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TIE MR VEHICLE LAW 10 GOES 10 And Autolsti at Well at Drivert of Buggies, Carriage! and Wagon t Will No Doubt Be Greatly Benefited by Becoming Ac quainted With the Law. The Motor Vehicle law goes in-1 to effect July 7, 1911, and the Journal has been requested to publish the same with its many provisions. Space will not, per mit, of the publication of the en tire law, but below we give the more important sections, and it will be noted that some of these details are very strict, which it will be well for the auloisls to study and ponder over before the law goes into effect: Section 1 defines "motor ve hicles" and also defines "high ways," which shall include public streets, roads, turnpikes, parks, park-ways, drives, alleys and other public ways used for the passage of road vehicles. Fees. Seel ion 2 provides that every person, firm or corporation own ing a motor vehicle shall, on a blank provided by the secretary of slate, file a brief description of the vehicle with the secretary. One dollar is the fee to be paid annual ly by the ow ner of each motor- cycle, and 2, annually, by the owner of each motor vehicle other than a motorcycle. Motor vehicles which have had the license fee paid prior to the time this act goes into effect need not again be registered until the expiration of the year for which such licenso has been paid. The fees will be paid to the county treasurer and shall be credited to the county road fund for the construction and main tenance of roads. Receipts will be issued in duplicate, one copy going to the owner of the car, the other to the secretary of slate. , A special section applies to manufacturers and dealers, the same clause which is in operation at the present lime. Displaying Numbers. Section ft. The owner of each motor vehicle shall have a num- hc.r corresponding lo the number of bis license conspicuously dis played on the FRONT and HACK of each vehicle owned by h i in, such numbers to be in Arabic numerals pot less than four inches high and each stroke lo be at least one-half inch wide, fol lowed by the letters NF.B. not less than three inches high, and said numbers and letters shall be visible at a distance of i 00 feet. No other marks of identity are necessary. Over 16 Years of Age. Section 6 provides for the age of drivers and it shall be unlaw ful for any persons under 10 years of age, or any intoxicated person lo operate motor vehicles of any description. Rate of Speed Section 7 provides for the rale of speed to be traveled by Haiti motor vehicles. No person shall operate motor vehicles on any highway outside of a cily or vil lage at a rale of speed greater than twenty-live miles per hour, and within any city or village no motor vehicle shall be operated al n speed greater than twelve miles per hour, or at a rale of speed greater than is reasonable and proper, having regard for Hie traffic and use of the road, and the rondilion of the road, nor at a rale of speed such as to endanger the life and limb of any persons. Upon approaching an intersec section of highways, or a bridge or a sharp corner or a steep de scent, or another vehicle or an animal or persons outside any cily or village, the person operat- Children's Day Observed. The children day al the Presby terian Sunday school was observed with a program given in the Sunday school rooms yester day. The program was an in teresting one, consisting of solos and other vocal numbers and readings by the older members of the church and Sunday school and exercises, drills and songs by the primary and intermediate di visions. Rev. L. W. Gade gave a good talk to the parents, stating the placo in the education of the child, "and we are all chil dren," said the pastor, "until we have acqquirod a complete know ledge of the bible," thai the Sun day school is intended to take. There was a largo attendance at the exercises and those participat ing in the program acquitted themselves very creditably. EFFECT JULY 7. 