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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (July 16, 1908)
ihe Plattsmouth Journal 1'UHL.ISUEU WREKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA It. A. BATES, PUULISHKK. ntered at the txmtofHce at Plattsmoutb, N branka. asHCCondclaHM matter. A ix parties opposed to republican cor ruption and extravagance are pleased with the Bryan and Kern ticket. One important difference between Chicago and Denver is that the Denver allies are now among the stanchest and most loyal allies of Bryan. When democrats pick the men they want in a democratic year they pick winners. And the work done at Den ver last week makes 1908 a democratic year. Mr. Bryan is proud of the nomination because it came from the "rank and file, acting freely and without compulsion." It will act the same way in November to give him occasion for still greater pride in its ability to act freely. It is said that the costs saddled upon the county through the attempted pros ecution of Gering & Co. by the county attorney will reach in the neighborhood of one hundred dollars. Evidently that official has proved an expensive luxury to the taxpayers of Cass county. The News editor wants to know who the democratic vice presidential candi ate is. If the gentleman will carefully peruse the article on the front page of this issue of the Journal in reference to J. W. Kem.he will findjjut that he is one ablest men in the state of Indiana and a gentleman well fitted for the position he will occupy on and after the 4th day of March, 1909. The Platform and the Man. For the third time in history the dem ocratic party has named William Jen nings Bryan as their candidate for the presidency. Twelve years ago the coun try saw a national convention swept off its fee by the burning eloquence of an earnest, sincere man. who previous to that time had not been regarded a leader of national affairs. Today the same man is the studied, deliberate and al most unanimous' choice of the greyest party the world has ever known. Bryan may or may not havenomina eJ himself in 18lo. Certain it is.howevtr, that the common people nominated him .at Denver. During the long prelimin aries that led to the Denver convention, state after state instructed its delegates for the great Nebraskan, until those gathered under his star.dard numbered almost 90 per cent of the great gather ing of democrats. The platform which was adopted by the greatest convention ever held in the history of the nation, is the strongest .appeal ever made by any political party. No one man dictated it, no bare major ity of men adopted it. It represents the sum of the combined wisdom of 1,002 sincere and patriotic men, gather ed from every state and territory in this broad Union. Those who expected or hoped for a radical harangue are sadly disappointed. True in its statements, keen in its analysis, just in its criticisms and breathing a broad and liberal wis dom in its every suggestive policy, the declaration is characteristic of the men who gave it utterance, of the mighty nation to which it appeals. The scent of the wet earth and growing fields of grain, the hum of industry, the clank and roar of manufacture and the rumble oi commerce live in its written woras. s a . Rightfully and righteously it condemns the unparalleled extravagance of repub lican administration, the increasing and dangerous encroachments of the execu . tive, the stifling of the voice of our law making bodies, the iniquities of the pro tective tariff and the misuse of federal patronage to form a line of succession for the American presidency. Rightfully and righteously it declares for economy in naticnal affairs, the re duction of the unjust and oppressive tariff schedules, publicity as to cam paign f und3, the protection of all rights reserved to the states, stronger govern mental control of the interstate com merce, a sensible and effective remedy for trusts and illegal combinations, the safeguarding of the interests of labor, the taxation of incomes, the election of United States Senators by a direct vote of the people and the immediate im provement of our inland waterways. Its declaration as to injunctions is most sensible and well timed. This plank alone will gain thousands of votes to the party. It is in clear contrast to the evasive, meaning-everything-and- nothing statement of the republicans on the game subject. It seeks to protect the rights of labor as they have never been protected since 1874, and takes from no one any just and fair remedy to which he may be entitled at law. The issue is made, and the democratic party is ready for the fray. The battle is on, and there will be no rest till the last intrenchment of the centralized power at Washington in favor of cor poration power and against the rights of labor is taken and the gonfalon of democracy, un terrified and undefiled. is planted on the ramparts at the nation's capital. In supporting the Denver platform view of producing and perpetuating prosperity, it is safe to proceed on the theory that an ounce of perspiration at the point of production is worth a pound of politics in Washington. Biggs, the chief witness for the'pros ecution of Gering &C6. has 4 'skipped by the light of the moon." Now has it not come to a pretty pass that the county attorney will depend upon such fellows to file complaints against our best citizens. Roosevelt was cheered for forty f minutes at Chicago while the mention of Bryan's name at Denver made the rafters ring for more than an hour. It is