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I F! THE JOURNAL. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 18S3. Journeymen tailors were on a strike last week at Denver. A cbemation society with a capital of $100,000 will be formed at Chicago booh. The Norwegian bark Sarah has been totally wrecked, and three of her crew drowned. At Chicago Jere Dunn was held by the coroner's jury, without ball, for killing Jim Elliott. The town hall cf Hyde Park, Mass., was consumed the other day, by fire, creating a loss of $35,000. Kecent news from St. Petersburg sayB that Vera Philipova, an import ant Nihilist, has been arrested. The New York Supreme Court has decided that a stock exchange seat is part of -the assets of a bankrupt firm. The star route trial still occupies the attention of the. court, with a fair prospect of-ending sometime during the present generation. The Statician of the Agricultural Department at Washington says he has received no reports of injury to the growing wheat crop. The New Jersey senate has passed a bill prohibiting the sale of tobacco in any form to minors, under a pen alty of $20 for each offense. Indians in the Onondaga Reserva tion, near Syracuse, N. Y., fearing Wiggins's storm, tied their houses to trees and fences with cables. The waters of the Mississippi were on a fearful rise last week, breaking levees and destroying and damaging an enormous amount of property. The secretary of war has requested the President to order a court of in quiry to investigate Gen. Hazen's administration of the signal service. The murder-conspiracy prisoners at Dublin will be tried on three counts, namely, the Phoenix Park murders, attempted murder of Juror Field, and conspiracy. The treasury departmept at "Wash ington last week mailed copies of the new tariff act with, instructions to all collectors of customs throughout the United States. John Jacobs, at Caseysville, 111., the other evening jokingly presented a supposed empty gun at Catherine Ed wards, 18 years old, and pulling the trigger, shot her. S. "W. Doksey, one of the star route defendants, committed an assault the other day on Judge Li 1 ley, father of ex-Deputy Auditor Liiley, at the res idence of the former. Patrick Casey, of the Hunter's Point police, New York, shot and killed the other day R. It. Comisky, brother of the chief of the Hunter's Point fire department. Patrick Levy, a passenger on the steamer Sarmatin, was arrested the other da' on his arrival at Boston, on the charge of killiug Patrick Harley in Ballymorc, Ireland. Head & Scott's lodging house, near Brownyille, D. T., at the terminus of the Black Hills and Ft Pierce railroad, was burned the other night and eleven men perished in the ilatnct?. Henry L. LoiEit,a passenger brake man, was crushed to death last week while making a coupling between a passenger and emigrant conch. The accident happened at Pine Bluffs, A story wa? current last week at Milwaukee (hat Michael Holmes, killed in that city two weeks ago, was one of the Phoeuix Park assassins, and had so confessed to a saloon keeper. Two boys were arrested the other day at Jersey City, who were bouud for the West to kill Indians. Four pistols, two knives, 1,000 rounds ot ammunition, and 1S4 iu gold were found on them. Patrick Ecan, late treasurer of the Irish Laud League, left Ireland and arrived in Now York rather mysteri ously and refuses to hlate by what veseel he arrived. He claims his inis--sion in purely commercial. A OAvr.ERor.s counterfeit of the standard silver dollar has heeii pin iu circulation in Ohio and Indiana. It has the true rinjr, is of the proper weight, and resists acid miles the outer coaling ot silver is removed. J wire Bloiwett, of Chicago, de cided the other day against tho bucket-shops, dissolving their injunc tion, and affirming the right of the Board of Trade, as a private corpora tion, to control its own quotations. "Will Kinkinmon a firemau on the U. P., had his thigh broken and his back seriously injured last week by a fall from an engine occasioned by a broken 6tep. The accident occurred a short distance west of North Platte. In the trial of Dukes, at Uniontown, Pa., for killing Nutt, last December, the jury brought in a verdict of acquittal. The verdict was a surprise to the court and citizens and much indignation is expressed by the com munity. Ex-Gov. Simiague, of Rhode Island, was married on the night of theSth inst., to Mrs. Dora Inez Calvert, of Greeubrier county, West Virginia. The bride is a native of Connecticut, but living in West Virginia for some years past. The Socialist gathering the other day at Paris was dispersed by the police. A mob subsequently assem bled and broke windows and over turned carriages. Some arrests were made, Louise Michel, as alleged, among the number. A recent statement of the U. S. treasurer shows that he has in his strong boxes, gold coin aud bullion. $ 179,685,00S ; silver dollars and bul lion, $105,251, 19S; fractional silver coin, $27,CG8,472; U. S. notes, $45, 5S4,368; total, $358,188,930. John Fox of Richland county, Ohio, while returning home one night last week in company with bis brother from Mansfield in a wagon' was shot twice' and killed by some person un. known. His brother was also, abot through the leg bnt not fatally, and Jig made bis escape. The monopoly wing x the Be publican party in Nebr i do not take kindly to the warn' ; of their anti-monopoly brethren pointing out the danger to the j rt" in this state resulting from the i ' in of the leaders and managers by ignoring and setting aside the nnmistakeable wishes of the people for some legisla tion regulating the powerful corpora tions operating their