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r A CHECK ARTIST GETS BUSY Passes Bcgus Order at Oonat's SalaoaPij able to R. H. Browi b A. S. Will. DRAWN ON FIRST NATIONAL FOR $10.00 Was a Stranger, But Claimed to Be Em ployed by the Stockman A. S. Will. Retween the Lours cf 7 and s o'clock Tuesday a smooth stranger worked the forged check graft upon Henry Donat, to the tune of $10.00 and then made his "skiddo" to parts unknown. The fellow came in to Donat's saloon and after lingering about for a few moments, engaged Henry in conversa tion, telling him that he was employ ed by A. S. Will, the stockman, who resides near Mynard. He seemed to bo well Informed in regard to the peo ple In that vicinity, and when ques tloned about his work and associates, made a pretty good account of It. As he was so familiar with the people of that section, Ins request that Henry cash a check on the First National Bank of this city for $10. 00 payable to II. II. T.rown, and signed with A. S. Wills' name by T. Wills, was complied with. After securing the cash and al so a few drinks, he walked out of the .saloon and has not been heard of since. When VA Donat took the check to the bank this morning, the forgery was at once discovered as the name of A. S. Will had been signed A. S. Wills and that of T. Will was spelled Wills. The authorities were immediately notified to be on the lookout for a gentleman live feet, eleven Inches; weight, M0 pounds; light complexion; black moustache: white slouch hat and blue spotted overalls. Twenty-five dollars reward will be paid for the arrest of the man. Who May Ride on Passes. ' Now that there is such a great todo over the railroad machine, it would not be amiss to call attention to the granting of passes in the new inter state commerce law recently passed. According to a recent translation of the new law by a noted Washington attorney, the following may ride on passes: Employees and their families and the otllcers, agents, surgeons, phy sicians and attorneys of the issuing carrier, l'asses may also be issued for various charitable purposes and to those in charge of live stock, poultry and fruit: to sleeping car employees to those on express cars: to the line men of telegraph and telephone com panies: to certain employees in the postal service: to train newsboys; to baggajre agents: to witnesses in legal investigations, in which the carrier Is interested; to persons injured wrecks and to nurses and physicians attending them: to secretaries of Young Men's railway Christian associ ations and to clergymen. Interchange passes for ollicers, agents and em ployees of common carriers and their families are permitted. Strangely enough a strict interpretation would indicate that a carrier may issue passes for the family of otllcers and agents of other carriers but may not issue passes to the families of Its own otllcers and agents. The provision Is not to be construed to prevent free carriage for relieving distress Incident to general epidemics, pestilences or other calam itous visitations. The penalties for violation of this provision apply to the carrier which issues a pass in violation of its terms and to the individual who travels upon it. The law goes Into ef feet January 1, l'.)07. At the HavelooK Shops. The Lincoln Journal is responsible for the statement that fifty-rive hours a week will be the regular time for em ployesat the Havelock shops, begin nlng today. Until this date the time has been forty-five hours a week. The coming of heavy business on the road makes more repair work In the shops, with the result that the hours are to be lengthened and the output of the shops Is to be increased.. The Burlington needs helpers at the shops and every Idle man who desires work can secure it at the big plant. A large force Is now being worked there, and the force would be Increased if more men could be found. The Increased number of hours worked and the Increased amount of money earned Inconsequence, will add to the prosperity of the shop town and will bring much new business to Lltv coin. It Is understood that four new en glnesare to be built at the Havelock shops this fall and winter, and that the building of these machines will add much to the amount of labor em ployed. The End of the World .f troubles that robbed K. H. Wolfe of Bear Grove, la., of all usefulness came when he began taking Electric Bitters. He writes: "Two years ago Kidney trouble caused me great suffer inff, which I would never have sur vlved had I not taken Electric Bitters, Thev also cured me of General Pebll ity." Sure cure for all Stomacb.Llvcr and Kidney corrplalntJ.BIood diseases, Headache, Dizziness and Weakness or bodily decline. Price GOc. Guaran teed by F. 0. Frlcke & Co., druggisu Pisr.is at Weeping Water. A special from Weeplr.g Water says: Theii. A. R. reunion will close here n August 1 and on the l."th the Modern Woodmen of America will old a big picnic in the Weeping Wa ter park. It is expected that 1,'xM persons from Lincoln and Omaha will be present, and the attendance from ther towns and the surrounding coun try will swell the crowd to several thousand. Ample accommodations and amusements will be furnished for all. Good speaking and music will be prom- nent features of the day. Everybody