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-ff D Eailck llattemoutb Journal. Semi Weekly EIGHT PAGES Seml-Weskiy EIGHT PAGES VOLUME XXVI II I'IjATTSMOUTII, XEHIIASKA. TIIUKSDAY, AlMilL'J;!, lltOS. xiniiiKii is city is Many Flowers, Appropriate Music, Elaborali Exercises and Large Audience Farks the Day in All of Them Twas i:asl- i Sim. lay. '1 ! f ill IiIovwiiii.mI I ! I'illt.l all iti- :ulli witli fnu-'i a )! :uil wit h jty. Ijiniffellow. The gray of winter has passed away, sackcloth and ashes have been dis carded, the gloom of Lent dispelled, and in place comes the Insurrection. Easter, with its tidings of joy and brightness, flowers in bloom, gay rai ments donned, and music, God's great gift to mankind, burst forth into one grand song of praise. It is the time full of comfort, of hope and victory when lie who was mourned as died, arose, living and glorious and is our Redeemer. Appropriate exercises were held in all the churches in the city, and perhaps more elaborate hi some churches than other.-, but all did themselves proud: At the St. Luke's Church Master morning dawned beautiful and bright. Old S.l came u: over the east ern boarder in all his glory, insuring the old and yourg, a most beautiful Easier Sunday. An excellent program had been prepared at St. Luke's church for appropriate exercises in honor of the event. The church was beautiful decorated with cut flowers. Even dur ing the Sunday school hour older peo ple began to wend their way in the direction of the church, and by the hour of 11 standing room was at a premium. At this hour Mt. Zion Com mandry. No. 5, Knight Templars, in full uniform, marched from the lodge room to the church, where they always attend divine service on Easter, the Rector Canon Burgess, being the ehaplain of the Commandry. The special music consisted of Bernald's Allelina, Hearts and Voices Heaven ward; solo by Miss Lucille Bates; Roberts "TeDeserr." and Andrews' "Gloria," were among the numbers sang by the choir. The music was a special feature of the occasion, and the new vestments worn by the members of the choir, added lustre to the decora tions. The evening exercises were purely in the interests of the Sunday school attendants. The anthern from the morning service was repeated by request. Previous to the services, little Margaret Dorothy Bailor, great granddaughter of Col. II. C. McMaken, was christened. Take it all in all, tha services at St. Luke's were more ex tensive on this occasion than any previ ous Easter for many years. The choir, under the tutorship of Prof. S. H. Aus tin, did great work, and demonstrated to the fullest extent that there was a master musician at its head. At the Christian Church The Sunday school was as ordinary, with the exception of the contest, which is going on at present has had the ef fect of increasing the attendance, there being 17 new scholars yesterday. The morning service, was to a crowded house, who listened to a very delight ful discourse, by Rev. Thomas, on the Resurection. The evening service con sisted of a special program, prepared by Mrs. Mae Morgan, superintendent of the Sunday school, and under the direction of Miss Minnie Fry, who trained the children in their parts, while Mrs. Morgan looked after the music; both of which were of an ex ceeding interesting and instructive character. The house was crowded to Leave for Colorado Fred C. Frink and wife who have been visiting at home with Mrs Mills for a few weeks, leave tomorrow for Fueblo, Colo., where they are engaged for the summer with the big Stock Company at Lake Minnequa. Colorado, popular summer resort. Mr. Frink will play the principal comedy parts and Mrs F. the leads and heavies. At the commenciment of the regular theatrical season, they go direct to New York City, where they join one of the Blaney Syndicate shows. Lightning Rods! Pure Copper Cable Lightning Rod, 15 cents per foot. Pitman & Davis. hurches 11- :ERVE tt& DAY ts utmost capacity, who were very at tentive during the rendition of the pro gram. The offering was for the sup port of the orphans and old peoples' home which the church maintains at different points. The decorations were very beautiful, and consisted of cut flowers, Easter lillies, and evergreens were potted plants. One unique feature was the reading of the sentence in a scroll of green across and above the rostrom, "Christ is Risen," all effects blending into one harmonious whole. At the Presbyterian Church The ordinary services were rendered during the morning with a goodly crowd, who all enjoyed themselves, and were ernbued with the- Eastertide spirit. The well-fillled