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in, sixty days. Every arU
clewiU he marked down at
cost and below cost.
Remember that this sale
is genuine and bona fide.
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of all goods in this depart
ment. Investigate.
J. A. BARBER & CO.
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daaoetbej abooldatoBeaaetify a by Icttor or
portal card, fiTiac both their foraaer and tl;
pnaeat poaUogee.-the ftnc emaUea aa to niiN
lad tha aaaat oa oar hmuUb bat, from whuh,
.baiac to type, wa each veak pnat, either ou the
wrappMreroathaatanrin ot jroar.JOUKXAL.lhe
data to wkioh year aubaeripuoe ia paid or ac
oountM tor. Readttaaeea ahoald be mad
aitber by asoawr-otder. zagiaterei latter or draft
parable to the order of
M. K. TBBim ft Co.
TOOOBxano:
All uaaiietiian. to aeeare attaarion. moi
beaoeoaipaBiedbr the fall aaaae of tlte vr:t r
Wr teaerre the rvrht to reject any sanni-iip!
aBdeaBBotaaTaatoretsrmtae aame. no i?:i
a corrMpoadaBt to every echool-di.-'tr!--i
PlaUe ooaaty, oaa of Jjood jadraut, huJ '
liable in ererv way. Write plainly, each i!
aaparataly. Git, aa facta.
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 80. 1B8.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
BTATK TIOKXT.
For Beprame Jadge,
T.L.MOSYAL.
For Kegunte of UniTeraity,
CHARLES H. MOBRILL.
L. J. H. KNIGHT.
OOCJITT TIOKKT.
For Traaaarar.
GUS. G BECHEB.
For Clerk,
GEORGE N. HOPKINS.
For Sharif.
M. C. BLOEDOBN.
ForCoBatyJadga.
H. J. HUDSON.
For SaperiBtendent of Pablio Intrnction.
L. J. CRAMER.
ForSBrrayor.
A. G. ARNOLD.
FerCoroBer.
DR. HART.
Aboct a week ago earthquake shocks
were felt over a large portion of Mexico.
A jtjbt in the Cronin case was secured
on the 23d, after seven weeks' diligent
search.
Bunedorx has made a good sheriff,
one of the very best Platte county has
ever had.
C. O. Morgan, a young colored man,
has been elected as class orator in
Harvard.
Tbk examination of witnesses in the
Dr. Cronin murder case at Chicago was
' proceeding rapidly on Saturday.
H. J. Davis of Omaha has accepted
the appointment of district' judge made
by Governor Thayer, and has taken the
path ot office.
VnontA papers applaud the speech of
Emperor 'William and say it furnishes
evideaoe of the peaceful tendency of
Germany and her allies.
Hon. Aujek G. Thtjbjcan, the old
democratic veteran, was unable, one
evening last week at Cincinnati, to com
plete his speech on account of failure of
strength.
At least $5,000 additional more money
had been subscribed last week at Johns
town, FBm to continue the search for the
dead, aad the work will be commenced
in a few days.
Finally a jury in the Dr. Cronin case
has been eecwed, and on the 24th at
Chicago, the cage went to trial, by com
Miring to present the testimony to the
court aad jury.
Caluno Mr. Spoerry a staffed toad,
as tha Telegram does, will not hart
Martin Bloedora a particle in this cam
paign. Calling names, anyhow, as a
rale injures the man who thus lowers
hiaasslf. si nan than it does the opposite
party. .
Mattkss are safkiently desperate to
wanamt a awa coaMaonly known as
Cfcat J UnrtgafB QisSB of Nance coun
tv tn xV over in Woodville and instruct
the people to vote for John Stauffer for
eaaaty tuawsmr ue augm aa aau ne
i to a dead bore. I Argm.
i a jovial dispoaitioB, a kind
lyi
of the high
baits
KceQsnt lsstmres,in order
good county jadge, all antf
miniTJ with a thorough
to aatttr
aad rigid law, by
nla. attar alL the fate of the
aaya the Platta Caalar Argus, aad
Vote tor ttuoson.
tall Tour On Liiersi and Save at Lead fim 20 to 25 pc cent,
All offerings quoted3 below are Genuine Bargains, and none but
the following Items with prices heretofore paid elsewhere for the same
Dress Goods Department
Train HanAim Ant m aVak frnAfrifll Attnution8 in
1ia iAflf. nfWAltfttR worn this fall And. winter.
