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Ne!- btau I:; 3e lattstitotttb Journal SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION EIGHT PAGES PLATTSMOTJTII, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 190i VOLUME XXVI11 NO 5! MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Tako Up the Hitching Post and Special Police Question! Tbe meeting of the city council last night did not do any great amount of business, owing to the excessive heat. The members were all satisfied to get through and get out as the heat kept them in a con stant steam. All the members were present save Councilman Dovey who was detained by other matters. May or Sattler presided. Routine business was the general run of the proceedings. A petition from Lorenz Bros., asking permis sion to erect a frame ice house with concret foundation, the frame sup erstructure to be covered with cor rugated iron, was read and on mo tion finally went to the fire and wa ter committee with power to act. There was some opposition to per mitting the erection of any more frame buildings in the fire limits but, in view of the fact that this block has many such structures in it, it is more than probable the pe tition will be allowed and the erec tion of the building proceeded with. The reports of the several city ocicer's were read, thee report ' of Treasurer Fricke showing a balance in the treasury of $5,111.52, being the principal item. City Clerk Els ter and Police Judge Archer also made reports of their collections for the month which had been turned into the city treasury. The chief of police also reported the number of arrests for the month and with the Judge's report, it went to the police committee. The report of Fire Chief Koubek on the con dition 0 the hose carts and other fire equipment was also received and went to the fire and water commlt 'tee. " Mr. E. A. Wurl, representing the Commercial Club, appeared before the council and asked that special In Honor of Mr. and Mrs. Pollock. The superb home of Charles C. Parmele and wife last evening was the scene of a brilliant assemblage of citizens who attended the recep tion given to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. II. Pollock by Mr. and Mrs. Parmele. The handsome residence and grounds had been beautifully de corated for the occasion and the af fair was made one which will re main long In the memory of all for tunate enough to participate in it. The receiving line was upon the deep and commodious portico of the residence, Mr. and Mrs. Pollock tak ing their places near the entrance to the beautiful hall and greeting each guest as they entered. Punch was served upon the veranda and the lawn by a number of little ladies and in the dining room refreshments consisting of ice cream, cake and coffee were served. For the occas ion the dining room had been ele gantly decorated with a luxuriance of flowers, the whole forming a scene fit for a fairy land. From three to ten in the afternoon and evening there was an incessant line of old time friends of these most estimable people, calling to tender them their felicitations upon so long a life in this community and to wish them a continuance of many years among them. A more detail ed account of this happy gathering will appear tomorrow, it being im possible to complete the article for today's isBue. Thinks Corn All Rljjlit. Charles Murphy, one of the Cen ter precinct's excellent farmers Is In the city today attending to business matters. Mr. Murphy, who Is an old time friend of the Journal.camo In and paid the paper a visit this afternoon. He is well satlsled with the outlook for. crops through his precinct and states that the yelld will be a good one as that section had plenty of rnln. He noticed that other parts of the county, however, were short caused by Intense dry weather and lack of rain and also to corn firing more or less. Mr. Murphy returned to his home this afternoon. Henry Sanders of near Cedar Creek, Is In the city today looking after business matters. police be appointed for the week of the fall festival. Councilman Stelmker opposed It but event-' ually he was overruled by a ma jority of the council and the mayor was authorized to appoint such po lice as his Judgment dictated. In addition Mr. Wurl brought up the matter of additional hitching posts and asked that the city erect these on side streets and vacant lots ad jacent to the business center. Mr. Wurl explained to the council that on Saturdays and other days when there was a very large crowd on hand in the city, farmers were con stantly complaining of inability to find places to hitch their teams and he urged the council to take steps to remedy this Btate of acalrs There was some opposition to this from several members of the council but eventually it was decided to have the posts erected at available points. This was practically all the business of Importance coming before the meeting save the allowance of the claims against the city which were as follows: Henry Trout, salary 50 00 I. N. Cummings, burying dog 23 M. Archer, salary ; 30 00 Neb. Lgt. Co. light 100 R. E. Miller, labor. 