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/ - fLV. . 1 t''lxL/C THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE. Vol. Ill FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , JUNE 8 , 1906. Whole No. 126 Commencement Exercises. The exercises of the 2-lth an nual commencement of the high school was held last Friday evening at the Gehling , which was packed to the last notch. Curtain was raised at 8:30 : p. in. , displaying an extremely pretty scene. The twelve graduates were seated at the front ol the stage in cozy rockers and roomy easy chairs. Behind the class were the members of the high school fac ulty. The large chorus , under the direction of Prof. Richard son , occupied the remainder of the stuge , elevated tiers of chairs being procured for their use upon this occasion. The first number on the program was the Flag of Liberty rend ered by the entire chorus , being a patriotic selection of unusual harmony. The invocation by Rev. Cline was rendered in an earnest and impresssive manner , containing many phrases which will cause the graduates to forget the dark shadows in lite and remember their many causes for thankful ness. A Summer Day musical number in four parts showed much preparation and practise on the parts of the participants. The first of the graduates to appear on the program was Zetta Camblin , her oration be ing on the broad theme of Char- ncter. Zetta is a speaker of ability having appeared many times in local oratorical rendi tions. She set forth the ideal of American principles a n d manhood , dealing on various lines of the elevation of the ob ject to be attained. Also set forth a good character , the noblest of possessions , a ever going against constant changes from chilhood through the en tire life. W < * have heard many orations on his theme , but this wns one ot the best. Next number was a charming story written by Ruth Schock , entitled "The Old Man. " It was a clever production , depict ing a sketch of real life not idealizing beyond what is often realization. The touch of real ism increased the interest mak ing it all the more enjoyable. The piano solo Hexentanz by Ethel Cade was a treat to music lovers , being rendered in an efficient , brilliant manner. Ethel enjoys an excellent repu tation as an accomplished musi cian. The debate which followed was one of the most interesting of the evening's entertainment. The subject of the debate was Resolved , That the Chinese Should be Excluded from the United States. The affirmative was ably handled by Guy Ever- sole , the statistics quoted show ing a diligent study of the subject. Many different causes were given as the reason for the immigration of the Chinese to this country chief among which was the work of the agency bureaus. Lloyd Shaffer gave the audi ence many reasons why the affirmative side of the question was wrong and misleading to the cause of right and justice This is not Lloyd's first appear ance in public and he always receives a hearty welcome , life set forth a plea for that well know equality of our nation citing a comparison of the Chi ese here and in the Hawaiian Islands. Lloyd is undeniably a debater of ability , using fe notes and constantly enjoying the attention and applause o his hearers. The eighth number was ar essay on Success by Edna Her rocks , the smallest in stature in > the class , was an earnest and' ' comprehensive delivery a n d | was indeed a success. The ssay contained many pointers j vhich it would be well for every-1 ne to remember : the effort to ) ttain success being amply re- laid by the result. The piano duet , the Caliph of 3andad. rendered by Nettie Cleveland and Reba Eversole is a very difficult selection , but nder the skillful hands of : hese girls was perfect in its endition , giving a pleasing ariety to the evening's pleas- ires. Edna Crook has an excellent oice and in "Our Nation's En ure" she depicted a view of he future which will stay in he minds of the hearers as omething worthy of remem brance. Edna was one of the best speakers of the evening. Modern Inventions by Frank NTeitzel showed extensive study md close application to his sub ect , giving each new detail areful attention and quoting luthentic statistics. Frank hould join the navy. The Gondolaa two part song , > y ladies voices , was a pleasing nusical number. The number following this vas the class prophecy by Leah Poteet. it was an extremely clever production written in hyme. Following are a lew notes of the future of the indi- idual members of class ' 00 as magined by Leah : Frank Neitzel , the busy man , vas noticed leading some little blonde girl to the office of pro bate judge.Ve are watching or the charivari G u y Eversole enjoyed a solemn and dignified position iding upon a hack all draped n black. Lloyd Shaffer , being undenia bly a ladies' man , used all his .ime talking to the clerks whilst the busy merchant viewed H'S sample line of tape. Edna Crook , thinking the juotation "better an old man's darling than a young man's slave" good advice , may be seen n her diamonds , proudly giving : h e coachman instructions. Somehow or other she is think- ng "only a bird in a gilded cage. " Nettie Cleveland , being a winner in the art of fishing , anded a title , sailed across the briny deep , where she grace fully received royalty at a charming little villa near the Thames. Ruth Shock was noticed com ing down the street of a large metropolis with an expression of regret on her face that the earth was not large enough for her. Edna Horrocks has a brilliant future as an actress , her success before the foot lights being lauded in every yellow stage journal through the length and breadth of two counties. Later matrimonial cares drive away the catchy stage lisp. At the same theatre Ethel Cade was to be seen venting her super abundance of talent on the piano in the orchestra