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Nvb. Stata Historical Soc moutb Soutita SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION EIGHT PAGES VOLUME XXX PLATTSMOUTI1, NEBRASKA. TiilTKSDAY OUTOHEK 26, 1911 1 8trts 0 U Nebraska Lighting Company Makes Proposition for All-Night Electric Light Service Which Is Referred to Light Committee More Discussion of Water Franchise Question, From Tuesday's Pally. The city fathers were all at their desks last evening when the mayor rapped for order, except Councilman Dovey of the First ward, who is in New York. After the usual roll-call and reading i and approving the minutes of the last session, a number of com munications engaged the atten tion of the city's legislative body. A petition for license to con- j duct a pool hall on lot 11, in block 27, by Frank Dunbar, and accompanied by a check for $50 occupation tax, was read and granted by a vote of the council. A petition from Mr. Dwyer for leave to make a sewer connection from his building on Main street to the sewer was granted. A communication from C. F. Creamer, superintendent, of con struction of the government building, relatives to adequate protection from water coming down the alley south of the new postollice building and proposing a remedy, was read and the clerk instructed to inform Mr. Creamer that the city had made ample pro vision for the storm water and that there would be no trouble from that source. A communication from A. Cla baugh, proposing to place an all night eleetric service, was read. The proposition was embraced in an ordinance and proposed to maintain not less than 60 forty wat tungsten incandescent lights at an annual cost to the city of ??5 per light. The city now pays f 17 per lieht for a service ending at midnight, and the new proposi tion is hut an increase of ?8 per lieht per year, or for the CO lights Si80 ner vear. For the nrivnle consumer with an all-night serv ice the company proposes to sell its current at 9 cents per k. w. h., with an increase of one-half cent each 100 k.w. h. as the current licnil innpponcoj ni In OOrt h ir Yi The ordinance was not read, bu( Hary building. the proposition and the ordinance! Councilman Lushinsky moved were referred lo the light com mittee. The report of the finance com mittee was read, and here the flood gates of oratory were raised, the speech-making starling with Mr. Weber of the Second ward, who is a member of the finance committee. The councilman com plained that in audit ing the claims he had not been consulted. Two claims in particular had been re ferred to the claims committee, one of the city surveyor and one of Mr. Fbersole, which had been passed to the claims committee without being submitted to all of the committee, and if one or two members of the committee were to do the work, why not reduce the committee to one or two mem bers ? The streets, alleys and bridges committee was then called on for its n port and reported the need of twenty feet of tiling at the alley on Chicago avenue, north of the ball ground, and thirty feet of tile i t.. 1 1 i i i 1 1. i hi j'uiioii .inn ruurieeiiiii sireeis, north of the Masonic home. The clerk was directed to order 50 feet of tiling 3 feet in diameter. The lire and water committee reported, through Mr. Neuman, chairman, that he had received letters from Messrs. Grand of Seward and Lcincal of Wahoo, both experienced men in muni cipal ownership dues! ions, and these gentlemen said they would rome to Plattsmouth and tell what their experience had been for their expenses, and he moved that they be invited to come. Mr. Dwyer suggested that, he could not see that the presence of the gentlemen was needed, as the city was now Irvinir to make a favorable contract with Mr. West, and that it was generally con cedeTl that the cilv could iiot'buy the water nlant nt I hi limp nH hence he was opposed to expend ing the money for expenses of the gentlemen at this time. Mr. Neuman then got the floor a second time, and, warming up considerably, reviewed the history of the water franchise discussion, recalling to the attention of the council that as long ago as last March the mayor had appointed a committee to investigate the ques tion of owning- the plant or prant- ing a franchise, and that nothing had been done, lie had received thirty-seven letters himself con cerning the question from cities jn an( out 0f Nebraska, and but four were from persons as far be hind the