THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE
Vol. V FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , FEBRUARY 21 , 1908. Number 5
Why Was It Done ?
The old railroad gang of the
state at Lincoln are trying their
best to control the Nebraska
delegation to the national con
vention indirectly for the party
reactionaries.
In hopes ot defeating the Taft
sentiment of the state they took
up a western man , Senator La
Follette , who has never had a
ghost of a show of the nomina
tion. Their plan , evidently be
ing that as soon as Mr : LaFoll
ette , went down early in the
convention , to throw the Ne
braska delegation composed of
themselves , or part of it to some
d-1 one of the reactionary candi-
f dates. That the LaFollette
boom died at birth is evidenced
by the fact that the same Lin
coln men who were for LaFoll
ette are now flooding the state
with circular ballots and litera
ture in favor of a third term for
President Roosevelt , all this
notwithstanding the fact that
lie has three times declared he
would not accept a nomination
and has recently declared that
a he would not qualify it elected.
President Roosevelt has no
stauncher admirer than the
writer. We have never found
him to oe a liar or to say
anything which he did not mean.
Whedon , Harrison and others
who were so recently pushing
the LaFollette boom realize this
fact as well as ourselves , yet
they are determined to send a
Roosevelt delegation to Chica
go to offer him something which
they know beforehand he will
not receive. The query occurs
to us , are they sincere in the
matter ? We believe not and
plainly speaking w e believe
their scheme is to get a Ne
braska delegation composed of
themselves and their friends , in
structed for Roosevelt with no
second choice and then when
Roosevelt refuses to stand as a
candidate they will turn to some
one of the reactionary candi
dates , for whom they are now at
heart.
Why did the above named
gentlemen in the recent Lan
caster county convention
smother a resolution to the effect
that in case Roosevelt refused
to run , then the delegates should
be for Taft for second choice ?
Why was it done ?
H. C. Smith spent a few days
the past week looking after busi
ness matters in St. Louis.
New Books At Library.
The following new books have
been received at the library and
are now ready for circulation :
FICTION ADUIT.
James Protrait of a lady
Kelly Wards of liberty
Lincoln Old home folks
( short stories )
Parker Weavers
Rideout Siamese cat
Sherwood Princess Pourquci
( short stories-
Smith Wood fire in No. 3
White Arizona nights
FICTION JUVF.NIUS.
Aspinwall Short stories for
short people
Banerman Little black Sambo
Bayliss Lolami , the little
cliff-dweller
Brown Mr. T u c k e r m a n' s
ueSces
Bryce Stevenson reader
Caldecott Picture book No. 1
Dudley Following the ball
Eggleston Long Knives
Farrison Star fairies
Potter Tale of Peter Rabbit
Pyle Careless Jane
Smith Boys of the border
Tonlinson Three young con
tinentals.
White When Molly was six.
It's a Busy Council ,
An adjourned meeting of the
city council was held in the coun
cil chamber Mondaj' night. It
was the date set for the opening
of bids on the new electric light
plant and there was about two
dozen bidders present.
The council yoted to sell $10-
000 worth of bonds to Hall and &
Slocutn at par , the city to allow
$250.00 to the buyers for legal
advice and expense connected
with same.
After opening the various bids
it was seen that it would be im
possible to determine which was
the best bid without some study
and deliberation , so the mayor
appointed a committee to meet
Tuesday morning , at 9 o'clock.
The committee was instructed to
determine which of the bids was
the best to accept and to offer a
recommendation to the council at
7:30 : p. in.
G. F. Windle , Geo. Fallstead ,
French McDonald , John A. Cook
and War Hutchins , composed
the committee.
The council met at 7:30 : p. in.
Tuesday , but as the commilte
had not yet completed their in
vestigation , they were left in
charge of the bids and the coun
cil adjourned until Thursday eve
ning at 7:30 : p. m.
We got to press too early to
give an account of Thursday
evening's session , but it begins to
look like Falls City was going to
have a " crackerjack ' ' electric
light plant.
Humane Society.
A humane society was organiz
ed by a few citizens in this city
on last Thursday evening , at a
meeting held in the office of John
Spragins.
An organization was made
under the state law and the fol
lowing officers were elected for
the ensuing year :
H. C. Davis , president.
Samuel Kimmel , vice-president.
E. H. Towle , Sec. and Treas.
Chris Ilershey , humane officer.
