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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-16
City Engineer and Board of
Public Works Ordered to
Make Investigation of the
Project.
WILL DETERMINE COST
OF SUCH IMPROVEMENT
City Considering Matter Of
Placing viaducts or Sub
ways Between Eighth and
Fifteenth Streets.

Steps were taken at the session Of
council last evening for the construc-
tiOn of an overhead or underground
crossings at. at least one. and possibly
all of the crossings Of the Pennsylva-
mia railroad, between Eighth and Fiji
teenth streets. At the next meeting
of council, a report will probably be
made by the City Civil engineer Fred
Charles and the board of works, rela-
tive to the question, as the matter was
left in their hands for investigation by
the council. The Investigators are to
determine how much the cost to con-
struct crossings will amount to. The
cost will vary because the tracks at
some crossings are wider than at 9TH
ers. Councilman Leftwick, in behalf
of the Riverdale Civic League, present
ed the petition and also made the mo-
tion. for above officials to investigate
the matter. T
The death Of Pearl Edsall. who was
badly injured at the Twelfth street
crossing, and also the number OF other
serious and fatal accidents at this
crossing, was responsible for the peti-
tion.a
Are Five Crossings. ss%
There are five crossings between
Eighth and Fifteenth street, which will
have to be considered by the board OF
works, and the city engineer in their
Of the subject. These
crossings. are Eighth, Twelfth Thir-
'teenth and Fifteenth streets, also an
alley between Fourteenth and Fiji
lteenth streets. Council has Instructed
the Investigators to determine whether
subways. or viaducts are more feasible
at the various crossings
The cost will be great. Such is rec
ognized by the council. but they believe
that the danger of these crossings has
been emphasized too often, by fatal &c
cidents. to take the question of cost
into consideration, other than to secure
the improvements as cheaply as posi-
bic. It is also believed the Pennsyl-
vania railroad will stand half Of the
cost Of the improvement.
ACllOH WAS le4hSA Uy tuG CITY. COUNCIL
seven years ago to do away with grade
crossings wherever possible and this
was referred to by Councilman Deu-
ker. It seems that the question Of
constructing yiaduct at this time was
taken seriously into consideration BY
council, but the matter afterwards was
allowed to drop. The Pennsylvania
railroad company at this time wanted
to raise its tracks and an underground
crossing could have been constructed
cheaply. Whether the railroad CON-
pany is still willing to raise its tracks
Is not known.
There Is . possibility that overhead
crossings viii have to be constructed.
because Of the large trunk sewer on
North F street 1t + doubted whsther
tunnel could be constructed which
would not strike this sewer, although
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-16
SHELBY COUNTY'S
ORCHARDS INJURED
San. lose Scale and Other
Pests Playing Havoc. s

shelbyville, Ind. March 16.-Many
of the orchard and shade trees in Shell.
by county are. threatened with destruc.
ton by the ravages of the San Jose
scale and other pests that prey upon
trees, and especially is this true of
the former. Several of the farmers in
this county. have heretofore used a
formula sent out by the government
to be used III spraying their trees
which are infested and they find this
to have good results. -
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-16
In a Letter to Indianapolis Pa
per He Relates of His Ar
rest in Rome Which Created
a Stir.
SAYS CHARGE AGAINST
HIM MAS ABSURD ONE
He Admits That the Case Has
Never Been Cleared Up ''in
the Newspapers" Truth
Will Prevail.