times as Plattsmouth, the remaining thirty-three were to the effect that municipal own ership of the plant was the tiling for the city. One letter from Han nibal, Mo., slated that the city had cleared .?:)5,000 in one year on a city-owned plant. Councilman Weber here rose and asked Mr. Neuman if he would please inform the council how much ' the city of Plattsmouth cleared when it owned and oper ated its light plant? This was a poser, hut Councilman Neuman was not in the least disconcerted, but -explained that, the plant was not operated in a business-like way; that it was taken over at too large a valuation, and agreed to pay 8 per cent interest on a sum entirely too great for the real value of the plant, and that bills were not collected against many users of the current. After the speech-making was finished, Mr. Dwyer moved to lay the matter on the table. Mr. Neu- , man offered to make a speech on the motion to table, but was in formed that this was not permit sable, according to "Hoyle," and the matter was tabled on the fol- lowing vote - Yeas. Dwyer, Weber, j Kurtz, Nollstrom, Lushinsky, Shea and Will. Dovey absent. Gravetl passed. Nays, Neuman. Under the head of new business, it was ordered to re-advertise for 'bids to construct a wall at the 1 1 i a t me mayor appoint a com- miffoe of three' to confer with the county commissioners and the Burlington railway for the con struction of a sewer for storm water to connect with the sewer built last year by the railway company. The mayor appointed the streets, alleys and bridges committee. Work ordered done in I he First ward, on request of Mr. Dwyer, was the replacing of the wooden walk removed to grade near Judge Beeson's residence and a tiling placed at the corner of Fifth and Oak streets. McMaken & Son were given three days to begin the construction of the concrete walk adjacent, to Mrs. McVicker's resi dence on Sixth street. In the Second ward, on the re quest of Mr. Weber, the following work was ordered: Obstruct ion removed from alley between Spring and Duke avenue in Or chard Hill addition lo the city. Sectional crossing ordered on Tenth street and Washington avenue. Grading was ordered in the Third ward on the request, of Mr. Will, on Rock street between Tenth and Twelfth, and a section al crossing on Tenth street at Bauer and Spangler residences. On Mr. Ilollst corn's request other work was ordered for the Third ward, grading on Fighth street from Itock to Silver, on Ninth street. In the Fourth ward, on request of Mr. Neuman. gradinar was or dered done on Marble from First street west; alley should be graded. Also on Gold from First to Second street, and on Rock street, from First to Avenue A. Mr. Graved asked to have some grading done on Brian street, near Chicago avenue. An ordinance regulating the erection and construction of signs was offered and read for Ihe first lime, and Ihe rules suspended over the protest of Mr. Neumnn nnd Ihe ! ordinance placed on ils second and third readings by its title and juissed. A communication was read from the water committee making , a proposal to Mr. West of the water company, offering to grant him a ten-year franchise, he to furnish the city with water to the 80 or more hydrants of the city, at ?;15 per year each. Private consumers for five-room house a flat rate of $3 per year, with no extra charge - for two additional faucets; each horse $2, and each cow $1 per year, and a slight re duction from the present rates all along the line. The following bills were allow ed before adjournment: James Dvorak, street work, $16; James Mrasek, street work, $16.20; Phil Harrison, street work, $22; Wil liam Mendenhall, street 'work, $22.20; G. W. Homan, street work, $.1.80; A. L. Jones, street work, $12;-James Hebal, salary, $36; James Wynn, street work, $St; M. McCool, street work, $21.60; Fd Snodgrass, street work, $14.00; F. C.oolsby, street work, $3; H. C. McMaken & Son, crossings, $72.03; Frank Kuc insky, work at cemetery, $1; W. 11. Ilishel, sprinkling, $33.25. COLOR BLINDNESS IS It FORM OF SICKNESS That's What the Supreme Court Says and the. Beneficiary Is Entitled to Benefits. A Lincoln correspondent say: If a night, switchman becomes color blind ami unable to dis tinguish singnals and therefore loses his position, he is "sick," according to the supreme court, and is entitled lo beneficiary in surance. John Kane of Douglas county became color blind under the conditions noted above