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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
There Was somethIno uo,ra,

In BARRIERS shop the other day
saw man for whom felt sorry-not
that he needed my sympathy from the
standpoint Of charity. for he was a
well to do man, having many business
affairs. but | felt sorry for him be-
cause OF what he was doing bar
Der was cutting his hair. He was hav-
Ing his left hand manicured In his
right hand he held newspaper. He
was smoking cigar, and q porter was
shining his shoes There he sat read
ing newspaper, Three persons were
busy waiting on him, doing their best
to please him. and le was oblivious TO
the joy which his opportunity afforded
him.-Fort Worth Star.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
FEAST IN THE CLOUDS.
Amateur Balloonist Will Entertain
Party at Luncheon Up AIoft.

Amateur Balloonist Will Entertain
Party at Luncheon Up AIoft.
A limited number of Invitations is to
be issued by Q. g. Fisher Of Indian
apolis for perhaps the most novel en-
tertainment ever given In the United
States, He Is arranging for lunche
In the clouds. and his Invitations are to
be sent to party of six or seven who
he thinks will enjoy the event
The luncheon will be given In the
basket of giant balloon in charge of
himself and G.. l.. Bumbaugh, a pro-
fessional aeronaut Fisher was instru-
mental In having the Aero Club of
America select indianapolis as the
starting point for the great national
balloon race on June 6 next
A large balloon belonging to Bum
baugh will be used for the event The
basket will accommodate eight per-
sons, and II any of the first timers feel
like eating an elaborate luncheon while
in the clouds the victuals will be be-
fore them The feast In the clouds
will be given some time In May.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
TUESDAY TOPICS.

George Enos was in Norfolk yester-
day from Stanton.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Lackey spent
Sunday in Stanton, visiting relatives.
Among the days out-of-town visitors
In Norfolk were: Erich Olson, Miss
Mabel Olson, Fairfax, S. D.; A. +.
Kull, Bonesteel, S. D.; w. Windolph,
Creighton; T. Mester, Pierce; Mrs. NJ.
e. Mallory, Mrs. George Heckt, Plain
view; H. NJ. Bonner, st. Edwards; Mr..
and Mrs. F. ], Albrecht, Gregory, s. D.,
M. B. Foster, Madison; T. C. Dickson,
Lamro, s. D.; Charles A. Gabelman,
Tilden.
r. Y. Appleby of Stanton has re-
turned from his trip to the west, much
improved in health. With a party of
Omaha friends, Mr.. Appleby and H.
ID. Miller of Stanton left about two
months ago for the Canadian north
west, going by way of Minneapolis and
the Canadian Pacific railway. They
spent several days in the celebrated
Selkirk mountain range, visited Cal.
gary Victoria, Vancouver and other
places IN western canada, and passed
on to Seattle and Tacoma, where they
spent several days sightseeing. From
Seattle they went to Portland, where
they stopped of to visit numerous
places in the state of Oregon. They
passed on through California, visiting
San Francisco, Los Angeles and other
cities enroute, and returning east
ward through Arizona and New Mex.
leo, coming north by way of Kansas
City. The trip covered about eight
thousand miles. Mr.. Appleby was very
favorably impressed with the west
While in the latter state he visited
George Young and family, finding
them all well and contented. Mr.. Mil.
Ter remained at Los Angeles to visit
relatives, but is expected home in a
few days.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
rArr,s CHAUFFEUR RECKLESS.

Washington, May 4.-President Taft
has been an unconscious speed
maniac" and his friends are appre'
henslve that he Will figure In serious
smashup II he continues riding at the
fearful pace his chauffeur now main
tains.
Three or four times a week he
dashes over the suburban roads at the
rate of fifty or sixty miles an hour,
and even when within the limits OF
Washington city at times he whizzes
ut almost express train speed.
Two or three times week james
Sloan, the presidents exclusive body
guard has decreased the power when
the chauffeur has disregarded his or
ders.
zone OF these days you're going TO
kill the president IL you keep this up, y
Sloan said to Robinson.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Discussing steel Wage Scale.

