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About The Plattsmouth daily herald. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1883-19?? | View Entire Issue (Feb. 28, 1888)
The Evening Herald. J. H. KING,' City Editor. A. Stliibsi-T, DatWt, Kock wood Baildlar, Ttltpkea X. S&. Dr. ftlvirf Oflea aad Baaldeaea Skrwo4 Block. TaUaaea la. 42. CITY CORDIALS. Mrs. M. C. BirtUnll, the junior partner in th firm of Boeck & liirdaall, in in the city keeping store while her senior part ner is IT on a bridal tour. If Mr. Niict. of Omaha, docs not get the contract for the building of the "An hauicr" block in this citj, Mr. Jones, of Piatt f mouth, will. Bid will be pened Thursday. Don't Forget the target social given by the Y. L. Ft. It. A. at O. A. It. Hall this evening. Admission 10 cants. Tar get practice free. Everybody is invited to cry their luck for the prize. -When the constable went to arrest one of the parties drawing an engine at Pacific Junction for neglecting to whis tle when passing a crossing yesterday, the fellow said "all right, wait till I get my cat," aid jumped into the "cab," pulled the throttle, and skipped. Capt. Palmtr, Col. Vanatta aud Mr. McMaken will reach Lincoln today if they are lucky. Their object is to attend the State Encampment, Q. A. 11. at that place and endeavor to get thorn to hold their next annual encampment in this city. They are full of enthusiasm is the subject, and we feel certain that they will succeed. Johnny and Mallick saw an individ ual leading another misguided creature over to a barn at the foot of Main street this morning. He was seeking repose This spiritual preceptor was seeking to lighten him of $78 13 that he had in his pocketbook. Last night he came over from Iowa and wis possessed of $115. If he goes straight back after seeing Judge Mathews this afternoon he will have $69.13. In yeaterday's issue appeared the common remark. "Though slightly dis figured, yet still in the rtng." The next paragraph commenced "The above beau tiful sentiment was expressed 5a 'After Dark.' " In the "make up" ot a news paper there are eften very amusing inci dents caused by the hurry to "grt out." The above should have been connected with a separate article with the "head," 'Tm a brute ! I'm a brute !" and a "sub head," "N, beneath that ragged coat beats kind heart." The Bachelor's club of this city had a very enjoyable sociable last night in their ball on Mam street, lhis club is composed of a lot of j"ly, intelligent gentleman of broad views, that -leaves "shades of belief to sages, school martin, and reasoning fools." They have only been organized a few months, but. already, have a flow of wit and foast of mirth that would satisfy old Momus. There is no particular object in their or ganisation, only, simply, the renting. ad furnishing of a room centrally located where they can meet and listen to some member's performance on a musical in strument, sing a song, tell anecdotes, .nd talk of matters nonsensical, scientific aud political. Cedar CrK- Editor Hksald: Thiakiagsomething from this place would bo acceptable, will try and write a few items. We wpn't talk about the weather and roads, for the simple reason you have the same there, ... .Miss Holmes teaches out the month of school this winter, the other teacher, Mr. Dean, giving up the school to take a surveying job, which is more profitable. . . . .The masquerade ball was a success both - socially and financially. There were sixty-two numbers. There were many suits here for rent very neat and unique. We noticed several suits made at home that, done credit to the wearers. The only thing that was lacking was sup per. Our hotels are afraid to venture. Mr. and Mrs. Bowker, our B. & M. agents, leaves fer their homestead March 8th. We will miss them so much Mrs. Vinton, sister of O. E. Sayler, is vis iting here We noticed Geo. Shoeman nd family visiting Cedar Creek Jer ry Farthing was in town this week; he has considerable business at this place. Jerry is bound to