JlS DAILY iL A A ' .ii-f - - . ne Evening Herald. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY. A. Kallnbary, Teltpkoae Bf. a.',. DeatWt, Kockwood Baildlag, Dr. Klcirla. Offle la Gerlac'a IrK Store, BmL tor. Mixta. al MraalU. Telephone So. 4i. Dra. Car Malta. tka Palaleaa !-( UU. I'aloa Block, OTr Frlcke'a bra- Store, PlatUmoath. CITY CORDIALS. John, button up your lip ! Ah oo -co oo Mr. Gingber. There will be a meeting of the Y. W. C. T. U. at the Presbyterian church tonight, at 8 o'clock. All members arc requested to be present. A seventeen months old child of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Applegate died this mrning. Their residence is on the cor ner of 3rd and Granite streets. Mr. W. A: Boeck, who has lately dressed the show window of his boot and shoe store, deserves special mention for the good taste which is exhibited in the fine display. The members of the city council ac companied the firemen to Nebraska City this morning. They are to follow the band and head the procession of firemen on their arrival at that place. The Browns of this city left for Pacific Junction this morning where they will play a game this afternoon with a team from Glenwood. We trust they will not break the Plattsmouth base ball record. Mr. Ed. Todd, a prominent politi cian of this vicinity, was in the city this morning introducing a new style of democratic button which is sure to take the place of the Cleveland but ton now being worn by the democrats. Dr. Schildknecht lost ona of his pet deer which he valued at a " way up " price, and which he said he would not exchange for one of his horses. The ani mal was shot by a rising young sports man of this city, a boy about ten j-ears of age, who stole his father's gun from the house iu his absence last Saturday, lie is a son of Capt. Mann. Mr. Grant Austin received the start ling information by telegram this morn ing from Evansville, Ind., where his wife has Wen visiting at her home for some time, that he has attained the first stage of fatheihood. All his gentlemen friends who were pleased to notice the jubilant expression which reigns over his visage, have all smoked a ten center at his ex pense. The Herald extends to him con gratulations. A club consisting of seven of our popular chicken hunters, will take its de parture for Burwell, next Friday morn ing. Some of the members have, from year to year, been a dread to the feather ed tribe and again, we expect to hear of unbounded success from them on their re turn. The following gentlemen com pose the club: Messrs. Sam Chapman, P. E. White, U. V. Mathews, C. F, Lef ferts, of the Council Bluffs Nonpareil, Dr. Livingston, sr., Jess Richey and Sam At wood. A representative of the Herald vis ited the home nursery of J. E. Leesley this morning and saw some very fine specimens of fruit trees. Mr. Leesley has 100,000 two and three year old apple trees that cannot be excelled in the west for variety, size and quality. Many of the three year old trees are laden with fine and lucious specimens, and go to prove the true worth of the plants. Mr. Leesley also lias a fine vinyard. He estimates his crop of grapes this year at two and a half tons. From a quarter of an acre of raspberry vines, Mr. Leesley reports a yield this year of over fifteen bushels. . The B. & M. band rendered the Turners' Overture their choice, which they are to use as their prize piece today at the band contest in Nebraska City The prize is a $G5 purse, and we cannot doubt but that they will come to the front. The piece exhibits the good taste of their leader, Mr. A. C. Clark, as i more thorough exercise could not be se cured to throw out the good effect the band is capable of producing. The per fect time in which they played, made the piece still more taking, and the large crowd strongly applauded them at the finish. We wish them every success and trust that the town may, in the future, prove more appreciative to wnat win m time, be a great credit to the place. About seventy-five firemen left for Nebraska City today to participate in the great celebration of the pontoon bridge. They were afforded transportation and accommodation by the enterprising and genial citizens of that burg. The de partment, after forming into line on Main street immediately above 5th street, were headed by the band and marched to the depot to await the arrival of the train