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7. Mil' 11Z.KAJA): I'L&'rL'SKlivZji, y&PJlAfrlCA, TUT-DAV, a.C,TtQDUlir,, IS?. Tne Evening Herald. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY. A. Kllhr,. Datlt, TelppKeae . 3. Kuckwooil iCnililing, Dr. KIkkIbh, OBJr la (IitIiik'h llruif Ktor, Kri 4ear )r. tilth an'l (iraallr, Telrphoue .No. 4i. Dr. Wlthm. thft I'ainlmii Ilrnfikl, tulon Blacky Tr Frirke'a Urate Store, t'litttMtiouth. CITY CORDIALS. The switchmen will Rive a select dance tonight at McrccrviPc. Wanted to rent a lions, enquire Dr. A. JT. Withers, Union Mock. of Dance tickets to the leap year hall can he had at J. V. Wcckbach's store The season for euchre parties is again at hand and several have alreadj reminded us. The corn husking sca-son is now open and several farmers were on our streets- today looking for shuekers. The Rock Creek hall club is goin tn ct their kkill with the Browns, ol this city, next Friday afternoon. W. A. Martin of the Mo. Pacific P. U in Texa, has taken the place of P S. Allen as night operator, at the dpot. Dr. Emmons will he found at hi residence in the Sehildkm-cht property for a few day as his olllces is biing fit ted up. If you arc troubled with tramps at yourIack door, huy a load of tough looking cordwood or rails and pile it in the hack yard. It is a never-failing remedy. The dirt which ha3 to he removed from Main street previous to p-iying, i being put to good service, by raisinp Vine and Sixth streets at and near their intersection to the established grade. The Hek.w.d job rooms yesterdaj gave into the hands of County Clerk Critchticld the poll books for theeoininp election. Mr. Cr itch Ik-Id tlarted witl them this morninir on a delivering tour over the county. A Dart v was i ven bv Miss 1 1 it tie Latham at her home last night, in honoi of Misa 3Iartin, her guest. About live or six couoles were present ami an en- & joyahle evening pent in the usual amuse ments of such an occasion, such as can playing, singing etc. The Plattsmouth Bohemian dram-.tir company held their dance last night at the Fitzgerald hall. Tlio usual numbei of kes of beer told on such an occasior were disposed of, and the dance termin ated in a general fracas. Such an occa tion would not be recognized bv thai oeicty as first-class, unlctis they were entettaincd by a few knock-downs before closing. The musical concert which is to 1 given by Miss Clara Paul, will occui next Tuesday evenirg at the Watermr.r opera house. Miss Maud Barnes, win. has lately arrived fioni Oberlin, Ohio. where sue has taken a thorougti oours-i in musical study, will assist her in tht entertainment. A double quartette clul of the best singers in the city has beei jrganized tor the occasion and a treat it- expected. Last evening the Odd Fellows o this city met at their hall in the Fitzger ald block for tlu purpose of installing f Kebeckah lodge; Giand Master A. Yiney. of Omaha, being in readiness. The fo' lowing officers were elected: Mrs. Man E. Boyd.N. G,; Mrs. S. P. Vanatta, viet G.; Miss Laura Twiss, secretary; Mitf Lizzie Steimkc, treasurer. About r.' chirter members were present and aftei the installing of ofiicers they all went t the parlors of J. P. Antill, where supj ei was in waiting. At 2 o'clock all wen their way homeward, well pleased Tir new lodge will be known as " Bud ol Promise, No. 40." On the night of October 11, thrc men, Thos. Jackson, Joseph Swccnn and John McCarthy broke open a refrig orator car on the M. P. at Louisville, and rode as far as Weeping Water, where the condnctar had then arrested. They were tried here today before Judge Stiles on charge of breaking into , sealed car. They were found guilty and got good round sentences in the amount of $25 and 30 day each, with costs attached. They were committed to jail and wiP probably come out jut cbout the tim they seek to live on county hospitality when the snow is detp, tiie weather cold, so that sleeping in box-cirs is disagreea ble. A striking