be Hlattsmmoutb Journal.
SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION EIGHT PAGES
VOLUME XXIX
PLATTSMOUT1I. NEBRASKA. MONDAY AUSLST8, 11)10
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LEVY FOR
AT FOUR MILLS BY STATE BOARD
Only Two Members of the State
When Levy
A special from the state capital
says that two members of the state
board of equalization and assessment
met yesterday, and with the tacit
consent of two of the absent mem
bers, fixed the general levy for 1910
at 4 mills. This is a reduction of
one-half mill from the 1909 levy. To
this must be added the 1 mill uni
versity levy, which makes the levy
this year 6 mills, against 5 mills
last year.
Despite the lowered levy the rev
enue of the state remains practically
where it was. The valuation last year
was approximately $399,000,000.
This year it 13 slightly over $410,000,-
00. The 4 mill tax brought the
state $1,795,436.19, and the 1 mill
university levy brought in $398,985.
This year the 4 mill tax will bring in
approximately $1,640,000 and the
university levy will be increased to
$410,000. The revenue last year for
the total levy was $2,195,000, and
$2,050,000 this. The difference Is
made up within a few thousand dol
lars, by the receipts from the corpora
tion tax law passed by the last legis
lature. The revenue from this law
was $70,000. It will be $50,000 this
year the droy being due to an opin
ion from the attorney general that
corporations are to be taxed on their
paid up subscribed stock rather than
on their authorized capital.
Although the levy, at first glance,
is appreciably lowered, the taxpayers
will pay only slightly less taxes than
last year owing to the increase In as
sessment. The state taxes, aside
from the university levy, were 90
rents on $200 assessed value, of
rroperly last year. This year the tax
on the same property will be practi-
BAND CONCERT
LASTJEVENING
Many People Lined the Side
walks to Hear the Music
The concert given last evening by
the M. W. A. band, although an im
promptu affair, was a very fine one
in point of quality of music furnish
ed. The crowd attending was large
and appreciative, and frequently
showed their appreciation of the se
lections given by vigorous applause.
No pre-arranged program was gotten
up but the selections given were of
the best and could not have been im
proved upon. At 8 o'clock when the
twenty members were in their places
a large audience lined both sides of
Main street extending half way to
Fifth, and many were seated on the
court house lawn. The concert open
ed with "March Gloria," which was
followed by another march, "Aven
ger," then came the "Ernestine"
waltz and "Cubanola Glide," after
which the band played overture "Op
pertune Mingle." Then came "Col
onel Miner's March and Campaign
lnvlgorator," which was followed by
a medley "Dixie Bells." The band
also played an overture "Golden
Gate," and the concert closed at 9
o'clock with "Blaze Away March."
Tho band is composed of a fine
looking lot of young fellows and it
would be a graceful ait should mer
chants conclude to raise the required
amount to have a concert each week
during the heated term. Nothing
gives a town an air of life so much as
a good band playing occasionally on
the streets. We hope the matter will
be taken up by the commercial club
and given the proper consideration.
UviH Judgment.
William DelesDernier, attorney,
and Dr. Hunger of Elmwood, was in
the city today on legal business in
Judge Archer's court. Dr. Munger
was plaintiff in three cases, two of
which were tried and the other con
tinued to a later date. The doctor
brought suit against Charles Bronson
for $163.50 and II. II. Carroll for
$6, in both of which he got Judg
ment. T. M. Patterson was called to Om
aha on business this afternoon.
1910 FIXED
Board of Equalization Present
Was Made.
cally 83 cents. The difference is
made up to the state by the tax pay
ing corporations.
Land Commissioner Cowles and
Secretary of State Junkin were the
only members of the board present
when the levy was made. Auditor
Barton and Treasurer Brian had been
acquainted with the plans of the
board, however, and had sanctioned
the levy, although they were not pres
ent at the board meeting. Governor
Shallenberger was not present.
Owing to the governor's absence,
the Republican members of the board
expect to get away with their state
ment that the credit for the work be
longs to the Republicans. As a mat
ter of fact, the work of the board
was automatic, the reduction in the
levy being demanded by the require
ments of the state, coupled with the
increased assessment. The difference
in revenue is made up by the cor
poration tax revenues which are col
lected under a law passed by the last
Democratic legislature.