row. The admission price being the large sum of five cents the audience felt eheated by such an imposition. Anita Wilson , bubbling over with laughter , always enjoyed a very appreciative audience when playing the violin her self , the violin and bow. But as Anita only had engagements five nights of every week she had sufficient time for her many social obligations. Reba Eversole as a hare MR. TAXPAYER During our little campaign last spring 1 promised von if elected , that 1 would have an office down town , where 1 would keep a complete itemized statement ol every cent the city received and payed ont , and anyone wishing to know jnst where every cent comes from and for what spent can find ont bv culling at my office over Dr. Moore's drug store. Below yon will find a statement showing the receipts and dis bursements of money received and payed ont by City Treasurer Uhlig during the month of May. Yon will readily see that this is not an itemized statement , as we think it would cost too much to publish such u statement monthly , but will publish an itemized statement quarterly. In the meantime if any taxpayer wishes to see an itemized statement showing every cent received and paid out by this city during the month of May he cun do so bv calling at our office. WATKR WOKKS 1'UXl ) . Received from water commissioner $ 928.22 Warrants paid from this fund 402.7' ) Balance on hand $ 525.43 KLKCTKIC LIGHT 1UJNI ) . Received from water commissioner , . . . .81552. < " > f Warrants paid from this fund 854.93 Balance on hand $ 097.75 .OCCUPATION injxn. Received from individuals $1660.00 Warrants paid from this fund . . . : 30.00 Balance on hand $ ld30.00 OKNKKAL I'UNl ) . Received from county treasurer $1410.00 Warrants paid from this fund $1287.11 Interest paid from this fund 81.48 Total paid from this fund 1368.59 Balance on hand $ 41.41 MISCICLLANKOUS 1TH.MS. Cash in sinking fund , $ 37.50 Cash in library fund 145.29 Cash in road fund 235.00 Total cash on hand May 4th , 190f > 3312.30 In conclusion I wish to say that several complaints have come to city officials about cows breaking up sidewalks and running across gardens , while boys arc driving them to and from pastures. I think this trouble could be averted by the parties driving them being a little more careful and keep closer to the herd they are driving. ; Another thing I wish to call your attention to is the filthy con dition of our street and alley and if this dry weather continues during the hot summer months , we may expect more or less sick ness , and for this reason if for no others we should get to work at once and remove everything that is likely to bring about sickness. How we are going to do everything within our power to better the present condition of streets and alleys , and if the good people will only realize how important it is that this work should be done at once , and will fall in line and help us , it will make light work and impose a hardship on no one , and 1 am sure the community at large will be greatly benefited by what can be accomplished along these lines. With kindest regards to all , I beg to remain , ' Yours Respectfully , G. M. BAKKUTT , Mayor. working girl at last realized the quotation "vini , vidi , vici , ' ' and became one of the most fatuous cooks in the land. Some hewer or other the name of Charlie was used in connection with her name. Zetta Camblin was prophesied a. future ot which many might be envious. Being especially fond of the dear boys , this some what inteferred with her career as a second Patti or Melba. Leah Poteet aspired to be a Sister in some quiet retreat which position , from her pres ent exceedingly strenuous club duties , she seems destained to attain. The future of the class , indi vidually , having been deter mined , Anita Wilson rendered a yery harmonious Sonata on the piano. Anita's musical accom plishments are well known and we need add nothing more. President V. G. by ford in one of those excellent , sensi ble and instructive speeches , for which he has attained such a reputation , congratulated the class and present the diplomas. Twilight Bells by the ladies' chorus was one ot the best of the musical numbers , Prof. Richardson having given it much time aud attention. And the curtain was lowered , shutting out from view the class that had done so well and 1 deserved so much credit. This i.s the llrst year that a class play was not presented , but the program was so inter esting that the audience was unanimous in their praise of a successful commencement. Twelve more young men and women have left the shore and launched into the deep , where it is the wish of their many friends that they may triumph antly conquer , not forgetting , but treasuring up their schoo days , now ended. Library Board Meets. The library board met in regu lar session Tuvsday e\filing. A number of items of business oc cupied the attention of the board , { chief ot which was the election of a librarian to fill Miss Morton's place , the latter resigned to ac cept a position in Silverton , Col. A resolution was introduced to make Mrs. Wanner librarian for a month , Miss Lois Spencer to fill the placf at the expiration of that time. The resolution car ried unanimously. Burglar at Work. 1 About 9:30 o'clock Wednssday evening intruders gained an en trance to the Miles residence bu being overheard by J. Miles am I. Lyons , were frightened awaj | before they secured anything No clew was obtained as to tin identity of the burglar. Grant Windle and family visit ' ed with Salem relatives Sunday , if fe" ? " "V * L " ' J l l 't-iitiiik'tfffi ' fr' ' ' - - " - " * - - * Council Meets. The council met Monday even- iig in regular session. A saloon icense w u s granted to Mr. yacher. A number of claims vere read and allowed. The bondsmen for the ex-treas- rcr made a promise to the nance committee that they vould settle