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About Semi-weekly news-herald. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1895-1909 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 22, 1897)
tract Semi fEWS WEEI ELY THE NEVs. F.stablshed Nov.5.1flL " I nn-miu.t,,,! T 1ii0 THE II KHALI), Established April 10, 18M. f Consolidated Jan. 1. 195. PLATTSMOUTH, NEB., SEPTEMBER 22, 1897. VOL. V. NO. lOf). t v i I i ' i 'Or The Knees. The races at the fair yesterday at tracted much attention and were quite well attended. The 2:35 trotting and pacing race whs not finished at the end of the fifth heat and will oe finished this afternoon. It whs a warm contest and stood as follows: VanHeet I 1 l.ulu Callaway 2 Kirmen 13 Hector 1 4 Nellie T. 5 2 I 2 5 3 1 113 5 2 4 4 8 2 5 33 14 4 5 1 5 4 1 3 County troting and pacing race, time 3.30, Billy F, first; oecond and third money divided between Bute and Billy Medium. One-half mile and repeat running race, time 55 seconds. Little Dot first, Nnbawka Girl second. Death of Petr Llngtron. Peter Lingstron died last night at 8:30 after a lingering illness with con bumpiion. He was forty-six years old and had come to this country seven Won years ago from Sweden. He was foreman of the B. & M. bridge gang here for several j'ears and suflered his first illness about five years ngo, when he had a siege of typhoid fever, after which consumption set in. He leaves nn eighteen - year - old daughter to mourn his death, who has been here caring for him during the last three months. Tne funeral will take place from the residence of August Johnson on Lincoln avenue at 2 p. m. Sunday, Sept. 19. " - Or. Mathews' Trouble. Dr. Mathews, the Omaha physician arrested yesterday for the perform ance of a criminal operation that led to the death of Mrs. Anna Wnggoner of Weeping Water, t--day waived preliminary examina tion and gave bond for $1,200. The evidence upon which the county attor ney secured his arrest is that of two women, Mrs. Fenke and Mrs. Weed, who live in the Anderson block where Mrs. Waggoner died. They claim thaF the latter told them on the day preceding the performance of the op eration that it was to occur and that Dr. Mathews was to peiform it Dr. Mathews denies having had anything to do with the operation, but admits that he treated her for its effects. Klyliifr Kite For Amniiemrnl. Kite flying Is becoming almost as much a na tional pastime in this coun try as in China. In the larger cities, like Omaha, a considerable number of grown people do not think it too childish a sport to indulge in. Even in PlatUmouth, almost any pleasant day, a risiug young lawyer and a court house official m.iy be observed flying kites, up in the First ward. When asked about it. of course, they say they are instructing the children in the art. Box kites are the latest and most scientific ones, and, as the name indicates, are constructed in the shape of a box, and are made of strong cloth stretched over a light frame work. Arthur Craig, a son of Roe Cr.iig, has a couple of box kites,which he flies together, to the wonder and admiration of the small boys of 'the town. llroke Ilia Arm. Frank Iledlicka, who works in F. II. Steimkers department at the shops had the misfortune to let a heavy timler fall on his left arm this morn ing which fractured the bone above the wrist in three places, making a very painful injury. (raiHhopiern Appear In Swarm. On every corner in town, about noon today, stood men gazing zenithward, says yet-terday's Lincoln CalL The air for hundreds of feet was filled with flyii'CT grasshoppers. At one time the insect cloud became so dense that it obscured the nun. The unexpected and strange sight brought up many recollections, and in the midst of everv little group of listeners on the streets an old soldier or some early settler could be found telling some in .tertsting tale of grasshopper plagues back in the '70s. The same phenomenon occurred nearly a 3-ear ago under the same at rnospheric conditions. Whether locusts are forerunners of a terrible grasshopper season in a year or two caused much discussion today on the part of those interested. More Prosperity. One of the largest shipments of steel rails that ever passed through Omaha went over the Union Pacific