About three years ago Richmond
people were greatly interested in the
widely circulated reports that Francis
A. McNutt, former prominent Rich.
mond man, had been dismissed in dis.
grace from the Vatican-the residence
Of the Pope at Rome. Mr.. McNutt
was at that time one OF the chamber,
lains. The cause of the alleged action
of the papal. authorities was never
publicly explained Last fall Mr.. Nc
Mutt spent several weeks in this city
and. so far as is known. never refer.
ed to the incident, even to his most
intimate friends.
This morning in the Indianapolis
Star there appeared a long letter from
Mr.. McNutt, dated at Paris, in which
he makes reference to tho matter.
This letter is self explanatory and as
follows: s
McNutt's statement.
l have today read In The Indiana.
polls Star of Feb. IL your Introduction
to the review of. my recent work on
Las Casas, written by the Hon. Will
liam Dudley Foulke of. Richmond. The
several minor nisstatementss repre-
senting imaginary facts in my career
may stand uncorrected, as their cor
rection would be of little interest to
the public, but your description of
me as-@being imprisoned in Roman
Jail and released after brief incar-
ceration is absolutely false, and is,
moreover, libelous and defamatory in
the highest degree. have never seen
the inside of an italian prison. even
as visitor, much less as an inmate,
and I must ask YOU to retract your
assertion in as public a manner as you
have made 1t.
Calls Il Regretable.
1t is regretable that such a paper
as The Star should derogate from the
standards of serious Journalism by
lightly accepting and publishing mis-
leading and damaging information
from untrustworthy sources concern
ing matter touching citizens repu-
tation, when the truth might so easily
De aScertalned.
1t savors of truism to speak of
the ease with which calumny origin
ates and propagates. or Of the diff
culty-nay, impossibility-of OF overtak-
ing and recalling the spoken or print
ed slander. No matter what sincerity
and diligence YOU may now employ in
retracting : your mischievous state
ment. your success is problematical,
while the fact remains that you have
fouled my name without cause, and I
may confidently expect to see your
false statement repeated for years to
come. whenever the public press may,
for any reason. make mention OF me.
You also state that the incident that
led to my. resignation from the post I
held at the pontifical court has never
been cleared up in America Ii by
this you mean that 1t has never been
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-16
Members of Old Board State
They Do Not Know Whether
They Are in or Out Of Their
Offices.
STAUBACH IS READY
TO TAKE BAlLEY'S JOB
But Ex-presiden' Board Of
Public Works ..aS Not Yet
Received His Appointment
-HoIloWelI on Board.

Does Richmond have one police
board, does it have two. does 1t have
any? There seems to be no positive
answer. The opinion of any one per-
son seems to be just as good as that
of another. Members of the old board
say they do not know whether they
are now in office or not. Members Of
the new board have not qualified.
The law repeating the metropolitan
police act abolished the police COM
missioners then serving by the COVER
nor's appointment. City Attorney
Study says he "supposes" the old
commissioners are to serve until their
successors are appointed and quail
fled.
Wait on The Bonds.
Just when a commissioners is quail
fled does not seem apparent. Council
last night approved the names Of Pet
tbs Reid, Jacob Lchtenfels and Albert
Ford. as commissioners. These men
have not filed their bonds and council
will not accept them formally until at
a special meeting Friday evening.
. In the meantime the police depart
ment viii continue on Its weary way.
To be without any commissioners; to
have one or to have two is no new
experience for the local department
For many months there was but one
member OF the board. Jesse Bailey
remains superintendent and there
have been no changes. The members
of the force haze not been informed
whether they. win be expected to file
applications or not A number OF the
patrolmen believe that If they asked
to file applications. it will mean a
shakeup throughout These members
believe one or two may be dropped
from the force altogether
staubaeh Resigns.
George Staubach, former patrol
man, has resigned as president of the
board Of public works. His resigna-
ton was accepted by council and the
announcement John Hollowell has
been named his successor was approx
ed Mr.. Hollowell began his duties
this morning The board met for a
few minutes and chose him president.
It was believed probable B. B. Johnson
would be named president as he was
the older democratic member in point
of service His other business con-
nections. however, are such that he
did not care for the position. He IL
connected with the ice delivery COM
pany and Independent Ice 4 Fuel COM
pany and spends the most of his time
at the offices Of these concerns. Mr..
Hollowell formerly was engaged in
the monument and tombstone busi-
ness He fs a well known democrat.
There Is believed to be no doubt but
that George Staubach il to be chosen
superintendent Of police. The new
commissioners met last evening but
were not empowered to make a selec-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-16
LARGE BRIGADE
At CAMBRIDGE
New Castle Well Represented
BY Suit Cases.

An exceedingly large number OF New
Castle people were in Cambridge City
Saturday night. Besides the heavy
business on the traction line, fifty-one
tickets were sold for the evening L. E.
z w. train. In addition to those who
bought tickets number paid their
fares on the train. Never before has
the L. E. & W. ticket office sold that
many tickets to Cambridge City for
one train
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-16
WANTS A HOSPITAL.

