SUFFERED A Brakeman Phillip Breaks His Jjeg By Falling Into a Hole. Was Banning to Catch m Train Whe the Accident Occurred Proceed of . the Homo Talent Piny, MA Gay Deceiver, Will Be Donated to the Mew Library Bonding- Fond. The conductor and two brakemen of a freight train which runs between Pacific Junction and St. Joe, came over to this city to spend a few hour9 last night, intending to return on freight train No. 78 and thus be back in time to go out at 6:45 on their own train this morning. Owing to some cause or other, the trainmen were de tained and had to make a lively run to catch -the freight. It was rather dark at the time about 1:30 a. m. and one of the brakemen, A. J. Phil lips had the misfortune to fall into a hole in the.vicinity of the depot. He could not extricate himself from the place io which he fell, and called for help. M. S. Briggs, Switchman Jake Denson and several others hurried to the scene and soon had him out. In the meantime Dr. Livingston was summoned and upon examination, it was found that his rieht lee was broken in two places. The unfortunate man is now at the Perkins house and is resting as easy as could be expected under the circum stances, but he will not be able to use the injured leg for several months, at least. His home is at 2222 South Fourth street, St. Joe, where he has a wife and several children. Mrs. Phil lips is expected to arrive on an even ing train in response to a message and will take care of her husband un til he recovers sufficiently to.be taken borne. To Aid a Worthy Cause. Gauntlet lodge No. 47, Knights of Pythias,haa decided to donate the pro ceeds derived from the two perform ances of "A Gay Deceiver" to the new library building fund. The date of this event is fixed for Wednesday and Thursday nights, May 16 and 17. The production is under the able management of Asa Leo "Wil lard, and promises to be one of the best things ever given in Plattsmouth. Mr, Willard has played the title role with a professional company, and pro nouaces the piece a howling success wherever presented. It is as laughable as it is clever never offending, but al ways pleasing in the highest degree The Knights are to be congratulated on their generous act, and lovers of drama as well as the new library build ing will not be Blow in patronizing one or both performances. PERSONAL. MENTION. John Paesley visited friends in Omaha today. Jack Britton and wife were visitors in Omaha today. J. F. Polk left this afternoon for his home in Greenwood. John A. Davies transacted business in the metropolis today. S. A. Davis made a business trip to Lincoln on the early train. Will RamBey and Robert White were Omaha visitorj this afternoon. Mrs. Fred Drucker was among the Plattsmouth visitors in Omaha today. Constable J. L. Hartshorn of Louis ville came in this morning on business. 'irea uornmann oi JNebawka was among the county seat visitors today - W. IL Meeker, the Greenwood banker, was a connty seat visitor to day. JL A. Oliver and A. W. White went to the metropolis this afternoon on the fast mail. C. D. Morrow and Mrs. George Delezen were in the city today from Louisville. Henry Guthmann left this afternoon for a week's visit with relatives in Murdocx. Mrs. J. M. Leek and daughter, Lulu, and Mrs. Dave Wellman spent the day In Omaha. Mrs. Ed Spencer and sister. Miss Lessie Touvenell, visited with friends in Omaha today. Mrs. G. B. Kempster of Denver ar rived this morning for a visit with Mr and Mrs. Thomas Kempster. Charles Boedecker, the well known farmer of Mt. Pleasant precinct, was in town today doing some shopping. Marshal Charles Spence of Louis villa was In town today looking after some business matters at the court house. Frank Hurney, an old-time friend of the Weecotts, was in town yesterday. He represents a well known boot and shoe firm of Chicago. Mrs. W. A. Harnsberger of Ashland, who has been in the city for a short time visiting with the family of F. G. Frlcke, returned home this morning. I. Nathan, of the firm of Solomon & Nathan, came in from Geneva last evening on business in connection with their local store. lis returned this morning on the esrly train. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Fricke left on Burlington No. 12 last evening for Chi cago, from which place they go to New York and thence to Germany via the Hamburg-American steamship line. ENJOY A MOONLIGHT DRIYK Jolly Party Spends Two Pleasant Hours Down on the Farm. A few of the young people of the Presbyterian church went down to H. M. Gault's last night to see their new house and haye a good time generally. The evening was an ideal one beauti ful moonlight and neither too warm nor too cold. The party reached its destination about 8 o'clock and re ceived a most cordial welcome. The first' thing to do was 'to go through the new houBe,whlch Is a two- story building, with plenty of rrom ar ranged for comfort and convenience. Mr. Gault expects to put in a furnace and put on more style than most any body. After some two hours' fun "down un the farm" the visitors were served to refreshments, consisting of sandwiches, coffee and cake. A few song, etc., and Chaperon Coroner Gaes announced that it was time to return. Those making the party wer : Misses Olive Gass, Louise Smith, Delia 0 burn. Ethel Dutton. Margaret Hod- gert. May Baird; Messrs. A. B. Zim merman, W. N. Baird.Will Robertson, George L. Farley. . NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD. LOCATION DECIDED UPON Plattsmouth Gets Next Encamp ment of G. A. It. and W. IC. C. A. W. Atwood sells the best paint on earth. Do not forget your engagement with the Q. Z's May 10. Call at the Vienna bakery for fresh bread, cakes, pies. etc. Ilanrv Weckbuch. the erocer. is re ported to be on the sick list. Seats for "A Gay Deceiver" are now sellings at Lehnhoff's. Host seats 25 cents. Dou't forget the ice cream social next Thursday evening at Coleman's old stand. The Nebraska City High school team has challenged the Plattsmouth boys to play a game of base ball. If you want a new spring suit, made in the latest style, call on Hudecek & McElroy in llockwood block. Eniov yourself Wednesday, May 16 by calling on the Q. Z's and partaking of their excellenet ice cream and cake. Public reading room of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Fitzgerald block, Tuesday and Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. The Q. Z. society will serve ice cream, ices ana cakes next Wednesday evening in the room in the Riley block recently occupied by John T. Coleman The Vienna bakery now has abroad wagon, and anyone wishing bread de livered at their homes can leave or ders at the store or call up Nebraska tel phone No. 216. On next Thursday evening the la dies of the Methodist and Christian churches will serve ice cream in the store room in the Riley block formerly occupied by Coleman, the jeweler. The T. E. N. young ladies of the Methodist church will serve ice cream and cake next Thursday, May 17, from 3 to 10 p. m. in the store room for merly occupied by Coleman, the jew eler. V. A. Jones and Frank G. Brown of Waverly were in the city todaj'. Mr. Jonea is the inventor of a mail-catcher, and is negotiating with the railway and postal authorities with a view of giving his invention a test. W. M. Moore, principal of the Pa cific Junction schools, was in the city last night to arrange for music for their commencement exercises, to oc cur tne zoin. lie secured aiiea i. Milan Kauble and The News quartet. J. V. Harrington left this morning for Garwin, la., in response to a mes sage announcing the death of either his mother or sister at that place the message being 6ent by the latter's son, and reads: "Mother died at o'clock this morning." Judge Jessen came up from Ne braska City this morning and was en gaged this afternoon hearing tbe ap plication of the plaintiff' in the case of Boedecker vs. Welshams for an order restraining the defendant from remov ing clay from certain lands near Louisville. A heannp on claims in the matter of the estate of Sophia Brown was hud in county court today. Martin John son and Frank Brown of Wavorly, Chaarles Anderson of Green word, Louis Anderson of Bennet and Mrs. Amelia Holmes of Omaha were in at tendance. Marshal Slater 6hot a dog belong ing to Dan Secre3t this afternoon. Last