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01 LANE AGAINST HIGHER RATES Says Railway Problem Most Be Solved on Other Basis. KENACE TO WESTERN COUNTRY Commissioner Warm Railroads They Will Hav to Deviie Some Other Way to Meet Constantly Increasing Cost of Operation Raise of Raten Would Never End. Chicago, S'lt. 23. Railroads must adjust their economical rilflkultlefi by tome other means than by asking Shippers to contribute the funds there tor, in the opinion of Interstate Com merce CominlHHloner Franklin K. Lane, as expressed during the hearing here. Railroad officers and nttorneyH Bought to learn If the commissioner Implied there must be readjustment of the method of financing big carrier systems, but Mr. Lane ignored the ef forts and continued to ask the wit ness to whom he had directed his startling remarks pointed questions on the amount and disposition of earn ings of the railroad In question, the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Pnul. The witness whose testimony evoked this display of the commissioner's Judgment of the merits of the rail road's present plea for higher rates was William M. Ellis, commerce coun sel for the St. Paul. Ellis had testified that his company was suffering from too much business, that the Increase bad meant on Increase In the unit of coat which grew faster than the unit of Income, thereby threatening the yearly surplus of earnings above pay ment of dividends and cost of opera tion and maintenance. Lane's Statement Commissioner Lane said: "As the country develops there will be more and more freight delivered to you and as conditions are now the rates constantly must be Increased, ac cording to railroad officials. I regard It as a menace to the country if the rates constantly are to be Increased. We must work out this problem on lines other than by the proposed meth ods of raising the tariffs. If not, there Is no time when we can say the maxi mum has been reached." This unexpected development In the rate hearing enme as a result of the Inquiry Into the St. Paul's profits, particularly from the public lands ac quired In recent years. Mr. Kills de nied the commissioner's suggestion that the road's optimism when It built the transcontinental extension hnd turned to pessimism now. "If It had not been for that road," he said, "we would have had nothing from operation to add to our surplus last year. That extension added about 12.500,000 to the surplus, In addition to the $2.B89,r.73 from other sources. Our total surplus Is about $.10,000,000." He then told the commissioners that expense cost was overtaking earn ings, and would continue as long ns more traffic was handled, as must be expected. In answer to questions put to him Mr. Ellis said that If the gross Income next year went to $79,000,000 from this year's figures of $(14,000,000, the percentage of profit would be Icrs. To you mean to sav the cost of do ing the additional $15,000,000 In busi ness would be equal to that sum?" was isked. "I mean percentaim of profit would r.ot b ft reit " an'il Mr. Ellis. RATE COFERcNCt .NTCPEKA Bovernor StuL'os Charges Railroads Favor F.lg Cities Irt Rate Making. Topekn, Kan., Kept. 23. Governor W. R. Stubbs of Kansas outlined the purposes of the Inters tato rate confer ence In a sensational speeih at the Opening session here. Tho governor declared that the rail roads of the country have combined to advance freight rates on a scale never before known. Ho said In part: "This conference was called to (lis Suss ways and menus to protect the Interests of the producer, consumer, ihlpper and the public generally In the middle west from the advance In freight rntes Involved In the most lm poitant case that has ever been heard by the Interstate commerce commla lion. The principal railroad system tf the United States have combined for tho purpose of advancing freight rates on a scale never before known In the history or this country. In the lose now pending the Interstate com merce commission Is not considering the question of the Inherent unreason tblencsH of any specific rates, but I passing on the general proposition as to whether the railroads of the coun try ore entitled under present condi tions to a general advance In rates, ff they should so decide and approve the rates now held In suspension, then their decision will serve as a prece dent, not only to prevent any reduc tion In rates In the future, but to be nsed as a basis for future advances tf thousands of other rates. "The general policy of rnllroads throughout the United States to favor large renters and build up great cities t th expense of the rural communi ties Is little less than a crime against limitation." SEVEN KILLED BY LIGHTNING Storm Works Kavoc to Life and Prop erty in Colorado. Colo.