EVIDENCE ALL TAKEN.
Harris Case to Go to tjie tTury
Very Shortly.
County Attorney Root Making; the Closing:
flea to the Jury This EYenln- Hae
Been m Long and Hard-Fought Trial
Other Interesting; News of the Day. .
From Monday's Daily.
The Harris murder trial ia drawing
to a close and will probably be given
to the jury this evening. A night ses
sion was held Saturday night and the
testimony of Defendant Harris finished
and two or three other witnesses ex
amined, which finished the testimony.
Upon opening court this morning the
attorneys began their addresses to the
jury. Attorney A. N. Sullivan for the
state being the first,followed by Attor
ney William Deles Dernier for the de
fense. At the time of going to press
Attorney Gering is making his address
after which County Attorney Root
will make the closing plea.
The case has been well presented by
both sides and has attracted a large
number of spectators, the court room
being filled to standing room today.
FIRE IN THE COURT HOUSE.
Supposed to Have Started By Spontaneous
Combustion.
Shortly after 12 o'clock Sunday fire
was discovered in the boiler room of
the court house. The fire was first
discovered by Bailiffs P. E. Ruffner
and Charles Crabill, who were in
charge of the jury in the Harris case,
they being on the third floor. It was
with difficulty that they succeeded in
getting the jury to the ground, as the
rooms were quickly filled with smoke
and blinded the men. In going down
the steps T. T. Wilkinson fell and
bruised himself quite badly and Ira
Searle nearly fell over the bannister.
It was but a very few moments after
the alarm wasvgiven when a large
cumber of firemen arrived with the
hose cart and had water turned in the
boiler room, but it was some length
of time before it could be determined
whether or not the flames had gone
beyond the boiler room. The smoke
was so dense that it was impossible
for the firemen to enter the rooms, but
the ladders were brought into use and
the windows raised, allowing the men
to make a thorough investigation.
finding that the fire was confined to
the boiler room and there it was Boon
extinguished.
The origin of the fire is supposed to
be spontaneous combustion io the coal
bin in the boiler room, as large chunks
of coal were thrown from the bin. Jan
itor B. J. Hem pel states he had been
away from the building but a short
time when the fire was discovered and
that everything was all right in the
boiler room when he left.
The wooden partitions, doors and
windows in the boiler room were
burned, and the walls in the entire
building badly smoked, but the ex
tent of the damage is difficult to es
timato.
The building is insured for $36,000
in the following companies, and they
were notified by County Robertson
today:
German of Freeport : $2,000
Oueen 3.UX)
Oermauia 3,tj0
Traders 2.OU0
Pheonixof Brooklyn 3.um
Oerman- American j,ti
Aetna of Hartford 7 3.UO
Glen Falls 3.0U0
Insurance Co of North America 2.01 "0
Grand Kapids 3.U
Pennsylvania '. 2,000
Home of New York 3.000
Security of New Haven 3.000
Nebraska Mercantile 1,000
Platte Mutual. Plattsmouth 1,000
Interesting; Clnb Meeting.
The J. G. T. club held its semi
monthly business and social meeting
with Miss Minta Mauzy on Saturday
evening. A large number of mem
bers were present, together with a
few invited guests, and the evening
was very pleasantly and profitably
spent. After the business was dis
posed of, games were played and re
freshments served. Those present
were:
Misses Lena Fricke, Elizabeth
L'oyd, Violet Newell, Josephine Mur
phy, Blanche and Alico Sullivan,
Anna Pollock, Gertrude Beeson, Mar
garet Waugh, Florence Waugh,
Minta Mauzy, Gene McLennan of Lin
coin; and Fritz Fricke, Homer Craig,
Earle Clark, Tom Murphy, Don Des
pain, John Ewing, Ben Davis, John
Beeson, Robert Mauzy, Frank Kohl,
Fred Hawksworth, Fred Kerr and
Shirley Elmore of Beilevue.
