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The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
WHERE ARE THE LIGHTS?
Nine Cluster Lights Promised BY Sher
ff for Tonight Not Here.

The nine cluster light poles prom
Used to be set up in front of nine bust
ness places on Norfolk avenue by to-
night when the electricity would be
turned on, are not in evidence. Alden
Sheriff, who circulated petition and
had 1t signed by many business men
asking the council to favor Sheriff's
lights, has no explanation to make.
He declares he will yet put up the
nine lights, but does not say when.
Not even one of these nine lights has
been put up since Sheriff made the
announcement The petition handed
to the city council by him was placed
on file and no action was taken on it
by the city dads.
1--WE could take no action on it,"
says Councilman Fuesler. 1--WE will
not stop Sheriff from putting the
lights on Norfolk avenue, but when
we put in the lights and want a uni
form kind we can order them taken
out. They are putting them in at their
own risk"
The counCilman's statement may
have some bearing on the absence of
the nine poles.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
NO STRIKE BEFORE TUESDAY.
international Officers of Union Won't
Act Before Then.

Chicago Sept. 9.-International I'M
ion officials will neither sanction nor
disapprove strike of Illinois Central
shopmen before next Tuesday at the
earliest, according to statement
made today by Mr.. Kramer, chairman
of the board that has the situation I'm.
der consideration. 1t is the desire of
the international officers to properly
canvass the re-cheek now being taken
on the strike vote before they take
any definite action. The re-check be-
gan last Wednesday and it is thought
the official vote will not be before
Monday night.
Railroad officials" said Mr.. Kramer
today, have averred that first strike
vote was not thorough and that many
Of the men voted blindly. It is our
purpose, therefore, in taking this Sec
ond canvass of the vote to satisfy our.
selves that every man will understand
the situation before he casts his bal
lot"
Even though the advisory council of
machinists, which meets here tomor-
row with other union officials, should
favor strike, it is probable, say labor
union heads, that no strike would be
called until the international officers
have approved such action.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
SATURDAY SETTINGS.

c. D. Burnam of Neigh was here.
H. H. Hull of Clearwater was in
the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Haase returned
from Lincoln.
George W. Phelps of Madison was
here on business.
NJ. V. Avery returned from bust.
ness trip to Meadow Grove.
S. C. HINES was in the city from
his farm near Battle Creek.
Mrs. John Lauver and Mrs. William
Lauver of Enola were here visiting
with friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bruse returned
from Lincoln, where they spent a few
days at the state fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Stanley, Austin
Roberts and Lillian Roberts of Win
ner were visitors in the city.
S. II. Raymond returned from Lin.
coin, where he has been visiting his
son and attending the state fair
L. ]. Mayfeld, editor of the Louis.
vile (Neb) Courier, is here spending
a few days with his brother, o. NJ.
Mayfeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Rhodes are in
Norfolk from South Dakota visiting at
the home of Mrs. Rhodes parents, Mr..
and Mrs. +. l.. Estabrook.
A. II. Viele is back from few days
visit in Lincoln. Mr.. Viele is again
troubled with his knee, with which he
has been laid up for a number of
weeks.
Rev. Mr.. Raabe of Bloomfield, Rev.
Mr. Llotche of Leigh. and Rev. Mr..
Olendorf of Wisner are in the city at.
tending a synod committee meeting at
the ST, Johannes church. The min
listers are being entertained by Supt.
Braun of the st. Johannes Sunday
school in the absence of Rev. Otto
Bergfelder.
Forty Indians enroute in a special
car from Niobrara to the Genoa In
dian school, were in the city.
j. Hicks has returned from Indiana
to take his former position with the
Nebraska Telephone company.
Oil for the extension of oiling the
Madison-Norfolk road has arrived in
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
Germans In War Mood,

Berlin, Sept. 11.-At the annual con-
vention of the German league in ses-
sion here, resolutions were passed
protesting against the withdrawal of
Germany from her political posses
sions in Morocco and against her &C.
ceptance of territorial indemnity in
the French Congo. The German i'm
perial chancellor was asked to break
off negotiations with France relative
to Morocco rather than settle the dis
pute on that basis. The speech of the
chairman Of the congress was to the
effect that the acquisition by Ger
many of western Morocco corresponds
with the wishes of the German peo-
pie. Another resolution adopted de-
manded the speedier building of war
ships.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15