succeed in whatever hs undertakes. The energy and cheek he has is Astonishing Our old butcher, Mr. Marthis, comes out quite often to look after his shop at this place. We fcaye a first-class butcher shop; they have have put up ice, so that they can accom modate all of their customers and make life cooler this summer.... It seems as though there was no end to the gram; in spite of rough and muddy roads toe grain still rolls along, like the little blue wagon at the fair Business at Cedar Creek seems to be as brisk as usual The billiard hall is crowded every night. Imagine what it would be if every cigar, cider and soda they took were a beer or whiskey Dr. Duff has been very sick He is up now but look like death. He has overdone himself riding all through that cold weather. He says he sever missed a day. We hope to si.-o him around soon. Board of Trade Meeting; Postponed. The board of trade meeting called for this evening is deferred until Thursday evening of this wrek. The hall having been previously engaged for other pur poses. R- B. Wisdham, Pres. F. Hkbbmaxs. Sec'y. Look. r Bargains' t Boefck & Eirdsall's this v'eeVi THESrRIKE "All Quiet on the Potomac" The city clerk swore in twelve special policemen last night; this is not necessary on account of thu strike, but for the pre vention of thftfrom the company's cars now standing in the yards. The fol lowing was printed in a document handed to each individual: To whom it may concern : Know ye that by the authority in you vested by law as mayor ef the city of Plattsmouth, Neb., I hereby appeint- as special policemen, in and for said city, witli all the power verted in regular po licemen, said appointment without cost to (ho city of Plattumouth. J. D. Hiursoir, Mayer. I do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution of the United States and the state of Nebraska and faithfully per form my duty as special policemen, so help me Ged. Subscribed and sworn te before me, Feb. 27, 1888. C. II. Smith, City Clerk." Six of these men patrol the yards at night and six by day. They receive two dollars a day pay out of the B. & M. funds. Last night an amusing occurance hap pened in relation te this matter. One of the special policemen and one of the B. & M. night watchmen had no faith ia each other's official appointment, and came very near having a "fracus" in the yards, but were prevented by other par ties. G. W. Uoldridge, General Manager B. & M., Omaha, came in the city last aight. He carried a bulky valise. At 7 A. u. this morning that gentleman and impor tant valise was escorted from the Stadle man House, of this city, by two promi nent gentlemen, one an M. D. and the other a Captain. For five hours Mr. Hel dredge was as busy as he could be re ceiving and sending telegraph messages to points along the B. & M. and C, B. & Q. His messages were in cipher and be yond our comprehension. This afternon the performance was re peated and as we go to press the instru ment in the telegraph office at the depot is liable to break at any moment from its incessant "click, click, clickety, click, click, 'Cli.' -'Om.' " Last night, about 9:15, No. 6, from Omaha, was pulled into the depot. She was brought in by a Lincoln machinist named Julins Detrick, brother of Charley Detrick who runs an engiae at McCoek, this state, and who is a "union m&ta." Julius does not belong to the "Brotherhood" and must be a very poor machinist, judging from the dilapidated appearance of No. 158, when she reached the depot with a "slipped eccentric" and side red gone. One end of the cylinder was plugged with a lump of wood, tied in place with old rag, and so much steam issued from some apereture where the piston rod works, that the engine re sembled a huge balogna sausage being cooked for a barbecue. Julius came back this morning from the Junction, running No. 3 as a special. The disabled engine was taken to the shops and replac ed by No. 102, with Bob Ballencfi, fore man ef the round house in this city, actiag as engineer. There