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About Semi-weekly news-herald. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1895-1909 | View Entire Issue (July 20, 1900)
K Mathews ISuIhliiig Uatlly Iani " agetl tty Fire. Office ot the Journal FnbllahiDK Company Dtmifed and Unable to iMoe Paper Ebinger Hardware Company 8uitaln Loas on Stock C. W. fiherman'e Home hold Good Almost Total Lou. A fire which started in the old Mathews building on the corner of Fourth and Main etreet3 about 3 o'clock this morning destroyed and damaged property to the valne of $1,000. Night Policeman Fitzpatrick and Merchant Police Hassen first noticed the blaze, and assisted by throe night workmen at the shops, gave the alarm and brought two hose carts to the scene. C. W. Sherman and C. L, Spencer, who occupied the upstairs were quickly awakoned. A large crowd was Boon at the scene, and every effort was made to save the burning huildinflr and the property within. Fortunately, there was no wind blow ing at the time,and this perhaps Baved a. nortion of the building from being destroyed. The Journal Publishing company, whose plant occupied the lower front partof the building, suffered the greatest loss. Several of the forms were "pied" and the type in the cases is bo scattered about, water soaked and covered with charred wood that it will be almost useless for future use. The fire had gained such headway in the composing room that an abundance of water was required to gain control of it, and at one time the floor was cov ered with water to a depth of two feet. The plant is insured for $1,500 $1,000 in the Farmers' and Merchants' Insur ance company of Lincoln and $500 in a Milwaukee company both of which are represented in this city by J. II Thrasher. The fire is supposed to have startea in the rear of the building, which is occupied by the Ebinger Hardware com Dan v as a storeroom, while some are inclined to believe that the blaze originated in tho Journal oflice. The hardware company had a large stock of stoves in the building at the time, valued at about $2,000 and covered by insurance to tho amount of $500. It is thought that the damage to the stock will exceed the amount of insurance. There wore sixty-eight heaters, five casoline stoves, twelve kegs of nails and other minor articles in the room The nickle ware on most of tho heat ing stoves will liavo to be replaced making it impossible to estimate the loss at tbe present time. C. W. Sherman, who had $1".0 worth of household goods stored over the Journal ottice, will suffer a loss of about $100. The goods were badly wate soaked and scorched by the flames. J. II. Thrasher also had a lot of laundrv machinery stored in the rear room, and it was damaged to some ex tent by the water. Tbe building is owned by Miss Addie Searle and had no insurance. The damage to the structure will reach several hundred dollars. There are several theories advanced as to the origin of the fire. Tho indi cations are that it was the work of an incendiary, as it is evident from the appearance of the west side of the burned building that the fire was started in two places. Several of the citizens who were first to arrive at the scene of the fire state that they de scerned a strong odor of coal oil about the place. No paper will be issued by the Jour nal company until after tho adjusters for the Insurance companies arrive Dr. Lane Cauaea Trouble. The following dispatch from neat rice appeared in today's State Journal "A small tool box containing probably ten dollars worth of tools, was th cause of an interesting little setto yes- terday afternoon between Dr. Lang, superintendent of the asylum, and Joe Richards, a carpenter who has bee working on one of the new buildings, Richards completed his work there yeeterday.and packing his tools started for town, meanwhile putting the small tool box in his larger one. Just as he had reached town Dr. Lang drove u hurriedly and made a demand for the small tool box. Richards demurred and some warm words ensued, almost resulting in a scrap. Finally Dr. Lan started to drive off with the parting in junction to Richards that he would ge the box, when the latter consented to give it up. Richards says that when John Donahue, a former engineer, left the institution he requested Richard to take care of the box and tools, say ing they were his, and to bring them to town. Dr. Lang says tne tools ana box are the property of the state, and he declares this is not the first time at tempts have been made to carry off state property." To Ketall Cigar Dealer. Do you