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I I i h I i a&'&,ii,xxM&$di&i&fote&&&&. 1 Deaths and Funerals. W.mtviwn'nttrTiwmvawwuwp&&3ZV'S!2KX. ENGINEER JOE SLABY KILLED. Former Red Clcud Man's Devotion to Duty Causes His Death. A telogiutn was received in Hod Cloud Sunday morning announcing that Engineer Joe Slaby, formerly of Red Cloud, had been killed in h col lision near Akron, Col., Saturday night. Joe Slaby was a hrothor of Al and Frank Slaby and Mrs, Tom Kru lik or this.counly and Mrs A. Clark of Oxford, all of whom, accompanied by Mr Kralik, left Sunday evening for Denver to attend tho funeral Tho following account of tho accident i.s taken from an Akron, Col , special to tho Denver Post: "Akron, Col., Fob. 27 - Freight En ginoer J. J. Slaby of Denver was killed in a wreck a milowe.stof Akron Satur day night Ho tniiflit have escaped had he not remained in his cab to'set tho air brakes when ho know a collis ion was inevitable. "Slaby was in charge of tho llrst engine on a double-header oastbound Burlington froiKlit. A milts wot of Akron a runaway engine from this place was seen by Head Urakoman F. 11 Lewis, coming down tho track Lewis yollod to Engineer Slaby and Fireman V. R. McFnrland to jump MoKurland promptly obeyed, being followed by Lewis. Engineer Slaby hot tho airbrakes and jumped just as tho collision occurred. A rail struck him on tho chest, at the junction or the collar bone and the sternum, frac turing both clavicles, three ribs on each side and tho upper bono of tho sternum, and puncturing his luug- He died soon after tho accidont "Engineer V. C. Hardy and Fireman J. Fitzpittriok, on the second en gine, jumped as somi as tho engines crashed and escaped with nothing mnrn than a shako-un. Conductor C. ,7. Snell was in charge of the train. "A coroner's jury which investigated tho accidont returned a verdict hold ing the C , B & Q. rosponsil)lo. "Engineer Slaby's body was sent to Denver yesterday. A wife ami two tons survivo him " Tho runaway ongino had been stand ing on tho track some six hours, ap parently blocked, but in some manner, possibly a leaky throttle, tho ongino accumulated steam enough in tho cyclindors to start itself. Tt traveled over a mile, crashed into tho double, header with sullloiont force to derail both engines or thodouhle-htmdor, and then, by force of tho jar, returned to Akron, whero it was caught Joseph J. Slaby was born in Iowa City, Iowa. IW) years ago. Tho llrst twenty years of his lifo were spent in the little town working on his father's farm In IS85 ho came wost and bogan railroading Ho settled in Hod Cloud, Nebraska, and nineteen years ago went into the employ or tho Burling ton Ho has been with that road over since. Six years ugo ho was put on tho Western division as a freight engineer. Sinco that time ho has boon in Tour wrecks and had never once desert od Ids post. Ho was tho engineer of the freight train in tho big Sand creek wreck .some years ago. Slaby was ono or tho most popular men in tho employ of tho Burlington. Ho was also widely known in Denver, taking a prominent p ut in tho Knights of St. John. Mr. Slaby is survived by ids widow, two little children, two brothers, Al bert and Frank Slaby of Red Cloud, and live sisters, Mrs. J. K. Boyor, of 'ueblo, Miss Mlllleoiit Slaby and Mrs. Christmas proceedings and most of I II Solllday of MC'ook, Mrs. Anna 'tho sentiment that dominates this Mrs. Mollio.play stop short on mawkislinoss which is no mean achievement when done in connection with a fable that wears little semblance of probability. V II Sollltlay Clark of Oxford, and Kralik of lied Cloud. Tho funeral was hold from his late residence. 