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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-11-17
CONDITION OF THE WEATHER
Temperature for Twenty-four Hours,
Forecast for Nebraska.

Chicago, Nov. l6.-The bulletin is
sued by the Chicago station Of the
United States weather bureau gives
the forecast for Nebraska as follows:
Snow tonight or Friday; much cold
er Friday and west and central por-
tions tonight.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-11-17
YUAN Sill KAI
ACCEPTS PLACE
THANKS TO THRONE
FOR THE PREMIERSHIP.
is REGARDED AS ACCEPTANCE
A Hong Kong Gable States That the
Rebels Have Captured Marking
Commander.in.Ch Said to Have
Sent for Troops to Attack Pekin.

Pekin, Nov. 16.-1:35 a. m.-Yuan
Shi Kai has accepted the premiership
and will assume office probably today,
Thursday.
Yesterdays official gazette con-
'ined an expression of thanks from
n Shi Kai to the throne for his
"a 'tment, but the truth is he did
g 70, rtake the task without receiv-
ifEa| 1tees that he would have
pratI free hand in conducting
affairs while he retained his official
position. The new premier yesterday
received several foreign ministers, in
Guiding the United States Minister to
China, William j. Calhoun, who only
recently returned here In conversa-
ton with a foreigner Yuan Shi Kai
said he intended to form a cabinet inn
mediately and endeavor to carry on
the government by gaining the sup
port of as many provinces as possible,
allowing the remainder to retain their
independence for the time being. 1t
would be his endeavor also gradually
to win back their allegiance to the
throne.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-11-17
JOHN SHOOK
is ON TRIAL
HERRIck TOWN MARSHAL BE-
ING TRIED FOR MURDER.
HE SHOT HENRY ousLEY DEAD

An Extra Panel Of Sixty Jurors Is
Drawn and Summoned to Attend
Circuit Court at Fairfax, In This
Case-stevens and Wiley Hearing.
Fairfax, s. d., Nov. 16.-Special to
The News: The case Of John Shook
OF Herrick, charged with the killing
OF Henry Ousley there about six
weeks ago, comes up today An extra
panel of sixty Jurors has been drawn
and summoned to attend.
Elmer e. (Pat) Stevens, found gull
Gy of Jail breaking, and Wiley of
grand larceny, will be sentenced next
Tuesday.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-11-17
RoYaI Family May Leave.

That arrangements are being made
for the possible retirement of the
royal family to Je-EIol is believed, fol
lowing the publishing of an imperial
edict simultaneously ordering Pu
Ting, che tartar general at Je.Eo
the emperors summer esidence, to
vacate in favor of Hsi Kiang, former
ly viceroy of Manchuria, a trusted
counsellor to the throne. This step
will be taken as a last resort, how
ever, as it is generally felt that
should the court leave Pekin the
throne would be lost forever to the
ManChu dynasty
The PROVISIONAL assembly of Nehi
Ii today adopted a memorial to the
throne, favoring the establishment of
republic with Yuan Shi Kai as
president. The assembly has been
accused of inaction, and it is possible
the move is only a pretense at doing
something.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-07-28
CHOLERA SITUATION.
New York Health Authorities En-
 couraged Over Conditions.

New York, July 7-The encour- agement felt over the negative devei- opments in the cholera situation was Strengthened by the arrival this ey- ening of another Italian steamer with the declaration Of it's captain that all on board are we'll.
 The vessel is the Verona, from Ge- nos and Naples, with 75 cabin and 3S2 passengers, majority Of whom are bound for Philadelphia. Super ficial examination exposed nothing to contradict the captains statement. but the steamer will be held for fur ther observation.
 Quarantine official reported no other developments tonight.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-07-28
HAD BIG TIME.
Spanish American War Veterans Took Wilmington Park
 Yesterday.

Spanish-American War yeteraH in- vaded Wilmington park yesterday and not alone had a splendid day of so- eial enjoyment, but secured neat sum which will be expended in the work of trying to get the next an nlal convention of the Spanlsh- American War Veterans for Hot Springs. Addresses were made by several enthusiasts and hundreds took part in the general picnicing and other features of the day. In the evening there was a grand dance in the pavilion and the floor was we'll crowded with couples who enjoyed this feature of the occasion very much.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-07-28
oARsMAN READY.
Saratoga Lake the Scene of Prepar'
 ations for Reaotta.