switch nan named Gavin, received serious injuries Inst nigkt at the Hohentan ball, lie and a Bohemian created a dispute and before it could b settled amicably a knock-down resulted. According to reports the Bohenran re ceived a little the worst of the racket, when a friend of his struck Gavin 6uch a aerere blow over the head that he broke a heary beer gins. The man was carreel home unconscious, and it U feared that the injury will prove scriou:u tbeskvU is supposed to be facturcd. loe name of the Bohemian who dealt him tmVlow fiaa not yet been identified. Unless Jhch lances can be conducted in a retpoctaC1 ctraer. aer, the authorities should prohibit Proceedings of Teachers Meeting at Elm wood Oct. 13- Pcrsuant to a call of the Co. Supt. at the county institute, a goodly number of teachers met at Kim wood on 13th inst. Morning session The county superin tendent called the teachers to order at 1 1 a. in. and stated the object of the meeting. On motion Mr. Spink was elected president and A. L. Timblin. secretary. After a song by theElmwood glee club, adjourned to meet at 1::0. Afternoon session After music the ad dress of welcome was delivered by Rev. C. II. Gilmore an 1 responded to by J. A. Sutton. The subject of graded schools was then taken up antl a very able paper was lead by A. J I. Waterhouse, who pre senteil some forcible reasons whv our district schools should adopt a general course of study. Discussion was opened by A. L. Timblin. After an animated discussion it was resolved that the coun ty superintendent should prepare a course of stud v for use in our district schools and semi a copy to eaeli teacher and re quest its immediate adoption. The sub ject of arithmetic was opened by J. G stark followed by John Hart, and a -tpirited debate followed in which the subjuct of inventing the divisor in divis ion of frictions was thouroughly venti lated and explained. Miss Esther Crom well introduced the subject of reading y an ably constructed paper, and Mr. A'. P. Killer gave a short reyiew of the liiTcreiit methods of teaching reading. V remark made by the president in his nodest way provoked a wild war of words which finally snbsided, and when the last sad wail had died away, we proceeded to permanent organiztion. On motion Mr. Spink was elected presi lent and Miss Esther Cromwell secretary. with J. W. Crabtree as assistant. An -xecutive board of three, consisting of the secretaries and Mr. Sutton was appointed to assist the president in arranging pro gramme and time and place of meeting. Vfter a voto of th;nks to the good peo ple of Elmwood for courtesies extended, we adjourned to meet on call of executive committee, Tli3 following is a list of those present: Johu Jerry Stark, Grace Dickson. T. 3. Hall, Anna Wilcocson, D. "W. Crab- :ree, Ilusa A. Royes, Minnie Harseh, Vddie Bailey, Maggie Free, Myrtle Cur :-mt, Luna Ouinn. J. E. Ley da, Lizzie iveefer, Anna Swan. May Clements, C. V. Clements, JJ. F. Simon, J. A. Sutton, 1. Hart, Ellis E. Good, Libbic Currant, Dora Free, Mrs. Marcia Wood, Emma Oancan, J. W. Crabtree, Esther Crom well, Sadie Wilkinson, W. P. Killen, J C, Currant, Fred Hess. Jerome Burdick, V. II. Waterhouse, G. M. Beach, Maynard 'pink, A. L. Timblin. A. L. Timblin, Scc'y. A Mr. Melvin, proprieter of a second hind store oa lower Main street in the vicinity of the B. & M. depot, had a pe culiar experianee with a supposed burg lar on Sunday night. The man whom 'ie supposed to be a thief,, aroused him from his peaceful slumber at a late hour by the racket he made in attempting to '.iin an entrance into his barn which is located at the rear of his store and resi tence, and convenient to the new sewer. Hie man, we learned, was an Irishman and when he was approached by Mr. Mel vin and asked what ho was doing, he simply turned to him and replied, "Sure ind I'm troyin to git into this barn.'" Jelvin informed him that he wo aid se ure the services of a policeman anri 'iave hi :n arretted, but the informatioii