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V ,' ''; v (lokmli iramrai :so rns roi: tuv. .iMltELriS. Att'KKK -V ' LARGEST rAl'KK PI.ATTK COUNTY V ,1 VOLUME XXXV. NUMBER WL COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA, WEDNESDAY, MABCH -2f 1905. WHOLE NUMBER 1,7 :). ! wiit isnMi'iTwiiiPdLH iinMiiirwnr (1 I. 61?" W r fM-Cf IX GOO!) STANDING Kvcrjono who hr :m .'.utrfint with un gains ii) luisiiiiT-f. prestige ilieily. lie is :n a position to meet "51 h'-s tlt-ilis :n a prompt it:ul 9 ba'anoysltko faneer. J'IT Illltll (if illr llln ntSpeftB I !.'- ilSf-o. ciatei. more if that make their PUMr.xrs by t'suciw Jt tliuwi. a knoti lodge of tii proper method f transacting l imii.j. Ttic First. Nat.soR.1? Uanli K. C. Slnl.aiimi Dcul Fremont, Nob. March !; SI. C. Mahutiim. divi--ion -;ip, ritileudetit til ho F K. X M V. :..h:oid. tsied :.l liis lionit' in tin :t :t 1 tifl.'n-l. tin1" mnrninc. iy,''l imis M:. tlcath wat vitj suilifr:i jnni was t-aiiM il 'v heart failnrt'. II' iia.l lirtn 'iiliL'i: fur M)vui:tl tlavs. Hi1 :- nto ! tlu iont'i'r niilrtia't inin iroai ?x 2 ri-La, and wo: kul Ms n t-4:-iUlv fruns a KWtini iiiiitii - if titf -i:iTJu'J:i'fiJts )!lift. Jlr. "iabainn Juul i;fi) in Ni-Lr:.sl:a fflr X: yrars, an.' lor !i "t-t i;;!::fn yenr Uml lici':t i,.n :i:i! i-Jtiit f iho -.nnfli riatti In s c.f lln oit'i-J t :-.Jo! roail Jl wr. cn'iinYt vxit1 n railtotu! uurt lor -'I m . :::!:: iv C!is:hc Wise Head. " Mr-. Ulasoii I?i"i!l :;nii "1'1-s Alii'p NViM'Jnft Friday for .i;;t iHiisn. Kan ."ns in mswin-o to a io!fRi:i!'i trync that thttr biutluJ. OiiRrlu- Wisp. va lejrl. Ho w:is a ijrj-c-jicr oniunpor tin tho Santa Fe, antl his sipfer- f-a-jio.w that lio msii liavo ntct ill- (uath in n nulroail nrrii'nt. Thy l.Ioniin simjtlT fnJu tli:ir h was tleaI. hat a. n Iortr w.t rocoivoj horo Iron. h; 1 jnst tho Liy l)for. from vrhirh it di)Oftretl that Iih was in pooil licnlth. Mr-VVifo wns vory woil knowi: lioro. ami was on of tlio hrht vnint-ers on tho San 1 a Fo. Hi lo.ivny a lamilv, ro t.iiliui; at Arcontina. a j--al'ur!i of Kan a Ciry. His lirollifi, alr :i rnilroail nluoor, was killc-'i tn a wrrck al-ont two o.irs iiko Thrt-o .sisters of Mr. Vi i:v. in Co Itimtuw. Mrs. Jla'on r.:il. TiisTS .Alii' ami ICmraa Wio Creditable Monthly's Daih ) Tho Snnrtay V.'orhl-Horahl U a ino.-t :rfctlitnulo iinmttor. It contains an lllustratod writo-cp of Oinah.a. :i most interest iu;; his-toriral fkotch of tho WorM-Horal.i ami tlio, pooiilowhi havo tontrilmtoil to its makmt: ami an m .stmotivo 1wo-ii:o histt-ry of Iho lu tlflpomlent Tolaphono. Co:iuii .- in Tehraska. JIalf-tono cuts of G. T.Cvorrolt and "T. J. Cottinsham. uiana.ipr ami vi-o-'lireaiilont, roFiiOctivoIy of thn Flat to county Iiitloppmlont Telopliotip nnu pany nro riven r. ccwsiiioiaous- jlnco jn tho write-up. Tho following piract is taken from Clio paragraph given to our local eoiu jiany: "Five hunilreil ami twcnty-fivo tele phones in a little over two year is not a lail record for a new comnany rn a city the size of Columhss, espec ially ns it was said that Cohinilms was not a good tolepbono town. The facts nro that auy town is :: good tele hono town, if reasoirahlo rates are titTerod ami good service given. Tho Platte County Independent Telephone company, although pomotcil by T. .7. Cottiugham and O. T. Kvcrett of iowa, is now a strict lv lome ccm pjuiy. other of tho promoters having .sinco heconio residents of Columbus. 'Over 100 prominent business men ami banners cf Platte county are stockhold ers in this company. IIou. C .1. Gar "iow is president, T. .T. Cettingham is nrico president; G. T. Uverctt is sec-3-otary and general manager, and A. A. Andersoc, president of the Fir.t Xa flional bank, is tre:iM:rnr. This com pany is ono cf tho tvniet kind. They Lave made very littlo noise in the world, but have gcao strictly about Their business, whic:i is to supply the people with good tolppbonn srr.'iro at reasonable ra This 1 .wp-srv av: ', p-rcjiit t tvi.irm's .ind lob-.rsisa large share of it earnings iu new lines." Care of the Teeth What is noticed more tpiickly and admired more than the teeth if they ore well cared for and vlmt so jrreatly lessens one's personal charm 'f they are neglected? There was a time when carelessness in this particular was overlooked; now it ia never excusable, for every well informed person appreciates the fact that well-kept teeth nro not a luxury, bnt a positive necessity. We" use only the latest painless methods and guarantee satis'faction. Dr. J. E. Paul, Dentist. Over Nicwofcner s cor. 13th and Olive Sts. S-tE. corrcr of Tart. - - Both Phones. - - --.sai.