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PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA. Vril UBS DAY JUNE i:J, 1S10
NO 42
VOLUME XXIX
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ESCAPE FR0L1 JAIL
SATURDAY
Earl Morris and Grant Blunt Break Padlock on Door and Get
Away Only to Be Taken Later by Sheriff Quinton,
Cass county's disgrace, the old
county jail, was the scene of a jail
break last Saturday night when
Grant Blunt and Earl Morris, the
two young men In Jail waiting trial
for burglary made their escape.
Blunt is charged with robbing some
freight cars of the M. P. near this
city and recently wa3 arraigned,
pleading not guilty and was bound
over to trial in the district court.
Morris is waiting sentence for bur
glarizing the store of L. R. Upton
at Union, he having pleaded guilty
to the charge.
The two young men got tired of
Etaying with Jailer Manspeaker and
concluded to take French leave which
they did by forcing the big bolt to
which the hasp and padlock of the
outer door are fastened out and then
calmly walking out and away. To
understand how easy the Job was, It
is only necessary to call attention
to the fact that the barred iron door
on the outside of the jail fastens by
means of a padlock and hasp and a
long bolt which runs through a piece
of two by eight upright. The bolt is
fastened on the Inside by a large nut
which fits over the end of the bolt.
The boys removed this nut by using
a piece of wire which they cleverly
wound around the nut and worked
until they got the nut off. This done
they commenced to drive the bolt
outward and forced It 'through the
eight inches of wood, allowing the
door to swing out and opening the
way to freedom. The inside door of
the Jail is a common wooden door
which is fastened on the outside by a
hood and a heavy staple lnbedded In
the two by eight mentioned above.
This was closed also but the hoys
got hold of something sufficiently
strong and heavy enough to force this
door open, pulling the staple out.
All this took place just about 9
o'clock and while Jailer Manspeaker
and family were enjoying a little of
the fresh air of the evening. The
two boys had been given the liberty of
the corrider owing to the intense heat
of the day and evening, the old jail
being about the hottest place this
sidecf Gehenna unhot weather, and
humanitarism dictating that they be
allowed some little air. Mrs. Man
speaker discovered the escape of the
boys immediately after she returned
home and at once raised an alarm,
Rending for her husband and Sheriff
Quinton. Immediately there was
some tall hustling to head off the
fugitives, the officers surmising that
the two boys would head south, Mor
ris for" the home of his mother near
Union and Blunt for Nebarska City.
DEATH CLAIMS
FRED GOB
Bright Young Son of Mr. and
Mrs. August Gorder Victim
of Scarlet Fever
Their Judgment' was vindicated for
Morris headed straight for his moth
er's home. Deputy Sheriff Manspeak
er took the midnight train for Union
and found the lad there, his mother
turning him over to the officer who
brought him back Sunday morning
within a few hours after his bold dash
for liberty. Mr. Manspeaker also
found that Blunt had been there with
the boy but had left. With this as a
fact, Mr. Manspeaker notified Sheriff
Quinton who went after Blunt In an
automobile.
Blunt was a little luckier than Mor
ris, however, and kept away from the
officers yesterday, finally being land
ed near Nebraska City where he was
taken from a train on (which he was
riding, headed south. Sheriff Quin
ton brought him back to this city
this morning and he is now in jail.
This last escape should demon
strate beyond a doubt that it ia high
time a new jail was erected here
one which will hold prisoners tight.
When the present old rickety struc
ture is considered it can be seen that
there is virtually no chance to hold
dangerous prisoner in this struc
ture. The Journal has been clamor
ing for a new and strong jail and It
believes that there was never a bet
ter time than the present to build
one. The question of issuing bonds
for this purpose should be submitted
to the voters at the coming primary
election and at the election this fall
and steps taken to protect the people
of the county from the depredations
of criminals. These men might have
been murderers instead of common
burglars and thieves and In that case
there yould probably have been se
rious trouble and perhaps, loss of
life in apprehending them. The
thing to do is to furnish the county
officials with some adequate means
of holding their men after they get
them and not to blame the. officers
for their escape If they are to be con
fined in a tumble down shack like the
jail is at present.
