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Louis Bkadfobd of Omaha died there Tuesday of last week of appendicitis, after an operation for the same. Altogether, about $90,000 in bonds have been voted to the Yankton and Norfolk road, and there are only two precincts remaining to vote. The jury in the Hilton oil inspection case, in which the state sought to col lect a balance due of $5,000 disagreed, and the matter stands just where it did. Moke than sixteen million silver dol lars were coined during the ten months ending November 1st this year, twice as many as were coined in all the years from 17'2 to 1873. John T. IIbessleb of Wayne, Nebras ka, is said to lo favorably considered for secretary of agriculture under the McKinley administration, by Mr. Bress ler's friends. Maud and Laura Clabk of Lincoln have been given a preliminary hearing on the charge of being implicated in the murdering of W. P. Eyster some three months ago. They will now be tried for murder in the first degree. Fkom 81,500 to S1,000 a year is the drop in the pay of court reporters, accord ing to a decision of the state supreme court. There are twenty-eight court reporters in the state, and a reduction of $Ti00 each amounts to 84,000 a year. Dr. Edward Everett Hale has been elected commencement orator by the atate university regents. The board were notified that Mrs. E. D. Prickett of California had donated one hundred and sixty-nine acres of land in Red Willow county, Nebraska, to the university. Saturday morning about four o'clock the dry goods and notion store of H. Martin te Bro. at Grand Island was com uletelv destroved bv fire. The total loss - . . . - WasreroinR. estimated at SSSjOOOwith 823000 in-h heen the greatest inland ranee. The mostpnTfcsilffWdWry Ofl"f;tv hnt aOTi-ntnrai nrnA, is surance. Tue most pnrni the origin of the fire is that it was from stoves in the store. Ed. Wrioht, a prominent merchant of Scotia, committed suicide Saturday by shooting himself through the head with a revolver. He had been in poor health for some time; had submitted himself to two surgical operations, in the hist one having his larynx removed. In a fit of despondency he ended his life. Pneumatic tubes have been for some time in successful operation for the transfer of letters and light packages, and now it is leing suggested that pas sengers, as well as freight be shot through great underground and under water tubes as smoothly and rapidly as the piston slides in the cylinder of an engine. Only three of the states that remained in the union in 1SG1 voted for Bryan. Of the three, Kansas and Nebraska were infant states, and Missouri was a battle ground, divided against itself. The states that rallied to defend the union were a unit against the Chicago platform and the idea that there is to be any enemy's country under the stars and stripes. Blue Valley Blade. Nebraska is somewhat concerned in appropriations by the general govern ment. Secretary Carlisle recommends 8125,000 to complete the government buildiug at Omaha; the secretary of the treasury recommends, for internal ser vice 834,000; support of Santee Sioux and Sioux of other tribes, 885.000; for Poncas in Nebraska and South Dakota, $15,500, and for the Indian school at Genoa, $TiG,900. .At the recent meetiug of the state association of county commissioners, a proposed bill for a depository law was approved by the committee which has examined it. It provides that the county treasurer shall deposit daily except Sun day all funds in some national or state bank, which shall give bonds. Interest at not less than three per cent is to be paid and credited to the county general fond, and there are a number of provis ions as to safety, penalties, etc. The legislature should get after the express companies doing business in this state. Talk about the railroads robbing the people by exorbitant freight rates, they don't hold a candle to the express robbers. When a little packageof cards about 4xG inches, and which could almost be put into jour vest pocket costs 45 cents to get it from Omaha to Madi son, it is time the companies were brought down a peg, and we are not a calamity pop, either. fMadison Chron icle. ' W. E.-Anxin, the able Washington correspondent of the Lincoln Journal, says: "the majority of republicans in the senate, are already taking active steps looking towards the promotion of inter national bimetallism, and the subject will be placed in the hands of its friends and not of its enemies to be passed to a point where Europe will be given to wderstand that the policy of the domi nant party in this country is neither for Over monometallism or gold monomet allian. bnt for the Hse of both metals in accordance with an honest platform I KNOWLEDGE vs. EDUCATION. Among the valuable investments of the people of the United States, the most important'in very many respects, is that paid annually for the education of the youth of the land. Millions of dollars in land, houses and equipments for work; millions for salaries of teachers; hun dreds of thousands for school books, but if, after all expenditures, and all sacri fices incurred on the part of parents to have their children attend the schools, the native strength of mind of the child is to be weakened by false methods of education; if natural growth is to be dis torted or thwarted altogether, it becomes pertinent to inquire into the difference between knowledge and education; be tween mechanical methods of so-called teaching, and the intuitive promptings of developing nature; between cold storage of facts, and the conscious, on ward and upward progress of the grow ing intellect into its native element and its proper work, original investigation, and subjugation of natnral forces to in dividual needs; between use and show. It is gratifying to know that advanced educators are endeavoring to impress upon teachers the differences between the two methods diametrically opposed to each other, and it is also a good indi cation to see that our great magazines are recognizing the hunger there is for information concerning the bettor way. Aa to one phase of the Bubject, we com mend to readers of The Journal