THAT LIBELOUS ARTICLE Dally Post Goes Out of Its "Way to Attack C. S. Polk. Atter&aya Take Tarn About In Condemn ln thftt Paper's Comment Cpon Mr. Polk'a Address mt th Memorial Ser vices of tbe Cut County Bar Some of Tbelr Remarks. Io commenting upon C. S. Polk'a address at the Beeson-Livingaton memorial last Saturday, the Post made an attack upon that gentleman which, for dirtiness, cannot possibly be surpassed, and the following re marks made in district court this af ternoon before his honor. Judge J9ssen, by attorneys who were present on that occasion, will show how the Post has wilfully misrepresented the true state of affairs: Hon. It. B. Windham: "If the court please, before entering upon the busi ness of the court, my attention has been called to an article that appeared in tne Dally Post of this city on Satur day evening of last week, referring to the memorial services that were held on Friday afternoon, and I wish to read the reference made to that.touch ing the remarks of one of the attorneys of this bar. The Post's article 6aid: After which the only thing that marred the occasion oc curred, C. Sigel Polk arose, and with that utter disregard of propriety, ethics or common decency, which is bo eminently characteristic of him, began an attack upon the character of Uuy Livingston. Instead of pointing out the virtues of the young hero, who gave up his life upon the field of bat tle, this pharisiical hypocrite devoted his time to pointing out the faults of him. whose noble nature caused h m in Ufa to tower as hieh above the whlninc- canting Uriah Ueep who Pike's Peak does above a mole hill. Of course, those, who lis tened were shocked, but not surprised, for it will be remembered that at the time Guv Liviueston enlisted. Polk was proprietor of The News, and that rarer referred to him as a demogogue. and said that his enlistment was not prompted by patriotism, but by a de- lm tn nhtain nolitical nresuze. is soon as the fellow who thanks God that he is not as other people had finished. Judge G. M. Spurlock re died to him. and if that indignant re- nlv did not cause the blush of shame to mount to Polk's cheeks it was be cause be is utterly void of shame. "I was chairman of the committee that submitted the resolutions refer ring to the death of Allen Beeson and .Henry Guy Livingston. 1 paid very close attention to the remarks that were made by all the attorneys, and I will say here that there was absolutely nothing said by Mr. Polk upon which to predicate an article of that char acter. And the attorneys, I think, will agree with me that his eulogy went further than many others that were made, and on his part to show the extreme appreciation that he had for Mr. Livingston. "I refer to this matter for this reason: That it is a reflection upon the bar and upon the court. I would not sit here in the court room and listen to any such remarks as are sug guested in this article without a pro test; neither do I believe that tbe court would permit anything of the kind, especially on as solemn an occa sion as these memorial exercises. If there was anything in Mr. Polk's re marks that might call for this it was his reference to .he fact that Mr. Liv lngston, during a political campaign had reminded Mr. Polk that at one time he had done him a favor in the city of Lincoln, and that he had not forgotten it, and notwithstanding be was running on the opposite ticket, he would not do him any harm in that campaign. That simply made the aulocv on the Dart of Mr. Tolk much stronger, but that was all. And on - the suggestion of several ol the attor neysof this bar, it was thought ex pedient that I should bring this mat ter up this afternoon in order that i there was anyone who was prefent-at that time that cou'd call forth any re mark on the part of Mr. Polk that would sucreest this article that he might have an opportunity to do so This is a serious matter, and should be properly considered." A. N. Sullivan: "I was not pres ent at tbe memorial services, to which my learned friend refers, to my great regret. I was a personal friend of both Mr. Bee6on aud Mr. Livingston I will say that the article suggest this, that in all decency and fairnesss the writer of that ought to make an apology as broad as the accusa lions' Judge Jesseo: "I was very much surprised when the article was shown to me, and I frankly say that I heard no remarks of that kind, and I am sure I don't know what called forth the article, but I thihk it was entirely uncalled for; as far as being based upon any remarks that Mr. Polk made. 