New Castle IN quite; anxipns = haSo
\ public hospital The nD0UomDole thae
has been started nov II q q 0oeU 1Dg6
ing and prospects are that the Desired
end win be attained within . year. An
organization hes been formed, whjet
holds regular meetings to discuss way4
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THE WEATHER PROPHET.

lNOlA4A-fair weather, sles~ly rising
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The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
PROF stephens COMING
LECTURE ON MANUAL TRAIN
ING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
VIII Lecture at the Court House in
this City Some Time
This Month

The members of the Federation
Of Women's Club of the city are
arranging for a lecture to be held
at the court house sometime the
last of March. They have Sc
cured Supt. Stephens Of Lincoln,
who will address the people OF
Falls City on the subject of Man
ual Training in the = Il b {
Schools. He will bring fine eX.
hibit OF the work done by the pu-
pills of the Lincoln City schools,
which will be of interest to every
body.
Mr.. Stephens is man of strong
and pleasing personality, as well
ds one Of the most able speakers
in educational circles in this state
or in any state. Every body,
whether or not interested in the
subject OF manual training, will
be delighted with his lecture.
Schools in the smaller cities are
now rapidly putting in courses Of
manual training, and every intel
ligent citizen should know about
this new phase of work which is
transforming the whole course Of
study in the schools of the eoun-
try, and giving new life and in
terest to the work done BIZ the
pupils of the public schools
A small admission fee of 10c
will be charged to defray the eX-
penses of the lecturer.
Watch for date in next weeks
paper.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
A CORRECTION
Women are Discouraged Over the
Lack of Interest

= re I31bHHc An erroneous
idea was given by a local paper
last week concerning the amount
realized on the Clark recital. The
paper stated that 500 was collec-
ted by the club women and that
this sum amply covered the neces-
sary expense of the entertainment.
rhe fact is, only ST was realized
by the promoters of this splendid
literary treat. and this after long
and untiring effort. Had it not
been for the fact that n considera-
ble amount WAS in the club treas
ury from one of last season 8 en-
tertainments the women would
have faced a deficit. Many of the
club members Justly feel discour-
aged over the lack of interest dis
played by many prominent Falls
City business men in literary and
musical features of unquestioned
merit. Members of the CONNER
cial club are constantly urging
citizens to make every effort to
build up the town. That is credi
table, but are our commercial fea-
lures everything? Shall We stop
there? Shall we base everything
on dollars and cents? Falls City
and many of her well 10 do people
have done this to- a harmful ex-
tent aud she should awaken to her
error. A CLUE MEMBER.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
SEVERAL COUPLES MARRIED
WEDDINGS THAT WILL INTER
EST OUR READERS
Richardson County Young People
Married in Nebraska, Kan
Sas and Colorado

At the county Judges Office on
Monday, Susie Fortner and U.
w. Sailors of Barada, were
united in marriage by Judge
Gaguon. The bride and groom
are among Barada's most re-
spected young people. They
will make their home on a farm
uear that place.
Lawrence Christian of this
city and Miss Mary Anderson of
Leadville. Col, were married at
the brides home several days
ago. On Sunday the groom sur
prised his many friends in this
city by returning home with a
lady and introduced her as his
wife. We extend congratula-
tions. Lawrence has lived in
this city most OF his life and is
respected by all who know him.
On Tuesday evening, March 2,
occurred the wedding of Miss Et-
belinda Meyers to Ebert Flora
and Miss Jane Jones to Ivan
Keller. at the homes Of the brides
parents. Precisely at ! O'Clock
the young couples entered the
parlor where the ceremony was
performed by Rev. Eisenbise, ia
the presence of a number of rela-
tives and friends. After the eere-
mony was performed the guests re-
tired TO the dining room, where a
sumptuous 4.course dinner was
served. The brides are among our
most popular young ladies and will
be greatly missed in the church
where they always took an active
part, as well as among the social
circles of the town. They will
spend some time visiting relatives
and will be at home to their
friends at Falls City. Neb.. and
Quinter, Kans. The News joins
with their many friends ia wishing
them a happy and prosperous
journey through life. Morrill,
News.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
Landmark Torn Down

