BIG FIRE AT SOUTH OMAHA
The Armour Packing Plant Damaged to ,t
Eitent of $25,000 and cne
Man Killed.
A tire broke out In the oleo and beef
cutting departments of the Armour &
Co. plant at South Omaha at ll::0
Tuesday, during the course of which
property to the value of ii',000 was
destroyed and Con Denny, a fireman,
was Instantly killed by a falling wall.
The company'sown tire department,
to which Denny belonged, responded
to the alarm promptly, as did the city
firemen. It was soon seen that unless
the flames were checked, the main
offices on the east and other buildings
on the west would be Ignited, and
help was asked of Omaha. Three hose
companies were sent from Omaha, and
by 1 o'clock the Are was under control.
Injuria Mora Than He Thought
Jay Matteson, the young man who
has been driving the delivery wagon
for L. B. Egenberger, and who was
thrown from the wagon In the runa
way Tuesday morning, was Injured
more than he at first Imagined. After
the excitement had subsided yesterday
morning, he went to a physician to
have his Injuries dressed, and there
fainted. He was revived shortly, but
was In a very weak condition, and af
ter having his wounds treated he went
home, where he will be confined for
several days suffering with two seri
ously sprained wrists, and some other
bruises.
Funeral of Robert Root
The Journal published an account
of the drowning of Robert Root In last
evening's issue, but have been unable
to gain any of the particulars, further
than that the remains will be taken
to the home of deceased's brother-ln
law, Richard Davis, at Union, and the
funeral service will be held on Wed.
nesday at 11 o'clock at the M. E,
church in Wyoming precinct, Otoe
countv. and Interment made In the
cemetery In that vicinity.
Robert Root was the son of the late
Anderson Root, a pioneer settler of
this cuuntv. who moved to Arizona
some ten years ago, where he died
The deceased was born in Otoe county
where he made his home up to three
vears ago, when he moved to Wheat
land, Wyo., where he has since re
sided. While In this county he lived
at Murray, later farming on one of
Mr. E. E. Woolsey's farms In Wyom
ing precinct, Otoe county, from there
he went to Palmyra where he lived up
to three years ago. He Is survived by
his wffe, but leaves no children.
Populists Meet In Llnooln.
The state central committee of the
populist party held a meeting at the
Llndell hotel In Lincoln yesterday
fixed August 15 at 2 p. m. as the date
for holding the state convention, and
adjourned after authorizing Chairman
O. W. Meier and Secretary E. A. al
rath to issue the call. About thirty
populists were present. The conven
vention w ill be held In Lincoln. Twenty-one
cf the ninety counties were
represented. The meeting was held
behind closed doors, and it was said
those present talked freely. It was
claimed after the meeting that there
was no antagonism to Mr. P.ryan and
that the populist party ot this state
will support him for president. After
spending the entire afternoon in set
ting the date for the convention and
talking over political prospects In Ne
braska the populists appointed a com
mittee of five to determine a basis of
representation and to Issue the call.
This committee settled the represen
tation basis, allowing one delegate at
large from each county, and four dele
gates for each one hundred votes cast
for J. J. Points for presidential elec
tor in 1904. This, It was claimed, will
make a convention of about 80) dele
gates. Assault and Battery Case.
In the county court a case of assault
and battery on one Mrs. M. Woltzel,
by Renold Woltzel, her her husband
was filed today, on the complaint and
Information of F. Shewe. The par
ties to the action reside near Murdock.
The complaint states that the assault
occurred June 8th, and that the de
fendant struck Mrs. Woltzel, causing
her to fall to the ground.
Arm Broken.
Georgle, the 0-year-old son of Joseph
L. Shrader, living about flvo miles
northwest of Nchawka, had the mis
fortune to fracture Ids left arm be
tween the elbow and wrist, last Sun
day. It seems the little fellow was
sitting on a carpenter's work horse on
the porch, when It slipped from under
him and he fell off the porch with such
force as to cause the dislocation.
Fine Stock Breeders.
