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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (July 4, 1910)
The - Plattsmouth - Journal i Published Seml-Weeklj it Plattsmoath, Nebraska ( ) R. A. BATES, Publisher. Entered at the Postoflke at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, as Becond-clasi matter. SL50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE President Taft asked for a pub licity bill, and was given a secrecy bill. be pleased with the great Democratic banquet at Columbus. It was too en thusiastic and harmonious for Little -:o: Candidates in Cass county seem to be very slow in filing. Step up, boys; don't be backward. :o: Only three more days till the Fourth, and of course you are ar ranging to come to Plattsmouth to celebrate. :o: In the matter of the high coBt of living, what the public denlred from Senator Lodge's, committee was the reason, not an apology. :o:- The candidates for the legislature will be required to declare themselves cither for or against county option. All right. "Garkus Is willing." :o: Bets on the Jeffries-Johnson fight are offered at 10 to 7 on Jeffries. But this is no indication that the white man will win. We only hope :o:- Doth parties are divided on the county option question. The only fair law on the liquor question Is lo cal option. Let every community govern Itself. ! Vlck. If there Is anyhing that Rose water cannot bear to see It Is the mariner in which the Democrats of Nebraska are getting In line, while the Republicans are unable to find out Just exactly where they are at Victor appears to be in he soup. :o: Another blow has been struck at total abstinence. Someone has dis covered that Senator William Lor- lmcr of Illinois never drinks, swears nor uses tobacco in any form. i :o; The New York World recounts that Uncle Joe, In "a suit of pearl gray homespun was the coolest looking man in the house." And when did Uncle Joe fall to look the coolest man In the house? :o: THK XKW STATICS. ;o: New Mexico and Arizona are not yet states, but still territories, and whether they will at this time be come states depends upon the ac ceptance by the two territories of the conditions stipulated by congress. These two are the last territories within the limits of the United States proper. Any state to be added to the union In the future will have to be made from far?away Alaska or the Island possessions. Though these are the last to be admitted they are first to face a peculiar provision under which statehood will be granted. Congress has made the condition that the constitutions of the new states, after being adopted by the people, shall be submitted not only to the president but to congress Itself for approval. This puts the choice up to the two territories they can ac cept statehood upon those conditions or leave It alono. But the proposal to make the two territories into states at this time has caused the New York World, to be much fussed up. The World thinks it is bad business to permit these two new states to come Into the union and have the privilege of two senators each. The World thinks they should wait a while and raise a few more citizens they have waited only sixty years. The objection against the ter ritories is not new. Indeed, those two senators each have been the stumbling block In their path of Continuing, the World says: "And Nevada and these great and sover eign states with 4 40,000 people will balance In the United States senate New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois with their nearly 22,000,000." This offsetting the Influence of New York and Pennsylvania in the senate may be an awful thing according to the World's viewpoint, but to the rest of the country it will look pretty good. For that, if for no other reason, pray let us hasten to have the two new states. :o: STATKMKXT A XI) PLATFORM OF WILLIS II. KEF.D. rtii Iowa paper referred to a bride groom the other day as "a young man nearly perfect In all the charms of manhood. What a lovely bank account he must have. . :o: Spring might have, been slow about it but thero's no question that the warmth of the good old summer time was not a minute behind schedule in arriving or a degreo lower thnn desired. , :o: LnHt Saturday at tho meeting of the Republican central committee In Weeping Water, according to a vote taken on the local option question m there wore twelve members present 8 for county option and 4 against. :o: ' Governor Dickerson of Nevada de clares that under no circumstances will he stop the Hetio fight. RIckard Is also given to understand that If Mr. Jeffries knocks the Ethiopian's lilock off, the corner's Jury will bring in a verdict of suicide. :o: AV. R. Patrick has come to the front again. This time he wants to run for governor. Patrick claims to be a Democrat, but he Is nothing more nor less than a prohibition ist, and a disturbing element In the ranks of he Democratic party. He should not be recognized In the Dem ocratlc convention. . :o:t The report seems current In Rome parts of he county that there are sev eral cases of scarlet fever In Platts mouth. This Is a grave mistake There Is not now, nor has there been since the 'death of young Fred Cor dor. Don't be afraid to come to 'Plattsmouth on the Fourth on this ' account. You can do so in perfect safety. ' :o The reverend gentlemen who form part of the population of Nevada where the divorce colony gives a con tlnuous performance of high Junks for the edification