MS IS Acquitted oi the Cliarge of Rob bing1 a Missouri Pacific Car. Harrl. the Han Who Is Charged With Killing Jodci at Elmwood, la tha Next Man to Be Tried Other Local Happenings Abont Town of Interest to "News" Keaders. The jury in the case of the State vs. George Williams at half past two o'clock this afternoon returned a ver dict of not guilty and the prisoner was discharged. Williams Is the colored man who, in company with four white men'who were not captured, was accused of day light burglary in breaking into a box car at the Missouri Pacific depot in this city the 16th of last April, and stealing therefrom a quantity of mer chandise. He was defended by T. Frank Wiles, who is being compli mented and congratulated by. the members of the bar upon having won his first criminal case. The trial began yesterday afternoon and the case went to the jury at 11:30 today. The trial of the case of the State vs. John W. Harris was begun as soon as the Williams jury reported. Harris is charged with murder in the first 'degree, and is the man who shot and killed Jones at the reunion at Elm wood last July and wounded two other men. The trouble arose over a game of cards, in which Harris charged that the other men were cheating him. They were playing seven-up for sev eral dollars a game and the prisoner says that he had enough points to win, when Jones called a mis-deal. He re fused to stand the work, when the other man grabbed the money and Harris began to shoot, with the result that Jones was killed, another of the men was shot in the leg, and the third only escaped having a bullet put through the heart by a memorandum boak, which stopped the missile. The defendant claims that the shooting was done in self defense, and his in terests are being looked after by Wil liam DelesDernier and Matthew Gor ing, while County Attorney Root is prosecuting. PERSONAL MENTION. John A. Davies went to Omaha this morning. Miss Ella Clark was a visitor in the metropolis today. Philip Thierof was transacting busi ness in Omaha today. Lewellen A. Moore, the florist, was an Omaha visitor today. W. K. Fox and H. N. Dovey were visitors in Omaha today. Attorney C. A. Rawls went to Omaha on legal business this morning. Attorney Clarence Teff t of Avoca is in attendance at district court. S. H. Atwood departed this after noon for Denyer on a business trip. Captain H. E. Talmer of Omaha was attending to business in the city yes terday. Julius Pepperberg, the cigar manu facturer, was a business visitor in Pacific Junction today. Charles Sheeley, the bridge con tractor, is in the city on business with the county commissioners. Miss Minta Mauzy was taken quite ill in school yesterday and was taken home in a cab. She is considerably better today. Mrs. A. W. Atwood departed this evening for Jacksonville, 111., called there by the serious illness of her sis ter's husband. Pat Shields went to Omaha this morning where he is taking treatment for stomach trouble, with which he has been afflicted for several months. Mrs. Fred Bottell (nee Hattie Chap man) arrived in the city from her home in Chicago for a two week's visit with her parents, Judge and Mrs Chapman. L S. White arrived home this morn ing from Surprise, where he had spent several days visiting his aged mother, Mr. White says the corn crop in that part of the state was better than it was here the average being forty- five bushels per acre. M. Hiatt and bod, Demmie, re turned last evening from Murdoch, where they spent Sunday with the former's daughter, Mrs. A. M. Cole. Sunday being her fortieth birthday a number of friends were invited to as sist in celebrating the event. RAILROAD NOTES AND PERSONALS Frank Neuman, a straw boss in Steimker's gang, had the misfortune to mash his foot by dropping a truck wheel on that member this morning. He was taken to the office of the com pany physician, Dr. Livingston, where his foot was dressed and be was taken home. Mr. Neuman is quite out of luck of late, having broken a finger on election day. Sunarlntendent of Motive Power D. Hawksworth went out on the line on railroad business today. t t. o-mart.Arl that the first of the Koinir built at Havelock new cuuua vwpk will be finished about the middle of next month. ' M vatic Legion. Ooidftn Rod Castle No. 15 will meet In regular session at 8p.rn.on Wed- aoaav November 22. Initiation and -i vv.,atr.AOB Those who have not been initiated