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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
HE'S A TRAMP TELEGRAPHER.

Just in From "Chy," He Feels Sorry
Over Change at Omaha.
, j. p. Barnhart, day chief operator
of the Western Union Telegraph COM
pany at Omaha who was recently ap
pointed to higher position in line
of duty, is very we'll known by teleg.
raphers along the Northwestern line
in this territory. Chief Operator Barn
hart has held the day chiefship at the
large Omaha Office for many years,
and is known by tramp telegraphers
as one of the best chiefs to work I'M
der in the country.
He is known never to forget a face
or name. j. II. Owens, night chief
operator of the same office, also well
known throughout northeast Nebraska
and remembered as giving great relief
to the congested wire service during
the Bonesteel, rush when hundreds of
messages from the Trip country were
able to move only by his experiences
as a wire chief, calls Mr.. Barnhart the
best chief operator n the Coun'Iy.
The Omaha ONCE Of the telegraph
company employs over 100 telegra.
piers among them being expert opera
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25

the prosecution, amounting to between
$1,000 and $4,000, or 20 to Jail IN pay.
ment, at the rate of S3.33 day. The
time he has been in Jail already was
allowed to apply.
Ascroft said that he had no com.
ment to make In passing sentence
Judge WEIGH said that manslaughter
might have been the verdict and that
undoubtedly Ascrofts demeanor dur.
ing the trial had something to do with
the verdict.
Ascroft was with the Yankee RoLin.
son circus when it appeared in Pierce
last August. Ropp, a drunken and
vicious follower of the circus, was
beaten so badly that he died.
Ascroft has no money to pay the
costs with, 1t is said.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
JOHNSON GOING PACE.

Chicago, Nov. 2l.-"The next time
Jack Johnson steps into a prize ring
Will bring out new heavyweight
champion"
Close friends of Jeffries' conquerer
here today declare the above is the
fact in Johnson's case. They are
not surprised at the reports from the
east and say breakdown of the big
black has been coming for some time
Too much auto scorching and too
much prosperity" is the way they put
1t and in their fears the mother of
johnson shares, following the report
of the champions collapse at Lowell,
Mass.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
RATE BATTLE is RESUMED.
Struggle Over Great Advance in
Freight Rates, Continues

Freight Rates, Continues.
Washington, Nov. 2l.-The struggle
between the railroads and the shippers
over the proposed sweeping advances
in freight rates by the eastern trunk
lines will be resumed before the inter.
state commerce commission today, tls
shippers occupying the field. The
hearing comes over from last month,
when the railroads rested their case
in what constitutes one of the most
important rate battles ever fought out
before the commission.
The case primarily affects several
thousand tariffs embraced in what are
known as class rates of an immense
traffic through the official classified.
ton territory, the sweep of railroad
domain that embraces New England,
the middle states and over to the II.
linois-indiana line and north of the
Ohio and Potomac rivers.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
Atkinson II. Neliah 5.

Neigh, Neb., Nov. 21.-Speical to
The News; BY the Atkinson high
school football team defeating the
Neigh boys on the field of the form
err by score of ~ to Saturday af-
ternoon, makes it possible for a
Thanksgiving game at the Riverside
park field between these two teams,
as each team has won a game and it
is the intention to play the rubber"
here next Thursday afternoon. This,
however, is not absolutely certain, but
definite word is to be received by the
Neigh management today, who have
promised to pay the expenses of the
visitors and give them half of the
gate receipts.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
NEW oRLEANs-FRlsco ROW.
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Con-
uress Will Listen TO IL.

nress Will Listen to It.
San Antonio, Tex, Nov. 21.-The
twenty-frst annual session of the
Mississippi commercial congress
will begin here Tuesday morning. 1t
promises to be more notable than any
of the previous twenty meetings.
Among matters of interest is the
struggle between New Orleans and
San Francisco for Endorsement as the
place for holding the Panama canal
exposition in 1915.
All Louisiana is backing New Or
leans. In consequence that city will
have 1858 accredited representatives to
the congress. Only Texas with 72S
delegates will exceed that number.
California will send twenty delegates.
The congress will be welcomed to
San Antonio by some prominent bust
ness man yet to be selected. The re-
Spouse will be made by w. ]. Bryan.
Five cities are active candidates for
the 1911 meeting of the congress.
They are Omaha and Lincoln, Neb.,
Billings, Mont, st. Joseph, Mo, and
San Antonio Tex.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25