early Thursday morning. The ship ment comprised a solid train of twenty cars of steel rails shipped from Hay View, Mich., to Japan. It is reported that more shipments of steel rails to the Pacific coast are likely to follow soon, as tho Japs are iust entering on an important era of m - railroad construction. A Mood Plan. Several of tho merchants have ex pressed si willingness to cloee their stores a out o::0 Thursday evening and giv their clerks an iipoi tunity 10 go t. Omaha at 6:14 on the M P. special to attend the AK-Sar-Ben fes tivities, letutning about midnight. There should be concerted action in the matter, and a big crowd would be in Hlteiid:ia;o. The rntcs are 'only half fare. Ca County Dairy. U, F. Den has again taken charge of the Co County Dairy nntl will be pleased to servo his old customers and nUo others desiring pure milic. He will also furnish cream and butter . milk whon desired Your patronnge is solicited. WHO HAS AND MONET. HAS NOT The banker greets you on the street My carriage "Here, please take a seat: At the Paxton, sir, come have a treat." Because he has the mone. The banker greets him with a frown "Your credit here Is all run down: I have no respect for such a clown," Because he has not money. The merchant laughs and jokes with him And tries to please his every whim. And never sees a fault in him, Because he has the money. The merchant speaks to him so rough: Calls him rogue, dishonest, tough. And "Of your credit I've got enough," Because he has not money. The doctor sees in him a friend Good fees for him he may depend; , With speed he goes to help his end. , Because he has the money. The doctor is sure to bluster out: "What brings him here, the dirty clout! He knows 1 c&n not well go out." Because he has not money. The lawyer ttJks of legal lore; For him he tuts it all in store, , And never takes him for a bore. Because he has the money. The lawyer seems so ill at ease; You seem to be so gTeat a tease, Be silent if you wish to please, Because he has not money. The preacher talks to him all day. Not caring much what either say In shekels he will get his pay. Because he has the money. The preacher views with pious disdain The dirty shirt, all wet with rain. To talk to him is all in vain. Because he has not money. The police saw him against th wall. Too drunk to stand he had to fall; They laughed at him and that was all. Because he had the money. The police kicked him like a skunk. He wheeled and staggered as if drunk That night he slept in the jailor's bunk. Because he had not money. M. O'Donohoe- IMFOHKATION AND O PINIONS. It is said that the first class in this country in wood engraving was formed by Mrs. Peter, wife of the British consul in Philadelphia, in 1850. Her class consisted of twenty-five pupils, whom she taught the simple elements of the work, and many of them be came practical engravers. As to women engravers at that time, Mrs. Peter says that the only one of any note was Mary Ann Williams, who belonged to a family of skilled Eng lish engravers. She is said to have done work which was little inferior to that of her brothers. Eugene Moore wants a continuance of his case until after the election. Of course he does he would like it con tinued for the next forty years if the courts would allow it. .The Lincoln courts wave a name so dark that to continue this case over would almost justify the people in taking the law in their own hands. Nebraska girls against the world. The Gordon journal tells the follow ing thrilling . story of the brave achievement of a young lady in Sheri dan county: 4Rena Kocer, the twelve- year-old daughter of Jos. Kocer, last Sunday roped a large- grey wolf near her father's ranch on Stinking Water. She was riding a horse bareback when ehe saw the wolf and chased it about six miles. When she finally chased it down, the animal showed fight and she dextrously threw her lasso over its head and drugged it for some distance, ho'ding on to the rope with her bare hands. Her brothers and tbo Ross boys came to her rescue and tied the rope to their saddle born and draggea the wolf until her father came with a rifle and shot it. It was a large specimen and measured six feet six inches from point of noise to tip of tail." The steamer Cipitola