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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
Ask OPENING of Fort Niobrara.

Omaha, Neb., June 5.-Residents of
Cherry county have sent petition to
Senators Norris Brown and Gilbert M.
Hitchcock and Representative Kinkaid
of the Sixth district asking that the
military reservation at Fort Niobrara
be opened for settlement. This state
ment was made by c. H. Cornell,
president of the Commercial club of
Valentine. at the Rome hotel, where
he is guest Mr.. Cornell was one
of the prime movers to obtain the re-
lease of the reservation lands.
Mr. Cornell said that he was conf.
dent that some action will be taken
on the question by congress in the
present session. The presentation
was signed by residents of the neigh
borhood of Valentine at the instiga'
ton of the Commercial club of that
place.
Fort Niobrara reservation contains
so 900 acres. The fort was founded
| in 1880 and from that time until 1906
regiment was stationed there at all
times. The war department in that
year, however, decided that too many
troops were stationed in Nebraska and
the use of the station was discontinue
ed. 1t was given out at that time that
the government would give the reser
walton for a artillery range. 1t never
has been put to this use. The fort
buildings were sold in 1907.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
Fire DESTROYS BaIed Hay.

Newport, Neb., June Especial to
The News: A large mass of baled
hay about 500 tons, is being consum-
ed here today by flames started
through an unknown agency Satur-
day night The large barn in which
the hay was stored was burned to
the ground within few minutes after
the fire started. Both barn and hay
were the property of ]. NJ. Alderman,
leading hay merchant. Insurance to
the amount of 200 is all that will
be recovered from a $4,000 loss.
The fire started at a corner of the
barn and gained Roadway so rapidly,
owing to the highly inflammable ma.
terial, that 1t was beyond control be-
fore the towns chemical fire engines
could be brought into play. After a
futile attempt to extinguish the flames
had been made, all attention was given
to the danger to other buildings from
the heat and flying sparks. The fight
ers were favored by a comparatively
calm atmosphere and succeeded In
combining the flames.
| While the cause of the fire is un
known, incendiarism is strongly sus
pected. Accident could account fol
the origin of the flames, but the spon
ltaneous combustion idea is not thought
acceptable under the circumstances.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
HEARINGS RESUMED.
Herman Ridder, on the Witness Stand,
lnsuIted by Senator McCumber.

Herman Ridder, on the Witness Stand,
Insulted by Senator McCumber.
Washington, June 5. - The senate
finance committee today resumed hear
ings on the Canadian reciprocity bill,
Herman Ridder, until recently presi-
dent of the American Newspaper Pub
fishing association, being called to the
witness chair. Mr.. Ridder had not
proceeded far when Senator McCum-
Der of North Dakota startled the com.
mittee by challenging one of Mr.. Rid
der's statements as absolute false
hood"
Senator McCumber's action brought
quick protest from Senators Stone
and Bailey, who declared that wit
nesses should not be insulted.
Mr.. Ridder had made the statement
that newspapers of the country and
publishers association had not at
tempted to suppress facts or to color
stories sent out from Washington on
the subject of reciprocity. Senator
McCumber interrupted with his charge
Of falsehood.
Several senators insisted that Mr..
. MCSuuDeT TellldIhS Snoulu ne SJTlCh-
en- from the record.
IF any witness who appeared before
! this committee" said Senator Bailey,
were to imply that some senator had
, told falsehood, | would insist that it
| be stricken from the records"
Senator McCumber agreed to have
his remark changed so as to make it
read that what Mr.. Ridder said was
"unfounded"
Mr.. Ridder in reply to questions
from members of the committee de
clared that he, as president of the Pub
fishers association had sent out word
to the members of the association, tell
ing them the reciprocity agreement
was of vital Importance.
But l would not have favored the
agreement" added Mr. Ridder, III
had not thought it would be of good
to the whole country independent o.
my interest in it as a newspaper pub
Usher"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
Creiohton a Loser.