T. B. Pollock Injured.
From Monday's Daily,
While overseeing the workmen dig
up a broken water main leading from
the pumping station to the standpipe
yesterday afternoon Superintendent
T. H. Pollock of the water company
was quite badly injured by the caving
in of a bank, a heavy board striking
him in the back. He was taken home
and a physician called and be was
resting very easy today, but will be
unable to get down town for several
days. His escape was narrow.
London Ulee Slogera.
Advertising paper is displayed to
day announcing the appearance of the
London Glee Singers at the Presby
terian church Friday evening, Decem
ber 1. This is the first American tour
of this troupe, and the strikingly orig
inal program which they render has
won them the highest praise from the
best critics in this country.
Death of Airs. Tefft.
From Monday's daily.
Word was received in the city this
morning of the death of Mrs. Orlando
Tefft at he home in Avoca yesterday.
Mrs. Tefft has been ill lor a long time
and her death was not unexpected.
The "Gut Heil" 5-cent cigar has an
enviable reputation among smokers.
Union made. For sale by ali dealers.
Otto Wurl, Manufacturer.
CITY COUNCIL'S DOINGS.
Telephone Ordinance Repealed and a New
One Passrd.
The city council met in regular ses
sion last evening with all members
present except Hinsbaw of the Sec
ond. The council was late in getting
to worK and the session did not last
but a little more than an hour.
The first thing that came up was a
communication from Mrs. D. S. Guild,
in which she stated that the vacant
bouse known as the Pronger property,
situated just below the Guild
nronertv on Main Street. had
r J
become a rendezvous for tramps
and was a nuisance. bhe
asked that the council take some ac
tion toward tearing it down. Mr.
Herold stated a gentleman was nego
tiating for the lease of the property
and in the event he was successful
would put it in good condition. The
matter was referred to the judiciary
committee.
The police committee returned the
reports of the police judge and city
marshal and found them correct.
The agreement between Spitzer &
Co., and the city, in regard to the
transfer of high school refunding
bonds, was read and approved and on
motion was placed upon the records.
The claims committee returned
claims against the city, including the
election expenses, and upon motion
warrants were ordered drawn for the
payment of the same.
Some discussion was indulged in at
this juncture in regard to the manner
in which the electric light plant was
being conducted. Herold of the Third
complained that there was. too much
coal being used. Mayor Ricbey stated
that there was no more coal being
used than formerly, but that it was
costing the city a greater amount for
the reason that it was being purchased
at retail. Whelan asked Superinten
dent Boyer whether or not anyone was
using the city's coal and he Btated very
emphatically that there was not.
Numerous other questions were
asked concerning the light plant and
the matter was finally dropped by the
city clerk being instructed to make an
itemized account of the amounts due
the city for light before the next meet
ing.
Whelan said there was an open well
and cistern on the Palmer property.
on Wintersteen hill, that should be
filled and the chief of police was in
structed to notify the agent of the
property.
A gas lamp at Sixth and Gold streets
was ordered put in condition to burn
for the benefit of the pedestrians, a
nearby resident having agreed to at
tend to lighting and turning it off.
Svtttler asked that the grader be
put on Lincoln, Chicago and Washing
ton avenues before the ground froze,
so that those thoroughfares might be
in good condition during the winter
The work was so ordered, provided it
could be done with poll tax.
Buttery wanted some repairs made
at Tenth and Oak streets, leading to
the colored church, and Lutz, of the
Third, presented some sidewalk reso
lutions, which were adopted.
The ordinance relating to telephone
poles and wires on Main street was re
pealed by the passage of another like
ordinance. The new ordinance makes
it a misdemeanor to set poles or string
wires on Main street, between First
and Seventh atreetn, while In the other
it was necessary for the city to insti
tute suit.
In Honor of Mrs. Winslow.
The W. C. T. (J. of this city will
hereafter ba known as the Winslow
Memorial Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union of Plattsmouth, in honor
of the memory of their deceased sister
and co-worker, Mrs. S. M. Winslow
The letters, W. M. W. C. T. U., will
not only stand for the great principles
of the organization, but will per
petuate the name of her whose de
voted life was interwoven with every
good worn.