Articles of incorporation were
adopted , in which it was stated
that its purpose was the preven
tion of cruelty to children and an
imals , and that it had no capital
stock except the good will and co
operation of right-minded people ,
and depends for funds upon vol
untary contributions.
All citizens of Falls City will
be invited to join the society ,
which they can do by paying $1
as a membership fee. Much good
has already been done under the
old society organization in the
way of looking after needy child
ren and preventing the neglect of
animals.
The newly organized society
intends to keep close watch on
teams left tied to hitching racks
too long without water or feed ,
and will prosecute all offenders.
There is plenty of work for this
society to do > and we are pleased
to see it organized.
High School Debate
The debate at the High school
on Friday evening was the last
of a series held for the purpose
of choosing delegates for the
inter-school and the S.E.N.E.A.
Twenty-four students took
part in the series and a great
deal of interest has been mani
fested , not only in the school
but on the outside as well.
On Friday evening 0. F.
Reavis , County Attorney James
and Principal Iva Beck acted as
judges and thefollowing persons
were chosen for the squad , with
out regard to relative rank :
Fannie Beaver , Jean Gain. Vir
gil Falloon , Wherry Lowe , Ches
ter McDowell , Myrtle Yocam.
Alice Yoder and Blaine Yoder.
Falls City will debate Au
burn on the evening of March
18 , and with the above array of
talent , we feel sure they will be
the top notchers.
Died
STttWAKT
Jane Morris Stewart died at the
home of her son , James , four
miles west of Falls City , Febru
ary 17 , 1908.
Deceased was born in Union ,
Franklin county , Missouri , Dec.
23 , 1840 ; was married to Charles
Stewart , Oct. 13 , 1859. There
were born of this marriage seven
children , five of whom died in
childhood. In 1889 they moved
to Nebraska , settling near Salem ,
where they have since resided.
When twenty-six years of age
she was converted and united with
the Methodist church , to which
she was attached at the time of
decease. The funeral was held
from the residence of her son ,
James. A quartet from Salem
sang some sacred songs and Rev.
C. A. Mastin made an appropri
ate address. Interment was made
at Wyuka. A large number of
friends , considering the very
stormy day , followed her to her
last resting place.
SIIEPIIEHD.
Mrs. Letitia Shepherd died at
her home in Rule on February
12th , 1908. She was born in
Kentucky , December 1-1 , 1832 ,
and was married m that state
to Ohas. Threlkeld , who died
October 30 , 1850. Three chil
dren were born to them , all of
whom are living , John , of Riv
erton , 111. , and William and
Mrs. J. C. Shepherd of Rulo.
On December 30 , 1873 , she was
married to Alfred Shepherd ,
who survives her. She was a
faithful member of the Baptist
church.
A loving wife and mother , a
kind friend and neighbor is gone
and no other can fill her place.
Her funeral was conducted by
Kev. Maze at , the home of Dr.
Shepherd on Sunday afternoon ,
and was largely attended by her
friends and neighbors , after
which the dear form surrounded
by fragrant llowers , was tender
ly laid to rest in the Rule cem
etery. We extend to the be
reaved ones our sympathy.
Rule Correspondent.
From Pollard.
The following letter from Con
gressman Pollard dated February
14thj says :
"On account of the fact that I
have no faith in the good results
that follow the free distribution
of garden seeds I shall pursue the
same course this year that I did
last and only send garden seeds to
those who request them. I have
exchanged ten thousand packages
of garden seeds for a like amount
of flower seeds which I desire to
distribute among the public
schools of my district. I have
reserved enough garden seeds ,
however , to supply everyone with
them that makes request for the
same.
I have succeeded in increasing
the amount of money appropriat
ed for tne Agricultural Depart
ment so that an expert will go to
Nebraska from the U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture who , in
conjunction with the State
Experiment Station , will advise
so far as possible , with any fann
er in the state who desires to be
come familiar with the most ad
vanced methods of selecting his
seeds and the cultivation of his
crops. At my suggestion this
work was carried on last year tea
a limited extent. Wherever this
was done there was a material
increase in the yield. Any farm
er who desires to co-operate in
this demonstration work can dose
so by sending me his name and
address.1
Very truly yours ,
EHNBST M. POI.I.AKD.
Society News.
