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Nb Stat Historical floo f omita VOL. XXXIV. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY," JANUARY 25 m6 No. 100. THINKS OIAHA HAS 166,470 Etima(e of Census Bureau Based on Reference Merely to Past Kate of Growth. Washington, D. C. Dec. 21. The population of the United States eon tin ues to slii J"t to the cities, accord ing to estimates anounced today by the census bureau. The estimates, based on the rate of population in creases from MOO to M10 disclosed that 1.'J per cent of the country's inhabitants now live in cities of more than N,oo s against "S.t) per cent in li'lo. The entire population of con tinental United States for 10H5 has al ready been estimated at 102,017,312. The total in the states, territories and United States possessions is put at 112,141,r,2). Ten states have taken census since the last federal census in 1910 and seven show population increases: Kansas, South Dakota and Wyoming decreased from 1910 to 191."), the greatest reduction being in Wyoming, 2.9 per cent. The least increase was in Iowa, with a growth of but ( per cent. In Florida, Iowa and Massachu setts the percentage of increase from 19o". to 191") was greater than from liioo to 1910. but in the other seven states it was much higher from 1900 to 1910 than from 1905-1915. In Kansas, North and South Dakota and Wyoming the rate of growth from Moo to 1910 was nearly double that from 190.", to 191-r. In Iowa a decrease of 7,082 was shown from 1900 to 1910, and an in crease of 148,0 W from 1903 to 1916. In New Jersey. New York and Rhode l.-hmd slight decreases were indicated by fiie f-tate returns of 1905 and 191T,, as compared with the increases from 19O0 to 1910. In the last six years the growth in the white population was ten million and the negro popula tion about three-quarters of a million. The populations of some of the lead ing cities, as estimated today, are: New York, 5. 002.811; Chicago, 2,497, 722; Philadelphia, 1.709,518; St. Louis, 757,-'JOi; F.oston, 750,470; Cleveland, 074,07:; Baltimore, 589, 021 ; Pittsburg, 579,090; Detroit, 571, 7S1; Buffalo, 4G8.558; San Francis co. 403,5 15; Milwaukee, 430.535; Cin cinnati. 410,470; Newark, 408,894; New Orleans. 371,747; Washington, 303,90; Minneapolis, 303,454; Seat tle. 3 18. (,:;;; Jersey City, 300,345; Kansas City, 297,847; Portland, 295, 403; Indianapolis, 271.708; Denver, 200,800; Rochester, 25G.417; Provi dence. 2 "4.900; St. Paul, 247,232; Louisville. 238,910; Columbus, 214, 878; Oakland:?, 191 .004; Toledo, 191 554; Atlanta, 190,558; Birmingham, 181,702; Omaha, 1(30,470; Worches ter, 103.314; Richmond, 150,087. Census officials were careful to ex plain that these estimates do not take into consideration local conditions and that they are based solely on the rate of the population increase or decrease in the past. CASS COUNTY COUPLE ARE MARRIED IN NEBRASKA CITY From Friilnv's Pailv.N From our neighboring town of Ne braska City comes the news of the maniage in that city of Miss Agnes Ccchal of Flattsmouth and Mr. Rus sell Stratton of Weeping Water, who were united in the bonds of wedlock by County Judge Bishof. The wed ding came as a great surprise to the many friends of the bride in this city as it had not been known that the young people were about to enter on life as one. The bride has been reared to womanhood in this city and her friends are legion, while the groom is a young farmer residing in the vi cinity of Weeping Water, where the newly weds will make their home in the future. J. S. Canen, of Hiattville, Wyo., who came to Omaha with a car of cattle, took advantage of the near ness and came on down to this city for a visit with his mother, Mrs. Maria Capon and brothers and sisters in this vicinity. Hampshire boars for sale. Inquire of C. R. Todd, Plattsmouth, Neb. 12-ll-4twkly "THE OTHER MAN'S WIFE," A REALIZATION, NOT A DREAM In the new submarine that so re cently picked its way through the carefully guarded channels of the British Isles, and deposited a cargo of dyes on our shores, not only open ed the eyes of the mariners, but has startled the world as to the possibili ties of man's geniuses, and proven there are yet many things to happen that are new and wonderful in spite of the theory that mankind has reached his meridian in the world of invention. And this proves conclu sively that there is not a story nor a play that can not be improved upon if wisdom, thought and patience is ap plied. In the great play "The Other Man's Wife," Victor Emanual Lam bert, the author, has constructed a fascinating story of a man and woman into an intensely interesting play, and run the gauntlet of criticism from the play-writes and story tellers that cried it quite impossible to make an old thing new. The theme, old as the world, and as sweet to mankind as the honeysuckle to the bee. The amusement world wranted something different, managers took up the cry of their patrons and are seeking to find that something, new. Gaskell and MacVitty were wiser than the rest. They found something new in "The