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plattentonth si:mi-vi:i:klv kdition - vovr packs VOLUME XXVIII I'LATTSMOUTJI, NEI5HASKA, M ANDAV, SKI'THM I5IIf 7, 1J)()S CSIU TC3EV The Total Vote That Each Candidate Received Last Tuesday Demonstrates Conclusively the Fallacy of State-wide Primaries. County Clerk Rosenerans and his as - cistants, Revs. Sal.sbury and Randall, last Saturday completed the canvass of the votes cast at Tuesday's election. The job was a very tedious one and proved to be an irksome task before it was finished. The vote cast was very light, amounting to about one-quarter the normal vote. In some instances it did not come up to this average even, the vote in the city falling below that amount. I'lattsmouth precinct, one of the large voting places in the county. also showed a heavy falling off. j There were many curiosities in the; vote. One noticeable feature of the j vote on representatives was the falling . behind of both Smith and Laughlin, who ran behind Noyes and Sattler, re- j pectively. This is accounted for by many thinking they were only to vote for one and giving only one vote for their preferred candidate. j The light of the Railway .Men's Pro-, tective assot iat ion upon Railroad Corn-, missioner Williams proved abortive in this county at least. as be ran far ahead of his opponents and received a hand some plurality. Another curiosity was. Alden's defeat of Barton, it being con- i lidently believed before the primaries ; that the Mall county man would carry, t lie county. j On the democratic side Henry R. Coring received a handsome vote run ning far ahead of his colleague M. F. Harrington, while Smith polled many more votes than expected. On the governorship Shallenberger's victory was not unexpected, he running second to Berge where that gentleman was j strong and second to Dahlman in this city where he had strength, while the j east end country precincts came out for J mm nanoome.y. v,..e ui t.ie pi was the victory ot iiatewood over Mattes, as the latter was supposed to be very strong in this part of the county. Returns are as follows: School Fund Amendment to Consti tutionFor, rep. 407; dem. 281; ind. S; ! pro. 12; total 711. Against, rep. 55; j dem. 50; ind. 1; total 10. j Judicial Amendment For rep. 377; j dem. 249; ind. 7; pro. 12; total 645. j Against rep. 70; dem. 75; total 145. j Presidential electors at large Rep. Robbins 592; dem. Watzke 512; pro. Xesbit 20. Governor " ,p. Sheldon 648; dem. Shallenberger 249; Derge 210; Dahlman 117. Lieut. Gov.- Rep. Hopewell 626; dem. Garrett 285; Tibbetts 155; Grimison 102. Secretary of State Rep. Junkin 602; dem. Gatewood 283, Mattes 258. Auditor Rep. Alden 193, Barton 179, Allen 63, Cook 60, McKesson 39; Pierce 35; Anthes 17, Haynes 15; dem. Luik hart 280, Price 260. Treasurer Rep. Brian 603; dem. Mackey 526. Superintendent Rep. Bishop 254, Dalzell 1S2, Carrington 102. Martin 79: dem. Abbott 513. Attorney General - Thompson, rep., 599; Fleharty, dem., 273; Quackenbush. 194; Terry 71. Commissioner Public Lands Rep. ' Cowles, 279, Sams 126. Huesnetter 112. Shively 87. Dem.. Eastman 392. Man-, uel 131. Railway Commissioner Rep. Wil- j liams 241. Aarons 147. Abbott S2. Wal- i Will Go to Nehawka. ! At the meeting of the Elks lodge Fri- I day evening it was decided to take the ; Merchants band and the members of ' the order and go out to Nehawka on ! the 12th to attend the fall carnival, 1 which is to be hold at that place on that day. Gov. Sheldon and other prom inent men will be present at that time. The intention is to go up on the after noon M. P midnight, go from hi train and come back at There will be re. -Ne: :V:S .c a a tig crowd C:tv Nows. Fred .T.1 erger who r.a.- r'.r.ed to his ho.:r.c several h: is again able to I e ut ar.d tending to his 1 . u-in.ss. a.r.ess i;'k nt- iliS friends are glad to learn that t.e i'.ir.ess was not of a sericus nature a:-.d are pleased to see him back once more. RAH B CASS COUHY 1 Jace 47, Hedlund 41, Karr 24, Van Wagenen 12. Dem. Brophy 275, Cow- gill Congress Rep. Pollard 611. Dem. Maguire iUH, Fitzsimmons 2:31. State Senator Rep. TelFt o'.KJ. Dem. Banning 517. Float Representative Rep. Harrison C.07. Dem. Hates HPS. Representatives Rep. Noyes 577, Smith 51:;. Dem. Sattler 475, Laugh lin :5. County Attorney Rep. Tidd Ramsey 517. Commissioner Rep. Swit.er Dem. Seybert I'.):;. -:7. 