-i CiT7 COUNCIL. "ea-a S.ris cp the Vrsag Tree AiTam. " S.i:u:das i'aih) 's :.- cocnt.il ir.ft last evening ii i :i ij.niri.iit nt tit Monthly 'vi mug. (jut-:io ill :outino matter;.. :i c n.ain i e s i;.i"!7.o:i was- to lead t v. ice , nf'.'r Id ih" finance committer the r. il 'ir.nro picparcd Iiy the city nitur i: at the request ol Cocuciimau (Tiii.-iii. T jIm ordinance provides p:. t i 'itv funds v.hrn d-posited 1:1 liiiins shall ilraw interest for tho i :-. time depjsits :: pjr font ami v:.v.i t'.ppo-its 2 per cent. Sciiiii- nit re.st in this lnoasnm was :iou.i! lioin the far that llio tlenio e:rti ;-r had linbihed a sliafibo aua'.:i-t tin- miullicau cuy attorney for prpa:itig this ntilinnuce jnst at fh." tinif when Htrt (Jallr v,t!:n repub iii'au treasure r is finishing his term of r.t:. -t To miimatir.n 01 tho Telegram '.v.ivthit Mr. liulley has heen appro priating this intotest money to hi.s ow:i v.'? thioughont his l rm.and now Iho 11 puhlicau-', ft tiring the elect 1011 of : democratic treastiror. havo mlro di.i"l an tTtliiiaiieo requiring that the mttTw-r on city funds be turned over to the eifv. It was of eonr.-o evident to all mout her, ot tno fouueil.ami evorybotlv elso who knew tho facts, tint tho Tele gram had followed its usual custom of mi.-rejir. Hinting tho facts, whether rl.- sigh igimrauee or otherwise. The i ;.u Id lean t ri'itMtrer. liert CJalley, has :ip. r tini'.vu 11 ci't of intt rest on the rtr tiMifls. He has taken Hie p.--itiou thar the !.;w tloc. not give i.:m this ugh", ami thu e who know him know .'h.ii 1 . nor ;;t the habit ci Inking H-OHf-i illegally, tinm the titv or from ati',oiio I-;. Tno haul:-! rare tho iiin.s' that l.:tt j.!(.:".:n! !.v tho old 11 IT. .. : a,ige:miit. i nero " .i no o-i;iiii;scc r i -."tng tin- tieiMirer to "ollcrt m ten st ami tho liuiks liavo htitl The money without paving inttiest t!i ir. In the s-ecoiiil plm, t':e uiilmauce is introduced by Mr. (ervn, a dem ocalic couueiiman. He rcfm'sleil the eitv atloniey t put it in regular legal form. Jtatnrally this prematura explosion frd'A ;ho Telegram oflico produced some amusement among those ac tr.r.inted with tho facts. As one mem ber of the council said. "It may bo thai Mr.Oroison, from his long associ ation with tho democratic party, thought thar sinco there is a possi bility of a democratic machine Meas urer, if would bo well to safeguard tho city's interes-ts in this matter, whic" havo bppn safo without guarding under F.ort Galley's administration of tho t ronsnror's ollice. As ovorv hotly knows, this is not tho only matter wherein Air. Galley has refused to take advant igo of tho opportunities presented for hi- pon-onal gam. Ho has furnished a 5. JO, 000 bond when tho law required oniv In If that amount. Furthermore, the law allows him to collect the city taxes, which would bring him an ad ditional rovenno of &'.00 or 100. He has nor availed himself of this privi lege but has turned this business all to tho county treasurer, a democrat. WhonUoward wants to cast rellectious on the honesty of a republican official he had bottor spot somo other man than Bert Gailoy, if ho values his re putation for truth."' In addition to this, tho co ncil passed tho following resolution in re lation to street numbers: "Resolved, by the Mayor and Coun cil of tlio city of Columbus, that all property owners within tho proscribed district for tho free delivery of mail, who havo not complied with the or diuiuco in relation to the nuuibsring of their business houses or residences, that if tho saiuo has