These revenues are collected in
the office of the secretary of state.
The revenue of his office has been
swelled during the last two years
also by the payment of huge fees of
incorporation of two railroads, the
two fees amounting to $118,000.
Although the governor, the rep
resentative of the Democratic ad
ministration, was not present at the
meeting. It is certain that the su
perial reduction the levy was based
upon the Democratic corporation tax
act and upon the increase in the
grand assessment roll, an increase
that was (made under a system of
elected assessors, another innovation
of the last legislature.
Speakers for lie-union.
The committee for old settlers' re
union announce that good speakers
will be on the program, and positive
assurance has been given that Mayor
J. C. Dahlmcn of Omaha and Hon.
A. L. Bixby of Lincoln will be here.
In arranging the program Mr. Dahl
man will speak at 2 p. m., on Friday,
'August 19, and Mr. Bixby at 2 p. m.,
on Saturday, August 20. In addition
to those two able orators there will
be other speakers of Cass and Otoe
counties who will make brief ad
dresses, and there will also be recita
tions by Cass county talent and al
together it will make up an excellent
program for each day. J. B. Roddy,
who was assigned the task of arrang
ing the ball games says there will be
a good game each day, but as yet
the arrangements is not complete and
the teams cannot be announced yet.
Union Ledger. '
Corn in Cedar (iood.
C. E. Lincicum of Coleridge, Neb.,
was in the city a short time last even
ing en route to Murray on business.
Mr. Lincicum is a blacksmith and
goes to Murray to make a deal for a
shop which, if he makes go through
will require his presence In this com
munity. He says the corn crop in
Cedar county is in good condition.
That the fields which were planted
early with the ground in proper con
dition for planting, look excellent.
That the prospect is much better
there than what he saw between Om
aha and Plattsmouth.
There is quite a belt of country be
tween Omaha and the middle of the
state which is very spotted, some
fields will look fairly well while
nearby one will see another which
will make nothing.
Flies Bill or Exception.
Attorney Flansburg of Lincoln was
in the city this morning looking af
ter the interests of the widow in the
Samuel Johnson estate. A bill of ex
ceptions was filed by Mr. Flansburg
to the Judgment of the court in the
case where a Judgment for $2,978.50
was entered against the widow for
services of Attorney Byron Clark ren
dered the estate in the appointment
of a special administrator. This case
grew out of the contested will of
Samuel Johnson, which made an Elm
wood banker heir of his estate. Mr.
Flansburg wants the opinion of the
supreme court on the question of
amount of attorney fee.
E THEM PAY
OCCUPATION TAX
Traveling Groccrmen Who Sell
Goods From House to House
Should Come Up With the
Money.
Is it possible that travelling groc
erymen have been allowed to sell
goods from house to house in this
city, with first obtaining a city li
cense to do so? We are informed
that men some time since canvassed
this city and sold hundreds of dollars
worth of goods to our people, and
that they are now in the city for the
same purpose. Why do not the auth
orities go after these fellows and
make them pay an occupation tax?
Is it right to let such fellows go
while they demand an occupation
tax from our own grocerymen, who
pay for doing business in their own
home town! Then, again, is it right
for former patrons of some of our
grocerymen to buy groceries of these
travelling grocerymen, and at the
same time owe their home merchants
for groceries for which they have
been accommodated with credit and
still owes? We say no, It is not.
If our home merchants have to
pay an occupation tax, that is evi
dence sufficient that the travelling
salesman should do the same. We
don't know whose business it is to
look after such fellows, but we do
know that they are not doing their
duty. And, then, again, if people
want to buy groceries of these fel
lows, that is their own business, but
they should at least pay their bills
at the home grocery store before do
ing so. They should think of the
fact that it is an accommodation to
obtain goods on credit of your home
grocerymen. Remember, he gave you
credit when probably no one else
would, and at the very time when
you did not have the money to pay
for them. The man or woman who
patronizes these Chicago firms
hrough their travelling agents should
remember these things and cease pat
ronizing outsiders. Remember "Home
irst the world after," as a good motto
to follow. You will always fare bet
ter by treating your own townsmen
fairly. You never make anything by
trading with strangers, therefore stop
it! Be manly and buy what you need
at home, where you can always get
accommodated when you are sick and
need credit.
Spent a Pleasant Evening.