1S1. The Candidate. Some one, who has evidently been a candidate at some time during his career through life, gets oil' the follow ing: "He coineth up like a ilower and re- tireth from the race busied. His friends iiiieiii nun wan iaKe nones ami aimo- sphere. He thinkelh the swelleth like world his'n. toad and upon mankind and slopeth over with I humor. He kisseth the children and j scattereth his microbes among innocent babies. He privately eheweth a clove : when he meets a preacher, and as he j converseth with him he standeth to the ! leeward and curbeth his breath with a strong bit. He goeth home late at night to his weary, wife with a beery breath and cold feet He riseth up be fore times and hiketh forth without his breakfast savintr: "I ero to see a man." The dead beat Heth jn wait amJ pueth his ,eff to a queen.s taste. He naileth a ,ie, but before election he runneth ghort on nails IIe ffiveth liberally to th church he subscribeth a good sum to the band, contributeth to the poor whose barn was burned, he sendeth a small keg hither and a large keg thither, he yieldeth up his substance with apparent alacrity. After the elec tion he geteth back of the bam and kicketh himself and teareth his hair and calleth himself a Rottendam fool." Return From the West Mrs. Val Burkel and son, Robert re turned Saturday from a two month's trip toTacoma, and other points in Wash ington. They had a very delightful time, visiting many points ot interest upon the coast and being the recipients of much social attention. Nevertheless they were much gratified to get home again and relieve Val of his batchelor hood. While they like the Pacific Northwest greatly they also have a deep seated feeling for Nebraska and their old friends here. I Ladies of Security, Take Notice! i A full attendance is requested at the I Knights and Ladies of Security Monday j as election of officers will take place, i You are hereby almost demanded to j present yourself at the lodge room at j the appointed hour, S o'clock p. m. i J. E. Douglas, Secretary. , ., u n Library NOW Open. Miss Olive Jones, librarian, announces that commencing yesterday, September 1, the public library will be open at the regular hours. Recipe For Happiness Never suspect a friend of doing J ! wrong until the proof of it is plain and as clear as the sun or a cloudless day, and then-yes even then do not accuse or censure until you have heard from him hi5 own version of the supposed wrong. It you were ever a friend to him he is certainly entitled to that much forbearance and consideration. Price .2200,00. .120!,'iu. cash balance If this rule was practiced many a mis- ' time if desired. ' M. Archer. understanding would be averted ar.d ' many a heartache spare.'.. Ex. Bryan's Picture FrSihed. Wm. Bailance was a visitor in Omaha i We have a number of the ne:;t presi to.'.ay having as his guests Miss Ethel .dent's picture in small frames that we Ballar.ce of this city ar.d. her guests ; oiler at 2" cents caeh, or will give one Misses Grae . gem City, Ir.d. an outing taki: d N:::a Pease of Michi Te.e T-:irrv will enjoy r.g m :..e sights of the leasure r-.svrts surround- city ami the i it. The Man For the Place. O. W. Laughlin, one of the demo cratic candidates for representative was in the city Friday attending the meeting of the candidates. He is much encouraged at the reports he has re ceived and believes the chances are bright for the success of the entire ticket. He expects to enter upon a vigorous and thorough campaign and believes he can win out. Mr. Laughlin is a good man and one who deserves every vote of the people. He should be met by everyone so that they may know just who they are voting for. No worthier man can be found on any ticket than (). W. Laughlin and it be hooves all anxious for democratic suc cess to get out and hustle for him. THEY SURPRISED THEIR PASTOR. Not Only in Their Appearance With Good Things. But About 8 o'clock Friday evening Rev. II. I). Thorras and his most estimable wife were surprised by many members of his congregation trooping in on them for a pleasant evening. The surprise was complete, the good people not ex pecting visitors much less so large a crowd. They came in twos and threes and then in bunches until the house was full to over flowing. And they not only came by themselves but they were laden with all kinds of groceries, fruits, china ware, and in fact, almost every thing that can be used in or about, a household. A. fter the worthy pastor and his good ,..:-,, .,..i r,.. i,;. j tii.o' Tv(w'ofl.wl 1 1 rT.ii.-i el-,.-.... I'iifvi; 1 1 i V I I t JV-wviVl 1 i Hill WIVIa and an evening of thorough .... ' enjoyment was had. There was sing- ! j ing and music galore, and an e veiling j j of rare entertainment all around. I j There were dainty refreshments served! by the charming hostess, and at its ; close the visitors retired happy in the thought that the evening had passed as planned and the good people had receiv ed an idea of how well their congrega tion liked them. Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames H. G. Van Horn. Oliver Hudson and children, Dodge, Foster, H. McKay, T. Wiles, Mesdames Katheryne Palmer, L. New land and daughter, Stenner, O'Neal, Reynolds, Julia South, Alice Clotfelter, Ebersole, Mae Morgan, G. M. Porter, Tyler, Misses Edith Buzzel, Celia Taylor, Gertrude Stenner, Pearl O'Neal, Helen Foster, Ruth Melborn, Katie Foster, Jennie and Jessie Reynolds, Gladys Stenhaur, Messrs. Stenner, Ed Reynold, David Ebersole, George Ebersole, Ralph and Hugh Foster. State Chairman. Reports from Lincoln are to the effect that II. II. Hanks of Nebraska City or Dan V. Stephens of Fremont is likely to be the new chairman of the Democratic central committee, who will be chosen the latter part of this month. Hanks was in Lincoln on Wednesday and con ferred with local democratic leaders. He is not pushing himself for the place but admitted that he had been asked by party workers to become a candi date for chairman. He had not decided at that time whether he would do so. Stephens has declared that he would accept the chairmanship if it were ten dered unanimously but not otherwise. He is chairman of the third congres sional district committee and has his part of the state well organized for campaign work. It is expected that Edgar Howard of Columbus will raise a vigorous protest against Stephens for state chairman because the latter acted as campaign manager for Latta in the congressional contest. W. II. Thompson of Grand Island has been in Lincoln for a couple of days, expecting to get the ear of W. J. Bryan on the latters return from his northern trip. If he does, it will be the third or fourth time that Thompson has journ eyed hither to see Bryan since the Den ver convention. The Grand Island man is credited with the ambition to run for senator n era in in IQIfl : .- - ... - - - For Sale 47 acres of land, 40 acres in cultiva tion, 7 acres pasture. House and barn, well and cistern, apple and peach or- chard, small fruits, all under fence, stonp nram- in r.n. vr,r- f mcf.iro i to every paid up three months subscriber : to the Evening Journal, free, or one to every yearly subscriber to the Semi j Weekly Journal. They sell for 25 cents i in Omaha and everywhere else. Where the Fire Was Last Wednesday night a fire could be seen across the river in Mills County, and many wondered what it was. The following morning we made diligent in quiring but could gain no information. The following from the Glenwood opin ion solves the question: "A party of young people returning from Pacific Junction last evening about 9:30, discovered flames bursting from the barn of Elmer Stacey. The party consisted of Johnny Buflington, Artie Evans, Jean McClenathan and Midred Hale. They immediately ran into the Stacey home and spread the alarm. The girls pumped water and the boys assist ed materially in stopping the progress of the flames. However the great old barn, so well known to travelers, was totally destroyed, also a shed and five stacks of hay, mostly alfalfa recently cut. "Mr. Stacey 's barn has been a land mark for years. It was formerly an old grist mill and built by the late Judge Williams years ago. It stood on the old Keg Creek, when it meandered north of Pacific Junction long before the Watkins Ditch was built that car ried the Creek to the south of Pacific Junction. The mill was moved from its old site to the present position about 12 years ago. I he old mill waa built or huge timbers like railroad ties and it burned hard and long, and couid be seen lor miles as it stood on the edge level Missouri bottom. "The origin of the fire is unknown. The barn was insuranced for $500 in i the Capital insurance company of Des Moines of which Jackson fc Chamber lain are the agents. "There will be much sympathy for ; Mr. hiaeey as he has been having a I serious of misfortunes of late. Last ! year much of his crop was destroyed by j water. Enthusiastic Over Texas. Mrs. W. K. Fox and son, W. K. jr., returned Tuesday evening from Hous ton, Texas, where they have been liv ing for a number of months, to spend the winter here so that the young man may complete his school course in the public schools of this city. Miss Jessie Fox remained at Houston for the winter. They are all enthusiastic over Texas, regarding it as the garden spot of the world. Mrs. Fox compares its climate with that of southern California much to the advantage of the former. Hav ing been there throughout the hottest portion of the year, she is prepared to say that it is preferable to this country as a summer home. She brought back with her a monster lemon which was raised there. It is still green and looks j not unlike a huge green pear. Times are good in Houston, there be ing much work and general conditions all favorable. A Train of Three Carrs A colored man named Carr and two little sons drifted into town on Monday, and the fellows gave an exhibition of singing and acrobatic work while the daddy pocketed the few cents collected. Carr is the same negro that was arrest ed in Red Oak, Iowa, a short time ago for running a "dive," and because a certain house took fire twice in a night the Red Oak people requested Carr to make up a special train of Carrs and head it out of town. The