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ARC LIGHTS ARE ORDERED New Lights are Coming for Sure This Time and be Here Soon. 5,000 CANDLE POWER EACH TO BURN TILL 11 O CLOCK Twenty Four Hour Service to be ' Talked Over by Officials This Afternoon. (From Fridays Daily) Plattsmouth is to have her flaming arcs and there are no "if s" or '"maybes" about it. The lights are .ordered and are going up on Main street as soon as they arrive from the factory. This is the good news that was let out this morning at the office of the Ne braska Lighting Company. The pe tition that was originally circulated called for eighty names of boostes vim were willing to help support the service. The present list, consists of seventy signers with several half way promises that will raise the num ber to seventy four, the least at which the company can afford to install the lights. The plans art- to place a lamp at the corner of Third and Main, an other between Fourth and Fifth, and the third on Sixth street. This seems to be the best way to evenly ballanec them up among the busi ness men and it is not thought any opposition will be heard to the plan; in fact it is the only way the lights could lie lainy uisinuuteci. iiie ares Aifli li nave been ordered arc t he same "ig fellows as the one put up for a uriiple at Sixth and Main. Thev have 5,00:) candle power each and give a soft rcdish yellow light. The arcs are about the newest creation along their line, being used in nil the larger cities for lighting and advertising purposes. With the combination of arcs and gas lamps on the streets, Plattsmouth business thorough-fares will have a very metropolitan appear ance when the lijihts gleam forth at night. It will look much more business like to passing travelers on the Burlington who obtain such a good view of the full length of Main street from the depot. The li'its will cast a peculiar glow over the cV; which will be seen for miles at nigU and people will be able to spot the town from any place in the sur rounding country by the light pro duced from the burning arcs. The company has promised sirvice until eleven o'clock with 74 signers, or twelve o'clock with .SO signers. The flaming arcs operate much dif ferently from the common lamp, the action cf the electricity and car bons forming a gas which is burned in the air tight retainer, giving off the peculiar tinge and forming a white residue in the bottom of the lamp. They arc quite costly to install and the carbons make a considerable item in their up keep. George II. Waring of Omaha, presi dent (f the company, is expected in the city this afternoon to look over the plant and consider the advisability of 21 hour service for the town and the outlook seems good for l'lattsmouth securing the continual service. If the service is decided upon it will mean yyencw equipment for the local 'plant and the installation of the new boiler which has been on the order hook for so long. W. C.T. U. Notes. "It doesn't pay to have one citi zen in the county jail because another citizen sold him liquor. "It doesn't pay to have fifty work- ingmen poor and ragged in order to have one saloonkeeper dressed in broad cloth and flush of money. "It doesn't pay to have these fifty working men live on bono soup and half rations in order that the saloon keeper may flourish on roast turkey and champaign. "It doesn't pay to have ten smart, active, intelligent boys transformed into hoodlums and thieves to enable one to lead an easy life by selling them liquor. "It doesn't pay to have one thou sand homes blasted, ruined' and turn ed into hells or disorder and misery iu order that one wholesale liquor dealer may amass a larger fortune." Clarion Cull. "Enforcement on the whole must he fairly successful, as proved to the opposition to prohibition and local option by the brewers and distillers. Theyknow their business. They woXl not spend tens of thousands of . di,4Ars to fight the laws if their busi- less was riot in serious danger." JV. Y. Independent. X WAHINGTON LETTER X xxxxxxxxxxxxx Steamship agentes hereabouts and for that that matter throughout the country report an unprecedented hook- in? season. They state that at least twenty-five per cent more people will go abroad this year, than at any pre vious time, which would seem to in dicate that the country is not as bad off financially, as some croakers would have you believe, Two factors that most largely con tribute to the outward movement of tourists this year are the Irish home- going scheme arid the 'Passion play at Obcrammagai.Tliousands of teach ers throughout the United States will go to the Tyrol this year because of the generally reduced rates to p'aces in and about Oberammagau. Whi'e the Irish home-going movement does not seem to be meeting with that sig nal success originally thought it would have, there promises to be at least from fifty to sixty thousand natives of the "aiild sod" who will go to their former homes and Otiee more revive memories of. childhood. WhKe the steamship