From Friday's Dolly
The Sunday school choir of the
M. E. church took advantage of tho
delightful cool evening last night and
with the assistance of a friendly au
tomobile betook themselves -to the
specious parlors of the Masonic home
where they enjoyed themselves with
an hour and a half of music. It was
in the nature of a surprise to the
home folks and the informal feature
of it was appreciated by all. This
choir is under the leadership of Miss
Zelma Tuey and the following mem
bers were present last night: Eliza
beth Kerr, Violet Freese, May Glenn,
Adelia White, Zeta Ciilijand, Jennie
Batten, Cecil Hawkenberry, Ferris
York, Katie York, Hazel Tuey. Miss
Mildred Cook who is violinist for the
Sunday school, accompanied the choir
and greatly assisted in the rendition
of the pieces besides favoring the
company with a violin solo. Miss
Zelma Tuey also sang a solo and Miss
Ferris York and Miss Hazel Tuey a
duett, In addition to the chorus
pieces.
Mason and Alice Loulso Wescott
were mascotts for the occasion. This
choir is one of the strong features of
the Methodist Sunday school and one
of tho promising musical organiza
tions of tho city, numbering among
Its members some of the best talent
to bo found among the younger set of
singers. Several of its members
were not present last night owing to
their absence from the city.
You lift.
Colonel M. A. Bates concluded to
use up a little of his surplus funds
In making the race for a second term.
The colonel Is one of those kind that
you know where he is at, and if he
had enough members of the legisla
ture working along the same lines,
would see to it that country publish
ers would get a square deal. The
colonel has a hard fight on his hands
this fall and may need a few more
votes after they are all in. Weeping
Water Republican.
Stork Visits Luke Wiles.
The Stork made a visrt to the Lome
I of Luke LlnvUle Wiles Wednesday,
leaving a son which Is named Luke
Linville Wiles, Jr. The little one and
mother are doing well and Luke is
receiving the congratulations of his
many friends. It is safe to say that
Luke L., Jr., will be a successful cat
tle breeder like his pa.
TRE ODD FELLOWS'
PICNIC AT AVOCA
Arrangements Perfected for the
Accommodation and Enjoy,
ment of Big Crowd.
Next Thursday, August 11, will be
a gala day for the people of Avoca
and vicinity. This is the date of the
annual picnic of the Odd Fellows of
that vicinity, which always Insures a
big crowd and a grand, good time to
all who attend.
The grove In which the picnic will
be held is ope of the most beauti
ful in Cass or Otoe counties for an
occasion of this character. There
will be numerous amusements, such
as races of all kinds, merry-go-round,
and one of the best bands in the coun
try. The picnic will be under the
auspices of the local lodge at Avoca,
and no pains will be spared to make
the gathering this year the best ever
held, if that be possible. The pro
gram as arranged is a splendid one
and has been carefully prepared for
this event, especially.
In addition, there will be two ball
games and other sports for those who
are Inclined that way. This is, in fact,
an event the people of Avoca and vi
cinity look forward in great antici
pation, and will give all strangers the
glad hand in welcoming them to their
town. The writer has attended sev
eral of these picnics, and can say,
without fear of contradiction, that
all who attend the Avoca Odd Fel
lowk picnic this year will be assured
a pleasant time. Remember the date
Thursday, August 11!
Builders' Club Picnic.
From Friday's Dally.
The Builders' club of the Presby
terian church Journeyeld down to RIv
erslde park which i3 about ten miles
south of this city yesterday and en
joyed an afternoon In all kinds of
sports. They were conveyed to the
park in two automobiles, Mr. C. C.
Parniele's Overland auto which was
in charge of Pollock Parmele and Mr.
John Bauer's auto with Frank Bestor
as captain. They are some chauffeurs,
believe me. The Jolly picnickers left
this city at 1:45 p. m.p and arrived at
Riverside park at 2:25, having no
accidents or breakdowns on the way.
Upon their arrival at the picnic
grounds the boys started to explore
everything in sight, crawling to the
top of King Hill, where a view of the
country for miles around could be
had. Swimming was the next stunt.