at 9:45. Mr. W. II. Pickins put to good advantage what time he had last night and this morning in brushing np the entire department with a thorough drill, the need of which some of them prominently exhibited, but with some practice they managed to get themselves in a passable shape. The B. fc 3L band also favored the large crowd of spectators who were on the streets this morniug with a few of their choice selections well; rendered. Commercial Dank, Weeping Water A meeting of the directors of the Commercial bank was held Friday, Au gust 17th with results as follows: Presi dent, Thos. K. Clark, Weeping Water; vice-president, A- B. Smith, of Denver, Col.; cashier, J. M. Roberts, Weeping Water, Directors, A. B. Smith, Thos. K. Clark, J. M. Roberts, W. II. Wright, of Iowa, and S. Allen, R. C. Colburn and E. T. Goodrich of Vermont. A further assessment of stock was voted and I he rapidily increasing business of the bank indicates that the entire stock will be paid in soon. The bank owns and does business in the finest brick block in Weeping Water, which is loca ted in the very center of the business part of the city. That the stock of this bank should be eagerly sought for is not surprising, when we consider that Weeping Water is located nea.1 the center of the county in the midst of the oldest, wealth iest and most fertile farming country in the state. The rock deposit is the most ex tensive west of the Missouri river and east of the rocky mountains. The out-put from the quarries iu ana around Weep ing Water is 500 cars of stone per week and 250 barrells of Jime per day. The organization of new stone companies and the opening of new quarries is constantly going on and the entire state is looking to these quarries for its supply of crushed and building stone . and lime. The stockholders of the Commercial bank represent a large amount of wealth and it is their intention to keep their institu tion abreast of this marveleous growth of business. J. M. Beardsley and Thos. K. Clark, are of the firm of Beardsley, Clark & Co., lumber dealers, and have done the larg est business in this line in the county. J. M. Roberts for a number of years conducted one of the most ex tensive business interests in the city of Plattsmouth until at tracted by the advantages of Weeping Water and her surroundings when he invested in and became cashier of the Commercial bank a position he has ever since held. These men have grown'with the state, having seen it pass from its primative condition to its present wealth and pros perity; they have a wide range of ac quaintances and a thorough knowledge of the men and money of Cass county, and are known in business circles for their conservatism and clse attention to business. A. B. Smith has for years been connected with the C, B. & Q. R. R. Co. in the capacity of a civil engineer with headquarters at Denyer. Wm. II. Wright represents seveial heavy eastern capitalists and has through the firm of Tryon Wright, of Iowa, and Clark & Howard of Weeping Water put out upwards ot $ 1,200,000 in farm loans in Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska. The Commercial bank has always been on a sound basis and with the above combination of men and money will con tinue to grow with the wealth of the country and the increase of business. Wedding Bells. l esterctay aiternoon, our reporter se cured a carriage and drove out to the re sidence of Mr. James Hall, just west of Eight Mile Grove, where Rev. W. B. Alexander, at 6 o'clock, joined in Holy matrimony, Mr. William Minford and Miss Allie Hall. The ceremony was wit nessed by relatives and one or two inti mate friends. The windows were darkened and the house brightly lighted with candles and lamps for the occasion Immediately af ter the ceremony the guests were lead out to the dining room, where they sat down to a table which was loaded down with cakes and all the different kinds of fruit that the season could produce. Each guest found at his or her plate a beauti ful button-hole boquct made of the choicest roses. AniHiig the large number of useful presents, the reporter noticed the follow ing: Dozen knives and forks, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. J. n. Hall: water set, Brother Georg.