get a
jury and it Is more difficult to secure a
conviction Mr.. Jeffords advocates life
imprisonment in lieu of the death penalty
The Chamber OF Commerce committee
appointed by A. Leftwich Sinclair chair
man, to report on the bill to be submitted
to Congress shortly consists of ]. Miller
Kenyon. chairman; Samuel S. Shedd,
Wilton J. Lambert. Eugene a. Jones,
George f. Walker. Alexander Wolf Irv-
ing 0. Ball, James W. Beller, Ray E.
Middaugh. J. Dawson Williams, Jesse l..
Ergood and Arthur Copeland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01
NEW PASTOR INSTALLED
- - !.-
DIR. DOUGLAS IN CHARGE OF LU-
THEIR CHURCH.
Large Congregation Witnesses
Formal Ceremony Administered
by Associate Ministers.

Rev. Lloyd C.. Douglas, recently called
Ito the pastorate of the Luther Place Me-
mortal Church Of this city to succeed the
late Rev. DR.. John G. Butler, was for
|mally installed last night in his new
|charge A number Of the leading clergy
linen of the Lutheran Church in Washing
ton participated. and the service was at
tended by members of the church from
all sections of the city.
Rev. Luther Hess Warning. pastor of the
Georgetown Evangelical Lutheran Church,
presided. The charge to the congregat on
was delivered by the Rev. j. Luther
Frantz, pastor of st. Marks Church. and
THAT to the pastor by the Rev. c. p.
Wiles of the Keller Memorial Church.
The Rev. John T. Huddle of ST. Paul's
Lutheran Church also took part in the
service.
During the charge of the Rev. Mr..
Frantz lie took occasion to denounce
sunday exhibitions in moving picture
theaters. Sunday concerts and other en-
|tertainments of a worldly nature which
tended to attract persons in all classes of
life away from church services. 1t was
one of the indirect causes. he said, of
Installing a feeling of not being able to
fully perform his duty TO his church in
the heart of many clergyman.
After describing the Importance of the
Luther Place Memorial Church among
churches Of all creeds in the city and the
position il holds as one of the leading
institutions of the followers of the Luz
thersn faith. Mr.. F'rantZ ended plea
for the hearty support of Mr.. Douglas
from the congregation with the hope that
the church would not only maintain the
position IL has held. but make it still
more important.
DO not be afraid to congratulate him
when he has preached what you think Is
"A good sermon said Mr.. Frantz DO
not fear to compliment him on any note
worthy achievement Do not be afraid
that by such compliments YOU will make
him vain or spoil him There Is more
TO be feared from a discouraged heart
than from a swelled head. Much of the
|restlessness that is noticed in the pulpit
is due TO thoughtlessness in the pew.
Attendance at church services should
he regular. There Is nothing that en-
|courages a pastor more than full pews'
Mr.. Frantz was followed by Mr.. Wiles,
who delivered the charge to the pastor
IN which he alluded to mans duty to
himself, his pastor and his God. He de-
clared a pastor should so conduct himself
that he would be a living Christian ex-
ample to his flock.
After the two charges Revs. Warning.
Frantz, Wiles and Huddle ranged them
selves before the altar. when the formal
installation of Rev. Mr.. Douglas was per-
formed by Rev. Mr.. Huddle At the CON
cIusion OF the ceremony the newly in
stalled clergy man pronounced the bene-
diction
Mr.. Douglas has been in charge of the
Luther Place Memorial Church since DC
'ober "a last. at which time he preached
ms hrst sermon. He was called by the
congregation after the death of Rev DR.
Butler last summer. He comes to Wash
lngton from Lancaster. Ohio where he
was pastor of the First English Lutheran
Church in that place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01
Effort to Save Freight Scow.

l.. a. Clark Son of this city, owners
of the old freight scow Sea King, which
went ashore near Marshall Hall In the
heavy northwest gale of Friday last,
VIII, II Is stated. make an effort to save
her. The old vessel is ,on the beach full
of water and IL Is stated that she has
been so badly damaged that il il doubtful
whether she will be worth raising and
repairing. Representatives of the owners
VII go to Marshall Hall within the next
day or two and will look the vessel over
and il IL is possible to raise the old craft
ii will be done and she will be taken to a
shipyard for an overhauling. The Sea
King was one of the oldest freighters on
the river and in her career has brought
many thousands of cords of wood from
downriver points TO this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01
Mayor Combe's Testimony.

AT the afternoon session Dr. Joseph X.
Combe. retired army officer and mayor
OF brownsville, declared that he was ia
miliar with the report of army rifles, and
expressed the opinion that the bullets
were fired from such rifles on the night
of the raid On the succeeding morning,
he declared, he visited the army post
and saw several soldiers cleaning their
guns. contradictory to previous evidence
by officers and men of the battalion
Another witness, Mrs. r. H. Wallis
asserted that she Saw the flashes of the
guns as they were fired from the post.
She declared that roll call at the barracks
was half an hour after the shooting
ceased. At previous hearing soldiers
declared that the shooting was still In
progress while the roll was being called
A number Of houses shot into were visited
yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01
Hosting Machine Damaged.