not been complied with by April l."i, HKr, The city will cause tho proper numbers to bo placed upon .said houses of business or resi dences ami tho expense of samo shall bo charged up to said proi-erry. ' Sig Bowling Tournament. (Saturday's Daily) George Hagel is planning a big howling tournament for Columbus in the near future. Ir will bo open to tennis from tho entire northwestern part of the state and will occupy three days time. Subscriptions from busi ness firms and individuals havo already hcen received aggregating over 00. Substantial cash prizes will be ofl'ored and forty or fifty teams aro expected to enter. This would mean tho nc comedation of seme -00 people iu Co atuhasfir three days and wouid be a notable cQnt for tho athletic por tion r.f our c:tj-.er.s and prohtr.b.e to the business interests of tho city. Sufficient money has been subscribed to insure tho offering of 400 in cash prizes, and it only xemains now to secure entries from tho various towns where bowling is practiced. In ad dition to tho regular events, special prizes will be offered which will be opon to the entire state, thus admit ting teams from Omaha. Lincoln and other cities nst in this section. The president of the state bowlers' association was hero yesterday. He lives in Omaha, and he assured Sir. Hagel that at least five teams from Omaha would enter for the special events. The Brunswick-Balko com pany, manufacturers of bowling equip ment, will offer a prize of probably -30. Marc details will be announced as definite arrangements are completed. Dr. Terry, the eminent eye special ist and expert optician of Omaha: will be in Columbus one week from March 31 to April 5. Don't miss this most excellent opportunity of coasnlting an expert abcat yon; eyes. wit. Irfr. and Airs. Snow Poiionsi. ! ,:i,x:ril:i' Daily) y"- ::ss Vt- L- w- s,,ow ,,avfi hrul i v iv natiov,-escape fit i:i what might j ! ive !. ( n a fatal isi-e of poist niutr. ' .-..( i... .-tr-ing- thing about it 18 that inn : .'.:m"- ha- I'-i-i'-pul tho newspapers, :tltmug'i tho tioemrs were called in l -a.-, wets ngo toiuv and both Mr. jnt! Mr-; Snow have lieen !od fast uu :i! ill uiiildlo ot ihif. utek. They are unable to evyhiiu me cau.se of the i it:'-"iif'i but tJtink it must havo ro-t-ulted fr.im eating caiinpil tomatoes whi !i v. re infepte.i T hoy were l.n!i fttf..-k'tl at the same ti"e and 5:ith Mint' wry au 1 while they do nor po-i:vciv atrributo tho trouble to Mo 'opinions ihcy ui" unable to cx p'.in it on anv otht,r theorv. J'hi v botii Ktifi'nnil intense piiu and have nir tiillv recovoro' vet. ti;jr jit 1. 1" G.iHsy iroaks Two Finders. in.u-shi sl)..lh) Oti.M'.irti tialh-y. on of J. II. Galley hatl two fingers bioksn at f-chool to ihiv. while playing a gamo which tho bi.y.-. cull" jump ru- d.r.vn " The game 1? mnl.ir to "irap rrog.'' Clifford v.n-- jnnij ii:g over tiiiother boy when his fingers b.'eam. o'ltanglod in his p!ay-Jeiit.v '., clothing breaking the bones of tho two fincer-". The Launer Salcr.it Changes Hamls, iTieir-4hiV Daily.) liiisiness ch'inge.i in I'olumbns are becoming i-o fretpicm tat wo may hive to havo a public counter to kpen track of them. This timn it is one of tho leading saloons in iho city. (J. Lanuer Iris leased his building and fKtures to A G. Stetihan of Omaha f ir ono year Mr. Stephan is said to h.ivo tii'-llenc tcntin'oniiils as a saloon min. Mr L'.unr will continue his ii'M .once in t't lunib.is ii."i) he says ho may hcihJ a limni' Wi wsnects to spend a ;.e.ir or more in Colorado to bculit the hialih tf oin of his bin : who ha.