In this kind of weather the jail is
a frightful place for a human to be
confined in. It is small, very con
fining and down In a hole in the
ground where fresh air cannot pene
trate. Deputy Sheriff Manspeaker
tries his best to give the prisoners
all the fresh air possible but It Is ab
solutely unsafe to leave them In the
open corridor as they could easily
get out in a dozen different; places
Build a new Jail and build It how and
prevent any more of these escapes.
The people owe it to themselves and
their officers to confine criminals so
they cannot be loose to prey upon the
public and this cannot he done under
present conditions.
MISS
1A
Passes Away in Reno. Nevada, of
Lung Trouble.
From Monday's Daily.
Word was received In the city last
Saturday afternoon of the death at
Reno, Nev., of Elizabeth Ilrask, a
daughter of George Hrasky of this
city. The first notice the family had
of the death of the young lady was
when a message was received at noon
announcing her passing away. The
cause of death is given as abscess of
the lungs. The young lady had been
in ill health for some time but her
condition was not thought to bo dan
gerous and this made the news of her
death come as a great shock to her
parents and many friends. Her
brother bad returned on Friday from
a visit with her but did not consider
her illness as dangerous when ho
had loft.
The funeral of this estimable young
lady will take place on Wednesday
morning next, from Holy Itosary
church, of which she was a devout
member. The body Is expected to
arrive In this city some time tomor
row.
of everyone who had the pleasure of
meeting her and this had made her a
host of good friends who will hear of
her death with the most sincere re
gret. A further sketch of the young
lady and a more full announcement
of the arrangements for the funeral
will appear in the Jounarl of Tuesday.
Nebraska City Boozer at Union.
From Monday's Dally.
Reports come up from Union that
a malefactor filled with an evil de
sire to shoot up the town and also
with some bad Nebraska City booze,
lighted in that village Saturday night
and started out shooting indiscrimi
nately upand down the public ways.
This peeved the good people of the
town a whole lot and a concerted raid
was made on said malefactor, re
sulting in' his being placed in limbo
or in the city calaboose as the caso
might be. He had a hearing before
Justice Newell yesterday morning
but what his sentence was Is not
known at this writing. It is believed
he got the extreme limit of the law,
probably 999 years. No damage was
done save to the nerves of the good
citizens of the town.
From Monday's Daily.
DIED Gorder. Fred, at the home of
his parents in Plattsmouth, Ne
braska, on Saturday, June 18,
1910, at 9 o'clock p. in., of scarlet
fever, aged 12 years, 9 months and
4 days. Funeral on Sunday, June
19. 1910. private. Interment at
Oak Hill.
The entire city was plunged Into
deep grief on Saturday evening last,
when it heard of the passing away
of little Fred Gorder, the bright and
ambitious little son of Mr. and Mrs.
August Gorder living in South Park
The illness which carried the brave
little man away was of short dura
tion, being barely a week in length
and it had been hoped that the rav
ages of the dreaded complaint could
be overcome and that the little man
would pull through the crisis. He
had been ill since Monday when he
lapsed Into unconsciousness and the
attending physician lost hope of sav
ing him but on Friday he had revived
to some extent and seemed to be
able to recognize his father. This
caused a hope to rise in the breasts
of all that he would ultimately recov
er and was looked upon as a hopeful
sign. It proved to be a false hope,
however, and on Saturday, it was
seen that he was sinking fast and
that the end was not far away. It
came as stated above about 9 o'clock
that night when the little fellow gave
up the hard fight and passed peace
fully away.
The little man was born In this
city on September 14, 1897, and had
lived here all his life. He was a
more than usually bright young man
and had earned the reputation of be
ing tne smartest ana aniest young
man In a business sense of his years.
He was, Indeed, a veritable, prodigy
when it came down to looking after
business matters and had a grasp of
affairs and an astuteness which as
tonished all who had met him. With
this he combined a winning person
ality which made him friends by the
score. He had Bound, careful Judg
ment which far surpassed that of
many a man of mature years and he
had become the close associate and
adviser of his father in matters
which called for the most astute
judgment.
He had a fondness for study which
amounted almost to mania and he
had been endeavoring to develop him
self along lines of electrical appli
ances. He studied automobiles In
particular and was the chauffeur for
his father, handling the big machine
with a rare and discriminating Judg
ment. So Intense was his longing to
master mechanics and the fields of
electrical science that the study had
commenced to tell upon him some
time since and he was threatened with
an Illness. This caused the physician
of the family to a short time ago or
der that he desist from studying and
that he be compelled to do without
lights during the evening.
