THE SEMI-WEEKLY NEWS-HERALD, PL ATTSMO UTH, NEB., MAY 8, 1897. TbeSemi-Weekiu News-Herald PUBLISHED WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS ... BY THE . . . NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY, M. I. POLK, EDITOR. DAILY EDITION. One Year, in advance, .... Six Months me Week, Single Copies, SEMI-WEEKXT EDITION. One Year, in advance, . . . Six Months, to 00 2 50 10 5 tl 00 50 r-m LARGEST CIRCULATION Of any Cass County Paper. It seems a great pity that the Holt county vigilants did not got Joe Bart ley the same time they got Barrett Scott, Nebraska taxpayers would have been half a million dollars better off bad they done so. The Greek war is playing out, so WO may now soon expect to hear from Cuba again with its t roc ha and machetes. The Cuban war corres. pondent has been forced to the rear seats while the bellicose Turks hold the public ear, but Mr. Turk must soon subside, and the Weyler band will play its old familiar air. President McKinlet has not been making many displays for the benefit of the grand stand, but it is told on good authority that unless some meas ures are taken by the Spaniards very soon to put an end to the cruelties practiced upon Americans in Cuba the liveliest kind of an international com plication will be uncorked. Ex. There will be no more heroic Greek epics. The brave chivalrous Greek is a fact of so long ago that the present seems to have no connection with him. There are no Ther- mopylaes possible today, since the memory of the Spartan band has faded till the descendants of those gallant fighters now act like craven cowards and run for cover at very sight of the armed enemy. Dr. Fall, superintendent of the Beatrice esylum for the feeble-minded, refuses to be pried loose from his grip on the 6tate pocket book and Las barred the doors and fortified himself against the officers who are expected to place Dr. Fall's successor in the position. Fall was one of the great reformers whom Holcomb elevated two years ago, but the governor has concluded to replace him with another hungry popocrat, but so far Fall re fuses to give up the job. Jerry Simpson persisted in mon keying with the buzz saw and now he wanders around the chamber of the house carrying his head under his arm. Only half the combined forces of populism and popocracy could be gathered under his banner to fight for the "immediate appointment of the committees" by Speaker Reed. All the rest of the house voted tumultously to sustain the common sense decision of the czar that noth ing should be dono during the pre ent session but to pass the tariff measure for which congress was called together. State Journal. The Blair Republican (populist and organ of the State Grange) defends the pass with the same courage that Leonidos defended it at Thermopylae. It says that Governor Holcomb did iot solicit his special train of Pull mans for his trip to the south, but that the railroads sought and persuaded him to accept. But it cannot be de niea that the governor has arrived at the age and size of consent and the blame should not all rest on the poor down-trodden railroads. It makes vast difference whether special Pull man equipment are placed at the dis posal of a populist statesman or a re publican statesman. Ex. Dr. Fall, under whose regime helpless child was scalded to death gives it out cold that he will not be pried loose from the feeble minded youth. Dr. Fall courts an investiga tion, so did Dr. Mackay some time since. The details of the testimony adduced at Dr. Mackay's trial were such as to condemn him as entirely unfit for the position he held, but Si and the gang aid not propose to let such a small matter as testimony and facts cut any figuie, and so they re tained the doctor. Ti e business men and attorneys of sporting proclivities should ascertain how the doctor stands with the gang before placing their sesterces on the result of this invest! gation. - Hull of Harlan introduced two bills one to prevent the adulteration of cider and another to prevent theadul teration of vinegar, which provide adequate penalties for those who ig nore the law. Both are excellent measures, and we were greatly sur prisedthat Hull should have originated mem. Tbe Tacts bare leaked out. however, that Hon. E. M. Pollard ol this county drew the bills, and know ing they could not get through if ad vocated by republicans, he secured Mr. Hull to father his measures with good results. Mr. Pollard should, therefore, be congratulated on get- . ting two good laws on tbe statute books, as great finesse had to be re sorted to on his part to secure any thing of that sort with the crowd that he had to work with. Have You Had the Grip? If you have, you probably need are liable