of the country gen crally, do not soem to have raised their voices In protest Under th circumstances their protest against the Jeffries-Johnson mill being pull ed off thero has its humor. :o: t The standpatters among the Re publicans expert to make their fight for re-election this year upon th Issue of things done In tho session of congress Just closed. But tho real Issue in tins campaign is the thing that congress did not do. It did not keep faith with tho people- In many . things, chief among which Is revis Ing the tariff downward lnstoad of upward. :o: ; Senator Gore has "started some thing" that should be unraveled to lta finest thread. Let no guilty man es cape. For the sake of the blind statesman we hope he hasn't spoken statehood through many and many a without the evidence to sustain his Be88lon of congress. There have al charges. ways been dire possibilities in the :o: political affiliations of those four fu- The house had adopted a new rule ture statesmen. Could Republican without the aid or consent of Joe houses and senates have known that Cannon, which prevents the smother- four good Republicans would come to Ing of legislation In the committees' Join them from the twin infants, pigeon hole. Everybody but Joe Can- long since would the twins have non and his partner, Payne, voted ceased to wall on the doorsteps As for the matter of population, for the rule. -:o:- Educators bemoan the fact that less than 25 per cent pf the graduates of the common schools enter the high schools of the country. This should not be cause for dismay. The boy with a common school education and a The Omaha Rue does not seem to the territories seem to be much bet ter equipped for statehood than a number of tho states which would frown them down. Ten years ago the census gave New Mexico and Arizona a population of 318,000 between them and the government now estimates trado has more of a chance to make the population of the two at 282,000. living and a better one, today, than That Isn't a bad-sized population as clerk or stenographer or book keep- L requirement for waiehood, when it r or teacher, lie Is better paid and it considered that Michigan came lnio n greater demand. The commercial the union with a population ot less and industrial world is ever reach- than 32,000, though, to be sure, that g out for him. I was a ennd ninnv vears aco. as was :o: the admission of Illinois In 1812, wltn Perhaps It was his Innate modesty a population of only 12.G00. Ohio that led Colonel Hayward to suggest herself was made a state with a that the election of a state ticket Is population of only 42,000 and Mln of more Importance to the party than nesota entered the union In 1858 the election of congressmen and sen- with a population of 150,000; Ore ator and everything else put together, gon, In 1859, with 52,000 people; Being a modest young man, he may Nebraska In 1867, with between 25,- ant it understood that It Is a modest 000 and 30,000; Montana, inl889, office he Is seeking. It may never with a population of 132,000: Wyom- have occurred to him that it la easier insr. In 1890. with- onlv 92.000. and ust now to line up the party on Idaho, In 1899, with approximately state Issues than upon national is-1 150,000. These figures make the showing I o: of the two territories In the matter The Christian Synosure Is throw- 0f nonulatlon aooear to much better In Police Court. Louie Reinhackle and Fred Ohm, Jr., this morning got Into an alterca tion over a matter of personal honor which Fred seemed to think Justi fied him In calling in the majesty of the law to Interpose and hold Louie In Its maw until he could explain his outrageous language toward Freddie. Chief Ralney was consulted and took Louie in tow until Judge Archer could unravel the facts In the matter. The complaint filed against Louie charged plain drunk and using profane and obscene language. The hearing took place this afternoon and was highly entertaining for the few spectators who were present. Louie frankly admitted that the charge was prob ably well founded after investigating Just what it was and enquired of the Judge what would be suitable com pensation for the Infraction of the law. His honor brought out his Just ly celebrated brand of Justice and fix ed the amount of It which was Louie's due at $5 and costs. Louie announc ed at first that he would get the money and square up and when the Judge suggested that Chief Rainey be with him and see that the where withal reached the public treasury, he rebelled and announced his Intention of going to Jail and laying the fine out. He also told Ohm sotto voce that he would proceed to sever his bean from his spinal column when he got out and that the beating which he would carry Into the bosom of his family would be such as the folks would remember for a year and a day. Ohm was some peeved at Louie's bon mot and talked to him with great wrath and a strong voice until Jdgue Archer Interposed and Intimated that there was a plentiful supply of the celebrated brand of Justice for several more doses and that his conscience did not revolt at the Idea of administering It If ne cessity arose. He also Intimated that ho considered Ohm's and Louie's con versation as affording considerable provocation to him tl act and his ntlmatlon had an instanteous effect so that he can well be called Dr. Arch er as he cured the fight fever th6n and there. Ohm left the room short ly after the hearing, giving Louie what Is known in popular