-a lo Springs, Colo., St pt. 23. Lightning killed coven persons during a Ktorm in the vicinity of Etistonvllle and Elbert, twenty-five miies north east of 1 ere. The dead: Mrs. (Jus Krotze of El bert, Mrs. Julius Trotzy of Kiowa, William Lolcama of Eastonville; three unidentified. Wand and Lolcama were killed n Eastonvllle In a barn, which wai struck. Mrs. Krotze met death near Elbert as she was opening the gate of a wire fence, and Mrs. Trotzy was killed as she was driving through a Held southeast of Kiora. JESSE JAMES ASK DIVOiCE Son of Famous Bandit Saya Wife Threatened Him With Revolver. Kansas City, Sept. 23. Jesse James, son of the famous bandit of that name, tiled a Bult for divorce In the circuit court here, In which he charges his wife, Stella M. James, with Indignities. James alleges that his wife, while In his office recently, drew a revolver on him and that last Sunday night she searched his room In a local hotel. Mr. and Mrs. James were married In January, 1900, and separated a year ago. They have four children. James, who Is a lawyer, In his pe tition, asks that he be allowed to pay his wife $130 a month alimony. SENATOR LORIMER ASBFOR DELAY His Attorney Request Commutes to Postpone Inquiry. Chicago, Sept. 23. After hearing ar guments for and against a postpone ment of the Lorlmer Investigation un til after the November election, the senatorial committee adjourned until morning without deciding any of the questions presented to It. The plea for postponement of the hearing was made by Attorney Elbrldge Uanecy, counsel for Senator Lorlmer. Attorney Clifford W. Barnes of the Legislative Voters' league, who filed a petition with the United States sen ate, embodying the charges of fraudu lent methods In the election of Sena tor Lorlmer, opposed the continuance, declaring that the senatorial commit tee had a solemn duty to perform to help "purge the state of Its disgrace." Counsel for Senator Lorlmer touched on the political dispute of the Illinois deep water project. He asserted that not only were legislators being at tacked because of their having voted for Senator Lorlmer, but because they had voted against spending $20,000,000 for deep waterway purposes. This portion of the argument was In the speech of Senator Lorlmer In the sen ate when he characterized the charges agnlnst him ns part of a great political plot, In which the governor of the state of Illinois hnd Joined hands with the newspaper which printed the con fession of Legislator Charles A. White. Attorney Hanecy argued that to pro ceed with the Investigation would be unfair to Senator lorlmer and bIho to the vnrlous members of the state legis lature who voted for him and ore new seeking re-election. MQTORMAN IS BLAMED Grand Jury to Investigate Indiana Wreck Horror. Fort Wayne, Ind., Sept. 23. An In vestigation by the Wells county grand Jury of the cause of the collision be tween two cars on the Fort Wayne nnd Wubnsh Volley Traction line at Klngslnnd, In which forty persons lost their lives, will be begun next Monday. According to a public statement of P. R. Fahlslng, claim ngent of tho traction company; the officials of the company will testify that the respon sibility for the wreck Is with Motor man Corkwi'll of the southbound "ex tra" cnr. "Cork well's order was to lay over five minutes nt Yoder," said Fahlslng. "lie directly disobeyed the order nnd attempted to make the next siding." YESTERDAYS RESULTS Western League. At Wlchltu: U.II.E. Wichita 002021 03 210 12 3 St. Joseph 2 0 02 3 0 000 7 9 6 Jnrnlgnn -demons; Johnson Frambes American League. At New York: It. HE. New York 00000001 12 6 2 Cleveland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 C 1 Ford-.MItehell; Kaler-Lond. National League. At Philadelphia: R.H.E. Pittsburg 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 G 11 2 Philadelphia ...0 00 00 50005 9 0 Phlllppl -Gibson; Shettler-Pooln. At New York First game: R.H.E. Chicago tOl 10 0 00 25 9 1 New York 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 1 Pfelsler-Kllng; Dnicke Myi rs. Second game; R.H.E. Chicago 0 1 0 0 0 000 01 5 2 New York 0 4001000 5 7 0 Ruelbach Kllng; Wiltse Myers. At Ilrooklyn: R.H.E. St. Louis 000 30 00003 12 0 Brooklyn 10202001 6 3 1 Henm-Phelps; Rerger-Mlller. At Poston First game: R.H.E. Boston 0 001020 0 00 03 13 2 Cincinnati .'