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THE STATE DEBATE AT
Miss Marie Douglas Captures First Prize Which Can Hardly be
Termed a Surprise to Her Many Friends.
Flattsmouth people were greatly
pleased this morning when they
heard that Miss Marie Douglas of this
city had carried off the honors at
the State High School debating meet
at York and that she Is the champion
for the 1909-1910 school year. They
were not surprised for everyone of
them had great faith In Miss Doug
las. Her superior talents and abil
ity are so well known In this com
munity that when she was selected
as the standard bearer for this dis
trict, all knew 4hey had one In whom
they could really rely, hence they
were prepared for' the pleasant news
which came to them.
The debate was held at York and
was very largely attended. It was
distinguished from all previous gath
erings by a marked superiority of the
contestants and their arguments and
the victory went to Miss Douglas over
nine of the ablest debaters In the
state. The third annual contest of
the debating league found ten con
iestants, ' all of whom represented
the flower of the schools of their
respective districts. In these sev
eral districts forty-four debates were
held, the final winner In each district
being chosen to represent that dls
trict in the state contest. The schools
which were represented included Al
liance, Ashland, Beaver City, Geneva,
Hastings, Kearney, Plattsmouth, Va'
lentine and Wymore, these being
ranked among the best schools In the
state and having the flower of Ne
' braska's sons and daughters in at
tendance. This makes all for the
honor of Miss Douglas, the winner
The debate was judged by three
able, distinguished and impartial
judges, two of whom, Judges C. B
Letton and S. B. Sedgwick are on the
supreme bench in this state, and the
third, Judge Frost of Lincoln, being
on the district bench. These men
all have had excellent oppor
tunities to form a correct estimate
of debaters and orators.
The debate was presided over by
Prof. M. M. Fogg of the University of
Nebraska, president of the state
league while Supt. W. W. Stoner of
York kept time. The question under
debate "was ""Resolved, That' labor
unions are, on the whole, beneficial'
and each of the contestants had nine
minutes in which to present their
side of the argument with four min
utes in rebuttal. The instructions con
tained in the league's constitution
touching the debate which were to
assist the judges In arriving at a con
elusion were: ,
"The Judges shall judge the con
test as debate, voting on the merits
of ihe debate irrespective of the mer
its of the question. In deciding who
has done the most effective debating
the judgeB shall give equal weight to
(1) presentation (English and de
livery), (2) direct argument and re
fixation, (3) rebuttal."
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The Judges easily voted the honors
of the debate to Miss Douglas while
6econd honors went to Van Webster
of Hastings and the third fell to Jes
sie Ertel of Geneva. Those who par
ticipated in the debate were: Affir
mative Wayne Soper, Broken Bow,
west central district; E. Floy Lewis,
Wymore, southwest district; Jessie
Ertel, Geneva, central district; Lloyd
Worley, Ashland, east central dis
trict; Van Webster, Hastings, south
ern district. . -
Negative Edith Marie Chrlsteu-
sen, northern district; Clarence A.
Davis, Beaver Clty,south western .dis
trict; Marie Douglas, Plattsmouth,
eastern district; Joseph Fitzgerald,
Kearney, western district; Ethel
James, Alliance, northwestern dis
trict.
The judges could have made no
more popular decision In this contest
so far as this section is concerned
that they did. Miss Douglas has lived
in this city and its vicinity all her
life and Is a young lady of great pop
ularity. She is talented and able and
has great ability, particularly In the
line of argumentation and oratory.
She is also endowed with a winning
personality and great charm of man
ner and has an easy and effective
stage presence. All who know her
will unite In congratulations to her
for the merited honor which Bhe won
and they doubtless will take occa
sion to make their appreciation of
her abilities shown in a more effec
tive manner.
Miss Douglas and Prof. Gamble
returned, this afternoon on train No.
92 from York and were greeted at
the Burlington station by a very
large and enthusiastic crowd of Miss
Douglas' ' fellow students. Led by
Prof. Harrison they gave her a hear
ty welcome and the school cry re
sounded at the top of their voices.
