DEMOCRACY HAS ITS SAY
AT BIG BANQUET IN LINCOLN
The Eight O'Clock Closing Law Will be the Democratic
- War Cry in 1910.
OVATION TO MAYOR DAHLMAN
WAS NOT IN EVIDENCE.
Reference to Governor Shallenbcrger met With Much
- Cheers and Applause.
The great democratic banquet which
has been advertised so extensively
was pulled off at Lincoln Monday
night and a large crowd took part.
The regular banquet room of the
Lincoln hotel was not large enough
to hold the crowd and another room
had to be utilized for the overflow.
The H)cerh(w were numerous and
each one steered clear of the county
option proposition, and even Dick
Mctcalf, who has favored county
option, did not dwell upon it but spoke
of the great good which had been
accomplished by the eight o'clock
closing law.
Mayor Dahlnian spoke enthusias
tically for the abolishment of the law
and for it general chance for every
man to go and get a drink when he
pleased and where he pleased. His
remarks were not received with much
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"Ecomony " is an administration
slogan at present. Tho appropriations
bills are beginning to come over to the
Senate from the House, and tho re
trenchment idea is noticeable in the
reductions being made. Some of tho
items left off arc being put back by
the Nebraska Senators, the appro
priation for the Indian Supply Depot
being one instance. Others may be
saved by watchful care. Indeed it
is not at all sure that there will not be
some new public buildings for Neb
raska. Hut it is going to take some
hustling.
The Nebraska men are keeping
usy, however. Legislation passed
ihe Senate last week which will call
for the expenditure of a few thousands
iut of the U. S. Treasury for a Fish
culture station in Nebraska. Senator
turkctt got it through, and will try
10 keep the item in. If it passes the
i louse, $25,000 will be expanded in
Nebraska by Uncle Sam in breeding
and growing fish to stock the streams.
Already, however, the economical
.. migrant of President Taft has pre
i.ented an obstacle to the enactment
if legislation dear to the hearts of the
Nebraska delegation. It has given
isc to a curious situation with refer
nce to a bill which Mr. Taft very
trongly endorsed when he was Sesre
iry of War, that of increasing the
ize of the Signal Corps and making
a-'regular arm of the Service.
The Nebraska men are interested
ecause the headquarters of the Signal
,'orps are in Nebraska. To increase
he sue of the Signal Corps would,
herefore make Nebraska the base
f operations in experiments with
iciplaneH and other (lying machines
vhich tlin War Department is trying
ut. Last year in a letter to Senator
lurkclt, who introduced the bill,
Secretary Taft set forth at length
he importance of increasing this
raucli of the service, and urged that
he bill be passed. As President,
towever, he is put in tho position of
wing slow to endorse bills calling for
icw appropriations, and his presise
.ttitude cannot be determined,
lie has not yet indicated just how he
eels about the bill now, but within
v few days he will probably be called
lpon to do so.
Major Squire, who is practically
it the Head of the Signal Corps,
ind who last summer made many
lights in the Wright machine, had a
ong conference with Senator Burkctt
ast Thursday, outlining the situation
ind advising an interview with the
.'resident with a view to having him
idhere to ins former recommendation
is Secretary. Senator Durkett has
irranged to see Mr. Taft, ami it may
e that the hill will yet go through
Tho same difficulty will have to
ie met in connection with Senator
lurkctt's proposal to buy a tract of
ind near Ashland for a Itiflo Hango
or the use of the troops at Fort
'rook. The matter is now before tho
appropriations. Tho Signal Corps
i before the Military Affairs Com
favor and the general trend of the
speakers seemed favorable to the
present law.
Governor Shellenbcrgcr'a defense
of the eight o'clock closing law met
with general approval, and no refer
ence to speak of was made to Mr.
Bryan's new stand for county option.
He finished with his usual stunt
about the flag and the bright stars,
with the blue and tho red and the
white and that sort of thing which
reminds one the governor must have
put in a lot of time on that little piece
as he turns it loose at every oppor
tunity. Dr. E. A. Carr of Lincoln and
Elmer Thomas, of Omaha both sat
close together in a pronuncnt place.
It was very mete that such should
be for as letter writers thev had much
to do with the election of Governor
Shellcnbcrger.
With Senator Burkctt on one and
Senator Brown on the other Committee
Nebraska will have a distinct advan
tagc in the fight that will have to be
made.
An interesting study in types of
American citizenship was presented
last week by two young Nebraska
men who were in Washington on
leave irom tiuiercnt eastern colleges.
Both young men were xomely, well
groomed, polished in appearance, and
seemed fairly representative of the
cultured American college man. Each
has won laurels in his studies. One
has a rare tenor voice, 's a member of
the Harvard glee club and a singer
in one of the Hub's exclusive churches.