The M. E. Kensington and
friends , numbering about forty ,
were entertained on Wednesday
afternoon by Misses Nellie Schock ,
Mattie Schock and Minnie Mc
Donald , at the home of Miss
Nellie Schock.
The Wasington idea was car
ried out very successfully ; hand
painted favors decorated with
cherries and shield were given
each lady , Appropriate games
for the occasion added to the en
joyment for the afternoon. Nor
was the cherry feature lost sight
of in-the delicious , refreshments
that were served , and last but not
least , a real Jerusalem cherry tree
bearing lucious fruit graced the
dining table. Long live the M.
E. K.
Mrs. Bert Reavis and Mrs. Jim
Pickett entertained about 75 of
their friends at the home of the
former o n Thursday afternoon
and Friday evening. The after
noon entertainment was in the
form of a Kensington together
with a guessing contest which
was very enjoyable , while Friday
evening was devoted to cards.
The decorations were very pretty ,
being in keeping with the season
and consisted of hearts , cupids
and cut flowers. Elegant refresh
ments were served on both occa
sions , the ladies being assisted by
Miss DeMers and Misses Grace
and Ruth Reavis.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Tichen
have issued invitations to the
marriage of their daughter , An
gela to Robert Kanaly of this
cit3' . The same will take place
at the Catholic church inDawson
on Tuesday , February 25th. The
young couple will make their
home in this city.
The Friends in * Council met on
Friday evening with Miss Nellie
Oilman as hostess , but owing to
the inclement weather only a few
were present , and the time was
given to a social session , rather
than a literary one.
Union Revival Meeting
The Duluth News Tribune 1ms
the following to say about Dr.
John A. Earl who is to lead six
of Falls City's churches in a
union reviyal in March.
"Dr. Earl is about JO years
old and has devoted nearly all
his life to the ministry. He has
gained national distinction as a
speaker. At one time he was a
political opponent of David B.
Hendersan , now deceased , but
formerly congressman from Iowa
and speaker of the house of rep
resentatives. Dr. Earl has a
striking appearance on the plat
form , which with his wonderful
personality and his pleasing de
livery holds the attention of his
audience and places him in the
loremost rank of speakers of the
platform and pulpit. "
The Falls City churches are
to be congratulated that they
have been able to secure a man
of such ability and power.
Girls Basket Bali
Friday evening the Girls' High
School Basket Ball tenm of this
place will meet the Peru normal
girls in the last game of the sea
son for Falls City.
The game will be played in
the Jenne and will be a good one ,
as the teams are evenly matched ,
but our girls have given it out
cold that they are determined to
win the game , so let all lovers of
the sport turn out and encourage
them by your presence.
Knee Ijadlyliijiired
Jack McKeiver , who is em
ployed in the Shield cafe , while
attending to his duties Monday ,
in some way slipped and fellin
juring his knee to such an ex.
tent that he is confined to his
home , the injured member caus
ing him much pain.
Elks' Smoker.
In a room Hooded with light
and decorated to the point of
splendor , the Elks gave a stag
smoker to their friends Friday
evening.
The banquet , decorations and
general arrangements were turn
ed over to Mr. Spence of the
National , and the beauty of the
dining room when the 180 guests
entered at ten o'clock fully justi
fied the judgment of the com
mittee. Elks' colors were every
where , from the light about the
fountain to the horns of the
solemn old elk's head that looked
a dignified approval upon the
festivities. The menu was varied
and in excellent taste and the
guests were in good humor for
the toasts when the music of the
Hiawatha orchestra ceased and
the cigars were burning satis
factorily
C. F. Reavis was toast master
and opened the mental feast by
introducing J. R. Cain , jr. of
Stella , who responded to the toast ,
"The observations of an Alien. "
Our people knew Mr. Cain's
capabilities as an orator so well
that no surprise was occasioned
by the masterly manner in which
he acquitted himself at this time ,
His response was frequently in
terrupted with manifestations of
approval which grew to a positive
ovation at the close of the addross.
Mr. Ewing Herbert of Hiawa
tha responded to the toast , "The
Simple Life. " No finer address
has ever been heard in this city
than Mr. Herbert delighted his
audience with Friday night as he
so simply yet so feelingly spoke
of the real values of existence.
