Nebraska Newspapers

    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'
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Lad ics'
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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.
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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.
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or.e and two years, or lots may be
not lees than five. nurMummr
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