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VOL. 15. NO. 14.
PLA.TTS MOUTH NEBRASKA. THURSDAY, MARCH 2G. 18UG.
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THE DAY'S DOINGS
What the People In and Around
Plattsmonth Are Doing.
STOLEN" HARNESS RECOVERED.
El ui wood Farm uicffd u Locating
a. Litri;. Ouantitj of Uarrr", Re
cently stolen From Theui, At
Aahland Other ote.
Stolen Harnett Ucovered.
A dispatch tn the Lincoln Journal
from Elmwoodsays: "Daniel Skinner,
Clark Shreve and Tlioma9 Stout were
at Ashland yesterday, where they re
covered all the harness that was
stolen from them one nieht last week.
They report finding a regular band of
thieves and jail birds there. Daniel
Skinner's double harness had been de
livered over to a. justice of the peace
and the S15 reward for their recovery
demanded for them. Mr. Shreve was
standing on the street when he ex
claimed: 'There is one of my collars
now and sure enough it was, his col
lar be ing used on one of the pang's
horses. At the same time Mr. Skinner
saw the persou who was driv
ing the horse and identified him as the
man he thought stole his chickens, a
he saw him in the neighborhood the
afternoon before the btirglarly was
committed. Mr. Sbreve's harness was
recovered from a Mr. Johnson, living
six miles west of Ashland, who had
purchased them in Ashland. City
Marshal Mapea of this place accom
panied the gentlemen to Ashland, and
be and the other gentlemen were ap
proached by several of the gang and
wanted money to give information.
Enough information was received,
however, tor the recovery of all the
stolen property, but the thieves were
not prosecuted, the gentlemen binp
satisfied to get their property back."
Airirtrut to h Fin?nnan.
Harrison McCord. a Gsherman resid
ing at East IMattsnioutb was over to
this city Satuiday and started home
about ten o'clock in the evening. lie
walked . cross the B. & M. bridge, and
when or. the" Iowa aide he climbed
down from the bridge to one of the
pier.--, which i- about fit teen feet high, j
Te only means of descent from the
pier to the ground is by climbing down
the iron bands which encircle the pier,
and Harrison, who was somewhat in
toxicated, slipped and tell to the
ground. lie alighted on his feet and
was badly shaken up. but no serious
injuries were sustained, and he will
bn around agriiti in a few days Ilar-ri-on
can congratulate himself that he
was not at least permanently dis? bled
b the fall.
The fenitte of 1910 "
The greater portion of the Woman7
club of this city boarded the M. P.
train for Omaha Tuesday afternoon
on invitation of the Woman's club of
that city, to give a reproduction of the
"Senate of 1910" as rendered in this
city. The performance went off very
nicelv, the ladies being much more
perfect in their paits than on the oc
casion of their first effort, but they
were very much disappointed at the
size of their audience, the club invit
ing them to give the performance re
maining away almost unanimously.
This seem3 rather peculiar treatment
on the part of the Omaha organiza
tion, after the pressing invitation ex-tend-d
to the Plattsmouth club.
The M. P. train was held an hour at
Omaha for the excursionists, who re
turned Tuesday night, arriving in this
city about 12 o'clock.
The Miell Hurst.
Ed Wieberg wnd Ed Neff were out
hunting Tuesday, and the former nar
rowly escaped having one of his eyes
put out. Young Wieberg was using
an old-fashioned "Zulu" gun, and
when he fired it off the breech tlew
back and the shell tlew out, striking
the lad on the bridge of the nose, mak
ing a severe wound. Some of the pow
der went into his eyes, but the sight
will not be affected. Had one of the
pieces of shell struck his eyes the re
sult would have been serious.
Tuesday was the fifty-second birth
day anniversary of Mrs. Lutz, residing
south of town, and in the afternoon a
large number of friends tendered
the lady a very pleasant surprise. The
guests were entertained until a late
hour that evening,. aDd an excellent
time is reported.
Farm loan3 made at lowest rates.
T. H. Pollock, over First Nat'l Bank.
Iitrlct Court Proceed init.