literature as the baleful orb which Louis re turned as well as his condition and the sight of his optics permitted. Since I have become a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the United States senate, the public is entitled to know that this U the first office to which I have ever as pired, notwithstanding I have taken an active part on behalf of the Dem ocratic party for more than fifteen . years. Am iony-iour years oi age, was reared to manhood upon my fath er's farm in Iowa and began business for myself by teaching school; and which I continued to do in this state for a couple of years while reading law, until I was admitted to the bar, twenty-two years ago, and commen ced practicing In my present location; and since that time I have given strict and careful attention to my profes sion, business, firming and stock raising Interests. 1: Willis K. Reed. Believing In the fundamental prin ciples of Democracy In the event of my election, If it should so happen that my personal views upon any sub ject to be voted upon by me, con flicted with the wishes of the people I would feel in duty bound to vote as nearly as possible a3 a majority of the people whom 1 lopresented ues. Lincoln Star, Rep. ng sundry fits because the state of I advantage than when their number Massachusetts has made Columbus 0f Inhabitants Is compared with those Day a legal holiday. ' It says: 0f the old and vastly noDuloua states. , . mi i. t a i. . I mere is oeyona aouui a purpose And iac 0f population Is a thing in connection wun me k. ot u noil- wnch they can overcome and will day to promote that union of church overcome when once statehood is as nu siaie in America irom wnicn Bured Each ha8 a m.e progreg8iVe glittering prize the Italian eye Is for- citizenship, quite such a people as ever unable to turn." My, my. "alntLmiH mtr.xt f hm . t ..j It awful, Mabel!" Rome Is to perch excellont population. They are also on the dome of the white house, and wonderfully rich In natural rPHnnrc'es the shade of Columbus, who dlscov- Arizona la marvelously wealthy In cruu luewouurous comment, guiueiu her mines and how wealthy in her there. And yet there are still people I o,in,,,ii,i frMia .-.n... h 'iVui4 V I iJ in(GJO Oil V 1IC I DC IT who take stock In this Bort of non- L8 yet does not know. The riches or ense- 'tv Movlnn'a Irrliratail 1 anrla n t. :o: matter of common knowledge, and That the common carriers of the through the less arable country still country discriminate between com- a-nrowsing there are countless herds munltles to build up one or pull down of cattle. It Is quite useless to argue the trade of another Is undeniable, against them the condition of that The question has been enlarged from "picturesque sage brush common ... the interests of the individual affect- weaUn- as the World scornfully ed by discriminating rates to those refers to Idaho, which had In 1880 a ot the great centers of production Population of 62,000 and only 42,000 In the country, and there Is nn In-Mn 19"0. The Republicans and their creasing demand that the carriers be npml or votes in the senate have compelled to observe fairness.' Not- themselves to charge with the mls- wlthstanding adverse rulings of the take ot admitting Nevada. Interstate Commerce commission the But what distresses tho World most roads have persisted In these dlscrtm- Is that "the two new states, with Icbs Inatlons. It Is with a view to reform- than 400,000 Inhabitants, will send Ing thcBO abuses that congress Is en- to Washington as many senators as lurglng the powers of discretionary New York and Pennsylvania with regulation of the commission. more than 16,000,000 people." Another Fray. The troubles of Fred Ohm which are mentioned In another place and which resulted in Louie Reinhackle being cast Into durance vile, did not end with that. After disposing of the Reinhackle matter Ohm wandered out on the street and met up with Geo, Polsall,. Jr., with whom he had an altercation. ' The upshot of this was that Ohm was landed upon very heav lly by George who added real grief to the mental anguish which Freddie was suffering. Freddie forthwith fled again to Judge Archer and filed a complaint against Polsall and Chief Ralney once more had to start In pursuit of Freddie's nemesis. He was so engaged when this paper goes to press. desired, Irrespective my personal views. I should accept the platform as a declaration of the wishes ot my party. I am In favor of not only the Initiative and referendum, but the recall as well. Lowering the tariff duties that it may exist for revenue only. Less legislation, better enforce ment ot existing laws, more rigid economy, applying business principles in business transactions with and for the government, recognizing that the United States is, in Itself, a gigantic corporation in which each individual and corporation has an Interest and must be considered, are some of the essentials for which I stand. I op-. pose the passage of any national laws inconsistent with the best interests of the citizens of our state. I am opposed to a ship subsidy as advocat ed by the administration party, but I favor enlarging our navigation laws in such a manner that, without a question or doubt It would build up our merchant marine. I favor admit ting at a greatly reduced duty, if not free, lumber, copper, Iron, salt, wool and coal until such time as our mer chant marine becomes fully estab lished; provided such articles are carried from foreign