business within the state, which to-day through the leaders of the Republican and Demo cratic parties control the political power of the state. The legitimate business of the railroad corporations we all know is to construct roads and run them. It is true that the state and citizenB are deeply interested in the constrnction and operation of these roads, and to deny that they are of great benefit to the state and citizens would be fooliBh in the ex tremebut these corporations have received from the citizens of the state and from the United States millions of dollars to aid in the construction of their roads, perhaps a full consid eration on the part of the citizens for the benefits received. Certainly they did not expect when they made their contributions to these powerful cor porations that part of the '-benefits" should be the control of the political patties of the state. .The Democratic party were under the same milk-and-water promises for legislation on this subject that gov erned the Republican party as an nounced in both their state platforms, but had the Democratic party been brought to the scratch in the legisla ture they would doubtless have de feated any railroad legislation, but they desired and accomplished it by placing the responsibility upon the Republicans who had the majority and could have passed some just law regulating these powerful corpora lions. Some of the leading papers of the state iu both parties appear to have adopted the theory that the peo ple of Nebraska are very easily duped, and that they can be led about on this subject wherever these organists may direct, but they will find at the end of the contest, that the people of Ne braska are not only intelligent enough to discover the right, but independent enough also to pursue it, cveu if it should crush political parties and bosses that make pledges and prom ises with no intention ot tulnlling them. On the night of the 15th a terrific explosion occurred in the local gov ernment board office at Westminster, London, destroying much property. It is believed that the explosion waB caused by dynamite, and was a delib erate attempt to blow up the govern ment officers. The explosion was heard two or three miles. A canister contaiuing explosive material has since beeu fonud behind the Times office. The building where tho ex plosion occurred has the appearance of having been bombarded. A deep trench ten feet by three was made in one room, the floor of which had been literally ploughed. Two chil dren sleeping in a house in the corner of King's Btreet, were throwu from their bed by the force of the explo sion, and their faces badly cut. Every pane of glasR in the vicinity was shattered. The Stephens memorial services were held at Atlanta, Ga., on the 8th which brought together about seventy-live thousand citizens. Speeches were made by M. J. Crawford, Gen. Tombs, Gen. Jackson, Dr. Miller, Senator Brown, Col. Jones, Attorney General Andersou, ex-Gov. Smith, and Dr. Talmage made the closing prayer. Tho funeral procession was a mile and a half long. One of the resolutions passed at the services reads : "Resolved. That iu the death of Alexander Hamilton Stepheus, Georgia has lost her best beloved and foremost citizen of the Union, one of the most able statesman of the world, an example of benevolence and hu manity. G. A. Mason, who has been impris oned the greater part of a term of twelve years for counterfeiting, and recently released, has made a claim against the government for $50,000 for false imprisonment. He made the claim as a British subject, through the Britinh minister. The chief ot the secret service says the claim is based upon entire misrepresentation of facts, and is without justice or equity. . Miss Kate Field is contemplating a western tour this summer through Colorado, Arizona, and perhaps fur ther southwest. Miss Field, though a native of St. Louis, has never visit ed the country west of the Mississip pi, and the tour will afford her an opportunity to gather new literary material. Miss Field is one of the most brilliant writers among Ameri can women. A recent report from Madrid says the total number of persons arrested in Andalusia for complicity in the anarchist movement is 1,200. Of this number, 300 are charged with mur ders, agrarian outrages, and with being abettors of the Black-hand so ciety. Sixty of the prisoners con fessed complicity in four murders. Dr. Randall, the physician that disappeared the other day from Ross ville, Ohio, and was supposed to have been murdered, turned np subsequent ly at Mausfield. It is thought he got up a ruse to desert bis wife, as a lady friend left the day before he did, and probably has joined him and come to the west. From Baden Baden it is stated that owing to the suspicion that poison bad been administered to him, the body of Gortschakoff will be subjected to an autopsy, aud a judicial inquiry will be instituted. The remains will be placed in the Greek chapel, where they will lie in state awaiting conveyance to Russia Captain Adams, of the steamehip Arctic reports a terrific wind storm when seventy-five miles west of Cape Spear, on the 11th, which swept oyer his ship- He reports the wind as being of hnrricape velocity, and be lieves that it most have fallen with terrific and fatal effect in mid-Atlantic- Commissioners' Proceedings. March 6th, 1883. Board met as per adjournment. Present Commissioners, Joseph Rivet, and H. J. Hudson, and John Stauffer Clerk. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. The Board accepted the resignation of roadoverseer Redenbaugh of District No. 23. M . . A Meridian road No. 2 was attached to road district No. 1 for working pur poses. n n . The Board appointed John G. Rout son to make estimate of expenses for grading Welch road and meridian road No. 2, also to ascertain if the draining of Lost Creek slough near John Fitz patrick's, is practicable. The County;Treasurer waspnatructed to have the vault door in his office re paired. Bill of John Blaser for work on Duncan bridge was allowed and the Clerk was instractedgtojdraw Warrant therefor,-amount $143. Commissioner Hudson tendered his resignation, which wasccepted aad a vacancy declared. Rrceas until 2 o'clock P. M. Present Commissioners, Joseph Rivet and Robert Momn, and John Stauffer Clerk. Application of roadoverseer Bullock for lumber was granted. Board adjournedjuntil March 7,1833. Wednesday, March 7th, 1883. Board met as per adjournment. Present Commissioners, Joseph Rivet and Robert Mora nr and'John LStauffer Clerk. Appointment of R. H. Henry as County CommiBsUner, made by County Judge, Treasurer and Clerk, was read by the Clerk and thereupon said;R. H. Henry was declared duly appointed, and took his seat as a memler of the Board. Report of Ex-Commissioner Hudson on Loup bridge was read aud adopted. The Board thereupon'appointed Com missioner Henry, a committee of4one on Loup and Platte bridges, with power to act in case of emergency. Resignation of roadoverseer Tyler was read and action thereon defered. Resignation of roadoverseer Reden baugh was accepted. The Board approved the Bond of.). W. Cowdery. Constable for Columbus Precinct. The Board appointed Henry Maua bach, roadoverseer for District No. 32 and approved his Bond. L. W. Choller was appointed Con stable for Humphrey Precinct. On motion it was agreed that the several Precinct Assessors haveji . meet ing March 27th. Roadoverseer Maughan was allowed lumber to build a culvert. On motion, the Clerk was instructed to notify the several roadovereeers not to do any extra road work in their respective Districts unless authorized by this Board. The following bills were allowed on road fund. Schroeder & Poh), mdse 16 97 Pohl & Wermuth, mdse 20 90 Ole Olson, roadoverseer 8 90 Henry Luers & Co. work , 3 00 0. L. Baker, roadoverseer 64 40 Tom Ropsiter, work on Loup Dricir v) -ti H. G. Briudley, work on Loup bridge . uu Geo. Greaner, work on Loap bridgt 4 75 Frank Owens, work on Loup bridge 6 25 1. Morrin. work on Loup bridge... 6 23 C. Lushbaugh, work on Loup uricicrc " v M. Daily, work on Loup bridge... 7 75 J. Ernst, work on Loupe bridge... 18 00 P. Reagan, work on Loup bridge... 6 25 H. Hughes, lumber 68 11 Mrs. T. C. Ryaa, nails 9 36 H. Mausbach, roadoverseer 24 00 A. Henry, lumber 4 60 J. Burrows, roadoverseer 26 00 Pat Galligan, road work 18 50 J. Fay, road work 3 0 BILLS ALLOWED ON GENERAL FUND. Mrs. Hamer, boarding C. Hamer $ 11 25 P. Farley, digging paupers grave 3 50 O. C. Sahnnon, repairing Court House roof. 38 93 H. J. Hudson, services Co., Com. 3S 10 J. Stauffer, cash expended for county- 33 40 II. Gass, coffins for paupers 20 75 W. D. Davies, boarding paupers 30 00 H. Oehlrich & Bro. mdse 13 00 E. D. Fitzpatriek, muse 41 00 J. E. Moncrief, Co. Supt 115 00 J. Pearsall, use of jack screws 3 50 J. W. Early, cash expended for county. 22 20 J. E. North & Co., coal 100 50 W. Dietrich, mdse 3 50 J. Heitkeniper, mdse for paupers 33 00 J. Rasmussen mdse for paupers... 31 00 Henry Ragatz, mdse for paupers... 31 80 SL Mary's Hospital, boarding and nursing paupers 254 45 Bill of P. Griffin for services as road overseer was laid over until next meet ing to receive the report of the arbitra tors. Motion to adjourn to Tuesday March 27th, 1883, at lo o'clock A. M., agreed. John Stauffer, Count' Clerk. New HroTlnIoMn of tke Sckel aw. As the amendments passed at the last session of the legislature have not been published in book form, the pub lic generally are not advised in the premises. Theanuual meeting occurs shortly, and it will be advisable for those who take an interest in partici pating in the diecussions to cut out the following, which we clip from the Lincoln Journal. After saying that there were only two bills which passed, viz., Seuate File 2G, changing the amount of bonds which a district may vote, from three per cent, to five per cent, of the assessed valuation, and House Roll 220, making numer ous amendments to the laws enacted in 1881, the Journal proceeds : Section 4, subdivision 2, is amended to read : Every persou, male or fe male, who has resided in the district forty days, and is twenty-one years old, and who owns real property in the district, or personal property that was assessed in his or her name at the last assessment ; or has children of school age residing in the district, shall be entitled to vote." This is not materially changed. The " person " takes the place of the former ambigu ous term "voter." Women have equal rights with men in school meetings. Husband and wife 'may both vote if they have children, or if each has property in his or her name. We speak of this at length because many do not understand it. Section 14, subdivision 2, is amend ed to read : "They may also determine at each annual meeting, the length of time a school shall be taught in the district the ensuing year, which, to entitle the district to any portion of the state fund, shall not be less than three months, by a legally qualified teacher, in the districts which have less than thirty-five pupils, nor less than six monthB in districts that have between thirty-five and one hundred pupils, nor less than nine months in districts where there are more than one hundred pupils." To this is added a proviso making exception in case of epidemic sickness, or destruc tion of the sohool honse. This change should be