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• 4* READ THE TRIBUNE DURING THE CAMPAIGN. IT IS THE CHAMPION OF COUNTY OPTION IN SOUTHEASTERN NEBRASKA. ONLY FIFTY CENTS FROM NOW UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1911. The Falls City Tribune FIVE CONSOLIDATIONS: FALLS CITY TRIBUNE, HUMBOLDT ENTERPRISE, RULO RECORD, CROCKER'S EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL AND DAWSON OUTLOOK. Vol. VII FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1910. Number 29 THE HOME VILLAGE PROBLEM J. O. SHRCYER ON THE SHORT COMINGS OF THE CITY. The So-called Sane Fourth Dis cussed in a Mast Interesting Manner Village Bosses. Every one seems to be discussing some sort of a problem nowadays. It seems as if we are living so very strenuous a life that we are up against an unusual lot of questions that need immediate solution. Some people are discussing country life in all the phases, others are con centrating their attention toward edu cational methods and are working on plan.-i for country high schools that wifi give the farm boy an agricultural education and not educate him away from the farm, but train him to love a country home and prepare him for useful life on the farm. We are getting a little saner on the things that concern country life and are learning that the youth of the farm is of more value than the pigs, cows and chickens that have had the biggest share of the spaces in farm journals. While the public is hammering on all these very interesting topics,we might give just a little attention to the country village. It is a dependent on the farm;it could not exist but for the support of the rural community. The patronage of the farmers sur rounding it is almost the only source of income it knows. It's banKs are filled with cash of the farmers. The grocers sell him the merchandise of their shelves, the carpenters, black smiths and other tradesmen would va cate the town in six months were the farmers to withdraw their patronage. Yet we have no right to say any thing about what kind of a village we shall do our trading in. It may be a quiet, peaceful place where decent people rule and where an element that tends for the betterment of the community may hold control. It may not be that sort of a place, but may be a veritable hotbed of iniquity. It may license the saloon, tolerate the dance hall and invite the sharper and gambler to its environments. Par too often this is the ease. They rail at us for sending to the larger cities for supplies from the mail order houses, but they import the street fair company, allow the lowest strata of humanity to hold car nival for days and invite the youth of the farms to come down and spend his money and get a bunch of corrup tion for the outlay. They get a little license money for this and also a chance to share with the carnival crowd in skinning the farmer and liis children out of a few dollars. What do they care if the carnival crowd carries off a lot of cash. They share in the spoils. In most of these little towns there is some back room where a nightly game is in progress and the hired man and the farm boy that works hard for his money, is lured into this fleecing shop and be' sides losing his cash, is led several degrees downward into the shiftless strata of under life. The village powers know about these places and could suppress them if they would,but for a few votes and a little influence about election time, they close the nea<’ eye and allow tlie den to lure the best of the land into a degraded life. Humboldt advertises a sane Fourth, no boy will be allowed to shoot a cracker upon the streets, no cane will snap it’s explosive. We load up our children and go down to meet our friends. There the saloons are run ning full blast. Forty or fifty drunken sots gather in a crowd in front of the saloon. Women and girls that pass along the streets are leered at or elbowed in true slum fashion. I saw r drunken sot sit on a box and slobber great gobs of saliva over the sidewalk for an hour while women dragged their way past him as he was swaying in half unconscious condition. If this is sanity, where does insanity begin ? A fine band discoursed good music from a stand and in ten feet from the steps, and in plain sight of r>no people, many of them boys and girls in their teens, sat a young man in drunken stupor for two hours. Our state passes laws protecting the child from the greed of parents, but the