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About Semi-weekly news-herald. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1895-1909 | View Entire Issue (May 8, 1897)
Neb Farmer AIJD VOL. V. NO." 67. THK NEWS. Estahisbed NOV.5.1S9L Ooon,ltfl J. t kkjjl THE HERALD, Established April 10. 1864. f "80aatea Jan. 1,1895. PLATTSMOUTH, NEB., MAY 8, 1897. WEE31 A RUNAWAY HUSBAND. 11 In Wife Cornell to This City to Look Ko Him and Finds Iliui at York. Mrs. A. S. tloxworth a comely lady of thirty -eight or forty years whose home is at Oskaloosa, la., came here Sunday evening in search of her hus band. She called on Sheriff Xlolloway who put his sleuths to work and last niirht h? got a telegram statiujj that the man wauted was in York. Mr. and Mrs. Uoxworth were married eighteen years ago in California and for the last two years have been living at Oskaloosa. A family jar occurred a few days ago and the husband left coming: first to this town where he stopped and worked at clothes clean ing. The wife was greatly worried, chieily because he had taken their son with him. She left on the 2:22 train this afternoon for York. A PLEASANT EVENING. 1. K. O. Soelety Splendidly Entertained By Mrs. Houeworth. The members of the P. E. O. society have been studying English history very successfully all winter, but the short eveniuys and approach of warm weather brought an end to the raoet ina for the pre.-ent, and the last meeting whj held at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. George House worth last night. Rev. II. D. Burgees read a very in teresting paper on "Queen Eliz ibeth," which the class and invited guests thorough lyjen joyed.- Miss Jessie Old ham re:.d an outline, or resume, of the winter's study, and Miss Dora Swearingcu sang u soto. Nice refreshments were served, and the huaiesH was tireless in her efforts to make the evening an enjoyable one for all present. The rooms were beau tifully decorated in apple blossoms. The Klt'opal Kut ertuiuuieut . Frank Lea Short. Miss Bell Kimball and some of the best local ta'ent in this city will give a meritorious enter tainment at White's opera house Mon day evening. May 10. Miss Kimball is well-known here as an actress of real ability, and the following press notices in flattering terms show the high esteem in which Mr. Short is held: Pittsburg Leader Mr. Frank Short, a prtmisiDg young actor, plays the eccentiic ait enthusiast splendidly. In make up, in manner, in little tricks of eccentricity he shows the student throughout. Omaha World-Herald, Aug. 1 Mr. FrsnK Lea Short in his splendid im personation cf "Mousta," the de formed one, is in himself worth moie than the price of admission. Omaha World-Herald, Jan. 10.' The work of Mr. Short was so brilliantly done, that rounds of applause were frequent, and he was presented with a hugh bunch of roses by the Elks. The Missouri Valley Times said of the recent appoaraucc in that city "The dream scene was proof of the fact that Mr. Short is one of the com ing tragedians of this country, his work being equal to that of actors of many more years experience than his. Altogether it was the most artistic performance ever in our city, and Mr. Short may rest assured of a more cor dial welcome than ever should he again elect to visit us. The City Loses. T. H. Pollock, superintendent of the water company, received a telegram from hia attorneys at SL Paul this moruing saying the company h:d won its suit against the city in the federal court of appeals. No definite infor mation was further given, and such i SH?edy decision was a surprise, as the court could not have goce into the merits of the case on such short time. It seims to have boon decided on motion or technic.ihty of some sort The full facts will oe given tomorrow when Ihe attorneys return. Latkk Mr. Pollock received a let ter this afternoon which says the ap peal of the city was dismissed on mo tion of the water company for want of jurisdiction. It is now evident that the merits of the case were not touched. The counsel for the water company filed a motion to dismiss and after arguing the motion the court sustained it, and the costs will be taxed against the city. Wants HI Money. V. II. Wheeler, court reporter here in 1S9.1, is after the state auditor for a little item of $375, which the Chapman outfit "mat him out of. It seems that Wheeler w;:s acting as reporter in good faith until two or three days be fore the close of his quarter, when Chapman, who w.is judge at that time. appointed his son, Tom, to the place and dated his appointment back three months so that when the quarter en ded, the son of his father went to Lin coin and drew $375, which, of course. did not belong to him. Wheeler should have taken action at once, but Chapman at that time had a political pull and he waited until the outfit was consigned to rear seats and then he makes application for his salary, which had been gobbled up by the Chap mans. lcet Ice! Ice! H. C. McMaken & Son are now pre pared to deliver nice, clear ice to any part of the city. SOME OF CARNKS' POETRY. To the Editor of Tax News: (Being an intimate friend of "Dad" Carnes, I often call to see him at his cosy abode and talk over the hard ships we experienced during our ser vice in the revolutionary war. - My last call would have been a blank had I not discovered a spring poem which he had