17.19 West Thirty-fifth ave nue, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, to St. Patrick's church Tho inter niont took place at Mount Olivet cem etery. Mrs. L. P. Johnson. Mrs. L P. Johnson, wife or Low Johnson, who has boon residing on tho L. A. Haskins farm for tho past two years, died last Thursday night from a disease supposed co bo yellow jaundice Mrs. Johnson had been ill since Christ inas, but it was not thought her condition was sorious until a short time before her death. Funoral ser vices were hold Saturday afternoon at tho Congregational church in lied Cloud, conducted by Rev. E. L. Hiilch ins, pastor or the M E. church. A husband, live sons and two daughter are left to mourn her death. The sons are Edward, Harry, Arthur and Hans and ono whoso name wo could not learn Tho daughters aro Mrs. Paul Brotthauor and Miss Florence John-sou. Esmeralda. On Monday evening tho Ludies of tho Maccabees, assisted by some gentlemen friends, presented the comedy drama "Esmeralda, or Noith Cnrliux Folks," to an audience that tilled the opera house The char actors in tho play wore taken by local amateurs, who acquitted themselves in a very creditable manner. Tho specialities between the acts were very pleasing to tho largo audience Be tween tho llrst and second acts little Miss Marcolino Longtin sang "I'm Always in tho Way," accompanied on tho piano by Miss Wert, and was heartily encored At the end or tho second act K. 1). McFadden, a travel ing salesman whoso home is in Hast ings, gave u very clover negro mono logue, and in respouso to tno encore sang a negro melody tho burdon of which was "I may bo crazy, but I ain't no fool," his wife playing tho piano accompaniment. Ho was again ro called, and this time sprang u surprise upon tho audience in tho nature of a really now joko. At tho close of tho third act Mrs. C II. Kaloy sang two pretty little songs which pleased tho audience. It would bo dillieult to say which of the characters in tho play were receiv ed with most favor. A. B. Ritchey, who took tho part of "Elbert Rogers," father of tho heroine, it was conceded by nearly ovoryouo, displayed tho most dramatic talent. Miss Ella Cook, as tho heroine, 'Esmeralda Rogers," car ried hor part with grace and skill. Houry Clark, who took tho part of "Davo Hardy, ' tho backwoods lover of "Esmeralda," demonstrated that ho was not lacking in oxporieuco in tho art of love-making. Dr Nellie Mauror, as "Ijj'dia Ann Rogers," tho soured, avaricious and ambitious mother of the heroine, could give pointers to tho leading ladies or many of tho "ten twenty thirty" shows now on tho road. Harry Engols made a good "Jack Des mond," while Misses Emma Craves and Edytho Crowell, who took the parts of "Kate" and "Nora Desmond," sisters or "Jack," did exceedingly well. George Hadell, Judge Keenoy, Shor wood Albright aud Mrs. C II. Kaloy, who were "Mr Esterbrook," "Georgo Drew," "Marquis do Montossin" and "Sophia," in tho order named, tilled in the remainder of tho cast in a very creditable manner The entertainment was a lluancial success, netting tho L O T. M a neat sum above their expenses, which will enable them to clear up their indebted ! uess. There aro also two or three good char acter studies-notably the so-called hair-wit "Andy Maroke," who holds tho place or hero, and "Buiglar Bill Smith." whoso "t'umb nail is made 'tired'" by tho wicked deeeilf illness or his chief partner in villainy High class -pecialties are introduced throughout tho action of tho play At Red Cloud on Monday, March (', for one week. Farewell Party. Last Saturday evening the members or tho Grand Army and Women's Ro ller Corps gave a furuwcll reception ut tho homo or Mr. and Mrs Joseph Gat her Tor J. S. White and wire, who loft on Monday for their new homo in Lincoln, Nebraska. About thirty-live guests were present, and all enjoyed themselves as only the veterans aud their wives know how. Post Com mander Joseph Gnrber, on behalf or the comrades, wont through tho cero moiiy of presenting Mr. Whito with a gold-headed cane, although tho cano itseir was not in evidence, having tailed to arrive in time. Mrs Ducker, president of the Roller Corps on be half or the indies presented Mrs. Whito with a handsome silver berry spoon. Tho evening was spent in pleasant social intercourse aud the