village licenses a showman to compel a four-year-old and six year-old girl to assist him in doing stuntp for the amusement of the peo ple at this “sane Fourth.” Hour after hour these innocent children perform In hot. broiling sun and throw kisses into a crowd of strangers. They, the town merchants, hire the band to give concerts one night out of the week. That is all right. We can go down after supper, do a little trading and listen to some fine mu sic. But come along two or three hours later; the merchant lias counted his cash and gone home, but they allow the gambling den to run until the dawn drives the trade away. Perhaps the worst den of iniquity that a village can possess, is the dance hall. Many a town is fostering an institution that breeds disorder, ruined characters and broken hearts. Out of 1,000 wrecked women that a charity of one of our great cities maintains, helped out of the path to perdition, every last one ascribed the greatest influence in their downfall to the dance hall. In a town not far away, where lives a man who is now seeking a state office, the village is dominated by this one man and the elemnt lie sways. The town voted one saloon, but this man had an empty building and induced the village board to issue license to one more so lie could se cure a tenant. The villages of the country have their bosses as well as New York has its Tammany. Fanners, demand a right to'clean villages or withdraw your patronage. The morality of the farm depends up on the village very largely. J. O. SHROYER. In Lincoln News, July 12. BRYAN IN CONTROL. Lancaster Democrats Instructed For County Option—Bryan’s Address. Lincoln, July !)—The democrats of Lancaster county held their conventio here today, and W. .1. Bryan was in control of the whole works. By a vote of 184 to 30 the dele gates to the state convention to be held at Grand Island, July 26, were instructed to vote for county option. It was also voted to insert the initia tive and referendum clause in the state platform. Bryan made a powerful speech, equal in many ways to his Chicago address, and had no trouble in swinging the delegates into line. He took occasion to roast the World Herald and some of the leading dem ocrats of the state who opposed coun ty option. He stated that if the demo crats of Lancaster county did not want to stand for county option at the ‘fate convention, he would go to som county in the state that did favor it and asked to be placed on the delegation. Bryan will head the delegation from Lancaster to the state con vention, and that he will put up a great fight for the principles which he advocates there is little doubt.— Lincoln News. At Rest. The funeral of our townsman, Mr. Ludwig Hllgenfeld was held from the Evangelical church. The time for the funeral was at one o'clock from the house. Here a brief service was held by 'he pastor. At the church the service was opened by a hymn by the choir. Rev. A. Mattill read the scrip ture lesson and offered prayer. The choir then sang the “Overcomer’s Hymn.” Rev. Manshart spoke in Ger man and Rev. Nanniriga in English. The anthem,“The Wanderer’s Home,” made a dep impression. The church could not seat the peo ple that came to pay their respects to a fellow citizen. Father Hllgenfeld came to this country in 186a. In the year 1868 they moved to Richardson county, Neb. The greater part -of these years wer spnt on the farm six miles northeast of town. Nearly five years ago his wife was taken from him. Her remains were laid in the Zion cemetery. In this cemetery side ty side they were joined in death. All the children were present at their father's funral. There are five boys and Mrs. J. Daeschner. I have said all, yet one, the invalid daughter, I Miss-Ida, who is sick in bed. These 'children have lost a good father,who was ever interested in their highest good. Every funeral leaves a va cancy. One by one we pass away. XXX Charles McCreary Shot. Chrrles McCreary, engineer at the water works was accidently shot in the foot Sunday. With some friends he was down on the bottom looking for game, and in some way a rifle was discharged, sending' a 22-slug through Charles' heel. The wound, while extremely painful is not serious and is mending nicely. SULKED IN THEIR WIGWAMS LOCAL DEMOCRACY SHOW SIGNS OF PEEVISH NESS AT BRYAN’S NON-WOBBLING. A FRIGID RECEPTION AT THE HANDS OF THE OLD GUARD The Masses Seemingly in Accord With the Great Commoner Upon the Livid