We carry none but reliable and new goods in the
the lowest prices in Central Nebraska.
64 in. wide ladies' cloth in light
and dark gray, suitable weight for
fall garments; only 50c.
54 in. French broad-cloth, high
satin finish, best grade, $1.00 a yd. in
cluding black and colored. This
same quality is sold at $1.50 in Omaha.
Our black goods department shows all the
new wears and textures.
Paris unmade robes
and foncy materials, all
usimm
Why Elect Staafer?
Between the years 1879 and 1887, there
a -t 5
was no provision oi law lor auowing
county clerks extra pay for making out
the tax-list.
.We cite the following from the su
preme court reports, 18 Neb. 132
"A public officer must discharge all
the duties pertaining to his office for the
compensation allowed by law. He shall
not be allowed compensation for extra
work unless it is authorized by statute."
Nance county brought suit against
County Clerk McClelland, at the March,
1887, term of the district court, a suit
ordered by a republican board of com
missioners against a republican ex-clerk,
for the prosecution of which our fellow
citizens, M. Whitmoyer (a republican)
and John J. Sullivan (a democrat) were
engaged by the county, and W. H.
Munger (a democrat) for the defense.
The opinion in the case was rendered by
Judge Wm. Marshall, (a republican).
We premise these facts to show that
there is no bias of politics in the matter,
simply a business affair. It was a case
where the ex-clerk had received, for the
years 1884 and 1885, more than the law
allowed him, to wit, the salary of $1,500
for each year, and a special item for
wpking numerical index. Among the
items was making tax-list for 84 of $200,
for ra of $150. The court held that
these sums
"Should be included in the $1,500
limitation ot his annual compensation
as such county clerk for the term he
served. It was his duty tomakeout these
tax-lists, and therefore it was not for
extra service, outside of his duties."
The court says the law governing 'this
snbject is the act of 1877.
(See Session Laws of 1877, p. 215.
Comp. Stat 1881, p. 281.)
We may add that, after the decision
of the court was rendered against ex
County Clerk McClelland ot Nance
county, his attorney, W. H. Munger,
conceded its correctness, and advised
his client not to carry the case to the
supreme court
We cite this case because it is near
home and to the point in hand here.
John Stauffer, our present county
clerk and democratic candidate for
county treasurer, received from Platte
county for the years mentioned in the
first paragraph of this article the follow
ing sums for making out the tax-lists
as shown by the records:
For 1879 (not found in record).
1880 "
1881 "
Octa.ra $
Dec 20, TO
200 00
420 00
300 00
400 00
400 00
329 GO
205 00
500 00
Sept 19, TO
Dec. 9, TO..
Aug. 13, ,84.
Sept 24, "U
Dec.21,'84.
Aug. 6, TO.
SeptSO.'ffi 27524
Junen.TO 500 00
SeptloW 60000
Dec. 14, W 16612
$ 4295 96
Add to this an estimate for
for the years 79, TO and '81,
say $ 1200 00
would amount to $ 5495 96
This is a good round sum for Mr.
Stauffer and also for Platte county, and
if placed in the county treasury, where
it belongs, would help to lessen the
Deonle's taxes. This sum is about
equivalent to the taxes ot 110 men at $50
each, or 275 men at $20 each.
It will not do for Mr. Stauffer or bis
nartv adherents to answer saying: "these
sums ot money had and used by me all
these years are mine, because my bills
for the same were allowed by the county
commissioners and warrants by them
ordered drawn in my favor for them.
No one conversant with affairs ot the
officio will pretend to say that these sums
were not in excess ot the $1500 limit,
and Trk JovaxAXi undertakes to say
that on suit tor recovery, Mr. Stauffer
could not shield himself by the plea that
the county coamBuseiouers bad allowed
has bills. Their act, contrary to law, (in
aUowiagX his act contrary to law (in
reogrriag), two wrongs, could act, ear
taialy, auke a right
Such is the situation ot this sutter as
we see it Facts are not fancies. Truths
are not fictions. Toiling tax-payers an
troMed enough to meet the demands ot
law, or pay the forfeit, without being
burdeaed, more aad amors, by those
kss sworn duty it is to obey the laws.
wai Mr: Stauffer turn this
kaifciatothehaatary?
