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iitorfcij In. mouth outnal. SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION EIGHT PAGES PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA. MONDAY J AXU Alt Y 30, 1911 NO VOLUME XXX 3 v n a a p mtw IE CM REMOVAL REACHES LEGISLATURE AI LAST Bill Introduced in the House With Twenty-Seven Members as Sponsers, and Provides for Submitting Question at the Election Next November. The long looked for an anxiously expected capital removal bill was In troduced In the house of representa tives yesterday. The manner of its introduction shows that while the capital re movers have been mighty quiet, they have been unusually busy. Twenty seven members signed the bill as co sponsors for Its provisions and in ad dition have signed an ironclad oath not only to work for Us passage, but to seek to defeat any other legislation which would tend to nulify Its effects. The introducers of the bill number more than half enough to pass it. All but two of them come from territory west of the line beyond which It Is proposed to move the capital. Con McCarthy is one exception and Mc Kissick the other. One represents Cuming county and the other Gage, which would not have a whack at the relocation In the event the bill car ries. So far as their political affiliation Is concerned, and their stand on county option, the signers are about evenly divided. There are fourteen republicans and thirteen democrats, fourteen "dry" members and thirteen "wet" members. In agreeing to act as introducers these members signed the following statement: "The undersigned, members of the Thirty-second session of the Nebraska legislature hereby consent to act as joint introducers of the bill prepared by E. C. Calkins and others, under direction 'of the Nebraska Capital Re moval association, to submit the ques tion of capital removal to the voters, REPORTS PRESENCE OF A LARGE GRAY WOLF Some of us would be surprised to know that there !3 a large gray wolf living within a half mile of Main street, and although it may seem "im possible, but nevertheless it is true, and it has been seen by four different parties, II. B. Darling being one of the parties. Mr. Darling went down tu the big bridge on business Tues day evening and on returning to his home in this city, came through the big cut. When about 200 yards from the watch house, he heard a growl and it being quite dark, on account of the fog, he could not see where the noise came from, so kept on walk ing down the middle of the tracks. He had not gone more than ten paces vhen he was surprised to see a large animal which he at first took to be a dog, but on stepping up closer, found it to be a large gray wolf, which was just finishing eating a large chicken which It had stolen from some nearby chicken house. He Immediately drew a revolver which he happened to have in his overcoat pocket and fired twice at the beast, which bounded away into the darkness. Later Mr. Darling found the wolf's den. He then went home for an automatic wolf trap, which he set, but up to this time has not seen any trace of the Wolf. Another party who saw the wolf, thinks it would weigh about 200 rounds, but Mr. Darling thinks it does not weigh more than eighty or ninety pounds. Business Change Feb. 15. As will bo seen by an announce ment In this Issue, Chas. H. Dysart will become a "live wire" in Union's directory on February 15, succeeding J. B. Nichols. The deal was made some time ago but the change was delayed in order that the stock might be reduced prior to Inventory. Mr. Dysart has purchased the store , building and stock, and as soon as he takes possession will make a great addition to all departments, having , already placed his orders for a large amount of goods, and he proposes to carry a large and complete stock in all lines of general merchandise, and he also proposes to be one of the men to do his part In extending tho trade territory of Union and bring new customers to town. Mr. Dysart has had much experience in this line of business, and to that experience he adds a personal popularity that is one I and we agree to use all honorable means to secure Its passage without amendment and to defeat all legisla tion tending to nullify the effect of the proposed act." The signers are Dalley, McClellan, Fries, Mast, Prince, Moody, II. G. Taylor, Lindsey, Anderson, Sagl, Grueber, Weesner, SIndelar, Hospod sky, McCarthy, McKIsslck, Harring ton, Stebblns, Meyer, " Watte, Nord gren, Moore, Howard, Bonham, Sink and Schueth. It Is also an Interesting fact that twelve of these signers