Creighton came to Norfolk Sunday
in many automobiles and many ball
fans with expectations of putting 1t al!
over the local players, who played
such a close game that the few hits of
Creighton were of no avail.
Three pitchers were put in by
Creighton, but each of them was found
easily by Norfolk for many hits. From
the very first inning the locals hit the
ball and followed that with five scores
at each hitting. Theisen, the Creigh-
ton southpaw, was tired out in the last
of the fifth, and Warren, from whom
much was expected, followed in the
same manner. The support of these
pitchers was very poor and the infield
played very loosely, fumbling the ball
very frequently. Cain in center field
stirred up interest among the fans with
a sensational one-hand catch in center
field.
So disguised were the fans by the
big score that many left the grand
stand before the game was over. Even
the home run by Jake caused little en-
thusiasm. The double play from South
to Dudgin to Glissman was another
feature.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09

Washington. June Postmaster
General Hitchcock has decided to In
crease the postal savings system
from 100 to $50 Offices week with at
least 1000 depositaries designated by
July /. The worlds record in the
number operated within so short a
time after establishment
On July /. the system is to be ex
tended to first class Offices in the
large cities. Only second class post
offices have been designated so far.
Fifty additional postoirices were desig
mated today as depositaries making a
total to date of $50. They will be
ready to receive deposits on July |,
and include Norfolk and Superior. Neb.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09

Day" and each of the business men
offered some special induCement to
the farmers to come to town on that
day, in the way Of free entertainment,
large discounts on all prices etc.
The entertainment commenced with
band concert at 2:3O in the afternoon
and continued all through the after.
noon and evening. All entertainment
was furnished by home talent. There
were band concerts and tight rope
walking both afternoon and evening,
foot races in the afternoon, also horse
races, bronco riding. etc, by exper-
fenced persons. At 1880 a block along
Fifth street was cleared except for
children, and 1000 Lincoln pennies
were scattered from the rear end of
an automobile for the children to
scramble for.
In the evening, following the band
concert, a wrestling match was held
in Leith's Airdome between Young"
Gotch and Frank Dworak of this place,
in which Frank Dworak got the fret
fall in about two or three minutes.
ltOliH put lpMOidh w liC maj III iht
second fall in about the same length
of time, and then came the battle in
earnest, which lasted over half an
hour, nearly three quarters, and re-
Isulted in favor of Dworak, giving
Dworak the two best out of three.
After the wrestling match moving
pictures were put on in the Airdome
Free moving pictures were to be en-
Ijoyed during the afternoon In the
X. p. hall.
There were about one thousand OF
more farmers from the surrounding
country in town during the day, ant
a number of people from the neigh
boring towns, so the business mel
and boosters feel that their efforts
are well rewarded.
During the announcements of the
lday, mention was made of the chau
tauqua to be held in August, com
mencing on the Goth and continuing
for five days, with talent from the Red
path Chautauqua System Of De-
Moines, Ia. Mention was also mad
of corn show to be held late in thu
= year under the auspices of the Boos
, ter club A dance was also held II
| the X p hall in the evening.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
Income Tax Amendment
Is Certain of Adoption
Means That Those Who
Have the Money Shall
Pay the Taxes

declared unconstitutional by a five to
four vote, Justice Shiras having
changed his mind Perhaps no single
change OF mind ever cost a nation so
much money.
The pending amendment was intro
duced by Senator Norris Brown Of Ne
braska In the extra session OF congress
OF 1900. 1t passed both houses during
the life of that session by the required
two-thlrds majority and has been rati
fed by the legislatures of the follow
ing states:
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colo.
RADIO, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland,
Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Mis-.
souri,, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada,
North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina,
South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas,
Washington and Wisconsin.
How the States Stand.
Most of the states passed the amend
ment promptly and some of them by
practically n unanimous vote in both
houses. In others it was passed by
one house and rejected by the other,
but on an appeal to the people the next
legislature was returned with both
houses favorable. In only two states,
Rhode Island and Vermont, was 1t de
feated in both houses. New Hamp-
shire also rejected it, but Governor
Bass has been trying to get the ques-
ton reopened. In the other states the
situation is somewhat as follows: In
| Connecticut the measure is pending
with result In doubt. In Delaware the
legislature adjourned without action
| In Louisiana it was defeated last year
but will be the issue in campaign
before the people this year and will
almost surely be adopted In 1912. IL
Massachusetts the senate is in doubt
In Minnesota favorable action is ex
pected. In Pennsylvania the measur,
is held up, and the result Is very
doubtful. In Utah it was approved
in the house and defeated in the sen
ate and I'm Virginia was approved by
the senate and defeated in the house
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
Winside S; Randolph 3.

