The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, August 11, 1910, Image 8
IDE LIE STAR STATE BOOING Most of the Crops are Generally Good and Fruit Abundant Yoakum, Tex., Aug. 6, 1910. Editor Journal: True to my promise I nave seized the first opportunity I have cad since my arrival here to write you some thing of the state of Texas and the things which 1 observed during my trip from Nebraska here. And the one thing which I noticed more than ail el.se was the great extent of the drouth from which the country has keen and still Is, suffering. Rain! Rain! Rain! This Is the universal cry through all that section from Plattsmouth clear to this place a stone's throw, so to speak, from the gulf. I have noticed In the pa pers since my arrival here of showers In Nebraska, Missouri and Kant-as but I Imagine they have not done much good to speak of and are of the same scattering variety which prevailed when I left there. Rain Is needed and that badly, all over eastern Nebraska, Kansas, Ok lahoma and Texas. Western Missouri, as I observed It from the car window not the best place In the world to view crops from gave promise of the best crops In all that territory. In western Iowa, corn looked Just like Nebraska, with corn way late and small, and commencing to show signs of drouth. The color of the fields was changing from the deep green to the pale green and yellow, and In some spots firing was In evi dence. Crossing the line Into Mis souri conditions were different. Corn there was much larger and much healthier looking. I believe Mis souri hag the best corn of all the territory I traversed. Eastern Kan sas was badly fired and the corn will tot make anything like a crop, while Oklahoma In the eastern part was eaten up by heat and winds. Even cotton which stands drouth well, showed signs of suffering. Texas also lost a part of the corn, but it mas too far along to suffer a great loss, and It has raised enough for Itself, and some Is even being sold for shipment but those selling are mak ing a mistake, In my humble Judg ment. Taking corn, all In all, I be lieve It Is due to be higher next spring that ever before as I cannot figure out an even reasonable yield. Without question the country Is dryer than In years. On the way down dust blew In clouds from Plattsmouth clear to this town, and the most pessimistic talk was beard from those who boarded the train at different points. The route I follow ed lies through the garden spot of America, the Burlington to Kansas City, the Katy to Waco, and the Lap to this place. When crops fall In this country conditions are Indeed, Lad. Rain now would help cotton here but I fear It Is too late for corn anywhere, although here corn Is not a vital question as It has long since been ripened and In the gathering stage. Cotton will make a fair crop In Texas this year with rain anywhere In the near future. It looks fine throughout the whole scope of coun try I came through from Denlson to Yoakum, a distance of some Ave bun dred miles. Especially between here and Waco does It look good and the fields are now In the opening of the loll stage. This Is a very pretty sight, only rivalled by the field In bloom and I marveled at the fertility which waa exhibited. Texas has been very fortunate this year whether It has a bumper cotton crop or not. It raised a great small grain crop with wheat and onts to waste, much alfalfa, much hay, groat fruit cropB, Its early vegetables were Immense this lu In the heart of the early .vrgelablo region, and all through its people are happy and prosperous. It has much to bo thank ful for and the p ople seem to realize It. I read the fliittorlnij words Flunk Schlater, Charlen U. Jordan and W. E. RoHencrans had to say of Texas and If they can say these things of Texas now what won't they say when they see It in tho spring when It Is really beautiful. Jordan would buy all Texas in the spring If he bought now when It looks Its worst. And the state makes good, too, for It al ways produces. I have been so busy since I ar rived here that I have not had time to go into details about conditions hero, but If the publisher and the handsome blonde young nan In khaki who edits tho Linotype, are willing, I hopo to keep In touch with my friends often In the future. I owe many a letter to good friends but I must plead too much business which Tu will appreciate. I can say more on corn and more on prohibition, which Is some Issue here now, and also more on curious politic and some also curious railroading ac cording to our methods; and there are n.any little Incidentals which I will tomh on at times always bear ing in mind that I must have the permission of the Journal's publislu-r and the young man who wants to be a soldier. With this, I shall close and wait results. (MARIES I). CRIMES. I HUE 61B Increases Both in Interest as Well as In Numbers in Attendance. From Tuesday' Tially, The teachers' Institute Is growing both In number and Interest and the number at eleven o'clock this morn ing had exceeded the enrollment of