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About The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19?? | View Entire Issue (June 22, 1906)
' I ' - Iff , THE NORFOLK NEWS : FIUDAY , JUNE 22 , 1306 , FULL INCH OF MOISTURE FELL UP TILL 8 A , M. GREAT BENEFIT TO THE CROPS Saturday Wai the Hottest Day of the Beaten , Registering OS In Norfolk ) With Yesterday Clone Second Darn Struck and Durned. [ Krom Monday's Unllv.1 A million ilollur rnln a full Inch of nourishing , wet soft water pattered down Htoudlly over Norfolk and u largo poitlon of northurn Nebraska butwoon yesterday afternoon uiul thlu morning , smashing thu threatened drouth Into bits and restoring Joy iind contldonco to the hearts of business inun and furmors alllco all over thlu common wealth. The crops of all aorta all ever Ne braska wuro In crying need of rain , uiul had been for aomo days piiat. Thu situation had beconio moro alarm * Ing In theBouth part of the state than In the northern edge. Yesterday morn ing eamu with n hot , aultry wind blowing - ing hard from the southeast , and Indi cating that a rain storm waa approachIng - Ing from the northwest. At 4 o'clock In the afternoon the clouds bunked up ngalnat the weatorn akloa , and u llttlo later the drenching , uoaklng rain came gently down to glvo a dollghtlul drluk to the thirsty earth. Up until S o'clock thla morlnngjuat r.n even Inch had fallen , and as the rain waa atlll coming down , there was prospect of moro before night. Re ports ahow the rnln was gonorol over the state. There had boon no rain since Juno 2 , when .01 of an Inch foil. Saturday Hottest Day. Saturday was the hottest 'lay of the season , thus far , the mercury reaching nlncty-llvo In the shade. Yesterday waa but one degree loss , the thermom eter showing ninety-four. Barn Struck , Burns Down. Some lightning accompanied the rnln nml the barn of County Commlsaloner Ed Gallon of Wayne county , who lives near Wlnsldo , was struck and do- 1 stroyed by llro. TUESDAY TIDINGS. P. Moore Is In town from Crolghton. 1-1 Thomas Is hi Madison on busi ness. ness.N. N. T. Hald was hero from Lindsay yesterday. Gco. Box of Sioux City Is In town on business. E. 0. Malone of Columbus Is hero on business , A. Eng of Plainvlow was a city vis itor yesterday. Frank Knowlton of Fremont was in the city last night. J. P. Hoagland was down from Plorco yesterday. II. P. Earnhardt was a passenger cast thla morning. J. M. Bothwell , Jean Bothwoll , Nol- Ho Palmer , Joslo Richardson and Jon- nlo DeGroot of Madison remained over night In Norfolk last night on their way east. P. S. Gallagher was in town from West Point yesterday. C. E. Williams loft for Omaha this morning on business. Mrs. F. W. Koorbor was a passen ger for Lincoln this morning. Ed L. Jenal of Plerco was a pas senger this morning to Omaha. J. Harvey Footo left yesterday fern n trip to Sioux City and Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. R. II. Cunningham of Pllgor are visiting friends hero. A. J. Dnrland and A. M. Woodruff were passengers west last night. John Wright of Dattlo Crook passed through town on his way to Madison. Miss Dorothy Walthman returned last night from a short visit to Colum bus. bus.Mrs. Mrs. Stewart and son Clando of Til- den were shopping In the city yester day. day.Mrs. Mrs. A. Williams and Barley May hew arc In Meadow Grove visiting to day. day.W. W. P. Hall and bride returned last night from their trip through the south. Miss Lucllo Tracy , who had been visiting friends In Pierce , returned last night. S. R. Hllllard , W. R. Manns anil Jas. R , Russell of Fullerton are hereon on business. Judge Mitchell of Osmond is visiting - ing at the homo of his brothor-in-law , W. B. night. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davenport of Madison are visiting Mr. Davenport's mother heie. Mrs. E. J. Schorrogo left this mornIng - Ing for St. Charles , Minn. , on an extended - tended visit. Misses Bertha and Oetlla Pllger will leave for a few weeks' visit with rel atives In Plalnvlow. Miss Marie Hall , who has been visit ing relatives In David City and Colum bus , returned last night , C. A. Relmors , Hermann Miller and A. Zlmmer of Plerco have gone to Cherry county to look after land. Misses Helen , Victoria and Joseph ine 'Mayjord , who have been In Madi son visiting for a week , returned last night. Mrs. P. L. Ludeldng , who has been visiting her sister , Mrs. A. H. Klesau , left this morning for her homo In Wnukon , Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Crosier and children , who have been visiting at the homo ' ( of E. .A. 'Bullock , returned to their hoqfc in A.yoea' , J6wa.'Kday. MlssM""Ella' "tiuckenao'rf wont to "Wayne this mornjng to attend the normal school. Her sister , Miss Lau- rn , nccompnnled her and will thin evening go to Hnrtlngton on a visit. Mrs. Robert Howe and children , who have been visiting relatives In Norfolk for two weeks , returned to their homo In Randolph today. J. I ) . Sturgeon left for Coleridge and Wnkeflcld on n business trip. The Mast block Is receiving ft now coat of paint. The Herman Hick relief corps hold a special meeting last night. Halbert Johnson and Karl Perry have accepted positions as lirakcmcn on the C. & N. W. A repair gang of laborers arrived over the U. P. to make Improvements In the yards here. MIHH May Uurlnnd very pleasantly onlorlalnod a party of young people at a bowery party last evening. St. Pniil'H Lutheran church have oroctnd a now arch over the drive way at tholr cemetery north of the city. It IH mild that there IH atlll a good deal of oxoltomont west of Norfolk among neighbors of Pat O'Clorman , over the dlHappoaranco of hla Ron , Jlmnile. Lightning during the storm struck a cow at the farm of Chris Ootter , south of Norfolk , and killed the ani mal. Twoiity-sovon head wore killed by one bolt at the farm of M. T. Chris tiansen , near Plalnvlow. At the mooting of the Norfolk aorlo of KaglcH the following were Initiated : Goo. Benedict , James Duncan , Will Ahlmann , Mr. Stokes , E. Appol , E. Korth , A. Korth , II. R. Ward , Geo. Swelt , Mr. Schonebaiim and A. D. Craig. A alatcr of the late Thomas Knoll , who suicided last week , Is still In the city looking for trunkn which are said to have belonged to him and which can not bo found. Mr. Knoll's slater Is Indignant over the fact that her brother , when ho was known to be Insane - sane , ahould bo allowed to go about unrestrained until ho ended his life. Mrs. Annlo L. Simmons of Chicago will speak In Norfolk next Friday evening , Juno 22 , under the auspices of the W. C. T. U. The union will moot Friday afternoon nt the homo of Mrs. Ballantyne , 1209 Norfolk nv- enuo. Instead of Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. It Is hoped that Mrs. Sim mons will bo present at the afternoon meeting. Bornlco Barrett , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Barrett , was eight years old yesterday and In honor of the event seventeen llttlo friends wqro in vited In to spend the afternoon from 2 to C. A number of pretty gifts were received by the llttlo hostess. Ice cream and cake were served late In the afternoon , and all enjoyed the event very thoronghly Mrs. J. 1C. Boas was qultu budly bruised about the face last night In an accidental fall , occasioned by trip ping ever a loose board In the side walk on South Second street. Mr. Boas stopped on one end of the board , throwing the other end Into the air , and thus tripping Mrs. Boas. Her face was cut and bruised and two teeth were broken off In the fall. In a personal letter to Edgar How ard , published In the Fremont Herald , P. E. Mclvllllp of Humphrey announc es that ho will not bo n candidate for congress In this district next fall , add ing that his business Interests are such that It would bo Impossible for him to make the race. He says he will bo active for the candidate , whoever ho may be , and the democrats will bo successful. Henry Sprlck , one of the prominent early settlers of Nebraska , Is confined to his bed at Fontnnello in consequence quence of a paralytic stroke. Mr. Sprlck , who Is past eighty years of age , was