medicine like Foley's Honey and Tar to heal your lungs and stop the racking cough incidentally to this disease. Fcr sale at Smith & Par-mele. THE WATER COMPANY CASE. From definite data it is now learned that the recent decision in the case of tbe Water Company vs. Platt6rnouth City, in no wise touched the merits of tbe question in controversy, and a brief statement of the status of tbe matter may not be at this time de void of interest to the taxpayer?. BjThe suit was first brought in federal court at Omaha. On motion of attorney for city tbe case was dismissed from court on the jurisdictional question, the Plattsmouth Water company being a loctil corporation. The costs up to this time, were, of course, taxed to the water company. In order to get Into the federal court, the water com pany was thrown into the hands of a receiver at tho instance of the Boston Safety Deposit company, which is a non-resident, and which claims to be the owner of the bonds of the water company, though, as a matter of fact, it is the real owner of all the stock and the receivership business was only a trick to get into the federal court. The case was then tried and a judgment was awarded the water com pany for the full amount of their claim. From this judgment the city took an appeal to the U. S. circuit court of appeals, which court was in session at St Paul this week. The water company claimed the cir cuit court of appeals had no jurisdic tion in the matter, as the case should have gone to the supreme court of the United States for final review. A motion to that effect was argued Tues day to the court and the motion was sustained which makes the city liable for the costs. The matter now stands just as it did after judgment was ren dered in Omaha, and the city can per fect its appeal to the United States supreme court if it so desires. The water company has achieved no signal victory over tbe city, as tbe merits of the case were not even con sidered. So far as legal honors are concerned they are even, each side having been in turn thrown out of court on a jurisdictional question. The News is of the opinion that the matter should be compromised if any thing like a fair deal can be had. If not,then an appeal to the court of last resort should be taken and prosecuted without delay. We believe the su preme court will remand the case back to the district court here for trial, where it rightly belongs and where substantial justice can be ob tained. The costs are piling up, and the steps to be taken must be guarded and the best of legal ability is none too good at this stage of tbe proceed ing, as every taxpayer is personally interested in the result. We have never entireiy aereed with the con tention of tbe city in the matter, but there is little doubt but what, if ap peal is prosecuted, the case will come here for final hearing. INFORMATION AMJ OPINIONS. W. J. Bryan, whose heart bleeds at 60 much per bleed for the great com mon people and those living in small towns, is about to tour Mexico and Europe. i3iny can not Dear to see thoe made idlers by his tariff bill put to work under tho beneficent work lngs of the Dingley bill. Our namesake at Nebraska City ob jects to the annexation of the. Sand wicn lsiauas," out rails to give any reason for such a belief. The only ob jection we can think of is that this country ougnt never to have taken the Louisiana purchase, and Texas ought not to grow and prosper and become tho greatest nation on the globe. If a fellow takes no pride in the growth development and wealth of the coun try he will not care about annexation of rich islands. James Skues, of Tipton precinct who is attending the Lincoln High school, had a sore heel from which lockjaw developed, and he is now re ported in a critical condition. Peradventure it would be well for old Altgeld, the anarchists' friend, to issue a card explaining his connection with the defalcations which have compelled the Globe savings bank to suspend, says the Fremont Tribune. He should do it soon or Mr. Bryan will have to go through his new book and do the Jebonchim act of cutting out tbe tributes paid to him. It will never do to have the virgin pages of a reformer's book sullied with encom iuins on a bank-wrecker. In the inter ests of the great common people of which Altgeld is one, we demand that he prove an alibi, if possible. Dr. Dougherty, rector of Brownell hall, has resigned. This will be a se vere loss to that excellent institution. G. Cleveland, esq., appreciates the value of advertising. That speech, the other evening, wherein Grover proclaims that the only hope of the country is sound currency, yoked to free trade, was evidently intended to give the people an eye-opener that those two