- wrk Jnt.g-- Mr. l.auners friends are plr.d in k:t'w i hat he has dcciilid lo itnaiu liero wt!i bi fumilv. STusical Festival lanes and his famous band, assisted by the Omaha Festival Cnorus of :UX voice-, will conduct a grand musical festival in tho Omaha Auditorium beginning A;iril :ird and closing April 0th. lnnes ami his Band dedicated tho great Auditorium ono year ago. They aro tiio most popular organization in tho country. Innes can play classical music with any of. them, but hois not nshnniP'l to play papular music aho, in fact he takes greal delight in pleasing tho common people, as well ns tho mut-ical critics. During tho Musical Festival in tho Andirorium ho will reprnilnco his famous "War and Pcacn"iiight.whieh mowded tho Auditorium to its full capacity and thousands were turned away last year. In this production one seems to seo tho rising of the North after tho firing 011 Fort Snmp tor one hears tho camp songs 'Dixio," 4 Swaneo Iliver," My .Maryland" on ono side and "My Own Columbia," "We aro Coming Father Abraham" ami" Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, tho Bovs aro Marching" on tho other. One hears tins clash of resounding arms and tho rear of artillery. You hear tho "Star Spangled Banner" antl the "Bonuio Blno Flag" until finally 'nil combino in erne great nnthetu of ro uuittpd llepnblica "America". No production ever brought more vividlyboforo tho proplo the emotions, joys and sorrows of tho days that tried men's souls. No production ever inspired greater patriotism ami more realistic impression of the dnvs when tho nation passed through the perils of war. The prices for the lnnes Concerts havo been made very reasonable, ranging from & to 73 cents for reserved scats.and i't ceuts for gen eral admission Book tickets of ten may bo purchased at a reduction and they entitle tho purchaser to reserved seats without extra charge. Two con certs will bo given daily, ono in the afternoon and one in the evening. Re served seats may be ordered or booked tickets may be purchased by address ing .7. M. Gillan Manager Andi tnriuui. Thief Gets Away With $70 (Monday's Daily) W. II. Thompson, who has just come to Columbus to resmxe his for mer position with thoColumbusCream Co.. stopped last Jb'iiuay night at tho Home restaurant. He pnt his pocket book, containing about 70, under his pillow at night and nest morning went ntviy ami forgot it. He did not hink of ir ::! Saturday night, when i hurried to the restaurant, aud a -e:.rch of the premises failed to locate tho pockerbook. Al Wlison. who has been taking care cf tho rooms, dis appeared on tho same day, and suspi cion naturally fastens on him. The sheriff has been notified and telegrams have been sent out with Wilson's description. Xo blame, of courso, attaches to the restaurant proprietors, as they aro not responsible for carelessness on the part of guests who leave valuables be hind them. The splendid reception accorded Rowland and Cliffords "Over ."Ni agara Falls" wherever presented, had demonstrated beyond question that melodrama, properly presented, will continue to receive a liberal share of the play goers, patronage. Tho above earned piece is now in 'its third suc cessful season and its promoters bare found it necessary to send their com panies en tour thiB season in order to nil the requests for timemade bj man agers who aro cognizant of its splen did drawing powers. "Over Niagara Falls" will bo seen in this city at j North opera house March 31. sriu :ii;iim;iiiii iiHuniiniuiiiiiniuuis E jHnun hhnvs o. uit:!:i;iiii:iiiiini:it!iin:ii:miiii:n;iifi!H (From file? "fournal March '11. ITS'.'.) Warn fchall wo havo graded schools for f'olunibii-J. michis to lo the mniu ijut'i-iio.i t r.ow hei::g put in this comunitv. Married, at London, C:ra.ln. Marcli ., 'l bv Krv. Andiow Lnugfoid. Will T. Fickly and Miss Mary Math ews. Married. March -1." at the residence of Col. G. W. Steven, by 1W. ,f. M Wilson Lorutt Clark mi'tf:. Mrs. Eliza beth B. liico both of Platto countv. I Jlev. FloM wilt erect a dwelling on j the comer of North i-trer t and Pacilio avenue. For tho Itr-t tJme.'J tho question as to tho real east.in terminus of the Union Pacific road has hreis bioughf beforotho courts nnd has bren decided in favor of Omaha. A ease involving thn ftower of the H. P. conipuvy to take private property in tho frtale of ! Iowa has been decided by Judge Love, on tho ground that it bus no corpor ate rights in tho state of Iowa. Memphis experienced tho liraviest siiovtnrm of the season March 0 Base Ball. (I'ri.fcuV D.ilj) Tho fifth grade of tho Third warl school ami tho sixth grade of the high school building had a exciting baseball contest yesterday afternoon on. the high srhool grounds Tho fcixih graders plavod seven men and tho others a full team. Prof. Kern urn pirrd tho game Tho final score st "d Joto 1! in favor of I o sixth grade. The tiams were as follows j Third war.!: Chironc LI inland A'-' berr Hit::. Louis Lnhr, Llr.vd Via-J tor. Roy l.aughliu. Krnest (iuili'i. J t'harles Youiiget, Hi rmati V. Ife, ! liny Krti't High school: Glen Hr.ivtbuih Mart Draw'i.iugh. llo.vird W'.iilov, Oscar Raker, Albirt Ernest. Karl Wecf brook. Clinton Ilal.