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The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04
Prairie Creek Atems.

ED. JOURNAL: For a long time
past we intended to write you few
items, but times have been quite dull
here for some time, and nothing oc-
curing of sufficient interest to note,
SO to-day i'm order TO make good our
promise, we submit for publication
few hastily arranged items, from
this neighborhOod.
w. ID. Davis started this week, for
Custer Co, this state, where he goes
to make land investments.
Mr.. p. Deafenback, formerly of
Cedar Rapids, Ia, who purchased
land here last spring, is now build
ing dwelling house, and will soon
be comfortably domiciled on his
new farm.
Mr.. A. Benson is also building q
residence.
Tasker Bros, have made numer-
Gus improvements on their farm
north of Prairie creek.
We have been Informed that we'll
known parties contemplate the erec-
tion of flouring-mill, on Prairie
creek, near where it emplies into the
Platte river; this is something that
is greatly needed here, and we think
will prove a success if undertaken.
Literary" at the school house
next Friday evening.
Rev. Slaughter of Omaha deliver
ed an excellent discourse at the
school house, OH last Monday even
ing.
Thanksgiving. day passed by with
little excitement. The Eagle-the
emblem of our national ensigu-was
in measure forgotten, and the
turkey-thst glorious bird, the envy
of editOrs-was preeminent in the
minds of the people. In the even
ing they had grand ball at Silver
creek. We were determined to go,
so We told Betsy Jane to slip on her
best tie-back, and we would go.
This we supposed would please her,
but We were sadly, very sadly dis
appointed. She told us plainly,
that "she" would do no such wicked
thing, that going TO balls, theatres
and eircuses was "played out" with
"heI.' We began TO coax. to plead
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

IT is very apparent that the friends
of Senator James g. Blaine, Senator
Roscoe Conkling and Gen. Grant
are all using their utmost influence
to make their favorite the leader of
the Republican hosts for victory
and the White House in 1850. Per-
sonal jealousies and pickering con-
flicts must be laid aside between
the friends of these prominent and
popular meu, if republicans desire
an easy aud complete triumph at the
polls in 1880. Wisdom on the part
of republicans will dictate the pro-
priety of united and harmonious
action in placing in nomination the
next candidate for President, and
every true republican should labor
with a view to accomplish this end.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

ordered published the same as an
ordinance:
at having been drought 10 our
attention that some of the licensed
dealers in wines and spirituous
liquors are in the habit of selling or
giving away intoxicating drinks to
persons of such known bad habits
as to be termed 'habitual drunk
ards;' il Is hereby resolved by the
mayor and council that any person
who shall sell or give away to any
such person or persons, termed
habitual drunkards, or allow any
such person or persons to obtain any
intoxicating drinks from their places
of business, through themselves, or
through any outside person, know.
ingly, the license of such dealers
shall be revoked, aud he will i'm
addition be dealt with in the ex-
treme penalty of the law. The
clerk shall cause this resolution to
be published, and those concerned
will govern themselves accordingly"
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

1T is stated at Washington that
the cabinet is a unit upon the pres
ent attitude of the administration i'm
regard to the barbarilies committed
in the South, and that is to Judi
cially investigate every case of
outrage and punish the guilty, if
possible. The republican party de-
sires peace throughout all our bor-
ders, but holds that peace worth
having and which will last must be
based upon and spring from an en-
forcement OF the laws which secure
equal justice and protection for all.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

By way of London we have spec
ial news by dispatch TO New York,
under date of the ID, that the Af-
ghans have stationed their guns up
Peisvar pass and established bat
terry on the summit, 1000 feet high,
where three English regiments fail
ed TO turn the enemy's position, and
retired on discovering their great
strength. One man was killed and
II wounded. Ths dispatch says
that the British troops will make an
other attack after a days rest. 1t is
believed that the fighting will be
severe.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04
Which Flag?