1911 r ing a motor vehicle shall reduce the speed of such vehicle to a rate not exceeding eight miles an hour. When crossing a street intersec tion in any city or village the speed shall be reduced to six miles per hour. Upon approach ing any place where passengers are getting on or off street cars every person operating a motor vehicle shall bring such vehicle to a full slop ami shall not start again until said street car shall have started. Provided that the speed limits in this section shall not apply lo physicians or sur geons or polireo r Are vehicles or ambulances when answering em ergency calls demanding excessive speed. Section 8. Any person driving a motor vehicle shall at the re quest or on signal by pulling up the band from a person riding or driving a restive horse or oilier animal bring the car lo an im mediate stop, and if traveling in the opposite direction remain stationary as long as may be reasonable to allow such horse or animal to pass, and if traveling In the same direction, use reason able caution in passing such animals, and the operator of the car shall render assistance when ever necessary. Whenever any person traveling with any vehicle or conveyance on any road in this state shall overtake another vehicle or conveyance traveling in the same direction and shall by sound or call indicate to the driv er thereof his or her desire to pass, it shall be the duty of the driver of the vehicle or convey ance in front if the nature of the ground permit, to promptly turn to the right of the center of the road and the driver of the vehicle behind shall then turn to the left I of the center of the road and pass without interfering or interrupt ing, and the driver of said vehicle or conveyance passing, shall not turn back lo the center of the road until al least thirty feet ahead of tho. vehicle passed. Brakes, Horns, Lights Section 1) provides for adequate brakes, bells and horns, ami each rar "hnU h,m xll'ti,,,, lrliB the period of one hour after sun set to one hour before sunrise one or more lights visible within a reasonable distance from the direction toward which such vehicle is proceeding, and a red light visible from the reverse direction. Penalties. Section 10 provides fop pen alties. The violations of this act shall bo deemed a misdemeanor and the first offense is punishable by a fine of not less than $50 or more than 100; or imprisonment not exceeding 00 days in Ihe coun ty jail for each subsequent, of fense, or both fine and imprison ment in the discretion of tho court. Provided, however, if any person operating a vehicle in violation of Ihe provisions of this act shall by so doing seriously maim or disfigure any person or cause the death of any person or persons, he shall, upon convic tion thereof, be fined not less than $200 nor more than $500, or be imprisoned in ihe penitentiary for not less than one year or more than ten years. Local Authorities. Section It. Nothing in this act shall be construed in limiting tho power of local authorities to make, enforce and maintain any ordinance, rule or regulation, In addition lo the provisions of this act affecting motor vehicles. Increases Pension. Judge Archer was informed front headqaurters this morning thai the pension of Mr. A. J. Mc Kinney has been increased from $2-1 per month to $30 per month This is the second increase Mr. McKinney has had, and it is pleas ant for the old soldier to realize that his services and suffering for his country are in a degree ap preciated. Wanted. A middle-aged lady as house keeper for a widower of 31 years with four children, the youngest being 7 years of age. For par ticulars call on or write R. C Bailey, Nehawka, Nebraska. 0-12-tfdAw Carl Ulrich was called to Omaha on business this afternoon. OMAHA a IS " SLAIN BY OFFICER Wocldrifge Shoots Into Grcwd and Kills Bystander. WITNESSES TELL OF SHOOTING Mob Quickly Congregates and Threat of Lynching Are Heard, but the Police Arrive and Comrade ! Given Protetcion. Omaha, June 12. Humane Officer Harry L. Wooldrldge shot and In stantly kilUd William Metz, a by stander in a crowd at Sixteenth and Chicago streets. The officer thought the crowd was taking sides with a man he was arresting tor intoxication. A crowd of nearly 1,000 people gath ered and crle9 of "mob him" and lynch the cop" went up from the ex cited throng. Officer., Mansfield, .who waa near, ran to Wooidrldge, who had been knocked senseless by a man In the crowd, and protected him until other officers came to his aid. The police patrol with surgeons and offi cers wus hurried to tho place and the injured officer taken to the police sta lion. A wagon load of witnesses to the shooting was taken to the police sta tion for their statements. All of the crowd appeared to be against Wool drldge. LABORER INHERITS FORTUNE Man Who Had Lived by Doing Odd Jobi at Erickson Heir to $100,000. Krickson, Neb., Juno 12. Henry Paulson, a middle aged man who has lived from the income received from doing odd Jobs, and who never pos sessed more than $5 at one time, has suddenly become rich, having inher ited more than $100,000 by the death of an aunt in England. At the time of receiving word that fortune had smiled upon him, Paulson was in tho act of borrowing 15 cents with which to buy a meal at a lunch counter. He was approached by a boy with a special delivery letter. He re ceived and