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The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05
Lincoln Correspondence.
.Iannary 2Sth. 1919

JdnudTy ZOlu, 1919.
EDITOR JoURNAL:-A resolution
has been offered in the House, which
will interest many of our people !;
will be the cause of investigating a
matter which is interesting the peo-
pie more at this time than any other
subject before this body.
ReSoLred, That Select Committee
of five members be appointed to
inquire into the facts with reference
TO the freight aud passenger tariff
charged by the different railroad
Companies within this State, and
report the facts found to the House,
at the earliest date possible, and to
report whether in their opinion the
freight and passenger tariffs on Ell
ther Of them so charged, are un-
reasonable compared with the fiuan-
cial condition of the people, and if
unreasonable tariffs are charged, to
report whether the same can be
regulated by law, so as to practic-
ally benefit the people having a just
regard to all the interests of the
State. The motion to adopt was
agreed to, and the Speaker appoint
ed as such committee, Messrs. Scott,
Loveland, Trow bridge, Dempster,
and BrownIee.
This matter is being fully investi-
gated by the committee, and up 10
the present time the prospect is not
flattering' for legislation. Scott
and Loveland take a stand in favor
of legislation, while the remainder
are against. The grounds for their
taking this stand against legislation
are, First, there is prospect of
there being more roads built in the
State within the next two years than
ever before in the same length of
time, therefore any legislation in
regard to reducing rates would de-
ter this movement and the western
part of the State be injured thereby.
Second, there are but two roads in
the State that are paying any divi-
dends, and all branch roads are at
the present not charging any more
than roads i'm other States, where
they have more business to support
them. There is a bill now on gen.
eral file establishing passenger rates
at three cents a mile, and fixing the
freight rates at five cents per ton
for first ten miles and three cents
per ton thereafter. This will in
crease the rates on the L. p. r. r.
fifteen dollars per car between
Omaha and Kearney, and about the
same between Omaha, Columbus,
and Schuyler. The L. P. officials
The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05
The Selection of u. n. senator.

We have not as yet seen any
movement made in the legislature
towards submitting the selection OF
United States Senator to a vote OF
the people, as may be done under
our present constitution. Doubtless,
most of the politicians of the State
will be opposed to such a method
OF selecting a senator, but it is con-
sonant with the spirit of popular
government, and the general assem-
bly, should give the subject that
attention which its Importance de-
mands. The election of U. S. Sen
ator has cost Nebraska more than
any other one thing. When the
time is nigh at hand the political
barometer shows signs of the ap-
preaching storm. All the way up,
from the precinct caucus, through
the county and district conventions,
to the legislature and senate, the
avenues are watched, and every in
fluence of social and business life
brought TO bear upon the final issue.
And il is said that the "backers" Of
candidates have not scrupled to use
money for the purchase of votes in
the general assembly. 1t is patent
TO the world that all needed legisla-
ton lags when there is a Senator to
elect; that from the opening of the
session everything is traded for
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Senator, and until the better part OF
the session is past, scarcely anything
else can be thought of.
Even now the wires are being laid
for the next contest two years hence.
The people of the State have passed
upon the question, and have said by
their fundamental law that the leg
islature may provide for the SUBJ
mission of this question, and we
insist that there is no better time
than now to begin the proposed re-
form. Gentlemen of the legislature,
do your successors in office II great
favor, and the people of the Stale a
substantial benefit by passing law
in accordance with the constitution.
The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05
SHERIFF'S SALE.

