THE DAILY liEliALD, PLAfpSJitOUfii, niSftASKA, HON DAY, APRIL 90, 1S88.
The Evening Herald.
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CITY CORDIALS.
' The sun has been shiaing today. Did
you notice it?
Judge Russell issued a marriage li
cense this morning to Mr. Chas. Probstle
and Miss Pauline G abler.
The ladies Union Prayer Meeting
will b held tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4
'clock, in the Methodist church.
Wonder who tolled the bell for the
funeral at 2 o'clock Sunday morning and
called out F. M. Richey's hearse in the
rain.
There will be a meeting of the Chris
tian Endeavor tonight in the Presbyter
ian church at 7:30. The subject for the
evening is "Knowledge aad wisdom."
Don't forget the literary social to be
given at tho K. of P. Hall tomorrow
evening, Tuesday, May 1st, by the Y. L.
R. R. A. Admission 10 cents; ice cream
15 cents.
There will bo a full meeting of the
fire department tonight at the council
chamber to make arraagements for pa
rade and celebration, to take place Fri
day, May lllh. By order of the presi
dent, L. E. Skinner.
Tho social which was to bo given by
the ladies of the St. Luke's Guild on
Tuesday evening of last week and which
was postponed, will be held tonight at
the art gallery of Mr. Leonard, Main
street. Everybody invited.
There is not a houskeeper ia Platts
mouth but pays almost every day, for
vegetables, butter, eggs, chickens pota
toes, apples or something, a little higher
price than ho would need pay if the
farmers opposite could get to him.
Last Saturday evening a small party
was given by Mr. Fred "Whitney and
wife, at their residence. Only a few o
their intimate friends were present and
a good time I was tho result. The Glee
Club rendered a few selections which
were enjoyed by all present.
Followiag is a list of the delegates
elected last Saturday to tho Republican
County Convention to bo held at Weep
ing Water, May 5th, from Eight Mile
Grove: Sam Barker, J. II Becker, C. J.
May field, C. Hennings, Lewis Schneider,
Lewis Barker, J. Neverman.
We vmderstand that Charles Pettee,
who. a number of years ago served his
time in the Herald office as a printer, is
making arrangements at his new home in
Ogden, Utah, to start a daily and weekly
paper. From what is known of Charley
ho has always been a sober, industrious
young man, and the people of the city o
Plattsaiouth join ia heartily with The
Herald in wishing for. him'o very possi
ble soccess in his new field of labor.
Several cows which have been al
lowed to run at large around the ci'y of
late, have put an end to their freedom
and fun since Saturday, as they have an
gered tho force of school teachers of the
high school. After all the trouble they
have gone to already this season in im
proving their grounds, we do not won
der at it at all, and we hope they may see
that the law is enforced. The cows ere
ated havoc upon the grounds yesterday,
ruining a number of tbo cedars of
"Teachers Avenue," and a number of
other trees which were set out a few days
ag?. If the law can not be enforced to
protect their grounds, they propose to
arm themselves and resort to lynch law.
A change has been made on the B. &
M. division of tho C, B. & Q. by the pro
motion of several of their men within
tho last few days and which will take of
feet tomorrow, May 1st. Mr. D. Hawks-
worth, master mechanic, has been pro
moted to Superintendent Motive Power,
car department, headquarters Platts
moth; B. S. GrcuseL promoted from
foreman of tho machine shops to Master
Mechanic, headquarters at Plattsmouth;
J. C. Salisbury, promoted to Master Me
chanic of the northern division, head
quarters Lincoln; A. B. Pirie, Master
Mechanic, southern division, headquar
ter at Wymoro; A. B. Archibald, Master
Mechanic of the western division, head
quarters at McCook.
A certain young lady of this city
narrowly escaped a terrible death yester
day morning while in the act of starting
a fire in a stove with the dangerous kind
ling, coal oil. Hearly every day ac
counts are seen in different papers of
people who die a horrible ' death in this
Terr way, yet, every day do people who
read of those accidents continue to use
this dangerous fluid in the same way.
