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,1 -. moutb Am itiv VOLUME XXXI. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1912. NO. 67 I w1 IE CITY GOUHCIl MEETS AND EN JOYS RATHER A BUSY SESS1- Many Demands for More Work Report the Arrival of New Street Sweeper, and Trial to Be Given Same Before Being Accepted Council Accepts Invitation to Attend in a Body the Dedi ' cation of M. W. A. Building, Saturday, August 1 7. From Tuesday's Daily. CouneHmen Dovey of the First and Kurtz of the Second wards absent from the council meeting last evening. Councilman Patter son from the First came in while the minutes were being read and was counted as present. The reg ular order of business was taken up, after the reading and approval of the minutes, both of the pre vious regular session and of the special session held July 21) to pass the appropriation ordinance. A communication from Mr. Burnie of the Water company re ported that a hydrant had been installed at the Masonic Home. The matter was referred to I he fire and water ocinmitlee to test the hydrant and accept same. An invitation from Cass Camp M. W. A., extending an invitation to the mayor and council to at tend the dedicatory exercises of t he new building was read,' and, on motion, was accepted, the council to meet at some conven ient place designated by t lie mayor and attend the exercises in a body. . A petition for the improvement of Mercer avenue, a thoroughfare lying in the western part of the city, signed by eighteen citizens, was read. ( and the work ordered done, on motion of Councilman Buttery, who stated to the coun cil that not a great deal of work would be required to put the ave nue in shape. A petition from twenty-four South Park citizens, asking an ex tension of water mains fifteen hundred feet beyond the petition of the former sessions, was read and referred to the lire and water committee. The finance commit tec reported the following bills for allowance: Bruce & Standever, surveying, $55; public library, expense, $1.35; Olive Jones, salary, $35; Thomas Walling, for care library lawn, $3; James Donnelly, salary, $3; Q. K. Parmele, livery, $3.50; J. Fitpat rick, salary, $10; Lin coln Telegraph and Telephone Co., $2.50; J. Iverson, labor, $1;M. Archer, salary, $30; Nebraska Light Co., $ 128.99; same, 25 cents; same, $2.50; for road work, James (lien, $12.80; II. Rollnnan, $12; James Rebal, .$54; W. B. Rishel, $54.25; J. Wynn, $54; M. McCool, $33.50; Ed Snodgrass, $51.20; Albin Jones, $33. 40; Wey rich & Hadraba, police fund, $G.?G; II. C. McMaken & Son, crossings and walks, $179.72; George Hrasky, II. Kruger and William (Srebe, nozzlemen, each, $1.50; C. Boetel, burying dog, '25 cents; William Grebe, burying dogs, $1; II. Trout, salary, $50; Ben Rainy, salary, $05; R. A. Bales, printing, $i3.03; B. G. Wurl, expense, 75 cents. The fol-i lowing were referred to the claims committee: Waterman Lumber Co., $7.35; Sam Smith, rent of dog pen, $5; Cass county, boarding prisoners, $21.35. The chief of police reported twenty arrests in July. City clerk reported $28(1 collec tions from occupation lax. The report of the lire depart ment, on niolion of Councilman Riehey, was disposed of by placing the mailer in the hands of the lire and waler committee; this was done to save lime. Police jinlne repuHcd $20 col lected, with live paying fines and eight sentences suspended. The claims committee reported that I he claim of I. N. Cummins, for burying one dog, for which Mr. Cummins thought 50 cents paid by I lie city would be about a suitable compensation, was turn ed down w ith dispatch. Chairman Lushinsky of the claims com mittee explained that the parly owning the dog had already paid 50 cents for burying the dog. The report was approved by the council. Some discussion was had con cerning the weed ordinance and it was ascertained that the open sea son for killing weeds by cutting was from July 1 to August 1, and from September 1 to Septem ber 20. City Treasurer I G. Fricke's report was read as follows: Warrants Balance Fund Building . General . . Paid on Hand $1,2 5 5.25 401.03 ( 19.05 59.10 50.20 14l!i0 8G0.GG 127.90 205.52 1,001.32 55.29 -58.70 102.11 311.08 505.8G 505.97 3,057.80 302.2 5 130.55 1,520.35 1,335.5 5 GO 5.