understood at the annual meetings, that a suffi cient amount of school funds may be voted to entitle districts to the state apportionment. Section 6, subject 10, is amended and contains this clause: "Thecoaa- ty superintendent may at bis discre tion revoke the certificate or refuse to grant a certificate to any teacher who refuses to attend the county iustitnte. Cities of the first class are allowed boards of education consisting of nine members. Cities having fifteen hun dred inhabitants or more will elect two members every year to serve two years, instead of three members ev ery year for two years, as heretofore. This change was made to avoid hav ing having half of the board go out of office at one time. A city board of education may now elect a city superintendent at any time, and contract with him for a term not exceeding three years. SHERIFFS SALE. BY VIBTUE of n order of sale to me directed and issued out of and under the seal of the District Court of Platte county, Nebraska, bearing date on the 17th day of February, 1833, aud the judg ment and decree of said court upon the same which was issued, I have levied upon aad taken m upon execution the following described- property, to wit: The northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section six, in Township sev. enteen north, of Range one east of the sixth principal meridian, iu said county, and Stat, and on the 9Z4L ay f ttarcfc, 1S83, atone o'clock in the afternoon of said day, at the west front door oi the Court House in the city of Columbus, in said county and State, that being the building Wherein the last term of tne court was held, I will offer the same for sale at pub lic vendue to the highest and best bidder for cash, to satisfy said judgment aud de cree In said court rendered on the l.'ith day of January, 1833, in favor of James . North as plaintiff aud against Frederick W. RIenier and Mattie Kiemer, and Mor ris Stolze and Maggie Stolze, and William Diedrlchs and Jobu B. Delstnati & Co., as defendants, for the bum of four buudrert and three dollars aud seventy-tive cents, and also a judgment in favor of John Heitkemper for $260.93 and costs taxed at $37.38, together with interest and accruing costs, when and where due attendance will be given by the undersigned. Dated at the Sheriff's office, this 20th day of Februarv, 1883. 43-5 D. C. KAVANAUGH, Sheriff of Platte County, Nebraska. SHERIFF'S SALE. BY virtue of an order of salo to me directed and issued out of and under the seal of the District Court or Platte countv, Nebraska, bearing date February 17th, i883, and the judgment and decree of said court upon the same which was issued, I have levied upon and taken as upon execution the following described property, to-wit: The South half of the Southwest quarter of Section twenty, in Township seventeen North, of Range one West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, in said county and State, and on the 93d day ef Marh, 1883, at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day, at the west front door of the Court House, in the city of Columbus, in said county, that being the building wherein the last term of the court was held, I will offer the same for sale at public vendue to the highest and best bidder for cash, to sat isfy said judgment and decree in said court rendered, on the lofh day of Janu ary, 1883, in favor of Charles P. Dewey and Albert B. Dewey, executors of Chauacey Dewey as plaintiffs, and against George Borowiak sdministrator of the estate of Joseph Rosno, deceased, Anna Borowiak, formerly Anna Rosno, Cather ine Rosno, Martin Rosno, Pricilla Ros:.o and Jacob Rosno, children and minor heirs of Joseph Rosno, as defendants, for the sum of two hundred and twenty-eight dollars and attorney's fees of twenty-two dollars and costs taxed at $3ti.78, together with interest and accruing costs, when atd where due attendance will be given by the undersigned. Dated at tbe Sheriff's office in said county, this UOth dav of February, 188C. 43-5 D. C". KAVANAUGH, Sheriff of Platte county, Nebraska. ELECTION NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that at the general election to be held in the city of Columbus on the 3d day of April, A. D., 1883, at the regular polling places, m the following proposition shall he voted upon in pursuance of au ordinance of said city, to wit: Shall the Mayor and Council of the city of Columbus , in the county of Platte, and State of Nebraska, be authorized to sell and convey any and all lots, strips, pieces and parcels of real estate of a strictly private nature owned by said city, aud situate within the corporate limits thereof The ballots voted at said election shall he in the following form: "For proposition authorizing Mayor and Council to sell and convey city realty." "Against proposition authorizing Mayor and Council to sell and convey city realty." The polls at said election shall be open from 9 a. m. to 7 p. m. A. B. COKFKUTU, 4C City Clerk. TIMBER CULTURE NOTICE. U. S. Land Office, Grand Island, Ncb.J March 10th, 1883. J COMPLAINT having been entered at this office by Marten Bohen against Thomas Scollard for failure to comply with law as to Timber-Culture Entry No. 2234. dated April 17tb, 1870, upon the E. H N. E. yA Section 12, Township 20 north, Range 4 west, in Platte county, NebrM with a view to the cancellation of said entry; contestant alleging that Thomas Scollard has wholly abandoned said land, he broke about three or four acres in the spring of 1879 but did not cultivate or plow any of said land during lttSO, 18S1 and IKS2 aud has not set out any trees as the law requires: the said parties are hereby summoned to appear at this