outfit landed in Plattsmouth, and fared well for a few days, but somebody "told on 'em" and they were branded "bad or der cars." the result being they thead ed in" here. They finally disappeared, and Jim Lewin seems to be about the only one who cares where they went. Union Ledger. Remember the Sale! Next Saturday Sam Smith, the Mar ket Place man, will hold his regular semi-monthly sale. Every two weeks this enterprising sale and livery man has a sale, with horses as his chief drawing card, and many excellent bar gains are to be had for the taking. For the sale next Saturday Sam has some thirty head of broken stocka great deal taken on mortgage, which are all good stock. He has many good teams in the bunch, and it will pay everyone to attend if they desire some bargains. He also will have a few head of western horses, the same being unbroke, which can be had at bargain prices. The sale will be at the Market Place on North Sixth street, and no better place could be i had for it. Sam also is prepared to take care of teams at a reasonable price, giving them every attention. Be sure and come in and attend this sale for it will pay you. Remember he has both broken and unbroke horses for sale. You can'also sell anything of your own at these sales. Bring them in. S. C. Wheeler of the Burlington, was in the city over night on company busi ness, departing for the north and west on No. 10 this morning. i LAST MEETING OF THE SEASON The T. L. C. Club Enjoy a Good Time Friday Evening What, in all probability will be the last meeting of the T. L. C's was held Friday evening, Jennie Johnson act ing as hostess to the club at a six o'clock dinner. The dinner was given at the charming home of Miss Johnson in South Park and was a delightful af fair. The young ladies-, all of whom are close friends and companions, as sembled early in the afternoon and spent the hours before the dinner in singing, playing cards, games and all possible forms of amusements having an elegant time until the charming host ess announced the dinner. And the re past was all that could possibly be de sired every delicacy the season affords graced the festive board, and none gain say the fact that it was good for all to be there. The decorations for the occasions were asters and their myriad colors made a striking and handsome effect. The guests were bidden to seek their own seats at the table, each guest having a paper napkin ring with the name upon it beside her plate, this showing where eac h was to be seated. While the affair was in every way de lightful, there was some little lingering feeling of regret that some among those must soon leave to take up school work, breaking up a company which has for the past season had so many good times together. Those of the club who were present were Misses Esther Larson, Margaret Scotten, Marie Fitzgerald, Ethel Bal-lanc-e, Helen Klein, Grace and Ninna j Pease, of Michigan City, Indiana, and j Misses Ruth and Jennie Johnson, j The party broke up in the late cven ! ing after an afternoon of the utmost enjoyment, all agreeing that thh was the most delighful entertainment they had ever had. Satisfactorily Settled The fire loss sustained by Henry F. Weidman on July 4th, was satisfactor ily settled up by the adjusters for the companies Thursday. The companies paid Mr. Weidman in the neighborhood of $5100.00 upon a total insurance of $5800.00 and the companies took over the damaged stock. They immediately sold the stock to Matthew Gering who will place it on sale at once and clean it out. While the settlement was not so good as Mr. Weidman expected, he accepted it rather than enter upon a long and expensive lawsuit. The amic able adjustment of the matter is a causa of congratulation to all concerned. It is not the present intention of Mr. Weidman to resume the business in this city as there has been another station ery store opened since his trouble be gan and he does not care to enter into active competition with another store at this time, not regarding the field as profitable with the trade so badly cut up. This news will be a source of re gret to his many friend who had hoped he would resume immediately upon the settlement of the insurance difficulties. Returns From the Coast Mrs. E. A. Kirkpatnck returned from the Occident last Saturday evening without accident and reports a delight ful time. She visited with S. L. Carly le and family three days and reports them as being well situated, and enjoy ing a fair amount of prosperity. He has built a new house in place of the one that was burned, having received his insurance. Miss Ava who was a small child when they left here graduat ed last spring. Mrs. Kirkpatrick also visited with Mrs. Shotwell at Seattle, and enjoyed a trip up the coast with her. While the seas were, rough and she had rather a pecular sensation ac companying the roll of the boat, she never got