The heavy boom on the steam hosting
machine belonging to the United States
engineers broke Monday evening as it
was lifting a heavy block of stone from
a scow to be placed on the portion of the
sea wall In process OF being rebuilt along
the south side of the Potomac Park
When the heavy timber broke IL dropped
with its load to the deck of the vessel
barely missing several of the workmen
who were beneath il at the time. No
damage was done TO the scow and the
machine will be taken to one of the local
boatyards to be fitted with a new boom
One of the large hosting machines be-
longing to the Columbia Stone Company
has been chartered to take the place Of
the government holster on the Potomac
Park sea wall work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01

MEN SEAMLESS HALF HOSE, IN
in all the latest shades. , pairs in eOVI
fancy holidav Observation-Disclosures.
H sss p S s'ssk ana y 1 nSaa 17c
shades. Sell at 25c and Soc. .......
WOMEN'S FINE MERCERIZED 49,
Gauge Isle Hose. with double tops. i ~
Sold at 35C Special. .................
~ :ss z0S s.: at a; sHAS sPs SOC
MEMS SILK FOURTH HAND 49,
Ties. in many beautiful patterns. ZSC
Each in dainty box at.............
.::. tss S Ss zs 25c
MEN S COMBINATION SETS
fSuspenders. Arm Bands and Gar En-
ters). in a beautiful fancy box. Spe- eOVVC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01
NEW LINE OF EVIDENCE
INCIDENTS IN SHOOTING UP"
OF BROWNSVILLE.
Witnesses Testify to Admissions
Made by Officers of the Ac-
cused Companies.

BROWNSVILLE, Tex. December l.
New light was thrown on the Brownsville
raid by the court of inquiry in its ses-
sion yesterday and a number of heretofore
undeveloped points were brought out. all
OF which are claimed to be detrimental to
the cause of the negro soldiers charged
with shooting up" the town Celso
oliver. a former policeman, and Manuel
Morales. formerly tailor at the post.
were the principal witnesses.
Olivier testified he saw Capt. Macklin.
whom he knew we'll, picking up scattered
cartridge shells the morning after the
raid. AT the former inquiry Capt Mack
lin testified that the shells were found in
one place, it being alleged they were
placed by citizens in support of .con-
spiracy theory. Morales told of con-
versation he had with a negro soldier
after the raid, in which the soldier said
he was sorry Mexican had been wound
ed, as the Americans were the only ones
the negro trOOpS were after">
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01
Officer Expresses Regret.

Among the other witnesses was Joseph
r. Powers of San Antonio, formerly keep
err or the national cemetery at Fort
Brown. Powers said he had a converse
ton with Maj. Penrose, following the
shooting quoting the latter as saying he
would rather have lost his right arm than
nave had his men do the shooting and
ne would give years pay to know which
soldiers did it.
That the officers of the negro regiment
knew the shooting was done by their men
was testified to by Mrs. Kate Leaiy
VINO said Lieut. Greer told her the. Off
GERS recognized the reports of the high
power rifles. but were afraid to leave
their families to investigate, believing
ehat the soldiers were fighting among
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01
Hosiery and furnishings.
Bio Opening Week Reductions.

MEMS FINE QUALITY SEAM
less Half Hose. in black and vari-
Gus colors. Six pairs in holiday
MEMS FINE QUALITY SILk q
Lisle Halt Hose. put IN 3 pa-rs ~
in a Christmas box. for. ....
CHILDREN'S BLACK RIBBED
Seamless Hose, in all sizes. Sold
usually at l5c pair. For Opening.
WOMEN'S FINE QUALITY LACE
Hose. in all the new patterns. For
the Opening at.......
WOMEN'S EMBROIDERED AND
Lace Hose, in many new patterns
and STYLES. For the Opening.
MEMS FINE QUALITY SILK
Neckwear in special holiday pat
terms: in handsome boxes. At..
MEMS SILK SUSPENDERS. PUT
no in fancy boxes. Sell up to soc.
For the Opening at. Observation-Disclosures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01
FOUND. DEAD IN BED OPPOSED TO GALLONS
FORMER POLICEMAN GREER IS
GAS STOVE VICTIM.
Old Story of Defective Fixture, Coro.
ner Says-Was Visiting Here
From Panama.

Former Policeman George w. Greer
was found dead in bed in his ROOM at
81 street northwest, this morning
shortly after I o'clock.
IT'S the same old story Coroner
hewitt said after he had investigated
the death. "A gas stove and jet-one
worked with the greatest ease and the
other difficult TO work. There should be
regulation requiring inspection of gas
fixtures
Coroner hewitt stated that Greer
death was caused by his having inhaled
illuminating gas, and that it was I'M
doubtedly the result of an accident, due,
he thought. to the condition of the fix
lures.
The deceased. who was native OF
Orange county, Va. was born October
Z, 1856 He was a carpenter by trade
and was appointed a member of the po-
lice force May II. 1893. resigning March
D. 1897. He accepted a position on the
Panama canal and returned here on
vacation only few months ago. IT was
his intention to have returned to Panama
several weeks ago, but he delayed his
departure and had concluded to go there
shortly after the Christmas holidays His
body was removed to the morgue to be
held until his relatives are found to
make the necessary arrangements for its
burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01

1t pays to read the want columns of
The Star. Hundreds OF situations are filled
through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-01
Change in Customs Office.