In q letter Of recent date from
Washington to the editor of this
paper, occurs the following passage I:
at is a subject of remark here
that none of the military companies
visiting Washington from Southern
cities ever carry an American flag.
They march under guidons or local
banners, but the stars and stripes
are conspicuously absent. A few
days since company of well drilled
and disciplined. cadets paid us q
visit, and were reviewed, and then
received by the President, who
made them a short patriotic address.
But it seemed to me strange indeed
that he could extend such marked
courtesy to citizen soldiers who
would refuse to display the national
flag. A foreign body of soldiers,
even at war with us, would not
under such circumstances have been
guilty Of such discOurtesy, and /
am surprised that Mr.. Hayes did
not resent the insult by refusing
recognition in any wise. As mill
tary, these soldiers were bound by
military regulations, which neces-
sarily involves display of more than
mere guidons, and heas commander
in-chief should have taught them
one OF the first lessons Of a. soldier,
the imperative force of military
regulations. He should further
proclaim that hereafter he will rec
ognize only those who are disposed
to treat him with at least common
courtesy, and that if from any cause
has flag is to be ignored, the White
House shall not furnish prominent
place for the indignity."
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

A STARTLING sensation is report
ed in the Omaha dailies of the 26th,
ult., of a plot organized by Harry
Clayton to rob the safe Of the Union
Pacific paymaster, which then con-
tained about $4,000. Several par
ties were arrested, among them
Henry Roe, an employe of the U. p.
Co., who made full confession of
the plans of the gang.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

We give below a portion of the rules
adopted by the Board of II. X. and
Warehouse Commiss toner's, for the in-
spection of grain in the city Of Chicago.
The Inspection is done by officials, un-
der authority Of law:
. RULE H.-SPRING WHEAT. -.-
No. 1. Hard Spring Wheat shall be
sound, plump and well cleaned.
No2. Hard Spring Wheat shall be
sound, reasonably clean and of good
milling quality.
No. |. Spring Wheat shall be sound,
plump and well cleaned.
No. = Spring Wheat shall be sound,
reasonably clean, and of good milling
quality.
No. ). Spring Wheat shall include all
inferior shrunken or dirty Spring
Wheat, weighing not less that 53 pounds
to the measured bushel.
Rejected Spring Wheat shall include
Spring Wheat, damp, musty, grown,
badly bleached. or for any other cause
which renders it unfit for No. B.
In case ofmiXture Of Spring and Win
ter Wheat, it will be called Spring
Wheat graded according to the quality
thereof.
Black Sea and Flinty Pffe Wheat shall
in no case be in nspected higher than No.
., and Rice Wheat no higher than Re-
jected. ......
RULE VIII.
All Grain that is warm, or that is in
heating condition, or is otherwise unit
for warehOusing shall not be graded.
RULEIX.
All inspectors shall make their rca-
sons for grading Grain, when necessary,
fully known by notations on their books.
The weight alone shall not determine
the grade.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

A COMMITTEE of bankers from
Baltimore had an interview Friday
with Sec'y Sherman of the treasury
department, in regard to his plans
for resumption of specie payment.
He went somewhat into partic ulars,
closing with this language: "the
treasury will treat United States
notes and coin as an exact equiva-
lent in all transactions with the
government, and then all business
everywhere in the United States
will adapt itself to the same stand
ard ..
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

KANSAS CITY is gaining an envia-
BILE reputation as live stock centre,
and as such is attracting considera-
BILE attention. A Lincoln gentleman
recently in this city stated to us that
most of the hogs shipped from their
part of the State went TO Kansas
City. The officers of the Stock
Yard Company are men of capital
and reputation. Charles Francis
Adams, Jr., is president, and Geo.
Ill. Nettleton is general manager.
The latter is one of the leading citi-
zens of Kansas City, and one of the
most capable railroad managers in
the west. From January 1st, 1878,
to November 1st, the receipts of
hogs numbered 309, 800 head. Dur
ing the summer packing season,
from March 1st to November lst,
the number of hogs packed was
1O0,70S. Thousands of cattle are
packed each year, and now the
Stock Yard Company has erected a
slaughter-house for the accommoda-
ton of those who wish TO ship
dressed meat in refrigerator cars to
Boston and New York. The mar
kets of Liverpool, London and Paris
have been largely supplied, and the
foreign demand is still growing. A
recent letter from Kansas City to
the Chicago Times, from which we
gather the above facts, says that
Kansas City is recognized as second
only to Chicago as & livestock
market.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