40in. all-wool tricots, 35c, worth 50
44 in. Henriettas 374c a yd., best
bargain yet.
.40 in. dress plaid flannels 37ic a
yard, worth 60 c
40 n. plaid and checks in beautiful
designs 29 and 25c, worth double.
m
in combinations or plain
prices.
NEW STORE, NEW fiOOOS
-AND- -
NEW PRICES
A FARMER'S VIEW.
A Maa'e Actiea Speak a Great Deal Leader
Than aia Words.
Farmers are taking unusual interest
in the campaign this fall in Platte coun
ty, and well they may. It is the money
that comes from their hard-earned pile
that payB for all, and the time has fully
come when the expense of county offices
must be cut down to the lowest notch.
Now is the time to work, and make a
good beginning. The head and front of
the ticket of the would-be democratic
"bosses" is John Stauffer, who is now
county clerk and has been for thirteen
years. It is said that he was averse to
accepting the nomination. If so, his
will was not very strong, and his "no"
not very decided. As a quiet official Mr.
Stauffer has been a decided success. As
an official, for the best interests of the
tax payers, time alone and examination
of the records can only tell how far he
has fallen short of his duties under the
law. However, when placed on the
ticket he was supposed to be the most
popular man among all the democratic
"bosses," and capable of leading them
to victory. His nomination has weaken
ed the 008808 ticket, and for several
very palpable reasons among which
one of the very strongest is that the
great body of thinking, independent
democrats who do their own voting, are
firmly convinced, not only by the action
of the bosses two years ago, but also by
that of the last convention, that there is
no show for democratic success in Platte
county in the years to come, none
whatever, except to defeat the election
of the 006868 ticket this time. This is
the honest truth of the matter, and no
amount of waving of the party lash can
change the situation. The democratic
party of Platte oounty is sick; its
stomach is gorged; and the other mem
bers and organs of the body are in fair
working order, but when a man has bit
off more than he can chew, and gulped
down more than his limited stomach can
hold, accounts must be "cast up" before
he can have relief. He can't well do
anything else, either, until this is done,
and then he must have a little time to
rest and recuperate.
This phase of the campaign is appar
ent to men who consider, and one of
these sends us the following as appro
priate. John Stauffer, present county
clerk and candidate for treasurer on the
bosses' ticket is supposed to say:
Democratic friends: Vote for me for
treasurer and elect the democratic
ticket
Vote for me and kick Becher out of
the treasurer's office.
If you don't vote for me for county
treasurer, the democratic ticket will be
defeated.
I did not want to run for office this
year, but in order to get the democratic
ticket elected I had to do it
I always had your vote when I didn't
need it so bad, now you must not go
back on me this year, for now I need all
the votes I can get A friend in need is
a friend indeed.
The democratic ticket must be elected
this year; so, all my friends must vote
forme.
I have been a good officer for thirteen
years and will make a good treasurer,
and am the best democrat in the county.
So vote for me.
If I am not elected the democratic
ticket will be defeated. So vote for me.
I know the ropes in both offices and
can pull them to good advantage if
elected. So vote for me.
It will be a dangerous experiment to
let the republicans have the court house
offices in their own bands. So vote for
me.
It would look bad to take the clerk's
office again, but it will answer every pur
pose if you give me the treasurer's office,
and elect my old deputy as clerk.
Two years is long enough for Becher
to hold office; kick him out and vote for
me.
George X. HoBktoe,
The republican nominee for county
clerk, Sras born March 17th, 1838, in
Boone county, Indiana. He stayed at
home until he was about sixteen years
of age, during this time working with
his father at his trade of harness mak
ing. When George was fifteen years old
his father died. A short time after
wards George went to Morgan oounty,
Indiana, and engaged as clerk in a store.
In TO he removed to Minnesota, and
soon afterwards enlisted in Co. H, First
Minnesota heavy artillery, serving till
near the close ot the war. His four
brothers were all Union soldiers during
the rebellion, two ot them since dying
from the effect ot their army lite.
