A FLOATERjS iOID Jack Elliott, a Fisherman, Lauds ' Bod)- of Uukuowu Man. , Hd Bo la tna Rlrar About Four 1J Ho Mark .of Violence on tfaa Body nd No Papers Found In Hit Pocket Which Would Lead to Hit Identity Detective Matlooe Unsuccessful. A fisherman named Jack Elliott noticed the body of an unknown man floating down stream near the Missouri riter bridge at an early hour thi morning. He quickly secured a ekiff and succeeded in towing the body ashore about a half mile below the bridge. . Coroner Gass was notified and he empanneled the following named gen tlemen to serve aa a jury: William Edgerton, R. O. Fellows.F. M. Richey W. D. Jones, A. B. Taylor and A. B Todd. They viewed the body and found that unfortunate man was about thirty-five years old; five feet eight inches in height, heavy build; brown hair; sandy mustache; dark panta loons with light stripes; body of abirt white with blue stripes. In his pock els were found two desk keys, $1.05 in money and a large blue handkerchief with white circles around the margin However, no papers were found on his person which would throw any light upon the mystery as to his iden tity. He bad been in the water per haps about four days. After the in vestigation was finished it was decided to adjourn until 1 o'clock and conclude the inquest at the office of the coroner. In the meantime the body was taken to Oak Hill cemetery for burial this step being decided upon in view of the fact that the weather was too hot to keep the remains any length of time The verdict ot the jury was to the effect that the man, to the jury un known, had come to bis death in the Missouri river at some plane to the jury unknown. No marks of violence could be found on the body, and for this reason it was decided that his death had been accidental. named the Officer. Detective James Malone, who has been on the trail of the Bradsbaw train robber and the latter's accom plices ever since the robbery occurred, has returned to Lincoln without his men. The bloodhounds lost the trail of the criminals caused, perhaps, by the fact that the fugitives changed teams. After following the scent of a team of horses for many miles, the dogs would suddenly come upon a change of trail at some little town where the robbers had changed for a team of mules, which would naturally have a tendency to spoil their work for a time, as they would still be hunt ins for the old trail. This difficulty was overcome to some extent by carry ing the animals a short distance along the new track, where no trace of the old one remained to confuse them. It is generally agreed by railroad authorities that this chase has been an example of the finest work in that line.' The fact that the dogs were compelled to follow a trail for more than a hundred miles under such ad Terse conditions is certainly a praise worthy feat. Everything possible has been done and the fugitives have cer tainly had a run for their lives. It is thought the men. who committed the crime are residents of Oklahoma or Indian Territory, as they are head ing in that direction. GLAD TO SEE HOOSEVELT. UU Presence la Kansas City Cause First Real Eatnofelasm. When Governor Theodore Roosevelt of New York arrived in Kansas City yesterday he was given a remarkable reception. The governor was on his way to Oklahoma City, Okl., to attend a reception of the rough riders. The train stopped at Kansas City for arxmt a half hour, and during that time democrats and republicans alike united in shaking his hand until he was glad to quit. Such cries as "Hello, Teddy!" "Rah for Roosevelt!" "Teddy, stop off and talk to the demo crats," greeted his ears, but he refused to talk politics. The crush during the struggle to shake Governor Booeevelt's hand was terrible and several women fainted, but no one was seriously hurt. A Boy and a Toj Cannon . George, the fifteen-year-old son of "Dr." Alexander Black, was celebrat ing the "Fourth" out at his home in the northwest part of town this after noon, when he met with an accident which will in all probability incapaci tate him from celebrating the event at the proper time tomorrow. He was amusing himself royally with a toy cannon, when, in some manner, he re ceived a charge of powder in his eye. He was quickly taken to the office of a physician