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About The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19?? | View Entire Issue (Feb. 22, 1907)
I'HE NORFOLK \VKI01CLYNKWS JOURNAL : FRIDAY , FI5IWUAHY 82 , 11)07. ) COMMERCIAL CLUB DIRECTORS ON HAND AT 8 A. M. SEVERAL PLANS ARE STARTED Local Club Will be Represented al State Meeting of Commercial Club ! at Lincoln Incubator Factory Pros pecta to be Investigated. No secretary of the Commercial clnl was elected at the regular weekly dl rectors' meeting , liuhl at 8 o'clock a m. In the ofllco of Secretary Mnthow son , as had been thought probable Selection of a man to nil this office seems to be more uncertain than II did a week ago and there Is nothing definite as to when one may bo chos en or whom. A number of matters Important tc Norfolk were taken up and disposed of. It was decided that the club shall co-operate with the Driving nssocla tlon in arranging a street fair In con < r nection with next summer's race meet ing ; it was determined to send a representative - resentative to the state meeting ol Commercial clubs to be held In Lin coin this week ; It was determined tc get-in touch with members of the con- gregatlon of St. Paul's German Luth eran church , with regard to the erec tion of a new church by them ; it was decided that special committees ap pointed by the directors to attend tc particular matters , shall have author ity to involve the club In reasonable expense for the work ; a movement to ward investigating the cost of various sorts of bridges , such as might be usei over the gulch on West Norfolk av enue , was started ; steps were taker toward securing information as to the prospects of an incubator factory foi Norfolk ; a movement for better roads inside the city , as well as the protec tlon of the new cement gutters , was set on foot ; and an effort was launcher toward securing a junior normal schoo for Norfolk. Directors Got Up Early. Every director of the Commercial club who was in the city got up earlj and appeared at the meeting place promptly at 8 o'clock an hour de signed to test the loyalty of the board Only two were absent , Mr. Burnhair and Mr. Wltzigmon being out of the city , Mr. Burnham in Lincoln and Mr Witzlgman in Iowa , called by the deatl of his brother. G. D. Butterfleld was selected to rep resent the Norfolk Commercial club a the state convention of Nebraska Com merclal clubs which will be held Ir Lincoln Wednesday and Thursday ol this week. He was given authority tc substitute In case he can not attend. A. Degner was appointed as a com mittee of one to co-operate with th < Norfolk Driving club with regard t ( the race meeting and companion stree fair and carnival , to be beld July 3 : and August 1 and 2. Mr. Durland and Mr. Mathewsoi were selected as a committee to drav up resolutions expressing sympathy Ir the movement of the St. Paul's Luther an church people toward the erectlor of a new place of worship , and set ting forth the desire of the Norfoll Commercial club to assist In any pos slble way In carrying out this goot work. C. E. Burnham was delegated to in vestlgate and attend to the locating o a junior normal school in Norfolk , i possible. A motion prevailed that when a com mittee is appointed by this club foi , special service , said appointment shal carry with it authority to involve th < club in reasonable expense. Mr. Carney was delegated to investl gate the relative merits of the various bridges suggested for the crossing 01 West Norfolk avenue. Mr. Carney was also appointed as a committee to and It the treasurer's accounts for the yeai ending January 1 , 1907. Looking for Incubator Plant. A motion prevailed that E. P. Olm stead be requested to represent tin Commercial club in keeping In toucl with the proposition to locate an Incu bator factory In Norfolk. Mr. Mathewson was delegated to ap , pear before the city council and advo cate the use of the King road machim on the streets of Norfolk at such tlmei when greatest good may be nccom . pllshed thereby ; also to protest agains the use of gutters for heavy teaming Notice. To Whom It May Concern : Havini failed to sell my property these years I have decided to take It off the mar ket. J. W. KIdder. FINDS POT OF GOLD. Mlnersvllle Man Discovers His Deai Father's Treasure. Nebraska City , Neb. , Feb. 20. Join Olson , for over thirty years n sectioi foreman of the Burlington railway a Mlnersvllle , the first station south o this city , was very frugal and savei his money. He and his wife botl saved. She kept boarders and in till way they were both able to lay nsld considerable money. They were afral of