PAGE 2.
PLATTSMOUTII S SMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1917.
THE IOWA PLAN TO
REDUCE LEGISLA
TURE MEMBERSHIP
Providing for Annual Sessions and
- Reducing the Membership
to One-Half.
Frnm Wdnpsda v's Daily.
Arrows the river in the state of
Iowa, they have a legislature on their
Lands this winter, along with us in
this state; and they have one, at least,
original genius in their law-making
Tody and the proposition that he has
put up is not only ingenious, but it
looks as though it might be mighty
good and every way satisfactory if
nut into actual operation, says the
Lincoln Trade Review.
This member of the Iowa legis
lature has introduced a bill reducing
the number of members of that body
one-half and providing for annual
sessions of the legislature. The feat
ure of his proposed bill and the merit
cf it, lies in the fact that he would
l:ave the legislature meeting one year
cievoted to the introduction of bills
and to holding hearings upon them so
that every bill of any importance
would go through committee stages
of hearings and recommendations.
However, he would pass no bills at
that session. The session the year
following would be devoted to addi
tional hearings on bills already in
troduced and taking action on them,
but at the second year's sessions
there would be no new bills whatever
introduced. As a result of this
method, there would be no measures
passed by the legislature that did not
have a year's time intervening be
tween the time they were introduced
and the time that they were put to
Aote on final passage. In that way,
not only the members of the legis
lature could thoroughly inform them
selves upon every measure and go
home and study it over for twelve
months and educate themselves upon
it, but the people at large would have
an opportunity to discuss and inform
themselves upon every bill pending
in the law-making body. The result
would be that when a bill was finally
pas sod upon, there could be no plea of
too hurried consideration of it or that
those voting for it did so in ignorance
of its provisions.
It will occur to a good many that
there is much merit in the bill that
is before the Iowa legislature. We
here in Nebraska assemble members
of the legislature for a sixty or nine
tv-dav session and we nut up traffic
and transportation problems, intricat
insurance problems, tinar.cial meas
ures of far-reaching importance
:;Jucr.tionai propositions we put up
J. ill after bill that the average mem
1 er of the legislature could not in
form himself upon in the entire length
of the session, and yet they are sup
posed to vote intelligently upon these
measures ar.d act in wisdom upon
questions that some 'people have put
a half a lifetime on in solving their
merits and demerits.
It is very doubtful if anything
comes of the Iowa man's plan. A
ste legislature comes as near fol
lowing old ruts and old footprints as
::ny body of men in any line of oc
tupation does. It would be an in
novation to see a legislative body
i rally try to work out better condi
tions for such bodies and better con
ditions for the people to apply to the
future.
Two Brothers Killed in Battle.
From Tuesday's Darcy- "'
A special from Weeping Water, un
tier date of February 21, says: Her
man Dall of near Manley has just re
ceived the news of the death of two
of his brothers, who were German
soldiers and were killed in battle. The
two deaths came under peculiar cir
cumstances. The brothers were killed
both on the same day many mils
apart. One was an officer on a tor
pedo boat and the other was serving
in the infantry.
ENTERTAINMENT AT "SUN-
NYSIOE" IN HONOR OF THE
BRIDE AND GROOM -TO -BE
Returns From Colorado.
From Wednesday's Daily.
"Sunnyside," the home of Mr. and
Mrs. E. II. Wescott on High School
Hill, was the scene of another delight
ful social event of the season yester-
y, when they very pleasantly
The one who was entertained the members of the M. E.
From Wednesday's Dallv
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ohm, who hav
been visiting in the west for the past
week with friends and relatives, re
turned last evening from Marino
Colorado, after having enjoyed a very
pleasant week in the mountain state,
Mrs. Anna Haitrey of Caston, Canada
a relative of Mrs. Ohm, returned with
them and will visit here for some
time.