difficult to determine whether this is an evidence of Bryan's superior popu larity or only proof of the greater lung endurance of democrats. If there is no law compelling those who are so anxious to file complaints with the county attorney, to give bond for the costs, there should be one There is too much of this spite work being done by irresponsible parties, who would not dare do such work if they had to give bond for the costs in such cases. It would be a fine thing for the re publican party if it could get up a war scrape to divert attention from the is sues which have now been set squarely before the people for the presidential campaign. But, on second thought. President Roosevelt will hardly resort to the hazardous expedient of calling a special session of congress to ring the alarm bells and sound the tocsin. The editorial in the News a few even ings ago anent the question of county option indicates that the decks are be ing cleared in the republican ranks in this county for a hot fight over that proposition. The best and safest policy for the voters to adopt and the policy they will adopt this fall, is to elect a democratic legislative ticket, and be as sured of proper legislation. "Mr. Taft insists upon publicity of campaign funds," is the way the Roose-velt-Taft organs put it. It would be nearer the truth to say "Mr. Taft has been driven to demanding publicity of campaign funds." It will be recalled that his announcement was not made until he received the information -that publicity was to be demanded by the democratic platform. Coming at the time it did, Mr. Taft's statement has about as much evidence of sincerity as a deathbed confession and no more. Our friend of many .years standing, Hon. James T. Lloyd, chairman of the democratic ' congressional committee. please accept the thanks of the Journal for a copy of the democratic hand book recently issued by the democratic congressional com mittee, of which Mr. Lloyd is chairman. The book contains extracts principally from the Congressional Record, and gives the reader an insight to the doings of the last congress. If, after a peru sal of this book, a voter cannot be con vinced the present congress is one of corrupt, expensive and extraordinary ses sions that ever assembled in Washing ton, it must be determined that he is hide bound in the fullest sense of the term and convincing argument will cut no figure with him he will vote the same old ticket, right or wrong. The book should be in the hands of every democrat, that they can show what the republicans have done, not for the peo pie, but for the trusts and corporations. On receipt of 25 cents this work will be sent to anyone. DAILY PERSONAL NEWS Short Items of Interest, From Mon day Evening's Daily Journal Jim Lorenz was down from Omaha to spend Sunday with his brothers. Paul Budig was a passenger for Glen- wood this morning, in the interest of his cigar business. Miss Bernice Skinner of Lincoln, is in the city for a few days, the guest of friends and relatives. Henry Ahrenport and wife and Mrs. George Bullitt were passengers to Om aha this morning on the early train. Miss Ruth Patterson of Omaha, re turned to her home this morning after a visit of several days with Mrs. Reese. Fred Volkman and wife were among the passengers to Omaha this morning, going up on a joint business and pleasure trip. C. A. Hagerstrom was among the business visitors from this city to the metropolis, going up on the early train this morning. Cashier J. M. Roberts of the Platts mouth State Bank was among the visi tors to Omaha today, going on the early morning train. Jesse Perry was a visitor in Omaha over Sunday night, going up on the af- noon train yesterday and returning on i No. 6 this morning. C. P. Hale, the enterprising repre sentative of the Glenwood Monumental works, is in the city today looking after his business interests. Miss Gretchen Walsh of Lincoln, wno has been the guest of friends in the city, for several days past, was a passenger for her home in Lincoln, this morning. Misses Kittie Cummins and Lucile Bates were two of Plattsmouth's musi cians who are spending the day in Om aha, being passengers on No. 19 this morning. Henry McMacken, jr., and Carl Reese were passengers on train No. 19 this morning for Manawa where they ex pect to en ; pleasure outing of a weeks duratk -' Rev. W. A. Endicott and wife, of Glenwood. Ia., who have been conduct ing a series of holiness meetings here, were visitors at their home this morn ing. They expect to return for services later in the week when they expect their tent to arrive and be in a position or the meetings. F. C. Beverage was among those journeying to Omaha this morning on No. 19. Nelson Jones was a passenger to Om aha on the afternoon train yesterday, taking a little pleasure jaunt. Sam Shumaker was a business visitor in Omaha and Council Bluffs today go ing up on the early morning train. Miss Helen Dovey, who has been spending several days in Omaha and at Manawa, returned home this morning. Alva Smith who has been visiting his son T. B. Smith at Murray, for sever al weeks past, returned to his home at Ottawa, Kan., this morning. John P. Kuhney who has been suffer ing from neuralgia for several days, has recovered so far as to be able to attend to his duties at the barber shop today. Miss Agnes Barry who has been vis iting her sister Mrs. Jordan for a few days, returned to her home in Omaha yesterday afternoon on the Burling ton. W. M. Keppart and family who have been visiting relatives in the city for several days