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IMattemoutb be Journal. SlSMI-WKEKLY EDITION-EIGHT I'AGES VOLUME XXX PLATTSMOliTH, N EIHI.ASSK.A MONDAY l KHUU AltY 6, 1911 NO II COUNTY OH BILL CAUSES SOME SI III SENATE The Original Document Finally Found in the State Journal Office Where It Was Sent to Be Printed, and Excitment Subsides The Ollis senate county option bill has been found and the stirring up ot bad blood, which was proceeding at a fast rate among senate members has fortunately been arrested. There appears to have been noth ing more to the two days' disappear ance of the bill than carelessness. It was mislaid In the office of the State Journal company, where It was re ceived for printing. It was found tiiere Thursday morning. There were a number of hot con ferences In the office of the State Journal, It being reported that even Lieutenant Governor Hopewell was cfi'.led In to tell what he knew of the mnUer. The county option members were all there for three or four con ferences, angry, perplexed and not knowing whether they.had been the victims of a partial accident or of a deliberate intent to make away with tlie bill. The committee on' privileges and elections reported the bill for en grossment and third reading this morning. This Is very unusual, bills ordinarily being reported for the gen eral file where they are considered In committee of the whole. This report was signed by Lee, Bodinson and Brown. Hoagland moved the acceptance of this report. Bartos moved as a sub stitute that the 'bill be placed on. the general file. He said there was a mys tery connected with the printing of the bill and that he thought there ought to be discussion, a course which the engrossing of the bill would shut off. Banning objected to such a com mittee report. He thought the bill ought to be discussed. Reagan said that, he was a member f the committee and that he had not opposed the report because be under stood there was an agreement among the senators to put the bill on a final vote as. Boon as possible. Ollis said that the course of the bill was not unusual, as the approprl- . tlon bills wre reoorted for engrcas' ment without being Btopped In the committee of the whole and that no one objocted. He said that the bill ought to be put upon Its passage in order to shut off debate. He said that discussion would not change a Ingle vote and that In the heat of debate things might be said that had better remain unsaid. Jansen concurred in this sentiment, saying he was not afraid to discuss HOTEL RILEY TO RECEIVE MANY IMPROVEMENTS The new owner of the Riley hotel, who Is an eastern man who believes In progress, has begun the overhaul ing and refitting of the building from top to bottom. There is to be new toilets on every floor, new fixtures and fittings, lavatory in the toilet room off the office floor, the wood work to te painted and rooms pa pered throughout, new bath tubs and all modern and up-to-date trimmings In all of the rooms. The tile floor In the office will be relald and an air of elegance and comfort will pervade the premises. The plumbing and toilet fixtures and bath tuba are to be furnished by John Bauer & Son, the painting Is be ing done by M. M. Beal, an artist with the brush. When the work Is completed, Plattsmouth can boast ot one of the finest hotels In this part of the state. L. T. Kohrell, of Union, was a Plattsmouth visitor last evening, hav ing come up to Plattsmouth to con sult' the county officials concerning some Important business matters. Election .of Officer. The annual meeting of the Cass County Farmers' Protective Associa tion will be held at Louisville, Feb ruary llth, at one o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and transacting such other business as may come be fore the meeting. W. II. Hell, President. J. G. Melslnger, Sec'y. MISPLACED the bill but that he did not want un- necessary bad feeling to arise. Ban nlng withdrew his objection, satisfied that the county optlonlsts were not trying to "put one over." Tibbetts said that he agreed with Ollis. He thought that the sooner the bill was out of the way the better, as he did not care to see again the scenes of two years ago In connection with this measure. Bartos said that he wanted a chance to amend the bill, as there was a certain kind of county option bill for which he would vote. Kemp replied that It would be a queer bill that Bartos would vote for and said that ho heartily favored get ting the bill out of the way. Bartos then withdrew his substi tute and the bill was engrossed for third reading without further ado. This means that the bill will be ready for a nal vote as soon as the engrossing clerks finish copying It. The discovery of. the orlglrfal bill cleared up all except one point in what promised to be a, sensational affair., The course of the bill Is authoratlvely reported to have been this: On January 26 the bill was given C. B. Copp, a senate employe, to take to the State Journal. He gave a re ceipt for it. When he reached the State Journal he delivered the bill and his receipt book shows this fact. On January 30 a number of bills were returned from the State Journal. Miss Mullen Blgned the receipt under the direction of Secretary Smith. S. F. 118, the Ollis bill, was not observed on this receipt. An hour later more bills were de livered. It was found that the num ber "118" then appeared on the re ceipt which an hour earlier had not shown It. This gave rise to Inquiry. Senator Ollis and Secretary Smith went to the printing office. They called on C. D. Traphagen, who began an Investigation An employe ac knowledged