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I THE NEWS-HERALD J'UATTHMOUTI I. NKHWAHKA Entered at the postoffice at riattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, as second class mail matter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF CASS COUNTY THE NEWS-HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY, Publishers P. A. BARROWS Editor and Manager RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION One Year in Advance, $1.50. Six Months in advance, 75c Plattsmouth Telephone No. 85. Nebraska Telephone No. 85 OCTOBER II, 1909 t ? ? ? ? ? f ? t ? REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET. For Justices of the Supreme Court -JOHN B. BARNES, JACOB FAWCETT, SAMUEL H. SEDGWICK. For Regents of the State University CHARLES S. ALLEN, W. G. WHITMORE. For Regent of the State University -(To fill vacuncy.) FRANK L. HALLER. way.' COUNTY TICKET County Clerk GEORGE LUSHINSKY County Treasurer- JOHN GERRY STARK County Judge A. J. BEESON Sheriff- , C. D. QUINTON County Superintendent E.E. ODELL Register of Deeds - LAURENCE H. DAFT Coroner B. I. CLEMENTS Commissioner M. L. FREIDRICH MeCormick-Willlama. Fred H. McCormick, aged 38 year?, and Mrs. Olive G. Williams, aged 39 who resides at C23 South 19th street, Omaha, were united in marriage in Justice M. Archer's office this fore noon, the juuge otnciaiing. rs. mc Cormick's charming daughter, Miss Rilla, aged 15 years, and the writer witnessed the ceremony. Mr. McCor mick has resided in Omaha for 18 years and is a mail carrier there. They de parted for Omaha on the afternoon train. A census of the state penetentiary taken the first of this month shows 429 prisoners divides as follows: White males 330, white females 4; colored males 82, colored females 5; Indians 7, Japanese 1. About the smallest man on the face of God'a green footstool, is the man who makes an insinuation against the honesty of a man in public office. It is evidence that he recognizes himself the .honesty of that official, and does not dare to come out and back up a state ment that he knows he cannot prove. It is the last resort and never succeeds. William (Duckey) Holmes, the pep- i pery manager of the Sioux City base ball club has sold his interest, a con trolling one, to Fred L. Hutchins, treas urer of the club, and will probably aecure a berth as manager in the American Association. Duckey has all the ear marks of a successful manager, if he would hold his temper. It is esti mated that he has cleaned up about 133,000 during the two years he has been with the Sioux City club. Not so very long ago the state debt of Nebraska was over two million dol lars. Under a republican administra tion this was wiped out completely a abort time ago. Since the advent of the democratic party into the handling of the affairs of the state and its public institutions, the thing has been running just a little di fife rant, and instead of having enough to pay the bills the state has now gone over the line and is accumulating a debt Only about a thousand dollars so far, but it shows the same old conditions whenever the democratic party attempts to do busi ness. 'Nuff said. Later. Since the above has been placed in type the papers this morning announce that enough money came in yesterday to pay off the debt. The country is therefore saved, but it was a mighty close call far the democratic party. doubt the people see it that Weeping Water Republican. That it the way most of the people are looking at the situation as regards the office of county commissioner. TO THE PUBLIC. The insinuation having been made that the Plattsmouth Daily News has been established in the interests of certain men for certain offices, we wish to make a statement right at this time. The Plattsmouth Daily News was not established in the political interests of any man. No man but the editor of this paper has anything to say as to the political policy thereof. It was established as a business proposition, and because of a universal demand which seemed to exist for a reliable daily paper in this city of the kind that this paper will be. The fact that it is owned by a number of prominent and live businessmen ought not to detract from its usefulness as a newspaper. . When the editor was given charge of the paper it was especially stipulated that no man should dictate to him the political policy or management thereof. It is solely in our hands and will be run as we see fit. It will support no man for office whom we think unfit for public office. The man whom we support for an office will receive the best efforts of the paper because we believe he is the best man for the office, and for no other reasons. The only man this paper will support for office for