A STREAKOFBAD LOCK Nebraska City Bicycle IShler Loses a Wager. Had Md m Bt With m Friend That B Could Cover the DUtaoce Between That Place and PlatUmonth In Two Boors A Ponctared Tire Causes Mo Knd of Trouble. A Nebraska City cyclist had a whole lot of bad luck last Sunday morning. He made a 825 wager with one of his friends that he could ride the distance between that city and Plattsmouth in two hours. He left Nebraska City shortly before 10 o'clock and it was agreed that the party with whom he made the wager was to meet him at the Missouri Pacific station in this city when the 11:55 train arrived. The train arrived on time, but when the Nebraska City man alighted, ex pecting to greet his friend, he was agreeably, disappointed the cyclist had net reached the station. The gen tleman waited at the depot an hour or more and finally decided to come down town. About 2 o'clock in the afternoon the cyclist reached Plaitsmoutb, feeling bout as disgusted with things in gen eral as he had ever felt in his life. He had a weary, forlorn look on his face as he explained his experience. Everything had gone well with him until he reached a point five or six miles south of Plattsmouth, and then he had gotten switched off on a ''blasted" cross road, and for a time it kept him guesaiDg where he was "at." However, after considerable delay, he succeeded in again striking the right road, but about thfo time one of the tires became punctured something which he was entirely unprepared for and his hopes of winning the $25 stake vanished instantly. He was compelled to walk the rest of the dis tance, and was doubtless able to secure an excellent view of Cass county's growing crops. As the cyclist was settling his bill he remarked that the next time he made a like . wager it would be a mighty cold day. Janitor la Ke-elected. At the regular meeting of the board of education last evening J. W. Mullis was re-elected janitor of the central building. The question of closing the Mercerville school and transporting the pupils to the central building was discussed at length and it was finally decided that the Bchool would Da oper ated there again next year, being less expensive than transporting the pu pils. Superintendent Mcllugh stated what repairs he thought should bo made during vacation and the same were or dered to be made. After allowing a few bills the board adjourned. Remembered By Uli Friend. The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Campbell, in the Fifth ward, was the scene last evening of a very pleasant party in honor of William Hut son's twenty-sixth birthday anniversary. Various social amusement were in dulged in, and a portion of the even ing was spent eating ice cream and cake. Those present were Messrs. and Mes dames J. C. Petersen, L. Petersen, A. J. Graves, D. A. Wellman, Harry Johnson, G. C. Covalt, J. W. Campbell and William Hutson. NEWS ISllUSFIiY TOLD. BANQUET NEW OFFICERS Member of Local ClgarmakerB Union Spend an Enjoyable Evening. At the regular meeting of the local cigarmakers' union No. i76 at the G. A. It. hall last evening the following officers were elected: President Jacob Koch. Vice President George Anderson. Financial Secretary Frank Eekles. Recording and Corresponding Secre tary J. I. Sanders. Treasurer Bernard Wurl. Sergeant-at-Arms Jack Dennett. Trustees John Bajek, Jack Bennett and George Anderson. Financial Committee Anton Bajek, Clyde Lester and William Hamilton. After the election the new officers . were banquetted in a very fitting man ner. Singing, speaking and various other amusements were indulged in, and the boys report a time such as they very seldom enjoy. FrllmlnaryWork In ProgreM. A force of about thirty men have begun the preliminary work for using the big steam shovels in the cut near the Burlington bridge. Two of the shovels have already arrived and the work of placing them in position was . in progress today. The contracting firm has two powerful locomotives, which have also arrived, together with other necessary machinery. It is thought all the preliminary work will be finished today, and the work of loading the dirt onto cars and filling in the trestles on the east end of the bridge will commence tomorrow morning. Notice. All persons knowing themselves In debted to me will please call and set tle. W. A. Humphrey. Laid at Reat The funeral services over the re mains of Mrs. Louis Ottnat were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the resi dence in the Second ward, conducted by Rev. F. H. Freund of the Evangel ical church. The floral offerings were verybeautiful. A large concourse of sympathizing friends followed the remains to their last resting place in Oak Hill cemetery. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Joe Droege, Philip Thierolf, Carl Kuns man, William Hassler, John Lutz and Fred Eblnger. A. W. Atwood's drug store is Head quarters for wall paper. A. W. Atwood soils the beat paint on earth. Call at the Vienna bakery for fresh bread, cakes, pies, etc. Doughnuts, cookies, bun?, rolls, etc., at the Vienna bakery. The county commissioners convened in regular session today. J. C. Ptak, the leading tailor, makes fashionable suits of clothes. Ice cream, sherbet and cake 10 cents Thursday afternoon and evening. ' Have your trousers made to order, J. C. Ptak carries a fine stock of pat terns. The local cigarmakers havo decided to challenge the B. & M. band boy 9 for a game of base ball. The King's Daughters will have an "unusual social" June S at the homo of Mrs. Dr. Marshall. If you want a new spring suit, made in the latest style, call on Hudecek & McElroy in llockwood block. The street commissioner and a force of men put in a new culvert on Lincoln avenue, near Bach's store, yesterday. TheT. B. club will sorve ice cream and cake in the Coleman room, lliley block, Thursday afternoon and even ing. Have your suit cleaned and pressed. It will look like new. Hudecek & Mc Elroy will be glad to do tho work for you. The T. B. club will serve ice cream, sherbet and cake in the Riley block Thursday afternoon and evening. Ten cents. A number of the members of the W. R. C. spent the day picnlcing over on the Iowa side of the river. They drove over in Jones' carryall. Small in size and great in results are De Witt's Little Early Risers, the fa mous little pills that cleanse the liver and bowels. They do not gripo. F G. Fricke & Co. The Vienna bakery now has a bread wagon, and anyone wishing bread de livered at their homes can leave or ders at the store or call up Nebraska telphone No. 216. Dana Sleeth came in last evening from Lincoln, where he has boon at tending the state university. He may decide to remain in the cit$' during the Bummer if he succeeds in securing employment. Miss MableOrr, a niece of Mrs. J. C. Petersen, was married in Denver on May 30 to Charles T. Walker of that place. Mi98 Orr is quite well known in this city, having spent the winter here with Mrs. Petersen several years ago. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Holmes and son, Arthur, leave for Walton, DJeware county. New York, tomorrow, to be gone about six weeks. They will visit in Ohio and Indiana on their way home. The News wishes thom a pleasant visit. Eight acres of land, belonging to C. C. Parmele,located east of tho B. & M. lumber yard, was sold today at sher iff's sale having been levied upon for taxes. The property was bought in by Mr. Parmele, paying the sum of $400 for the same. A lot in South Bend precinct was also up to be dis posed of, but no purchaser could be found. A Card Of Thank. I wish to say that I feel under lasting obligations for what Chamhenlain's Cough Remedy has done for our family. We have used it in so many capes of coughs, lung troubles and whooping cough, and it has always given the most perfect satisfaction. We feel greatly indebted to the manufacturers of this remedy and wish them to piea e accept our hearty thanks. Respect fully, Mrs. S. Doty, Dos Moines, la. For sale by all druggists. Of Interest to Conntry Ladiep. There is an opportunity at tho De partment store that was never before offered to the ladies of this community. It is this: Produce can be exchanged for the latest style millinery and the best dry goods and groceries, at low pricoa. Juet think of it! A beautiful hat formerly sold at from $3 to $ 1, we are selling at from 49 cents to $1.25. Bring in your butter, eggs, lard or any produce and