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HEWS OF DISTRICT COURT Criminal Cases of February Term Rapidly Disposed of Yesterday STULL FOUND GUILTY BY THE JURY Sctilieske and Townsley Plead Guilty Damage Suit of Pope is Oberle On for Today Jn district court yesterday the three criminal cases of the February term of court, were wound up. The de fendant, in the case of State vs. Law rcnce Stull, was found guilty by the jury, after being out a short time over an hour. The case attracted consider able attention, as the defendant was charged with, assaulting Jesse Green, a young man about twenty years of age, upon the streets of Plattsmouth several weeks ago. It was claimed at that time that Stull attempted to knife Green, but only succeeded in cutting a slash through his clothing The prosecuting attorney, C. A. Rawls, introduced a number of witnesses to substantiate this fact and testify in regard to the disturbance that they saw and heard on the evening referred to. The defense.represented by A. N. Sullivan, sought to discredit witnesses and prove that Green was intoxicated on the night in question, and had not observed the rent in his clothing until the next morning after the trouble with Stull. The second criminal case, that of .State vs Aug Schlieske who, it will be remembered, was arrested for assault ingand beating Wm. Grebe with a a brick, when the latter interfered with his domestic affairs, settled up by the defendant entering a plea of guilty to the charge of assault, the prosecution withdrawing the charge of assault to commit great bodily harm, and allowing the defendant to plead guilty to assault and battery. The defense was represented by A. L. Tidd, and the court after admonishing Schlieske to refrain from all such acts in the future, sentenced him to ninety days in jail. The last of the criminal cases on the docket for the February term was that of State vs Hugh Townsley, wherein the defendant was charged with vio lating the statute prohibiting the sale of liquor without a license. The defendant is a restaurant keeper in Union, and on his premises a quantity of whisky was discovered by the sher iff who raided the joint a few months ago. A plea of guilty was entered by the defendant, who was fined 3100.00 and costs by the court. Upon the recommendation of County Attorney Rawls the fine was suspended, pending the good behavior of the defendant. Three new cases, all suits to recover money judgments, were filed with the district clerk today. The first is en titled Frank Sheldon vs Jas. A. Dy sart. The action is brought on a note for r.H)0 and a bill of 203.71 for mer chandise received by defendant, the total amount being $1254.00. The other cases are Port Huron Machinery Company vs Isaac Hollenbeck and vs Geo. Anderson and Lewis Hollenbeck. In each instance, suit is brought to recover $2T.2T due on a threshing ma chine outfit. The damage suit of Margaret Reu land vs Joe Fitzgerald etal is still pending, in the district court, the plaintiff being given thirty more days in which to make showing as to her residence in this county. The suit for $5,000 damages, brought bv John U. Pope vs Geo. A. Oberle et al is up for another trial this after noon. The iury disagreed on the first trial. Financial Firms Busy. These are busy days with the finan cial firms that are in the farm mort gage business, say the World Herald. Farm loans in this state practically all begin and end March 1. They are made to run for five years, with the option left to the mortgager usually to pay off all, or any portion in $100 or larger amounts on any interest days before maturity. Thus about one-fifth of all the mortgages in the state would expire March 1. Hut a good percentage of the farm ers are paying up ahead of time: land transfers cause the cancellation of many old mortgages, and giving new ones in their places, so altogether, about one-fourth of the mortgage business of the state is now being turned over, Though every mortgage is recorded somewhere, yet it is impossible to get a tabulated statement of the farm mortgage business of the state. There is a law providing that each county must report mortgages recorded and cancelled to the state auditor, but this has been a dead letter ever since it passed. Pine Salve Carbolized, acts like a poultice; highly antiseptic.extensively used for eczema, for chapped hands and lips, cuts, burns. Sold by Gering & Co's drug store. Will Stop Robbing Sotting Hens. It will be well for tbose selling eggs from this time on not to rob the set ting hens or Incubator, for no doubt every grocer or other merchant who buys eggs will candle them and deter mine whether they come up to the standard before he makes out the due bill, thus throwing all the responsitil ty onto the farmer. The pure food law is no joke but will be enforced to the letter and an Inspector is liable to drop into town any day to find out how things are running, therefore it will pay all Interested to obey the law and be prepared for these visits from the inspector. Harbingers of Spring. The small boy and his marbles are in evidence everywhere; a robin or two have been seen, and