banks and as soon as they secure a few dollars they exchanged It fo gold and burled it. Some time ago hi wife died and about a year ago he wa stricken with paralysis and his deal occurred a few weeks ago. His ser who had gone to Minnesota , came an nursed him during his illness and a : tor his death ho and his sister left fc the north to make their future home Last week the son returned , and goln to the old homo begun digging In th old cave back of the house. Whe down about nine feet his spade struc a pot njled with bright shining yellow metal which proved to bo gold coin. The reason the pot was so deep was that the hill kept washing down and filling the cave up and It was dug out higher each time. The son refused to say how much money there was and took the first train north to Join his sister. It Is Intimated by those who had a chance to see the sack In which the money was carried off that there wer.o several thousand dollars. MUCH BETTING ON THAW TRIAL Death Sentence Put at 50 to 1 by Chicago cage Gamblers. Chicago , Feb. 20. With Harry K. Thaw's life hanging in the balance of Justice , the pointer dipping up and down with the winning or losing of a point by the young millionaire's attor neys , Chicago gamblers have seized . the chance to make books on the out come of the sensational murder cose. From South Chicago , where the City of Traverse makes Its headquarters , to the northern limit of Evanston , bets are being made on the question as to whether Harry Thaw will bo sent to the electric chair or be given his free dom by the twelve men who hold his life In their hands. Thousands of dollars have been placed In Individual personal bets , but the bulk of the money has been wa gered with some of the big Chicago gamblers , who have opened books. Before Mrs. Thaw took the stand , Jim O'Leary , the stock yards book maker , laid 2 to 1 that Thaw would not go to the electric chair. Ho took In a few thousand dollars at these odds. Since Mrs. Thaw's testimony he has raised the odds to ! to 1 , but finds no takers. Inquiry at the resorts where big bettors are wont to congregate devel oped that on conviction and execution of Thaw about the logical laying of odds would be 1 to CO. In other words , It was considered that Thaw has not one chance In half a hundred of going to the electric chair. "Not guilty" was esteemed a good 3 to 5 shot. DIsagreement - ' greement of the jury is believed to be a" very fair even money bet by some chronic bettors. The following odds were posted In n well known south side handbook re sort , the bookmaker , as usual , taking the negative on each proposition and offering the prices appearing In the first column : Death'sentence , electric chair..GO to 1 Penitentiary , life sentence 10 to 1 Penitentiary , 20-year sentence. . 7 to 1 Penitentiary , manslaughter. . . . 3 to 1 Insanity , criminal 5 to 1 Insanity even money Disagreement 1 to 3 Mistrial even money Acquittal 2 to 5 Branch books are being operated in scores of barber shops , saloons and cigar stores. Betting has been brisk , and it Is declared by the local gam blers that a huge sum will have been wagered by the time the jury goes out. PIttsburg , Feb. 20. There has been a world of betting In and about Pitts- burg on the outcome of the Thaw trial at New York , so the Information that Lloys In London had opened a book on Thaw's chances did not cause as much Interest as It would have done otherwise. The making of handbooks nt PIttsburg hotels has been stopped by the police , as betting Is against the laws of Pennsylvania , but the gam blers cannot be stopped from making quiet bets on the outcome of the trial. It has been estimated that $50,000 has been wagered on the outcome here. The gamblers will not allow their wagers to be uncovered for fear of the police and the humane society , which under the laws of Pennsylvania can appropriate stake money when ever found. When the trial opened a Pittsburg gambler announced that he would take the Thaw end , betting 1 to 3 that Thaw would be acquitted , and matters looked so bad for the young millionaire that there were many who rushed to take a bet against Thaw. The odds against Thaw lengthened to 1 to 5 after the first day of the trial , In which Dr. C. C. Wllley made such easy picking for Jerome. Since Mrs. Harry K. Thaw was on the stand , however , there has been a shift in sentiment here and the pro fessed belief now among the gamblers 1 Is that Thaw has an even chance of i acquittal , and they are betting that I way. SEEKS AN ARTISTIC COIN. President Roosevelt Contemplates a Change in Country's Gold Pieces. Washington , Feb. 20. The gold coins