Question of the Day, Irrespective of Political Beliefs. “Ugh! Another Hemorrhage.” “WAS 1ST LOS?” Bryan, the Moses of the democrats, has been here. The man who two years ago was tHe idol of the Falls City democrats, was entertained dur ing his visit here last Monday by a corporal’s guard—most of them being strangers to him. His speech in the evening was from every view point, grand. As, an orator, of course Mr. Bryan needs | no introduction 1o the world. As a! statesman, even his political oppon ents give him credit for unusual abil ity Briefly, he sketched his life's ] work, excusing nothing, explaining much. Then he took up the serious ■ question, which is Just now before the people of Richardson county, viz., the whiskey or bum element. No one who heard him could have im proved on the way the subject was handled. Like* tlte preacher, how ever, he was talking largely to tin* better class of the community, mul not to the men who should have heard him. Mr. Bryan, among other things said that he was tired of hearing people say o*’ him that he was not a dem ocrat because he didn’t wobble when he walked. Then, to please his political breth ren, he said that he could see no in consistency in being a Christian and a democrat. Not being a theologian we arc unable to comment on his statement, but having seen, for a few minutes, the subject from Mr. Bryan’s view point, we can see no inconsistency in being an official and a gentleman. Mr. Bryan asserted, and none can deny, that the saloon is an outlaw. If this be true, and it is, then some of us are not very careful of the welfare of our loved ones, and care but little what kind of officials we have to receive our distinguished cit izens when they visit our city. Where were our prominent deino crats Monday evening? Two years ago the court house officials were on their knees before Mr. Bryan, and Monday evening,— well, the sheriff was there, but he is noted for his courage. Kalis City is uot all bod, as was proven by the crowd gathered in the court house Monday evening to listen to a discus sion of such vital importance to us all. No one listening to that ad dress by such a man and seeing the enthusiasm of the crowd by which it was received, could doubt for one mlute that the saloon is doomed. The people, when aroused and properly informed, will in Ne braska, as in the other states, drive the accursed institution from among us. Men, fighting for home and a prin ciple, can be thwarted for a time by money Interests, but the arrogance of the brewers reminds one some what of that of an English king just about the year 1776. County Option in itself does not necessarily mean prohibition. Just a chance for the people to say whether they want saloons or not. Why not give them a chance to express that desire?— A. Republican. A BIG JOKE. Whi'e The Democrats Were Fishing Bryan Addressed a Large Crowd. While the democrats were fishing and putting up their hay Monday ev | ening a bunch of Republicans stole a march on them. The republicans ar i ranged a banquet at the European Cuf>‘ invited some dozen democrats to supper, to give color to the occa sion and at seven o'clock sat down to an excellent banquet with Iho great commoner. Mr. Bryan was in a cheerful hu mor, and banteringly passed off aomo of his best anecdotes gathered while on his recent trip abroad. It was a jolly, good hour, highly enjoyed by all. Mr. Bryan may be dry politically but he certainly is mighty interesting and tin* democrats who played hooky Monday missed the time of their lives and made themselves and the party look exceedingly little.—One who was there. Stolen. Carl Buthinan’s auto was taken from his auto shed Tuesday night. The thief started north, but apparent ly was not an expert, or else wan a trifle nervous, as he had not gone far before he turned the machine upside down and went plowing through the weeds. He righted the machine and again proceeded on his journey only to meet with a still more thorough shaking up, which necessitated the abandoning of the machine for re pairs. Here Mr. Buthman found the ma chine, sonmwliat the worse for the escapade but not grievously dam aged. The unhappy cliaffeur has taken to the timber and need not be expeetd to rturn until he gets the dust out of liis eyes. City Beautiful. The following is the list of prizes secured by the civic committee of the City Federation of Women’s club3 to be given for the best kept