and as much of the powder removed a was possible, but it cannot be ascertained at the present time whether or not the sight of the eye has been destroyed. A Surprise Party. The home of Misses Katie and Mary Jess, on Chicago avenue, was the scene of a very pleasant surprise party Sat urday evening, a number of their young friends suddenly appearing at their home to spend the evening. Dancing and games were indulged in and a general good time is reported. Delicious refreshments were also served, and the Misses Jess were voted very successful entertainers. The following were present: Misses Alma and Olga Timm, Agnes Neville, Lena Ohm, Mary O'Neill, Alma and Emma Goos, Julia McElroy, Anna, Katie and Mary Jess, Alvena Hoffman, Agnes McCarthy; Messrs. James O'Neill, August Bach, Dick Stultz, Thomas Keppel, Will Carstens, John Jess, James Kinkead. NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD. Buv the Eett. Quick Meal Siove. Ebinger Hardware Co. Fine lartre lemons "0 cents a dozen until after the Fourth at Long's. "Silver Wreath," Wurl's famous 10- ceDt cigars, are winners. Try them. A W. Atwood has the largest stock of wall paper in tbe county from i cents per roll up. The Royal Neighbors will meet Fri day evening, instead of Wednesday, at Fitzgerald's hall. Have you tried a "Gut Htil" cigar? This is one of the best 5 cent brands of cigars on the market. The Bohemian band went to Wahoo this afternoon to help the people of that place celebrate the Fourth Plattsmouth people will have to get alone without music tomorrow as best they can. There will undoubtedly be more or less fire works display in Plattsmouth tomorrow, especially on Main street, and people who have occasion to tie their teams on the street should bear this fact in mind, and thus guard against possible disastrous accidents. The B. & M. hand boys departed this morning for Kansas City, having been eneeieed to play at tbe demo cratic convention, which convenes to morrow. The boys went over the Bur lington via Lincoln, intending to stop at the latter place to serenade . J. Bryan. Clarence Robiue, who recently wrote to the Washington authorities to learn more about the death of his brother, Hiram, received a letter from Assist ant Secretary of War Miklejobn this morning. That official count-ins the report, and states that Hiram's death occurred on June 5, caused by dysen tery. No arrangemeats thus far hare been made towards having the body brought home. Some time ago, it will be remem bered, tbe name of John K. WidO ap peared among a list of casualties re ceived from the Philippines. A dis patch to the war department brought the reply that tbe young man referred to lived at Marshall, Mo. Mrs. J. N. Wise, with a vie v of learning more in regard to the unfortunate young man. wrote to his parents and received a re ply yesterday to the effect that her letter conveyed to them the first news of their son's death. From the infor mation given in regard to name, regi ment, etc., they think there is little doubt that the report is correct. PERSONAL. MENTION. W. C. Fry of Murray was ia town to day. J. M. Manners was in town today from Alvo. S. M. Chapmsn transacted legal bus iness in Omaha today. L. C. Anderson and family weut to Iavelock this afternoon. Job Briggs is at Salem, la., for a visit until after the Fourth. Frank Trilety left for Wahoo this afternoon to spend the holiday. Mrs. Dan O'Brien and children went to Havelock today to spend the Fourth. Mrs. J. N. Wise and Miss Olive G iss will spend the Fourth at Lake Mttnawa Fred Morgan and wife are visiting relatives and friends at Nebraska City Will Thomas and Russell Todd went to Nebraska City today to celebrate the Fourth. Nelson Jones and fatuity will spend the Fourth with relatives and friends at Glen wood. Jacob Jones, jr., has gone to .Have lock to spend the Fourth with his wife's parents. A. J. Beeson went over to Creston this morning for a short visit with his brother and family. C. A. Hagerstrom and wife went to Havelock this morning for a short visit with relatives. J. L. Root and wife were among the crowd who went to Kansas Cit today to &ee the democratic show. B. B. Palmeter of Havelock came in this morning to spend the Fourth with relatives and friends in this city. Miss Eunice