An old landmark disappeared
this week when the old building
east of the Star livery barn was
torn down. This building once
served as the Richardson county
court house.
Charles Loree says it is also
sacred to his memory by the fact
that forty-two years ago he at
tended Sunday school in that
building. Work will begin at
once on a large brick building
which will be erected on that
corner and used for an automo-
bile garage.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12

in the nature of d farewell party,
as the Eensineton club has dis
banded fer several months,
The Presbyterian young people
held 'measuring party at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Zubrick
Friday evening. The evening
was spent in games and music.
The novel part of the entertain
ment was the measuring to find
out what it would cost each one
present, the charges being one
fourth a cent for each inch high.
\ large crowd was present and
about 50 we're realized, it was
also a grand success socially.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. |. Reavis roy
allv entertained the Tournament
Whist Club with a few additional
guests on Monday evening. This
organization has flourished for
several winters but has had no
regular meetings this season, SO
the evening was especially enjoy
ed by the old timers. After a
late hour Mr.. and Mrs. d. d.
ReayiS were found to be the win
ners by high score with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Jenne close second.
Elegant refreshments completed
a thoroughly pleasant occasion.
Wednesday afternoon Sorosis
met with Mrs. T. L. Himmel-
reich as hostess. Mrs. Ewalt
gave a very interesting descrip-
ton of her trip to Galveston,
Texas. An original poem The
Stepping Stone was read by
Mrs. a. E, Hill. The ladies of
the club discussed health, reform
and sanitary conditions Of our
city. A union depot was sub
iect of discussion. Refreshments
were served during the social half
hour. Club adjourned to meet
with Mrs. Jaquet, March "a. City
Federation of Women's Clubs will
meet Monday afternoon at p.
m, March Is, at the parlors of
the Elks. Let every member of
the various clubs be present.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
Changes Firm Name

The E. E. James poultry bus
mess this week changes O
James & Hermes. John Hermes
who sold his interest in the
Hermes Bros poultry business
a few weeks ago, bought a half
interest of e. E. James and will
hereafter be identified with that
produce house. Mr.. Hermes is
a good business man and we are
glad to know he will remain in
the city with US.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
Bound over to District Court

The case OF the State of Ne
braska Us Jesse Smith was tried
before Judge Spraggins on Mon
day, and he was bound over to
the district court. The bond
was fixed at $500. Among the
Verdon people who attended the
trial was Norman and Charles
Weaver, NJ. d. Croll. Henry
Corn and Mesdames Parsons
and Allenbaugh.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
At Hospital in St. Joseph

Tracy Laforge who has been
employed at Ceilings S bakery for
some time. met with a painful
accident one day last week. He
was trying to cut a rivet when a
piece flew in his eye. He immed-
lately went to DR.. Reneker who
advised him to go to St. Joe. Al
first it was thought he would lose
his eye sight, but he is doing
nicely now and it is thought that
he can return home in about two
weeks.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
Patrons Day Friday, March IL

The second annual visitation
and patrons day of the Falls City
public schools will be held Fri
day, March u, in the forenoon,
afternoon and evening, In the
school buildings there will be an
exhibit of the work of the pupils,
in which all the patrons of the
school will be greatly interested.
In the evening at the Methodist
church an interesting program
will be rendered. This will con-
sist of music, addresses and a
demonstration with the wireless
telegraph instrument owned by
the school.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
Seriously Injured

Joseph Glasser of Humboldt
was seriously injured Sunday by
being kicked in the head by a
fractions horse. His life has been
dispaired of. Mr.. Chaser is well
known in this city and for many
years one of the county commits,
sioners. His son Percy, who re-
Gently left for the Frazier river
valley in British Columbia has
been telegraphed for,
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
DIED AT STELLA
An Old Pioneer Died at His Home
Wednesday