-; wisp broo m and holder, Ran Minford; hair brush, Iwa Minford; fruit dish, Iva Minford; fruit plates, Cora Davis: table linen and napkins, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Hall; table linen and napkins, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Minford: mush and milk set, A. B. Knotts and May Russell, water set, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mutz; pin cushing, Miss Jessie Mutz; set of glasses. Lelia Mutz; table scarf, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Davis; feather duster, Miss Kate Mutz; washing machine, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Crai-; chip basket, Mrs. C. Russell. A Word From Hon. John Y. Stone- A letter of congratulation from the president of the Youngplen's Republican club in behalf of the club of this city, to Hon. John Y. Stone, of Iowa, who has recently been nominated for the oifice of attorney general, of that state, received the following response from that gentle man: "Many thanks for the congratulations of yourself and your club. Please act as my agent in this expression to the gen tlemen of your club who were so kind as to remember me and to notice my fight. I have much to warm me toward your self, your club and your town. l ours Truly, John Y, Stoxe." PERSONALS. . Mrs. Rosier was a passenger to Omaha today. Mrs. J. II. Shaffer is spending the day at Omaha. : Mrs. E. S. Greusel and daughter, Miss Carrie, went to Hastings today. Mesdames A. E. Eigenberger were pas sengers to Omaha this morning. Mr. J. B. Strode and wife, of Lincoln, arrived in the city this morning. Mrs. J. B. Chase and daughter were passengers to Lincoln this morning. Mrs. W. F. Waybright is enjoying a visit today from Mr. Wm. Orndorff, of Burlington. Mrs. John Clements and daughter. Miss Bell, of Elmwood, are the guests of Rev. A. Madole and family. The Misses Gapiu, who have been spending a few days with friends iu Oma ha, returned home last evening. Mrs. E. A. St. John, wife of our es teemed express agent, has gone to Omaha for a few days' visit with friends. Mr. Felix Kennedy, formerly a popular resident of this city, but now of McCook. is spending a few days at his home here. Miss Laura McFarland, of Broken Bow, who has been the guest of Miss Maggie Streight, left for her home this morning. Mrs. A. C. Clark accompanied her hus band to Nebraska City this morning where she will spend a few days with friends. Mrs. L. C. Styles and Mrs. Seelemire droye to Nebraska City yesterday where they will remain until today and take in the celebration. Mr. B. Elson who has been in Chicago and New York for some time selecting a a stock for his store, ratuxned home Wed nesday morning. Miss Cora Wayman has gone to Nebraska City to witness the celebration there today and Yisit friends for the re mainder of the week. Margin et and Unice Davis, daughters of Mr. S. A. Davis, grain dealer, left for Kenesaw, Neb., this morning. They will visit their grand parents there for a short time. Mr. Carl King, a young man who was formerly in the employ of Mr. Frank Carruth here, but who is now in business at DcWitt, arrived in the city yesterday morning. Mr. Dan Coffee, a former resident of this city, who has been spending his time at St. Louis, Kansas City and Denver since his departure, is in the city on a few days' visit. Mr. P. II. Smith, who has been attend ing college at Mt. Pleasant, stopped off at Plattsmouth yesterday to yisit some of his base ball friends here. He is an ex pert ball twirler. Married. Smith Vass. At the home of the bride's father, Mr. S. C. Smith, at Hutch inson, Kansas, Aug. 27th, at 7:30 p. m., Miss Emma Smith to Robert J. Vass. Mr. Vass is a brother of Geo. W. Vass, of this city, and is well known in this community. The Herald wishes them all the happiness usually stored up for such occasions. For Sale. I offer for sale for thirty days, at low 6th figures, my residence property, Cor. and Dey streets. House of 8 rooms in thorough repairs, good stable, large cis tern and city water, four lots filled with fruit and shrubbery and commanding a fine view of the river, 300 bearing grape vines. If taken soon will sell at $1800. Part time if desired. tf. Mbs. J., A. Buell. To Builders. The time for receiving bids for boiler room to High School building has been extended to Sept. 3, 1888. Plaus and specifications can be seen by enquiring of Wash. Smith, at B. & M. shops. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, Wm. Haves, Sec. Bd. Ed. Notice to Firemen. All members of the fire department are requested to meet at the bell tour to night at 7:30 o'clock sharp. Wood for Sale. Leave orders with J. D. Tutt, at Ben tf. nett & Tutt's store. Miss Nadia Schlater, dress maker. Orders taken at the home of Mrs. Ed. Fitzgerald, corner Fourth and Locust Sts., and Mrs. Schulhoff, Pearl street, block 8th and 9th. dlw. Sherwin & Williams' mixed paints, the best in the market, at Fricke & Co's. drug store. 8-tf. Plenty of feed, flour, graham and meal at Heisel's mill, tf Light summer shoes for your little girls, 25 cents only, at Merges'. A man can furnish his house more com pletely from the furniture store of II. Boeck than at any place in town. Child's high sandals, only 25 cents a pair, at Merges'. Everything necessary for furnishing a Louse can be purchased at II. Boeck'f." A fine lot of night shirts just received at J. H. Donnelly's. DOES WRITING PAY? TWO PROPOSITIONS THAT ' A! WORTHY 'OF CONSIDERATION. Literary Work Vyu It On Knows flow to write and Wh it to Writ JovcW of Rhetoric Not Wanted One "Popular" Writer AVaCe. Tbia question I recently put to an old friend who has successfully followed the pro fession of literature through mauy a year of storm and stress. I Bay "followed," because, in his wooing, he persistently rau after the fair and fitfkle daxuo ere he won her hand and her dowry. Happily, he is well mated. and has been married almost Ion? enough to have a silver wedding. The answer I re ceived may be tersely summed up thus: "Writing pays if you know how to write and what to write. " Now, the two proposi tions contained in this answer are worthy of brief consideration. First, how to -write: The young writer usually starts out, I think, possessed with the ono idea to gcto what he calls a stylel He expects to make -writing pay by the mere elegance of jeweled words, high sounding epithets and well balanced periods. Thus, many a promising writer has found himself wrecked, at the outset of his literary venture, on his style. Plainly speaking, writing for tyle does not pay. For, remember that there are too many literary lapidaries who can cut, set and polish the jewels of rhetoric with more subtle skill than yourself. Thou sands of manuscripts have been "returned with thanks," with whose form and expres sion the most exacting editor could not find fault. Indeed, many an editor has confessed that it was with a deep sigh that he tossed the beautiful thing into the waste paper basket. Again, what boots it to gild one's writing with pretty colors, if the covering be only brass! Secondly The writer who expects to make writing pay must know what to write. He should be quick to see what people are will ing and ready to read and what editors are ready and willing to pay for. I sometimes think that many of our "popular" writers lave been not unlike the spies sent out by Joshua to explore the land of the Philistines These writers return and report strange tales jf giants or give rumors of the mysterious Queen "She-who-must-be-obe3'ed" and the people listeu to them. Indeed, the Philis- ;ines are really a queer set at the best. They call for edition after edition of "Ouida's" writings, because they want to read about reel headed Circvs who lure husbands to their ruin. They want to learn, on the other hand, how "good goody" people talk and tnakt love, so they ask for 40,000 and 50,000 eacL of the late E. P. Roe's novels. They all read llowells, because thev war.t the minute de scriptions of my lady's wardrobo and of tern pests in teapots. They all take James, lie- causo they want the viviseetion of butterfliet and the spicy talk of aristocracy. Thej want detective stories f rota the newspapens. so they ask at the libraries for Chark? Reade; if it is a "fifteen" puzzle they want they ask for the author of "The Ladv or the Tigerf" They often do not know what they want, so tboy take to some "osophy,r "olocy," or else to the woods. Airain, the writer who wants to make hie writing pay must take Lis wares to the right market, w ritmg, it is said, is, in the eyes of nearly all editors, a commercial specula tion. They only buy what they think the people will read. Hence, writers find that what will not suit one . will suit another. What should we think of tba farmer who took his eggs to the butcher, and his meat to the grocer Is it any wonder, then, that writers go around knocking at tho editorial gates, vainly