last year, having risen from IO.j re ported the first day to 133 this morn ing. The keenest Interest is being manifested by the teachers a3 well as the residents of the city. There has been some complaint that the place of holding the sessions had not been advertised in the Journal, but as long ago as last week the Journal stated that the sessions would be held in the district court room at the court house. This morning at demoestlc science hour Miss Rowan taught her auditors how to make "prune whip," and oth er delicate dishes to tempt the pal ate. The entire membership filled the court room and the seats w ere all occupied while chairs were brought from the other departments. These lectures are open to the ladles of the city, and many new ideas may be had by attending. The new names added since yesterday are as follows: Mildred Coon, Lincoln. Anastasla TIghe, Weeping Water. M. Cladyg lladen, University Place. Florence Kanka, Plattsmouth. I), Gllmore, Plattsmouth. Lillian I. KerRey, Burr. Anna Helsof, Plattsmouth. Ernestine Harrison, Syracuse. Pearl Nallor, Nebraska City. Louise Upson, Odell. Emma E. Wllklns, Hubbard, Dako- Grace Elliott, Elmwood. Elenore Carpenter, Union. Mildred Hart. Weeping Water. Ruth Hart, Weeping Water. Jennie Hltcbman, Weeping Water. Lottie W. Wunderllch, Nehawka. Rula Kennedy, Weeping Water. Etta Schwartz, Nehawka. Mary E. Descher, Weeping Water. Julia Kerr, Plattsmouth. Emma Falter, Plattsmouth. Alpha C. Peterson, Plattsmouth. Clara Drauche, Murdock. George Moon, Ashland. Ednah Moon, Ashland. Daisy Gore, Louisville. Mary McGraw, Louisville. Prof. William It. Jackson. The Journal takes pleasure In recommending the above named gen tleman to the Democratic voters of Cass county for their suffrages at the primary election on Tuesday, August 13. Prof. Jackson's record as an edu cator, and having been directly in terested In educational matters for a number of years makes hlra one ( the best fitted men for state school superintendent In the state of Ne braska. Prof. Jackson is a gentle man of the first water, and should receive the support of every Demo crat who attends the primary. And, If elected to the position we will guarantee to a Utnat he will fill the office to tho sltlsfactlon of the peo plo generally, and with great credit to 'jlmself. Tho IlcM Hour of Life Is when you do some great deed or discover some wonderful fact. This hour came to J. R. Pitt of Rocky Mt., N. C when ho was suffering inten sely ,as ho snys, "from the worst cold I ever had, 1 then proved to my great satisfaction, what n wonderful Cold and Cough euro Dr. King's New Dis covery Is. For, after taking one bot tle, I was entirely cured. You can't sny anything too good of a medicine like that." Its the surest and best remedy for diseased lungs, Hemor rhages, LaGrlppe, Asthma, Hay Fev er, &0c, $1. Trial bottlo free. Guar anteed by F. G. Fricke & Co. Will Hold ricnlc. Rev. Lessley of Lincoln returned to his home this morning, having preached at the Liberty U. 11. church yesterday. Rev. Lessloy will preach his last sermon before the annual conference two weeks from yester day. On tho 23rd, the Sunday school of Liberty church will hold Its an nual picnic probably In the grove of Charles Cook. D. A. Fulmer of Greenwood was In the city this morning and procured a license for the marriage of his son, Cedrlo P. A. Fulmer to Miss Mary llertha Nackemejer of Murdock. EACH GEORGE SHI wypsED Born in Cass County and Passed Away in Lead, South Dakota. George Edward Sullivan was born In Cass county, Nebraska, November 13, 1862, and was the oldest son of Thomas L. Sullivan who deceased a few years ago. The subject of this sketch was reared on the farm within a few miles of this city, and was an exemplary young man, well respect ed and beloved by his acquaintances December 28, 1899, he was mar ried to Miss Jennie G. Miles of this county, and to this union three chil dren were born, the youngest being but about , a month old, whilst the oldest is about four years of age. Six years ago Mr. Sullivan and wife removed to South Dakota, and there engaged in farming near Lead. He has always enjoyed good health, un til May 22nd of this year, he received a slight scratch on one of his fingers which developed blood poison, and a month ago he went to the hospital at Lead where he could receive the best medical care and attention. Ills mother, Mrs. Thomas L. Sullivan, went to his bedside some weks ago, and has been at Lead ever since. The young man grew worse the last few days and Sunday death claimed him. The remains will arrive tonight and the funeral will occur from his moth er's residence on Pearl street, tomor row afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. L. W. Cade of the Presbyterian church will conduct the funeral. The deceased leaves besides his wife and three small children, his mother, Mrs. Thomas L. Sullivan, one Bister, Mrs. Mayme Phllipson, of Chi cago, and one brother, Arthur Sulli van, of this community. Interment will take place at the Horning cemetery, the pallbearers will be Julius PlttB, C. A. Harvey, George Smith, Wyatt Hutchison, Fred Barrows and Charles Sands, all old neighbors and friends of the de ceased. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire commun ity in their great grief. KLMWOOD. (Leader-Echo.) Mr. and Mr. Ed. Swarts are the happy parents of a baby boy, born yesterday morning. John Studt of Stockton, Cal., visit ed a few days this week at the home of his old friend, J. R. Baird. Miss Cella Brekenfeld left Tuesday afternoon for a month's visit with Virginia Keckler near Manley. A. J. Harris and wife of Marlon, Va., arrived Wednesday and will en Joy a two weeks visit at the home of the former's brother-in-law, A. J. Box. Prof, and Mrs. M. C. Lefler came up from Peru Tuesday to spend the vacation period with home folks. Prof. Lefler Is one of the live wires at the Peru normal. Sanford Clements, William Roett ger, Ralph Uhley, Nellie Wilcockson, Marie Kuntz and Grace Elliott have returned home from Peru to enjoy their vacation. Sanford Clements will teach In the Elmwood school the coming year. A new boulevard gasoline light has been the center of attraction at the L. F. Langhorst corner the past few nights. The light Is a good one and was placed there by F. J. Fitch who is trying to get the city dads interested In the purchase of new street lights. Dr. C. R. Trenholm and Roy Hoov er left Monday evening in the form er's auto for Wheatland, Wyo., to be absent about three weeks. Mrs. Tren holm and little son will meet them at AVheatland, having gono on by rail. They will visit many old time friends and they stay will undoubt edly be attended with much plensure. u re. Vex, Pull 'Together. Pull together, brev.iien. W'o are all here fur tho same purpose. Then live and let live. The best way to build up a town is for each and ev ery man to pull together and not strive to rend and tear down. All tho residents of a town are partners, not opponents. In all likelihood tho more business done by your rival the more you will do. livery merchant who treats his customers honestly and fairly will get his share and the more business that can be secured by united effort, the better It will be for all. Will Hun for Judge, A Poise, Idaho, paper conveys the Information that C. S. Polk has Just accepted the endorsement as a can didate for the nomination ot judge of the third Judicial district on the Re publican ticket In the primaries Aug ust 30th. Mr. Polk formerly prac ticed law In Plattsmouth. Elmer Monroe of Pacific Junction was In the city today looking after business matters. Mrs. Will StreiIit Entertains. Last evening at her home in the First ward, Mrs. Will Strelght enter tained a party of sixteen at a bridge party. Refreshments were served during the evening. Those present to enjoy the hospitality of Mrs. Streight were: Mrs. H. X. Dovey, Mrs. Will Pickett, Mrs, Charles Val lery, Mrs. A. Gass, Mrs Burgess. Mrs. Brltt, Miss Lillian Cole, Miss Hazel Dovey, Miss Edith Martin, Miss Verna Leonard, Miss Matilda Vallery, Miss Mia Gering, Miss Barbara Gering, Miss Florence Dovey and Miss Dora Fricke. A VERY H JALL GAME The Red Sox Came Very Near Suffering a Shut Out Yesterday. From Monday's Pally. ltiere was a game on tne Chicago avenue ground yesterday, but our boys came nearly suffering a shut out. There was but one score made by the Red Sox, but just why more were not run In, Is not easily ex plained. There was ample oppor tunity to make them, but the boys failed to connect with the home plate. The game started out before all of the home team arrived, having reached the second inning before Mann, the half of the battery, got on the dia mond. This, no doubt, disconcerted tho boys to some extent for no ag gregation can do team work unless the team Is all present. Then Bard- well had a bum arm and could not pitch the game and was replaced by Mason after the visitors had ,run In four scores In four Innings. But this was not all; McCaulley, the first base man, turned his ankle at Malvern last week and he could not play through the game, this made another change imparative. The game was somewhat bum owing to all of these obstacles. There was a fair sized crowd, and considering the expense of lost balls, with other little items, there will not be a great sum to go into the treasury from this game. Manager Brantner Is trying to get a game for one afternon this week so that the teachers may have an opportunity to see a real live game. Notice to Farmers. We are now In the market for all the chickens, ducks, geese or any farm poultry that you might have. We also have the akency for the Bloomer Creamery at Council Bluffs and will bny all the cream you bring in. Pay you cash and test It the same day you bring It in. Try and sell your cream one month and sec If it Is Isn't easier 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 the day before you want the goods so we will get the order before we start as we start early In ' the tuov?lng. Tele phone No. 4. Yours For Business, Hatt & Son. Another Repudiation. Alex