Detroit, Mich, May 4.-Representa-
tives of the $500 members of the
Amalgamated Association of Iron,
Steel and Tin workers convened here
today to formulate new wage agree
ment with the manufacturers. The
agreement expires June 80. The work
of the convention will consume large
part of this month and then con-
ference committee will be sent to meet
a conference committee of the manu-
facturers. President T. j. McArdle.
of the Amalgamated association, said
yesterday that the manufacturers of
steel and iron who cut wages during
the recent depressions were not
signors of the agreement with the
Amalgamated association.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
TRIBUTE TO SWlNBURNE.
Ensland's Most Spontaneous Singer.
Says Novelist Of Dead Poet.

Ensland's Most Spontaneous Singer.
Says Novelist Of Dead Poet.
George Meredith, the novelist, paid a
characteristic tribute to the late Algcr-
non Charles Swinburne. the English
poet and essayist, whose funeral took
place recently on the Isle of Wight
"Then." says Meredith, 1.-The earth
took to her bosom the most spontane-
Gus singer of all her English children.
AS far as our language would submit
to him he was an improvisatore. Had
Italy been native to him he would
have borne the renown of poet fired
on the instant to deliver himself oral
ly."
Mr.. Meredith tells the following sto-
~ as Illustrating how poets whom
"the equable Horace described as gee
nus irritable are the most generous Of
men in dealing with their fellows
whom they see to be true poets"
at happened" he says, that Swim
burne was expected one day on visit
to me. and, he being rather late.
went along the road to meet him. At
last he appeared waving the white
sheets Of what seemed to be PAM
phlet. He greeted me with trium-
plant shout and stanZa new to my
ears. 1t was Fitzgerald's Omar Khay
yam and we lay on heathery knoll
beside my cottage reading stanza a;
ternately, indifferent to the dining be.
until prolonged summons reminded
us of our appetite.
after the meal we took to the pape;
covered treasure again. Suddenly Swim
burne ran upstairs. and had my an.
ticipations. He returned with a teath-
err pen. blue folio sheet and dwarf
bottle Of red ink. In an hour he had
finished thirteen stanzas Of his 'Laus
Veneris,' and rarely can one poet have
paid so high a compliment to another
as Fitzgerald received then.
"Those who followed this great poet
to his grave" concludes Mr.. Meredith,
may take 1t to heart that the name of
Swinburne Is one to shine starlike in
English literature, peer among oul
nOblest."
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
THEIRS a. o Prompter.

Among the anecdotes related by the
Marquis Massa in his Souvenirs ct
Impressions" Is one about the FIRST
president OF the French republic. II
runs: "A short time after young Theirs
had been elected MS legislator mum.
Der Of our set arranged to give a per.
Torrance Of Roman chez la portiere'
at the house Of mutual friend. On
the evening Of the performance our
prompter deserted us. and without a
moments hesitation the new nedged
deputy volunteered to take the place,
and despite the protests of some of
the party, who feared that his dignity
might be everlastingly injured, he
Jumped into the box, where he re-
manned ready to help us in time of
need until the curtain descended on
what proved to be a highly satisfac.
tory performance
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07

