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N'b- rnstorIcal Soo. tsmoutb SUMI-WKKKLY KDITION-KIGIIT TACKS ourna VOLUME XXX PLATTSMOUTH, NE15RASKA. Til UUSDAV MMtCIl 16, 1911 SO 22 Mat A LARGE NUMBER OF ATTEND THE MEET N6 SATURDAY A Very Interesting Event and Several Fine Addresses Delivered' Including: Miss Fosters Account of Her Trip and Visit to Booker T. Washington's School. The Cass County Teachers' associa tion met in the High scnool building in this city last Saturday for its reg ular monthly session and for the dis cussion of subjects In the regular reading circle course. There was a fine turnout of the teachers of the county and Superintendent Abbott and many of the teachers of the city schools were present to take part in the interesting discussions. There were alout 00 of the teachers of the county present, but three of the dis tricts were not represented, for the reason that they are under quaran tine for smallpox.' At the morning session chapters 10, 11, 12 and 13 of Barrett's Pedagogy was under discussion, with Principal E. E. Odcll of South Dend as first epeaker. Also review of Smith's Evolution of Dodd, with Miss Lena Young of Cedar Creek to read the first paper. These topics were very thoroughly discussed, by many of the teachers. At the afternoon session other chapters of the Pedagogy were dis cussed. Superintendent X. C. Abbott delivered a lecture on "Patriotism," and County Superintendent Miss Mary Foster, gave an account of her visit to Booker T. Washington's school at Tuskegee, Alabama. Miss Foster's paper was a very Interesting discussion, bearing on the solution of the race problem, as well as throwing light on some of the newer ideas In Pedagogy. Miss Foster spoke of the pleasure afforded her In visiting this remarkable school of colored students, consisting of some fifteen hundred pupils, and about one hun dred and seventy Instructors. Miss Foster said, in substance, that the journey was made from Mobile to Tuskegee, leaving the former city about noon and arriving at their destination at 8 o'clock in the even ing, and taking a carriage drove im mediately to Washington's school, which is located two miles from the city of Tuskegee, a city of about .1,000 population. Miss Foster's party was met by a porter, who escorted them to a door and called a maid, wh took their cards and they were ushered Into the office of Mr. Washington and there met his wife, who was a very intel ligent negro woman, who Is dean of the Girls' Trades school. Her home was very nice and showed marks of culture. The visitors were given rooms in the girls' dormatory and Pioneer Company Has Begun Work on Project to Utilize Water of River. Very quietly and without any blow ing of horns, a real start at the build ing of a Platte river power canal has at lust been made. In fact, so quietly was the work inaugurated that no word has so far gotten into the news papers, although ground .was broken February 27 and there has been no "let up" in labor since that time. Despite the fact that a half dozen or more different Platte river canal projects have been launched within the last ten years, this is the first one upon which a single shovelful of earth has been turned. The men behind the plan are making no great hurrah over the matter, but are going ahead with the work in a businesslike man ner. They are making no extravagant claims as to the amount of power which will be developed, nor are they claiming to be able to sell power at a less figure than is v' no elsewhere on the face of the earth. They are simply going ahead with actual con struction work and are keeping quiet on all points. The project is not the old one In connection with the Loup rher. It is, in fact and name, a real "Platte" river canal. In brief, the plan is to construct a dam In the Tlntte about two miles above the point at which TEACHERS V If every possible attention was paid them. Shortly after taking possession cf the guests' chamber they were in vited to go to the auditorium of the chapel for devotional exercises, and were given seats on the platform with the instructors. The next morning after breakfast the party was assigned a guide, one of the Gtnlor boys, who took them through the various departments of the school. They first visited the tinshop, where the students were making buckets, cake tins, spouting for houses and all sorts of utensils n,a:le from tin. Then they visited the wagon shop; the institution makes all of its wagons and buggies. The har ness shop was visited also, and the tailor shop, where the clothing for the school is made. A carpenter shop is maintained, where earpentery Is taught. In fact, the buildings con nected with the school, of which there were 103, wero all designed, built and completed by the students of the school. The Girls' Trades schools were then visited, where they are taught to do plain and fancy sewing, mil linery and ladies' tailoring. The girls are required to take two years In domestic science, In which they are taken through the art of housekeep ing and given actual experience In keeping the sitting room, dining room, bed room and kitchen. In each of the trades It was noticed that they were correlating the work with the academic department, viz: On the blackboard it was noted the as signment of an essay on the subject of how to finish a coat collar and an other how to make a hat frame; in the cooking department a paper was required on how to make cookies. The plan and method appealed to the visiting teachers as more in line with a practical education than to have re quired an essay on