qualities could only be found in the person of the onlv surviv ing democratic ex-president. Columbus, this state, has adver Used to the world tht it has just re ceived two car loads of Btone for the use and benefit of the Weary Willies who visit that city. Nebraska City attempted to adopt the same scheme, but 'twas a failure. Nebraska City News. New Blacksmltbins; Firm. William Allen of this city having purchased the blacksmith shop of T. B. Brown on Washington avenue. wishes to state to those needing any work in that line that he is prepared to give them the best of service at the right kind of prices. Mr. J: Q. Churchill, a blacksmith of wide ex perience, is in Mr. Allen's employ. A MAN OF APPETITE. AN AWFUL ORDEAL FOR A DYSPEP TIC LITTLE LAWYER. Went Into tbe Restaurant Just to Have m Few Oysters Met Mr." Grump, tbe Brewer, Who Was Lunchtns; a Little Before Going; Home to Snpper. . "There used to be a famous place for these things down in Atlanta," re marked ihe portly gentleman as he cau tiously eyed the Welsh rabbit and sip ped his musty ale. "Why, den't these suit yen?" asked the man who had never traveled. "Oh, yes, fine, tut I was just think ing of a little incident that cccnired there." "A story, is it? Well, let's have it." "It's not much of a story, but I will tell it the test I can. You see, the place I spoke of was kept by a man named Beirmister and was not only famous for its Welsh rabbits, but fcr its oysters and hard crabs as well. Delicious they were too. "There was a dyppeptic little lawyer around town, sharp and shrewd, bnt a martyr to the stomach. He used to go around with the boys until some one would suggest going over to Beiimister's and getting some crabs and beer; then yon conld count the lawyer out. The boys would try to persuade him by telling him how delightful were the crabs, how succulent the oysters, but the lawyer would flee from them in ter ror at the thought. "About 5 o'clock one fine afternoon in the early spring a friend and myself were journeying toward Beiimister's when we met the dyspeptic lawyer. As usual, he stopped us for a little chat, and we walked down the street together. In a few moments we were in front of Beirnaister's, and my friend, taking a different tack, persuaded the little law yer to enter with us on the plea that we would find no one in at this time of day and that we were only going to eat a few oysters. "Once inside, we found the place crowded. The seats at the tables were all occupied, except at one table, over in a far corner of the room, at which there were three vacant chairs, the fourth being occupied by a fat German brewer named Grump. We knew Grump, and so went to this table. I introduced the lawyer Blakely, I believe his name was to the brewer and ordered b?er for the crowd. The lawyer protested, so we left him out. "'Mr. Grump,' I remarked, 'we are about to have a few oysters. Won't you join cs? " 'Veil, you see, I have alretty soine t'ing ordered. ' " 'Oh, that's all right, I insisted. A few oysters will gie you an appetite.' " 'Is dot sc? Yah, I take mo a few chust von leetle dozen. my menu iiad ieeu engapeti in an earnest conversation with the lawyer while I was talking to the jolly old German, and when the waiter came with tbe beers he told him to bring some crabs, 2 dozen oysters on the shell and a glass of hot water. He had persuaded Blakely to try some oysters. "At Beirmister's when an order was given for crabs they invariably brought a dozen, and you paid for as roauv as you consumed out of that number. The waiter soon returned with oysters, crabs and hot water. In the meantime Grump, who was a great talker, had strnek up a conversation with the lawyer, and they were cracking jokes at a preat rate, "Blakely's courage fell when theoys ters were placed before him. He man fully drank the hot water and com menced to imitate Grunip's heroic style of eating oysters. He managed to down two and then laid his fork gently by his plato and fastened his ej-es on Grump. With the aid of a few glassfuls of beer the brewer's oysters had van ished. My friend had managed to get away with two crabs and insisted that Grump help him dispose of the re mainder. I was still busy with my dozen oysters, Veil, I help yon some, ' said Grnmp, and picking up a knife lie w ent at those crabs like a darky shucking oysters, The dyspeptic watched him as if fasci nated and remarked in a sneering tone that came straight from the stomach: " 'You have a good appetite, Mt. Grump. " 'Yah, I t'ink pretty goot,' and he actively went for another crab. The dish was cleared in a few moments, and I made a mental note that Grnmp had eaten nine crabs, a dozen large oysters, and drank ten glasses of beer. When the crabs were no