Isaac Wiles and son, Luke, west of
this city are becoming quite noted as
breeders of fine cattle, and a few days
since they disposed of "Xmu" a two-
car-old Red Polled heifer for the um
of 1200. Mr. Charles Orauf was tht
lucky purchaser, and be made this
herds Id vadlot's locaUie. -
New Sandstone Quarry at Louisville.
A special from Louisville says: "A
company composed of local capita!!
recently opened up a sandstone quarry
here. It Is located two miles south of
town on the Missouri Pacific road.
The stone Is used for building and rip
rap purposes. The company proposes
to put In machinery with which they
can cut the stone in squares, making
them suitable for buildiug purposes.
The Missouri Pad tie will build a
switch to the quarry."
Right You Are.
Some people claim the carnival Is a
good thing for the town while others
thought not. It Is hard to please all,
but one thing is sure and that Is while
they were here they livened up things
and got the people out op the streets.
It also brought many people to the
city who are not in the habit of com
ing here. Nebraska City News.
FORMER PLATTSMOUTH
BOY GETS PROMOTION
Charles Murphy Assumes Duties ot Inspec
tor of Plumbing, it Long Beach, Cal.
The following In reference to a for
mer PlatLsmouth boy, and brother of
Fred Murphy, Is taken from the Long
Beach (Cal.) Dally Press:
"Charles P.. Murphy, for two years a
resident of Long Reach assumed the
duties of the otHcc of plumbing Inspec
tor this morning. Mr. Murphy Is a
plumber of considerable experience,
having been in the employ of Smith &
Adams, local contractors and the Pact
An Electric Dlumblng crew, since his
arrival here.
"He Is a young man just past thirty
years of age, and was born and brought
up In Plattsmouth, Neb., where he
learned his trade. Six yearsof his life
he spent among the mining camps of
Colorado.
"Mr. Murphy's appointment to the
office Is due largely to his own personal
efforts and the excellent recommenda
tlons he was ablo to hand to the board
of trustees when he made appl Ication."
Let All Try "Pulling Together."
There should be no "factions" ir
this littlecityofours. Every Improve
mnnt made enhances the value of all
property in and surrounding our town
We should live as one big family, and
we believe a few towns can show up a
more progressive and Intellectual fam
ily. We have as many "knockers" in
our place as any Hock In the state.
When there is discord in the family
there is little progress. When there
is a united pull there is little we can
not accomplish. Envy, Jealousy and
hatred pull us all down. Envy Is a
canker that gnaws at the heart and
makes one sour, disgruntled and un
happy. Jealously makes one unfair In
passing judgment, hatred does not pay
even from a sordid point of view. Let
us all be friends and pull together and
show our neighbor what a large and
harmonious family can accomplish In
building up a town.
Didn't Have Time.
How true this Is, the Journal is not
prepared to say, but it is said to have
occurred in Plattsmouth: "A Aoman
was recently Informed by her physician
that she would have to have an opera
tion performed. She said she didn't
see Imw .she could: that Monday was
wash day, Tuesday ironing day, Wed
nesday the Missionary society met,
Thursday was the day to clean up,
Friday to bake and Saturday to mend
clothing and give the children their
baths. If. she could get time Sunday
after dinner and before evening ser
vice perhaps she would try It."
Special Sale of Trunks, Valises
Suit Cases and Telescopes at Her
old's. New Stock Lowest price.
Most complete line of screen wire to
be found In town, also screen doors
and window screen frames. Asemissen
& Louck.
Although the law holds a man Inno
cent until he has been proven guilty,
one's wife la apt to hold him guilty
until be has proved his Innocence.
Auer's
Sometimes the hair is not
properly nourished. It suffers
for food, starves. Then it
falls out, turns prematurely
gray. Ayer's Hair Vigor is t
Hair Vigor
hair food. It feeds, nourishes.
The hair stops falling, frows
long and heavy, and ill dan
druff disappears.
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STRANGER ACTS SUSPICIOUS
Brings a Hcrse Into Town Yesterday and
Oltered It tor Sale.
CLAIMED TO BE FROM NEBRASKA CITY
After Parading the Animal All Day Sells It
for $15.00 and Skips for Omaha.