At their last meeting the following
tribute in the form of resolutions was
placed upon record:
Whereas, It has pleased our In
finite Father to take from her earthly
home and transplant to a heavenly.
our beloved sister of the W. C. T. U.
and superintendent of mother's de
partment, Mrs. S. M. Winslow, and
Whereas, We realize the loss our
Union has sustained in parting from
one who was so faithful, so helpful and
so much beloved as was our sister,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That, while we sincerely
mourn our loss, we endeavor by every
possible means to promote the inter
ests of our Union, and, by our prayers
and presence at the mother's meet
ings, carry forward the work so dear
to her heart, and in our lives seek to
emulate those virtues which enriched
and crowned her days with peace and
blessedness. Be it further
Resolved, That we deeply sym
pathize with the children and grand
children and commend them to Him
who said "I will never leave thee, nor
forsake thee" and bid them look be
yond to the happy meeting in the
Father's home of many mansions.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso
lutions be sent to the relatives of the
deceased and placed upon the records
of this society, also that a copy be
presented for publication.
Committee.
Mr. J. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo., saved
his child's life by One Minute Cough
Cure. Doctors had given her up to
die with croup. It's an infallible cure
for coughs, colds, grip, pneumonia,
bronchitis and throat and lung
troubles. Relieves at once. F. G.
Fricke & Co.
Fancy Christmas Boxes
Equal to highest grade 10c cigars.
Buy a box of Pepperberg's make to
send to your out of towa friends.
A. W. At wood sells glass.
HARRIS ISACQD1TTED
Jury Finds for the Defense After
Being Out Three Hours.
Prisoner Is Overcome With Joy t'pon
Hearing; the Verdict and Weeps Like
a Child Thanks the Jury and All Con
cernedOther Interesting; News Notes
About the City.
113 jury iu iuc vo ui a.,i7.iv
Nebraska vs. John W. Harris returned (
a verdict tt nonuittal about 9:30 last
I
evening, after being out about three :
hours. I
Judge Ramsey was notified that the '
jury was ready to return the verdict, (
and by the time the judge arrivod a
large number of anxious spectators
had gathered in the court room.
Harris was taktn into the room and
the foreman of the jury was asked to
read the verdict. Upon hearing that
he had been acquitted the defendant
was almost overcome with joy and
cried like a child. He gave the mem
bers of the jury, the judge and the at
torneys a vigorous handshake and
thanked them for the fair and impar
tial manner in which he had been
tried.
Harris talked freely about his
trouble and stated that there was one
thing he would guard against in the
future, and that was getting in bud
company, ae was very weax irom
the constant worry and departed this
morning for Seward with his brother,
where he will take needed rest.
In the case of the Nebawka Bank
vs. T. F. Iogersoll arguments were
made for a new trial and it was sub
mitted, but the matter has not been
passed upon.
A SEVEN O'CLOCK DINNER.
Hesdames Wise and Root Entertain in
Honor of Their Husbands' Illrth
day Anniversaries.
Mrs. J. N. Wise and Mrs. Jesse L.
Root invited a few gentlemen to the
former's bono last evening to cele
brate the birthday of their husbands,
Mr. Wise having reached the age of
sixty-seven and Mr. Root thirty-nine.
At the appointed hour the lucky num
ber of thirteen, as many today wou'd
have it, sat down to a most bounteous
repast, served in seven courses. The
tables were tastily decorated with
ferns and chrysanthemums. Instead
of telling the guests where to sit they
were asked to find their own places,
which had been labeled for them. It
was quite astonishing, at first thought,
with what apparent ease the gentle
men present would discuss questions,
social and political, without ruffling
the feelings of any, but it was ob
served that nearly all had served the
' 'dear people" in one capacity or an
other, and well know bow to be "all
things to all men."
Repairing to the parlors, four tables
were found with a set of dominoes on
each, lnlnking tnere might be a
prize ahead, a most spirited contest
was waged which grew so' warm that
it looked, toward the last, as though
the county attorney might have an
other important trial on his hands.