Saratoga, N r., July 27.-Sarato. ga Lake was like mirror this af- ternoon and the scores of crews that are to participate in the opening events of the annual regatta of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen were sent over the course for their final sprints preparatory to tomorrow's struggle.
 Six events are scheduled tomor- row and an equal number for Satur- day. Unless Dad weather interferes the first race will start at BOO p. m. and the others will follow at half hour intervals.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-07-28
LA6oRER HAD A FALL.
Tom Petty Fell Thirty Feet to Ground
 ans is Seriously Hurt.

Tom Petty, a laborer working on the construction of the new Catholic church at Second street and West Grand avenue, had a fall of thirty feet yesterday morning which, while it may not prove fatal. will lay him up for some time to come The man broke his right shoulder and receiv- ed internal injuries that were con- sidered of serious nature. He Was pic---ed up unconscious and taken to the home of his sister. Mrs. Dena Hayes. where pr. NJ. c. Thompson and Dr. F. H. Caldwell atteded him.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-07-28
LITTLE ROCK AND
 HOT SPRINGS TIE
UNIFORM RANK OF ColoRSp KNIGHTS DRILLED WITHOUT
 REACHING DECISION.
Tax for the Uniform Rank is Ha seo From 5 Gents to 10 Gents, and Other important Business
 Transacted.

| The Colored Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias carried out its fourth day program yesterday a. OakiaWn oelore lthe largest attendance that has yet greeted the convention. The session was called to order promptly at o'clock by Grand Chancellor Ayant.
 The committee on laws and super vision reported through its chairman lJ. B. Lands, and recommended many changes in the laws governing sub
 ordinate lodges, which were later adopted by the convention.
 A motion to increase the revenue of the Uniform Rank by raising the tax from 5 cents to 10 cents per cap lita, was unanimously adopted.
 The committee on finance report ed through Prof. Caver of Little Rock, the total receipts collected dur ing the year being $44,79S 2S and the sum of $S0,O0O was paid in death claims.
 The afternoon session of the lodge convened promptly at ? o'clock, and through special order of the grand chancellor, election of officers was declared in order. Sir John Young of Pine Bluff, was called to pre- side. Sir J. s. Drew of Helena arose and paid growing tribute to the merits of the present grand chancel- Tor, aGs> placed him in nomination for Ire election. Sir F. T. Vinegar of Pine BluYf placed D. c. Catlin Of Texarkana in nomination. Sir J. R. Ioihver of Camden placed Sir U. C. Duke in nomination, the lat ter of Pine Bluff, Gsa. J. R. Smith of Hot Springs and Sir James Jones of Pine Bluff seconded the nomins ton of Sir Avant and after spirit ed contest between the three nomi- nees, Henry Avant was reelected to the office.
 Sir Lee Avant was elected Vice Chancellor.
 At six o'clock the ,odse was called ! to adjournment to witness I compe-
 utive drill between Hot Springs aua Little ROCK.
 The contest between the UniicI ID
 Rank of Hot Springs and Little Rock ltook place on the beautiful campus
 of the Oaklawn course. The result
 was tie between Company A ol
 Little Rock and Plateau Company o
 Hot Springs. with Sampson Companl
 No. ? for secsnd place.
 The evening session was called tC order by Sir John Young Of Pin' Bluff, acting grand chancellor. 1h' election was continued and the offic' of grand master of exchequer wa next in order. Ed Pembroke of Gaine Landing and Theupoiis Bohd of Mad ison, were blaced in nomination. E' Pembroke was elected to the office Frank A. Young of Little Rocl was elected grand keeper of record and seal.
 The grand parade takes place thii evening at o'clock, traversing th' principal streets of the city. Tht session will close tonight with grand banquet 10 the delegates ant visitors, rendered by the local lodge
The Sentinel=record., 1911-07-28

The Mt. Ida road builders set aside two days for that highway. but they are still on the ioh and will stick until it Is finished.
The Detroit times., 1911-10-12
SAYS RAILROADS SHOULD
CONTROL EXPRESS SERVICE

WASHINGTON. Oct. 'l1.--Whether
the railways should take over the ex-
press business was the question taken
up today by the 23rd annual conven.
ton OF the National Association or
Railroad Commissioning here. This
proposal is the subst pee Of the re-
port OF the committee on express
rates and service. President r. Hud-
son Burr Endorsed the report.
''The express business should De
conducted az department OF rail-
roads" he said. Il see no sound rea-
son for the existence OF separate
and distinct express company"
The report says IN part:
"The express and railway COM
panies are engaged In performing
transportation service that one COM
pany could perform just az effective
ly II not more so. The fact IL that
the railways could probably assume
the handling of both heavy and light
at lower cost and with
greater satisfaction than the express
companies"
The Detroit times., 1911-10-12
WEEDS HIRED MAN TO KEEP
HIM, BUT HER PLAN FAILS