Dovey vs. Riley, et al. Dismissed
for want of prosecution at plaintiff's
cost.
Henry Eikenbary,et al. vs. Citizens'
bank of Plattsmouth. Trial on Mor-
rissey matter set for April 4.
Emma J. Kellog vs. Ellen and Ar
thur Spivey. Trial set for April 3.
First National bank of Plattsmouth
vs. Simeon Rictor. Set for trial April
Rowe vs. Bailey and Lynde. Dis
missed without prejudice.
John Donelan, receiver, vs. T. M.
Howard Hearing on demurres
Argued and to be further submitted
Briefs to be filed on or before April 1
Gen. Relder vs. Midland Coffee and
Spice Co. Motion to reinstate cause
sustained, and cause held for trial.
John Donelan, receiver, vs. J. M
Beardsley, et al. Set for trial March
27.
Heudrickson va. Kellogg, et al.
Leave to plaintiff to file amended
petition instanter.
C. H. Parmele vs. Emma M.
Shroeder, et al. Hearing on applica
tion for appointment of C. C. Parmele
as receiver. Prayer of petitioner
granted and bond of C. C. Parmele
fixed at2,500.
Wm. J. Armstrong vs. L. M. Rowe
On motion of defendant in open court,
objections to confirmation of sale
withdrawn.
Judge Ramsey on Saturday granted
Viola Laughlin a divorce from Thos.
Laughlin, her husband. The plaintiff
is given the custody of their infant
child and has her maiden name, Viola
V. Miller, restored to her.
Booth Packing Co. vs. P. H. Burk.
Verdict for plaintiff for $12 95.
Susan Grosclaude, et al, vs. Myrtle
Barnes, et al. Trial set for March 26.
C. II. Parmele vs. G. 1). Mattison, et
al. Trial set for April 4.
First National Bank of Fairfield.
Ia., vs. Margaret W. Traver, et al.
Continued until March 26.
Anna Ramsden vs. Samuel Rams
den. Petition for divorce. Continued
generally.
Ira A. Tinkham vs. Jos. N. Tink
ham. Ordered removed to federal
court, to which plaintiff excepts.
Olcott vs. Fickes, et al. Court finds
for plaintiff in sum of $1,125, with in
terest. Decree of foreclosure entered.
Smith vs. Churchill, et al. Judg
ment for $256.40, with interest.
Goodwin vs. Parmele, et al. Leave
to plaintiff to plead within ten days.
Latta vs. Duel. Argued and to be
further submitted on briefs to be filed
by March 30.
Romine vs. Decker. Continued un
til March 27.
Martha Vanlanaing vs. Oliver Van
lanaing. Decree of divorce granted
plaintiff.
Lina Cavey vs. Michael Cavey. Pe
tition for divorce. Plaintiff has leave
to withdraw petition from files and
file an amended one instanter.
The forcible detainer caseof Romine
vs. Flower, tried befoie a jury in
county court yesterday, resulted in a
verdict for the plaintiff.
Intercepted the Letter.
Jailor Holloway this afternoon inter
cepted a letter which Eli Jones at
tempted to smuggle to his wife. Jones
was recently bound over to the dis
trict court on a charge of assaulting
Lulu Ramge with intent to do great
bodily injury, and was evidently afraid
that his wife's testimony would be de
trimental to him at his trial, so he
wrote a few instructions ae to the
manner in which he wanted her to
testify. Eli placed the letter in the
sleeve of his shirt and wrapped
it up with some other wearing apparel,
for his wife to wash. However, be
fore the bundle of clothes was given
to Mrs. Jones the jailor unwrapped it
and, upon shaking the shirt, the let
ter fell out. Jones was warned that
if he attempted any more of such
tricks he would not be permitted to
see his wife again until after bis trial.
Farm Iloane Darned.
The home of J. P. Burdick, a well-to-do
farmer residing north of Pal
myra, just over the Cass county line,
but who is known to nearly every one
in this county, was burned Monday
morning with the greater part of its
contents. The fire is supposed to have
caught from a defective flue and was
not discovered until the upper part of
the house was in flames, the family
being at breakfast. The loss is about
$2,500 with no insurance. Nebraska
City News.