exchange or farewells. Mr and Mrs. White have lived in Red Cloud for about twelve years, and during that time Mr. White has held several olllce.s or trust, having served as county treasurer, mayor aud police judge. HEMPTON KOMEDY KOMPANV t' dftl I if 11 t ,i fOT " " ' "v'i-i vrfiaB98ff nmm ' .MW "ti'iy ' V Tvir.w PAIL ST0 15he CLOTHIER Ayers Give nature three helps, and nearly every case of con sumption will recover. Fresh air, most important of all. Cherry Pectoral Nourishing food comes next. Then, a medicine to control the cough and heal the lungs. Ask any good doctor. I tint used Ayer'i Chnrry rector ycn aco. I huvo torrllile case of Iiiiik , dil ute curnl liy It. I urn ih'vit without It. Auiuut U. Hamilton, Marietta. Ohio. At the Red Cloud Opera House All Next Week. The opora houso management an nounces an engagement of tho Kemp ton Komedy Kompany for six nights hero next week, beginning on Mon day, March (5, and including a Satur day afternoon matinee. Mr. Kompton assures us that ho is carrying a llrst class company in ovory respect anil promises tho theatergoing people or Red Cloud and vicinity "something now aud up to date in tho dramatic lino on this occasion. Tho Kompton Komedy Ko. has al ways boon reliable aud on former vis its hero has given entire satisfaction, and therefore our people may bo as sured of six nights of wholesome en tertainment next week. Don't forget tho date, Monday, March (5, to and including Saturday night, March 11, with Saturday mati nee. Reserved seats on sale at Grico's drug store. Our Cattle at Kansas City. Kansni City Live Stock .lourmii. V. A Kent of Webster county was on the market today with cattle and hogs Fuller and Bennett had a car of cattle and hogs here last Tuesday from Cowles. II. W. Koont., car cattle; Charles Hunter, car hogs; and, W. F. Russell, two cars cattle, had their shipments hero last Tuesday from Inavalo. Tho Amboy Milling and Elevator Co of Red Cloud, Nob., laid two cars or Tat steers on tho market today that averaged 1,158 pounds and sold at tho very satisfactory price of 8.VJ.". Among tho southern Nebraska ship pers on today's market with cattle was V A. Kent, a well known foodor of Red Cloud, who had seventeen head or 1'200-pound steers which brought 81JO. Mr Kent expressed himsoir as being woll satisllod with tho nrieo. working for Ollio b'chali'nit for a week or so, and boarding at J. O Lindley's. When ho drew his pay Saturday night he skipped out, leaving u il) board bill unpaid. Tho shorilf brought him back, and by tho time ho had settled with tho sheriff, the judge and J O., his week's board had cost him some thing over ten dollars. New Cement Works. Scrivner A' Fit, this week began work on a frame building 24x100 feet, which will bo used by C J. Piatt as a manufactory Tor artificial building aud paving stono Tho building is located on tho vacant lots back or Horburger's restaurant fronting on Third avenue. As soon as suflicient stono is manu factured for tho purpose a two story olllce building, 00x21, will bo erected in connection with the manufacturing plant. Convention Call. The delegates to the republican city convention are requested to meet at the court house, Tuesday, March 14th, 100."), at 8 o'clock p. m., to place in nomination the following officers: One mayor. One councilman, 1st ward. One councilman, :2ulwur(l.' Ono clerk Ono treasurer. One police judge. Two members school board, full icrin. Ono member of school board, to fill vacancy. Representation based on the voto cast for President Roosevelt; aud also to transact such other business as may lawfully come boforo tho convention. Gi:o. 11. Oviciuno, D. H. Kalky, Secretary. Chairman. !Jii.,snr.,pi.oc. All Irm.'L'til'. for .?. C. AYKHCO., I.im-ll. Mint. Consumption Health domands dally action of tho bowcl9. Aid naturo with Ayor's Pills. "A Homespun Heart." "A Homespun Heart,'' a domestic drama, was originally rough-hown by Hal Roid, who has a faculty for put ting together stiigo scones that express