personal reasons will be the editor himself, Editors sometimes run for office, and sometimes get accidentally elected, but they are generally a disappointment to their constituency, and therefore we propose to stay out of the office seek ing business. We shall not ask for the support of the business men of the community for sympathy, but Bhall ask their support because we believe that it will be a good business proposition for both of us. If a man advertises with this pa per we want him to do so for no other reason than that he thinks it a good in vestment. We do not own our building, but we do own a good set of brains, and we are equally sure that we control the machinery that runs them, and for that reason we can assure the patrons of the Plattsmouth Daily News that there will be no slopping over of this paper as long as the present editor is in control of its editorial policy. Mr. Patterson Returns. T. M. Patterson returned home Fri day from Minatare, Neb., where he spent a week looking over that coun try. He visited the fine half section farm of Captain Isaac Wiles, also the quarter section owned by Joe Fairfield, who said he could sell his land for $150 per acre. Ben Gentry, who attended school in this city with Mr. Patterson, has a fine farm in that vicinity and is succeeding in every way. WANTS RIVAL OUSTED OFF OFFICIAL BALLOT Mora Improvements Under the supervision of K. W. Zev gren, who superintended the building of the subway, the Burlington is build ing a concrete culvert under the tracks south of the depot, which is to be 8 feet wide, 7 feet high and 155 feet in length. It will start at the mouth of the two sewers and extend to the freight house and will replace the sew ers. Mr. Zevgren has nineteen men at work. Candidate for Mayor of Louisville Asks Injunction on Ground Op ponent Is Ineligible. Louisville, Ky., Oct 8. George D. Todd, Independent Republican candi date for mayor, instituted an lnjunc; tion suit in the Jefferson circuit court against Mayor James F. Grlnstead, who Is the nominee of the "regular" Republicans, to succeed hluiself. In hla petition, Mr. Todd declares that Grlnstead Is ineligible to hold the of fice of mayor, having been elected for one term, and quotes the constitution al inhibition. He declares that if County Clerk Gabhart Is permitted to place Mayor Grlnstead's name on the ballot as the Republican candidate, the voters will be misled to his (Todd's) disadvantage. He also al leges that in the event that Grlnstead receives a plurality of the votes, he wrll be declared Ineligible, thereby rendering a special election necessary. The case will be heard October 9. These events are but Incidents in the warmest municipal campaign in many years, both parties being split and each having two tickets in the field. The negro enters largely into the campaign, and the Democrats, at least those on the ticket headed by William O. Head, a prominent tobacco warehouseman, have made this the paramount issue, and asking for "a white man's government." The "citi zen's ticket," a defection principally from the Head ticket, Is headed by Hon. Owen Tyler, a prominent and wealthy business man. US ON GIL CHARGES OF UNJUST RATES FILED WITH COMMERCE COMMISSION. MOOTED QUESTION INVOLVED The wife of Colonel P. A. Barrows arrived here from Lincoln Friday even ing to make Plattsmouth her future home. It goes without saying that Colonel Barrows is the happiest man in town today. They will board for a time, or until they can find suitable rooms. SURE THING. County Commissioner M. L. Fried rich, was in town Saturday. You never see Martin that you don't find him the wine good natured genial man, always ready to listen to your wants and com plaints. Ready to adjust and business you may have with the county con nected with the office of commissioner. It is an offie that every citizen with a complaint takes the opportunity to roast the commissioner, but like the editor, he never is 1 praised for good deedd. Mr. Friedrich is up for the second term and is entitled to,it and ho TIME WILL SHOW. During the past week or so the pa pers of Cass county and also of the Btate have discussed considerably the indictment against Postmaster Smith of this city for embezzlement of funds of the government which have passed through his hands. We have said noth ing on the matter, being contented to wait until such time as a proper hear ing could be had on the matter. How ever, so much has been said that in or der that the public may hear the other side of the story we publish in another column a statement by Mr. Smith over his own signature. It will be noted that Mr. Smith makes no explanation of the matter other than that all funds have been accounted for honestly and fairly, and