Davis went over to Tabor, Ia., this morning to spend the Fourth with Miss Edith Snyder. Frank Ptak returned to his home in North Dakota today having been called to this city by the death of his father. Mrs. Frank Riuen and child were passengers this morning for Kearney, where they will visit for a short time. William McOauley and family left on the fast mail this afternoon for Lin coln, where they will spend the Fourth. Fred Egenberger and bride are ex pected home from their wedding trip to Salt Lake City, Utah, this evening. Charles Rhode came in from St. Joe last evening to spend the holidav with is mother and other relatives in the city. John Koke and George Grebe de parted this afternoon for Denver. They expect to be gone until Sunday evening. Mrs. A. W. Atwood and Mrs. G. W. Clark, accompanied by their two little ieces, were passengers for Omaha this morning. Herman Bestor, Bennett Chris- weisser and several others left on the south bound Missouri Pacific train this morning tor Kansas City. Mrs. J. G. Blair, mother of Profes sor Blair, departed this morning for Kansas City, where she will visit with her daughter. Mrs. J. B. Kerford. A. N. Anderson, accompanied by his wife and daughter, departed this morula? for Dannlson, Ia., where they until after the UTILE CHILD SCALDED Daughter of Antono Sehaeier Falls Into Hot Water. H Body Scalded From tbe Shoulders Almost to the Knees, and Death t'oiun to Her Relief After Many Hours of Suffering- Sad Accident 1 a Shock to the Entire Community. From Monday's daily. The two-year-old daughter of Antone Schaefer, a farmer who lives eight miles west of Plattsmouth, met with a horrible accident Saturday, as a result of which the child died at 12 o'clock (noon) yesterday. Mrs. Schaefer had planned to do some scrubbing, and with this objec in view had placed, a tub of boiling water, on the floor. Finding the water in the tub too hot, she went to the well for more. It happened that the little drl was romping around on the floor at tho time playing with a small cart, and while walking backwards and pulling the plaything along, she accidentally came in contact with tho tub, the force of the collision causing her to lose her foothold and fall into the boiliner water. The child's cries were heard bv the mother and other members of the family, but before rescue could bo affected the boiling water had horribly scalded the frail little body from the shoulders nearly to the knees. A physician was hur riedly summoned, but in epito of all that could be done to relievo her su ferings, her life could uot bo saved. The funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclcck, and lutermeut will be made at Walradt's cemetery, near Louisville. OMAHA FAlvIliS AT WOUK. Hearing ou Writ of Krplevin. The case of Fred Archer vs. Robert Gillain was tried Siturday afternoon before Jul) ire Uouerlass and decided in favor of tho plaintiff. It appears that Archer formerly lived in a house owned by Gillara, and when the former removed with his family to Sioux City ho left a larg portion of the furniture stored in the building it being uncertain at the time whether or not they would locate there permanently. In the meantime the defendant took possession of the goods, claiming he would not release them until a small amount of rent due him was paid. Judge M. Archer, on behalf ot his son, secured a writ of re plevin and a hearing on the same was had Saturday. It was claimed by Gil lara, after the writ was issued, that there was an agreement between him self and the other parties to the effect that, in case the rent was not paid, the goods should be attached. However, it was shown bv the statutes that this would not bold good from a legal standpoint unless a written agreement had been entered into and signed by both Hie plaintitt anil his wife. The costs in the case were assessed against Mr. Gillam. relatives will visit Fourth. Gene Williams, who for several months past has been working at the barber business at York, came in yes terday afternoon to spend the Fourth with his parents in this city. Au Incorrigible Hoy. Charley Frish, a boy fifteen years of age, wa taken before Judge Douglass Saturday afternoon, charged with in corrigibility. His mother wished to have him sent to the reform school, as