The universal brotherhood of
man has always been dear to the
heart of the speaker both in
theory and in practice , and , as
said bv one of the guests , no man
can hear Mr. Herbert make that
speech without exaltation and
experiencing a desire to be of
real service to some one of his
kind.
kind.Arthur
Arthur Wakcley , Exalted Kulcr
of the Omaha lodge , was the
next speaker on the pragram.
Mr. Wakeley is a most scholarly
man and his address was well
worthy the one who delivered it.
He spoke feelingly and beau
tifully of the order and its objects.
His application of the scene from
Lalla Rookh when the strange
clan placed lighted tapers upon
the dark waters of the river and
watched anxiousl } ' for good or
bad omens as mile and unreal it
floated away , was a masterpiece
of polished oratory and held the
audience breathless during its
delivery.
Matt Gehring of Plattsmouth ,
famed throughout the west as
one of Nebraska's greatest law
yers and orators spoke to the
toast , "Dreams. " His description
of Tissot's great painting of the
"Madonna' ' as the culmination of
the dream of a boy was beauti
fully composed and delivered
with dramatic force. In fact the
program was of uniform excel
lence , which , following the ad
dress of Mr. Gehring , the toast
master brought to n close with a
few remarks.
The lodge is to be congratu
lated upon the excellence of their
efforts , and the committee on
arrangements have the satis
faction of knowing that their
labor was rewarded by the finest
entertainment ever given in the
city.
NOTJtS.
All out of town guests were met
at the depots and looked after in
the best possible style.
The rat remedy proposed by
one of the speakers will doubt
less be generally adopted.
Many Elks from Humboldt ,
Stella , Hiawatha and other neigh
boring towns were in attendance.
Max Werner entertained the
guests with a few choice piano
selections before going to the
National.
The description of a Kansas
City greenhouse seemed to strike
a familiar chord with many
young men.
The speakers took dinner with
Mr. and Mrs. C. F , Reavis , Messrs.
Gehring and Wakeley being Mr.
Reavis' guests.
The club rooms were too small
to entertain the large crowd and
the lodge room was thrown open
for that purpose.
Yes , "Jack'1 is very fond of
turkey , and for a time landlord
Spence was afro id his supply
would not hold out for the
smoker.
The committee on arrange
ments , Messrs. Kcllar , Bhruu and
Davies were showered with con
gratulations by the guests and
members.
Sidney Spence is certainly an
artist in the line of his business.
More beautiful and tasteful ar
rangements for such an occasion
can scarcely be imagined.
"Archie" Graham , "Gussie"
Ncitzel , "Frankie" Werner and
Judge "Johnnie" Gagnon were
among the young ( ? ) fellows who
"enjoyed" the bountiful supply
of cigarettes.
Chas. French and James Arm
strong headed the Auburn dele
gation , while Claud Lum and
Roscoe Anderson took care of
the Humboldt crowd , and Ralph
Clark chaperoned the Stella
contingent.
Ewing Herbert missed his
train , but notwithstanding the
inclement weather and that he
was suffering with the grip , he
immediately started overland ar
riving but a few minutes before
he banquet.
J. L. Hays Dead.
After an illness of about a
year , J. L. Hays of Stella went
Lo his eternal rest on Monday
of this week.
Deceased was one of the best
known men in this county , and
was held in the highest respect
and esteem by all his acquaint
ances. He was among the
counties earliest settlers , hav
ing settled on the farm where he
died iifty-seven years ago , liv
ing there continuously , making
what was at that early day but
a wild prairie home , one of the
finest rural homes in the state.
Mr. Hays leaves a widow and
two daughters to mourn for a
loving and indulgent husband
and father.
The funeral was conducted
from the family home Wednes
day and the remains laid to rest
in Prairie Union cemetery.
Gave Satisfaction.
"Painting the Town , " the bill
at the Gehling Wednesday eve
ning , was one of the best attrac
tions furnished this season , and
favorable comment was heard on
all sides. Many of the features
were of the best and all above
the average.
The next attraction will be "A
Texas Ranger , " on Monday eve
ning.
Stricken With Paralysis
Mrs. Chas. Unland of Ilum-
boldt , who has been visiting in
this city for some time with her
daughter Mrs. A. E. Gantt , was
stricken with paralysis Sunday
and is in a very critical condi
tion. Her many friends hope
she will soon revive and be her
self again.
Oliver C. Ayers of Humboldt
was a business visitor in this
city Monday.