-ev. In county court yesterday, Mike Ivush was awarded by tho jury a ver dict for :l.."i0 and costs against John and Tht.inas Czarnik. Both partirs to tho suit livo npar Genoa. The defen dants wero driving their eattlo to pas ture. Tho plaintiff's bull joined the herd. Tho defendants tried to cnt him out. Tho bull did not seo it that way. Ono of tho defendants got a shot gun and shot tho bull in a manner to mako him valnoloss. For this damage tho jnry gavo tho plaintiff 5:7.."i0. Added to tho costs the amount aggre gates about .$100. Declamatory Coatest Tonight. Miss N. Rose Rasmnssen, accom panied by sjopr. W. M. Kern, went to Norfolk this morning to attend tho North Nobraska High School declam atory contest to bo hell 'there tonight. Miss N. Roso is entered in tho dra matic class. Those who heard Miss Rasmusson in tho local contest know that she will honor the Columbus schools, whether or not she wins tho medal. Tho fact is, competition is closer in tho dramatic tlnn in a any other rinse. Miss Rasmusson will bo pitted against contestants from South Omaha and oilier large eities whose contestants are instructed by traiuod elocntionists. If 6hc wins under these circumstances she will havo causo to feel proud. Prof. Sherman of Schuyler with a contestant from his school, O. W. Turner, tho representative of Silver, Burdett and Company and ex-Superintendent Fowler were on the train last night beaded for Norfolk. ( Hot Springs Biood Remedy is a SPRING TONIC. For all disorders of the blood itJias no equal. $1.00 per bottle. Six bottles for ?5.00 Chas. H. DacK, Drus&ist. Supervisors Proceedings Jan. 13. On request of the Colum bus school board, John Schmocker was appointed truant oflieor. Bond of the Telegram Co. for fai th ru! performance cf its con lract with the county was upprovtd iu tho sum of Sj00. Warrant, was ordered issued to sat- isfy judgment awarded Anna M. C. Kyle against Platte county, same to be drawn from the consolidated bridge fund and charged to tho apportion ment of Granville twp. Tho claim of Arthur Warren for ?10O for services rendered in arrest of James Kelly was rejected. Claim of Sheriff West of Bntler for rame amount was deferred until next ses sion, g Following bills wore allowed from poor f and : John F. Settje, euro of Carolina Newman. fJ.1.50; A. E. Gadbois, M. D., services Panl Podroza, t$1.50; Frank Hughes, mdse, 128.-10; F. L. Asche, same, $25.4.1; M. A. Twar dowski, same, $.1.00 ; Weaver & New man, same, 10.00; Co. Treasurer, del. tax Mrs O H W Diedrich. $5.00 Following bills were allowed on re commendation of committee on roads and bridges : Standard Bridge Co.. Bismark twp, .!; GronenthaJ. Lost Creek, 78.50 JC J Carrig, Bismark, 10.50; Same, A Party with Variations. , Last evening Morvin Ivuntelmnn I entettained abnnt twentv-livn of his' frit ml? in honor of his MMir, Mrs. Emma Chapjiell. who evppcts to leave Tor her homo in Sonth Dakota in a few days. The evening was spout in mnsi" and card pliying. Light ro fro.shmont.s wero served. While Mr. Knntz.olmaii was busy onlertaiatig his guests ho was sud ilwdy aroused by tho loud peeping of many chickens, which reminded him that his two largo inenhators wero ready to hatch. Ho started an investi gation, with tlio result that ho was soon taking out chickens by tho bnsh-ol-biRketrut. With this impromptu feature of the entertainment tho guests fia'Io mnrry for a timn, in addition to tho many olher forms of entertain mrnt furnished bv tho host. Thnro seem to be tho best of reasons for anticipating in riio appearance of tho Columbia Oi.orrt Co , at tho North opera house nest Saturday night an operatic event of more than ordinary interest and merit. Manager Holmes has displayed much care ami good judgment. Not only in selecting the company but in the manner in which tho productions nro staged and cos tumed, so that our amusement lovers may safely IcoJc forward to plenty of fun and mzsiral treat Saturday night. Tho Journal for job work. fc?j Loup, 0.7."; Same. Columbus. 