that he has not received a cent which did not be long to him. To those who know the postmaster at this place, a statement of this kind is sufficient. In fact, we have seen no one who at any time has for a moment believed that Mr. Smith has been dishonest in any way. If he has broken the law of the department it is only in a technical way, and we are convinced, as are all who know him, that when tho proper investigation is made it will be found that the govern ment has not lost a cent through the present postmaster. MoranvllU-Bittner. In the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in this city Friday Rev. W. L. Austin united in marriage George E. Moran ville, aged 26, and Miss Lola Bittner, aged 22 years, both from Bonesteel, S. D. The happy couple departed on the evening Burlington train for Omaha. Cheap Rates. Fall Festivities Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 4th, 1909, $3.60. One fare for the round trip via Missouri Pa:ific railway Tickets on sale Oct. 4th to 8th inclus ivc. Return limit Oct. 11th. H. G. Norton, Agent. 47-4 Lawrence H. Daft, of Greenwood, candidate for County Register of Deeds is in town shaking hands .with his many mends, the voters oi Lass county know they could do no better than elect a man so well qualified for the office as Mr. Daft. 160 Aero Farm For Sale. A 160 acre farm 5 miles west of Mur ray lor sale. Good improvements Price reasonable. Inquire of A. L. Tidd, First National Bank Building, Plattsmouth, Neb. t 49-4, H. J. Matteson, who lost all of his household goods by fire Thursday, was a passenger to Omaha Friday morning to visit his wife. Mr. Matteson values his household goods at $600 and said he had them insured for $300. The origin of the fire is unknown. White lead and oil., raba. Weyrich & Had Furnished Rooms Wanted. The editor of this paper would like to rent a couple of furnished rooms where light housekeeping could be had Would like them as close in as possible, Call at office or phone 85. Will be at office this evening. School raba. supplies. Weyrich & Had- C. E. Wescott and his ion. Hilt, re turned home this morning after pleasant trip of two weeks through the Provence of Canada. They are de lighted with that country, where the former owns considerable land. . Plattsmouth Band There. The Modern Woodmen band of this city marched in the big electrical pa rade in Omaha and furnished most ex cellent music. Fountain raba. pens. Weyrich & Had Ed. McGown, a wealthy farmer re siding near Gibbon, Neb., who recently purchased some fine cattle from Luk Wiles. wa visitimr his uncle. Dr. W D. Jones, and family Friday, Stationery. Weyrich & Hadraba. Mesdamcs Jennie York and Raitly Lindsey arrived in this city Friday from Watson Mo., to visit the family of their uncle, Joseph Hoy, for a week Get your Hadraba. medicines of Weyrich & Shout "Down with Austria." Belgrade. Servla, Oct. 8. All the shops of Belgrade were closed and the public buildings of the city draped in black to mark the first an niversary of the annexation of the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria-Hungary. Servian students pareded the streets shouting "Down with Austria!" Mystery In Shooting. Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 8. Greybold Peabody, said to be the son of F. H. Peabody, a lawyer of Worcester, Mass., died at city hospital here as the result of a revolver wound. The police hold to the theory that he com mitted suicide, but some mystery sur rounds the shooting. Platform Falls; Boy Kilted. Springfield. Mo., Oct. 8. A boy was killed and eight other persons were injured here when a platform on the grounds of a street fair collapsed. Oliver Murrlll, eight years old, was taken out dead. It Is believed none of the injured will die. Federal Sugar Refining Company Al leges It Is Subjected to Prejudice and Disadvantage Case Promises to Attract Considerable Attention. Washington. Oct. 8. Action has been begun before the Interstate com merce commission by the Federal Sugar Refining company of New York, against the Baltimore & Ohio rail road, the Central Railroad of New Jersey, the Delaware, Lackawanna & Eastern, the Erie, the Lehigh Valley, the New York, Ontario and Western and the Pennsylvania, in which alle gations are made of unjust and un reasonable charges for the transporta tion of sugar from New York city to eastern and western points and dis crimination against the complainant in favor of John Arbuckle and William A. Juinison, who operate sugar re fineries In New York city and Brook lyn. Involves Mooted Question. The case Involves the much-mooted question of lighterage of sugar and other freight from points within the lighterage limits of New York city and the rail terminals. It is alleged