The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, October 26, 1916, Image 1
plattsmoiuitb out Q vol. xxxiv. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1916. No. 14: 3 CITY COUNCIL HOLD SESSION The Session Was Purely a Business One, and No Time Taken Up in Listening to Chin Music. From Tuesday's Daitr. The city council last evening did not dally for any length of time over the business that was brought up for their consideration, but proceeded to push things through in rapid order. All were present excepting Councilman Mauzy, who is still absent from the city on account of the illness of his wife. One of the first matters to be brought to the council was a communi cation from W. G. Homan, asking that there be special police placed on Win tersteen hill on Hallowe'en, as he had suffered for the past few years from the celebrations , of this event. On motion of Councilman Buttery this matter was given into the hands of the mayor for consideration. Another communication was re ceived from Mrs. B. S. Ramsey and W. C. Ramsey in which they petitioned the council to go ahead and construct a permanent sidewalk along lots seven and eight in block twenty-two, Young & Hayes' addition to the city. A communication was also received from a number of the residents on West Vine street, asking that a cross ing be placed there for the use of the residents in that locality. This com munication was, qn motion of Mr. Bajeck, laid on the table as the street commissioner had constructed a tem porary crossing at Thirteenth and Vine street that will serve the needs of the people of that locality. The finance committee of the council took up the matter of paying for the intersections on the Washington ave nue paving and the ordinance prepared by the city attorney was introduced for the first reading. This ordinance provides that the city issue bonds in the sum of $10,000 of $500 denomina tion each and which shall be retired at the end of five years and bearing 5 per cent interest. This ordinance was pased over until the next meet ing of the council at the suggestion of Mayor Sattler. City Attorney Douglass was asked as to the legality of the bonds and gave as his opinion that the council could issue bonds not to exceed $10,000 without having the proposition sub mitted to a vote of the people, but in excess of that sum it would be neces sary to vote on the matter. It was easier to float a 5 per cent bond than it was to dispose of the 7 per cent city warrants such as would be necessary in the payment of the paving, until the taxes from district No. 12 were gath ered in. The Claims committee to which had been referred the claim of Peters & Richards for the balance on the pav ing in the alley north of Main street, reported that they had on investiga tion found that the sum of $82.85 had not been paid, and recommended that this sum be paid to the contractors. The streets, alleys and bridges com mittee reported that they had inves tigated the request of J. S. Hall and F. G. Dawson for a connection for V the sewer on Sixth street, and recom mended that the work be done by the city as far as the lot line. In report on the request of Nelson Jean for a grade for a permanent walk near his residence property the committee re ported that they recommend that the work be carried out as soon as pos sible and that William Hunter be noti fied so that a grade could be estab lished at his property for a walk. Councilman Bestor called the atten tion of the council to the need of re pairs on two of the bridges over the creek in the west part of the city, one at the Maiden Lane bridge and one on Fifteenth street, and requested that the Board of County Commissioners be requested to get busy and have the same repaired. Councilman Harris asked that some thing be done in regard to the street in the new cemetery and which in its present location spoiled a whole row of the lots, and he desired to have the street changed. It was decided to have the committee meet with the trustees of the Catholic cemetery to try and arrange for a new location for the roadway. Councilman Luschinsky of the light ing committee made a very good sug gestion to the council in ragard to the locating of the lights along Wash ington avenue by having them placed in the center of the roadway instead of along the curb line as at present The trees along the walks in a great many places shut off the light and render them practically useless as far as seeing the walk or the street. Mr, Luschinsky also suggested the placing cf a light in the small three-cornered lot at the junction of Washington ave- nue, Tenth street and Locust street, The lights as proposed will be sus pended over the roadway in a manner similar to the lights on Main street. Manager F. E. Smith of the Ne braska Lighting company was present and expressed a willingness to make. the change, but thought it only fair that the city stand half the expense of the labor cost in making the change, but as this, all told, would not amount to over $50, he thought the city would not object to paying their half. The change will require the use by the lighting company of extra poles and wire and this they are willing to stand. Councilman Johnson desired to amend the motion to have the change made by moving to lay the matter over until the next regular session of