French Ambassador 20 Deliver Latest
Medal In Series Marking His Coun.
try's Friendship For United states.
viii Commemorate Sister Republics
Grief and Appreciation OF Courage.
NJ. Jusserand. the French ambassa-
dor TO the United States, has written
to Secretary OF State Knox letter
telling of gold medal which France
wishes to present to the authorities
in San Francisco to commemorate
Frances grief over the earthquake and
fire and her appreciation Of the hero
ism of the resurrection of the city fol-
lowing the disaster.
The ambassador tells Of receiving
from the United States government
medal commemorative the old Franco
American alliance just Mt the time the
fire was destroying San Francisco. At
that time the ambassador expressed
the hope that one of the next medals
to be struck and added to the series
exchanged between the two countries
would be on account Of the San Fran
cisco earthquake. The ambassador
says:
1.-THE words which l spoke thus spon-
taneously and under the influence OF
the emotion caused by that event turn
ed out to agree so exactly with the
sentiment Of my country that the gov
eminent Of the republic at once appro-
priated them as its own. 1t conse-
quently decided to justify them while
at the same time the inhabitants of the
devastated region were on their part
setting about to restore their city to
its original beauty with the very en-
ergy and success which 1t had been so
easy to predict.
"In conformity, therefore, with the
wish which took the liberty to ex-
press a medal is to be added to the
series Of those which have marked
from time to time ever since the earli-
est days Of American independence the
persistence of the sympathies which
arose at he very beginning between
our two countries-from the medals
which commemorated the epoch of the
alliance and of freedom down to the
one which a popular French subscrip-
ton enabled to be struck on the tragic
death Of Lincoln and to the one finally
which the American republic offered
to my country.
This medal was ordered by the
French government Of Louis Bottee,
winner Of the ancient prize of Rome
and one of our best known medal de-
signers. On one side is allegorically
represented the city Of San Francisco
laying aside its shroud and issuing
forth from the ruins. while on the 9TH
er is France presenting branch Of
laurel to America. The inscription calls
to mind that the medal Is offered to
the American people and the city OF
San Francisco as token Of sympathy
and admiration by the French repub-
lie.
"A single specimen In gold has been
struck. and ! have received orders
from my government to go and deliver
1t in person to the authorities Of San
Francisco. therefore appeal to your
eXcellency's kind Offices in informing
the said authorities Of the instructions
which have received. 1t is my inten-
ton. If suitable TO them. to start about
the middle of next month and to de-
liver the souvenir to them between the
Goth and 9th of May"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
What's In n Mama.

Talking of names. what's In them?
good lot sometimes. We knew a girl
named Rose once. She was daugh.
ter OF old Rose. and he, being a little
romantic, christened her Wild Ger
tainly Wild Rose Is pretty name.
But, alas, the old man was not farsee-
Ing! She married man named Bull
Then, again, we happen to know a
carpenter named Pierrotezic Zrnchzizr-
owskelowski. Now. whenever a fell
low workman saws down on nail
this chap always sings out. what is,
IT." He thinks they are calling him
Yes, there's good deal In a name
London Scraps.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Straus Accepts Post.

Washington, May 4.-Mr. Straus
telegraphed from New York his ac-
ceptance of Ambassador to Turkey
to Secretary Kniz. 1t is not known at
the state department when he will
take up his diplomatic duties.
Mr.. Rockhill is native of Pennsyl-
vania. He will remain at Picking for
a time, the president having not yet
determined on his successor.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
A Needed Change.

The navy department once received
from the commander in chief of the
feet an official communication relative
to certain changes recommended by
him to be made In the uniform shirt of
the enlisted men. In accordance with
custom this letter was forwarded To
various officials for comment or ex-
preston Of opinion. the remarks of
each officer being appended on nm In.
dorsement slip. Each Endorsement In.
PRODUCES the subject matter of the let
ter In n brief, and one IF them thus
tersely explained the contents: Com
mander In chief desires to change
shirt."-Iippincott
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Standing Of the Leagues.

Western League - Wichita 1000.
Des Moines 600, Pueblo 600, Denver
600, Topeka 500, Lincoln $50, Omaha
200, Sioux City 200.
National League-Boston 636, Phila-
delphia 636, Pittsburg 600, Cncirnati
526, Chicago 500, st. Louis 3S9, New
York 1854, Brooklyn 1854.
American League-Detroit $50, New
York 615, Boston els, Chicago 536,
Philadelphia ASS, Cleveland 3S4, ST.
Louis 2S6, Washington 800.
American Association - Milwaukee
769, Louisville 706, Indianapolis 566,
Minneapolis 500, Toledo 412, Column
bus 1853, st. Paul 1853, Kansas City sos.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Not a FRAGRANT Flower.

"A Devon woman" said man who
had travelled through the place and
had noted the careless habits of some
Of the poorer people, had little boy
Of seven or eight, whom she sent to
school day after day in a very I'M
kempt state.
"The teacher. finding that to scold
the lad for his untidiness had no eff
feet, wrote to the mother. Her son
was not clean. she wrote. His neg
lected condition was really disgraceful.
He had, in fact, a quite unpleasant
odor. and so on.
''The next morning the boy, as dirty
as ever, handed the teacher this note
MY son amt no rose. | send him
TO school to be learnt. not smelt'"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
FRIBBLES OF FASHION.
Modsh Trimmings For the New Mill.
nery-An Empire Nishtsown.