the following from the New York Ledger: "Much of the value of knowledge de pends upon the way it is obtained. Some of it is given to us, and we accept it passively. Some is thrust upon us, and we receive it unwillingly. Some we crave and work for and finally obtain by means of our own thought and researches. Of course in very early childhood knowl edge as well as everything else must be given. This is natural and right, and so long as the giver is judicious and not too eager the child's mind will thrive by it. Gradually, however, as his powers un fold, this constant giving loses its value. The time arrives when his mind needs developing, his curiosity awakening, his faculties stimulating, and this work should largely take the place of impart ing information. If it be done success fully, he will soon show a desire for knowledge of various kinds and will seek it with avidity, and whatever he gains in this way will become vitalized and a part of himself. It is a slow and gradual process, and we seldom have the patience to pursue it. We have more faith in our systems than in nature's, and we too often treat the child mentally as we would physically were we to keep him in our arms and feed him with a spoon long after he was able to walk and to help himself." TALLY ONE. John D. Rockefeller has purchased a large tract of land in South Chicago fronting the lake, for the special purpose of erecting the largest iron and steel manufactory in the world. As the Lin coln Call remarks, "this means much, not only to Chicago, but to all the west and northwest It means, first, the moving of a large share of the iron in dustry from the east to the west and secondly, it means a very large increase in the population of Chicago and a larger market nearer the western farmer. This vast enterprise means, practically, the beginning of a new era in commer cial industry along the great lakes which will center at Chicago and improve and rapidly advance the business interests of all this western country. Chicago has commer cial city, but agricultural products have been the chief source of her wealth and power. Add to this, immense manufac turing interests with immense capital and strong competition, and reciprocal commercial relations are established be tween the great agricultural west and her nearest and best market, Chicago. The day is not far distant when Amer ican capital will shape the keels of the largest vessels that Moat in Chicago's ship yards, and when our own merchant marine will convey from the harbors of the Windy City all the surplus grain of the western farmer to foreign ports, the day of American commercial supremacy will be at hand." OREGON LAND GRANT CASE, l"he Supreme Court Sustain the Interior Department. Washington, Dec. 15. The Oregon land grant case has been decided by the supreme court. It was brought by the government to enjoin the railroad com panies from asserting title to certain lands included in the grant made to the Oregon Central company in 1870, which afterwards sold ont to the Oregon & California company. The railroad com pany failed to complete its line within the time specified and forfeited a portion of its grant. The complications arose out of the fact that 30 miles west of Portland the road instead of proceeding in a directly westward direction, turns sharply to the south. Out of this cir cumstance arose conflicting claims be tween the railroad company and the government to the land in the quadran gle lying northwest of the turning point. The company sold much of the land under its claim and they are now held by claimants under this title. The interior department claimed that the land had been forfeited and the pro ceedings just germinated proceeded upon this theory. The decision of the circuit court for the district court of Oregon found in favor of the government's con tention, but was reversed by the circuit court of appeals for the Ninth circuit. The chief justice's opinion in turn re verses the circuit court of appeals and sustains the circuit court and the gov ernment's contention. Chief Justice Fuller did not give the court's reasons for the conclusions reached. The court announced a recess for the holidays from next Monday until the first Monday in January MEETS A MOST HORRIBLE DEATH Nebraska Miller Caught in the Shafting and Crushed. North Bend, Neb., Dec. 15. Thomas J. Starkey of the firm of J. F. Starkey A Son, proprietors of the North Bend flour mill, met a horrible death this morning at 10 o'clock by being caught in a shaft at the mill and wound around. Death must have been instantaneous. The clothing had to be cut from the body before it could be released. The body was wound up like a ball and the legs and arms were badly crushed. Mr. Starkey was highly re spected and his untimely death has cast a sad gloom over the town. He leaves a wife and three small children. Mr. Starkey before moving from the east had been a member of the Modern Woodmen of America but had let his insurance lapse. Only a Temporary Check. London, Dec 15. The Times in an editorial says that it thinks that beyond a temporary check of the Cuban insur gents, Maceo's death will change the sit uation very little. "Spain," says' the limes, "must soon be alive to the ur- I geacy of the problem." HE DEFENDSHIS STATE Allen Protests Against Criti cisms of Eastern Men. i I0T JJT FAV0B OF BEFUDIATI0V. STenmskan Ha a Lively Tilt With Senator Hoar Call Offer Three Caban Resolu tions Postmaster Ceaeral Make Radi cal Postal Improvements Pronty to Succeed Veasy. Washington, Dec. 15. The final vote on the immigration bill will be taken in the senate next Thursday at 4 p. m., ac cording to an agreement reached Mon day. Little doubt is entertained as to the passage of the measure, as it already has passed the house and will be in con ference before the holidays. . Call (Dem., Fla.) renewed attention to the Cuban question by three resolu tions, one being a bitter denunciation of the manner in which it is alleged Gen eral Antonio Maceo had been killed while under a flag of truce. Other reso lutions by Mr. Call requested the presi dent to demand the release of United States prisoners at the Spanish