The association is now indebted to
one bank in the sum Of $500.
A new campaign is planned for Oc-
tober and 1t Is hoped to collect bal
ance Of the unpaid subscriptions with
as little expense as possible.
The subscription card in use Is one
furnished by the state association, and
Is considered good for the object in
tended
The proposal of the Norfolk Electric
Light and Power Co. to furnish water
from their turbine engine at the pow.
err house to supply the plunge bath, is
looked upon by the association as a
concession of great value. This will
save the association the expense of
heating, furnishing as it will an abun-
dant supply of water at about the tenn
perature of 20 degrees Of quality
superior to the city water for bathing.
The present officials Of the associa-
ton desire to express their apprecia-
ton of the very general interest man
ifested by our people in securing this
institution which is feature Of the
modern, up-to-date city.
Respectfully submitted,
The Executive Committee.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
SOUTH DAKOTA AT A GLANCE.

Miss Arda Carlson won the w. C.
r. L. oratorical contest at Wetonka.
The rural mail carriers have just
closed a two days session in Sioux
Falls.
Elaborate ceremonies attended the
laying of the corner stone for the
Episcopal church at Winner, the first
Episcopal church in Trip county.
Mrs. Lara Holkan of Florence lost
her life in a gasoline stove explosion.
Her 6-year-old daughter saved one of
the little children and put out the fire.
Dave Colombo and Heinie Hanson,
recently arrested on the charge of i'm.
personating government officials, have
been given their liberty because of in.
sufficient evidence.
John Blakely of Gettysburg found Il
silver mounted saddle on the skeleton
of horse at the mouth of the Moreau
river. The skeleton evidently had
been in the sand for some time.
Irrigation projects involving 1885,
600 acres are being pushed in the
western part of the state. Water pow
er is to be utilized to pump the irriga-
ton water from the Missouri river.
A fine driving team belonging to
John Halligan of Flandreau was stol.
en- while he and some of his neighbors
were trading in town. All efforts to
locate the missing horses have failed.
The new commercial club at Brook.
ings now has 10 members. The club
will use the second floor of the new
city hall.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
DROPS DYNAMITE, is HURT.
Nebraska Farmer Stumbles and Falls,
Explosion lnjurlne Him Badly.

Omaha, Sept. 11.-Having dropped
an armful of dynamite caps as he
was carrying them from his farm
house near Calhoun, Neb., Saturday,
Gibson Hauk is in st. Josephs hospi'
tai in a serious condition as a result
of the explosion.
The farmer was brought here on a
special train and met at the union
station by DR.. +. r. Porter who took
him to the hospital, He was severely
burned and bones in his legs and
arms were broken by the explosion,
which threw him nearly fifty feet.
Hauk had bought the dynamite for
blowing up stumps and had started to
take it into his house when his wife
objected. He started for an clubhouse
to store it away and stumbled, drop
ping the big box Of caps.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
Georoe p. Bemis Married,

Omaha, Sept. 11.-George P. Bemis,
70 years old, former mayor of Omaha
and Elizabeth A. Neff, 43 years old
also of Omaha, were married Satur'
day afternoon by Judge o. F. Heard
in his chambers in the Cook county
building at Chicago. Mr.. Bemis stole
a march on his friends in Omaha and
went to Chicago two days ago, where
he met Mrs. Neff, who went to Chicago
Friday evening from Richmond, Ind
where she had been spending several
months with relatives. Though white
haired and approaching the three-quar
tiers of a century mark, Mr.. Bemis de-
clared he is young and will live to be
$50 years old.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
Club BuiIdino About Finished.

The new quarters of the Norfolk
Commercial club will be formally
opened with a smoker to Norfolk citi-
Zens on next Thursday evening, Sep
TENDER IA. Carpenters and other
workmen on the Carlson buildings on
Second street and Norfolk avenue de-
clare that the Commercial club build.
ing will be ready for occupancy by
that date. Secretary A. w. Hawkins
of the club declares the building will
be furnished in time for Thursday
nights smoker when the formal house
warming is scheduled.
The new building consists Of three
rooms, large private Office in the
front and a reception room large
enough to seat at least 100 people.
At the rear of this reception room is
a kitchen.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
Fast Ball at Burton.