Messrs. Bennett and Patterson pre
tended they did not know how to play,
and while the records of the former
would bear him out in his pretensions,
the latter seemed to count spots as
readily as he does dollars. In the final
count Messrs. Spurlock and Farley
seemed to have tied for the "king"
prize, and Messrs. Bennett and Polk
for the "consolation." After a con
siderable "playing off" and "taking
back" Mr. Farley was presented with
a box of fine candy and Mr. Polk re
ceived a chrysanthemum.
After the wishing of many happy
returns the guests departed, feeling
the occasion had been a most enjoy
able one.
Those present were Messrs. J. M
Patterson, L. D. Bennett, S. Waugh,
C. A. Riwls, C. C. Parmele, G. F.
Houseworth, G. M. Spurlock, W. A.
Humphrey, George L. Farley and C.
S. Polk. Those invited but unable to
be present, were Messrs. B. S.Ramsey,
E. D. Cummins, Byron Clark and D
H. Wheeler cf Omaha.
Miss Oiive Gass assisted the ladies
in serving the dinner and in entertain
ing.
MORGAN'S FIKE SALE.
He Is Selling; a Large Amount of Goods
at a Liberal Discount.
Clothier Frank J. Morgan is selling
stacks of clothing just now on account
of the liberal discount he is giving. It
will be remembered that there was a
blaze in the cellar under Mr. Morgan's
store a few weeks ago, but the only
damage done to the goods was by
smoke. Tee adjustment made witn
the insurance companies was very
satisfactory and enables him to sup
ply his customers with clothing at a
very low figure.
Notwithstanding the enormous
amount of goods he has sold during
the past ten days he still has a full
stock from which to select. The fur
nishing goods do not even have the
smell of smoke, and that is the only
damage the clothing sustained.
The fire was certainly a good thing
for those needing clothing.
Much has been said of the sturdy,
frugal dutch farmers of the Transvaal,
but little is known of their sweet
hearts.wives and daughters,who have
contributed so largely to the prosper
ity of the South African republic.
Consequently,- an article on "The
Boer Girl of South Africa," by the
author of "Oom Paul's People," to ap
pear in the January Ladies' Home
Journal, will be interesting.
Kohrell & Kroehler are ready to
butcher hogs on short notice. They
have all the necessary equipment and
can do good work. Leave orders at
Kunsman Ramge's meat market.
BRIEFLY TOLD.
A. Marshall, Dentist.
SeLi the News to your friends.
Anew assortment of. pipes just re
ceived at II. Spies'. Call and examine
the stock.
There will be a meeting of the
Plattsmouth club in tbeir rooms at 9
o'clock tonight.
If any particular kind of pie is de
sired send order to the "Q Z" society
be fore Nov. 29.
Pies of all kinds will be served by
the "Q ZV Nov. 29, at the sample
room of the Hotel Riley.
Have Telfer & Sheppard do your
fall hout-e cleaning. Satisfaction
gUHranteed. Nebraska telephone 79.
Prof. C. A. Doty, the famous dress
cutter and designer, is here introduc
ing m late merchant tailor method of
dross-cutting.
When you want to smoke a 10-cent
cigar try Otto Wurl V'Silver Wreath"
union made you cau find n ter
on the market.
Lnst A new mackintosh containing
some books,of value to the owner only.
Finder will bo rewarded by leaving
same at the Perkins house.
Ben Decker has returned from Re
publican City, where he moved a few
months ago, and says old Cass is good
enough for him in the future.
Mrs. Lillian Hasse is agtin at her
post in the county judge's office, after
an illness of five days with an attack
of fever. She is still quite weak.
I have just received an installment
of Baldwin pianos. See 'em and make
a useful X-ma9 gift. Agency at Sher
wood's shoe store. J. O. Weborg.
The T. B. society will give an oyster
supper, Tuesday evening, at the home
of George Anderson, corner of Eighth
and Pearl streets. Everybody in
vited. DeWitt's Little Early Risers purity
the blood, clean the liver, invigorate
the system. Famous little pills for
constipation and liver troubles. F. G.
Fricke & Co.
County Judge G. M. Spurlock today
issued a permit to wed to William
M. Battetson and Miss Pearl May
Wheeler. The latter is the daughter
of Sheriff William Wheeler.