'I don't care to take official knowl edge of this, but I think it is an unfai attack upon Mr. Polk. 'I hardly believe that any member of tbe bar thought Mr. Polk made any remark that reflected upon thecbarac ter of Mr. Livingston, and I am very sorry, indeed, that any one should put that construction upon it. I don know that it is a matter that should be taken official aotice of. Mr. Windham but any entry you desire made on the record here I will be clad to make." Judge G. M. Spurlock: "Ifyourhon or please, I was not present when Mr Windham made his remarks a few minutes ago, and I do not know what he said, but as it bears upon a report of the proceedings here at the memo rial services, as appeared In one of th papers, I desire to say for myself that had no thought whatever of makin a remark as replying to any one. I had no desire to reflect upon any per son or to make anJ-emark that would reflect upon any person or anything they might have said, and I am quite certain that tht reporter has been misinformed and perhaps has madu h serious mistake and did a member of this bar an injury. "I don't remember a thing that was said bv Mr. Plk that could bave been construed as a criticism, and I desire to say io justice to him and also in . 1 1 - . - .t.V. ma vn . juslloe to myseu, in as mutu aa uj ame was referred to In tne article, that I had no desire of criticising M-. Polk or bad no though of wht be bud said at the time. I don't remember that he said anything that would call for a reproof upon my part, and with this statement I hope that my connec tion with tbe affair will be fully under stood by the members of this bar and his court." Judtre .lessen: "1 think someone has been misinformed on the matter or there would have been no report of that kind published." IK IIAI PLKNTV OF GALL Former LouUvUIe Citizen Sues mat til lage for Alleged Injuries. The Courier has heard of gall carry ing men through some dloicult places. of otheis who, for a time, carried on what seemed to be a prosperous busi ness on nothing but gall, but all these nk into insigniCcence compared with the article carried in stock by one Uyron R Sawyer of Plattsmouth. His whole stock in trade seems to be com posed of gall. During the winter of 1S93-9 he was a resident of Louisville, and one evening just after dark he went out on the street, and in attempt ing to cross a slippery place on tbe idewalk he fell and injured one of his hips. Sawyer w..s a poor man, witb the usual failure of a poor mm a large family. He was in almost destitute circumstances, and with others the Courier editor went to see him, and we showed our sympathy by giving him free access to our coal bin. Richey& Dickson tent him coal and LI Twiss furnished meat for the family. Ia a few days Attorney Russell cam 3 to town, and as a result a claim for dam ages was filed against the villuge for not keeping the sidewalks free from ice. Russell met with the villuge board one night and they refused to hear him. He left, but to himself he said: 4 I go, but I will come again." Io tbe course of time a suit was brought in the district court for $5 050. The case was to have come up this week, but it was settled by paying to S-iwyer$200. Here is where his gall was exemplified. After hobbling about for two years on ciutcho-, no sooner had the c ise b ea settled than he forwarded the crutches witi his compliments to II. E. Pankonin, one of the members of the board. Mr. Pankonin had no use for them, and brought them to the Courier office, where they have been hung up on the wall with appropriate inscription. Sawyer is an old soldier, drawing a good pension for disability, but in'his complaint against the village he mak '6 oath that prior to his fill on the side walk in Louisville he was an Hblc-bod ied man. Gill? He's erot tbe genuine article and no mistake. Louisville Courier. Meeting of Aaaesnor. The annual meeting of Cass coanty assessors was held this afternoon at the omce of County Cierk Uobertson The following assessors, besides those of the five wards