of the United States will be changed some time during the coming year , for the first time in fifty years , The work of preparing the new designs has been placed In the hands of a eel ebrated New York artist. President Roosevelt believes that the gold coins now In use are innrtlst Ic , and after discussing the matter with the treasury ofllclais , he took It up with the New Yorker. As a result , appropriate designs for the artistic In effect and beautiful In workmanship are about to be submitted for approval of the president. ROSEBUD BILL IS DELAYED. Measure Sent to Committee Despite Objection of Gamble. Washington , D. C. , Feb. 19. Senat or Gamble sought to call up for Imme dlate consideration In the senate the Burke bill opening the Trlpp countj lands of the Rosebud reservation tc settlement. Senator Aldrlch of Rhode Island ob jected , and insisted that the bill g < to the Indian committee despite Sen ator Gamble's objection. This will de lay its passage. CARNIVAL IN CONNECTION WITH RACE MEETING. BUSINESS MEN DECIDE THUS Commercial Club Appoints A. Degner as Committee to Co-operate With Driving Club In Arranging for the Race Meeting Next Summer. Norfolk will hold n carnival and street fair In connection with the throu lays' race meeting which Is scheduled for July 31 , August 1 and 2 , of next summer. This was the decision nt a neetlng In the city hall , called by 'resident C. II. Groesbcck of the Drlv- ng association , when a number of business men assembled to discuss the imposition. The Driving association s also to have the support and cooperation eration of the Commercial club , with out any financial responsibility , In the arrangements for the race meet and street fair. A. Degner , ono of the Commercial club directors , has been appointed as a committee to represent he Commercial club In .working with he Driving association toward this end. President Groesbeck of the Driving association announces that the street 'air will be of a high order , with up-to- late attractions , and Secretary P. M. larrctt announces that there will bo the best string of race horses hero hat Norfolk has yet seen. This will > e the first meeting of the series to bo leld In the North Nebraska Short Ship ment circuit , Including Battle Creek , rilden , Nellgh , O'Neill , Pierce , Crelgh- ton , Spencer , Stanton and Madison. President Groesbeck , through The News , wishes to thank the business men In behalf of the Driving club for ihelr attendance at the city hall meetIng - Ing and their co-operation. "I believe , " said he , "that the merchants and busi ness men of Norfolk have united In this effort more loyally than ever be fore In the racing history , and It ap pears that all appreciate the value of sticking together and co-operating for the good of Norfolk. " WEDNESDAY WRINKLES. R. II. Smith of Pierce Is In the city. Joe Crllly was down from Bonesteel yesterday. J. M. Conger of Nellgh was In the city yesterday. J. R. Rodgers of Colfax was In Nor folk yesterday. J. B. Welsh of Nellgh was In Nor folk yesterday. J. V. Kline of Battle Creek was In Norfolk yesterday. J. F. Gonnley was In Norfolk yester day from Spaldlng. E. M. Thompson of Broken Bow was in Norfolk yesterday. R. E. Flenniken of Wisner was a city visitor yesterday. II. M. Mclntyre was a Norfolk visit or yesterday from Nellgh. Fred Dlers of Madison was transact Ing business In the city yesterday. H. C. Kllse and Bert Khal were Nor folk visitors yesterday from Pierce. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Munson of Brls- tow were .Norfolk visitors yesterday. W. M. Gallons and Lenard Cornell were over from Bloomfleld yesterday. L. K. Motz came down from Chad- ron Wednesday morning with a pa tient for the hospital. H. Klosner was a city visitor yester day from Bloomfleld. Mr. Klosner formerly lived In Norfolk. John Conger of Nellgh was In the city yesterday. Mrs. Kummer of Nellgh Is visiting her son , Bert. Otto Schlbel of Pllger was a Norfolk visitor yesterday. W. J. Gow returned from a trip to Wlnnetoon last night. Dr. Bertha Ahlmann left for Eureka Springs , Ark. , at noon. Mrs. W. H. Trigsley of Genoa was a Norfolk visitor yesterday. J. L. Beach of Bonesteel visited friends in Norfolk Tuesday. G. T. Sprecher went to Tllden at noon on business. L. P. Pasewalk and Burt Mapes were In Madison yesterday. F. E. Weltz leaves today for south ern Texas , called there by the Illness of a sister. Mrs. J. B. Maylard went to Madison to spend the day with her sister , Mrs George Davenport. W. N. Huse is In Omaha attending the annual convention of the Nebras Ia Editorial association. M .M. Collins of Bloomfleld was