We will continue, until exhausted,
to give with each cash purchase of SI,
except flour and sugar, a 15c bottle of
perfume. Over one hundred given
away Saturday. F. T. Davis Co.,Uoion
block, next to Methodist church.
J. B. Clark, Peoria, Til., says, "Sur
geons wanted to operate on me for
piles, but I cured them with DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve." It is infallible
for piles and skin iliseases. Beware
of counterfeits. F. G. Fricke & Co.
F. M. Richey this afternoon filed
complaints against W. A. Tbacker
and 'Judie" Juliu9 charging them
with disturbing the peace by fighting.
The fray took place Dear the A.' O U.
W. hall. They will have a hearing
tomorrow.
If you are suffering from drowsiness
in the day timo, irritability of temper,
sleepless nights, general debility,
headache and general want of tone of
the system, use Herbine. You will
get relief and finally a cure. Price 50
cts. F. G. Fricke & Co.
E. Benedict-of the internal revenue
department has returned from a trip
to Elmwood, Neb., where he went for
the sole purpose of collecting 15 cents,
which was due the government on ac
count of a box of cigars that was short
a stamp. He got the money. Omaha
News.
Do you want to fix your rooms up
this season? Of course you do, and it
in probably high time for it. You in
tend to buy wall paper? And buy an
other paper in two or three years?
Now, let me t;lk to you about haying
a nico decorated house, stylish and
up-to-date and save 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 Ottnat for full explanation of
the economy of fiescoed rooms. He
has the experience of many years and
a great many references in town.
Plattsmouth telephone 253.
Ties! Pie.-! Pies! Where? At the
"Q Z" stand. When? Nov. 29.
I'EKSONAL MENTION.
Fend Morgan and wife spent the
afternoon in Omaha.
Robert Matteer of Murdock is visit
ing frienOs in the city.
T. E. Parmele was a passenger on
the fast mail for Omaha.
James-A. Walker, the Murray grain
dealer, was in the city toduy.
J. P. Kuhney and Charles Searle
were visitors in Omaha this afternoon.
Attorney General C. J. Smyth of
Lincoln was in the city again today on
legal business.
Mrs. Kate Oliver of Omaha is in the
city visiting her daughters,Mrs. C. D,
E ids and Mrs. D. C. Morgan.
Mrs. S. A. Davis went to Nehawka
today to attend the funeral of the late
Mrs. O. Tefft, whose death occurred
SuDday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. James Patterson, jr..
arrived home this morning from a trip
to Denver for the benefit of Mrs.
Patterson's health. She is much im
proved. J. W. Frank of Cedar Rapids, la., a
nephew of W. D. Fisher, returned to
his home this afternoon after a visit
in the city, Mr. Frank used to live
here, but is now employed on the
Northwestern railroad at Cedar
Rapids.
Do not bother about making pies for
Thanksgiving when yon can buy them
at the "Q Z" stand.
HATS for $1.2
Worth $2.25. $2 50 and $3.00
-Pattern Hats.
Worth 7 and 8; for S4.SO and SS.OO
....ALSO A FINE LINE OF....
Hats from $1.50 to $3
....AT THE....
Main Street, bet. Fourth and Fifth.
JOHN WATERMAN,
DEALER IN
Lumber and Coal
Mendota Coal, $4 50
Hard Coal, - - 9.00
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Yards in rear of Waterman block.
TREET
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Our prices
What Do the Children Drink?'
Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
Grain-O? It is delicious and nourish
ing and takes the place of coffee. The
more Grain-O you give the children
the more health you distribute through
their systems. Grain-O is made of
pure grains, and when properly pre
pared tastes like the choice grades of
coffee but costs about one-fourth as
much. All grocers sell it. 15c and 2oc
A New Idea.
The man who believes In making the
worst of everything happened to see
the Washington monument looming
up in the distance. Immediately he
heaved a deep sigh. "What's the trou
ble?" inquired the friend. "Don't it
suit you?" "Not quite." "It has been
approved by the monument experts
from all parts of the world." "It Is
very good as far as it goes. But if
some enterprising man would fit it up
with mercury and a glass tube what a
fine thing it would be for measuring
this weather." Washington Star.
