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Hardware Emporium
AT SAGE'S OLD STAND, OX LOWER MAIN STREET.
PLATiSOflOTD HERALD.
PUBLISHED BT
The Plattmoiitti Heral Pntlishine Co.
Telegraphic,
HILL'S IN rESTIG ATION.
Thclteport of tlie Com
mittcc.
The Wages of the Southern
Scourge.
Miscellaneous News.
ITCne EDest ILinc of (L'ook Stoves. 1
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" (Kasoliiie Stoves,
Tinware
66 (General lEaralware
To be found In the City. New Rood at prices that defy compel ion. Give nie a call v
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"Warranted to be as good as any wire made. We also
keep in stock a general assortment of HARDWARE, STAVES and
TINWARE, and sell as cheap a3 any Hardware house in the country.
CaU and see us in the Rockwood Ulock.
And Tinners' StocH
ALL KINDS
FCR SALE BY
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We have Just received fine assortment of
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Spring Wagon Tops,
which Me will sell at prices within the reach of alL
Dome and See CDur (Canopy 3Fop
rilE LIGHTEST. NEATEST AND MOST CONVENIENT -TOP MANU .
FA(TURED.
Al30aoorapleteJnfoflMen9, Boys.land JLadies'.Saddles at
J.G.CHAMBERS & SON
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.WAEMAN & KIRBY, Propr's.
Plattsinoiatli, Neb.
ENGINES,
Washington, Sept. 18. A synopsis of
the report of the committee investigat
Ing the charges brought by ex-congross
mau JMurch, of .Maine, agaiust super
vising architect of the Treasury Hill,
vas sent to some of the leading papers
hint night as a special. That synopsis
was furnished to correspondents by su
pervisiug architect Hill himself, audas
regards the actual findings of the com
mittee was imperfect and misleading,
The report says:
In regard to the charge of Mauley,
Cooper & Co., that after advertising for
proposals for making and furnishing
Butters for the public building at Cin
cinuati, the supervising architect rc
fused to let contracts for the work to
the lowest bidder, thecjmmitteethinks
it would have been belter and to the
iuierests of the government,- if Manley,
Cooper & Co had been allowed all the
time they asked for, the frm being re
sponsible end of good stauding,and the
lowest bidders by over $20,100. The
refusal to allow Mauley, Cooper & Co,
to make a test, the haste with which
the award was made to the United
States Fire I'roof Company, after the
refusal to allow a test, ami the further
fact that ' the successful bidders had
been furnishing the government all the
work in this line ior several year
compel the committee to believe that
the supervising architect not only did
not do all he migh to save this $2S,000
to the government, but that he did not
intend that Manley, Cooper & Co,
should have the contract if he could
avoid it. With respect to the work ou
vaults, safes aud for (public buildings,
the committee expresses the opinion
that for ail such work proposals should
be solicited by public advertise ment at
least once a year. It says the givin
ot" or dei s continually for a term of
years to one linn, without any opportu
uily for competition by iuvitalion ot
public proposals, is in direct conflict
with the letter and spirit of the law
With regard to the purchase of elevator
of one particular make, and the failure
to advertise for competition, the. com
unitte says the architect was derelcct in
his duty. In regard to the healing ap
paratus in the Chicago custom house,
the committee find that the appoint
ment of Newton to inspect the material
furnished was clearly not in accord
with official propriety. The architect
knew he was an employe of Uartlett,
Robinson & Co.. the tirm which built
the heating f.pparatus. As his only
duty was to inspect ihe muteri! furn
ished by that firm, U.e committee say
it is not surprised that the impression
should obtain that Newton's appoint
ment was a part of a scheme to enable
the contractors to furnish materials in
ferior in quality to that called for in
the specifications- The committee says
it seems clear that Hill was disposed in
favor of Geo. L. Damon, manufacturer,
and J. T. Hay ward, steam fitter, and
that his actions iu matters in which
these men weie com crned have the ap
pearance of serving his friends. The
committee says official favoritism is so
manifeft in the conduct of the super
vising architect's office as to give color
to the statement made by Coleman, at
torney for Murcb, in his statement,
"that in everything that goes to make
up a building, Hill has some one per
son or some firm with whom he deals,
to the exclusion ot everybody else."
The committee does not believe this is
necessary evidence of corruption in
the part of Hill, but it shows that the
business of the office has not been con
dieted with care and the economical
impartiality with which it should.
Your committee do not hesitate to say
a. .
mat me press oi me country is justi
fied in criticising unfavorably any office
of the government conducted ou such
principles as have beeu 'pointed out in
this case. The great extent of busi
ness of the architect's office, his dis
cretionary powers, and recommends
ting himself to thosa who apply for re
lief.