Winside, Neb., June Especial to
The News: Winside and Randolph
played close game Of ball here Sat
urday, the former winning by score
of to 3. Both Winside and Randolph
tied on hits, each getting 0. Randolph
came in for four errors and Winside
two. Winside's battery was, Cress and
Pomeroy; Randolph, Krause, Hires
and Clayton.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
Close Game az Nellah.

Neigh, Neb., June s. 49, Special to
The News An interesting and excit.
ing game of baseball was played at
the Riverside park diamond Saturday
afternoon between the Gates academy
and team composed of farmers, who
term themselves North Neigh" The
score was 3 to 3 up to the first half OF
the ninth inning. when the visitors Sc
cured an extra tally, winning the game
by score of 4 to 3. Gates was un
able to hit the ball during their bat in
the last half of the ninth.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
TO ESTABLISH NEW REPUBLIC.
Expedition from Los Angeles to Form
Republic Of Lower California.


Los Angeles, June According to
Capt. Louis James OF the socialistic
insurrecto forces in Lower California,
the mission which caused the disap-
pearance recently Of General" G. II.
Hys Pryce from Tijuana has been ac-
complished and by this time there will
have reached the coast near Tijuana
an expedition consisting Of 200 men,
two breech.loading field pieces and
10000 rounds of ammunition sent from
Los Angeles.
Captain James declares a vessel
conveying the achievements to the
Tijuana garrison departed from point
near Los Angeles Saturday night and
succeeded in getting through. The
socialistic insurrectos claim that they
will have force of 600 men, nearly
all of whom are Americans, to back up
their establishment of the republic Of
Lower California.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
WOMAN MAYOR IN TROUBLE.
councilmen Have Refused to Act With
Her Since Election.

Her since Election.
Hunnewell, Kan, June 5.-For the
first time since her election as mayor
of this city several months ago, Mrs.
Ella Wilson and the councilmen Of
Hunnewell will meet tonight in reg
ular session of the council. Following
Mrs. Wilson's election the five mem
bers of the council refused to coop.
crate with her. The five members met
alone. The mayor met" alone. City
business Jagged.
There is much discussion as to the
probable outcome of tonights meet
ing. Mrs. Wilson is for dry" town
Recently she applied to Gov. Stubs
for aid in the enforcement of the pro
hibition laws.
I'm sure l don't know what the
other members of the council Intend
to do tonight" Mayor Wilson said to
day, but shall be there and my pol
| icy has not changed"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09

vote. but the assembly defeated It by
two votes. This year It has passed
the senate by about two to one ana
has every prospect Of going through
the assembly by a like decisive ma
jority.
Governor Dix For It.
Governor Dix has taken as pro
nounced stand In favor OF the pro
posed amendment as did his predeces-
sor against 1t. In letters to Speaker
Frisbie OF the assembly and Mayor
Gaynor OF New York city he said In
effect that failure to pass the measure
would be n Reputation Of Democratic
promises and would spell party dis
honor; that the contention that the
Democratic state platform indorsed
ian" amendment and not the
amendment pending was a miserable
bubble, since everybody understood
the Endorsement to apply to the
amendment now before the states Tor
ratification; that the clause from
whatever source derived" was entire
ly Just, since It would be only equlta-
BILE to tax all incomes alike, and that
the argument that the amendment
would interfere with the rights Of the
states to impose an income tax was
not made I'm good faith, since few
states had imposed such tax or would
do so, thus creating situation that
was inequitable and impractical.
Governor Harmon of Ohio also sup
ports the amendment vigorously, a.
does Governor Woodrow Wilson o
New Jersey. Wilson succeeded in hav
! Ing the assembly In his state pass it
| The advocacy OF the measure is by NJ
means partisan, however. When |
passed congress President Taft gave /
his warm Endorsement, as had Theo
dore Roosevelt before him. One of thu
strongest arguments in favor OF tn
tax was made by Senator Elihu Roo
of New York. Root argued that, what
ever the language of the amendment
state and municipal bonds would no
be taxed.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
Some of the Arguments.

