BURGLARS MAKE ESCAPE Pry Bricks Lcose Under i Window and Make Their Eiit Las! Night. PRESUMED THEY RECEIVED ASSISTANCE Were Held on a Charge of Breaking in and Looting a Car Near Oreapolis. Wben the sheriff returned home from a trip out la the country Monday night, be was surprised upon inspect ing the jail, to disc-over that two of his boarders were absent from their ac customed places. A further Investiga tion of the premises disclosed the fact that the bricks under one of the win dows had been removed and the crooks had thus made good their escape. The sheriff at once sounded the alarm, and a thorough search of the railroad yards and the vicinity was instituted, but without avail, for they had doubtlessly boarded a train for other parts. These fellows, it will be remembered, are charged with breaking Into a pal ut car at Oreapolis, and walklnj off with some clothes, a suit case, S15.00 In cash and a few other articles, and who were captured by the owner of the stolen property, U. R. Towle, who In turn compelled them to return and be handed over to the authorities here to answer to the charge of burgulary. When arraigned they gave the names of Jack Chamberlln and J. N. Beaver, and plead not guilty. Not being able to furnish the required bond they were remanded to the county Jail to await their trial, which Is set for next Sep tember. The jailor, M. E. Manspeaker, after supper allowed them the liberty of the corridor, and they were last seen in there about 8 o'clock Monday night, but wben the sheriff returned about two hours later the birds had Mown. It is presumed that they received out side assistance, as a stranger was ob served in that vicinity, and lie very likely passed a large chisel through the bars and thus enabled his pals to secure their freedom through a hole, excavated in the west wall, under one of the windows of the jail. The bricks that they had removed previous to last night were found this morning concealed In one of the cells. The work of removing the outside wall must not have required many minutes and then it was very easy for them to slide through the excavation. A boat belonging to one of the fisher men was found this morning across the river, and the men very likely crossed the river In this way In the hope of eluding pursuit. A reward of l0 Is offered for the capture of the jail breakars by Sheriff Quinton. In County Court. The controversy entitled Asa D. McCullough vs. William Punn, is the center of Interest in county court to day. The action Is brought to recover damages for the death of a horse sold by the defendant to the plaintiff for the sum of 102.50. A large number of witnesses have been called by the counsel for the parties In the case, and among these are Dr. Jensen, of Weeping Water; John Lloyd and Dr. W. D.Jones. Masons Elect Officer. At the regular communication of the A. F. and A. M. No. at their lodge rooms Mouday a very enthusi astic meeting was held and the follow Ing officers elected for the ensuing year: Worthy Master-W. L. Pickett. Senior Warden O. C. Dovey. J unlor Warden F. L. Cummins. Treasurer-A. W. White. Secretary M. Archer. The newly elected officers will not be Installed until after the (.rand Lodge meeting which will be held on June 5th at Omaha. Prevents a Wreok. Monday night Nebraska City News tells of a woman who lives about three hundred vards west of. the bridge on the K. C. track, three and one-half miles east of Nebraska City Junction, Sunday morning discovering the bridge to be on tire. Knowing that the K. C. "tlyer" was nearly due, she took a red shawl and went down the track quite a distance and signaled to the engineer. The train was stopped a short distance from the bridge. The engineer knew that something was wrnmr so he reversed his engine and applied the air brake, but did not do so any too foon. i lie Driage was on fire near the centre and was burning briskly in fact In a few minutes more It would have been entirely oesiroyerj Deaths from Appendloltls. Decrease In the same ratio that the use of Dr. King's new Life Pills In creases. They save, you from danger j kinff nniif snA rainless release uuu uiiuk 4"vi, r onnatin&Mnn and the illsgrowlog 11 UUJ WW" f w.w ' outoflt. Strength and vigor always L J V... W follow their use. uuaranutju uj r. 0. Frlcke ic Co., aruggisu Distinguished Visitor in Town. Hon. George L. Sheldon, of Nehaw ka, Is in the city Friday on businossand incidentally interviewing his friends In the county seat. Senator Sheldon returned recently from his plantation In Mississippi, where he has been fur several