Other Man's Wife.' Something grip ping, something that has set America talking. They found a real play, and with the beautiful mountings, and ex cellent cast, they are winning the praise of all who are fortunate enough to see "The Other Man's Wife." At the Parmele theatre, Wed nesday night, December 27th. Tick ets on sale at Weyrich & Hadraba's drug store. MISS HAZEL HEMPLE MARRIED IN OMAHA From Friday's Daily. Miss Hazel Pearl Hemple, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis Hem ple, was married yesterday afternoon t the home of the bride's parents, in Omaha to Mr. George Philip Abel, of Lincoln. The Rev. Frederick J. Clarke, past or of the First Congregational church, performed the ceremony. Miss Ruth Biesendorf played the Mendelssohn wedding march and Miss Rena Swan- son sang, "O, Promise Me" just be fore the wedding party entered the parlors. The bride wore white mar quisette, veiled in gold embroidered silk net, and carried bride roses. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sistek were the attendants and Miss Janet Beetien of Ashland and Miss Teresa Hemple of Plattsmouth assisted at the wed ding breakfast, which followed the reading of the marriage lines. Mr. and Mrs. Abel left for an extended wedding trip through California and the northwest and will be at home in Lincoln after January 15th. The bride is a granddaughter of Mrs. B. Hemple, of this city, and is well known to a number of the young er social set, having visited here several times at the home of her rela tives. J, L. BARTON & CO. SELL THEIR HARDWARE STORE From Friday's Daily. A. A. Whitten and J. M. Ward, the two gentlemen who have purchased the hardware stock of the J. L. Bar ton company in this city, are now in full charge of the store, and meeting the customers and getting acquainted with the people of this city. Both of these gentlemen come from Gilman City, Mo., and are very pleasant and genial to meet. Mr. Adam W. Meis inger, who has been with the Barton company for the past several months, will remain with the new firm and as sist in the care of the trade. The citizens of Plattsmouth will extend to the new firm a cordial welcome. S. II. Carey, one of the young farm ers of the Mynard neighborhood, has decided to try his hand at farming in Missouri and accordingly will depart for Cow-gill, Mo., where he will make his home in the future. The many friends of Mr. Cary will regret very much to see him leave. FARMERS FIRST THIS SESSION Forty-Two Tillers of Soil Will Be Represented in Next House. Lincoln, Neb., December 21. The lower branch of the Nebraska legis lature this session will be decidedly "farmeresque," according to the ros ter just from the printer, prepared by Secretary of State Pool. Forty four tillers of the soil will be repre sented in the house, while the senate will have but five. The house will have thirteen law yers to look after the bills and see that they come out of the hopper all right, while the senate will have seven of the legal fraternity. There will be seven real estate men in the house and five in the sen ate; three editors have crowded their way into the lower body, who, with the help of two preachers therein, ought to give a decided moral tone to the lower branch. J. J. McAllister, W. J. Taylor, F. A. Reisner and other able orators will turn their eloquence loose to such an extent that it may jar the already unsafe walls. Preachers in Disguise. The two preachers appear to be angels in disguise, for neither of them admits his calling, one being tagged as a professor and the other an in surance man. Four years ago the latter was chaplain of the house. There are two editors in the senate. Each body has a candy maker. They are both democrats. There will be three doctors in the house and two in the senate, four bankers in the house and three in the senate, while each house will have one auctioneer. Owing . to . an . error of. "the printer, Jim Craddock of Omaha is listed as a banker instead of an architect, al though there is not much difference as far as money is concerned. Just how Jens Nielsen will feel to be listed as an architect is not known, although it is believed that on account of his naturally quiet disposition he will make no kick. . Secretary Pool has prepared the roster so that the number of the seat occupied by each member is given. It is interesting to note that twen ty-nine of the forty-nine farmers in both branches are democrats, while twelve of the twenty lawyers are re publicans. Four of the five editors are democrats, while five of the seven bankers are republicans. Of the two preachers one is a republican and the other a democrat. CHRISTMAS FESTIVI TIES DRAWING NEAR The nearer the great festival of Christmas draws near the greater it overshadows all else and keeps the minds of everyone occupied with their plans for gifts and for celebrating the day in a fitting manner. The churches of the city will observe the day with services in keeping with the spirit of the day when all the world honors the birth of the Prince of Peace. At the Catholic and