more, Grump called to a Waiter: ' 'Here, Franz, I am waiting. "Franz disappeared, and in a few moments brought in a large Welsh rab bit and deposited it before Grump. I could see the little lawyer shrink from the odor wafted across the table, but he was game and would have staid at that table until he died. Grump insisted that we share the dish with him, but all bands refused. "With apparent relish and a fresh glass of beer he attacked the rabbit, and in an incredibly short time the dish was clear of the least particle. Grnmp Wiped his mouth, folded his napkin, and called for another round of beera If I had not had a reputation to sustain, I would have refused, but as it was we drained the glasses. " 'Now, I must home be going,' re marked urnmp, rising. ' 'What's your hurry?' asked the dys peptic lawyer in nis most sarcastic tones. 'Do stay and have something else. " 'Nein. I must to mein supper go, answered the German. "The dyspeptic wilted. Now, if you are looking for a fight, just tell that lit tle lawyer that Grump wants him to eat supper with him. You'll get it quick and strong." Washington Post. De Qninccy, who devoted his life to the reading of books, said that the great est number of Lccks any one man could hope to get through within man s al lotted time was 8,500. A Qne (?) Medirlne. There is a medicine whose proprie tors do not claim to have discovered some Hitherto unknown ingredient. or that it is a cure-all. This honest medicine only claim to cure certain diseases, and that its ingredients are recognized by the most skilled physi cians as being the best for Kidney and Bladder Diseases. It is Foley's Kid ney Cure. For sale at Smith & Par- mele. Alfalfa Seed. A No. 1 alfalfa seed for sale cheap at A. H. Weckbach'a grocery store. RECKLESS NAT GOODWIN. An Illustration of 11 ow tlie Comedian I'r.a Money to Burn. A story I have just heard auent Nrt Goodwin is but another instance of his recklcss.generosity aud constant desire to burn money upon all possible occa sions. Nat had teen in the habit of passing part of his time at a certain hostelry that is all the description necessary of the place presided ever by a fat, good iiatured German. 1'hry had known each other well and were on excellent terms. It came about one day, timing the broaching of a Lill, that Mr. Goodwin disputed an item of $50. In doing so he was morally certain that the indebted ness was not his. Mine host was equal ly sure cii his side of the contrary. The dispute waxed hot and heavy. "See here," eaid Goodwin, "I den't care for a trifling amount like f 50.- It's the principle of the thing, that's all. Just the principle of the thing. " '"Der same vaymit me," retorted the landlord. "I dond't care me for $100, 000." "Perhaps not," doubted the comedi an. "But I'd sooner throw the money away' or burn it than give it to you when I don't owe it to yen." "Ah," exclaimed the German sarcas tically. "You haf money to pom, ch? Veil, I dend't pelieve me dot." "Is that so?" returned Nat. "Well, now, I'll tell you what I'll do with you. I'll burn $50 right here before your eyes if you'll receipt the bill." "ByChiminy!" Faid the host. "I'll yoost go you vouce." Without another word Nat Goodwin took his checkbook out of his pocket, filled out a cheek for $50, tore it out, applied a lighted match to it, and held it until it was reduced to ashes. The Geiman, who had watched the process with bulging eyes, banged a rubber stamp on the disputed till, scrawled his signature' tcrcss it and said with a sigh: "Chnmping dividendts! Yon cand't get a head t ohf dese nctrr fellows no bow. " New York Journal. SHAKING WITH 60,000. The "Cod Bless You!" of Honest Hearted IVtiple a Benediction. In an article tlescri bins "The Social Life of the President" in The Ladies' Home Journal ex-President Hanison tells of the fatigues of handshaking and also of the benefits of being brought in contact with tho good, honest hearted people of the country. "In the ilrst two weeks of an administration," ho says, "the president shakes hands with from 40,000 to 00,000 persons. The physical drain of this is -very great, and if the president is not an instructed hand shaker a lame arm and a swollen hand soon result. This may be largely or en tirely avoided by using President Hayes' method take the hand extended to you and grip it before your hand is gripped. It is tlie passive hand that gets hurt. It has been suggested that a nod or bow shonld be substituted for the handshake, but it. would be quito as admissible to suggest a revision of the Declaration of Independence. ' 'The interest which multitudes attach to a handshake with the president is so great that people will endure the great est discomfort and not a little peril