lawns. First—Cash, $ir..oo. Second—Cash, $10.00. A list of other prizes: Missf Wittrock, Mdse, $5.00. Mrs. Studevant, street, hat. Paul Hessler, whip or lap duster worth $1.00 Fred Schock, petticoat or parasol worth $1.50. A. G. Wanner, ladies handbag, worth $2.50. L. P. Wirth, set tea spoons, $2.50. .1. C. Tanner, Mdse, $2.00. I. N. Lyons. Mdse. $1.00. W. H. Crook & Co., Mdse. $2.50. A. E. Jacquet, Mdse, $.00. McMillan Pharmacy, Rexall, $2.00. Bacakos, Candy Kitchen Mdse $2.00 Charles Hargraves, Mdse., $2.00. If. M. .Tonne, Mdse., $2.00. R. It. Simpson, Mdse., $2.00. The Home Shoe Co., Mdse., $1.00. Davies & Owens, Mdse., $2.00. D. W. Sowles, Mdse., $1.20. H. C. Anderson, Mdse, $1.00. Restorer Bros., Mdse., $1.00. Patzman Sisters, Mdse., $1.00. Samuel Wahl, Mdse., $2.50. Reavis & Abbey, Mdse., $2.50. Married In Omaha. Miss Emma Wallace and Win. F. Fuller, both of Omaha were quietly married at. the bride’s home, June 20. Tilt* bride lias many friends in this city who hasten to extend congratula tions They are at. home to their friends at 2907 Ellison Ave, Omaha. Christian Church. Next Sunday morning the corner ston ' of the Christian church will be laid The pastor will have charge of the services. Program begins at eleven o’clock. The public is cordial ly invited. Falls City Chautauqua, Aug. 6 to 14! REPUBLICAN CONVENTION Republicans Met at The Court House Thursday, July 14. Tho delegates of tho different pre cinct s met in (ire court house in this city Thursday at two o'clock p. m. Judge Win. Hayward was present and madi a vigorous speech, endeavoring to forecast the probable lines of development for republicans of Ne braska. He very warmly endorsed the Taft administration. At the time of going to press the central committee was being named it was not possible on account of lack of time to get llu> names of those appointed. The convention then proceeded to appoint tho fourteen delegates front tills county to attend the state convention at Lincoln, July 26. The convention instructed the del egates to stand for a county option plank in the party platform. One hundred and fifty-eight delegates vot ing for, and only thirteen against, so advising the delegation. This almost unanimous endorsement of county option, by Hie republicans of Rich ardson county shows clearly that the republicans of old Richardson are lining up rapidly for the most ad vaneed political legislation, it also shows that the masses are over whelmingly in favor of tho peoples' option, and if permitted to give ex pression to their views are upon the side of right. There was a large attendance. The tonslcn was too great to permit of much demonstration. It. is clearly evident that politics have reached a painful pass. Men are thinking, and when men actually think for them selves, things are sure lo happen. This tins been u momentous week in the annals of Kalis City, and the end is not yet. May the people vin dicaU their ability to take care of themselves at the polls this coming November. The republicans are going into the fight to win tills fail and unless t.he democrats of tho county rally more freely for Bryan and his county op tion plank, their chances of winning will be poor. Died At Rulo. Special from Rulo. Saturday morning at five* o'clock Mrs. Joseph Frederick died at her home in Rulo after an illness of three weeks. She suffered from a complication of diseases and old ago, having reached the advanced age of seventy-nine years. Mrs. Frederick was r. quiet woman, a good neigh bor and kind friend. She had been suffering for several years with catar acts on both eyes, and was almost blind She was cared for tenderly through those years by a kind and loving huband. daughters and grand daughters. who did all in their power to relieve her suffering and comfort her. Many friends met Sunday to hid an earthly farewell to one who has so long dwelt among them. The ser vices were held from the Catholic church Sunday afternoon and the re mains taken to the Catholic cemetery. Many friends offer sincere sympathy to the sorrowing ones, especially the lonely old husband. Postoffice Site. Treasury Department, office of the secretary, Washington, D. June 29, 1910.—Proposals are hereby solicited to bt opened in the office of th*1 supervising architect, treasury de partment, Washington, 1). C., at 10:00 a. m., on August 2, 1910, for the sab- or donation to the United States of a corner lot, approximately 130 x 135 feet, centrally and conveniently located and suitable for a Federal build'ng site at Falls City, Nebraska. Upon application the postmaster will supply prospective bidders with a cir cular giving particulars as to require ment.