ia this city, were in attendance: J. M. Hoover, Louisville; Aaron Jenkins, Center precinct; C. J. Zaar, South Bend; John Hart, Stove Creek; J. It. McCann, Weeping ater pre cinct; J. A. Stotler, Greenwood pre- cinc ; Matthew Spader, Murdock; James Teegaiden, Kobart Wilkinson, T. F. Jameson. Weeding Water; Frank Mass-ie, Mt. Pleasant; Jacob Tritsch, Eight Mile Grove; II. F. Kropp, Ne hawks; Robert Kendall, Union; I5i 1 Nye, Reck I'.luffs, and Henry Ilirz, Plattsmouth precinct AVOCA 1TKMS. Dick G eff ns made a trip to Omaha one day last week. William Koabe of Berlin was seen on our streets last Sunday, Bjrn To Mr. and Mis. William B irtels a ten-pound girl last Monday. Miss M tbel Peckham was a passer. ger f or Weeping Water one day last week. The Nebraska Telephone company has removed its office to the Hotel de Peckham this week. Dr. Hackott from Iowa has located here and has rented the BrocUmn building formerly occupied by the Ox ford hotel. Guss Buss has moved into tbe Brock man building again and has the rooms upstairs recently vacated by the Ox ford hotel. Rev. Chamberlain of the Christian church preached to a fair sized audi ence Sunday nigbj, "Fou Kings or a Deck of Cards." Walter Norval was called out last Sunday to work for tbe telephone com pany. Not that he had to work on Sunday, but merely to help the man out, as ho could get no help to set posts. Fred Miller left for Kansas last Mon day to look up a location. We are sorry to lose Fred ard his family, as they have been with us for a long time. But what is our loss is some body's gain. The citizeus of Avoca went in caucus last Tuesday night and nominated the following candidates: B. C Mar quardt, Fred Bueckman and C. Bogard for two years. Louis Jensen aud Henry Maseman for one year. Hon. O. Tefft came down from Lin coln Saturday to visit bis father and returned Sunday. The senator seems to have his h'ands full thin coming campaign. No better man could be found for the position he holds. , Call at Coleman's jewelery store and get goods at half original price. BIG DAMAGE SUIT. Hock Island Railway Sued For $5,000. lJeincr Administrator of Emanuel Leveranl, Dc ceatcd. Ask For Tbli AmonU-Jodge Douglas Appoints a Guardian For Ida Schlender Other Happenings of Local Interest. John P. Sattler, as administrator for the estate of Emanuel Leverani, vs. the Rock Island railway, is occupying the attention of Judge Jessen and the following named jury in the district court: John Bell, J. C. Lemon, George Amick, James Bebal; A. B. Dickson, John Tutt, Walter White, B. Criswk eer, A. L. Huffer, Charles Rydberg, Wm. Dodson and George W. Youne. In 1899 Emanuel Leverani.a wealthy native of Italy living in California, was killed by a Rock Island train at Alvo, this county. He was enroute for a visit to the land of his nativity, and had purchred a ticket entitling him to transportation to New York via the Rock Island road. While bis train was on a 6ide track at Alvo, awaiting the passage of a fa9t express, he left his car and stepped across to the pump on the depot platform to get a drink, and in returning to his car he was struck by the pilot of the flying train and instantly killed. As administrator and on behalf of his family, Mr. Sattler asks that the company be compelled to pay damages to the amount of $5,000. Matthew Gering appears for the ad ministrator and Attorneys F. W. Evans and Sam M. Chapman for the railway company. The ense may not ne con cluded for several days. A Guardian Appointed. County Judge Douglass was engaged yesterday afternoon hearing the ap plication of John Bauers for the ap pointment of a guardiin for Ida SchleDder. Bauers is an uncle of the girl, and in his petition stated, among other things,that the is fourteen years old and over, and that she refuses to live with her mother and step-faiher, Albert Stochelsky, because they have in various ways aoused and mistreated her. The mother and fctep-father were present to content the application, C S. Polk beinp their attorney, while William Djles Dernier appeared for the ether side of the controversy. Quite a number of witnesses were ex amined, and the case took ui ne rly the entire afternoon. The court decided, after hearing both sides of the case, that it would be to the best interests of the girl to hnve a guardian