represent dis tricts lying south of the Platte, a sec tion commonly supposed to be lined up solidly in favor of Lincoln. As a matter of fact, however, several South Platte cities and towns will go after the new location. The bill Is Ingeniously drawn. Be sides providing for relocating west of the ninety-seventh meridian, It pro vides also that the various candidates for the future seat of government shall submit their petitions and be placed on the ballot at the same time. This election is to take place next No vember, when the Judges of the supreme court are chosen. If the question carries and any one town receives a majority of the votes cast on the question that town Is made the new seat of government. If no loca tion receives a majority of the vote, then the two receiving the highest votes shall go on the ballot at the election of 1912 to be voted upon. The proposed line west of which the capital is to be removed lies about four miles west of the Lancaster ccunty west boundary. -a- of the great assets of a business man. His business ability and Integrity are 1 u'all bnnnrn in nnnnla In h I a vlfltlltv and there is no doubt as to his suc cess. Union Ledger. GUARANTY LAW FOR DEPOSITORS PROTICTIOH Former Governor A. C. Shallcn- bcrger, In discussing the McGrew bill, which would relieve state banks of paying the part of the bank guaranty assessment past due, and the recom mendation of the secretary of the banking board that the limitation placed on the state banks that they may loan more than eight times their capital stock be repealed, declared: "The bank guaranty law was passed for the benefit, primarily, of the de positors. These proposed amendments are made In the Interests of the banks. They ought not to pass. The law should be tried out as It is. Ever one of the features complained about now were placed in the law as sound business principles. The framers of that law did not want to allow Borne banks to seek deposits by entering Into an Interest rate war and they thus limited the amount which could be paid. It was thought also that when banks were loaned up to eight times their capital stock they ought to stop loaning or increase their capi tal stock. Suppose a bank is earning 8 per cent and loans eight times its capital stock. The law proposes that If the banker wants to earn more than 64 per cent on his Investment he must Increase his Investment." Will Use Pray AVaRons. If the parcels post measure ever becomes a law, rural route mall carriers will have to equip themselves with dray wagons ' Instead of light buggies, as they now have. The town merchants would all go out of business and everybody In every trade or profession would have to sacrifice their surplus earnlrigs In order to keep down the postal deficit created by the government doing free Gray ing to enrich the owners of large mall order houses. Mr. R. II. Patton was called home from the shops yesterday afternoon on account of the Illness of his son, Dean, who was threatened with a serious attack of pneumonia. A phy sician was called and remedies ad ministered, and the young patient is much enxlor today. Coinply With the Iw. Peddlers through the country had better be more careful than they have been or they may get them selves in trouble. The law provides that peddlers must procure a license from the county clerk in order to ply their vocation outside of the limits of a city or town. An opinion has been handed down by the attorney general of the state to the effect that a peddler cannot legally sell medi cines on a commission, outside the limits of a city or town, without i. license from the county clerk." UNION COUPLE MARRIED IHMASKA CITY Another couple of Union's popular young people sought the office of County Judge Wilson in Nebraska City on Monday and registered their names with John Cupid Miller, mar riage license clerk. The names regis tered were Ira M. Clark and Miss Rosa Hathaway, and the obliging clerk Issued the necessary permit for them to take the next matrimonial step. Judge Wilson's services were then called for, and in his usual hap py manner he pronounced the words that made the young couple husband and wife. They returned to Union that evening, and in addition to hearty congratulations they were ten dered a rousing serenade of artilery and lungs that lasted until about ten o'clock. They will spend some time in visiting among their relatives and numerous friends In this vicinity, and later they will locate on a farm .In Dixon county. The bride Is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Hathaway, and grew from Infancy at their home