that the defendant lines charge un reasonable and unjust rates against the complainant from the rail termi nals to eastern and western points; that they charge a greater compensa tion to the Federal Sugar Refining company for transporting its sugar than they charge Arbuckle and Jami son, thus subjecting the complainant to prejudice and disadvantage. It is alleged further that the rail roads do not allow the Federal Sugar Refining Company as much for light erage from factory to railway termi nals as they allow Arbuckle and Jami son. It Is urged that the same allow anee ought to be made by the rail roads for that service within the of ficial lighterage limits of New York harbor. The complainant demands from the railroads (2,243 as repara tion for alleged discrimination against it. . , , Attracts Attention. The case promises to attract con siderable attention as the Federal Sugar Refining Company, only a few months ago, had a complaint against Its factory at Yonkers, N. Y., on which the commission held that the rail roads had authority to make arrange ments wu2 private corporations lor the lighterage of freight within the lighterage limits of the New York harbor, provided those arrangements were not unreasonable to shlppm. The commission round also mai me present rates for lighterage charged by Arbuckle and Jamison were not unreasonable and scarcely paid a rea sonable return on the Investment. Now the Federal Sugar Refining Company alleges that the railroads will not allow it for lighterage as much as they allow Arbuckle and Jamison. The whole question probably will have to be fought out again on condi tions somewhat different from those presented fn the other case. JAP, SCHOONERS TO BE SOLD Ordered Forfeited by Federal for Violation of the Seal ing Laws. Judge Valdez, Alaska, Oct. 8. United States Judge Overfleld signed a de cree forfeiting the Japanese sealing schooner Klnzal Maru, which was seized by the United States revenue cutter Bear In July, 1908, for viola-, tion of the sealing laws. This decision als affects the forfeiture of the schooner Saikai Maru, similarly seized and accused. The schooners with their equip ment, stores and cargoes of 416 and 244 sealskins, respectively, will be sold at auction. Mine Owners Haled Into Court. Halifax, N. S., Oct. 8 Upon charges of conspiracy to restrict the supply of coal in Nova Scotia and thereby to raise prices of coal unreasonably, summons were issued here for the ap pearance in court of Alexander Dick, sales agents of the Dominion Coal Company, and John R. Cowans, man ager of the Spring Hill ooal mines. Sentenced to One Whipping. Durham, N. C, Oct. 8. A sentence of one whipping under the direction of an officer of the law, and atten dance at Sunday school every Sunday for a period of six months was im posed by Judge Sykes in the record er's court upon a W-year-old negro boy who had stolen a pair of shoes. Accidentally Kills Wife. Wauseon, O., Oct. 8. While taking out his shot gun to shoot pigeons, Henry Flory, a farmer living at Arch bold, near here, accidentally dis charged the weapon and killed Ms. Lwife, the mother of seven children, Missing Man Found. Omaha, Neb., Oct. 8. George W. Bowers, general manager for Armour & Co.'s local packing house, who dis appeared more than a month ago, has beeu located at Fort Francis, Ont. I E. G. BOVEY S t z ? ? t T t t ? ? t ? ? ? y f y t ? ? ? t ? ? t f y ? ? ON ? y 3 1 Cool Autumn Weather Calls tor Heavier Clothing of all Sorts Underwear Our line is now full and complete. Ladies 2 piece garments from 25c to 1.00 per garment. Ladies Union Suits, splendid values 50c to 2.00 each. Misses and Childrens 2 piece garments all sizes 25c. Union Suits, children and misses at 50c, 65c and 1.00. Ask to ses our Childrens Sleeping Garment all sizes at 50c. Outing Flannels A large assortment to select frcm both in light and dark colors, prices ranges at 8 l-3c, 10c and 12 l-3c These are exceptional prices from the fact that our Outing were bought last April before the heavy advance in the price of raw cotton. We give you a 12 l-2c quality for 10c. ggMPHBMMBMMMMaMWMMaaMMMMwaaaaMaMMpwanMi ajaaawaBaaaBMaaaaBBaiBHaaaawaaiaaaaawavaaBBaaa Flannelettes A beautiful line of patterns at 10c Dress Gingham Good Fall styles all new at 10c and 12 l-2c Blankets in Tans and Grays 48c, 58c, 75c, 1.00, 1.25, 1.35, 1.48 and 2.00. All these are good full sizes and 1 to 20 per cent less than we could now buy them. . Baby Crib Blankets in pinks and blues at 89c. Baby Krinkle down Blankets at 1.65. ? y ? y t t t ? y t f y ? T f y f v f f t ? ? f t t ? ? ? ? y Miss Mabel Trussler, assistant post mistress, was visiting a friend in Om aha Saturday. Lowe Bros, raba. paints Weyrich & Had- ! E. G. OVEY ft SON SI IV