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cime iusTcrlcal oc. SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION EIGHT PAGES VOLUME XXVI11 PLATTSMOUTII, NEBRASKA, THUHSDAY, APRIL 15, 1909 NO. liS EASTER SERVICES IN THE CHURCHES Dcautiful and Improssivc Cere monies Observed by All At St. Luke's church last even ing the choir which has been through out Lent giving Jhe grand "Passion" music by scenes, gave the complete music. The work of the weeks made last night's rendition of the complete music very far above the ordinary. There are throughout the work a large number of eoIos which were all given with a technique and skill far better than is to be expected from other than professional Blng ers and which speaks volumes for the careful direction and the untiring work of Prof. Austin who had the direction of the production. In addition to the many solos which were scattered throughout the piece there are great opportunities for chorus work and this was given in keeping with the solo work, just as finely as any could have been. The congregation which, despite the very threatening weather and the strong attractions at other churches was very large, was more than pleas ed at the grand conception which was bo magnificently given by this ex cellent choir and soloists. After the separate notices which have been given the several scenes the past six weeks, it is hardly nec essary to again call attention to the several soloists individually. Suffice it to say that their success in hand ling the different parts was even more marked than at the separate renditions of the Bcenes. . The work of the chorus is pronounced by all who heard it as being excellent In deed. The inspiring and Impressive music in the hands of the chorus swelled In a vast and truly devo tional value great as that of the best cathederal choirs. The production of this master piece took exactly one hour and fif teen minutes and there was no draw back to it save, as In the case of the other services, the Interference caus ed by the storm which burst before the service was finished and which caused many of the congregation to leave while the singing was in pro gress. The work of Prof. Austin and his chorus in giving this magnificent mu sic cannot be too highly commended and It will long linger as one of the greatest religious observances In lo cal church history. Methodist Cliurcli. Special Easter song service was given last evening at the Methodist church when a large chorus of thirty-five volets sand "Penitence, Par don and Peace" a beautiful Easter anthem. The choir and chorus was under the direction of Mrs. E. 11. Weseott while the music was one of the most excellent given by the Methodist choir which for this occa sion contained a number of mem bers of choirs from other churches. Too much praise cannot he bestowed upon them for the fin rendition or the music and the very evident eare and attention which had been given the preparation of the music. There was a very larg audience. The piece as given is Intended as a simple piece of worship. In no sense It Is designed to be other than this and the three steps represented by the title are given in their suc cessive order. The first step Is that of the pentitent sinner who seeks for giveness from the Lord for his sins, the second 1s the granting of the New Ctaute Irftw. The game laws paused by the recent legislature provide for open ncasons as follows: Chicken and grouse, October and Novoiiber; ducks and ;., September 1'. to April 5; jt.i snipe and yellow legs, September IS to May 1; plover, July 15 to August 31; squirrels. October and Novem ber; black bass, not less than six Inches long, June 1 to November 15; trout not less than eight Inches long, April 1 to October l- all other fUs April 1 to November 15th. There Is no open season for quail, dots, swan and wh'U rraln. J-Vines with tht ish two Inch's rnuf.ie may ho im1 n waters doslg. natod by the game warden If a license I obtained and n bond In the form of certified check for $100 is given to iecur the state against misuse of a pardon for the past offenses while the third step covers the peace which comes to the sinner when the stain is wiped away. It is a grand religious melody and the parts taken last evening were all in very excellent hands. The so loists of the occasion included some of the best voices in the city as can be seen from the list of those parti cipating. They were Misses Zclma Tuey and Genevieve Howard, Mes dames C. S. Johnson and E. H. Wes cott and Messers. D. C. York and W. O Brooks Every solo number was exceptionally well given and merited the high praise bestowed upon the several singers. The work of the chorus was also of high order and much merit, deserving especial men tion for its effectiveness and adding very largely to the success of the ser vice. . The chorus was made up of the Euperpean Glee club of eighteen