-59 2,150.53 Road Fire Dept. . . . Library Park Police Fire- Hydrant.. Lighting .... Interest Cemetery .... Dog Business Tax.. Sinking (Sen. school. . Teachers' . . . Paving Dist. No. 3 1,075.25 359.95 50.00 2.G22.92 Overdraft 157.37 Balance on overdraft hand less .$13,0 58.15 Registered warrant $ 4,131.50 The special committee on ex tension of water mains in South Park reported favorably on the project, but it was ascertained that the expense of $40 per hydrant for the eleven extra hydrants had not been included in the appropriation ordinance, and I hat if the extension was granted there might be a personal liability on the part of the members of the council to keep up the hydrant rental on those not included in the annual appropriation ordin ance. It was moved and voted that the mailer lie referred to the city attorney to ascertain just how many hydrants could be taken care of in addition to those already in use. The special committee on re pairing the building just, pur chased for a city hall reported that too great a difference ex isled in the bids received by the committee and asked for further time. Councilman Buttery moved that the platform and stairway at the south end of the building be cut out and that the expense of rebuilding the porches be dis pensed with. On a roll call on this niolion the ayes were: Buttery Ilollstorm, Shea and Vorndran; the nayes, Patterson, Hit-hoy, Lushinsky and Johnson, four on each side. Mayor Saltier voted naye. A resolution was then offered prohibiting the use of the streets ; for any other purpose than traffic, an(j j' ,.,.((.jv,., the support of I seven of the councilmen, while Councilman Johnson of the Fourth ward passed. On motion of Councilman Lushinsky the city attorney was directed to draw an ordinance prescribing the duties of the park commission. The arrival of the street sweep er was reported, and the streets, alleys and bridges commit lee was directed to lest the same before accepting it. The wards were I ban called and much minor work ordered done and crossing placed. After which the council adjourned. Insect Bite oCtss Leg. A Boston man lost his leg iVom the bite of an insect Iwo years be fore. To avert such calamities from stings and bites of inserts use Bucklen's Arnica Salve promptly to kill the poison and prevent inflammation, swelling and pain. Heals burns, boils, ulcers, piles, eczema, cuts, bruises. Only 25 cents at F. fl. Fricke & Co. John Miller Promoted. From Tuesday's Daily. John Miller, who lias been hold ing a minor position In the otllce of Storekeeper E. C. Hill at the local shops, lias been promoted to the position of assistant to the sub-storekeeper. The position is quite an important one and car ries considerable increase in salary over John's former posi tion. John is a son of our friend, Barney Miller, and the Journal notes the young man's success with pleasure. Cheering News in the Burlington Crop Report, and Improving Every Day. From Tuesday's Daily. J'he pr spec! s are better for a full crop of corn than for n num ber of years at this season, de clares' Ihe Burlington cron report for the week ending Saturday. The moist uru has been conserved and nowhere have hot winds dam aged the growing cereal. Because of cool weather, it has not made as rapid progress during the week as it would had the weather been warmer. Save in a few localities there were good rains, says the Lincoln Journal. On the McCook division the estimate of a full crop is 97 per cent; previous week, 93 per cent. un i no j.incoin division, S'J per cent; previous week, 89 per cent un trie wymore division, 8 per cent; previous week, 88 per cent tm uie.umana envision, y per cent; previous week, 92 per cent Corn is the most promising on the Omaha division, but the McCook division is a close second, being but one point behind. As the threshing of winter wheat progresses 'reports of in creaseu yiekts continue to come in. The report declares that wheat has turned out much better than expected and the quality is excellent. The oats are all harvested and an average crop was raised. An average crop oi potatoes is re ported. There is also a fine crop of sugar beets and the fruit crop is said to be belter than the aver age, particularly the apple crop. Pastures and meadows, except in a few localities where rain did not fall in time, are in good con ilition. flood