THE ANONYMOUS CAM
PAIGN MUD SLINGER TO GO
killed in the naval battle had just church choir and the Euterpean Glee
been home on a furlough and was back cluo at a miscellaneous shower in
in the service only 'three days when honor of two members of these exctl-
the fatal battle occurred. lent organizations, 'whose marriatre
will occur n?xt Wednesday evening
Miss Mildred Balser and Mr. Hugh
Cecil. The host and hostess had
planned a number of amusements for
the entertainment of their guests.
which were entered into with much
enthusiasm and merriment by the
guests and made the moments just Hy.
The anonymous campaigner is to be A pleasing feature of the evening's
abolished, if the Nebraska legislature entertainment was the instrumental
has its way. A bill requiring the sig- and vocal selections rendered by a
nature of an individual to a campaign number ot me guests, in a guessing
circular has received favorable con- contest Mrs. Ed Roman carried off the
sideration at the hands of the senate, I prize. Slips of paper bearing parts
and is of such excellence of chaiacter of the title of a song were distribut-
that it is inconceivable it will not re- ed and each guest requested to match
ceive the sanction of the house. Every .these, the title having been divided in
campaign these anonymous circulars four parts so that when completed
make their appearance. Often they formed a quartet. When the entire
are not signed at all, and at other company had been divided into quar
times some organization that has no tcts each quartet was required to sing
existence appears as its sponsor. This rat least one verse of the song of
s a cowardly way of attacking a man, which they had collected the title.
nd ought to be prohibited by law. So J This was to be done w ithout the aid
far as their efforts go, they are never of an instrument, and in many cases
ery great. But there is always an J without words, so that some of them
element that stands ready to believe were surely songs without words an !
nything mean or evil that is told of music, too. During the course of the
candidate and there is always the evening's entertainment the bride and
pportunity to damn a man by print- groom-to-be were showered with
ing an incomplete statement about many beautiful gifts, which will
ome official action he has taken, that sist in introducing them to the
t
THE LOYAL SOUS
EHJOT FINE DE
BATE LAST NIGHT
The Roys Acquitted Themselves Nobly
and Large Audince Was Present
to Enjoy the Debate.
he circulation of these attacks may
e'efeat a man who ought to be elected.
The offense is grave enough at any
late to call for legal inhibition, and
Last evening at Woodman hall ths
Loyal Sons held their debate, an 1 not
withstanding t:ie fact of the new
manner in which it was conducted, th?
boys took hold of ihe debate in a wuy
that snowed that they ccul'I g app'.e
n subject, whether they were oil the
side of their choice or not. After
stating the qHesuon. leadc" were se
lected for each side, they bein' II.u ry
Winscott for the affirmative and Clar
ence btenner tor the negative, who
hose alternately their supporters,
making the teams when completed as
follows:
Affirmative Harry Winscott. Fred
Speck, Raymond Larson, Cassius
Carey, Junius Marshall, M. S. Briggs,
P. F. Rhin, Glenn Jlawkenberry.
Negative Clarence Stenner, Clif
ford Cecil, Glenn Thompson, Dewey
Reed, Harley Clifford Cecil, O. C. Hud-
mysterious step which they are about
to take. A dainty buffet luncheon wa
served. Whenever invited to "Sunnv.
side"' the members of the choir and hon' RuS?e11 Stan(ier Horrice Stander.
the Dodcre bill should have clear sail-IGlf-e rlnb jilw.ivs nntirinnfp n rurp-
ing. It will effectually end this nuis- treat in the wav of a good time, and the i'u,P'es as follows:
anee. since the affixinc of a fictitious on dptinrtn-e last, pi-eninf thp p-nosts ' . -cijiiue.
name to such a circular will rob it of rxnressod their hwirt'est th.mk-s toh'inscott, S5"lva .inder and Orpha
f.ny influence it may have. Lincoln! Mr. and Mrs. Wescott for their mo
kind hospitality and the usual sr-en- The discussion was opened by Mr
lid evening's entertainment afforded mscott, who presented tne matter
them. Miss CAani Austin of f.snpvn. h" the licht of the better success
Nebraska, wps the out-of-town guest.