Fortunately, tho young lady of whom
wo speak was standing at a considerable
distance from the stove, at tho time of
the explosion, so that she escaped serious
injury, yet not without a mark to remind
her again. Tho once raven bangs are
somewhat shorter and schorched, and the
eye-brows are still there, yet not so prom
inent, but still, after all her loss, the
young lady considers herself quite for
tunate. We trust people here may take
warning before another accident may oc
ur in thij way.
THE FIRE DOYI AGAIN.
Let The Citizens Help Make The
Tournament a Success.
Mr. Editor Dear Sir: I noticed an
article entitled "Our Fire Department" in
Friday's paper, and being one of tho
Old Volunteers" it was of great interest
to me to see that some one was willing
to give us a few kindly words of cheer,
for there is not a department in the west
that are more deserving of the eatne than
your own, right here at home, and it has
been an opinion openly expressed among
tho members of the Stato Association,
that Plattsmouth has the best volunteer
organization in the state considering the
short time they have had any advantages.
And there are several reasons why this is
true. 6ie being, that nearly every mem
ber of our department is a property
holder, and it is to their own interest to
see, that fires when tho same are started
should be subdued as soon as possible;
another reason, there are several of the
boys who have belonged to similar or
ganizations in the east before they came
here, and an old volunteer, is always re
ceived with a hearty welcome by this
department because we know, it means
much to us, in tho way of information; a
further reason is that tho present depart
ment was formed in 1880 and a namber
of the present members have been in
good active standing from the time of
its organization, and have ia that time
progressed from one method of fighting
fire to another and bettef method several
times during these years of service.
We all remember tho fh-st and primi
tive way of forming bucket lines and
afttr that the tBabcock with wb:ch bo
one felt quite safe, and were all tho time
it was in actioa looking for it to blow
up, and some of them feeling disappoint
ed because it did not The engineer was
generally the one that felt that way, es
pecially if ho had managed to ruin a
good suit of clothes, while ho was acting
in that capacity; and last but not least,
before our present system, came the
"Mud Sucker" or as she was called on
parade days, "The Water Witch" some
times nicknamed by the boys "Be
witched." This was a grand old machine,
and was neer known to refuse to work,
only just .when there was a fire, then it
seemed as if all the old time witches were
around and this Witch was being entire
ly managed by them; but she redeemed
herself, that was when tho party from
the west, wanted to see her work before
they purchased, and you may well believe
that it was with many misgivings, the
boys gathered up the drag ropes and
started for the river, fully determined
that it was the last chance, and if they
did not get the pumps to work, "The
Water Witch" would find a watery grave
(wat-er ending) but it worked all right,
and our city dads sold it on time and
the purchasers are taking them at their
word, and also taking the time.
Then came the present system, "The
Water Works," and tho best in the state
These was accepted the fifth day of May,
and if we in our modesty may be permit
ted to suggest, we think tho principal
part of that days enjoymeat was in
watching the work performed by the
Fire department, and now having assist
ed tho citizens to hare a good time, we
ask that every one of our citizens help
us to make the celebration to occur May
the eleventh a perfect success.
Tho proceeds of the ball in the evening
will be given to the Nevillo Running
Team, to be used by them to meet their
expenses incurred in practice, the same as
was done last summer, and the boys feel
convinced that they must do hard woik
this year in order to sustain tho good
name gained last. While to those who
do not belong, it may seem that the boys
are haying a royal good time, and thould
bear the expenses themselves. Wo wish
to assure you that such is not quite the
case, and very often it is the reverse, and
while the boys may appear to bo on a
lark, the reality is hard work; but we
wish to add right hero, it has the effect
of strengthening your men, and more,
while they are engaged in this work,
the-e aro many little self-denials made
which can but have a good result upon
the one who makes them.
Give the boys a chance, each citizen
extend a helping tland and then if they
fail you (and they are not built that way,)
the blame shall bo laid upon their
shoulders. We aro confident, if we
make a good showing this year at the
Tournament, we will be asked to have
the next one at Plattsmouth. And those
who have attended these Tournaments
know that as an advertisement to the
city nothing can equal them, this coupled
with the fact that more money is
brought into the town probably ten
dollars to eno than taken from it makes
it a success in every particular.
The boys wi'l be out the coming week
with tickets for their ball, give them a
welcome by buying a ticket even if you
don't attend.