agents are not having any great difficulty in arranging for out ward passages the trouble will come when the great body of travelers turn their faces toward the United State.1; and home, all bent on reaching these shores about the same time. Then there will be confusion sure enough. It therefore behooves tourists making the European trip this vcar to arrange for their return passage at the same time they are concluding arrangements for their outward journey. To leave the matter to chance means that the courists will, in some instances, have to remain over a month or more in European seaports waiting for an opportunity to take passage home, and probably "going broke" in the meantime. The Committee on Conference of the two houses having under con sideration the river and harbor ap propriation bill will, in all probability report within the next week or ten days It is under stood that an agreement has been reached upon the larger items of the bill, where rccimmenda- tions have been made bv the Hoard of Army Engineers and where the projects are looked upon with favor. There is, however, considerable dis agreement between the .Senate and House conferees on some of the smaller items in the bill, which do not have the ri commendation of the Army Hoard and which even lack reports thereon. The House conferees are insisting that items put into the bill by the Senate and which have adverse reports from the :Corns of Encineers should be eliminated, and here the rub comes in. Among the Senators who are interested in items of this character are Buily of Texas. Pavnler of Kentucky and Smith of Michigan. These gentlemen have been before the conferrecs in support of the amend ments which thev secured but thev were not able to convince the conferee that their amendments should go in because of the lack of favorable rec ommendation on the part of the Army Board. In this connection rumor is growing that the President will veto the bill should items be inserted by the con ferees that do not have the favorable consideration of the Engineer Corps. It is expected that the conference will reduce the bill as passed by the Senate from two to three millions of dollars, leaving it at about the sum recommended by the National Kivers and Harbors congress, at its last ses sion held in this city, namely fifty millions. Thi3 amount the Congres has recommended should be nrmrn. priated yearly for the next ten years in order that projects in process of construction for years may be brought to early completion. Inspired by the' example of their English sisters, American college girls who have taken up the suffragist cause will make a campaign in the Northwest during the coming summer quite unique in American polities. Chartering a roomy wagon of the prai rie schooner type, they will tour the country, living a gypsy life and plead ing for woman's suffrage. The scheme is being worked up by Miss Elsa Ueland, a graduate of the University of Minnesota, who is now engaged in settlement work in New York, and it is probable that if finances are needed, Mrs. Oliver II. P. p,tl mont, who has been taken up with enthusiasm, by Mrs. Anna Shaw, president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, will furnish the necessary funds. Miss Ueland, who is of Norse parentage, got her idea from nn English girl, Miss Ray Costello, who was the or iginator of the scheme in England and who thinks it will meet with great success in this country, Miss Costello is now on a visit to America. She attended the suffragist convention in Washington. She will remain in this country to study conditions for a month or so and then return to England to work iu the campaign there. CUPID AT VASSAR SCORES BIG HIT High School Play Presented by Senior Members PARMELE THEATRE IS Show Clears up About $150 Which is to be Used in Fitting up Laboratories in High School. (from Friday' Dally) "Cupid at Vassar" was presented to the public last night by the Senior members of the high school and the merit of the production was well in comparison with the size of the house which was one of the best that ever packed the Parmele theater. The play scored a hit from the beginning of the overture to the dropping of the asbestos. The parts were ad mirably carried by the different mem bers of the caste, but the leading star of the evening was Miss Lucile Gass who brought out the most difficult part, the role of Kate Newton, in a manner that placed her far above the average amateur class. Financially the production was perfect. Every seat in the theater was sold several days before the evening it was billed. Even the gallery seats were reserved and then calls were made for at least 100 more. A $200 house was present , which it is thought, will net them about S',50. The amount is to be used for the betterment of the laboratories in the High school building. There was a faint rumor of making a repe tition in order to accomodate the large crowds that were turned away, but Professor Gamble stated last night they would not