In the city last evening. Frank Paul and family from Emer son , Neb. , are visiting with his broth er-ln-law , Albert Vlergutz , before go ing to South Dakota. Howard Beemer went to Fremonl yesterday noon on business connected with the Trainmen's order. Roadmaster Pete Stafford went wesl yesterday noon to look over the road. F. S. Marchant and family went tc Lincoln to visit with Mr. Marchant'f people. Mrs. Alexandra of Oakdale Is visit Ing at the homo of her son , Harry Al exandra. Miss Lucllo Clark Is on the sick list Clias. Long has been quite sick foi ths past week. Mr , Bents and two children of Hy annls , are here visiting with his broth er , Will Bents. Fireman John Reedy , who was tak en sick at Long Pine Monday , came h on No. 2 yesterday morning. J. C. , P. R. and G. L. Jaanlns of Nor den , Nob. , were-In Norfolk over night J. B. Well of the Mountain Distill ers of Cincinnati , Is In the city vlsltlnj at the homo of Harry Lodor. George D. Buttorfleld leaves for Lin coin tomorrow to attend the state con volition of Commercial olubH , John Ommonunn , n nuit'htuiui from JohiiHtovui , Neb , , was In the city on busliu'HH. Miss Leila BniHh returned from 3mnhn last night , where she linn been In a hospital for mmtu time , having gone ( hero to be operated on for ap- lienillcllls. Shu Is 'now quite strong igaln. Mrs. 11. Jnmuer and Mrs. Cheney of Crelghton are visit lug In Norfolk. Mrs. L. A. Slum went to Plalnvlow yesterday to visit at the Harper home. Mrs ) . ( U'orgo Halm , who has boon vln- ting her son Will , left at noon for Crclghtou , to visit a daughter. T. K. Mndsen of Orchard , Neb. , left at noon for his homo after a visit In thly city with his mother , Mrs. Ida Madscn. J. 11. Hryant , who has spent several nonths with hla son , It. E. Hryant , left at noon for his home In Scarsport , Maine. Ho will visit In Schuyler and Omaha on his way home. Mrs. E. L. Stauflold Is suffering with mcumonla at her home , 311 South Jlghth street. She had been attending n patient , In the capacity of nurse , nt Pierce , when she was taken 111. Mrs. George Williams and her moth er , Mrs. Baumgarner , left at noon for Alliance , Nob. , where they went to close up a sale of a ranch to James Fields of Montana . The property sold contains 3,000 acres of land. General Superintendent S. M. Braden - en , Superintendent C. H. Reynolds and Trainmaster E , O. Mount of the North western left at noon for Herrlck , S. D. , o look over the now extension of the Ini > In the Rosebud country. Forty guests were seated at the ta ble In the home of L. C. MlttolHtndt , all relatives of the host , the occasion icing his birthday. The tables wore leconited with TOUCH and carnations , and loaded with good things to eat , roast turkey , goose , beef , etc. , with all ho uccoHSorles being of the menu. This Is the largest family gathering that has been held In Norfolk for some time. time.Mrs. Mrs. Myron Collamer left at noon Tor Atkinson to attend the funeral ol her mother , Mrs. Barrett , who suc cumbed to the effects of a surgical op eration In St. Joseph's hospital In Omaha. The remains were taken through Norfolk at noon. Mr. Colla mer was unable to leave home because of the Illness of three children , whci are suffering from an attack of the measles. Arthur Sims Is taking Will Evans place as driver on the express wagon , the latter being 111. The Nebraska telephone company lias passed the SOO-mark in this city. They have today 805 telephones In Norfolk. A Washington dispatch says that Judge Hoyd , congressman-elect from the Third district , has arrived at the national capital and Is getting onto the ropes. Trinity Social guild will meet with Miss Stella Lulkart this evening Members are urged to attend and bring their thimbles , as there is worl < to be done. Weather forecasts in this section are once again coming over the signa ture of Weather Director Cox in the Hilcago office , he having returned from his European trip , where he went to study conditions and the possibility ol expanding the weather bureau service Into a world-wide affair. Blgelow has- returned to Madison , Wls. During his stay In the Chicago ofllce Director Ulgelow made the prediction that It will soon be possible to give forecasts a month In advance. The forecasts ol FJIgelow were precise and accurate , as ire those of Mr. Cox. Grand Island Independent : Consid erable Interest Is felt In the result ol the action of the American Beet Sugar company In making its new contracts on the basis of the quality of the beet , It would appear from the contract that , In order to get as good a price for his beets as he did the preceding