week the animal bit the three year-old son of M. Fanger, and the officers have been planning to dispose of it ever since. The dog was noticed on Main street this afternoon and it was quickly dispatched. It is not thought the child will suffer serious results from the slight wound inflicted on ms leg. CEDAR CREEK HAPPEN I KUS. Mike Rys was a Plattsmouth visitor Saturday and Sunday. Ulrich Gauer of Julian is visiting relatives in this vicinity. Mrs. George Stadlor, who has been on the sick list for some time, is on tbe road to recovery. The Platte river was higher here ast Monday and Tuesday than it has been for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Polly of Lincoln are visiting with the latter's 6iator, Mrs. Hollenbeck, this week. Mrs. Jacob Kunzmann and M'S. Joseph Wildi went to Murdock Wed nesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Bergman, who died at that place Tues day. N. Hazen, who has been doing some tripping for Atwood & Co. at their Cullom quarries, finished his work Tuesday and has moved to Sirpv county. nenry Anderson of Florence was visiting his many friends at this place Tuesday. He returned home Wednes day, accompanied by Miss RicaKaffen- berger, who will visit with them for some time. The county commissioners last week granted a license to Dick Bredenkamp to run a saloon here the coming year. It is the general opinion that the board did the right thing in granting the license, as there never has been a time when Cedar Creek did not have eitherja saloon or a hole-in-the-wall. Efforts On the Part of Local Delegates to Oct tbe Plum Proves Successful Will Be a Big Event and Hundreds of Visi tors Will Be Attracted to the City From All Parts of Nebraska. Plattsmouth will be the place of holding the next state encampment of theG. A. R. and W. R. C. This im portant fact was definitely decided upon at tbe session of the encampment at Beatrice yesterday afternoon. It was the intention of H. C. McMaken and the remainder of the local dele' gates to put forth every effort to cap ture the plum for Plattsmouth, and It is gratifying to their friends to note that they have been successful. It is perhaps generally known that the encampment is hold annually dur ing the month of May, and that the session continues for three days. The event will attract huudreds of people to the city from all parts of Nebraska, and it is safe to predict that it will be one of the biggest affairs ever held in Plattsmouth. Mr. McMaken returned from Beat rice this morning and is well pl9ased with the way in which this city was recognized. He does not think there is any doubt but what the citizens of Plattsmouth will do all in their power to entertain tbe visitors whon they come to hold their next encampment. 31 VST ICS INCREASE RANKS. ing its origin with one of the wealthy patriots of the dark days of '78 and 79. When funds were exhausted and the spirits of the Americans were at their lowest ebb Jacob Dellaven, a wealthy tanner residing at Salisbury, Pa., loaned the government $50,000. It is said the money was paid by him per sonally to General Washington. About the close of the war DeHaven died be fore he had effected a settlement with the government. At various times prior to 1S59 the claim was brought be fore the government officials, but no settlement was effected. - "Just before the breaking out of the civil war the claim was allowed, but war came before payment was made Press of other government business took the attention of the officials for a number of years and the claim was laid aside. Recently the heirs took the matter up with tho government and have succeeded in having the claim allowed. Tho amount now reaches $3,000,000. "The direct heirs are Mrs. Diets of this city, her sister,Mrs. Boytz of Mor rison, III., and Henry Dellaven, a brother who resides at Salisbury, Pa. Besides these members, the Dellaven club of Chicago is mado up of distant heirs, being descendants of the brother of the patriot. The three direct heirs Ellngton-WUey. At 8 o'clock last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Worl, in the Third ward, Judze Archer per formed the ceremony which