attempt another ap pearance fo- the impression left last evening was a pleasing one while the crowd at the next performance would not be as gratifying and consequently would not warrant such brilliant re sults. The caste showed fine train ing, bringing out the difficult pari3 in a very effective manner, and know ing their words so there was not a hitch through the four acts. Much of their success can be laid to Mrs. George Dovey and II. S. Austin who had the coaching of the actors in charge The play opens on a sitting room scene of Kate's home in Vermont n few days before the starting of school at Vassar. The girls, Kate a Senior, and her Freshman half sister, Wanda Carroll (Helen Clark) are busily en gaged in packing their trunks pre paratory to leaving for college the next day. Kate is the popular one of the two, but she is in very bad finan cial straights and it is difficult for her to get through her Senior'ycar while her half sister has in her posession ?.jO,000 which was left to her by her father. While the house is in a tur moil with ihe packing of trunks, two of the Vassar girls stop for a short call with Kate. She is not at home when the visitors arrive but comes in shortly with her lover John Willctt, a young architect, (George Dovey.) Before departing he asks her to attend a musical which is to be held that evening and Kate graciously accepts the bid. Kate's mother, played by Hess Edwards and Wanda are greatly opposed to the match of Kate and Willctt the architect. Any intimacy between the two is strongly resented by them, on the mother's part, be cause she wishes her daughter to marry Amos North(Francis Whelan) a wealthy young banker and on Wanda's part, for she is deeply in love with the architect, but in order to kep things peaceful, Kate takes her mother's advice and agrees to accept North. The young architect Willctt, is sud denly called away the afternoon be fore the girl's departure for school, to submit a set of plans that lie has drawn. He stops at the house to see his sweetheart but she is not in, and the note of explanation which he leaves is torn up by Wanda who is deter mined to break up the match. On Kate's return she becomes very in dignant when falsely informed by Wanda that her lover had gone to New York with another young lady, and determined to show her character, she decides to marry the banker be fore the very eyes of her supposed false lover. During the course of packing, Kate finds an old trunk of her grand mother's and finding nn old costume, falso front, bonnet and glasses, she proceeds to don them, gir'Lih fashion. Took Well. PACKED TO CAPACITY When in full regalia she finds thai" North is on the way to her home to ask for her hand and it is impossible for her to escape from the house with out being noticed by the approach ing fop. Determined not to meet the fellow,' she picks up the ancient ear trumpet of her grandmother's siezes a sewing basket pulls the bonnet over her face and when North enters the room she is busily engaged with her darning. Here Miss Gass had a fine opportunity to show her talent and she certainly rose to the occasion. Her presentation of the comical part of the old lady was perfect. She is just about to make her escape from the room without being disclosed when her mother enters. Seeing the game is off, she rushes from the room, slams the door in North's face and manages to escape. The comedy character, "Shiny" a lazy darkey, (Leland Briggs) was very well played, and the ebony man held his part like he was born among the sugar cane. The second act shows Kate's room in a Senior double at Vas sar a few weeks later, with "Shiny" making the big noise as janitor. The girls room is a gay scene as the curtain rises. The girls of the school are in glee club practice while a chaf ing dish in which a batch of fudge is bubbling holds a more prominent place in the hearts of the girls than the songs which they are learning.The walls and ceiling of the dorniatory present a very college like appearance, gaudily decked with pennants and posters and the chairs and divans overloaded with college pillows. . The fudge is finished and a land scramble is made for it, when a knock at the door quiets the girls like a bucket of cold water had fallen on them. It is the college stonner, Miss Page (Villa Gapen.) The cooking utensils arc hurried away the fudge is placed on a chair and cov ered with a large pillow and when the dignified old lady enters, every stu dent is busily pouring over her school book. The stonner takes the chair in which the boiling fudge is simmering away and the comical circumstances that follow can hardly be described. Finanally, the lady leaves very much shocked over the unlady like actions of the girls who are unable to suppress their mirth when she complains of the hot unhealthy room. A rcccpt ion follows for ihe announce ment of Kae's marriage to North who arrives on the scene garbed in a long coat, stiff hat, etc. By a peculiar circumstance, Willett, the architect, visits the