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NVi. stats Hlatorktl Bo rrrC 4 r Sournal. mould SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION-KIG I IT PAGES VOLUME XXX PLATTSMOUTI1, NEBRASKA. TllUKSDAY MAY 4, 1911 NO ,J7 plane II pw PRDF. . G. A Large Audience Assembled at the Presbyterian Church Sunday Evening to Hear This Very Interesting Lecture on the Customs of That Country. From Monday's Paily. Superintendent Abbott, of the cily schools delivered a most in teresting discourse at the En deavor meeting at the Presby terian church last evening on the "Conditions in the Philippines." He fore the address Miss John ston read the lesson from the fcrripture, announcing the lopie as "Missions in the Philippines." A very beautiful solo was sung by Mrs. II. S, Austin. Mr. Abbott, in his preliminary remarks, spoke of the conditions which placed the Philippine is lands in the possession of the United States, recounting the op pression' of the Cubans by the Spanish government, the blowing up of the Maine, (he declaration of war on the part of congress, and the feat of Admiral Dewey, who thirteen years ago, on May 1, arrived at Manila from Hong Kong and sank I lie Spanish fleet in that harbor, placing the islands and their savage populace in the care of the United Slates. This government later bought the islands from the Spanish gov ernment and 1 lie work of civiliz ing the people began. The speak er, through the influence of his brother, secured a government appointment to instruct in the schools, and departed for I he islands with Mrs. Abboft, at the same time going on their wedding, trip. They remained in the islands three years, and some of (he in- i cidents pictured by the speaker were very laughable. One of I lie remarkable incidents of (he journey-occurred when Ihe inter national dale line was crossed, the point where the day of the calen dar is changed, when Ihe passen gers of Ihe ship went to bed on Tuesday evening to arise on Thursday morning, am on the re- j turn journey Mr. Abbott ree- Mr. Abbott's lecture was lislen braled the Fourth of July for two ed lo with the greatest interest by successive days by reason of the large audience which always crossing this line about the end greets this popular speaker. FUNERAL OF ARTHUR IRONS AT EL100D The Young Man Who Committed Suicide at His Home Near Central City, Neb. The death of Artfiur (Dick) Irons, at his home near Central City, news of which reached here Tuesday morning, came as a shock to his many Klinwood friends. It is reported here that1 Arthur took his life by his own hand, hut I his has not yet been 'confirmed. Mrs. Mary Irons and sons, Henry and Rube, left Tuesday noon to bring Ihe remains here for burial. , The funeral parly ar rived Wednesday night on the late train and the last solemn services were held from the Christian church yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, Khler Wilkinson deliver ing Ihe funeral oration. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends followed the remains to the beautiful Elmwood cemet ery. Hesides the mother, brothers and. sisters and other relatives re siding in and around Klinwood, deceased leaves a wife and two little children lo inurn the loss of a husband and father. Klinwood Leader-Echo. Accept Position at Shops. Miss Herlha Jackson accepeted a position in the It. & M. shops today, accepting the position made vacant by the promotion or Miss Moore to the position formerly held by Miss Srnllen, who has re signed. Miss Jackson is an ex cellent young lady and we arc pleased to learn she has received the place and are sure she will prove worthy in every particular. Frank Johnson came up from the farm near Weeping Water to spend Sunday with home folks. ABBOTT SI THEM of the first day's celebration. The climates of the islands were tropical, and the difference that Mr. Abbott noted between the rainy season and the dry season was that during the dry season it rained every day, while in the rainy season it rained time. Some of the customs country were noted, one ticular, that of interring t all the of the in par he dead. Owing to the climate the dead were not buried in the ground as in this country, but were placed in nitches of the concrete wall. These recepliculs were leased to the family at about 5 pecos per year, and this rental was payable in advance, and when the term