A stranger came Into thlsclty about
live o'clock Tuesday morning, and
leading a horse up to Fitzgerald's barn
asked If they would feed and wa
ter It. Upon receiving a reply In the
affirmative, he lingered about the barn
a few moments, when he said, "If any
one comes along desiring to buy a
horse, sell him that one for .WOO."
After this he departed from the stable
and was not heard of for several hours,
when he returned with a good sized
Jag and a prospective purchaser. When
questioned In regard to his steed, he
claimed that he had purchased It In
Nebraska City, but further than this
his statements were somewhat confus
ed. He failed to make adcal with the
tlrst man, and continued to get folks to
inspect his mount.each tlmeaccumu
latlng an addition to his jag. In the
evening lie .succeeded in selling the
horse for $15.00, and upon securing the
cash, made a break for the depot,
where he boarded the train bound to
Omaha, and that Is the last trace we
have of him, although the horse re
mains In town, the property of Henry
Sanders.
It was ascertained this morning that
the fellow who furnished Wesley Parr
the booze at Greenwood, had skipped
out from that place on a horse belong
ing to August Schelke, and it is pre
8umcd that the fellow who was here
yesterday knew something about the
missing nag.
In Police Court.
The police judge was called upon
this morning to decide three cases
that resulted from payday Tuesday,
Louis Reinhackle was arraigned on a
charge of disturbing the peace. Pert
Elcdgc was also arraigned on the same
charge. Both plead guilty and were
assessed lines of 1 each and costs.
George Lindsay was arraigned on
charge of being intoxicated and con
ducting himself In a vicious and ollen
slve manner, for which he was taxed a
fine of il't and costs.
FIRE BREAKS OUT AFRESH
Remainder of the Oleo Department cf the
Armour Packing House Consumed
in Second Blaze.
The smouldering tire In the oleomar
garine department of Armour & Co.,
at South Omaha, which has been
burning since 11 o'clock Monday night,
was revived yesterday morning and
for a time the larger departments
again were threatened. All the South
Omaha lire departments again re
sponded and il is believed the lire
again is under control. It Is now rea
sonably certain nothing will be saved
In this department and the losses will
mount up to considerably above for
mer estimates, reaching probably
$17,",,ooo, loo,ouo on the contents and
:."),()00 on the building. The loss is
covered by insurance.
The building which was destroyed
was looxioo reel in dimension, two
stories high with brick walls. It
housed the oleomargarine and beef
cutting departments of the plant.
Manager R. C. Howe said it was 1m
possible to determine the loss until the
tire was entirely under control and an
investigation could be made of the
contents of the double cellar under the
two stories above ground . These eel
lars contained large quantities of oleo
margarine and neutral lard, perhaps
1,000 barrels. It Is likely they are en
tlrely destroyed. If so the loss to the
stock will be the much greater item.
The loss to the building, provided the
walls below ground are not entirely
ruined, will be about 175,000 The loss to
the 8'ock, however, will be much
greater. It was estimated at the
manager's office at above 1 100, (XX).
Itesldes this there will be some losses
to the surrounding buildings, which
arc variously estimated.
Charge Against Notary.
Governor Mickey has set July il for
hearing the charges against Max Cohn,
a notary public ot Nebraska City. A
complaint was tiled against Cohn by C
K. liutterlleld, cashier of the First
National bank of Hamburg, Iowa
The charges grew out of the same
transactions as that for which disbar
ment proceedings were Instltuatcd
against John C. Watson.
The si nee rest tribute that can be
paid to superiority Is Imitation. Tbe
many Imitations of DeWitt'i Witch
nazel Salve that are now before the
public prore it the best. Atk for Ito
Witt's. Good for burns, tcalds.chaffed
ikln, eczema, tetter, cuts, brulses,bolls
and piles. Highly recommended and
reliable. Sold by Frlcke k Co. and
Oerlng & Co.
Assessed Valuation Higher. j
The returns of tl,e county avev r !
Tofgarden have been complied aud the ;
following is increase out lut year, foi
the total valuation if county pr"peity
mill fo- r I
:u cuv oi nausiiioinn:
I i'l VI V I'Kol'Km .
l'.Hli
1 ;,".
