Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (April 15, 1912)
8,nt '"Hca, s,. Platte vr VOLUME XXXI. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1912. NO. 29. MISS GRACE Mil GIVES SPLEN DID MUSICAL RECITAL III IS CiTV The Home of Prof, and Mrs. H. S. Austin Scene of the Gathering of the Music Loving People of Plattsmouth Miss McBride is Assisted by Miss Ruth McBride and Miss Nan Cunningham The informal musieale given by Miss Grace Kmory McBride, for which Mr. and Mrs. 11. S. Austin issued invitations to numerous of the music loving people- of Platts mouth to attend at their home on Vine street last evening, was a brilliant success. The reception room and parlors of the Austin home were thronged with hand somely gowned ladies and gentle men in dress suits. Miss Mc Bride, who is concert master of the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, was assisted by her sister, Miss Ruth McBride, a soprano soloist, with a sweet voice and showing much cultivation, and Miss Nancy Cunningham, piano accompanist. An informal program was ren dered, the first number being a violin solo by Miss Grace Mc Bride, who played "Ballade el Polonaise," by Vieuxlcmps, and received most hearty applause. This number was followed by vocal selections, "From the Land of the Sky Blue Water," by Charles Wakelleld Cadman; "The Wind," by G. G. Sprass, and "I Know," by C. G. Sprass, sung by Miss Rvil h McBride. The next number was a violin solo, two se lections, "Meditation," from "Thais,'' by Massenet, and "llumoresk," by Anton Dvorak, by Miss Grace McBride. The audience again manifested its ap proval by prolonged handclapping. Two vocal selections followed witn violin oniigaio, as wen as piano accompanyment, "Klegee, by Massenet, and "Spring Song, by Frank Lyncs; solos by Miss Ruth McBride, violin obligato by THE OLD SOLDIER AIID THE PENSION Colonel J. H. Thrasher Receives Letter in Regard to Pensions. Colonel J. 11. Thrasher is in re ceipt of a letter from Conrad Culver of Lincoln explaining the recent pension legislation about to pass congress, which the ex soldier readers will no doubt be interested in. The letter in part is as follows: Lincoln, Neb., April C, ltd 2. Dear Comrade The United States senate had under consider ation on March 28 the senate pens-ion committee bill, which is similar to table No. lt, as pub- lished in the National Tribune of 1 February 15, and provides as fol lows : Veterans at age of 02 years Per ' Month Serving 00 days $13.00 One year of service . . 1 LOO Two years of service 15.00 Three years of service. . . . lfi.00 Veterans at age of 00 years Per Month Serving 50 days $15.00 One year of service. 10.00 Two years of service 17.00 Three years of service. . . . 18.00 Veterans at age of JO years Per Month Serving DO days 18.00 One year of service . 20.00 Two years of service 22.00 Three years of service. . . . 2i.00 Veterans at the age of 75 will begin at HO days' service at $21 per month and run through the scale of service, closing with $30 per monui lor mree or more years' of service. For each six months of service between the periods staled. 50 cents per month is added to the amount up to the three years of service. Senator Brown's amendment was adopted providing for the payment of $30 per month to those who are by wounds or dis ease (incurred in line of duty) disabled from performing manual labor; also the amendment of Miss Grace McBride. Violin solos next followed, "Legende," by Bhom, and "Moment Musical," by Schubert, rendered by Miss Grace McBride. Vocal selections came next, "A Birthday," by Woodman, and "Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair," by Hayden, sang by Miss Hut It McBride. Miss Grace Mc Bride then concluded the pro gram with violin numbers, "Souvenir," by Franz Drodla, and "Schon Ilosmarie," by Kresler. Miss Grace McBride demon strated her great, ability as a violinist, both as a master of the instrument and as a keen inter preter of the thought of compos ers wnose music she played. She played with -fine expression that reached the hearts of her audi ence at once. Miss Ruth McBride posseses a superb soprano voice, which she has under perfect control, and her selections highly pleased the audi ence and her numbers were heartily encored. The program was delightful throughout and expressions of approval were re peatedly made. After the program fruit punch was served in the dining room. Mr. Austin announced that Miss McBride would make arrange ments to instruct a class in violin music, coming to Plattsmouth every Saturday, as that would probably be the most convenient day for both pupils and instructor, and that those who wished to take such instruction could notify Miss McBrwIe at her Omaha residence or leave such information at Mr. Austin's residence. Senator Lee of Tennessee, exclud ing those who are in receipt of $2,i00 income per annum from the benefits of the measure. The bill also provides for doubling the pension of the widow of a soldier who was married dur ing or before the war and has not remarried since. The bill increases the pension appropriation $27,000,000 and has gone to the conference committee and will