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Oct. lo-when
Mrs. Lille e. Reed OF Lincoln coun-
~. Kan. married her hired man. Al
bert c. Reed. II was conceded there
were extenuating circumstances, for
Il 10 hard TO keep Q hired man In
Kansas and Mrs. Reed had s100,O00 OF
property TO look after.
The promoted hired man soon de-
veloped longing for electric lights
and automobiles and persuaded his
wife TO come with him to this city.
where she bought two automobiles Tor
him and began the business OF taking
parties out from the leading hotels.
generally for evening joy-rides.
His wife was several years his
senior and II was not long before he
sent back to Lincoln county for the
hired girl he abandoned to marry her
mistress. When she came to Kansas
City there was trouble and Reed took
the machines to A. 8. Forney and
converted them into cash.
Now Mrs Reed IL suing for divorce
and also for possession OF the two
automobiles.
Reed and the hired girl are now
without their motor cars and are fac-
ing the prospect Of going back to the
farm.
The Detroit times., 1911-10-12
KANSAS CITY WOMAN'S
FEET UNUSUALLY LARGE

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Oct. 1, .--Ac-
cording 10 local shoe dealers the feet
OF Kansas City women have doubled
In size in 20 years and the hills have
something TO do with IL they declare.
mo. l am afraid Kansas City girls
cannot claim the smallest feet" said
O shoe dealer, who sells women's
shoes exclusively.
The average woman here wears
No. 8 IL with G last. Twenty years
ago when began to sell shoes the
No. shoe was considered large. but
today that Is about the minimum size.
Kansas City women have shapely
feet but not little ones. These hills
here seem 10 make the feet larger
Another difference between now and
20 years ago II that the women do not
care what size shSes they wear and
most OF them do not even know what
sire they wear, Just so the shoes ut.
They have more sense than van
lty these days.
"The coming generation 10 going TO
have fewer corns and other deformi-
ties than their ancestors for that rea-
SON"
The Detroit times., 1911-10-12
ENDS HER LIFE UNDER
STROUD OF WHITE ROSES

PARIS. Oct. 1.-The suicide OF
Jean Stella Haswell. California girl,
formerly with the Anna Held company
a. dancer. ID considered by the po-
lice OF Paris the most deliberate, care
fully planned and romantic case that
ever has come under their observa-
ton.
Miss Hasw.. began her prepare
tons two weeks before she took her
life. destroying all papers and evil
dences OF her Identity. She spent
several days filling up the cracks and
efeViees I'm the doors and windows,
preparing the kitchen OF her apart
kaant. No. 81 Avenue Kleber. where
she planned to end her existence. The
party who found her met notice on
the door Of the kitchen. reading:
Don't open this door. Open the
window from the outside. Gas."
When the kitchen was entered the
girl, who was tired Of life, was found
bound tightly to chair and covered
with a quilt. Beside her on the stove
were three glasses Of different poisons
and scattered In artistic carelessness
all over and about her were white
roses. She had been dead nine hours
when discovered. No cause can az
yet be given for her suicide.
The Detroit times., 1911-10-12

ANN ARBoR, Mich, Oct. H.
There are over half hundred
Chinese students registered at the
University of Michigan this semester.
there being just 81 of them, over hait
of whom are permitted 10 seek an
education here because the United
States refused to accept It's share or
the indemnity fund demanded by the
powers as settlement for the outrages
DUNG the Boxer rebellion In CHINA.
This fall the Chinese government
sent SO students to this country ana
of this number IS registered AZ
Michigan, the greatest number at
tending any one institution. The
Chinese Students Michigan club.
which was formed ave years ago. but
whose existence was not made known
until this fall, IL holding monthly
meetings. The purpose of this club
II to keep the Chinese students In
close touch with political affairs In
the mother country. The Chinese
students propose TO take part In the
Affairs of their government with a
view to promoting its general welfare.
Among the Chinese students 10 one
of the few girls who have entered
educational institutions In this coun-
try. Michigan's newest coed r. Tseo
Fuchen. who halls from Naunschang,
China. Miss Fuchen wears her native
costume with the exception Of shoes,
az her dainty feet are clothed In =
The Detroit times., 1911-10-12
COUNTrS TAX BUDGET
WILL EXCEED A MILLION
Auditors Estimates Likely To
Be Increased-Bonus Pro
posed For Geo. Lord.

