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Sob Stat-' IIirl.rual S';c x II ! c ss c a a A Ha 6 7 - - , -. 11 VOL. XXXII. PLATTSIWOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1913. NO. 12. G il COB II S T Ohief Feature of Evening Was Presentation of an Ordinance for Closing Shows on Sunday. LAST From Tuesdays Daily. The city council last evening rf. enjoyed a very interesting session and an unusual number of spec tators were present, drawn chiefly byf'tho report that an ordinance regulating the picture shows was to be presented. All of the coun cilmen were on hand at the fall of the mayor's gavel and the city dads at once waded inlo the busi ness of the session. The library board presented a recommendation for the appoint ment of V. G. Brooks as a mem ber of the library board and the election of A. L. Tidd, both of whom were confirmed by the council. The lire department had a com munication on hand asking that the salary of the chief of the de partment bo increased from $2?) to $50 and the salaries of the as sistant chief and president cf (lie 'department be fixed at $25 in stead of being a non-salary job, as at present. The recommenda tion was referred to the fire and water committee for considera tion. The finance committee of the council reported that I hey had considered the following bills against the city and recommend ed that warrants be drawn for their payment,: lieu Rainey, salary, $05; (1. P. Eastwood, hardware, 75 cents; Henry Trout, salary, $50; John Fil.zpal.riek. salary, .$10; John Bauer, labor at furnace at library, 25 cents; Lin coln Telephone and Telegraph Co., 'phone rout, and tolls, $2.50; Weyrieh & lladraba. supplies to police, $2.85; J. C. Baker, sl.i t work, $1; Nebraska Light Co., , light at, library, $2.50; M. Archer, salary, $30; James Donnelly, salary, $.i.50; public library, ex pense for January, .$2.55; Olive Jones, librarian, salary, $35; R. W. Toogood, watching fire at C. H. Fuller's, $2; William Andrews, watching Fuller fire, $2. The chief of the Ore depart ment reported that the reports of the various foremen of the differ ent hose carts and hook and lad der wagons were correct, and on motion the reports were referred to the fire and water committee for investigation. Police Judge Archer reported that during the month of January bix arrests had been made, two had paid fines, two were remand ed to jail and two sentences were suspended. This report was re- ,. fcrred to the police committee. The claims committee, after investigating the claim of Cass county for boarding prisoners of the city, recommended the pay ment of the same, less the com mittments, amounting to $9.75, anil the same was ordered paid by the council. .The lire and water committee reported favorably on the reports of the various foremen of the Are department as presented at a previous meeting, and also recommended that the city clerk purchase fifty feet of three-quar ter-inch rope for the use of the department, which was ordered by the council. The reports of the police "'' the lights for the month was rc.vi'red to the claims committee, in order that they oculd check them otT the. bills of the light company. i-iiy Auorney iidd gave an opinion in regard to giving a per mit for a popcorn wagon, to oper ale (in the streets and stated that it. was his opinion that the coun cil had no right to grant this per mit, as the city would be liable for any damage that might occur as a result of it, and that if the property owners complained the wagon would have to be removed, Councilman Patterson stated that he would like to have the occupation tax ordinance revised and thought that a committee should be. appointed to take the matter, up and see that the ordin ance was made more fair to everyone, us some were taxed too high and other not enough. On motion of Ilichoy. the matter was turned over to the judiciary com mittee to investigate and equalize. As the matter of new business came up, the chief feature of the evening, an ordinance -presented by several citizens, was read by the clerk. It provided for the closing of all theaters and mov ing picture shows on the first day of the week commonly called Sunday, and as a penalty for the violation of the ordinance a fine of not les than $5 or more than 100 was to ho placed on the per son so offending. Councilman Buttery wanted to know who had instigated the" ordinance, but the mayor stated that it was not necessary to, affix any names to an ordinance. Councilman Patterson made a motion to lay the ordinance on the table indefinitely, as he thought-it looked like taking a shot at one man, find on this Councilman Hiebey asked recogni tion of the mayor and stated that he did not believe in doing this, as it looked like trying to rail road the ordinance, and he be lieved it should be put on its sec ond and third readings at future meetings of the council. Couuc'l- ii a n Dovey stated that his