qpiirently concerned him but little and ne continued his work as before. II was again told that a policeman would e brought to iw.Cit him if he did no 'let ui)." Upon receiving tula informa ion he s artcd out himself in search f one of the thief terrors. He was not gone long before he returned, accom panied by a "cop." He then wanted to !;now of Melvin what was to be done. !ut the old man had too much Dervt for him and the trouble was settled without auy further argument. No ar rests were made. A person walking into the store of J. P. Young yesterday, and not being acquainted with the facts, would think that a hurricane Lad swept through the building and hit everything a dip. Tht floor was covered by a flood of water, the stationery where the water had hap pened to strike was soaked and destroyed and the entire stock presented a deplor adle condition. The facts in the matter are, fin 1 the whole Otiose in the trouble wa, that Mr. V. V. Leonard, the photo grapher who holds out iu the upper fiat forgot to attend to l;i3 duties for some reasou unknown to us. Jfe ppened a faucet and forgit to shut ths water off before he took his depirturo that night. The water had besu running all night, an 1 when Mr. Young's book store was opened the following morniug, the appearance were a'arming. If you wish to reap the J.ee6t now and restore your eyesight, with the nies brilliant gUswes in existence, call without delay at Ffid&ie house before Prof. Strass man's departure. . - ' P O. P. SmftU. & Co., general westers Died. Oct. 16th, Ileginald W. Drummond, of membraneous croup, only son of W. W. and Annie Drummond, aged 0 years. "Buddie," as he was familiarly called. was an exceptionally bright boy. The blow, that in this event has fallen on the family is made the heavier, owing to the suddenness with which it came. With out warning the death messenger stole Into the home, and in a few brief hours the dear oue was snatched from the fond embrace of father and mother. We learn that during the afternoon of yesterday he was engaged in his childish play, and before the dawning of this morning, was cold in death. We desire to extend to Prof, and Mrs. Drummond our heartfelt sympathy, and assure them of the kind regards of the entire community, in their sad and sud den bereavement. Such events arc of every day occurrence and our familiarity with them may take away somewhat of interest that would otherwise be awaken ed in the community; but in no manner does this lessen the sorrow or assuage the grief of those who are amictcd. How thankful ought we always to be for the grea source of comfort presented to us in the blessed promises of Him who is the great Futher of our race, and we hope that these may not fail of their designed office in this instance, but may give comfort, and hope to our friends in their sad trial. PERSONALS J. A. Conner is in Omaha today. J. II. Waterman went to Omaha this morning. Mr. J. W. Barnes, of York, i3 in the city today. R. A. Taite was a passenger to Omaha this morning. Mrs. X. E. Sage returned from Omaha this morning. Orlando Teft, of Avoca, spent the day in Plattsmouth. W. A. Derrick and Miss Hattie Sheffer visited Omaha today. B. C. "Veomans of Weeping Water, visited Plattsmouth todav. r Mr. and Mrs. Boyce, who have been visiting the family of Mr. S. F. Osborn returned to their home in Ottnmwi, Iowa, this morning. County Clerk, Bird Critchfield, ac companied bv Mrs. Ciitah field and his brother-in-law. Grant Ilegue. left this morning for Weeping Water. A Poy's fearful Ride. Hastings, Jj'eb., Oct. 10. Near Jun iata Sunday afternoon a runaway horse threw and dragged a long distance the son of a farmer named Bridges. JThe'ani- mal ran into a barbed wire fence, which tore and lacerated him to to death. The boy's leg was fractured at the knee and extension teudon severed. JOther injur ies were inflicted and the boy is lying in a critical condition. Notice. All members of the prohibition club and all other prohibitionists are