past returned to their home this morning at Watson, Mo., going out on No. 4. Rev. John C. Swanson, pastor at the Swedish Mission Church, was in the city yesterday holding his bi-weekly ser rices, returning to his home in Wahoo today on train No. 19. Henry Kaufman, the energetic truck farmer, brought in a fine load bf vega tables this morning for the local grocers the vegetables being unusually palata ble looking. Gus Olson, the photographer, was a visitor to Chas. Cook's place south of the city yesterday, taking numerous views of the premises, Mr. Cook and his estimable family. Martin B. Houk, who has been visit ing relatives in the city for several days past, was a passenger for his home in Omaha yesterday afternoon on the new Sunday train. Judge Travis, and Court Reporter Earl Travis were passengers for Ne braska City this morning where the judge goes to hold court for a few days, cleaning up his docket at that point. J. P. Falter who has been absent for several days on a business trip to points in Oklahoma and Missouri reports that high water in the former state has made the corn prospects very poor and des cribes the work of the waters as some thing terrible. Ho found the water still very high. Conditions in Missouri are not near so bad and the crop out look is very good there. Mrs. John Karvonek was among the Omaha passengers on No. 7 this after noon. T. Frank Wiles was a visitor with his parents over Sunday, coming down from Omaha. O. Johnson made one of the numer ous visitors to the metropolis this after noon, going on No. 7. Johnnie Hatt was among the numer ous Plattsmouth visitors at the ball game in Omaha yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Lowe departed on No. 7 this noon for a few days visit in Omaha and Council Bluffs with friends. Henry Born, one of Cass county's prosperous citizens, was in the city today purchasing a new hay stacker from the Gorder's. Mrs. A. J. Beeson and Miss Gertrude Beeson were among those who are spending the afternoon in Omaha, be ing passengers on the noon train. This city furnished a big contingent for the new Sunday train on the Bur lington yesterday afternoon, many of them bound for the ball game at Omaha Mrs. S. Vengrovitch who has been visiting with M. Fanger and family for several days past, returned to her home in South Omaha this afternoon, going on No. 7. Mrs. Katherine Rettich was a visitor in Omaha this afternoon accompanied by her grandchildren, making an inter- eeting party. They expect to visit in Omaha for several days. Mrs. T. H. Pollock was amoner the visitors to Omaha this afternoon, being a passenger on No. 7. Tom Joyce was in the city over Sun day visiting friends. He is located at Bellevue for the present. Ray Travis was in the city over Sun day from Omaha, spending the day with his parents. Judge and Mrs. II. D. Travir. Miss Blanche Murray came down from Omaha Saturday night to visit over Sunday with her mother, Mrs. John Murray. Tom Lindsey and family of this city were visitors to Murray this morning, going down on the Missouri Pacific, and expecting to be gone several days. Mrs. Emma Karnes of Stanton, Neb., who has been visiting Mrs. Chas. Mil ler for several days past, was a passen ger on No. 7 this afternoon returning to her home. Prof. Ed. Schulof came over from Glenwood, Iowa, yesterday morning and today commences his annual vacation intending to spend the same in this city and vicinity. 4 Miss Nettie Elford, of Alva, Okla homa, came in Saturday evening from Murray, and will be a guest of Mr. and Mrs. John 'Murray and family for the present week. B. S. Eichelberger and wife, who have been visiting in the city for sever al days past, left for Tabor, Iowa., this evening, going to Glenwood over the Burlington. Miss Mathilda Vallery and Mrs. W. J. Streight departed yesterday after noon for Lake Minnetoka, Minn., where they expect to spend several weeks of the heated season. W. W. Coates and J. P. Falter, who have been down in Missouri looking over Mr. Coates' new farming posses sions, returned to the city yesterday morning, coming over the Missouri Pacific. The stork in his rounds yesterday found time to deposit a fine girl baby at the home of Joe McCarty, an event which causes that young man to swell up with pride. Both mother and child are reported as doing well. Frank Dolbury who has been very ill for the past three months, and whose condition the past week has been alarm ing, has taken a turn for the better and his many friends will be pleased to learn that his condition promises much improvement. Mrs. Geo. Craig, who suffered a severe paralytic stroke some three weeks since, affecting the right side of the face and the left side of her body, had a change yesterday for the better, and her condition shows a marked im provement. The good news greatly pleases her many friends, who hope it will continne until she becomes entirely well. The new copper wire of the Platts mouth Telephone Company which has been in the process of stringing between Nebraska City and this place for some time past is now almost completed Manager Pollock expecting to have it in working order tomorrow. It is claim ed to be a big improvement in the ser vice and one which the public will appreciate. 