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i Heb Stat. Htatortert SOC , ontma YOL. XXXIV. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, TilURSDAY, MAY SI, 1917. No. 210. 3 DC CITY COUNCIL BRIEF SESSI Arrangements Made for Municipal Carnival the 'Week Beginning June 11th, at City Park. From Tuesday's Haily. The city council met in their regular session last evening at the city hall to take up such metiers as might de mand their attention, and while the business transacted was not of the greatest importance a number of small matters were taken up and disposed of by the city dads. Councilman Harris brought before the attention of the council the mat ter of tiling on Clara street in the south portion of the city, where the water had ovorflower several times on the sidewalk, and desired to have this remedied by a larger tiling. This was discussed by a number of the councilmen, and Mr. Bestor, of the streets, alleys and bridges committee, stated that while the place was one that needed fixing as the road was not in the best of shape, the tiling had carried the water away at the last heavy rain in good shape. Street Commissioner Mike Lutz stated to the council that he had been at the place mentioned during the last heavy rain, and that the water had been carried ofT very easily Ly the tiling. Councilman Bestor of the streets, al leys and bridges committee, reported that they had looked up the matter of the ownership of certain parts of West Vine street by Frank Slavicek's and found that Slavicek, according to the records in the office of the county treasurer, was the owner of fifty feet of the roadway, and in view of this fact ai-ked that the recom mendation of the committee, presented at the last meeting, be withdrawn as it would be impossible to have the street widened at this time under ex isting conditions. Mr. Bestor also stated that the engineers had been here last Friday and had expected to take the measurements for having the paving on South Fourth street raised in places where it was needed to carry off the water, but owing to the bad weather conditions had found this im possible. Councilman Johnson of the fire and water committee asked further time on the matter of a tower for drying hose and for use of a fire bell, as the committee had investigated, and found that in the present condition of the city it would not be practicable to have the work carried out. This was accordingly laid over until a future time. Councilman Harris of the cemetery committee, offered a motion that the salary of the sexton at the city ceme tery be placed at $20 per month, and tlu wage per hour of those employed in the cemetery also be raised in pro portion, so as to afford adequate com pensation to the workmen. This brought out considerable discussion on the part of the councilmen as to the advisability of advancing the salary of the sexton, and it was found that as the salary was fixed by ordinance at $150 per year, it would be neces sary to make the change by ordinance. Mr. Harris then withdrew his motion find submitted one that the wages of those employed at cutting grass in the cemetery be placed at 30 cents an hour, and other labor at 25 cents. This motion was adopted by the unanimous vote of the council. Mr. Harris also asked that the tiling at the east entrance to the cemetery be lowered as it was too high for the convenience of those driving in and out of the cemetery. This was or dered done, with Councilman Luschin sky and Councilman Johnson voting "no." Mayor Sattler ftated that he thought all work should be under the supervision of the streets, alleys and bridges committee, and that only that which was obsol-tly necessary should be ordered by 'the council. Councilman Vondran of the parks and improvement committee, stated that he had received blue prints of five different lines of private . sewer J that were to be taken over by thecIfYj but as they were incomplete he did net know just what to do with them. It was decided to have the city attor ney and the committee look up the sewers and try if possible to get the sewer situation in shape so that there could be some definite action taken. Chairman Luschinsky of the light- ON ir.g committee reported that the man- agement of. the Nebraska Lighting company had informed him that they were taking, steps to have the service to the consumers assured by the re building of their dynamos at the local plant, and had two new transformers on hand in case they met with an ac cident similar to that of a few weeks ago. Mr. Luschinsky also moved that the council sit as a board of equaliza tion on Monday, June 11th, to tax the cost of the light under the Missouri Pacific viaduct against the railroad company, in compliance with the law, as the Misosuri Pacific had declined to pay for the light. Councilman Buttery brought on a discussion of the matter of the light in the parkway on Washington ave nue, by moving that the lighting com pany be requested to replace the light which had formerly been placed over the center of the avenue