Hon. Jos. C. Gilmore, who has been
visiting relatives and friends in this
vicinity for the past week, returned to
bis home in the western part of the
state this afternoon.
ALL ARE WINNERS.
The City Democracy Puts Up an Ex
cellent Ticket.
JOHN A. GUTSCHE FOR MAYOR,
Henry K. Gering For Treasurer, Frank E.
Green For Clerk, Michael Archer
For Police ,ludge School
Hoard Nominee.
Democratic City Convention.
Seventy of the seventy-four dele
gates were in their seats at S o'clock
Saturday evening when the demo
cratic convention was called to order
by P. E. Ruflner, the chairman of the
city committee. Mr. Ruffner stated
that the committee had agreed to
recommend F. E. White for temporary
chairman and 13. L. Kirkham for sec
retary, and these two gentlemen were
then elected.
The lists of delegates from the sev
eral wards were then handed in and
were accepted, and, on motion of Mr.
Grimes, the temporary organization
was made permanent.
On motion of Matthew Gering the
convention proceeded to elect a chair
man of the central committee and the
two candidates for the school board
first. Mr. P. E. Ruff oer was re-elected
committeeman by acclamation.
Messrs. T. T. Wilkinson, J. W.
Hendee, John Tutt, W. II. Dearing
and II. D. Travis were severally
named for members of the school
boaid. The first four each declined.
Some one stated that in time of war
the countryjhad a right to draft men
into its service, and he thought the
same right applied to a nun's party.
A ballot was then taken, resulting as
follows: Wilkinson. 42; Travis, 52:
Hendee. 27; Tutt, 21; Dearing, 3, and
the chair declared Travis and Wilkin
son nominated.
Mr. Grimes moved that an informal
ballot be taken for mayor. Carried,
and Messrs. Dearing and Fox were ap
pointed tellers. The result of the
ballot was as follows: J. A. Gutsche,
3S; F. J. Morgan, 32; Harry Johnson,
Mr. Grimes moved that ' Mr. John
A. Gutsche be nominated by acclama
tion. Mr. Morgan seemded the motion,
and amended it by asking that it be
done by arising vote. This was carried
amid applause. Mr. Gutsche was
called for. Messrs. Morgan and Grimes
were appointea a committee to escort
him to the platform. Mr. Gutsche
thanked the convention for the honor
conferred, and pledged himself if
elected to give the city a clean, eco-
uomic administration.
Henry R. Gering was then by ac
clamation nominated for citv treas
urer, and accepted in a neat speech.
For city clerk Dr. W. li. Dearing
named Frank E. Green, and, on mo
tion of II. Guy Livingston Mr. Green
was nominated by acclamation.
On motijn of Matthew Gering M.
Archer was nominated for police
judge by acclamation.
Ward delegations then announced
the following committeemen: First
ward. Guy Livingston; second ward.
W. B. Wise; third ward, Chas. Cum
mins; fourth ward, Henry Ofe; fifth
ward, Harry Johnson.
On motion the convention adjourned.
A Biff !uit Settled.
The suit of Mrs. Amelia Weston,
widow of the late Addison P. Weston,
to recover her dower interests in some
$75,000 worth of real estate which her
late husband had disposed of, without
her consent or signature to the deeds
conveying the property, has been
settled without coming to trial. A
large number of people were made de
fendants in this action, and the case
promised to be one of the most hotly-
contested legal battles in the history
of Cass county, and it is a matter for
congratulation on both sides that the
case has been amicably settled. By
the arrangements made Mrs. Weston
will receive the sum of $14,700 in cash,
in settlement of her claim in full.
Messrs. Beeson & Root appeared for
Mrs. Weston, while R. B. Windham
represented the defendants.
Mr. Weston, who was about the
wealthiest man in Cass county several
years ago, willed all of his property to
a number of heirs, leaving his widow
practically nothing; hence the suit.