Vou'SU Tof tuc NSW
nery--An Empire Nishtsown.
Big bows are the modish trimmings
for the shirt waist hats. The return
Of this style Of year ago will gladden.
the heart of the tailor made girl. For
making these bows materials by the
yard are better than ribbons. as they
make more graceful loops. A thin,
light make of taffeta or messaline is
the favorite material for simple hats
A butterfly in lifelike guise is poised
airily ON the edge of hat brims. Very
inexpensive ones are of Mexican sill.
yer. One little beauty was of filigree
metal, with coral on the wings.
An exceeding pretty new model in
an empire nightgown is of nainsook.
There is short body supporting full
skirt The body is formed by alternate
rows of lace and lawn and is cut low
III the neck. A wide tucker Of lace
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
sHIar WAIST DRRsa.

tonne), outlined with black and sur.
mounted with a guimpe of alternate
rows Of tucked net and lace.
A peculiar feature Of present day
fashions Is the combination Of thick
and thin materials.
Lawn blouses trimmed with lace and
embroidered medallions. with tucked
and lace sleeves. are to be had fol
S105.
The frock illustrated Is simple and
easy to make, The skirt is gored and
finished with band. The waist can
be made with either high. or low neck
and long or short sleeves. The model
is carried out in delft blue linen and
trimmed with bands of white, but the
color scheme could be reversed II pre-
ferred. JUDO CHOLLET.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07

counsel for the companies in the argu.
ment OF the cases In the courts. On.
ly In the case of the Delaware, Lacka.
wanna and Western Railroad. com.
pany. will changes in methods be
necessitated by the decision, is Mr..
DeForest's belief, and this not in a
way to hamper the company for any
length Of time in the handling of its
products.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07

draws up with ribbons. The sleeves
are puffs Of lace and lawn following
the lines Of the yoke and end In dainty
lace ruffles. The price is $3.50.
The coat illustrated is attractive
made Of pongee. rajah or chiffon
broadcloth. The fronts are gored to
the shoulders, and 1t is slightly fitted
at the back. The garment may be easi-
ly turned out at home for the reason
that II hangs from the shoulders and
requires little fitting.
JUDO CHoLLHT.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
New Bakery at Neliah.

Neigh, Neb., May Especial to
The News: w. & e. Salem is the
name of the new firm that has taken
possession of the Pringle building and
will conduct bakery and confec.
tionery therein.
This makes the second bakery in
stalled in this city within the past
month. For the past few years Ne
ligh has relied on Norfolk for their
baked goods.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Young Woman Dies Of tuberculosis.

Lindsay, Neb. May Especial to
The News: The remains of Miss
Sarah Galligan were laid to rest at
the Catholic cemetery here, the fun.
eral service being conducted by Rev.
Raban Thill of the Holy Family
church.
Miss Galligan was a young lady OF
this place who, about two years ago,
took sick with consumption. For
about year she had been in Califor-
MIA trying to regain her health, but 1t
was of no avail. For time she
seemed better, but the Grim Reaper
did not spare her. At the time she
left she was engaged to a young man
Of this place, Joseph Heiman, who in
response to telegram arrived two
days before the death Of his fiancee.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
C. M. Denney Breaks Leo.

Pilger, Neb., May Especial to The
News: C. NJ. Denney of this place sus-
tanned compound fracture of his
right leg below the knee at noon. He
was out in the country about four
miles with a companion hauling hay
when as he drove onto the road grade
the load of hay tipped over with him
throwing him to the ground. He was
brought to town and DR.. Reid attended
him. He is man about fifty-five
years old.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Weston Walking In Missouri.

Slater, Mo-, May 4.--Edward Payson
Weston, the veteran trans-continental
walker, who arrived here at midnight
last night from Mexico, distance OF
sixty.eight miles, resumed his long
Journey at 8 o'clock this morning, al
ter good nights rest. Weston is In
god condition and counts on spending
tonight at Higginsville, forty-one miles
west OF here.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Ainswortb Bank Reoroanizes.

Ainsworth, Neb.. May Especial to
The News: The Citizens State bank
of Ainsworth was reorganized Mon
day. P. W. Murphy bought in and
succeed George B. Campbell as
cashier. The other officials remain
the same as before.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Coal Railroads Not Affected.