is Invited to attend and enjoy them selves for this one day." "EASY MONEY" POLLARD Ha Claims the Right to Do Wrong Because Others Have Done So. Easy Money Pollard, through the columns of his principal newspaper organ, the Lincoln Journal, makes formal defense of his conduct in draw ing pay as congressman for four months hofore he was nominated. With one exception the defense is the same that his newspaper apolo gists have already made for him. lie avers that the statute authorized" him to draw the $l,!i0o lie had not earned, and that there was "prece dent'' for taking it. The new point urged by Mr. Pollard to justify his grab is as follows: 'If 1 am to be criticised for having drawn pay for the period from March i to July I, I might also just as prop erly be censured for drawing pay from July IS to December 4. the day con cress convened, the day when I was sworn in and the day all other mem bers elected to the Fifty-ninth con gress took their oath of oftice. If the law Is to be construed that congress men shall not draw pay for the full term, then the law would have to be revised so that congressmen shall draw pay for the time that congress Is actually In session only." Here Mr. Pollard sinks Into the mire of mental dishonesty. The situ ation Is not so hard to understand as he makes it. Congressmen should draw pay for the time that they are congressmen. They should not draw pay for a time when they are not con gressmen. The next day after Mr. Pollard was elected to congress, should an extra session have been called, he could have served in that extra session. It would have hecn his duty to do so. He then began to perform other duties of a congressman in aid of his constituents. He was therefore entitled to pay after election. But had an extra session been called any time between March 4 and July is Mr. Pollard would have had no more rlght.no more privilege, no more duty there than the humblest citizen of the First district. Suppose he had presented himself and asked to be sworn In and paid, saying: "I expect to lie nominated in a few days, and 1 expect to be elected a couple of months later. 1 therefore ask to be recognized as a congressman, with a congressman's salary, emolu ments and privileges." How long would it have taken the sergeant-at-arms to hustle Mr. Pol lard otf the tloor and notify the lunacy commission that Its services were re quired? The ugly truth is that Mr. Pollard's defense is just as dishonest as was his taking the 81,i00. He is not tit to be a congressman. He is better qualified for the position of defendant in a grand jury investigation than he is to represent, in the national legislature, a district that was once represented by William J. Bryan. Mr. Pollard's renomlnatlon, under the circumstances, would be to the lasting disgrace of the republican party of the First district. Omaha World-Herald. Has a Good Invention. We are Informed that Roy Boyd, who for several months has been em ployed by the Powell-Bacon automo bile firm of Omaha, has entered Mr. G. Knapp's machine shop, arid will en gage in the machine manufacturing business. Boy has recently Invented a neat little gasoline engine, which promises to be a success. He has a contract for making two of these en glnes, to be used as exhibits at the Des Moines state and the Nebraska state fairs. This is quite a com pi I ment to our Plattsmouth boy, and his many friends will be elated to learn of his success. We understand that the Boyd fam ly will return to this city, occupying their residence property In the south part of town, so that Boy may pursue his chosen work in Mr. Knapp's ma chine shop, which Is located Just stmt I of Mr. Hall'sstore. Bit. But No Fit. We have the name of a party w ho ordered a pair of shoes from Sears Roebuck - Co., about the middle June, and they reached here a few days ago. They proved too small, and tho party now has them on his hands If they bad been bought of a home dealer they could be exchanged for pair that would tit. "Bit.but no Fit. It will ever be thus with those who Insist on patronizing catalogue houses. Cass Fortunately Supplied. County superintendent. J. W. Sarn ie, returned home this morning from a pleasure trip to Denver, l'.nroute for home he stopped o'.T In Lincoln to con sult with State Superintendent, Mr. O'Brien, and to secure the grades of the Cass county teachers. The super- tenilent says that Cass county has been very fortunate on retaining their teachers during the past year, and In securing those for the coming year. Many of the county superintendents with whom lie conversed, report that It was almost Impossible to keep their teachers or to supply the places left vacant by those who were embarking upon the matrlmonal sea. Of the thirty-one Cass county school teachers who took the examination this spring, twenty-nine made their grades, and very few of t he other coun ties In the state, have been so success ful as that. Through the Interest that Mr. Gamble possesses, the county teachers have received their marking about three weeks earlier than the state superintendent would mall them ut. Entertained at Six O'Clock Dinner. One of the most social events of tho season was a six o'clock dinner jester- lay, given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mauzy, at thoir home on Locust street, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. S. F, Stiver, of Salin.'i, Kansas, who are hero visit ing old Virginia relatives anil friends. All the guests present w ere Virginians or their descendants, and to say that they were a jolly party, would express t mildly. The guests arrived about live o'clock, and after an hour of social chat and renewing old friendships, the company repaired to the dining room, where a sumptuous three course dinner a feast for which the hostess is fa mouswas served and enjoyed by all. Mrs. Mauzy was assisted byherdaugh- tcrs, Mrs. Dr. Todd, of Wahoo, and Miss Margaret and Mrs. Eddie Todd. The evening was spent with music and a general good time. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Seiver, of Salina, Kansas: Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Beeson and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mauzy, Mr. Robert Mauzy, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Seiver, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Brown and children, Miss Clara Brown, Mr.and Mrs. Joe Thomp son and Miss Virginia Hanson, of Edi son, Neb. Why Not Have a Chautauqua? A few days ago we suggested that Plattsmouth hold a Chautauqua, hut since that time it has been discussed by several of the business men. and they are of the opinion t hat some place should be secured, such as the property known to the public as Patterson's pas ture, and a pleasure resort as well as chantauqua grounds be made. The above mentioned property, w hich Is at present owned by O. M. Straight; is objected to by some, on account of the distance from town, but this is the most suitable place that might lie ob tained, although, If a Chautauqua as- sociation should be organized, and this property should not prove available or within a convenient distance of town, the city park or the High school grounds might be utilized for the Chautauqua, and on either one of these places a sulllclent space can be had for erecting an auditorium tent and for camping purposes. Many of our citizens who have at tended the Glenwood Chautauqua, were very favorably Impressed, and have been heard to say, "why don't Plattsmouth have a Chautauqua?" The answer is that It requires some time and expense to make arrang- ments for one, and that to start one it Is necessary for the entire community to support the association, and render assistance, rather than to discourage every one else. Why not consider this farther, and organize a Chautauqua association and hold a Chautauqua, which will be Instructive and enter tainlng as well as an attraction that will be a success. No Opposition at Home. Ia an interview with a Lincoln Journal reporter, Judge A.N. Sulll van of this city claims there is no op position to Congressman Pollard Ir Cass county, this means of course in the republican ranks. The Journal says: "Judge A. N. Sullivan of Platts mouth was In the city last nhrtat Judge Sullivan denied reports that have been current in Lincoln that there was opposition to Sheldon and Pohard In Cass county. 'There w as not even a semblance of opposition he said. 'Pollard and Sheldon stand high with the voters of Cass conn and there was no opposition to either. The surprise came when Jessen an nounccd his candidacy. If ever one man owed another a debt of political gratitude Jessen owed one to Pollard. Cass county Is for Pollard and Sheldon and will stay with them to the last. The candidacy of Judge Jessen at this time will avail him nothing.' " Mortgage Reoord. The record of tho county register of deeds shows that the following num ber of mortgages have been tiled and released on farm and city property; KAKM ritOPKIlTY. Filed 6. Amount I 9,471 Released 4. Amount 4,2'K) t ITY ritOPRUTY. Filed . Amount I 27475 Released 8. Amount 2,955 CAPTURED BY DAN CUPID Prof. Karaa Richards o! Omaha and Miss Gertrude Fomll United In Marriage. AT HOME OF JUDGE AND MRS. RAMSEY Few Near Friends Witness Ceremony and Join in Festivities Thai Follow Happy Surprise to Friends. M aukiko At the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. s. Ramsey, at high noon, August 1, l'.HXi, at Plattsmouth.Net)., Mr. Charles Norman Richards and Miss Gertrude Agusta Harris Fox well. Rev. William J. Richards of Omalia, father of the groom, otllcl attng. This wedding was a very quiet one and only the most Intimate friends of the high contracting parties were present. Rut In the evening a de lightful lawn social was given by the bride to a number of her Intimate friends and especially to her former classmates In the Plattsmouth High school. The keys to tho liair.sov home In PlattMiiouth were given to the guests and they were Instructed to lake everything in sight, except the bride and groom. They were further ad monished that if any attempt were made to abduct Mr. and Mrs. Rich ards, tho most fearful and bloody tragedy that ever occurred In Platts mouth would then take place. The guests remained until a late hour, and as a reminder of their presence, left a large quantity of rice and numerous old shoes of various sizes and In differ ent degrees of decomposition. The guests were as follows: Rev. and Mrs. Salsbury, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Farley, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Polk, Mr. and