Oxb of the Active Members.
Card of Thanks.
I hereby desire to thank those of my
friends who so kindly lent an assisting
hand during the sickness of my deceased
husband and present bereavement.
Sabah McElwain.
M McElwaln's Funeral.
Tbo funeral of the late Marshall
McElwain took place yesterday afternoon
about I o'clock, lrora his residence, Oak
street, and proceeded to the Christian
church. A largo number of friends had
assembled in the church before the arrival
of the funeral cortege, and before the
service was commenced seats could not
be found for one-half the people, and a
large number were obliged to remain
ut'side. Singers from each of tho city
church choirs were present and took part
in singing the well selected and beauti
ful hymns, "Nearer my God to Thee," "Go
bury thy sorrow," and "Home of the
Soul," which were rendered in a very af
fective style, bringing tears to the eyes
of many present. The funeral services
were conducted by Elder Cyrus Alton,
of Elmwood, who had been' an intimate
friend of the deceased for many years,
assisted by Elder Hampton. Marshall
McElwa:n was born in Portage Counly,
Ohio, August 18th, 1838; came to Platti
mouth in 1857, where he has since re
sided, consequently, he was one of the
oldest settlers in Plattsmouth. During
the war he enlisted twice and served
both terms to the expiration of his en
listment. In 18C6 he was married to
Miss Sarah Harper, by whom he became
the father of four children three boys
and one girl, tho oldest, twenty, the
youngest eleven. Mr. McElwain leaves
a wife, four children and a host of
warm friends to mourn his loss.
List of Delegates.
The following is a list of the delegates
who were elected in this city on Saturday
last to attend the Republican County
Convention, to bo held at Weeping Wa
ter, Neb., May 5:
First ward: D. A. Campbell, L. E.
Skinner, M. D. Polk, W. W. Drummond,
C. II. Smith, n. N. Dovey, J. II. Water
man. Second ward: W. S. Wise, R. B.
Windham, A. C. Fry, EI. C. McMaken,
P. D. Bates, J. W. Johnson, Robt. Don
nelly, Win. Weber, Henry Cooper.
Third ward: F. M. Richey, O. C.
8mith, Win. Ilayes, II. C. Ritchie. J. C.
Eikenbary, W. II. Newell, Chas. H. Mar
tin, John A. Davies, Peter Elingson, A.
B. Todd, M. B.Murphy, Frank Carruth,
Byron Clark.
Fourth ward: Wash. Smith, Henry
Boeck, Wm. Bal lance, W. T. Melvin,
Geo. Staats, J. P. Antill, S. Buzzell, Hen
ry Streight, H. P. Sundell, L. Newcomer,
Dan Smith, P. Krause.
Papilllon.
Ed Forry accidentally shot himself in
the band Thursday.
District court began Monday with
Judge Doane on the bench.
The Rev. St. Clair, pastor of M. E.
church, spent last Sabbath at Schuyler.
Wm. Allen, a prominent teacher of the
county, was in town recently visiting
friends.
Morris Hancock, f the Times force,
lias been west for some days looking af
ter business interests.
Ira V. Randall, a relative of Sam Ran
dall, of Pennsylvania, was admitted to
the Papulion bar.
On account of preparations for the
term of district court the Papulion liter
ary society did not meet on Saturday
evening. .
Mrs. A. J. Spearman gave a dancing
party a few evenings since in honor of
her daughter, Miss Mattie. Those who
participated report it a pleasant affair
and that they were well entertained.
Oscar Thompson, the Sheriff of Clay
county, Missouri, who is noted for nsht
ing the notorious Frank and Jesse James,
is here as a witness in the case of the
State vs. Brumbaugh and Davis, for horse
stealing.
Last Saturday night the house of Maj
or Reemer, who lives toward South Om
aha, was burglarized, and about $6, i
knife and some tobacco was tr.kn
There was over $20 left in his clothes by
the burglar. It is evident he was not an
expert.
Thanks Mr. Waterman
Mr. Editor: The ladies of the Pres
byterian church desire through your col
umns to return a vote of thanks to Mr.
Waterman for so generously" donating
the use of the Opera House for their en
tertainment held Friday evening, April
27. Mrs. S. M. Chapmaw, Pres.
Olive Jones, Secretary.