only objection to Hie ordinance was that, it was not broad enough, and while he had no parlicualr objec tion to picture shows, he did not favor Sunday theatrical perform ances and thought there were other places that should hi; closed up as well as the shows, but hi; thought the mailer should be given more investigation hy the council. Rev. Austin of the Methodist church was present and asked permission to address the council, which was granted, and he made a plea for tin; adoption of the ordinance and said that if was not intended as a shot at any one man, but ns a citizen and min ister of the chinch he had taken the mailer up and believed that it was the right thing to do to close these places on Sunday nights in order thai, I he churches might, reach those that, would seek places of amusement if I hey were opened, and lie asked the council to take the matter with serious thought for the moral betterment of the community. He staled that the other ministers were not asked to join in Ibis, as they had not, lived here long and it would place them in a wrong light, but he had taken the mailer up, as he believed it his duly to do so. He staled that last sum mer the base ball team had agreed not to play during the church or Sunday school hours and they had kept the agreement with the mni isters and had not been disturbed. He also slated that he had been informed by officials of the viola lions of the stale laws here, and while it was not a lineal, the churches would be compelled, if the ordinance was not passed, to take other steps. The speech of Rev. Austin oc cupied several minutes, and at its conclusion Attorney D. O. Dwyer stated that he would like to say a few words in reply to Rev. Aus tin. Ho said he did not believe that the picture shows detracted from the attendance at church and he was glad that Rev. Austin had availed himself of the privilege of addressing the coun cil, as it was every citizen's duty to do so when lie believed it was needed, but as far as he could see the cry over the shows was w ith out any real foundation. That the aulomohile had done more to take away the number of Ihose at tending at church than any pic ture show was a fact that few would dispute, and if Hie shows were, closed it would greatly in crease the number going to Oma ha to attend the theaters and work an injury to the (own. and that it was bett er for I he people to go to the pielure shows rather than gather in the dark allevs and indulge in can-rushing and other vile amusements. Mr. Dwyer also slated that if the olllcer, as slated by Rev. Austin, knew of law violations he should enforce the law as his sworn duty. Tht great fault of many, said Mr. Dwyer, was that they lived in an atmos phere different from the general run of people and tried to bring TROUBLE ON THE Cf fiood ussy te" V X, r th' he,r dern .-'J- 1 everyone to see matters as they did. If the churches were In work a reform it should be along the lines of moral persuasion and not through laws to compel peo ple to follow them. Councilman Kurtz staled that he had talked with a number of the citizens and I hey had express ed themselves as being in favor of the shows running, as they did not harm anyone, and he was not in favor of closing up the shows. Councilman llallslrom did not thinks shows did any harm to anyone, and while he did not at tend them himself, he did not be lieve in. telling anyone else they should not. He thought that I he electric piano should be slopped, however, as it could be heard all over lown on Sunday night. Councilman Buttery did not think the matter needed any in vestigation ainf was in favor of laying the matter on the table. On the mot ion of laying I he ordinance on the table the vote was us follows: Yeas Patter son, Buttery, Kurtz, Shea, Von dran. Nays Dovey. Hallstrom, Riehey, Lushinsky, Johnson. The vole being a lie, I he mayor oled no and the ordinance was laid over until the next meeting of the council for its second reading. President Tidd of t'ne library board presented a statement show ing the need of new books and periodicals at the library, and on motion the sum of $05 was ap propriated for the purpose. After the discussion of minor matters, including the destruction of the band stand in Garfield park by children playing (here, the chief of police was asked to look after the matter. The council I hen adjourned. Following is the condition of the city treasury, according to the report made by City Treasur er C. (1. Fricke: F'und Paid Balance Building $ 71.25 $ . (555.7!) General 189.50 128.5(5 Road (51.10 183.(5.1 Fire Depl 40.12 library U.50 18.32 Park 301.08 Police 125.0U 307.21 Fire hydrant rental 810.00 373. 14 Lighting 127.8(5 U2.51 Interest 5,501.0 4 Cemetery 432.17 Dog 2.00 110.21 Business tax 340.57 Sinking 2,750.00 Cen. school. . 723.08 338. 