church listened with much interest to the discourse of Rev. Salsbury on the subject of "Im potent Resolution." The church was beautifully decorated and the ordi nary services only were rendered on a-'cr.v.nt of the jubiiee preporations occupying so much of the Lime of those who expect to take part, that litt'.o time could he riven to other propor tions could not well be mad.;. The Christian Endeavor gave some special music, one number being "The Light of Heaven's Own Day," sang by B. A. McElwain, which was especially en joyed by all. The young ladies double quartet, sang by four supriano and four alto voices, was a very entertaining and beautiful number. After which they listened to an address by Rev. Salsbury. At the Methodist Church Yesterday morning Rev. A. A. Ran dall preached a serman on the subject of "What Easter Means to Me," in which he showed that the Risen Saviour was a saviour who was a reality, one alive, and that the time of Christ's so journ on earth, was one of great con tradictions, in which he met other than what he taught. At the present He is with everyone in whatever walk of life they may be with ever ready help, if one will only accept it. In the evening the service was a special musical, in stead of the regular, preaching service. The decoration being potted flowers which produced a very beautiful effect. The opening of the evening's enter tainment, was the Unison Chosus; by the entire choir, and was followed by a duet, by Mrs. E. II. Wescott and R. W. White, which was very well re ceived. This was followed by "I Know That My Redeemer Liveth, " by Miss Marrilla Maxwell, of Fremont. After which came the cantata proper, which took up that portion of the time, from the crucifiction of the Saviour until his resurection on the third day, and was composed of scriptural readings, by Rev. Randall interposed by a song from the chorus, each explanatory of the other. After the cantata proper, D. C. York sang "Behold I Show You a Mystery," and W. G. Brooks, with "If We Beleive." Then Mrs. E. H. Wes cott sang "I Will Extol Thee" and was followed by Miss Zelma Tuey with "The Stone Which the Builder Re jected." Then a trio by Mrs. Wescott, Mrs. Johnson and Geniveive Howard, and followed by a short duet by C. S. Johnson and Russell York. The closing "All hail the Power of Jesus' Name," by the entire chorus. The house was crowded to its utmost seating capacity, ma.ny having to stand. The entertain ment was exceedingly well received. Files Damage Suit Growing out of his arrest and im prisonment, Henry Herold upon com plaint perferred by W. W. Coates, Mr. Herold, has through his attorney, filed papers for the bringing of suit in the district court for damages to the ex tent of $50,000, thirity thousand of which is for defamanation of character and twenty thounsand for false imprison ment. Pasture for Rent I would like have about thirty head of horses of cattle to pasture for the summer. Good pasture with running water. Farm 4J miles northwest of Murray. W. K. Shepherdson. FRIENDS CELE BRATE BIRTHDAY Guests Spend Delightful Day With Their Jolly Friend, C. E. Cook. The delightful springtime, with its perfume of flowers, the bright blossoms, the fresh and invigorating atmosphere, waxed and wained into summer with its heat, and followed by the delightful freshness of the autumn, and with the colder weather whic h makes us think of Christmas times, have been repeated for forty years since Chas. E. Cook, the jolly, rotund, good natured democrat, who makes his home on the southwest border of the city, was born. Yester day a number of his friends, remember ing that the glorious Eastertide of this year marked the event, gathered at his home to appropriately celebrate the event. They had a most enjoyable time and marked the passing of the fortieth milestone, in a way befitting to the jolly host, and the beautiful day, which afforded the gathering of the friends on this occasion. Social conver sation and music was indulged in, and many were the marks of love and re spect paid Mr. Cook, and as the beauti ful day was melting into the heavier shades of a delightful spring evening, they all departed, wishing Mr. Cook many more such delightful occasions. Those present were: S. O. Cole and wife, C. L. Wiles and wife, W. T. Val lery and wife, George Cook, of A!vo, John Lee and many others. JAHESMAUZY PHARHAGIST A Saifsmouih Boy Graudaiss a! St Louis Phamacuticai College With High Honors Yesterday word was received by Mr. and Mrs Henry Mauzy of this city, telling of the graduation of their son, Jimmie, at the St. Louis Pharmactical College. Of the class which