office oa the 12th day of May, 1883, at IU o'clock a. m., lo respond and furnish testimony concerning said alleged failure. Deposi tions in this case will be taken before H. J. Hudson at his office in Columbus, Nebr., on April 30th, 1&3, 10 a. m. 40-4 M. B. HOXIE, Register. TIMBER CULTURE NOTICE. U. S. Land Office, Grand Islaud. Neb , March fitb, 18S3. COMPLAINT having been entered at this office by Jenkin Evans agiinst Frank .1. Crawford for failure to comply with law as to Timber Culture Entrv No. 22.1G, dated April 24th, 1879, upon the N. W. i. Section 4, Township 10, North of Range 2, West, in Platte County, Ne braska, witn a view to the cancellation of said entry; contestant alleging that Frank J. Crawford has wholly abandoned said tract and that he did not plow, break or cultivate any part of said tract during the year 1879, 1880, 1881 and 1882, and did not set out trees as required by law: the said parties are hereby summoned to appear at this office on the 7th day of Slay 1W&, at 10 o'clock a. in., to respond and furnish testimony concerning aaid alleged failure. Depositions will be taken before U. J. Hudson at bis office in Columbus, Neb. on April 23th, 1883, at 10 o'clock a. m. 40-4 M. B. HOXIE, Register. FMAL. PROOF. Land Office at Grand Island, Neb.J Alarch 2, 1883. f NOTICE is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of her intention to make final proof in support of her claim, and that said proof will be made before C. A. Newman, Clerk of the District Court, at Columbus, Neb., on the 7th day of April, 1883, viz: Annie Adamson, widow of Joshua Mid dleton, deceased, Homestead Entry No. 7338, and 11508 as additional Homestead, for the N, W, , Sec. 14, T'p 18, north of Range 4 west. She names the following witnesses to prove her continuous resi dence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: J. M. Pearce, of St. Edward, Boone Co., Neb., and Thomas Cain, Christian Liudauer and James Kiernan, of West Hill, Platte Co., Neb. . 45-w-S M. B. HOXIE, Register. F1AI, PKOOF. Lind Office at Grand Island, Neb.,) 31 arch 10th, 18S3. f NOTICE is hereby given that the fol-lowing-named settler ha filed notice or his intention to make final proof in support of bis claim, and that said proof will be made before Clerk of Dist. Court for Platte Co., Neb., at county-seat, on May 10th, 1883. viz: Charles William Resler, Homestead 7495, for tbe N. )A S. W. K Section 8, Township 19 north, Range 1 west. He names tbe following witnesses to prove bis continuous residanco upon, and culti vation of. said laud, viz: Solomon E. Morgan, Thomas M. Olin, James Noonan and Peter Noonan, all of Humphrey, PlatU Co., Neb. 46-5 M. B. HOXIE, Register. F1XAI. PROOF. Laud Office at Grand Island, Neb..l .March 10, 1883. f NOTICE is hereby given that the following-named settler had tiled notice ot his inteution to make final proof in support of his claim, aud that said proof Will be made before C. A. Newman, Clerk of the District Court, at Columbus, Neb., on April 20tb. 1883. viz: Lewis Little, lor the E. y. N. W. i and N. M S. W . X Sec. 20. T'p 1 , Range 3 west. He names the following witness es tn proe his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Joseph Mnrdoek, of Columbus. Neb., and Hudson Murdock, William M unlock and John C. Hurlev, of Genoa, NVb. 4.-W5 M. B. HOXIE Register. FIH A I, PROOF. Land Office at Grand Island, Neb.J March 19, 18S3. j NOTICE is hereby given that the following-named' settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof In support ot his claim, ami that said proof wilL.be made before C. A. Newman, Clerk of the District Court at Colum bus, Neb., on April 20tb, 1883. viz: William Benson, Homestead No. 6932, for the Lot 1 and S E. N. YL.yK. Seetlon 14, Township 17 north of Range 3 west. He names the following witnesses to prove bis continuous residence upon, and cul tivation of, said lind, viz: W. D. Davie and Charles K. Davics of Duncan, Platte Co., Neb., and W. S. Gardner and J. Gardner of Silver Creek, Merrick Co., Neb. 47-5 M. B. HOXIE, Register. F1NAI PROOF. Land Office at Grand Island, Neb.J March 0th, 18S3. NOTICE is hereby given that tbe following-named se'tler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of liis claim, aud that said proof will be made before C. A. Newman Clerk or the District Court, at Colum bus. Neb., on April 13th, 1SS3, viz: Theresa Greisen, widow "of Christian Greisen, deceased, for the S. i of N. E, J Section 28Tuwnshlj 19, Range 2, West. He names the following witnesses to prove bis continuous residence upon, and cul tivation of, said land, viz: Ferdinand Rlpp and Peter RIpp of Platte. Center, Nebraska, and P. W. Schmitz and Jacob Greisen of Columbus, Nebraska. 40-5 M.B. HOXIE, Register FIXAL. PKOOF. U. S. Land Office, Grand Island, Neb. March 0th, li3. f NOTICE is hereby given that the fol lowing named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of bis claim, and that said proof will be made before C. A. Newman. Clerk of the Dhtriut Court at Columbus, ou April 17th, 1883, viz: Pasqua L. Baker, for the N. ) of S. E. J-i, Section 30, Township 20, Range 2, West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said laud, viz: A. II . Potter. Jas. II. Sloan, L. Ulry and T. 31. Olin all of Humphrey, Nebr. 40-5 31. B. HOXIE, Register. FILIAL. PKOOF. U. S. Land Office, Grand IMtnd, Neb.) 31arch 0th, 1SN3. J NOTICE is hereby given that the fol lowing named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk ot the Dis trict Coutt of Platte county at Columbus, Nebraska, on Thursday April I9th, 1883, viz: Vlrlch Von Benren, Homestead No. 7101, for the E. H S. E. M. Section 10, Town ship 19. north of Range 1, West. He names the following witnesses to prove his con tinuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: li.T.