east of this village. She is a very ponular young lady who has made friends of all with whom she has associated The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs C. Wes Clark, and his home has been in and near this village almost all hl3 life. He is an industrious young man who has the vigor and energy to make -good, and his many friends have no doubt of his success in his chosen occupation of farming. The Ledger joins their many friends in wishing them happiness and contentment along with prosperity Ledger. GRANDPA DELLES DERNIER . OF ELUOOD Hi T01 From Friday's Dn'ly. Hon. William Delles Dernier of Elmwood, was In the city today looking after some import ant legal matters, as Is usually his mission to the county seat. While here he let the light of his genial countenance beam in upon the Jour nal force. Mr. Dalles Dernier Is one of the most successful attorneys in Cass county, and It Is a phenomenal fact that he has not lost a case In either the justice, county or district courts fo ra long time, and he has just cause for feeling proud of his record as well as his greatly Increas ing practice. Bill Is as proud as Lucifer of his grandson, and he couldn't wait hardly for the train to take him home, after he had finished his business. Bill is a busy man when he comes to Plattsmouth, and he generally gets through with his business In the courts, ere he has an opportunity to visit his friends. Hoys Return Home. From Friday's Dally. F. W. Sherwood, who resides near Union, drove to this city this morn ing, bringing with him his two nephews, Regnald Rose and Bert Hathaway, of Randolph, Nebraska, who have been visiting at the Sher wood home for the past few days and who will return to their home on the afternoon train. While in the city Mr. Sherwood attended to various business matters and took time to call at this office. He returned home this afternoon. Peru Debaters Selected. The students of the Peru Normal closed their preliminary debates last Saturday evening In which the de baters for the year were selected. Miss Elizabeth Falter, of this city, was one of the chosen few who will be a member of one of the four teams to be formed from the squad selected in the preliminaries. The Peru de baters will be required to meet in do bate the teams of Warrensburg, Mis souri, Wayne and Kearney, Ne braska. Harry Smith, the real estate mer chant, was called tO' Pacific Junction on the early train today. DEATH OF IS. E She Passed Away, This Morning at One O'clock, at Her Home in This City. From Friday's Dally. Mrs. Albert Schuldlce, who with her husband has been a resident of this city for the pasi twenty-nine years, died at 1 o'clock this morning after an illness lasting almost three weeks in which she was confined to her bed. Mrs. Schuldice's maiden name was Annie Longenhagen, and she was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, October 6, 1838, where she resided with her parents until 1882, when she came to Plattsmouth, and In May of the same year was married to Mr. Albert Schuldlce. She is survived by her husband and eight children, five sons and three daughters. The sons are Win., Albert, Harry and George, all of this city; the daughters, Mrs. Alice Fritihnian, of Council Bluffs, and Lillie and Caroline, residing at home. Mrs. Schuldlce is also survived by her aged mother, Mrs. Frank Lon genhagen, of Catasauqua, Pennsyl vania; four sisters, Mrs. Tilllo Nart zell, of Philadelphia, Mrs. Lizzie Hardlg, Mrs. Mary Trlchler, and Mrs. Emma Shooen, of Allentown, and three brothers, Harry, George and Robert Longenhagen, of Penn sylvania. Mrs. Schuldlce has been a sufferer for more than a year, having under gone an operation at that time for some sort of tumor on her neck. She never fully recovered from the effects ' of the operation," which at the time was thought to be successful. The physicians never quite agreed as to the nature of her trouble, and grad ually the disease sapped her strength until two weeks ago last Monday, she grew worse and has not been able to lea,'her bed since, The funeral will occur Monday from St. John's Catholic church, of which deceased was a lifelong and faithful member. Father Shine will conduct the service. Interment will take place at the Holy Sepulcher cemetery. DEATH OF MRS. JOHN WARCA THIS MORNING From Friday's Dally. Mrs. John Warga, residing near Rock Bluffs, died this morning, after an illness of two weeks' duration. Mrs. Warga, s maiden name was Josephine Swatek, and at the time of her death she was about fifty years of age. She was well known to a large circle of friends In