take advantage of this liberal offer. M. Faxuek. Public Notice. Notice is hereby given to all persons that I have leased, for the purpose of pasture, and am in charee of the lot of land on Chicago a venae known as the old base ball park, and have stock run ning in the same. All persons are hereby notified, under penalty of law, not to trespass any further upon said premises. A. M. Holmes. List of Letters. Remaining uncalled for at the post office at Plattsmouth, Neb., June 5, 1900: Newton. L I Sims, Frank Potter, H B Stopher, Mrs E A When calling for any of the above letters please say "advertised." C. H. Smith, Postmaster. J. C Ptak, the leading tailor, has a process to clean your suit that no one else has. Fractured Ilia Arm. Lynn, the nine-year-old son of Wil liam Cook, was "playing driver" in an old spring near his home in the Second ward this morning, when he met with a very painful accident. There were no horses hitched to the vehicle, but in some way the lad fell from the seat, striking the ground in such a manner as to fracture the bones of his right arm in two places below and above the elbow. A physician was quickly summoned and the broken parts set and dressed, but it is perhaps safe to say that the first month of Lynn's summer vacation will have to be spent nursing the arm. I. P. Mefford and wife of Greenwood were county seat visitors today. ENJOY A SOCIAL TIME 111 Young: l'eople Entertained at the Home of George Dorcy. Affair In Honor of Mill Edith Patterson and ProfTeasor J. CI. McHugh A Eare well Party at the Home of MlM Min nie Berold Saturday Evening" Other News of Local Interest. Mrs. George- E. Dovey delightfully entertained about twenty young peo ple Saturday evening in hone r of Mies Edith Patterson and Superintendent J. G. McHugh. The evening was most pleasantly spent in games and" music. Cards headed "a penny for your thoughts" were passed and each was required to represent by a drawing what was uppermost in their mind. No two had been thinking the same thought, as was evident from the drawing. Tho "musical romance," in which the guests had to answer a ser ies of twenty questions by giving titles of popular songs, was very interesting. Tho musicians,however, had a decided advantage over some others. During tho course of tho evening de licious refreshments in the form of ice cream and cike were served. Those present wore Misses Edith Patterson, Mathilda Vallery, Dora Fricke, Louise White, Barbara Geriner, Mabel Hayes, Ella Clark, Margaret Farley, Nellie Hopping, Myrtle Mere dith and Edith Snyder, and Messrs. J. G. Mcllugh, T. E Parmele, C. G. Fricke, H. 1$. Groves, Paul Hayes, W. Stadelman, E. Hervey, Omaha; R;iy Patterson, Frank Cummins, Albeit Fricke and George L. Farley. A Farewell Party. Tho homo of Mr. and Mrs. Homvin Ilerold, on Wintersteen hill, was tho scene of a very happy gathering Sat urday evening. The affair was a faie well party in honor of their daughter, Minnie, who expects to leave the city in the near future. The young folks spent the evening at various social amusements such as playing game.-, partaking of refreshments, etc. Those present were Misses Alma and Emma Goos, Agnes McCarthy, Alma and Olga Timin, Agnes Neville, M ry O'Neill, Katie and Mary Jess, Minnie Ilerold, Alvina Hoffman; Messrs Will Carstens, James O'Neill, Thomas Ken- pel, Frank Kroehler, James Kinkend ;i:i:i si:i, estate settled. Wiilc w Keltutiuishea All Claims on IU-Iiir Paid the Sum of t1.230. Settlement was made this week in tho G.-uusol estate matter that takes tho crtte out of court. I5y its terms the widow, tho deceased's second wife, makes full settlement with the other heirs und turns over all property on the payment of $1,250. Out of this she pays $2)0 attorneys' fees and about $500 of personal debts loft by tho 1 -ceased, and relinquishes her possession of tho homestead by Soptembor 1. . This outcome cannot fail to be most satisfactory to all concerned and is certainly a big relief to the frionds, who feared the matter would drag through the courts until the costs and attorneys' fees would rob the children of all income from .the estate. Papers in full settlement are signed and ecd all controversy between the children by