-Spoerry. John U. Rickly, Jacob Maurer and r red Luchsin ger al'l of Humphrey, Platte Co., Nebr. 40-3 31. B. nOXIE, Register. FINAL. PROOF. U. S. Land Office, Grand Island, Neb.J JIarch Gth, 1883. f NOTICE is hereby given that the fol lowing named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof-in sup port of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Clerk of District Court for Platte countv at Columbus, Neb., on April 13th, 1883, Viz: William Gentleman, Homestead No. 7410, for the W. S. E. U Section 20, Township 19, Range 1, East. He names the following witnesses to prove his con tinuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said laud, viz: James 3IcCormick, Jacob Judd, Joseph Sheleto and David Streeter all of Platte Center. Nebr. 46-5 31. B. HOXIE, Register. FlitAL. PROOF. Land Office at Grand Island, Neb., 31arch 2d, 1883. NOTICE is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Judge or Clerk of the District Court of Platte countv, Neb., at Columbus, Neb., on April9th, 1883. viz: Robert Gentleman, for the E. y S. E.) Section 20, Township 19 north, Range i west. He uames the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, aud cultivation of, said land, viz: Henry Carrig. David 3Iurphv, both of Platte Center, Platte Co., Neb., aud Jimes Con way, Patrick Havs, both of Columbus, Platte Co., Neb. 4.V5 31. B. HOXIE. Reeister. FINAL. PROOF. Laud Office at Grand Islaud, Nel.,i 3Iarch 2d, 188:!. f NOTICE is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of his iutcntion to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before C. N. Newman, Clerk of the District Court, at Columbus, Nebraska, on the 7th day of April, 1883, viz: Luther 31. It. Pepper, Homestead No 9310, for the S. E. J4 Section 22, Township 19 north, of Range 4 west. He uames the following witnesses to prove hi.s contin uous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: John M. Pearce, of St. Edward, Boone Co., Neb., ami Thomas Cain, O. Abrabamson and John Ander son, of West Hill, Platte Co., Neb. 4.V.-. 31. B. HOXIE, Register. FI.-MAI, PKOOF. Land Office at Grand Island, Neb.J Feb. 14, ISSa. NOTICE is hereby given that the following-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Clerk of District Court for Platte countv, at county seal, on 3Iarch 23d, 1883, viz: John Boss, Homestead 9fc0."i, for th E. i S. W. XA Section 24, Township 17 north, Range 3 west. He names the fol lowing witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Charles 3Iaryweathcr, Thomas 3Iary weather and John Graham, of Wood born, Platte Co., Neb., and Nikolas Blaser, of Duncan, Platte Co., Neb. 43-3 31. B. HOXIE, Register. FINAL. PROOF. Laud Office at Grand Island, Neb.J Feb. 14, 18S5. J NOTICE is hereby given that the following-named settler ha tiled notice of his Intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before Clerk of the District Court of Platte county, at Columbus, Ne braska, on Saturday, 3Iarch 24th, 1S83, viz t Jobann Wilke, Homestead No. 0327, for the N. 14 N. E. ;, Sec. 12, Township IS, north of Range 1 east. He names the fol lowing witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: Henry Johannes, Henry Rick ert and Henry Loseke, of Columbus, Platte Co., Neb., and Charles Gcrtsch, of Shell Creek, Colfax Co., Neb. 43w5 M. B. HOXIE, Register. FINAL. PROOF. Land Office at Grand Island, Neb., 3Iarch 2d, 1883. NOTICE Is hereby given that the following-named settler has flled notice of his intention to make final proof iu support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before C. A. Newman.Clerk of the District Court, at Columbus, Ne braska, on the 7th day of April, 1883, viz : Samuel J. Davidson, Homestead No. 7376, for the S. W. Ji Section 22, Town ship 19 north, Range 4 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultiva tion or, said land, viz: Wm. J. Irwin, of West Hill P. O., Platte Co., Neb., Wm. F. Hanchett, of Palestine Valley P.O.,Platte Co., Neb., and John M. Pearce and J. H. James, of St. Edward, Nebr. 45-5 M. B. HOXIE, Register. Our large GARDEN GUIDE describing Cole a Free to All. We offer the Latest Nov elties in NEED POTATOES, Corn. Ooats and Wheat, and tbe Best Collection of Vegetable, Flower, Grass and Tree SEED. Every thing is tested. Address COLE BRO., SecKtemea, PEL. EA, IOWA. 45-eow-4p KRAUSE, LUBKER & CO. NEW GOODS! BEST GOODS! LOWEST PRICES! AT- KRAUSE, LUBKER & CflS, -)1KAI.KKS 1N( HARDWARE! STOVES, TINWARE, CUTLERY, AND A KULI. I.1XR OF FAKM IMPLEMENTS, Pump aad Wind Will-. n-tr FlttAE PKOOF. I.:inil Office at (J rand Islaud, Xe!., Feb. '':kl, 1333. J NOTICE is hereby sveii lll:lt ti,e followiti.K-iiami'd settler has tiled notice of his intention to make final prool in Hiipport of his claim, and that said proof will be made before C. A. Newman, Clerk of the District Court at Columbus, Nebraska, ou March .'list, 1333, viz: Valentine Dtischter, for the S. 4 S. V. i Section 21, Township 11), ltau;e t east. lie niunca the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, aud cultivation of, aid laud, viz: Herman JohauiiCH, Kphraim Pilling, Ivasper.Ienni and Henrv Miller, all of Columbus, Neb. 44-w-i " M.B. IIOXIK, ltes,'iter. FIAL. PKOOF. Land Office at Grand Island, Neb.,1 Feb. 2). 183.1. ) NOTICE is hereby given that the following-named settler has Hied notice of his intention to make tinal proof iu support of his claim, aud that said proof will lie made before C. A. Newman, Clerk of the District Court, at Columbus, Nebraska, on March 31st, l;8:i, viz: 1'hillp Heberliii'r, for the X. y. S. Y. J, Section 0, Township 13. Hangc 4 west. He names the "following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of. said land, viz: Jacob Swig gert, John Koop, John W. Nelson and John X. HotVman, all of Woodville, Xeb. 44w:i 31. B. HOXIE, ICegister. Fl.