Some of the most vigorous argu-
ments in favor of the measure were
made in the recent hearing given by a
committee of the New York assembly.
Among those who appeared in behalf
Of the amendment were w. II. Hearst
and Professor Edwin r. A. Seligman
of Columbia university. Professor Sc
ligman did not mince words. He said
that If any of his students should urge
the chief argument of the opponents
Of the measure-viz. that the proposed
tax would depreclate state and munici
pal bonds-he would funk" him. The
press interpreted this as an attack or
former Governor Hughes, who is now
a justice of the United States supreme
court. Professor Seligman in signed
letter said he meant no reflection OF
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
AMBASSADOR TO WASHINGTON

Mexico City, June Announcement
was made last night of the appoint
ment of Gilberto Crespoy Martinez as
ambassador to Washington to succeed
Manuel De Zamacona who probably
will be returned to London as the
governments financial agent.
Ambassador Crespoy is now minis
ter to Austria. He was formerly min
lister to Cuba.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
COL. GARRARo REPRlMANoEo

President Taft Severely Criticises Him
Because Of Position on Nationality.
Washington, June 5.-Col. James
Garrard, United States army, com
handing the cavalry post at Fort
Myer, Pa, today was reprimanded by
the secretary of war under orders
from President Taft for reporting ad.
versely an application Of a soldier for
the right to take examination for pro-
motion to commissioned grade on the
ground Of Jewish parentage. The
president said it was hard to deal with
the matter with patience and without
condemnatory words that had better
not be written"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09

Postmaster John r. Hays declared
the first he heard OF the local postoffice
being made a postal savings deposit
was when told Of the Associated Press
dispatch received by The News.
This is first | heard Of this" said
the postmaster 81 knew it was COM
ing, however. Recently l received re-
quests for preliminary information in
connection with this matter. l will
probably receive official information
by mail soon. In all probabilities, we
will have to have a larger working
force. When it comes, can take care
of it. | established the rural and city
delivery here and we can take care of
the bank"
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
APPEAL TO DISTRICT COURT.
Experts, Whose Claims Were Rejected
Invoke Aid Of Courts.

invoke Ala OF courts.
Neigh, Neb., June Especial to The
News: The claims of DR.. Carr and
DR.. Sward Of Lincoln were appealed to
the district court of this county Satur-
day. These two claims. amounting to
more than $500, was for giving expert
testimony in the acknowledgement
murder trial held in this city during
the early part of last month, and were
rejected by the board of supervisors at
their last meeting.
DR.. d. w. Beattie Of this city, who
had claim of $3.50 for like service,
does not intend to appeal his charge,
and only expects to receive regular
witness fees and mileage.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
Six Graduates at West Point.

West Point, Neb., June Especial
to The News: The twenty-third an
nual commencement exercises of the
West Point high school We're held at
the opera house on Thursday evening
The graduates were six in number:
Henry Theissen, ir., salutatoran
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09

"A I'm income TAX amendment IL
not yet a part OF the constitu-
ton OF the United States, al
though the prospects are
bright for It's ultimate adoption. In
the two years since congress submitted
"a TO the states for ratification thirty
states have approved, five short Of the
number required. Six weeks ago the
advocates of the measure believed the
Ave states needed would ratify the
amendment this year, but that now
seems doubtful. The New Jersey sen.
ate failed to adopt It and has adjourn
cd. In Florida 1t has been held up In
one house, with adverse action feared.
This leaves New York, Massachusetts,
and Minnesota as practically the only
states In which favorable action can
be expected this year. Even II all
three should approve there would still
BE- two short OF the required three
fOurths. Next winter there will meet
several legislatures that only assemble
biennially, and out OF these the needed
votes will almost certainly come. In
the meantime the recipients of bloated
incomes VIII escape the threatened TAX.
1t should be explained that when this
amendment does pass 1t merely enables
congress to enact an Income tax. In
other words, 1t will make 1t impossible
for the supreme court to declare an
income tax law unconstitutional. 1t
will place the country exactly where
1t was before one supreme court jus
4
Joined in n 5 to 4 decision multiplying
q former income tax law. That was
more than fifteen years ago, and 1t is
certain that vast majority Of the
American people have been in favor
of an income tax during all that time
1t takes this people long while to
get what they go after, but they finally
arrive
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09