braska Telephone office Saturday af.
ternoon and asked if it was possible
to talk from Norfolk to Cincinnati.
He was told it was, and a few mo.
ments after giving the name of the
party he wished to talk to in the dis.
tant city he was shut away by himself
in the long distance booth. Five min.
utes later he came out of the booth
smiling.
at was my mother was talking to-"
he said to an official of the company
Il heard her voice just as plainly as if
| was in the same room with her
never had to reepat one word"
1t cost the young man exactly 1915
for the talk, but he declared it was
well worth the money.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
1.-THE CAB6Y" TWoSTGP.
A Musical Selection Dedicated to Ad-
vertising Man on The News.


vertisng Man on The News.
Among the several new pieces of
music written recently by Professor
Otto Voget of this city, and which
will soon be sent to the publishers to
be printed, is pretty twostep entitled
"Cabby" and dedicated to c. B. Ca
baniss, advertising manager Of The
News.
The musician had just finished writ
ing the new music one afternoon when
Mr.. Cabaniss called on him. The
professor, aware of the fact that the
advertising man was fond of music,
especially twosteps, played his new
composition. The caller was delighted
with the catchy notes and commented
favorably upon it. When he left the
professor had a name for his new
writing. He would call it "Cabby"
and with the consent of Mr.. Cabaniss
he dedicated the new music to him.
A beautiful cover is being designed for
the twostep. A young man returning
home in the wee hours of the morn
ing seated in a cab smiling in a salts
fled manner will be the feature of the
front covering.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
National Horticulture Show.

Council Bluffs, Ia, Nov 21.-The ma
tional horticultural congress began a
ten days meeting this afternoon. Gov
ernor Carroll of Iowa welcomed the
delegates on behalf of the state, and
Congressman Walter |. Smith on the
part of the city. The display of hor-
ticultural products is very large, forty
seven states being represented. The
cash prizes offered aggregate $4,000.
The Iowa state corn show is in prog
ress in connection with the horticul-
tural show.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
Michigan Wins Over Minnesota

Ann Arbor, Nov 19.-Final score:
Michigan, 6; Minnesota, 0.
This was the result of the western
championship football game here to-
day between Michigan and Minnesota
university teams.
The first half resulted: Minnesota
0. Michigan O.
The third quarter ended with still
no score having been made by either
side.
In the last quarter Michigan scored
a touchdown.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
Spencer 16, Gregory O.

Gregory, S. D., Nov. 21.-Special tc
The News: The Spencer high school
football team defeated the Gregory
high school team in game here Sat
urday. 16 to 0. The game was played
in wet snow that melted as it fell.
Football Results.
Michigan, 6; Minnesota, 0.
Yale, 0; Harvard, 0.
Iowa university, So; Washington
university, 0.
Indiana, Is; Purdue, 0.
Wisconsin, 10; Chicago, O.
West Point, II; Trinity, 0.
Marquette, AZ; Carroll college, 0.
Carlisle, 12, Johns Hopkins univer.
sity, 0.
Lincoln high, %; Sioux City, 0.
Wayne high, 10; Fender, 0.
Oakland high %; Wayne normal, 0.
Gregory high, o. Spencer, 16.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
WAYNE Normal Beats Wakefield.

Wayne, Neb., Nov 21.--Special to
The News: The Wayne state normal
football team won an easy victory
over the Wakefield high school team.
At the end of the first half the score
was 90 to in favor of the normal,
and in the first three minutes of the
second half they scored another touch
down and goal. The game was then
called on account Of darkness. The
score being 20 to 0.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
kerWin Is Bound Over.

Butte, Neb, Nov. 21.-Special to
The News At the preliminary hear
ing of the Con Kerwin murder trial
held at Butte, Kerwin was bound over
without bail M. F. Harrington and
w. 7. Mills appeared for the defense,
and County Attorney Harrington was
assisted by John A. Davies. A large
crowd was in attendance.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
SCHNEIDER Loses a Finuer.

Niobrara, Neb, Nov. Especial to
The News; A few farmers in this
part of Knox county have finished
husking their corn, but the majority
are still in the field The weather so
far has been very favorable. Otto
SCHNEIDER, who owns a corn.husking
machine, was so unfortunate as to
lose finger a few days ago while us
ing his machine.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
The Wyoming SMALLPOX Scare.