signed for the missive and then, breaking the seal, was surprised when from the envelope he pulled forth a Dnnk of England draft for 100. With this was a letter telling him that an aunt, Miss Anna Paulson, had died, willing to him her entire es tate 25.000, mostly In cash deposited In tho DaiiK of England, and that lo secure It he had but to visit London. Instead of nppeasing his appetite with a 15 cent meal, Paulson ordered the best the restaurant afforded and washed it down with a bottle of cham pagne, after which he went to a cloth ing store, taught an entire new out fit, and left on the first train for En gland. PRISONER HIDES REVOLVER Charles Leroy and Dan Cummins Said to Have Plotted Murder of Sheriff. Heaver City, Neb., June 12. Sheriff Sevier arrived at noon from Nelson with Charles Leroy and Dan Cummins, who are charged with robbing the bouse of l)en Dalley at Edison. They were arrested at Superior with the tolen goods In their possession. While in Jail at Nelson, It is said, they planned to shoot Sheriff Sevier before i heir arrival here. A fellow prisoner pave tho Information. After their de parture a message was sent and at Ked Cloud the prisoners were searched on the train An automatic nlstol was found In the laced top of one of the hunting shoes worn by Cummins, which he had managed to conceal since his arrest. FARMER'S HOUSE SET AFIRE While Absent at Camp Meeting Some One Applies Torch to Home. Heaver City. Neb.. June 12 The nouse of W. D. Oreen. a prominent tanner three miles south of Reaver City, was burned, with Its entire con tents, at 4 a. m. The Greens had been away from home at a ramp meeting for three days. The fire was evidently Incendiary. The tracks of man, who entered the house, and those of a horse which he had ridden are plainly to be seen. The Lincoln blood hounds were sent for and the trail will be taken up when they arrive. SCHOOL HEAoTs CHOSEN Ellis U. Graff Elected Superintendent by Omaha Board. Omnlia. June 12. Ktlid U. Oraff, for the lust three years principal of the Omnhii hi nh school, was elected superintendent of the city schools to succeed Dr. William M. Davidson, who goes to the Washington (D. C.) schools ns superintendent. Mr. Oraff Is a graduate of I,ake For est college. He came here from the Rockt'ord till.) public schools. Fatal Accident at Omaha Speedway. Omaha, June 12 Physicians attend ing F. Nygaurd, whose skull was frac- tured at the base of the brain In ail accident during the five hour endur ance race nt the speedway, report their patient in a dangerous condi tion. Ngaprd did not regain con sciousness aft-M- helng picked up from the ditch, tits brother, 1 Nygnard, wns only silently Injured. t frnctvire of the collarbone belns his most seri ous hurt LOCAL NEWS From Saturday's Dally. Two good rip-roaring comedies and two excellent dramas at the Majestic tonight. Mr. Hennings of near Louisville was in the. city today, looking after business matters for a few hours. Ed Becker arrived on No. 4 this morning and transacted some business with IMattsmouth mer chants today. John Blolzer and his sister, Miss Lulu, drove in from the farm this morning and looked after the week-end shopping. G. H. Meisinger of near Cedar Creek drove in with some farm produce today and did the week end shopping. Mrs. E. II. Dill of Iowa, who has been visiting William Wiley and family for a time, returned to her home this afternoon. Mrs. Peter Meisinger and daughter, Miss Maggie, drove in from their farm home this morn ing and did the week's shopping. William Seybolt and wife of Murray boarded the early Bur lington train this morning for Omaha, where they attended the races today. Mr. Charles Swan and son, C. W. Swan of Union, motored to this city this morning in time to get Ihe early train to Omaha, where they took in the auto races. Mr. Crede Harris of Union ar rived in the city last evening and spent the night with IMattsmouth friends, departing for Omaha on the morning train to view the auto races. G. P. Barton of Union, demo cratic candidate for the nomina tion for sheriff, was in the city a few hours yesterday evening visiting with his county seat friends. He paid the Journal ofllcQ a brief call. George P. Heil and wife, from near Cedar Creek, were in the city today looking after some business matters, and while here Mr. Heil called at the Journal office for a brief visit and to renew his subscription for another year. V. II. Trilsch and V. J. Miller drove to this city today to attend to some business matters. While here Mr. Tritsch took time to call at this office and renew his sub scription to this paper for another year, which we appreciated very much. Mr. Mark Wiles ami wife