® and instruction for preparation of bids and data to accompany same. F RAN Kid N M c V K AG 11, Secretary. Baptist Church. Tie- usual services will be held at the Baptist church Sunday. Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. Preaching by Rev. Williams at 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. Morning subject, “The Christian’s Inventory.” Kensington Tli- Dorcas Society of the Presby terian church hold their Kensington Thursday at the home of Mrs. Levi Zubrick. --- A Hot Campaign. Tiie Tribune for only fifty cents during the hottest campaign over fought In Nebraska. Subscribe for i it and read the other side. TAKE THE EHEMY INTO GAMP IN MONDAY'S CAME FALLS CITY TROUNCES CLARINDA. $ Badly Crippled Team Enables Clarinda to Purloin Tuesday and Wednesday's Fests. We are happy over the fact that we have a base ball team. Did you hear the noise Monday afternoon? Clarinda, the unbeatable, tasted de feat at our hands. It was a great battle. Finch, the new pitcher, ia to blame for part of It. The seoro reads 4 to 2. This has materially lessened the gap between us and Clarinda, as we have won seven straight games. We will be in at the finish. We don't have (o toll about tho last two games with Clarinda if wo don't want to. If wasn't fair any way. They ran bases when our boyn were not looking, which is never per missible. Owing to the fact that so many of our boys are on tho hsopltal list, tho score in the last two games read wrong fur us. Tuesday, 13 to 4; Wednesday! 5 to 3. in Clarinda’a fav or. If we can just convince Anntfl, McCabe, McBride and a few of t.iio olliers to think that sprained and dislocated joints don't hurt, keep Finch from working too hard, get Miller's arm back in shape, nnd get our goat to working full time, wo will soon bo at the top. Finch surely looks good to the fans, lie has a good arm, and uses Ids head all the time. He is a wel com ' addition 1o our already fino staff of pitchers. But if McCabe’s arm will only get right! Won’t wo have things our way? In order to properly appreciate our hall team one should, as did tho writer, visit, such teams as Hiawa tha and Horton. For two hours last Tuesday we endured that agony. Errors and bonehead plays wero much in evidence. Compared with our players, those fellows Burely play like school boys. Our boys are at Shenandoah tho remainder of *his week. Next week, Nebraska City will be here for four games, all of which wo claim right now. Base Ball Notes. A genuine rooter is one who can encourage lh<' player who has mado an error. Wild throws are sometimes made by Kling himself. A player who has tho courage to go Into the game with a sore arm or ankle, risking everything for his team, lias genuine grit, and deserves the admiration of us nil. Van Tappen is coining strong, both at bai and at the third sack. Watcn him. Win n our boys win they are as clean a lot of athletes as ever orna mented a diamond; but when they lose— we ire all too prone to say “nulls.” ’Tis human nature. Republican Delegates. The following are delegates from Kails City to the republican, county convention to be held at the court house on Thursday at. two o’clock p. m First Ward—George W. Holland, A. Graham, G. M. Barrett, Samuel Bayne, J. E. Leyda, J. A. Hill, A. J. Weaver, P. S. lb acock, E. O. Lewis, John Wlltse, W. W. Abbey, A. R. Keirn, Jacob Schaiblo, George Reichers. Second Ward—H. A. Pence, T. J. Whitaker, C. F. Reavts, Aaron Loucks, Charles Sharts. V. G. Lyford, Norman Musselman. Jake Messier, W. E. Dorrington.W. H. Keeling, Jacob Tanner, R. A. Dlttmar, Wm. I'hlig, G. J. Crook and Ernest Werner. Third Ward—Howard Ltnsacum, C. H. Marlon, John Hossack, Cass Mead, George Jennings, ('. T, Lippold, John Hinton, Charles Kreker, C.’has. Jack son. All of the above named delegates are kindly requested to be present. G. M. BARRETT, 1st Ward, H. A. PENCE, 2d Ward. HOWARD LINSACUM, 3 ward. Committeemen. W. C. T. U. Item. Two hundred and fifty millions of dollars are Invested in breweries and malt houses in America. Political economy teaches that money is 4n* vested witli flic prospect of a future gain. H 'to is an enormous invest nu-nr Where is the profit?—Dr. W. Hargrevase. Falls City Chautauqua, Aug. 6 to 141