rains over the greater part of the Nebraska dis trict fell during the week covered by Ihe report. Railroad olllcials are watching crop reports closely, as the re ports forecast the amount of business they must prepare to handle. Because of the shortage of cat tie on the ranges the shipments of stock will not be nearly as large as last year. The season begins August 1 and the'' movement in good years is active till November. Shipments are expected to show a heavy increase about the middle of this month. Railroad men tlo not look for Ihe slock movement to last longer than a couple of months. The severe winter is declared to have killed off a large number of range cattle and this accounts for the reduced busi ness. There is no heavy movement of new wheat, and none is expected till there is an advance in price. Farmers want $1 a bushel for their grain and are willing to hold it in the hope that this figure will lie reached. The apple crop in the south and southeastern Nebraska is larger I ban normal this year and the railroads interested in these seel ions are anticipating con siderable business when the crop is ready to move. It is claimed lliat in the last half dozen years growers have paid more attention to their orchards, spraying I hem and otherwise giving more atten tion to the condition of the trees, and methods of preparing for shipment have improved and I here is a larger per cent of marketable apples to dispose of than former ly, thus adding a new line of tralllc for the roads to care for. For Sale. 35 acres splendid hay land, 1 Vi miles south of Pacific Junction, la; one-quarter mile from Hay nie's switch on Ihe K, C. R. R. T. II. Pollock, Plattsmouth, Neb. CORN PROMISES BIG YIELD IN NEBRASKA VISIT THE FRED PUTTER- SON H1EJJ15T SUNDAY From Tuesday's Dally. A pleasant lime was had at the home of "County Surveyor Fred Patterson Sunday, which start ed about 10 a. m., when two automobiles came down Washing ton avenue and turned at the Pat terson home. The first auto con tained II., D. Patterson, eonnlv surveyor of Sarpy countv, and wife, and. F. E. Caldwell and wife of SI. Cloud, Florida. The second auto contained Ed Ease and wife and (laughter of Panillion. Mrs. John llallassisled Mrs. Patterson in entertaining her guests. Judge Archer and wife also called in the afternoon. After dinner was served the aulos were called into service again and the visitors given a view of Beatiful Platts mouth. The llrst run was made to the Burlington bridge and the ferry. The second past the gaso line engine factory and the Bur lington shops and around the horn. This route passes a great many comfortable residences. The visitors could see the north part of the city on their way in and out of the city. Ice cream was served and a general good lime enjoyed by all. Onto His Job All the Time. From Tuesday's Dally. Paul Clark does not seem to be stirring up much enthusiasm with bis congressional campaign. The fact of Ihe matter is that the peo ple of Ibis district are too well satisfied with the work of Con gressman Maguire to want a change. To be sure there is noth ing of Ihe spectacular nature about the work of our present congressman. He has never sought the spotlight and is not much of a fellow to do things for political effect. But he is on the job all t tie time. He is always mindful., of the interests of his constituents and-of the "district and is a hard-working, painstak ing and capable public servant. The record will show that he has been on the right side of all pub lie questions and has always championed the cause of the peo ple by voice and by vote. The people of this district will have but little inclination to exchange him for a political gymnast of Ihe Clark type. Auburn Herald. H-H-!"!