was a delay of about half an hour id this city, many passengers being scsied at the incompetency of the man at the throttle, left the train, and stayed in this city ever night. Train master, English, of Lincoln, and Conductor Raney, were oa the engine instructing Julius Detrick. Coqdyictor Miller, who run No. 5 through hereyesierdty quit the company's employ when he reached Lincoln. A man named Barnes run No. 93 into Wymore yesterday. It is said to have been his first run on an enging and has been employed as a "wiper" at that place for the last four months Before that he knew nothing abeut an engine. At the present rate of promotion, it would take this man seven years to reach a first-class run as an engineer ef a pa;?ecger train. L. Ball, from Lincoln, was officiating as fireman on No. 3 this morning when she came through. Someone is spread ing rumors that the men are weakening. The following explains the situation at 4. r. m. today: Chicaco, 111., Feb. 28. "Everything solid here and men firm." F. P. Sakoskt. BcRMNotow, la., Peb. 38. "All firm here, answer." S. A. Eaps. "Reply 4 r. m." Plattsmouth, Neb., Feb. 38. "All right here; none haye d eserted cur ranks." Republican Meeting. There will be a meeting of the Young Men's Republican Club at the county judges office, Monday evening, March 5'h, at 8 o'clock for the purpose of electiug three delegates to attend the State Convention of Republican clubs to be held in Omaha, March 15th, and for the transaction of such ether business as snail properly come before the meeting. A full attendance is desired. D. A. Campbill, President. A. N. Sullivan, Secretary. Everybody Coma To tli3 target social given by the T. L. IL R. A. this evening at the Q. A. It. hall. A king prize and bopby prize will be give. Adnjjsfcibta JO cfcgt. SOME CURIOUS TABLE MANNERS. Th Good Old Dajra AVhen Knives and Forks Were Source The Saltcellar. It wan lato in the Fourteenth century when the first evidences of art in the shape of oilver cups were noticeable on the buffet. The dishes were inado of pewter or wood and ppoorw of bone, wood or silver. Knives were rare, and on that account guests invited to'feasts carried their own knives. Forks came in general usa still later, and for long years after their introduction they were con sidered ridiculous affectation and foppery, and not nearly so convenient au one's own fingers. Tho lord and liia lady dipped their fingers into the same plate and sipped their wine from thosamecup. Even tne queenly Elizabeth, with all In r elaborate ideas of etiquette, was content to carry her food to her mouth with her fingers, and at first despised the newly invented forks as unseemly and awk ward. Very gradually the dining hall grew in comfort and Bplendor. Dishes of gold and 6ilver were made, and so eager were the nobles for thorn that they would Eac rifico anything to possess them. Tho saltcellar was for a long time the article of highest importance on the board. It was a great affair, and it stood directly in the center of the table; it was the di viding line ; tho noblos were seated above tho calt, tho commoners below; hence grew tho proverb, "Below the Bait. " The passing of salt was a ceremonious custom, the guest throwing a pinch over his left shoulder and murmuring n blessing. The saltcellars wero of the most curi ous device. Sometimes they represented huge animals, sometimes a great, full blown flower, or a long, blender stem, and again they were in shape of a chariot, mounted on four wheels, on which they were easily run down the table. The first glass cups camo from Venice during the Sixteenth century, and from that time on sociGty began to lose many of its primitivo ways, and becamo, in a cense, more refined. Henry VIII was born with luxurious tastes. Tit had his banquet chairs sup plied with velvet cushions, and about this time tho parlor or "talking room," as it was called, was introduced, and here it was that tho dames took refugo when tho dinner had advanced beyond prudent limits, as