After serving his country as a soldier,
Mr. Hopkins engaged ia business tor
himself four years in Indiana Thence
to ITensss ia the grasehopnui tiaus;
back again to Indiana in 75, and at
farming. Sold hie farm in 1881, came
west, locating at Platte Center, this
oounty, in 1882, since whioh thus he has
been a resident here, well and very fa
vorably known to many of our readers.
In 1887 he was sleeted supervisor for
Lost Creak township, and daring the
past two years has been rewarded as
among the best ot Platte county's in
teUigeat legislature.
lfcamoaUnswiLl ak a vary excel
Blankets and Comforts.
Oar blankets and comforts lead them all in quality and prices.
10-4 eastern make $1.85 a pah.
10-4 eastern banket 75c a pair.
10-4 pure wool white blankets $3.50, weight 5 pounds.
104 pure wool blankets $3.85, weight 5 pounds.
10-4 made of long California stock wool $4.50, weight 61 pounds.
104 long California pure stock wool $5.00 a pair, weight 6 pounds.
Comforts.
104 heavy Chintz comforts $1.00.
104 Satine comforts $1.50.
104 Satine comforts $1.75.
104 extra fine Satine comforts $2.25 filled with best cotton.
Compare our prices with any house in this state.
J. A. Barber & Co, Columbus, Nobr.
New Store, New Goods, New Prices.
lent clerk. While he is a man of ability,
he is also genial, accommodating
kindly (no man more so), and with it all,
he would be conscientiously devoted to
the discharge of his duties, under the
law. Mr. Hopkins's record as a citizen
and official is such that all good men
can approve.
Probably it would be a good thing if
there was a statute in Nebraska limiting
the terms of all county officials to two,
the same as is the case the case now
with county treasurers. The arguments
brought forward for the passage of this
statute apply with like force to all the
other offices, and the results following
the passage of that statute have demon
strated beyond any cavil the wisdom of
the act County treasurers had so in
trenched themselves that they could
secure their re-election, term after term,
for ten, twelve, fourteen and sixteen
consecutive years. The law limiting the
county treasurer's terms of office to two
has saved the counties of Nebraska
hundreds of thousands of dollars; it is a
good law in every respect, and a good
custom has grown up under it, which is
that treasurers who show capacity and
good attention to the public interests
are generally conceded the second term.
In Platte county's case this fall there is
every reason for adhering to this custom
and not one for departing from it Gits.
G. Becher has not been a political treas
urer; he has not used his position as a
politician's machine; he has adminis
tered the great affairs of his office very
economically and in the public interest;
jurors have been able to pay their board
bills from their fees, instead of having
to advance cash out of their own pock
ets, and wait the slow development.of a
county warrant; surplus fees of the
office have been turned over to the coun
ty and will continue to be turned over
by Mr. Becher. Now is there any good
reason why the people, who elected Gus.
G. Becher treasurer two years ago,
should say to him "step down and out
and allow John Stauffer to occupy this
position?" The people of Platte county
don't owe Stauffer anything, they do
Becher, a recognition of his good ser
vices as county treasurer for one term.
They do owe him a recognition of his
services as a non-partisan treasurer, a
purely business custodian of the county
funds.
Heary J. Hadnoa,
has made a first-class judge. His office
is a very model of neatneea and classifi
cation. His records and all documents
belonging to the office are kept neat,
clean and tidy. The judge holds the
scales of justice with a steady hand,
and his judgment is sound. Having had
large experience in private and public
affairs, he is especially qualified to look
after the estates of deceased persons,
and the interests of the surviving widow
or children. Those who have had busi
ness to transact at Mr. Hudson's office
during the past two years know how
well he does the work the law requires
of a judge. The man who votes for Mr.
Hudson will make no mistake in so do
ing. A record of the public career of Mr.
Hudson in which he has faithfully serv
ed the constituency placing him in posi
tions of honor and trust, would fill all
the columns of The Journal, and would
only confirm what all know, that in
every way he is qualified forthe office:
as a citizen, intelligent and public
spirited, in the public welfare; as a man
of family who will fully appreciate the"
value of justice to the interests of all
the estates of widows and orphans and
all their rights under the laws; as a man
of intelligence capable of understanding
the laws,' and sound judgment to discern
what is right between man and man.
See that his name is on your ticket
for county judge Henry J. Hudson.