Episcopal churches there will be the usual masses and choral celebration of the Christmas services that will be beau tiful and impressive. The other churches will generally hold their Christmas exercises for the children tomorrow evening at which time the Christmas treats will be given out and on Christmas day the usual serv ices held in the different churches. The home gatherings which are a feature of the day will be numerous throughout the city as the wanderers return to celebrate the day at home. ATTENDS DANCING PARTY. Misses Nora and Mary Rosencrans and Messrs Waldemar Soennichsen and George F. Dovey of this city were among the guests at the dancing par ty given at the new Blackstone hotel in Omaha Wednesday evening and which was one of the most pleasant social gatherings of the holiday sea son. The Blackstone has a large and very handsome ball rocm and is a favorite spot for the dancers of the younger set in the metropolis. A want ad will bring what you want. THE EMPTY STOCKING. There's an empty stocking hanging from many a little bed, Where a God-blown dream hangs over each sleeping curly head; And the vision gathers nightly of a day that's soon to come, Where little feet should patter lo the music of the drum. There's an empty stocking hanging by many a wind-blown door, That must wait in vain for Christmas, in the gray haunts of the poor; And eyes that now shine brightly shall, through a rain of fcears, See nothing there on Christmas but the sorrow of the years. But out where splendor centers in the mansions of the great, No call will go unanswered, no lot will vainly wait; The Christmas horr, will summon the Christmas drum will roll The tide of joy in magic through the gateway of each soul. But where one gift would brighten the dark of weary days, No reindeer's hoof will thunder o'er Poverty's drear ways; And so, for God's white season for some wee dreamer's cause Don't you think that you might whis per just a word to Santa Claus ? AUTHOR UNKNOWN. EMIL ROSENOW HURT WHEN KICKED BY A HORSE From Friday's Daily. Thursday of last week Emil Rose- naw was quite badly injured when he was kicked by a horse. It seems as though he had gore to the barn to harness up and was standing behind the horse getting he bit in shape to put on when the horse kicked, strik ing him in the face. The molar and superior maxilary bones were broken and mashed in so that it made it dif ficult for him to breathe through the nose. He was taken to St. Eliza beth's hospital on Monday and the injured parts put in proper shape. He is getting along nicely and will be home in a day or two Elmwood Leader-Echo. MRS. JOHN CORY FALLS AND BURNS ARM SEVERELY From Friday's Daily. This morning Mrs. John Cory was taken with a very severe dizzy spell as she was engaged in turning on the electric light in her room at the Per- Kins House and fell to the floor in a fainting condition. As she fell she struck the heated stove with her arm burning it quite severely and making a very painful injury. Medical as sistance was at once summoned and the patient is row resting much eas ier. It was feared at first that the ill ness was an attack of paraysis but fortunately this was not the case. PROMINENT YOUNG PEOFLE OF NEAR AVOCA WILL MARRY From Saturday's Daily. This morning County Judge Allen J. Beeson issued a marriage license to Harold H. Harmon and Miss Iva C. Smoots, both of Avoea. These young people are among the most prominent in the vicinity of Avoca and come of two of the leading famil ies of southern Cass county and are very popular in the community where they have for so long made their home Mr. Harmon is the base ball player who was for a time associated with the Red Sox of this city and has many warm friends in this city who will extend to him their heartiest best wishes for" his future happiness. RECEIVED HEAVY FINE. This morning Robert Windham, jr., was brought up before Judge M. Archer to answer to a charge of being in a state of intoxication and on hear ing the evidence offered, a fine of $20 and costs was placed to his credit. This is the second offense of this kind in the past two weeks and the court felt that there was something coming for the former fine that had not been settled. T F Hi... i HAWS COLLIDE NEAR GIBSON The Westbound Passenper Train This Morning Collided With Switch Engine Passengers Are Badly Shaken Up. ': rm .Sal unlay s I'aiiy. THE INJURED I. P. Stewart, cut about head and "ace, severe scalp wound Injuries houirht serious. Miss Fay Cobb, cut about head ;nd face with glass, scalp wound. Not serious. J. W. Burnie, head and face cut eeth knocked out. Not serious. C. A. Welsh, cut on face and head, eeth knocked out. not serious. Mrs. C. A. Welsh, cut on face by ;lass. bruised and shaken up. Not serious. This morning as west bound Bur lington pasenger train No. 15 was pulling into the east end of the yards at Gibson it had a head-on collision with one of the yard engines that did considerable damage to the loco motives and gave the passengers a sevce shaking up. The passengers were almost all from Plattsmouth