.::r.Vl,iil''."."
Increase
1ITY I'llt'IKKTV
4 ,:'..!'.'.
VMM
$2.:!si,'.rJO (Hi
I'.iti'.i.i.o.oo
l'.KC)
Increase tU.trro.oo
This valuation may be increased or
lowered by the board of equalization,
who are now sitting, to hear all claims
and complaints.
A QUIET JUNE WEDDING
Cljfl'i E.McCiiii lii. tilis Bir.ili.ISs!?.
Unlted In Mtrrlagt it High
Noon Wednesday. " "
At high noon Wednesday a pretty I
wedding occurred at the home of Mrs.
O. J. Smith, when her daughter, Miss
Ethel lilrdella, was united In marriage
to Clyde E. McClaln of Twin Falls,
Idaho. Two sweet solos, "Dearie"
and "I Love You Truly," sung by
Mrs. Clara Wescott, preceded the
wedding march played by Mlsslora
Swcarlngen. To the sweet strains of
music the bride and groom unat
tended advanced, receiving the words
and blessings ot Kev. J. K. Houlgatc
that would make them husband and
wife. After the ceremony, which was
witnessed by only a few friends and
relatives, the newly married couple
repaired to the depot to catch the fast
mall, and thence on to Twin Falls,
Idaho, where they will be at home to
their friends.
The bride is an accomplished daugh
ter of Mrs. O.J. Smith, and for a
number of years has taught In the
city schools, where she has won the
love and respect of everyone with
whom she came in touch. Hy the loss
of this estimable young lady from our
city, the groom secures a loving wife.
The groom for a number of years
was connected with the Independent
telephone company of this city and of
late was manager of their exchange at
Weeping Water, and Is an industrious
and capable young man. He is now
located on a ranch about a mile from
Twin Falls, Idaho, to which place he
takes his bride to assume charge of
the home recently prepared for her
reception.
The out of town guests who were
present at the happy event were the
mother of the groom, Mrs. Elizabeth
McClaln of Weeping Water.brother of
the groom, H. O. McClaln, and wife of
Lincoln, Miss Ethel Rathbury of
Louisville and Miss Bessie Jackson of
Newton, la.
Seek to Disbar John C. Watson.
A special from Nebraska City says:
"Disbarment proceedings directed
against Attorney John C. Watson have
been tiled In the district, court. The
document Is signed by William Hay-
ward, Daniel W. Livingston and W.
II. I nzer, prominent attorneys or tins
city. The charges f i led are based upon
the alleged actions or Watson In con
nection with the dismissal of the
hutterlleld-Catroncase, in which It is
Kirged that llulterlield had been
coerced by Catron Into signing the dis
missal In the otllce of Watson and that
Watson had conspired with Catron to
compel lluttcrlield to sign the dis
missal. Watson is also charged with
having secured the signature of A. G.
Graham on a blank sheet of paper and
then having a false statement tilled In
above the signature and that Watson
caused to be affixed to the paper a false
Jurat by Max Cohn, a notary public
employed In Watson's office."
Once before charges were tiled to
disbar Mr. Watson, by the late J.
Sterling Morton, and after a long and
costly trial Watson was exonerated and
cleared. Mr. Watson was for years
the leader ot tbe republican party of
Otoe county and went to tbe legisla
ture from that county a number of
times as senator. He is one of the
brightest attorneys in this part of the
state and several times was tendered
federal appointments under republi
can administration. He was for ysars
leader of the republican side of the
senate and was high In the councils of
the railroads. As yet Judge J esse n
has not taken up the charges filed and
set a day for hearing them, but will
before he adjourns this term of the
district court.
Tribulations In a Temperanoe Town
Weeping Water Is a temperance
town, but Just the same almost every
week a large consignment of liquor
comes to citizens In this community
Lots of beer is unloaded here and
moistens the parched throats of young
men. There are some who acquire
glorious Jags, and want to scrap, to
swevr, to drink yet a little more. Ten
cases of beer, two kegs and others take
Mbtskey. That is Saturday'! record.