know what a Buds cigar is? If you don't you will soon be obliged to find out because ysur customers will be asking for them. Not only are they the finest Havana 5 cent cigars in the western market, but every smoker knows it. You don't have to push Buds cigars. Their merit and reputa tion sell them. To the i'abllc. The publication of the Journal, weekly and daily, will be resumed at the earliest possible date. Work on contracts outstanding, will begin again at this time. The Journal subscription lists were preserved intact, and all obligations on same will be met. Persona knowing themselves in debted to me will confer a great favor by settling their accounts. II. B. (inovES. Publisher. Rev. O. M. Olds of Omaha will preach at the Christian church next Sunday morning and evening. LOSS BACHES $1000 NEWS mtlEFJLY TOLD. Ice cold soda Atwood's drug store. Crushed fruit all flavors Atwood's rug store. ' Wall paper, 5 cents a roll at At wood's drug store. Buy the Best Quick Meal Stove. Ebinger Hardware Co. Choice perfumes and toilet articles at Atwood's drug store. Pure drugs and all the best patent medicines at A. W. Atwood a drug store. We have a few lawn mowers left which will be sold at cost. Ebinger iardware company. If you want a new spring suit, made n the latest style, call on Uudecek & McElroy in Rockwood block. For a cool, refreshing smoke try a Gut Heil" cigar. This is equal to any 5-cent'cigar on the market De Witt's Little Early Risers famous little pills for liver and bowel troubles. Never gripe. F. O. Fricke & Co. Have your suit cleaned and pressed. It will look like new. Uudecek & Mc Elroy will be glad to do tho work for you. John Schulhof was taking a layoff today on account of a sprained leg. which ho sustained while running to the fire last night. Andrew Olson, the boy who was stabbed a short time ago by Todd O'Brien, is getting along nicely, and the attending physician now thinks he will come out all right. Sheriff Wheeler left this morning for the Girls Industrial school at Geneva with Bertha McCulley, the young lady who was recently sentenced to that institution by Judge Douglass II. C. McMakeu today received the appointment of A. D. C. to the staff of Commander-in-Chief Shaw of the Grand Army of the Republic. This appointment makes. Mr. McMaken a full fledged colonel in the ranks of the Grand Array of the Republic, and he is well pleased with the recognition he has received. A telephone message from Cedar Creek was received at the .sheriff's office this morning to the effect that the general merchandise store of Baker & Schneider was burglarized last night and about $? in money taken from the cash drawer. Two young strangers called at the store last even ing to make a small purchase and it is thought likely that they are the par ties who committed the crime. The men have not as yet been caught. County Attorney Root this mornirg appeared before Justice T. S. Becker and filed a charge of forgery against narry Hickson, tho nervy young fel low who has been in the habit of hir ing livery ri and forgetting to re turn them. His preliminary hearing will probably occur tomorrow. He had his preliminary hearing this afternoon and pleaded not guilty, ills bond was fixod at $700. The case will be tried on July 28 at 9 a. m. During that time Hickson will he the guest of Jailor Mc- Bride. Marshal Slater and Deputy McBride borrowed John Crabill's rig to drive out to the Missouri Pacific depot this afternoon. They tied the animal to a post near the depot, and while they were making a tour of the yards a fast -freight came through and frightened the horse. It broke the strap with which it was tied and dashed down the avenue at a breakneck speed headed for town. Fortunately, how ever, tho frightened animal was stopped before much damnge had been done. IKIIAK CKKEK HA ft EN I Pi US. It was a fine rain. Several prize fights were on tap a the dance last Saturday night. Dick Brcdenkamp has gone to Ber lin to spend a few day 9 with his fam iiy. Mrs. D. B. Jatdine and Mrs. John l.auer were t'latlsmouth passengers Wednesday. Anton Meisiuger, who nas been on the sick list for the past ton days, is convalescing. l rank Hewitt, tne ureen wood jew eler and also leader of the band, was a visitor here Wednesday. A large and appreciative audience attended the Philippine lecture given by Mr. Boomer Tuesday evening. Frank L. Busche and wife became residents of our burg last Saturday, bu it seems as though the place did not suit them as on Monday morning they were loading their furniture and leav ing again. George Frey