requested to meet at Council hall on Wednesday evening, Oct. 17th, 1888, at 7:30 o'clock Business of importance be prompt. By order of chairman. Platte Lodge No. 7, I. O. O. F. You are herewith notified to appear at the lodge rooms this (Tuesday) evening at 7:30 sharp. Business of importance to be transacted. Simon D. Mayek, Ed. Stamm, Sec. Noble Grand. The improvement made in the salar ies of school mistresses since the "war times" is a fair example of the advance ment of all wage-jarning classes. In another column will be found the min utes of a meeting of the Plattsmouth school board held in December, 18G3, wherein Miss Sarah E. Harper, now Mrs. MeElwain, and who ij a well-known lady in Plattsmouth at present, was employed to teach school for f 15 per month- a position which is now held by ladies at salaries from $30 to $43 per month. The school house in which Mrs. MeElwain taught the winter term of C3-4 stood where the Dovey block now is. The old pUu: "alks on Main street, which have been there long eaoygh to have become relics, are crying out for a rest, and they need it. A city of the size and business of Plattsmouth requires a more substantial walk on its main street, and besides, obi boards make a very un comely border for a stone-paved street. Every lot on Main street should be faced with a brick or stone, walk before winter. The merchant that will set the example will be a public benefactor. The ducks which are quaekiug and, diving and having a picnic in the mud puddles of Platte bottom this afternoon will tcinorroH be served for dinner on the tables of Mesr;i. Jghts, White, Rid dle and Antill. who want ont this after noon after a whole wagon load of them- A new line of art studies at O. P. Smith & Co. 's just received. There will bo a meeting of the Young Ladies Republican Club this even ing, at 7:50 'crclcff. AJJ njeinbers are requested to , be present. "' Everything necessary for furnishing a hrjse ea he purchased at II. Boeck s. --- . SOMETHING OLD. Doings of the School Board of Plattsmouth Twenty-Five Years Ago.. The original copy bearing tho followi ng minutes of a meeting of the Platts mouth school board, held twenty-five years ago, was handed us today by B. A. MeElwain, which he treasures us a relic: "School board of Plattsmouth met on Thursday, December 3rd, 1803. "Present: J. II. Brown, S. S. Billings, L. K. Hannn, directors; B. E. Ruff tier, clerk. "On motion S. S. Billings was appoint ed chairman and J. J I. Brown clerk. "The account of J. Moons for $2 of a ballance be allowed and an order be drawn by clerk in his favor fur thut amount. "Ordered that Sarah E. Harper (now Mrs. M. MeElwain) be employed as as sistant teacher of common schools for three months at $13 per month. "On motion adjourned." S. S. Billinos Ch'm. J. II. Brown Sec. Gaze on O. P. Smith ec Co.'s window and prepare for the future. You query why from home I go, Why 'bout the town I rove '. The reason why is plain, you know, We've got no Oakland Siovk. lm Buy one of Johnson lJnos. Superstitious About His Will. There is a man - in town 'who has rheu matic gout. Ho has also great riehes and a collection of art and curios that have been the joy and solace of a life much broken up by the twinges of his great toe. This collection ho values beyond .his. money, and is in great fear of it failing into the hands of a relative who is his nearest heir. This he is determined all hazards shall not occur; at the ame. time, he will not make a will, although his attacks of gout are frequent and dan gerous. As many men he Is superstitious about making a will. He feels that if it was once done there would be nothing left but to wait for the undertaker. The result is that when he is free from pain he feels the collection to bo safe, but when an at tack comes on it 13 intensified by the man's ludicrous fear lest- he will die be fore he has ' put it out of his brother's reach. His doctor and friends have argued with him, but to no purpose. Every time he is