and which had been located later in the parkway between Washington avenue and Lo cust street. After considerable dis cussion it was decided to allow the light to remain where it is at present, but to have the globe now in use re placed by a lighter and a higher pow ered lamp used to furnish better light. Councilman Buttery of the police committee stated, as the chief-of-po-lice was kept quite busy owing to the cutting down of the police force, he thought that there should be someone hired to shoot the stray dogs. On motion the police committee and chief were authorized to hire some person to do the work of looking after the canines. The question of the levy for the fire equipment was brought up and dis cussed thoroughly by the members of the council, and it was decided to make the levy only 1 mill for the com ing year. The council also took up the matter of the municipal carnival that has been agitated for some time, and the deal was ratified by the council whereby the Allen Shows will be here on the week commencing June 11th, to show at the base ball park, and the pro ceeds will be used to add to the equip ment of the fire department of the city. The board of health of the city was also authorized to have prepared an ordinance covering the quarantine reg ulations and methods of protecting the health of the residents of the city, and to have the same reported at the next session of the council. On motion of Councilman Bestor the city officials and members of the council decided to meet at the city hall on the afternoon of Decoration day to attend in a body the services at the Parmele theater. After the discussion of a few minor matters the council adjourned and wended their way homeward. NEW MANAGER IS ELECTED FOR THE RED SOX BALL TEAM From Tuesday's Datly. The Red Sox base ball club last evening held a special business ses sion following their regular practice at the ball park to discuss a matter of much importance, that of the se lection of a manager for the team for the remairTder of the season. At the time of the organization of the team for the season's work, C. S. Johnson, who for several years has served as manager, was draitea lor service, with the. understanding that as soon as the season was started that he would be allowed to withdraw from the duties of the position. Mr. John son felt that as there has been sev. eral games played and the routine of the season well under way, it was time that the ball team gave him an opportunity to withdraw and accord ingly called the meeting last evening to take this matter up. The boys at their gathering accepted with much regret the resignation of Mr. John son and elected to the position or Manager Matthew Jirousek, deputy county clerk, and one of the loya fans of the city. Mr. Jirousek is wel qualified far the position and if he can be persuaded to accept will make a live one on the job, and guide the destinies of the ball team as they should be. Herman R. Schmidt, assessor Elmwood precinct, was in the city to day looking after a few matters at the office of County Assessor Farley. DECORATION DAY IS DISAGREEABLE Consequently the Exercises at the Par mele Theater Were Not Attend ' ed by as Many as Usual. Decoration day of 1917 will go down in record as one of the most disagree able days from the standpoint of weather that the community has suf fered from for several years, and the rain was almost incesent from early in the morning until after dinner and interfered to a great extent with the program that had been arranged for the observance of the day. The employes of the Burlington shops had secured a donation from the different departments of the shops to secure the Burlington band for the purpose of giving a concert in the aft ernoon preceding the exercises at the theater, as well as to assist the old soldiers in their marching, but this feature was forced to be abandoned owing to the continued rainfall that made a concert impossible, although the members of the band gathered at the theater to give a few selections before the opening of the services and also to serve as accompanists for the different musical numbers. At the Parmele theater a very fair sized crowd had assembled bv 2:30 to take part in the splendid program which had been arranged by the com mittee of the Grand Army and the ielief corps. Comrade T. W. Glenn of the McConihie post, G. A. R., pre sided over the gathering in a very able manner, and introduced tne uinerer.t speakers and numbers on the program in a most pleasing manner. As the services were opened the urlington band played the strains of America," in which the entire audi- ence joined in singing and which proved a pleasing commencement of the program of the day. The invca tion of Rev. T. A. Truscott of the First Methodist church was very in- piring and opened the hearts of his auditors to the solemnity and beauty of the occasion in which they were all joining. The message of Abraham Lincoln, delivered on the battlefield of Gettys burg, more than fifty years ago, was read by Judge J. E. Douglass, and