The settlement of the matter is quite
satisfactory to all parties concerned.
The members of the M. E. church
are holding family prayer meetings al
most nightly at different residences in
town, and are doing good work for
the cause of Christianity.
THE TEACHERS' INSTITUTE.
An liiterrfetin Letter Regarding the Ses
sion at Weenllijr Water.
Weeping Water, Neb., March 24.
; Special to Tiik Journal,. Yes
' terday's afternoon session opened
I with a well-rendered instrumental
; solo by Miss Carry Butler. Prof.
! Ilolbroke then delivered an address on
'The First Principles in Teaching,"
in which be set forth the basic under
j lying principles of true educational
i work to a large audience of teachers
and patrons. Mrs. Keitbley then ren
dered one of her characteristic vocal
j solos, which was happily introduced at
this time. Prof. C. C. Van Liew then
spoke regarding the history and evolu
tion of the child-study movement.
! lie traced educational ideas in their
development through llousseau, l'es
talozzi, down to the present time. He
then gave some intensely practical
ideas in the study of the child's physi
cal growth as a basis of mental and
moral growth such as the testing of
sight, hearing, tc. Speaking of phys
ical exercise, he paid a high tribute to
the English system of out-door sports.
The teachers then enthusiastically
greeted William Ilawley Smith, who
addressed them most earnestly and im-
pressively on " Deliniteness in Teach
ing." After giving many striking il
J iustrations of the iudefiniteness in
teaching, he gave a simple, yet forc
ible, example of conciseness in his fa
miliar example the tying of a square
knot. It was amazing to note how
many of the teachers themselves failed
to do just as directed.
At the evening session, a large,
eager audience promptly filled the
Congregational church to its utmost
capacity to hear the already-popular
William Ilawley Smith lecture on
Th Common People and the Com
mon Schools." As with scathing sar
casm and cutting humor he denounced
'machine methods" versus individual
ism in education, the great audience,
now in laughter, now in tears, felt,
with the speaker, that above all, the
child's development must be made
paramount to empty "system." The
lecture met the most hearty approval
of &y present. Tlie music for the
evening'consisted of a piano duet by
Mrs. Teegarden and Miss Bruce and
a violin solo by Miss Lillian Kauble of
PUttsmouth.
Tlie Misses McClelland and Jame
son, Sheriff Holloway and Judge Spur
lock came over from Plattsmouth to
sittend tlie lecture.
Owing to the increased attendance,
the morning session was held in the
church. The singing exercises were
heartily participated in, after which
Mr. Smith lead the morniugdevotions.
Professor Ilolbroke then lectured on
"Methods of Teaching United States
History " He recommended especially
the "method-whole" method and the
subsequent investigation of special
topics or periods. He illustrated his
method by using the large teacher
audience as his class.
Professor Suadduck introduced his
lecture by a few preliminary remarks
ou English, asserting that "no teacher
can teach English to his pupils until
it is known in its final analysis." He
then continued his work of yesterday,
using the "soaking" process to teach
non-singers how to sing..
Meanwhile the church was gradually
filling with the townspeople and pa
trons who gathered to bear the closing
address of William Ilawley Smith.
When he took the platform, every seat
was filled. He spoke at length on the
"New Psjchology," explaining his
much-discussed "Born-short" theory
and illustrating it by vivid examples
met in his own experience. Said he:
"It is my conviction that there is, in
every soul in its ultimate self, an infi
nite power in all directions. Ability to
acquire is inherent. Genius is the
spiritual of the soul, asserting itself
through a perfect physical organism."
A number of questions were asked
the speaker, after which he gave, by
urgent request, a reading from Riley,
bringing out the expressive natural
ness of Riley's dialect selections, and
calling forth bursts of hilarious laugh
ter and round after round of applause.
With this, the enthusiastic morning
session closed.
The teachers of Cass are unanimous
in their endorsement of the great work
Mr. Smith i3 doing in educational re
form, and Superintendent Farley is
certainly to be congratulated on being
so fortunate as to secure such a rare
and unprecedented treat.