of Omaha visited over night with Mrs. Wiles' sister. Mrs. Roy Howard, and. with Mr. and Mrs. Howard, departed for Omaha on the .morning train today, where they looked after business mat ters for n few hours. From Monday's Dally. Mr. A. G. Cole of Plainview, Neb., was in the city yesterday and dined at the Riley. George porter of Lincoln was in Ihe city today looking after the interests of the Bee. Miss Elizabeth Falter returned from Peru last evening, where she had visited friends for a week. Mr. Harry Smith was called to Glenwood on the morning train today to look after a real estate deal. Mr. Hans Seivers and wife went lo Omaha Ibis afternoon, where Mrs. Seivers will enter a hospital for an operation. Mr. Ed Fitzgerald and County Treasurer F. E. Schlaler return ed from the western part of the P'nt this morning. County Superintendent Miss Mary Foster spent Sunday with her home folks al Union, return ing to her duties this morning. Edgar Sleinhauer rode out to Cedar Creek on his motorcycle yesterday morning and spent the day with John Busche and family. Mrs. Amanda Dill of Riverton, Iowa, who has been visiting Mrs. William Wiley for n lime, return ed lo her home Saturday evening on No. 2. Mrs. William McCauley return ed from Concordia, Kansas, Satur day evening, where she had been to witness the graduation of her grand-daughter, Miss Doris Pat terson. Gus Hyers, candidate for the re publican nomination for sheriff of Lancaster county, was In the city today looking after business mat ters. Gus will make a good official if elected. He has the grit I of ,,,, fahpp w,m wns R,)orj(T of Cass county for three terms, and everybody knows Rube made a good one. Mrs. Henry Mauzy and daughter and Miss llermia Windham and Miss Elizabeth Beeson returned front Wahoo this morning, where they had visited Mrs. Dr. Todd over Sunduv. Mr. Anton Koubek Agreeably Sur prised by His Many Friends and Neighbors. Mr. Anton Koubek, one of the pioneer citizens of IMattsmouth, was most agreeably surprised last Saturday evening on the anniver sary of his birth, it being his 60th birthday, when he was called Ij) the door to behold the yard filled with men and women, neighbors with their families, who had come prepared to celebrate in pood old Bohemian style, for with them they had baskets well filled with good things lo eat. Thev had with them some of the flaus of t their native land, and a joyful oc- casmn was had. Before Mr. Koubek was allowed to express Ins ; J'l' ".Till a i nit f i ink, nu lining i i his friends, Joe Sedlok played a flue selection on the aecordeon. Edward Svoboda stepped forth and delivered a neat speech, express ing the appreciation of the com pany of Mr. Koubek's manly char acter and valuable traits as a good citizen and wishing him many more such birthdays. Later the refreshments were served and the young and old participated in a dance, the music being furnish ed by Joe Bukacek and Joe Sed lok. Some fine vocal music was furnished by Ciril Janda, Frank Janda, sr., Edward Donat, Mrs. Chaloupka and Mrs. Charles Janda. Those present were: Ciril Janda and wife, Joe Bukacek and wife, Joe Holly and wife, Mike Sedlok and wife, Anton Vetesuik and daughter, Anton Toman and six daughters, Charles Janda and son, Edward Svoboda, Ignats Yost res, Frank Janda, sr., Charles Gradoville, Gus Knoflicek, John NashiL Frank Dvoiyak, Anton H. Koubek, Vac Holly and wife, Frank Kunferst and wife, Joe Racek and wife and daughter, Adolph Rouble and family, Ed ward Donat and wife and son, John Koukal, Joe Novofny, Joe Koubek, jr., Emil Koubek, Anton J. Koubek, Joe Sedla, jr., John Jouranek, Joe Libershall, Frank G. Koubek, Mrs. Kalesek and daughter. The Stone Family. J. M. Stone, two sons, Carl and Bruce, ami Ihe latler's little son, Chester, were in the city today looking after some business mat ters, and while here paid the Journal a most pleasant Call. The father of Ihe boys is an old resi dent of Cass county and one of our best known citizens, while the boys have grown up to men of 5 sterling qualities from the teachings of a father whose honesty and manhood can never be reproached. We were pleased to meet these gentlemen, and we hope they will come oftener in the future. We desire lo return thanks for favors received. The Tennis Tournament. The second round of the tennis tournament was played Friday arid Saturday and resutled as fol lows: T. M. Patterson defeated Herold. 