Miss Douglas plainly showed the
pleasure she experienced in being
able to return home a victor and
Prof. Gamble had a smile on him
which amply demonstrated his pride
in the achievements of the young
lady. '
From the latter It Is learned that
Miss Douglas' preparations for the
debate were not completed until 4:30
p. m., yesterday. When this was
done both Miss Douglas and Prof
Gamble who had personally super
vised her preparation for the big
contest, entered into it with some
apprehension. Prof. Gamble states,
however, as the debate proceeded, his
apprehension gave way to a feeling of
confldnce and when the young lady
had closed he entertained no feeling
of doubt as to her victory. There
fore he was not surprised at the de
clsion but he admits frankly that he
was deeply gratified. '
The Judges were unanimous in
their decision and not only that, but
they stated that they never was any
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question in tluir minds as to who'
the winner was. Miss Douglas easily
outclassed her competitors and swept
all before her. The contest between
the winners of second aud third
places was close but neither were
within reaching distance of the first
place. The victory of Miss Douglas
brings to the Plattsmouth High
school a handsome cup, the prize for
the school producing the winner, Miss
Douglas receiving no prize save that
of honor.
Miss Douglas is a young lady of
seventeen years of age. Her entire
schooling has been in the public
schools in this city and from the
start she has shown marked histri
onic ability. Last year she carried
away the gold medal for the district
oratorical championship and In the
state oratorical contest she won se
cond place. She has the added dis
tinction of being the first girl to ever
win the debating championship In this
state and that Bhe should do so by so
wide a margin speaks volumes for
her ability. Her preparation for this
debate was in the hands of Prof.
Gamble who had the main supervision
of her work, and Prof. Harrison who
assisted him in the preparation. Her
brilliant success reflects great cred
it upon both of these gentlemen,
especially the former, who was un
tiring in his efforts to strengthen her
arguments and who remained witn
her constantly until victory perched
on her banner.
Prof. Gamble calls attention to the
splendid advertisment which Miss
Douglas' victory is to the city. He
states that there were many cities in
the state who sent large delegations
to the meeting, several schools send
ing automobile parties from their
towns to cheer on their candidate.
In one instance one city raised a fund
of $100 to pay the expenses of their
candidate. That the result of the vic
tory has been to boom Plattsmouth
and its excellent schools cannot be
questioned and this city is under
great abllgatlons to Miss Douglas for
bringing the championship to it. That
some substantial testimonial should
be given Miss Douglas for her grand
achievement is without question as
she certainly deserves it.
An 'additional compliment is paid
Miss Douglas and the local schools
in the shape of a challenge from the
Lincoln high schools to a debate with
them. It has not yet been decided
whether the challenge will be accept
ed or not but if it is, Plattsmouth
will succeed. It is a high honor to
have a challenge from a city the
size of Lincoln as they seldom go
outside cities of their own classes
for debates.
Knjoyed the Occasion.
Canon H. B. Burgess of St. Luke's
church, returned last evening from
Omaha where he has been spending
several days in attendance at the
council of the church. The Canon
attended two banquets while In the
metropolis, one given by the Eplscop
allans and the other by the Mason
of which body he is a prominent mem
ber. He expressed himself this morn
lng as being greatly pleased with the
gathering and also as feeling like a
new man since then. He says that he
greatly enloys getting out among the
boys and that It makes him feel like
a young man again. The myriad o
friends of tho good rector will be
delighted to hoar cf his feeling no
good and trust he will continue to do
so for many years to come.
Vill r.ciifcr In Trouble.
W. C. Ecnfcr, formerly of this city
but who for several years past has
been editing and publishing a social
ist daily paper in Lead, S. D. the
Black Hills Resistor was yesterday
Indicted by the United States grand
jury at Dcadwood, on the charge of
sending obsenro matter through the
mails. The matter comnlaiiif.il nf
consisted of an indecent version of
the Ten Commandments. Confer was
placed under arrest and arraigned.
He plead not guilty and was admitted
to bail, which ho gave. The arrest
seems to be an outgrowth of the
Homesteak strike, as great efforts are
being made in the Hills to suppress
the socialists who have been espe
cially strong in that locality, and who
endorsed the 6trlke.
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E HUH QU
ITO SUICIDE
Mentally Unbalanced for Years
He Finally Kills Himself.
The tragedy ending of a complaint
for Insanity took place yesterday
noon at Weeping Water when Wa
verly T. Allen, a citizen of that place
and for many years a resident of
Saunders and Cass counties, ended
his life by shooting. A complaint
had been filed with the commission
ers of insanity against Allen by a
resident of Weeping Water and Sher
iff Qulnton had gone there to take
him into custody and bring htm to
this city for examination by the
board. According to many of the
residents of that city Allen had the
population completely overawed and
scared and had at times threatened
to kill a number of people 'In the city
and thereabouts. His actions were
such as to cause the filing of the
complaint which hastened his end.
Allen had been In the asylum be
fore, having a number of years ago
become so violent that his family
feared for their safety and sought his
Incarceration. At that time he lived
at Ashland and his troubles were
many owing to his erratic behavior.