penal settlement on the island of Centa and also asked the secretary of state for a list of Americans held in Spanish pris ons. The three resolutions went to the committee on foreign relations. Several spirited political colloquies occured on the floor during the day. Mr. Allen's speech protesting against intemperate criticism of Populism in Nebraska led to a passage between him and Mr. Hoar, in which the Massachusetts senator de clared it was a new and novel departure for senators to appear as the representa tives of political parties instead of repre sentatives of their states. In the course of Mr. Allen's remarks he paid a glow ing tribute to William J. Bryan as the foremost citizen of Nebraska and the greatest orator since the days of Web ster ami Clay. Mr. Allen said that neither Kansas, Nebraska nor any other state which had returned Populist electors was on that account to be classed as revolutionary and regardless of the sacred nature of legal contracts and obligations. He as sured eastern stockholders in western railroads that they had nothing to fear, and said western judges were equal in justice and intelligence to those of the east and would hold the balance fairly between residents and non-residents. They would prevent over-capitalization and wild and reckless management of corporations, bnt would be impartial in the enforcement of both the letter and spirit of the law. In conclusion he scored Senator Hoar's remarks as "a re flection on a poor and struggling, but honest Christian community." Later in the day Mr. Chandler and Mr. Mitchell had a good natured en counter when the resolutions for the election of United States senators by popular vote came up as the special or der. Mr. Chandler said he hoped this "Populist proposition" had had its day and he was surprised to hear it urged by the Oregon senator. When it came to a vote he hoped to see "McKiuley Republicans, silver Republicans,' Bryan Democrats and Palmer-Buckner Demo crats all vote against this plan, leaving only the Populists to support it." Mr. Mitchell dissented from the idea that this was "Populist proposition." It had come from a committee of Republi cans and would receive more than one half of the Republican votes of the sen ate. Mr. Mitchell said the resolution could go over, but he would urge it to a vote at the first opportunity. RADICAL POSTAL IMPROVEMENT. Postmaster General Provides for Stamp Sales by Carriers. Washington, Dec. 15. Postmaster General Wilson lias issued nu order ex tending the house to house collection and delivery letter system so as to pro vide for the sale of postage and special delivery stamps through orders to letter carriers on slips contained in a unique official stampselliug envelope to be fur nished by the Postal Improvement com pany. The order provides for one of the most radical improvements yet made in the postal system. It will be tried in Washington at once and if found practi cable extended generally. It affords the conduct of ones business with the post office at home, at least so far as ordinary transactions are concerned, and it is expected to largely increase stamp sales as soon as the system becomes general. The house to house .collection of mail by means of ingeniously contrived boxes has already been adopted and extended to 25 free delivery cities. House Agrees to Adjourn. Washington, Dec. 15. Beyond agree ing to a resolution for a two weeks' holi day recess beginning Dec. 22, the pro ceedings in the house Monday were almost entirely devoid of public interest. Most of the day was spent in a struggle over the bill of Morse (Mass.) to render the laws relating to the sale of intoxi cating liquors in the District of Colum bia more stringent. The opposition was inclined to filibuster against the meas ure, but it was finally passed. The president's veto of a bill to pension Lydia A. Taft, a divorced widow, was sustained yeas, 96; nays, 85; two-thirds not voting to override the president's disapproval. Several minor bills were passed. Prouty to Succeed Veasey. Washington, Dec. 15. The president today sent to the senate the following nominations: Charles A. Prouty of Ver mont, to be an interstate commerce com missioner, vice Wheelock G. Veasey, re signed. Mr. Pronty is a native of Ver mont about 40 years of age, a graduate of Dartmouth and was one of the first honor men of his class. He early began the practice of law, which he has con tinued with marked success ever since. For six yaars he was the recorder of the decisions of the supieme court of Ver mont and recently -has been chosen president of the Vermont Bar associa tion. CARLISLE WRITES TO BANKERS. Be ruses Request of Boston Banks to Issae Gold Certificates. Washington, Dec. 15. Secretary Carlisle has written a letter in reply to one on behalf of the Boston banks, ask ing for the issue of gold certificates, under the authority granted in section 12 of the act of July 12, 1892. The sec retary says: "I am not yet prepared to five the necessary order. After there serve has once fallen below $100,000,000 and the issue of such certificates has been stopped it is riot certain that the secretary of the treasury, and particu larly in view of existing conditions, would be justified in resuming their re issue. It has been the experience of the department in the past that the normal increase of the gold reserve caused by the exchange of paper cur rency for gold is checked by the issue of gold certificates, and, in fact, upon va rious occasions considerable amounts of gold have been withdrawn by the pre sentation of notes for redemption and immediately redeposited in exchange for gold certificates. Moreover, the house of representatives of the Fifty third congress, at its third session, passed a bill discontinuing their issue entirely asdit is the intention of h department to present the anbjeqt again at a very early date. As the amount of the gold reserve is largely eliminated from time to time by the available amount of paper in circulation, it seems inadvisable at this time especially to in crease the volume of that enrrency by the issue of gold certificates." WILL REVEALS A ROMANTIC STORY. Discovered