left on his desk. I pictced it up it read aa follows:) Hark! I hear the robins sing Tbcir sweet notes in balmy spring; All nature seemeth to rejoice. In concert blinds each tender voice. The cloud hath vanished out of sight; The noon-day sun is shining bright. The fountain emits a crystal stream. And mingles with my mid-day dream. I feel refreshed when I arise. To gaze upon the clear, blue skies The dense foilage, bright and green: The oil tanks adding to the scene. M y mess of greens, now in the pot, ' " Have I just about forgot; And while they cook I feel quite cosy Thinking of my old friend I'osey. My willow leaves and clover tops '' Smoked ham-shanks and mutton chops I will eat my greens and meat alone And feed old Posey with the bone. J. C B. Potting Down Artesian Wells. Citamberlain, S. D., May 4. The work of sinking artesian wells is still progressing in some localities, not withstanding that South Dakota has received more moisture this spriag than for more than Cfteen years. Workmen who are sinking wells with Ben Turgeon'a artesian well outfit re port that they have just completed a well for Andrew Qualm and John Flis ram, on Whetstone creek, that throws an eight-inch stream of water thirty inches above the pipe. Turgeon will now move the drilling to his own place, where he intends putting down two artesian wells. Notice to Contractors. Bids will be received at my office till Monday, May 10, at 12 o'clock, for the repair of sidewalk along and ad jacent to the following property, to wit: Lots 5 and G. block 22, Younff & Haves' addition. Lots 11 and 12, block 6, Plattaraouth city. Lot 7, block 4rt, Plattsmouth city. Lot 8, block 138, Plattsmouth city. E side block 8, Thompson's addition. Lots 3 and 4, block 109, Plattsmouth city. Lots 1 to 4, block 34, Young & Hayes add. Lots 2 and 4, biock 134, city of Plattsmouth. For the construction of sidewalk along lot 13, block 47; the latter to be built with three stringers and 6 feet inch plank. B. C. Kerk, City Clerk. The Liver Keeps People Well. When the Liver is sluggish all other organs are involved. You suffer from Constipation, Billiousness, Jaundice, Headache, Iodigistion, Pain in Back, Chills and Loss of Energy. You will never know how promptly these troubles can be cured until you use Heroine. It cures quickly when other remedies utterly fail. Regulates the Liver, Purifies the Blood. Herbine is a Harmless Vegetable Remedy that gives new life and energy almost from the first dose. . Price 75 cents. Free trial bottle at F. G. Fricke & Co. The Westfield (Ind.) News prints the following in regard to an old resident of that place: "Frank McAvoy, for many years in the employ of the L.. N. A. & C. Ry. here, says: I have used Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for ten years or longer am never without it in my family. I consider it the best remedy of the kind manufactured. I take Dlcasure in recommencing it.'" It is a specific for all bowel disorders. For sale by all druggists. Tomorrow's Matluee. Tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 the Madison Square Comedy company will appear in the great roaring comedy drama, 'Summer Boarders." The piece has never been seen here, but it is said to be one of the strongest in their repertoire. AH children in at tendance will leceive a bag of candy free. Doors open at 1:30. Special Kates, Mo. Pacific K. K. Home seekers' excursion. May 4 and 18; Nashville, Tenn., every Tuesday; St. Louts, Mo., May 5th and tSth; Ne braska City, Nebraska, Christian En deavor convention. May 7th to 9th. For full information call on or addiess C. F. STOUTENBOKOUGH, Agi, Plattsmouth, Neb. Boys' History Class. A special meeting of the boys his tory class will be held Saturday morn ing at 6 o'clock sharp at office of S. A Davis. By order of Lloyd Wilsox, Pres. Ross Barstow, Sec'y. It Is the Best On Karth." That is what Edwards & Parker, merchants of Plains, Ga., Bays of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, for rheu matism, lame back, deep seated and muscular pains. Sold by all druggists Fine young pansy plants of Dreers Royal Exhibition. Varieties, twenty five cents per dozen. If planted out now, will be in fu.T bloom by May 1st. Call at the greenhouse or order of your groceryman of whom you buy lettuce. L. A. Moore. Colorado's Big: Tunnel. I f From the Cripple Creek Times. I Two gangs of workmen have just begun digging in Colorado the long est tunnel which man ever attempted to construct. The main bore will be twenty miles long, and connecting with this are subsidiary tunnels with a total length of thirty miles. So, in reality, the task that has been put under way is that of-digging fifty miles of tunnels, and every foot of (his vast system will be under Pike's Peak and the mountains that tower on each side. The starting point of the main tunnel is at the foot of the mountain leading up to Pike's Peak, near the old town of Colorado City. This point is but a short distance from the railroads which span the country between Colorado Springs and Mani tou. From here it runs almost duej southwest. The further edge of the tunnel is at the edge of the mountains at Four Mile Creek, over in Fremont county, Colorado, six miles south of Cripple Creek and near the little town of Sunol. Two gangs of men, as stated, are working on the tunnel, one at each end. Just at present they