probably be adopted without much, if any change. The house has appointed on its con ference commit lee Congressmen Sherwood, Sullaway and Adair. I am not, advised at this writing whom the senate has appointed, but the custom is to appoint friends of the measure. Married in Omaha. Kdward Leach and Miss Jessie Drost quietly departed for Onia- 11 a one day last week, and on Wednesday, April 3, they procured from the license clerk a permit to wed. They then went to the residence of Rev. Charles W. Savage and that worthy minister obliged uieni Willi a very nice marriage ceremony. They return eii to tnion last rrniay morning and found that the news had reached here ahead of them and many friends ready to meet and congratulate them. Both are well known in this part of the county, wnere iney nave resuled since childhood, and for a number of years Mr. Leach was one of Union's energetic business men. The bride is a very popular and talented lady, and has many friends by whom she is highly esteemed. We are not informed as to their plans for the future, hut . presume they will locale on a farm in the vicinity of Union. Union Ledger. Loses Valuable Mare. 0. L. Wiles lost a valuable brood mare Wednesday, which will diseoinode him considerably al this season of Ihe year when spring work is opening up. Mr. Wiles did nil that he could to save Ihe nag, summoning Dr. fireeder, who could not go, and then calling Dr. Brown of Murray, but nothing could be done to save the mare. Henry Knal ie of Neluiwka was in Ihe city over night, having come up lo Ihe county seat on a busi ness mission. M. E. Ladies Meet. From Friday' Dally. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. K. church held a very pleas ant meeting in the church par lors yesterday afternoon, at which time they were entertained in a delightful manner by Mes dames Brady, Brantner and A. J. Beeson. The ladies held their business session first, at which lime some important matters were transacted. The remainder of the afternoon the ladies whiled away in various amusements, interspersed with social con versation. Elegant refreshments were served at the usual hour, which were likewise thoroughly enjoyed. OF MISSOURI RIVER CAUSES LOSS Treacherous Old Stream Has Cost the Burlington Large Sums of Money. The annual fight of the Bur lington railroad against encroach ments of the Missouri river at I'lattsmoulh and at Rulo, Ne braska Cily and at places where its lines run parallel with the river, is on. Several years ago extensive work was done at Rulo and Plal tsmout h to protect prop erty from river damage, says the Lincoln Journal. Annually when Hood time arrives crews are sta tioned at these points to light the river and keep it within ils old .1. i fin " riiaunci. nie iear in many in stances is that the river will find a new channel, leaving the bridges far from water, or that it will cut into railroad grades and lake away the road. Between Nebraska City and Brownville and between Rulo and Atchison the company has spent fortunes in building new road, gelling farther . frojn the river, and in protecting its embank ments with willow matwork, stone and piling protections. Annually the grand total spent is added to. The experience of the Burlington along this part of the river is similar to that of the Missouri Pacific and other roads. One trouble found is that at limes the current eats deep down near the protection work, some times culling as low as the bottom of piling driven, thus weakening walls built to control , lie current. In places (he river has been known to cut as deep as bed-rock. A great deal of high water is expected this season in the Mis souri river. Besides the early high water, that came with the melting of the snow that covered the western plains, the Juno rise that will come when the water from Wyoming and Montana hills reaches the lower sections of the river, is expected to be serious. Surprised by Her Pupils. Prom Friday's Dally. Miss Ethel Bal lance, one of the elllcient third grade teachers of the Central building, celebrated her birthday yesterday. By some means unknown lo Miss Ballance her pupils gained the information that their teacher was to have a birthday anniversary, and the lit tle folks straightway put their curly pates together and planned a surprise, which was neatly car ried nut with Ihe assistance of one or two older heads. It was thought that a picnic supper in (iarflehl park would be the best thing and a "heap" the most fun, and accordingly a menu was prepared and a com mittee decided what each pupil should bring to make the birth day lunch. After school Ihe chil dren met in one place and MisH Ballance was invited lo accom pany them to the park, where n picnic supper was sprearl upon the grass and a general merry making time was had. As a token of their esteem Ihe little folks presented their teacher with n fountain pen, which' she no doubt appreciated very much. Seed Corn for Sale. I have about 30 bushels of yel low ami 100 bushels of white seed corn. Price $1.50 per bushel, Will guarantee a lest of 93 per cent. C. B. Long, six miles south of Plattsmouth. The Journal office carries kinds of typewriter