linked the lives and fortunes of S. E. Eling ton and Miss Anetta Wiley. The happy event was witnessed by a few relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties. The groom is employed at the Bur lington shops and Is a worthy and up right young man being the son of William Elington, Cass county's first sheriff. The bride is the daughter of William Wiley of East Rock Bluffs precinct. The News joins with their friends in wishing them unbounded happiness and prosperity. Notice to Debating Club. The Ciceronian Debating club will not meet until May 19 on account of the dedication of the new High school, which will be held on the regular date of meeting, May 12. ..THIS WEEK., We are selling ci New Styli: Check Worsted ill SUIT FOR fflj Q.OO THAT IS A riarvel in flerchandisino;. You can see them in our corner window. Doulilo breasted vest, latest cut trousers. O. B. WESCOTT & SON E. G. DOVEY & SON. KAILK0A1) !S0TES AM) PERSONALS tioltlt-n Rod Caxtle Holds m Successful lianlneis and Social Sleeting. The regular meeting of Golden llod castle. No. la. Imperial Mystic Ijegion, held last night was of more than ordi nary interest, and tbe large attendance demonstrated the amount of enthus iasm that has been aroused by the rap idly increasing membership. Ten new members were initiated into mvstic mysteries last night, and after the iiu posing and ineresting rites and cere monies had been performed the castle was put into the hands of the enter tainment committee, which hospitable body marshaled the members into the banqueting hall whore refreshments were served by some of the charming young lady Mystics. A call for music prompted the ever responsive ana uroane secretary to manipulate the keys of the piano, and ice cream and cake were partaken of to the rvthm of a ragtime march. Miss Olga Hajeck executed a brilliant fan tasia, and then accompanied Miss Dora Christian in a whistling solo MUs Christian is an artist, her whistl ing being wonderfully ciear, birdlike and musical, and in response to tbe outburst of applaue an encore was graciously acceded to. Mystic Jake Koch was called upon for a song, and after protesting his innocence be lin ally male a dash, cleared three oars and then refused the second hurdle on the ground of not h iving bis music. At this juncture Secretary Fitt fin ished his fifth dish of ice cream, rapped with his spoon and culled for more. Mystic Ij. A. Meo.-e, thinking ho was called upon, arose with it smile and blush, bowed his acknowledgements and sat down. A concerted eflort to induce Dominie Hiatt to give a song. speech or "any old thing" brought forth his pocket bbok and a statement that ho didn't have any notes with him. Mystic Frank Morgan, who bad been conspicious in trying to inveigle othors into public performances, was himself called out. He had evidently been working up to that for ho arose with alacrity, pitched tho key out of the window, and started in on a high note. The crowd suddenly became se:zed with cramps and Dr. Cook was just reaching out for his stomach pump, thinking that the ico cream had af fected the eaters, when in tho confus ion Mr. Morgan coased to sing, and simultaneously everybody recovered. Mystic Jack Pearce climbed onto a cbalr and warbled out. "The Girl I Left Behind Me," and the audience arose enmass and begged him to run right out and brlDg her in. Mystic R. B.Windham arose, cleared his throat, inserted his right hand in to the bopom of his coat and com menced, Fellow Mystics, if I could think of anything " He was im mediately voted unlimited time for silent thought, and Mvstic G. F. S. Burton was pitcously appealed to for a song to fill in the hiatus. That ac commodating Mystic, not having any music about his person, requested a lew minutes' limn aiP7ori v.!a nai ana rushed off home to fetch a iew nooks of songs, but the crowd realizing his fell intent, sud- aeniy concluded that it was horribly late, ana Mystic Fitt makintr another onslaught upon the piano, everv one boiiea ior tne seclusion of their homes Mystic Windham, with watch in hand computed that in case of fire the hall couia te emptied in ten seconds., Will Archer, who is emploj'ed in the Burlington shops at Ilavelock, came in this morning for a short visit with rel atives. The end of track on the Burlington's new line to Wyoming is now within throe miles of the terminu.