to life or limb to attain it. These are not the office seekers, but the good, honest hearted, patriotic, people whose 'God bless you is a prayer and a benediction. They ccme to Washington for the inau guration, and later with excursions, but they are mostly to be found near their own homes. They come out to meet the president when he takes a journey, .and his contact with them and their unselfish and even affectionate in terest in him revive his courage and elevate his purposes. Mr. Lincoln is said to have called theEe popular recep tions his 'public opinion baths.' " Gladstone and the Queen. Gladstone is the one living man whose political experience stretches be yond that of the queen. His is the one figure that for a longer period than that of the queen has filled the political stage. That is a remarkable position for any public man to hold. To all others the queen represents knowledge, experi ence and training which none of them can possibly possess. She knows more about politics, persons, .movements, routine, than any man who may be one of her advisers. She began by learning from the least of them; 6ho ends by in structing them all. No one knows so much of the private history of men and of families, and in all her life there has been, with the exception of the Lady Flora Hastings case, of which we yet know little or nothing, no example of any mistake or indiscretion on the part of the queen. She has hated some of her advisers, distrusted some, and merely disliked others, but every one of them has testified to her perfect faithfulness to them all. "Yoke of the Empire," by Ii. B. Brett Personal The gentleman who an noyed the congregation last Sunday by continually coughing will find in stant relief by use One Minute Cough Cur e, a speedy and harmless remedy for throat and lung troubles. F. G. Fricke &. Co. Semi-Weekly News-Hekald- $1 per year, payable in advance. L. 000GIA Merchants, Bankers, Lawyers, Physicians and all - economical men wear W. L. Douirlaa Shoes because they are the best. For sale by Joseph Fetzer AMONG THE EXCHANGES. Miss Marie Paulson, who threw herself into the river on Monday evening and was rescued by young Hikes and a companion, it is feared is going to lose hor renson. Sha has not been rational since the rescue from the water. Nebraska City News. Ellen Beach Yaw, assisted by Georgiclla L;iy, pianist, n;l Maxi milian Dick, violinist, will be heard in concert next Friday night at the Creighton. Miss Yaw has sung in this city before, and memories of her performance, combined with tho uni formly favornhle press notices she has received in all parts of the country, are expected to attact a largo audi ence. Omaha Bee. Joseph Houtz, of Casd county, died last night of paralysis, aged nearly eighty-four years. Ho leaves one daughter, Mrs. Everett. The fu neral will take place tomorrow at the Union cemetery. Nebraska City News. The department of buildings and grounds of the exposition has entered into a contract with L. G. Nebergall for the sinking of the artesian well on the grounds and the machinery is be ing put in place. Work will be com menced at once and it is thought the job will bo done in two months. Ex. As yet nolbi.ig has teen done to re cover the ii. & M. switch engine that went into the i-:ou;.'h at too head of the inland during the high water. The company is waiting for the water to go down suflli-ieutly to enable them to build a track .- round it so that a steam derrick cmi tie used in raising tho same. It will be q .ito a job to raise it. Nebra-kii City News. II. D. A gar, the popular agent for the Missouri Pucilie ruilroud at this point, 3'estenlay was tendered a position with tne Iron Mountain & Southern railroad at Monro, La., and accepted the same. Tbe change is in the nature of a promotion and is one well enrned. lie will leave about the first of June, and as yet his successor has not been named. Nebraska City News. Coughs Ui'lirveil at Once And evet y bit of relief is a part of a cure that will st;iv a cure. Uto Bol lard's Horehound Syrup and note how quickly you aro cured anil how well you feet afterward. Specific also for whooping cough and croup. John Coffin, Kirwin, Ivans., says: "When I began to use Ballard's Horehound Syrup for consumption tho doctor had said that I would die in a few days. Am now upand around. Have no mora pain in chot or lungs." Prion 2o and SO Cts. No benefit, no pay. Sold by b G. Frickc & Co. The KplHcopal Kntprtaininrnt. sp'endid entertain men t will bo given at White's opera house on the evening of Mv 10 to secure funds for roofing tho Episcopal chu-ch. Frank Lea Short and Miss Belle Kimball of Omaha, a.