members and the senior choir of the church and comprise a total of thirty-five voices. Rev. A. A. Randall added much to the service by prefacing each step In the music with short Introductory remarks designed to elucidate the motive of the music. His remarks were exacty what was needed to elab orate the theme of the music. One of. the disagreeable features and which made the work doubly difficult of rendition was the Budden storm which came on and which caused a number of the congregation to leave making considerabe confu sion throughout the auditorium. Had It been known what the weather con ditions would be, the production would have been postponed. As it was, however, the Bervlce was a grand success and all who were en gaged In its preparation and pro duction deserve much praise. Presbyterian Church. Hon. R. L. Metcalfe, associate ed itor of the Commoner of Lincoln, last evening delivered his highly enjoy- Rble and entertaining lecture "Way side Literature." Mr. Metcalfe has earned the reputation of being one o fthe friends of the little folks the world over and his lecture last eve ning showed that admirable strain of friendship for them at its best. He is an entertaining and even delightful speaker. He lacks much in dellvoTy and this mitigates against the "success of his lecture but what he lacks there he more than makes up In the tender sentiment and the beautiful language of the lecture. It Is all on the theme of the child the most tender anrt pathetic In the language, and well does he express the thoughts which the little ones inspire in him. Every. one who heard the lechrre was more than pleased with It and especially admired Its poetic beauty. It Is to be regretted that there was not a larger audience to hear lhl sweet little lecture, but the threatening wenther and the strong counter at tractions In the shape of special musical programs arranged for the Easter evening service, combined to keep the attendance down. Should Mr. Metcalfe see fit to visit the city at some future time, there Is small doubt but that he would receive i much more nattering attendance. The lecture was delivered undei the auspices o Tthe Men's Brother hood of the Presbyterian church attd was given nt the church edifice. seine. This licence Is Issued by the chief game warden and ermts $2. A permit to seine given the holder a right to take rarp, stickers, buffalo, gar and catfish from June 1 to Octo ber 31. during daylight hours. The sale of carp, buffalo, catfish, suck era, sturgeon and gar fish Is permit ted under the new law. The sale of game birds is still prohibited. Thayer Prnpst wns a pnssengcr for Ilalston, Neb., where he Is putting In a general store. Mr. Propst has se lected a good point for locating a tore and there Is every Indication that he will make a big success out It It. Hslftton is bound to be a good manufacturing point and such places are always good especially for those who locate there early. Estimable Life Closes. Mrs. Beach, wife of A. D. Beach, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Zlnk, In Wabash, Satur day forenoon. Mrs. Beach has lived in Weeping Water for the last fif teen years. She was on a visit to her daughter and was taken down with pneumonia, from which she died af ter a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, one son and two daughters. The son, Charles; lives in Lincoln, and Is employed in the postofflce in that city. The daugh ters are Mrs. Oscar Zlnk of Wabash and Mrs. Miller of Omaha. Mrs. Beach was about 70 years of age. She was a woman of beautiful Christian character, and was very highly es teemed by all who knew her. The funeral services will be held from the Congregational church at Weep ing Water on Monday afternoon. The pastor, Rev. J. H. Andreas will con duct the services, and the burial will be in the Oakland cemetery. Handsome Number. The Journal begs to acknowledge receipt or a copy or tne Anniversary number of the Nebraska Journal, commemorating the fortieth anniver sary of the founding of the Nebraska School for the Deaf, and It wants to congratulate the editor, and foreman and business manager on the splendid Issue they have gotten up. Typo graphically it Is an excellent little magazine and editorially It is super ior to many more pretentious period icals. The Issue is replete with many interesting articles not the least of which is a brief history of the school from its founding in 1869 to the present day. The Issue is also beau tifully illustrated with cuts of the buildings and grounds and the teach ers, faculty and pupils of the school. Among other portraits in the maga zine is that of Hon. R. B. Windham of this city who Is president of the board of trustees. The portrait Is an excellent likeness of our distinguish ed townsman. The number on the whole. Is worthy the institution and those producing It. To Kill Gophers. Numerous complaintB have been sent to the state board of agriculture relative tc the destruction of alfalfa fields by gophers, and from reports of various experiments we are pleased to Bubmlt the following method for the extermination of gopher colonies. "Select potatoes pbout the slzi of Ku-rifch walnuts, tr.s rt an open end quill about two-thirds of the way through the potato, half fill the cav ity In the potato (made by the quill) vi h strlchnlne, pin-; the balance of the hole with potato, place the? medi cated potatoes in a basket or pnll al lowing them four o.