seeking admission! Of course there will always be hundreds of poor Casau- bons w ith their "keys to all mythologies,' which nobody wants. The plain truth is that there are other requisites beside literary merit essential m making writing pay. Ir. other words, like philosophy, writing for tht wrong market bakes no bread. Now, there are a great many markets for therijrht kind of writing. Whether as re porter, correspondent, or as special writer. tho reward is in proportion to the merit dis played. Tho reporter would think that writing did not pay if ho earned less than i'2.t a week. So, too, would the correspond ent consider nimseir in paid at less than ioublo that amount. The amount offered by journals and magazines varies greatly ac cording to the standing and name of the writer and the interest and merit of his article. As high as $500.has been given for a special contribution, while the ordinary price will be from $10 to $15 a page. The r.ewspapers pay by the column, which usu ally contains 1,500 words. Their price is, on flia sroratrd tlttA A r 111 mr f fti "ariAiAW work. ine literary "synaicates" can or course afford to pay more than one journal, as they retail the writing out to a dozen different papers, for which each pays its share. Ohm syndicate when it started paid several thou sand dollars each to leading writers of fiction for one story. At present the demand for good novels and novelettes seems to be in satiable, and the writer who can supply the demand will make bis writing pay. I know one writer who can spin off a story as easily as the traditionary fisherman can reel off a "yarn." I should imagine that his writing paid, for he says that whenever he wants or covets something he sits down and writes for it. I know another who has made a good many hundred dollars each year by putting advertisements ia a "taking" way. iet writing is an honost vocation, aa long as the writer does not lie or foster base passions Still, does writing pay? L. J. Vance in Thi Epoch. An Explanation Desirable. He was doing very nicely in the parlor, when a solemn voice came through the open window from the porch: "That young man makes me very tired." "Don't be alarmed, Mr. Sampson." said the girl, as he hastily started up, "it is only "" a . trouy, our parrot. " . "I understand it's the parrot " he replied. "but I would like to know who taught her to talk." Hew York Sun. Dr. C A. Marshall. ZlesidozLt IDoxifist. preservation ot tlie jsatural leeth a Specialty. Auesthetics given for Pain less Filling or Extraction op Teetb. Artificirtl teeth made on Gold, Silver, Rubber or Celluloid Plates, and inserted as soon as teeth are extracted when de sired. All work warranted, Prices reasonable, FlTZOCRALD'S BLOCK PLATTSMOUTH, NB rJ. o r 1 SPECIALTIES 52 inch All-Wool Drees Suitings in all the New Mixtures, only 00 cents a yard. 52 inch All-Wool Broadcloth Suitings in all the New Shades, only S5 cents per yard, worth $1.00. Ladies' Long Cashmere Scarfs, Fringed, only 75 cents each. Ladies' Long Cashmere Scarfs, Fringed and Embroidered, only 85 cts., worth $1.25. Ladies' Long Persian Scarfs, Fringed, at $1.35, worth $2.00. Ladies' Cashmere Scarfs, Fringed and Embroidered, $2.25, worth 3.00. H (D H K P P si Special Values In Gloves ! Ladies' Brilliant Lisle Gloves only 25 cents, worth 50. Ladies' Pure Silk Gloves only 39 cents, worth 50. Ladies' Pure silk Gloves only 50 cents, worth 75. Ladies' Five Button Undressed Kid Gloves, Scallop Tops, Embroidered Backs, in Black and Colors, only 1.00. Ladies' Four Button Dressed Kid Gloves, Embroidered Backs and Colored Welts, only $1.00 a pair. Ladies' White Linen Collars only 5 cents each. (0 o (D 0 H' p H 0 (I) Fo Memm ai ml ONE DOOR EAST FIRST NATIONAL BANK. A CARD. Having this day sold my 6tock of Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, etc., to .Messrs. Brekenteld & Weid- man, I would respectfully and ear nestly ask that all those in my debt come torward promptly and settle their accounts; as it will be neces sary lor me to close up my business as speedily as possible before en igma in other pursuits. I also to thank the take this occasion public, both in the city and county, for the very liberal patronage giv en me during the time I have been engaged in business here, and hope the same will be extended to my successors. J JN U. It. COA.. doctl-w3m BAD BLOOD. There is not one thing