are making progress at the rate of thirty feet a day. It is believed that the mammoth task they have under taken will be completed in seven years from the firBt of the present month. The main tunnel will pass directly under the cone of Pike's Peak at a depth of nearly 7,000 feet and 2,700 feet beneath the town of Victor. Its average depth from the surface will be 2,800 feet, and it is designed to test the mineral deposits of the terri tory at these great depths. Thirty miles of laterals are contemplated, and these will pass underneath ail the Cripple Creek, Victor, Gillette, the various small towns, and a thou sand mines are to be made tributary to this vast system. Under present circumstances the distance the shortest way from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek is fifty-four miles. By way of the tunnel the two cities will only be sixteen miles apart. It i9 estimated by the contractors that the average cost per foot of excavation will be $80. This makes the total probable exjense of digging the tunnel and its subsidiary branches $20,520,000. How's This. Wn nfTftr Oh Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall s catarrnuure. V. S. CHEN Kir et uu., rrops., roieao. . We tbe undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for tbe last 15 yeurs, and believe nlm perrectiy nonoraoie in an uusiness transactions and Bnanclally able to earry out any obligations made by their firm. west & ibuax, wnoiesaie urunnisw, xu ledo, O. - - , , WALDIKO, hINNAN & MARNIN, WUOlBSaie Unionists. Toledo. O. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally actinz directly unou the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot tle, sold by all Druggists, xesumumaia free. To California, Comfortably. Every Thursday afternoon a tourist sleeping car for Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Los Angeles leaves Plattsmouth via the Burlington route, It is carpeted, upholstered in rattan, has spring seats and backs and is pro vided with curtains, bedding, towels. soap, etc. An experiencea excursion conductor and uniform Pullman porter accompany it through to the Pacific coast. While neither so expensively fin ished nor so fine to look at as a palace sleeper, it is just as good to ride in. Second class tickets are accepted for passage and the price pf a berth, wide enough and big enough, for two, is only $5. For folder giving full particulars, call at nearest Burlington ticket office. or write to J. Francis, G. I. A., Bur lington route, Onraha, Neb. According to the newspapers, an Ohio husband became the father of seven children not long ago. Of the seven ali lived but one. It is to be hoped he laid in a supply of Chamber Iain's Cough Remedy, the only sure cure for croup, wnoopiog cougb. cold and coughs, and so insured his children against these diseases. Ft r sale for all druggists. Homeseekera Rxcurslon. For the above occasion the B. & M. will sell tickets on February 10, March 2, 16. April 6, 20, May. 4 and 18 for one fare for the round trip plus $2 to points in the following terri tory: Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, South DakoU, Wyoming, Arizona, Arkansas, Indian territory, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Textis. The minnimum charge will not be less than $7. Board of Health Notice. ' j Owing to the reappearance of dip- theria in the schools parents aro here by requested to keep their children off the streets and away from miblic places until tbe danger of contagion is past. This applies especially to children who were exposed to the disease at school and those who at tend at the i e ral building. J. A. Cutsche, Chm'n, E. D. Cummins Sec'y, Board of Health. Icel Ice! Icet H. C McMaken & Son are now pre pared to deliver clear ico to any part of the city. Dressmaking. Parlors over Harold's store, neat fitting latest styles and low prices. Cora M. Alexander. NAVAL MISHAPS. TFm Make Too Much Fnss and Sensation Over Trifles. We have a good navy, and we do not appreciate it. As a matter of fact, cas ualties to our new ariuorclaus and cruisers have not been particularly fre quent when their size and their number are considered. In this country every trivial mischance is caught np and ex ploited by the sensational newspapers. but nothing is Paid of similar accidents in foreign navies. Barring the destruc tion of Admiral Kinibcrly'e fleet by the Samoan hurricane in 1889, which no skill or foresight could have prevented, our naval service for many years has been remarkably free from really seri ous disasters. There is nothing in our records to compare with tbe capsizing of the Brit ish frigate Captain with half a thou sand men in 1870, or the fatal collision of the British ironclads Vanguard aiid Iron Duke in 1875, i t that of the Ger man ironclad Kaiser Wilhelm and Gross er Kurfurst the ycivr following, when 800 men perished, or the loss of the British training ships Eurydice and At lanta in 1878 and 1S80 with GOO offi cers, sailors ana apprentice uoys, or tie sinking of the British flagship Victoria, with Admiral Tryon, 22 officers and 830 sailors, by collision with the Cauip- erdown on Jane 22, 1893, in the Medi terranean, or the wreck of the Spanish cruiser Keiiui .Ktgenre, on junrcii 1U, 1895, with 420 officers and seamen. The list of minor uccidtnts to foreign naval vessels in the past few years