29 05 Frank Kalocek, same 1 57 J. Donnelly, salary 3 00 Olive Jones, same 25 00 Public library ex 5 10 Neb. Lgt. Co. light 2 50 Platts. Tel. Co. rent 1 50 G. F. Scott, labor 25 56 W. B. Rlshel, sprinkling... 30 00 J. Harkins, labor 15 88 C. JJoeteU, same. . 3 00 W. A. O'Neill, iabor 1 75 Wm. Hassler, blacksmith.. 11 55 W. II. Scott, labor 18 60 W. Carter, labor 10 15 RELEASED OS WRIT. Judge Dungan Holds That Mrs. Maud L. Moran is Wrongfully Held. Some time since Mrs. Maud L. Moran was tried by the board of commissioners of insanity, consisting of District Clerk E. H. Finigan, Dr. Frank S. Marnel and attorney A. A. Blscbof. It took nearly five weeks to complete the hearing and the board declared her Insane and order ed her placed in a private asylum at tbe expense of her husband, At torney W. F. Moran. Mr. Moran ac cepted the finding of the board and was getting ready to hdve his wife placed in a proper asylum or sanitar ium when her attorneys ntzer & Hayward and Paul Jessen, applied for a writ of habeas corpus and Judge H. D. Travis secured Judge Dungan, of Hastings, to hear the case. He came here and last Wed nesday morning began taking testi mony and held two night sessions to enable the attorneys to get before blm all of the evidence. He held that he could review the case and therefore the hearing had to be gone over. County Attorney D.W.LIving ton appeared for the complaint, Mr. Moran, and the testimony of a large number of witnesses, both medical and others was taken and late Sat urday evening the case was conclud ed and the arguments begun, Judge Hayward making the plea for Mrs. Moran and Mr. Livingston for the complainant and the board. After hearing all of the arguments Judge Dungan held that writ be granted as Mrs. Moran was illegally held, in fact holding that she was not Insane. She was thus given her liberty. It Is understood that the case will be appealed and supreme court asked to pass upon the question as to the right of the Judge to hear the testi mony and reverse the finding of the board. The case Is one that has at tracted consldeable attention as both parties were born and reared In this county and known to almost every one. Nebraska City News. Oscar Capen , the well known fanner Is spending the afternoon in the city on business, coming In from Ms farm near Murray. DIG TIME AT UNION The Old Settlers' Annual Meeting Was Largely Attended Saturday. The Old Settlers' Reunion for 1909 was, as usual a grand success. There was nothing lacking to make it so expect speakers. There was not the usual number of orators present. The first day (Friday) the attendance was not nearly so large as that on Saturday, but very res pectable. Ex-Governor Sheldon was the principal speaker Friday, and as George is a Cass county product everybody was glad to hear him; es pecially upon an occasion of this character. Mr. Sheldon is one of tbe people and many of the early pion eers were glad to meet him because his father was one among their num ber and shared with them the pri vations of the early settlement of Cass county. Friday was an ideal day for the opening and the exceed ingly warm weather made business remarkably good for the lemonade and ice cream vendors. Saturday was a still better day from the fact that breeze was In force the entire day, but Old Sol's rays came down as hot as ever. Not withstanding the busy season with the farmers, most of the old veter ans In the settlement of Cass county and Otoe county were there to greet each other.some perhaps for the last time, as we noticed many very old men who appeared tottery and great ly enfeebled. J ustlc of the Supreeme Court Barnes was the orator and his remarks seemed to please all who could get near enough to bear him. His address was along the line of the early settlement of Nebraska. 