-sisted by the best of our lo cal talent, will present one of tho best commeuies extant. Cast of characters and extended mention will be made. You may expect tho best entertain ment of the vear and not be dis appointed. The State l'harmaceutical Convention Great preparation is being made for the entertainment of the delegates to the convention of tho State Pharma ceutical association, which meets in this city June 7, 8 and 1). Henry It. Gering is head pusher in the matter, which means that it will be a success in every detail. Ho has sent out 1,500 invitations and has reason to expect at least 350 people. Men of national prominence will bo present from the east to address the meetings. It will uc fcuu inicsu hi uci i in t;ua veu l.UU over held in thiscitv. I)r. Marwhall, Oradnate Dentist. Dr. Marshall, fine gold work. Dr. Marshall, gold and porcelain crowns. Dr. Marshall, crown and bridge work Dr. Marshall, teeth without plates. Dr. Marshall, all kinds of fillings. Dr. Marshall, all kinds of plates. Dr. Marshall, perfect fitting platef. Dr. Marshall, all work warranted. All the latest aooliances for first class dental work. When the spring timo comes, "gen tle Annie,'' like all other sensible persons, will cleanse the liver and re novate the system with DeWitt's Little Early Risers, famous little pills for the stomach ail the year round. F. G. Fricke & Co. Kirinry I)irieie Are tho most fatal of all diseases. Foley's Kidney Cure a guaranteed remedy Oi money .refunded. For sale at Smilh &, l'armelo. The Style. Fit and Wear could not be improved for Double tbe Price. W. L. Douglas $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 Shoes are the productions cf skilled workmen, from the best ma terial possible to put into shoes sold at these prices. We make also $2.50 and $2.25 shoes for men, and $2.50, $2.00 and $1.75 for boys, and the W. L. Douglas $30 Police shoe, very suitable for letter-earners, policemen ana ctners Having much walking to do. We are constantly adding new styles to onr already larpe variety, and there is no rea son wnv vou cannot be suited, so insist on having V. L. Douglas Shoes from your dealer. We nse only the best Cair, Russia Calf all colors. French l'atent Calf, French Enamel, Vici Kill, etc., graded to corresjxjud with prices of the shoes. If dealer cannot supply jou, write W. L DOUGLAS. Brockton, Mass. CATALOOCK i'KtE. Main Street. for Infants and Children, THIHTY ycaiV observation of Castoria -with tho patTmgpf millions of person, permit n in apeak of it withoot gnwmfng. It Is unquestionably tbe "best remedy for Infants and Children tho world haa over known. It is harmless. Children like It. It gtvea thorn health. It will save their lives. In it Moth era have something which i ftbgolately safo and practically perfect as a child's) medicine. Castoria destroy 'Worms. Castoria allay Feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sowr Card. Castoria onroa Diarrhoea and Wind CoUo, Castoria relieves Teething Troubles. Castoria cures Constipation and Flatnlency. Castoria central izos tho effects of oarbonlo acid gas or polsonons air. Castoria does wot contain morphino, opinra, or other naroot io property. Castorta awiT"latos tho food, rcgnlates the stomach and bowels, giving hoalthy and natural bleep. Castoria Is pnt np In one-td?p bottles only. It la not sold In bulk. Don't allow any cno to sail yon anything else on the plea or promise) that it Is "jnst as good " and will answer every pnrposo. So that yon pot C - A - S - T - O The fac -simile signature of Children Cry for THE OLD RELIABLE DEALER IN FUR unmt Has a larger stock than ever which must be sold and he has made prices that will sell the goods. FOR. PRESENTS Nothing is nicer than an Easy Chair, an ele gant Picture; or a convenient Writing Desk. Pearlman has them to give away or next thinff tO it. He has the sole agency for the best Stove on earth, the 6C GOLD in all sizes and designs. No other house in Cass county carries half so large a stock and none can compete on prices, as he pays cash for his goods. YOU ARE... Specially to call and see our splendid stock and get prices. No trouble to show good. Remem ber the place. I. PEARLMAN, Opp. Court House I j 1 (Vhen Baby wan Moa. i ave her Castoria. When she vaa a 2U1 J, she cried for Castoria. When she became Sites, she clung to Castoria. Hhea she bad Children, she gave them Castoria rn, Li - R - I - A. Is on every wrapper. Pitcher's Castoria. COIN" Invited. Plnttsifioiith, Neb- KlMMitiialiHu, Cared In a Day. "MyMic Onro" for KheumatUm :t;i.l KiMiraltria radically cures in one t throe Jays. Its notion upon the t-r.i is rm-irliJiblrt nn;l mynteriii.. It removes at- once tbe c;iue and the disease immediately disappear. The first doso greatly benefits, 75 cents Sold by P. G. Fricke & Co., druggists 7