rising from his bed In the morning when ho suddenly fell ever unconscious. The left side of his body Is paralyzed. Ho has regained con sciousness , but his condition Is con sidered serious , Mr. Sprlck headed the colony from Qulncy , 111. , that set tled nt Fontnnello and was prominent In the fight of that town for the state capital. Ho IB wealthy , owning about 4,000 acres of land In Nebraska. Crelghton News : Miss Mnratorl , who recently went to Chicago to take a course In music In the Chicago con servatory , writes friends that she re ceived the highest markings In music composition and was awarded the gold medal , and also given a pleasure trip to Boston and return. Her work came in competition with several others who stood high and she naturally feels much elated ever the results of the contest. Her numerous Crelghton friends nro pleased to learn of her success and to know that wo have among us ono who stands so high in music circles. She expected to start on her Boston trip this week. West Point Republican : The Inves tigation of conditions nt the Norfolk asylum was resumed by the state board Thursday. Judgment In the matter must , of course , bo suspended until the Investigation Is completed and the findings made. The testimony , however over , has already gone far enough to show conclusively that the charges against Dr. Aldon. superintendent , are maliciously false and without founda tion' In fact. The Republican has no desire to shield mismanagement in state institutions. Brutality and dltp- shod methods should not prevail any where and especially not in institu tions , wherein the inmates have lost the power of self-protection and are practically helpless. But , it appears in the present instance , that every oc currence in the asylum was magnified a thbusand-fold and Used by prejudiced persons to discredit the superinten dent. ' For the hoitoY of the state , the credit of that Institution and the city of Norfolk , it is gratifying to know that the charges nro untrue. KNOX AND ANTELOPE COUNTIES WERE IN AREA. SOME HAIL IN KNOX COUNTY A Little Damage Resulted From the Hailstones , But Not a Great Deal. Moisture Proved Great Boon to Growing Crops Everywhere. Crelghton , Nob. , Juno 18. Special to The News : A hard rain fell ovorKnox county generally yesterday afternoon , doing much good. There was some llttlo nail In the storm , which did sumo damage , but not a great deal. Noligh , Neb , , Juno 18. Special to Tno News : A much needed and wel come inln vlalted thla vicinity yealcr- day at'teinoon. Thla la the IIrut drop of moisture wo have had In two weeks to a day. MONDAY MENTION. W. POWOH of Emorlck la In town. William Wolfe Is down from Noligh. P. M. Terrence Is hero from Laurel. E. B. Knuffniann has gene to Sioux City. CliiiB. Rico Is In Humphrey on busi ness. ness.Miss Miss Dnrtch Is In Stanton on a short visit. J. S. Bullock Is In Sioux City on business , Ray Estnbrook went to Wlnsldo this morning. Mlle 13. Taylor Is a city visitor from Randolph. M. L. Ogden took a business trip to Wakofleld. Mrs. John Gllilca Is In Omaha on a abort visit. E. B. Cook of Wayne spent Sunday In Norfolk. A. Randklov was a passenger to West Point. Walker O'Connor went to Stanton this morning. Mrs. S. F. Ersklno went to Tllden thla morning. Jack .Koenlgstcln Is In Madison on olllclnl business. N. L. Taylor drove In from Warner- vlllo on business. W. II. Krelddor of Fullerton Is visitIng - Ing friends hero. C. E. Hartford was n pa&senger to Omaha this noon. A. II. Pylman of Wisnor is In the city on business. Jennie Pruden of Monowl is visitIng - Ing friends hero. C. E. Humphrey of Wlsner stayed over nlcht In town. J. B. Grain of Meadow Grove spent Sunday In Norfolk. Paul Zuelow and Will Hahn spent Sunday In Stanton. Dr. II. L. Wilson was a Sunday vis itor from Bloomfleld. A. C. Van Horn has gene to Wlnno- teen on a short visit. L. Qulgley of Anthon , Iowa , is here visiting J. V. Keloher. Ed Stanfleld has gene to Plaits- mouth to visit relatives. W. G. Greenough Is down from Nlo- brara meeting friends. W. C. Calloy