Laverty, Republican candidate for float senator in this district has repudiated the option plank in the platform of his party and apt to repu diate any other promise he may make. The party platform is a pledge to the people that the candi dates who run for office will stand upon it if elected and will endeavor to carry out Its recommendations. But Laverty Is greater, evidently In his own estimation, than his party and he has taken the power into his own hands and has repudiated the wishes of his party. Will the Re publicans stand for this action? It remains to be seen. Papllllon Times. (Jet Square Meitl. L. B. Kgenberger, Albert Egenher ger, Fred Kgenberger, Jr., and wife, M. Smith and wife, and Harry Smith and wife, constituted a party going to tho country yesterday morning to take dinner with John Hlrz and family. L. B. Kgenberger ato so much that he can just navigate to day. The party sat down to a most sumptuous repast to the fullest ex tent. The party returned to the city last evening with words of warmest praise for their hosts. Takes Suddenly 111. Joseph Adams, living south of town came Into town Saturday evening on business and while here became quite 1)1 of some stomach trouble. Medical aid came to his relief somewhat, and ! be was taken to the home of John Snead, where be remained until Sun day morning when he was taken to his borne. Later reports are to the effect that Mr. Adams is much easier aiC 1 opes are entertained for bis speedy recovery. Edgar5lidkiff of Union" was in tho city today looking after business matters. J.W. HUGHES Live Stock and General Farm Sale AUCTIONEER Five years successful selling renders me thoroughly competent ot handling your sale. Keferfence from those I have sold for. Graduate from Missouri yuction School. See me at Perkins Hotel. If The Goernment payt Railway Mail Clerki $800 to $1,200, and other em ployee up to $2,500 annually Uncle Sam will hold examinations throughout the country for Railway Mall Clerks, Custom House Clerks, Stenographers, Bookkeepers, Depart ment Clerks and other Government positions. Thousands of appointments will be made. Any man or woman over 18, In City or Country can get Instruction and free information by writing at onco to the Bureau of Instruction, 79 J, Hamlin Building, Rochester, N. Y. Life on Panama Cunal. has had one frightful drawback malaria trouble that has brought suffering and death to thousands. The germs cause chills, fever and ague, biliousness, Jaundice, lassitude, weakness and general debility. But Electric Bitters never fail to destroy them and cure malaria troubles. "Three bottles completely cured me of a very severe attack of malaria," writes W. A. Fretwell, of Lucama, N. C, "and I've had good health ever since." Cure Stomach, Liver and Kidney Troubles, and prevent Ty phoid. . 50c. Guaranteed by F. G. Fricke & Co. State Fair Items. The entries for races of the State Fair, Sept 5th to 9th, will close next Monday, August 15th, and are as fol lows: Trotting 2:25, 2:30, 2:15 and 2:10, and pacing 2:20, 2:17, 2.12 and 2:04. Each being for a purse of $600 with a five per cent entry. At the same time closes the Nebraska derby of 1 1-16 miles which will be ran on Tuesday of the fair, and the ten mile relay race, two miles each day changing mounts at the end of each half mile. These together with the six early closing races, four of which are for $1,000 each, and nine running races, constitute the best list of races ever offered on a Nebraska course, and taken with Wright Bros. Aeroplanes to make flights each day of the fair, together with other usual ; features, should furnish a very at tractive program for Fair visitors. A THOU MOTORCYCLE 10H MODEL FREE. 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 mail. Address E. R. Ragan, Circ. Mgr., Farm Magazine, Omaha, Neb. DR. Herman Grander, Graduate Veterinary Surgeon (Formerly with U. S. Department Agriculture) Licensed by Nebraska State Board Calls Arswered Promptly Telephone 378 White, Plattsmouth. WA7CH THE FARM DEVELOPMENT Ifl WYOMING! THE RICHEST DEVELOPED STATE M THE WEST GO WITH ME on one of our personally conducted landseekers' excursions to THE BIG HORN BASIN the first and third Tuesdays of each month, and see what the farmers are doing on these new lands where the Burlington Railroad is building new lines; where new towns offer splendid business op ening in all lines of trade and profession. EXAMINE THESE LANDS PERSONALLY with me. I will help you to pick out the best. I am employed by the Burlington Railroad for this purpose. OUR HOMESEEKERS' TICKET allows you 25 days with stop overs every where in homeseekers' territory; ample time to examine the lands and spend a few days fishing in the mountain streams if you like. See the irrigated lands where the ditches are built by the Government and also by private companies, and the Mondell 220-acre FREE homesteads all on ene trip. llBuilnnml (T - I liflilffc 1 1004 Farnam Street, SOTICR TO COTRCTOHS. Sealed proposals will be received bv the city- clerk ot tlie city of