were to I graduate, numbering 46, thirteen f ail- ed to pass at a three year's course, while Master Mauzy, who has been promoted to this class having only spent two years at the course, went through with credits to spare. James is naturally quick to learn and this coupled with his indefatuable and pre sistant work had brought him out well in the van of the class which graduat ed at the closing of the term. Both the young man and his relatives here are to be congratulated upon this very pleasant graduation, after the arduous labors which has been expended to ac quire the knowledge which has been his aim to become possessed. Platts mouth feels proud of this young man, as she does also of all other citizens, who win for themsalves fame or honor in any line. Attorney General Disappointed A special from Lincoln, under date of April 21, says: "Attorney General Thompson was very much dissapointed today when he received news that the U- S. supreme court refused to issue the mandamus to compel the federal judges to remand to the state court the cases involving the anti-pass law; the 2-cent fare law; the Aldrich bill, and the railway commission bill. Mr. Thompson filed suit in the state court to compel a compliance with these laws and the railroads secured their transfer to the federal court. Mr. Thompson raised the point that the state was the real party at interest and, therefore, the case could not be transferred to the federal. The court assumed juris diction, however, and the attorney general then applied to the federal court for a mandamus to compel the federal judges to remand the suits. The United States surpreme court re fused to pass upon the question of whether the state is a party of interest tntil after the case has been tried out in the lower court and appealed." Making Many Improvements. W. H. Wynn is making some very substantial improvements at his home in the south part of town. He has had water placed in the house, which makes it more convenient for the women folks, has added a porch to the house, has had the house entirely repainted, and is now terracing and sodding the lawn. When he shall have them completed the fami ly will have a very convenient and beautiful home. Stops itching instantly. Cures piles, eczema, salt rheum, tetter, itch, hives, herpes, scabies Doan's Ointment. At any drug store. Enjoy Easter Picnic A number of people to the extent of about 75, enjoyed a very pleasant pic nic yesterday in the Maxwell pasture, south of the city. To make the . occas ion one of more pleasure, they had a most delightful luncheon, and while so engaged, Eddie Gilson appeared with his camera and took several pictures of the merry makers. WM. LONG DIES AT HURRAY Lived for Twenty Years at That Thriving Village Sunda Wm. T. Long passed away from an attack of pneumonia, after a sickness of but a short time, at his home near Murray. Wm. T. Long was born born near Madison, in Ripley coun ty, Ohio, August 31st, 1840, and there was married to Miss Sarah Taylor, they coming with their family to this country and settling on a farm near Murray, in 1888, where they have lived since. For the last sixteen years they have made their home on the farm of a cou sin Silas Long, of this place. Mr. Long was sixty-seven years of age, and leaves besides his wife, four children one son and three daughters Alvie G. Long, living near Murray; Mrs. Minnie Stokes, also living at Murray; Mrs. Addie Stokes, at Mynard, and Mrs. Anna Miller, of near Murdock. The funeral , will occur from the United Brethren church, the Rev. Wachtall of the Methodist church, of Mynard. of ficiating. The interment will be made in the Eikenberry cemetery. PLATTSKIUTH i si- ATS GLENWOOD Our Hih School Bays Return Home With Colors Flying. The Glenwood High school team easily succumbed before our High schoolboys, at Glenvood Saturday, after swallow ing the Jos--, of 11 to 1. It was an ideal day for base ball and upon a good field. The grandstand was comfortably fdled with fans eager to witness the first match game of the season. Our lads, though somewhat in experienced as yet in the arts of the game, played remarkably well and give excellent promise of developing into a winning team. They fielded their posi tions well, bat finely and play a con sistent game throughout. With a little encouragement from the school itself and a little enthusiasm shown by our citizens, we certainly would have cause to anticipate a most successful season injthis great out-door sport. Those journeying to Glenwood and to whom is due the credit of the first vic tory were: Bates, c. ; Beal, p.; Reese, lb.; Kanka, 2b.; Staats, ss. ; Dovey, 