After serving some time In the asy
lum he was discharged and removed
to Weeping Water where he had
gotten along nicely until within the
past several years when his idiot-
syncrasles returned with redoubled
violence as told above.
The complaint was filed against
Allen several days ago In the office
of Clerk of the Court Robertson and
the warrant for his arrest was not
delivered to the sheriff for service
until a day or so later owing to the
absence of the officer from the city
on business. Yesterday morning
Sheriff Qulnton went to Weeping
Water with the Intention of taking
Allen into custody and when he ar
rived there he found the latter ready
to go with him. He greeted the sher
iff in a friendly manner as the lat
ter came to his house and asked time
to straighten up things at the house
before leaving. He took some house
hold belongings which were airing on
the porch of the house while his lit
tie five years old son Stewart, who
was living with him ran down to the
barn where he had some chickens and
others things to look after before they
left with the sheriff.
After some desultory conversation
with the sheriff, that official and
Allen entered the house and the lat
ter began preparations for the jour
ney to this city. At no time did he
exhibit any unusual excitement and
he seemed perfectly willing and even
anxious to get things straightened up
and to leave with the officer. He
had a pair of pants laid out in the
sitting room or parlor where he and
Sheriff Qulnton went and these he
remarked to the sheriff "ought to
do." Incidentally, and before this
he had told the sheriff that he had
made a will the day before disposing
of his property and that ho had
named Messrs. Jos. Phrader, John
Burke and John Tighe, all promt
nent and well known citizens of that
fection as executors of the lustra
ment.
After picking up the pants In the
room Allen nBkcd the sheriff's per
mission to step Into an adjoining
room and "slip them on and then
I'm ready." This permission Mr
Qulnton cheerfully granted ns Alien
had not displayed any Indications of
violence or of an intention to do him
self or anyone elHo any damage.
Allen stepped Into the room which
was separated from the room In
which tho sliclff was by a sliding
door, and pulled or slid the door to
closing it. The sheriff heard him
take off his Bhoes by the Bound of
their being dropped on the floor and
then the next thing he heard was the
muffled report of the gun which
ended the unfortunate man's life.
At once tho sheriff ruBhed to the
door and threw it back, finding Allen
setting in a chair partially disrobed
and blood flowing in a stream from
a hole In his head midway between
the ear and tho right eye and about
an Inch above. His hand grasped the
revolver with which he had fired the
fatal shot. Life was extinct when
the sheriff reached his aide, the bul
let having done Its work quickly and
most effectively.
From the position Allen occupied
it was evident he had fired tho shot
on a sudden Impulse. An open trunk
stood at one sldo of the room from
which the clothes had been taken
which he intended to wear on his
Journey to this city. Tho vest and
pants which he had taken off were
lying on the bed under which tho feet
of the unfortunate man were thrust,
the room in which the tragedy oc
curred being a small one and the
chair in which he was Bitting being
along side the bed. It was evhlcnt to
the sheriff that Allen must have been
seized with the suicidal Impulse af
ter opening the trunk and removing
the clothes and the sheriff's theory
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Is that' he saw the revolver with
which he done the awful deed lying In
the trunk and could not resist the
temptation to use It. The revolver
was a .38 calibre, center fire, Smith ft
Wesson and a most deadly weapon.
After discovering the suicide and
realizing that no good would come
of keeping the house open for the
inspected of a morbid public, Sheriff
Qulnton closed and locked the house
while he notified the coroner at Elm
wood of the affair. Provlous to this
the sheriff had gone through a most
trying ordeal, having to meet the
little five year old son of the dead
man and keep him from seeing his
father. This he did; taking the little
lad to a neighbor's where he was
taken care of.
Coroner Clements being notified,
arrived at Weeping Water on the
3:40 train, and at once viewed the
body which was left by Sheriff Quln
ton in tho identical position in which
it was found by him. After looking
over the premises and examining Into
the cause of the suicide as far as it
appeared upon the Burfaco, Coroner
Clements expressed himself as believ
ing an Inquist unnecessary. A num
ber of the townspeople who had vis
ited the house at this time probably
several dozen suggested tho inas
much as family troubles had existed
for some time, It might bo advisable
for tho relief of the family to hold
and inquest, and the coroner at once
selected the Jury of bIx of tho promi
nent citizens of Weeping Water and
Its vicinity. These gentlemen with
the coroner, then viewed tho body
which was then taken to tho under
taking esteblishment of E. Katnour,
for burial. After viewing the body
the Jury adjourned down town where
they completed the Inquest, finding
the deceased came to his death at
his own hands, and exonerating Sher
iff Qulnton from any blame In tho
matter. Tho funeral of tho deceased
will probably take place at Weeping
Water tomorrow.