appointed, and according!' selected John Bauers to act in that ca pacity. l.OlISVILI.K ITEMS C. A. Richey was an Omaha visitor Tuesday. E. C. Twiss made a business visit to Plattsmouth Friday. J. W. Propst, wife and daughter, wre in Omaha Fiiday. x Samo Lob?rg acd Mi?s Et a Hase meier were in Omaha Saturday. L. J. May field and Frank Dickson were Plattsmouth visitors Saturdiy. M. D. ltuby, who has been very ill with pneumonia, is slowly rt covering. Jarret Core and f mily have recently moved to Laure', Dixoa county. Neb. H. F. F.tes, route agent of the Pa cific Express company was in town Saturday. Otto Becker has commenced the erection of a fine new ht use, which he will occupy as soon as completed Mrs. Ida Holka of Weaping Water and Miss Ada Griffin of Omaha were visiting their motho, Mrs. Griffin during the week. The prospects for a good business year were never better. Already work has been commenced on several new dwellings in Louisville and vicinity. Mayor Drake, not wishing to ba left behind, is also going to build a fine residence, but he insists, to the amuse ment of his friend?, that it will be for rent. (V) A reception was held at the resi dence of Ru Haggan and wife Wed nesday afternoon. It was largely at tended and an enjoyable time reported. Tbe host and hostess were the recipi ents of a very beautiful rocking chair. Mr. Sawyer, the man who settled with the village council for $200 re cently, for damages sustained by fall ing on an icy welk about a year ago, as a token of gratitude to II. E Punko- nin, sent him his old pair of crutches Hon. C. F. Ruhburn, whom his fel low cilizen.3 delighted to honor by electing him to the office of constable, has recently resigned his office. A few days ago he made a trip to Manley on official business, and concluded at once, on his arrival, that the atmo phere would be more congenial to his health and peace of mind if he were simply making a friendly call instead of lookine after law-breakers. List of Letters. Remaining uncalled for at the post office at Plattsmouth. Neb., March IS, 19C0: Ashton. C A Crosser, Mrs Will Gochenr, John Johnson, Andey lessen, William Skinner. T P Melvyn, Joe Mutz, John Smith. V C Winkler. Andrew E Karnes. Michael Dunning Kose Graves, Miss Alice. Jacobs, Harry Koon. John Knoltiicker. F A Munford. Mrs Miller. Mrs Charles Volk. Peter Turner. Miss Ada When calling for any of the above letters Dlease say "advertised." C. H. Smith, Postmaster. Marriage Licenses. The following marriage licenses were issued today by County Judge Douglass: Name and Residence. Age. ( Man-iett T.ornv Ranmm. Dixon. Ill i Anna llurretia Ferguson, Elmwood .... ) John Samuel Livingston. Plattsmouth... ( Harriet Amelia McCrosky. Plattsmouth 29 .2-" NEWS UKIEFLY toli. A. W. Atwood sells hoarhound drops. A fine line of cut s'a to b3 soid at half price at C ! man's thi-i week. A. W. Atwood's drug store is head quarters for wall paper and paint. Everything is being sold regardless of cost at Coleman's j-ewelery store. Miss RicheV Beach is confined to her home with an attack of the grip. Gerlng's Syrup of Trifolium Com- pound irakes you feel like a new man. A. W. Atwood sells the best medi - cine for the blood known to medical science. County Superintendent Smith has purchased a fine Sacbler busrgy from August Gorder. "Trifolium Compound" is the name, and Gering & Co. are the only ones who sell it. That's what you need for your blood. Have you a cough? A dose of Bal lard's IlTehound syrup will relieve it. Price, 25 cents and 50 cents. F. G. Fricke & Co. There is no spring b'.ood purifier like Gering's Syrup of Trifolium C -m-pound. Remember they give you your $1 back if it is not satisfactory. M. B. Smith, liutternut, Mich., says: "De "Witt's Little Eirlv Risers are the very best pills I ever ued for costive ness, liver and bowel trouble?." F, G. Fricxe & Co. J. V. Egenberger, who h:is been con fined to his homo for several days on account of illness, is recovering rap idly, and was able to be around the house today. To secure the original witch ha.l salve, ask for DeWitl's Witch Hazel S ilve, well known as a certain cure for piles and skin diseases. Beware of worthless counterfeits They are d m gerou". F. G. Fricke & Co Call and trot an alarm c'.ock at Cole man's, for (."c. Wt'tliliiitf