months and where he was de tained much longer than ho expected. consequently he has not had the op portunity to give his candidacy fur gubernatorial honors the attention he would have otherwise done. Mr. Shel don has associated some since his re turn from Mississippi with republican politicians from the different sections of the state, and he feels greatly en couraged over his prospects for the nomination. Say what they please or Senator Sheldon, they cannot speak 111 of him. He is a republican, but of a able and conscientious class, and If the next governor of Nebraska Is to be a republican, by all means let it be Geo. L. Sheldon of Cass county. These are the Journal's sentiments. HAS REINSTATED . THE CASE Judge Jessen Holds That the Dismissal Did Not Dismiss in Butterfield Catron Case. Tuesday morning Judge Jessen when he opened court took up the motion to set aside the dismissal in the Buttertleld-Catron case, wherein the plaintiff complained it was obtained duress. The whole history of the case was gone over In detail by witness after witness. The whole day was put in bearing the evidence. The evidence was quite contradictory and It was suggested that St. Peter would certain ly be busy, for all of the testimony could not be the the "truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth." The court did not care to hold a night session and when the takingof evidence was concluded last evening a recess was taken until this morning when the attorneys put In several hours go ing over the testimony and telling the court what It should do. It did not take Judge Jessen long to hand down a decision as soon as the arguments were through and he made an entry to reinstate the case. Some good speeches were made this morning by the attorneys and the arguments were well worth listening to There were a number present and enjoyed the treat. The case has been stated fully in the News in the past and was one wherein Charles 1). Butterfield, of Hamburg, la., brought suit against M. E. Catron, of this city, asking $:w,ooo damages for alieniating the affections of his wife. The two men got together a short time since In a law office and when they emerged M. E. Catron had a dismissal of the suit and C. D. Butteaueld, sought out attorneys and brought action to set aside the dismissal on the grounds it was obtained under duress. Then Butterfleld was arrested on the charge of criminal blackmailing and is now under bond to appear before the county court In June. What the next move In the case will be, remains to be seen, but it Is safe to say that as both men have money and are fighters that the attorneys will be kept busy for some time to come. Nebraska City News. Fremont.Gets Encampment. A special from Lincoln, under date of Tuesday, gives the following re garding the movements of the O. A. R. In session In that city: "The next encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic will be held In Fremont. This was decided at the business meet ing of the veterans this afternoon, al most unanimously. A big tight on the part of Lincoln had been anticipated but failed to materialize, as nearly all of the veterans resent what they think scant attention paid to them by the citizens and business men of Lincoln and the opposition to the capital was almost Unanimous. Because of this when the motion was made to hold the next encampment In Fremont It went through with a whoop. Lincoln was not even mentioned, though at one time this town hoped to be the permanent meeting place of the old soldiers. "The following officers were elected: J. R. Maxon, of Mlnden, department commander; John F. Elenen, of Syra cuse, senior vice-commander; Jonathan Edwards, of Omaha, junior vice-commander; L. S. Sales, of Geneva, chap lain; W. II. Johnson, of Lincoln, med ical director. "The only light was on the election of a department commander and it re quired four ballots to settle this con troversy. The others voted for were Central Gage of Lincoln and Ell Barnes of Grand Island, Gage was second In the running." A Pioneer Citiien. Mr. B. F. Hoback, living near Ne hawka, came in Tuesday to attend to some business matters, Including the payment of his taxes, and remained over night and returned this morning. Mr. Hoback Is about fifty-one years of age, and fifty years of that time has been spent In south Cass county. Con sequently he Is considered one of the early pioneers. He Is one of our best citizens, and the Journal was pleased totcoelve a call from him. PROTECT YOUR FAMILIES M. W. A. Rally and Class Adoption to Take Place at Omaha