college that afternoon shortly before the reception and attempts to find why his sweetheart has not answered his many letters which had been intercepted by Wanda.but before an explanation can be made, the guests are called in ana Kate announces her engagement to Amos North, for the humilation of her lover whom she be lieves to be false. With, "You have my sympathy" on his lips, he stalks from the room, determined to try and forget the beautiful girl that he loves As the curtain descends the heroine changes her mind and buries her head in a pile of pillows "to live and die an old maid." The following net is back at the oh home, during the Christmas holidays with a jolly crowd of Vassar girls are spciding the vacation at the Carroll home. At the close of a happy day, Kate's mother breaks the news to her that she will not be able to return to graduate for all of their money has been entrusted to the young banker to invest in bonds which have slumped to way below par. The house is under the banker's mortgage and there seems to be no possibility of ever get ting the money for the completion of the Senior's school days when the young banker calls and offers to can cel every debt which he holds if he may obtain Kate's hand. Ho is re fused, but as he is about to leave the house the architect arrives with papers showing North's chains to be fraudu- lent and the money to be safe. I.ate that night, Christmas eve, with the aid of Wanda, North enters the house, secures the pajH'rs which disclose him and is about to make his escape, when he is caught by "Shiny" and the hired man dubbin, fOttQ I.utz.' The curtain drops with the, bevy of Vassar girls surrounding tho disgraced banker who still dutches the papers which he had stolen, The fir.nl scene is on the college cam pus at Vassar on graduation day. The grounds are lively with the clos ing games of the year, Kates friends and relatives are present for the ex ercises and "Shiny" is bored to death trying to put the awkward hired man next to the city ways of cultured so ciety. Here a pretty Daisy Prill 12 gone through by the school girli which drew much applause from the aud ience. Willett, now a prominent architect, arrives for the exercise and whije among the trees on the grounds, meets Kate. In their conversation it is found that every letter which he has written has been destroyed by Wanda and, secnung to understand each other's minds, the little birds be gin to sing for the happy couple and they are only disturbed by the sudden arrival of the school girls, following which is a double announcement of their engagement and that of Amos North and Wanda? who's disposition seem to be very similiar." Miss Gass filled her part to perfect I tion and with the support of the rent of the caste", she made it the best am ateur performance that ever held the Parmele boards. Site was Very much at home before the foot lights, her voice was clear and sweet, her costumes becoming, her actions natural, and her ways very catching. It is not often that an amateur will make such a decided hit with the house as did Miss Gass. Ilef part showed much study, she was able to control herself through the comical circumstances and bring herself out through the stronger parts like an old professional. Helen Clark as Wanda, nlavcd her disagreeable part remarkably well. her dark hiMr and dark eyes bringing out her tricky disposition to fine ad vantage. Her actions were pleasing she squarely faced the audience and brought out her words in a very audible manner. Bess Edwards, in the role of Mrs. Carroll, could have added a few more years on her face by the work of the brush artist, but her work was fine, and her ways took well. George Dovey, presenting the young archi tect Willett, played the part of the fond lover to the staisfaction of the audience, carrying himself well, and going through the difficult love scenes in a very capable manner. His work was in a difficult part but he filled out the bill very well. Francis Whelan, in the role of the villain, Amos North was good although he could have dis played more action, faced his audience bolter and appeared a little mote at home. 1 Ie was tall and well fitted for his part, which, all in all, he cariied through very satisfactorilv, and for a school production, his work deserves no criticism. The black face, Leland Briggs, was fine. He brought out his negro dialect to perfection and it is safe to bet he 'ikes chicken and watermelon. He never forgot his southern talk, was as much at home on the stage as he would have been in a chicken coop and was there with the goods all the time. The avkward hired man was brought out by Otto Lutz who did his starring in the last act, dressed in a suit that appeared to have been picked many years to soon. Villa Gapen, as Miss Page, the stonner, brought much applause from the audience by her dignified actions and elcderly ways. Sally Webb, played by Ilallic Parmele, was one of the prominent charctcrs in the college scenes. Her work was well done as