IT is perhaps little too early to
talk of Senator Paddock's successor,
but we notice that several of our
exchanges are beginning to peck at
the Senator, which is the usual way
of opening a senatorial campaign.
Mr.. Paddock has ably served his
constituents, and, if the selection
were TO take place TO morrow,
would most likely be his own sue
cpssor .. .... ".....
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04
A Whisky Murder i'm York Co.

Last week, Mr.. Gormly, an old
man living mile over the line in
Polk county, came to York with a
load ofwheat. He sold his load of
wheat and got benzine enough in.
side of him to make his nerves very
unsteady and started for home. On
the way by some means he fell out
Of his wagon, his right leg being
caught in the doubletrees. his body
falling under the "hounds F." and his
leg coming under the forward
wheel. When found by some of
his neighbors, one hand was clutch
ed into the hounds and the other
held the lines. The team had stop
ped but his left leg was fearfully
mangled, the bones protruding from
the flesh. On Thursday night DR..
Mitchell, of Columbus, amputated
the broken member near the hip,
and on Friday the man died.-YOrk
County Republican.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04
saws that Secreta

A YANKToNIAN says that Secreta-
ry Schurz should be very careful
how he reflects upon Gen. Sheri-
dams assertion that the removal of
the Spotted Tail and Red Cloud
Indians from the Missouri river was
procured by fraud. 1t is no secret,
he says, that the removal was ac-
cOmplished through the purchased
influence of the leading chiefs who
were paid with the white mans
money-less than $500, at that.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04
THE British pobleman who re

The British nobleman who re-
Gently married q beautiful girl in
St. Louis was arrested the other
day at San Francisco under the
name of Saville for passing forged
letter of credit on the Union bank
of London, and two ten-pound notes
on the same bank, for mining stock
to the amount of $4,000. He de-
nies being the man, although he
bears the marks of the one sought.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

Mr.. MARSHALL, citizen of -Au-
rora, Neb., was killed at Chapman
Station on the Goth ult. His horses
took fright at a passing train, and
in attempting TO stop them he was
thrown down, his wagon passing
over him breaking bis neck; he
died almost instantly. ,......
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04
LEGAL NOTICE.

In the County Court for Platte county,
Nebraska.
In the matter Of the adoption Of Edward
Mister, a minor.
NOTICE is hereby given that spplica-
~ tionin due form has been filed in
said couTt praying for the adoption OF
Edward Mister, a minor, son of William
L. Mister, deceased and Jane Lloyd
Jate Mister by David Thomas and Mary
+. Thomas bis wife. Said application
will be heard at the County Judges Of
fee in said county on Thursday the l2th
day Of December 1878 at : o'clock II. NJ.
when and where all persons interested
may appear and be heard.
JOHN G.. HIGGINS,
445-4t. County Judge.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04
LEGAL NOTICE.
STATE OF NEBRASKA,l ..
PLATTE ovuNTY. IS.

STATE OF NEBRASKAI
PLATTE COUNTY,
Before III. @. Magoon, j. p, Monroe
Precinct, Platte county.
summons to Thomas Taylor, nOn-resi-
dent:
VOU are hereby commanded TO ap-
- pear before me, III. G. MagOOn, a
Justice OF the Peace Of said county, at
my office in Monroe prerinct, on the
10Th day Of December, 1878, at II O'Clock
NJ, to answer the action Of James Muir
~, who sues to recover 5000 on n
certain promisSOry note, drawn by YOU
and payable TO the plaintiff, James
Murry, now due and unpaid.
IL you fail TO appear plaintiff will take
judgment by default tor $1,000 and 1885,
interestmuncy aud all costs of SUIT not
to exceed 5000. \ -. -f-A ~ -
Witness my hand this 1lth day Of
November, lssS.---------------
4I54 Ii. c. MAG0OS, J.P.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

