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CITY COUNCIL ENJOYS BUSY DISCUSSION The Water Company Taken Down the Line for Something That Per haps Could Not Be Helped. The regular semi-monthly meeting of the city council was held last eve ning at the city hall with all mem bers present and while the session was in extremely short one it was filled with much interest in the discussion f several matters of importance to the city and its affairs. A communication was received from William Eal'ance tendering his rc-.-ijrnation as a member of the city I ark commission. This was accepted by the council and Mayor Sattler promised to present the name of his .-uccssor at the next meeting, Chair rum Bestor of the streets, alleys and bridires committee reported that IVter Claus had been interviewed in icgard to his residence property on W.-hington avenue and had promised ; have the house remodeled in such a wy that it would rot protude over the lot lines but would conform with "he city ordinance. Chairman Johnson of the lire and vattr committee reported that the bill of the water company for service ; t the drinking fountains for October ar.d November had been taken up '.-!. h Manager' Minor of the water ,-ompany and that he had promised tr bring the matter to the attention . f Mr. West, of Portland, Maine, owner f the plant, in an effort to se tarc a more reasonable rate. Chairman Luschinsky of the light in ir committe presented a petition .-icr.ed by all the residents along south Lincoln avenue who petitioned that th light company extend their lines that far in order to supply current for Use in their homes, that are at present without the benefits of the vioctrie light. On motion this was re for red to the light committee for ino-t:gatkn and to see of it were possible to have the electric service line extended along this thorough fare. Chairman Luschinsky also re ported on the M. P. viaduct light, stating the city had power to compel its installation and on motion the light was ordered put in and the city attorroy to bring the matter to the attention of the railroad company. Councilman Buttery called the at tention of the council to the fact that tiie street lights were put out too tarly in the morning and cited Sat urday morning as an instance when they were out at : 15 when it was still too dark to see in proper manner. Councilman Buttery also brought up the matter of the speeding of automo biles on the avenues and inquired as t- what authority the police committee l.ad leen given in the matter and stated that if it was up to them that the aut-j joy riders would be given a jolt for fast driving. Councilman Bestor pointed out the habit of drivers of horses of leaving their teams stand unhitched on the streets of the city and that two in stances of this kind had been learned of yesterday and he desired to have the practice stopped by the police be fore a serious runaway resulted from it- This led to some discussion and it was decided by the dads to have the po'ioe look into the matter without delay and put a stop to it. The opinion of City Attorney J. E. I uglas.s was read covering the regu l.itioj of sewers of the citv in re gard to tin character of the refuse that is dumped in to them was read covering ordinance No. 42. Thi provides fine for the violation of the ordinance. It also was decided to prepare an amendment to the ordi nance to provide for the use of screens over the sewers and to do away with the open sewer that has -ccasioned considerable trouble to the city. The ordinance providing for the purchase cf the lots on Washington avenue was then read and provided for th- city paying the sum of $1,100 for the purchase of the same for park purposes. On the first reading of the ordi nance Councilman Eajeck moved the suspension of the rules and to have the ordinance placed on its second and third leadings for final passage. City Attorney Douglas was called upon to s.-t the title to the lots and gave a brief outbid of -them stating that Chris Mockenhaupt, the present own , r had In-cn In possession of them for more than lctuieuis and that the tax title to tfce property had been pur chased hy Mf." Mockenhaupt. from Henry R. Gearing, and that while' the jx.sscisi-jn of the city was guaranteed in the "deed from ?