-!' TENNIS NOTES. From Tuesday's Dally. The finals and the challenge round in the inter-counly tennis tournament, after having been de layed for several days because ol the inclement weal.herL were play ed yesterday afternoon and result ed in a new inter-county cham pion in both singles and doubles. Paul G. Morgan, former inter counly champion, was defeated by Ralph Larson, 0-G, 1-0, 0-3, G-0, 0-2. Morgan had Larson com pletely at bis mercy in the first two sets, Larson getting but ono game. Morgan, however, suffer ed a complete reversal of form in the next three sets and was clear ly outclassed, being unable to reach the short, choppy returns which Larson placed with vicious accuracy. In the doubles the honors go to Larson and Falter, and although they won by default, it should in no manner detract from their glory. Falter and Larson won the first set last evening, 0-4, but further play was abandoned when the high wind arose. This com pelled Slaats and Morgan to de fault, ns Morgan was called out of Ihe city on business. Taken as a whole, Ihe tourna ment was a success and but-for the weather would have been pull ed off on schedule time. Platts mouth may well be proud of its tennis players, for in Ralph Lar son, the new champion, it has a player of exceptional ability and one who should be able to help keep the title in the city for a number of years; and in Larson and Fuller it has probably as evenly balanced a doubel learn as will be found in Ihe slate outside of Omaha and a few of the larger oil ies. Good Pasture. $1.00 per month. Horses or cattle; on Platte bottom at south end of wagon bridge. Good water. T. II. Pollock. Mr. Mattison in Storm. From Tuesday'H Dally. M. J. Mattison and wife of Al bion, Neli., arrived this afternoon from Missouri Valley, Iowa, and will visit their son for a time. Mr. Mattison was in the storm last night that blew down u garage and killed one of the y prominent restaurant men of Missouri Val ley. Mr. llennessy, the under taker, had expected to come to Philtsmoulh today to see N. Sehultz on business, but sent word by Mr. Mattison that tm account of the fatal accident Hi Missouri Valley he could not come todav. COUNTY CLERK MORGAN DELIVERS i ADDRESS More About the Sunday Evening Meeting at Garfield Park, and Remarks of D. C. Morgan. From Tuesday's unity. The union Y. P. S. C. E. service, held in Garlleld park Sunday evening, was a most interesting and successful meeting. The sub ject for discussion was, "God's Beautiful Outdoors" The meeting was presided over by Miss Esther Larson and the speakers'aa given in the printed program occurring in Saturday's Journal, as far as possible, were present and spoke. Judge Travis could not be present on account of an attack of hay fever, and in fact he had already departed for the mountains before the time for the services to begin. D. C. Morgan, who that day re turned from a trip to Colorado,' was pressed into service in Judge Travis' place. A quartet, composed of Misses Helen Chapman, Eslolle Baird and Messrs. Farley and McElwain, sang two or more numbers. The meeting was opened by a prayer from Mr. Smith of Lincoln. Mr. Morgan was then called on to tell some of the works of man with "(Sod's Beautiful Outdoors," and spoke in part as follows: "I have just returned from a trip where I have been to look over an irrigation proposition being promoted by Ihe Shedd Investment company, in the San Luis valley in the stale of Colorado; the proposi tion lies in which at one lime and was perhaps from the beginning of time, a sandy wilderness, the home of the ant and prairie dog, containing a field of from 15 lo 3(1 miles in widlh and 125 miles in length, surrounded by the Rocky mountains, of which 101,000 acres comprises the Costilla estate, which they are putting under ir rigation and are rapidly turning this sandy desert into a 'Garden of Eden.' This is certainly a wonderful undertaking, for con ceived within a master mind the fact that by a series of damming the opening between the different mountains, which heretofore were natural waler runs, compelled (tie water to continue on across the in a mammoth pocket or reser- lliemselves at last corralled with in a niaminouth pocket or reser voir up on the mountain top. This reservoir is two miles wide and live and one-half miles in length and is 110 feet deep in ils deepest part, and is new in place iiy an earl hen dam 1,410 feet long, GOO feet thick at the base and contain ing 782,300 cubic yards of dirt, and it is the fifth largest. daniof ils kind in the world. From this reservoir has been built the large canal which carries the water flown through this beautiful valley and from which are built Ihe lateral ditches running along Ihe side, as well as through each in dividual owner's tract of land. It is certainly a prepossessing sight to ride along Ihe side of this canal filled with