some claims to have noted the bluebird. The al manac displays marbles for February despite the fact that February is the last of the winter months. Marbles are usually to be considered as liar bingers of spring, together with the bluebird or robin. Speaking of mar bles, the boyofitoday misses much of the enjoyment that characterized the game twenty years ago. Then the youngsters played in a big circle, and It took real skill to "skin" the other fellow. The old knuckle protector of leather worn over the right hand is no longer seen. In those days there was no "fudging," and "screw boney, knuckle down tight" was unwritten law. The knuckle protector was therefore a necessity in order to have one's hands pass inspection for cleanli ness in the school room, to say noth ing of preventing them cracking from exposure to grime and sand. A boy's "taw" twenty years ago was cherished next to his jackknife, and if it was a good one, fifty "chalkies'' or 100 "com mies' would be laughed at in a trade. Today the game of "porto" and shoot ing from ari ng of 3 by 12 inches take the place of the olden game. The youngsters have a good deal of fun, or at least they think they do, for they know no other. Not Ready to Concede Defeat. A special from Lincoln says: "That the railroads are not ready to concede their defeat in opposing the passage of accent passenger rate bill was evi denced in the senate this afternoon when for more than an hour certain members labored to have consideration of the subject delayed .a little longer and to have inserted in the measure amendments which only tend to delay the final passage of the act and its signing by the governor. The efforts were comparatively fruitless, how ever, ana the joint committee dui as passed by the house was recommended for passage with a slight amendment agreed to by the adherents of the measure and designed to prevent any pro- antagonistic construction of the visions of the act by the courts." Give the Boys a Lift. The boys are beginning to talk base ball and a general reorganization of the club. The way to give the boys a good starter is to give a benefit at the Parmele theatre in a few weeks, that thep may be able to use the proceeds in arranging to open the season in good nape. Plattsmouth has plenty of home talent, both ladies and gentle men, who would be glad to donate their services to the cause. We had a very fair nine last season, and will have a much better one this season if our people feel disposed to lend the boys a helping hand. A musical omJ dramatical entertainment world bring quite a sum for the boys. Let us talk about it. English and Shorrard. Clarence English and Billy Sherrard of Minneapolis have been matched for a ten-round bout in Omaha on Friday, March 22. English writes frcm Chicago that be is in good condition, though a trifle heavy, and as Sherrard has been having a number of short bouts up north, he too, will be in fine trim for the coming match. Omaha News. In Police Court. Sheriff Quinton returned last even ing with Chas. McKean, who was ar rested at Nebraska City on a warrant issued from Justice Foster's court in Union, charging him with being drunk and disorderly. The prisoner was ar raigned befor Judge Archer this morn ing and upon pleading guilty was giv en ten days and costs. Among other patrons of police court were two young boys, Wm. Hunt and Thos. Moore, residing across the river, who were arrested for being drunk and using obscene language. Each received a fineJof SlO and costs, and not being pos sessed of that amount of wordly goods they were escorted to jail. A warrant was issued last evening for Harry .Hickson, who was charged with beicg drunk and running his horse on the puplic highway. ManZan Pile Remedy put up in con venient, collapsible tubes with nozzle attchment so that the remedy may be applied at the very seat of the trou ble, thus relieving almost instantly bleeding, itching or protrudkig piles. Satisfaction guaranteed or money re funded. Sold by Gering & Co. Drug gist. CUPID CUTS QUEER CAPERS Mr. H. 6. VanHorn and Mrs. M. V. Gib son United in the Holy Bonds. A very beautiful wedding ceremony occurred at high noon today at the rooms of the bride in the Boeck block- corner of Main and Sixth street, when Rev. A. L. .ink, pastor of the Chris tian church, said the words that join ed In the holy bonds of matrimony Mr. II. C. Van Horn and Mrs. M. Gibson, both of Plattsmouth. Bu few relatives and intimate friends were present to witness the solemn!. Ing of this happy event. The bride is the widow of the late M. V. Gibson, who departed this life several years ago, and formerly resided in South Park. She is the mother of the following children. Dallas Gibson Plattsmouth; Guy Gibson, Sparks, Ne vada and Lena Parks, Tacoma, Wash ington. The bride has resided in this city for twenty years and is a most es timable lady. The groom is a retired . farmer but has resided in this vicinity for twenty three years and is the father of two sons. Bert and George Van Horn. He is highly respected by all who know him, and is considered a most honor able, upright citizen. The bride and groom departed this afternoon