-, Guern sey, says the State Journal. The com pletion of the line to Guernsey may be delayed a day or two owing to the in completeness of the grade in the big cut two miles east of town, but the line will reach Guernsey next week. Train service will be provided for this line shortly afterward. As soon as Guernsey is reached the track laying outfit will be brought back to Bridge port to begin work on the line to bo run between Bridgeport and Brush, and this work will be rushed as rap idly as possible. It is thought the grade as far south of Brush as Sidney will be ready for the 6tcel as fast as it and tbe new lino will in operation before the Spring 0 2 can be laid. probably he snow Hies. Fireman Paul Uoesner, who has beeu visiting his parents in this city for several days, returned to Lincoln this morning. Thero will be abundant opportunity for cheap traveling this puramer. In addition to low excursion rates an nounced to Philadelphia and Kansas City for rational political conventions, a rounu trip rate of one fare, has been inarfo for the meeting of the Na tional Educational association at Charleston. S. C. July "to 13. Low rates to Colorado to Yellowstone Park and to the resorts of the Black Hills of S"Uth Dakota will also prevail. We are now prepared to show you the largest stock of Spring and Summer Goods ever drought to thexity. Our goods were pur chased at last yeaf.s prices, which means THE LOWEST, and we aie giving our patrons the benefit. Dress Goods All the latest Novelties in Tailor-made Suitings, Cheviots, Coverts, Poplins, Venetians and Serg-es. ..Sillcs.. An elegant line of Silks in blacks and colors bought direct from the mills. Wash Goods In imported Dimities, Egyptian Tissues, Satin Stripe Dimitjes, Foulards, etc. Best shirting prints, 5c; fine line of Ginghams regular 15c kind for 10c ; nearly 100 styles to select from. Shoes, Shoes ! Cloth Top. OICKK.NWOOI) ITEMS. VI?- were in L'n- IIi:iKS TO A DIG FORT UN K Pleasing Sequel to An Interesting Story of Revolutionary Times. A special dispatch from Clinton, la., in today s Omaha Bee, will undoubt edly be of local interest: "A pleasing sequel to an interesting story of revolutionary times has just come to light here. A Clinton woman. . : I . . Airs, li'jcinua iiou, wno conduct? a bakery here, is the central figure, as she is one of three direct heirs of an estate valued at $3,000,000, which has been in litigation since the Revolu tionary war, but the claim of which has just been allowed by the govern ment. "The story is moat interesting, hav- Farmers aro all planting corn. G. II. VVeidman was a I.' ncoln itor Mondav. Paul White and wife co'.n Thursday. W. lv Hand has moved bis family to Lancaster countv. rr. . i ne county commissioner wore nero Wednesday night. Walter railing and Oren Johnson were in Omaha Thursday. Frank rxichols took omo stock to South Omaha Monday night. I), lv Gemmel of Mynnrd succeeds Miss Knapp as teacher this year, Tho board of trustees have ordered all business houses closed on Sunday O. M. Hornshell is the new section foreman to succeed Edward Montgom ery. Threo cars of hogs and two cars of cattle wero shipped from here this week. Salt creek has overflowed its banks, and is higher than it has boen for years. Tom Marshall's birn was 6truck by lightning Saturday night,but tho dam age was slight. Professor Olirer was in Wcoping Watsr last Saturday attending a pop ulist convention. Ira Lee is ablo to street again after an seige with erysipelas. xne isoutn i latte lanu company is selling all of its lots in Greenwood at about one-third of the old price Mr. Crouch, the butcher, returned from Missouri Thursday with a wife. May success and happiness bo their lot John Scott and Colonel Picket were ueiegaios to mo Kx. j. it. state en campment from the Greenwood camp Julius Pepperburg, of l'lattsmouth, was interviewing the local merchants in the Interests of his cigar trade re cently. E. B. Ciaig contemplates moving