water, and cro., ing here and Micro, the smaller ditches in a train of 14 auto mobiles, as we did Ihe first, day out, and behold (he cunning handiwork of man. Wonderful as this system is, it appears as noth ing when compared with the works of God and nature. Did you ever slop lo think I hat the world itself is one great, irrigat ing proposition and God rod. only created the natural resources, but gave to man his master mind lo control 'God's Beautiful Out doors" for the uplift and belter nientof all mankind?" Mr. Tidd was the second speak er, his remarks being addressed to David's life ns a shepherd. Mr. Tidd spoke without notes and gave a vivid description of the country in which David watched his flocks. He made the picture real by call ing Ihe attention of the audience lo the hilly country from Bellevuo on (he north to Old Kenosha on the south, with the Missouri river running along the east. The river Jordan flowed along the eastern foothills over which David ranged his flocks in the olden limes. Rev. Sieger, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical church, was the third speaker ami he delivered a line address, saying in part : "There are many books written by men who are students for a life-time, books which reveal wonderful and profound thoughts. What an im mense sum of human knowledge do we find in Ihe different libraries, etc. But Ihe largest and greatest and most excellent library, where we can study day and night, is given us in nature, in Ihe works of creation." Rev. Steger was followed by M. S. Briggs, who spoke in the place of Rev. ink, who had gone lo Hamburg to preach on a very urgent request. The service was well all ended, there being an audience of more than a hundred. The service was closed by a prayer by Thomas Wiles and a concert, recitation of the society of the parting counsel. ENJOYABLE FAMILY RE-UNION SUNDAY The Wendell Hell Home the Scene of Most Happy Event, Which All Enjoyed. From Tuesday' Dally. the elegant country home of Mr. and Mrs. endell Ileil was the scene of a most enjoyable family reunion last Sunday. At the noon hour a sumptuous dinner was served, to which all did ample justice, for it was a repast which Mrs. if oil alone knows best how to prepare. The afternoon hour were spent in attending the church services at the Ileil school house, litis service being conduct ed by Rev. Hart man. After the services the lads and' lassies amused themselves by automobile riding, games, instru mental and vocal music and tho like, while the older people de lightfully whiled away Ihe lime in discussing current events, not forgetting, of course, Ihe coming election. To quench the thirst re freshing beverages were served and the precious gift of Baclius was appreciated by all. After supper all hied back again lo home, sweet home, with the im pression of having spent an ex ceedingly pleasant day. How could it be otherwise, as the resi dence and surroundings of the Ileil home are beautiful and kept scrupulously clean and neat. To spend an afternoon on a lawn so well kept, made still more lovely wilh so many varieties of flowers, is alone restful and invigorating to body and mind. The participants of Ibis happy event were: Henry Heil, jr., and farni'y, Ed Ileil and family, .Wil liam Heil and family, M. II. Heil and family of Cedar Creek, John Heil and family of Louisville, George Heil, jr., and family of Louisville, William Rhordanz and family of Mauley, George Jung and family of Pleasantdale, Neb., Rev. llarlinan and son, Olio; Mas ter OUo Schaefer, Master Simon Johnson and Miss Carrie Terry berry. All were sorry that George Heil, sr., and family were unablo lo be present at this reunion, they being detained at home on ac count of Ihe illness of Mrs. Heil. OLD SETTLER'S RE-UNION AT UNION AUGUST 23-24 From Tuesdnv'it Dally. Charles L. Graves, (he Union edilM' and lawyer, was in Ihe city today, accompanied by the I'niou liveryman, J. P. Rainey. Mr. Graves is a member of the com mit! oe on arrangements for the Old Selllers' picnic, which an nually occurs at Eniou. This fall it will occur on Friday and Salur day, August 23 and 2 5. Tho event is always looked forward lo by the old timers with great an ticipation' and just such huslling business men as Mr. Graves makes Ihe event Ihe success it iss each year.