The case of Maud Emery was brought
up in court again this morning before
Judge Chapman, who gave a decision
that the nuisance must bo abated; that
Miss Emery must quit keeping a house
of ill-fame or be compelled to leave the
city. No fine was assessed, Miss Emery
paying the costs of prosecution.
Largest List, Best Terras and Lowest
prices on lots, houses and lots, half acres,
acres, five and ten acres. Property shown
free of charge. Call and see me. Ride
out and see if I cannot show yoa some
Bargains. a20tf W. S. Wise.
Don't fail to go to J. P. Young's for
your pure crftim Sod Water, fresh roast
ed Peanuts, and best brands of 5 and 10
ceat Cigars.
Don't fail to read the interesting story
of Dr. Jekytt and Mr. Hyde, and by so
doing you will more fully understand
and appreciate this play which wiM be
presented at the opera house next Friday
night. You can buy the book at J. P.
Young's, for only 25 cents.
A. LINE ON THE FIRE.
The bachelor club wai sleeping sauna
A tha alarm of Are it did resound ;
The bos all cot up aod Hew,
But "Kackey' who stopped to get lit shoe.
And for the hose cart they did co
And at the Bra they mad a good thow
Old Theodore" If II flat la Ilia mud
Hut got back to the loom all well and xood.
Old "Chippie" wm drank when be went to hi
buuk
While Hi' was wine around him ;
They ra'tled the door, but at thein he swore,
For he thought they wanted to drowa linn.
Old "CaHsady" felt queer, for lie had a beer,
And tha Kank bcKan to Buy him ;
lie kept Koltiner worse and began to play horse
Hut 'Theodore ' still pursued uim.
"ilecUy" and "Jack" hey pot up their back
And tiiey wei wet to the skin
Claus cime along and they sin g hint a song
-For they wanted to wet witiiiu.
Old "Sop Cow" did run as a committee of one
And for the 11 e lie did lixsteu ;
lio stuck in Ins toes and grabbed the hose
And with It ha had a tussle.
Old "Chirk' did'ot enmo. lie Ktayed at home.
He thought tile crovtl too wiuy ;
Ha thought he woul.t wait till a later data
Aod make a trip to Nebraska City.
Old "prohibition lunch" he luy In a bunch,
Asleep in Mayer's stole.
And lie 'fit kw.u of queer with the fire so near
Aud he so c'oee to the door.
K. of P Hall.
The followiug is the programme for
the literary social to be given by the Y.
L. R. R. A. nt K. of P. hall tomorrow
evening, May 1st:
Quartette l$v four bovs
Solo "Gathering tha myrtle with Mary,"
Miss Anna Murphy.
Recitation " Katie Lee and Nellie Grey,"
MISS j,ll(U Mmpsoii.
Duet Trust Her Not,"-Miss Taul and Mrs
D. A. Ca.kn.bell.
Keelia.ion -' A itoblns Opinion." Utile AH le
uu Hi.
-olo -The liuirlar." Mr. W. A. Derrick.
Recitation "The Dying Akbemist." John
liarti;an.
8"lo "Theughts of Folitude. Miss Gertie
jverney.
lUcitation "Reflection," Miss Eva Sherman
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
Dave Miller went to Lincoln this morn
ing.
C. M. Holmes and Chas. Harris are in
Omaha today.
W. II. Newell went to Cedar Creek
this morning on business.
Mrs. Dr. R. R. Livingston and Mrs,
Waybright were passengers to Omaha
this morning.
Miss Maminie Allen, of Council Bluffs,
is the guest of her old friend, Mrs. Fred
Whitney, of this city.
J. W. Wintersteen, an old citizen o
Plattsmouth, is m the city today paying
a visit to his numerous friends.
Mrs. McIIugh and three children, o
Melbourne, Ia., were in tho city over
Sunday visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. O'Rourk.
Mr. A. B. Hunter and daughter Min
nie, of San Jose, California, who have
been visiting the family f S. A. Davi
for the past two or three days left this
morning for St. Lcuis.
The Rain Caused the Fire.