expired, should the rental not be paid, (he remains were taken from the nilche and dumped outside the wall, and piles of these human bones could be seen about the de positaries. Mr. Abbott's school was among the Moros, in the southern part of the Island of Luzon. The animals of the region were interesting and many of I hem were described by the speaker allegators, lizards, boa con strictors, house snakes, cats and Mr. Abbot I said that some idea of the size of the rats in that coun try could be imagined when the rodents carried off his shoes. The house snakes were very useful, as well as ornamental, as they pro tected the premises from rats; it took Mr. Abbott some lime to In come accustomed to snakes as pets. The mosqueitoe was the most dangerous bug, as it spread Ihe cholera. Mr. Abbott described the raging of this dreadful dis ease and slated that out of his school of t(ii) (which had lo be closed for some weeks on account of the plague) only (50 of them came back to the school. Barney Bardwell at Home. From Momluy'H lally. Mr. Pele Herold and wife re lumed from Pekin, Illinois, last evening, where they have visited friends for some lime. Harney Hardwell had arrived in that city, his former home. The following Hipping, which explains itself, is taken from Ihe Pekin Daily Posl Tribune: "Harney Hardwell ar rived home yesterday from Ne braska, where he has been playing ball and working in Ihe car shops of Ihe C, H. & Q. railway. Harney pitched some great ball in Ne braska las) year ami was Ihe idol of Ihe lots." The p.-T. is edit ed and published by John Shade, a gentleman whom we knew Ihirly years ago, when a bit of a boy, at Shilbyville, Illinois. John was a bright boy and we are glad to know of his prosperity. We lived neighbors lo 1 he Shade family for several years and T. H. and R. A. Hales ami Johnny, as we knew him, were kid playmates. Successful Ball. The Dancing Trio gave another one of their successful dances at Coates' hall last Saturday evening which proved one of the most pleasant occasions of I hem all. The alte ndance was quid- large and everybody seemed lo have a genuine good time. The M. W. A. orchestra furnished the music for the occasion, which was up lo their usual high standard. The Dancing Trio have made every ef fort to give the dance-loving peo ple a good lime, and the increased attendance is evidence that I heir efforts have been appreciated. Mrs. Herman llichler of Canton, S. 1)., arrived in this city Friday evening for a visit with her aunt, Mrs. Campion. Her brother, Mr. George Freer, who is an express agent at Omaha, came down yes terday morning and spent the day with his sister and aunt. Ill 1 Miss Belle Martin and Hon. C. E. Metzger United In Wedlock at San Jose, California. Cards were received by rela tives and friends in this city and vicinity jeslerday which an nounced the marriage of Miss Helle Martin to Mr. Christie K. Metzger of Cedar Creek, which oc curred at the charming home of the bride's mother at San Jose, California, on last Tuesday, April 25. It was a quiet but very pretty home wedding, there being jus! Ihe immediate family ami a few very intimate friends present jo witness the ceremony. Miss Marl in is the youngest, daughter of Mrs. I.ucy J. Martin and was born and grew to wom anhood in this vicinity and is a young lady of many accomplish ments. She attended school in Ibis citv, graduating with Ihe class of '(l, and a short, time thereafter the family removed to California, where they have since resided. Miss Martin has made a number of trips back lo this city and vicinity since removing lo California, for visits with her many friends. Her large circle of friends will be pleased to learn of her marriage, and more so be cause she is to return to Ibis vicinity to make her home. The groom is our own Hon. C. K. Metzger, member of Ihe present legislature of Nebraska, ami was one of Ihe most popular members of that body at the late session. He was born and grew lo manhood on Ihe old home place, near Cedar Creek, where, besides overseeing Ihe farm, he has been an ex tensive dealer in buying and sell ing stock. He is a young man who possesses hosts of friends and his record in the legislature is one that he should be proud of. Mr. and Mrs Melzger's plans for the future are not known, but it is thought that after a few weeks' visit at points along the Pacific coast, they