1.S0; Albert Gerbor. same. 2 no : Rothleit ncr &Co , same. 1.1.00; Same, city cf Col , i'.. ,'.;; .7 F Berney, same, 2. .12; A P.v.voll & Co , Woodville. 1.0:1; A ' Mwm. Barlnr. :: fO; Frank Sokol, -'. I. oO; Martin lvi2ioi.s.inio.t;-.,.00: Johnson, Creston, " :.."; Cli r.-.go unioer uo.. Walker. ,s.i.; Irui Meyer, Shell Creek, 8 00 ; Herman Klnver, same, 1M.0O; Jacob Laun, same, 12.00; Standard Bridge Co., Bismark, .'13.77; Same, .'l.tlS; Job Car stenseu. Creston, :: .10 ; E. M. Johnson, samo, tH.OO. Tho following bills wero on motion allowed nnd tho clerk directed to issuo warrants in payment of tho same on tho county goneral fund : JohnGoetz, servico on board 812.00; J Ernst. Famo'l.l.W); Louis Hold, same 12.00; Peter Bender, same :;i. 10; M.E. Clot her, same 12 M; Ernst, same 21 00; John Swnnson, samo 10.00; Frank Kiernan, samo 12 00; E J Ernst, work in district 31.20; Upon recommendation of the committee on roads and bridge action upon tho following bills was deferred nntil next session of the board : Thos Oster gard & Co., act Walker twp. 73.10; Crowell Lumber Co., same 50 15; Same, Humphrey, 143.50; Edwards & BrndfordLumberCo.,ShellCreek 3S.53; Same, Lost Creek 1(5. 1)0; Walrath & Sherwood Lnmb?r Co., same 31.75. ' " " "" "'"" ,-i ' ' . : - "I" Said the Sparrow. THE REVIVAL MEETINGS. Ten days ago bright colored crayon posters appeared in promiuent places about town calling attention lo thn union effort of four churches of Co lumbus for the salvation of immortal souls. In one the whirlpool of sin represented sucking men aud women to tho maelstrom of death ; another shows men tossed ou tho sra of life rneoiving Christ into tho ship ; a thiid pictures tho business man held by tho neck in his counting house, 1 while Christ imtkntly knocks at tho door. Tho Christian unity and Invo ! whi:h prevails among tho churches is poriravid in another. Twelvo neighborhood prayer meet ings -wcro hold through the middle of March in various parts of tho enm mnnity. A deep feeling of dependence upon God and desire for a baptism of our littlo city was manifest. Tho Itest. of feeling and fellowship was perceived in theso gatherings. This had already been tho case in the meet ings cf tho local ministers' asso'ia tion. Each pastor seemed touched with a new spirit of prayer and con secration and in a'l the planning for his extensive campaign tho most com plete willingness to bo held bv the stiirt over witnessed by tho writor wr. cviucnt. Tho Baptist, Methodist, Congrega tional and Presbyterian churches which began together will receive great benefit from tho meeting in progress. Tho United Brethren aro also joining now and persons aro ac cepting Christ who will mate their church home in oth"r churches than these. Tho spirit animating those dircctiug tho enterprise is both broad and deep. All last week an intense earnestness seemed to hang over the assembly both nfternoon nnd evening and every meeting was efficient for bringing sonls to a decision forChrist. Oa Sunday it was annuoncol that at least ten had so decided There are now at least sixteen, six of whom are men nnd older boys besides a number of inquirers seeking the way of lifo On last Sunday the churches held services iu their own places of wor ship in the morning. Evangelist Will iam Hardcustle, Stato Secretary of the United Christian Endeavor fe'ciLiely preached at theCongiegatioual church. At four "o'clock fifty or sixty men gathered i.i the Mutho.!,!