that the 'bill had been misplaced and that they "had at tempted to hang It on those fellows," referring to the senate employes Sometime later Traphagen called the secretary and said that the bill had been found. The senator and secre tary give Traphagen credit for doing everything he could to find the bill To avoid further occurrences of this kind, all receipts will be made In duplicate, so that post-dated entries will be Impossible. Good-Hearted. They say that a man who thorough ly enjoys and digests his meals Is always good-hearted, a man liked by everybody. Those who abhor gay company, and those who are nervous and .Irritable, are sick. Their stomach intestines, or liver are out of order, their blood Is not pure and not strong enough to give proper and sufficient nourishment to the nerves. In such cases you need a remedy which would clean out the whole system without weakening It. Such a remedy is Trl ner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine. It will drive all Impurities from the blood, will create the most healthy appetite and will greatly assist In the thorough digestion of food. In diseases of the stomach, the Intes tines, the liver and the blood It cer tainly will bring a speedy relief. At drug stores. Jos. Trlner, 1333-1339 South Ashland avenue, Chicago, 111. CHARLES VITOUSEK IN JURED AT THE SHOPS From Friday's Dally. Charles Vltousek, of the coach shop, was quite severely pinched yes terday morning while at work In the ordinary course of his employment. The accident occurred about 11 o'clock when Mr. Vltousek stepped between a cream car and the switch engine to make a coupling so that the car could be shifted to another position. Whilst (Mr. VIeousek was not badly crippled, yet bo will be off duty for a few days. His escape was a very narrow one and might have been fatal. Entertained by Mis. M. Mauzy. From Friday' Da'ly. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church were entertained in a most delightful manner at the pretty home of Mrs. M. Mauzy yesterday after noon. The time passed all too rap Idly as they participated In the regu lar business session, after which the ladles enjoyed a social time. There were a large number of the ladles present and all report a fine time. Some delicious refreshments were served during the afternoon, which were also thoroughly enjoyed. The ladies are having the rooms in the basement of the church finished up and are planning a social time to be held In these rooi.is In the near future. LINCOLN PEOPLE TRYING TO RETAIN THE CAPITAL A Lincoln dispatch says: If the state capital is removed as easily as the committee on miscellaneous sub jects was moved this afternoon to re port the bill with a recommendation for passage, then it is all over but getting skids under the state house and wheeling It away. There was no discussion over the bill In committee and the recommendation of that body was unanimous, including the vote of John Sink. The capital removers have been working quietly and believe they have votes enough assured to pass the' bill in the house without amend ment. Lincoln, on the other hand, has been making as vigorous a per sonal fight against any proposition to permit the people to say whether that city shall continue to be the seat of government. They have openly served notice that they will use any weapon they can get their hands upon to fight the proposition. The means particularly are appropriations for state Institu tions In various parts of the state. The attack of the Lincoln papers on the Kearney Normal school is generally ascribed as a part of the capital city fight against capital re moval... In some manner pressure lias been brought to bear upon the Anti-Saloon League and that organization lias been Importuning Its friends to vole against capital removal. The repult Is that the league has added to Its list of enemies an additional number of "dry" members, since there are ceveral of this persuasion on the liquor question who are very much interested In capital removal. ESCAPADE OF EARL MORRIS AT KEARNEY REFORMATORY According to a report from the Kearney Reform School the young lad, Earl Morris, who burglarized Roy Upton's hardware store several months ago and was sent to the re form school by Judge Beeson, In dulged in a little escapade last week that indicates that the lad's reforma tion Is not progressing very rapidly. The report states that young Morris and some other boys of the Institu tion were out together, as la some times permitted, and that the .Morris lad slugged a man with a club and then attempted to escape, but was later captured and returned to the Institution. The report does not say what object the lad had In view In slugging the man, but it is a safe bet that he did not pretend to be attend ing to any religious duty Union Ledger. Good Lands. $2,1)00,000 Is the sum put up by the United States government and the county of Harris (Texas), to make Houston an Inland port a port second to none In the United States. We sell land in that Immediate vicin ity have the best proposition In the Gulf Coast country. We have sold thousands of acres all to pleased customers. Excursions first and third Tuesdays of each month. Faro for the round trip, $27.50. Next excursion, Tuesday, February 7th. Write at once, If you want to go, that we may reserve your berth on our special. Address the J. B. LaChapelle Land Company, ABhland, Nebraska. Some I'Ino Cattle. C. C. Parmele shipped 100 head of fine cattle to South Omaha this week from his ranch near Broken Bow, Nebraska. They were native cattle raised on his ranch and topped the South Omaha