The Misses
Dental Stone, Ruby
.sews.
LINCOLN COUPLE STEAL
A MARCH ON PARENTS ANO
MARRIEO IN PLATTSMOUTH
L. B. EGENBERGER WILL
BE REAOYTO OPEN UP HIS
NEW GOODS NEXT WEEK
Krnm Wednesday's Dally.
This morning the workmen, who
are remodeling the store room for L.
B. Egcnberger, are placing the addi
tional counters, other than the new
one which were bjilt when the store
room was refitted, and getting the
place In the best of shape for oc
cupancy the coming week. New goods
are arriving and being hauled to the
former location, that they can be
placed on the shelves as soon as the
paint and varnish shall have gotten
in condition. The new place will be
as well an appointed place for the
business as any in the city, and when
the slock is arranged Mr. Egenberger
will be in position to care for the
customers, who ate glad to be num
bered among those who hare for many
years found the best of satisfaction
and money's worth in trading at this
emporium.
From Tuesday'? pally.
Mr. Earl V. Crouse and Miss Rut!
Alice Abbott, both of Lincoln, wher j
they have been employed in one of
the leading cafes of that city, and be
ing enamored with each other, con
cluded that they would sail their bark
on the matrimonial sea, though there
was some objection to the matter en
the part of the young lady's parents,
so taking a train, they went to Oma
ha, where they arrived too late to find
anyone in the court house to obtain
a license, and they concluded to come
to Plattsmouth, and seeking the hom3
of Judge Beeson, they found him pro
vided at home with the needed blanks
with which to issue a license. It was
by a short meter to secure the proper
papers, as well as the services of the
affable judge, and they were soon ma l
and wife. Receiving the congratula
tions of the judge's family and his
blessings, they departed, cud on the
first train Sunday morning returned
to make peace with the parents of the
bride and to receive their blessings.
EASIER FOR FARMERS TO
DO THEIR MARKETING, ES
PECIALLY WHEN BUSY
Everybody's friend Dr. Thomas
Eclectic OiL the great household
remedy for toothache, earache, sore
throat, cuts, bruises, scalds. Sold at
all drug stores. 25c and 50c.
Local postal officials point out the
fact that it's a lot easier for the
farmer to send his produce by parcel
post than to brave the mijddy road
t is a government-farmer-consumer
movement that may not receive the
sanction of business men who are in
clined to discourage any system- that
will tend to keep the farmers at homo
The proposition by the government is
intended to be of benefit to the farm
er and the consumer, in that it is
expected to bring them into closer
relationship. The government ex
pects to profit from increased busi
ness in the parcel post department
t is explained that a publication if
the complete list of farmers with pro
duce to sell will enable the corvcum?r
to choose the farmer with whom he
designs to deal. It is argued thit
the few cents expended in parcel post
will be less than the wear and tear on
wagon wheels and auto tires.
Itching, toiturinsr skin eiuptions
disfigure, annoy, drive one wild.
Doan's Ointment is praised for its
good work. 50c at all drug stores.
WELL KNOWN SPEAKER
FROM MISSOURI MAY
VISIT PLATTSHOUTH
From Tuesday's Daily.
A well known Misscurian. Mr. Wil
liam Hirth, will deliver a number of
addresses before Nebraska Commer
cial clubs during the early part of life cf medicine and surgery.
which had been attained by the manu
facture of arms and munitions of war
ever the practitioners cf medicine,
presenting a strong argument. He
was followed by Clarence Stenner,
r.vho endeavored to knock the former
speaker's argument into a "cocked
hat.- The speakers following done
credit to themselves and the subject
nandled, as it was the first time any
of them had spoken in public' chas
ing the ideas from the stone hatchet
to the J2-ccntirneter gun, and from
the bcttle of patent medicine to the
nplication of the X-ray in the prac-
DAIJ C0FI0, GOD
OF LODE, AGAIN
GETS III HIS 11
Mr. Harry Rice and Miss Kate Hess
United in Wedlock at Omaha
Yesterday Morning.