Forty Years After the Death ef Its Maker Declared Invalid. St. Louis, Dec. 15. The Sublette will has been declared invalid by Jndge Rassier. It was filed for probate 'last March, revealing a romantic story in which figured the tombstone over a long forgotten grave in the Rocky mountains, some interesting family his tory and the marvellous discovery of the will of Solomon P. Sublette, who died in St. Louis Oct. 1, 1857, almost 40 years after it was made. The will reached a legal firm of Sedalia, Mo., by mail 'in 1895, unaccompanied by any other writ ing and with no clue to the .identity, of the sender. They consulted with the 'heirs of Sublette in St. Louis who were mentioned in the alleged will and who had been at law for years with Sub lette's heirs-at-law for the estate, which consists of real estate in St. Louis worth millions. Judge Raisser declares the will presumptively fraudulent. Nominations For Consuls Cenflrmed. Washington, Dec. 15. The senate tonfirmed the following nominations: To be United States consuls Walter B. Barker of Mississippi, at Sagua la, Grande, Cuba; Frank D. Hill of Minne sota, at Santos, Brazil; George D. Ked zie of Mexico, at Dnrango, Mexico;Sam- uel M.Simmons of Texas, at PiedVas Negras, Mexico; Horace L. Washington of Texas, at Alexandretta, Syria; Paul Wiesike of Texas, at Managua, Nicara gua. MeHusjh's Nomination Goes Over. Washington, Dec. 15. The senate judiciary committee considered a num ber of nominations which have been re ferred to the committee. Some of the names were ordered reported favorably, while the majority went over until sen ators interested signified their wishes. The nomination of William McHugh to be United States district judge of Ne braska went over until after the holiday recess. Thompson Arretted. Sioux City, Dec. 15. A. E. Thomp son, formerly cashier of the Maurice State bank, at Maurice, la., was ar rested in this city by the sheriff of Cedar county, la., on an indictment charging him with obtaining money by false pre tenses. He at once furnished a satisfac tory bond and was released. Kehlsaat Not Looking for a Portfolio. Nkw York, Dec. 15. Mr. H. H. Kohlsaat of Chicago, who since election has been mentioned as a possible mem ber of the McKiuley cabinet, is in the city. Mr. Kohlsaat said that he was not looking for a cabinet position and would not accept a position if offered him. Moving Agaiutl the Saloons. Des Moines, Dec. 15. A call has been issued for a big gathering of temperance people of Iowa in this city Dec. 29 to take action toward better enforcement of liquor laws, and to prevent the pass ing of a law to allow liquor manufac ture. Judgment Against Fltxsimmons. Sak Francisco, Dec. 15. Judgment was given in the superior court in favor of Jimmy Carroll, the lightweight pu gilist, against Bob Fitzsimmons for 9907 for services performed in training Fitz simmons at New Orleans. Four Cent Fare In Chicago. Chicago, .pec. 15. The city council has adopted u ordinance commanding' the street car companies to accept 4 cents for a ride. It is likely that the matter will be taken into the courts. Charles Sheppard Acquitted. Dodge, Neb., Dec. 1;. Charles Shep- ard, captured at Lindsay charged with running off with property which did not belong to him, was tried in justice court and acquitted. BlaJorSnilHn Sent to Denver. Washington, Dec. 15. Major C C Sniffin, paymaster, has been transferred from the department of the east to duty as chief paymaster, department of Col orado, at Denver. Hick Rune Sentenced. Montezuma, la., Dec. 15. A motion . for a new trial in the Richard Rowe case was overruled, and Judge Ryan sentenced him to three years in the pen itentiary. Fortnight For Tariff Hearings. Washington, Dec. 15. The ways and means committee of the house today de cided to begin hearings on the tariff on Dec. 28, and continue them for two weeks. Hank Omcials On Trial. Denver, Dec. 15. The trial of Charles O. Dow, Sidney McClurken and O. E. Miller, charged with frauds in connec tion with the failure of the Commercial National bank of this city in 1893, has begun in the United States district court before Judge Hallett. Dow was president and McClurken cashier of the bank. Miller, who is president of a company for the treatment of hernia, was at that time a resident of Denver. He is now located in Chicago. The in dictment charges misappropriation of funds of the bank to the amount of over $150,000, Dow being principal and Mc Clurken and Miller aiding and abetting him. A. R. V. Strikers Sentenced. Detroit, Mich., Dec. 15. John C. Rodewig and George W. Johnson, con victed of conspiracy to wreck a mail train on the Grand Trunk rauroad'near' Battle Creek in 1894, during the A. R. U. strike, were sentenced by Judge Swan in the United States district court here. Rodewig was sentenced to two years in the Detroit house of correction and to pay a fine of $2,500. Johnson's sentence was 20 months imprisonment in the house of correction and to pay a fine of $2,500 Bill For raclUc Cable. Washington, Dec. 15. Representa tive Loud of California, chairman of the postoffice committee, has introduced a hill providing for the construction of a cable to Hawaii and Japan by the Paci fic Cable company of New Jersey. It is similar to previous bills, with the excep tion that it provides that the company shall give a bond of $500,000 for the performance of contracts. Preachers In Sympathy. Cleveland, Dec. 15. The Cleveland ministerial union, composed of the Protestant pastors of the city passed resolutions extending sympathy to the Cubans and pledging hearty support to the government in any humane action which may tend to the securing of Cuban independence. Watson Granted a Hearing. Washington, Dec. 15. Hon. Thomas Watson of Georgia, will appear before the committee on elections on Jan. 8 to contest the title to the seat now held by Judge Black in the house. m Hirsch Dead. Paris, Dec. 25. Baron James de Hirsch and Emil Chatreoase, the acmlp tor, are dead. GUARD THE CONSULATE la Spain Guarding: Against Offend ing Uncle Sam. FEaBaI ATTACK 01 AMEU0AI8. Kew York Cuban Junta Receiving 'Much Kncoumgement Spanteh Ministry Will Ignore the President's