- five hens U saturate before using. Take a sharp ened end wagon rod and spade and these potatoes out to the Held to be ea'.od. By probing v 1th the emU'ai-: rod. Into the ground between the gopher hills, the runways are easily located. When located carefully un cover the runway, drop In a couple of the potatoes, cover with Utter arid soil so that the dirt does not fill the original runway and that no Tight penetrates. Trent each colony In the same manner and the field will be effectually cleared of the pekl-s. Bank Itcot-ganl.cN. The reorganization of the Amer ican Exchange Bunk was coaiphited on April 1st when John P. Cobb wns elected president, C. S. Aldrich. vice president and a board of directors consisting of L. J. Dunn, A. C. Ad ams, B. M. Cobb, C. S. Aldrich and John P Cobb was elected from among the stockholders. John Gerry Stark Is retained as cashier and Iicslle Stark retires as assistant cashier. Messrs. Cobb and Aldrich are bus iness men from Iowa where Mr. Aid rich was for several years cashier of a bnnk at Tipton. These gentlemen will move their families here In the nenr future and become permanent residents of Kim wood. They will de vote their entire time to the Inter ests of the bank and Its customers. L. J. Dunn Is cashier of the City National Bank of Lincoln and A. C. Adams Is a well known banker, for merly of Eagle In this ctuntyolMln merly of Eagle In this county. B. M. Cobb Is a brother of John P. Cobb and Is at present residing In Cali fornia. Elm wood Lcader-Eiio. John Wooter who wus one of the fortunate oiks to draw a fine farm In Tripp County, 8. D., was a passen ger this noon for Gregory to make his selection and entry. It Is to be hoped John Is one of the lucky ones mid that his farm will be the best In the bunch, . An Raster Wedding. The cosy home of Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Marshall of this city was the scene of a very pretty wedding yes terday, where at high noon the Rev. Salsbury united In the holy bonds of matrimony Miss Gladys Marshall of this city and Mr. Harry A. James of Weeping Water, Neb.. This wedding came as a surprise to the many friends of the bride, so well had she guarded her secret. Only the Im mediate relatives and four girl friends of the bride were present to witness the ceremony .which was celebrated with due solemnity In Dr. Salsbury's usual Impressive manner, after which an elegant six course breakfast was served and the good health of the young couple drunk in "nature's crystal cup." The table was handsomely decorated with smllax and bride roses. The bride and groom departed In the early af ternoon for their future home In Lincoln, where they will be at home after May the 1st Miss Marshall will be missed from among our midst where she has hosts, of friends who love her for her many charming per sonal attributes as well as her varied accomplishments, and where ever her future lot may be cast she is sure to become a social acquisition. Mr. James holds a position of trust with the Crancer Music Co., of Lincoln, where he Is well and most favorably known as an estimable young man of sterling worth. The young couple have the best wishes of their large circle of ac quaintances, for their venture upon life's sea together, and all unite in bidding them "bon voyage." Old Time Friends. Mr. G. W. Pettlt. of West Union! Ohio, was a Sunday visitor in Platts mouth, the guest of his friend John Brady and family. Mr. Pettlt came from his home to Hastings, Iowa, where he had some legal business to look after, and learning that his old friend Mr. Brady resided here he was not long In getting to Platts- mouth to spend the Sabbath day Mr. Pettlt Is one of the leading law yers of his home town, West Union, Ohio where himself and Mr. Brady spent their boyhood days, which de veloped Into an everlasting friend ship, and after 38 years of separa tion the youthful days were most pleasantly, for one day, lived over at the Brady home yesterday. Mr. Pet tlt departed this morning on the Burlington train for Hastings, and fro mthere to his home. Meet Old Friends. . . Thos . Hutchison of thcLlncoln State Journal, was In this city this morning, running down from Lin coln to renew acquaintances and to meet with friends. Mr. Hutchison who Is a veteran newspaper man of this state, Is In charge of the Btate news service of the paper and Is also