Cheyenne, Wyom., Nov. Ian Off
cial investigation of the smallpox ep-
idemic on the Arapahoe Indian reser-
walton shows the scourge to be not so
Dad as at first reported. There have
been only thirteen deaths instead of
ninety,three, as reported. The dis
ease is in violent form and much ex-
citement still prevails as new cases
appear daily.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
A Brooklyn Church Burns,

New York. Nov 21.-Bad fires in
two widely separated sections of the
city today drove hundreds of persons
in panic into the streets and caused
property damage approXimating $780,.
900. The worst damage was that at
a fire which destroyed the Throop
Presbyterian church in Brooklyn and
damaged adjoining buildings. The
loss was $125,OOO
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
Verdict In Pierce Case.

Pierce, Neb., Nov. 21.-Speclal to
The News: After having been out for
twenty,four hours, the jury in the case
against Ross Ascroft, charged with
numbering Harry Ropp, Yankee Rob
inson circus employe, returned a yer.
dict Saturday night of assault and
battery" compelling the defendant to
pay 500 fine and to pay all costs Of
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
Court House is at Winner,

Winner, S. d., Nov. 2l.-Special to
The News: The building which has
been occupied as a court house in
Lamro was removed to Winner Satur.
day and with it the remainder of the
county records and county officers.
Winner is now the county seat in real.
ity and it is thought there will be no
further fight.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
Hears Voice loo Miles.

A mother 1000 miles away in Gin
einnati, Ohio, Saturday afternoon was
made glad by the voice of her son,
who talked with her over the long dis.
lance telephone from Norfolk.
The young man called at the Ne
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
10 Football Deaths This Year.

There have been eighteen deaths
from football this season. Though
large, this list is only half the size
of last years death list.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
KANSAS INCREASE is PERCENT.
Population Of Nebraska's Sister State
is Now 1.69O.949.

Washington, Nov. 31.-The popula-
ton of Kansas is 169O,949, according
to statistics of the thirteenth census,
made public today by Director Durand.
This is an increase of 220,454 or $50
percent over 1,470,495 in 1900. The
Increase in the previous decade from
1890 to 1900 was 41,373, or 20 per.
cent
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
Henry M. Hoyt Dead.

Washington, Nov. 21.-Henry Mar.
tyn Hoyt conselor for the department
of state, died at his home her at $40
yesterday from peritonitis.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25
voLPP CHOOSES SEAT.
Knows Advantage in Getting Favor
able Location

State Journal: Members-elect of
the next Legislature, especially the
ones who know the value of choosing
a seat on the floor in an advantageous
position, keep drifting into Lincoln to
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1910-11-25

The best advertised store in this or
in any city wouldn't change places
with the second-best advertised store
for any consideration whatever!
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-11-25
ASTHMA-CA ARRH
CURED
Expert Medical Scientists An
nOunCe Startling Results OBJ
tanned By Senpine,

New York:-ThOusands are taking ad-
vantage of the generous offer made by
The Woodwork Co., Dept. 0, 1161 Broad
way, New York City, requesting an ex-
perimental package of Senpine, the great
discovery for Asthma, Hay Fever, Bron-
chitis, and Catarsh, which is mailed free
Of charge to all who write for it. 1t is
curing thousands of the most stubborn
cases. 1t makes no difference how long
you have been suffering or how severe
the climatic conditions are where you
live, Senpine will cure you.
II you have experimental with other
trea tments and have failed to find cure
do not be discouraged, but send for a
trial of this wonderful truly meritous
remedy which is scientific compound
discovered by "a Professor of Vienna Uni
versity, and is being recommended by
thousands.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-11-25
Fifteen Anniversary.