-Ir- Mockenhaupt, if ,(1(1 a' s-'tiit io- quiet title would ive theni aVde'ar title from the dis- tiki wurt, This however he did not think t-cessarj- Councilman Joluison stated that he did not think that the city should clear up the title to the land but that it was up to Mr. Mockenhaupt.' In this opiniQn Mr. - Luschinsky - also joined, aflhioved to lay the ordinance over to the' next meeting but ' this amendment was later withdrawn and the original motion to . suspend the rules was voted on and carried with Councilman Johnson voting no. On the final passage however all of the councilmen-joined in voting for the ordinance., . . . The water company was then made the subject of some discussion. Mr. Luschinsky calling the attention of the council .to. the fact that recently the city was . without sufficient pressure from hydrants to use in. case of . fire and that for several hours the water supply was limited owing, to a break to one of the pumps at the pumping station and also that the standpipc was empty, exposing the city, to the possibility of a heavy loss in case of fire. The Burlington shops. had. also been a sufferer from the water short age on this occasion and several de partments had been compelled to lay off on this account. In his opinion the water company, should see that the pressure for fire purposes is kept up at all times and that the stand pipe be kept filled for use in case of necessity. Mayor Sattler also joined in the discussion stating that the franchise of the water company provided for giving the city sufficient pressure for their fire hydrants and this he thought should be lived up to by the company. Councilman Bestor thought that the water company should take steps to see that the pipes along the streets were laid below the frost line as he had been informed that thirty-five families were without the city water as a result of frozen pipes and that the pipes should be properly placed so as to protect them. Councilman Luschinsky stated that at the fires on Winterstcen hill the pressure had been very low and that it had not been sufficient for effective work. On motion of Bestor, seconded by Buttery, the fire and water committee take up the matter of keeping the pressure up in proper shape as well as to bring to the attention of the company to the frozen condition of the pipes in different parts of the city. This motion was then adopted. Councilman Buttery stated that the waterway on the cast side of Seventh street near the Propst garage had been filled up with cinders and desir ed that these be cleaned out, which was so ordered. Councilman Harries in referring back to the water pressure question stated that he had understood that at the last fire on Wintersteen hill that there had been a great deal of muddy sediment and slush ice in the hose and that he desired the fire and water committee investigate whether or not the fire hydrants were in proper shape for use at all times. Councilman Johnson stated that it must be taken in consideration the fact that the hydrants on Winter steen Hill were on" the same level as the standpipe and it could not be ex pected that the pressure would be as great there as at the other points over the city, and the water company could not be blamed. Thedc Amick was present at the meeting and secured permission to address the city legislators stated that he had been selling gasoline from the barrel on the curb line of his lot, but had been stopped by the fire chief and had since refrained from, selling, but that other garages had continued the practice of selling in this way without being stopped and he did not think it hardly fair to him that such a con dition should prevail. Councilman Johnson was of the opinion that if one of the dealers had been stopped from selling from a tank situated above ground at the street curb he did not see how the others could be allowed to do this. Mayor Sattler stated that there was an ordinance against it and other dealers had been notified and the police would see that it was stopped in the future. After the allowance of the fol lowing bills the council adjourned Aiuve lutz, street commissioner, $10.50; Charles Alien, street work, $14.40; I. N. Cummings, burying three dogs, $1.50; Earl Hyde, nozzle man at Hanasek and Williams fires, $3.00 ; Krank Kozak, nozzleman. at Hanasek fire, $1.50; Frank Kozak, nozzleman at Herold fire, $1.50; Lewis L,ee, nozzleman at Hanasek fire, $1.50; P. II. Field, fire chief inspect ing buildings, $1.40; Guy McMaken, hauling cart to Herold fire, $1.50; Guy McMaken, hauling hose cart from central house to house No. 3, $1.50; Ben Hankinson, hauling hose cart to Williams fire, $1.50; Clyde Martin, watchman at Williams fire, $1.50; Tvpy Koerbcck, drying , hosts Williams fire'$1.50; W. R. Egenber- ger nozzieman at Williams lire, l.ou; A. M.'Renner, nozzleman at Herold fire, $1.50; A. M. Kenncr drying hose, f 1.50; A. M. Kenncr nozzleman. at Williams, firc, .