shores directly to our ports In American vessels. If any other aid be considered advis able to assist our merchant marine, I would favor an export bounty on grain and live stock, payable directly to the farmer and stock raiser, when carried in American vessels, encour aging thrift as well as affording ex tra tonnage for our merchant mar ine. On account of the appalling loss of life In this country through various forms of diseases, I believe it advis able and necessary that the cabinet offices of the president should be en larged by the creation of a Secretary of Health. Willis E. Reed. Madison, Nebraska. BUM III-' E Mrs. Charles Edmunds came over from Glcnwood yesterday afternoon for a visit over the Fourth with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Tom Isner. She was accompanied by her little sister who has been visiting in Glen- wood for the past week or so. Mr. Edmunds will come over to this city tomorrow afternoon and remain over the Fourth. FOR SALE A few choice farms in the clover and corn belt ot eastern Minnesota. No drouth. For partic ulars enquire of J. E. Tuey, Platts mouth, Neb. 2-w-w Smith's barn will be open to pa trons during the carnival. 1 :o. Herman Groodor, Graduate Veterinary Surgeon (Formerly with U. S. Department Agriculture) Licensed by NebraskaState Board Calls Answered Promptly Telephone 378 White, Plattsmouth. This Anouncement Will Bring Joy, to Many of the Employes The Burlington Is preparing to in crease the wages of its unorganized employed between 6 and 10 per cent. The Increases will affect every em ploye earning a salary of $200 or less, and will be entirely voluntary on the part ot the management. It Is stated that the increase will affect between 20,000 and 30,000 em ployes, the larger part of them being clerks In the various offices who are getting small salaries. Complete data has not been gathered regarding the proposed Increases, but It Is thought that the pay roll of the company will be increased between $4,000,000 and $7,000,000 annually. The last vol untary raise granted by the manage ment ot the Burlington Increased Its pay roll more than $4,000,000.' "Had it not been for certain things which have made the railroads ap prehenslve for the future," said Pres Ident Darius Miller In Chicago, "the Burlington would have Increased the pay of unorganized labor before this As matters are now we feel like go Ing slow and not taking any Increased liability that la not a necessity. We recognize, however, the fact that un organized labor should have a recog nttlon, no matter how the increases In organized labor ranks may be brought about. Several of the or ganlzed branches of labor have al ready been granted Increases, and it may be that we will wait until we have finished treating with organized labor before we take up unorganized labor. I am having complete data prepared as to the number of em ployes that would be affected, and as to the Increased pay roll the com pany would have to meet." It Is understood that the Burling ton now has about 54,000 employes on Its entire system, and that be tween 60 and 70 per cent of them are In organized labor ranks. The increases, If granted, will take In ev ery office on the sytam. It is un derstood that the Burlington's action will be followed by similar action on the Great Northern and the Northern Paclfltf, which are Hill roads, and which have fully 100,000 employed, a large per cent of whom would be effected by the Increases. State Journal. Serve Ice Cream. It has been Mr. Schiappacasse's custom for the past several years to contribute five gallons of his fine ice cream and the use of his parlors to the ladfes of St. Luke's church one afternoon and evening during the summer of each year. According the Ladies Auxiliary and St. Mary's Guild served Ice cream and dainty cakes yesterday afternoon and evening In the cool and comfortable parlors of John Schlappacasse. The tables were prettily decorated with garden flow ers and neat little doilies. The la dies were quite liberally patronized and realized a neat sum which will be added to their treasuries. The ladles are very much indebted to Mr. Schlappacasse for his Kindness. Whole Outfit Here. L. B. Brown, mayor ot Kenosha, and Peter Campbell, chief of police ot that enterprising city, came up this morning, having In charge all the rest of the population except two who ecsaped. A. J. McNatt, presi dent ot the school board is one of the captives, having been arrested for trying to run the school board all by himself while Jim Fitch is an other who Incurred the wrath of the mayor and chief. They are in Umbo pending paying the fine Mayor Brown assessed against them. It is thought this will be liquidated today with out trouble as the mayor and the chief are agreeable. John Winn is taking an enforced layoff from his work at the Bur lington shops suffering from poison. In some manner his forehead became poisoned some days since and the disease has spread until it has com pelled him to quit work for several days'. To Patron. My barn will be open to all patrons during the carnlal. Sam G. Smith. FOUND By Conrad Cend at Ce dar Creek, a ladles red bracelet with gold mountings. Owner can have same by applying to Miss Marie Kauf man, Cedar Creek. 31w Do you want an AUCTIONEER? If you do, get one who has Experience, Ability, Judgement. Telegraph or write ROBERT WIKINSON, Dunbar, Neb, Dates made at this office or the Murray State Bank. Good Service Reasonable Rate