will return lo I his vicinity and make their home on Mr. Melzger's farm just west of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Melzger have hosts of friends, who will join the Journal in w ishing I hem much happiness and prosperity. Chief Rainey Pulls Hobo. From Mumlity'H Dally. . I Ins morning while William Cook's assistant was shaving a man and after Ihe gentleman had stepped out of the shop a razor was missed from Ihe place. The chief of police was notified of Ihe theft and immediately went lo the Hurlinglon yards, where he came upon a bum who was drunk and accosted him, and Ihe bum show ed fight, at once. Chief Rainey had to punish the drunk some be fore he would submit lo be searched. On going through his pockets two razors were found, one of I hem Tiring Ihe missing one from the Cook shop. The bum was not seen in the shop, and just how he came in posscsison of the razor is not explained unless both barbers were out at Ihe same lime and the thief slipped in and swiped Ihe razor and got away be fore either returned. The Ihief was lodged in jail and will be taken before the police judge to morrow morning fo explain how the razor got into his clothing. Returns From Texas. From Momluy'H Dully. Mrs. I,. A. Moore, who was call ed to Hastorp, Texas, several weeks ago on account of the serious illness of her sister, re turned home last Thursday even ing. Her sisler's dealh occurred before her arrival at Hastorp. The funeral services were postponed in order that Mrs. Moore might be present, but Ihe train was several hours late and she arrived there just as Ihe funeral proces sion was on its way to the cemet ery. Mrs. C. D. Garwood, mother of Mrs. Moore, and who has been making her home with the de ceased daughter, accompanied Mrs. Moore to this city and will make her home with her. I'ncle fienrge Shrader, from south of Platlsmouth, was in the city Saturday visiting with his many friends. THE PAG F G GGAS Rainfall Increasing. The rainfall for the season is coming closer to the normal than for some time. At the present time Ihe rainfall since March 1 is only 80 hundredths of an inch under normal, while at this time last year the rainfall ,was -i.lt inches below normal. At the Hurlinglon station the rainfall for the twenty-four hours preceding 7 a. in. Sunday,' was f8 hun dredths of an inch, and for Ihe twenty-four hours ending at 7 a. in. Monday III hundredths of an inch and one-half inch of snow. DAN CUPID GUTS AN OTHER CUTE CAPER Ex-County Attorney Ramsey and Miss Mary E. Cook Join Hearts and Hands. - From Mnntlay'M Dully. Judge II. S. Ramsey and wife were passengers to Healrice on the Schuyler this afternoon, where , they will be in attendance at Ihe jnarriage of their son, Wil liam C.j ites Ramsey, to Miss Mary K. Cool;, which will occur at the home if the bride's parents to morrow noon. The bride and groom expect to take a wedding trip, visiting Chicago and other eastern points, after which I hey will return to Omaha, where they will make (heir home. Mr. Kdwin Criles nf Chadron, Neb., a cousin of the groom, will act as best man. The bride, although not so well known .here, is the daughter of a prominent banker of Healrice and graduated from the state uni versity last spring and was one of the prominent members of one of the leading girls' sororities. The groom is Ihe only son of Judge and Mrs. H. S. Ramsey of this city and is a most popular young man. He was born and grew to manhood here and counts his fronds by the score. He at tended school here, graduating in 1901. Five years later he gradu ated from the stale university. It was while in attendance at Ihe stale university that he met and became acquainted with Ihe bride-to-be. After having completed his course at the slate university he returned to this city and for over a year-was associated with his father in Ihe practice of law. lie was then Heeled county at torney, which position he held un til last July, at which lime he re signed ami accepted a more lucrative position in the law olllee of a prominent attorney nf Omaha. Hill's many friends will join us in extending heartiest con gratulations and best wishes, ami trust that he and his bride will enjoy a long and happy married life. In District Court. From Momluy'H Pully. Judge Travis held a session of the court this morning and dis posed of some pending motions in a few cases and arranged