the council, and this was seconded by Councilman Shea. Mr. Shea stated he was not in favor of the city paying any of the expense of making the change as there were lots of the lights in use that were out a great deal of the time and particularly in the south part of the city. Councilman Luschinsky stated that the committee each month checked out the lights that were reported out of service and these were deducted from the bill of the light company. Councilman Buttery, in whose ward the lights were located, was in favor of having the work looked after at once, if there was a chance of getting it through before the bad weather set in. On the vote of the Johnson amend ment it was defeated, 7 to 2, Messrs Shea and Johnson voting aye, and Pat terson, Buttery, Weaver, Bestor, Lus chinsky and Harris voting no. The original motion was then carried by a unanimous vote of the council. Councilman Harris brought up the matter of a grade for a sidewalk near the Bach store, and which had been requested some time ago, and moved that the work be carried out at once. Councilman Shea seconded the motion of Mr. Harris, and it was passed by the council. Councilman Johnson of the fire and water committee brought up the mat ter of the fire hydrants on Washing ton avenue which were blocked up by the equipment of the Monarch Engi neering company, and requested that the clerk notify the paving contrac tors to see that the hydrants are in shape at the close of each day, so as to be in easy access in case of a fire in that locality. The finance committee of the council reported the following claims as cor rect, and warrants were ordered drawn for their payment and as the business of the city legislative body was completed, the members ad journed to wend their way homeward: Mike Lutz, salary as commissioner, $36; Frank Cunningham, street work, $9; Ed Snodgrass, same, $29.25; Charles Allen, same, $45.90; John Zitka, same, $18.90; Charles McBride, same, $22.75; Earl lies, same, $20.47; Mike Karnes, same, $27; William Bar clay, windows, lights and transom light at jail, $2; Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph company, rent and tolls, $4.75; Mike Lutz and Charles Mc Bride, inspecting sewer, $5; J. E.. Mason, auto hire, police, $1; Barclay's restaurant, meal tickets and books, $22.50; Nebraska Lighting company, light, city jail, $2.91; Nebraska Light ing company, street lighting, $216.14; Merle Parmele, street sprinkling, $40.95; C. H. Fuller, auto trip, Omaha, with paving" brick, $27. M. T. HARRISON ACCEPTS. From Tuesday's Dally. Marshall T. Harrison, of Near Dun bar, who has been urged to accept the republican nomination for the office of float representative from Cass and Otoe counties has at last decided to enter the ring and will take the nom ination that was left vacant by the withdrawal of Edwin Zimmerer of Nebraska City. Mr. Harrison came up last evening from his home to con fer with a number of the local leaders trid remained over today to meet the voters. The people are wise who buy sta tionery at the JournaL HEARS CARRANZA IS GOING TO FLEE Officials Convinced Leader's Control of Political Situation Growing Steadily Weaker. Washington, D. C, Oct. 24. Charges that General Carranza is pre paring to leave Mexico are being free ly made by his political opponents in Mexico City. They are based upon his decision to leave his capital for Queretaro and the fact that Mrs. Car ranza already has crossed the border into the United States, accompanied by the wife of her husband's war minis ter, General Obregon. Information to this effect is reaching officials here from various reliable sources. So far, nothing tangible to support the story has come through official channels. It is known, how ever, that many officials here believe General Carranza has committed a po litical blunder at least, if he is not, in fact, preparing for flight, by per mitting his family to leave Mexico just at this time. The trip, they say, was certain to be construed by his followers as a confession of weakness. Say for Tour cf Countrj-. The purpose of the visit of Mrs. Carranza and Mrs. Obregon, as ex plained at the Mexican embassy, is for a tour of the United States. Word of the arrival at the border, also, of Mrs. Jacinto Trevido, wife of the mili tary commander of Chihuahua state, had not been received tonight. It was pointed out, however, that Trevino had been among Carranza's staunchest supporters and that if the first chief believed his hold on the political sit uation was weakening, Trevino very probably would be warned in order that he might place his family in safety. . The State department had not re ceived tonight word that General Carranza and Obregon had left Mex ico City for Queretaro. Previous ad vices, however, said that the first chief would go to that place in con nection with the meeting of the con stitutional convention, at which the delegates were elected last week. This is the only explanation obtainable here for Carranza's departure. Reports Persist at Border. Persistent reports that Carranza was about fo leave Mexico have been in circulation for some time. It is not known that the American military au thorities have been able to gather definite information in this regard. War department officials have ex pressed their convictions, however, that the de facto