1 The Union Band was there, of course, to enliven the occasion with some of their up-to-date music, for which this organization is noted, and It is not necessary to remark that they won the plaudits of all. The only missing . member . was . Charley Graves, who barely tore around on crutches and gritted his teath for two days because he was unable to take his place in the band, as well as his position with tbe ball team. But he was there to look on Just the same. The reunion was held In the same grove it was held last year, and Just far enough from town to make the hack business good and plenty.There were baby racks, cane racks the kicking mule, Maude.knife racks.and every other conceivable privilege to get the peoples' money, but there were plenty there to Invest In such sport. The ball game oa Friday be tween Bartlett, la., and Union was won by Union. Weeping Water was the victor on Saturday. Take it all in all, we consider It a day well spent, and everybody present seem ed to enjoy the event, and no dis turbance occurred to in the least mar the pleasure of anyone. There was over one hundred went from Plattsmouth, about twenty-five from Mynard and fully fifty boarded the train at Murray, and people were packed in the cars like sardines In a box. Not even an extra car was rut on this train to accomodate the peo ple, and the same can be said of the Lincoln branch train. The traffic manager of the M. P. Is certainly to blame for this Btate of affairs. This is the case on every occasion of handling big crowds. Old men and old women were compelled to stand up going down and it is outrageous that they were compeelled to do so. In the future some preparation should be made for handling such crowds, and we would advise the carnival managers to get in corres pondence with the proper officer of the M. P. and have the proper ar rangements made for handling the crowds that will be here to attend the carnival. People are not like cattle and hogs to bo Jammed in a car to be almost suffocated and compelled to stand up. It Is not only uncomfortable to the people, but it Is also annoying to the train men, who did their very best to care for the passengers. Isaac Nelson, the veteran farmer from south of tho city, Is in this morning attending to business mat ters. Like most other people Mr. Nelson Is suffering greatly from the extreme heat and Is hopeful for a change. H states that corn Is get ting along nicely and that It can stand the dry, hot weather for some time yet without rain, although a good heavy shower would bo quite welcome. Proposition From Ft. Crook Team, j Manager Warren of the local ball team last night received a telephone message from the manager of the Ft. Crook ball team, asking for a date for day after tomorrow. The manager str.'ed that the ball team, the post band and a crowd of some one hunder and fifty people would come down if arrangements could be made. Mr. Warren happened to speak of the matter to Chairman Schneider of the fall festival com mittee, and the latter at once saw an opportunity to secure a splendid attraction for the festival. Accord ingly he had Mr. Warren call up the Ft. 'Crook manager and make this proposition to him, viz: that the ball team, the band and a company of soldiers come down on Thursday, S. 2, and play the game, the band to furnish music and the soldiers to give an exhibition drill. The Ft. Crook manager demurred to post poning the game and stated that he did not know as to the band being able to come then. Mr. Schnei der talked the matter over with him and an agreement was finally reached by which this big attraction will likely be secured. The ball team, which is one of the best in this section will play the local in the afternoon upon percentage of " the gate receipts. The entire party will come down in the morning on the M. P, and the band will play during the morning before and during the ball game. The soldiers will execute a fancy drill, also before the game. As this day is to be Pioneer day, it will It In well with the program and will make it another big day. The Ft. Crook manager believed he could safely figure on two hundred people accompanying the team that day, which would swell the crowd perceptibly. In addition to this a committee also visited Supt. of Shops Balrd this morning aid found reliable assur ance of his interest in the celebra tion. He summoned the several foremen to his office and then had the entire force listen to what the committee had to say. He asked the committee to Btate what it would need in the way of help from the company and tbe force and assured them that they would furnish every thing wanted. The committee was more than delighted with his stand which in Its self is enough to as sure the complete success of the undertaking. Thinks Crop Yield Too High. John P. Kell, one of the solid farmers from near CuIIom, is in the city today attending to business mat ters. Mr. Kell paid the Journal a very pleasant call and renewed old acquaintance with the editor and the publisher. Mr. Kell who is one of the most careful farmers in the county and one of the best, reports that the glowing reports of heavy yield of corn are exaggerated, at least so far as his immediate local ity is concerned, as the corn Is fir ing badly and he does not look for some yields to make more than half a crop. So far as he is concerned his land is