was an Omaha passe n ger Tuesday morning. He will work at the barber trade at that place until September and then go to Berlin, Neb to take cnarge of a shop he purchased at that place. Commissioner J. P. Falter was here inspecting bridges last Monday. II says the new 16 foot bridge one mile east of town is too short and an addi tional 16 feet will be built on as soon as the bridge contractor can get at it. To Help fay tbe fine. Eighty-five Ashland citizens have contributed twenty-five cents each to ward paying the fine imposed on the Bee Publishing company by the su preice court. W. N. Becker, jr., eui tor of the Ashland Gazette, Fends the editor of the Bee the following note, giving the names of the contributors: Ashland. Neb., July 18. To the editor of the Bee: The following-named persons unite with the Gazette in expressing their disapproval of the tyrannical action of the supreme court in imposing a fine upon the Bee Publishing com pany and denounce it as a petty attempt to stifle investigation of the acts of courts: (Gives names.) Each of the above-named parties has contributed twenty-five cents to apply on the payment of the tine. Kindly acknowledge re ceipt of the same and oblige. Amount enclosed. J21.25. eighty-five persens having contributed. Respectfully, yours. W. N. Becker, Ja. C. A. Marshall, Dentist. S AGAIN IN TROUBLE larry Hickson Uorraws a Iig of Liveryman Sage. Writes a Note and Signs a Forged Signa ture to It Officers Find the liorse and Baggy Hitched South of the Shops Tbll Morning Denlee Having Written the Note. From .Thursday's Daily Harry Hickson, the young man who recently got into trouble by flashing a revolver in Louis Oisen's pool and bil liard hall, is again in jail and this time will not get off so light. About 4:30 o'clock yesterday after noon he wrote a note in one of the sa loons, addressed to James Sage, the liveryman, asking to hire one of his best single rigs for a few hours. He signed the note with the name of 'George Klinger," a young man who s now in Germany. After consider able argument, he inducod Itobort Hunter, a carrier boy for The Eews, to take the note around to tbe nam and present it to Mr. Sago. lie told young Hunter to drive the horse down Main street and he would meet him. Not suspecting anything wrong at the time, and knowing Mr. Klingor would take good care of the horse and vehicle, the liveryman let the boy take one of the best rigs in the barn. Hickson joined young Hunter on Main street soon after, and the two rode out Lincoln avenue for a short distance the carrier alighting when he reached where bis route began. That was the last the owner saw of the outfit until this morning, when he, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Mc- Bride, drove out to the old stock yards south of the shops and found the horse and buggy hitched to a post. From all appearances the animal had been standing there all night, as Deputy McBride had driven out that way early in the evening and had noticed the horse hitched there. They brought the outfit back to town and forthwith started a vigorous search for young Hickson. Inquiry at the place where the fellow boards de veloped the fact that ho had gone to work as usual this morning, ho being employed on a Burlington section gang. However, it was found that he had not reported for work. Mr. Siige and the deputy made inquiries at the depot and in the yards to find if Hick son had boarded any of the outgoing trains, but apparently no one had seen him do so. Shortly after dinner they went down to tho big cut and woro in formed by Bome of tho men that Hick son had iKjen down that way early this morning. This aroueed their bus picions, and on the way back Mr. Mc Bride took a look into each of the c irs, and when ho came to a coal car which was more securely closed than tho others, he "smellctt a mouse" at ouce and in a jiffy he had one of the end doors open, and there, lying on tho coal, apparently sound asleep, was the identical man he was looking for Hickson acted as though an apology were due him for being eo rudoly awakened from his slumbers, but the officer could tell in an instant that this was only "horse play" and in a very few minutes he found himself in jail and confronting County Attorney Root, who proceeded to question him in regard to tho note which ho had sent to Mr. Sago. Ho strenuously de nied having written it, and insisted that a young man who lives at KocK Bluffs, and whoso name he could not remember, had given it to him. By a clever little ruse, how ever, they managed to secure his sig nature