markot Wnrinniifla v morning. E III 5I0OIG GEESE! Our Friend, Jimmy Loughridge, of Murray, Gets Couple of Fowls, But Forgets the Gun. The other day, James Loughridge, the popular blacksmith, ot Murray, having worked hard all winter, wished a little recreation, and being something of a sportsman, secured a gun of 0. A. Davis, and having equipped himself with the proper re galia, departed for the rural districts. During the early portion of the day luck did not favor our brave and enthusiastic hunter. Nothing daunt ed, he put In the time to good effect, s the events of the latter portion of the hunt developed. As the day began to wear away, and the shades of evening drew near, Jimmy sighted a flock of geese, "wilder than a March hare." Com manding that diplomacy, which is characteristic of the accomplished nlmrod of Murray, he maneuvered, with deploy and flank movement, un til he succeeded in getting within range, of the birds, which looked as large as horses, and with his eyes closed after he had gotten the proper Bight, for he thought, "what a shame it Is too kill them," he blazed away. Two of the number fluttered around on the ground, while he rest of the flock took their departure. Carefully depositing the gun on the ground, with the muzzle pointed In the opposite direction, he rushed for the fluttering bunches of feathers, which he secured, and did not allow to get away, watching the last linger ing sparks of life as it ebbed away, from the geese. After looking long ingly and admiringly on the pair of beauties, and stroking the glossy feathers, which he had watched from afar so 'often, he gathered the prize under his arm and stepping as high as a blind horse and walking as proudly as a peacock, made a bee line for Mu'ray, where he displayed the results'of his scientific hunting. Much praise came from his admiring friends, and on showing the trophies to Mr. DavU, the latter noticed that the gun was nowhere to be seen, and made Inquiry for the missing fowling piece. It was then that the first tnought of the gun recurred to Jlm mie, and making a mad dash he left the store and took to the fields, as It was then almost dark, and he desired to gain possession of the gun before, "the sentinel stars had set their watch in the sky." About an hour and twenty minutes later, a man might have been seen coming home with the gun, but this time no geese, not with that light step, but still pretty well satlsed. DEPART FOR THEIR NEW HOMES NEAR COLERIDGE The depot grounds was the scene of great activity Tuesday, when Geo True and Peter Clarence were loading their stock and household goods for shipment to their new homes near Coleridge, where they will be located on good farms. It Is with regret that the people of this vicinity witness the departure of such good citizens, those families having resided here for many years, and their numerous friends hope they may be happy and prosper ous in their new locations. They have made solemn ipromlses that they will not forget Union and will come back to visit us occasionally. Union Ledger. Ernest Pribble Goes To HoHpital. From Friday's Dally. Ernest Pribble, accompanied by his wife, Dr. E. D. Cummins and Mr. Fribble's brother, went to the hospi tal at Omaha last evening on the M. P., which was over an hour late. No word has been received by the young man's anxious parents as to his con dition after arriving at the hospital, and the friends here are In suspense as to the outcome of removing him to the hospital. Willis Hartford Not So Well. Miss LeOra Belter received a letter from her sister, Mrs. Hartford, this morning, Informing her that little Willis Hartford's condition was not as favorable at the time ot writing as It had been before. The swelling on the right side had not decreased any and the physician advised Mr, Hart ford to remain at Boone for the pres-rt. EXPERE G Mrs. Marshall's Funeral At IK-nlson. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Marsha, 11 of Omaha, who were called here jester-1 day on account of the sudden death ot Mr. Marshall's mother, Mrs. Lydla Marshall, returned to their home at Omaha this afternoon. The funeral of Mrs. Marshall will occur at the Presbyterian church, In Dennlson, Iowa, of which deceased was a member, on Saturday, Instead as announced In last night's Jour nal, the plan having been changed after the evening paper was out. There will be a short service at the home of Mrs. Smith, conducted by Rev. L. W. Cade, before taking the remains to the train. Joe Mick, of Omaha, was In the city today to make arrangements for giving the "Third Ring" play at the Sokol hall, February 12th. The dra matic club of the Omaha Sokol soci ety will give the play. A pleasant time Is anticipated and an Interesting program. IBH J01S0H PASSED hi man mm From Friday Dally. John Harvey Johnson, a .young man 16 years of age, and up to two weeks ago strong and robust, died yesterday afternoon at the residence of hta sunt, Mrs. J. W. Berger, at Murray, of pneumonia fever, after an Illness of less than two weeks' dura tion. He was the son of Toby Johnson, of Murray, and was born January 6, 1895. His nother died some years ago, since which time Harvey, as he was familiarly called, has made his home a part of the time with bla sis ter, Mrs. Charles' Manners, of this city, and for some years with his aunt, Mrs. Berger. About two weeks ago Harvey was Injured at school by being struck with a club while at play, which fractured one of his ribs. The Injury was not mentioned by the young man for almost a week and not then until he was attacked by pneumonia, of which he suffered for almost