1 1 Teachers 1,105.75 727.03 Paving Disl. No. 4 432.77 Bal. Jan. 31, 1013, ,$13,210.21 Flics His Declaration. Max August Richter has filed his declaration for naturalization in tin! ollice of the district clerk and desires to become a citizen of the Friiled Slates. He is a native of lleirsdorf, Germany, and ar rived at New York on March 28, 1012, nnd came to this country at once and engaged in his trade as a baker. RURAL ROUTE. Fox in New York Evening Sun. E Fiiiii Tuexdny's Dally. The lecture at the Young Men's Bilde class room last night was attended by a large crowd that filled the room to its capacity, and those attending felt well re paid in the pleasing address of Rev. D. L. Dunkclberger of the Christian church, who delivered a most interesting talk along the line of a modern version of (he story of I he prodigal son. He is a very pleasing speaker and Hie young men were delight ed wj": the splendid manner in wfiicli he handle'd the subject. As a special feature of the evening Ihe young men's (ilee club gae two very pleasing numbers, . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 . nidi li'il lint 'mil iiwien in tin; singing ol several popular songs and the evening was voted to be one of (lie mo-l enjoyable that Ihe young men have had for some time. The next number on Ihe course of lectures was an nounced and it will be a talk by Mr. Mayer, Ihe manager of the City National bank building of Omaha, and will prove most in teresting and instructive. FINE PRIZES OFFERED FOR THE EAGLES' MASQUERADE From Tuesday's Daily. The Eagles have some very handsome and useful prizes on exhibition in Ihe window of Wey rieh & Hadraba's drug store that will be given for the best cost nines worn at their grand mask ball to be given Saturday evening at Coates' hall. The first gentlemen's prize will be a fine $5 Stetson hat and the second a pair of Florsheini shoes worth .$5. The llrst ladies' prize will be a llrownie camera and Ihe second a genuine ebony hand mirror. i These are the finest prizes that have been offered here for years and are well worth fixing up a costume for, as the winner of any of the prizes will be well repaid for their trouble in preparing their costumes. There will be a gentleman from Omaha here to supply anyone who desires to rent a cost ume, and he can be found on the second floor of the Coates' block Saturday afternoon and evening. Suit to Quiet Title. A suit to ipiiel title was filed .esterday in the ollice of the dis trict clerk and il is entitled Mor gan E. Brnnlncr s. Joseph Me Creary, (lass Counly, a corpora tion of the Stale of Nebraska, the unknown heirs of Zacheriah Kerr, Citizens Bank of Platlsnioul h, now defunct, and F. (1. Dovey & Son, a copartnership. The dis trict judge has issued an order allowing the service on the de fendants to be secured by pub lication in the Journal. DUfJKLEBERGER DELIVERS LEGTUR Quite a Big Land Deal. From Tuesday's ally. Quite a large real estate trans action was recorded yesterday, when the Reed farm of 286 acres was sold by the owners, Jennie R. Corliss, Leroy J. Corliss, Hannah Schaffer, L. V. SchafTer, George Reed, Anna Reed, David T. Reed, Mina Reed, Jesse lleed, Kate Nickels and John A. Nickels to Charles C. Allison of Omaha. The price paid was close to $175 per acre. This is one of the nicest farms in the western part of Cass counly and is situated near Greenwood. BASE BALL BOYS HATCHING OUT PLANS FOR IHE SEASON From Vdnesday'i Daily. The warm weather we have been enjoying for the past few weeks has brought out the base ball bug and the fans throughout Ihe city are beginning to hatch out plans for Ihe coming season, and they have great hopes of see ing a red-hot team mi the dia mond w hen the season opens. Many of the veterans of the dia mond who have done such good work for the past few seasons are still in the city, and with the addition of a new pitcher should be able to give a good account of themselves. Fred Mann, who has been Ihe mainstay of the team at critical times, will be able to lake his place behind Ihe bal, ami with Pete llerold to change off with him, Ihe catching depart ment will be in good hands. The infield will be about the same as last season and will include Louie Smith, the star shortstop of last season, as well as Don Arrics, who showed such splendid form in the games he played in last season, and with a lull season's work he ought lo develop inlo one of the best placers on the team. The first base, will prob ably be 1u the ha ads of Fred Me Cauley, the old war horse of the learn, who has played good ball since Ihe time Ihe game was first, played, and he has always been on the jolt. There are a large num ber of young players in the city who can. with a little work, lie made into good players and fur nish material for the leani this year in case the elerans are un able lo get into Ihe game, and I hey should be encouraged lo get out when the season's practice opens and gel. busy. Tin? outfield will have Ihe old reliable Mason and probably Beal on