Mrs. Hilt Weseott. MlssRertha Kennedy, Mrs. Lillian K. Ilasse, Miss Dora Swearingen, Mr. John Crablll and Mr. Albert Frlcke. A feature of the social character of the evening was a debate on the ques tion: "Resolved, that marriage Is a failure." Rev. Salsbury and John Crablll strongly advocated thcalllrnia- tive, while Messrs. Georuc Parley and Hilt Weseott just as strongly main tained the negative. There was a tribunal of three judges to pass on the merits of the case: those judges got Into a sort of dcadlm k: they couldn't agree and dually the decision was re ferred to the guests. The lady guests were largely In the majority and the decision was, "that marriage was not, never had been and never would be a failure." Mrs. Richards.inore generally known as Miss Gertrude Fox well, has boon one of the most prominent and suc cessful teachers of Cass county. A graduate of the Plattsmouth High school of the class of l'.i7. She took a high grade. Subsequently she taught at Nciiawka and at Plattsmouth. Then with a courage which anyone must admire, she completed a course in the university at Lincoln last June, graduating among t he highest In her class. Mr. Richards, her husband, Is one of the most expert and accomplished musicians. When he played for the Hrst time In the Plattsmouth Presby terian church the other Sunday, a connoisseur in the art of music made the remark, "that fellow can make an organ or piano talk." Mr. Richards is not only an accomplished musician but an expert electrician. Mr. and Mrs. Richards will make their home in Ics Moines, la., where the newly made groom has a very lu cratlve position as an electrician. The Journal extends heartiest congratula tlons. Miss Dovey Entertains at a Hop. The spacious dance hall In the Coates' building was the scene of a very pleasant dancing party last night given by Miss Kllzabcth Dovey. A delightful time was enjoyed tripping the light fantastic until a late hour, when the participants dispersed to their homes. Those present from out-of-town were Messers. Russcl Mains, Jack Demont, and Allen Hamilton, Omaha. Misses Janet King and Georgle Ilutchcson, Jacksonville, III., and Miss Josephine ('lark of San Francisco, California. lee Cream Social. The Right Mile Grove Cemetery as sociation will give an Icecream social at the home of Albert Wetenkamp, west of Mynard. on Saturday evening, August 4. All are invited. House Wanted. As Mr. F. R. Guthman desires to move Into his residence property the middle of the coming month, I am obliged to vacate, and therefore de sire to rent a modern Improved resi dence. M. FAxttmt. Bargains in Real Estate. In Pierce, Antelope, Knox and Cass counties. For further particulars see C'has. L. Martin, riattsmouth, or Rruce Sires, Plalnvlcw, Neb. The Intense itchlfr characteristic of salt rbeum and eczema Is instantly al layed by applying Chamberlain's Salve As a cure for skin diseases this salve Is unequalled. For sale by F. O. Frlcke St Co. and A. T. Fried. A New Elevator For Ced jr Creek. More Improvement for Cedar Creek. Mart Williams, the Journal Is In formed, will erect a new elevator at Cedar Creek, and have tho same In running order by the llrst of January. Rerore starting to work on the ne.v building ho will endeavor to purchase the old elevator which has been un used for several years. In the mean time Mr. Williams expects to be ready to buy and crib all new grain that comes to him. The farmers in gen eral feel very much pleased at the prospects for a now elevator, which will be a great convenience to many of them. SUIT INSTITUTED AGAINST STREET RAILWAY CO, Mrs. Perry Utterback of This City the In jured on Account of Carelessness of Railway Employes. THE AMOUNT OF DAMAGES NOT STATED The Extent of Injuries Sustained De prives the Lady of Doing Household Duties. Through his attorney, I'. W. Miller, of Council Rlutl's, la., Perry 1'ttor back of I his city Instituted proceed ings yesterday against the Omaha & Council Rlull's Hallway company to recover damages for Injuries sustained by his wife, In a streetcar accident that occurred In tho Iowa city a few weeks ago. At the time of the accident Mrs. I'tterback was aboard of one of the company's street car In Council lllutfs and when a fuse blew out, with an ex plosion that could bo heard several blocks, everyone became excited and attempted to alight from the car, in which the sparks of the unruly fuse Were Hying the length of the car, and endangering the passengers. In the confusion that followed, Mrs, I'tter back, w ho Is a rather large woman, sustained a severely sprained ankle, and other Injuries, when she jumped from the step to the ground. She was unable to walk for several clays after the accident, and it Is with dlill culty. that she now tends to her du ties at I heir restaurant In this city. A Mystery Solved. 'ilow to keep olT periodic attacks of biliousness and habitual constipation was a mystery that I r. King's New Life Pills solved for nio," writes John N. Pleasant, of Magnolia, Jnd. The only pills that are guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction to everybody or money icfnndod. Only J".c at !'.