Ht Kiiinvooil. IIy-Uyes On Wednesday evening. March 14, at 6 o'clock, Lmdu jI Hay and Miss Klith K. Hnyes were joined ia wedlock, at tho hom3 of the bride's parents. ex-Comaiisiioner J. C. Haven and wif, in this city, E'der Cyru- Al ton of the Christian church, officiat ing. The bt-idj wasa'tirel in a very bo- I coming costumo of biuo siIk. with white, gold-sp mgle.l garnitures, which ! was made up afier the f-ishion model, i She is a very congenial dispoMtirneii ! young lady, and has been one of iss Ci'U'ity's mo-t efficient teachers for i i-ome time. The groom i- a farmer. possessing sterling quuitis, and is esteemed by all who know him. This was indeed a pretty home wed ding, only relatives of th coatractintr partie't b-ing witnes-es to th cniiu bials. After congrntulat inns a sp'en did dinner, composed of the delicacies of the season, w;ts served, and a few social hours we'o wliiie.l awav. The voting people departed the sime even ing for their home near Vipinij W'a Vr, which the trrom had pr-emred frr the reception of his bri lc F.i m ood Weed's R 'view. A Smill HI i7, v Ab)ut 12:15 o'clock today the fire alarm wassounded and th-? dep irtmeiit was eal'td to the home of George Ack erraan on Eighth street, n"ar th Co lumbian school building. The walls and floor in one of the roi ms had been set on fire from an oil stove, but tbe blaze was soon extinguished. It is be lieved that $10 will fully cover tho damage sustained. John T. Coleman, jeweler, is selling ladies twenty-year filled case with Elgin movement for less than cost.. There is an air of superstition up in the neighborhood where Undertaker Kttnour lives that even tho strongest minded citizens do not fail to give some consideration. Oat near tho un dertaker's house is a street lam; , and it is seldonuly lit, but when it is seen burning the word quickly passes round tho neighborhood pud tho expression is made in many a home: "I wonder who v i 1 1 die tonight?"' They claim it is a sure sign of death, and that street lamp is looked upon with drei.d and susi icion. Just what instinct p-ompts the faithful undertaker to light this lamp immediately preceding a death is a mystery. Cass County Advocate. The results of an over-indulgence in food or drink are promptly rectified, without pain or discomfort, ly t -.k'ng a few do-es of Herbine. Price 50 cent'3. F. G. Fricke & Co. Notice to Hunters. All persons are hereby notified that anyone found hunting on thr premises of the undersigned on Platte Huttom will be prosecuted for tresspass. Frank Otto. If your child is cross and peevish, it is no doubt troubled with worms. White's Ceam Vermifuge will remove the worms, and its tonic fleet restore its natural cheerfulness. Price 2-3 cents.' F. G. Fricke & Co. REPORT OF THE CONDITION -OK- THE GERMAN DANK. OF Ml'RI'OCK. Charter No. 471. (Incorporated" in the state of Nebraska, at the close ot bus.necs March 1J. mo. KESOIKCES. Loans and disco.i nts; -''3s- ; Mankiu j-nouse. " Current expends and taxes paid ....... Due from national, state and iinvate banks and bankers Total rash on hand J.5iXl (K) 1.117 70 2.95 fC. Tutal LlABII.il IKS. Capital stock paid in f3.",910 4:J L iidividea proms Individual deposits subject to check... l.li2 d ' H.M3H HI Demand certificates of deposit and time certificates of deposit 1 1.54 ."0 Bills payable 2,r0 w Total v .15.16 43 State of Nebraska. I Countv of Cass S ' , , I. Cashier of the above named banic. do sol emnly swear that the above statemeat is cor rect and a true copy of the report made to the State Banking board. H. K. Neitzei.. Attest: Louis Neitzel, Director. N- J. Neitzel, Director. Subscribed and sworn to before me ! tins linh day ol March. 