June 6. The M. W. A. is the society, it Is the one that Is coming to the front. It Is the leading fraternal beneficiary society today. It has a membership of 777,000 in good standing, and still growing at the rate of r,iKH) per month. This is good evidence of Its great strength. We only had to collect nine assessments in the year lito to pay all death claims, and the prospects are good for only eight for Ivhh.. We missed two assessments In the first live months already this year. That Is a splendid record Indeed. We are writing the young men. Why not write them for we have the best pro position to offer a man from H to 2." rate r0 cents per 11, Otto, at an average of nine assessments per year. And you can figure for yourself and see that It costs but very little to carry ll.ooo insurance in the M. W. A.; a man can't afford to be without the protec tion for the small amount it costs. Young men, don't wait, protect your families while you can. When could you Invest the same amount of money and get the same results? Take It to day while you can get It, for tomor row It may be too late. Protect your wife and babies: If not married protect your dear old mother who has done more for you than you can ever live to pay her back; or father, sister or brother. Now, Neighbors of Plattsmouth, come and get busy and we will take a class to Omaha and bring back with up the first prize. We can do it If we only try. We have 22 applications written now, and the prospects of 50 before the th of June. Remember that all candidates' transportation is paid to Omaha and hack, and we assure them a good time and they won't have to take the initiatory work. It only cost ti.'J.") to join, and you will get your money's worth. Come boys, and get In line. You will find the deputy ready to write your applieaf ion at any time. He is on the street every evening, down about (Bering's drug store: Inquire and he will lie pleased to meet you and talk with you and explain anything that you migln) want to know about fhe Modern Woodmen, Come and go with him to Omaha and lie w ill guar antee to entertain and return you safely home to your mothers. We will have with us on this occasion all the head otllcers, Including Dr. K. W. Cook, head physician for the state of Nebraska, who lives in your city. We are going to try and get a special train if possible to take the candidates and members to Omaha. All Neighbors of Cass Camp No.332. are requested to be present at the reg ular meeting of the camp Wednesday evening to arrange for the special train to Omaha. Every Neighbor Is also requested to bring In at least one application for this class. Neighbors, you owe It to the society, It strength ens your own policy, so we kindly ask your support In this matter, and let us go up to Omaha In a great body so they will know that we are there and carry away the first prize. Tramps Lurking Around. J. P. Keil, of Cedar Creek, while In the city Tuesday stated that a white man and a nigger were lurking around his neighborhood, and have been for several days. Ingoing over his farm looking up some cat tie, he spied them lying under some brush. When asked what they were doing there, they re plied, "Attending to our own busl ness." He gave them to understand that they were trespassing on his land, and he wanted them to get a move. They assumed a very threaten ing attitude, using very insulting language, and were about to go after the old gentleman, but wisely con cluded not to. What such suspicious characters want away out there we are unable to say, but it will be well for the farmers of all communities to keep an eye on such fellows. Their object Is no good. Blf Sohool Apportionment. State Treasurer Mortensen yester day reported M12,7S8.7! In the tern porary school fund, not Including the receipts of yesterday, to be disbursed for the support of the public schools, says the Lincoln Journal. This is the semi-annual school apportionment, based on school population. The May apportionment last year was t38'J,5!fl, being at the rate of f 1.0.1 per scholar. This year the rate per scholar will be about ll.lo. One larger apportion ment was made during State Treas urer Mortenscn's administration. A good complexion is Impossible with the stomach Out of order. If pasty sallow people would pay more at tention to their stomachs and less to the skin on their faces, they would have better complexions. Kodol for Dyspepsia will digest what you eat and put your stomache back In right shape to do Its own work. Kodol relieves palpitation of the heart, flatulence, sour stomach, heart