Taxpayers OF Wayne county will be
asked to raise over Sl,00o.00 for the
next fiscal year. according TO the
figures OF the board Of auditors, which
were completed at noon. Wednesday,
and which will be presented to the
county supervisors during the present
session.
According TO the figures az they
now stand. the auditors estimate the
county's expenses for the year at $l.-
020, 207.12, AZ against s9S5,000 asked
for last year. The experience 10 that
the estimates a. prepared by the aud
itors are always increased by the gu
peryisors, and II 10 probable that the
taxpayers VIII be asked to contribute
upwards OF $1.100.0 900, a. against $685.
324.09 allowed for 1910.
The figures a. prepared by the aud
itors do not include anything for the
erection OF detention home for the
juvenile court, or for bridge over the
River Rouge on the Dix-rd., for which
the people OF two townships are
In wednesdays session Of the SUI
pervisors, the county road commls-
sioners recommended that $4,000 be
for the erection Of q
bridge over the Rouge on the Dix-rd.'
stating that they had received a pc
tition containing 1900 names asking
that this work be undertaken. This
Vas referred TO the ways and means
and roads and bridges committees
jointly. ~.
A recommendation was made to the
hoard that George Lord. who repre-
sented the county before the state
board OF equalization, be paid an 40,
ditionai $1,000 for the work ne nso
done. He was allowed $500 pet
month. and was at work almost three
months. The recommendation was
referred to the ways and means com
mittee.
The Detroit times., 1911-10-12

Locally, the sheep and lamb market
seems to be on better basis than az
any preceding date this year, as a re-
suit OF the resumption Of buying oper-
atoms by a Arm which has been out
Of the market for some time. A large
increase In Strengthening facilities has
been made, and, while they are rather
close buyers, this firm can be depend
ed on to take a large number OF sheep
and lambs whenever the supply 10 at
hand and the market suits them.
From the best information that can
be secured concerning Michigan lamb
feeding operations, II would seem that
many OF our leading feeders are hold
ing on, In the belief that they Will
secure a supply Of secondhand
stock. Omaha n sending thousands
OF feeding lambs into Iowa. just now,
and Michigan feeders believe they Will
have a chance TO buy some OF these
lambs a little later when they have
been well started by the first pur.
chasers. During the last week In Sep
tember, last year, Chicago sent out
nearly twice as many feeding lambs
az during the same week this year.
Western markets are being glutted
with sheep and lambs. growers CIV
ing as a reason for sending them into
an unfriendly market, the fact mat
bankers are refusing to advance
money on sheep paper" breeding
ewes are running freely. II being pos
sible to secure In Chicago a flock OF
fairly good. medinm-wools, with good
mouths for about $3.50. Black-faces,
of exceptional quality. are TO be had
for 81 TO $3.50 per cwt. Thousands
OF common ewes. bot with full mouths.
are changing hands In Chicago every
day for from $3.50 TO S2.75 per cwt.
In view Of the quotations given above,
The Detroit times., 1911-10-12
OLD SOLDIER rs ALIVE;
WIFE'S PENSION STOPS

IPI1ACERvILI.E, Cal, Oct H.
Through Investigations made by an
Inspector OF the United States pen
sion service. William A. Dickerson, q
resident OF Mosquito district. will
come into the possession Of a pen
sion. and, moreover. he il feeling a
deep pleasure Of satisfaction because
Ne d now oficially known to be
alive
It developed when Pension inspect
on Sues and Dickerson met here, and
The veteran exsoldier Of the civil war
showed his discharge papers.
Seven years ago n woman claiming
a be the widow OF Dickerson had ap-
piled for a pension as his widow. The
Iension department officials held up
ne application while a search for
/ckerson was set afoot. At last Il
vas discovered that the old soldier
|1s alive and resided in FL Dorado
county.
DIckerson and his wife became sep
.|afed several years ago. She be
1led he was dead, hence her appli-
cation for q pension.
The Detroit times., 1911-10-12
WOMAN TRAINER CLINGS
TO HER RUNAWAY LION