Another time has Dan Cupid, god
of love, scored a victory, and his ar
row of the divine passion has joined
together the lives of two prominent
young people of this city, as the in
formation was given out yesterday
afternoon of the wedding of Mr.
Harry Rice and Miss Katie Hess,
which nuptials were celebrated at the
metropolis Wednesday morning,
where the young people had hastened
to have the greatest and happiest
event in their lives celebrated.
For many months the friends of
these young people have been
anxiously awaiting the announcement
that they were to become as one, as
all signs pointed to the fact that the
happy event was not far in the dis
tance, but the young people decided
to let them keep on guessing and
finally pulled the wedding off with
out anyone being the wiser. To Mr.
and Mrs. Rice the heartiest best
wishes of a large circle of friends will
go out, as there are no more popular
people than these two in the city.
Both were born and brought up to
a successful and useful manhood and
womanhood in this city, and they
tand as two of the most highly
esteemed young people in the city.
Mr. Rice is engaged in the mason-
ery and contracting business and is
skilled workman and a clever and
genial gentleman. The bride has fcr
the past few years been serving as
he forelady of the M. E. Smith fac-
ory in this city, and is esteemed very
ighly by the firm she has served so
faithfully and well. These two estima-
le young people will make their
future home in this city.
essM
Baliriaccan
is a good tiling to have
these bad days.
They're easy on and oil";
loose and comfortable,
and very stylish.
Here are 4 prices that
ought to tempt you
$10 $15 $17
Ask for the advertised coat
'It's a long, long way to" summer
:.:i2 Z. m.c.;J
i -
$22 M
7 every
S8 week
A special word to mothers
would 3-011 like to see the latest models in Oliver Twist, l'etcr
Pan and French Middy suits for 1kvs2 to 8 years wa.-h fabric-?
We have a set of these models just received from New York
and will gladly bring them to your bouse for jour insx--tinn if
you will telephone No. 150. We will take your order and have
t hem for you April 1st. Prices 50c to 2.?tO. About L'M) com
binations to selei t from. You cannot afford to make them at
these prices.
C. E. Wescott's Sons
Everybody's Store
George Edgerton Very 111.
A Scientist's Word.
Prcf. Duclaux, Pasteur's successor,
and director of his laboratories in
Paris, said, that after thorough ex
periments he can definitely pronounce
wine as very valuable, not or.ly on
account of the alcohol it contains, but
for its many nutritious ingredients.
For these reasons wine was selected
as the basis of the well known
preparation, Triner's American Elixir
cf FJitter Wine. This wine is selected,
This morning the condition of
George Edgerton, who is very low at
the Hotel Riley, was given out as not
being of the best, and his friends are
very apprehensive over the outcome
of the case. A trained nurse has
been secured from Omaha and is at
the bedside of Mr. Edgerton to assist
in caring for this gentleman. The
best that can be done is tendered to
this worth' gentleman, but he does
not seem to rally as he should and
the end is hard to surmise.
Seeks Separation From Husband.
Mrs. Jennie M. McGee is asking a
separation from her husband, John
McGee, on the grounds of abandon
ment, he having left and kept hi.i
whereabouts a secret since Jul-, 191. 'J.
The couple were married at Brecken
ridge, Minn., in June, 1910. There
are two children, which Mrs. McGee
asks the court to give her and which
she has with her now, and a complete
separation.
Died at Brainard.