.0 021000000 14 6 3 Ferguson Rarldcn; Rowan Clark. Second game: R H E. Boston 014 10017 5 Cincinnati 3 0 0 1 ' r S 10 1 Drown Orahnm: rromme ?. an Short Locals From Thursday's Pally W. F. Moore of near Murray was In the city today looking after some business matters. Fred Oldenhausen of near Cullom transacted business in Plattsmouth today, having run down on the train for that purpose. John Lloyd and Dr. GUmore of Murray boarded No. 15 at the Bur lington station this morning for Om aha. J. A. Talkington departed this mornlrg for David City on business where he will look after matters for a few days. Fred Ohm and wife departed for Plalnvlew this morning where tbey will visit Fred Ebinger and family for a short time. A. P. Chlswlser of near Nehawka paid his father, Dennett Crlswlser, a visit yesterday and transacted some business In the city. A. A. Wetenkamp and Ed. Barker of near Murray were In the city to day transacting business with Platts mouth merchants. Mr. George P. Melslnger of Cedar Creek was In the city today shaking hands with his friends. Mr. Melsln ger made the Journal office a short call. Our old friend Ben Beckman, was In the city yesterday looking after some business matters. Uncle Ben Is again a candidate for road over seer, and his excellent fitness for the place Insures his re-election. Rev. I. E. Mees, U. B. minister, Is having his household effects unload ed from the car today and transport ed to his residence, near his church south of the city. Rev. Meese is mov ing from Swanton, Neb., and will be the U. B. minister assigned to this vicinity for the ensuing year. Tom Patterson returned from Tre go county, Kansas, last evening, where he had been to show land to a party of Cass county men. Among the party were Frank Moore, Will Ralney, James Brown and others. Several of the party liked the coun try well enough to Invest their mon ey. From Friday's Dally Attorney D. O. Dwyer went to the metropolis on legal business today. Miss Mathilda Soennlchsen was a passenger on the early train fjor Om aha this morning. Mrs. Byron Clark departed for Lincoln last evening where she will visit friends for a time. Charles Troop returned from Oma ha last evening where he had been on business of Importance. Miss Marie Jellnek was a passen ger on the morning train for Omaha this morning where she spent the day. II. R. Gerlng returned to Omaha on the morning train today, having been called here on business yester day morning. Miss Gladys Sullivan returned from Dallas, South Dakota, last evening where she has been for a few days visiting friends. Frank Warren was a passenger to the metropolis on the morning train today where he was called on Im portant business. Secretary of the commercial club, Mr. E. H. Wescott, boarded No. 15 at the Burlington station this morning bound for Omaha. George O. Dovey and Wayne Dick son returned from Lincoln last even ing, having been to the university to register, ready for the classes next week. Senator S. L. Thomas and wife re turned last evening from a visit with relatives at Missouri Valley and Mal vern, la., where they have been for ten days. Mrs. Mary E. Moore of Lincoln, who has been the guest of Mrs. John Hall and Mrs. C. S. Forbes for a short time, departed for her home this morning. C. S. Quick, the piano man, who has been looking after business In the tuning line for a few days in this city, returned to his home at Omaha this morning. Mr. and Mrs. August Doehrlng and little child returned to Omaha on the morning train today, having been called here to attend the funeral of Mr. Doehrlng's father, some days ago Hans Tarns, traveling carpenter for tho Burlington, spent last night with his family In this city, going out this morning on the O'Neill branch to do some work for the company. S. T. Frum, the vnfslty foot ball heavy weight half-hack for two sea sons, now practicing law at Wlnne bngo, Neb., was In the city over night, the guest of W. A. Robertson. departing for Lincoln this morning. County Superintendent Miss Mary Foster returned from a visit to the schools In the vicinity of Union and Cedar Creek Wednesday evening. Miss oFster was looking after the first terra teachers, and finds that the Plattsmouth young ladies who are teaching their first terms are do tnf fine, giving the best of satisfac tion to both patrons and superintendent. MR. FARMER! 