TILLlliOlNU .
Hermosillo advices state that the fe
ver is still raging at that polut
EYE WITNESSES' TALK.
San Francisco, Sept. 17. II. Brin
hedt, of fiuaymas. a merchant, arrived
here. He eaya the causes of the disease
will be dissipated with tbo first rain.
The fever appears every summer. No
cne feared It. The violence of the fever
was owing to a want of rains. Physi
cians increasing the evil by declaring
it yellow fever. This created such a
scare that the people laid down and
died like sheep. From that moment
the only business done was a lively
trade in coffins. Most of those who
died were of the poorest class, unable
from the scarcity of iood to obtain pro
per nourishment. Many sufferers drank
cold liquors, inducing cougestion of the
brain and almost instant death. An
other Guymu9 merchant says the con
dition of things there is tenable and
heart-rending, and that telegrams from
Guavmas aonvcv but a faint idea of
the horrors daily occurring.
THE RATE WAU.
Chicago, Sept. 18. In the war on
passenger rate between Chicago and
Louisville this moruinr the Pan Han
dle opened with a rata of $4.50 which
the Monou route at once met. It is
said that scalpers are selling at $4 and
as the Pan Handle professes to fight
commissions to scalpers, it will proba
bly drop to that figure.
There was no further cut in rates be
tween Chicago and Louisville this af
ternoon aud il is understood that the
Pau Handle will make a slight advance
tomorrow, returning to $5, and that ne
gotiations are being conducted with a
view to a settlement.
THE TICKET AOKNTS.
Chicago, Sept. 18. The meeting of
the Gi neral Passeuger and Ticket
Agents association of the United States
began its quarterly meeting here today.
There was a large representation from
roada in all parts of the country. The
session was not extended. A resolution
to reaffirm the rule that passengers be
not allowed more than 350 pounds of
baggage free was passed. A motion to
reaffirm and to return to schedule rates
on all lines represented in the associa
tion ou October 1, aud to thereafter
maiutain them rigidly, passed without
dissent. The association continues in
session tomorrow.
GRANT FOtt COXICr.rNG-
St. Paul September 18,- The Mutual
Benfu association of the railway mail
service met in convention at the capi
tol today. They were welcomed by the
governor.
Gen. Grant ani Wm. Al. Evarts
passed through the city on their return
from the Northern Pacific openin
Gran. was driven to Fort Snelling, and
during an interview with a reporter he
is credited with saying that he has ncv
er come out in lavor of Itoscoe Conk-
ling or any one else, as reported by the
S,; Louis' Republican, fot the presiden
cy, but that he would like to see Couk-
; get it. They left for Chicago this
afternoon.
THE CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
Chicago September 18. The Chris
tian convention, under the guidance of
D. L. Moody, evsngelist, began a three
day's session here this morning. Abjut
3,900 pc-rscus, chiefly ministers aud
evaugelists were present, Tne time of
the. convention will be devoted chiefly
to consideration of the best methods of
of carrying on the work of evangeli
zation throughout the country, ispc-
cially in large cities, during the corning
Winter.
The afternoon aud evening session
brought increased numbers. At night
a large ovei flow meeting organized in
the First Methodist church. Among i
those who delivered addresses were Mr.
Moody, Major Whistle, Charles Ed
ward Cheney and Rev. Dr. II. M. Send-
der.
A NEBRASKA STAR ROUTE DISCONTIN-
. TED. .
Washington, D.- I)., September 18.
By order of Second Assistant Postmas
ter General, to take effect September
30th, the star route from Niobrara to
Foit Randall, Dakota, has been dis
continued. K. R. Miner was the lowest
bidder for supplying service ofl this
route, and was awarded the contract,
because of technical imperfections.
The reason given at the postofiice de
1 artment for abolition of the route is
that since the date of the advertsement
for proposals the railroad system in that
section has been extended so tbat no
necessity for star route service exists.
BANKS.
Joiijr KiTzor.RAi.u, A. v. McLaughlin
I'reildent. Caiiler.
FIRST NATIONAL
ZB-A-ZLxTIK: !
OF PLATTSMOUTfl. NLEUA8KA,
Offers the very best facilities for the prompt
transaction of legitimate
BANKING BUSINESS.
Stocks, Ilonds. Cold, Government and loca
Securities Bought and bold, Lrpjlli receiv
ed aiitl interest allowed on lime Certifi
cates, Uraft drawn, available In any
part of the United Slates and all
the principal towns of
turoe.
Collections made & promptly remitted.