-Chancellor Geo. E. MacLean, of the
state university, will deliver his noted
educational lecture on "The Great
American System of Schools" this
evening. J. W. Searson.
I'rotect Settlers.
General Manderson returned Tues
day morning from Washington, where
he has been on business in connection
with the Burlington road. He had
nothing more to offer in regard to the
j land suit now being prosecuted against
the settlers in this state than what he
has already said that there is no oc
casion for bringing the suit at this
i time. Congress has passed a bill con
firming the title of the lands in ques
tion in the hands of the purchaser,
and to those not yet sold in the
railroad company. This being the
case he says there is no basis
upon which to bring a suit, and
that it must fail. So far as any
litigation that may arise, he say
the legal department of the railroad
will protect the rights of the settler
who purchased land of the road.
While at Washington he instituted a
search in the interior department for
proof of title for the bona fide pur
chasers. This work is still going on,
and he hopes in about ten days to
have the proof of all the titles at issue
in this suit. He says the attorney
general understands that there is no
ground upon which to base a case
against the road since the passage of
that act by congress, but that he is act
ing under the orders of the secretary
of the interior, and cannot order the
suit dropped until he receives instruc
tions from that source. World-Herald.
A J'archeni Party.
The elegant residence of Mr. and
Mrs. O. C. Dovey, corner of Sixth and
Locust streets, was the scene Tuesday
evening of one of the most elaborate
and novel entertainments given in the
city this season. It was a leap year
party, given by Miss Edna Adams.
The parlors were tastefully decorated
with beautiful cut tlowers and the
souvenirs, consisting of neat httie
hand-painted cards, with pencils at
tached, were marvels of beauty. On
the inside of each card were written
instructions, informing the holder to
"draw a picture, representing the veg
etable, animal or mineral kingdom."
The result, in some cases, was very
good, while in others it was quite lu
dicrous, and caused considerable mer
riment. Parchesi was next partici
pated in by the guests for an hour or
so, after which refreshments, which
were strictly up-to-date, were served
in the dining room. The balance of
the evening was taken up in playing
a game in which each person was sup
posed to represent some different
character. Judge Spurlock, as a mes
merist, was very clever and his weird
actions completely mystified the com
pany. Iienry Gering executed a Ger
man song and dance very artistically,
and Will Ilyers gave a correct imita
tion of " Music on the Midway,"
showing that he had been there.
George Lehnhoff played a hand-organ
very skillfully and in a manner that
would have caused Paderewski to turn
green with envy. Frank Cummins il
lustrated how the "boys" used to
catch freight train No. S5 last summer,
enroute to the fishing "grounds" at
La Platte, and Emil Wurl made a very
good auctioneer. The others also ren
dered their parts well, and when the
guests disbanded they unanimously
voted the affair a grand success.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Will White, Misses Christie, Anna
Heisel, Ella Wright, Tillie Vallery,
Delia Tartsch. Tony Kessler, Manota
Eikenbary, Kittie Cummins, Jennie
McElwain, Teressa Ilempel. Edna
Eaton and Messrs. George Lehnhoff,
Frank Richey, Frank Richardson.
Heniy Gering. Will Ilyers, Will
Streight, Chas. Vallery, Frank Cum
mins, Bert McElwain, Emil Wurl,
George Spurlock and John Pearce.
In Police Court.
Billy Mostin for several days past
has been imbibing too freely in the
flowing bowl, and Sunday he was
gathered in by the police and turned
over to the jailor. Monday morn
ing Billy had sufficiently sobered up
to be taken before Judge Archer, who
assessed a fine of $5 and costs against
him. Needless to say, he will "lay
out" the fine.
Mrs. Jennie Hendrickson has filed
a complaint charging Chas. Edgerton
with "disturbing the peace by making
indecent proposals to her, and con
ducting himself in a vicious and of
fensive manner." Edgerton was ar
rested and gave security for his ap
pearance in police court April 1st,
when the matter will be tried.
Highest cash prices paid for chick
ens and eggs by E. W. Black at
White's store.