Message Penn sylvania Goes Wild With Cuban Enthu siasm Burn n Spanish Flag. Havana, Dec. 15. The United States consulate in this city is under a special guard of armed policemen. This pre caution is taken by the Spanish author ities to the fear that the indignation ex pressed by Spanish sympathizers against the United States would find vent in an attack upon the consulate. There have been fresh signs of the hostile feeling against the United States in view of the news from thereof the ardent sympathy felt with the insur gents over the death of Antonio Maceo and the allegations there of the manner in which he was killed. In the absence of Consul General Lee the consulate is in charge of the vice consul general, Mr. Joseph A. Springer. Forty cases of small pox have occurred at Santiago do las Vegas, and 38 of those who had not been vaccinated have died from the disease. The steamer Alicante has arrived here, having on board 1,260 troops. Private advices give assurance of the death from dysentery of the well known insurgent leader, General Man uel Suarez, who had been a protege of f Martinez Campos ever since the peace of San Jon. He still had General Cam pos' confidence at Villa Clara, previous to the general's voyage to Mantanilla. but at that time he proved so traitorous as almost to lead to the death of Cam pos at Paralejo. OFFER ASSISTANCE TO CUBANS. Junta at New York Receives Kneouraga ment From Many Sources. New York, Dec. 15. From all parts of the United States,, from Mexico and from Paris telegrams have been received by the Cuban junta and by prominent Cubans in New York, in which the cor respondents express their sympathy for free Cuba and offered financial assist ance to the men who are making a fight for liberty. One of the most ardent writers was Herbert Wolcott, chairman of the Cuban American league of Cleveland and brother of United States Senator Wolcott. In his communication to Fidel G. Pierrera, Mr. Wolcott said the American-born citizens of Cleveland were enthusiastic and condemned the murder of Maceo and his staff. Money, Mr. Wolcott said, was coming in faster than at any time since the war began, and if men were wanted there would be no trouble in recruiting more than one regiment. So fervent is the sympathy for Cuba that the junta would not be asked to expend a dollar of its funds for equipment or transportation, Mr. Wol cott said. He wrote that members of the G. A. R. of Cleveland, who were officers in the civil war, had volunteered to go with the enlisted men and assume command of them in Cuba. In Florida, Louisiana and Georgia and the other gulf states the feeling seems strong against Spain, as evidenced by communications received here. It is stated by prominent Cubans that if ves sels can be got out of this country, it will be only a few days before many thousands of arms and many chests of ammunition will be landed within the insurgent lines. W. B. Galbraith, lib rarian of the Ohio state library at Columbus, communicated with Mr. Pierrera, asking information as to the hipping of munitions, the transmission of funds aud the forwarding of men to Cuba. Mr. Galbraith said the people of that city were thoroughly in earnest and that they could be counted upon for larger subscriptions than ever before. In this city funds have been pouring in to aid the Cuban cause and many in quiries are being made of the Cuban officials as to the best way to remit funds and supplies to the men who are fighting. Burn n Spanish Flag. Marcus Hook, Pa., Dec. 15. This little town was literally ablaze last night with indignation against Spain. Fully 9,000 citizens of the place and of Ches ter held a parade. Speeches in denun ciation of Spain were made and as a de nouncement an effigy of Weyler was rigged up on a pole, fired at from many revolvers and finally burned together with a Spanish flag. Intense excite ment prevailed during the demonstra tion. Will Ignore the Message. Madrid, Dec. 15. Officials here de clare no memorandum on the subject of President Cleveland's message will be sent by Spain to the United States. They add that Senor Canovas, the pre mier, will approach the question of re forms in Cuba only when the revolt has heen almost crushed. Spain Investigating Maceo's Death. Havana, Dec. 15. It is reported here that the naval authorities in Havana and the minister of marine in Madrid are investigating the story that Antonio Maceo passed from Pinar del Rio to Havana province by sea, the object be ing to fix the responsibility. French Steamer Foundered. Paris, Dec. 15. The French steamer Comentry, which left Payonne Dec. 4 for Cardiff, has not been seen since and it is supposed she has foundered with 90 hands- on board. Baron Bierberstein Improving. Berlin, Dec. 15. Baron Marschal von Bierberstein, who has been confined to his bed three days, is now improving. His condition has not been serious. Cuhavea a Free Port. Hamburg, Dec. 15. The senate an nounces that the new port of Cuxhaven opened today will be included as a free port. Bryan Gets South Dakota Electors. Pierre, S. D., Dec. 1C. In the man damus case to compel the issuance of certificates to Republican electors on par tial canvass the court today held that the board has a right to adjourn and se cure complete returns. This gives Bryan the electors Treasury Statement. Washington, Dec. 15. The secretary of the treasury has sent to congress' a statement of receipts and expenditures for the government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1896, including the postal service. The total receipts as re ported were $409,475,408 and the expend itures $434,678,634. m TIew of life. We are constantly confronted with the fact that neither material advan tages nor intelligence nor education nor even a good moral record is proof against disloyalty to life. Many causes are adduced, grief, shame, remorse, de spair being among the most numerous. Bat perhaps the foundation cause which underlies all others may be said to be the common habit of thinking that life is to be valued only for the happi ness it yields. Many people grow up with the idea that if ptnonal life be J not penoMllytaiay itia when theyooae to some