-: church tor urayt r and conlwence. Rev. G A. Muurr. Oougreg'itinuiiiiit, was in chio. Ho tpo!.o ot mo nobility ot0ne. No admission will bo charged manhood in his own earnest way. He was followed by Evangelist Hard castle, who evidently not only loves men-because of their manliness bnt knows their temptations and needs in such a way as to bo helpful to them. The conference that followed brought out a uumlor of helpful testi monies aud some earnest advice. A male quartette rendered effective mus ic. At six-thirty the 'young people 'b societies united in a meeting at the Congregational church A good num ber was present and the subject ol Christian fellowship was very aptly discussod by many persons there. At soven thirty in the Methodist chorcn, a large concourse of people assembled Every available seat was occupied. Some who came returned home, others, remained outride at the doors and windows: Rev. Hardcastle spoke on tho drawing power of Christ and when he at last called for all- who wished to be drawn to stand, few re mained in their seats. It wan inspir ing to bear the vast audience anito in henrtv song as :m outlet of pent-up feeling. Monday night the attendance was excellent Tor tho early part of of the week and decision cards were givoii to porsons wishing them ns thoy passed out to sign at homo and return. The joy of those who havo jnst found a Savior was affecting. Tuesday even ing Evangolist Hanlcasibt preached a grand sermon on 'Tho Light of God" When ho had lini'lied. testimonies followod ono another iu rapid succes sion and now converts showed that thoy are gaining Christian cmragn nnd strength to stand up for Josiis. Tho workers assisting the pastors and evangelist in tho.-o meetings are thoroughly consecrated and earnest and while thoy aro exceedingly mix ions to be helpful to all who are hungering for a closer walk withGod, yet thoy exhibit a spirit of courtesy and consideration for those who would not care to Lo annoyed. There is littlo if any, excitement in connec tion with thoso effort's. Thosolemn cnlmnesss which prevailsjpmmotcs the quiet consideration of the claims of tho gospel ami leaves men free to exorcise their wills iu Choice. Tho nbsence of all sensationalism to attract to the meetings is noticeable The gospel itself is the power of Go.l to attract and to save The afternoon meetings at 3 o'clock nro crammed foil of spiritual food for hungry souls. When have such prayers ascended to the thrown of Gcd from Columbus? When have Christian people been so impressed with tho presence of the Divino One: When have Christians so fully realized theirChristian broth erhood? Is not tho community im pressed to a slight degree at least, that God is working in an unusual manner among us? The meetings are all be ing held in tho Methodist cbnrch. On Friday afternoon at the close of school thcro will bo a meeting espec ially for the pupils of tho public schools and their teachers. The meet ings will continm? for several weeks. That our whole community may feel the impulse for a holy life and depen dence on Divine aid is tho earnest prayer cf onr jiastor.; and their com panions. Cotymbus vs North Bend. Tho bowling tennis of North Bend and Columbus will cross swords to night at Hagel's Bowling alleys. North Bend has ono of the best teams ia tho state and the contest will bo a clo.-e and tho public is invited to attend. Wants Big Damages. Michael Crocn filed a petition in district court today against Martin Thompson asking damage in the amount of i00'J. Too plaintiff alleges that be owns land on . Shell Ihrek. He complains that tho defendant owns land whereon is built a dam across said stream which has lacked the water up on his premises since the Year ".fJ, causing damages which he estimates at Jb'.OOO. Browner Brothers Win Suit. Abbott andCowau brought an action before the comity court to day ngaiiist tho Browner Brothers to recover pas turage said to bo duo them on some cattle. Tho defendants claim that the cattle in question were lost. The plain tiffs allege that they were lose through neglegence. The court found for the defendant on the ground that there was no canse for action. The case will be appealed to tho district court. nstiLiM ol-1 1'PlM; business is s.ife ami consoi ili.e. No wild eat tvho.uios or innes::':. cuts bat :!: ,;ood old n: of Inmost. f.