Burton, Neb, Sept. Especial to
The News: Springview was shut out
by the Burton White SoX, the first day
of the old soldiers and settlers re-
union at Burton by score of l to O..
This goes down in history as one of
the fastest games ever played in
northwest Nebraska. Not man
crossed home plate until the last half
of the ninth inning when Burton made
three hits thus scoring one man. One
man was out when the winning score
was made. Schanager of Springview
and kid" Clubhouse of the Burton
team both pitched fine ball, Clubhouse
getting eleven strike-outs and Scha-
mayer seven. Both teams played all
home players. Time of game, 1:10.
Umpires, Kirsch and Spaun. The
Burton White SoX play the fast
Wewela, Is. d. team today, and a
good game is expected.
The Burton White SoX claim to
have the fastest team of any town
in the northwest, playing all local
players. This team is composed of
all farmers but Captain Clayton and
he and Manager Rhodes can Justly
feel proud of the Burton White SoX.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
Lstta's Cousin III.

Tekamah, Neb., Sept. 9. w. w.
Latta, vice president Of the First Ma
tional bank of this city and cousin of
Congressman j. p. Latta, lies serious
ly i'll at his home in this city, just two
blocks from the home of his cousin,
who lies i'll in hospital at Rochester,
MINI. Worry over the condition of
his cousin the past week has brought
on his present condition, which, aggra-
waited by kidney trouble, has made his
case a grave one. A specialist from
Omaha has been called to consult with
DR.. Lukens. Mr.. Latta Is considered
one of the wealthy men Of this section
and is one of the early pioneers OF
Burt county, locating here in 1857.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
FraternaI Picnic a Success.

Valentine, Neb., Sept, 11-Special
to The News The fraternal picnic
and corn show, which was in progress
here last week was decided sue
cess in spite Of wet and chilly wealth
err as there has been good attend
ance most every day and the exhibits
are fine and are even a surprise to
people living right here when it is
taken into consideration the dry year,
the exhibits cover a space 1Sx50 feet,
packed very closely. The big Indian
dance every day with a hundred
dancers has proven a great sight for
visitors as we'll as the Indian vii
lage which covers almost as much
space as the city of Valentine itself.
The large crowds have been orderly
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
Henry Woodruff is Golf Shark.

Henry Woodruff, the handsome star
who backs up his good looks by real
acting ability, and is now appearing
in Mort IL. Singers musical fantasy,
"The Prince of Tonight" which may
soon be seen here, is a golf shark, ac-
Cording TO his fellow members of the
Lambs club, and an effort will be made
to induce him to play on the Country
club links if he comes to Norfolk.
Mr., Woodruff as BELTS a successful
star, has a beautiful summer home,
located at Siasconsett, Nantucket
Isle, Mass. During the summer, while
entertaining several of the Lambs at
his home, each of his guests modest
ly acknowledged that he was the
champion golfer of the club. Wood
run suggested that there was a pri-
vate golf links adjoining his ground,
to which he had access, also that he
could get the various implements nee
essary to play the game. All enthu-
siastically set out for the grounds,
and were there thoroughly and ever
lastingly beaten by Woodruff, whom
they had never considered in their
championship argument.
Their establishment as expressed to
Augustus Thomas, the playwright, at
the club, was lessened when he III.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
SHOOTS HIS AFFINITY.
Mrs. Samuels, Church Worker, Nor
tally Wounds Miss West


Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 11.-While
the Dixie theater was crowded with
women at matinee, Mrs. Earle Sam
uels shot and fatally wounded Miss
Willie West. Mrs. Samuels used q
pistol of small caliber, which was con,
cealed by a handbag.
Women tainted and the widest con
the front Of the theater and found Mrs
Samuels standing calmly in the aisle
near the front row, where Miss West
was seated alone watching the show
Her revolver was still smoking and
she handed the weapon over to the
chief usher, with quiet remark "No
such woman has right to live and
annoy good women"
Later at the Jail Mrs. Samuels talk
ed freely. In speaking about Miss
West, she charged her with alternating
the affections of her husband.
yes, l suppose they will say that
woman is my husbands affinity" said
Mrs. Samuels. 81 have looked dowr
on affintes all my life and have al
ways prayed in my church work that
l would never run acrosss one. Now
that l have, do not regret one BIZ
what | have done"
Miss West is a fascinating young
woman, popular in certain circles In
Nashville and Memphis, where she
had often visited with the oldest fam
lilies in Tennessee. Mrs. Samuels is
a noted charity worker and is prom
inent in church circles.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
a On The
STAGE
Henry Woodruff May Come Back