tnd the writing tallied exactly with that of the note. One of tho as sistants in the saloon where tho note had been written, stated that ho had seen him write it on tho lowor p.irt of a bill which was lying on the bar even producing tho remainder of the bill from which a piece had been torn Hickson even wont so far as to dony that he knew the contents of the note. and when questioned why he waited on Main street for the boy to return, he seemed unable to give a satisfactory answer. Voting Hickson recently played the same kind of a trick on M. E. Man speaker, leaving his horse and buggy hitched on Wintersteen bill. Atone time he also hi rod a rig of Ed Fitz gerald and after driving around for a while turned the horso loose and it went back to the barn of its own ac cord. From the circumstances it is likely that County Attorney Hoot will tile a complaint charging him with forgery. Mt'KICAY HAlTKMNilH. These $1,000,04)0 rains are again common occurrence. John Klaurens made a business trip to Plattsmouth Weduesday. Dr. George V. Allen has purchased a line piano of the Howard manufac ture Miss Nell Roberts of Plattsmouth is visiting her friond. Miss Agnes Ken nedy this week. Dr. George H. Gilmore is taking steps for the erection of a neat otlice building on his lot. Mrp. Fannie Johnson of Los Angeles, Cal., is visiting at tho homo of her brother, J. W. Berger. Misses Cora and Maud Ray have re turned to their home in Chicago, after a two weeks visit with friends in Murray. Work is progressing nicely on the new harness shop building. When completed it will present a very cred itable appearance. Quite a delegation of Murray citi zens are taking advantage of the cheap rates to Denver, and will visit that place next week. The best 10-cent cigar on the mar ket ia WurPs famous "Silver Wreath." Relic of Early Freighting Days. The west window of Dovey & Sons dry goods store contains an interest ing relic of early freighting days in Nebraska. It is a bill of lading of the firm of Amison & Dovey, commission and forwarding merchants, and is dated September, 18G5. The bill calls for the shipment of 8,338 pounds of merchandise from Plattsmouth, N. T., to Denver, at the rate of 10 cents per pound or $830 for the entire shipment. It shows that the goods were shipped from Plattsmouth by ox teams on Sep tember 25, 1SG5, and reached Denver on November 22 nearly two months enroute. This is a valuable relic, as it shows the great difference of the freight rates of thirtj'-five yearB ago and those in vogue today. It was found hung up in an office in New York and a friend of the Doveys sent it to them. 1JUN DOWN 15 Y A TltAIN. Former 1'lattauionth Ulrl Meets With a Very Serious Accident. The News is In receipt of a copy of the Utica, N. Y., Herald-Dispatch,' which gives a. detailed account of a railway accident which may result in the death of Miss An Erwin of Booneville, 2i. Y., formerly of this city she being a niece of Mrs. C. M. Butler and Mrs. Wash Smith. It ap pears that Miss Erwin wa9 a member of a picnic party from Booneville, con sisting of five young people, and the sad accident happened while they were walking over a trestle between Sugar River Falls and Port Leyden. Speaking of the sad affair the Her ald-Dispatch says: "They walked up the track to the trestle and livo of the party started to cross. They had reached the cen ter of the bridge when they heard the regular afternoon limited passenger northbound train approaching. They started on a run and two succeeded in crossing, but the other three were obliged to drop down on the outside and hang below to escape tho fa9t ap proaching train. "Miss Anna Erwin and Miss Nellie Joslin were hanging near together.and 11. J. Lemmon whs hanging on the op posite side. Miss Joslin and Mr. Lem mon escaped injury, but Miss Erwin was struck in the head by the oil box on one of the car wheels. Her skull was fractured and her scalp badly cut. She fell to the rocks below, a distance of about 20 feet and received internal injuries. "The train was stooped and Miss Erwin brought to Port Leyden and taken to the office of Dr. Hemstreet Her parents at Booneville were noti fied and they reached hero about ao hour afterward by special train. "Miss Erwin is 19 years of age and is one of tho most respected and ad mired of Booneville's young women. "It Is presumed that the young wo man thought that the train had passed when she pulled herself up. The only other theory is that she became ex hausted or frightened at her position and so lost control of herself." Tbe physicians who are attending