would bo too long to enumerate. But the stranding of the British ironclads Howe and Anson, the flagship Amphinn and the cruiser Sultan were far more grave a nans -than any sucii aeeinents which have occurred to any of our o u heavy vessels within this period. We have had our fair share cf troubles, per haps, but no more than that. Boston Journal. SHE OBEYED ORDERS. Couldn't Be Blamed If Some of tlie Call ers Kefnsed to (ive Their Names. They had been discussing that ever lasting servant problem, which can al ways be depended upon to inrnisn a topic for conversation when three or four women are gathcred together. Each had told of her exierienco with her help," when one of them said: "My new housemaid is the greenest girl you ever saw in your life. Her ig norance ii a perpetual source of wonder to me. The day after I got her I went out shopping and told her if any one called during my absence to say I was out and ask his name. These seemed simple instructions, but I thought ehe would need them. "When I returned, I asked if any body had called. Yes, mum; they did,' she replied. 'Who were they s" " 'They wouldn't,, tell v their names, "'Wouldn't tell their names!' I ex claimed in surprise. "Yes, mum; but I think one of them Paid "bananas and the other rags."' "I demanded further particulars. " 'I tried to tell them you was out and ask their names. You hadn't been gone very long when one of them came. It was the man who called "bananas." I remembered what you said, mum, and I went after him and told him you was out. He asked me if I wanted any ba nanas, and I told him no; that yon was out, and asked what was his name. But he wouldn't tell me. It was the same with the other person who called. He called "rags" and only laughed at Chicaso me when I ran after him. Times-Herald. i' :;i ,!;!ip!F'l Blackwell's Genuine Jra Ton will find one coupon lnnlde each 1 ounce i xmj m QBgf read LUC cuufua iuu uuw w il-""ii!Hsias o o o o o o o o o o by liver Afio Is th rm4w tm,, nA nf - - m. viiiv J J Waa aAVVWt cases. It relieve promptly 4TOR SOLE VCYWMt T ftl.OO PC OTTLC THE Dr. J. H. McLEAN MEDICINE CO., St. Louis. Mo. 0000000000000000000000 TIMING BIG PROJECTILES. Bow Their Initial Velocity Is Calculated In Tests at Sandy Hook. To the layman one of the interesting features in a big gun test is the method by which the initial velocity of the projectiles is calculated. When he hears that the modern high power guns often expel a shot at an initial velocity of 2,000 feet a second, a rate that if sus tained would mean a mile in three sec onds, he realizes the difficulty of calcu lating the speed. An ordnance officer must have accurate knowledge of the velocity of a projectile, that he may pre dict its range and penetration and de termine the accuracy of. the gun. It is i a comparatively easy matter, however, ) with the new instruments to calculate I accurately the initial velocity of a pro j jectile, and any one who is fortunate enough to visit Sandy Hook when big guns are being tested may see how it is done. Two open frames sre set up 150 feet apart in front of the, gun. Wires an stretched back and forth across thest frames, making a screen through which the shot must pass. The w ires in each screen form a complete electric circuit, which includes also an electric battery and an electro magnet. The projectile, after leaving the gun, flies through the wire in the first screen, interrupting the circuit and releasing the armature of the magnet. In a space of time-so small as to be hardly conceivable the projec tile has covered the distance between the two frames and pierced the wire in the second, interrupting its electric cur rent and releasing tho armature of its magnet, as in the first case. The inter val between the tlrop of these two ar matures represents the time spent by the projectile in traveling 100 fe:t. This time is indicatil by the chrono graph in the laboratory near by. Wires run from each screen to the laboratory, which is fitted up with batteries and switchboards. The armature of the first electro mag net is an iron rod about 3 feet long, which is suspended vertically. This rod falls when the second electro magnet is placed a little below tho first, and when it is released it acts as a knife, and, striking tho side of tho falling rod, makes a slight mark. The distance of this cntormaik fremi the end of the rod indicates the distance through which the rod has dropped while the projectile ia passing from one screen to another. This forms the unit for the calculation of the projectile's velocity in feet per second. New explosives and high power guns have increased tho initial velocity of projectiles wonderfully in the last few years. Projectiles may be expelled now with a force that will make them effective at a range far beyond ordinary eyesight. New York Sun. Argentine Railroad. In the Argentine Republic the se-rvice of trains is appallingly irregular, chief ly owing to the bad state of the perma nent way, which, "when "once laid, is left to take c;:re of itself. The perma nent way in soi:ie arts of the line is in euch.a c!ilapi7aii i condition that al most every tuiiu is thrown e IT tlie rails. This siMi i:r';; u J; t is i r.i.t::'n u in a receutnje.it t f t5ercil V !;eervi d. The rate ft t: .: I.: ing. At f ? t'i ' , .i local iii: . 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