Martia C. Rleetfoni
has made, all things considered, the
best sheriff Platte county has had for
many a long year. The highest execu
tive official in the county, one of the
chief conservators of the peace, his ad
ministration has not been disgraced by
breaches of the peace committed by him
self, as was the case with more than one
of his predecessors. Martin has kept the
even tenor of his way in the midst ot
more than the ordinary difficulties of a
oounty official. He has fulfilled the
duties of his office with a just regard for
the rights of the stricken justice has
been tempered with mercy, as far as was
consistent with duty.
EasyEBeagh.
First citizen. For whom are you go
ing, to vote for superintendent of
schools?
Second citizen. I thought of voting
for Bothleitner. He is on my party tick
et, and I have heard him well spoken of.
First Well, you certainly dont know
Mr. Cramer, the present superintendent
or you wouldn't think ot .voting for
Bothlsitasr, ia praiataao. Tha
duty of a superintendent is to grant cer
tificates to tench, and he should be able
to judge when a man or woman is en
titled to a license to teach our children
in the public schools, and draw his pay
from the' school funda This requires
considerable ability, which Mr. Cramer
has, and which the other man has not
The above conversation took place
one evening last week at a hotel in this
county. The next morning, after having
seen and heard Bothleitner in the mean
time, citizen No. 2 declared that he was
now convinced that he was not the man
for superintendent
Lewia J. Craaier,
Republican nominee for superintendent
of public instruction, was born in Seneca
county, Ohio, in 1847, was brought up on
a farm, attending the district school
during the winter months.
He has a diploma from Heidelburg
college at Tiffin, Ohio, and has held for
years a Nebraska state teacher's certifi
cate for life.
He was principal teacher and superin
tendent of the Columbus city schools for
eleven years prior to his election two
years ago as county superintendent
He is thoroughly well qualified in ev
ery way for this position, as his work the
last two years has demonstrated, and if,
by any possibility, his opponent is elect
ed, the voters of this county will have
made an inexcusable blunder. How any
intelligent voter can choose Bothleitner
in preference to Cramer for this non
political office, and in which the interests
of our public schools and of our children
are at stake, we are not able to see. See
that your ballot is cast for L. J. Cramer.
The interests of the people of Platte
county are beet represented in this cam
paign by the ticket nominated by the
republicans, a good ticket, composed of
men exceedingly well qualified to dis
charge the duties of the several county
offices. Such a tioket imposes a duty
on the electors of the county. That duty
is to elect it. This should be done for
interests of the public and county. Not
a single citizen should be absent, and
thus fail to cast his vote on election day.
Nothing short of siokness will be a good
excuse to keep from voting. Being a
duty you owe your county, be sure you
perform it Never have it said that you
failed to perform this duty for your
county, be sure you perform it Never
have it said that you failed to perform
this duty for your county, and especially
at the present election. Let it be un
derstood that no good citizen will turn
his back on the elective franchise. It is
"business," it will be money in your in
dividual pocket to vote right.
Dr. W. E. Hart,
The republican nominee for coroner is a
resident physician of Humphrey, well
known all over the northern portion of
the county, where he has an extensive
practice. He is not only a well-informed
physician, but a gentleman of unusual
good judgment, in matters generally.
If it should be necessary for him, by
reason of the death or disability ot the
sheriff, to take that position, Dr. Hart
would make a very excellent sheriff.
Dr. Hart could readily respond to
calls from any portion of the county.
The Humphrey Democrat is moved to
say that Hensley "will be acknowledged
the best county judge Platte .county
ever had." Where, oh where, are the
other democratic judges we have had,
Speice, Sullivan and Higgins? Some
people talk sometimes without knowing
exactly what they are saying and how it
will sound after it is said, to those who
know something about the thing that
somebody is industriously endeavoring
to say something, and that will be of
some moment on the subject that seems
to be under consideration, so to speak.
It was stated at Washington last week
that Secretary Tracy had concluded his
estimates for the navy establishment for
the years 1890-'91. The expenditures for
the years 1889-'90 amounted to $22,450,-
000. Included in this sum are several
millions for the construction of new ves
sels now under way or projected. The
estimates passed by Secretary Tracy,
show, an increase ot about $3000,000
over last year, chiefly for new work on
vessels and improvements and additions
to navy yards.