The water was Just warm enough
and tho boys indulged in the water
frolic for some time. Having thor
oughly enjoyed themselves In a swim,
a game of base ball was then pro
posed and several games were played
on the diamond located In the beauti
ful park. Following the ball game,
they explored the cave located on one
side of tho hill. By that time- supper
was announced. Everything that one
could wish for In the eatablo line was
to be had and they certainly did am
ple Justice to it. Just as they were
getting ready to serve this bounteous
picnic supper Mr. C. C. I'armelo and
daughter Miss Hallle, arrived in the
Hupp auto. After supper another
game of base ball was indulged In and
which lasted until 6:30. At 6:45
they started for home, arriving In
this city about 8 o'clock. The boys
are very much indebted to Mrs. Par
mele for tho splendid entertainment
afforded them.
Thoso who participated In this de
lightful affair were Mrs. Parmelo,
Sam Windham, Terry Johnson of St.
Joe, Mo., Donald Patterson, Ed. Zuck
weller, Edgar Stelnhauer, Ralph Lar
son, Pollock Parmele, Frank Bestor,
Carl Scbmidtmann, Leland Brings,
Mr. C. C. Parmele and daughter, Miss
Hallle.
Henry llempel of Lincoln was a
Plattsmouth visitor today looking af
ter business matters. Otto Mutz,
an old time Cass county man, was in
company with Mr. llempel. Mr.
Mutz was formerly state senator
form his county In the west, but be
now resides at University Place.
'REMAINS BROUGHT
HERE JO BURIAL
Former Young Man of Platts
mouth Dies in Havelock.
Harry VanFleet of Havelock, a
former Plattsmouth young man, died
at his home in that city Wednesday,
after a brief illness of but a month's
duration. His remains were brought
to this city on No. 4 this morning and
interred at Horning cemetery in the
family lot.
He was married only six weeks ago
to Miss Sissler of Havelock who, with
the father and mother and one broth
er and three sisters are left to mourn
his untimely death.
Harry VanFleet was born in this
city twenty years ago and nearly ail
of his life was spent in Plattsmouth,
where he attended the public schools.
His parents, Robert A. VanFleet and
wife, moved to Havelock over a year
ago and Harry accompanied them to
that city.
On July 4th, Harry was attacked
with rheumatism of the heart and
dropsy and at first was not consid
ered in a precarious condition, but
medical skill and all that anxious
friends could do were unavailing and
grim death seized him after a month's
suffering. It had been intended to
have the funeral at the M. E. church
but owing to absence of the pastor,
Rev. L. W. Cade was sent for after
the remains arrived at the station,
and he conducted the funeral. The
funeral service was simple and im
pressive. From the M. E. church the
funeral procession proceeded to the
Homing ceremtery where Interment
was made.
Those attending the funeral from
Havelock were Robert A. VanFleet
and wife, Charles Green and wife and
child; Misses Ollie and Lizzie Van
Fleet. Frank VanFleet, Mrs. Harry
VanFleet and John Sissler, wife and
two sons.
Serves Papers in Country.
J. It. Denson went to Wabash yes
terday to serve notices in the matter
of the guardianship of the minor
heirs of John Bauer, deceased. There
is to be an effort made to change
the guardianship of the minors, and
their father, John Albert Bauer, who
has been the guardian was apprised
of the suit by Constable Denson. Tho
four daughter wero willed a
good farm by their grandfather, but
giving his son, the father of the girls,
the llfo estuto in tho farm. Tho
litigation resulting from a claim
made by Mrs. Peterson hns involved
the estate to such an extent that the
land may have to be sold to liquidate
her clulm. The parties interested in
the children have suggested Mr. H.
N. Dovey as a suitable person to take
the guardianship of the property be
longing to the minors.
ReccivcM Message liiibe i Worse.
Mrs. J. W. Johnson returned from
Omaha last evening where she had
been for a day or two with her little
grandchild, Frank Walker Johnson,
Infant son of Frank Johnson and wife
After being at home but a short time
Mrs. ohnson received a message that
the llttlo grandchild was much worse,
its anxious parents thought It was
dying. This afternoon Mrs. Johnson
returned to Omaha, having Miss Mary
Martin accompany her to nurso the
llttlo one. The many friends of the
family in Plattsmouth feci the deep
est sympathy for the anxious parents
and grandparents, and hope that t he
little one may bo spared to them.
X of ice to l 'ai inci s.
We are now in the market for all
tho chickens, ducks, geeso or any
farm poultry that you might have.