burn, etc. Sold by F. 0. Frlcke & Co., and Gerlng A Co. The Jury Disagree. The arguments In the action of Asa D. McCullough n William Dunn were submitted to a Jury composed of W. K. Ri M'nerans, John Bauer, jr. II. K. Welihnan. Dr. J. O. Bruce, ( has. Mar tin ami William Weber, by Attorney Byn n (.'lark for defendant and Attor ney Matthew Coring for the plaintiff, and after beingout from half-past four until nine o'clock last night, the jury agreed to dlsagsee on a verdict in the case. By consent of the counsel and the parties to the action, the ca.se was submitted to the county court, on the same testimony and arguments that Jury had beard. The court will hand down a decision at some future date. A FORMER CITIZEN KILLED John Behn is Crushed to Death Under a Load of Lumber. The sad Intelligence readied here Tuesday from Plalnvlew, Neb., of the Instant killing of Jobn Behn, a former citizen of this county. The message was sent to Philip H lid's un dertaking establishment, stating that his body would be shipped here for in terment. "No particulars as to how his death occurred have been received any more than that ho was crushed to death under a load of lumber. The deceased formerly owned a farm near Cullom, and about three years ago sold It to Leonard Bom, who sold the same to Julius Helfllcker. After disposing of his farm he made a trip to Germany, with the calculation of remaining in the old country If the situation proved satisfactory. After remaining In the Fatherland about three months he returned to Platts mouth where he had $10,000 or $12,000 deposited In one of the banks. He re mained here but a few weeks when he made a trip west and bought a farm near Plalnvlew. The deceased was a bachelor, and was engaged in building a new house on his place when the accident oc curred, that caused his death, it Is thought that he was hauling a load of lumber from Plainview to his farm when the wagon was upset and the load fell upon him. Mr. Behn was an honest German citizen and came to C;is county a number of years ago a poor man, and by hard wink and an honoraiile upright manner of doing business had amassed quite a little fortune. He was about 1 years of age, and we understand had no relatives In this count ry. The following appears as a special to the Omaha World-Herald from 'lalnvlpw, under date of yesterday: John Behn, a prosperous German farmer living about eight miles north east of this city, was instantly killed yesterday. He was driving out of town with a heavy load of lumber and is supposed while asleep to have fallen beneath the wagon. Two wheels ran over his head. He died without re gaining consciousness. He was un married." Remains Interred In Oak Hill. The remains of the late John Behn, of Plalnvlew, were accompanied to Plattsmouth last evening by Bruce Sires, who aided the unfortunate man in locating at Plalnvlew several years ago. From the train the bier was es corted to the Oak Hill cemetery for interment, the services having been held at Plainview. The pall bearers were Jacob Tritsch, John Fight, Chas. Born, John Bauer, sr.. Fred Gorder, Fred Olhenhausen and Fred Ebinuer. Formerly of Plattsmouth. Tbe Lincoln Star of Tuesday In Its Woman's club column contains the following Item: "Mrs. Belle M Stoutenborough formerly of Nebraska, but now of Seattle, Washington, Is chairman of the resolutions com mittee of the general federation." Mrs. Stoutenborough Is well known In Plattsmouth society circles, where she lived for several years, previous to her removal to Washington. A Good Suggestion. We see that the Falrbury Journal has concluded to raise the subscription price of the paper from II. 00 to 11.50 per annum. This Is a sensible thing to do. No paper that Is worth having can be printed at that price with pro fit to the publisher. The tendency has wen to beat down the price, and compete as far as possible with tbe city paper when as a matter of fact there has been a constant increase in labor and tbe material which enters Into the manufacture of a paper. Newspaper men are the slowest to catch on to the situation and charge what their work Is worth. Other publishers of weeklies should follow suit. Charge a fair price for tbe pa per, aud a profitable price for adver tising space, and then print a paper that Is worth the price. Beatrice Sun A torpid, Inactive liver can Dro duce more bodily Ills than almost any thing else. It Is good to clean the svs tern out occasionally, stir the liver i . up, ana gei intosnape generally. The best results are derived from the use of DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Re liable, effective, pleasant pills with i reputation. Never gripe. Sold by F 0. Frlcke & Co., and Gerlng A o. Death of Joe McVey at Omalia. 