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The . Plattsmouth - Journal Published Semi-Week!) it R. A. BATES, Entered at the Postoflice at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, as second-class matter. $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Democratic 'ountjr Convention. The Democrats of Cass county are called to meet in delegate convention in the city of Plattsmouth, Neb., on Saturday, July 9, 1910, at 2 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of selecting sixteen delegates to the Democratic state convention to be held In Grand Island, Neb., on July 26, 1910, and to transact such other business as may legally come before It. The basis of representation In said convention shall be one delegate for each 12 votes or major fraction thereof cast for the Democratic elec tors for president In 1908. The pri maries for the selection of said dele gates Rhall be held at the usual place in each precinct or ward on Wednes day, July 6th, 1910, and the repre sentation will be as follows: Precinct Delegates Tipton 13 Stove Creek 9 Elmwood 9 Weeping Water 5 Louisville 8 Mt. Pleasant 7 Nehawka 7 First Rock Bluffs 10 Weeping Water 1st ward 3 Weeping Water, 2nd ward 2 Weeping Water 3rd ward 1 Greenwood 8 Salt Creek 10 South Bend 6 Center , . . 9 Avoca 7 Eight Mile Grove 12 Liberty 10 Second Rock Bluffs 6 Plattsmouth 12 Plattsmouth 1st ward 7 Plattsmouth 2nd ward 13 Plattsmouth 3rd ward 13 Plattsmouth 4th ward 8 Plattsmouth Dth ward 7 , Total .202 It Is recommended no proxies be admitted and that tho delegates pres ' ent cast the full vote of their pre clnct. Earl Travis, . J. 8. Livingston, Secretary. Chairman. How about that tired feeling? Ain't you glad the Fourth is over? :o: There will be no county option plank In the Democratic platform. This Is official. :o: The "oldest inhabitants" says the "biggest crowd ever In Plattsmouth at tended the celebration on the Fourth. :o: II r. Dry an has not yet replied to those petitions, but it la marbles to chalk that he will not file for Unit ed States senator. :o: Lo, the rich Indian of Oklahoma, Is in imminent danger of becoming poor, like his brothers, if the land gfabbers have their way. ;o: President Taft criticized the rivers and harbors bill, - but' signed it, "Pretty soon," remarks an Ohio edl , tor, "he'll be defending it as the best rivers and harbors bill ever passed." :o: The fact that both men were in "the very best of humor" rather bears out the statement that President Taft and Mr. oosevelt dlRd not discuss po lltics. :o: The omnipresent Taft smile seems to fade a bit with the successive Roosevelt statements that he would not talk politics, "No, never; wen, hardly ever." :o: The FQiirth 1b over and Jeffries got licked. A man who will lower himself on an equality with a big buck nigger ought to get licked. There's our sentiment. ;o: Those fellows who persist in pok ing fun at the sweet girl graduate are limply aflrald of her. One smile and a making of eyes would put a whole regiment of them to rout. :o: The" old guard" are rapidly pass ing. The death of United States Sen ator John Warwick Daniel of Virgin la, removes from the upper hotiRo of congress one of Its chief figures of a decade ago, who, despite physical at fllctions In recent years, still main talned, up to the time of his death, a conspicuous position in the counsels Plattsmouth, Nebraska Publisher. of the Democratic party. Senator Daniel had rendered valuable service to the nation and to his state. His place will be hard to fill. :o: It has come to pass that a prize fight for the heavy weight champion ship has become, in importance, an event that makes a national political convention look like a neighborhood rally. :o: Suspicious Bounas emanating from the dark corners of many porches these beautiful July evenings incline us to the belief that the "Kiss-Not" movement is a failure in this baili wick. :o: "I am doing the best I can to be a private citizen," says T. R. He will nave tne sincere commendation of a long suffering public for his deter minatlon. It will prove a heroic task. :o: There have been no pardon scan dais connected with the present ad ministration. The only criticism Re- publican organs have been able to make against Governor Shallenber- ger Is that he has accepted whenever possible invitations from his constl- tucnts to address them. to: ' When an 18-carat insurgent like La Follette can have a two-hour political pow-wow with the strenu ous one and come out beaming In beautlfic smiles, stating that he had been given permlsson ito talk by the latter, It would seem that the fount of advice might have something of Interest to impart later on to the standpatters. :o: The dream of ages has been at last realized in aerial navigation that of a practicable craft for the transport tlon of passengers through the air, Count Zeppelin, the German inventor, successfully accomplished tne feat a few days ago when