year , the farmer will have to raise beets that av erage 15 per cent , of sugar. If , at the end of the campaign , the average ol the beets delivered by the farmers ol this locality will be less than 15 per cent , which is altogether likely , and the difference can not easily be made up In beet culture , the contract neces sarily contains a reduction in the prlci paid to the farmer. If this meets will : a reduction of acreage and only aboul one-fifth of the beets consumed at the factory this year were raised In the Grand Island territory It need not be surprising In the least , It would seem if Grand Island hears some day of the dismantling of the local plant and the repetition of the Norfolk history , espe clally In view of the further fact thai the local factory has now been running about sixteen years and machinery will , some day , wear out. RELIGION HOPE OF NEGRO. Justice Brewer Declares It Will Blaz < Way for Struggling Race. Now York , Fob. 20. Justice Dnvk J. Brewer of the United States su prerne court told the congregation Ii the Broadway tabernacle yesterdaj that In his opinion religion was tin principal factor by which the negroei of the south could be converted Into i valuable asset of the nation. "Wo know that there Is Ignorance criminality and Immorality among tin negroes , " he said , "and It remains will us to change present conditions so tha the negroes will become a helpful fac tor In our civilization and progress. "I believe that there Is a divine prov idence which will shape our history si that the negro will bo a helpful factor Industrial development , cleanliness , ed ucatlon and other benevolent and use ful things are good for the negro , bu I believe nothing will so help as th Influence of Christianity. " Colonist R.ates In Effect March 1st to April 30th Go the Mountain Way. Insist that your ticket reads via Colorado Midlarvd R.y. THROUGH TOURIST CARS Ssxn Francisco .00 Los Anjjoles 25 . Portland Seattle Spokarvd Hclono. Dvitte $22.50 $20.00 ( Above Rates npply from Mlnnonrl River common polnti and west thereof. Rates east of the river slightly higher ) Ank F. L. FKAKINS , General Agent , 311) ) B. 14th Btrcot , Omaha , MOKELL LAW , General A ( font , fiflfl Bholdloy Building , Kansas City , or your own local ngont on any railroad , or C. H. SPEARS , General Paucnger Agent , Denver , Colorado. MIDLAND ROUTE TWO YOUNG MEN GREETED BY A FINE AUDIENCE. EACH A WONDER IN HIS WAY Mr. Schavland Is Pronounced "Boy Pianist of North Nebraska , " While Mr. Estabrook Enjoys Equal Distinc tion on the Violin. Vt'ednesilny'i * nnlly.J The mtiHlcnlo given by Oscar Schav- and of Madison and Hay Bstabrook of his city at the First Congregational hurch last nifjht was well attended ind proved to lie one of the Important events of the season In a musical way. The performers are young men but sixteen and seventeen years of age , and each In his line , one on the piano and one on the violin , has been pro nounced to be "the hey wonder" of northern Nebraska. Mr. Schavland , who Is a son of County Treasurer Chris Schavland of Madison , Is but seventeen years of ago and he Is a wonderfully clever pianist , Mr. Kstabrook who Is sixteen , IH equal- y clever as a violinist. The audience was an appreciative me , there being many encoren. The program was varied In style and in It were a number of selections very dif ficult of execution. The execution ol the performers was clear rind sparkling - ling , with the melody well brought out , The young men showed self posses sion and ease on the paltform. Mr. Schavland Is at present taking lessons in this city at the Western Conserva tory , while Mr. Kstabrook Is studying vklln music under a graduate of Lelp- sic at Wayne. Following was the program : Lack . Song of the Brook Godard . Valse Chrornatlque hopin . Funeral March , Op. BE Violin . Cavatlna , Raft Grieg Solveig's Song ; Ase's Ted ; ( Poor CJynt Suite ) ; Wedding Day. Violin Intorine//.o , Mascagnl. ( Cav- allcrla HiiHtlcana. ) Schumann . Novelloten , Op. 30 Cliamlnade . Air do Ballet Beethoven . Funeral March , Op. 20 Violin. . .Bercuse from .Tocolyn , Godard , lszt . Second Rhapsodic Violin . Kulawlak , Wleniawskl Liszt . Polonaise INSANE MAN ENDS LIFE. Patient From Colfax County Stranglec Himself With Strip of Sheet. Joseph Opatril , a farmer from Col fax county who was brought to the In sane hospital about ten days ago , end ed his life by hanging himself with a strip of bed sheet In his room durlnp the night. He tied the strip of sheet ing to a window bar , wrapped It around his neck , dropped to his knee ? and strangled. The peculiar feature of the case was