are requested to be present. G. Jr. S. uukxvp., m- E. W. Fitt, Secretary. Flatulence is cured by Beecham's WILLIA CLEARED LOI COOPER'S PROMOTION. A Few Kxtraets From at Letter Written By Ulm at Manila and Hons Konjr. The following letter has been re ceived by Mrs. Henry Cooper from her son, Lem, who is employed as a machinist on bord the battleship Oregon: ILOILA, P. I-, Oct S, 1899. As I have some news to write, I will start my letter today. Probably you know of it by this time I have received my appointment as acting warrant ma chinist. What do you think of that? It came Sunday, the 1st, and was de- ivered to me in the afternoon. I have just finished my letter of acceptance. but have not yet sent It in to tne cap tain. He will swear me In and then will be a full-fledged officer of the United States navy. Of course, the warrant officers don't amount to much compared to the others, but we have a nice room and a fine mess; wear an officer's uniform and a sword. This is rather a high step for a. machinist to make, but I am going to do my best to hold It properly and give my best ser vices. We get 100 per month ror tne first three years, then tl,400 a year thereafter, or $116.75 per month. We are going to leave in the morn- ng for Manila, and, after remaining there for a few days, we are to go to long Kong, China, thence back to the United States. Manila, Oct. 7. I will try to write a few more lines this afternoon, for we leave at 4 p. m. for Hong Kong. I am to stay on this ship for the present, at east. I received orders from Admiral Watson to report for duty on the Ore gsn, but as I was already on board that vessel, I took my orders and reported to the officer of the deck. I am now assigned to a ship, perhaps for some time. We can't tell how long one is to stay on any ship it depends on conditions but it is say ing a good deal to be a warrant officer on the Oregon. They are doing heavy fighting back of Cavite from the fighting tops of oar ship you can see the firing line and" volley after volley as it is fired. Hong Kong, China, Oct. 10. We have just arrived here, 9 a. m. It is so much cooler here than in Manila. I hope we stay here as long as possible. This looks from the ship as though it is a nice place, but one can't tell until he sees for himself. You know the English own this place. Hong Kong itself is an island with a very narrow channel between the mala land. We can see two of the ships that were sunk in Manila and brought here to be repaired. They are very small gunboats, and, I thinK, are hardly worth the trouble and expense in re pairing them. Hong Kong, Oct. 18. We got here on the 10th, but I have been so busy that I havn't had an opportunity to write. This seems to be a nice place from what I can see of it. So far one pecularity i9 there are no horses and carriages or street cars. They nave a two-wheeled buggy called a "rick ehaw," and a Chinaman to pull you for 10 cents an hour. They go faster than horses do. and act just like dumb animals. When you want him to stop you hit him on the head with a stick. We expect to go in the dry dock to morrow or Friday, and then tbere will be all kinds of work for us. We have several Chinamen on board doing re pairs. Thev are a failure as machin ists, but, then, they only get 40 cents a day, so you can imagine what they are like. The mail for the United States leaves here at 9 o'clock, so I will have to close with love for alL Literary Note. The war in South Africa between the British and the Boers is awaken- in? an intense interest in the dark continent, the land toward which the world's immigration of coming years will be directed. Most opportunely comes the announcement that William Harding, New York cable editor of the Associated Press, has a book on Africa nearly ready, entitled "War in South Africa; The Dark Continent From Savagery to Civilization," to be published this month by the Dominion Company of Chicago. Mr. Harding should be eminently qualified to pre pare a comprehensive and valuable work on this subject. Not only has he raveled extensively in the dark con tinent, but for years all cable informa tion from Africa and the old wor.d ba passed through his hands before being given to the American public. The forthcoming volume will contain a full account of Africa from the earliest ages to the present day, including a detailed account of the causes and vents of the British-Boer