and recovered $112 on a $1,000 beneficiarv certificate. The court affirmed the judgment. Kane had been a 'ncdier of the Burlington Relief si"o 189!. He was discharged in 1!)07. The re- iff rilif;, nVfine disability as "physical inability to work bv reason of sickness or accidental injury." The court quotes a form er decision wherein it was stated that physical disability means "inability to perform manual labor that would enable the in jured member to earn wages eoual to what he would have earned in the employment in which he was engaged at the time he was in jured." F.laborating thereon, it arrives at the conclusion that color blindness fulfills the condi tions of physical disability or sickness. The svllabus follows, the opinion being written bv Judge Root, Judges Barnes and Fawcett dissenting: "A railway night, switchman be coming color blind during his em ployment is thereby disabled bv sickness with the meaninnr of his emplovmer's contract that it will pav him sick benefits for a limited period while he is disabled by sickness or accidental iniurv, pro vided the fact be established bv proof of acute or consliulional disease." Boy Has Leg Injured. From TnpmlBv' pnltv As Frank Kauble, who operates a light dray hack, drove down Sixth street (his noon on his way to Mm li-.n'n l.e .,.n-,l vnll f..,.. ' ii 1 1 1 1 1 an urchin who seemed to be in dislr ess. On looking back he saw! Ihe back wheel of his wagon was sliding on the brick pavement, and Ihe yells grew stronger and were coming from a boy hanging on the rear of Mr. Kauble's wagon. He slopped his horse as quicklv as possible ami found that n school chap, in trying to steal a ride, had thrust Ins leg through the wheel and the lad's leg was between Ihe spokes of Ihe wagon wheel, lock ing it. Had Ihe wagon been a heavy one Ihe leg would have been broken; as it was it, was badly bruised. Mr. Kauble did not learn the bov's name, but. will no doubt know him bv his limp for a week or s nt east. The nrnellee nf sV little b,',v in catching nf every passing vehicle 4 a dangerous one. and Ihe wonder is that more of them are not, killed. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lewis of My nard were in the city today, look ing after business mailers, and registered at (ho Perkins. E M S SPEAKS TO YOUNG MEN'S CLASS Quite a Number Present and the Address Highly Appreciated by All Present. From Tuesday's Pally. The writer had the pleasure of attending the meeting of tho Young Men's Bible class at the Methodist church last evening and listening to an able address from Judge Travis on the subject of "Building Blocks." Preceding Judge Travis' address, Miss Lucille Bates sang a beautiful solo entitled "In the Land of To morrow," which was highly ap preciated by those present. Her voice was in fair shape, and as one of the hearers remarked, "It is indeed a great treat to hear Miss Bates sing." This was her first singing in public since her late severe illness. Judge Travis' address was principally an appeal to young men who were endeavoring to get a start in the world, and was listened to with great interest. His comparison with tho "Land of (he Free and the Home of the Brave" and the mother country in order to bring out many points in his address, were new to many of his audience. He spoke of the grasp of the millionaire, and the anxiety of young men to make money. Millionaires were made by not altogether honest means, and hd cautioned the young men to pursue an honest, upright course, through life tell the truth under all circumstances, secure the confidence of all with who you transact business, and then? will be no trouble in getting along in the world, making all Ihe money you consistently need, and in the long run be happy, as well as prosperous. The address Ihroughotu was along this strain, and consisted of many good things calculated to enthuse the young men in the direction of do ing good to one another. Judge Trav I Stalks are always listened 'to will) cront inlnrnuf nml lliio una j no pX(.pPjnn )o ru(, nmi young men feel very grateful lo him for his very instructive and entertaining lecture. At the conclusion of Judge Travis' address Jesse Perry sang a solo, ami then refresh ments were served, consisting of ice cream and cake. When it, came time to go home Ihe writer wended his way in I hat direction feeling that, he had spent a very enjoyable evening with the young men who compose the bible class, with hopes that