a week before death came to his relief. ': Six years ago he resided In Platts mouth with his sister, Mrs. Charles Manners, and attended the Platts mouth schools. At that time he suf fered from an attack of pneumonia, and was twice operated upon for ac cesses on his lungs. The physicians told him at the time that he could not survive another attack of pneu monla. His sister, Mrs. Manners, Is pros trated with grief. She has been out of the hospital but a. fhort time, and was not Informed as to ier brother's condition until afte- l.c was dead. The funeral arrangements were not definitely determined at the time of going to press, but will occur prob ably on Sunday. FUNERAL OF FRED G. FINK THIS AFTERNOON The funeral of Fred C. Frlnk, who died In Kansas City, Wednesday morning occurred this afternoon at 1:30 at the Elks' hall and was con ducted by Rev. W. L. Austin, In the absence of the regular chaplain of the lodge, Rev. Burgess. The ritual of the order was observed, after whic Rev. Austin made a very touchln address. The pall bearers were Belccted from the members of the Elks order of which the deceased was a valued and highly respected member. They were: Dr. F. L. Cummins, J. P. Fal ter, Frank Bestor, J. V. Hatt, T. S. Clifford, F. Bestor and Dr. J. S. Liv ingston. Interment was made at Oak Hill cemetery. Notice. Notice is hereby given that a meet ing of the Stockholders of the Bur lington & Missouri River R. R. Cora pand In Nebraska, will bo held In Plattsmouth, Nebraska, at 10 a. m., February 23, 1911. The meeting will be held for the election of nine directors ot the com pany to Berve until their successors are elected and qualified, and for the transaction of such other business as may legally come before It. W. P. Durkee, Secretary. Omaha, Nebraska, January 19, 1911. James Holmes and wife and Mr. Holme's father, A. M. Holmes, of Mur ray, motored to Plattsmouth today and transacted some matters of business. MEN. OF i. H. A Large Number of Relatives Friends and Neighbors Pay Tribute to a Splendid Citizen. From I'rWlay' Ually. The funeral service over the re mains of the late Joseph II. Adams, who died suddenly Tuesday morning, were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of deceased, a mile and a half west of Mynard. The ser vice was conducted by Rev. L. W. Cade, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city. The music was furnished by a choir from the nelgh- orhood iu which Mr. Adams had bo long resided. The funeral procession as one of the largest seen In this Icintty for a long time, 1r. Adams avlng resided In the community for many years, and the rlrcle of. his acquaintances Is very large, The remains were conveyed to the Elkenberry cemetery, south of Platts mouth, where all that was mortal of one of Cass county'a best citizens was laid at rest In the silent tomb In the presence of a large number of sym pathetic relatives, friends and neigh bors. The sympathies of the publics In general are extended to the be reaved widow and relatives. The pall bearers were selected from among his neighbors, and wore: A. L. Iluffer, Mont Robb, Oscar Gapen, George Snyder, Albert Weten camp and Joseph Tubbs. Among those from abroad who were present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. A. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson, of Lincoln; Frank John son, of Omaha, Mrs. Warden Bridge, of St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hen- ton, of St. Joseph, Mrs. Stoddard, of Scotts, Bluffs, Fred and Harry Hen ton, of Missouri Valley, Iowa. PREDICTIONS FOR THE FRUIT CROP 111 ORDER Let us not give too serious heed to the woe sof the fruit-growers, as now given to us. Perhaps they are mis taken. Over In Iowa they say that the peaches are already killed and that the apples are In a fair way to be destroyed. The warm fall is said to have caused the apple buds to de velop quite rapidly and this warm weather Is causing still further devel opment. So far has this development gone that some of them are expected to .bloom shortly. We are certain to have frost and cold weather between now and the springtime, and then these buds will regret their b rash ness. Local orchardists are Inclined to entertain the same fears, 'but it had been noted that these fears are not always realized. The advantage ot home grown fruit Is not what It once was anyway. The only money In raising fruit Is In commercial orcharding, and the owners of these orchards are able to sell their entire crop to men who come In and pick them and Bhip them elsewhere, wher high prices are secured. Therefore, if the fruit crop Is badly hurt, we need not feel as badly as we mlgni iave In happier days. Lincoln ftews. RURAL ROUTE CARRIERS TO HAVE INCREASED PAY In the national house of represent atives on Tuesday of last week the chairman of the committee on post offices and post roads, presented a bill for the increase of the salaries ot rural mall carriers on standard routes from $900 to $1,000 iper year. After debating the question for several hours the bill was carried In the house. The Increase will be effective on and after July 6, 1911. The standard route mentioned In cludes those that serve 100 families and handle 5,000 pieces of mall per month and such route must be twenty-five miles long or more. We do not know how many carriers In Cass county will be benetted by this In crease, but would presume there were several, Monte Strclnht at Home. Monte Strelght arrived at the home of his parents at Omaha yesterday from the hospital at Chicago. His cousin Harry Long, of South Bend, went to Chicago to accompany Monte to Omaha.