hand, and these two boys can he depended on lo be a lower. of slreugth lo the team in its season's work, as they are both good, level-headed players. FUNERAL OF IS. B. J. REYNOLDS TODAY From TuoHday's Dally. The funeral of Mrs. B. J. Rey nolds was held this morning at 8:30 from the home on South Seventh street, and was conduct ed by Rev. D. L. Dunkleberger of the Christian church, who spoke words of comfort to the sorrow ing family and friends. A quartet composed of Misses Golda and Florence Dunkleberger and Mes srs. Jesse Perry and O. Sandin sang several hymns that were favorites of the deceased lady, and Ihe casket, was taken to the Burlington depot, where it was taken to Thurinan, Iowa, for in leriiient. The bereaved family have the deepest sympathy of the entire community in the loss of Ihe wife and mother, as she was a lady universally loved and re spected by all who knew her. Buys Carload of Flour. From Tuesday's Dally. The representative of the famous "Little Hatchet" brand of flour, Mr. F. Rank, of Wilbcr, the home of this brand of (lour, was in the city yesterday calling on II. M. Soennichseii, the grocer, with whom Ibis company has done business for years, and Mr. Rank disposed of a carload of flour lo the enterprising' grocery man, and it can be found in his store whenever wanted. TELLS OF THE BEAUTY OF ART OF PENMANSHIP The Importanze of Being Able to Write a Good Business Hand. From Tuesday' Pallv. The importance of being able to write a good business baud is, to some extent, realized by all, yet lo a majority its value is not of sufficient importance to make them eager for its acquirement. But where is one that does not write? As soon as we ask our selves this question we begin lo sco its importance; yes, we all know that one of the most im portant things for a person of fair education is to be able lo write plainly and rapidly. In any. line of business one may enter ho will find that good writing counts heavily in his or her favor; this is nowhere more trim than in the government service. Young people when applying to. business firms for employment are invariably called upon lo fur nish a specimen of their pen manship; pick up any paper and nine times out, of ten you will read thus, "apply in own hand writing;" "must be good pen man," or "good penman prefer red." W hy? A great wail is go ing up in some quarters that Urn day of the pen is past and I hat it will soon bo entirely .superseded by the modern lime-saver, tht typewriter. No one doubts the superiority of the machine foC ordinary business correspondence, but I hat is only one of the many uses of the magical pen. When the bicycle and later Ihe automobile, came into use the cry arose I hat the horse must go . and el there is no appreciable diminution of fashionable turn outs or heavy draught horses. The wheel of lime has merely ;is signed to each js proper place and every body now realizes that, I here is room for all. From hot ii Hi" esthetic, ami indivualisl ic standpoint the pen is still the master. The business man realizes this mid when he has dictated his terse and concise cnmmunieal ion and the steno grapher has passed if back lo him for approval, he imparts lo it an imliviiliialily by a charaiierisl i. signature, which more than Ihe entire body of Ihe leilers, an nounces to his correspondent the personality of the writer. Modern business demands ac curacy, speed and ease in inler coniinunical ions between business firms; also in recording of busi ness transactions. The typewrit ing machine can never entirely supplant ordinary long-hand pen manship; hence young men and women preparing for usefulness in a. live business pursuits can not give loo much attention to the acquirements of a hold, rapid style of business writing. For Ihe benefit of our pessimis tic friends I beg lo quote in con clusion the words of one whose utterances should carry much weight, as he is the supervisor of writing in one of our largest western cities, who, in a recent conversation, said: "What are we going to do for Ihe penman of the future? We cannot supply the market fast enough. There has never before been such a de mand for teachers and office help who have a working knowledge of Ihe art, and can make practical use of the same, or succeed in imparling it lo others." We may not all become expert penmen, but we can become good writers, as good penmanship may be acquired by anyone who is w il ling to spend a few months in painstaking practice of the prin ciples or elements, as some call them, at the same lime observing the proper position and using a free combined movement. K. Roturns From Panama. From Tui'Kday' Dully. O. B. Schlicher and wife, who left this city December 20 for a trip to the Panama canal zone, returned this morning, feeling that they had had one of the most enjoyable times of their lives, and they will visit for a time at the home of Charles Miller, south of this city.