Mrs. John W. Hale received a mes
rage last evening telling of the death
of an uncle of hers, J. T. McKnight,
a banker, at Brainard, this state, call
ing her to the funeral. She departed
March. Mr. Hirth
'Missouri Farmer," i
is editor of the
r.d is also presi
dent of the Missouri Federation of
Commercial C:ubs. He is an able
speaker and wiiter on subjects of
political economy, taking the view
point of the merchant and banker, as
well as that of the producer. His r.-l-
uresses are r.;gh!y commended. Ins
themes are indicated by the followin
topics: "Trade Conditions
and Prospective:" "Fundamenta
Facts About Business Conditions;
"Prosperity and What We Must Do to
Promote It." We are told that Mr
Hirth is one of the best-nosted men
in the west. It is possible that a date
may be ananged for him to addres
the people of this city.
In Business for Himself.
From Tuesdays Dally.
We note the following item anion
the Soirth Omaha items in tho Omaha
Bee, which relates to a young man
well known in Plattsmouth, and who
is the husband of a former Platts
mouth young lady. Miss Alice Sul-
ivan: "Ralph Towle, who has been
i salesman for M. Culkin for a num
ber of years, will embark in the
haberdashery business for himself. He
has leased a location on Twcntv-
fourth near L street and will open his
new business about March 1st."
AFTER MANY YEARS.
J. Li. Southern, Lau Claire, Wis.,
writes: "Years ago I wrote you in
regard to great results I obtained
from Foley Kidney Pills. After all
theca years I have never had a re
turn of those terrible backache or
sleepless nights; I am permanently
cured." Men and women, vounc nn.l
IJ, find this reliable lemedy relieves
iheumatism, backache, stiff joints
and ills caused by weak or diseased
kidneys or bladder. For sale by all
druggists.
Horses for Sale.
Good, well broke hoiffs and n.3ier
that will ido the work; reasonable
prices and public sale terms. 'Phone
05-J, Plattsmouth. Frank Vallery.
Vfter the gist of the arguments
were threshed cut and the chair
blown away by the eloquence of the
peakers, the matter was turned over
to the judges for their decision. After
consultation they came to the
unanimous conclusion that the neg
ative had produced the better and
.iiore convincing argument, and gave
them the victory. When the decision
had been rendered those of the affirm
ative showed that their hearts w-ere
in the right place by vocerously ap
plauding the fair judges, and the
meeting was at an end.
personally, by the manufacturer, and this morning via Omaha to attend the
is a choice product of California. With funeral. which will be held at Central
ihis wine medicinal herbs of proved City, where the family live. Mm
value are combined into a very good Haie not hear what the cause of
remedy in the common ailments of the death of her uncle, and was
he stomach and bowels, especially in much shocked, as he was in the best
constipation and its complications, in of health when she last heard from
New Pigs on Hand.
catarrh of the stomach, loss of ap
petite. Price, $1.00. At drug stores.
Jos. Triner, Manufacturer, 1C33-1339
S. Ashland Ave., Chicago.
him, but a short time since.
Gred Gorder of Weeping ' Water,
who has been in the city for the past
Stiffness of the neck should be re- two avs looking after business mat-
lieved with Triner's Liniment. Pains ters and visiting with relatives and
in the muscles will usually yield friends. derarted for his home this
ruicuiy to tnis remedy. rnce of morning on the Missouri Pacific
inner s Liniment, Hoc and 50c; my
mail, 35c and 60c.
This morning the fine drove of pure
blooded Poland-China pigs owned by
Mrs. I. N. Cummings, was added to
by some ten fine little piglets, which
made their appearance and will in a
short time add materially to the value
of the pigs which are owned by Mrs.
Cummings. Anj'one who desires a
good start in the pig line can secure
some fine speciments here.
FIVE CENTS PROVES IT.
A Generous Offer. Cut out this ad,
enclose with 5 cents to Foley C).,
Chicago, 111., and they will send y.iu
our trial packages of Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound for coughs, colds,
croup, bronchital and la-grippo
coughs; Foley Kidney Pills and Foley
Cathartic Tablets. For sale in your
town by all druggists.