we might have another opportunity of meeting with I hem again soon. Right or Wrong? Two men who were appointed by Governor Shallenberger as bank examiners lo serve under Ihe state deposit guaranty law, but who were prevented from follow ing that lucrative occupation by reason of its being held up in Ihe courts, have asked the slate to pay them salary for Ihe full amounts which they would have earned, Ihe law having been up held finally. The question of whether or not (hey are entitled to the money is a legal one, and, therefore, one entirely for the courts. But it, will strike Ihe average man that it, is a curious ",w """ "'I'ore .axpuy- 1 In... Il.nl ...111 - : II.. I ers lo pay two salaries for doing certain work, one of those who did it and another to those who didn't do it. It is conceivable that a man who accepts an appointment, re signs another position to take it, and through no fault of his own is not, permitted to perform the duties and receive Ihe emolu ments, is entitled to recover for whatever pecuniary loss he sus tained, but his recovery ought lo be limited to the sum proved. To save the state from loss Ibis liability ought lo be included in Ihe bond procured by Ihe person who enjoined the law and started all Ihe trouble, Lincoln News. Has Injured Eye. Roy Denson, who has been em ployed at the Burlington shops, injured an eye this morning to such nn extent thai he had lo re lire from active labor for a few days. W. H. Scott was called to Oma ha this afternoon to look after somei mportant business Matters. Inmate of Hotel Tarns Intoxicated. 1 From Tuesday's Dally. Carl Tschiner, an inmate of the county farm, obtained a leave of absence yesterday and came to the county seat and imbided too free ly of spirits and took more on board than he could well navigate with. He was brought before the police magistrate, who gave Carl a good lecture and released him to go back to the farm without assessing a tine against, him. The record so far shows nothing rgainst Carl, but if he should re peal the offense the blotter may not be so clear next I ime. IS COMPELLED 10 RAVE LEFT LEG AMPUTATED Complications and a Tendency to Blood Poison Render It Necessary. From Tuesday's Dally. Complications and a tendency to blood poisoning rendered it necessary yesterday noon to amputate the left leg of W. T. Richardson, who was a victim of Ihe Missouri Pacific wreck a week ago last Sunday. Dr. Jonas performed Ihe opera lion at Ihe Methodist hospital. Mr. Richardson opposed the operation as long as it, was pos sible to affect n restoration to health without it, but on Ihe ad vice of his physicians finally yielded. So badly was his ankle crushed that lo have left the foot intact, would have reseulled in a still' joint, which would have per manently lamed him much more than Ihe artificial fool, will do. Mr. Richardson's escape from death was very narrow, he being Ihe first one seated in the day roach who escaped with his life. He recovered from Ihe effects of Ihe operation nicely and the physicians say that he will now recover. This is a source of gratification to his friends in this vicinity and clsew here. Burlington Officials. Here. From TiieHrtay' Ixiliy. A Burlington special train, bearing General Superintendent Allen of Chicago; Division Super intendent A. G. t-niart of Omaha; Trainmaster (1. L. Griggs of Oma ha; F. S. Darrow, superintendent of motive power, of Lincoln; A. Wilson, master mechanic, of Omaha, and Fd Johnson, traveling engineer, of Lincoln, arrived this morning at 10:10 and looked over the location of a new passing track. II has been considered for some lime I hat the passing track, which begins several rods south of Ihe station, and exlends south, would have to be taken up nnd a new track built, commencing at Ihe new track north of the switch ing shanl ie ami running along the bottom for some distance, cross ing the wagon road east of Ihe subway. Injured at Shops. Max Dmla had the misfortune yesterday to have a side door of a freight car fall upon him, al most crushing his leg. The leg was badly mashed and bruised. Mr. Duda was taken lo the com pany physician, who dressed Ihe injury and he will be on Ihe sick list for several days. Theo, Sleucklin ns fnii','ed on the repair truck nt the Burlington shops yesterday bv stepping on a nail, which penetrated his shoe and indicted a deep wonml jn his fool. Mr. Sleucklin will be off duty until his injury heals. Pioneer Citizen