the first marriage and tho saeond wife. Ilavelock Time?. I N KOK.M ATION AMU OPINION. A letter from Admiral Watson to u friend io New York says that tho writer's present duties at Manila are agreeing with him and that he has re gained all the tlesh which he lost dur ing the Spanish-American war, when his health was very much impaired. General Algor has disposed of over 100 square milos of timber land he owned in Canada, because, as he ex plains, ho has been "frozen out" of the lumber business there by moans of the retaliatory legislation of the Canadians against our taritT laws. James Fitzharris, alias "Skin tho Goat." and Joseph Mullet, the Irish invincibles, who reached New York on the Lucania, were not allowed to land by the immigration commissioners. They were only recently pardoned from life imprisonment for participa tion in the Phoenix park murders, in Dublin. That plague of the middle ages, the black deat, has taken root in Sydney, Australia. Sanitary conditions in that city are said to be very bad, scarcely one house in ten connecting with the sewage system. The visitation of the pest, however, which is simply na ture's penalty on filth, has aroused the authorities to action, and soon Sydney will be one of the cleanest cities in the world . The citizens of Hiawatha, Kan , are divided into two hostile camps over a curious question. Some time ago a wealthy woman died and was buried. Whon hor will was opened it was dis covered that she had left $500 for the improvement of the cemetery in which she should be buried. The managers of the graveyard in which she wasn't buried are trying to hare the body moved and tho people have taken sides. The mud volcanoes situated in the vicinity of Latonville, Cal., have burst into alarming activity. The first inti mation the inhabitants had of the phe nomenon was when an immense cloud of vapor issued from the mouth of the craters, accompanied by a sound like faraway thuuder. The disturbance is so violent that great redwood trees are swayed when the mud and vapor shoots high over the rims of the cra ters and flows down the hillside like a lava stream into one of the tributaries of the Esl river. The murky craters are filled with a bluish mud of about the consistency of boiling tar, but the mud is icy cold. The roar of the vol canoes can be heard for miles around. One of the most remarkable laws ever parsed will soon go into effect in Winchester, V. Va The city council of that place passed a law requiring every citizen to pour kerosene oil on every open pool, and that every open rain barrel shall have the spigot at the bottom. The town is infested with mosquitoes, and tho law was enacted in order to make tho place an attrac tive resort for summer boarders. WO 31 EN'S 1J 1ENN I A L 31 E ET. Keporls From the "Famous fit" to the Effect That It Is a Good Meeting. The following dispatch from Mil waukee in regard to the opening of trio biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's clula,appeared in today's Tiee: "Ideal weather marked tho opening of tho biennial convention of the Gen eral Federation of W men's clubs at Milwaukee today, and there is every prospect that the convention will bo ono of tho most enjoyable and interest ing that has ever boen held. Tho club women of the city have boen in defatigable in their eilo. Is to provide for the com'ort of their guests, and a gracious hospitality and a hearty wel come are extended to everyone who has reached the city. "Nebraska's delegation ai d visitors have been treated royally from the very start. The largo delegation from tho state, which left O nana on Satur day, reports a most enjoyable trip by rail and water. The pai ty of Omaha fcom-'n, consisting of Mesdaincs Draper Smith, Gault, Andrews, Ford, IJeach, Taylor; Misses Wilson, St indish and Mrs. Stouten borough of l'iutlmouth, who left .Sunday night, were given a delightful supper on the dining ear, shortly after starling. by Genernl Man- aa-er 1. mi well oi mo lvKnorn roan, -rt. party of prominent Colorado women. among whom were Mrs J. I). Whit more, president of the Denver Wo rn in s club; Me? dames James 15. Grant, O. 15. S'.reeter, Withers and Uradford, a delegation from Wyoming and number of well known e'ub and pi ess women from lo wa,eoni pb-t ed the :'.rly from the west. "Arriving at t hicagoi sp rial tram was taken for .Milwaukee, wmrti was reached at 11 n. m. Most of the Ne bras k a women aro bein;; entertained in private families. The morning was spent in presenting credentiiils,obtain ing badges and appointments. At ' o'clock the reports of the dilTcrei.1 stales were heard at tho Athenaeum, Si rah Piatt Deelar pres'dini;." I'KKSIIMI. M F.N 1 ION. Mis. John A. 1 vies .