for amount on Wed- csday evening , pending the dc- ision of the council. After sev- ral discussions of minor a Hairs he council voted to have an ad- ourned meeting on Wednesday light. On Wednesday the proposition f the bondsmen was submitted. They offered to settle on the ( > f > ? J ier cent basis on the experts re tort or 80 per cent on the finding if Holland and Holt. The 669 J > cr cent plan was received by the ouncil , or $4,000 of the $6,065 hortagc. Under the provisions ) f this settlement the burden alls on the following gentlemen o the amount given below : J Crook $ 100 Martin Zook 100 II Jussen 600 W Holland 1780 W Holt 650 L Slocum 770 Total 4000 The librarian's report was sub- nittcd to the council showing heir advance and patronage. Curios. If there is an old relic in the ihape of a time worn piece of urniture in this county , John lossack has his eye on it , knows ts history and will soon become possessor of the same. His latest addition is a bed- tead that he claims to have alien from and hit the door with i heavy thud when he was : i lad ) f twelve years. This memorial event happened while he was pending the night at the home of Albert Prevow , and to heal lis bruises and more wounded celings , the good woman of the louse promised that when she , vas through using the bedstead , t should become his property , le has never forgotten the prom- se , neither lias Mrs. Prevow and le now has the piece in his pos session. This ancient piece of furniture was brought to this country from Canada in 185S and has been in general use to the present time. It was manufactured before the day of springs , when the slack of the rope with which it is corded furnished all the spring the tired sleeper received , and the modern housewife would be at a loss to take it apart or put it together if she happened to accomplish the feat. In order to realize the real value of this antique article of home comfort , try to purchase it from its present owner. Fish Hook in Foot. Wednesday morning little Henry Simmons had the painfn misfortune to run a fish hook it his left foot and it was necessary to have it cut out. Drs. Kasl and Lawrence performed the operation. Flower Contest. In response to the generow offer made by G. 10. Hall througl the local newspaper , a numbc of beautiful boijuets were sent t < his shoe parlor Tuesday after noon. Mrs. Caffrey received tin first prize , a three dollar pair oi shoes , and Mrs. O. Kiddcr , second end which was one dollar's wortl : of hosiery. All the boquets were beautiful and it was a hard mat ter to select the prettiest. Dr. A. E. Walker , formerly oi this city , but now located at Wa- hoe , Nebraska spe'nt several day ; of this week with friends here. Cemetery Auxiliary. The Ladies of the Auxiliary to he cemetery Association would ike to explain the object of their society as there seems to be a nistaken idea prevalent about it. Nine years ago the auxiliary vas organized. The object was 0 bc.autify the cemetery grounds ind to make it as attractive- > lace as possible. Klower beds vere made , shrubs were planted 1 ml the water system put in at i cost of a hundred and fifty dol- ars. The expcnce of keeping it n order is large. New hose nuft be bought envy year , hy- Irants repaired , and other ex- ) enses incident to good water system. Flowers are bought every year and a man must be lircd to water them and care for hem. The pretty iron chairs and settees were also provided by he auxiliary. The Stcele Ccme- cry Association kindly erected a lew windmill. The ladies auxt- will provide a steel tank as as it is necessary , but we mist have more help and we do lope all who are interested in ; he cemetery will join and pay he dollar a year to the society ind help us to pay these constant expenses and also help us to plan o make and keep our beautiful cemetery on the hill still more jeautiful. A few cannot do all this unless more join and help us we must shut off the water and ibandon the work. We sincerely lope we will not have to do this. The Stecle cemetery associat- on simply hell you the lots at a reasonable price and you are ex- K'cted to improve , beautify and care for them yourselves. The lext meeting of the auxiliary will be at Mrs. George Holland's Tuesday June 12th. All are very cordially invited to come ind join us and help in a good cause. Society Mews. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Varncr en tertained Jthe tournament whist club on Monday evening Miss Grace Maddox had the best score. A called business session of the Shakespeare club met at the home of Mrs. C. F. Reavis Tues day afternoon with large attend ance. The annual report of the Secretary was read and approved the report showed a good attend ance at every regular meeting and a year of pleasant and pro fitable work. The club having studied Julius Caesar under the direction of Prof Sherman o < the State University. It was de cided to study "The Merchant of Venice" the coining year , using as before. Prof. Sherman's notes. The election of officers was in order and the following ladies , will be in control for the coming year. Mrs. W. W. Abbey ; presi dent ; Mrs. T. J. Gist , vice presi dent ; Mrs. Rule Secretary-Treas urer ; Mrs. P. S. Hcacock , Mrs. Chas. Hargrave and Mrs. P. II. Jussen were made members of the Shakespeare club. The Royal Highlanders enter tained on Tuesday evening at their parlors in the Bode hall. They enjoy one of the best lodge halls in this town and their entertainments are always enjoy able. Dorothy White was the enter tainer of the H. S. M. C. mem bers last Saturday evening. It was a very pleasant social affair , in keeping with this club's enter taining qualities. Mrs. Geo. Clevejand left the fore part of the week for a three weeks visit with her daughter , f MrsChester Fisher at Oswego , Kansas. s Will Uhlig and wife drove to Salem Saturday evcmng.-