(! l'ricke Cos drug store. Will Grow Gray Wnitiinj. A . L. Ticld, of Plattsmouth, defend ing tlio Pollard salary grab in a letter to the Lincoln Journal says: "Willi equal merit might not 1 'resident Roosevelt be criticised for accepting or signing the appropriation of 2.",imk) for his traveling expenses while presl dent." No, Mr. Tiddleywinks, the cases are not parallel In the remotest degree. If the president should "pinch" thatap proprlation and not travel he would be subject to the same "criticism' that is now confronting Mr. Pollard. Just get your eye on Roosevelt and on that appropriation and see whether the president "nips" It Just because It is In sight and reach. You will grow gray waiting. Nebraska City Trib une. IT you want a real esiaie loan at reasonable rates; or a reliable abstract of title, Insurance policy, security bond of and kind, or a contract, deed or mortgage drawn, see John M. Leyd, Gund building. Work promptly aud neatly done and charges reasonable. One advantage a horse has over a man, It never wilts its collar. Still there are other compensations in being a man, especially If you are a stylish and comfortably d rcsscd one. Have you seen the latest thing In low cut collurs, that leave the neck free and cool? We have your size, no matter how large that may be. We tit you out in warm weather furnishings from a feather-weight straw hat to gauze hose. Department Store M. FANGER, Prop. i!ti '". Turquoise Blue Shirts This is oni' of thc most clever iileas presented in shirts this season, This shade of blue is strikingly hand some in a man's shirt, and highly practical because it's almost impos to soil it. We have them with and without collars. Price, 75c. C. E. Wescott's Sons "Wlun Qualify Countt." DID POLLARD WIN IN NEMAHA Various Observers Claim An Error Occurred in the Count. A number of observers from various counties In tho district who were on tho spot and were eye witnesses to the proceedings of the Nemaha county re publican convention yesterday arc unanimous In the verdict that Judge Jessen was not defeated lu that con vention In securing the endorsement of his candidacy for congress, but was the victim of a miscount of the only ballot taken on the subject. Whether this occurred through accident or over.ealous count Ing by Mr. Pollard's supporters, the representative of tho Tribune who was present and a wit ness of the proceedings, tloos not pre tend to say. The Tribune does not know whether the gentlemen Intrust ed with recording t ho count were fa vorable to Judge .lesson's candidacy or Mr. Pollard's ami dues not desire to cast any relleoiloii on tho honesty of their Intentions, but Is convinced that a palpable error occurred. The Tri bune man has kept tab on close votes in political conventions, county, dis trict and state, hundreds of times In more than twenty years and has some conlidenco in his ability to keep a tally correctly and Just as it, Is cist. The Nemaha county convention comprised one hundred delegates, two of whom were absent ami not represented, leav ing the vote cast In the convention ninety-eight. On the roll call of pre cincts on the motion to substitute the name of Judge Jessen for that of Mr Pollard in the Inst ructions to the con gressional delegation, lifty-one dele gates voted to Insert Judge Jossen's name and forty-seven voted against the substitution. Refore the an nouncement of the result, as Is permis sible In all political conventions, two delegates changed their votes from Jessen to Pollard leaving the ballot stand forty-nine for each, or a tic vote which decided nothing. The vote was then announced as Pollard tifty-one, Jessen forty-seven. How the error oc curred Is not apparent. A number of visitors to the convention who kept tally on the announcement of thelvote by precincts obtained exactly the same result as the Tribune man and resi dents of Nemaha county who felt as sured that an error had been made, went to delegates representing their home precincts to urge them to obtain a verl Ilea t Ion of the vote. In the meantime the convention had taken up other business and not having themselves kept tally on which to base a statement of possible error, the dele gates to whom the situation was made known seemed reluctant to press the matter and It was passed without com ment from the tloor of the convention. Nebraska City Tribune. Mitt Weldtnan Undergoet Operation. The numerous friends of Miss Ida Wcldman, will be very much surprised to learn that she underwent an opera tion for appendicitis at ! o'clock this morning In St. Kllzabeth's hospital In Lincoln Miss Ida for the past few weeks has been visiting with her sister Mrs. Kroehler In Havelock and yester day symptoms of appendicitis de veloped and It was found necessary to take her to Lincoln to undergo an operation. A telephone message from Lincoln conveys the welcome tidings that the patient underwent the operation suc cessfully and has regained conclous ness. Miss Anna Wcldman went to Lincoln yesterday and Is with her sister, so that the homo folks will be appraised of any change In the pa tient's condition. For bloating, belching, aour stom ach, bad breath, ooalasslmllatlon of food and all ymptoni of indigestion. Rlng'i Dyspepsia Tablets art a prompt and efficient corrective. Two days treatment free. Sold by Gtrlng h Go. 'a drug atore.