Ihe trial list and set down cases for (rial. In Ihe case of Vesta Clark vs. Ihe Hankers Accident Insurance com pany a motion for a new trial was overruled. In Ihe case of 11. K. Pankon vs. Fred II. Oorder, el. a!., motion to make the petition more definite and certain was overruled Defendant was given until May 15 lo answer and the plaintiff live days I hereafter lo file a reply. In the matter of the application of H. R. Oering & Co. for a license lo sell malt and spiritous Jiquors for medical and mechanical pur poses, the motion of applicants to relax costs was overruled, in sixteen paragraphs, and the costs ordered taxed separately to ap plicants and remonstrants and that Ihe remonstrants recover their costs from the applicants. The case of Ihe Slate vs. Wil liam Hecker was set for trial on May 22. Announcement. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination of the office of nherlff, subject to the de elnlon. of the voters at the coming primary. I ask them lo place me In nomination- on the democratic ticket D. C. Rhodtm. Mrs. fieorge Silzman of Cedar Creek was in the city today look ing after business mailers for a time. IS. TRAVIS AND MISS HELEN RETURN FROM COAST Return Benefited by Trip and Are Surprised at Improvements on Their Home. Mrs. Harvey 1). Travis ami daughter, Miss Helen, who have been spending Ihe winter in dif ferent cities on lite Paclille coast, arrived home Saturday evening on No. 2 after a six days' journey, having come Ihe long route via Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. Mrs. Travis would have been here a nionUi ago, but (he judge was not quite ready for her to see the improvements which he has been having made during her absi . On (he llrst of March Mrs. Travis and daughter had ar ranged to start on Hie homeward journey, and imagine Iheir disap pointment on receiving a com munication from the judge slat ing Unit Ihe leaves were not out l.i le ;":! it would not do for 11 iem to return for another month at least. After reading Ihe letter Mrs. Travis said !o her daughter: "Does your father think I am a bird to sit in the trees?" Mrs. Travis then began lo surmise that. the judge had the yard dug up and was trying to keep her away until the resoding would be green, and her suprise was complete when she arrived at her home and found that not only the yard had been resodded, but four nice rooms had been added, lo Iheir dwclUng. A kitchen, a library and two bed rooms had been constructed, ma terially increasing the comfort and beauty of the dwelling, holh exterior and within. New wood work had been placed in Ihe oilier parts of the dwelling; making the entire residence practically new. Cement, porch columns, concrete steps and block, with walks about the premises, all added lo the lidy appearance. The beautiful new Woodwork had beyn mulched with paper, ami Ihe walls artistically decorated; the floors are of polished w I and Hie bugbear of liouser leaning which Mrs. Travis had on her mind for some weeks, quickly dis appeared when she beheld her home neatly papered and new. The six i ilhs spent in Cali fornia has greatly benefited the health of both Mrs. Travis and Miss Helen. The llrst month was spent in San Jose ami two mouths at. Long Heach and Ihe last three months at Los Angeles. On Iheir homeward journey(after leaving Seattle, Mrs. Trivas ami her daughter happened to occupy the same Pullman coach in which were Moycr ami Murray, the labor leaders, who have been receiving some notoriety of lale, and be came somewhat, acquainted with these gentlemen. Moycr is presi dent of the Mine Workers' union and Murray is organizer of the Cement Workers' union. At the lime the Times building was blown up last fall Murray was in Ohio, ami Ihe next morning he was arrested and hurried out lo Los Angeles, where he was indict ed by the grand jury for Ihe mur der of Ihe twenty-one people who perished in Ihe Times building. Murray has not been tried on the indictments, and the wreckage of the building stands as it did the morning after Ihe explosion, awaiting further investigations. Murray contends that the ex plosion was not caused by dyna mite, hut was a gas explosion, ami probably accidental. One reason for the contention that it was not a dynamite, shock is that windows in buildings across the street were not shattered. There are oilier marks about the disaster which (end to prove the explosion was not from dynamite. Murray was on his way to his home in SI. Louis, while Moycr was going lo Chicago. Holh men thought detectives were shadow ing them and they would not be surprised lo be arrested when I hey stepped from the train. Mrs. Travis found Murray to be a very interesting conversationalist, while Moycr was rather quiet and not inclined lo talk a great deal. Mrs. Travis found Ihe labor ques tion a very vital problem about Los Angeles, and all along the coast conditions were bad. J. C. Yost, from near Mynard, was in the city last Saturday look- ing after some business matters, W. V. Weber Visits Home Folks. It is not often that the Journal misses a news item, but this lime we are compelled to 'fess up in regard lo William V. Weber ar riving in the city about one week ago to visit willi home folks. The cause for this is that Ihe follow ing day after his arrival he went out to the country to visit with his sister, Mrs. Marguerite Stark john, and just returned today. This afternoon he departs for Minnesota, where he will find em ployment at his trade, that of ; machinist. He has spent the past year in Ihe west and south. ATTORNEY A. L TIDO'S LEC TURE AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Quite a Large Attendance and Everybody Delighted With Manner of Delivery. From .MhikIii.v'm Dally. The services at Hie Christian church last evening brought out a fine congregation lo listen to an address by Attorney A. L. Tidd on the (opic of "Agnosticism." He fore the lecture was given a duet was rendered by Mrs, Mae Morgan and Mr. II. A. McKlwian, which was highly appreciated by the congregation. Mr. Tidd delivered his address without notes ami many were the favorable comments heard after ward concerning the high merit of the discourse. The speaker began his remarks with Ihe lines: "Tell me not in mournful numbers, life is but an empty dream." And his remarks were in the way of an swer to a purported interview recently given out by Thomas Kdison, the famous inventor, in which Mr. Kdison had adhered to senlimenl, expressed by Herbert Spencer, wherein Spencer had staled that at Ihe grave all Is ended, or Some such expression. Mr. Tidd referred lo Ihe master mind of Mr. Kdison and the many inventions put forth by him for the bellermenl of the human family, and the speaker would not, delracl from Ihe greatness of Ihe man, bul feared Ilia! Hie fervor with which Ihe inventive mind of Mr. Kdison had pursued his avocation had narrowed Ihe mind of Mr. Kdison. And that the years of study and earnest effort along mechanical inventive lines had brought him lo Ihe point where nolhing bul the sense of touch or sight appealed to his master mind. While the broader view convinced men of thought that the real in man could mil be sensed by touch and sighl. The lecture of Mr. Tidd was listened lo with Ihe greatest in feresf and w)is one of the strong est in Ihe present course ami was a convincing arraignment of the fallacy thai deal I ds all. Be Careful of Rubbish Grounds. Road Overseer Mike l.ulz of Plat Isinoiil h precincl was in the city last Saturday, ami while here called al the Journal olllee ami in formed us I hal some man had been using a portion of his high way for rubbish dumping grounds, placing it right in the center of the road. This miisl lies topped or the guilty parlies will surely be prosecuted. The public high ways are iml to hen sed for dump ing grounds for old tin cans, wire fence am) the like. Mr. Lulz has laken great pride in keeping up his roads and when he found they were being converted into a dumping ground you may bet he was mad. Should this act he re pealed prosecution will follow. A word lo the wise is sufficient. Baseball Saturday. The ball game played on the Chicago avenue diamond Saturday between the Plat I sniout h High school and Ihe (ilenvvood High school did not come out as we figured, bul if came so near it that the boys are feeling pretty well as it is. The pitching of Schlaler was a feature of the game, and Ihe mistake was made when he was iliviled out of Ihe box. The game was fi to 2 ut Ihe end of the seventh inning, and our fellows were playing g 1 ball. At the end of Ihe ninth Ihe score stood 12 lo 1.1, with Platlsmouth High with the smaller score. Henry Hirz, jr., drove in from the farm today and looked after business mailers for a short lime.