Is It any wondc fathers abuse their
children, tons lay beastly drunk.
Weeping Water Herald.
Specie. SeJe of Mus
lin Underwetvr a. t Hcr-
old's.
CELEBRATES HER (
TENTH ANNIVERSARY
The Spies Heme is the Scene of a Merry
6athenrg of Little Folks, Some
Seventy In Number.
( ine of the most charming events of
the season was a birthday given by
Mrs. 11. Spies for her daughter, Marie
Louise, In honor of her tenth birthday
anniversary.
Little Marie was given the privilege
of inviting all her little friends, and
about seventy little lads and lassies
responded to the invitations to assist
in celebrating the happy event and a
merry and charming company It was.
The little guests were received at
tho door by the Misses Stanllcld Jones
and Helen Spies.
The guests were euleiUlned with
music given by the Misses Anna Egen
berger and Christine Socnnlchsen.
After tho guests had arrived It was
announced that tho real party would
begin. Then they were told to seek
peanuts upon tho spacious lawn, In
which Miss (iladys Duko proved most
successful and carried olT tho prize.
When tho chase was Mulshed several
recitations were given by (J race Ileo
son and Straus I'eppcrhcrg.
Miss Nora Livingston favored tho
guests with several vocal solos, one of
them being in (Serman, "Wenn lull
kain," which sho sang most charm
ingly and sweetly and was heartily
encored. "Tnder tho Sycamore Tree"
was sung by llarbara, Janet and Har
riett Clement, and was much enjoyed.
The house was beautifully and ar
tistically decorated for tho occasion
and everywhere lovely Mowers gave a
brilliant and festlvo greeting.
In tho great feat of penny on the
donkey's tall, Miss Janet Clement
proved the most successful and proud
ly bore oil the prize.
Promptly at 5 o clock covers were
spread on the lawn, each choosing his
partner. The grand inarch was played
by Miss May I'eterson, and the young
hostess with Master Straus Mckinley
Pcpperberg led the way to the large
table. The table decorations were
beautiful and artistic, the birthday
cake with Its burning candles being
surrounded by a wreath of delicate
green and pansies adorned the center
piece. A delicious two-course lunch
eon was served uy the pusses may
Peterson, Ida Kgcnberger and Hermie
Spies.
Marie Louise was the recipient, of
many pretty and dainty gifts and the
best wishes from her friends for many
happy returns of t he day.
The guests departed, after having a
most delightful time.
Those present were M Isses Elizabeth
and Grace Piceson, Mariel Strelght,
Margaret Mcltrldc, Clara kroehler,
Pcssle Siever, Margaret and Agnes
Mary, Gladys McMakcn, May Glenn,
Doris Neilson, Margaret Goos, Ellen
Leyda, Emma Cummins, Helen Gass,
Essie lliittery, Marie Fanger, Florence
and Mary Egenberger, Nora and Mary
Posenerans. Gladys Duke. Helen Egen
berger, Zora Smith, kathryn G irder,
Marie Robert sun, Marie oum. Vera.
Maliel and Alpha I'.rown, Lillian
Dvvycr, Florcnct I Ir wit t , Teress.i
Droege, Parbara, Harriet and Janet
Clement, Nora Livingston, Helen
Marie Egenberger, Margaret, Pottery,
Janet Weber, Edith Painge, Geraldlue
Hitter, Dead wood, S. D; Masters
Straus Mckinley Pcpperberg, Philip
Campbell, Paul McPride, Julius Ott-
nat, Joseph and Pay McMakcn, Geo.
Goos, Pennle Fanger, Fritz Gorder,
Johnnie Miller, Robert Kroehler, Rol-
crt Walling, Carl Droege, Harris Cook,
Elwood Iluttery, David Rutherford,
Carl Egenberger, Robert Hurkcl. The
out of town guests Invited were Fraii'
els and Milton Neltzel, Murdock; Ger
aid Fltt, Alliance; Faust ine Murry,
Merino, Colo; Ethel, Floyd and Hoi
and Tyson, Elmwood; DeForest and
Robert Hanson, Ogden, Utah.