Urlng in Tour Wood.
Wood will be taken .at this office in
payment of accounts due the Weekly
Journal.
An Old Citizen Gone.
John Holschuh, an old and much
esteemed citizen of Cass county, died
at his home, four miles west of Platts
mouth, Sunday, last aged 71 years, 8
months and 17 days, after an illness cf
some months.
Mr. Ilolschuh was born in Ilesee
Darmstadt, Germany, w hence he came
to America in 1853, and removed to
the west, arriving in Plattsmouth
April 17, 1857, and has resided in the
town and vicinity ever since. He was
married in Germany, and was the
father of six children four daughters,
three of whom are married, and two
sons, who are at home. His married
daughters are Mrs. J. V. Egenberger
sr., and jr., and Mrs. John Ilirz. His
wife survives him.
The funeral look place from the
family residence on Wednesday af
ternoon next at one o'clock. Rev.
Freund of the German Lutheran
church officiating.
Deceased leaves a record as an hon
est, upright man that is most enviable.
He literally obeyed that scripture
which says: "Owe no man anything,"
and made it a rule that when he could
not pay for a thing be did without it.
Ever since Tiie Journal was pub
lished he was a subscriber and was
particular to pay for it always in ad
vance. So he did as to all his pur
chases. His example is worth much to
the community. He leaves his family
in comfortable circumstances, the re
sult of bard work and good manage
ment, lie was a kind father and hus
band and a good neighbor, and his
friends have the consolation of know
ing that he lived not in vain. Peace
to his ashes.
A Gem of Literature.
The following gem of literature and
logic is from the pen of the venerable
George Wells, of the Central City
Democrat, and it deserves a conspicu
ous space, in a gilded frame, in every
home in Nebraska:
"On this 11th day of March, 1890, 1
am sixty-one years of age. This is
well along in life, and ten years more
or twenty at most, will fill out the al
loted earthly time and open up the
mysteries of the future. The years go
fast now, and it seems a very short
time from January to December. At
the age of sixty-one what have I to be
proud of? Nothing. What have I to
be sorry for ? Many things. What is
there for the future? A few more
busy years and then eternal sleep or
an immortal life. Which ? I do not
know and I do not fear. The good
God giveth life and lie taketh it away,
and He doth all things well. The lives
of most men are failures, and I am
with the majority this time. Have I
accomplished any good in life ? No.
Like the re3t of the world I have lived
and strived, suffered and failed. I am
ready to quit, and the sooner the bet
ter. I no longer fear the present and
I never did fear the future. I once de
sired a fortune and am glad now that
I didn't get it, for a large acquaintance
with rich men convinces me that they
are as a rale of all men most miser
able. I will live out the few years re
maining in peace and contentment,
and will meet the great change fear
lessly and hopefully. If people will
let me alone 1 will attack nobody. I
will say good things instead of bad
things about all my neighbors. I will
do the best I can, and this will bs very
badly, and the future, like the past,
will probably be a succession of fail
ures. On this anniversary of my life I
extend a warm and fraternal greeting
to all my friends, and hope for them
better things than ever I have seen,
and to the boys and girls who read this
paper, I say, goodness is preferrable
to greatness. Happiness follows good
deeds, well done. Be honest, patient
and perservering. Never tell a lie, al
ways do as you agree, deceive nobody,
and your life will be a wonderful suc
cess, and though you live poorly all
your days your reward will be greater
right here on earth than to receive the
greatest earthly wealth and power ob
tained by devious ways and dishonest
practices."
Card of Thanks.
The undersigned, through this med
ium, desire to express their heartfelt
gratitude to the many friends and
neighbors who so kindly tendered
their services and sympathy during
the illness and at the funeral of the
late John Holsbuh. Their kindness
will ever be remembered.
Mrs. HoLsntm and Children.
Highest cash prices paid for chick
ens and eggs by E. W. Black at
White's store. '
Bennett & Tutt, the grocers, are pre
pared to fill all orders for BULK and
PACKAGE GARDEN SEEDS at
prices to suit the times.