-u nt the after noon in Ouiahi. T. E Carper of I'nion was in town today on business. James Carper was in town today from Weeping Water. George Horn, the Cedar Creek grain buyer, was in town today. Mrs. M. A. Street is visiting rola tives and friends in Lincoln. Mrs. Jamos Patterson was a passen ger for Omaha on tho fast mail. Josias Tieho camo in this morning from Dancroft, enroute to Mynard. A. 11. McCann of Weeping Water was a visitor at the court house today Attorney Iiyron Clark and T. II Ewing made a business trip to Lincoln today. B. F. Dill of South 15end was looking after some business matters in the city today. Attorneys S. M. Chapman and D. O. Dwvcr transacied business in Omaha today. Sheriff W. D. W heeler was out at Weeping Water today appraising some property. Dr. W. A. Humphrey made a trip to La Platte this morning on professional business. Uev. Asa Sloeth was a business vis itor in Omaha and Couacil I51ulTs this afternoon. Mrs. W. E. Coolidgo returned last ovenincr from hor visit with relatives at Columbus, Neb. Captain L. D. Rennet, tho grocer, made a business trip to Omaha on the early train this morning. Misses Viva and Jessie P.arton went to Greenwood this afternoon to visit a few days with Mr. Stottler's f imily. John Hart, assessor for Stovo Creek precinct, crvmo in this morning to file his report with County C lerk 1 Robert son. Misses Cora and Clara Walker have returned from Lincoln, where they have been in attendance at the State University. Miss Ella Eikenhary of Terry, S. D., came in last evening to attond the wedding of her sister, Eliztbeth, which occurs tomorrow afternoon. Landlord F. R. Guthmann of tho Perkins houso, accompanied by his wifo and Mrs. Jco Droege, were pas sengers for Omaha this morning. Robert Wilkinson and J. M. Tee garden, both of whom r.ro Weeping Water assessors, were in tow n today to file their reports in the county clerk's ofTice. Miss Emma EJwards and Mis3 Lib- bie Reach, who havo been visiting rel atives out in the vicinity of Nehawka; for the past ten days, returned homo yesterday. Elmer Kikcnbary and wife of Mem phis came in today to attend the mar riage of tho former's sistor, Elizabeth, to C. S. Polk which will occur at o o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Methodist church. A Deformed Babbit. Fred Vogtman, who resides near the fair grounds, has a curiosity In tne shape of a pet rabbit. The animal is of a maltese color, and, instead of hav ing an ear on either side of its head like other rabbits it has but one ear, and that is located on the top of its head. Another rather odd feature about the animal is the fact that it has no tail. The animal is about two weeks old and bids fair to live, despite its de formities. Another of the little animals, which died yesterday morning, had only one joint on each of its hind legs and when it wished to move about was compelled to drag that portion of its body along. Dr. Gifford, the eye specialist at Omaha, had three cases from Platts mouth to look after this morning Mrs. George Halmes, Dr. T. P. Livingston and Superintendent W. C. Smith. The latter gentlemen are suffering from granulated eye lids. ?oe itmoicixa.. The occupation of the diamond city of Johantn sburjjf and the prob able occupation of Pretoria has caused the British Lion to re juice jjfreatly. You will rejoice yt-atly when you see our Summer Flannel and Outing Suits Thev are cool combinations cost "from S2.50 to $7.50. We a beautiful light gray Hannel Pant at S3. 