of Crelghton went to Lincoln this morning. E. J. Swott of Newman Grove spent the day here yesterday. Judge Boyd of Noligh was a mornIng - Ing passenger to Omaha. Judge Foster of Madison was a passenger to Lincoln today. II. G. Hamer of Foster came down to spend Sunday in Norfolk. Ernest Fisher of Platte Center was In town on business Saturday. Miss Maude Hoagland has returned home from n visit to Fairfax. Mr. and Mrs. H. Goodrich of Tllden were visiting hero yesterday. T. W. Lowe came down from Crelgh ton this morning on business. Senator Win. V. Allen of Madison came up on business last night A. A. Mllllken of Bancroft passed through town to Madison Saturday. Geo. A. Brooks of Bazllo Mills was a passenger to Omaha this morning. Jas. Glldea went to Beemer this morning to look after business affairs. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dexter left yes etrday for their new home In Chad- ran. ran.Mrs. Mrs. Tyndall and son Ross left for a short visit with friends In Central City. Sheriff and Mrs. J. J. Clements spent Sunday in Norfolk visiting friends. J. W. Porter of Plerco passed through on his way to Fremont this morning. P. Hanson of Plalnvlew passed through on his way to Omaha this morning. Mr. and Mrs. D. Mathowson leave this noon for an extended trip through the east. M. D. Tyler and Senator Wm. V , Allen are In Lincoln attending the supreme court. Miss Annlo DcGroat came up to spend Sunday In Norfolk , returning this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Hodges of Plerco county are visiting nt the homo b'f Burt Mapes. Ben Reid of St. Paul Is In town .looking after business affairs and greeting friends. Mrs. B. P. Perry , who has been vis Itlng her brother , Ed Perry , left for her homo in Elgin. Fre'd Snyder of Douglas , Wyo. , passed through on his way to visit rel atlves In Columbus. Dr. J. C. Meyers Is In Omaha at tending < the state veterinary associa tion. . . . ' . - Norfolk friends have received word from Valentino of the birth of a fine Ron to Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Armstrong at that place. Mr. Armstrong Is the well known county treasurer of Cherry county. Max Asmus left this morning for n business trip up the Albion branch of the U. P. Superintendent E. J. Bodwcll and family leave In the morning for Oma ha , where they will spend a few weeks among friends. Mrs. Frank Emory and daughter , Ruth , of Plttaburg , Pa. , arrived at noon today for a visit nt the homo of her parents , Mr. and Mrs. II. Gorcckc , and other relatives , John Miniscrinnn ! , who has been visiting his parents ever Sunday , re turned to Stanton this morning. II. L , Jonal of Plerco , who has boon visiting nt Nellgh passed through the city on his way homo this morning. D. Rccs pnased through late Satur day night with a number of cars of cuttlo for the Rosebud reservation. J. B. Barnes , Jr. , came homo from Casper , Wyo. , to visit his parents. Ho went to Omaha this morning on busi ness. A very largo picnic was hold at Frcythaler'a park yesterday. The Ha- dar Union band furnished good music for the occaalon. Robert Smiley , who Is working in the C. & N. W. headquarters at Omaha spent Sunday with his parents. Ho returned this morning. Roglo Pearson of Lyons passed through today on his way to accept a position with the surveying depart ment of the Northwestern rond. Mlaaes Benlah and Beatrice Lowe , who have been visiting with their grandparents , Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lowe In the country , returned homo yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Willis McBrlde and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Reynolds. Mrs. McBrlde and children have been visitIng - Ing nt Ponca and are enroiito to their homo In Elgin. A quartet of Norfolk men left last night for Hot Springs , S. D. , to remain ten days. They were C. W. Braasch , E. N. Zleschc , Ed Bennlng , Fred Schel ly. The Oxnnrd-Paclflc game yesterday was declared off on account of rnln In the third Inning. The score at that time was 4 to 3 In favor of the Ox- nards , A largo party of young folks en joyed a picnic at Tnft's grove , south of town yesterday until It began rain- ing. A number of them were thor oughly soaked. Clyde Rock was brought up before Justice Lambert Saturday for using obscene language In the presences of women. He was fined $2.50 and costs , amounting In all to $0.55. Ballasting on the Fremont-Lincoln line of the Northwestern Is progress Ing rapidly. General Superintendent Hughes 'has returned to Norfolk from Lincoln , whore ho went to Inspect the work on Saturday. The Eagles Initiated a largo class of new members last night , there be Ing fifteen In the class. Gal Matlhle son of Pllger was In attendance. The new Eagles and those who brought them into the order , had a jolly time of it. A new and novel device of splitting wood is being used In the yards nt the Junction. A large hammer has been erected , which is pulled up by n gasoline engine then allowed to drop on a large sledge which splits the big pieces very easily. The Highland Nobles today turned over to the beneficiaries $1,000 , the amount carried In that order upon the life of Miss Gertrude Klentz , who died two weeks ago of typhoid fever. Mrs. O. W. Rlsh , secretary of the local lodge , received the warrant for the amount on Saturday. M. C. Burbank , a clerk in the office of Superintendent C. H. Reynolds of the Northwestern , Is nt present In Agatha hospital at Clinton , Iowa , where ho has gene to be operated upon for appendicitis. At first It was feared his case was desperate , but he is re ported to have been Improved Friday and Saturday. Ho has not yet been operated upon , as his condition would not warrant it. Blind Boone , the famous colored pianist marvel , gave ono of his al ways-delightful concerts at the First Congregational church Saturday night , before a large audience. With the same old wonderful skill that has made his name known the world around , Blind Boone played bits of music that he had learned merely by hearing them , and his audience was delighted from beginning to end with the performance. Notice. Madison , Nob. , Juno 1C , 1903. There being sufficient funds on hand , the fol lowing county warrants are hereby called In for payment : 1905 general fund , Reg. No. 321 to No. 430 , inclu slvo ; 1905 bridge fund , Reg. No. 29 to 47 , Inclusive ; 1905 road fund , Com Dlst No. 3 , Reg. No. 12 to No. 19 Inclusive. Chr. Schavland , County Treasurer. NEW POSTOFFICE FIXTURES. Handsome New Set Is Installed a Crelghton by Mr. Sweet. Crelghton , Neb. , Juno 18. Specla to The News : A handsome new so of postoffice fixtures , at a cost o $1,000 , was installed hero by Postnias tor Sweet. LIGHTNING STRUCK COW. Animal Belonging to Matt Shaffer Wa Killed In Storm. A cow belonging to Matt Shaffe was struck by lightning and killed yesterday. 150 PROMINENT MEN SIGN STATEMENT - MENT FOR ALTSCHULER. TO OFFSET WORDS AGAINST Large Number of Well Known Citi zens and Business Men Say That They Have Known Witness Many Years and That His Word Is Good. [ From Monday's Datly.l Julius Altschulor's friends In Nor folk have within the past few days circulated a petition about town , se curing the signatures of no less than 150 prominent citizens and business man to a statement which says that they have known Mr. Altschulor for a number of years and that they have never heard that his reputation for truth and veracity was anything but good. The state board of public lands and buildings aald that they would ad mit such a statement In evidence , If properly sworn to , and mailed to them before their next session Thursday. This movement Is taken to counteract testimony given by ten business men at the hospital Investigation to the ef feet that his reputation was not good , tnls testimony being taken for the pur pose of offsetting his testimony ns to cruelty and brutality at the Institu tion. Among those who have signed the statement are : County Attorney Jack Koenlgsteln , Sheriff J. J. Clements , Dr. Tnshjoan , Dr. Holden , Hoffman & Vlele , C. II. Johnson , Mayor John Fri day , E. B. Kauffmann , Councilman A. H. Klesau , Water Commissioner Aug ust Brummund , Councilman Dan Cra ven , Herman Winter , John Oesterllng , Oscar Johnson , Dr. Mackay , C. E. Hartford and many otheis whose names It was Impossible to secure. MICKEY TALKS ON ASYLUM. Thinks Evidence Shows Change Here Necessary. Lincoln correspondence In Omaha Bee : The state board of public lands and buildings has not yet decided when to permit the attorneys representing Dr. Alden and Dr. Nicholson in the Norfolk asylum matter to make their arguments on the testimony intro duced. Governor Mickey upon his re turn to the city said the matter was up to the board. "I did what I think should have been done when I asked for the resignation of the two physicians upon the evi donee which was furnished me. Un fortunate people of this state are sent to the asylums to be cared for because they are unable to care for themselves. Nebraska cannot afford to have Its wards mistreated , and If there Is any evidence that these wards have been mistreated there should be a change in the management. "What the board will do in the mat ter or what recommendation It will make of course I do not know. The vldence given to me of the practices t the Institution demonstrated conclu- Ively that a change In the manage ment was Imperative for the Interests f the patients. "The fact that n patient was strong nough to work in a blacksmith shop nd nine days later dies after having ieen beaten by attendants I think varrants a thorough investigation and n overhauling of the management of he Institution. Two of the attend- nts employed nt the institution had een discharged from another state In- titution because of their cruelty to nmates. Only humane men should bo mployed In the capacity of atten- ; ants. The state pays them a salary o get them to look after the unfor- unate Inmates , and as long as I have authority there will be no cruelty prac- iced in any state institution. " The governor only smiled when naked concerning Steward Peters'let- er , saying ho had no use for the outfit and refused to discuss it. WORK OF PACKING HAS BEGUN IN EARNEST THERE. SOON DESERT FT. NIOBRARA Homes of Officers Are Scenes of Un usual Activity , Which Will Contin ue for Two Weeks , After Which There Will be a Long , Long Rest. Fort Nlobrara , Nob. , Juno 19. Spe cial to The News : The work of tearIng - Ing up and packing household goods , preparatory to the abandonment efFort Fort Nlobrara on July 7 , began here today In earnest , and all is confusion at this old anny post. The next two weeks will bo filled with an unusual activity , only to bo followed by years and centuries of absolute quiet In the deserted fort. The homes of the officers , which had been so cozlly furnished , are today scenes of upheaval. A good china glass-packer could make an excellent bit of money if he were on the ground this week and next. General orders No. 38 have Just been Issued from the department of the Missouri relative to the abandonment of Fort Nlobrara and the disposition of the government property at the post as well as the movements'of the Twentyflfth United States Infantry , which has garrisoned the post for the last three jears. The Twenty-fifth in fantry is a colored regiment and tho- headquarters , band and first and third battalions , comprising eight compa nies , will stand relieved from duty at Fort Nlobrara on July 7 and will leave on that date and proceed to the de partment of Texas and take station as follows : Headquarters and band , at Fort Bliss ; First battalion , at Fort Bliss ; Third battalion , at Fort Mcln- tosh. The Second battalion of the regiment has been recently trans ferred from Fort Reno , Okla. , to Fort Bliss and will continue In station at that place. The camp and garrison equipage of the regiment will bo sent to posts In the department of Texas and distribu tion will bo made of this property with proper regard to the organizations and strength of commands ordered to- each. Draft animals , means of transporta tion and other quartermaster's ' prop erty available for use In