that puts a man or woman at sucn disadvantage before the vorld as a vitiated state of the blood Your ambition is gone. Your courage has failed. Your vitality has left you. Your languid step and listless ac tions show that you need a powerful in yigforator, one bottle of Beggs' Blood runner and liiood maker will put new life in a worn out system, and if it does not it will cost you nothing. O. P. Smith & Co., Drutr Grists. When your skin is yellow. When your skin is dark and grersy. When your skin is rough and coarse. When your skin is inflamed and red. When your skin is full of blotches. wuen your skin is full of pimples you need a good blood medicine that can be relied upon. Beggs Blood Punner and Blood Maker is warranted as a positive cure for all of the above, fio you cannot possibly run any risk when yoo get a bot tle of this wonderful medicine. For sale by O. P. Smith & Co. Dont go to Omaha when vou want to get your beautiful parlor and bed room sets but go to Henry Boeck's fur niture emporium where you can get every thing in the furniture line that will go to make your home Wautiful and comfort able; and above all you can get it cheap. uememuer mat ne wno sens most can sell cheapest. Colic, Diarrhea and summer complaints are dangerous at this season of the year and the only way to guard against these diseases is to have a bottle of some reli able remedy. Beggs' Diarrhoea Balsam is a POSITIVE RELIEF in all these disa greeable cases and is pleasant to take. Jt will cost you only 83 cents. O. P. Smith 4c Co., Druggists, Stove for Sale. For sale at a bargain, a small gasoline stove (Quick Meal) with oven. First offer accepted if reasonable. Apply of G. 1 B. Kempster, office or residence. 3CL ILL lJ THIS WEEK ! 1)1 (9 0 H' P H e H1 (D II) SA.M.'LE ROOM. JOHN BLAKK. Sample Koom and billiard Half. Choice Wtnew, Liquors and Cigars. Uilliurd and Tool 'i'ahlex. SAMPLE ROOM. UtAHM & KL1ETCH. Sample Room. Imported and Domestic Wnes, Liquors and Cigar. Only straight Roods han dled. Milwaukee Bottled Later a Niflnltv Cor. 5tli and Maiu Stx. SAMPLE KOOM. THE AMERICAN EXCIIANCK. ruck Cunningham, proprietor 1 . . t : ii. . i i ..... . . . . i. uuisnunviKani. iooi aim iiimaru lauies. luors una uitjars. idle Houhe Block XI' U l SAMPLE ROOM. TIIK Kl.k'IlflRM A A I rwv wm. weuer. liruinielor. M;iiiiifu.tiiri-a r.r Soda Watirr. Birch Beer. Cider, etc. Amenta for Fred K ru's Celebrated Lager Beer. JEWELRY. R A . MrFT.W A TV Watches, dorks. Silverware nd .Touolri, Special Attention given to Watch Rej.airiiijf. JEWELRY. O FHAN'K f!Anl!Tirjt, env Always carry a fine FtocK of liarnondV Watch es. Cl' cks. .lewelrv. Nilverwm-i anil s t uiuu Drop In and insnect their ing elsewhere. JEWELRY. J. SCHLATER, Jeweler. Waltham Watches a Soecialiv. Main Street, near Fourth. LIVERY STABLE. C. M. HOI.MFS xr swiv The Checkered Barn. I.iverv kamH c..i stable ; part ies conveyed to ail parte of the citv. Carnages at all trains. Corner Vine and cth. MEAT MARKET. HII'MiUll miOTBIB Wholesale and Kt-tuil n-w i wi.,. ... Beef. l ork. MuttJnT VL I.,nh uJt"lZ street. Neville Block. Prices inoderat'e. MEAT MARKET. ' " Z,., , J. H AT r & CO.. Kill their own Cattle. Render their own Lard and Cure their own Bacon. Maiu street. TUIEAT MARKET. A o E1CKLER & CO.. Eggs, Poultry &e. We use . i v tii of native stock. Oysters and . i TUTERC1IAKT TAILOR. " T Merchant Tailor. Main - . shoe store Complete stock of Paniplel. lt guaranteed. Prices defy conmetit MILLINER Y. ' MRS. .1 P .tnnvanv A Complete Line of rh i .i..t a',.U ... .... linerv and Trimmings : ai CiiildiVn's and In. f ants' Bonnets, to be closed out at Wt T) ESTAURANT ANI LUNCH ROOM . Moi JACOB HENNCH, Meal and Lunches set ved to order at all hour. B.4. M. Time Table. COISO WEST. No. 1, 5 :10 a m. No, 3.-7 :00 p, m. No. 5. 7 tO a. m. OOINO (CAST. ro, 2.-4 p. ui. No. 4. to a. in. No. C 7 :15 p. in. No. 10. 9:45 a. m No. 7.-7 :48 p. in. No. 9.-6:17 p. m. AO. 11 ;27p.Ui. vA.UTraI2V"l,.d?11y by way of Omaha, exceot NOS. 7 and 8 which run t r " ?,' .ilP daily except Sunday" Dcnu'. v- ,s a et.ut Pacific Junction at S 3oa m No. 19 laaatub from Pacific Junction at lia.2. B. B. WIJTDHAM, JolIN A DAV.U Notary Public. Notary Public. WINDHAH UAVIKHI Attorneys - at - Zicltt. Office over Bank of Ca Countv. Plattsmouth, - . Nebraska II. Boeck's furniture edged to be the finest and most complete in the city. r V '7 v