50. See Serges and Alpacas light as a feather and fine as a and have our blue fiddle. WESCOTTa SON Clothiers and II:i1k ; dashers. E. G. DOVEY & SON. Carpets i Rugs It's the tow price and mammoth stock to select from that gives us the prestige and "business. This is the best chance you'll have to get a fine MoqueUe, Axminster or Velvet Brussels Made and Pur Down for PER YARD SEE OUR SPECIAL Afoffinrrc VALUES IN iUdlllllb I5c, 20c, 25c and 30c. Wash Dress Goods Fine Lawns, at 7 and 8Jc just the thing for cool wrappers. 66 Ctieen equality You know what that means Stylish Oxfords Queen Quality Oxfords are the coolest, the best fitting, and the easiest walking shoes conceivable. They are also exceedingly handsome. S0.50 SUMMER corsets Tvent3-fi ve do.en of the best Sum mer Corsets made long and short styles 50c. Sole agents for the cele brated G. D. Chicago Corset Waist Si. Lace Curtains Nottingham Lace from $1 up. Brus sels Net and Irish Point bought from a New York importer at very much below the regular price. Also.. TAPESTRY and ROPE PORTIERS $2 WE HAVE THE BEST 35c Fringed Window Shade in the count' cheap at 50c' ..DON'T FORGET.. wrc navr. Last Year's Prices on most of our goods, THE LOWEST, on the Best Assortment of... which means Largest and Look for TRADE MARK stamped on sole. The best $3.00 Shoe made in the United States all styles. Also the new things in Oxford Ties tans and blacks $2.50. We are sole agents for Plattsmouth. HIGH GRADE DRY GOODS... . . .In Plattsmouth or Cass count'. E. G. Dovey & Son ..IN OUR TAILOR SHOP.. We show you the largest assortment of woolens in the county. Wo givo you full value for your money. If we make you a 3uit of Clothes, a pair of Trousers or a fancy Silk Vest you get the latest cut and first-class workman ship and at reasonable prices. Our guarantee is good. We have a clothes olcaninp process that no one else has. Give us a trial. I'latts. ThoneSO. JOHN O. lJTK, The Leading Tailor. THE NEWS does Job Printing RAILROAD NOTES AM) PERSONALS pjjg YOUR WANTS A special from New York sajs: Bro kers of ten identified with Vanderbilt affairs say there was some foundation for the reported movement by which the Union I'acifi Pennsylvania and Alton interests will take an interest in Hurlington affairs. Reports have been current for some time that a large part f the buying of Burlington was on or ders from a large international biDK and the stt ck accumulated was turned over to and carried by a prominent trust company. Will Kriaky, who is firing for the Burlin;rtori in the Omiha yards, came in this morning for a visit with re'a-tives. Anton Kouhek, Bert Baldwin and Ed Brantner, who are employed at the B. & M. store house, were loading a large barrel of unseed oil onto a hand car this morning, when in some manner tbe barrel biipped off the car and struc k tho ground with such force as to burst it About $20 worth of the oil was spilh'd. C. A. Marahall, Dentist. (Special notices under this head will be charged lor at the rate of one-hall (V) cent per word lor each insertion.) 4 4 I t t 4 I! 4 4 4 Popular FcrtiiniGS Thnse are a lew of the many oiJ Odors to be louud at our stoic i. inuuu s v loieire ieine. Atk insons White Rose, Stolen Sweets, 'aimer's Carnation Pink', Palmer's Garlaml of Violets, Palmer's Garland of Roses, Palo Alto Pink. California Wild Flowers, Marecal Niel Rose, Wild C I rape Blossom, Oueen Bess, Red Rose. MANY OTHERS. F. G. Fricke 6o. 4 t 4 4 4 ? i t 4 f i FUR 8ALK. FOR SALE A new surrey and a Ktod sewing machine. Inquire of W. L. Street. MISCELLANEOUS. llf AN TED Every one who desires a tirt-cla-!i newspaper io suDscrio lor iiik r.vrniw News, the leading daily of the city, cents per week. Only I" t A HOT WEATHER NECESSITY... Ofi? of our Hammock any ..SMOKE.. Bookmeyer's Cigars HAVANA TAG. 5 PURO. on; of our !.. 'in of styles will Uecp .u cikiI. F)t u hIjow you tti' wllst line in th- rity. OIK) LEHNHOFF'S BOOK STORE. and lee, lee. Ice! Watch the big- yellow wagons and get pure spring lake ice beat in the city. piatUmoulh pnone, omce, residence, 73. A. W. Atwood hns the largest atock of wall paper in me county irora a cents per roll up. STREITVVEIESER'S Iron Works i f Machine Shop Kngine and all kinds of machine work done; manufacturer of Ornamental Iron Fencing ; hank nnd office railing a specialty, lioiler nnd steam guao testirg. H. STREITWEIESER, Prop. Ferry Koad one mile i southeast H Si M depot ) FlatU. Tel 257