and many of them were severely shaken up while a number were re ported to have been injured by the flying glass from the broken wind ows of the coaches. The news of the wreck caused a great deal of ex citement in this city from the rela tives and friends of the passengers on the train and the local Burlington station was beseiged with inquiries as to the extent of the wreck and whether there was serious injury of any of the passengers but fortunate- y there seems to have been but one seriously or dangerously injured in the mix" up. The wreck tied up'the train service and the trains over the Burlington from the west were all detoured over the Council Bluffs ine. A message received from Omaha states that the wreck occurred on the curve just south of Gibson and from statements made the crew of both trains were under the impression that the other was waiting on a sid ing there and both trains moved ahead until the lifting fog allowed the engineer and fireman to see that a collision could not be avoided. En gineer Young and Fireman Craig of the passenger train jumped as did the engineer and fireman on the switch engine and avoided serious njury beyond bruises received in alighting. The two engines hit with considerable force and the passenger ocomotive was badly damaged while the heavier freight engine was not so badly used up. A car of wheat which' was just back of the switch engine was badly damaged and the contents scattered over the surround ing country, while the coaches in the passenger train were damaged to some extent, having the windows broken out and the baggage and ex press cars rather badly used. As soon as the wreck occurred the Burlington officials hurried assist ance to the scene of the wreck and the injured were hurried to the near est relief station. E. P. Stewart, operator for the Burlington at the dc. ot here who is the most serious'y injured en the train was hurried to the South Side police station for emergency treatment as was Miss Fay Cobb, sister-in-law of Mr. Stew art. James W. Burnie and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Welsh, whose injuries were not thought serious were taken to Omaha with the rest of the passen gers and were apparently not feeling to any extent their injuries. Every one en the train was shaken up quite a r t. The wreck is still blocking traffic at this hour (2:30 p. m.) and it is not thought that it will be possible to have the line cleared up until night. The blame for. the wreck has not as yet been placed by the Burlington officials. BUYS NEW REO. Walter Johnson, of Union, has ust joined the ranks of the Reo owners of the county by purchasing new machine of Thede Amick, the ocal aerent. Mr. Amick has had much success in the sale of the Reo and the owners of the new machines express much satisfaction over the use of the cars. TO ATTEND REUNION. Finch Saturday's Daily. One of the pleasant family reunions of the Christmas season will be held at the home of Will Hassler and fam ily in Lincoln, and which will be filled with much happiness to each member of the family. Mrs. William Hassler, sr., departed this morning for the cap ital city and Mr. Hassler and Miss Anna will le ave Inmnrrnw. F.nrl Hasler of Nebraska City will also be Present at the gathering in Lincoln Sunday and Monday. "PEM5E ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TO MAN" This is the last opportunity before the dawning of the Christmas day that the Journal can extend to its readers and patrons the best wishes for a bright and happy Christmas and the dawning of a prosperous Xew Year. It is a time of rejoicing throughout the land over the advent of the Messenger of Peace and to the people of the United States it brings a lasting lesson as this is practically the only land on the globe where the war of the nations has not touched and even here the waves of the great conflict have been felt to some ex tent but it is a course of great pleas ure to know that the people and the President of the United States are carrying the message or l'eace on Earth, Good Will to Man" to those who have been stricken by the terri ble conflict. In our own land and community the generous hearted of the citizens are preparing to minister to their less fortunate brothers and give to those who have felt the hand of want, the opportunity of realizing bright and happy Christmas that will encourage them in their future struggles. Let us all rejoice of Christmas day and may the hearts of men be softened to the message of the New Born King. KRAFT'S ICE HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE At an early hour Tuesday morning fire was discovered in the ware room and ice house of Richard Kraft in the rear of his store building, and before the water could be turned on the building and its contents were burned. The fire occurred about 2:30 a. m. and the boys responded to the call in excellent time, but considerable time was wasted by connecting to a fire plug that proved to be frozen. Then it was necessary to connect to another further away, and as soon as the water