Henry Woodruff May Come Back
II Norfolk wants Henry Woodruff,
famous star, In THE Prince OF To
night" great musical comedy, he'll
come to town.
When Mr.. Woodruff was here last
year in THE Genius" one of the best
shows ever seen in Norfolk, he said
that he'd like to come back IL II could
be arranged. He Is again under Mort
II. Singers management and Mr.. Sing
er has offered the attraction to the
it's up to Norfolk to say whether II
wants the famous comedian in his bril-
liant new role.
Mr.. Woodruff has been one OF the
big features of state fair week at
Lincoln this week. He has been al
the oliver all week and Is acclaimed
the best state fair attraction ever seen
in Lincoln during a state fair.
A list will be circulated among Nor
folk people to determine whether OF
not they want Woodruff September q
The large cast OF principals In sup
port of Mr.. Woodruff evidences the
choice of the best to be had In the
musical comedy field, and the chorus
is typical Mort II. Singer beauty
gathering of girls, who can sing ant
dance and make the audience wonder
IL the producer cornered all the prett!
girls in the country. AS the prince
OF the mythical land Of Lunitania
wherein he succeeds in winning the
girl OF his heart. Mr.. Woodruff pre-
sents portrayal with all the mis-
chievous wrinkles, apt witticisms ant
bubbling good nature that have VOL
him so strong a regard in the hearts
of theatergoers.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
Injured by Liahtnlnu.

Gross, Neb., Sept. Especial to The
News: The farm house occupied by
the family of Levi Johns was struck
by lightning at 6 o'clock a. m, the
bolt striking the east gable. Mrs,
Johns, whose bed was at the side OF
the house, was quite seriously burned
about the left side. An uncle and son
were also stunned. Mr.. Johns and
the two youngest sons were away at
the time and escaped injury. The
damage to the building is not great.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
The Y. M. c. A. Fund.

A meeting of the trustees and eX-
ecutive committee of the Y. NJ. G. A.
was held at the Office of Mapes e Ha-
zen, Wednesday evening.
The following approximate state
ment made by Treasurer Davenport
is considered one of which Norfolk
may we'll be proud.
First-Total number of fully paid
subscriptions to date, 500, amount,
$22,O56.
Second-Total number of partly paid
subscriptions to date, about ninety,
amount, S546.
Third-Total number of subscrip-
tons upon which no payment has been
made, PCS, amount, S3,7S1.
OF unpaid subscriptions about 100
are from contributors less than 81
years of age, and amount to about
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
American Missionaries Missing

Picking, Sept 1.-THE Chinese gov
eminent is concentrating troops on the
borders for the purpose of suppress
ing the alarming disturbances in the
province of Szechuen, if the provincial
force are insufficient in number or
prove disloyal. Sixty Canadian Meth
odist missionaries are among the
Cheng Tu refugees. These in all num-
Der about 100, of whom thirty are
Americans and nothing has been
heard from them for the past four
days.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
Popular Lyman Twins Coming

The ever popular Lyman Twins, who
have been favorites in Norfolk for the
past half dozen years, are coming to
the Auditorium soon with new COM
edy, just out this season. 1t is said
to be the best they've been seen in
and they're always clever in whatever
they undertake. They always get a
full house in Norfolk, because Norfolk
people know them and like 'em.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
BURKE BEATS CREIGHTON.
to 2 10 the Result Of Sundays Game
Play AGAIN Monday

Burke, s. d., Sept. 11.-Special to
The News Burke beat Creighton
yesterday, 6 to in a red hot game
Brandt was batted out Of the box in
the fifth inning, Donaway did not fare
much better. Delair pitched a shout
out ball for Burke. Slaughter batted
in the first three scores for Burke
Feature Of the game was fast double
Cavanaugh to Graham to Slaughter
The same teams play again today
Batteries: Burke, Delair and Ellston
Creighton, Brandt, Dunaway and Hal
grim.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
Madison Wins Two Games.