for Omaha and Denver on a wedding trip, and on their return will continue to make their home in this city. The Journal joins their many friends in the wish that the:r happiness may continue supreme throug life and that they may never see the day they will have cause to regret this action Death of James Fogarty. After illness of several weeks' dura tion, James Fogarty, one of the oldest employes of the Burlington shops in city, passed away at 11:45 o'clock yes terday morning at his home upon Winterstein Hill. The deceased was born in Ireland about seventy-one years ago, settled in Plattsmouth twenty-six years ago, during which time he has been constantly employed in the Burlington shops. Three children are left as follows Kern E. of Ilavelock; James F. of Ro anoke, Virginia and Josephine who is at home. The children were with the father during his final illness, which resulted from a complication of heart trouble, superinduced by kidney trou ble. The funeral will be held at 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning from the St. John's church, of which the deceas ed was for many years a member. Death of Miss McElroy. Miss Julia McElroy, daughter of Frank McElroy, passed away last even ing after a short illness, at the home in the northwest part of the city. The deceased was about twenty years of age and while in Chicago a few weeks ago was taken ill, her father being summoned, and everything possible was being done to relieve the patient, but without success. The father brought the sick girl borne last Satur day, and after a few days of patient suffering, she was called to the great beyond. Definite arrangments have not been made in regard to the funeral, but it will likely be held on Friday after noon. $4,152,893 for Two Years. A Lincoln correspondent says: With this week being the last in which bills can be introduced, the finance and ways and means committee of the house is hard at work preparing the various appropriation bills. The task is proving a gigantic one as under the estimate of the state auditor, appropriations of $4,152,893 will be necessary for the coming bien nium to run the affairs of the state, while only something over $2,000,000 can be raised for that purpose. Too Much Food. Prof Chittenden made a series of ex periments about the amount of food necessary for a healthy person and found that we eat about three times more than we should, and to this he ascribes the great amount of modern diseases. The body will not be bene fitted by overfeeding, but the digest ive organs must sooner at later break down under the strain of overwork. The first symptoms of this condition is loss of appetite and of bodily strength. Quick help is needed, in or der to avoid the complete ruin of the system and in order to build up, so it can standd the burden of our modern life. Triner's American Elixir of Bit ter Wine is pre-eminent remedy in such cases, because it always regulates the digestive system, gives new tone to the muscles of the stomach and of the bowels, increases the amount of secretions, strengthens the nerves and comforts the whole body. Where ap petite and strength is needed, use this remedy. At drug stores. Jos. Triner, 799 So. Ashland Ave., Chicago, 111. The authorities of Topeka, Kansas, have notified the local officers that Sam Liberman is wanted by the A. T. & S. F. railroad company, for receiv ing stolen property, and forfeiting a $2,000 bond. High School for Every County. During thecomlng week Senator Ep person will introduce a bill that will have for Its object the establishment of a high school In every county in the state, says a Lincoln correspondent It provides that resident freeholders can organize i county high school district, secure a desirable location and estab lish a high school which all the school children of the county do not have high schools in their own districts will be permitted to attend. One of the un usual feature of the bill Is the require ment that an agricultural experimen station be conducted in connection with the high school. WELCOME NEWS TO PATRONS Great Preparation for a Record-breakln Year at Fanger's Department Store. The proprietor of Plattsmouth, popular department store informs the Journal that he has again secured the expert trimmer, Miss Mabel Birch who gave such satisfaction during the season in this city, that Mr. Fange was solicited by patrons of his millin ery Department, to ootain her ser vices during the spring season. Miss Birch for the past several months has been in St. Louis and Kansas City vis iting the large wholesale establish meuts, seeing the latest ideas in ladies headgear. She will arrive tomorrow to take charge of ihe millinery depart ment, where great preparation for a record breaking year has been in pro gress. During a recent visit to the east Mr. Fanger purchased an. enormous stock of goods in New York City, and in the selection of this stock, the max im of "goods well bought are half sold" was observed. The goods are for the two stores, the one in Omaha con ducted by Miss Laura and RoseSchall and for the one in this city. High grade goods at popular prices will be obtained