the unfortunate girl are hopeful that they will be able to save her life. The accident occurred on July 10. Miss Erwin is a daughter of Cor nelius B. Erwin, is 19 years of age and was born and raised in Plattsmouth. Tho family loft this city about ten voars ago. MIKLMICK ITKMS. L Neitzol was a Lincoln visitor Tuesday. Delia Holmes is visiting her brother, D. O. Holmes. Mabel Stout of Alvo called on friends here Wednesday. C. A. F. Djhning visited his mother in Omaha Sunday. Dr. J. II. Hall visited his family in Plattsmouth Sunday. II. 11 Neitzol made a business trip to Plattsmouth Monday. Prospects for crops were never bet ter than at the present time. A fine girl baby arrived at the home of Herman Kupko Saturday. A ballast gang is putting the Rock Inland track in line shape hero. Mis. Akeson of Manley visited her daughter, Mrs. S. A. Woods this week Tho Misses Kehne of Louisville vis itod Cora Gentry the fore part of the week. Tho cheerful hum of the throshiug machine is being heard in this ne?gh borhood. Luis Thimgan looked after busi ness during tho absence of A. D?hn ing last week. Father Hennessey and John Tighe of Manle3 were obliged to remain over night here Sunday night owing to the heavy rain. Rev. Howard Tool of Longford, Kan., ploanod a great many of his friends by delivering a most excellent sermon in the Methodist church Sunday. Ho will remain here about two weeks via iting his father, E. T. Tool. rr.KSON.tl. MKNTION. Joe Lako made a trip to Omaha this afternoon. Louis Olson made a business trip to Lincoln this morning. Sam Shumaker made a business trip to Omaha and Council Bluffs today. William Gilmore was a passenger for Omaha on the early train this morning. Mrs. Sara Patterson and children re turned to their homo at Lincoln this afternoon. Messrs. D. O. and R. 1. Latta of Murray were doing business In tbe city this sfternoon. Otto Wurl made a business trip to Pacific Junction today in the interests of his cigar factory. Mrs. Frank Black and daughter of Chicago are visiting the former's sis ter, Mrs. John Waterman. 1IUCKINS CAUSES A SCKN13 Troubles of a Former Plattsnioath News paper Han. Henry Ruck ins, wbo sev.ral years ago was employed by TitE News, but who is now running a paper called the Blizzard at Lincoln, is just at present having all kinds of trouble with hia wife. Their troubles were aired at length in police court at that place yesterday, and the Lincoln Journal gives the following interesting account of the trial: Mrs. Mattie Huckins was tried in police court yesterday afternoon on a peace warrant sworn out by her hus band, who averred that he feared bis wife would do him great bodily injury. He asked that she be bound over to tbe district court to keep the peaoe. The evidence was taken in the after noon, and the case adjourned Jor argu ment tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. The case was one full of interest to the spectators, as the prosecuting witness, Henry Huckins, created considerably more than the usual amount of excite ment while he was on the stand. The ease was prosecuted by Deputy County Attorney Caldwell, who was handi- caped in handling the case by the con tinued interference of Mr. Huckins. F. J. Kelley appeared for the defense. Once Mr. Huckins made a move as though he Intended to strike Mr. Kel ley, but the lawyer entirely Ignored his actions. Again Mr. Huckins threatened to brain him with a spit toon, and on another occasion he said he would "bat him over the head with a club." The calmness of Mr. Kelley when such threats were made angered Mr. Huckins more than anything else probably would have done. Mr. Huckins was placed on the stand and was examined briefly by tbe dep uty countv attorney. He related that his wife had threatened to kill him, and that she had threatened to poison him. He said he had married the wo man about six years ago, and during most of the time following the mar riage they had lived in trouble. He said he had been assaulted many times by her, and threatened so many times that he could not remember all of them. The fun began when Attorney Kelley began the cross-examination. The first question was answered in an evasive manner, and the second question Mr. Huckins appealed to the court for protection from abuse. Then he refused to answer questions. He argued the case with the court and with the attorney, and only relaxed his efforts when the court told him that he must submit to questioning. Mr. Huckins asked: "Am I on the carpet judge?" "No, you are on the witoess stand," the court replied. "Do I have to stand