that the man had shown no suicidal symptoms elthei liere or at home before coming here It was apparently a momentary 1m pulse that seized him. Coroner Kin dred was notified and arrived from Meadow Grove , but announced thai there was really no need of an Inquest Nobody was to blame in any way The patient had been sleeping and ar attendant had looked In upon him onlj ten minutes before he was found life less. Letter List. List of letters remaining uncalled for at the postofllco at Norfolk , Neb. February 19 , 1907 : Sam Bakon , Dr. A. Greenfield 2 , Mr Geo. Smith. John R. Hays , P. M. If not called for in fifteen days wll be sent to the dead letter office. Parties calling for any of the abovi please say "advertised. " John R. Hays. P. M. Resolutions. Hall of Norfolk Camp , 492 , M. W of A. , Norfolk , Nob. , Feb. 11 , 1907.- Whercas , the splendid Woodmen rail ; held on February 7 , 1907 , In Norfolk Neb. , with a 400 class adoption , wa chiefly duo to the efforts of the Hoi : A. R. Talbot , H. C. , Hon. Ralph John son , S. 0. , the local arrangement corr rnltteo and the state and district dor titles , assisted by the Commercial clu and the citizens of thin town , therefore be It Resolved , That them ) gentlemen bo ( endured our sincere thanks for their effort H and co-operation , and he it fur ther Resolved , That a copy of these roHo- lutlons be published In the Norfolk iic\\Hpipc'rs ! , the Woodman , arid a e-ny , nmiii'd to the head olllce In Lincoln. 13. B. Kauffmnn , W. Kern , John H. Hulff , Commlttou camp No. (111 ( ! , M. W. A. NORFOLK WITHDRAWS IN FAVOR OF HER NEIGHBORS. HOSPITAL PROSPECTS ARE GOOD Bill Appropriating $100,000 For Im provements at the Institulon is In troduced and is Regarded Favorably Because Solons Know Real Need. [ From WcdncHdny'B Dnlly.l Norfolk has withdrawn from the am bition to be designated as a Junior normal school point , Jlils action being announced by C. K. Burnham , legisla tive representative of the Commercial club , on his return from Lincoln at noon. The withdrawal , said Mr. Burn- ham , was taken out of regard for Nor folk's neighbors Wayne , Fre-mont and Albion , two of whom havn normal schools well established and the other desiring to bo selected as a junior nor mal school point. The bill appropriat ing $100,000 for Improvements nt the Norfolk Insane hospital here was In troduced In the house by Representa tive T. R. AlderHon and will be given attention by the house and senate com mittees soon. It Is said that pros pects seem good for the bill's passage , because the legislators appreciate thoroughly the needs of the Institu tion. Following are the Items provided by the bill : For woman's hospital build ing , $00,000 ; for male cottage , $20.000 ; for store room and dormitory for em ployes , $ C,000 ; for ndw modern and scientific stable , $7,000. Mr. Burnham returned at noon and Dr. Young , superintendent , returned last night. Mr. Burnham , who IH chairman of the Jamestown commission , says that the bill appropriating $12,000 for this purpose has reached Its second read ing and will probably pass. Concerning the sidetrack which It has been proposed to build to the hos pital , the Lincoln correspondent of the Omaha Bee says : The railroad company which han dles the freight Into Norfolk has told the state board of public lands and buildings that It will construct a sldo track to the asylum If the board will secure the right-of-way. At this tirno the board has an option on the right- of-way for $500 and the appropriation will be asked for to pay the cost. Mr. Burnham said the asylum authorities are now paying CO cents a ton for haulIng - Ing coal to the asylum and all of the freight used there has to be hauled two and one-quarter miles. Since January - uary It has cost $750 for hauling coal alone to the asylum. Mr. Burnham be lieves the state should lose no time In buying this right-of-way as It will soon pay for Itself to say nothing of the convenience. IS FLAT 2-CENT RATE New Passenger Fare In Nebraska Will Apply to All Tickets. An Impression which seems to have prevailed to some extent over the state that the two-ce..t passenger fare bill passed by the Nebraska senate was not a "flat rate" and only applied to 2- 000-mile books , Is a mistake. The bill Is a- flat two-cent rate bill and merely changes the word "three" In the pres ent statute to the word "two. " It con tains the emergency clause , so that It will go Into effect ns soon as It re ceives the signature of Governor Shel don. If you endcrt the old year right by answering some ads. begin the new year oven better by both using and an swering want advertisements.