he carried twenty passengers a distance of seven nun dred miles speed of a with the comfort and modern railroad flyer. His craft Is four hundred feet long, forty-slx feet beam, and is fitted up as luxuriously as a palace car. Won- derful as the record established by the discovery of the steam engine the posslbllltleB of this latest achievement transcendently surpass It. The pro- gress of the past few years in voyag- lng through the air is almost beyond realization. The practical use of the aerial cra't for commercial purposes la now mainly a matter of the perfec- tlon of detail. :o:- lOIXT TIIK W , a two aay comerence oi repre- sentative Illinois citizens was held at Peoria this week, to consider the "break down of representative gov- ernmcut" as disclosed by the Lorlmer scandal and revelations of legislative faithlessness and corruption. Attend- I A . . .. .1 ing mat coherence were scores or me uest men ot uunois, uotn Kepuo- llcans and Democrats. They were there to devise some means of restor- Ing the government of the state into the hands of the people; to make It a government truly repreBeuatlve of it. . i . iue pcopie auu responsive to tneir will. They were there to devise nutnna in tab t)A ivavakm nmn t n viui or the Hands of the special Interests that, by their illicit influence over legislation, have made representative governmetn in Illinois a failure. As a result of the conference a se rles of resolutions were adopted. The gist of those resolutions is contained In the following paragraphs, which we commend to the consideration of the people of Nebraska, w ho are right now electing delegates to party con ventions in this state which will be called on to consider the same rem edy now so strongly suggested in the great state of Illinois: Whereas, The people of this state by an overwhelming direct vote adopted the policy of the Initiative and referendum, which expressed desire of the people was ignored by the legislature in spite of the fact that the practical experience in other states ha3 demonstrated the ef fectiveness of these means for obtaining needed progressive leg islation; and "Whereas, The long standing unsatisfactory conditions In the Illinois general assembly have now culminated In a series of exposures and confessions in the public courts, which have now brought disgrace to the state, creating a situation which de mands the co-operation of all thoughtful citizens In earnest ef forts to prevent their recurrence; be It "Resolved. That we, a group of Illinois citizens assembled, as Is our constitutional right, at Peoria, June 27 and 28, 1910, agree that every effort should be made to secure an amendment to the Illinois constitution pro viding for the initiative and re ferendum substantially as now in use In the state of Oregon." It was further resolved by the Peoria conference to appoint a com mlttee to co-operate with the voters of the various legislative districts to secure the nomination and elec tlon of legislative candidates pledged to vote for an Initiative and referen dum constitutional amendment The World-Herald is naturally well Pleased that this remedy is taken hld of with such a vim by the rich est and most Powerful of western states. This newspaper was the first 'a lie country to suggest, wuea mw Illinois legislative scandals were un earthed, that the proper cure for the conditions thus disclosed was the Initiative and referendum. Now the best citizens of Illinois declare them selves to be of a similar opinion There were no "populists" or "an archlsts" or "socialists" or "cranks' or "visionaries" at the Peoria meet lng. It was a gathering of men of nigh business and social standing, successful men of affairs, '"practical" men, if you please. And when they considered the state of affairs, and began casting about for a remedy, these hard-headed and generally con servative leaders of the business and professional life of Illinois turned to the initiative as readily as the people of other states are turning to it The Ohio Democrats, In the con ventlon that recently presented Oov- ernor Harmon as a candidate for the presidency, also adopted a platform declaring for the initiative and refer endum. This convention was repre- sentatlve of both conservative and radical elements of the Democracy of Ohio. Dut it declared unanimously for the initiative and referendum; declared for it not alone because the need or this reform is becoming more and more clearly apparent, but be- cause the demand for it Is so great, and from citizens of all parties, that nn nnrtv pan afford much Innmp to stand out against it. and Illinois thus pointing the way, wUh such a great state as Missouri already having the initiative and re ferendum In full operation, Nebraska will have nothing to apologize for, ,nd need have no fear of "frighten lng capital" and "stunting develop menr whea lt ah)0 throuh the ,e islature to be elected this winter, gubmlt8 an lnItatlve and