DY VIRTUE of an order of sale di-
ID rected TO me from the Clerk of the
District Court of Platte county, Nebras-
ka, on a judgment and decree obtained
before District Court at its February
term, 1873, of Platte county, Nebraska,
in favor of Samuel c. Smith as Plaintiff
and against Joseph Gardner as defendant,
for the sum OfOne thousand one hundred
and fofty-nine dollars, and costs taxed at
So 43 and accruing costs, have levied up
on the following real estate taken as the
property of said defendant, to satisfy said
order. to wit: The southwest quarter
of the southwest quarter of Section
seventeen 17)and the northwest quarter
of the northwest quarter of Section No.
twenty (20) in township No. SiXteen( 16),
Range No. two (2) west of the Sixth (6)
2. NJ, with all the appurtenances there
to belonging. And will offer the same
for sale to the highest bidder, for cash in
hand. on the Sth day of February, A. ID.
1879, in front of Court House in Column
bus. at the hour of O'Clock Z. NJ. of said
day, when and where due attendance
will be given by the undersigned.
Dated at Columbus this 1th day jan
uary, 1879.
1925. BENZ. SPIELMAN,
Sheriff of Said County.
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Legislative Business.

In committee of the whole the
capitol bill was discussed, and it was
finally recommended that the bill
pass with the tax reduced from one
mill to three-fourths of a mill. The
friends of the bill consider it safe.
Mr.. Sparks has introduced a bill
providing for the permanent loca-
tion of the capital of Nebraska.
This bill proposes TO give the people
a chance to vote on the question of
relocating the capital.
Mr.. Dempster introduced a bill to
establish q state reform school at
Kearney.
Mr.. Windham introduced a reso-
luton TO appoint special commit
tee of five to consider the propriety
of enacting a military law for the
state of Nebraska.
The capitol appropriation bill
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Capitol Appropriation bill.

Tie Omaha Republican takes
rather strong ground in favor of the
appropriation of 100000 to build a
wing to the capitol. 1t gives as its
reasons for the views that it advanc-
es, that the capitol building is nn-
safe and inadequate and that The
question of capital removal cannot
be intelligently acted upon for tweE-
ty years TO come.
We readily admit the first prOpo-
sition, and favor an appropriation
of ten or fifteen thousand dollars to
put the capitol in repair. The Sec
Ond proposition is scarcely worthy
of consideration. We believe the
question of capital removal can be
intelligently settled within the next
few years, and not only believe that
il can be but that ii should be. The
people Of this state know fully as
well to-day where the centre Of pop
ulation will ultimately be, as they
will know in fifteen years from this
date. 1t is question which will be
agitated and must be settled within
few years and the proposed ap-
preparation only increases the diff
culties of the situation and adds to
the burdens of the people.
Let the present building be so i'm
proved that it will be sa fe and ade-
quate for the next few years, but let
us have no appropriation for build
ing wing 10 future capitol build
ing. We feel sure, we express the
sentiments of the people of Central
Nebraska when we say, that under
existing conditions the proposed
appropriation is unwise and ex-
travagant.
The above, from the pen of Broth
er McCune of the Butler County
Republican, shows that his head ''is
level" His reasoning is sound but
then what do the friends of the
measure have to do with sound
reasoning?
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NNn lnnrn from tho Sidnnr =