abuse by this lawyer?" "He-Is not abusing you. He is ask ing questions that you must answer." "Well, I have a comeback. I will get even with him good and hard if I have to beat him over the head." Mr. Huckins testified that he kept a diary after his marriage wherein he recorded all the times he had been as saulted and threatened by his wife. He told Mr. Kelley that if he had that book with him he could answer all the questions readily. "Where is it?" asked the attorney. "My wife stole it." replied Huckins. He refused to tell tbe court what threats his wife bad made, because he said they were vulgar. Finally he did answer the questions propounded. He said he had been assaulted by his wife in Wahoo, Nebraska City, Memphis, Mo., and Lincoln. While arguing a point with the court Mr. Kelley said that Huckins had not provided the necessaries of life for his wife, and that he had assaulted her when she went to his office. The fact was later brought out in the evidence. Ques tioned about what he said first when his wife called at his office, Mr. Huck ins said he could not remember. "You told her to go out, did you not? Is that the first thing you re member of saying?" asked the lawyer. "No." "What was the first thing you re member of saying?" "I don't remember." A son of Mr. Huckins By a former wife was called by the prosecution. When he took the slated the father said to him in an undertone: "Keep your eye on the gun, kid." The son told that his stepmother had once told him that she would kill his father if she ever caught him with an other woman. That was the only ma terial point brought out by his testi mony. Mrs. Huckins said they had lived a very disagreeable life. They had been married over five yeais. She detailed tho treatment she hud received from him of l ite, and stid that he bad sold the furniture from their house and had locked her out. He bad failed to provide for her and called her bad bames and had told falsehoods about her to others. She admitted that both bad had tempers and could not get aloug together. She thought he was more to blame than she. She said she bad left him a number of times, and t hat hu had begged her to come back. She would not live with him any more. Tbe court will render a decision as to whether she shall be bound over to keep the peace after the argument to morrow morning. L6w Kates to Colorado. One fare plus $2 for the round trip to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Glenwood Springs, Silt Lake City and Ogden on Thursday, August 2, over the Burlington. Return limit Oc tober 31. See the local ticket agent of the Burlington route. Beautifully illustrated hook descrip tive of Colorado mailed on receipt of 6 cents in stamps. Miss Alice Wilson arrived in the city today for a few days' visit with Captain Bennett's family: Miss Wil son is now one of the Denver teachers. You will find a complete line of these jjotuls at our strv, only another evidence that we keep THE BEST. WESCOTTfi SON fYTCH THIS SPACE.. It will bo our sign, a part of our biminepf.; a much so as our building or stock of good. From day to dv Hint week to week wo intend to call to your ultcntiou M'tisonaMo articles in Dry Goods, Groceries aud Shoes. We will git you prices, talk to you about quality; not merely tell jnu that "LONG is still doing hurdiies nt tbe O d Stand. " Mark our telephone numbers, so you can tii d th'-iii. ('.ill us up about anything you want to know, even i( jou don't want to buy. It may be you will some tiuio. If you have Egg, Butter or Prodnc.-, brinj them to us anything in our ntore is yrurs In exchange. c. jl. iorsG, Formerly F. T. Davis Co., By Mefhodint Church TclcpHoncs ! "uui, ,. hh Discount on ...COMMENCING... X 0 X u ci 'm 3 0 TuescZav, Juno ID WE WILL GIVE A DISCOUNT OX THE FOLLOWING LINKS OF GOODS Shirt Waists- Ladies' Bonnets, s 0 m 3 0 g a H a Q s Dimities, Marlboros, Madras, Muslin Underwear, Ladies' Neckwear, And AH Other Goods Belonging to the Hot m Weather Line. Zuckweiler & Lutz Corner Sixth and Pearl Streets PLATTSMOUTH, Discount on THE NEWS Job ALL OVER TOWN FOR A HAMMOCK Then let us show you our fine line 50o up. Z, J3 II JS II OFF 9 vS ) Summer Goods o H 0 o Skirts, Belts, Fans, 0 Organdies, f 35 5 . . NEBRASKA Summer Goods does Printing IT PAYS To Look Around lieforu you make imrcha!. After you have looked t-ltewhere, oouie to u iil we guarantee you will bo plea-d. Ournew Suium-r siiK-k hits arrived, including lry Goods, Staple and Fancy Crif cerit-s. Crockery, Glassware, Flour and Feed. A square deal to all. F. S. WHITE. Main Street, Plattsmouth