- dealing. Wo don general bmking luisnie.s--, 1lov joii interest tm uopnMLt, gu:i-nnti ;ao"' keeping or funds. i-,iie ilr.iCs u till parts tr the wurM, !.iii o:-e m I.-.rct orsmall amonntri. Won't. 00 i.-t iw U onr banker. GoIi-mL'L's State Sank Pl.it: Center. I t'mni lee Sl.iCii I Tee Frevert. tapnci! the water main Wejtiirsdtsv am! hud pij.'i-' to iony water into tho tvllar of Ztt-g'y niv building. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burke wnsseriouslvill the ttrst of tho week with catarrhal pncumenM., l.nt is improved uov Mr. Gibhs. living alxiv.t e.ighr- eiilcs wer of Plattti Center, died Thursday morning r t UMimonie.. The Signnl will mno set era 1 111:11 riages to cbroi.icle in iJm. .cut future lieiu'i'iit troiyren it,tj. jir.";Se nf Irs j. t iiii-t lciHity t 01 ih- y.rcd t o. i. gn on At 11 s:f ititj i.F !h- s-ti ft Ui'tid' In-t- S it nrduv j ti.-nti".. 11 uii- iiu iti.n t f engtigtitg 1. rem her ' i'i'.v. :mi 1 iiMl'iit. ti-i n w - . rcl ,; J..- . ., otii.g" Mi-s Hi'iiiit s-.v. !: in- stijs " tt.i.t Let. for mil.:! er tt::r. There will iloutless P- rm.r taloons 1:1 Platto Cent or the ctmung vear. same as at present, l'oti'ums havo been eireulatetl this work for Hiitoti OtrStoiie. Albert Mix, ml .1 Jf Speelit. Joe Frpvprt is jtnt sure fiaf Jm will routimv) in business, hnt t?i business will continue. Mrs. C. .7. Carrtg has l-eii tulfering with an ntia"k of tltohtheiia at. her hoiim in (Columbus. Tlio house lias , been tpiarnntined for the wist week No other member of fh fiimily has pontracttil tho d:sp--.s(., and as Mrs. C.irrig is ranidlv recovering it is be lieved that the re-t of them will es cape. Onr neighlort at Tartu v aro get ting to tho front in .several ways', ami aro to ho congratulated on tho im provements that aro coming to them. Both the morning and evening freight, trains commenced on V. ctln-sday to leave and lake mail at that point, and tho Sunday tiaitiK will hereafter handle mail to ami from thro. Houte 4 Mr. Parts cf Omaha. Mr. H-rrLamb of Mayvillo and Miss Laura 1'ngh of Platte Center wro tho gut sts of E. W. Hoaro and family Sunday. Mr. nnd Mrs. Win. 1'ir.soii nnd Myron Rico and family sp. nt Sumlav at M. Camnbull'.s. Al Snj'der was out ou this route Tuesday looking af'er business inter ests. CarlMayherger zb lied co.nTuesday. Ono of Win. Rlordorn's nirn was ro pairingMiko Campbell's windmill last Monday. Just as DciM Brts. veto finishing shelling corn at J Im Blooms a largo pair of pinchers went into tliu (.heller damaging the nmchiho so extensively that the boys aro laid up for repairs. Christ Hillmer has quito a largo piece of stubhlo ground plowed and several others havo commenced to plow. - Ed Chambers has purchased a hog house at the old sheep ranch and Dan Bray moved it onto Mr. Chambers farm west of town nn luesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Priest spent Sunday with Mr. Priest's parftits, Mr. and Mrs. II. (). Stmlh-y. Bcdy Dawson wn np to his Ocont c farm looking after soi-e improvement:; that aro being made. Mr. John En!!!! cmie -ut from Columbus last Tuesday t 1 visit his daughter nnd returred on t'.i 1 venmg train. Miss Gertie Mjb-t catae r.n from Columbus Saturday to fpo iho hoa.o folks 01 er Sunday, teturniug on the noon train Monday. Wtn. Reeso who ha. the misfortuii' to cut his toes off with an ax seme time ago is aula to hobble j.kiut again. Chas. K.Chaplin i- ket.t busy ic-ting cowboy and "'ha.i. kiwwb Low it : done. yamwtfmttfjwxjMjtrr..-i. I Wou!d fid vise Crown and Bridge v.orL. it is the most beautiful, mort ub- stanti.il and mo.-t modern i:v :L otl of restorirg broken re. tii or roots and supplying the pLc-c-. of missing ones. VouKi heu -i ly recommend it in all ea.-iv i wliere it is ndaiitod to your mouth. Come in and talk ihe matter over. Consultation free. AH work guaranteed. Over 13 :.ears of continuous successful prac tice in Columbus. ' 13th Strni. I'hunc 119. Cr. K. E. flaumann, m M m 1 - j ,