It was perhaps to this efect up
on his system that the disease which
carried hm off, was enabled to fast
en its deadly grip upon him. His
Intensely nervous disposition was one
of the drawbacks In the fight for life
which he made but it was thought he
could overcome the complaint even
with these handicaps.
The parents of this little man, and
his other relatives all have the most
sincere sympathy of the entire com
munity In their bereavemet. The
regretable nature of the disease com
bined to keep the many friends from
attending the obsequies to their deep
regret, the funeral taking place yes
terday and being private. Interment
was made In the family plat at Oak
Hill.
Much Better.
From Monday's Dally.
Mrs. J. W. Amlck came up this
morning from near Murray to take
the morning train for Omaha where
she will spend the day. Mr. Slocura
drove her up in his touring car. Mr.
Slocum's mother, mention of whose
illness was made several days since
in the Journal, Is reported this morn
ing as much better and on the road
toward recovery. This will be wel
come news to the many friends Of
the lady who were alarmed at her
condition several days since. It is
believed now that she will get well
unless unexpected complications ensue.
1
Bratton among the younger folks fori
he was one of their favorites.
Prof. Wortman as the whistler and
mimic made more than good with
the audience and he was really a very
clever and capable man In that line.
He has wonderful powers of mimicry
and kept the interest of the audi
ence at a fever heat throughout his Defeats the Invincibles of Coun-
act. He was also very good as a
whistler and took rank with the best
seen
line.
WML
here in a long time in that
The real big end of the show was
the closing number ' The Boys in
cil Bluffs Yesterday.
A fair sized crowd yesterday after
noon saw the Plattsmouth ball team
trim the Invincibles of Council Bluffa
in a dull and uninteresting contest.
THE BOYS IN BLUE"
MAKES A BIG HIT
Parmele Theater Draws Crowd
Despite Intense Heat.
T. J. Will departed this morning
for Hennessey, Okla., near which
place he has some land and near
Deceased was born in this city and I where ho has relatives, llvine
i.uuu me Kre;iicr 1art (I nor lire j He goes down to spend a week or ten
nere. She was a lady of much per-1 days in looking after his crops and
Rnnal fhnrm nrwl nnltn nnnnluii I .
" t:Aitvis 10 enjoy n visit at tne same
an wno Knew ner. She made friends ' time.
Icgul Business at J'upilllon.
Byron Clark departed this morn
Ing for Omaha and Papilllon where
he appears of the asessment of bene
he hearing of the assessment of bene
fits by reason of tho creation of tho
Papilllon drainage district. This is an
ambitious project and covers tho
work of draining a large territory ad
jacent to the Papio. There are a
number of railroads deeply interested
in tho project including besides tho
Burlington, the Missouri Pnelflc, tho
Chicago & Northwestern, tho Union
Paciric, and tho Rock Island. Tho
hearing promises to be an interesting
one and probably will result In ex
tended litigation before the matler Is
finally disposed of.
A very large audience gathered
last Saturday evening at the Par
mele theater to witness the presenta
tion of "The Boys In Blue," by the
Benson lodge of Eagles, and this, des
pite the Intense heat which kept many
away who held tickets to the play
All who attended unite in pronoun
cing the entertainment one of the
finest ever seen in this city and are
a unit in praise of the Benson drill
team and the several members on the
program. The affali had been adver
tised and guaranteed to be one of the
best ever given on the local stage and
there was no question of the guar
antee being made good. The Benson
Eagles covered themselves and their
order with glory and demonstrated
that they have one of the best drilled
teams in the state or the country
besides having a remarkably good
amount of talent In their member
ship. The affair netted the local
lodge a handsome sum after all the
expenses were paid and was a sub
stantial lift to the treasury which was
already in good shape, ,
The opening number on the pro-
gramwas a drill by the degree team
of the Benson lodge and it was a fine
one. The members executed a num
her of difficult and intricate drills
and did them all with the highest de
gree of grace and exactness. Their
work was pronounced by competent
judges to be the equal of the crack
teams of the country and they deserv
ed the applause wlur which their sev
eral evolutions were greeted. The
men presented a very handsome ap
pearance also in their uniforms and
looked the finest specimens of Ameri
can manhood.