0 g Bluffing is Not Our Business! Q A customer talking with us the other day f 8 enformed us that he had been reading ft our advertisements about the thirteenth g X pair of shoes- Now, says he, do you really ft give away the 13th pair of shoes or is it fj X just a bluff. Right here we wish to say, ft that we cannot afford to bluff, it is ex- M 8 pensive and deceiving, and we don't Jj waste our time nor pay the printer for K advertisingmatter to deceive. We do as K we advertise. Read the list below, all of U K whom have been the lucky 13th. N 8 - 8 If You Don't - ASK ANY ONE OF THEM - Hanna Berg-green Grace Perry C. W. Grassman Kittie Cummins Lettie Smith Lizzie Kuhney P. A. McCrarev Dr. C. H. Root of Bassett, Neb., who has been taking a post-graduate course at the hospital in Chicago, 111., and Rochester, Minn., was in the city yes terday and today visiting his brother Hon. J. L. Root. Dr. Root departed for his home on the noon train today. H. M. Soennichsen, County Assessor, returned last evening from Denver, having stayed with the convention "till the last dog was hung." He was tied up for a day at Beatrice by a wash out on his return. He is wildly enthusiastic for Bryan and Kern and think victory sure. Julius Pepperburg,- the husteling man ufacturer of good cigars, of Lincoln, who has been in the city for several days past on business, departed for his home on No. 19 this morninsr. Mr. Pep perburg's many friends in the city will be glad to learn that the high water did not injure his property in the least. Miss Clara Brown returned Sunday morning from a five weeks trip to San Bernardino, Cal., where she visited with her parents. During her trip she vis ited many points of interest on the coast, and was the recipient of much attention socially, being the guest of honor at numerous receptions and other functions. Miss Zetta Brown who has been filling her position during her ab sence returnad to her duties in the Mur ray Bank yesterday. In County Court. In county court before Judge Beeson two interesting cases were filed today. The first case was that of ex rel Mel vin Karth vs Ezra Grimm and Anna Grimm, an action for writ of habeas corpus. The petition states the usual formality relative to the ability of the relator Melvin Karth, to care for and control two children, Bessie, aged 13 years, and Paul, aged 9 years, children of the relator and Eva Karth, his wife. I,t then states that the two children are unlawfully restrained of their liberty by Ezra Grimm and Anna Grimm at David City, Butler county, Neb. From de velopments it appears that Anna Grimm is a sister of Melvin Karth, the relator. The papers in the case have been placed in the hands of Sheriff Quinton, who will go to David City and endeavor to obtain possession of the children today. The second case was an answer filed in the matter of the last will and testa ment of Samuel S Johnson by Wm. H. Johnson, a brother of deceased. The answer seeks to have the probate of the will set aside. This will, it will be re membered provided that the land of the deceased, valued at near $30,000, should go to Edwin Jeary. the Elmwood banker and attorney, eventually; that the per sonal property and bank stock should go to the decedent's widow; that the Masonic Home in this city should re son r Believe This 1 8 R. M. Roberts W. K. Shepardson I j. C. Murray Mrs. Shopp Mrs. Jno. Geise Daisy Perry Mrs. Dora Glenn -8 ceive $1,000 and the other relatives of deceased various small sums. To de feat that provision of the will leaving the land to Mr. .Jeary the answer of Wm. II. Johnson, alleges this bequest was procured through undue influence exercised over deceased by Jeary and also charges that Jeary sought to cheat and defraud the other beneficiaries of the will by having a proviso inserted by which anyone contesting the will should lose that portion of the estate bequeath ed them by its terms. The case prom ises to be a sensational one, as the en tire business relations of Jeary and the late Samuel S. Johnson will bo threshed out. The hearing of this case is set for July 17th. His Action Regretted The announcement from the pulpit yesterday by Rev. Father Bradley that he will leave St. John's church on the 20th inst for a parish at Lincoln, has created widespread surprise and disap pointment in this city where Father Bradley has won a place in the affect ions of all, regardless of their religious affiliations. Erom the members of his own church nothing but the utmost sor row is expressed at his determination to change his location, the church feel ing that it loses a most valued guide. Those outside the church feel that the community at large suffers from the loss of so estimable a man from our midst and regret that he could not see his way clear to remain amoner us. In common with all others The Journal ex presses its sorrow at his departure. Dont Shout too Soon The Omaha Bee, Friday morning, speaking of the cutting down of the Taft banner, says that Lincoln's "dem ocratic police force" is not trying very hard to locate the perpetrator of the mean trick and even intimates that the police had a hand in it. The Herald is informed the police have a strong sus picion on certain republicans who talk much and who are not above suspicion of such deeds. He laughs best who laughs last and possibly the Bee has shot off too soon. The inference is out very strong that the republican state committee is satis fied in its own mind who did ihe deed. Lincoln Herald. Heat Too Intense. The heat of last Friday and Saturday was too much for the men engaged on the paving, and Foreman Gaule on Fri day was compelled to let his pavers off at 3 o'clock. On Saturday the laborers on the work were unable to go on, sev eral of them narrowly escaping prostra tion from the heat. This morning the most of them are back at work the cooler weather per mitting it.