referendum amnilmtn fnP ,, v.m. Herald. :o:- u-m Fi,h, whn hoil ,,,, after business matters at Akron, Col., I . . . . returned to bis home In this city this morning 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 Hank. Good Service Reasonable Rata DOB III THE I Judge H. D. Travis Holds Short Session of District Court Judge Travis today was engaged In hearing another turn which has been taken in the estate of Samuel Johnson, deceased, in his court. The case which is for hearing is en titled Clark vs. Johnson, et al-and it is a hotly contested action. The find ings of Judge Travis according to the record in the case are as follows: Request for trial by Jury on the part of Martha Johnson overruled. Defendant, Martha Johnson excepts. Defendant, Martha Johnson ask leave to file amended answer instan- ter. Leave granted. Amended an swer embracing facts stated in the W. A. Alton affidavit. Plaintiff ex cepts. Trial entered upon and com pleted. In the case of John H. Spangler, et al vs. Peleg Davis et al, a default of all the defendants was entered and decree awarded the plaintiff as prayed for in the petition. In the case of the First National bank of Plattsmouth vs. Hatt & Son, a motion for a new trial was over ruled by the court to which the de fendant's except. 40 days from the rising of the court to prepare and serve a bill of exceptions. Costs tax ed in accordance with the statute. A number of minor orders were entered in other cases and several motions and matters were also con sldered. Raise" the Ievy. The board of education held its regular meeting last evening at the First National bank and made the annual levy of taxes for the ensuing year. The tax for this year is fixed at twenty-five mills ,an increase of four mills. This levy Is raised because the schools have been running stead ily behind and they are threatened with a deficit unless the levy is put up. The levy will raise approximate ly $13,750. It is not generally known but the schools cost $22,000 to run each year. The difference between the levy and the cost of the schools Is made up of fines, license money and the like which nets some $9,000 per year. The board regretted hav ing to raise ihe levy but it was a matter of necessity and could not be avoided as the schools must be kept going. The apportionment from the state helps largely in making up the $9,000 difference. The school census has Just been completed and it shows the number of children of school age In the district to be 1516 an increase of Just 30 over one year ago when the figures were 1486. File Monthly Report. Police Judge Archer today filed his monthly report for June. He had an unusually large amount of trou ble before him this month, there hav ing been thirteen arrests. Of these the fines of six were suspended and they were told to get hence without delay, two were committed to Jail in default of the shekels to square up with, one case was continued over and one malefactor had the case dis missed against him while three paid what was due outraged justice and went forth into the world as free men. The amount collected In fines totaled the princely sum of $18.50 which was paid into the treasury by the court. Don't Biik Ten a penny until health Mum. And I mean Jurt exactly that. I an the one phvslelan who ht to the lick, I will, out ol my own pocket, par (or lour mdl- clne If It (alls to bring ou help I" And lor 30 yean Dr. 8 hoop 'i medicines, have Got loaltli been tund and reooomended In every cltr and hamlat in Ameriot. Thar are positively stand rd la every community and everywhere Then why pay the cash, and at y oar risk, lor other unwarranted and uncertain medicines! Thousand upon thousand hare In the pait MiecenlullT u-l Dr. bnoop t Restorative. 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The hookn below will lurelj open up new and helpful Ideal to E those who an- not well. 1WV A a at you are prfert ly tree to consult Sm Zt tf ine Just at you woul'l your!1 LI If home phytle lan. Mr advii M nd the book below art yourt and without cost Perhepi a word or two (mm me will elear np mme serious ailment. I here helped thousands upon thousand! by my private prxcrlption or poraoual advice plan. iy best euort ti lureiy Afterwards worth ynrtr simple request. Po write now while eon have it fresh in mind. Inr tomorrow never itiiee. Dr. Khoop, Box 1, lUclne, WU. Wkiek SMk Shall I Tsit Ho. lOn Tyipepila No. 4 For Women No. I On the Heart No. 5 For Men Nn.S On the Kidneys No. On Rheumatism Police ISu.slnehS on the Fourth. Police court business for the Fourth of July was rather small and slack considering the number of peo ple in the city. The police under Chief Rainey took in six malefac tors who were all of the genus hobo and whom the chief thought would fare better in Jail than out on the streets. Yesterday morning Judge Archer had the motley assortment ranged up before him and fined them each the standard of five and costs which