mond Lobdell will take q commercial
course; Miss Buel Low will teach
Donald Mapes will attend the state
university, Leonard Riggcrt goes to
the state university; Miss Martha
Winter goes to the university Miss
Marion Cow will continue her study
Of music in this city.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT.
Annual National Conference Bein!
Held at Boston.


Held at Boston.
Boston June 5.-Following an early
mass at Cathedral OF the Holy Cross
today, the delegates to the annual
national conference Of the Society of
st. Vincent De Paul, the great Inter.
national Catholic Charitable organiza.
ton, thronged Lorimer hall for the
first conference session. The meeting
was presided over by Thomas w
Hines, president of the particular
council of Brooklyn, n. Y, who read
a paper on The General Field of Pre-
ventive Charity"
John Rea, president of the particu
lar council of Philadelphia, presented
a paper on Economy in the Use OF
Household Supplies" after which the
meeting was thrown open to informal
discussion.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
Will Swina Into the South.

Washington, June 5.-President Taft
today accepted an invitation to visit
the Appalachian exposition at Knox
vile, Tenn, some time between Sep
TENDER IL and September 20. He will
start his western trip, which promises
to extend as far as Utah, by swing
into the south.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09

Fairfax, S. D., June Especial to
The News A distinct earthquake
shock was felt here Friday evening.
The shock was felt here at about 5
o'clock and the buildings swayed and
trembled for about ten seconds.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09
LOOKS BAD FOR SULTAN.
Big Stores of Dynamite Near Railroad
Over Which He is to Travel.

Salonika, Turkey, June S. Big
stores of dynamite and complete APP
paratus for the manufacture of bombs
have been discovered in a secluded
detile in the Koepruelue district. The
explosives were found close to the rail-
way over which Sultan Mehemid of
Turkey will pass on forthcoming tour
Of Macedonia.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09

Grace l.. Sexton. Leroy X. Hoist.
Gertrude II Brucnug Vance A.
Krause and Minnie L., Schcihc, vale
dictorian. Special music featured
the occasion and a large audience wit
messed the exercises.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-06-09

West Virginia also had a divided YER
dict. and in Wyoming the legislature
adjourned without action. The out
come in the other states has already
been mentioned.
The Fight In New York.
Perhaps the hottest battle has occur
red in New York. When the amend
ment came before the legislature In
1910 Governor Hughes sent in a spe-
cial message Directing to its form. His
criticism was that the language Of the
measure made it possible for the fed
eral government to tax the income
from state and municipal bonds. The
ground of his objection will appear
clearer by a reference to the wording
of the proposed amendment. 1t Is as
follows:
Article 18-The congress shall have
power to lay and collect taxes on IN
comes, from whatever source derived
without appOrtionment among the sew
eral states and without regard to any
| census or enumeration"
The last clause has reference to the
present constitutional provision that
direct federal taxes must be appor-
toned among the states according to
population.
Hughes Objection.
The phrase to which Governor
Hughes objected and which has beer
the bone OF contention in New York
and elsewhere is the one reading
from whatever source derived"
The contention OF advocates OF the
amendment is that the income from
state and city and all other bond,
should be taxed. as failure 80 to d
would result in creating a privilege
class Taxation Of such income
would not injuriously affect the rela
tive value of these bonds, since a
other securities would be equal
taxed.
Nevertheless the Hughes speeds
: message had the effect of defeatin
? the amendment in New York stat
? and doubtless influenced the resu
I elsewhere. The New York senate Q
t 1910 passed the amendment by on