some abstract sub jet, such as is usually required In our schools. Miss Foster then related her ex perience in visiting a rural colored school, which was conducted along similar lines as the Tuskegee school. A man and his wife had the school In charge and the students were half of them instructed in the school room by one, while the other Instructor had the remainder of the school In the field or garden. Each student was given a parcel of land to plant and given the proceeds of their labor. the southern line of Douglas county comes to the river. From this dam a-canal will conduct the wa!er south eastward to a point one-half mile west of the state fisheries across the river from the town of South Bend. Here the power houses will be con structed, and from this point electric power wires will radiate to those titles in which power will be sold. ANOTHER Cf.fi ROBBERY It has become almost a nightly oc currence for the officers to receive a report from the railroads that a car of merchandise has been entered dur ing the night and some of the con tents taken. Last night a ear of merchandise on tho Missouri Pacific railway was entered and a lot of sad dlery goods taken and one or two sits of harness. It Is not known whether tho car was entered here or while in transit from Omaha, but the car was found here and some of the contents missing. The officers are working on a slow which they have Nebraska City News. Shooter Better Stop Shooting. Frank Ration, residing out on West Pearl street, says that some of his neighbors have for the past few nights been In tho habit of discharg ing firearms Just a little too close to his premises for comfort and which Yrs been much to the annoyance of his family, and it must be stopped. This Is bad practice within the city limits and Mr. Rauen says he Intends to take the matter up himself If It is not stopped. SPLENDID 1101- I1T1 SATURDAY Mayor Sattler Unanimously En dorsed Rea Patterson and John Schulhof for Members of Board of Education. As a resulut of tho democratic primaries and convention, for the nomination of city officers, which had been called for last Saturday evening, a harmonious convention was held and a strong ticket, both for the school board and city officers, was placed In the field for the coming election. In the First ward Councilman Dovey was Indorsed for re-election; iq the Second ward Councilman Kurtz was renominated; in the Third ward John Ilalstrom was nominated; in the Fourth ward George Dodge received the nomination, while in tho Fifth William Shea was nominated for election to the position which he has tilled by appointment for some time. The convention met later in the council chamber and organized by electing John Lutz as chairman and F. E. Schlater secretary of the con vention. As a result of the convention tho following ticket was Indorsed for city offices: Mayor, J. P. Slatter; clerk, B. G. Wurl; treasurer, Carl Fricke; police Judge, M. Archer; for members of the school board to succeed D. C. Morgan and Dr. Cummins, both of whom declined to become candidates, Mr. John Schulhof and Mr. Rae Pat terson. A better ticket and a more capable set of men for the positions for which each has been named could not have been selected and it is the duty of every good citizen to cast off partisan bias and see to It that this ticket of business men be elected from top to bottom. Frank Llbershall wasciosen as chairman of the city central com mittee. The eomniittee Is as follows: First ward, D J. S. Livingston; Second ward, James Rebal; Third ward, P. J. Vallery; Fourth ward, Pat Eagan; Fifth ward, R. W. Toogood. IDE WATER PUNT PROB LEM IN PLATTSMOUTH Plattsmouth citizens are waking up on the municipal water and light problem and the more they look Into it the better it looks to them. Water company officials want tho Platts moutlcity council to appoint an ap praiser, to confer with a company ap praiser and fix a price on the old water plant with a view to unloading it on the city. Here would bo a fine opportunity for the city to get slung as it would not be a difficult matter for tho company to "see" the city's appraiser, tho price would be boosted to the limit and tho courts would order the city to stand on it's ap praiser's report and come through with the price. Omaha, North Platte and eKarney furnish striking lllustra tlons of this brand of "smoothness" and high finance. Beware! Lincoln Herald. In Police Court. A little friction was generated Saturday afternoon between two of the spectators In making ther un for the firo on North Sixth street. The parties had mounted the wagon draw ing the hose cart in order to bo on hand whe nthe fire fighting apparatus of tho city should bo, brought Into action. It appears that one of the men took exceptions to tho other loading the team with so much weight and ordered him off the wagon. Blows and strong language were exchanged, but no serious In jury Inflicted. A complaint was made in police court, but the complaining witness was advised by his friends to drop the matter and ho "did not ap pear, so that tho court could not do otherwise than dismiss the com plaint. MUvcn Xeur Myminl. J. C. Yost, from near Mynnd way in the city tills morning looking after some business matters and called at this offi'-o to enroll his name for a copy of the Daily Journal. Mr. Yost has been living out near Cedar Creek for tho past year, but recently moved to the Metzger farm near Mynard, this being his first visit to Platts mouth in nearly a year. Mauled by the County Judge. Judge Person this morning Issued a marriage license and also perform ed the marriage ceremony uniting In the holy bonds of wedlock Mr. Fred J. Beard and .Miss Signa Clinken beard, both of Omaha. The happy pair returned to the metropolis on the afternoon train, where they will make their future home. They in formed the Judge that they were not afraid of the "13th" day of the month and really thought It may bo a good omen. Large Attendance at the Morn- ir.g service, aim twelve INew Members Received. 