Butt, which was built years ago by the late Capt O. Butt to bo used as a ferry boat at this place, is now running on the upper Missouri river from Chamber lain. S. D.. and will in the future be engaged in transfering government supplies and freight from Chamberlain to Crow creek and Lower Brule In dian agencies, situated about thirty miles up the river. Nebraska City News. The Rev. James G. K. McClure,who has just been elected to the presidency of Lake Forest u Diversity. Chicago, was born in Albany, N. Y.. in 1848, was graduated from Yale in 1870, and from Princeton theological seminary in 1873. lie became pastor of the New-Scotland (N. Y.) Presbyterian church in 1874, resigning in 1879 After a trip abroad, he took charge, of the Lake Front church, Chicago, in 1881, and has since occupied its pulpit. A few day- ago n. mover passed this way driving a white mule branded "C. S." which, interpreted, means 23l3n- federate States." The sq was thirty-six years old, M rved in miny battles la the BJ. He was gray, but grim and full of life -Nebraska City News. The fusion candidate for supreme judge is endeared to tho heart of every populist in tho state by reason of the fact that it -was his vote that defeated Senator "Van Wyck as a can didate for re-election, when Sullivan was a member of the legislature from Platte county. The fact that Van Wyck was one of the creators of the populist party in Nebraska makes the memory all the more tender. Kear ney Bub. THE MAN UNAWARE. I would not have yon so kindly Thua early in friendship's year. A little too gently, blindly. You let me near. 60 long as my voice la duly Calm aft a friend 'a should be, j In my eyes the hanger unruly J You will not . The eyes that you lift bo brightly. Frankly, to welcome mine You bund them again tut lightly And note no aign. I had rather your pale cheek reddened With" tho flush of an angry pride. That a lock with disliking deadonod My gaze deflod. If so in the spring's lull season Your glance should aof ;en and fall. When, reckless with fevci-'x unreason. I tell you all. The Late H. C. Bunnor In Bcribner's Maga zine. MY P ATI EXT. It was about 6 o'clock ouo Saturday afternoon, a time wlitu the cast tud doctor sometimes, but uot always, gets a few minutes rest The inner door wa3 pushed slowly open, and tho Lead of. a thorough littlo gutter urchin uipecjecL I10 was a cap ital 6pccimeuof the London "gamin" naked feet and legs up to tho knee, rag ged troupers, a thin cotton fchirt, opt n at tho chest, a ragged coat and no hat He was grewscrnely dirty, lut his thin, alruost dclicntc flupcrs told 11:0 lit onco that ho was a pickpocket. 'I want Dr. PrcM-le." ho BP.id in a hoarce voice. "Well, you'vo net Lim," I r.nr.wr.vtL Eill'8 fell flown anil hurt 'isixif." he said elowly. - "Who is Bill?" I asked. A shade of clistftppriutivcnt parr:: over his face. I l:tid 1 vi.!mtly talh :i ii. his opinion. My not laiowing Bill rovi u conclusively that 1 had not mL.txl in the choicest stx iety. 'E's our logger, " ho r.id cautious ly, "an I ain't a-goin to toll you no more." "Why didn't ho go to a horn i l l?" "1 dunno, ' ho tiud. " 'lj was at work, and fell cfif of soniefins So c come 'on:e. 'ihat's all. " Luckily a medical man is :-fo in al most any neigh borluKxL ! -i;i,vr. 1 was well known, raid v.s 1 went along I heard the gossips saying : "There goes the doctor. He's come to see after Bill." Clearly Bill was a celebrity. At last wy guide stio.oil r.t a hrnro; and, notlf.iug to u wo:ua:i vh ilvn oti on one Bido to let us enter, "saiiU "lt'sr all right, old gal. " I found out suLsequently that the "old gal" addressed was tho young ; -. a tlenian's mother.' lucct for j-anii-a it not a leading feature in tliat neighbor hood. Without wasting a minute I knelt cn the floor to examino Lill's iuji ri. s. . 