supplies. all HEW LEGAL FIRM IS E! C. A. Rawls and W. A. Robertson Form Partnership In the Practice of Law. From Saturday's Dally. Rawls & Robertson is the firm name and style of a new law firm which commenced doing business in the city this morning. The firm is composed of former coun ty Attorney C. A. Rawls and W. A. Robertson, who has been as sociated with Byron Clark in the practice of law for the past three years. Messrs. Rawls and Rob ertson have purchased Byron Clark's interest in the firm of Clark & Robertson and will oc cupy the rooms in which Mr. Clark has had his office for many years. Neither member of the new firm needs any introduction to the public. The senior member, Mr. Rawls, was associated wilh Mr. Clark for several years in the practice of law, leaving the otllce in J 1( is to accept a lieutenancy in the United Stales army during the war with Spain. On his re turn from the army Mr. Rawls was again associated with Mr. Clark until he was elected county attorney, which position he filled for two terms with credit to him self and the best of satisfaction to his constituents. Since going out of otllce'Mr. Rawls has been in practice alone, doing an ex tensive business. The junior member of the firm, W. A. Robertson, is a native Cass county young man, a graduate of the University of Nebraska and of the law school at Lincoln, and has had some three -or four years' practice, being associated wilh Mr. Clark in some of the most important litigation arising in this part of the stale. '1,'ue-,. firm will he one of the strongest, in eastern Nebraska and we predict will do a large volume of business. Both gentle men stand high in the legal pro fession and are skilled in the practice of law, and (heir char acters for honesty and square dealing are above reporach. Rescue a Hobo. Uncle Peter Keil was at Cedar Creek a few days ago to trim up Ins vinyard and learned of a deed of heroism performed by the lady teachers of the Cedar Creek school which he thinks deserving of mention. It was during the flood, when Ihe Platte river was at its highest stage. The teach ers walked down the Burlington track to see the water, when they happened upon a man lying prone beside Ihe track fast asleep, and Ihe water from the overflowing Platte had backed up until the un fortunate man's feet were entirely submerged, an incident which probably had not occurred to his feet for months. Ihe young ladies attempted lo arouse the man to the danger of his position, but his exceeding weariness and large doses of "bug juice," taken inwardly, would not permit him lo shake off his drowsiness. With the help of a passerby the young ladies carried the man with wet feet back to the village and de posited him in a place of safely. A Random Shot. The Pulaski Democrat assumes Ihe responsibility for this: "I shot an arrow into Ihe air; it fell in the distance, I knew not where, till a gentleman said it killed his calf, and I had to give him six and a half ($0.50). I bought some poison to slay some rats and a lady swore it killed her cats, and rather than argue across Ihe fence, I paid her four dollars and fifty cents ($4.50). One night I set sailing a toy balloon and hoped it would soar till it reached the moon, but the caudle fell out on a farmer's straw and he said I must settle or go to law. That is the way with a random shot, It never drops in Ihe proper spot, and Ihe joke you spring that you think so smart, may leave a wound in some fellow's heart." Married In Lincoln. From Friday's Dally. A marriage license was issued at Lincoln yesterday lo Major A. Roblyer of Kagle and Miss Mable A. Preston of Klmwood. dTABLISHED in city IF!. L 1,111 It SUBJEGT OF SOUND BANKING SYSTEf Lecture at Coates' Hall Giren Under Auspices of the National Citizens' League Proves to Be Most Interesting Meeting as Dr. McVey is a Very Talented Orator. From Saturday's Dally. Dr. Frank L. McVey, president of the University of North Dakota, addressed a small audience of bankers and business men at Coates' hall last night. Dr. Mc Vey spoke under the auspices of the National Citizens' League on the subject of "A Sound Banking System." lie was introduced by Secretary Tidd of the Commercial club and delivered his lecture in a conversational style without any pretense whatever at oratory. The noted speaker went into the subject of banking and the use of money, going back to the period when the people of this country used tobacco, shells, skins and other articles of merchandise for money. He defined a bank and told what its legitimate func tions are. lie referred to the panic of lt()7 and staled that it was the purpose of the National Citizens' League, to avoid a repetition of I he occurrences of that financial crisis. "Our country has had a varied experience in its economic svstein and various systems have been experimented wilh, the whole financial structure being more or less of a frontier type, using such means as were at hand lo carry on the business of the country. What the country needs now, in the (pinion of the nionilary commis sion, which has made ils report lo congress after some years of investigation, is an organization of "the bankw