THE presidents message, received
too lste for publication this week,
recommends that financial laws re-
main unchanged. endorses Schurz's
Indian policy, recognizes fraud in
the late elections, etc. The message
is a Hayes one throughout u' roo
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

and importune, but all to no pur-
pose, and, becoming a little excited
at our teasing, she brought her
pretty little foot down with en-
phasis in a clear, full and fiat NO SIR.
Betsy Jane is "brick," she is. So
we stuck our finger in our mouth,
went home, and pouted a whole
day. sSA>-A - ID.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

Nick BRADFORD, the ranchman
shot by Geo. w. McFadden. near
Camp Clark, Eeb., died on the 25th
ult. McFadden has been arrested,
and is now confined in the Sidney
iail '. g..
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04
Boone County.

Poor crops and low prices make
hard times for farmers, but still we
make good living, so we must not
= Immigration 10 4 the
county has been great this summer
and fall, and most vacant govern
ment land has been taken, as well as
large share of railroad lands
We have had up to date, splendid
weather, and blowing is about
done.-A difficult obstetrical oper-
alton was performed on the 26th by
DIR. Sanderson of Newman's Grove,
Madison Co. Mother and child
doing well. ia..r. - RUSSIAN.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04
MORTGAGE SALE.

DY WRITE Of chlttel mortgage
ID executed by August PfeffeT, 20
John Elston, dated August 18th, 1878,
aud recorded in the office ofthe County
Clerk Of Platte county and State of Ne
braska, On the 2Sth day OF August, y.
d., 1873. in Book &. Of Chaitel Mort
Cages, on page 3a3, upon wEfch default
has been made. will expose for sale At
public Auction ON Thursday the 18th
day Of December, A. d., 1873, at o'clock
in the afternoon, at the Court House in
Columbus. PiSite eou ty. Nebraska. the
property described in said chattel mort
gage, consisting of one black horse.
about eight years old. and one brown or
Lay stallion about twelve years old /;
amount due at Gr>t publication. Sj6-j0
and costs. ..- JOHN ELSTON,
By JOHN J. RICHLY, Agent. iliW
44J-f.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

The following commendable res
olution has been adopted by the
City Council of Grand Island, and
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

O'CoNNoR and Kelley, convicted
Fenians, haye been promised free
dom if they will leave the English
dominions.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

The Preston loan and discount
company at London has suspended,
with liabilities of 100000.
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

EDIsoN's Electric light is to take
the place of gas at the Capitol in
Washington. q
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04
COLUMBUS MARKETS.
GRAIN, &C.

Our quotations of the markets are OBJ
tanned Tuesday afternoOn,and are correct
and reliable at the time. ...
The Columbus journal., 1878-12-04

j. A. REE ID,
Columbus, Nebr.
The New York herald., 1878-12-16

Lincoln was standin' an lookin down at me an
sniiin. an he said Well. Sojourner, you see dey
hasn't done it yet. don't you r"
Sojourner then described. in most poetic man
ner a Bible which shown her by Lincoln and
which had been presented to him by the colored peo-
pie of Baltimore
uttered the wish that Sojourner might live hundred
years longer. and she quickly rejoined-
Use goin' to. God has moulded me over anew an
he has put new flesh on to my ole bones"
Then she took Off her cap and showed a head that
Is covered with curly and sken hair almost entirely
black. There is narrow streak across the middle
aud over her left temple which Is white as driven
snow. Iwenty-seven years ago., said she, ''my FAR
was white as dat paper but arter was sick 1t began
tnrnin' black again. Aint it wonderful? Mebby /
shall have new teeth too. think de Lord has made
me all over again to be o testimony to de nation
The New York herald., 1878-12-16
HEAD DOWNWARD FOR TEN HOURS.