Plattsmouth, having resided In this city for a num ber of years prior to removing to the farm with Mr. Warga several years ago. She leaves surviving, beside her husband, nine children, four eons and five daughters, the youngest be ing but two weeks old. The sons are: James, Charles, Albert and John, residing at home, the daugh ters are: Mrs. James Newacek, of Plattsmouth; Josie, Stacla, Rose and the baby. Also, Mrs. Warga leaves to mourn her death her father and mother, who have resided with her for the past year, and three sisters Mrs. James Kohoucek, and Mrs. John Brasda, of Omaha, and one sister, residing In the western part of the state. John IiUtz Sells Residence. Ex-Councilman John Lutz yester day closed a deal whereby his fine residence property in the Fifth ward has been sold to Louis Schultz, pos session of the property is to be turned over at once. Mr. Lutz Is foreman in the brass foundry and will no doubt reinvest in another resi donee in some other locality In the city. Jacob Cook Visits Cass County. Jacob Cook, who has been a resi dent of Valley county, Nebraska, for nearly thirty years, came to South Omaha with a shipment of cattle yes terdar. and after disposing of bis business there and visiting the land show a few hours, took a run down to this city to visit his brother, Chas, Cook, and his other brothers and rel atlves In this county, for a few days Mr. II. E. Becker, of Eight Mile Grove precinct, was !n the city today looking after business matters. Must Close Ills Office. I If Representative Hatfield's house , roll No. 123 becomes a law, county attorneys, when elected as such, must shut up their law offices and give their entire attention to public duties. This bill, he claims, is in spired because of the general habit of county attorneys in neglecting public fpr private business. CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS Among the "University Notes" in the Lincoln Star, we note the following: "The first girl to enter the tias3 politics and Btart a campaign of her own, an nounced her candidacy for the presi dency of the freshman class late Mon day afternoon. This Is Miss Marie Douglass, of Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Miss Douglass won recognition Inst year by winning the state high school debating championship. She entered the university this fall. She Is a member of the Alpha Phi sorority and also of the dramatic club. She is opposing Karl Brannon, of Lincoln, and Russell Lockwood, of Omaha for the leadership of the first year class. This makes the third triangular con test In class politics. In the Junior class three men are working for the presidency, they being B. D. Pearse, of Genoa, D. M. Rogers, of Randolph, and Dale Boyles, of Lincoln. The seniors also have a three-cornered race between A. B. Amberson, of Superior, and Yale Holland and Harry Hathaway, of Lincoln. In the pophomore class but two candidate a are In the race, Cliford Phlll'ps of Lincoln, and Kenneth Ammerman, of St. Joseph, Missouri." UNERAL OF THE LATE J. G. TAYLOR AT A special from Seward, Nebraska, under date of January 26, says: . Tho body of tho late James G. Taylor, of New York, who died In that city on Monday, will arrive In Seward Friday evening. Funeral services will be con ducted at the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday, January 29, at 1:30 In the afternoon and the body of Mr. Taylor will be burled In the fam ily lot In Greenwood cemetery, where the remains of his mother and brother lie. The active pall bearers will be Seward friends of the de ceased, and honorary pall bearers will bo Mr. Taylor's old friends and asso ciatcs from the Burlington offices in Omaha and Lincoln. A Correction. In our write-up of tho "Jolly Eight Card Club" entertainment, held at the home of Miss Pearl Mumm, men tion of which was made in our last evening's Issue, there were elht of the names of the guests which were unintentionally omitted by the oper ator In the rush of work Incident to getting out tho Dally and Seml Weekly. We are very sorry that this happened and It probably will not occur again. The ladles of this do liehtful little card club who were present at Miss Mumm's on this oc caslon and whose names were omit ted were Mesdames Waddlck, Chris Inger, Kanka, Lutz, Croskary, Hen rlchsen, Mason, Burdlck, Bruhl, Sat tier. Warca. Tlmms: Misses Pearl Mumm, Paula Coos and Olga Sat tier. We most cheerfully make the correction and most humbly beg th pardon of those whose names were omitted. E- SERTS HIS WIFE'AGAIN Sheriff Qulnton returned from Lin coln last evening, having in custody