by the patrons of this store and in ordering your Easter bonnet it will be well to come early and then you wiil be pleased as well as us. Another Kind of Reformer. Certain other reformers now suggest that there be a law for "prevention of cruelty to land." It is to be modeled after the "prevention of cruelty to animals" measure. Under the pro posed bill, land may not be planted more than two years at a time with corn, oats, wheat or other small grain Provision is made for "resting" soil every seven years by seeding it with alfalfa for meadow or pasture. Every live years it must be "toned up" with top dressing, stable manure or some other fertilizer. A penalty of $20 a year for each violation is to be provid ed. Copies of the proposed measure have been sent to governors of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska and other states. It hardly seems possible there could be reformer of this kind, but it takes all kinds to make a world. Funeral Notice. The funeral of the late Miss Julia McElroy will occur from the St. John's church tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock Services will be conducted yb Father W. F. Bradley. Friends desiring to view the remains may do so, at the home between 8::0 and 9:30 o'clock. Funeral of James Fogerty. The last ss.d rites in memory cf the ate James Fogerty, sr., were observed this morning at 10 o'clock from St John's cburcb, of which the deceased has been a life-long member. The services were conducted by Father W F. Bradley, in the presence of a large gathering of old friends and relatives Many beautiful floral tributes adorned the casket, in silent evidence of the esteem that the deceased was held during iife. After impressive services at the church, the remains accompanied by a long cortege, were conveyed to the Holy Sepulcher cemetery for inter ment. Wedding at Weeping Water. Last Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ander son, Kev. J. H. Andress or the con gregational church, united in mar riage Mr. nenry Meyer and Miss El vina Anderson. About forty guests witnessed the ceremony. The onae, dressed in white, wearing roses, presented a most charming appearance. The ring service united the lives and ror tunes of the happy couple, and con gratulations followed. Refreshments were served during the afternoon. As the bride and groom have been residents among us so long, almost all are acquainted and know them to be most worthy and estimable couple. A great many very beautiful presents were given the bride which will come very useful when they commence housekeeping on the farm recently purchased by Mr. Meyer of M. S. Pet ersen. They departed on tne mid night train Wednesday for Kansas City, to remain a few days. Weeping Water Herald. Ring's Little Liver Pills thoroughly clean the system, good for lazy livers, makes clear complexions, bright eyes and happy thoughts. Sold at Gering & Co's store. THOUGHTFUL THINKS 1 1 '!-' f ! loin to him that would rrad. I It'll''-. fivt-dom to him thnt would write. Thrtv's none -vt h-arcd tin truth should ! heard Hut thf.v whom tin truth would Indict. Kolx-rt Hurnv The price of lumber is advancing at an alarming rate. If you get a splin ter in your linger save it. Smallpox at Jefferson City has one virtue. It has so sobered legislators that they have quit introducing freak bills. Maybe what has proved good for Missouri, may do the same for Ne braska. Lent must be seriously taken by the fashion editor who suggest that women sacrifice their Marcel waves until af ter Easter. There should be some quick action to prevent a dramatization of the mur der trial which is claiming the coun try's attention. The Missouri legislature is unique in more particulars than one. It is the only one on earth with a regular committee on smallpox. It is so easy to say "spreading rails" when there is a railroad wreck. No one can disprove it, no one can be blamed. But is it always the truth? A Virginia boy has slept for two years and everybody in the United States thought the circumstance re markable except a few old sleepy-headed merchants in Plattsmouth. James J. Hill can't be very sincere in his predictions of hard times. He is making arrangements to put through a $60,000,000 deal. Financiers of his caliber don't attempt such things in panicky times. No, Henry, that ground hog is neither snow blind nor snow bound. His disinclination to come forth is probably due to his fear of assassina tion at the hands of jealous human pregnosticatois, How many of our school children's parents ever visit the schools or even know the teachers when they meet them on the streets? How many know what their 'children are studying or how they are progressing? Is there any or you who have a building to make or a fence to build; a dress to make; a house to paint, or whatever the job may be, that to say to the one you have employed: "Here are the tools and material, go ahead and do it to suit yourself and it will suit me? Is not that what many of you are do ing with your children? Mills county, Iowa, boasts of a $6,- 000 hog, and it is not a two-legged one, either. It is a Duroc Jersey, and is owned' by J. R. Harding, near Mace donia. Secretary Taft is about to organize a party to visit some of our island possessions. Those eligible to matri mony will be among the first to make application for membership. The Western cowboy skilled in marksmanship has been outdone by the Eastern woman who, from her fly ing automobile, shoots out the lights along Atlantic City's streets. There is now more tonnage In sight than the railroads can handle before the end of the year. An argument that should impress those who put on long faces when they speak of the future. Rev. "Billy" Sunday has originated some new forms of expression. In one of his "sermons" at Kankakee he de livered himself of the following: "I am the warm uncompromising enemy of the devil. 