1 found they were serious a ti. LaUd shoulder, two rila Lrckeu imd Literal injuries, which might prove morn 'ri ous still. On his finger j were the nmrk;if oak urn picking, which bhowed that Bill was an ex-jailbird, and in tho ci rr.ir oi the room stood asuspicioci; hx:kiLi;; 1 ::g. out of which peered st jimmy Ii was then fairly safe to ar-numo that L ill Lad met with an accident whi'j cii;t.;s t in his professional r.uties tu 11 Leu: . . .iik or. He was educated. One cclI.I sco that at once Ly the dcvelo;.u.cnt i-f his brow. Ill Lis face, too. there wcrj sou.f lingering traces of refinement. I looko:l up at tho Loy. wL: was watching me carefully, aial. 1 Li:"o no doubt. rcaLiug my thought J. "You ain't a-o:n to toll ti:i U-les. gov'nor?" "My tnsi'icss is t. crro Lira if I can," 1 si.i Iricy. "..ov:. I want your help. " With so ill-.ol v I 11.:;" get his shi r.L c r lc .: i -l Then 1 t his ribs. Ujv.. 1 lb. . do nothi" uiuil I er: ovi.v.l to . t4t- ly to r-iswcr a low .;::' :i.,as. It was neccsuary t -...n.: a i;r.:-s.o -ri.hc man or.rrLt to Li-vo i i.i a n :;:.l tut it v.v-.s inj.os: iLk- tj i.-ove Li... 1.. deed. it was aLjio: t.a miiv 1 1 ii : t Le had ever rear-hud home in suf h a man gled condition. Not far from uiy disi;:-n.-rr thtre was a nursing in: liluticn. sui; rte.l I y some las'i-.:;. wu devoted t... .r 1 111:0 and money to nursing the pxr iu their own houses. The matron was a splcn did woman, who never stopped to in quire whether a case was deserving- The fact that a man or woman was ill was all that sho cared about Their crimes and shortcomings sho ieft to other people. Miss Shepherd listened to my story with her usual sympathy . "There is only 0110 young lady I can send," she said thoughtfully, "and she has not had much experience. However, we must do something. I'll intnxluce her to you and see what you think. " It is a curious thing that on first see ing that girl sho t:id uot strike me as at all coot I looking. Since then I have learned to know her well, and I think her one of the most beautiful women in the world. I11 these years of work among the poorest of tho poor I met no woman of such a radiant, glorious nature as the pale faced girl whom 1 saw for the first time that Saturday evening. To my great disappointment on reach ing the sickroom her composure quite gave way. 1 haI hoped she would be strong enough to maintain her self con troL instead of which she trembled and turned deadly white, looking almost in clined to burst nto tears. "Come, come, Miss Clinton!" I said. "You must get accustomed to scenes of distress. If you break down, you won' be able to help me at alL " "I beg your pardon. Dr. Prebble, she stammered hastily. "It was only the first 6hock. Everything is so horri bier- You may depend on my don what you require, " Then I explained the case to her care fully and tanghi her the duties of a urst aa n il as 1 . -1 : iu such a' sho: time. - Miss Clinton must' Litre nnrsed her patient better than I v- txl sho woultL.for he passod a fairlv tixxj niirhv. 4ifl.i wtwr I saw linn at o oxk on I Bunday morning the lever had aLated J somewhat, leaving him. i? course, very I weak and in a more or les- precarious I condition. The nurse whom Miss Shepherd had sent to take cnarpfe oi tne case tiurmg the day was a highly experienced wom an, whom I knew well. "It's a bad case, doctor, she said. "Will you pull him through?" T can't say.rtt." I answered. "Ask me tomorrow morning. What time aia you relieve Miss Clinton?" "At 8 o'clock, febe didn t like to go w t ft . . 1 away, but l insisted on, uer naviug a rest. I can t help tmniiing tnat ilisa Clinton takes something .of a personal interest in the case, " said the day nurse. 'Have you read the morning's paper?" "Not yet. Is there anything in it?" She produced a Sundjy paper and pointed to a paragraph headed "Daring Attempted Burglary. l.he burglars had entered a window on the first floor by means of a ladder, tut they were disturbed at their work and had Leen forced to escape hurriedly, leaving the booty behind them. It struck me at once that in all probability Bill was one of the burglars. In making his escape he had no doubt fallen from the ladder. But there was another feature in the case which was more 6trikiug stilL The owner of the house which had Leen en tered was named Clinton. On first seeing the sick man Misg Clinton had lost her composure to an extent that surprised me, What was the link that bound these three people to gethera wealthy city merchant, a young lady devoting herself to work among the poor and a 'Lrokcn down ex -convict lying sick, perhaps dyiug, in an east end slum On returning to his bedside s.t 5 o'clock in the afternoon I found Miss Clinton was again on duty. She was quite calm and -self possessed and with out a trace of nervous excitement. The progress which had l.ecu shown in the morning was all lost and a change had 6etin for the worn. A Lrief examination told me that he was in a state of collapse. whi"h was tho one thing I dreaded. Within a few hours he would be a dead man. "WJien will it be?" sho aid in a steady voice. "Before midnight, 1 answered. 