We most hearty congratulate the
members of the Times Publishing COM
pany on reaching and passing the
fifteenth anniversary, Wednesday NOvem-
Der %, 1910 of the establishment of the
Daily Times, which has become journ-
alistic fixture in our city. It was began
in small way on very limited capital,
but has prOspered and now has one of the
best plants in any city of the size Of
Watertown. The members of the COM
pany have worked hard and richly en-
titled to the success which they have
achieved. In the evening, the company
entertained the publishers and friends
in the city with a spread at the Otto
cafe and few hours were delightfully."-
spent in social converse and talking over
the times when the lines was an ex-
pertinent the founders of the paper, j.
P. Holland, J. ". Cruger and E. +.
Schoolcraft, worked hard, dollars were
scarce and the future not promising.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-11-25
Mortal Dream End6d

The sad news reached here Tuesday,
that Mrs. Zada Allen had passed away
suddenly of heart failure at Madeira,
Mexico, whittier she went to keep house
for her son Percy, which place she
reached three or four days before her de-
mise. The fore part Of the present
month she spent week or ten days with
relatives in Milwaukee. The departed
was a resident Of this city for many
years, having spent her girlhood here.
She was a daughter Of Mrs. Elizabeth
March and sister to Mrs. Mary Mathew
son and Mrs. Carrie Sleeper. woman
of fine mental attachments, christian
in all the word implies, and hOnOred by
all who knew her, because Of her many
excellent qualities Of head and heart.
The remains are being brought to Green
Bay by her son Percy, where they will
be inferred in q cemetery in that city
beside the dear ones who have passed on.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-11-25
For an Idle Moment.

Some people are never satisfied. For
example, the prisoner who complained
Of the literature that the prison angel
gave him to read.
"Nutt'n but continued stories,' he
grumbIed. can Pm to be hung next
Tuesday"
"Sure an what the divvil is chafn'-
dish?" asked Pat.
whist, man," answered Nora, cts a
frying pan thot's got into society"
We clip the following for the benefit
of those who doubt the power of the
press:
lowing to the overcrOwded condition
Of our columns, a number of births and
deaths are unavoidably postponed this
week.
They had been making hay while the
sun shone, and when they had finished a
high haystack the farmers boy shouted
from the top, Say, mister, how am I
goin' to get DOWN."
The farmer considered the problem,
and finally solved it:
''Oh, jest shet yer eyes an walk round
a bitp'
Charlie and Nancy had quarreled.
After their supper Mother tried to re-
establish friendly relations. She told
them of the Bible verse, LET not the
sun go down upon your wrath"
"Now, Charlie" she pleaded, "are you
going to let the sun 60 down on your
wrath?"
Charlie squirmed little. Then:
"Well, how can I stop it?"
Two doctors met in the hall of the
hospital.
"Well" said the first, whats new this
morning?"
1--WE got most curious case. Women,
crOss-eyed: in fact. so cross-eyed that
when she cries the tears run down her
back
'What are you doing for herr"
Q "Just now" was the answer, "we're
treating her for bacteria"
Nothing more clearly expresses the
sentiments Of Harvard men in seasons
of athletic rivalry than the time-honor-
ed ''TO hell with Yalew
Once when Dean Briggs, of Harvard,
and sEdward Everett Hale were on their
way to a game at Soldiers Field friend
asked:
"Where are you going, Dean?"
''TO yell with Hale" answered Briggs
with meaning smile.
Broker Browns off ce-boy had been ex-
cused the afternoon before, and when he
returned next morning his employer
greeted him kindly.
SWELL, Billy" he said, "did you go to
your grandma's funeral ?"
"Yes, sir" replied Billy with quivering
lip.
WAS there large attendance?'
Eyes. sir"
"What was the Sc0reP"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-11-25
wisconsin Inventors

The following patents were issued this
week to Wisconsin inventors, reported
by D. Swift & Co.. patent lawyers, Wash
ington, D. c., who will furnish copies of
any patents for 10 cents apiece to our
readers:
M. E. Frank, Sheboygan, bank protec-
tor.
Arthur FRANKIE, ManitowOc, pocket
case.
A. S. Hess, Milwaukee, self cleaning
rake.
S. Fl. Hogston, Ladysmith, fire escape.
0. +. Ommell, Blair, minnOw bait.
A. Roberts, Green Bay, grinder for
regular surfaces.
R. Witty, Horizon, railway weed cut
ter.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-11-25
Proposals for Building Site

The State Board Of Control will receive pro-
posals for a site tor new Home for the Feeble
Minded. The farm for such site should consist
of six hundred to one thousand acres of good
walton to furnish facilities for draining and a
sufficient elevation for a slightly location for
bindings. The character of the buildings that
are now upon the land are of little Importance
Any proposal which is given must be given
with the understanding that the option holds
good until After July 1st, 1911. The proposal
should give the number of acres and the price
per acre, and should also give the location and
should be accompanied by location plat show
ing the shape of land and the roads and rail-
roads.
STATE BOARD OF CONTROL,
1873 Madison, Wisconsin,
November II, 1910.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-11-25
First Pub. Nov. II, 10, At. ]