this classic, which will live as long as human hearts exist, produced a most profound impression upon all in the audience. This number was followed by the flag drill by twelve young boys and which proved a pleasing feature of the afternoon's program as the lads paid paid their tribute to the flag of their country in the salute and drill. The program this year was ar ranged to give the occasion a touch of patriotism, and on the list of speak ers were a number of the members of the bar of Cass county, and each of the orators proceeded to furnish many inspiring thoughts on the spirit of the day that has been hallowed in the memory of every American citizen. Attorney C. A. Rawls was the first speaker, and touched briefly on the fact that the members of the Grand Army were vanishing from the homes and firesides of the nation, and that this year the day was doubly impres sive, due to the fact that the nation had once more been called to arms and was about to embark in a strenuous war that might cover a period of sev eral years. That the American forces that might engage in the conflict would be able to keep the faith of steadfastness to the principles of the American republic and their faith in God, was the wish of the speaker. Mr. W. A. Robertson spoke briefly of the work of the old soldiers of the republic and of the boys of '17, who soon will bear the burdens of sustain ing the national honor that was for so long carried out by the boys of 1-65. The inspiration of the day was one that filled the hearts of all with love and admiration for the old sol diers and the soldiers of the future. County Attorney A. G. Cole was one of the speakers, who paid a most glowing tribute to the young men of the nation who have sacrificed them selves on the altar of the national lib erty, and to whom it is due the fact that the nation lives in the light of liberty for all mankind. The best in the world is none too good for the American soldiers, Mr. Cole declared, and they should be given pay just as large as would be possible for the government to allow. The selective conscription, Mr. Cole stated, would take away from the boys cf from 18 to 25 a part of the burdens of war and place it more equally on the shoulders of those more advanced in years. The singing of "The Star Spangled Banner" by the audience was one of the inspiring features of the afternoon and one in which all joined. D. O. Dwyer in his remarks devoted himself largely to the discussion of the events leading up to the civil war through the slavery question, and how the union had been preserved through the devotion of the men of the nation to the great principles cf freedom for mankind. Mr. A. L. Tidd in his remarks spoke for a better and clearer understanding of the principles and teachings of the ?reat commandment, "Love Thy Neighbor as Thy Self," and in this oc cupied some little time in an appeal for a better understanding of the rights of mankind, for which the American republic had been dedicated. One of the most able and appealing addresses of the afternoon was that of Hon. Matthew Gering in the presenta tion of the flag to McConihie pest of the G. A. R. Mr. Gering paid a glow ing tribute to the American republic and what it has stood fcr and the op portunity of the enjoyment of the ad vantages of equality in a republic of the free. Mr. Gering stated that while he was born in another land, he felt only the most intense interest in the success of the land of his adoption in the war in which it has embarked, and while between his native land" or an other power he might feci a sympathy for his old home, between the United States and any other nation there could only be one choice that of the great republic that had given freedom and life to the oppressed of all the earth. Mr. Gering paid a glowing tribute to the flag ar. he turned it over o Hon. R. B. Wir.dham of the G. A. R. Mr. Windham responded briefly to the address of presentation, express ing the appreciation Vi the flag which had been given to the post. Mr. Wind ham told of the work of the post and of the feeling of regret as the youth of the land were called to the colors, and that in his home two had gone to serve the nation, one in the army and cr.e in the navy. District Judge James T. Begley paid a tribute of love and esteem to the old soldiers of the union, both those who have passed on and those whose sil vered hair told of the advancing years, and to the young boys in kahki who are about to follow in the footsteps cf those who have in the past served the anion on the battlefield. Judge Begley in his splendid address read the list of the Plattsmouth young men who have heard the call to the colors and who have joined the army and naval forces of the nation. There are some fifty-four from this city who have volunteered in the lines of service of the nation. The meeting was closed by the bene diction, pronounced by Rev.H. G. Mc Clusky of the Presbyterian church. HEARING IN THE CASE OF THE E. G. DOVEY ESTATE TO END TODAY From Tuesday's Pailv. The hearing of the matter