government, or at east General Carranza's personal con trol of the political situation, was growing steadily weaker. They have another report that the time might come soon when he would be forced to leave Mexico. The main point urged by General Carranza in asking for the withdrawal of American troops from Mexico was that their presence on Mexican soil was not understood by the Mexican people and hindered his efforts to es tablish a civil government. The Mex ican commissioners at Atlantic City have presented this view to their American colleagues, but so far have not succeeded in convincing the Amer icans of the ability of their govern ment to protect American border life and property, should the troops be withdrawn. It has become increasingly appar ent here that the continuance of dis turbed conditions throughout Mexico is operating against the. commission ers in their efforts to reach a solu tion of the border problem. BAR DOCKET TO BE PRINTED. From Tuesdays Dally The bar docket for the forthcoming November term of the district court has been prepared and turned over to the printer for printing and to be in readiness for the opening of court. On the docket there are seventy-two cases, including six criminal cases. There are nine divorce cases slated for hearing and this makes the showing for Cass county, in view of the popu lation, as large as any in the state. Hair work and hair dressing to or der. Ladies, bring your combings. Patronage appreciated. Call at rooms upstairs in Gorder Bldg. Mrs. J. R. Mershon, late of Des Moines, la. 10-21-O.A.W.dlylmo REPUBLICAN MEETING AT WOODMAN HALL LAST NIGHT From Tuesday's Dally- Last evening former Congressman W. E. Andrews of Hastings was in the city to attend a meeting of the republicans of the city held at the Woodman hall and quite a fair sized crowd, considering the weather con ditions, was present to hear the speaker. Mr. Andrews was intro duced by Hon. R. B. Windham, one of the old-time republicans of the county and the speaker at once launched into a discussion of the national issues or a criticism of the Wilson administra tion on both its foreign and domestic policy. Mr. Andrews is one of the able speakers that his party in the state possesses and was in good voice last evening and gave a very pleasing address from the standpoint of his party. Mr. Andrews was for a num ber of years in congress from the Fifth Nebraska district but later was in the treasury department until 1913 when his successor was appointed. A great many of the friends of this tal ented gentleman were given the op portunity of meeting him during his stay here. Preceeding the address of Mr. Andrews, Marshall T. Harrison gave a short talk. STANDARD BEARERS ENTERTAIN FRIENDS From Tuesday's Daliv. Last evening the Standard Bearers of the M. E. church entertained their big brothers in a most delightful man ner at the pretty new home of their leader, Mrs. E. C. Hill on west Main street. For the entertainment of their guests, the young ladies of this or ganization had planned various games and amusements which were entered into with much enthusiasm and merri ment and greatly assisted in making this evening's entertainment most en joyable fo those participating. An other pleasing feature of this occa sion was a program in which the Plattsmouth Male Quartet composed of Messrs. Seivers, York, Brooks and Cloidt, contributed a number of se lections. Miss Delia Frans played a piano solo and an instrumental duet by Misses Delia Frans and Mins Kaffenberger, all of which were mos highly appreciated by the guests. Arcther feature was a most excellent two course luncheon, which was curved just yt the right time Jind to which all did ample justice. A little further time was devoted to social conversa tion, music and the like and then the big brothers extended their warmest thanks to their sisters for the splendid evening's entertainment afforded them and departed for their homes. ST. MARY'S GUILD ENTERTAINED BY MRS. J. F. MCDANIEL From Wednesday's Dally. Yesterday afternoon the ladies of St. Mary's Guild were entertained in a very charming manner at -the hospita ble home of Mrs. J. E. McDaniel on North Third street, and the occasion was one filled with much pleasure to the ladies of this organization. The ladies had come prepared to perfect the plans for their Christmas shop that will be held on Friday and Satur day, December 8th and 9th, in the room in the Hotel Riley block. The ladies spent the time in making a great many of the dainty articles for their shop and which will serve to make most appropriate Christmas gifts in the way of dainty needlework. At a suitable hour a dainty and de licious luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by her daughter, Miss Ellen Bell, and this feature of the aft ernoon was most thoroughly enjoyed by the ladies who had braved the bad weather to be present and assist in the good work of the guild in their plans for the fall work. We will enable the first five young people who answer this advertise ment to earn board while attending business college in Omaha, giving each a good paying business position when competent. This is a rare op portunity, so answer today before you are too late. Catalogue and de tails free. Boyles' College, 1812 Har ney St., Omaha, Neb. 10-26-2twfcly NO NEED FOR WHEAT EMBARGO