was that of Ilachael Livingston in the part of a Freshman, Helen Conway and the ten Vassar girls were very pleasing and pretty, adding much effect to the play. The production was not of the easiest kind for a High School class to present but' every member did himself proud and those who had the work in charge should feel greatly elated over the grand success. The scenery was fine, the third act being especially effective showing the sitting room in the New England home, decorated for Christ mas eve, the evergreen tree in one cor ner, the lighted grate in the other, and snow flurries blustering in at the op ening of the door. The play well de served the house; it was fine! The music of the entertainment was one of the most pleasant features of the evening. It was rendered by the M. W. A. orchestra which is mak ing rapid strides towards the best in the muVieal line. There numbers were fine, bringing much applause from the audience, ami instead of the intermission being nicnitinous they were filled with the sweet strains from the orchestra which made the entire performance a continual round of pleasure. Postoftlce Bids In Order. Postmaster Schneider late today received word from Washington ad vising him to advertise for bids for the construction of the new federal building to be erected iu Plattsmouth on the comer of Fiftjh aud Vine Sts STALLING APPARITION Spectrum on Sun Bewilders Astronomers After the Tail is Seen. ALL THEORIES DISPUTED STRANGE STREAKS OF LIGHT Earth May Not Pass Through Tall. Reappearance of Ball of Fire Tonight Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay,' ,., .May l'J,-Following close upon the wholly unexpected astronomical conditions that prevailed early this morning-when the tail of Hal ey's comet was plainly seen in the cast astronomers at the Yerkes ob servatory today were further bewild ered by the startling apparition across the face of the sun at noon. A broad spectrum of light, extend ing across and a considerable distance to each side of the sun, challenged the attention of vigilant, weary observ ers in no uncertain fashion. For the second time in a dozen hours the little band of seinnt!ua was aroused to excitement. Prof F. B. Frost, who first sighted the phe nomena, said he had never witnessed its like. Prof. E. E. Barnard said the same. Hoping to secure an accurate check on the strange spectrum, Prof 1 l I - I , . rroi ui oneu leiepnoneu to obser vers within a radius of 100 miles calling attention to the peculiarity The apparition continued for less than half an hour. The spectrum at onee became a topic for overmastering interest and conjecture. Enormous sun snots seen Wednesday afternoon, followed by brilliant displays of aurora lights at night,' and these in turn succeeded by various reports of fiery streamers shooting acrof s the horizon to the south west had been passed by the astronom ers as having absolutely no direct connection with the comet. But the spectrum became another ' story. Lick Observatory, Cal., May 19. The ear.th will not pass centrally through the tail of Halley's comet, if it passes at all tonight, according to a statement given out by Director W. W. Campbell at 10 o'clock tonight. Mr. Campbell said. "The nucleus of Halley's comet was Observed this evening in exactly the predicted place, by Astronomer Aitkin. It was seen about three quarters of an hour after sun-set. A faint glow visible on the western horizon shortly after the nuclues had set, is believed to have been the sec tion of the tail nearest the head pro jected on the sky. "No tail projected upon the skv was visible a!id it is therefore uncer tain whether the earth and the comet's tail have yet met. If the earth and the comet arc to yet pass during the night the earth will not pass centrally through the tail and may even pass entirely to the south of the tail." Oil lor Debate. Professor Gamble and Miss Marie Douglass left this morning for the state championship debate at York, at which Miss Marie Dougalss repre sents.. Plattsmouth and this district of the debating league. They were loaded down with books which are used as references in the argument which is on the state question, Resolved that labor unions are, on the whole, bejieficial. Miss Douglass will have to uphold the negative side of the question for the first time this year, but such thorough study of the sub ject has been made by the Plattsmouth squad they are fitted for either side, and the High school people have all confidence in Miss Douglass's success today. We have on hand 20,000 envelopes XXX No. 1 rag, bought last week in a job, and if jrour supply is get ting low better come in and place an order, or phone Ind. 85 and our man will call. The price per thousand will be worth your while they're going to be sold, and, at a bargain. Notice Everbody. Prof Aylesworth of Colorado, the warm personal friend of Judge Ben Lindsey and champion of suffrage, will Speak next Monday evening, tho 23rd at the M. E. church. Every body invited, unbelievers especially.