war. A Pleasant Party. Miss 'Gene Marshall gave a pleasant party to a number of her friends Sat urday evening in honor of Miss Myrtle Keefer of South Omaha, the most of the guests being members of the graduating class of 97. During the evening the party was treated to a hayrack ride, after which refresh ments were served and the time spent in social conversation. List of Letters. Remaining uncalled for at the post- office at Plattsmouth, Nov. 14,1899: Mead, Arthur G Nargar, Joe Tigner, John Tomas, Gernie When calling for any of the above letters please say "advertised." C H. Smith, Postmaster. A. W. Atwood sells pure drugs and the best patent medicines. Kohrell & Kroehler are ready to butcher hoes on short notice. Thev have all the necessary equipment and can do good work. Leave orders at Kunsman Ramge's meat market. The "Gut Heil" 5-cent cigar has an enviable reputation among smokers. Union made. For sale by all dealers. Otto Wurl, Manufacturer. NEWS OF THE COUNTY. MURDOCH ITEMS. MURDOCH, Nov. 17. Mearly all the citizens of Murdock watched for the meteoric shower laat Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Neitzel entertained a few of their friends with games and music. The time passed rapidly and at 3:30 as the meteors failed to appear, they de cided to continue their vigils the next night. The same party gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tool on Wednesday evening and waited un til four o'clock with no better result. They all decided "they never was no hand for fire works no how." The work on the Evangelical church is progressing very rapidly and it is expected to be ready for dedication by Dec. 17. The Methodist Aid society will give supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E Lake on Thanksgiving evening. Little Theresa Droege of Platts mouth is spending a few weeks with Mrs. H. R. Neitzel. A baby girl came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Row. D. F. Austin of Bethany has been In town for. several days writing lire in surance for the Union Central. Frank Newell, brother of Dr. Newell ill open up a restaurant in the near future. Sam Kitt's business has improved eo much that it is necessary for him to enlarge his livery barn. The carpen ters are rushing the work along eo they may be through before winter. Wolf & Tool have gotten their crib ready and will buy all the ear corn they can get. LOUISVILLE ITEMS- Chas Richey went to Plattsmouth on business Thursday. George E Sayles, the Cedar Creek general merchant, was in town Thurs day. William Davidson, the Springfield banker and farmer, was in town Wednesday on business. Gotlieb Spriek, his two sons and a daughter, John and Frank Scherman and Win. Went were in Omaha Thurs day. Revival services are in progress at the Swedish church, and much interest has been awakened. Large congrega tions attend. Louisville's main street can boast of the best sidewalks of any one in the state, but the residence portiotris sad ly lacking in such accommodations. The bridge over the Platte at this place needs repairing at the north end and we think it a good time to compel Sarpy county to make the repairs nec essary. James Alloway was in Omaha last Wednesday visiting his wife, who is sick et the Presbyterian hospital. He reports her very much improved, with prospects of being able to come home soon.' The funeral of John Erhart, an old resident of Cass county, occurred on Wednesday from the Lutheran church southwest of town. Mr. Erhart bad been ill for a long time, and his death occurred while he was in Lincoln vis iting his daughter. oCltl BBLE.lt. MVNARD MOTES. Miss Robinson of South Omaha and Mrs. Swearinged are visiting in Elm wood. Miss Rosenstihl, the school teacher, is spending a few days with her mother at Springfield. Miss Fern Greenslate of Elmwood has returned to her home after an ex tended visit at this place. W. R. Murray, the apple buyer, who was drawn on the federal jury at Om aha, has gone to that place to assume his duties. A. L. Cox, our bustling merchant, has equipped his store with gasoline lamps. That makes our little town look quite metropolitan after dark. A special school meeting was held in this district this week to elect a moderator to succeed Silas Long, re signed. R. M. Cole was selected to fill Mr. Long's place. Ransoms has not many children to send to 6chool, but he has a large sense of justice that will