We learn from the Sidney Plain
dealer that arrangements were COM
pleted last week, between the larg-
est stock owners of Cheyenne, Keith
and Lincoln counties, and about one
hundred volunteers left early last
week and will organize north of the
North Platte river, and will search
the sand hills for stolen horses. The
combined force will be under the
command of Major Frank North.
The PlaindeGler hopes to publish
the successful recovery of the sto-
len animals.
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again discussed in committee of the
whole on the 2Sth; several amend
ments were proposed, and the MEM
bers took occasion to express their
views upon the amendments as well
as the merits of the bill. On the
amendment TO insert $4,000 instead
of $4,000, Mr.. Slocum spoke in op-
position to the amendment, and in
fact was in favor of the 100000.
Mr.. Kennedy thought we were
not yet ready for the erection of a
new capitol, and he felt that be must
record his vote against the bill! as it
now stands.
Mr.. Graybill was opposed to the
amendment offered, and to the en-
tire bill.
Mr.. Scott was not in favor of so
large a sum as 100000, nor yet did
he favor no appropriation. He be-
lieved the capitol should remain
where it was.
Mr.. Ryan of Platte, said he was
unallerably opposed to the bill. He
had observed the mysterious work
ings of Lincoln's powerful lobby.
All sorts of trades were being made.
There were normal school appro-
priations, reform school appropria-
tions and all kinds ofappropriations.
If the legislature passes this capital
appropriation it opens the way TO
the expenditure of 100000. Gen
tlemen should remember that they
were sent here to vote conscien-
tiously and not to swap for this and
that, at the expense of ax-payers.
Mr.. Baker read long speech from
manuscript, opposing the bill.
Mr.. Frederick opposed the bill.
On motion to indefinitely post
pone the bill, we were sorry to find
the name Of Mr.. Loveland in the
negative, but his vote has been fully
explained and his true position is
fully tested by recording his vote
against the bill on its final passage.
Mr.. Van Wyck in the senate by
resolution asked for bill for more
equitable and just assessment of
taxes, and to prevent treasurers
from loaning public funds.
Mr.. Ciarkson, a resolution for a
bill making grave robbing a peni-
tentiary offence.
Mr.. Van Wyck introduced a bill
regulating transportation of passen-
gers by railroad.
The capitol appropriation bill
passed the house on the 30th by
vote of 43 to 36.
On the same day the temperance
bill was ordered to be engrossed for
a third reading.
The bill creating the county of
Nance has passed both houses.
The prohibitory liquor bill under
went several amendments and
lengthy discussion in committee of
the whole on the 30th. Finally a
motion was made by Mr.. Wander
man that the committee rise and
report the bill back to the house
with the recommendation that it
pass, on which motion the vote
stood as follows: Yeas A, nays 36.
Mr.. Loveland and Ryan voting nay.
Mr.. Stone introduced a bill to
protect depositors in banks.
Mr.. Sparks introduced resolu-
tion for a special committee of FIVE
to be appointed by the chair to in
quire into the sale of lands donated
to the state for capitol purposes, how
much of the same has been sold, how
the proceeds have been applied how
much remains unsold and the value
of it. Resolution carried.
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LEGAL NOTICE.
in the matter of the estate of John Bar
row deceased.

in the matter of the estate of John Bar
row, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that the
" creditors of said deceased will
meet the executrix of the last will and
testament of said deceased before the
County Judge of Platte County, Ne
braska, at the County Judges office in
said county on the 9th day of February,
1879. on the 9th day of May, 1879, and on
the 5th day of July, 1879, at 10 O'Clock
a. m. each day, for the purpose of pre-
senting their claims for examination
adjustment and allowance.
Six months from January 9th, 1879, are
allowed creditors to present their
claims against said estate.
JOHN G.. HIGGINS,
County Judge.
The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05
GEN, SHERMAN and marty arriy

GEN. SHERMAN and party arrived
at Atlanta, Ga, on the 29th, it being
his first visit to the city since the
war. Several thousand people were
at the depot. There were neither
cheers nor signs of disapprobation.
The vast number of people present
seemed to occupy neutral ground,
and it would appear were brought
together by curiosity to see the hero
who marched his army from Atlanta
to the sea through an enemy's
country.
The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05

claim they are giving low rates on
coal which is three-fourths cents
per ton per mile. The majority of
this committee are personally in
terested in the building of railroads,
as they are at present living off from
the line of any road but have one in
prospect the coming year. Also, a
majority of the House are in about
the same position,--even those re-
siding on railroad are looking for
competing lines. Therefore the mi
nority of this committee have very
little chance, even if they offer a
minority report. 1 have seen a
number of letters from "Grangers"
in the hands of their representatives,
instructing them not to support any
bill that will create a fight with
railroads, for reasons as stated.
Representative Ryan tried very
hard to-day, while working in the
committee of the whole on revision
of the statutes, to amend by adding,
"and the mayor shall have jurisdic-
tion as may be vested in him by
ordinance over ali territory within
one-half mile of the corporate limits
of said city for all purposes except
revenue" but was voted down for
no other reason only that it was
printed and they did not want to
change it. This, you will discover,
is for the purpose of shutting out
one of the worst nuisances we have
in Columbus, that is Senecal's hay
stack, nuisance which the Council
have no power to abate, and which
is the worst fire-trap in the State.
Another object was to protect the
city in collecting the amount due
for license from circuses.
One of the amusing features of
the legislature is the Sd House, who
meet about once a week in the cap
itOl building. The meeting is pre-
sided over by Squatter Governor,
Speaker, ETC., and opens out with a
governors message which is i'm
mense.
The capitol appropriation bill was
voted on in the House to-day and
carried, but think it will not pass in
the Senate. Yours,
INNOCENCE ABROAD.
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FARM PROPERTY FOR SALE.