of the estate of Edward G. Dovey, deceased, was continued today in district court before Judge John B. Raper of Pawnee City, who is taking the place of Judge Begley on the bench for the week. This case is an appeal from the county court over the allowance of the amounts due each of the heirs of the estate and fixing the interest of Jane A. Dovey, deceased, in the estate of her husband. John L. Webster of Omaha and D. O. Dwyer of this city appear for George E. Dovey, adminis trator of the Edward G. Dovey estate, and Hon. Jesse L. Root of Omaha and C. A. Rawls and A. L. Tidd of this city for the other heirs 'of the estate. The case will probably be completed today and be ready for submission to the court for its judgment. PURCHASES NEW AUTOMOBILE. B. F. Cook has just closed a deal for the purchase o fa fine new Dodge touring car which is secured through John Gorder, the local agent. The car is a five pasenger machine and is an up-to-date machine in every respect. A want ad will bring you a buyer. CONFIRMATION CELE BRATED AT ST. JOHN'S AND AT HOLY ROSARY Ninety Members Are Confirmed Bishop J. Henry Thien of Lin coln at the Two Churches. by Yesterday the St. John's and Holy Rosary congregations of the Catholic church enjoyed a visit from the Rt. Rev. J. Henry Thien, bishop of Lin coln, to administer the sacrament of confirmation to large classes at both the St. John's church and at the Holy Rosary church. The disagreeable weather prevailing kept a number from attending the services, but, de spite this fact both churches were filled to their utmost capacity at the two services. At the St. John's church the con firmation services were held at 10 o'clock in the morning, when the high mass of the church was celebrated by Rev. Father M. A. Shine, rector of the church, assisted by the choir, under the direction of Mrs. P. J. Flynn, and which rendered the beau tiful music of the mass in a most im- piessive manner, r.. il. fccnuinoi ac companied on the cornet. The con firmation sermon was delivered by Bishop J. Henry Thien, in a most im pressive manner, and with an inspir ing eloquence as he pointed out to the members of the class, forty-eight in number, the teachings of the church and the necessity of faithful adher- ence to tne teacmngs oi ine cnurcn which they have espoused. Bishop Thien was assisted in the adminis tration of the sacrament of confirma tion by Fathers Shine of this city and W. D. Higgins of Manley. The class was composed of twenty-five boys and, twenty-three girls and made a pleasing sight as they came for ward to dedicate their lives in the services of the Master, the girls gowned in white with the flowing veils of snowv white and wreaths of roses, while the boys were attired in the dark suits with a sprig of beauti ful flowers. The class had as their sponsors Mr. and Mrs. August Bach, Jr. The church was very beautifully arranged with flowers on the altars, which, with the softening lights of the candles, made a charming setting for the event. The services at the Holy Rosary church were held at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and here as at the St. John's church a very large congrega tion was present to enjoy the services. The class at this church numbered forty-two, composed of both boys and girls who had joined their lives with that of the church. The service in Bohemian was celebrated by Father Nemec, of Wahoo, and by Bishop Thien in English, both being force ful and eloquent and strengthening the young people in their duties to their Savior and to the church of which they were to become a living and vital part. Bishop Thien was as sited in the confirmation by Father John Ylcek, of the Holy. Rosary church, and Father Blasecke, of South Omaha; Father Shine, of St. John's church, and Father W. D. Hig erins. of Manley. The choir of the Holy Rosary church under the direc tion of Mr. Cvril Janda furnished very beautiful music for the mass This afternoon Bishop Thien will address the graduating class of the St. John's school and will leave at 2:30 for Falls City, where he is to assist at a similar event. It beincr Memorial day, at the close i of the confirmation services Bishop Thien gave absolution in memory of the dead priests of the church, the soldiers and sailors of the United States, and for those who have fallen upon the battlefields of the European war. MORE UN DESIRED PUBLICITY. T. W. Glenn of this city has experi enced a little undue publicity due to the fact that some person has sent to the office of the Omaha Daily News, a communication bearing his name and which wj,s published in thr.t prper Mr. Gknn does not care for the free advertising that he received in the matter and would prefer to send his own communications to the papers in stead of having someone take it upon themselves to do it for him. This is the second instance of this kind in the last two weeks and the News certainly should be shy of publishing articles from Plattsmouth people. "THE WHITE SISTER" IN SIX ACTS AT GEM Donna Angela Chiaromonte returns home from a sitting