STATE OF WISCONSIN ! TN
County Court, Jefferson County. i' "ooAfh'
In the matter of the estate of Mary E. Snere.
late of the city of Watertown in said County,
deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that at special term of
the County Court, to be held in and for said
County, at the City Hall, in the City of Water
town, in said County, on the 7th day of Dec, A
D. 1910, at the opening of Court on that day or as
soon thereafter as the same can be heard. the
following matters will be heard and considered
The petition of j. w. Holmes administrator, of
said estate, praying for the examination and al
lowance OF his final account therein; incl1ding
debts and claims paid not filed and allowed, and
for the assignment of the residue of said estate
to the persons entitled thereto according to law.
Dated this LIST day of November, A. d. 1910
By the Court,
CHARLES B. ROGERS.
County Judge.
e. r Blumanfeld. Attorney
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-11-25
HUPMOBILE.
Did you give thanks?
Read Contest ON last page.

DAo sOo SifC luduhS.
Read Contest ON last page.
Smoke Latest Out" Sc cigar.
Great slaughter of heating stoves at
The Central Trading Co.
Attorney R. W. Lueck was at Hubble
ton Saturday, on professional business.
Mrs. Carl Huenefeld returned Friday
evening from Columbus, where she had
been to visit friends.
We pay high price for hides and furs.
sell guns and traps, cheap. n. W. Hide
& Fur Co., Minneapolis.
Rud Trauemer and A. F. Brigham of
the Wells Fargo Express Co., spent
Sunday evening in Milwaukee.
Holden S. Rasmussen of Rice Lake. is
a guest at the home of his uncle, P. H.
Swift, 100 North Church street.
Miss Clara Piper Of Pipersyille, was in
the city Tuesday on a shopping expedi-
ton, getting ready for Thanksgiving.
James O'Brien went to Madison Satur-
day to witness the game of foot ball be-
tween the State University and Chicago
teams.
You can't afford to buy ink when you
can buy typewriters at the prices you
can get them Of The Central Trading
Company.
T. B. Roach and J. W. Cruger went to
Milwaukee today. Mr.. R. to get high
class auto and Mr.. c. to accompany him
home in the machine.
Mrs. Anna Scboechert, 416 Division
street, is numbered among the sick, be-
ing confined to her bed. Her friends
hope for her speedy recovery.
The man Of moderate means shOnld
not hesitate to make use of our safe de-
posit vaults. Only twenty-five cents a
month. Bank of WatertOwn.
The Clover Club of the Congregation
al church will hold its annual Bazaar at
the church edifice Thursday, December
l, and serve supper in the evening. All
are cordially invited.
HUPMOBILE.
II you can't get it anywhere else, try
The Central Trading Co.
A. c. Running, formerly Of this city,
who left here last spring for Alberta,
Canada, and entered the employ Of the
Case Manufacturing Co., writes to a
friend that he is well and doing well,
being at the present time on his claim
near Moose Jaw, Alberta.
Clarence C. Eaton, C. S. B., of Tacoma,
Wash, member Of the Lectureship
Board Of the First Church of Christ,
Scientist, Bos on, Mass, eat his Thanks
giving dinner in this city with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Eaton, No. 412
Washington street.
F.. J. Wenker was at Juneau one day
last week and having served the county
as register Of deeds several years ago,
walked into the registers office, pulled
off his coat, sat down and told them to
push along the deeds and mortgages to
be recorded and he would get busy as he
did when register.
Smoke --latest Out" Sc cigar.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-11-25
CALIFORNIA
On Home Comfort Trains

Which rival the best hotels and insure
you every modern travel comfort. The
San Francisco Overland Limited, The
Los Angeles Limited, and the China and
Japan Fast Mail are all luxuriously
equipped. Be sure your tickets read
Chicago & North Western Ry. Apply to
ticket agents for particulars. 1878
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-11-25

I .: OF Local Interest. +:
Our Motto

Do all ne good you can,
To all She people you can,
In all the ways you can,
All the time you can.