with singular effectiveness primitive and homely truths of life, coupled with moments of dramatic power. Arda LaCroix is anuouncod to have elaborated and staged tho play, but it bears the familiar Roid earmarks, not forgetting tho Christmas festival aud reintroducing characters that wo moot in all tho plays that have originated with thoerratic.iuvontor or this. Mr. Roid is one of tho fow dramatic au thors that know how to treat what may bo called sacred incidents without becoming maudlin or suggesting blas phemy, or somo kindred offense. For example, ho has introduced iu "A Homespun Heart" u scene or family worship and so managed itasto arouso iu tho mind of tho spectator a feeling of revoronco and a souse of personal and deep sympathy with the simple Astronomy Lecture. Next Monday evening, March (5, tho firth entertainment iu tho Glazier Ly ceum course will bo given at tho Con gregational church, at which tiiuo Prof. E. B. Swift will givo his lecture on astronomy. Tho lecture will bo illustrated by holiotypos aud stellar photographs from Liverpool, Cam bridge, Lick aud other observatories. Tlioy will be enlarged in tho como scopo ou an immense Hold, appearing precisely as if thoy wore soon through tho aroat tolescopo by tho audience. Among tho finest viows aro tho solar .. A- 1. -a .1 UM ran JllimVn corona, sun spots, uyuruKuu uuiv, Swift's comet of 1802, eclipse, Saturn and his immense rings, the bolts of Jupiter, clouds mid polar ico caps on Mars. Tlioro will also bo other lino viows aside from those of an astro nomical charauler. Jumped His" Board BUI, Shorifr McArthur wont to Cowlos Council Meetings. The city council met in regular ses sion on Wednesday evening. Mayor Itn'S in the chair; all members present. Minutes of previous meeting read anil approved. Tho council ordered the city clerk to issue a call for the annual lection, to bo held Tuesday, Apiil 4, 180."), and ap pointed tho following judges and clerks of election. First ward Judges, D. L. Gnmt, V. Wolfe, T. J Ward; clerks, W. A. Sher wood, W. T. Uohror. Second ward Judges, R B Fulton, J. II. Bailey, Jas. mslov; clerks, O. C. Tool, H.J. Cark. Oa motion the following claims were allowed and warrants ordered drawn on tho respective funds to pay same: Lee Herdman, balance fees clerk supremo court, Michigan Trust Co. vs. City of Iiud Cloud $17.95 J. W. Kinsel, water com 12.80 J. M. Snlhirci, city engineer 40.00 Henry Diedeiich, labor 7.15 G. II. Hollister, labor on stieet 2.25 Piatt & Frees Co., material lfj.10 M. C. Sherman, labor 7.50 Sanford Fox, labor l.oO Homer Baker, street com 5 25 CIiiih. Gurnoy , gravel 80 J. W. Kinsel, night watch 12.50 1). R. Wh'Uttker, stone 8.40 Caucus Calls. Tho republican voters of tho First ward of Red Cloud city aro requested to moot at Birknor building opposite Minor Bros., store, at S o'clock p. in., March i:$, 1005, t elect twelve dele gates to tho city convention to bo hold at tho court house March 11, 1905. Gi:o. F. Nr.wnorsK, Chairman. Tho republican voters of tho Second ward of Rod Cloud city aro requested to moot at tho Firoman's hall March 1.1th, 1005, at 8 o'clock p m , to elect sovonteen delegates to the city convou tiou to bo held at tho court houso March 11, 1005. E S Gariieu, Chairman Local drain Market. (Furnished by J. P. Delaney ) Thursday, March 2. Wheat Die White shelled corn !15)jC Mixed shelled Com ;i5c Yellow Corn gr.u Ear Corn mo Oats 23o Kjo (lie Marriage Licenses. February 7 William Sundormoior and Mary Busking of Rosomont. February 27 -Roy C. Wilson of Ina valo and Lottie Lookliart of Bladen. m. a. AiDngntp 'She Grocer 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 I SAirl HI " QujUm -SELLS- ?'?&;, First Quality Goods AT Reasonable ) Red Cloud, Pricey I Nebraska f- f-f- l ( c- K- S- s- r f- Monday and arrested M. W. Cullip of minded participants iu tho oilleo. Tho Kenosaw, Nobmukn. Cullip had been ( j 1 -"miMUfUiHJWttt,iayiwi ,4 lmmmmmmmmm mmssm 'S "MXn wwii. .r-mar-agrim... , ,. m.,.-, i , , ,,