violently seized the servants run for the doctor and lawyer at tlieeamo time. Tables are drawn up, and pen, ink and paper are in readinc-cs as promptly as the medicines. Again r-nJ again wills have been drawn up, but no matter how low he has been he has never yet signed one. The other day ha had a violent seizure There was the usual hurry and scurry, lie was really felt to be dying, and as tho end was supjosed to be nuar h was held up in bed, quill in hand, and the family held their breaths in suspense at the spectacle. His breath was growing fainter and fait. His hand was carried to the paper, but ho did not sign. He seemed to be calculating for just time enough to scratch his name, and then, in the lan guage of the novelist, to let the pen drop from his nerveless grasp and expire. The alarm of the family finally gave way to an unruly curiosity as to which would win, the sick man or death. But the old man won. lie breathed better and at length he spoko out with su air of deci sion: "I guess 1 won t sign it today." They knew then ho was safe for another attack. New York Evening Sun. Scones Iu a Spaolsli City. The antiquities of Toledo are not the only interesting things. The sights from day to day on the streets and in the family circle are peculiar. Tho very children have queer spoi ih. One of their favorite pastimes is to parade iu a dark hail with slow step and drone a chant in imitation of a church festival service. Boys are also fond of playing bull fights, "the buli" part being taken by same lad not distressed by rough handi'rn. Owing to the narrow streets, everything seems mixed np together wine shops, vege tables, children, citizens, cadets, loafers and beggars mingling hi one mass. The people generally are simple and good natured. The chief street is shaded by awiuugs, and every public' doorway is screened by a 'striped curtain Foreigners visiting the town are !nlbed the Strangers," and to referred to on every occasion .when designation is necessary. The leading place of r.;::i:semc!:t is called the 'tirani Summer theatre." It is with in tho ragged wajls of a once g''i'"c? l-uilcj i:ig, now half torn down. It is quite a common thing in the evening to hear guitar duets in the narrow, dark streets, being given as serenades to ladies in th ) house before which the playing is done. The skill displayed by some of the players is marvelous, and the music is de lightful. The treble is carried on a small instrument called a 'mamlnra" that makes a uiqsI' pleasing combination with the guitar. Often professional plaj ers ai6 hired to go auc play before a house, and wilj thrum oaf native airs for several hours, Bmoklng cigarettes assiduously all the while. Globe-Democrat. The "Town Site Company." The "Town Site Company," I ought to explain, for the benefit of some eastern eiders, is an association of men who make up their minds that a town should, would or could grow up at u cei-taiu point in a wild region whither civilization is tending, or whither a rush is expected, contingent upon a certain event, like the discovery pf precious metals or the completion of a railway. JTnder laws of the United States these men "take up' a pertain area upon which to build their town, and proceed to put it into as presentable a fchape as cir cumstances will admit, by surveying streets, indicating parks and reser vations for public buildings hospitals, churches, city hall, libraries and so on; by bringing water from tho hiils, planting ihad'3 trees and perhaps building a big hotel. In many c.ses the ;iiilway is a partner and helps- by concent rating operations at that point; indeed, the exi jfjencies of Railway construction and oper ation are generally the most potent factors n deciding tha locality. ' . Tho place plotted a"ut the "company" on the ground, lively advertising begins. The floating frontier crowd rushes to the new spot and a wild speculation iu town lots at once begins, prices being paid that have no relation to the intrinsic value of the property acquired, which, as yet, is wpjtth pext to nothing, but, like the wild cat stocks 6f Wall street, simply repre sent the amount a man i3 willing to stako on that particular card, .or tho rental ke -r?"i f "?rd for- immediate use and orer . . - . v.f fT T' 1 C- CLOAKS! Ladle Ciiiliirvii'., Uses' ciili Call early and make your selections, for y u all know lt'w dil!iMilt it is later on to tret til-' sizes, Thi - cut repiv- i t.; one of our decided lar- I o-juhjs in that line, CiUiiiiiencin with size 4 sit . 