0-1,6-1; Fricke won from Parmele 6-0, 6-2;Slaats won from John Falter, 6-0, 6-4; Paul Mor gan defeated George Falter after a close contest, 6-2, 6-i. The .first contest in the semi-finals will be played at Ihe Patterson court tonight at 0 o'clock be tween Paul Morgan and C. V. Slaats. The final contest will be played Wednesday evening. Receives Money for Loss. Mr. William Holly, with whom Joe Roucka carried a policy of fire insurance, received a check in Mr. Roucka's favor this morning from his company for $810.35, the amount of the estimate for re constructing the building. The fire occurred on May 26, a little more than two weeks ago. and Mr. Roucka is very well pleased at tho prompt and business-like manner in which ihs loss has been handled by Mr. Holly and his com pany. He is now able to replace teh residence. In the District Court. Judge Travis convened Ihe May term of the district court today and called the docket and entered default orders in cases all ready for hearing. In Ihe case of Ryan vs. Sutton the court entered a de cree quieting title to real estate in the western counlv. Mr. W. J. Lorenz of Odell was in Ihe city today visiting his brothers. Mr. Lorenz is to be married Wednesday of this week lo a charming voting lady of Odell, of which event the Journal C. H. Smith, for a short lime, de will have more to say afler the parted for their home on No. 2 ordeal is over. last evening.- ALVO NEWS I-I"I"I"I"I"I"I-I"I"I"I"I"I--I"I-H. I- .j. New subscriptions and 4 j renewals to the Journal will j be" recived by J. A. Shaffer J at the drug store. Local I news, advertising matter and all business pertaining to this department may be 4 4 transacted. Mr. and Mrs. 4 J Shaffer are instructed to re- 4 J reived and receipt for all 4 4 money. Ed. .j. I .J. J. A. Shaffer spent Sunday in South Bend. Mrs. George Ryan was in Lin coln Friday. Mrs. Fred Prouty returned from Lincoln Friday. . . Adam Milderbrandt went to Louisville Tuesdav M.s c, , f.om LinCol S. C. Boylfs and family autoed to Omaha Saturday. Fred Dreamer went to Lincoln Tuesday on business. Harry Appleman returned to his home at Lincoln Friday. . Charles Bucknell and Ed Stone autoed to Lincoln Friday. Rev. E. L. Uplegrove was 71 years old June 7, 1911. Commissioner Jordan returned from Plattsmouth Wednesday. William Iliggins and daughter returned from Lincoln Thursday. James Foreman and daughter were trading in Lincoln Saturday. Mrs. W. E. Casey went to South Omaha Saturday to visit relatives for a few days. Rev. Bliss of the M. E. church ate Sunday dinner with Arthur Bird and family. Mr; and Mrs. Elmer Bennett visited Mrs. Belle Bennett Satur day and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Leiphart returned Friday form a few days' visit at Lincoln. Miss Let a Barrett came la from Missouri Wednesday to visit Miss Bessie Prouty. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cashner visited Sunday with John Quell horst and family." Dale Boyles has returned from the state university to spend the summer on the farm. Miss Cheavrount of Lincoln i$ visiting her .cousins, the Misses Mae and Bessie Prouty. Mrs. Walter Jordan and daugh ters, Flossie and Lois, have been real sick for several days. John Wolfe of Red Cloud came in Saturday to visit his son, Schuyler, and brother, Isaac. Several ladie's of the Royal Neighbors here attended a ban quet at Waverly Thursday night. Miss Marie Stroemer came home Friday from Lincoln, where she is attending summer school. Mrs. Leiphart and daughter of Lincoln came down Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. George Leip hart. Miss Lizzie Nickel and Lloyd Eidcnmiller of Elmwood visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Gullion and son, Raymond, went to Lin coln Friday for a few days' visit with relatives. Mrs. McKee of Omaha was in town Friday, demonstrating tho use of the Perfection oil cook stoves, which are for sale by the firm of Linch & Stone. Mrs. Ed Slone and son, La Verne, visited from Sunday until Friday of last week with Elmwood relatives and friends. Alvo Drug Co. sells "Velvo tene," an excellent culture for ice cream. 2 ounces for 15 cents. Louisville's New Hotel. The old frame building on Sec ond and Main streets, owned by Kraft Brothers, is to be moved or torn down wilhin tho next thirty days and a commodious two-story brick structure is to take its place. The building will be 25x95 feet, two stories and finished in the latest style of architecture .and will be fashioned after the plan of the new hotel building at Union. This will give Louisville two first-class hotel buildings, either of which will be a credit to the town. The material used in its construction will either be pressed brick or the famous saw ed Louisville sandstone, which in sures a building which will add greatly to the appearance of Main street. Louisville Courier. Mrs. Sheehan and son, Chester, who have been guests of Mrs. Sheehan's parents. Mr. and Mrs.