it invariably did before tho finish. The cook that presided over the kitchen in those days was not the counterpart of our Nineteenth century Bridget, but be was an artist, and generally a man of quality. The ladies cf the household, even those of noble birth, attended to many domestic duties, making the bread, preserving the fruits, while to understand tho proper use of starch w&3 considered a great accomplishment. Tillie May Forney in Woman. The Tat Man Trick. Stage tricks and illusions have an un dying charm even whon the veil of mystery is raised. It was the celebrated family of Ravels that invented the fat .man trick, and now we have an exposi tion of the manner in which that seem ing marvel was accomplished. One of tho actors in the pantomime Bits at a table and ravenously eats dish after dish of food that a servant brings on to him.' Presently tho man, who like most raven ous eaters was rather thin and scrawny, begins to grow plump. His clothes fit him wiugly. ilia waistcoat Bteauily swells out under the very eyes of the audience. All tho while he is eating like a sau sage machine. In a few minutes he has grown to be a giant eight or nine feet tall, and with tho proportions of an in flated balloon. The food eaten is ail "property food," made of tissue paper, that the actor chews up into little balls and takes out of his mouth when occa sion offers. His clothes are all of rubber and made to fit air tight around the wrista and neck. In Bitting down he puts tho heel of one boot over a little trap in the stage, An assistant below immediately couples a tube running from a bellows to a hole in the boot heel. Then he blows him up. By the time that the suit has grown so big that the inhabitant has to have a lantern to move around in it, tho wind supply is cut off and tho boot heel is plugged up. Then, by an ingenious arrangement of springs under the actor's feet the height is ac quired. Detroit Free Press, The Legion's Iron Discipline. Many desertions continue to take place from the French army in Tonkin. All the deserters who are recaptured are shot without compunction. Lately eighteen soldiers of the Foreign legion ran away from Southay with a lot of aims and ac couterments. They were caught in tho mountain defiles after a chase which lasted a considerable time, and the eight een wero condemned to be shot at once. It is said that when the men were drawn up in single file in front of their graves the adjutant who was in charge of tho firing party cried out with an oath, oa seeing some of the doomed men fall slightly out of their alignment, "Can't you fellows keep your dressing better than that? Eyes right! Dress!" No sooner was the command given than the prison ers with parade like punctuality straight ened themselves up and obeyed as if they wero on the drill ground or at a reviev Then the fatal command was given, and the eighteen men went down before the terrible volley. The adjutant's words if they were ever uttered, and it is prob able that tliey were show that an iron discipline 6till prevails in the French Foreign legion. London Telegraph. tTateying the Bivalves.. "Always have your oysters opened while you wait," said a Brooklyn dealer. "Why? Because, although you pay five cents a quart more for them, you will save money. It is the custom of oyster dealers who open oysters the night before they are sold to throw them .into water. An oyster will absorb about one-third its weight in water, and the purchaser pays one-third of his money for water, which he can add to the oysters himself if he wants his bivalves watered." New York Evening Sun. Ctlllziaf Apple Pomace. Apple pomace was once thrown away at all the great cider mills, as it waa thought to possess no value as food or manure. It is now sold to be used for both purposes. Not a few dairymen pay ttf4 prices $r it to' feed to milk cows. Chicago Times. 