His Life Was Saved.
Mr. J. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen
of Hannibal, Mo., lately had a won
derful deliverance from a frightful
death. In telling of it he says: "I
was taken with typhoid fever, that
ran into pneumonia. My liiDgs be
came hardened. I was so weak I
couldn't even sit up in bed. Nothing
helped me. I expected to soon die of
consumption, when I heard of Dr.
King's New Discovery. One bottle
gave great relief. I continued to use
it, and am now well and strong, I can't
say too much in its praise." This
marvelous medicine is the surest and
quickest cure in the world for throat
and lung trouble. Regular sizes 50
cents and $1.00. Trial bottles free at
F. G. Fricke & Co's. drug store; every
bottle guaranteed. 2
A Valuable Adjaacfc.
Squilldig "Hobson intend to raise
the Cristobal Colon by meana of air
bags." McSwilllgen "If his supply of
wind-bags becomes exhausted he might
go to Havana and capture Blanco."
Pittsburg Telegraph.
No Time Lost.
"I wonder why It la that meetings of
the unemployed are always called on
Sunday." "That la so th men who at
tend will not be forced to lose a day
from their work." Exchange.
BEEcnAM's Pills for Stomach and
Liver ills.
S LEHNHOFRS i
....LIST OF....
NEW BOOKS
David Harum Richard Carrel
Day's Work Stalky 4 Oo
Red Rock
Numoer 5 John Street
When Knighthood Was In Flower
The Hon. Peter Sterling m
Hundred of others Look them over.
.'Clffc'- An Enjoyable
Xp Thanksgiving...
vJ-vjVfV 1 'you. May the
I fj mIt' I e ur'&ht, the Tur-
LI key done to a turn and
f" '-, 2 may you have much to be
thankful for.
6. E. W6S60U & Son.
Corner Main and Fifth Streets.
In December will be in accordance with
those xf last year. It is an established fact
that we offered lower prices and as good
goods as you could buy elsewhere in our
Holiday Sale last December. We are satis
fied with the business we enjoyed then ;
therefore we intend to offer you the same
opportunities again. You have a larger and
better stock to select from at present than
you had then. We have added a large
stock of Cut Glass to our regular line. This
ware is of the very latest design and cut.
Watch for prices in this space later.
J no. T. Coleman,
this jnwninu,
Second Door South of Postofflce, Plattsmouth, Xeb.
(( Tailoring
v Is Booming J
JOHN C. PTAK,
Merchant Tailor,
VV ORMS VERMIFUGE!!
r ) K.t in QtimntiiT. Host In .Mr. (
For 20 Years Has Led all Worm Remedies. iWKJffld
OIQ Xi"5T AIiXi DRUGGIBTS.
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
Will receive PROMPT Attention.
Here are some of the grades they handle:
JHCKSON HILL, ILL.
TRENTON. ILL. -f MENDOTH LUMP,
f iaIHLNUT BLOCK LUMP.
HND ALL GRADES OF H7TRD COAL.
A. H. WECKBACH & CO., Z2-SS
MOTTS
PENNYROYAL PILLS
- -' 1 - . ii u Jii.ui&u I'tiLiia
of menstruation." They are " LIFE SAViiltS to girls at
1 1 - 1 ! fl.iirolnnmanf 9 .1 T ,1 it.
known remedy for women equals them. Cannot do harm life
becomes a pleasure. 1.00 PER IlOX 11Y MAIL. Sold
by druffg-ists. DR. MOTT'S CHEMICAL CO.. Cleveland, Ohio.
Gering & Co.. Druggists.
Subscribe for The Evening News
..10c a week 40c a month
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FALL IN LINK AND PL A OK
your order with John C I'tak for
a Suit or Overcoat. There you
will find a lurgo assortment of Wool
ens and stock of Tailor's Trimmings
to select from. By doing so you get
po m pond and trimminps and lirnt
class wot k, latest style and cut. Mr.
I'tak is the only tailor in Cass county
holding a cutter's diploma.
PLATTSMOUTH TEL. 26.
Leonard Block,
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