yielding handsomely and he will get a satisfactory crop but many of his neighbors will be way short. The rains which helped out other sections of the county did not visit hi in and his neighbors, they having but two small local showers in the past several weekB. Mr. Kell Is also d Isposed to find considerable fault with the stato pure food low. Both he and Mrs. Kell purchased large quantities of seed this spring from what purported to be Nebraska grown seed of a Nebraska seed house and none of the seed came up, caus ing them a total loss. Mr. Kell wants pure seed commissioners to give this their attention and see that this fraud on the people h stopped as It should be. He returned home this afternoon. Goes to tlio A)lum. The Insanity commission this morning was engaged in hearing the complaint of Mrs. Ilertha Hunger against Albert Hunger charged with Insanity. A number of witnesses were examined, several of whom tes tified to having been called to the Hunger homo near Rock Bluffs, and finding him armed with a shot gun and a revolver and Intent upon des troying his family. Mr. Hunger had been a sufferer for many years from paralysis and other Ills, and these had brought on fin attack of Insanity. The commission after hearing the evidence and consider ing the rase, found him Insane and reeommended his removal to a saul tarlum at once, sheriff Qulnton will take him to the Lincoln asylum. JOSEPH GETS HIS Fighter and Wrestler from Louisville Meets His Match Herein is related the undoing of Joe Spence ersi. while battler and wrestler. Joe who comes from near Louisville arrived in the city last Saturday right side up with care and proceeded to visit various places where strong drink is dispensed to the people and put away various kinds of quantities of malt, splrlous and vinous liquors ambling back and forth upon the public ways of the city and waxing stronger and strong er with his additional drink and pas sing moment. At last in company with several companions likewise from Louisville or vicinity, he drift ed into the restaurant of Dr. Barnes and called for something eatable. While waiting for tbo meal to make Its appearance Joe played with the pickle dish and playfully stabbed at the pickles with a fork until he threatened demolition of the plasn. Dr. Barnes kindly asked him to cut out the foul practice which he did when one of his companions took up the Job where he left off and finally succeeded in breaking a piece out of the dish. Armed with a piece of rubber hose the Doctor was cons trained to swat something out of the male factor but finally restrained himself all unconscious of the retri bution which was hovering over the gang. While this was all taking place Walter Gochenour was dining at a table In the restaurant quite at peace with himself and the whole world and utterly unmindful of the baleful designs which Spence had on him and his person. When he had finished he walked up to the easily ler's desk and spoke to the hand some young cashier as to how much coin he should part loose from for the bounteous repast he had Just emasculated. As he did so his at tention was attracted by Spence and his friends who made ribald and un seemly remarks about Walter and Insinuated what might befall him If he, Spence, so minded. Taken somewhat by surprise and at the same time slightly offended by the frivolous remarks of said Spence, Walt turned about and pleasantly volunteered to pay for supper for the bunch if they would accomodate him by stepping outside In the alley a few moments, herein and here about did Spence err most griev ously. He leaped to his feet and an nouncing in trumpet tones that he was a fighter and a wrestler, he led the way. The merry party passed through the kitchen out into the alley with Spence .Joyously leading the vrn, as and alackaday, gentle folks. No sooner had they reached the alley than Gochenour shamelessly batted Spence a terrific Jolt In the face, not unlike the kick of a mule, knock ing him as the poet hath aptly ex pressed it "galley west." Speuce went down like a felled cow and Walter proceeded to follow up his lead with a merry beating upon Spcnce's face, causing gore to flow In many directions. When Spence stated he had enough Walter quietly gathered himself up and went his way with becoming dignity satisfied be had taught the young man a much needed lesson Spence batters and wrestler, at once sought the tbe Journal office and although more or less gory and disfigured Is sued the following defl which he re quests to be printed: I hereby challenge Walter Goche nour to a finish fight or a wres ting match for $50 a slde,sald match to take place In Plattsmouth dur ing the Merchants' fall festival Sept. I to6. JOE SPENCE. Judging from Joe's looks and the record of