LONG BEACH, Cal, Oct. n.-Be-
lief that the trainer had full control
Of the beast and that she was CIV
inc It an airing prevented q panic
when Jimmy, lion now on exhiDi-
ton At q local theater, broke his
chain and ran down the Pike" among
the hundreds on the walk, dragging
the woman along.
Nine De Ray has charge OF the
lion, which broke its chain and start
ed for the door. The woman grasp
ed the lion by the name, but was un-
able TO stop II. and II went down
the pike" In long jumps with her
clinging to its name The crowd
thought II a part Of the exhibition
and none attempted to run. @
Finally 1t found the cool sands OF
the beach and there lay down. giving
the attendants an opportunity to cap
ture H.
The Detroit times., 1911-10-12

A glut OF common cattle and q
scarcity Of finished bullocks are the
dominant influences In connection
with market quotations.
All western markets are struggling
with an over-supply OF range cattle
for the fret time this season. The
call for prime cattle IL pressing and
there are only a few In sight. The
American consumer Of good beef will
have that or nothing. Our retail
butchers understand perfectly well
that the consumers Of prime beef VIII
stand for no tricks Of substitution or
switching" and they often 90 to
great lengths to get meat which VIII
satisfy their trade. The customer
who asks for prime beef In the aver
age American retail shop, would be
better satisfied II he were given NUT.
ton or pork than II the butcher tried
to palm on common or medium
quality beef
One OF the main causes leading 70
the large receipts of western cattle
that are smothering the trade In COM
mon beef. just now, II the muddy con-
dition Of western feed lots and corn
fields. Past experience has taught the
western feeder that cattle fed on
muddy ground. lose money faster than
they make Il under the most favor
able conditions, and they are quietly
cutting them loose.
Judged by the October arrivals OF
other years, current receipts are not
burdensome. but the real cause Of the
trouble - TO be found In the fact that
there are far too many cattle Of one
particular grade in each days ar
rivals. This would not be the case II
western feeding conditions we're what
they have usually been At this season
Of the year.
The Detroit times., 1911-10-12
MICHIGAN RAILROAD CARS
| UNsANITARf, SAYS OSBORN
Tells DR.. Dixon, Of Board OF
Health, To Investigate mad
Provide Remedy.

LANSING, Mich, Oct. 1l,-Gov.
Osborn has called the state board OF
heaIth's attention TO the Iact that
some railroad coaches on Michigan
lines are in an unsanitary condition
and should be looked after.
DIR. Dixon, secretary OF the board,
will take the matter up with the vari
Gus railroads at meeting OF tue
American Association OF Railway Sur
geons In Chicago, next week.
II Is the purpose OF the association
to obtain some uniform sanitary sys-
tern for the several states.
II Is planned, DIR. Dixon says. for
each road 20 designate q sanitary
surgeon who win cooperate with the
The Detroit times., 1911-10-12
WANTS COOPERATION
AND LESS COMPETITION

CHICAGO. Oct. 1l.--A plea for the
elimination of reckless competition
and the establishment of reasonable
cooperation was made today before
the National Association OF Under
writers by William II. Hotchkiss, SUI
perintendent OF Insurance OF New
York. IN part. Hotchkiss said:
Labor threatens industrial war,
Big business shakes with ague. Cap
ital 10 dissatisfied. Prosperity ID
checked. The people call lon>iy for
retributory laws against the manager
and magnate. Strong arm methods
toward great corporations are In full
operation In nation and state. The
peoples Legislators long since lost
the peoples confidence. Their execu.
tives must now exceed the written
law. or lose I'm power and usefulness.
Their judges even are threatened with
recall. Parties once potent are going
to pieces, and the voters rightfuliy
gain the power 10 nominate their pub
lie servants. Socialism, whether OF
the right or the wrong sort.ais win
ming converts every day. The era OF
individualism with all OF its benefits
and all its dangers has begun. This
great civilization OF ours Is no longer
sailing over chSrted seas. Rather. do
we not sometimes hear the breakers
boom aheadg
What an opportunity then for the
practical reformer In the larger world
of which each Of us IL a part. Down
With reckless competition: up with
reasonable cooperation. The peoplet
rights to be sure: but the corpora
tons rights--rights mind you--as
we'll. Big business that is bad or
bloated---an end to that. But big bus
mess that takes only reasonable re-
turn on the capital. on the skill. on
the brain actually investeo-shhii u
mot he encouraged and bulwarked by
our laws? Direct voting? Yes But.
marty government still--for with what
shali q self >9verned people supplant
q