1'n in Monday's Unity. Tho largest congregation which has attended services since Rev. L. W. Cade took charge- last May as sembled In tho auditorium of the Presbyterian church yesterday morn ing. , A largo number of the city's prominent young men attended In a body and occupied the front seats. The service was most Interesting throughout. The choir rendered a beautiful anthem entitled, "God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength." After tho preliminary service Rev. Cade sprang a surprise on the con gregation by Introducing Rev. Mr. Hilkeman, the representative of the Board of Publication and Sabbath School Work of tho Presbyterian church, who gave a splendid address, emphasizing the need of qualifica tions for Sabbath school Instruction. At tho conclusion of tho sermon one of the most beautiful sights ever witnessed In the church took place when twelve new members were re ceived Into the church on confession of their faith in Christ. Eight of the number received the sacrament of baptism. Others are to bo received soon 'Ko add - to-the large number which Rev. Gado has received since taking charge of the church. People are being reached and touched by the labors of the pastor. FIRE AT THE CURTIS HOME LAST SATURDAY The fire alarm was turned in Saturday afternoon about 4:yo, when a small blaze was discovered at the residence of Mr. Curtis on North Sixth street. There was a slight mis understanding In the location at first, and instead of going directly up Sixth street, the team with tho hose cart niade a detour of two or three blocks, and finally noting the error swung back to the proper course, Clyde Funk, C. P. Richards and Wil liam Ralney were the first persons on tho scene of the firo and noted tho roof in a blaze. Mr. Curtis, who Is ill and unable to walk, was carried out of tho house by these gentlemen and a bucket procured and dashed upon the flames, and before tho hose cart reached the building the flames were extinguished. Small damage was done to the roof, which is sup posed to have caught fire from the flue. Every resident in the city should inspect his flues and ascertain whether they are perfectly safo or not. Tho high winds prevalent In the spring will soon be on and fire likely to be started. IV'glns Grudlng l!oal. From Tuesday's Imllv George Polsall, with six men and four teams and paraphlnalla for road work, left for Union tills morning, where Mr. Polsall has a contract for grading a stretch of country road be tween Union and Nchawka. Mr. Polsall has had a house built on wheels and covered with sheet Iron largo enough to accommodato his forte, and tho matter of providing board for the force- will be easily solved. A larger force may bo put on later, nS tho weather cannot be counted on as settled for a few weeks. Will Wed Soon. Mr. William lleldinnu of Motley, Minnesota, arrived In the city Satur day evening, having come to Platts mouth with tho expressed Intention of taking away with him this week ono of Plattsmouth's most charming young ladies, Miss Alma Solvers. In vitations are already out and the wedding Is to occur next Wednesday. mces Ira ni CliURGH SERVICES AT THE METHODIST CHURCH Large Attendance Doth Morning and Evening, and all Pleased With Evangelist Lewis. From Monday's Dally. The series of revival meetings ad vertised to begin at the M. E. church were opened yesterday morning under auspicious circumstances. Rev. Lewis arrived in the city yesterday morning about C o'clock, and al though weary from his long journey, made a vigorous address at the morn ing service. He was accompanied by Mr. Holmes, the blind pianist, whom Rev. U'wls introduced to the audi ence and asked him to play "Home Sweet Home," which request was complied with, tho mush Ian entranc ing the large audience with his rendi tion of this popular melody. Rev. Lewis told his hearers that if they had come to hear something new or out of the ordinary, ttiey would be disappointed, for he made no claim other than that "he was simply a fanner saved by grace." He based his remarks on the scripture: "If ye abide In me ami my words abide- in you, ye shall ask what ye will and It shall be yours." Rev. Lewis stated that "prayer was the telegraph line from earth to heaven, and If the church In Plattsmouth Is connected up with tho line he would not fear for results." Among other things said by the revivalist was that he would prefer that, all criticism of himself and methods bo deferred un til tho last day of the meeting, and have them all In at that time. At tho close of the service Rev. W. L. Austin received eight persons Into the church by letter. The evening service w as largely at tended. The Christian church did rot hold Its regular Sunday evening service and Its pnstor, Rev. Ratcliffe, occupied a seat on the platform and offered prayer at the opening of tho servlce. The evangelist had for his subject, 'Ten Reasons Why Ho Believed the Bible Was tho Work of God." The subject was presented In a masterful manner, the speaker holding tho at tention of his listeners for over an hour. During his remarks Rev. IewIs said that on next Friday even ing he would give