The Humphrey Democrat says: "The
objection urged against John
Stauffer is that be has held office for
thirtfmn years. Heavens and earth!
lent that enough to insure his defeat?
Is it possible that Mr. Stauffer is labor
ing under the impression that the people
of this county intend to feed him in the
public pasture the balance ot his natural
life? Ha man can't get his stomach full
inside of one hundred and fifty-six
months, be must have a capacity equal
to the Niagara Falls. Lindsay Tunas.
Oun Washington correspondent has a
right to his own optaioa, of coarse, bat
br at (k Eablimeni.
New Goods are shown. Compare
articles and qualities.
Cloaks and Shawls !
. Special Exhibit - and Rare - Bargains.
One lot of English Walking Jackets at $3.00, emrlv Fall, weight strictly
all-wool, black only, well worth $5.00.
Another lot of same stylish Walking Jackets at $3.50.
A beautiful line of this Fall craxe English Walking Jackets at $3.75 with
newly shaped hoods. These are warranted all-wool and worth $7.00. Re
member that they are not old, shop-worn goods, but newest styles in the
market.
SHAWLS! SHAWLS!! SHAWLS!!!
All-wool double shawls $5.00,
shawls $3.25, worth $5.00. All-wool suagle shawls $2.50, worth $3.50 and
$4.00. Persian shawls $1.45 each. Silk and wool Persian shawls $3.00,
$3.50 and $3.75 big bargains.
TRIMMING and BUTTONS !
One lot of Dress Trimming 25c a yard. Dress Buttons 5c, 8c, 10c, 125 c,
17c, 22c and 25c, worth more than double. We also show a very tine assort
ment of high novelty braided and hand crochet dress and cloak trimmings.
J.A.BABBEB & CO,
it seems to us that in reckoning on
Washington City aa the place for holding
the world's fair in 92, he is losing sight'
of Chicago, which is, after all, the proper
place for the exposition this time. By
location, enterprise and promise, it comes
nearer the typical American city than
any other on the continent
A crazt mad steer at Douglas, Wyo
one day last week played havoc among
the cowboys at the stock yards. His
horns pierced Joe Lamb's lungs and two
of his ribs-werebroken. Bill Bectorhad
a rib fractured and his back badly
wrenched. Lamb can hardly recover.
The Leader hopes and expects to see
its venerable friend, H. J. Hudson of
Columbus, retained in the office of coun
ty judge over in Platte. He is a just and
honorable man, particularly well quali
fied for the important position he holds.
Genoa Leader.
W. Caret, a farmer living near Ata
mont, HL, died Oct 18th, supposed to be
from the effects of poison placed in his
well. His wife and child, Mrs. Durham
and her children are sick, and there is
danger that some, if not all, will die.
John Stork, a farmer living near
Gundy Center, Lx, one day last week
committed suicide by cutting his throat
with a razor. He leaves a wife and two
children. No cause stated for the hor
ibleact The citizens of Omaha intend to pre
sent to the Pan-American delegation,
polished horns taken from cattle killed
in Nebraska. The horns will be filled
with tiny silk bags containing samples
of Nebraska's cereals.
It has been learned in Washington
that two of the employes of the pension
office, whose pensions were re-rated have
been requested to refund the extra money
paid, to the government in sixty days.
Cholera was last week still reported
as raging in the valleys of the Tigris and
Euphrates. It is stated that during the
past three months there have been 7,000
deaths from the disease.
NEBRASKA NOTES.
H. M. Crow, a business man ot Ne
braska City, was run away with the other
morning and thrown out of his vehicle,
breaking both bones in his arms.
Dr. J. H. Spears, a veterinary surgeon
of Wayne, one day last week took about
an ounce of tincture of arsenic, suppos
ing it to be some other medicine, and
died within an hour after.
Olaf Cornwall was found one day last
week in an insensible condition in the
southern part of Nebraska City; he
claimed he had been drugged and taken
to the place. He lost about $30.
The operators for gas at Hastings have
decided for the present to suspend work
in that direction to develop the salt find.
Another contract has been let for a
4,000 feet well, for the purpose of finding
the gas.
A. Stenden, who lives near Waterloo,
had his barn, five head of horses, about
300 bushels of grain and forty tons of
hay burned one morning last week, not
knowing how the fire originated. Loss
at least $1,800.