-VAL. PROOF. Land Office at Grand Island. Neb.J Februarv 23d, 1833. NOTICE is hereby given that the follow ing named settler has tiled notice of his intention to make tinal proof in sup port of his claim, aud that said proof will be made before C. A. Newman, Clerk of the District Court, at Columbus, Nebras ka, on March 30th, 1333, viz: John Noon, Homestead No.8150, for the N. 4 X. E. Ki Section 4, Township 19 north of Range 3 west. He names the lollowing witnesses to prove his contin uous residence upon, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Joseph Rivet, Martiu Maher. Henry McCabe and Patrick Ducey all of l'ostville, Nebr. 44-5 31. B. HOXIE, Register. F1XAI, PROOF. land Office at Grand Island, Neb.,) Feb.23d, ISaS. ) NOTICE is hereby jiiven that the fol lowing named settler has tiled notice of his intention to make tinal proof in support of hi claim, and that said proof will be made before C. A. Newman, Clerk of the District Court at Columbus, Ne braska, on March IWth, ISS5, viz: Richard C. Hart, Homestead No. 10902, for the S. "VV. X Section 24. Township 20 north of Range 1 west. He names the fol lowing witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cultivation of said land, viz: Martin I'ostle, Oeo. II. Beyer, .las. L. Itrowu aud John Daily, all of Humphrey, Neb. 44-r " 31. II. HOXIE, Register. FlItAI, PKOOF. U. S. Land Office, Grand Island, Neb., Feb. 24th, 13. f NOTICE is hereby given that the fol low iug named settler has tiled notice of his intention to make tinal proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before C. A. Newman, Clerk of the District Court, at Columbus, Ne braska, on March 30th, ISN'l, viz: John H. James, Homestead No.73Cland 11WW, for the N. E. 4 Section 28, Town ship 1!', Range 4, West. He uames the following witnesses to prove his contin uous residence upon, aud cultivation of, said land, viz: William Saunders, Sam uel J. Davidson. William Wn'uht and Henry Guiles, all of Palestine Valley, Nebraska. 44-5 M. II. HOXIE, Register. FirVAl. PROOF. lT. S. Land Office Grand Island, Neb.,1 Feb. l!th, LSS:. NOTICE is hereby given that the Tol-lowing-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make tinal proof in sup port of his claim, and that said proof will be made before '. A. Newman, rierk of the District Court, at Columbus, Neb., on March 24th, is:, viz: Ole Throneson, lor the S. E. '., Section 10, Township 20. Range 4, West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, and cul tivation of said land, viz: John J.ick-011, George Hovland, Hans Olson and Erik Erikxou all of Newman's Grove, Neb. 4:: r M. B. HOXIE, Register. I lAI. PKOOF. Land Office at Grand Island, Neb.J Feb. 13, ivil. J NOTICE is hereby given that the following-named settler has tiled notice of his intention to makv tinal proof iu support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the Clerk of the District Court, for Platte countv, Neb., at county seat, ou March l.'ith, ls3, viz : William Henson, Homestead No. C9S2, for the lot 1 and S. E. ), N. E. i, Sec. 14, Township 17, Range S West. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, aud cultiva tion of said land, viz: W. D. Davies and Chas. K. Davies, of Duncan, Platte Co., Neb., and W. S. Gardner and J. Gardner, of Silver Creek, Merrick Co., Neb. 43-w-o M. B. HOX IE. Register. FirVAE. PROOF. Land Office at Grand Island, Neb.J March 2d, 1833. f VTOTICE is hereby given that the fol- 1 lowing-named settler nas nieu notice of bis intention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before C. A. Ncwman.Clerk of the District Court, at Columbus, Ne braska, on the Tth day of April, 1833, viz: Thomas C. Cain, Homestead Entry No. 0C07, for the N. y. N. E. K Section 12, Township 18, north of Range 4 west. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon, aud culti vation of, said land, viz: JohnM. Pearce, of St. Edward, Boone Co., Neb., and James Kiernan, John Anderson and Peter Welin, of West Hill, Platte Co., Neb. 4V5 31 . B. HOXIE. Register. For Sale ! For Sale ! THOROUGHBRED SHORT -HORN BULLS! I HAVE ON HAND Twenty-five Head of Pure Bred Short Horn Bulls All eligible to record iu the American Short-Horn Herd Book, and ranging in age from six months to two years. Will sell tbem CHEAP VOX OASRI Or on time with approved security, or will trade for stock. Address, DAVIS RICHARDSON, Clarks. Nebraska, Or call at farm yA mile north of town. 44-p-2m. WM. BECKER, : Sl'AlM.K AX 1) FANCY ; GROCERIES! PKomsioxs. mi CAHKEO iXi DIKED MS, -AI.30,- Ohoioest Varieties in China, Glass and Crockery WAT5E. :n.tr AREH -rUWKK'SI FISH BB1XD SLICKKB8 XUK THE TERT tST WATElt PBOOF COATS, TOWER'S FISH BKAXD SLICKEBS WILL N6T STICK or PEEL TOWER'S FISH BRAXD SLICKEBS HORSEMAN & FARMER WHO LTl.lt CATC TUKlt 1TII1L None ceauiD. without tM trjJe m.rk. A. J. TOWER, Sole Mfr. Doston, HIm. -I' sr wx AyrKlFD, -fcX&W t'ef w ' vcv x rt c" i & i m m i -X ' . MTjs - -""" III 'bVbV " III 1 11 fif..k oo'H Hill sm 1,11 , --d-- ATM Ytt VA. n irirnr At ' WTWT-'V LILKCn vt X frP.. -A-l f .'I M .XA -1TL . TX X x ey " C C - A. l,J" . cs".jyg THE REVOLUTION Dry Goods and Clothing Store Has on hand a splendid stock of Ready-made Clothing, Dry Goods, Carpets, Hats, Caps, Etc., Etc., At prices Out were innr o I buy my goods strictly for cash and will give my customers the benefit, of it. Give Me a call and covince yourself of the facts. I. GLUGE. DR. FISHBLATT, OF THE OMAHA MEDICAL