Present High Price Due to World's Short Crop and Prices Will Lower With Next Normal Crop. Chicago, Oct. 24. "Not speculation, but an actual crop shortage the world over is responsible for the high price in wheat," said B. W. Snow, crop ex pert with Bartlett Frazier Grain com pany, here today. "Wheat can be ex pected to return to normal prices next year on an average crop," he said, and added that consumption was not out stripping production normally. "Production has more than kept pace with the demand for the past fifteen years and in the last three years we have had enormous sur; pluses," continued the crop expert. "This year, however, there is no sur plus in any wheat-growing country. In the United States not enough was raised for domestic consumption. But a carry-over from last year creates a surplus of 100,000,000 bushels above domestic requirements. "Speculative wheat prices are based absolutely on the price of cash grain, which is fixed by what exporters and millers are forced to pay to get the grain. Less speculative interest is shown and speculative holdings are smaller than in years." Corn is higher than ever before at this season, Snow said. The advance, he thinks, is due partly to short crops and partly to the reflected influence of high wheat and other food products. "There is n occasion for an em bargo on wheat as long as the supply is beyond our need. That is the pres ent condition. If it were to become apparent that we were about to ex port more than we could spare, then an embargo would be looked to for -elief." Snow refused to predict the price wheat would reach this winter. Grain men, however, incline to the $2 figure as a conservative prediction. ANTI-PROHIBITION MEETING AT THE PARMELE LAST NIGHT From Tuesday's Dally. Last evening an anti-prohibition meeting was held at the Parmele theater that was quite well attended, and a very interesting discussion of the question from the standpoint of the opponents of prohibition was af forded. The first speaker of the even ing was Mr. Conwell of Kansas City, who in his remarks took up the ques tion of the prohibitory law in the state of Kansas, where he has resided for years, and he told of a number of in stances of the flourishing of the blind pigs and other law violations that he iserted occurred daily in the state of Kansas regardless of the prohibition law. He also touched on the value of land in Kansas, asserting that it was much lower than in the state of Ne braska, and that his farm there that was assessed at a valuation of $110 an acre, he would take $65 an acre, if anyone wanted to buy it. His address was almost wholly devoted to the dis cussion of the state of Kansas. Con gressman Meeker of St. Louis, who is one of the two republican congress men from Missouri, was then intro duced and gave an address at length, setting forth his views of the matter of prohibition and denouncing the ef forts to curb the liberty of the people of the state and in this, gave the ad vice to his audience to see that these liberties, as he stated, were not tram pled upon by anyone. Preceding the speaking the Burling ton band gave a number of Selections. The bad weather interfered to a great extent with the attendance at this meeting, as well as it did with the re publican meeting at the Woodmen hall. WANTED TO BUY. Anyone having clover and alfalfa seed to sell, we are paying an attrac tive price at your track while assem bling a car load here. Mail sample for price; state number of bushels. John son Bros., Nebraska City. 10-26-ltwkly DEATH OF MRS. W. A. HARNSBERGER, OF ASHLAND From Tuesday's Dally. Sunday morning at the home of her daughter in Omaha, Mrs. W. A. Harnsberger, one of the old residents of Ashland passed away after a short illness. Mrs. Harnsberger has lived in Ashland and vicinity for the past fifty years and was well known to a great many of the residents of this city where she has often visited at the home of her relatives, the F. G. Fricke family. She leaves to mourn her death a husband, two sons and two' daughters. The body was taken back to Ashland where it was laid to rest in the cemetery there this after noon. Mrs. Harnsberger was a sister of Mrs. Mrs. A. C. Pancoast, one of the prominent attorneys of Omaha. Mr. F. G. Fricke and Mr and Mrs. C. G. Fricke departed this morning for Ashland to attend the funeral ser vices. - DELORES JENNIE WILES CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Prom Tuesday's Dally. One of the happiest events of the season occurred at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wiles when their little daughter entertained several girl friends in honor of her ninth birthday. The afternoon was spent in playing games and music, both indoors and out, on the spacious lawn among the beautiful trees with leaves of many hues. At 5 o'clock a two-course luncheon was served in the dining room, where the little ladies delighted in finding their places indicated by the place cards. The centerpiece consisted of a miniature roof-garden which was filled with favors, and to these were tied pink satin ribbons extending through the four gateways to the plates. At the proper time they were drawn out by the guests. This brought peals of laughter from the little guests when the queer little objects came creeping across the table toward them. At each plate