a picture, of his own life from the time of his youth to his call to the ministry about four years ago, and stated that his ex perience was different from that of "Billy" Sunday or "Gypsy" Smith and that ho felt that his listeners would bo Interested in it. The service was made Interesting and enjoyable by the nttisie rendered by a large choir, accompanied by Miss Cook with violin, E. II. Wescntt with organ and Mr, Holmes with the piano. MAYOR SATTLER'S RENOH- IMlimilST TRIBUTE The renomlnatlon of Mayor Sattler Saturday night was expected. Tho primaries could not have resulted otherwise where the people, desired to pay Just tribute to a worthy offi cial. John Sattler has been a close student to the best Interests of Plattsmouth and has worked Inces sently In connection with the Com mercial club to That end. lie has demonstrated to tho fullest extent that he "Is the right man in the right place." Ills record as mayor Is that of which any official should bo proud, and the voters should re-elect him by an overwhelming majority. The Journal Is more thnn pleased to give such a man its united support, be cause it believes Joint P. Saltier has made as good a mayor of whom thp city of Plattsmouth has ever boasted. Died In Omaha. From Monday's Dally. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Gardner re turned this morning from Omaha, where they were called on account of the death of Mr. Gardner's older brother. Tho deceased leaves twelve elilldren, all adults, and a mother 00 years of age to mourn his death, Also two brothers survivo tho de censed, namely, W. R. Gardner of this city and Sam Gardner of Washington. Wesley Burnett and wife, from south of tho eify, were shopping In Plattsmouth last Saturday. While hero Wesley called at tho Journal office and renewed his subscription for the paper. HjiS llisliii-iiislird (Juest. Hon. George W. Llndsey of Red Cloud, a member of the present house cf representatives at Lincoln and ono cf die nine dry democrats In the present house, spent Sunday In Plattsmouth, guest of Rev W. L. Austin and wife. Mr. Llndsey r- t'lriud to Lincoln this morning. FOUR CONVICTS ESCAPE FROM THE PENITENTIARY Four cotulcts of the state peniten tiary escaped between 4:30 and !i o'clock Sunday morning, through a hole at n north window where three of the Iron bars had been sawed off. It Is thought tho men received help from tho outside, as they escaped from the east kitchen where they had Just been taken a few minutes before they escaped. It Is thought almost certain that they could not have sawed og the three bars in the few minutes they were In the kitchen. Those who escaped were Charles Pcaliody of Cass county, Joe Bus'inell of Jefferson county, Jesse Smith of Douglas county, and John Hayes of Box Butte county. Peahody was serv ing a term of five years for forgery. Bushnell was sentenced to a term of four years for burglary. Smith was sentenced to a term of ten years for murder in Douglas county. Hayes was sentenced to three years for robbery. Up to midnight Sunday night no definito trace of tho men had been found. Warden Smith at once notified tho central telephono offices in all parts of tho county who at once put in a general call telling all persons on party lines to be on the lookout for the men. Teabody was committed from this county last December for a term of fivo years for forgery. He Is about 20 years of age and wns comparatively unknown In this community. THE POST EDITORS TO LIVE IN Gl HOMES Within a very few weeks tho editors of the Northwest Post expex t to settle In homes of their own. Con tractors Nelson & Holding are already at work on II, L. Klrkham's residence nnd it Is expected that some con tractor will be at work on the Fel lows' home In the course of a week or ten days. The residences will bo built on the side hill north of Prof. Lang's residence, and this particular portion of tint town will In future be known as Mountain View, for the reason that a splendid view of the entire Blacks Hills range will lie In plain sight from our doorstep, and there's no danger that anyone can building up in front of us, owing to the height thereof. It might not be out of place at this purtclular time to call attention of many tif our de llit'liients to the fact that this would be a mighty good time to call around ami help us build our houses by pay ing up to dale and a few years In advance on subscriptions. Not in the way of donations, however, as we shall expect In the future as in the past to give value received. Now who will be the first? Belle Fourche (S. 1). ) Northwest Post. A FREIGHT TRAIN OF 108 HEAVILY LOAUEO CARS Burlington freight No. "7 today had a good big crowd of spectators at the station to see a test of tho strength and speed of the mammoth new type O-l engliu. The monster whirled past the station at the rate of twenty-live miles per hour drawing after it a string of 10S cars loaded with time freight, beside the way car. On this train there was exceed ing 4,01)0 tons of freight, the heaviest load ever drawn by one engine, and e'lght cars more than was In the record-breaking train of Saturday. On the engine beside Mr. Moller, who bandied the lever, were Ed Johnson, traveling engineer; K. Flynn, superintendent of the lines west of tho Missouri river, and Chief Dispatcher J. T. McShane, all watch ing the great engine handle the train with case. The old-time engineers standing on tho platform said they had never seen anything like the O-l engine. Mr. A. L. Baker of Murray was In the city last evening and looked after business matters for a short time. Ct