bundling the markets. His ability Is best shown by the splendid news wr vice which the paper enjoys In this state and he takes a Just pvWo In pushing this already excellent feat ure of the Journal. Without ex ception the state news service of the paper Is the best in the state and great credit Is due Mr. Hutchi son for Its high standard. He depart ed for Lincoln on the mall train at noon. Crops Look Fine. Claud Everett, the sterling farmer from near Union, came up Saturday afternoon for a brief visit with J. G Rlchey and family, returning that evening. Mr. Everett Teports that the general outlook for crops for the ensuing year Is very flno and he believes that there will he an abund ance of everything. He 1s particular ly Impressed with the prospects for a line fall wheat crop, lie believes the peach crop will be short In his local ity as he has examined several trees and finds them killed. Other fruits are uninjured so far and he thinks a fine crop of cherries, apples and the tike Is assured. Married nt (reenwoml. A very quiet wedding took plueo Inst Friday evening, when Warren L. Hand and Miss Avis Carnes were united In Marriage by Rev. Murray. The newly married couple left for (Jordon, Neb.,, Saturday afternoon where they will make their future home. The best wishes of their many frlend.i, for a long and prosperous life, go with them. Louisville Cour ier. The only matter filed In county court today was an application for the appointment of an executor of the es tute of the late Johanna Kennedy. The petition, filed by her husband James Kennedy asks the appointment of himself as executor. ELECTRIC LIGHTING How the Expense of Lighting May Be Reduced Fully Twenty Per Cent The economy of electric lighting Is very near to the hearts and pock et books of all users of electricity for lighting purposes. It 1b a broad statement and one that will cause Borne surprise, when the electrician tells us that electricity Is the most economical light for the home. If used right. "If used right," that is the secret and yet how few of us understand enough about the myster ious current to use It at its best ad vantage. It Is not vaulting over the borders of truth to say that in nearly every home now using electric light the reg ular monthly bills could be cut down fully twenty per cent with a little care and attention and a little more knowledge about electricity and elec tric lights. In nearly every home there are places where eight candle power or even four or two candle power lamps could be substituted for the sixteen candle power lamps thereby effect ing a great saving. These small can dle power lamps -give light enough for closets, stairways, cellars, hall ways, pantries and wood sheds or store rooms. Small candle power lamps have double advantage of sav ing the customer money when in UBe and not costing him so much when accldently left burning. It Is well enough to use the high power lamps for reading or where a well lighted room is desired but It is safer for the eyes and better for the pocket book to use less brilliant lamps in rooms where a great amount of light is not necessary. Hall lamps or porch lamps which are kept burning should be of not more than two or four candle power. These lamps give ample light for so small a space and really cost less than kerosene. There the numerous times In ever home where It Is desirous to burn a lamp all night. In case of sickness a lighted lamp throughout the night Is quite .essential. The low candle power are a great saving for this purpose. When It Is realized that a sixteen candle power uses 33 1-3 per cent more current than a twelve candle power, 67 per cent more than an eight candle power, three times as much as A four candle power and five times ns much as a two candle power lamp the economical advan tage of the smaller Blzes Is apparent. If the householder who complains about the electric light bills from month to month will observe the following rules he will find that the cost for lighting his home Is noth Ing unreasonable: Don't waste light. Use the smallest candle power lamps that will do the work re quired. Use reflectors for close work. Keep a few of the new metal fila ment lamps on hand for like where a large amount of light Is required for any length of time. They will pay for themselves many times over. A blackened lamp menns a dimmed light. Throw it away. Paying for current for operating a dim light Is the height of extravagance. One new lamp will often give as much light as two old ones. Don't spoil a good lamp by sur rounding It with light killing shade Many of the ornamental shades are nothing more or less than fancy glass light sponges which absorb most of the light rays. Rooms finished In dark colors re quire more light than rooms finished In light colors. Don't expect to light your home In winter as cheaply as you do In summer. It Is Impossible for there are several