From the Houston Telegram, Dec. IL
couple Of nights ago young man named Adams,
living the railroad between here and Columbia,
was riding horseback in gallop down the railroad
track. The night not very dark and the young
man presumed upon his knowledge Of that part of tho
and his ability to anything dangerous before
getting to it, to indulge in fast riding. But this time
he had rsked too much. for he came upon deep
cuvert without noticing it in time to stop his horse.
The animal made a noble effort to hold up. but its
fore feet went down. and the rider thrown several
feet forward the animals head In falling,
one foot passed between the iron rail and sill
that lies beneath IL, but separated by the thick
ness OF the ties, and his body passed
down between the ties thus hanging him by tho
ankle In this perilons position he hung for two or
three hours when hc heard in the distance the heavy
rumbling of advancing freight train. BY this
fear converted into frenzy, for he not able
under the instances to- know whether the weight
OF the would pass any part of his foot or
make his situation more painful. But the cars camo
and passed without bringing any more pain any.
body hear the piercing cries that he sent forth for
assistance He hailooed himself TO hoarsencss during
the night but no aid came until morning, when he
was found and taken from his situation nearer dead
than alive lie ut taken to q house and
remedies applied until he began to show signs OF inn
provcment, since which time he has been gradually
getting better and has now only To nurse his ankle
and foot, which will be useless to him for time
The New York herald., 1878-12-16

ANOTHER FRANCIS MURPHY.

grizzly looking individual, in a very dilapdated
condition, appeared before Judge DUFFY In the Essex
Market Court yesterday in response to the clerk call
tor Francis Murphy.
"Well, well, Francis, how is thisg said the magis-
tratc
"Your Honor, know that was somewhat intoxi-
Gated, aud, perhaps, disorderly. But 1 meant no
harm, Your Honor"
"how is it that you, man, cannot follow the ex-
ample of your namesake2"
II don't know. Judgc" said the prisoner. brushing
his hat.
Now, Murphy " you pledge yourself TO abstain
from all Intoxicating drink Tor year and pay your
fine, which hx at -, Ill LEI you of this time. But,
remember, that II hear Of your breaking that
pledge you viii 10 up 10 the Island for twelve
months"
I'll keep it."
Francis Murphy took the pledge for ono year and
paid his fine OF %.
The New York herald., 1878-12-16
ROASTED ALIVE.
From tho Providence journal. Dec. 1871

From tho Providence journal, Dec. 1871
One Of the most painful and distressing calamties
visited the home of Mr.. Frank Decrfield at No. ooa
High street, yesterday forenoon. his golden haired
George. two years Of age, being literally roasted
alive in consequence of his clothing catching hre
from lighted matches. Mrs. Dcerhcld left the house
about ten O'Clock errand of somc kind, leaving
Georgc alone In the kitchen She was absent about ten
minutes, aud entering the yard heard q boy shout
that her home fire, and saw a dense volume
Of smoke issuing from the windows OF her tenement.
She rushed up stairs folio wed by one of the neigh
bors. and upon opening the door sight which
frozc the blood In her veins. Lying on tho floor
the form of her little boy with the clothing burned
from his body and the flesh completely roasted from
head TO foot. His were outsretchcd rs though
mutely imporing aid. and were stin in death.
Seizng the child in her arms Mrs. Deer
field hastencd into another room. while the
ncighbors threw the burning clothing lying in
basket out of tho window, and few pals Of water
extnguishcd the fire. The department responded to
the call from box ~, but not required to use
their apparatus. just behind the door leading into
the kitchen the wall was badly burned and the basket
In which the clothes left by Mrs Decrfied was
stationed near by. The suppositon IL that the poor
child got possession of some matches, with which he
set fire to his clothing and also that in the basket
and was enycloped in the flames, which sufrocated
him before he could make any outcry. A messenger
was sent for tho father and also for Coroner Wight
man. and guard or police prevented the entrance OF
the sad accident. The grief of the unhappy mother
was intense and violent. and she refused 10 be
forted. The form Of the little boy placed upon
table and wrapped In sheet. Coroner Wghtman,
upon learning the above particulars, deemed an In
quest unnecessary.