$ 1.50i Guk " Koptx-d rj i ing hose- at Williams Fire", $1.50; Gus Kopp nozzleman at Willams Are, -$1.50; Gus Kopp nozzleman at Herold fire, $1.50; Ed Lewis nozzleman at Wil- liams fire, $1.50; Ed Lewis watchman at Williams fire, $1.50; Sandin, noz zleman at. Williams fire, $1.50; Ed McCulloch nozzleman at Hanasek fire, $1.50; Gunnel Johnson drying hose, Williams fire, $1.50; Gunner Johnson drying hose at Jlcrold fire, $1.50; T. M. Scarbrough nozzleman at Williams fire, $1.50; T. M. Scar brough nozzleman at Herold tire, $1.50; Waterman Lumber Co. sup plies to commissioner, 70c; Water man Lumber Co., coal to city, $8.50; W. R. Egenberger, coal to city, $8.50; Plattsmouth Journal, printing no tices, $5-,57; J.-II. McMaken, inter est on work in paving district No. 11, $12.08. GREAT SHOW AT THE PARMELE "The Girl He Couldn't Buy," a new four-act drama by Sumner Nichols comes' to the Parmele Theatre on Saturday, March 3rd, for one per formance. It is a story of gripping and intense human interest in which a love story and the tangled threads of two captivating Americans are beautifully and brilliantly united in a sanely happy ending, there is no sermonizing of weary preachment in the crisp and often laughable dialogue, but in the life of the Girl who is "The Girl lie Couldn't Buy" of the play there is a lesson which parents, teachers, and employers as well as boys and girls who are just starting into the important affairs of life can ret learn too quickly or remember too long. Splendidly staged ::nd acted, this new play must compel both the inteiest and the approval of all au diences and the mingled humor and pathos, the contrasted defeats and the final victories of the virile character ; have won the enthusiastic applause ar.d approval 'of ail beholders. The ploi is woven around real incidents of even- day American life and the line meaning of it reaches and lingers with all classes of men and women. SURPRISE PARTY il HONOR OF k'Vs. Eii!7 CLARA'S BIRTHDAY The pietty home of Mr. and .Mrs, Barkening, west of this city, was t'u scene of a most delightful suvpii-.-. party Saturday evening when anout fifty young people gathered ir. to iiol .'iJss Clara yclcbrate her btrtnda" The. evening was spent in play i. 1-4 games and in the enjovment of musi both vocal and instrumental, which proved a pleasant feature of tin evening. Miss Dorothy Group, eavi several very delighful readings which were enjoyed to the utmost by every one fortunate enough to be present A most delicious luncheon was serv ed at an appropriate hour to which all did ample justice. At a late hour the guests departed . wishing their hostess many more such happv events and declaring they had spent a most pleasant evening. Those in attendance were: Misses Vera Moor '. Sophia llild, Lena and Marie I'hihx Helen Hunter, Doris Valleiy, Dorothy Group, Eleanor Ileil, Florence and Mable Rummell, Dora Nolting, Fa. Gregory, Margie Vallery, Katie Ileil, Lorine Meisinger; Messrs Emil Hil, Fred Campbell, Albert Philpot, Ru dolph and Paul Heil, Harley Wile.-, tied Kehne, Fred Nulling, John and Elmer Rummel, Edgar and Loste: Meisinger, Larl and Floyd Becker, Fred, Dan and John Terry-berry. Walter Meisinger, Virgil UrisK Charlie Vallery, Carl Heil, Atho an I Lloyd Gregory, Carl Reiser, Ivt Group, Dailey Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parkening and daughter Es. telle and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Paik- ening. BOYS ARE SOME WRESTLERS. At the wrestling match on Tuesday ::ght the work of "he young bov? tak ing part in the preliminary won much favorable comment from the crowd and the boys displayed much !'.i,i i,i their efforts at th mat game and were warmly apcisuded for their ef forts. The first preliminary wis won by Willie Williams aged 8, ir two falls of three and four minutes each over Wilbur Boetel, also 8 years of age, and both boys showed real class in their exhibition. In the second pre liminary Gordon Wilcoxen, aged 10, and his brother, "Red" Wilcoxen, aged 11, staged a fast go, and Gordon won the first fall in five minutes, but the second, bout went ten minutes to a draw. " ' FOR SALE. - New G-room-eMrtwge.-ftrHy- niKlern. Price , $2,500.-' Incumbrance .