1. . E , T Tool. Justice of the Peace. W. J. WHITE, DEALER IN HARD COAL SOFT. Leave orders at F. S. White's Store or at Brick and Terra Cotta works. Satisaction Guaranteed. Neb. Tel. 71. ; -TIT C PCPinWS r-THUQR I i niwnu nvyuuL, F. R. GUTHMANN. Prop. Rites SI and $1.50 psr Day Centrally Located. Comfortably Furnished. PLATTSMOUTH, NEB E. G. DOVEY & SON. Spring Jfe are now prepared to show you the largest stock of Spring and Summer Goods ever brought to the eitj. Our goods were pur chased at last year's prices, which means THE LOWEST, and we ate giving our patrons the benefit. Dress Goods All the latest Novelties in Tailor-made Suiting's, Cheviots, Coverts, Poplins, Venetians and Series. . . Ssillcs. . An elegant line of Silks in blacks and colors, bought direct from the mills. Wash Goods In imported Dimities, Egyptian Tissues, Satin Stripe Dimities, Foulards, etc. Best shirting prints, 5c; fine line of Ginghams regular 15c kind for 10c ; nearl 100 styles to select from. Slioes, Shoes ! Cloth TP1 li THA"S r-TiS BRANDED I ON EVERY rWJi $3 Light as A Feather Everything in EMBROIDERIES, LACES and YOKINGS. PATTON 6 t er SATISFACTION GUARANTEED New Milk Konte. C. C. Despain has engaged in the milk bu mess in this city, and those desiring pure, fresh milk - may be served by calling Plattsmouth tele phono 189. Milk delivered to any part of the ci:y and satisfaction guar anteed. Give him a trial. What Do the Children Drink? Don't give them teior 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 tbe children the raoro health you distribute through their systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains, and when properiy pre pared tat-tes like tbe choice grades of coffee but costs about one-fourth as much. All grocers sell it. loc acd 25c. Call and get a set of best Kogers tea spoons at Coleman's. He is selling them for 81.05, regular prica $3. Yesterday We talked to you about Photo Frames that you make up your ge'.f. Now, if you don't want to KO to the trouble of making a frame, just look at our line of frames and you'll find what you want. a LEHNHOFPS BOOK STORE. JP&in tors Pap We Are on MESCOTT The "ttossi" Clothier. We are sole agents for We are Window Queen Quality Ladies' Shoes $3 And Budd's Baby and Child's Shoes Lace up. & BULGER, J n ml Shop 278 PLATTSMOUTH 'PHONE' Res. 175 J.I.Unrun and T.Janda Funeral Directors... and Embalmers. ALL CALLS ANSWER ICD AT AL.L, HOURS. Flattamou lb 'Phone ,..,..,.. I Kenldrucr 30.t i:i. FlTZGKKAI.il TJfiB new stock, new rige and is prepared better than ever to take care ol ft General Llveru Business Quick tripe made to all parts of the county. Low prices and court eous treatment assured. STAHLLS SIXTH AND VINE STS., Plattsmouth. Nbrka- Shinn keeps a full supply of candies, ! frult9 and DUt9- terman Dlock- II an fro RUSSIA IS WAITING to take a hand. We want veil to take a ' ju1 in yettiny one . t our new SPRING OT.RCOATS that we sell for S8-.50. oo..l dressers pronounce it the best thinf in town for the monev the Corner. SON, & Osifpets We are the recognized leaders in this department and carry the larest stock in the countv. Call and see our fine All wool 2-ply Ingrains at and our very, best. Extra Superb, at C5c; present value, 75c. new; patterns.. Velvets, Moquettes and Axminsters, Made and Put Down 'or SV. New Mattings, Oilcloths, Linoleums, Rugs. jihadcH still showing the best Shade in town for 35c. Oiiitaiu-i Curtains from $1 per pair We are showing NOTTINGIIAMS, BRUSSELS and IRISH POINT. Agents for ..Butterick Patterns.. X )( MXMKXHM K)0( )U( t )00( MJO' M X )( Your Spring Suit The question of the nent p'aei to buy tbe Spring Suit is now confronting most young- men. The question is not a debatable one, however, a it in a well known f'ict thnt we can fit you out junt riyht. We are n iw giv ing A Discount of 20 Per Cent 4 on a'l Soring and .Summer Suit Jj ard !tiie in neea oi buiih t-nouiu Icok to their interest and call car y. Our spring and cummer S irn;il ' are now ie. HudGcek & McElrou Rojkwood Block. lOOOOOOOOf ) ' X X X OOOf X MJX0( BIG REDUCTION IN PRICES .N. iano i (km Sheet iluw Pro!. Edmund LeiscHke. I,ctr1 t No 111 North Kifih Sxtret. (herwo-' I block) has received a Hig Stock of the latest Vocal and Instrumental I'.ano and Organ sheet Music n.oui diilerent up-to-date pieces. It is ihe Urgent assortment to be found in town. Iric-s Only IO and 12.M-, Klsewhere :i5 and 5ic: write for his catalogue. Don't send your orders to Omaha or Chicago -you buy cheaper here and patronize a home dealer. I'lattsmoiith is (. K. We call your at tention to our high j?rar!e pianos, such as the Steinway, Ivers & Pond. Kmerson, Cramer and Chase, We also handle Violin, Cornet. Hanj ). Flute, Guitar and M and o! in Sheet Music. flTo PATENT Good Idm l may be secured by r our aid. Address, THE PATENT RECORD, Baltimore, Md. 8ubcriptloos to ftent Record l iw per Mia urn. mm 111 VUU till