sick, but Mrs. Shotwell can sympathize with the Colonels that went with Governor Sheldon, she hav ing discovered what the "S. S." buck ets are for. Nehawka Register. A Rcord Breaker George H. Meisinger who lives on the Mike Hild farm west of Mynard came in last Saturday and brought with him a record-breaking apple. It is of the Wolf River variety and when weighed tipped the scales at one pound six ounces. This is the top record for this season and speaks well for Mr. Meising er s ability as a fruit grower. The apple was weighed in the presence of a i Journal reporter. Frank Marler, the vill b ksmith ; at Mvnard, was i the city today on bus- sin.e-ss, and gave the Journal a pleasant cail. While here he enrolled his name for the great twice-a-week household necessity. J Defaced Stamps Worthless A new order in the post -office depart ment went into effect rece ntly and it should be noted by all the people in general. By the terms of the new law a defaced stamp is hereafter worthlo s. Should a corner be torn oil", no m.it 1 1 r in any way, it cannot longer be used. All letters bearing suc h stamps will be held at the post-ollice two weeks for recovery and at the end of such time, if not claimed, will be sent to the dead letter office. Another phase- of the or der is also interesting. Permissi.tn is now given individuals to perforate the stamp they use with a reasonable small instrument for identification purposes. Such a step is intended to prevent I he sending of anonymous letters or t he theft or mutilation of private mail of any nature. THE PASSING OF JACOB BECKMAN The Death Angel Again Visits the Home of Benjamin Bcckman. DlKD Beckman. Jacob, at his home near Murray, Neb. on Sept. 1 r.io-,, at 11 a. in. of tubercular pe-rt ionit is. Funeral Sunday, Sept. 6, l'.M.s. The many friends of Jacob, or .h.l.ie us he was better known, were shocked and pained Friday morning to beared" hi-' sudden death. The news was ivreive ! with incredulity because il was or.iy a few days since he hail streets here- see-mmgiy with no indicat ion I hat trover was hovering '. been lipl.l! the in i Hie r,re;n r him. II duration ; dug syi:. the end . ness was o:ilv was of very s! seized v. it II three hours In o,l a'ar i ore Medic il iii" l was imji'-'v iv suuiUiorii Bread. 1, !;.,! I Il bef" re t he phy.-i'-i.ir i ! r rally him, t he end aim For a long t :r:ie .1 ;:(. i- u , ft ring from ill health, and only .i I j while since he had been ope-ratei ; 1 1 for appendicitis re -ove-i ing from the j operation but being left in a veal . -ned i condition which made him an e ase prey to me dire malady wm-ii came upon him. Jakie Beckman was a natie of Cass County, having been born within two miles of where he died some twenty two years ago. All his life had been spent in this community and none- knew him but to love and respect him as an earnest, faithful, obedient and consi i encious young man. He was a fine representative of young American man hood with his scrupulous ideas of life and character, a beacon light by which those who came behind could guide their footsteps and know that they trod the straight and narrow way as he had gone before. That so good a young man, so consciencious a gentleman should be chosen to go all must regret and to those left behind who have heard the sable garment trail through their door and carry away the best beloved, the sympathy of all extends. The funeral will be held on next Sun day, the exact hour not yet being fixed, interment being at the Horning ceme tery, and the other arrangements will be completed later. PRIMARY ELEC TION RETURNS A. C. Shallenberger Carries Cass County for Governor The official canvass of the votes ca:-t at the primary last Tuesday has occu pied the attention of County Clerk Rosencrans and Messrs J. IL Sals bury and A. A. Randall, whom he selected to assist him. It will not be possible to give the official result on all the of fices in this evening's paper. The vote was very light, the total being slightly in excess of twelve hundred or about one-quarter of a full vote. The county precincts did a little better than the city in the percentage of votes cast, Weeping Water town polling a good percentage of their vot es. The republicans on governor cast GJ.s votes, Governor Sheldon running ahead of most of the ticket. The vote can vassed to four o'clock consisted of the vote on Governor only. Cass county of ficial gives Sheldon (rep.) Eerge (dem. and peoples' ind. ) 2M Dahlman (dem. ) !17 Shallenberger (dem. and peo. ind.) . .21'. Miss Louise Trillity departed Saturday morning for Ashland where- she will teach during the coming year. Miss Trillity for several vcj s ha? 1 eon of the favorite teachers m the public schools of this city ar.d it is t matter of regret in losing her. Ashland b t be congratulated upon .-ccurimg so good an educator as Miss Trillity 1 . a - proven i to b e.