he later suspended pending their getting a move on them and getting out of town. This had the desired effect and there was an exodus of Hungry Halites from the city in all directions. The police yesterday really had more trouble with the plaln'drunks than they had on the Fourth and there was pretty near a Jail full this morning when Chief Rainey prepared to hale them Into court to answer for their dere lictions. There were several local charac ters among those who were lined up before Judge Archer this morning Including Arthur Jacoby, an old of fender who had faced his honor many times before. Judge Archer wasted little time upon him but gave him a fine of five dollars and costs for plain drunk, committing him to Jail until the fine Is paid. Dan Ward and Tim McCroth were two who were be fore the court and they drew the reg ulation five and costs which the court suspended until pay-day, they being employed by one of the railroads here. Frank Crook, an eighteen year old lad whom the police had taken in on suspicions of his having been conected in the Strelght burglary, was released this morning, an inves tigation showing that he was prob ably not guilty as he had good char acter vouched for by Omaha parties who also sent him money to pay his fine if he was fined. The court released him after investigating his case. A complaint was also filed in Judge Archer's court against three unknowns wanted for the Strelght Job. The police think there is chance to get them and Officer Trout made a trip to Omaha to consult the police there regarding the men who are thought to have done the trick and who are believed to be in that city or who will be there shortly. His mission was not a success but there Is reason to hope the man may be landed by the police at some of the larger cities. Little Girl Humeri. Little Rosa Patterson, daughter of County Surveyor Fred Patterson was the only really seriously injured vis- tlm of Plattsmouth's game Fourth The little girl while walking on Main street with her mother and several ladles accidentally stepped too close to some fire crackers or fuses which smoe small boy had thrown on the sidewalk and her dress became lgnlt ed. Instantly her clothing was in flames and but for timely aid at hand she would have been very severely Injured. As it was her face was burned and one wrist very badly burned. The dress was nearly burn ed from the little miss's body. surgeon was called in and her wounds were dressed. She is getting along nicely and will doubtless get ; well without further trouble, although she will suffer a good deal of pain for some time to come. That there were not more accidents considering the enormous crowds on the streets is to be wondered at and is consld ered Tery lucky by everyone. The police handled the crowds remark ably well and deserve the highest praise for . preventing the indlscri mlnate shooting of fire .works and crackers. The accident to little Miss Patterson Is greatly deplored by ev eryone. Man-led in Lincoln. The many friends of Miss Eugenia Marshall and Mr. Dana Sleeth in this city will be surprised to learn that they are to be united In marriage today in Lincoln, , Miss Marshall home. The announcement came in the form of a note from Miss Mar. shall to her friends in the city carry ing the brief statement. Both Miss Marshall and Mr. Sleeth are well known in this city, both having lived here for a number of years. The bride is the daughter of C. L. Mar shall, formerly of this city and charming and accomplished young lady. She has a great many friends here who will extend their congratu latlons and best wishes for a long and happy wedded life. The groom is the son of Rev. Asa Sleeth, at one time pastor of the First Methodist church here. He Is a very bright and able young man and all who know him here have the greatest admlra tlon for his many excellent qualities The young folks depart after the ceremony for St. Paul, Minn., and other points In that locality for an extended bridal trip. Mrs. A. A. Shore and baby of Nor bonne, Mo., who have been In the city for Borne days making a visit with her parents, John Brady and wife, returned to her home this morning. Miss Leona Brady accom panied her for a short stay at her home. XOTICE TO CREDITOH. tate of Nebraska.) )SS. Cass Countv. IX THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OP ANN M. DAVIS, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that the credi tors of said deceased wilt meet the ad ministratrix of said estate, before me. ounty Judge of Cass county. Nebras ka, at the county court room in Platts mouth, in said county, on the 30th day of July. A. D., 1910, and on the 1st day of February, 1911 at 9 o'clock a. m., each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for examination, adjust ment and allowance. Six months are allowed for ttie credi tors of said deceased to present their claims, and one year for the adminis- ratrlx to settle said