Tuesday morning about 2 o'clock the
fire alarm sounded. The rain was com
ing down in torrents at the time, and that
is the only reason we can think of why
a largo number of fireman could not wake
up or hear the alarm. The F. M. Richey
hose team was to the front, as usual, and
did excellent work.
The fire was discovered to be in the
rear of the Anheuser-Busch building,
where the lime had been stored. The
rain had been so heavy as to find its way
through the covering oyer the lime, and
a large quantity of water mixing with it
caused it to slack, creating an intense
heat, which caused the wood to ignite,
and started the fire which brought out se
man v half-smoked cigars. Wonder where
the first half of the cigars had been
smoked.
People in this city who are owners
of pet dogs and ladies who have pugs
running at large, are requested if such
parties care for their pets t live any long
er, to secure them with the strongest rope
or chain in their possession, as a certain
school ma'am of the high school has pro
nounced sentence of death on all the curs
she should come in contact with. We be
lieve this means sure death to tho dogs,
as she has a bad eye. Butchers, govern
yourselves accordingly.
Blobson'a Success.
Popinjay Well, Blobson, you've made a
pretty good thing out of the grocery business,
haven't youl
Blobson Oh, yes, I've made a success of it
in a small weigh. Burlington Free Press.
Speak the truth, but without offense.
Should this be too disagreeable, be silent;
but tell no pleasant lies.
China now furnishes a third only of the
tea used in England. India furnishes the
greater part.
Gen. Fremont's advice to an offioe seeker ia
to "6hut his mou'A and throw away his pen."
Detection of a Fraud.
An antiquarian tourist, who paid a
Mexican Indian $200 for a vase and an
idol of copper that were alleged to be of
ancient native workmanship, has been
informed by Professor Putnam, the Cam
bridge archaeologist, that the specimens
are of modern manufacture and of little
value. The first clew to the detection of
the fraud was given by A human hair
imbedded in the copper. 'New York
tvona.
Tlie Cuban Army.
There are three elements in the Cuban
army the active army, the militia and
the volunteers. There are eight regiments
of infantry, eight battalions of chasseurs,
two drill companies, two regiments of
lancers, eight squadrons of mounted!
tirailleurs, several battalions of guerrillas,
with enough of other branches of the ser
vice to make a total of 83,660 men. The
militia, to which negroes are not admit
ted, has an effective force of volunteers
anionntins to 40.000 men. Brussels Cor.
San Francisco Chrbmcfd.
' BARGAINS IN OUR
Towels - Towels
A good Linen Iluck Towel only 10 cents each.
" Fancy Bordered Damask Towel, sizo 17x13, only 15c or $1.76 dz.
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Extra value
" " Plain white Damask Towel bize 84x51, only 75or $8.25 dr.
Good Values in Bath Towels at 10, 20, 23, 30 Cts.
Table Linoaas.
Turkey Red Table Linens at 25, 40, 50, 05, 75 and 85 tents per
yard.
"White and Cream Damasks from 25 cents to $1.50 per yard.
Extra Values at 45, 50 and CO cents in Cream with Red Borders.
Fine Table Linens in Sets Napkins to match, from $5.00 to
$10.60 a Set.
Table Spreads all Size and Qualities at Low Prices.
STapkins - STapkins
White Doyles at $1.25, $1.50, $S.OO and $2.50 a dozen.
White Napkins from 75 cents to $4.00 a dozen.
Cream Napkins from $1.25 to $3.25 a dozen.
F- MERRRflAWM a
One Door East First XTat'l Banlz.
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"We earnestly request all of our friends
indebted to us to call at once and settle
accounts due. We save sustained bear
loss by the destruction of oar Branch
House at Fairmont, Neb., by fire and now
that we need money to meet our obliga
tions, we hope there will not be oa
among our friends who would refuse to
call promptly at this particular time and
adjust acceunts.
Trusting this will receive your kind
consideration and prompt attention, we
remain, Yeurs Truly,
S0L0LM0N & NATHAN.
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19x37, enly20e or fS.ISdz.
" 20x43, only S5c or $5.00 d.
" " 20x44, only 35q or $3.7 d.
Knotted Fringed " 20x44, only 40c or $4.40 dz
a " Open work border 50c or 51.30 di.
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