We also have the akency for the
Bloomer Creamery at Council Bluffs
and will buy all the cream you bring
In. Pay you cash and test it tho
same day you bring it In. Try and
sell your cream one month and see If
It is Isn't ensler and more money in
It than to make butter.
Also, our auto delivery Is out In
the country every day. Call us up
and get your meat or groceries for
threshing. . Always call us tho day
before you want the goods bo we will
get the order before we start as we
start early In the morslng. Tele
phono No. 4.
Yours For Business,
Hatt & Son.
Philip Schaffcr and wife from
Eight Mile Grove precinct, were In
the city looking after business mat
ters today.
A THOU .MUTOUCYCLK
1011 MODEL FltEK.
The Farm Magazine of Omaha, Ne
braska, is very anxious to increase Its
circulation In Cass county and some
one is going to get a Thor Motorcycle
for helping it do It. Just write a post
al card today and say I want to own
a motorcycle and full particulars will
be sent you by return mall. Address
E. It. Ragan, Circ. Mgr.,
Farm Magazine, Omaha, Neb.
ATTACKED BT
APET VOLF
Vivian Blake Has Narrow Escape
From Death.
A special from Louisville under
date of August 4, says: While visit
ing at the country home of her grand
mother, Mrs. Will Ossenkop, little
Vivian Blake, the five year old daugh
ter of Walter Blake of this place, had
a narrow escape from death by being
attacked by a pet wolf. But for the
timely appearance of one of the farm
hands It is said the wolf would have
soon killed tho little girl.
When the little girl came to the
farm she showed unusual interest in
tho pet, and Bhe had been cautioned
not to go near the place where ho
was kept. On one occasion she wan
dered too near and the wolf seized
her and dragged her into his lair.
The farm hand who saw this tako
place rushed up and with a club suc
ceeded after a hard fight In taking
the child from the wolf which had be
come quite savage. The pet is about
three years old and of a large variety
of the timber wolf. The Injuries sus
tained by the little girl will not prove
fatal though the flesh about her watst
was quite badly lacerated.
WF.l.PINO WATF.U.
(Republican.)
The Merchants band of Nebraska
City has been secured for the Fra
ternal picnic August 25th.
Miss Mablo Dudley returned home
from Eiulers Lake, last Saturday.
She had hoped tho change would bo
of benefit but returned home to re
cuperate. Fred Ronne who was Injured last
week in a runaway, has been la a
critical condition since, and a trained
nurse is taking care of him. It is
hoped that lie will recover.
Dr. J. R. Shannon and family and
L. P. Wolcott and family returned
home from their vacntlon trip to Bald
Eaglo Lake, Minn., last Friday noon.
They report a splendid time.
Of course the county option candi
dates will look to the Religious Field
Gluss for support as straight Repub
lican papers are not to be trusted, or
found necessary in a campaign with
only one issue.
Harry Cogllzer loaded up his house
hold goods and hid tho old town
good-bye about 2 a. m., last Thurs
day morning. While he did not leave
any address, it is presumed that ho
was headed for the sunklssed prairies
of Kansas.
L. II. Young of Nehnwka drove to
town Wednesday. He is getting
around with tho aid of crutches, but
expects soon to have the cast taken
from his limb, and be walking once
more. He Jogged his subscription up
to July, 1911.
H. J. Phillips received word on
Tuesday from Redfleld, S. 1)., of the
death of Leslie Contryman, son of
Mrs. Mattle Phillips Contryman. Tho
telegram did not stato the cause of
the young man's death. He was 18
years old. Mr. Phillips took the
train for there Tuesday afternoon.
Agents Wanted.
Wo want a responsible man In this
county and vicinity to sell Farns
worth drained and improved Florida
Everglade farms. 12,000 acres that
Is dyked, ditched, surveyed, staked
and platted. Ready for cropping.
Six miles from railroad, fine coral
roads. One crop pays for land. Low
prices, very easy terms. Sold by a
firm that Is Investing large sums of
its own money In permanent Improve
ments and tho upbuilding of Fort
Lauderdale and community. Write
quick for particulars and territory.
Don Farnsworth and Associates,
125 Monroe St.,
Chicago, 111.
Bent Livingston was a passenger
to South Omaha this morning to look
after business matters.