The midget comedian, A. L. Hild-
inger, Jr., made a great hit with the
entire audience and all that he was
advertised to do, he did. He Is a good
nger and has a number of bright
and sparkling monologues which kept
his audience in continuous laughter
He is certainly a top liner wherever
he is plhced and his work was worthy
of all the applause which it received
His versatility was shown when lie
appeared as a black face comedian
and there were a great many in the
audience who did not believe that he
was the same man who appeared as
the midget. In his black face act he
did better, perhaps, than before but
in both instances his work was very
good.
The Juggling of Prof. Mickelson
was also an excellent feature of the
program and attracted much favor
able comment. He did many trick
which were a marvel of mystery to
his audience and demonstrated that
he is really a very excellent perform
er of the black art.. He was watched
throughout his number with the very
closest attention and deserved the
good things which were said of him
after the. act was finished.
Miss Marie Snowden is a really
clever dancer and proved captivating
to tho audience. Her toe dancing
was especially good and rivaled that
of many a premier dancer of high
fame. She is also a very capable and
clever singer with a good voice and
taken altogether sho made a flno hit
with the audience. She Is a very
pretty and refined little lady ami won
herself a host of friends by her per
sonality and excellent work.
Dale Bratton as the magician filled
his number with an excellent exhi
bition of sleight of hand work and
Ilko Prof. Mickelson did some things
which were very puzzllug to the pub
lic. Ho made tilings happen which
mortal man would not have believed
could take place and those of tho
younger In the audience wcro spell
found In admiration. It Is to bo ex
pected that within a few days thero
will bo all kinds of Imitators of Prof.
Blue" defending the nation's flag at The local team, although presenting
Harper's Ferry. This act was ex- a patched-up lineup, played all round
j cellently put on and the team showed the visitors who seemed to lack gln
I great proficiency In their several Ur and snap and who ftPlded miser-
parts. It was a very realistic battle ably " times. Jne orK 01 ine Vl91"
scene and a number of old soldiers tors as a distinct disappointment
in the audience were worked up to a to the audience who had been led to
high pitch by the recalling of the bat- pMwt a hot and snappy game. They
tie scenes of the civil war. The story were also WPak wltn the bat and
of the scene was readily understood Bardwell had them at his mercy most
by the audience who applauded the of the Bame. Wld throwing resulted
fine work of the Boys in Blue, re- ln KlvlnK Plattsmouth several runs
peatedly. When the curtain went which otherwise would not have been
down at the close of the act with the scored.
noble defenders of the flag lying Tne home team fielded very well,
strewn upon the battlefied, there was although they had a few errors which
a great burst of popular enthusiasm were unnecessary and they hit the
which swent through the big build- ball hard. Mann played at first base
Ing in a roar of sound Indicative of ,n I,lne of McCauley who Is in Penn-
the appreciation of the audience. sylvanla while Cecil Smith played on
The entire performance is above third. Smith Is not hitting this year
criticism and reflects great credit ,ike he did last when he was one of
upon the managers of the affair and t,,e Btar hatters on the team nor was
upon the several individuals who took his fielding yesterday up to what ho
part therein. As an amateur per- can do- The remainder of the team
formance it is probably the best ever wa8 the same as presented in recent
witnessed here and worthy to rank 8ames and did the usual work which
among the very best professional ef- they have been doing, cutting out
fort8. some of the errors which lost them
After the close of the performance Beveral Kn,nea- Harrold as usual.
the Benson team adjourned to Eagle ca,"?ht a E0(1 Kanie and played fast
hall where several candidates were hall while Mason did some excellent
ehpn thn work nf tho nrrtr nmi taV. work which deserves favorable com-
en in as full fledged Eagles. The fent.
work of the degree team
pro-
Two of the Council Bluffs players
nounced to have been excellent and received injuries in tne game wnicn
they gave a fine exemplification of the Dut lhem out of commission and their
ritual of the order. There was a P,are8 were fil,ed with substitutes.
very largo attendance of members of Th,a dld not materially affect the
the order and despite tho fact that BRore ce to probably demoralize
th hour uns lntp lntorpat una nn- the visitors somewhat and make them
checked to the end. It was very Plav worso than they would do oth-
lnt nr mihor nrlv in t'n- ..mrn erwlse. The final score was 8 to 4 ill
when the lights were out 'and the favor 0 f Plattsmouth.
festivities came to a close. All told. Plattsmouth fans will be plensed
Saturday was certainly a big day for to note that Nebraska City has slgn-
tbe Eaeles ' P(1 . K. Keitniey or Syracuse as one
of their catchers. Kelthley played
Will Wed. nere in me game wun tne soiuiers
From Monday's Dally. and lie is a good man. He will make
A marriage license was Issired this good ln the Mink league easily and
morning to Walter W. Mockenhaupt should rank as a player by the end
of near Louisville and Miss Lenora E. of the season.