to Ulyses next week. In that case this place would be a cood opening for a new restaurant to substitute his. Light as A Feather We are sole agents for Queen Quality Ladies' Shoes$3 And Budd's Baby and Child's Shoes Carpetn We are the this department and larest stock in the countv recognized leaders carry in the Call and see our fine wool 2-ply Ingrains at 5'V, our ver3r best, Extra Superb, 65c; present value, 75c. All-ami at NEW PATTERNS.. Velvets, Moquettes and Axminsters, Made and Put Down for $1 . New Mattings, Oilcloths, Linoleums, Rugs. Iiaxle-i We are still showing the best Window Shade in town for 35c. Everything in EMBROIDERIES, and YOKINGS. LACES Lace Curtains from $1 up. We are showing NOTTINGIIAMS, BRUSSELS and IRISH POINT. per pair Agents for ..Butterick Patterns.. bo out on the eight months' Dedicatory Kxerclsea. The following is the program for the dedicatory exercises which will take place at tho new High school building tomorrow evening. The doors will be open at 7:30 p. m. and the exercises will commence at 8 o'clock. There will be no charge of admission, but no children nor pupils in the grades below the High school will be admitted on ac count of the limited seating capacity. Patrons and citizens generally are cor dially invited. The addresses men tioned below arc to be from ten to fif teen minutes in length, and after the exercises are closed the audience is at liberty to remain and inspect the laboratory, facilities, etc: Piano Solo Miss Olga Hajek Invocation Rev- J. T. Ualrd Address "School Board Reminiscences".... Hon. H. D. Travis Address "The Missionary Work of the Pub lic Schools' Mrs. R. O. Fellows Violin Obligato Misses Lillian Kauble and Olga Hajek Address "What Is a True Education?" Mrs. B. M. Stoutenborough Vocal Solo Miss Ella Clark Chorus "America' By Audience Led by Miss Ella Clark and accom panied by Miss Olga Hajek. PATTON & BULGER, 6 6 JRairi tors n iul I Paper Hangers t SATISFACTION GUARANTEED PLATTSMOUTH 'PHONE Shop '( lies. 27S 175 THE NEWS does Job Printing Case I'ontponed. The case wherein "Crum" Stewart charges Isaac Gochenhauor with the unlawful conversion of seventy bushels or corn was to have been aired before Justice Archertoday, but the defonso demanded a jury and the case wes postponed until next "Wednesday. Ice, lee, Icel See McMaken & Son for best Ico in the city. All books strictly cash. Of fice opposite Hotel Riley. Plattsmouth 'phone, office, 72; residence, 73. Shlnn keeps a full supplyof candies. fruits and nuts. Waterman block. Mr. Koaecrana Kntertalua. A small but appreciative audience assembled at the Methodist cnurcn last evening to listen to a "Chalk TrI k" bv the well known cartoonist and entertainer Charles E. Rosecrans. The entertainment was surely worthy a larger audience but other attractions perhaDS had a tendency to keep many i away. While every number on tne oroerram was good, Mr. Rosecrans' il lustrated son es 'Suanee River" and, 'The Rridea ." were esDeciallv fine. Ilomeaeekerk Excursion Via Burlington route April 17, May II and 1-5 an i Jane 5 and 19. One fare for round trip plus $2 to points in Ari- zona, ArKanBas, Louisiana, iew wei- ! ico, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado.Idaho, Kansas. Nebraska, etc. See local ticket agent in regard to further particulars. flatte Kiver rr.y. I am again prepared to do a general ferrying business over the Platte river at Oreapolis. My rates are reasonable. Public patronage is solicited. Peter Nobi, Ferryman. C. A. Marshall, Dentist. BALDUFF'S ICE CREAM Beginning" tomorrow we will serve Balduff's ice cream (the best Ice Cream made in Omaha) at our fountain. IOC 5C V i F A Frlnki? ft An t 1 Jm 1 I IUI1U VI Vlt lc Cream Sod, with Cruaaed Fruit Cream Soda or Phosphates, aay Flaver Take a Ride Por your health. A little frefh air may save a doctor bill. I have tine xinglo and double rig-. J. SsXGIS, Plattsmouth 'Plioue 7, Nebraska I'licme H4 Sixth and Peorl Streets. 6 0 a BALDUFF'S South Sixth Street. CANDIES.. Thhre is none bettor. Wo are exclusive selling agents in this city. You always know what yon get when you buy DaldufTV m ooo i LEHNHOFF'S ; BOOK STORE. J a