hours more of daylight In summer than In winter. The daylight brightness of an ordinary room, Into which lh sun Is not directly shining, was found by a general elect rlc- Illuminating en gineer to be commonly no more than 1-10 candle power and ?om times as low as 1-100 candle power per square Inch. Most artificial light have a much greater Intrinsic bright ness, and this accounts for their In jurious effects when the nyes the not shielded from their full glare. He declares that a diffused light of 1-5 to 1-10 candle power per square Inch Is host. Strain and Injury to the eyes have been attributed to ultra-violet light, hut such light Is less In various Incandescent lllumlnants than In direct or even reflected sunlight Fiftieth Anniversary. From Tuexday's Pally. Our veteran townsman and pioneer Nebraskan Conrad Schlater, with hi most estimable wife will tomorrow celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their landing In Nebraska. Just fif ty years ago tomorrow at 10 o'clock In the morning Mr. and Mrs. Schlater landed at the foot of Main street In this city from the steamer "Spread Eagle," one of the river leviathans or that day and which boat was under command of Capt. LeBarr. At that time Plattsmouth was not much more than a collection of huts on the river's edge and along the deep creeks which come down the valleys. The prairies which now are green with the early Bpring and in which the farmers are plowing and tilling the soil, were then unbroken wilderness, the home of the Indian and the buf falo. In the half century which has elapsed civilization has marched on and the venerable couple have Been a wonderful change. It Is to be hop ed they will be here for many more years to enjoy the changes which will be wrought. , F. O. Fricke Seriously Hurt. F. O. Fricke last Saturday sustained a very serious Injury by reason of stepping through an open register in the store. The register had been opened without Mr. Frlcke's knowledge and in moving about the store he stepped Into it and was thrown violently through the floor, striking upon a cold air pipe lending to the furnace . He fell directly across this which prevented him fall ing through to the floor of the cel lar. His son and several others saw the accident and hurried to his as sistance, taking him back through the opening to the store. Dr. Albert Fricke, his son was present and in company with Dr. T P. Livingston they made the gentleman as comfort able as possible, a superficial examin ation not Indicating any serious dif ficulty although he was badly bruis ed and scratched. He was bandaged up and Immediately conveyed to his home where his condition has since grown worse and this morning he was unable to leave his bed. It Is feared that he may have been possibly In jured Internally although this Is not yet definitely known. He was suffer ing much pain this morning but It Is hoped this Is merely temporary nd that he will soon be able to be out and about. Buys Grocery Store, Mike Warga has bought the Weld man grocery store. Mr. Wnign took possession Monday morning. Havelock Times. All parties to the above denl were former residents of this city. The Weldman store was owned by II. U. Weldman, who was formerly In Lnpf ness here. It Is not rietiouiicc d what new line of business ho will follow. Mr. Warga who purchiifej the store, was born here anl has lived In Have lock a number of years. He has been uniformly successful In business and this last venture will doubt lens prove as successful as hlu others. II" lias, the best wishes of a host of friend He Is Mighty Proud. 1 Several days sin e the: stork 'it his rounds left with Mr. .Ioh. K ih outek a fine, new baby gfrf and slr.ee that time there has been nothing too good for the proud futher. He Ins been down town a number of times since and has acted so tickled that his friends hnve always Insisted upon his being hurried home again. II Is surely the proud papa and when one hears him tell about that girl, h can't be bhimed for being. Both Mrs. Kahoutek and the girl are getting along nicely and there are hopes for Joe. A New MImn ljelmhoff. The news comes from Omnha that a brand new girl baby has been born to Mr. and Mrs. George Lehnoff for merly of this city The glnd event took place several days ago but It was only chronicled in the papers this morning. The many friends of theso excellent people extend their congrat ulations upon the advent of thiti latest addition to the family circle. Death Near Hock Bluff. From Momlny'K Ixilly. Mr. Klee an aged gentleman re siding near Rock Bluffs, died at an early hour yesterday morning at the home of his son-inlaw Mr. Hun ger. The particulars of his death and a sketch of his life will appear later. Thsj funeral was held today from his late home, the funeral be ing under the directions of M. HIM and John P. Sattler, the latter gentle man driving down there this morning.