$1,500. Will take young stock, horses, or cat tle for equity. Address Box 57, Platts mouth, Neb. 4-10-wkly COMING TO THE PARMELE THEATRE Sumner Nichols Great Problem Play, "The Girl He Could Not Buy," to Appear at the Parmele on Saturday Night. When Sumner Nichols wrote the play which will be presented here at the Parmele Theatre on Saturday nignt March Urd, he dug deep into the inner experience of many a shop girl who is working at a wage of six dollars a week and trying to live an honest and upright life, and his hero ine, Hope Nelson, typifies what a girl must do and suffer to escape the per secutions of those human parasites who prey on the lives of unprotected girls and pose as men of honesty and prominence in the eyes of "upper, so ciety." Hope Nelson is the daughter of a wealthy banker. He is ruined by his partner, David Burnham. He dios and Hope is left penniless and nearly friendless. When the curtain rises she is living at a boarding house on six-dollar-a-w'cek salary she earns, the room with one of her store com panions, a saucy and light-hearted girl by the name -of Kitty Burns. But is a hard struggle for existence, made harder than ever by Burnham, who again makes his appearance, and this time a tempter. He dangles ease, lu::ury, wealth and what he calls hap piness Ivfore her in return for her paying with her honor, and when the g; i rl spurns 1dm he becomes desper ate and threatens to drive her ir.to the street. And then, at the ilimaci ical nui ::ent, Joe .Mr.ynnrd, a Vv:.c!s.n.ui." enters her iie tit rough the window of lie r own Lsohvte lvom, from o'i to..' ilre cscar c. He is fleeing from the police, and as'.s her to find for hin a temporary hiding place. Some thing about the man compels her io grar wish, and the police aie foiled. Then May . lory, going 1 tj-.-d toils ick t the her his life time when he a trusted c!er! big finan- i.. i institution, ami was la: -eiv ae- v used and found guilty of a crime j of which lie was innocent; how ho) served tl roo long jears. and after h-:..-eu adopted his prestnt method of ::;.kiii.'r a living because the police refused to permit him to earn it in anv other wav. Ai.d Ijo.it; in turn trusts liira and proves it by relating her experience:- witn l !u ridiani, iiui.'ontallv confu!;ig 10 Mar.ard her su.pioion that cer tain negotiable bonds belonging to bei dead parent were stolen hv Burnham and are still in his possession And fiom that time on "the shop girl" and "the cracksman" become fast fiiends, and the man, fearless ar.d bravo, promises to protect her to h' ht ior her, to live lor o.er, to iove her in the right way, and to ie oriU for her. And of course eveiy thing turns out as it should in the end, but it takes four thrilling acts to tell the story, with situations so ter.se tiiat hardly has one relaxed from breathless watching a gn.ve clanger passed when ai.otf.or great, one con fronts the heroine. Y t through it all there i.; a thread of delicious humor introduc ed by Kitty I'mns ami lu r .swot t lieait "1'iip" IMw.nd (hat. make:-; each thrill pro-. . o'f with a laugh al j'.r.t the propi 1 inoM'-n . V i 1 1 1 the .1.1 t.ilii e of I.tyitaid, Hope ii j'aifi -. fnOi t of lift .-.loliot for tune fiom I'm iiliain ill .1 i.en .at tonal maiua r, ami l!ui oliani 111 iho ho t a l moots hi-i Watioloo, 1 in.i 1 K i iig o Hope ;is h- i '. being led oil' lo pi J: on by Clancy, the ltoclivo, "!'o yon turned down a millionaire I'm n crook. Damn' d little fool." To which Maynard icplies, "The. crook died when love waa born." RETURNS FROM TIIE HOSPITAL. Mrs. E. E. Goodwin, who has I ice 11 zt the Emmanuel hospital in Omaha for the past several weeks recovering from a fractured hip, sustained in a fall at her home in this city, is now so far recovered as to be able to re turn home. Mrs. Goodwin is being cared for- at the home of her son, R. L. Propst, and while still feeling the effects of the injury is now on the highway to recovery. Mrs. Goodwin is well advanced in years and despite this fact has shown wonderful strength and patience" during her af fliction, that has resulted in her re covery. EGGS FOR HATCHING. Light Brahma eggs, $1.00 per 15; $5.00 per 100. Telephone Murray 1124. Mrs. J.AV. .Stories, Mynard, Neb. - . 2-PJ-2moswkly Cobs for sale. $2.00 per load. Call Phone No. 3-111. 2-12-3twkIy NEBRASKA FIFTY YEARS OLD TODAY Many Towns Are Celebrating the An niversary With Programs Ap propriate to the Occasion. Nebraska is fifty years old today and the state now ranks as one of the most important of the commonwealths of the states of the union, forging ahead in the half century of its life to this position through the splendid efforts of the men and women who have made this state their home. In the days preceding statehood, Ne braska was the shuttlecock of the po litical forces of the nation, and over its creation as a territory there was a great political conflict in congress, in which Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois, the author of the Kansas-Nebraska bill, occupied a prominent part in the years 1854-55, and which was the opening of his efforts to gain the presidency. It was on March 5, 18G0, that the first attempt to create a state out of the territory was undertaken by the territorial assembly of the state, when the proposition of statehood was sub mitted to the people for their approv al, but was rejected by a vote of 2,0b'l to 2,72. In this election the voters of Cass county were decidedly in favor of statehood, the vote being 4.