Sick at the Perkins House.
Box Social February 27lh.
From Wednesday's Dully,
Mrs. L. E. Rennnrd, living near
Rock Bluffs, came to the city the
A box social will be held at the other day and was taken while In the
Cullom school, school district No. 30, city with what threatens to develop
.liout eight miles northwest of this into a case of pneumonia, and was
city Saturday evening, February 27. J compelled to seek a place to stay un
A program will be rendered. All til she had regained her health ntrnin.
adies are requested to bring boxes, and is staying at the Perkins house
Everybody invited. ; until she shall be able to return to her
Pauline Palccek, Teacher. home.
2-22-ltd-2tw
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A Baby Boy.
Gets Three Hed Foxrw.
From Tuesday's tially.
Avon Wiles is a young
Rawls who has had
are in receipt of a letter from I hunting this winter and has been
Not long ago !n one
man r.f
some sport
We're ready
to show you the
eurly arrivals ofpiitigclot lies
from H. Kuppoiiheimerifc Co.,
and Alfred Decker & Colin
patterns and weaves and decidedly
new and different. Modelsof the latest
design, tailored to fit perfectly.
From "Werlnpsday Paily
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Madscn of this
city
their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. L. Lan- quite successful.
caster, at Chicago Junction. Ohio, an
nouncinir the arrival of a
boy attheir home on last Sunday, the fox's career. Avon thought to pre- l)Ut "1 toeK, atld I licit Kit) all the 11W
Mrs. Lancaster was formerly Miss serve a memento of the occasion an l ghupe fol Spl'illg. J lie tj'- U OI'll a
eaa iMaason. aiay tne little fellow nad made nrraneemehts to make a
ive to be as great a joy to the par- robe of the hide. Only a few days ago
ents in their declining days as he has he went forth again and this time the
proven to be to his fine old "grand- fruits of his chase were two more
lad," Peter Madsen, who is stepping foxes. Glemvood Tribune.
New hats from JohnB.
Ohio, an- of his hunting jaunts he spied a fine Siptsnii it CollinailV have Jllst been
fine baby red fox and his trusty rifle stoppeij , , i.i ni
Sunday, the fox's career. Avon thought to pre-V"t tock, Ulld include all tl
shape for spring. The liy-
feature shape for young men.
New novelty stripe
around today as though he was the
only "grandad" in Plattsmouth.
SEVENTY-SEVEN YEARS OLD.
t I II. 1. . , A . .
smriH very nveiy paueriiN guaran
teed fast coIqm. -Prices $1.00, $1.25
How's This?
We I'T'-r urn I Imt'l.-iw Poll.irs Itcwnril fur anj
ns.. ,.f ut .nli ihat taiiuut bf cun-d by Ilalll
utnrrli Cum-.
f. J. CHUNKY & CO.. Tt'.i-ilo, O.
Wo. ti:' niiiii'rui jiird, kiior-ii I". J.
b'-iifr ii:-,t:To lnl 1 5 vi-uit. Mini UiiV" ll!m
I'i l. cl l.v Imi'iir. hi.' In till l. isiui-ss tra'isimtloi
nil li:i:inri.il'y i-Mt. io rarry utt any r.lilisawuM
a!" liy firm.
NAT. EAXK OP CHMMEIU K.
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'iv-!'- ir .i.i tli 1;!ik .1 ai'rt isini'w urf4r rl
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Xij riuj' j'.:. (or cuuktiyaU;.
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George W. Clough, Prentiss, Miss., and $1.50.
who had suffered greatly with kidney
trouble, Writes: "Foley Kidney Pills
are the only remedy that ever did me
any good at all." Just think of the
relief and comfort that means to him.
Foley Kidney Pills are recommended
for sleep disturbing bladder troubles,
pain in sides or back, rheumatism,
and kidney and bladder ailments. For
?ale by all druggists.
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