David Jackson Pugh, after an
Illness covering a period of
many months, died at his home
in Stella Wednesday. Mr..
Pugh was born in Virginia,
April 30, 1928, and came to Ne
braska and located on farm
near Stella, in 1880. where he
has since lived until he moved
to Stella. Mr.. .pugh was good
man, a good neighbor and a
good citizen.
Mr.. Pugh leaves an aged wife
and six children, besides a num-
Der OF grandchildren, to mourn
his demise. For many years
the deceased has been a faithful
worker in the Lutheran church
at that place. The funeral was
held from that church Thursday
afternoon and the remains taken
to Prairie Union cemetery.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
Citizens Convention

The voters of the city of Falls
City. Neb., are requested to meet
In convention at the court house
in said city, on Monday evening,
March Is, 1909, at s p. M, for the
purpose of placing in nomination
candidates for mayor, councilmen
and such other officers as are re-
quired by law to be elected, at the
annual municipal election, to be
held on the 9th day of April, 1909.
Also to nominate two members of
the school board and to transact
such other business as falls within
the province of such convention,
MANY CITIZENS.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
Slowly Improving

Mrs. Charles Foehlinger took
suddenly i'll on Monday of last
week and DR.. Boose was called.
On Wednesday morning her con
dition became alarming and DR..
Houston was called in consulta-
ton. when it was decided that it
would be necessary for an immed-
late operation. The operation
was performed by DR.. Boose as.
sisted by DR.. Houston and DR..
Reneker administered the chloro-
form. AT this writing we are
glad to report that she is getting
along nicely and is on the road to
recovery.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
Church ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
WILL BE HELD SUNDAY
These Notices are Prepared and
Handed in BY the Local
Ministers
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

PREsBYTERtAN CHURCH
Sunday school o:45 a. N.
Preaching 10:45 a. III.
Junior c. +. and Mission Sab"
bath school-2:30 p. III.
Y. p. A. meeting 6:30 p. m.
Preaching 7:30 p. IN.
Prayer meeting w d II e S d Y
7:30 p. III.
Notwithstanding the gloomy
weather of last Sabbath a splen
did audience was present to hear
the discussion OF the question
Who is God?' The music at
each service is a feature that
helps the devotional spirit and
pleases the musical taste as well.
The work of eanvasSing the mem.
bership for funds for the new
church building goes steadily on
with gratifying results. y w
music for each service, and the
warm hand shake will always
greet you at our little church.
The third question for discussion
of great themes is What is the
law of God? or what makes man
a sinner In the evening
the sermon will cover the
question that is in many minds,
rs there any hope of salvation
after death?n We shall be look.
ing for you, will YOU be theref
REV. X. COOPER BAILEY, Pastor.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
Bus Team Runs Away

The bus team at Humboldt be-
came frightened while waiting for
an incoming train Monday even
ing and dashed up the street,
throwing the passengers from the
vehicle and injuring the driver, j,
J. Turner quite severely. His
left hand was SO badly crushed
that it was necessary to amputate
one of the fingers. Mr.. Turner is
the father of Mrs, George Albright
of this city.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
Court Proceedings

The latter part of last week the
case of the C. B. & Q. Il. X. vs..
Drainage District No. l was
tried, Verdict fixing the assess
ment at SS, 800. Motion for a
trial was filed, Court then ad-
journed to meet Thursday. March
Il. Yesterday Judge Raper list
ened to the testimony in the case
of Spragins VS. Judy, an action on
a note. The jury will return the
10Th of this month.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
Met at M. w. a, Hall

The Anti-Horse Thief associa-
ton met at the NJ. w. a. hall in
city Monday. There was a good
attendance and the meeting was
a successful one. Officers we're
elected and much other important
business transacted. They ad-
journed to meet on Monday, May
81.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
They Can Vote Now

Some of the women were sadly
disappointed when their votes
were refused Tuesday, but under
the old law they are only allowed
vote when officers are to be
elected or bonds voted. The new
comssion law which went into eff
feet March |, allows them a vote
and also to hold office in the city.
Hiawatba World.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-03-12
Bishop Williams Here Sunday

The Right Rev. Arthur l.. Will
Iiams, LII, d., Bishop of Nebras-
ka will preach and administer
Holy Confirmation at St. Thomas
church next Sunday morning at
l0:45. The other services will be
Holy Communion at 1870 a. m and
morning prayer at 9:45 a. m. Ev-
erybody is invited.