she had found it impossible to do any thing with him. All efforts to keep him at home had proven fruitless, and when they found a place for him to work he would run awa3'. Perhaps his worst shortcoming was his inclina tion to place obstructions on the rail road tracks. On tho strength of this evidence the court decided that the best place for Charley was at the state reformatory, where he could be prop erly looked after and kept out of mis chief, and he was accordingly sen tenced to that institution. He is being held at the j lil until Sheriff Wheeler Gnds time to take him to Kearney. A Farewell 1'arty. Rtv. C. O. Anderson and wife were the victims of a pleasant surprise last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are soon to leave for Kirk, Nob. , where they expect to remain for some time. About forty of their frier.ds gathered at their home to show appreciation of their presence in this city for the past three j-ears, and that their departure is deeply regretted. Music was fur nished by a number of the guests, and various games were enjoyed on the lawn. Coffee, cake, fruit and ice cream were served. Gus Olson, the photographer, was present and took a picture of the entire company. Thoso present wore Messrs. and Mesdames V. Malm, K. M. Toren, (Jus Johnson, J. Johnson, F. Johnson, P. Nord, A. Johnson; Messrs. N. Ilawkin- son. Itus Olson, V all red Olson, Oscar Nord, Fridolph Nord; Misses Hilda Hawkinson, I'm in a Swanson, Ida Messier, Olga Wallengreen, Rosie Anderson, Annie Johnson and Helen Nord. State of Ohio, City of Toledo. I 1-ucas County. I Frank I. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior partner ol the linn ot t'. J. Cheney & Co.. doing business in the city of Toledo, county and state aforesaid, and that said hrni will pay the sum ot One Hundred Dollars lor each aud every case oi Catarrh that cannot be cured by tbe use ot Hall's Catarrh Cure. r rank J. Cheney. Sworn to before nie and subscribed in niv preseuce this tith day ol December, A. I. ISso. A. V. (iLKASON. iSeai) Notary Public. Hall's Caa fY Cure is taken internally and arts directly on the blood and surlaces ot the system. Send lor testimonials, free. f. J. CHfcNEV & Co., Trledo, O. lS?-Sold by druggists. 75c. Hall s family mis are tne oesi. Cigarwakera Meet. The cigarnikers' union held Us reg ular meeting in G. A. K. Hall last A I'lattsmouth Alan Discovered .That He Was Neatly Swindled. Tho following from tho Omaha News in regard to a Plattsniouth man who was "worked"' by fakirs at that place yesterdny will be of local interest: "A. C. Carey, the superintendent at the poor farm at Piattsinouth, was passing Altman's auction store at 1415 Douglas street this morning when the stentorian tones of the auctioneer struck his ear. "isow, gentlemen, here -1 have a magnificent gold watch of standard make and warranted," yelled the spieler. "Jus, step inside here and examine it; it won't cost you a cent." Tho usual crowd of cappers rushed into tho place and carried with them Carey and two or three individuals who were unaware of the kind of a garao that they were hoing bumped against. "A beautiful gold watch, sirs, and it's going dirt cheap," continued the auctioneer. "Tho best made and gold all tho way through; but it goes for whatever it brings, because we're clos-1 ing out without regard of cost. It's a bargain if there oyer was one. Now what am I bid for this heautiful ar ticle?" "Five dollars," responded a capper glibly. Anl thus it went. The "spieler" discoursed further on the beauties of the piece of tinware and got a bid of $J from another of the cappers. "Did you say $7. "0?" asked the auc tioneer and before Carey had tiino to say aye, yes or no, he continued: "Going for $7.ou. Once, twice and three times to that gentleman. Stop up this way and pay your money." Thus did Carey, ngent of the poor farm at Plattsmouth, become possessed i of a new watch, lie went out and me a friend, to whom he showed the tieKet. Tho friend looked at hnn in pity an u ragged him into tho nearest jewelry store. Tossing tho watch on th counter, the iriena nskca what it was worth. "Fifty rents. Twenty-fivo cents i car load lots, as they are usually hold, was the answer. Carey and his friend went out and commenced to hunt for a policeman