5,000 posts for sale, leave orders with John Tutt at L. D. Bennett's grocery store. f23-d w-lm Hard green wood for sale, $4.50 per cord. Apply to John Tutt at Bennett's grocery More. f23-dl2 Gold Coin stoves and ranges the best in the market at I. Park-man's. Fltf Wantkd. To rent a small house in the vitinitv of this ottice, where fin t her information can h- obtained. I. Pearlniiiu sells furniture on the in stallment plan. Payments weekly or monthly. f2 iltf to to I. Parlenittn's for fine furniture. Fltf Sweilip.li Lingens, stock fish and all kinds of fish or herring for Lent can be had at j;iu21lf Wkckbacu & Co. There are 21 reasons why you should purchase lotein SouthPark. Seepage 4. f6tf For Sale On reasonable terms my residence on the N. W. corner of Elmund 11 tli streets. Paid property consist of i block with a good story and a half house ef six rooms, two wardrobes and one pantry; good well and city water; twenty-seven bearing apple trees, and an abundance of small fruit of nil kinds. tf P. D. Bates. ItetMl tlie reasons why yon should iiiiic-ltaac Iota iu Soulli lark, on page 1. Hit New furniture at I. Park-man's. Fltf Real estate and abstracts. dtf TV. S. Wise. Fire Insurance written in the Etna, Phcenlx and Hartford by Windham A Davies. Hay for Sale. Three hundred tons of hay for sale for cash, either delivered or on the ground. Leave orders nt Henry Week bach's btore. Jan. 3 uiod&w L. Stcli,. Furniture for the cellar, kitchrn nnC parlor sold on weekly or monthly install ments at I. Pearlman's. f2 dtf Parties needing household furniture ami those who contemplate keeping house soon will find it to their object to bnv of I. Parleman. f2-dtf Notice to Contractors. Bids will be received at Plattsmouth, Neb., up to 11 A. M., Thursday, March 1, 18S8, for a two-story office building for the Anhaimer Buseh Brewery Co., of St. Louis, to Le erected at Pluttamouth. Plans can be seen at McVcy's saloon, Plattsmouth, and at the office of Iknry Voss, lleddick's block, Omaha, NpU, who reserves the right to accept or reject all bids. f218t t K. HULL1VAN. Attorney at Law. WW Si. iye pronspt attention to all btiinesp in trusted to Iiim. Office in Union liiock, Eaf.t i ie. riattsir.juih, SeO. O r'Sia HOX7SE! ONE NIGHT ONLY. SATURDAY, MARCH 3- positively Farewell Tour ami only appearance liie o the Greatest living Aullfi, JANAUSCHEK Under the management f Mr. Franlc V. Haw ley, in her match es impero"atios ot MEG MERRILIES ! Supnorted by her own dlrtiiisvislied compnny of legitimate ai-toi'd In Site drnnsati.Htion ot Sir W-.U'er Scott's famous novel, GUY MANNERING ! l'roduced ia all its original completeness, In cluding nuific. eranri chorus, new and clccat't ct-stuiucs, tte. Prices 50 cents 75 cents, and 81.00. K. B. WlNPHAM, Jo'JX A. Paviks, Notary Public. Notary Public. Attorneys - at - Laz. Office over Bank of Cass County. Plattsmouth, - - Nebraska. C. F. SMITH, Merchant Tailor. Keeps constantly oa hand sample of tlie best poods to be procured. Is prepared to make pauts for $4.00 and upwards and cuiiB for $li 00. lEcpairiug & denizing Neatly and promptly done at "lie lowest pricc3. ;ver I'eter Merges' store, 'Mt; Side aiu Stieet. C3rO TO Wm. Herold & Son Fry Gosfc. Kotioss Boots ami Ste or Ladies and Gentg FUKNIS11ING- GOODS., He keeps as large end ns well SBIE3TPI; STOCK As can be found sny p'aco In the city and make jou prices that dfy competition. A Rents for Hart r's Ba:sr P.tttni al Ba l's Corsets. Dr. C. A Marshall. Preservation i f natural teeth a Fpeoialty. Cccth extracted without pain hy use of Laughing Gas. All work warranted. Prices reasonable. FrtfdtRkiM's BL'YcH FtiTriiror; ib, Neb Thi3 Spac CLOSNG 1,700 Worth of thu J)i;st Makes ot BOOTS A.WD S2SOSSS Muft ho fold in the As I havo to leave to take charge wa, on account of his continued ill health. Muw id the time to lay in u suyply of HOOTS and SHOES at - PACTOBT PRICES Ladies' Ladies' Ladies' Ladies' Ladies' Ladies' I dies' Ladies' Ladies' Ladies' Lad ics' Ladies' Ladies' French Kid band-turned thai a French Kid common sense shoea Ciuaeoa Kid common si-r.se hlioos Doiigola hand-sewed shots (SLze doiiola shes Straight gout