Highest marlret prices paid for County War
rants, State ai.d County Houds.
DIRECTORS 2
John Fitzgerald A.
John K. Cku-K. It.
Oeo. K. Iovey, K.
A. W McLattehlln.
E. Touzalin,
C. Cushing.
K. White,
UnparaleIiedAttractions.
FALL & WINTER GOODS
EMBRACING AN ELF.OANT VARIETY OF
m ma
AND
WEEPING WATER
WEEPING WATER. - NEB.
E. L. REED, President.
' P.. A. GII1SON, Vice-President.
R. S. WILKINSON. Cashier.
A General Buimg Business Transacted.
Received, and Interest allowed on Time Certi
ficates.
IIIAFT
Drawn available in any part of the United
States and all the principal cities of Europe.
Dress Goods. Dress Goods.
We don't care to make any com
ments on our line in this depart
ment, for we know the ladies .are
much better judges than we are,
though bur best endeavors were
used to get the latest 6tjles and
the handsomest . materials in the
market, and we left not Ii ing "un
done to find for the ladies a line
of goods inferior to none to be
found, and at prices that will tell
all we can handle this Fall.
Blank' ts and Comfortables,
"We are able to give you bottom
prices on these goods. Our stock
is large and new, and you will
have no trouble in maktng a selection,
Yarns.
Our stock of Varus comprises
everything in Western and Ger
man knitting; also, full lines of
Gerniantowiis, Saxonies, ete,
vera
An
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Pushes.
Agents for the celebrated
Him Line of Steamers.
In Plain, Brocade and Fancy FabrhiueK.
The Newest Shades, Cheaper than Ever Before.
Tlanl? fia CC! H.mni.tr UnC.nWr In this department we
wwww wvwjr UUUIU1J. oiler a collection of La
dies' OentB and Children's goods,
which for variety and cheapness
has ntver been equalled.
Cotner Main and Sixth Streets.
PLATTSMOUTH
i JOHN RLACK. President.
1 J. M. FATTEKSON, Cashier, f
Transacts a General Banting Business.
HIGHEST CASH PRICE
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Paid or County and City War ants.
COhLECTIOXM aiADJSj
and promptly remitted for.
DlKHCCTOKS :
Join Black, J. M. Patterson, C. ll.Parrrel
F. R. Guthmann, J. Morrlssey, A. B.
mith. Fred Gorder.
ITllfl 0"PTITDQH Tlie largest assort-
UIIUU1 WUQ1, ment ever opened
here. We have the best makes,
and cheaper than ever before. An
excellent Ladies' White Merino
suit for $1.00. Ladies' Scarlet all
wool at $2.75 a suit.
We carry all the lead
ing brands, from tho
best to the cheapest, and make the
prices right with you every time.
The best 50c Corset in the city.
Sole agents for Ball's Health and
Xursing Corsets, Warner's Hip I)
and Thomson's (Jlove Fitting.
Ladies' Muslin Unflerwear.--
In this line we carry nothing
but made from the best muslin,
and finest trimmings. Full line.
ARNICA PREPARATIONS
tDonjiscry nas discovered do remea? tvperior
to Arnica f r bealine external erupfloiis.
i v preparea ana c
toilet preparation,
r"r per-
ly prepared arid coiiibiiied. it has.no equal as
The highest conden
sation of arnica. Will
8peliJy cure chap
, DOIMA2nS,
Russian Circulars, Paletos, etc.,
1 The Latest, The Best, The ITothiest
Styles ever shown here; prices ranging from $5 to $05.
H jmmI hands, crack d
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Jtft hnd rou irli
oi cne BKin, wucwipr cnuea iroru c.imncic innu
encea or the use of UrilTKi;.. (OstlKTII'S
Will cure pimple on luce undAwk, rend-.-rintt
.in Dftui writ ti,i. . . luvdiuttuirj 111 aimil
Klieum. A lamiiy remedy for cuts, burns, bruises
a .u sores. riUc'K IN MKVAL XL'UKS, 25c.
TOILET SOAP
rtellshtfaUy per
fumrd. hiirhlT mnl.
tested, Al solute
lv Rivm tho
skin from chappla? and imparts to it life and
u healthy if low. Unrivalled for cleanine the
sa'p and eradicating dandruff. The most per
Uxt toilet soap in the world. fKICK, 25 cent.
i Carpets, Mattings and Oil Cloths.
AFRICA
On these Goods we are Headquarters '
FRED. HERMANN,
One Door -East of First' National Hank.