-i'J for statehood and 14G against the proposition, but other sections of the state were not in the mood to assume the responsibilities of the statehood measure and it was passed by. The cor.giess of the United States in 1861 passed the enabling act that permitted ihc people of Nebraska to form a stat constitution for submission to the peo pie and to once more take op the ef fort to gain admission into the union of states. - It was early in lS6b that the tenta live constitution was prepared for submission to the people of the state and provision made for the election of the state ctlicers who were to guide the proposed state during its first ;::-.ys. Tills was approved by Governor r 1 Saunders, and on June 2, 18i., -uiimitted to the voters of th for their approval or rejection. ro t:c:tl co:-.u;tio:is at the time admission of the state more tc o. a political nature, tne re- publican; striving to have the consti tution and statehood proposition adopted, while the democrats and th liberal wing of the republicans op posed it, although both parties had ncminated full state tickets, for the election. The campaign, those who remain of the pioneers of those stirring times, was one that was tense and bitter and the young com monwealth was toured by the friends and foes of statehood in speaking and working for their respective causes. It was in this stirring fight that Cars county occupied the limelight. and upon the vote cast in Rock Bluffs in this county hung the balance of fate for the question of statehood. Cass county gave a decisive majority against statehood and it was only by throwing out the vote of Rock Bluffs that the constitution was declared adopted and the republican state uckei, neaded oy uavui I'ullci as governor, was declared elected, defeat ing for the office of governor J. Stcr ling Morton of Nebraska City. There are many left in thi:; locality wno in t in is .stuiing 1 avs took an Jul 1 ( pnit in the struggle and to Ihcni the fiftieth anniversary bring.- Icick iih iiici ic.-i .f (he times gone by that are very interesting ami form nu importiint part in the links of the part hi.iloiy of the great state of Ne Inn ;.a. We owe much to those wh. have given their lives and efforts to build the rtate into its picsent great lies.;, and to tho.se who come will rest .1 -I-,-. .1 ine lesponsiniiuy 01 carrying on tne work that the past generations have brought forward in such splendid shape. TWO DEATHS ON TRAIN. Ch.is. Welch was a passenger for Plattsmouth Sunday, where he visited friends. When Charley got on the train he said he thought the presiden- tial election was on again, judging from the amount of excited talk being indulged in by many of the past;en- gers. When he discovered the cause .... ... ... I he found that a woman had died on the train, south of St. Joe. A doctor was called to the train, and as hn whs; about to leave the train a man rushed up to him, asking that he come to the day coach, where a man had cut hjs throat. When he arrived the man was dead. Charley thought that was a lot of excitement for a Sunday morning. xiamuurg uciiprter. Buy your stationery at the Journal oliice, -where the line in the best and largest in Cass county. Another big shipment of over alls just received, which added to our already large stock, gives us every size from a 2-year old child's to a man 54-inches in waist or 38-inches inseam. Prices $1, $1.25, $1.50 C. E. Wescott's Sons Overall Headquarters SIXTY-SIXTH BIRTH DAY ANNIVERSARY OF JOHN ALBERT Yesterday marked the sixty-sixth birthday anniveisary of Mr. John Al bert, and in order that the event might be celebrated in the proper manner a number of relatives came to the Al- bert home just prior to the supper hour and tendered him a very pleas and and complete surprise. The guests had come well armed with bas kets filled with good things to eat, and soon after their arrival the guests pro ceeded to prepare supper, and when all was in readiness the merry com pany repaired to the dining room and partook of an elegant birthday supper and to which all did ample