The other is a winner of many athletic
victories, lias dono 100 yards in ten
seconds, flat, has nlaved football
for four years, and is a star on h's
college track team. Both met at the
committee room of one of the Neb
raska men in Congress, on whom they
came to call. One of these dark
haired youths can truce his ancestry
to good old Puritan stock. The
other's fore father may have met the
Puritans when they came to these
shores, for he was from the Carlisle
Indian School.
The point :s, you could not tell
which was the Indian.
FAREWELL DINNER
TO YOUNG FAMILY.
About One Hundred. Old Time
Neighbors Partake of Feast.
On the 7th of March next. IV M
Young will have resided on the old
homestead not far from .Murray,
for fifty six years. On that day he
will load his car and remove to Min
nesota where ho has rmrchaseil a
fine farm.
In honor of this estimable familvJ
the neighbors who have known them
longest, planned a surprise dinner
to wlucli wero invited about a hundred
of the pioneers of Cass countv. the
dinner being served yesterday at
Air. loungs home. The dinner was
most excellent and Mrs Oscar fia nen
being in charge of the preparations,
ncr well known skill as an adept in
tho culinary art was (riven full swine-
and those who partook of the dinner
pronounced it one of the best of which
they ever partook. Mrs. Canen una
assisted by a score of ladies all of whom
were artists in the cooking line.
Tho dinner commenced to he served
at 1 o'clock and it was almost 6 P. M.
before the last table was finished
being served. Twelve sat at mM,
tablo and there were five tables.
Conversation and reminicenses of by
gone days occupied tho afternoon
Photographer Olsen was invited
to take a picture of tho asscmblnm
tnd it will no doubt be a soured nf
much gratification to Mr. Young and
lamiiy wncn they get lonesome in their
new surroundinirs.
Mr. Young is a brother of Mrs.Hcnry
uoecu oi this city. There were a
number of people from Plattsnmnth
who were asked to attend this dinner,
among tnem were: Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Boeck, II. C. McMakcn and
daughter Mrs. Eva Reese, and others
We hope to have a more extended
account of this pleasant function with
in a few days.
THE CITY
BUSINESS
Meeting Last Night and Re
ports are Favorable.
COUNCILMEN MEET AND
TRANSACT BUSINESS.
Outlay at Minimum ' and Few
Bills to Audit and Allow.
All councilmen were present last
night at the regular meeting of that
body, except Wesley Bookmeyer, who
is out of the city. The Bession was
brief lasting less than a half an hour.
After tho reading and approval
of the minutes of the previous meeting,
communications wero called for, and
one communication was read from
J. II. Meriam, engineer. Mr. Meriam'g
note was to the effect that ho under
stood that there would be considerable
paving done in the city this year, and
that the city would be in need of an
engineer, and that, although the
writer was with the Burlington at
Lincoln his services could be procured.
The communication was placed on
file for future reference. It will be
rememl)ercd that Mr. Meriam was the
engineer employed by the city during
the paving done in 1908. He was
recommended at that time by Mr.
Darrow'and proved to be a first
class engineer.
The chief of police reported four
arrests for the month of January,
this report was refered to the police
committee. The clerk reported $55.00
collected, which was turned into the
the city treasury less the clerk's
commission of 50 cents.
The .city treasurer's report showed
a very good condition of affairs. The
amount on hand received to Jan. 51st.
sinco the former report was $10097.91
warrants paid during the same time
was $4983.08, leaving a balance in
the treasury of $5704.04, total over
drafts were $4064.08, tho largest
was in the teachers fund, which
was something over $3000.00. The
overdraft on the road fund is slightly
over $400.00. The finance committee
report a number of bills for current
expenses, wliich were allowed. r
Under the head of new business,
councilman Y eber called up the mat
ter of tho hose and cart for the west
end of Maine street. Chairman
Neuman of the fire and water committc
said that there was not sufficient funds
on hand at this time to warranty the
expense. That it would take about
$2000 to fit the bouse up with, the
necessary hosecart and building. "
Councilman Schuliff then arose and
stated that it had pleased the Divine
Ruler of the universe to remove a
parent of a member of this council,
and moved that a committeo le ap
pointed to draft appropriate resolu
tions concerning the matter. The
motion prevailed, and Mayor Saltier
appointed SehulifT, Dovcy and Stimker
as a committee to draft said resolu
tions of condolancc to Councilman
Dwyer, for the loss of his father.
The council then adjourned.. The
THE W. R. C.
ENTERTAIN
Hold Program in Honor of
the Great Emancipator.
A GOOD CROWD
IN ATTENDANCE.