epoch when sorrow triumph over joy, failure over fain over pleasure, life loses all to them and is easily parted This view of life is easeatially aad nost iajurioac New York Ledger. "Saw you coaming ont of the harbar'a this saoraiag , amid the sociable board er. "I went in on benuaess connected with parely personal ends," replied An bury Peppeis with much dignity. "Oh, beg pardon. I" "That is to amy, I got amy hair eat and my shoes ahiaed. " Cincinnati Kn jairer. ADDITIONAL LOCAL. la Xrmeriam. Whereas it has pleased our Heavenly Father to remove from our midst Miat Mary E. Griffen. one of the faithful teachers in our city district. Resolved, That we, the members of the city school board, superintendent, and associate teachers, extend to the family of the deceased our sincere and heart felt sympathy in this hour of bereave ment. That by the death of Mies Griffin we have lost a faithful and conscientious teacher and co-worker in the cause of education. That a copy of these resolntiona be spread upon the records of the school board, a copy furnished the family of the deceased and copies be furnished the city papers for publication. J. H.Oaixkt, M.K.Tuunku, Geo. Lkhmah, I. Gldck. H. Hockkhbuou. J. F. Bkchu- Membera 01 school board. Wm. J. Williams, A. C. Baixou. h. a. IJAMFUXL, I. M. Martin, SaBAB tflUXDLKY, Visa Mobbis, Laura M. Ward, L. H. Lkavt. 1. Ii. Bbitbll, Alice R. Wateihs, Alice Lcth. Catherine Taylor, W. K. Weaver. Aunes Keatino. Cbattik Kick, EULAUA KICELT, Superintendent and teachers. At the meeting of the County Teach ers' association at Platte Center, last Saturday, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty to remove from our midst one of our fellow teachers, Miss Mary Griffen, therefore be it Resolved, That it is the sense of the teachers of Platte county, in association assembled, that in the death of Miss Mary Griffen we have lost a genial and lovable companion and associate, a dear ly beloved friend and that the teaching profession has lost a thorough conscien tious and efficient member, whose death leaves a vacancy in the county and in her school room long to be remembered and difficult to fill. And be it further Resolved, That we, the teachers of Platte county, do extend to the bereaved parents our deepest sympathy in this sad honr of their affliction, and trust they will find solace in the promises of the Author of all things and the Re warder of all deeds. For rich shall be the inheritance of her whose life and works like that of the deceased, was a life devoted to duty, to works of love, and the uplifting and betterment of mankind. Ij. H. Lkavt, L. E. Moeteb, J. E. Paul, B. J. HlLSABECK, Committee on resolutions. Armraia Brnelt. At the concert to be given under the auspices of the Young People's Socie ties of this city at the Congregational church, Wednesday evening, Dec. 16th, the following program will be rendered: Music Columbus Orchestra Vocal solo Mrs. Warren Mnsic Maennerchor Piano solo. Mr. Rogers Vocal solo MissKickly Recitation Mr. Haicel Vocal solo Mr. DeOeller Music Orchestra Vocal solo Mrs.Geer Vocal solo Ralph Turner Piano solo Mrs. Jaeggi Vocal solo Mrs. Chambers Vocal solo Mrs. Garlow Mnsic Maennerchor Admission, 15 cents. Women :inb. The Current Events department will meet with Mrs. Geer, Dec. 19, at 3 o'clock. Roll call. Reading Mrs. Wells. Paper "Our City Schools Their lack of room and need of more teachers." Mrs. Saunders. Paper Mrs. Geitzen. Piano solo Mrs. Geer. Far Sale. 860 acres of good rice or sugar land, with timber levees. House with six rooms. Granary, stables and good wa ter. Stock on the place, will sell with or without the same. Only 5 miles from Eunice, and 2 miles Tribley; both towns on the branch railroad. For further particulars, address Jabies Little, l6dec4 Crowley, Louisiana, Box 56. Teachers-Lincoln. For the Annual Meeting of the State Teachers' Association to be held at Lin coln, Dec. 28-31, the Union Pacific will sell tickets at rate of one fare for the round trip from points in Nebraska. Call and get rates, limit of tickets, etc. 2 J. R. Meagher, Agent. f W $X5. Schuyler Herald: Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Bradford were slightly poisoned one day the latter part of last week from eating wiene wurst with a lunch before retir ing. They were oom quite in ror several days. It will be strange if others are not poisoned in the same way from the same lot of wiene wurst. Emerson Times: W. E. Peebles of Pender, Milton May of Great Bend, Warren Conkling of Tekamah and F. B. Alderman of West Point, are aspirants for the position of Indian agent on the Omaha and Winnebago reservations. The position not only pays about $3,000 a year in salary and perquisites, but also is a political power in the hands of its possessors. If the administration does not interfere with the war department's custom of appointing army officers agents, it is thought the present agent, Cap. Beck, will be retained. Beatrice Express: The success of the chicory factory at Fremont and O'Neill has led some Beatrice citizens to believe that a chicory enterprise can be placed on its feet here. Chicory beets can be successfully grown here; that has already been demonstrated. The cost of a chicory drying and crushing plant is not so stupendous as to bankrupt a com monwealth, and it is thought that suffi cient capital might be subscribed right here to go ahead with the plant There is a big profit in the budneat, and the fact that the consumption of chicory is increasing rapidly will soon result in the establishment of chicory manufactories all over the country. As it is today there am hnt four chicory plants in Amerioa, and two of these are located in Nebraska. 1 leal Estate Ttwmttn. Becker, Jaggi k Co, real estate agents, report the following real estate transfers filed in the oneoe of the coanty clerk for the week ending Dec 12, 1896. LarsJasobson toCWkw J Jacobsen, atKZZ-aMw.wd a 3000 00 WlIHuui Dietrich to Dora Dietrich. lots landSbl rM,Cohmbs,wd CHWDiHrieastosasse,loiSbl 207, let S bl ST. lets S and 4 fal VH aad sel seHuwK13-tt.te.wd. William Dietrich to same. M lot 4 bl IIS, and lots 7. 8. 9. 