'Would you like me to stay with you. or shall I ask Miss Shepherd to send somebody in your place?" "I will watch alone," "Are you a relative of tho Mr. Clin ton whoso house was entered Saturday morning?" I asked, leading her to the window. "He is my uncle, " rhe said. "And who is Bill?" 1 asked. "He is my brother.'.' She spoke in the same steady voice. "He went wrong as a boy of 19, ". she continued. "My uncle might have saved him, but refused to. That is why I have taken up nursing. I knew ho had sunk, but I didn't know he had con e tc this. I hoped I might find him if 1 mixed with tho poor. " . . In one little matter I was able to save her some pain. At the door I met an officer in j laiu clothes whom I knew by sight. "I'm after a man for the Forest Gate robbery. I hear he is in this house. "He ts up stairs," I said, "but you are too late. He is dying." The detect ive hesitated. "I give you my word as a physician that he will be dead before midnight If you arrest him, he will certainly die on the road to the station. Do you know his real name?" I asked. The detective looked at me sharply. "No; what is it?" "William Clinton, a nephew of the man he tried to rob. At the present mo ment his sister is watching by his bed. " Tho officer made a note of it in his book. "I shall have to keep an eyo on him, doctor," ho said kindly, "lut you may depend I sha'n't interfere, for the sake of the youug lady. " And so William Clinton passed through the gate t f life in peace. An swers. Did You Ever Try Electric Bitte- s as a remedy for your troubles? If not, get a bottle now and get relief. This medicine has been found to be peculiarly adap ted to the relief and cure of all Female complaints, exerting a wonderful direct influence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you have loss of appetite, constipation, head ache, fainting spells, or are nervous, sleepless, excitable, melancholy or troubled with dizzy spells. Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and strength are guaranteed by its use. Fifty cents and $1 at F. G. 1 ricke's drug store. 3 Legal Notice. To Beniamin A. Gibson. Mary C. Gibson. Ed ward Bangs, trustee, Bradford Savings Bank & Trust Co., William C. Cnppen, George Leslie and John W. Mitchell, non-resident delendants: V ou and each of you are hereby notified that John H. rettiboue and Samuel r. . Nixon on the loth day of September, A. 0. 18V7. hied their petition in the district court of Cass county. Nebraska, against you, impleaded with Guerdon B. Crip pen, et al, the object and prayer of which are to nave decree of said court foreclosing a tax lien against fractional lot 17 in northeast quarter of northwest quarter, section three in town ten. range eleven. Cass county. Nebraska, for tax purchase by said plaintitfs.against said land for years 193. 1X92. 184 and 1KW5. as follows: 1892, $.02. paid November 5. 1844; 1M93. $8.60, paid November 5. 1894; 1S84. $5.97. paid May 10. 1895. and for 1S95, $7.18. paid May 1. 1896. with a per cent annual interest on each of said payments from November 5. loVl. to Novembers. IMm. and 10 per cent annual interest on each of said pay ments thereafter. and 10 per cent attorney lees nn the total found due, and costs of suit and for sale of said property to satisfy such judgment and cuuuauie reiiei. - You are required to answer said petition on or before Monday, the first day of November, A. O. Johw H. Fettibone and Samuel E. Nixon. Legal Notice. To Amanda J. Shepherd, non-resident defend BTlt: Vnn r J . 1 a ; 1 1 - v f ?u ?Jt Jcommencw an action against you on '""7 i icpiemoer. ievt, in me district Conri nf I aao rx n i I i : a. 1 UUiJv icji ari.ai, 1 iic ouiccc auu prayer of which are to secure an absolute divorce Iroin you and also a decree barring you from all - -r--" f vciiy, reat ana personal, oeiong ing to said plaintiff. nA Wau in ;rh-r thi SlatMnl Inrlioni n KT-l 1 . j divorce are that you committed adultery in De- -mi uue j. iioraon. ou are required to answer said petition on or befor Monday, the 1st day of November. 