1 have fought him for nineteen years and I'll fight him until hell freezes over and then I'll buy a pair of skates and fight him on tb ice." Instead of imposing a tax upon bachelors, it would be a good plan to mprison those who marry with no visible means of supporting a family. Wishing to be right up-to-date a young lady of this city is now spelling her name "Karrye." When a man is so good natured that be can laugh while he is chasing a train he is safe to tie to. When the people of Nebraska get a sufficiency" of the present legisla ture all they will have to do is to get up a smallpox scare in Lincoln and an aajournment win taKe place in a 'jiffy." A Nebraska City minister refuses an ncrease in his salary because hehasso much trouble in collecting what Is al ready coming to him. The gall of some people is bigger than an average pumpkin. Recently man who has never spent a cent with this paper wrote and asked whether we wouldn't "kindly" men tion that he was going to have a pub ic sale on a certain date. We'll not do it "kindly" but we will financially. Wanted Apprentice girls at once at the millinery store of Florence Anderson. There's More COCuFOC3T WW if no. ot umMm in one of our Craventted RAINPROOF GOATS than you can jet any other way out of the money they cost. Good for fair or stormy days. Prices $10.00 lo$27.00 C. E. "Whf Quality Count." In Honor of Cuest. At the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Christ. Parkenings was given a most enjoyable party Monday even ing in honor of their nephew, Emil 11. Medinuis, who is here on a visit from Buffalo, N. V. The evening was spent in dancing and social conversation, while at a late hour refreshments were served. After which all departed for their homes, only to regret that the parting hour rolled around too soon, all hoping that Mr. and Mrs. Parken ings would give them another social time in the near future. Those to en joy the event were: Misses Anna Tritsch, Anna Heil, Mable Keiser, Lena and Mary Meisinger, Julia War ga, Nettie Vallery, Katie, Maggie and Mary Kaffenberger, Lizzie and Emma Hirz, Anna, Clara, Margaret Parken ings; Wm. Tritsch, Louis Heil, Philip, Louis, Emil and Walter Meisinger. Philip, Willie and Fred Hirz, Guy Keiser, Willie Heil, Henry Kauffman, Clyde Adamson. Fred Vallery, George Kauffenberger, Gustave Heidman, Charley Miller, Louie Beuhlger, Fred Haffke, Fred Bragt, Otto, Frank and John Parkenings, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tritsch and daughter, Adelia, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hirz. Onk Who Was Thkkk. Impure blood runs you down makes you an easy victim for organic disease. Burdock Blood Bitters purifies the blood cures the cause builds you up. Thomas H. Martin. In speaking of the recent death of Thomas H. Martin, well known to Plattsmouth people, the Glenwood Tribune says: "Thomas II. Martin died at his home in Pacific Junction at 4 o'clock Thurs day morning after an illness of several months. Death resulted from some nervous trouble. "He was 59 years old and had lived in the Junction since 187:). He was formerly a railroad engineer and wa3 for a number of years in the mercan tile business with Chas. Kroon. He had accumulated considerable prop erty. "He was born in Schenectady, New York, and is survived by a wife and ten children four boys and six girls. Two of the daughters are married Mrs. Nellie Bogan of Schuyler, Neb., and Mrs. Anna Billinger of Denver. All the children were present at hi3 death. "The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 8 o'clock and the remains will be taken to Council Bluffs on No. 11 and interment made in the St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery." Would be pleased to have you call and Inspect the new spring hats just received. Florence Anderson, milliner. Held to District Court. Edgar Goff, charged with robbing Missouri Pacific cars, was arraigned before Justice M. S. Campbell yester day afternoon. He was bound over to the district court in the sum of 3J00, but failing to give bond was sent back to jail. County Attorney D. W. Liv ingston appeared to prosecute and W. F. Moran for the defense. Nebraska City News. Two days' treatment free. Ring's Dyspepsia Tablets for impaired diges tion, impure breath, perfect assimila tion of food, increased appetite. Do not fail to avail yourself of the above offer. Sold by Gering & Co's drug