Mike A. Murphy, of Nebraska City,
has been missing since September 3d.
It is believed that the body recently
found in the river at Plattsmouth cor
responds with his, and the initials on his
clothing the same as Murphy's, induce
the belief among his friends that he has
been drowned.
One night last week at Lincoln over
one hundred boxes ot fine cigars were
stolen from a B. k M. freight train.
Sheriff Melick and Detective Pinneo
went to work on the case and found a
cave southwest of the city in which were
the cigars and three unknown thieves.
The three thieves are in custody and the
officers are hunting for a fourth aocomp-
waaUsgtea Letter.
Frost oar regalar cmiaapoadaat.
Gen. Green B. Batim, the newly ap
pointed commissioner of pensions, is in
charge ot the pension ossoe today. Gen.
Baum is a man of national reputa
tion; he served one term in the house of
representatives from the Thirteenth
Illinois district, but bis greatest repu
tation was gained as nosumiseioBer of
internal revenue, a position be ably fill
ed from 1867 to 1883. His acceptance
ot the office ia a great surprise here, ss it
is well known that ha gave up a law
practice worth mors than double the
salary ot the office. It is generally be
lieved among republicans that he accept
ed the office) to relieve the piesident from
a very embarrassing position.
Gen. Baum has a splendid war record,
and is an enthusiastic working member
of the G. A. B. His appoiataiaat has, I
honestly believe, given more real and
general antiafactinn bars than aay one
worth $7.50. Reversible heavy beaver
COLUMBUS. XEB.
NEW STORE
made by the president. The following
may be taken as specimens of the way it
is received by prominent republican:
Senator Mitchell A good appointment,
I should say so. Like it? Why I am
delighted. Senator Manderson An ex
cellent appointment It is a happy so
lution of all our woes. Gen. Baum is a
good lawyer, a good soldier and a good
citizen. Bepresentative Bayne There
could have been no better solution of
the question. Gen. Baum is a
man of . great executive ability.
His judgment is sound, and having con
fidence in it he is never afraid to do
what is right Bepresentative Anderson
(of 'Kansas) Gen. Baum was a gallant
soldier. There is no doubt of where his
sympathies lie. At the same time he is
a man of good judgment and long ex
perience in a department of the govern
ment where he was trained in the execu
tion of the law. Ex-Commissioner Tan
nerI think it is a splendid appoint
ment Bepresentative Burrows It is
capital! capital! It could not have been
better. Ex-Representative Goff It is a
superb appointment Ex-Senator Bruce
An excellent appointment. The local
G. A. R. men are tickled almost to death
ovor the appointment. Gen. Baum was
not an applicant for the position. His
name was presented to the president by
Secretary Busk and Senator Mitchell, at
different times, and unknown to each
other.
Secretary Windom has settled the dis
pute over the admission of silver-lead
ores from Mexico by deciding to stand
by ex-Secretary Sherman's classification,
which admits them free.
The secretary of war has adopted sev
eral amendments to army regulations,
with a view to getting a better class of
men to enlist, and to stopping the pres
ent high ratio of desertions from the
army.
Secretary Noble has made public the
correspondence that led to the resigna
tion of ex-Commissioner Tanner. It
shows that Mr. Tanner was guilty of
official insubordination, and intimates
worse. Mr. Tanner will prepare a state
ment in reply.
Postmaster General Wanamaker has
incurred the ill-will of some Virginia re
publicans. This is how: In 1886 a col
ored laborer from Virginia named Hunt
er was removed and his place given to a
white democrat from the same state
named Wrenn. Some Virginia republi
cans called on Mr. Wanamaker to urge
that Hunter be put back into his old
place, and were thunderstruck when the
postmaster general replied as follows:
"I appreciate the interest shown in lie
half of Mr. Hunter, and I regret that I
have not the time to go over the case
with yon. But so far as Mr. Hunter's
republicanism is concerned, that alone
shall not weigh in his raver, nor shall
the democracy of Mr. Wrenn operate
against him." "But," remarked one of
the delegation, "Wrenn's politics got him
in." " I know," replied Mr. Wanamaker,
"they (the democrats) would turn us out,
but I shall not pursue that course."