Sergeant W hiilen met them and ac coniparied them back to the store. "Pay back tho money you got from this man," ordered Sergeant Whalen "lint he bought tho. watch" began Altman. "Pay bank the money," interrupted the sergeant. A railroad conductor named O. L Raker of Chicago was worked in a sim ilar manner. Chief of Police Donahue thinks these fake auction shops ough to be suppressed. He says that while they have arrested the fakiis on f-ov eral occasions, they have in every in stance failed to secure a conviction However, where a complaint has been made they have not failed to secure return of the money. Mr. Carey has doubtless learned a le.-son which will be of benefit to him when he again visits the big city. A Very Itad lilm mid luipoxitlnn. Ligar manufacturers think that any olu thing in the shapo of a cigar is good enough to sell over a saloon bar Hut that is not the case with Pepper borg's products. The only cent cigar having a merited reputation and lit to smoke are Pepperberg's P.icyclo Club and Buds -r cent cigars and El lloea 10 cent cigars. Accidentally Shoots Himself. ' The following dispatch from Elm wood appeared in today's State Jour nal: "Yesterday afternoon Dick and Charlie Irons and two other boys aged about thirteen and fifteen, were out shooting and "having a good time." Dick was the possessor of a calibre revolver, and in drawing the weapon from his pocket it was acci dentally discharged, the bullet pass ing through tbe genital organs and also going through one floger of bis band. A physician was summoned as soon as possible and dressed tbe wounds. While it is a very serious case, the doctor says it will terminate favorably. The accident happened near the Victoria school house, six miles southeast of Elmwood, near where they reside." For cherry stoners, ice cream freez ers or any other seasonable goods in this line call at Ebinger Hardware Co. UNCLE SAM IS AT THE MERCY of the census taker and the fire cracker just now. We expect to fire a few crackers ourselves ou the Fourth and our store will be closed after dinner on the national birthdav. Meanwhile we have a few "CRACKER JACKS" that we intend to fire olT, and here they are: White Duck Trousers, SI. 25 White Duck Vests, . . 1.25 White Nee-lie-e Shirts. $1.25 The New "Ultra" Collar, 20c White Pasha Hats, . . 1.25 The New Ox fork How, . 25c. WESCOTT& SON Have your suit cleaned and pressed It will look like new. Hmiecek & Mc Elroy will be glad to do the work for you. ..LAW OFFICE.. ...OF.... Robert B. Windham Established 1873. Commercial, Probate and Real Kstatc Law, Specialties. Titles Examined. Corrected and Ab stracts Furnished Farm and City I'roperiy nougni, &oiu anu i.x- changed If you want to sell, LIST WITH THIS AGENCY Following are a few of tho bargains wo are offering: One 4-room Cottage, two lots One5-room Cottage, oue lot ! C One 5 room Cottage, one lot .V0 I l 4 1 1. f .AA I . 'UCI IOOI1I I.IIIK VUIUKC, UUe ILl... .0 Twos-room Cottages, throe lots li0 One Broom Cottage; I 'J lots Tot) One 8-room Coltai. lw.i l.t Hm " : c One 4-rooni (Jotta;;e. two lots -t.iO 2 evening at 7: 30t iis president, J. G. Koch, presiding. ATter tne routine business was transacted the matter of assisting further the cigar makers of New York City, who are out on a strike and to whom they sent w) about a month ago. It was finally voted that the union contribute $40 more and that an assessment be inaue to pay tne same. A. W. Atwood eelli the best paint on earth. LANDS: 20 acres, improved. tl.c in-.. . .: . l,500 10 acres, improve s lose iu T.'iO "!J acres, impiovol, at $H5 pel acre close in. 41 acres, improved, at $Tr per acie close in. M-.Vi Sec. is, town 11, range 11 VJ-V l!i acres, with cottage anil fruits lifiO 6 acres, $4.VI; 4 acres 300 Also other Cass county lands. IrtO acres, improved, in Harlan county l.ftK) 640 acres, improved, in Logan county, cheap lor cash. SOU acres, improved, in Wheeler county, cheap for cash . 