12. bl B Colambia 8oaie,ColaRtBBS,wil CHW Dietrich to same, ei ne 2-17- Basse to san. lot 5 bl 101. Columbus. wd. Wm Daemaa toGsttrade Haber. e SS ftk2bl2HaaMaix.wd Christian ocaroedsr to Wa Daesmaa. seKS-aiaw.wd Francis Loyd to Moaadaock Saving neKi3S-17.2w.wd Ervia Nicholson to Andrew PMetson, ptswKM-17-Sw.ocd. CUaacey H Sheldon to 8 Storrs Dick inson, undivided M bl 29. Platte Cen ter, wd 100 ICO 100 ICO ICO 1500 CO 5000 00 6b CO 20 00 lHOU D D Lynch to same, wd. 175 00 Jacob Usurer to Rosina Lachsinger, w H swK. neK swKi and nwVi a l.v. " " a a Patrick 8 Qrimn to James J Griffin, n Kaet4-17.le.wd Harriet ATkaratoa to Lee C Draper, tots 7. 8 bl 8. Oerrard "a add to Colum bus, wd J 8 Crae to Madison State Bank. n nK uwfc 1120-tw. ocd 4000 00 1 0J tSUOOO 1 00 Sixteen transfers, total ..$14,712 OU To Cufcugn and the East. Passengers going east for business, will naturally gravitate, to Chicago as the great commercial center. Passengers re-visiting friends or relatives in the eastern states always desire to "take in" Chicago en ronte. All classes of passen gers will find that the "Short Line" of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail way, via Omaha and Council Bluffs, affords excellent facilities to reach their destinations in a manner that will be sure to give the utmost satisfaction. A reference to the time tables will in dicate the ronte to be chosen, aud, by asking any principal agent west of the Missouri river for a ticket over the Chicago, Council Bluffs & Omaha Short Line of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, you will be cheerfully furnished with the proper passport via Omaha and Chicago. Please note that all of the "Short Line" trains arrive in Chicago in ample time to connect with theezpresstrainsof all the great through car lines to the principal eastern cities. For additional particulars, time tables, maps, etc., please call on or address P. A. Nash, General Agent, Omaha, Neb. Comfort to California. Every Thursday afternoon, a tourist sleeping car for Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Los Angeles leaves Omaha and Lincoln via the Burlington Route. It is carpeted; upholstered in rattan; has spring seats and backs and is pro vided with curtains, bedding, towels, soap, etc. An experienced excursion conductor and a uniformed Pullman porter accompany it through to the Pacific Coast. While neither as expensively finished nor as fine to look at as a palace sleeper, it is just as good to ride in. Second class tickets are honored and the price of a berth, wide enough and big enough for two, is only $5. For a folder giving full particulars, call at the nearest B. & M. K. R. ticket office. Or, write to J. Francis, Gen'l Pass'r Agent, Burlington Ronte, Omaha, Nebr. 30septo25apr NOTICE. In the District Court of Platte County. Nebraska. Bank or Monroe, Plaintiff. vs. Rorkbt A. Vicktrs, Defendant. ROBERT A. VICKERS. defen.lant in the above-entitled action, will take not ice tlmt on the 27th day of November. 1WW, Bank of Mon roe, plaintiff herein, filed its petition in the Dis trict Court of Platte County, state of Nebraska, against said Robert A. Vickera, the object and prayer of which are to recover the sum of $1,076.37 and interest thereon from the I7th day of July. 1S96, at ten per cent per annum, the amount due upon a promissory note made and delivered to the plaintiff by said Robert A. Vickers and one John Nelson, dated November 23, 1895. for the sum of $l,(7t.37. and ritif and payable thirty days after date thereof, with inter est thereon from the date thereof at ten per cent per annum, and there is now due thereon the sum of $1.07tLS7 and interest thereon from the 17th day of July. 189S, at ten per cent per annum, for which sum the plaintiff prays judgment. You are farther notified that a writ of attach ment has been issued in said cause and your property, to-wit: Lot six in block B. in the town of Monroe, in Platte County, state of Ne braska, has been attached and sought to be taken and sold to satisfy said claim. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 18th day of January. 1897. Bask or Monroe. Plaintiff, Bv WarmoTKR & Gondbino. Its Attorneys. V-Dec-4 NOTICE PROBATE OF WILL. Notice probate of will, John B. Harrigan, deceased. In the county court, Platte county, Nebraska. The State of Nebraska to the heirs and next of kin of said John B. Harrigan, deceased: Take notice, that opon filing of a written in strument purporting to be the last will and testament of John B. Harrigan. for probate and allowance, it is ordered that said matter be set for hearing the 31st day of December. A. D. 189B, before said county court, at the hour of V o'clock a. m., at which time any person inter ested mar appear and contest the same; and due notice of this proceeding is ordered published three weeks successively in The CoLCJiBtn Joubxal, a weekly and legal newspaper print ed, published and of general circulation in taid county and state. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and oCcial seal at Columbus, this 14th day of December, A. D. 1888. J. N. KlLIAN, MdecSt County Judge. NOTICE. Weir, Shogart & Co. and Home Insurance Co. of New York, defendants, will take notice that Ira Davenport, plaintiff, has filed a petition in the district court of Platte county. Nebraska, against said defendants, impleaded with Harsh nogaa, txepaen Jiogan, commercial Hank. James H. Galley. Ernst & Schwartz. F. II. Rnscbe, Greisen Bros., Patrick Powers, Colum bus State Bank. First National Bank. Albert Stenger. Timothy C. Hogan, defendants, the object and prayer of which are to foreclose a mortgage dated July 1st. im. for 1.00 and and interest sad tax payments, on the north west quarter of section thirty-four, township eighteen, north, range one. west of 6th P.M.. in said county, and to have the same decreed to be a first lien, and said lands sold to satisfy the same. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 25th day of January. 1S97 . Dated Dec. 11. 1M. IRA DAVENPORT. Plaint i if. By Mu.xoeh X Cocbtbiobt. Attorneys. 