1 will on Thursday of every week de liver Ice Cream, Fruit at Fresh Oysters at your very door. Watch for the Auto! J. E. MASON Miss Irene Jess w as an Omaha visi tor this morning, going on the early train. George Pick of Cullom was In the city today transacting business having run down on No. 4. S. S. Gooding was called to South Omaha on the morning train today to look up a few Items of business. George Dovey, the merchant, tran sacted business In Omaha today, go ing on the early train this morning. C. E. Dalton of Glenwood, tran sacted business in the city last even ing and was registered at the Per kins House. Frank Severin of Omaha returned to Omaha this morning after visiting over night with his friend, J. J. Tom an and family. A. F. Seybert and his brother, C. M. Seybert, of Cullom, were In the city today on business, coming down on No. 4 this morning. Jesse Berger and wife of Falls City spent a few hours in Plattsmouth this morning en route to La Platte on a business errand. William Forythe spent a few hours in the city this morning en route from his home at Auburn to La Platte where he was called on business mat ters. Mrs. H. B. Parker of Denver, de parted last evening for a visit with friends in the east, having been the guest of Mrs. F. G. Egenberger and family for a short time. Clay Conner of Elmwood was in the city today visiting with old time friends for the day. Clay has been farming for the past few years and reports his crop in good condition this season. He also reports Mrs. Conner's health very poor at the present, and has been quite sick for 1 the past few weeks. t he assessment roll oi jveumnKa shows an increase in round numbers of $14,000,000 for the year, which really means a total increase In valu ation of property of all kinds of $70,- 000,000. The total valuation of prop erty in Nebraska Is now fixed at above two billions of dollars. This is a most convincing exhibit of the growth of the state and the enterprise of its citizens. Earl Travis returned from Omaha on No. 4 this morning where he was called yesterday on business. H. A. Kehrer of Philadelphia call ed on C. E. Weseott'B Sons this morning with a line of fine hosiery. Mr. William Balrd, superintendent of the local shops, was called to Om aha on company business this morn ing. Miss Teresa Hempel was called to Omaha on the afternoon train today to look after some matters of busi ness. Hugh Norton, the Missouri Pacific agent, transacted business In Om aha this afternoon, going on the fast mail. H. Herold was an Omaha visitor on the afternoon train today where he was called on business for the store. George Sayles made a business trip to Cullom this morning where he looked after his grain bvisiness for a time. R. L. Pardue of Lincoln was call ing on his friends in the city last evening, departing for the state capi tal this morning. George Polsall returned from Ce dar Creek this morning and will look after business matters at this end of the line for a few days. Miss Charlott Fetzer returned from Lincoln today to spend Sunday with her parents, having registered ttt the university this week. F. J. Kolbaba of Omaha was In the city over night, going bock to his home at Omaha this afternoon, hav ing visited his wife who is quite sick. W. E. Purvlance of Lincoln with the Crancer Tlano company returned to his home at Lincoln today after looking after the firm's business In this locality for several days. For Sale. 264 acre farm, 4 mile west of riattstnouth one and half miles from grain elevator, well Improved, and known as the Jacob Horn farm. For further particulars see Mrs. W. Hass ler, Plattsmouth, Neb. The Coernment pays Railway Mail Clerks $00 to $1,200, and other em ployeet up to $2,500 annually . Uncle Sam will hold examinations throughout the country for Railway Mail Clerks, Custom House Clerks, Stenographers, Bookkeepers, Depart ment Clerks and other Government positions. Thousands of appointments will be made. Any man or woman over 18, In City or Country can get Instruction