4.o, with a .".I. e. ri.-e for a size made of a jUrown Chccl.-e.l All-Wool Clocking, Plaited sk'rt, with Surah Lined Hood. lints irom isL'.OO upwards, sizes 2 to 18. 0 -v ... F. errinii a, CHE BOO a EAST FIRST NATIONAL BANK. WIIKX YOC WANT ANYTHING IN TIIE WAV OF BOOTS AKDSHOES ! Do not fail to call and examine the "Cash" Prices we will give for tho Next Thirty Days. You Can Gave 25 Per Cent While we are having this Great "Cash" Reduction Sale. r JcNA'iHA.M 11 ATT. fr& ft mm 2?T3 Ik- 13. DDL PORK PACKKIIS and dkaleks in IiUTTEIt AND PJCJCS. BEKF, Piliii, AND EAL. TJE J1KST THE MAHKET AFFORDS ALWAYS OX HAND. Sugar Cured Meals, Hams. Bacon, lard, &c, &c ot our own make. The lct brands of OYSTERS, In cans and bu'k nl WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. HUi'.v ! IJI'i.v vf'!r lierns, We've net the sli.littst fuar ! To;: e."i:not lc;tt tlie Gaki.ands if You Itlo'.v ii t!:)M--i.id v--.rs. lm JJor -j.ile Juiino.v Ep.o.-. II. Hocrh's fu;niti::o stork' is ai knowl in the citv. Sii T'.vin lt Wi!:iaai.-' rnixi d p tints. the best in the market, at Prii-ki- J: C'n's. .;;! tore. .-tf. Plentv of feed, lour, gmham and n:cal at Heisel's mil J. tf The finest bedroom sets can be found at II. Boeck'g. ' Qo to oe, the One Price Clothier, and bay a pair of 3"ewlurough Qyeralla, te best In the world. Every pair warranted not to rip. A MAN FROZE TO DEATH ! Why? Because he had no Garind Stote. paj one of JonNsox Bros. sept22-Ilm. ! Wood for Safe. . Leave orderrwhli J. T. Tctt, tt r- LOAKSZ Our Stock of Clonk i now com plete and wu are showing tlio Largest Line ever opened out in this city. La dies letirinr a New Wraj tliia reason should not miss looking over our line, lor we are showing the Very Latect Novelties at very Low Prices. and Misses Jackets This cut represents our popular $.r,.00 Ladies' Jacket, made of All-Wool Striped Cloaking, and at the price a decided harain. We have Full Lines :d to 1.1, ac.li made up of the very 1 -st material in solid colors and stripes. Misses' .iac'vC'ts from cl to 7.00. Si.e.s ranire from lti to IS. Cloaks ! We have lull ranging' from T,' i!& '.?' ' mwm Plush Cloa lSm We have never carried go large a lino of Plush Cloaks as this season, and at prices so low. Plush Sacqnes from $25.00 to 15. Plush Newmarkets at C5.00. Plush Jackets from 15.00 to $20.00. Plush Modje.-ka's horn $ J 8.50 to JJ5.G0. Plush Man teaus from $18.00 to $-10.00. Csill Early anil siirtUv your Refection n. Ilo r - . . Vi'. ; COUCH! and COUCH! and COUCr What in the world is the reason jou will cough and keep coughing ami fitill keej trying inferior rnodicines mLcu BERGS' PHEjlRY COUGII SYRUP wiij posiiiely rc-Ueve yon'r ' co'ygh" at price This is no advertising schenje, but an actual fact, and we guarantee it. Sold by O. P. Smith & Co., druggists. Dont go to Omaha when vou want to get your beautiful parlor" and lx-d room sets but go to Henry Hoe k' fur niture emporium where you can gf-t every thing in the furniture line that will go to make your home beautiful and cumf Dat able; aru above ajl ou can get it cW.i; Remember that he who sells ' most can sell cheapest. " " HOW CAN PARENTS allow their children to cough and i-train and cough and calmlv rny: "Oh! it is only a little cold," and keep giving then, cheap and dangerous medicines, until they are down with lung fever or con sumption, when they can be so easily re Jjevpdby B EGGS' CHERRY COUGH SYRJJPt It has no mipcrtor, and fe7 C i f;0 J KJ i 93 p I A'