were paper "bon-bon" boxes filled with candies and nuts. The luncheon was served by Mrs. C. L. Wiles, assisted by Miss Opal Cole. Delores received many pretty and use ful gifts. The invited guests were: Gladys Tulene, Marguerite Wiles, Helen Beeson, Ella Margaret Wiles, Grace Livingston, Helen Wiles, Helen and Edith Farley. DERAILMENT PUTS M. P. TRAIN OUT OF COMMISSION Prom Wednesday Dally. This morning the Missouri Pacific was put out of commission in regard to the train service, due to the fact that a northbound freight train had a derailment of several cars a few miles north of Union. The derailment oc curred at an early hour, and as a re sult the 6:19 a. m. passenger train for the north was detrained by the old line by way of Weeping Water and Louisville into Omaha, and the morn ing train for the south was also sent over the old main line. The accident was not a serious one aside from the delay of the service and' the loss to the company will not be great. MARRIED BY COUNTY JUDGE. From Tuesday' Daily. Yesterday afternoon County Judge Allen J. Beeson united in marriage at his office Mr. Louie Alex Heinzer- ling, of Blair, Neb., and Miss Jean Teeter of Talpa, Tex. The groom met the bride here enroute from . her southern home and the wedding cere mony was performed in a most im pressive manner in the presence of the office force of Judge Beeson. T. E. PARMELE UNDER WEATHER From Wednesday's Dally. Thomas E. Parmele of the Bank of Commerce of Louisville, has been con fined to his home in this city the past few days suffering from a severe at tack of stomach trouble that has made it necessary for him to remain at home. While the illness is not serious it is such as to make rest and quiet necessary for the patient. A want ad will bring what you want. THE FATHER AND SONS' MEETING The Parlors of the Presbyterian Church the Scene of a Most Delightful Occasion. The parlors of the Presbyterian church last evening was the scene of a very pleasant gathering when the Fathers and Sons were entertained most delightfully in a get together meeting that will long be remembered very pleasantly. This gathering of the fathers and sons has become an annual event with the members of the church, that is looked forward to with great pleasure, and each year the in terest and attendance grows and in promoting the feeling of companion ship between the young and old and the mothers, sisters and daughters of the church contribute a great part in arranging the happy event. Last evening the chief feature of the oc casion was a spelling cantest between the boys under 21 and the boys over 21, and in this a great deal of amuse ment was derived as the different words were given out and with th passing of time the ranks grew thin ner, until only Ray Larson and G. L. Farley were left to decide the cham pionship, and this honor fell to Ray Larson, who was able to master one of the difficult productions of the En glish language that was offered by the judges, Messrs H. A. Schneider and D. C. Morgan. During the evening there were several numbers given by the Plattsmouth quartet, composed of Rev. H. G. McClusky, Bert Knoor, Herman Hough and R. W. Knoor, which were all received with marked favor by the auditors, and the mem bers of the quartet were compelled several times to respond to encores, and very kindly" gave the jolly "crowd a number of their artistic numbers. One of the chief features of the evening that brought delight to the host of men and boys was the dainty luncheon that the ladies of the church had prepared and served, and it is needless to say that the efforts of the ladies was very much appreciated and the store of good things to eat were soon disposed of. As the hour was growing late the members of the par ty wended their way homeward wish ing that soon another gathering of this kind could be enjoyed and that all would be present to take part in the occasion. JOHN P. HANSEN AND MISS JENNIE M'GEE MARRIED Yesterday afternoon Judge M. Arch er United in marriage at his office in the city hall, Mr. John I'. Hansen of Chicago and Mrs. Jennie McGee of this city. The ceremony was wit nessed by the relatives of the bride, and following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Hansen departed for Chicago, where they will reside in the future and where the groom ha3 a home awaiting his bride. The friends of the bride in this city will extend to her their heartiest best wishes for her fu ture happiness and a long and happy life in her new home in the Windy City. MODERN WOODMEN ENJOY AN INTERESTING MEETING Last evening the Medern Woodmen of America held a very' interesting meeting at their lodge room and which brought forth a large number of the members to take part, and a very in teresting session was enjoyed. There were twelve initiated at the meeting and made full-fledged members of woodcraft. At this meeting a quartet was organized composed of Messrs. Percy Fields, D. C. York, B. A. Mc Elwain and Frank A. Clcidt, which will be known as the Woodmen quar tet, and will be found a great factor in the work of initiation as well as in the ritualistic ceremonies of the rder. The M. W. A. are enjoying a splendid growth in thi3 city and the officers and members are pushing ahead to the 400-mark in their mem bership, and before winter is over, hope to have this goal attained.