Oklahoma Vandevert, whom the sher iff captured in Lincoln and brought back here and lodged in the county Jail to await the April term of court, when he will be called upon to face his deserted spouse and explain why he did so. This is the second offense for Oklahoma, and his injured spouse doesn't seem Inclined to be the least bit lenient toward the accused. The law is quite severe upon the wife deserter, the penalty being a term in the penitentiary, with the opportunity of learning a trade by practical ex perience. There Is not much theory about the hard labor question In the state prison and Oklahoma may rue the day he got cold feet and left the comfortable fireside of his better half. A TRYING TIE AT THE ROSENCRANS HOME rom Saturday's Daily. For the past week Mr.- and Mrs. Rosencrans have been busily en gaged in moving from their former home on South Sixth street to their new home in the W. W. Coates resi dence on North Fifth street. Every one knows what a Job It is to move and get straightened up, and what a great satisfaction It is when It is done. Well, Rosey and Mrs. Rosen crans had finished the work last evening, and they were eongratulat- ng themselves on how well they had ucceeded, when they heard a tre mendous crash, like that of the roof caving in. They immediately went to the door of the room from which the noise emanated, when their eyes met a sight which had a tendency to make both weaken In the faith of a hereafter. The room was '.illed with dust, from tho effects of tho crash, and when tho Bamo had settled some what they found that about two yards of plastering, about an inch In thickness, had fallen from the cell- ng In the center o ftbe room. It probably would not have been so bad had It not been the parlor, which contained tho piano and their best furniture. We can realize how badly Mrs. Rosencrans felt about the disas ter, and can guess the remarks that emanated from Rosey as soon as he viewed the wreck. There Is not a housewife In the city but will extend sympathy to Mrs. Rosencrans. Died l'lo'ii Mi Injuries. A succlal from v.'epping Water un der dato of Januvy 26, says: John T'.ehilrg, a farmer living southwest, of town, died last nir.ht. He fei 'roni a hayloft three weeks ago, breaking a rib, which punctured one lum:. lie appenred to be improving until a few minutes brforo his death. His body will bo laid to rest beside bis wife In the German cemetery, southwest of Avor a. GERMAN CLASSES MEET From Suturdny's Dally. The second meeting of the "Dcr Deutsche Gcscllsh aft," which is made up of the Junior and Senior German clnsses of the high school, was held at the home of John Falter. The meeting was called to order promptly at 8 o'clock by President Ilerold. The minutes of the last meeting were rend by Secretary Fal ter and approved, after which a most delightful German program was fclvcn. The first number was an In strumental solo by Miss Molly God win, entitled "Aben destern," which was excellently given by this popular musician. A vocal solo was then tendered by Miss Fern Long, entitled "On List wio ZIne Blume," this num ber evoking henry applause. Miss Mildred Cummons then read In her pleasing style "Eii Kong," getting the German pronunciation clear and precise. Mr. Elmer Frans then gave a short talk on the life of Goethe, which was very Interesting and In structive. He was followed by Rev. Steger, who gave an extended talk on "Nurburg," telling of the city and Its beautiful churches, fountains and monuments. The meeting was closed by the en tire club singing many German songs giving a toast to Kaiser Wllhelm, yesterday being his fifty-second anni versary. lu County Court. From Saturday's Daily. Judge Becson was engaged today in hearing the petition of Jesse Pell for the appointment of an adminis trator in the estate or the Henry T. Pell estate. The petitioner was in court as well as the widow, Mrs. Pell, and other Interested parties. The prayer of the petition was for the appointment of J. R. Plerson, the Union banker, as administrator, and the court complied with the request of the heirs and appointed Mr. Pier son. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Art Pearsley, Mrs. Rachel Pell, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mldklff, and John Niday. The petitioner was repre sented before the court by Attorney C. H. Taylor. Mark White, of Rock Bluffs, was a Plattsmouth visitor today, and re ported the condition of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. White, who have been quite sick, as somewhat Im proved, though they are not yet able to leave their room.