18dec4 PROBATE NOTICE. In the matter of the estate of Allen C. Turner, deceased. Notice is hereby given that the creditors of said deceased will meet the administrator of said estate, before me, county jndge of Platte county. Nebraska, at the county court room in said county, on the 2nd day of January, 1897, on the 2nd day of April. 18V7. and on the 2nd day of July. 1897. at 10 o'clock a. m. each day, for the purpose of presenting their claims for exam iBitlf . r J" ''"' -' -""- Six months allowed for creditors to present their claims. from the ted day of January. 1897. Dated Columbus, Nebraska, Dec. 7, A. D. 1SHH. J. N. KiLitx, 9dec4 County Jndge. ymrooHLXM btireb. ATTOaUfBTS AT LAW. Southwest corner Eleventh aad North Streets. MJaly-y Colcxbub. Nebbaska. W. A. MCAIXIBTXB. W. M. Cobnelicb Aixnnat a corhxlius, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, COLTJafJTJS, HXBSA&KA tljaatf i NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals will ho received at the office of the coanty clerk of Pintle coanty, Nebraska, until 12 o'clock noon. January the 1st. 1997. for tho fnmishinic of the following supplies or so much thereof as may be nettled, required, and from time to time ordered, by the proper au thority for the coming year l!w7, the maximum representing to wit: books. 6 eight quire printed records as per sample. 1 six I toSr treasurer's cash book. Li.. . mafrMK' register at per sample. rSjImoks. two hundred each, treasurer's tax receipt, original, duplicate and triplicate as per sample in treasurer's otho. 1 two quire clerk's warrant book. 2 books, 1,000 each, lithographed blank war-reat-3 colors as per sample in clerk's oaSce. 1 three qiure clerk account with treasurer. 2 eight quire general indexes (.feeds and raort gages J. tt sheriff's pocket dockets. 2 printed pocket aiemoramlum books for flJinhL!vP'.nnteKBt,ent'T",iu.to P0'fc "chools. IS book, two.hnndred each, town collector7 ind prtSE "" aBpuc- 10 books, S each, town collector's tax re- orated. wpueata; numbered and . 25 sets of poll booksandenelopesto conform to size for pruer return of ballotsT u,oral 60 road overseer receipt books. M) road 1 overseer records and returns. 1. chattel files numbered. 21 file boxes for tax duplicates. BLANK. o:owhpri.,',2b: iilu015 8hwt biu h,u,', priBU,a Md UWJ. u'iu0' h b'U h,mh Printed and tabbed. quValityf TelOPe,, Nn" ' bSte' pria,ed. quality0" ,0 maai'' "P. Printed, heavy s-rmoNKRi. reams legal rap paper. 12 lb. 25 quarts Arnold's writing tiuid-bWk- -- .. Carter's mucilage. -hertetyrwritjag)aper as per sample. . tr-,m wrig ribbons (Remington) prtoted? WPI No. 2W rersibfe and ilX0illMir,,ppe No- Bot Printed, t.uw raanilla wrappers phua as per saaiplo. gross glucmum pens No. 4 pjl 10 gross alloyed silver pen No. IS. 1. 32. 2 gross Spencerian pens No. I. gross common cedar pencils, rubber tips. ll gross Kaber pencils No. 2. 3 gross Faber pencils No. 3. ilitz. common pen holders. 1 gross ienholders (Tim Bank.) 11 boxes. 500 each, rubber bands No. 1 150 10 gross assorted Faber rubber band. - thu. ncils assorted colors. 2 Kit safety ink wells N. 1. A i- Vr"X,'n.h!,,m t x ') "S knife. 7 JiVf" A' V a,r.cubination rubber erasers. 0U round head McOill' fasteners, assorted. ' glohecongresstieenveloi, lxt!iS inches. . 1.OU0 gummed seals (gold.) . H inch Faber cimoavi. ruler. i, i , t Nebraska reports. 2. 24 inch heavy rubber rulers. 12 d2. sheets carbon paper. 2 oil cans for type-writer. 1 doz. best type-writers oil. - doz. drafting pencils. SO ballots No. from 1 to 30 both inclusive. 10 gross steel pins. 2 sets solid rubber dates. 3 excelsior inking stamp pads. K penholder files. IS paier weights. 1 set rubber tvpe and holder complete. 1 punch for McGill'ri tuiper fasteners. All reconls to In. full leather bound and mad from the best quality of Weston's linen ledger Iaper, and endorsed with appropriate lines, and numbered as may be designated. Separate pnqMMils must be preseuted for books, blanks and stationery, properly endorsed upon the outside of each envelope. The Board of Supervisors reserve': the right to reject any or all biilsorat their discretion, award the contract for furnishing the supplies adver- ' tibetl for one or more departments, and reject -the remainder. The successful bidder will be required to give good and sufficient bond for the faithful fulfil ment of the provisions of his contract. Dated Columbus, Nebraska, December 1. liurt. Wee! County Clerk. . C. CASSIN, PKOPHIETOH OF THE U. Meat Market WawSwaValwS urlalwTwW aTavweffl Ifl Fresh and Salt Moats. Game and Fish in Season. JSHigliest market Hides and Tallow. prices paid for THIRTEENTH ST., COLUMBUS, - - NEBRASKA 2.r.n:rtf UNDERTAKING! )-. cSPinunnfiBI f A We Carry Coffins, Casktts anal Metallic Caskets at as low prices as any one. DO EMBALMING HAVE THE BEST HEAKSE IN THE COUNTRY. FRED. W. HEJUUCK, Dr. CLARK'S INSTITUTE fob the theatxest or tmb Drink Habit . Also Tobacco, Morphine and other Narcotic Habits. tyPrivate treatment given if desired. COLUMBUS, - - NEBRASKA. ISaprtf WANTED-FAITHFUL MEN OK WOMEN i t',,.rlM,,'! f,,r rwnonsible established houw in Nebraska. Salary 7J and expense. Position Mrmanent. Itr-rence. Endow eelf-aiMrefH-d starnpwl envelope. The National. Star Insurance Hldg.. Chicago. CLOSING OUT HAVE DECIDED TO CLOSR OUT THE balance of niv Pai. fnifru nml tj.lktltiM I have decided to tak good nnte. or rash at 10 per cent discount from liat price; now is the m- Dont wait until busy time in spring, as this offer is good only to December T.th. I do this to save ctwt of holding over winter. ,, . . C. 8. EA8TON. Agent. 19fbtf Columbus. Nebr. B. P. DUFFY. WM. O'BRIEN. jyjTTY A O'BRIEH. LAWYERS. Special attention given Law. to Criminal Office: Corner Eleventh and North Sts. COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA. ALBEET A KEEDER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Office over First National Bank, COIXMBCS, NEBRASKA. Sljantf WANTED-FAITHFUL MEN OR WOMEN to travel for responsible established house in Nebraska. Salary $7rt0 and expanses. Position permanent. Reference. Enclose satf addressed stamped envelope. The NatianaJ ' Star Insurance Bldg., Chicago. M I '.J 1 - I -t i i iJ f I I t i- adopted at St Loaia" IV I. If. ! SL3j?L- v zl iiM.Tnirr-ii rrrri i-n rtjnj.ni.iw anigi