New York. May 4.-That the coal
carrying railroads will be practically
unaffected in their business by the de-
cision of supreme court of the United
States in the commodities case. is
the opinion of Robert w. DeForest of
this city, who was associated with
John G. Johnson OF Philadelphia as
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
early.

Two lrishmen were discussing the
death of friend. Said Pat:
"Sure, Casey was good fellow"
"He was that" replied Mike. "A
good fellow, Casey"
"And cheerful man was Casey
said Pat.
"A cheerful man was Casey, the
cheerfulest I ever knew" echoed Mike
"Casey was a generous man, too,
said Pat.
Generous, you say? Well don't
know so much about that. Did Casey
ever buy you anythlng?'
"Well, nearly" replied Mike, scratch
ing his head. zone day he came into
Flaherty's barroom, where me and my
friends were drinking, aud he said t
us, We'll, men, what is 1t going to be-
RI In or anowTv
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Duel In PORTUGAL.

Lisbon. May 4. --Following a violent
alteration in the chamber of deputies.
Melleo Barratto and Rodriguez No
gura fought duel with swords.
Deputy Nogura received a wound in
the wrist and the duel was stopped.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07

Magoon, former provisional governor
Of Cuba, will leave New York May 20
on the steamer Lapland for Antwerp
and will spend about six months max.
ing a tour of Europe.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Seek and Thou Shalt Find.


We know not what lies in US till we seek
Men dive for pearls; they are not found
on shore.
The hillsides, most unpromising and bleak,
Do sometimes hold the ore.
Go dive in the vast ocean of thy mind,
o man, for down below the noisy waves,
Down In the depths of silence, thou shalt
find
Rare pearls in hidden caves.
Sink thou the shaft into the mine OF
thought.
Be patient, like the seekers after gold.
Under the rocks and rubbish lieth what
May bring thee wealth untold.
Reflected from the mighty infinite,
However dulled by earth, the human
mind
Holds somewhere gems of beauty and OF
light
Which. seeking. thou shalt find.
ELLA Wheeler Wilcox
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Nebraska Beats Drake.

Des Moines, Ia, May Am rough
baseball game here Nebraska univer-
sity defeated Drake university by a
score of to 8.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Roads Must Pay for Mental Angus

Little Rock, Ark, May 4.-The house
passed bill providing that railroads
shall be liable for damages for mental
anguish even in the absence of ply
steal injury. The state now has
mental anguish law Affecting telegraph
companies.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Quite Natural.

"That play had some very natural
touches"
Drama of domestic life. eh?"
Eyes: they had new servant In
every scene. and the heroine was a
brunette In act and blond In act
2."-Louisville Courier-Jo urnal.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
PERSIA TO REFORM.

Shah Accepts Ofer OF Foreign Nat'oHs
Of Big Loan.
st. Petersburg, May 4.-Dispatches
received here from Teheran say that
the shah of Persia has accepted the
project for reforms advanced by Great
Britain and Russia. The two powers
have made arrangements to grant a
loan to Persia as soon as the date of
the elections shall have been decided
on
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
Too Much Equality.

"Why are you SO vexed 1rmaW
II am so exasperated. / attended
the meeting Of the Social Equality
league, and my parlor maid presided
and had the audacity to call roe to
order three tfmes"- Fliegende Blatter.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
SNAPSHOTS OF THE MODES.

A Charming Spring Gown-oueer Com
binations of the Seasons Materials.
A very charming gown of powder
blue wolfe had the sheath sleeves and
ceinture Of satin of the same shade.
The chic touch of the costume was In
the waistcoat of toile de jouy (cre-
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07

Maeoon to Tour Europe.
Washington, May 4.-Charles f.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-05-07
HONOR FOR HERO|SM
France to Present Gold Medal to
San Francisco.
STRICKEN CITY THAT REVIVED.

French Ambassador 20 Deliver Latest
Medal In Series Marking His coun'
trys Friendship For United States.
viii Commemorate Sister Republics
Grief and Appreciation OF Courage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1909-07-23

Ladies soc belts, so different
styles, your choice Csc at Warlick's.