An Imposing Strueture.
The dedication of the new Christian
Science church In Boston on Sunday
last is referred to in the press dis
patches as "one of the most remark
able religious demonstrations ever wit
nessed In New England." Itwasne
cessary to hold six services in order to
accommodate the vast audience, which
consisted of more than 40,000 Christian
Scientists from all parts of tho world,
and even then thousands were unable
to hear. The six services were Identl
cal In order that no person would at
tend two of them, and that all might
hear. The address of Mrs. Eddy was a
lengthy document and dealt in main
with the Christian Science tenets,
The new tcmpie, which Is entirely free
from debt, Is one of tho most Imposing
structures on this continent. This
sect is the outgrowth of the work and
teachings of one woman and those who
later surrounded her. It it becoming
one of the most powerful of modern
Christian associations, and all this In
the face of oppression, ridicule and
persecution.
Per tale.
An Al organ In good condition. For
particulars call on Mr. Bertha Peter
son, Third and Granite streets.
Utiy a pair of our K.
& W. potf top pants
for sti miner wear cool
and comfortahle.
$3, $3.50, $4. $5
We have bathing suits.
We have the new soft
iH'tflitfee collar-can he
worn on anv shirt,
Price, 25c
Also the new Kintf
lCdward Pins at 25c.
C. E.
Wescott's
Sons
"Whara Quality Counla."
i
The Postmasters at Omaha.
The convention of Nebraska post
masters that met, in Omaha yvsterday
is being largely attended. After
Mayor Dahhnan's address of welcome
and a witty response by Postmaster
Sedgwick of York, President Palmer
delivered his annual address. Letters
of regret for their Inability to attend
the meetings were read from the two
senators from Nebraska and six con
gressmen and also from Postmaster
General Cortclyou and Assistant Post
master Generals Degraw and Hitch
cock and Chief Inspector Vlckcry.
Postmaster James Pierce of Somerlield
wrote regretting that his advanced
age of eighty-three years prevented
him from attending. A committee of
live on resolutions was appointed to
whom all resiilutloiisarcto le referred.
The chair named C. II. Sioilh of
Plattsmoulh, T. E. Sedgwick of ork,
. 11. Cumin uf O'Neill, Ed. McLcr-
nen or Money and Kan I miner oi v.o-
umbos as such cuininiltee.
Plenty of Candidates.
"The Plattsmouth Journal wants
Mayor Gering, of Plattsinout li, nomi
nated by the democrats for stale treas
urer. Henry is a good enough demo
crat for us, and we second the motion,
provided Hie Hastings Democrat will
withdraw the name of Treasurer Ilab-
cock. Nebraska City News.
We arc already feeling badly because
we can l support .Mayor uering or.
Plattsmouth. A better democrat and
abetter man can t be found, unless
you"get real well acquainted with Dr.
Ilabcock, the Adams county treasurer.
Hastings I democrat.
Pasture 300 acres; blue grass and
white clover; running water; plenty of
shade; charges reasonable; i miles
southeast of Murray. Enquire of Ed
ward Gravei, Murray, Neb.
You cannot Induce a lower animal
to eat heartily when not feeling well.
A sick dog starves himself, and gets
well . The stomach, once over-worked,
must have rest the same as your feet
or eyes, i ou don t nave to starve to
rest your stomach. KODOL FOR
DYSPEPSIA takes up the work for
your stomach, digests what you cat
and gives It a rest. Puts It back In
condition again. You can't feel good
with a disordered stomach. Try Kodol.
Sold by Frlcke & Co. and Gering & Co.
And This in a Temperanoe Town.
We wonderhow the fellows who car
ried the keg of beer up the track Sun
day evening would like to see their
names published In the paper. We
think they would like it about as well
is would the fellows who were waiting
tor the beer. The fellows' had better
take tome friendly advice and "cut
out" tbe booze business, especially on
Sunday. Weeping Water Republican.
Notloe.
W have nothing to do with the col
lection of accounts of the Ebloger
Hardware Co. Asiwcsiij k Locck.