make him an Ideal school officer. Sense Life Statistic In England. If we divide the number of adult males In England and Wales into two classes, namely; those who follow some oooupatlon and those who are unoccupied we find that the formet class amounts to roughly 8.500,000, and the latter to somewhat over 500,000. At all periods of life the occupied classes have a smaller death rate than th unoccupied. Amongst the various occupations, the clergy come off best with the smallest death rate, lawyers die off much more rapidly, and. Strang to aay, medical men, who so often savt the lives of others, have a higher death rate than either the two preceding classes. Of railway servants there art fewer deaths among the drivers and stokers up to their fifty-fifth year than there are amongst the guards, porters and polutsmen; but with those whe live beyond their fifty-fifth year the conditions are reversed. A fact which speaks well for the temperance of rail way officials Is that the deaths among the drivers and stokers arising from alcoholism is the same as among tbV clergy, and this Is considerably less than half the. standard for the occu pied portion of the male population. Agriculturists, including farmers and laborers, have good lives, in spite oi wet and cold. Why butchers as a class have such a high death rate is not quite understood, but the fact remains that In taking an equal number of butchers and clergymen, the deaths ol the former are twice as many as the deaths of the latter class. For Sale or Trade A 240 acre farm one and one-half miles from Afton, la. Inquire of J. II. Thrasher. BRIEFLY TOLD. C. A. Marshall, Dentist. See Cooley for your pumpkins for winter. Call for the "Exquisito." Every retailer carries them. Oysters" served in any style at Shinn's cafe. Perkins house block. Bring in your eggs we will give ycu 20 c?nts per dozen. F. T. Davis Co., Union bloch. The campaign is now over, but the "Exquisito" is still the mo9t popular 5-cent cigar on the market. H. Spies, manufacturer. I have just received an installment of Baldwin pianos. See 'em and make ausoful X-mas gift. Agency at Sher wood's shoe store. J. O. Woborg. Lost A email cloth purse contain ing $18 in money $15 in gold and $3 in failver. Finder will be liberally re warded by leaving same at this office. Clint Thompson. C. W. Sherman has been engaged by W. W. Coates and II. R. Gering to soli Missouri land and yesterday went to Glenwood to begin work. He will work in different points in Iowa. Mark White, the late Klondike gold digger, has concluded that farming in Nebraska is more remunerative than gold digging and will begin tilling the soil next spring having rented his father's farm. On Saturdays we will give with every cash purchase of 91, except sugar, a 15 cent bottle of high grade perfume. Don't forget to ask for it. F. T. Davis Co., Union block, north of Methodist church. If you are suffering from drowsiness in the day time, irritability of temper, sleepless nights, general debility, headache and general want of tone of the system, use nerbine. You will get relief and finally a cure. Price 50 cts. F. G. Fricke & Co. J. D. Bridges. Editor "Democrat," Lancaster, N. H., says, "One Minute Cough Cure is the best remedy for cioup I ever used." Immediately re lieves and cures coughs, colds, croup, asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, grip and all throat and lung troubles. It prevents consumption. F. G. Fricke & Co. Abraham Rupley has one of the finest squirrel cage in this part of the country, Mr. Rupley is both the architect and builder and those who are familiar with the tinner's origin ality well know that this cage is o. k. It is a double-deck affair, about six feet in length .by three in breadth, and the squirrels can have all kinds of fun in their new home. Do you want to Ox your rooms up this season? OI course you do, and it i probably high time for it. You in tend to buy wall pHper? And buy an other paper in two or tbreo years? Now, let me t;tlk to you about haying a nice decorated house, stylish and up-to-date and euve much money on it. Get your rooms painted and deco rated in a modern style and you are through with your house for many years. Don't paper every two years and ruin your plaster with it. Call on Louis Ottoat for full explnnation of the economy of fiescoed rooms. lie has the experience of many years and a ereat many references in town. Plattsmouth telephone 253. George Noland, Rockland. O., says, "My wife had piles forty years. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cured her. Tt is the best salve in America." It heals everything and cures all skin diseases. F. G. Fricke & Co. A Monument to a Negro. The people of Currituck county, North Carolina, think of erecting a tab let to the memory of a negro named Aaron Thomas, who recently died there at the age of 83. The account says he lived through the war and did his part in caring for the families of the soldiers who were in the military service of the confederacy, and that in the terrible reconstruction period, he was faithful to his old friends." This last is the significant line. LEGALAJDVERTISEMENTS Notice of Sale. In the District Court of Cass County, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of Jacob Frederick Huber, deceased. Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of an order of Basil S. Ramsey, judge of the district court of the Second Judicial district of the state of Nebraska, in and for Cass county, made on the 14th day of November. A. IX IMW.for the sale of the real estate hereinafter described, there will be sold at the south door of the court house at I'lattsmouth. Nebraska, on the l'Jth day of December. A. D. lsfS. at 2 o'clock p. m. of said day, at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lots one hundred forty (140). one hundred twenty-three (123). one hundred twenty-four (l-4i. two hundred thirty-three (iJ3). three hundred twenty-one (IfcJl), three hundred twenty-two 3:2), three hundred twenty-three (33). four hundred twenty (4U, four hundred twenty-one (421), six hundred nine (tXKt). six hundred eight (6, six hundred seven i6U7), six hundred eighty-one (tiHl). six hundred eighty (6-u. six hundred seventy nine iBTS)), rive hundred fifty-five rr5), two hun dred forty-eight (24t), five hundred forty-five (545). one-hundred twenty-five (l"i), one hundred eighty-eight (1N). one hundred eighty-nine ltJ). tHreee hundred forty-eight CM), three hundred forty-nine (S49).three hundred htty six hundred thirty-five (Ki5), six hundred thirty six t?36., six hundred eighty-nine (y, six hun dred ninety-seven (W7). seven hundred twenty four (724), seven hundred twenty-five (725), seven hundred twenty-six 7J6. seven hundred thirty five 735, seven hundred forty-four 744, allin the village of Louisville, Cass county. Nebraska, Said sale will remain open one hour. Dated this 20th day of November. A. D. 19. John D. Ferguson, Administrator of the estate of Jacob Frederick Huber, deceased. Byron Clark and C. A. Rawls, Attorneys for the Estate. Probate Notice. In County Court, Cass county, Nebraska. In the matter of the estate of Fredrick Latham, deceased: Hattie G. Wellington, Elizabeth S. Latham, and all other persons interested in said matter, are hereby notified that on the liith day of No vember. 1894. Hattie G. Wellington tiled a peti tion in said court, alleging, among other things, that Fredrick Latham died on the 10th day of November. 18D9. leaving a last will and testa ment and possessed of real and personal estate in said county, and that the above-named con stitute all the persons Interested in the estate of said deceased: praving tor the probate of said will and tor administration of said estate there under. on are hereby notified that if you fail to appear before this court on the 11th day of December. ltW, at 9 o'clock a. m.. to contest the probate of said will, the court may allow and probate said will and grant administration there under to Elizabeth s! Latham, or some other suitable person, and proceed to a settlement thereof. In Witness W hereof, I hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court at Plattsmouth, Ne braska, this 20th day of November. IhiiD. (SEAL Geokge M.Sfurlock. County Judge. First publication Nov. 21. I B Testaments, Catholic J Prayer Bootes, Episcopal J Prayer Books, Church Hymn Books, in endless variety of bindings and 5 sizes, at ? I LEHNHOFF'S 5 i Pronounced "Ma-NeI-." The soldier boys are teaching the Coloradoans some things about the pronunciation of names relating to places In the Philippines. Manila, as a word, is a most prominent example. Americans have always said Ma-nll-a, with the "1" pronounced short. But this "I" should be spoken like long "e," and thus the word is called "Ma-neel-a." All the soldiers, in