justice. The remainder of the evening was most delightfully spent in social con- ersation, music and various amuse ments, which made this occosion most enjoyable to all and which will not soon be forgotten l.y the participants. When it was getting quite late, the merry surprisers departed for their homes wishing Father Albert many more happy birthdays. Those in at tendance were: Messrs. and Mcs- dames John Albert and family, Henry Albert and family of Louisville, Henry Albert and family of Cedar Creek, Philip Albert and family of Cedar Oreek, August Ih:gelkcmcier and fam- i!v of Murray Mr. an 1 Mrs. Geo. Engelkeir.cier .f Murray. ANOTHER SUIT FOR DIVORCE FILED IN DISTRICT COURT A suit for divorce has been filed in the district court entitled Alice Stull vs. J. Frederick Stull and in wnicn tne niaintiu asks mat tne 11 i 1 - . W 1 t 1 1 bonds of matrimony be severed be tween them. The petition of the uJaintiti states that they were mar ried at Sioux City, Iowa, November 21). l!)lo, ar.d that since that time they have made their home in Ca.-v county. It is further alleged that the defendant has been guilty of Seat cruelty at different times to the planum and has neglected to pro vide in proper manner for them. There are two small children as the result of the marriage and the plain tiff a;ks that they be given to her for eustoday and also that suitable ali mony be granted that in the opinion of the court may seem just. William.' A. Robertson appears in the action as attorney for the plaintiff. FOR SALE. Having concluded to discontinue breeding Duroc swine, I will sell the following stuff, cheap:. One forty-gal- j Ion icca-cooKcr, one ten-barrel tank, one leed grinder for two or two and a na,f horsepower engine, 100 rods of J--mch heavy hog fencing, almost new; six portable 16-foot gates, hog feeders, una rkers, ringers, etc. One sai'e of stock in National Duroc r 1 . . ? .. "-eturu afesociuuon, entitling the owner io recwd animals at one-half -vote. See me aL my home in Mnard, Neb. W. I orter. FOR SALE. Will sell or trade for Cuss or Otoe county lund, an up-to-date general merchandise stock and building in un I eastern Nebruska town. This is 11 clean, money makinir. old stiihlih...i business. Best of reasons for sellinir Western land slunk riiwiil m.i 1 - - " v iimmiii i-. 1 Address, Plattsmouth Journal Offlco. GOOD PRICE FOR FARM LAND IN CASS COUNTY V. E. Perry, one of the progress ive young farmers cf the county was in the city yesterday for a few -hours enroute to the automoblic show ' in Omaha and took advantage of the oc casion to spend a short time with his 1 friends in the county seat. Mr. Per ry has just disposed of his fine lb') acre farm which is known as the Oscar Allen farm, to A. E. Lake of near Murdock, who paid Mr. Perry $210 an acre for the land. This is an excellent price, but the farm is al so one of the best in this section of the state and Mr. Perry has maintained the farm at a very high standard of efficiency. It is mighty hard to find land anywhere that can compare with that of old Cass county, and Mr. Lake feels fortunate in securing the farm. Mr. Perry will remain on the farm until next spring when Mr. Lake will move onto the place to re side. Mr. Perry has not decided just what he will do in the future toward securing a new location but will have ample time b picq out a suitable home for himself ami family before, they move from the farm near Wa bash. MRS. ASBURY JACKS' FUNERAL The funeral services of the late Mrs. Asbury Jacks were held this morning at 8 o'clock from the home in the south part of the city, conducted by Rev. T. A. Truscott of the First Methodist church. A large number of the friends and neighbors and mem bers of the Woman's Relief Corps were present to pay their last tribute of afiioction to the memory of this most estimable lady and to share the burden of grief with the members of the family. At the close of the serv ices at the home the body was taken to the Burlington station, where it was conveyed on No. 4 to Hamburg, la., to be laid to rest in the cemetery in that place. The members of the family accompanied the body to Hamburir. where a short funeral service will be held. To feel strong, have good-appetite and digestion, sleep soundly, and en- joy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters, the family system ton id. Price, $1.00. Coryrtfrlit!.,' 1011 For good dressers the HEIDCAP. You never looked po fine hfjikjai as you Iook ,a a Made of exclusive English cap cloths it lias style, lines and "kick." zPhilip cJhimcii nha(lan Cartarl Overalls Hansen Gloves xShtrl Stelson JIals