Madison, Neb., Sept. 11.-Speclal to
The News: Madison won two base
ball games yesterday afternoon on
the local diamond, defeating Cornlea
4 to 1. and st. Bernard to o. Bat.
teries in the first game: Madison,
Schultze and Hopper; Cornlea, oake
and Bender In the second game:
Madison, Balloo and Baisch, and for
st. Bernard, Hayes and Albracht.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
GERMAN BANKERS PINcHED.
France Calls In Loans When Moroc
can Trouble Arises

Paris, Sept. 11.-Germany' counter
proposals to those submitted by
France regarding the settlement of
the Moroccan difficulty reached Paris.
M. De Selves, the foreign minister,
after taking cognizance, carried the
document to Premier Caillaux.
The two ministers made a lengthy
examination of it's contents and de-
cided to submit the counter proposals
to specialists on Moroccan questions,
notably M. Regnault, the French min
lister to Morocco. When they have
formed an opinion, the premier will
call meeting of the cabinet, probably
Thursday, and lay the whole matter
before the ministers for decision. In
accordance with an agreement made
with the German government no COM
munication was made to the press
concerning the text of document but
it is understood that Germany, in
return for recognition of Frances
! free hand in Morocco, demands econo-
mic guarantees which amount to privi-
leges and which would be unaccept-
able, not only to France, but to all
, the other powers, as they would prac-
| tically suppress commercial equality
! in Morocco.
1t appears certain that the finan-
cial difficulties Of Germany are part
| ly the result of the operations of
| French finance. The German none.
tary world was caught at time when
it was unable to resist the sudden hos
tility of the Paris bankers, who three
weeks ago began to cut off credits
which in any way concerned Germany.
A good deal of Berlin paper is held
in Paris and considerable by Swiss
banks, which are debtors of the Paris
bankers. When the political situation
was taking on a dark phase, as an
ordinary measure of prudence, French
fnanciers began calling in the debts
owed by Germany.
German embarrassment was imme.
diately perceived and this process
| was encouraged by the French gov
eminent as a diplomatic maneuver,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
No Sunday Card Names.

Hunnewell, Kan, Sept. 9.-Hunne-
well learned that 1t must not play
cards on Sunday during the admins.
tration of Mrs Ella Wilson as mayor.
To discover this fact four young men
OF this town paid $40 each to Judge
Bonfalls court at South Haven. The
complaint against them was sworn to
by Mrs. Wilson She charged them OF
playing cards on Sunday in a house
on the main street of Hunnewell
without even closing the front door
Mrs. Wilson said the convictions to
day were just start in her crusade
against gambling-society and profes
sional
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
WOULD STOP WoLeAsT BOUT.
Socialist Sheriff Of Milwaukee Issues
UItimatum to Fiohters,

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. II. - The
Wolgast- Mcfarland ten-round, node.
cision boxing contest, scheduled for
September Is here, will not be permit.
ted If Sheriff William F. Arnold, so.
cialist, of Milwaukee can prevent it.
Matchmaker Frank A. Mulkern OF
the National Athletic club says the
bout will be put on according to the
program and that there will be no in.
reference. Two of the socialist alder.
men are indignant at the course taken
by the sheriff.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
Emmett Beats Stuart.

Emmett, Neb., Sept. 11.-Special to
The News: Stuart and Emmett play
ed nice game at Emmett Friday, En-.
met winning. Score to 3. 1t was
the best game played here this sea-
son with no kicking from either side.
Batteries: Emmett, O'Donnell and
Smith; Stuart, Johnson and Plank.
Struck out by O'Donnell II, by John
son g.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15

Lincoln, Sept. "a Plymouth Rock
hens egg, laid on the farm Of ]. A.
Buehler, in Johnson county, has been
found to contain another egg COM
plete with shell and still a third egg
in a skin interior. The original egg
was nine and one.fourth inches in cir.
conference and the inner egg was
perfectly formed and larger than the
ordinary specimen.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1911-09-15
M ahnke- Brown.

Tonight at o'clock in Sioux City,
at the home of the groom's parents,
will occur the marriage of William
Mahnke and Mrs. Martha Brown of
Norfolk. They will return to Norfolk
Sunday night and will make their
home at 10 North Ninth street. The
bride is a daughter of Mrs. Boeck OF
this city and has lived most of her
life in Norfolk. The groom is en-
ployed in the Union Pacific railway
station, Miss Margaretha Boeck, a
sister of the bride, will attend the we'd
ding.