talking to their friends, would speak In famil iar terms of Ma-neel-a, and soon the new pronunciation was being heard on all sides. Haying m Dream la Japan. When ladies go to buy a dress In Japan they tell the shopkeeper their age, and if tuey are married or not, because there are special designs for the single and double relations of life, as well as for ages. The consequence of this painful custom is that you can tell the age of every lady you meet, and know whether she 13 married, pre cisely as though she were labeled. Tid-BIts. A. W. Atwood sells the best paint on earth. When you want to smoko a 10-cent cigar try Otto Wurl's"Silver Wreath union made you can find n ter on the market. JOHN WATERMAN, . . . . DEALER IX.... Lumber and Coal ooooo , 'Mendota Coal, 84 50 Hard Coal, - - 9.00 ooooo Yurds in rear of Waterman block. Don't Fail to See... THE FINE LINE Of.... Hats $1.50 to $3 e AT THE . e " METROPOLITAN " MILLINERY STORE The above cut of Uncle Sam repre sents the public and they know a good thing when they see it. Cill and be convinced that Yellowstone is the best whiskey - in the market. Sold only by ..Philip Thierolf.. SOLE AGENT. NOW FOR SCHOOL ! We are ready, willing and able to supply the wants of the school children on Shoes. Tha latest popular styles, the best wearing material, the pocket-fitting prices. We give a MOCKING BIRD FREE with every pair of school shoe 8. Joseph Fotzor, North Side Main Street. 4 i 4 i t t i i W. J. WHITE, . DEALER IN HARD COAL SOFT. Leave orders at F. S. White's Store or at Brick and Terra Cotta works. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Neb. Tel. 71. Bottled in Bond. t (3nwjrD0TTLt '' 6. E. Wesoott k Son. Corner Mailt and Fifth Streets. WE YOU Another ThingWe take your produce. 20c for fresh Eggsthat beats Omaha 5c. We have everything you want ftflflQ Grocer SHOES, 1?UM3I51S OVBItJSiOCS.... And everything" in the General Merchandise line, within your reach are what make 3 0U money. SHOES. School Shoes, 75c to $2 Men's Dress Shoes, SI to 83.50 Ladie.' Fine Shoes, tl.25 to $3 Everything in 'Rubbers and Over shoes at all kinds of prices. We are making a drive on Ladies' Fleeced Underwear at 25c to 60c. Children's Fleeced underwear at 20c to 35c. All kinds of Men's Working goods. Men's Bib Overalls, 50c to 75c. Shirts, and good ones, as low as 30c, up to tl. Everything in Dry Goods at cut-rate prices we can't get space enough to elve all our prices. These are starters in prices all our goods fit these prices. Special 5 per cent discount on all cash pur chases of $5 or over. Remember the Place, F. T. DAVIS CO., ...UNION BLOCK... Near Methodist Church, Plattsmouth, Neb Worms! For 20 Yesrs Has Led all Worm Remedies. iW&?:jfm& by JAMES 'F. BALLARD, St. Louis. F. G. FRICKE & CO. REMOVAL NOTICE THE COAL OFFICE AND ..SHEDS OF.. A. H. WECKBACH & CO. Have been removed to SECOND and MAIN STREETS. Orders for m COAL M Will receive PROMPT Attention. Here are some of the grades they handle: JHCKSON HILL, ILL. TRENTON. ILL. -f MENDOT7? LUMP, f IfilHLNUT BLOCK LUMP. HND HLL GRHDES OF H7IRD COWL. A. H. WECKBACH A CO., EtM fj-tll II fill Tb great remedy for nerrous prostration and all diseases of the generative organaof either sex, such as Nervous Prostration, Falling or Lost Manhood. Impotency, Nightly Emissions, Youthful Errors, Mental Worry, excessive ue of TotauuorODium. which lead to Consumotion and Insanity. With every ICTTB llffVfi order we jruarantee to cure or refund the money. Sold at fl.OO per box, ATI Lit Udl9 e boxes for tfr.OO. Itt. nOITS CUKAUCAJU CO Cleveland, Ohio Gering & Co., Druggists. It Was A Clever Trap which Oom Paul laitl for the British. We employ no traps or tricks to et your trnde, but we are seilinr the best Boys Long-Pant Suits for $4.00 y'U ever saw. A new line of Boys Lonr pants Dutchess just re ceived S2.25. MAKE THE PRIOES ON OUR GOODS... GET THE BENE FIT OF THEM. JU, Mill Prices GROCERIES. Three grades Patent Flour at f0c, 95c and $1. Coffees. 12c, 15c, 20c, 25c and 35c. Teas, 35c, 43c, 50c and fnc. Sugar, 18 pounds for $1. Beans, 4c per pound. Itice, 5c, 7c and 8ic. Fancy dried fruits 5c, 8c, 10c, 12Jc. Syrups, 25c, 35c and 40c. The nurest of Maple Syrups. Everything in Glovos ratllers for men in lined mitts and glovcn at 50 1. Children's flno kid mitt, 40c. Fur Tops, 50c. WHITE'S CREAM VERMIFUGE! Mo?t In Quantity. pout In' .lity. AND VITAUTV Xn.. MOTT'W I Pills.