i'latts" mouth, Nebraska, until elht (lit o'clock p. m.. of Monday, the fcih dav of Aug ust, 1910, for furnishing material and constructing curb and pavements for the city of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, la accordance with the plans and specifi cations on file In the office of the city clerk of Plattsmouth. Nebraska, aid In the office of the engineers, Omaha. Ne braska. Approximate estima:e quan tities: raviua. (A) District i77 s.. yds. tUj Intersection lm sn. yds. C'urblua ; (A) T'lutrlct lin. ft. (li Intersection :! lin. ft. (.ianHlflcatloa. Curbing. Class A Six (6) Inches thick, twen ty (-0 inches deep; $0.55 per lin. ft Class B Six () Inches thick, twenty-four U4) inches deep; 0.60 per lin, , Paving. Class A Vitrified brick block as ???cl.fld- Base- concrete, depth four M Inches, sand on concrete one and one-half Mi Inches. . sand filled Joints. $2.10 per sq. yd. H8.. Vitrified brick block as specified. Base, concrete, depth, five O) inches, sand on concrete one and fnie,".'ar. !nc,,e.', inches. Sand filled Joints. $2.25 per sq. yd. .... . ili1 t0 be accompanied by a cer- ($500 Ool1 ,lundreJ hilars AnJ. onf des'rln et of plans and specif cations for personal use may ob tain the same by application to the en gineers and a payment of five ($5.00 dollars per get. " ' The city reserves the right to re ject any and all bids. J. P. Sattler. W. B. Rlster, City Clerk. The Consolidated Mayor. Engineering com- pany, engineers. ins, Omaha. Nebraska. io. 640 ilea build- PP.OPOSKI) CONSTITUTIONAL ( AMENDMENT. The following proposed amendment to the constitution of the State of Nebras ka, as hereinafter set forth in full is submitted to the electors of the State of Nebraska, to be voted utinn it tha preneral election to be held Tuesday. .November Sth, A. D., 1910. a jui.vr KKSOLUTION to amend Section one (1) of Article seven (7) of the Constitution of the State of Ne braska. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Nebraska: Section 1. (Amendment constitution proposed.) That section one (1) of article seven (7) of the constitution of the State of Nebraska, the senate con curring be so amended as to read as follows: Section 1. (Who are electors.) Ev ery male citizen of the United States, of the ai?e of twenty-one years, who shall have been a resident of this state six months next preceding the election and of the county, precinct or ward, for the term provided by law be an elector; provided. That persons of foreign birth who shall have declared their in tention to become citizens conformably to the laws of the United States and are voting at the taking effect of this amendment, may continue to exercise the right of suffrage until such time as they may have resided In the United States five years after which they shall take out full citizenship papers to be entitled to vote at any succeeding elec tion. Section 2. (Ballots.) That at the general election nineteen hundred and ten (ltlO) there shall be submitted to the electors of the state for their ap proval or rejection the foregoing pro posed amendment to the constitution relating to the right of suffrage At such election, on the ballot of eaeh elector voting for or against said pro posed amendment, shall be written or printed the words: "For proposed amendment to the constitution relating to the right of suffrage," and "Against said proposed amendment to the con stitution relating to tha right of suf frage." . Section 8. (Adoption.) If such at amendment be approved by a majority of all' electors voting at such election, said amendment shall constitute section one (1) of article seven u) of the con stitution of the State of Nebraska. Approved April 1. 1909." r I. George C. Junkln. Secretary of State, of the State of Nebraska do here by certify that the foregoing proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Nebraska Is a true and correct copy of the original enrolled and en grossed bill, as passed by the thirty first session of the legislature of the State of Nebraska, as appears from said original bill on file In this office, and that Raid proposed amendment Is sub mitted to the qualified voters of the State of Nebraska for their adoption or rejection at the general election to be held on Tuesday, tile Sth day of No vember, A. P., 1910. In Testimony Whereof, I have here unto set my hand and affixed the great seal of the State of Nebraska. Hone at Lincoln this 29th day of July, In the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Ten, and of the In dependence of the United States the One Hundred and Thirty-fifth, and of this State the Forty-fourth. GEORGE C. JUNKTX. (Seal) Secretary of State. Do you want an AUCTIONEER? If you do, get one who has Experience, Ability, Judgement. Telegraph or write ROBERT WIKINSON, Dunbar, Heb. Dates made at this (fllceorthe Murray State Bank. Good Service Reasonable Rate PROGRESS OF- Special prepared Wyoming literature just efT the press. Write for It today. D. CLEM DEAVER, General Agent, Landseekers Information Bnreau, Omaha. Neb.