1 The sad news was received at this office today of the death of a former Plattsmouth boy, Joe McVey, which occured yesterday at the homo of Ms parents in Omaha. He was twenty years of age and was the son of Mr. ami Mrs. J.J. McVey, who reside at' '.H'ti South 2,"th street. Ills parents formerly resided in this city - Mrs. McVey being a sister of M. Wlialen. The remains will be interred In Oma ha, but arrangments have not yet been completed in regard to the funeral. Refused a Franchise. The refusal of the council to grant the Nebraska Telephone Company a franchise may not please all, but It would seem that the majority of those favoring the franchise were not caring to Install two 'phones, but they were not satisfied with the present service. Messrs. Parmele and Pollock, repre senting the Independent system, agree to make marked Improvements here, and we believe when completed our citizens will be well enough pleased with only the one system - Weeping Water Herald. Was Wasting Away. 'i hail been troubled with kidney disease for the last live years," writes Robert It. Watts, of Salem, Mo. "1 ost llesh and never felt well and doc tored with the leading physicians and tried all remedies suggested without relief. Finally 1 tried Foley's Kidney Cure and less than two bottles com pletely cured me and I am now sound and well." During the summer kid ney Irregularities are orten caused by excessive drinking or being overheat ed. Attend to tho kidneys at once by using Foley's Kidney Cure. Sold by F. (i. Frlcke A Co., and A. T. Fried. Anil Todd Reported Dying. In speaking of t lie cattle cases now before the federal court in Omaha, Wednesday's Bee contains tbe follow ing: "It now begins to look as If Ami Todd of Plattsmouth, who Is under $.'),ooo bonds al Denver charged with complicity In the fradulenl land tiling cases within the Spade ranch en closures in Sheridan and Cherry! counties, may not appear before the ffderal grand jury after nil. Mr. Todd Is seriously III of cancer or the stomach at Denver and Ills death Is cxpicted at any moment." In conversation with Mr. E. II. Todd brother of Ami, lie .stated loa Journal reporter that lie had not received any late reports that would indicate his brother's early death. Although, he says, he would not be surprised to re ceive such sad news almost any day or any hour. Burlington Brakeman Killed. The following is taken from the Lin coln News of Tuesdav: "William A. Pierce, a brakeman In the employ of the Burlington, sustained fatal In juries at Ashland this morning short ly before three o'clock. He was brought at once to Lincoln, and died at 7:4.1 o'clock. He was run down bv the loco motive of the train he was connected with. The right and left arm and left leg or the deceased were badly crush ed. A short time before the Iniured man died he was unconscious. Pierce was on the extra list and a short time ago he was sent to Ashland to become a member of the crew of Conductor Frank Bogan, who Is In charge of tbe local freight between Ashland and Schuyler. "Pierce was twenty-three years of age. He leaves a father, mother, five brothers and, four sisters. I le entered the service of the railroad April i Ills parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L Pierce, leslde at 332 North Twenty second street. Before he tecame unconscious he tried to tell his father and brother who was at his bedside, how the accl dent happened, but was unable to make himself Intelligible. An Inquest will probably be held by Coronor Gra ham. The remains of the unfortunate young man will be burled at Staple hurst." Solatiea Cured After Twenty Years of Torture. For more than twenty years Mr. J. B.Massey, of 3322 Clinton St., Mlnne apolls, Minn., was tortured by sciatica Tbe pain and suffering which he en dured during Uils time is beyond com prehension. Nothing gave him any permanent relief until he used Cham berlain'sl'aln Balm. One application of that liniment relieved the pain and made sleep and rest possible, and less than one bottle has effected a perma nentcure. If troubled with sciatica or rheumatism why not try a 25-ccnt bottle of Pain Balm and see for your self how quickly It relieves the pain t or sale by F. G. Frlcke .t Co. and A. T. Fried. Greenwood Booming. A special from Ashland to the Lin coln Journal says: "There Is great activity In the town of Greenwood. The Burlington Is rebuilding Its depot