of th countrvinlo an association, which, through its branches, can make usable the credit of Ihe banks of the as sociation and avoid runs and bank failures and panics," said Dr. Mcvey. I Louis Kuhney and Julius Ramge Have Close Call for , Their Lives. From Saturday's Dally. A serious runaway occurred last evening about 5 o'clock near the M. P. station, in which Jules Ramge and Louie Kuhney were quite seriously injured. The men were unloading a car of hay for Kunsmann & Ramge and had a load on Ihe wagon, and had pro ceeded as far as the corner of I be Fitzgerald residence property, Kuhney silling on Ihe front of Ihe load driving. As Ihe team turned Ihe corner Ihe loaded wagon crowded (he team and the hind wheel striking a slone so jostled the load that Louie was thrown from his sent, falling between the horse and both wheels on one side of the wagon passed over him, one running over his thigh and Ihe other over his stomach. The horses became frightened, and springing forward threw Jules Ramge from his seal nl Ihe rear. He alighted on the hard ground with sulllcienl force to render him unconscious for a short lime. The frightened team ran east on Klin street, going at break-neck speed, and collided with a telephone pole near the Kroehler residence, breaking the pole and smashing the wagon into kindling wood. The harness also were badly broken up. After be ing released from the wagon the horses continued their chase, one of I hem being caught near lleisel's mill and Ihe oilier running to ils home. Jules Ramge was picked up in a dazed condition by Kd McCulley, who happened to be near when (be accident occurred. Louie Kuhney was unable to slaml and both men were taken to the Kuhney home and a physician summoned. Bales of hay were scattered promiscuously about from Ihe starling point lo where the wagon was reduced lo kindling wood. Kd TEAM RUNS All AND SMASHES R I GS UP SPEAKS Oil THE 1" "The present system has a ten dency," said Ihe speaker, "lo col lect the surplus deposits of the country banks in the large cities, and there loaned by Ihe reserve banks for the purpose of dealings in stocks and bonds, and when needed in the south or west to move Ihe crops, sometimes was not available." Dr. McVey stated that there was nothing of a political nature in the scheme, and Ihe object of the league now is to attract the at tention of the citizens of every stale to the importance of im proving the banking system. The new plan has in view Ihe follow ing. First. The co-operation of all banks by an evolution of tho clearing bouse experience. Second. Protection of the credit sslem of Ihe country from tin denomination of any group of financial or political interests. Third. Independence of Ihe individual banks, national or stale, and uniform treatment in discounts ami rales to all banks, large or small. Fourth. Provision for making liquid the sound commercial paper of all the banks, either in the form of credils or bank notes, redeemable in gold or lawful money. Fifth. Flast icily of currency and credit in limes of seasonable demands and stringencies, with full protection against over-expansion. Aftfr his nihlress- Dr. McVey in vited anyone present who wished to ask questions lo do so. He I ben sealed himself and a general, conversation was taken up, several of those present taking part. McCulley narrowly escaped being struck wilh one of the heavy bales as il came Hying in his di rection as Ihe team sped down I he street. Ship Steel Spans Tuesday. T. II. Pollock, manager of the I'ollock-Duff auto and wagon bridge, has let the contract for tin iistruclion of Ihe Iwo steel spans lo lake the place of the four wooden ones carried away in Ihe Mood, to Ihe Omaha Struc tural Steel company. He received information today that Ihe steel will be shipped from Ihe factory Tuesday and will shortly arrive at the Platte river. The company will complete the work, they say, in two weeks, when the bridge will be ready for use again. Mr. Pol lock received a conununical ion from W. J. Kirkhani yesterday staling that Mr. Kirkham had re ceived a hundred letters from the east and south inquiring where Ihe Platte river could be crossed wilh automobiles. The prospect for a big Ira file over the bridge Ibis season is good. Get Something for Nothing. The posloflice department re ports Ibat Ihe promoters of fraudulent schclnes who were driven out of business by il ju Ihe last fiscal year had obtained ap proximately $77,000,000 from the public. II is well enough for the posloflice to try to keep the mails from being used lo defraud by the sab of slocks in all sorts of fake schemes, but it is also well enough to remember that no one is defrauded in that manner who is not trying to gel something for nothing. Wheat Needs Rain. From Saturday's Dally. I. A. Wild of Ml. Pleasant pre cinct, ten miles out, drove in Ibis morning and transacted business wilh Plaltsmoulh merchants, nnd dropped in at Ihe Journal olllco for a short call. Mr. llild says the wheat in his locality needs rain badly, as the lop of the ground is too hard for the lender plants lo thrive. He has nlso noticed some of Ihe wheal is dead, probably for want of rain.