and free Information by writing at once to the Bureau of Instruction, 79 J. Hamlin Building, Rochester, N. Y. IMOX. (Ledger.) Mrs. W. H. Mark arrived home on the Tuesday afternoon train from Fay, Okla., where she spent about two weeks visiting with relatives. A. E. Taylor and family arrived home Monday morning from Canyon City, Tex., where they had spent sev eral days visiting with ex-Unionites and looking over the country. H. M. Townsley and family who have been residents of this village for the past nine years, packed their goods last week and on Sunday even ing departed for Strathmore, Canada, where they will make their future home. W. G. Glasgow departed last Sun day evening for-Hot Springs, S. D., where he will spend the winter in hopes of regaining his health. The family during their short stay here have made many friends who hope his health may be permanently bene fitted. Ray Frans, Junior member of the firm of R. H. Frans & Son, arrived home Monday night from a three week's trip in the west, visiting at Denver, Colorado Springs and sev eral other interesting points. Ray was also at Cheyenne, Wyo., during the famous "Round-up" and says It Is a great sight. At a meeting of the commercial club Monday night a committee con sisting of C. L. Graves, R. L. Newell and L. R. Upton, was appointed to try and get a good man from out of town to act as marshal for a period of three months. The town board al so gave their consent to the move, which is indeed a wise one. A game of base ball has been talk ed of between the lawyers of Cass and Otoe counties to be played here next Monday, but'on account of a session of district court In Nebraska City on that date the Otoe braves could not accept the challenge, but the game may be arranged for at a later date before the snow files. Large Barn Burned. Mr. Johnson, a prosperous Mills county farmer, had the misfortune Wednesday night to lose by fire, a large barn, and six head of valuable work horses. Mr. Johnson resided about seven miles back from the riv er and the light from the burning building reflected against the sky for a long time, and was observed by many Plattsmouth people. The barn was well filled with hay and grain and probably Insured for a part of Its value. H. Klletsch, the Weeping Water flour mill man, spent the night in Tlattsmouth and registered at the Ho tel Plattsmouth. J.W. HUGHES Live Stock and General Farm Sale AUCTIONEER Five years successful selling renders me thoroughly competent of handling your sale. Referfence from those I nave Bold for. Graduate from Missouri Auction School. See me at Perkins Hotel. Platte. 'Phono 142 Green i WATCH THE FARM DEVELOPMENT IN WYOMING! THE RICHEST DEVELOPED STATE IN THE WEST GO WITH ME on one of our personally conducted landseekers' excursions to THE BIG HORN BASIN the first and third Tuesdays of each month, and see what the farmers are doing on these new lands where the Burlington Kailroad is building new lines; where new towns offer splendid business op ening in all lines of trade and profession. EXAMINE THE E LANDS PERSONALLY with me. I will help you to pick out the best. I am employed by the Burlington Railroad for this purpose. OUR HOMESEEKERS' TICKET allows you 25 days with stop overs every where in homeseekers' territory; ample time to examine the lands and spend a few days fishing in the mountain streams if you like. See the irrigated lands where the ditches are built by the Government and also by private companies, and the Mondell S20-acre FREE homesteads all on ene trip. lilnlliiyriiii lilmil; Bo you want an AUCTIONEER? If you do, get one who has Experience, Ability, Judgement. Telegraph or write ROBERT WIKIfiSON Dunbar. Neb. Dates made at this cfSce cr the Murray State Bank. Good Service Reasonable Rate , , . LEGAL NOTICE. Mate of Nebraska ls. In County Court. Cass County I IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OP ANNETTE SHERA, OEOAfcUL To all persons Interested. You are hereby notified that there has been filed in this court a petition, administration of said estate You are further notified that there will be a hearing upon said petition before this court In the county court room at I'lattsmouth tn said countv, on the 4th day of October, 1910, at 9 o'clock a m., and that all objections, if anv there be, must be filed on or before said day and hour of hearing. Witness my hand ana the seal of the county court of said countv this mil day of September, A. I)., 1910. , , . Allen J. Beeson, (Seal.) County Judge. .Notice to Creditor. State of Nebraska , Iss. In County Court. Caxs Countv IN THE MATTER OP THE ESTATE OF ALBERT EUGENE LEWIS. DE- C hAfciKP. Notice Is hereby given that the cred itors of said deceased will meet the executor of said estate, before me, county Judge of Cass county, Nebraska, at the county court room In I'latts mouth, In said county, on the 11th dav of October, 1910, and on the 14th day of April. 