Tlghe of Manley, two of the most
popular young people of that section .Wi'MNineiit Reduced.
of the country. The groom is the The county comnilssloners have
second son of Chris Mockenhaupt, the finished their labors and adjourned
well known farmer from southwest as a board of equalization subject to
west of Louisville and is a fine young the call of the clerk. They made a
man. He has a great many good number of changes in the assessment,
friends throughout that section who mostly in the city, reducing in all
will hear of his contemplated matri- cases save one. The following is a
monlal venture with much Interest, list of the changes made, a number
He is a very able young man and one left as returned by the assessors:
who bears the highest reputation for Reduced.
Industry and ability The bride-to-be Mrs. L. Golding from $3,500 to
is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John $3,200.
Tlghe of Manley, a young woman of J. It. Kelly from $875 to $500.
refinement and many superior attain- A. S. Barbo from $ 1 ,C00 to $ 1 ,1 00.
ments, as well as of great personal J. W. Grassman from $100 to $50.
charm. She has many of the traits J. W. Grassman from $850 to $750.
which go to make her a popular fav- Joshua Andrews from $875 to $550.
orlte and bears the respect and es- A. NItka from $1,000 to $900.
teem of the entire community in Anton Kanka from $850 to $750.
which she is known. The mutual Anton Kanka from $775 to $630.
friends of these two young people W. C. Hamilton from $1770 to $1,-
wlll Join in expressing the best wish
es for their long and happy union.
500.
R. P. Rauen from $750 to $500.
R. P. Rauen from $1,200 to J 1.000.
R. P. Rauen from $600 to $400.
J. L. Hartshorn from $900 to $700.
In County Court.
In county court this morning let
ters of guardianship were Issued to D. H. Mills from $1,470 to $1,000.
Mrs. Ida Applegate, mother of Paul, Jones Durbln from $800 to $600.
Palmer, Eugene and Jessie Apple- P. D. Bates from $1,600 to $1,400.
gate, minor heirs of Leroy Applegate, O. C. Dovey from $8,560 to $3,660.
deceased. The children have an es
tate coming to them from their fath
er and it is to conserve this for their
interests that the appointment is
made.
The Inst w 111 and testament of John
Dreamer has also been filed In county
court for probate, a petition asking
for tho appointment of John Dream
er as administrator with the will an
nexed. This will makes the widow of
tho deceased executrix but owing to
her advanced age, tho appointment
of the son Is urged.
Tho hearing in tho caso of tho
State vs. Karl Morris is set for to
morrow morning at 8 o'clock before
Judge Doeson In county court. This
hearing is to determine whether the
lnd shall be sent to tho reform school
or not.
Rained.
John Warga from $470 to $630.
Dr, Georgo H. Gilmoro enmo up
from Ms home at Murray this after
noon, driving up Jn his automobllo to
attend to some business matters in
tho city. Ho visited with the Journal
a short time before returning to his
home.
(Joes to Idaho.
Prof. W. O. Brooks who has been
superintendent of the Fairmont high
schools for the past year and who re
cently resigned to accept the position
of superintendent of the schools at
Caldwell, Idaho., Is In tho city mak
ing a visit with friends. Prof. Brooks
expects to leave within a few days for
Caldwell vhere he will famlliarlzo
himself with his new field of work.
Ho Is a most excellent. young man
and an educator of more than ordin
ary ability, and tho good people of
Caldwell will find that they mnde no
mistake when they engaged him for
the position. Ho has mnde a very
commendable record during tho past
year at Fuirmont and tho people of
that vicinity parted with his company
with tho most sincere regret. That
ho will succeed at Caldwell Is a fore
gone conclusion and tho many goc
friends whom ho has In their cnlgh
borhood are confident that he will
reflect tho greatest credit upon him
self and the schools there.