outfitting commands In the department of the Missouri for their marches to and ser vice In camps of concentration and Instruction will bo sent to posts under special Instruction of chief quarter master of this department. Now and Issunblo property not otherwise dis posed of will bo sent to the quarter master's depot at Omaha. Subsistence to Fort Robinson. Subsistence property will bo sent to Fort Robinson and the commissary depot at Omaha , and to Forts Russell and Washaklo , Wyo , Medical Instru ments In excellent condition , costly material and other property suitable for reissue will bo sent to the medical supply depot at St. Louis. Furniture , bedding , tableware , etc. , which can be utilized In a base hospital to be es tablished at the camp of concentra tion to be established at Fort Russell target and maneuver reservation will be sent to Fort Russell. Other ser viceable medical property worth trans porting , but not suitable for reissue from n medical supply depot , will bo- sent to Fort Robinson. All serviceable ordnance property not necessary for the use of the de parting command will be sent to the Rock Island arsenal. All serviceable signal property will bo sent to Fort Omaha. Worthless and unserviceable prop erty of any of the supply departments will be submitted to a surveying offi cer or placed on Inventory and inspec tion reports , with a view to the action of an Inspector , to be disposed of In compliance with army regulations. The troops from Fort Niobrara will be transported to the department of Texas by rail. Proposals for such transportation are now being consid ered by Major M. Gray Zallnskl , chief quartermaster of the department of the Missouri. On the departure of the command from Fort Niobrara a detachment will remain at the post temporarily as guard and for duty in connection with the disposition of the public property. INTENSE EXCITEMENT WEST OF NORFOLK SATURDAY. .v OVER BOY'S DISAPPEARANCE Ugly Rumors Afloat Regarding the Dis appearance of Jlmrnle O'Gorman , Aged Fourteen , But County Attorney- Thinks Boy Ran Away. [ From Monday's Dally. ] What has become of James O'Gor man , the 14-year-old son of Patrick O'Gorman , who lives about six miles northwest of Norfolk , on the Madison and Pierce county line ? This la the- question which has been puzzling the- neighbors of the O'Gorman family since the disappearance of the boy , eight weeks ago last Thursday. Ugly rumors have grown In the neighbor hood and County Attorney Jack Keen lgsteln , who heard rumors some weeks- ago , received a telephone message Sat urday evening that a mob was formIng - Ing near Battle Creek to do violence to O'Gorman. A telephone report this morning says that excitement was in tense in the neighborhood. County Attorney Koenigsteln and Sheriff J. J. Clements drove to tho- place and Investigated the mystery. They concluded that Jlmmle had run away eight weeks ago , because of cru el treatment received from his father. Mr. O'Gorman was In Norfolk this \ morning seeking , it was reported , to- make trouble for the county officials because they came out to investigate rumors. Father Struck Boy. "Mr. O'Gorman admits that he struck the boy twice very hard on the day the lad left home , " said County Attorney Koenlgstoln. "He had sent the boy to cnro for calves. The calves got Into another man's yard and O'Gor- inan struck the boy. Then Jimmlo wont in the direction of the calves , the calves returned but Jlmmle has never been seen nor heard of since. Mother Believes Dead. "Mrs. O'Gorman believes that her boy Is dead. Ho had no money and had never been away from home be fore. She thinks ho has starved to death. " A sickening scene of living condi tions was found by the county attor ney and sheriff. Although O'Gorman owns his farm , free from debt , and has money out on Interest , it is snlfl , \ his wife ni'd children were only c6v- \ ered by rags for clothing and the A. place is described as nauseating. Mrs' ' 1' O'Gormon said that her husband was cruel to the boy and that she didn't blame him for running away.