1911, at 9 o'clock a. m each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Six months are allowed for the cred itors of said deceased to present their claims, and one year for the executor to settle said estate, from the 11th dav of October, 1910. Witness my hand and seal of said county court at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, this 12th day of September, 1910. , , . Allen J Beeson. (Seal.) County Judge. PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. The following proposed amendment to the constitution of the State of Nebras ka, as hereinafter set forth In full. Is submitted to the electors of the State of Nebraska, to be voted upon at the general election to be held Tuesday. November 8th, A. D 1910. "A JOINT RESOLUTION to amend Section one (1) of Article seven (7) of the Constitution of the 8tate of Ne braska. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State oi Nebraska: Section 1. (Amendment constitution proposed.) That section one (1) of article seven (7) of the constitution of the State of Nebraska, the senate con curring, be so amended as to read as follows: Section 1. (Who are electors.) Kv ery male citizen of the United States, of the age of twenty-one years, who shall have been a resident of this state six months next preceding the election and of the county, precinct or ward, for the term provided by law be an elector; provided. That persons of foreign birth who shall have declared their in tention to become citizens conformably to the laws of the United States and are voting at the taking effect of this amendment, may continue to exercise the right of suffrage until such time as they may have resided in the United States rive years after which they shall take out full citizenship papers to be entitled to vote at any succeeding elec tion. Section 2. (Ballots.) That at the general election nineteen hundred and ten (1910) there shall be submitted to the electors of the state for their ap proval or rejection the foregoing pro posed amendment to the .constitution relating to the right of suffrage At such election, on the ballot of each elector voting for or against said pro posed amendment, shall be written or printed the words: "For proposed amendment to the constitution relating to the right of suffrage," and "Against said proposed amendment to the con stitution relating to the right of sufir frage." Section 3. (Adoption.) If such an amendment be approved by a majority of all electors voting at such election, said amendment shall constitute section one (1) of article seven i,i of the con stitution of the State of Nebraska. Approved April 1, 1909." I, George C. Junkln, Secretary of State, of the State of Nebraska do here by certify that the foregoing proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Nebraska Is a true and correct copy of the original enrolled and en grossed bill, as passed by the thirty first session of the legislature of the State of Nebraska, as appears from said original bill on file In this office, and that said proposed amendment is sub mitted to the qualified voters of the State of Nebraska for their adoption or rejection at the general election to be held on Tuesday, the Sth day of No vember, A. V., 1910. In Testimony Whereof, I have here unto set my hand and affixed the great seal of the State of Nebraska. Done at Lincoln this 29th day of July, In the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Ten, and of the In dependence of the United States the One Hundred and Thirty-fifth, and of this State the Forty-fourth. GEORGE C. JUNKTN. (Seal) Secretary of State. PROGRESS OF- Special prepared Wyoming literature just efT the press. Write for It today. D. CLEM DEAVER, General Agent, Landseekers' Information Bnreau. 1004 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nsb.