9'i00 acres of Tennessee lands to excliauge for city or town proprity. Wa can show you man' other oppor tunities for investment. R. B. WINDHAM. Of th-es-i N ot u'f to Klrriu, To Jeremiah Keeliker. administrator tate ot John V . Kiniiev. deceased. You are hereby notitied that on the "JEL day of November, 1KVS, the lollow iug descriUfd real es tate situated in Cass county, in the ate of Ne braska, to-wit: Lot 'St, in section township Vi, range 14. was sold at private t A. sale by the treasurer ot said county for the do uuquent taxes due thereon lor the years lW, !') Jtud 1"V7 to K. G. Miller of Beaver City, Neb., v.lio received a certificate of tax sale theretnr and Lilly assigned said certificate to T. C. Khrumaf, who is the Dresent owner and ho der thereof In the year lMri the said land waV taxed and specially assessed in the name ol JohiW. Kinney, aud in the year ls7 it w as taxed and socially as sessed in the name of John Y. Kinney. V The time of redemption from said taxale will exDire on the Ad dav ot November. lttOO. T. C. Lhrn First publication July 3. E. G. DOVEY & SON. SPECIAL SALE ON & AWI 5 CENTS and 8 CENTS. ORGANDIES AT 121 6tS FORMER PRICE, 30c and 35c. JUST THE THING FOR Cool rappers. E. G. DOVEY & SON ..When You Want to Be Well Dressed.. It. II I'MttOU '. I.. Itulger You should wear the correct thine in Fabrics, as well as tbe correct cut of your Suit. It requires an experienced tailor to make a suit of clothes prop erly. We carry in stock the latest styles of woolens ; also samples to select from. Our long experience in business here has put us in position to know just what you want. We also make Crash Suits this season. Cleaning, Repairing and Pressing. Flatts. 'Phone -. JOHN O. JiWK, Tbe Leading Tailor. PATTON & BULGER THE NEWS does Job Printing I'rubate Notice. n County Court, Cass County, Nebraska. n che matter of the estate of frrank Ptak. de ceased. ., Mary Ptak. John C. Ptak. Frank Ptak. Emil tak. Barbara Ptak. Mary Ptak and all other persons interested in saw manei "'".l" 7' notitied that on the 2nd day ol July. isuu,juii - i L K...;i Ialr il.f a lUtllllUD USaiULUUii, alleging among other thinun imi r'" n died on the ath day of June A. U. ItfOO. leaving o -j,., trxianient. and possessed ol real nd personal estate in saici couuiy iuu iuic, suu hat the above named constitute an tne persons ntetested in the estate ot said deceased; and iraymg for the probate of said will and for letters estamentary to John C. Ptak and Emil Ptak. ou are hereby notified tnat 11 you tan to ap pear before said court oa the 24th day of luly, A. . iHim. at iu o clock a. m.,to contest tne pro ate of said will, the court may allow and probate aid will and Brant administration thereunder to John U. Ptak and Emil Ptak or some other suit- ble person aha proceed to a settlement tnereoi. Witness mv hand and the seal ot said court at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, this, the 2nd day of July, 1J. lyuo. I. UOUGLASS. (Seal) County Judge. irsi publication July s. 95 Cents to 1901. Tho big state paper, the Semi- Weekly State Journal, will be mailed from until January 1, 1901, for 25 ents. This is the biggest offer of reading matter ever made in the west nd done for the purpose of introduc- ngr the paper into thousands ol new omes. Here's your chance to get an p to date, reliable state paper for a mere song, (send in your Quarter and ou'll get tbe paper all through the remainder ot tnls year. Address State Journal, Lincoln, Neb. I "Sure Kill" 4V r-1 r-. i .......riy raper x We have just received a 0 t fresh supply of "SURE aMa. T J A z it comes len sheets f costs you vJL' 6 4 I 44 TANGLEFOOT " sticky fly paper is alwavs ? g-ood and we have plenty 9 oi it by the sheet or by ? box. A pne A 1 V L. . FrlGke & Go. I PHARMACISTS, 1 want a new spring suit, made n the latest style, call on Hudecek & McElroy in Kockwood block. Painters and Paiicrliaiigera x.xxxx We are WOT t he On y Painters on Eart h but we will give you prices that are all right and work that is up-to-date. xxxxx WE GUARANTEE SATISFACTION And Employ Competent Workmen. XXXXX I-et us figure ) U ITS 14 7 a on your I'latta I'houe- laiutiiig. ) (Shop.. SHOP ON VINT. STKKirr, Between Fourth and Filth. Liook... i TOWN 1 ALL OVKK FOR A HAMMOCK Then let us show you our fine line '0j up. and- STREITIVEIESER'S Iron Works i Machine Shop Kngineand all kinds of rnneMne work done; manufacturer of Ornamental Iron Fencing; bank and oftic-M rnilitig a specialty. I'.oiler nd steum guao testing. II. STREITKEIESER, Prop. PUtts. TeJ 257 Ferry Road one mile southeast B & M depot )