3b. ; Smith, If. ; Falter, cf . ; Dickson, rf. ; Newell, sub.; Brooks, manager; Ram sey, coach. Livingston Richey, who played on the team three years ago, al so accompanied them and officiated as umpire, in a manner highly satisfactory to both teams. Bates and Beal, the battery for Plattsmouth did remarkably good work, as did also Reese on first base. - W. C. Ramsey and Prof. Brooks de serve many words of praise for the manner in which they have assisted the boys in training, and to them much credit is due for this magnificent victory. Keep the good work up boys, we're all proud of you. SAYS CONNOR A BAD VISITOR A Former Plattsmouth Citizen Sued for $50,000 ' The Omaha Bee of April 21, says: "Mrs. Leona W. Wheeler of Los An geles, formerly of Omaha, has begun suit in district court against Joseph A. Connor of Omaha for $50,000, charging assault and libel, March 30, 1907, at Lcs Angeles she says Connor assaulted her and struck her, causing a nervous shock that severely injured her health. For this she asks 325,000. The libel portion of the suit for which she asks an additional $25,000 is based on the contents of two letters in which Connor is alleged to have discussed her Omaha record to her detriment. She declares the statements he made were untrue and were both humiliating to her and injurious to her standing and re putation in Los Angeles. All the new spring styles in neck waar at Holly's. TEIK1G3IE (SMUTCH I 11 !f is Confidently Believed Thai in Time There Will Be a Telephone For EVERY Five People Ten years ago it would have seemed chimerical to suggest that there would ever be 6,000,000 telephones in the United States, yet that is the total in operation at the first of this year. This means an average of one instrument to every fourteen persons. This is a wonderful advance when one remem bers that the first commercial circuit was established barely thirty years ago. To telephone engineers, however, this is not an end but the beginning of achievement and the real goal of their eirorts is an era of universal telephony in which there shall be a telephone for every five persons in the United States. That means a telephone for every fam ily, or perhaps better stated, a tele phone for every other family, and as many more in places of business. Rut that is not all. Today the Bell engi neers lire revising their estimates be cause they find that 2 ) per cent de velopment will be reached a dozen years or more earlier than they had ex pected. The story of the unforseen factors which upset their calculations is the story of the nation's prosperity for the intervening years. When the country began to look up after the lean years following ISO: an unexpected demand for telephone ser vice began to be noted. Long before the end of the last decade of the nine teenth century it was evident that the original estimates of an ultimate ratio of three telephones to every 100 per sons was hopelessly insufficient, and daring engineers began to assure doubt ing financiers of the likelihood that they might henceforth safely count upon future ten per cent development. This was regarded as the absolute limit, which would only be approached grad ually as the national wealth accumu lated and more people were in a posi tion to afford the luxuries of life. Again, however, the impossible hap pened. Year after year of prosperity put the country into better shape to develop its industries. New uses for the telephone were discovered, while in the conduct of every clay business it became indispensable. With each year the network of local, toll and long dis tance lines spread more widely over the surface of the country. The engineers watched the growing lines on the map and saw that the old estimates were insufficient. By 1905 they had hazarded the prediction that 20 per cent develop ment might be expected, or one tele phone to every five persons. Calcu lating the probable growth in popula tion and the rate of growth in the telephone business they fixed upon 1930 or 1935 as the probable date when this development would be reached. Then came more years of prosperity, of city systems extending, of farmers building neigborhood exchanges and of toll lines being strung between towns which had never before had communi cation. Each year showed an increase over the former ones, until last year showed such a phenomenal growth in the number of instruments that the ex perts had to begin figuring afresh. This time they estimate that 20 per cem saturation will be reached sometime between 1915 and 1920 and even this estimate may bave to be revised. The country'would then have a total