his go with Walter this looks like tho height of folly but still lie wants It printed and It Is glvn for what It's worth. After tho battle and having nur sed his injuries awhile Joe hurried to Judgo Archer and wanted a war rant against Gochenour for having battered hi 111 up. Gochenour was on hand promptly and wanted Immedi ate trial, also asking that Spence bo arrested. It was eventually agreed to have tho cntlro matter settled Tuesday when both parties were to appear and let Judgo Archer decide how much the sport wns worth to them. Incidentally, Judgo Archer stated to Spencn that ho suspected tho latter had been absorbing booze which Joseph coyly admitted. Tho court further Insinuated he believed Spence to be drunk right at that very moment and Joseph admitted the court might be right. Judge Archer suggested It best for Spence and his friends to get them back to the Jungle and not linger upon the public way lest El Toro Henry Trout get them. And they got. Before tls came to pass one of Spence's friends followed. A tall strong man named Ferguson into McDaniel'a saloon and started some thing with him. Ferguson followed Gochenour's tactics and swatted the young man several thumps with a big, coarse fist. He was restrained by several of the parties in the sa loon and by his own cool head and nothing came of the trouble save a battered countenance for the trouble maker. No arrests were made in this case. Thus endeth the disas terous attempt of Spence et al to run the city. "Wet Goods" In Lincoln. A special from Lincoln under date of August 9, in speaking of prohibi tion in that city says: "There are more drunken men in Lincoln under prohibition this year than there were last year under our 7 o'clock closing law," said an ex ciseman today during a meeting of the board called for the purpose of devising new rules to enforce prohi bition In Lincoln. "I believe, in view of tho conditions that are growing up rapidly under the prohibition re gime, thiU if a 6:30 dosing law were proposed next year that It would carry by a large majority," he con tinned. "The excisemen, the chief of po lice, draymen, the dubs and every one whose business is directly touched by the sale and use of li quor In Lincoln is having the hard est time of. his life right now. The xdse board tries to devise rule that will prohibit sales and delivery within the town. The chief of po lice tries to enforce the rules. The draymen are willing to obey the rules but they have to stand the complaint of customers. The club bear tbe onus of enjoying a dis criminatory right, being allowed to serve liquor when no one else may do so. Statistics last month from police court showed that the num ber of arrests for drunkeness under prohibition in the month of July came within two of the number ar rested In July last year when Lin coln had twenty-lve saloons which opened at 7 in the morning and closed at 7 o'clock at night. Roy Ray and A. H. Cummings, fined in police court this morning for delivering beer In the city, this afternoon filed appeal bonds and will carry the question to tho supreme court If the city cares to carry the Ight beyond the district court. This suit will test the validity of all the delivery rules made so far by the excise board." N'annes His Committee. Hon. R. B. Windham who was ap pointed chairman in charge of the Pioneer day celebration, has com pleted his -list of committeemen. These gentlemen are asked to tako part In tho celebration and arrange a program for the (lay. As they are all old residents of Nebraska and pioneers, they can be depended upon to make the day u most Interesting one. Tho committee Is composed of Hon. R. R. Windham,' chairman, Jos. W. Johnson, Conrad fichluter, H. C. McMakcn, Henry Klkenbary, B. S. Ramsey, S. L. Thomas, J. M. Mels Inger and Thos. Wiles. It would have been hard to have selected a committee which is as near an Ideal oiirt as this and Chairman Windham has certainly accomplished wonders' in getting so capable and able, del egation together. That they wllll arrange a fitting celebration for Pioneer day is a certainty. He It ItalNliiK Some. Oat. Tom McCuIIough of Rock Bluffs, Is attending to business in tho city today. Tom has entirely recovered from tho severo attack of erysipelas which laid him up In the surlng and Is himself onco more. Mr. McCuI Iough reports that crop Indications around Rock Bluffs are fino and that there will bo hnndsomo returns for the farmers. Corn Is in great shapo and tho fields show up well. Wheat Is threshing out in good shape with an abundant yield. His oMs are going to mako him not less than 30 bushels to tho acre, some thing which ho haa not bad In yenrs and he thinks his nclghpora are also doing well in that line. Altogether he looks for a great season. ,1