Waverly T. Allen, the deceased,
was quite well known In this city.
He had been a resident of Nebraska
for many years and at ono time wns a
well to do man of ABliland. Ho had
been in business nt that point and
had made a success of It, until family
troubles brought on what It was
troubles, brought on It is believed,
by approaching insanity, wrecked his
homo and his business. He was mar
ried twice and had four children by
his first wife and nine by tho second.
Of theso several are dead. Lately he
and his wife have been living apart,
the later making her home with her
daughter, Mrs". Bonne, near Weeping
Water. A number of Uie daughters
of the deceased are married and llv
ng most happily, the youngest daugh
ter is said to be in a Catholic school
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or convent at Kebraska City. Per
sonally when the deceased was la but
right mind, he was a kind, lovlaic
and indulgent father. When his erra
tic spells were upon him he is said to
have exhibited marked traits of bru
tality. ' Those who knew him In this city
have long expressed the greatest sym--
pathy for him in his misfortune. Ifa
wa8 a bright, genial gentleman when
his mind was clear and possessed
quite a wealth of information on va
rious topics. When his reason was
clouded much of this brightness left
him and ho was avoided whenever
possible by acquaintances. The news
of his death was received generally
with deep Borrow.
NOTICn TO ItKiUTOHS.
Stnto of Nebraska)
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CKASKI). Notice Ih hereby plvcn thnt tlm credi
tors of mu id deceased w in meet tlm ad
ministrator or Kiild (NtHt, before me.
county JuiIich of Cuss county, Ntira
kn, at tlio county court room in Platts
month, In milil county, on the Kith iluy
of Juno, A. 1)., 1!U(), nii.l on tho 17th
of Iicci'mh'T, 1910. ut t) o'clock a. m.,
cnch iluy, for the pin poHo of incsttntlnic
their cliilniH for cMimlnat Ion, udjuHt
inciit nnil iillowiincn,
tlx months nro ullowoil for tho credi
tors of kiiIiI (Irci'iiNixl to prcsiMit thlr
elniniH, iiml nni; year nnil nix months
for tho HdinlnlMiHtor to hcUIo all e-
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county court, nt 1'hittnmout h, NHiraska,
thin Uth day of May, A. 1)., l'.lio.
. . Allen J. li.'enon,
I-0"') County JuilKa.
William C. IluniHOy, Attorney.
Leant Notice.
NOTim TO UNKNOWN IIMIPS AND
imviSKKH AND NON-UKSIDKNT
bKKKNDANTa
To the unknown liolra and devisees
of Lewis Johnnon, deceased; tho un
known heirs nnd dcvlHoes of Mar
Kiiret Johnson, deceitsed; tho unknown
heirs and devisees of Seth Johnson, do
ceased, tho unknown heirs and de
visees of John q. Johnson, deceased,
nnd to Solomon norhee, Mrs. W. H.
Leach, Mrs. Wllllnm Johnson, Frederick
L. Knton, V 1 1 1 In in T. ICaton, Simeon
K. Knton, O. It. Ilnnry, (ireensherry It.
Henry, A. Lnzenhy, Ambrose Ijizenby
and Mrs. Ambrose Iji.cnby, Hon -residents
defendants:
You will take notice thnt on the 12th
day of April, 1!)10, Oeorno M. Porter,
plaintiff, tiled Ms petition In the dis
trict court of ("Hi's county, Nebraska,
In which yiw with others were nainui
as defendants.
The object nnd prnycr of snld peti
tion Is to unlet title In salil plaintiff.
In nnd to lots ten (10) nnd eleven (It)
In block tlilrtv-elifht CiH) of the city
of r'littsniouth In Cass county. Ne
braska, und to exclude tho defendant!!
from nny Interest therein.
You are rt'i-ilrd to nnswer said
petition on or before the :'5th day of
May, 1910.
OeoiKe M. Porter.
Py rturkett, Wilson Ac ltrown and
K. K. Suavely,
Ills Attorneys,
John Kraeger, the well known Mt.
Pleasant precinct farmer, is spending
the day in tho city on busiues, driv
ing in this morning from his farm.
C. D. Clapp of Elmwood waa In
the city last evening, coming In on
the evening M. P. train from his
home and registered at the Hotel
niley.
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