1ST. William U. Shepherd. The board of county commissioners is in 6 ess ion today. ABOUT WALL PAPER ..WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED. . An Elegant Stock of Wall rap WHICH YOU SHOULD INSPECT AT ONCE. We usual buy enough' in the spring to last the year through, but our sales were so much larger than heretofore that we were compelled to add an additional stock to supply our customers' needs for the fall papering, which, by the way, is the best time to paper and paint. We handle the famous Mound City Mixed Paints--"Horse Shoe" Brand. SMITH & PARMELE, SI OO Reward SIOO. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease . - t u ...... nK a ft.-, rnri. in all Its mat science uas uc - -- r " stages, and that is CatarTh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only posmve cuic ...v.....- fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional dis ease requires a constitutional treatment. Hall s Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys tem, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by build ing up the constitution and assisting nature m doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Do la n for any case that it lails to cure. Send for list 01 testimonials. Address. F.J. heney &Co.. Toledo. O. lSold by Druggists 75c Annual Excursion to Hot Springs S. . The last of the Burlinpton Route's Hot Sprinffs excursions will be that of Tuesrtav. SeDtember 28 A9 usu:l. the rito will ba one fare for the round Irip and the return limit thirty da e. 1 For ti k. U aid inf-i roation al.out locl iratna see the local ageutot the B. & M. R. R- For iweirlx -fou pai booklet descriptive of Hot Smiiijff, Sylvan Lake, Deadwo d, nr.d Sj .r fisb, write to J. Francis. G. P. A., Omaha, Neb. j 1 Rllari's TTni el.ound Svtup is i.ot a mixture of stomach destroying drugs, J hut is a scientifically prepared remedy , ... 1 that cures coughs and coles, ana an throat aud lung- troubles. Jts action Is quick, prompt and positive. 25 and 50 cents. Sold b? Fricke & Co. Bound Over. Bob Henderson waived examination today before Judge Archer, and was bound over to the dfstrict court in the sum of $500. At last accounts he was looking for bond6men with a poor show of getting any. He will have to lie in jail, doubtless, until the Novem ber term of court. Beeson & Root ap pear for defendant and County Attor ney Graves for the state. It Saves the Croapy Children. Sea view, Va. We have a splendid sale of.Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and our customers coming from far and near, speak of it in the highest terms. Many have paid that their children would have died of croup if Chamberlain's Cough Remedy had not b.een given. Kellam & Qurren. The 25 and 50 cent ize for sale by all druggists. Dr. Marshall, Oradoate Deutist. Dr. Marshall, fine gold work. Dr. Marshall, gold and porcelain crowns. Dr. Marshall, crown and bridge work Dr. Marshall, teeth without plates. Dr. Marshall, all kinds of fillings. Dr. Marshall, all kinds of plates. Dr. Marshall, perfect fitting plates. Dr. Marshall, all work warranted. All the latest anohances for Orrt class dental work. Hall ird'8 Snow Liniment will cure lame back .sore throat, wounds, sprains. bruise?, cuts, old eoreo. Ladles, It will cure your back-ache Sold by P. G Fricke & C er For the MAIN SPE6IAL SALE SI. 25 School We Have Just Received 500 pairs 500 All Sizes, all Solid, Well Made Shoes, with NO PAPER, which will go AT LESS than Manufacturers prices. We sell nothing but Shoes, GOOD SHOES, and give our whole undi vided attention to SHOES, and by sodoingwe study QUALITY - hence your pocketbook. We don't have to give you pencils to in duce you to buy our Shoes. We make the PRICE RIGHT, which makes the pencil giving scheme a very small and insignificant mis leading inducement. Call and see the BARGAINS partially displayed on our counters and you will be made happy. Open every evening till we get tired. No more 8 o'clock closing. ROBERT SHERWOOD FOOT MILLINER. Platrsmouth, Neb. PAINT. Fall Trade Shoes $1.25 s ... .1 i I