MCA
Shaving Soap
A mrdicated article
of rare merit. Jr-
Vfnf oil ni ikiniAja
MAKESSHAVIXO aDrUGUl,
r.naxrseu oy L.eaain:i .Burners, who tay of it,
Without parallel as a sbavinc anon" in
lather and lasting. Keeps the fa?e and neck freo
f . oin piiuplea. r.'tIC 15 cts. fox a Utrye csdee.
THE EtKHORN
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nor nn
TOOTH SOAP
Is without nuestion
the most perfect ar
tlcle ever produced
as it not onl v elean
rs the tetb thoroughly, l ut tho combination
wi-b arnica preserves and hardens tne frumg. It
Kives t tho bre-.th a sweet, delicate odor. Its
taste is delicthtfu Price, g5c a box.
All druggists se 1 the above articles, or we mil
mail them, postpaid, ou receipt of prioe.
C. H. STRONG fc CO.,
o!e rroprietors and Manfrs., Chlcagc
WILL J. WARRICK,
AGENT,
PI.ATTSMOUTir,
NKBRASKA.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
ALE, WINES, beer AND CIGARS,-
Old Kentucky Whiskies,
IMPORTED WINES,
MUMM'S EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE,
'i '-'I Is'iii'i: NATIVE WINES,
?- - ST- LOUIS PEER.
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ARE IQU BEADY TO DYE?
llurlburt and Miller
proprietors of the Omaha Fancy Steam
Dyeing and French Dry cleaning works
107, South Fifteenth street, Omaha
Neb., recommend their facilities for
cleauing, dyeing and curling plumes
.mu iip on inree aavs notice: ladies
suits iu velvets. Silks,
Si U 1 1 T 1 Q fit A
the appoiutment of a board, similar in I cleaned by the French Dry cleaningprol
-l a. a i i i a I finca T .urliaa' on1 rrnr t a j-l-Lli!a I
cauracier ho lae iiaiucuBe Ooard. tor
MAN UFA CTURKliS OF
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IRON FRONTS.
HOUSK CO M TAINS
AND CASTIN(iS.
foilitis orheary work in Columns and Castings for Business Houses are
rDMMd to the State.
SnttfiF nrPtmrvn of all kinda. Onr Machine Rhnn i rli i
al . JM uiij vuippu
f sll cle or worK in iron.
tron"ue Nebraska manufacturing. We duplicate all eastern prices, savins
'tie building in toy part of 'the State should rite for our terms of castings
'tn iltmteSfl. pLA.TTSMOUTH. NFJ&
the discharge of all administrative duty
relating, to the selection of -sites and
construction of public buildings.
Gaaymas, Mex., Sept. 18,- A copious
rain fell last night, cleaning the at
mosphere and bringing the thermome
ter to 84. The people took upon it as
the greatest blessing that could have
happened, as it will preveot a apreiJ
of the fever... Erht deaths are renor -
ted today. 'The perfect of Ilermiindez
has i94Uod orders that no bo lie br- bu
ried until pronounced dead byJ-hysi
Cianvaud then retained twelve hour
before interment. Quite n number of
Americans aud foreigners have died.
At present it U impossible to learn
tbor names. Geo. Cobb la hero, devo-
cess. Liadies' and gents clothing clean
ed, dyed and repaired. All kinds of
tancy dyeing, merchant's shelf-worn
goods a specialty.
All orders by mail or express given
prompt attention
MONEY TO LOIN
ON SEAL ESTaTK.
.
Any party deeirine to loan monev on rrm
vi "pci t y iu ue accuinmoaatea at a low rate,
from three to ten vaiu-a' um. ilbA tb ininKar
not payable until it has accrued. Inquire of
15fld2nw-tf PlMttxmouth. Keb.
Try Scherer's Corn Cure, warranted
to cure without pain, only 15 cents; at
warncKs. .. fi.tf
FOR SALE. fota H and 3 In
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ALWAYS IX STOCK, AT
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Fitzgerald Block
ELKHORN
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ROBERT DONNELLY'S
AJ?D
BLACKSMITH
We have a larger stock than ever of
S
which wc will sell for
Wagon, Buggy, Machine awl Plow re
pairing, and general jobbing
I sx "now prepared to do all kinds of repalrina
w ouu uiuw macmnery, as (oere
s a buvu linue in my saop.
PETER ' RA O EN,
The old Reliable Waff on Maker I
has taken charge or the wagon snop.
He Is well known as a -
By adherin? to the Caeh
can sell 10 per cent, cheaper than by the old credit system.
Jew Wi
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WORKMAN.
O 1 i r- ,
ou ocnooi xsooics, -amounts to considerable. Pemeniber
Cash, and buy jour sup2 cheap, at "
to bring the.
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