DISPENSARY, ON ACCOUNT OF HIS Immense Practice in Columbus, Nebraska, WILL MAKE HIS NEXT VISIT On Saturday, April 14th, 1883. AND WILL REMAIN ONE DAY AT THE CLOTHER UOILSF. WHERE nE CAN BE CONSULTED ON THE THROAT, and LUNGS, CATARRH, KIDNEY AND BLADDER AND FEMALE DISEASES, AS WELL A3 ALL CHRONIC AND NERVOUS ISEASE3. rR. FISHBLATT Has- dNcovercd the greatest cure iu the world for weakness oTthe back and limbi, involuntary discharges, impoteney, general debilitv, nervousness. languor, confus ion of ideas, palpitation of the heart, timiditv, trembling, dimness ol sight or giddt ness, diseases or tke head, throat, nose, or skin, atlections of the liver, lungs, stom ach or bowels thone terrible disorders ariaing from oIitarv habits of vouth, and in prariiifs mure imai in inc munis man me ougs ol svreiis to Hie mariners of Ulysses, blighting their most radiant hopes or anticipationsrendering marriage im possible. Those that are Mitre ring from theeil practice, which destroy their mental and physical systems causing NERVOUS DEBILITV, the symptoms of which are a dull, distressed mind, which unfits them from perform ing their biiHies and social dutiex, makes happy marriage impossible, distrciso thf action of the heart, causing Hushes of heat, depression of spirits, evil forebodiifs cowardice, fears, dreams, re-tless nights, dizziness, forgetfulncss, unnatural dlI charges, pain in the back and hips, short breathing, melancholv, tire easily of com pany and have preference to be alone, feeling as tired in the morning as when retiring, seminal weakness, lost manhood, white bone deposit in the urine, nerous ucss, confusion oT thought, trembling, watery and weak eves, dvspepshi 'coustip-i-tion. paleness, pain and weakness in the limbs, etc., .should consult me immedittely auil be restored to perfect health. VOUNO MEN Who have become victims of solitary vice, that dreadful and destructive habit which annually sweeps to an untimely grave thousand of young men of evalted talent and brilliant intellect who might otherwise entrance listening senators with the thunders of their eloquence or wake lo ecstacy the living lyre, may call with full confidence. " MARRIAGE. 3Iarried persons or young men contemplating marriage be aware of phvsical weaKness, loss of procreativc power, impoteney, or an v other disqualification spued ly relieved. He who places himself under the care of Dr. Fishblatt may religiously confide in his honor as a gentleman, and confidently rely upon his kiTl as a phvsiciau. OKGAXAL WEAKNESS immediately cured and full vigor restored. This distressing allliction which ren ders life a burden and marriage impossible, is the penalty paid by the victim for improper indulgence. Young people are apt to commit excesses trom not bein" aware of tue ureautui consequences mat may ensue. Now who that understands this'subject will deny that procreation is lost sooner by those falling into improper habits than by prudent? Resides being deprived of the pleasure of healthy off springs, the most serious and destructive symptoms of both mind and bodv arise The system becomes deranged, the physical and mental functions weaken. Loss ot procreative powers, nervous irritability, dyspepsia, palpitation of the heart indi gestion, constitutional debility, wasting of the frame, cough, consumption and death A CURE WARRANTED. Persons "ruined in health by unlearned pretenders who keep them triilhi" month after month taking poisonous and injurious compounds, should apply immediately. Dll. FISHBLATT graduate of one of the most eminent colleges of the United States, has elected some of the most astonishing cures that were ever known; many troubled with rin"in"in the ears and head when asleep, great nervousness, being alarmed at certain sounds with frequent blushing, attended sometimes with derangement of the mind were cured Immediately. TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE. Dr. F. addiesses all those who have injured themselves by improper indulgence and solitary habits which ruin both mind and body, unfitting them for biisfness study, society or marriage. These are some of the sad, melancholy effects produced by the early habits of youth, viz: Weakness of the back and limbs, pains in the head and dimness of sight, lossjof muscular power, palpitation of the heart, dyspepsia, nervous irritabil ity, derangeuient of digestive functions, debility, consumption, etc. Private Offices,over Omaha National Bank,Omaha, Neb. CONSULTATION FREE. Charges moderate and within the reach of all who need Scientific Medical Treatment. Those who reside at a distance aud cannot call will receive prompt attention through mail by simply sending their svmntoms with pOSiagC. -UUIC3D UUV.O. w. ., .- ., ,.. COLUMBUS PACKING CO., COL TJMB US, - 2TEB., Packers and Dealers in all kinds of Hog product, cash paid for Live or Dead Hogs or grease. Directors. R. H. Henry, Prest.; John Wiggins, Sec. and Treas.; L. Qerrard, S. Cory. CHEAP FUEL! Whitebreast Coal $5.00 Rich Hill " 6.00 Canon Citv ' 7.00 TAYLOR, SCHDTTE& CO. 4.vtf JACOB SCHKAM, )DKALKR 1N(, DRY GOODS ! Boots & Shoes, Hats & Caps, mtm GOODS AND NOTIONS. LOW IMMCKS KO!i CASH.. :t-tt mm? TOWER'S Fish Brand Slickers IS TIIK HARDEST ITOKMH WILL KEEP TOU DRY. TOWER'S FISH BBAXD SLICKEBS urn tbe only (,'oula uule with Wlrc-Fuat- eucd Sffetulllc lluttoua. EVERY COAT WARRANTED. For sale everywhere. At WhtilCHalu by alt Urat- rlaHt Jobber. Out tefl of Mm in Colife 44 E8TRAY NOTICE. Came t the premises or Mrs. .Margaret Brady, one 0-"" WHITE MARE PONY about 10 or 12 years old and weigbin- .M pounds . The owner will prove property pay charges and take his property. ' 43- J. II. Brxdx, V s