Miss Anna Peterson Voted: the
Most Popular Lady who
was Present.
.The entertainment given Saturday
evening at G. A. R. Hall, by the W.
R. C, in honor of the birth of our
martyred president Abraham Lincoln
proved to bo very interesting as well
as pleasant.
The large gathering of people was
called to order by the post commander
Mrs. J. II. Thrasher, tho opening
song, America, was sung by, tho
entire audience, Mrs. Olive Moore
leading. A fine picture of Frances
Scott Key author of the Star Spangled
Banner was then presented on behalf
of Mrs. Loretta Ault, to the Post and
Corps by W. R. C. president Mrs.
Emily Dickson. The color bearers
then escorted to the commanders
station tho speaker of tho evening.
Comrade R. B. Windham who took
charge of the meeting and the Rev
Mr. Austin and Mr. Irkin delivered
most interesting addresses, every word !
being listened to with the greatest j
interest. Mr. Larkin spoke of the
early life of Lincoln and of hia parents.
Mr. Austin's talk was on his later life
both bringing out the pure and noble
life of the man who gave his all, for
his Country. The Swedish Trio
rendered three selections during the
evening the music being so sweet,
all were charmed and wished they
might be fortunate nough to hear
and see the young men again.
little Miss Mildred Larkins sang
in her sweetest way a Lulaby to her
Baby, she responded to encore with
a negro lulaby, both were very charm
ing. Miss Ellen Windham delivered in
her own fine way the favorite poem
of Lincoln, which was well received
by all..
Col. Askwith being ill was not pre
sent, disappointment was felt in not
hearing his talk on the Soldiers Home.
A voting contest was had to find
who was the most popular lady pre
sent, after many ballots were cast it
was found Miss Anna Peterson was
in the lead and received a most beauti
ful boUct.
Refreshments were served so closed
a very pleasant evening. The W. R. C.
netted neat sum for which
they wish to thank all who
contributed toward the success of
the evening, which includes eery one
present. ,
Council Bluffs Man Takes li?r.
J. II. Fitton, of Council Bluffs,
was the lucky dog who drew the
bull pup which wus raffled at the
Riley hotel lobby Saturday evening.
The drawing did not take plac
until after the show.and there was n
large number present to see the sport.
Frank Dunbar stated before the
drawing, that they would like to have
a chance, but owing to the fact some
might feel that they would not get a
square deal, he refrained from taking
a chance himself, but said he would
give $20.00 for the pup, if the party
who drew it would take the money.
The drawing was fairly conducted
by the committee, composed of Mr.
Leary, Claude Shoemaker and Maldon
Brown. One hundred gun wads
bearing the numbers from 1 to 100
were placed in a hat, ninty nine
other wads all blank and one with the
"dog" on it were placed in another.
The tallest man in the house held
the two hats over "Brownie's" head
while he reached in and took wads from
both hats at the sarut time. After
several, in fact nearly all of the wads
were drawn out, the number three
came in one hand and the "dog" in
the other, II. J. Fitton held number
3, but here is where the .News almost
scored again as A,E. Qufnn had No
4. Mr. Fitton, who drew tho pup
w a travelling salesman for an imple
ment house calling on August (lorder
of this city.
In District Court.
The court called the iurv into the
Imx XhU afternoon and all answired
to their mimes except William Cruss,
of Union. On asking for excuses why
they should not be required to serve
on the present panel, J. W. liullis
of Weeping Water, and Ed Becker
offered physician's certificates as to
their respective disabilities. Mr. Bul
bs has been troubled with rhumatism
to such an extent that he could not
lc comfortable in the jury box. Mr.
Becker also convinced the court that
he should be excused. Both men were
let off. Mr. Henry Miller stated that
he would like to be excused for the
reason that his wife was in poor health
and there was no one with whom
he could leave his family during his
absence. The juror expected that
Dr. Munger would have communi
cated with the court, which he had
done by telephone. Judge Travis
held the matter under abayanco until
Tuesday morning.
Will Reside In Plattsmonth.
William and Theodore Starkjohn
have purshased a residence near the
Christian church in this city and
moved into the same last week. They
are building a barn on the premises
and otherwise repairing the same,
and will have a modern, up to date
dwelling within a short time. These
gentlemen arc well pleased with the
change from a farm to the town,
and Like their new location very much.
Our city thus gains two excellent
citizens who have toiled and accumu
lated and earned the rest they are
preparing to enjoy.
Visits Friends
Fred Ebinger, of Plainvicw, camo
in Saturday morning and visited over
Sunday with relatives. Mr. Ebinger
was an attendance at the Nebraska
Hardware Dealers Association at Lin
coln and took advantage of tho op
portunity to visit old time friends.
Children Cry
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