estate, from the 30th day of July, A. D., 1910. Witness my hand and seal of said county court, at Plattsmouth, Nebras ka, this 28th day of June. A. D., 1910. (Seal) Allen J. Beeson. Ramsey & Ramsey, County Judge. Attorneys. I,KGI, NOTICK. XOTICR TO UNKNOWN H KIRS AND DICVISEKS AND NON-ItKsIUENTa DEFENDANTS. To the unknown heirs and devisees of Lewis Johnson, deceased; the un known heirs and devisees of Margaret oiinson. deceased: the unknown heirs and devisees of Seth Johnson, deceased; the unknown heirs and devisees of John Johnson, deceased; and to feolomon Borbee, Mrs. V. B. Leach, first name unknown, wire of W. a. Leacn; Mri William Johnson, first name unknown, wife of William Johnson; Frederick L. Eaton; William T. Eaton; Simon F. Eat on; U. It. Henry; ureensnerry k nenry; A Lazenby; Ambrose Lazenby, and Mrs. Ambrose Lazenby, nrst name unknown, Ife of Ambrose Lazenby, non-resiaenc defendants: You will take notlea that on the lztn day of April, 1910, Oeorfre M. Porter, plalntirr, rued nts petition in tne dis trict court of Cass county, Nebraska, In which you with others were named as defendants. The obtect and Drayer or said peti tion is to quite title In eatd plaintiff In and to lote ten (10) And eleven (11) in block thtrty-eluM (3g) 0f the city of Plattsmouth. In Cass county. rseDrasna. and to exclude the defendants from any Interest therein. Tou are renulrea to answer said pe- tlon on or before the 25th day of July, 1910. Geora-e M. porter. By Burkett, Wilson & Brown, and E. F. Snavely, His Attorneys. ORDINANCW NO. 479. AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND DE FINING PAVING DISTRICT No. 4, OF THE CITY Of PLATTSMOUTH, STATE OF NEBRASKA, AND AU THORIZING THE MACADAMIZING OF PEARL STREET THEREIN. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY Or PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA. Sec. 1. That Pavlnar District No. 4.. of the city of 1'latv.smouth, state of Nebraska, be. and the name Is hereby formed and created, and shall Include the south half (aft) of block thirty six (36), and the north half (nVfc) of block forty-three (43). and extending on Pearl street, from the west side of Sixth street to the west side of Sev enth street, of said city of Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Sec. 2. That that portion of Pearl street, with said Pavinff District No. 4, Is hereby authorized to be macadamized with crushed rock laid tnlrty (30) feet -wide In the center of said street, and ten (10) Inches thick, with surface of said street to be on the grade prescribed at the time of lowering Mgln street In said city. sec. s. am ordinances and parts or ordinances In conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed. bee. 4. This ordinance shall take ef fect and be In force from and after its passaire, approval and publication according to law. . ., , Passed and approved this 17th day of June, A. D., 1910. John P. Sattler. Attest: ' Mayor. W. B. Elster. City Clerk. I.Kft AI, NOTICK. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CAS3 COUNTY, NEBRASKA. In the matter of the truardlanshlD of Donovan A. Walling, a minor. notice is hereby given that In pursu ance of an order of the Honorable Har vey D. Travis. Judge of the district nnufl r Caaa AAiinlw "NT aKtii rtrn n n A on the 20th day of June, 1910, for the sale of real estate herein after des cribed, there will be sold at the south door of the court house in the city of. Plattsmouth, in said county and state' on the 28th day of July, 191, at 11 o'clock a. m., at public sale to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real estate, to-wit: The undivided one-third (1-3) inter est in fee simple title In and to lots- 12. 13. is, and 17. in west Ureenwooa, CasB county. Nebraska. Dated this 25th day of June, 1S10. George W. Walling, As guardian of Donovan A. Walling, a minor. The Political Gvm Starts. The political cauldron is commen cing to bubble' as the poet has well phrased it. There are two candi dates for commissioner in the field now, Commissioner Charles R. Jor dan having filed his application to have his name placed on the Demo cratic primary ballot as a candidate for the nomination. Herman Dett man of Elmwood filed for the Re publican nomination Borne time ago and bo far no opposition has develop ed to his being named. The third district comprises the western pre cincts of the county and the candi dates must come from that section. Commissioner Jordan is serving his first term and thinks he is entitled to another. He lives at Alvo and U quite well known throughout the county. Constable George P. (Barton of Union was a visitor last evening In the city, coming up On the local freight on the M. P. in the afternoon and returning to his home at mid-, night. DR. Herman Greedor, Graduate Veterinary Surgeon (Formerly with U. S. Department Agriculture) Licensed by Nebraska State Board Calls Arswercd Promptly Telephone 378 White, Plattsmouth. t