Passes Away. A special from Elmwood, under dale of October 23, says: Wil liam Beck, aged 75, died yester day morning at 11 o'clock of pneumonia. lie-was well known, having come lo Nebraska in the early OO's. Funeral services are lo be held from Ihe Christian church tomorrow afternoon, wild Ihe Rev. Mr. Alton to conduct Ihe services. Mr. Beck leaves a wife .and Iwo daughters. Mrs. William Hayes and Mrs. William Deles Dernier, and two sons, Dick Beck, all of Ibis place, and Harmon Beck of Murray, Neb. Mrs. W. R. Buckingham and son, Ralph, of Omaha, who have been guests of Mrs. Buckingham's mother. Mrs. Burr, for n few days, departed for Clenwond this morn ing lo visit, friends for a short lime. ARRESTED FOR SELUNS CIGARETTES TO MINORS The Law Is Very Strict, but Some Poop la Dont Soem to Know It. From Tuesday's nalty. Yesterday afternoon three boys were truant from the Columbian school and were found smoking cigarettes. Superintendent Ab bott had tho youngsters beforo Ihe county attorney this morning, where they admitted Ihe purchaso of Ihe cigarettes from a popular merchant's store in this city. Tho law is quite strict regarding tho selling of such merchandise to minors, and fixes the penalty at from $20 to $50. There is no habit so injurious lo the growing youth as tho cigarette habit, nnd while tho superintendent is not employed to specially oppose the traffic in to bacco, yet it is Iris duty to guard Ihe school children against tho evils of it. The law is that the boy who will tell the name of the individual who sells him the pro hibited article, may have his fine remitted and the fine will be the heavier on the merchant selling fo Ihe minor. Thinks Alley Should Be Paved. C. 0. Parmelrt received a com munication from Major Creamer, superintendent of construction of the government building, asking him if he would continue a three foot retaining wall across the south end of his residence lot, west of Ihe new poslolllce should Ihe government conclude to erect one on Ihe south of the poslolllce. It is the purpose of Mr. Creamer to recommend such a wall, and Mr. Parmele, has informed him that he will extend the wall across his properly. The major thinks Ihe properly owners abutting the alley should join in paving it,, the cilv lo bear the expense of one half of that portion abutting the government building. The alley will be . one of the most used thoroughfares in the city after the poslolllce is installed in the new building, and should be paved by all means. Tho cost of paving; this narrow space for Ihe dis tance of one block will be small, and U is probable that Ihe prop erly Wners will agree to have it, done, and not put the city to the trouble and expense of creating another paving district, and have to bear the expense of printing another ordinance. Married by Rev. Shine. From Wednesday's Pally. A pretty but quiet wedding oc curred this afternoon ul, 3 o'clock at Ihe home of Father M. A. Shine; when he joined in marriage Mr. Ferdinand Brueckner of Laramie, Wyo., and Miss Bertha Clans of Ibis city. Only near relatives ami friends of Ihe contracting parlies were witnesses to the ceremony. After their marriage a reception was given in honor of the happy couple at, the home of Williaiir llassler, where lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Brueckner departed for Laranfie, their future home, on Ihe afternoon train, leaving on Ihe Missouri Pacific for Oma ha. The groom is a prosperous business man of Laramie and highly respected in that city, where ho is well known. The bride is a native PlallsmorMi "'"I r Mended our public schools ji-d ! o p.... r,. firrle 0f friends, who will be greatly pleased at tin? announcement of these nupt ials. A Former Plattsmouth Lady. From Tuesday's Pally. Mrs. George Hay of Central iCty, S. D., who aci'oMipanied her father's remains to Klinwood for burial recently, and who has been visiting old-time friends there and at. Weeping Water, is in this city visiting former friends, being' a guest at Ihe home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Merger. Mrs. Hay and family resided in this city for a number of years ami has a circle of friends, who will be pleased to see her again. Mr. Hay was coun ty recorder and Miss Ada Hay, a daughter, deputy, at the lime the Hay family lived here. Charles Chassot, driver or tho Soennichsen grocery delivery wagon, visited the Omaha land show last evening, returning, on the midnight train.