"Nice sort of a republican Wanamaker
is," said one of the Virginians as they
came out
Senator Quay has leased Senator Saw
yer's house, and his family are now here
for the season.
Republicans are enjoying the Hill
Cleveland fend which has broken out
again with great bitterness. It's a great
waste of time as it is about as likely that I
either or them will be king or bnglantl
as president of this country.
Thirty states will be represented at
the meeting here, this week of the na
tional board of promotion of the World's
Exposition of 1SXL This shows the ter
centage in favor of Wiitiliington as the
place for holding the exposition.
Senator Dolnh thinks the adoption of
a comprehensive system of coast defenso
one of the most important and necessary
matters for the next congress to look
after.
A hale old man, Mr. James Wilson of
Aliens Springs, 111-, who is over sixty
years of age, says: "I Jiave in my time
tried a great many medicines, some of
excellent quality; but never before did I
find any that would so completely do all
that is claimed for it as Chamberlain's
Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy. It
is truly a wonderful medicine," For
sale by all druggists.
Frank Fleming, an old resident of
Butler county, was last week adjudged
insane.
Parents ahoald be careful that their
children do not contract colds during
the fall or winter months. Such colds
weaken the lungs aad air passages, mak
ing the child much aaore likely to con
tract other colds during the winter. It
is this succession of colds that causes
catarrh and bronchitis or paves the way
for consumption. Should a cold be con
tracted, loose no time but cure it as
quickly as possible. A fifty cent bottle
of Chamberlain's Cough remedy will
cure say cold, in a few days and leave
the respiratory organs strong and
healthy. For sale by all draggista.
CARPETS
UPHOLSTERY
(SECOND FLOOR)
aV0a It of Lace CartaiaY
MI 3 1-2 y4. lug $2.75 a pair,
warth $4.00.
fLaeeCttrtaia $3.00, $:.?, ;
warth $3.00 a pair.
tSuCurtaia Materia! 30 In. -wMe,
plain and flared 1 -e.
a yard.
aa-Heavy Partier Draprriea
25 and 35c a yard.
S.Fiv feet Cnrtaia Pole
with brass trimmiNs, all com
plete for 37 l-2c each.
Dress Mini Dep t,
(SECOND FLOOR)
-We have receatly added
More room to this Department.
Reception room In roHHeettoa.
J. A. BARBER & CO.
NEW STORE.
R. Thompson, an old newspater man, .
is about to start the publication of a
democratic paper at Hasting. Won't
he be lonesome?
Soda spriag. liUh.
The splendid new Idanlia hotel erect
el last year at Soda Springs. Idaho, ia
now open for the season under the di
rect management of the Union Pacific
railway. This hotel is first class in
every respect with all the modern con-
veniellires and will accommodate com
fortably several hundred guests.
The medicinal springs which abound
almnt Soda Springs are noted for their
curative proiwrties and many remark
able cures have been recorded. Splen
did hunting and excellent fishing is to
be found a few miles from Soda Springs.
Good livery and guides always to be had.
For further information address. E. L.
Loniax, Gen'l Pass. Agt. Omaha, Neb.
Miles Riley was arrested . last week .
near Ponca, charged with horse stealing.
Have Vob Heard
Alxrat the superb Pullman Dining Cars
which have been recently placed in ser
vice via the Union Pacific, "The Over-,
land Route?" If yon have, and want to
get a sumptuous meal while traveling,
don't Tail to tako the train on which
these Diners run. They run mi the fast
Vestibule Express between Council
Bluffs and Denver and on the Overland
Flyer between Council Bluffs and Port
land. Meals, which cannot be surpassed in
any of the first-class hotels in the coun
try, are served in these cars at 75c each.
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or anything of the sort, lined; after post are aet,
fence ran hemmleand trrtchlon the rtoqjm,
in the wintrr. by a boy or ordinary farm hand,
10 to 10 roth a day, and can work it over any
jrroaad. The man who has one ot theae ma
chine can build a fence that in more datable aad
nafe than aay other, aad make it at Ieaa ooat.
The machine aad a aample of iu work caa be
mm intbectt? oa 11th etreet at Ernst & Schwarx
hardware .tore. WUIaeU mchlaea, or territory,
or contract to pat op fence.
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