Secretary MacVeagh has announced that
he has selected Edwin L. Curtis. now
assistant United States treasurer at Bos-
ton. to be collector of customs at that
port and that Col. George II. Doty will
succeed Mr.. Curtis as assistant treasurer
The President will send these nominations
to the Senate next week. The collector
ship pays $1,000 a year. The salary Of
the assistant treasurer Is 5000 q year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-07-26
OCEAN LINER BURNS
AND sinks IN RIVER

........a sff'4f. "'f'ii -"
NEW YORK. July 70 The Ward
liner, plgllanoia. today lies at the
bottom Of the Hudson, aipoaf a
total loss, as the result ofAt tire
which umnuldened IN her hold Aud
onded only when she settled ON the
bottom Of the river The vessel val
valued at Ilt0, 900. and the cargo al
$50 600.
The fire was discovered late yes
ierdHy afternoon, while "a paHneni
gers from Nassau. Santiago and
Mnnaanlllo. aud u crew Of 40 men
were on board The matches we're
hattenud down, aud while the crew
attempted to Quenoh the blaze. the
vessel was sent full speed ahead for
her pier At Brooklyn
The passengers aud hhsrhge were
landed safely. and the flfeboata be
gan to pour water Into the burning
hold, but we're unable 10 oatingalnh
the flames.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-07-26

Do you want TO buy . hemsf See
The stars classified real estate
columns,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-07-26

spNeERvlLLE. O., July 20. r.
How would you like to have 10
pretty daughters count EN-. 10
and buy hats for them all e
Wouldn't Easter be a nightmare
for Yonf
There's a man in this town In
that III. who says be likes It.
Thos. berry. farmer, banker and
state senator. is the daddy Of 10 Of
the preitisst Girls In Van Vert
county There are no boys And
he says that Easter Is the best day
Of the year.
Why. the old homestead Is like
a floser garden that day. says
Pa Kerry. To see the gifls all
locking pretty and happy that
makes me happier than three times
the money It cesla
Il don't ever expect 70 be a rich
man. But riches Hike these Girls
Of mine is wprth more than big
hank account Il they re happy, I
am.
There's AIDA. and Beatrice. and
Grace. and Norma. and Anna. and
Eunioe. and Nell and Hazel. and
Befnice. aud little Jessie. years
old.
AIDA Is Just a little taller than
beatrice, and Beatrice Just a little
taller than GrAee. and 80 on down
the line graded six yards Of
roses. home grown.
I'm satisfied says Daddy Der
~. Aud Mrs. Berry smiles assent.
too,
= can't spare one Of them she
AIDA.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-07-26
VANDALS ARE AT WORK

Complaining that vandala who
take advantage Of the Sunday "a.
cufslons 10 Mercer island are In
the habit Of destroying property IN
a most unwafanted manner, v v
Evans and W. l. splcklemirc have
filed a protest with the steamboat
people and also TO the police TheS
state that windows IN vacan, a.
we'll hH occupied residences are
broken and that dangerous fires arc
started
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-07-26
STORK VISITS HOME
OF JAMES MURRAY

James Murray, secretary Of the
Newaboya union. IL the happieat
man IN Seattle today Tor ~ the
nuwslea are eonsratalatlng him and
he u the proud and hAuty father
Of a nincpound baby GIRL brought
VIA the SiOfk express 10 the Murray
domlcilc. At st?o Fast Aloha ~.
during the niKht Mother and child
are doing nicely
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-07-26
BETTER SERVICE IS
PROMISED BY S. {. co.

because Of the determined ohiec
tons and complaints made hf
Georgetown and South Park people
the Seattle Electric Co has prom
lscd 10 Increase IL service during
the rush hours Of the day. and alrp
10 change the routing Of the cars
making a much shorter run This
promise was given Al mass meet
Ing held a, South Park. in Dudley .
hall. Saturday nlght when a mass
meeting vas 10 progress. called By
Indignant citizens
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-07-26

Wool Rug Fringe. with dou.
bic heading and three-inch iat
sci fringe, in red. brown, grtsa|
and mixed efiec tsi yard, lOc.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-07-26

WASHINGTON. july 2G--Nrs
Elizabeth Taylor naudhdKc. aged
So years. third daughter u Prcsi.
dent Zachary Taylor, died here last
night When ~ years old. she
married Nal William W 4 Bliss,
a member Of her fathers s,Aff In
the Mexican war. and the latter be.
came his private secretary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-07-26
BROOKLYN PEOPLE HERE

A train II five s,ateruem cars.
carrying delegation from brooklyn
and Long island. and travelling
under the auspices Of the brooklyn
Daily Eagle. arrived ia the city yes
terday morning and left tonight at
O'Clock for Yellowstone park over
the Northern Pacific
Today the party took part In tho
Brooklyn Day exercises IN the
Mex York State building on
the exposition grounds.