shoe Uest goat butt en thocs ll:ind-s:wfd button shoes Calf button shoes Oil grain button shoes Glove calf button shoe Dongola foxed button shoes Grain button shots Red Cross School Shoe Reduced 25c apr Misses best Kid and Goat Spring heel 50 now $2 23 Men's best hand sewed shoes 7 00 " 6 00 Men's best Calf sewed shoe 5 00 " 4 35 Men's best Kangaroo sewed shoe 5 00 " 4 SS Men's best calf sewed shoo JJ 00 " 2 75 Men's best congress or button shoe 2 50 " 1 85 Men's calf boots 2 75 " 1 75 Men's best kip boots 4 50 " 8 75 Men's Good kip boots 3 50 " 2 60 Goods ssausi "bo cold at once. You will find it to ycurisitorest to oall early- SOUTH SIDE MAIN. Reasons for Purchasing lots in South Park. 1. As a v.hole they are the finest lying' lots in the city. " 2. Thev are t-haded with l.ti;ntiful foiest trees. o. They are locattd Lctr.ciii Chic: go and Lincoln Avenues, the two iinest drives about the city. 4. They arc only a ten-iuinuUs walk fivm the business portion of the town. 5. IJy reason of their location between the two main thorough -fates into the city, they are more accessible than lots in other additions. G. The only addition to the ciiy reached by two established avenues. 7. The only new addition to the city reached by water main and with a prospect of being supplied in the near future with com plete water privileges. 8. New sidewalks recently constructed to within a lew feet of the addition and will shortly 1 e extended. 51. Will ceitainly have street car privileges at no distant date. 10. If you wish a fine view of the river, locate on a lot in South Park. 11. If you wish a sightly and picturesque view of PJatttmoth, it can be had Irom a South IV. rk lot. 12. To persons in the railroad employ, the eastern portion of South Park i.s the most desirable residence locality in the city. 13. To persons desiring a residence on Chicago avenue, the western portion of South Park is available for that purpose. 14. The V. 6c M. railroad hack runs near the east line of the addition, furnishing good facilities for manufacturing industries. 15. It you locate in South Park you will have good neighbors : Mayor Simp on, John It. Cox, John A. Davie, John L. Minor, J. V. Weckbach, Clias. Harris, John II. Young, llenry Waterman, W. O. Ingraham, II. Spurlock, Jerry Farthing; Thos. E. Poynolds,' S. A Davis, L. A, Miner, C. J. Wtad, Frank Irish, J. N. Glenn, C. L. Coleman, S. A. Speakuian. Frank Peeson, Chas A. Pankiii, Sarah K. Alexander, John Moore, M. A. Shipman, l.illie Ivalisky, T. w! Fauirht, Clayton Parber, Vf. J. IIrser, Harry Xneller. J. F. Ti--iW J. G. Poyal, W. N. McLennan, P. C. and others are owners of South Park lb. Uver 5iX'UU worm "t this desirable property has been dis posed of within a short period and no part has been sold to outside speculators which is folid proof of the substantial growth of this narfc of the city. i ' XT .. ti. j. . ivi ore suuKianuai nouses were ouut in South 1'ark in the fall of 18ST than in any one locality in the city aLd the prospects for spring building are much greater 18. Lots will be sold until the 1st of April, next, at Si 50 etch after said date the price on the most desirable lots will be advanl ' PJ. Terms cash, balance in purchased on monthly payments. 20. Any number of persons, lots in one transaction will be given a lot free to dispose of as they may deem proper. 21. Any person or persons purchasing 20 or more lots and pay ing cash, may have one and two years on balance without interest. 22. If any other reasons for purchasing lots in South Park are desired they will be given by calling at the office of WIIMDHAa & DAVIES. ElooervGd for OUT AT COST. of my Father's business in Ottiun- $5 00 reduced U $4 83 5 00 " " 4 33 '.i 75 " " 3 H 4 50 " " 3 J5 8 25 " 2 70 3 00 " " 2 SO 3 20 " " 2 75 2 75 " " 2 80 5 25 " " 1 85 2 00 " 1 75 1 65 " " 1 2f 2 00 " " 1 46 1 25 " " 1 00 CARRUTH BLOCK. Minor. L McCourt, J.C. Fought property. , r. - or.e and two years, or lots may be not lees than five. nurMummr V r t V. .t h 5 - 4 '4