was turned on a section of the hose burst, which further delayed the work of the firemen. By this time it was impossible to save the building as a strong wind was blowing and the fire had gained great headway, but by hard work the flames were gotten under control and the store building was not damaged. The building and contents were insured for $400. A number of tanks of oil were in the building and made fuel for the flames. After the fire Marshal Nelson, J. L. Burns and Joe Bauer provided the boys with a lunch and a warm fire to dry their clothes, which they greatly appreciated. Louisville Courier. FINED FOR FIGHTING AND DISTURBING THE PEACE From Saturday's Daily. This morning Judge Archer's court was busy for a time hearing the com plaint against Charles Hansen and Frank Boetel charging Ihem with dis turbing the peace and engaging in combat between themselves. It would seem from the evidence in the case that Hansen had become involved with Boetel while they were preparing to enjoy the evening repast and in a few minutes the affair had grown into a battle royal. On hearing the evi dence in the case Judge Archer gave Hanson a fine of $10 and 1 costs, amounting to $13 and Boetel one of $2 and costs amounting to $5 both of which were paid. The court decided from the evidence that Mr. Boetel had been acting more on the defensive but had violated the city ordinance against fighting. Both men entered a plea of guilty. CREAM, 87c, at Dawson's store, Plattsmouth. 9-19-d&wtf WILL LET WILSON HAVE FREE HAND Senalcr Hitchcock Fails in His Second Attempt to Get Resolution Passed Both Ileuses Stand for Keeping Aloft. Washington, Dec. 22. Congress will let the president have a free hand in his attempt to find a common ground upon which European belliger ents can meet to formulate plans for a lasting peace. Both houses today refused to en dorse or take any action on the presi dent's action in dispatching his non histone notes to Europe's warriors. The senate for the second time to day refused to act on a resolution of approval. Senator Hitchcock failed today in his second attempt to have the senate endorse the action of President Wil son in sending his peace note to the warring nations of F.urope. On Senator Callinger's motion, ac tion on the resolution was held up until after the holidays. In the house P.eim'.-ent : t ive Ilai'.-v moved that tV l,k 'U re. - acti- lo ll.. d approving the pvsid,.;i; resolution was revem.l VI!.' n affairs committee. In the senate Hitchct.. offered a substitute to i i- i of yesterday. The substiue,. "Resolved that the senate ana strongly endorses tne action t. by the president in pending diploma, notes of December IS to the n:.ti'!, now engaged in war, suggesting'anu recomemnding that those nations state the terms upon which peace might properly be discussed." Hitchcock said he introduced the substitute because his first resolution had been sent to the foreign aifari-t committee where it probably would remain. Senator Gallinger objecting, a.ked that action be deferred until after the holidays. The Bailey resolution was almost a verbatim copy of William Jennings Bryan's telegram of congratulation to the president yesterday. It was very similar to that of Hitchcock's. He declared the presi dent has rendered an invaluable serv ice to a "war-stricken world" and has offered the belligerents an opportun ity which it is fervently hoped they may not disregard. "It would be a reflection upon the nations at war to doubt that they know the ends for which they are fighting or to assume that they have any purpose which they are unwilling to reveal," the resolution said. A statement by both sides, it w;;s said, no matter how divergent, would clear the way for peace by giving a basis for negotiations," because we believe neither side will consent to assume responsibility for continuing the unspeakable horrors of this con flict, if any reasonable terms can he secured." The resolution asked that the presi dent be congratulated by congress for his stand. BURLINGTON OFFICIALS AT TEND FUNERAL OF CALVERT Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 21. The funeral of Thomas Elwood Calvert, late chief engineer of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad system, who die 1 here Tuesday morning, was held from Overlook, his country home near here, this afternoon. Among the Bur lington officials in attendance were: President Hale Holden, Vice Presi dent Bryam, Assistant to the Presi dent Newton, Traffic Passenger Agent Eustis, Traffic Manager Crosby, Engi neer of Maintenance Breckenridge, Di rector Perkins and C. B. Rodgers, all from Chicago; General Manager Hold rege, Assistant General Manager Thie hoff, Assistant Superintendent of Transportation Covert, V-sistant Treasurer Ernst, Solicitor Clark, Sup erintendent Griggs, General Fascnger Agent Wakeley, all of Omaha; Divis ion Superintendent Dungan of Ster ling, Colo., and Division Superinten dent Mullen of Wymore, Neb. FOR SALE Poland-China boar and one yearling Jersey heifer calf. C. E. Babbitt, Plattsmouth, Neb. 12-ll-4twkly