of over 20,000,000 telephones. The signflcance of these figures is greater than appears at the first glance. They spell not only prosperity for the A Sunday Business. The following from the Omaha World Herald of Monday, has reference to a former citizen of Plattsmouth: "Offi cers Woolridge, Willis and Schultz don ned citizen's clothes again Sunday and and went on the hunt of violators of the liquor law. In the restaurant of C. C. Postal at 503 South Thirteenth street they captured three and a half cases of beer and Postal was charged with sell ing beer on Sunday and without a license. He was operating in a back room." We have a large line of gents furnish ings. Holly, the lothier. UE3ITED STATES United Stales in every line of business and every industry but stand as a monument to the faith of American in vestors and the energy of American engineers. The investment represented by the various telephone systems of the country is enormous. The last annual report of the American Telephone and Telegraph company shows that during the past eight years over $350,000, KH has been expended in new construction by the Bell companies alone. The ex- peiuliturcs by the independent compan ; ies, if they could be ascertained, would ' still further increase this total, j The total investment in telephone ; plants in the country today cannot be figured, but a rough estimate f il, ran now f'r the lirst time be made. The report of the Ameri an Telephone and : Telegraph company, referred to be fore, gives the aepr.vse I vak:e on .Jan uary 1, 1 :, of ;A tiij Bell properties in tiie United States anil this figures up to the enormous total of .f !- - ,-. 'ti.ooo, or in round f'gurcs half a biiiioii dol lars. To this should be- added .-mother v2'o,onn,otj. or more for the plants of the various "independents, " making the final figure:; for the con-. try ap proximately three-quarters '' a billion dollars. Mere figures alone, however, can give no idea of the work involved in this gigantic growth. One of the most romanticchapters in the history of the country's progress is the story of the hardships encountered and the obstacles overcome in the extension of the tele phone service. The pole lines that have sprung up like magic across the west ern prairies and over the highest moun tains have cost as much in human en terprise and perseverance as they have in dollars. In the Ro' ky mountains in Colorado and Wyoming, lines hr.ve been strung up cliffs so .steep that every pole has had to he strapped to a mule and tiien the mule dragged up the slope from ledge to ledge. At one point in Colorado n,a:iy feet above the sea level it was found irn poosible to keep poles standing on ac count of avalanches, so a submarine cable was run over the ledge:-, sheathed with armor dating and held in place by rocks. Other lines were sunk in cables under the beds of rivers or swung across from bank to bank in giant spans hundreds of feet long. No ranch was too far for the wires to run, no ' mine too deep for the telephone to ! penetrate. Trains and even sea going vessels have been equipped with ap j paratus which is connected with regu- iar city systems, wnwe trie train is in the station or the vessel at the dock. And the story is not yet done. What the future will bring forth in the way of telephone expansion is hard i to estimate. The record of the past and its sufficient forecasts show the folly of predictions in an industry which seems to have such a marvelous power of growth. Enough has been said how ever, to show that the "era of univer sal telephony" foreseen by the early engineers is no longer a theoretical dream but a speedily approaching fact and the next ten years will undoubtedly set a record for development beside which the achievements of today will sink into insignificance. The forgoing is sufficient to convince the person, who has a few dollars of a surplus laid aside for a rainy day, that he cannot do better than invest the same in telephone stock, and the op- ; portunity is offered you through the I Plattsmouth Telephone company. Ac i cept it while you can. In Justice Court. Upon complaint of County Attorney C. A. Rawls, before justice of the peace, James Dolan, Dan O'Neal and E. D. Fay, were found guilty of being drunk, and having a keg of beer up near the pumping station of the water company yesterday, and given five days in jail, upon bread and water, by hi3 honor. Judge Archer. It is probable that a good meal may taste pretty good by that time, and it is hoped they may seek greener pastures at that time. Ladies it will pay you to call on me for millinery. Mrs. Julia C. Dwyer.