at a famous art ist's studio with Giovanni Seven', a young officer who is in love with her, and finds that her father has been killed. Her aunt, the Marchesa, who is in love with the officer and is extremely jealous of her niece, takes charge of the castle. She takes occasion to de stroy a will leaving the property to her niece. Because there was no civil marriage, the property reverts to her husband. The Marchesa then takes the title of Princess Chiaromonte, while Donna Angela, with no name or fortune, goes to live with a former nurse in a humble oottage. Giovanni is suddenly ordered to gypt at the head of a command. Shortly afterwards word comes that he and all his troops have been way- aid and killed. Donna Angela is overwhelmed with grief and enters a convent. In two years she takes the vows and becomes "The White Sis ter. Five years after his disappearance Giovanni returns the only survivor of the expedition. He had been wounded and captured and made a slave until his escape. He is overwhelmed with grief to find his betrothed has taken the veil. He does everything to per suade her to renounce her vows, but she stands firm. Finally Giovanin, who has been put in charge of a powder magazine, is injured in an explosion. He is taken to the convent hospital. The doctor tells him that his life can be saved by the amputation of his arm. Giovanni refuses to consent, saying he prefers to die. "The White Soldier" pleads with him, but he will not yield. But the kindly Mgr. Sarasenesti, who has been watching the couple fori some time and sees how desperately both are in love, gets a special dis pensation, so that "The White Sister" can leave the convent and the sister hood. The sweethearts are then re united. Tt the Gem Sunday evening, June 3rd. ST. MARY'S GUILD HOLDS AN INTERESTING MEETING The pleasant home of Mrs. J. H. Donnelly, of Vine street, was the scene of a most delightful gathering Tuesday afternoon when the ladies of St. Mary's guild were entertained by Mrs. Donnelly, assisted by Mrs. Earl R. Travis and Miss Marie Donnelly. The attendance was quite large and everyone present enjoyed themselves to the utmost in the hours that they were together, both in the discussion of the business of the organization, as well as in the pleasing social con versation and making of many articles of needlework. At a suitable hour a dainty two-course luncheon was served that was much enjoyed and proved a rare treat to those who were fortunate enough to be in at tendance. Mrs. George A. KafTenberger de parted this morning for Cedar Rapids, la., where she will visit her daughter, Miss Ola KafTenberger, who is to graduate from school in that city this spring. 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This company is to be at Nebraska City next week under the auspices of the Eagles and I will Hve that city a splendid attrac- : tion. In coming to this city the Allen company finds that it will be impos sible to locate on the baseball park, owing to the fact that it is difficult to get the cars and equipment under the subway to reach the ball park, and fcr this reason the municipal au thorities under which the carnival will be given will endeavor to have the carnival located on the streets of the city if possible. This" will be found much more acceptable to the business men, as it will hold the crowds in the business section of the city and will prove a valuable asset to the business man. The Allen com pany will have some 300 persons with them and these will have to be fed and cared for in the city, as they have no boarding car, and this will bring quite a neat sum to the business men. FRED GRUENTHER, JR., AND SOPHIA WILGOXEN MARRIED IN OMAHA From Tuesday's Daily. The many friends of Mrs. Sophia Wilcoxen and Mr. Fred Gruerther, jr., were greatly surprised last evening to learn that this young couple had stolen a march on them and hastened to Omaha to be united in the bonds of holy wedlock. The young people made the trip by auto to the metropolis and, seeking the office of Judge Bryce Crawford, were soon united in the bonds of wedlock as man and wife. The young people departed at once on a wedding trip to the west, where they will spend some time visiting with relatives and friends. Both of the contracting parties are well known throughout Cass county, where they have resided for practi cally their lifetime, and are held in the -highest esteem by a great number of friends. The bride is a lady of most charming character, and by her pleasant and agreeable manner has won many friends who will learn with much pleasure of the happiness that has come to her. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gruenther, and is one of the industrious and popular young farmers of this section of Cass county, and a man held in the highest esteem by a very large circle of warm friends. The newly weds will make their home on a farm near this city in the future, after their return from their honeymoon trip. this contribution and place yourself under the protection of this great banking system.