which was burned to the ground some months ago. J. T. Stradley has begun the work of building a wagon factory, the local school board Is planning the erection of a new school building, a merry-go-round has been installed for a protracted stay, and several new houses with modern conveniences In every respect are being erected." Auers U'hcn the nerves are weak everything cocs wrong. You are tired all the time, easily discouraged, nervous, and Irritable. Your cheeks are Sarsaparilla rale and your blood Is thin. Your doctor says you ire threatened with a nervous breakdown. He orders this grand old family medicine. " mora than M vaart I hara wad Arar'a Sanapanlla l m, Urallr II It (rami MM i all lima ami a w.,idrfnl malli-liia lot Im pura bl.H,,l c. Hot.r, Waal Han, Cona. l M a kottla. j n. a Tin co.. Weak Nerves Keep the bowels regular with Ayere. Pius, uat on pin each nitht DEATH OF THOS. K. MM A Pioneer Merchant Who Did Business in Plattsmouth In Its Earliest Days. In the death of Thomas K. Manna, which occurred at Kansas City a few days since, removes a well known and prominent tlgure In the business cir cles of Plattsmouth In the early pio neer days of this city. Mr. Hanna's death was caused from pneumonia, after a brief Illness of but a few days. In referring to I be death of Mr. Hanna the St. Joseph Gazette says: "Mr. Hanna was the organizer of the firm :f the Burnham-llannaMun-ger Dry !oods company of Kansas City, one of I he largest In the west. He was well known in St. Joseph, especially among I lie older residents, having for some years been a partner In business of the late Milton Tootle and of Thomas K. Tootle, of this city. Mr. Hanna was formerly a resident of DoKalb county. From there he moved to Plattsmouth, Nob,, where 10. and Thomas K. Toole went Into the mercantile, business, in which icy remained until Iii7. The bl owing year tliey moved to Kansas City, whore they organized the linn of Pootlo, Hanna it Co. At first Thomas K. Tootle was a member of this firm, but later Milton Toole became Inter ested and remained for several years. Some years later the present lirm was organized, and Mr. Hanna was the active manager until be retired, owing to advanced age. "For several years tbe death of Mr. Hanna had been expected. He was H years old. He was well known In church circles, having been an elder of the Presbyterian church . " T. K. Hanna was In charge of tbe first express otllcc In Plattsmouth. which was established here in K"7. It was opened by the I'nlted States Ei press company, and Mr. Hanna re tained charge of the company's affairs in tills city until 1 ;:,, when he was succeeded by J. I). Simpson. Two years later he removed to Kansas City where lie continued to reside. There are numerous residents of this city now who were well acquainted with the deceased, among whom are J. N. Wise and Conrad Schlater. The deceased was one of the organ izers of the First National bank, and also assisted In building tbe first Pres byterian church In Plattsmouth. It is said, also, that, he was a member of the Nebraska state senate, or, what was termed In those days, the upper house of the council. hanger Is near at hand when the kidneys are sick. Kidney-F.ttes will purify and strengthen the kidneys and restore them to their normal and healthy condition. 2." cents. Gerlng St Co., druggists. Dr. Barnes Appeals to the Board The following appears as a Lincoln special in the Omaha Bee: "Dr. A. P. Barnes, of Plattsmouth, who was refused a license to practice veterinary medicine by the State Board of Secre taries after an examination, has ap pealed to the state board proper. Mr. Barnes said In his appeal he had been practicing as a veterinarian for some twenty-three years before the last leg islature enacted a law governing this profession. He attended an agricul tural college In New York for four years and received a certificate from it, he said, but later this college was merged with another and the records were destroyed. His own diploma, he said, was destroyed In a fire In 1 )." Doan's Kegulets cure constipation without griping, nausea, nor any weakening effect. Ask your druggist for them. 2-1 cents per lxx. WINDHAM INVESTMENT COMPANY PLATTSMOUTH, NIIRASRA Lands, Bandies and City Real Estate In Nebraska and elsewhere bought sold and exchanged. lientiiK thHUMncp and Atwlrnotlim f Til leu. Money t loan at low rate of IntiTMt on Improved fttrnm. Iluslnmit corrcspotxli'm In nil Imunrtnnt rlilra and towns In the I'ulttni Stiiti-a, Talahanai Nw. 10 and R. B. WINDHAM, Preeiateur W. W. WINDHAM , .oretar, r