The n. p n. W Il, See. 4, T. Il, Il.
E., Z. NJ, containing S.11 acres. Sixty
acres under cultivation, and the remain
der is good hay land. The improvements
are story and half frame house with
five rooms, lathed and plastered
throughout; a wood shed; new frame
stable and granary; corn crib, cattle
shed, hog yards, corral, etc,-There is on
the place good well of water.-Five
acres of growing timber consisting of cot
tonwoOd, ash, soft maple, elm, &c.-Also
young fruit orchard consisting of ap-
piles, peaches, cherries, wild plum,
currants and goose berry bushes, grape
vines, &C., all in very excellent condi-
tion.-Four.. miles northeast of Column
bus, it is convenient to market, and is
desirable farm. Price $3.50, two-thirds
cash, remainder in three equal annual
payments. Inquire at the JOURNAL
office, for further particulars, or Of the
undersigned, on the premises.
456-z \. Ii. GIBSON.
The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05

The news comes from Ft. Belknap
Montana, under date of the 18th, that
Sitting Bull has crossed The border,
with $50 lodges of Indians, besides
large numbers of Indians from the
British tribes. They claim that they
are in pursuit of Buffalo, which have
travelled south and are not known to
be found north of the Missouri river.
They all prefer 10 be friendly, but
agents and others who understand
the red mans character well, fear
that the presence of so many in one
vicinity meaIs hostility. 1t is
claimed that the government, in
dealing with Sitting Bull, will re-
quire him and his people to surren-
der as prisoners of war, or else go
back again into Canada.
The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05

JUSTICE BRADLEY in the Supreme
Court at Washington decided on the
2Sth, that the Union Pacific railroad
was completed Nov. 9th 1869. The
company can not deduct interest
paid on the bonds in making up the
net earnings, but may deduct inter-
est paid Oh the first mortgage bonds
from the first earnings before pay.
ing government five per cent. on
net earnings.
The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05

FNoM recent experiments made
by Prof. Silliman it is placed beyond
dOubt that corn-stalks cannot only
be utilized for sugar making pur-
poses, but that they can be made to
yield results that will pay. Out of
a ton thirty-nine pounds of sugar
and nearly twenty pounds of
molasses have been extracted i'm
experiments thus far conducted.
The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05

MCBRIDE's attorney Submitted a
statement to the investigating COM
mittee showing the amount ofinter-
eat received OH deposits, and total
losses by reason of deposits, which
shows up the account thus 1920
total interest received, and $l9,230
total losses of state funds on account
of deposits.
The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05

THE almshouse, situated five miles
south of the city of Louisville was
entirely destroyed by fire on the
3lst, the origin of the fire unknown.
There were three hundred and
forty-seven persons in the building,
nearly all of whom escaped. The
building was erected by the city of
Louisville at cost of $l75,000.
The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05

A FEARFUL tornado visited Quka,
Mississippi, on the Both. The storm
came from the southwest. One
cOlored woman and five children
were killed outright; two of the
latter were found a quarter of a
mile from home. Four houses and
one church blown down.
The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05

On the 30th the entire wall, kettle,
goose worm, supports, alcohol
column, copper still and cold-water
tubs OF the Nebraska City alcohol
works fell with a terrible crash, aud
are a total wreck. The damage is
estimated at $4,000, and will cause a
delay, in running them, Of at least a
month
The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05

The opinion prevails in official cir
cles at Washington that we are on
the eve of another Indian war.
The Columbus journal., 1879-02-05

RICHARD III. DANA, died suddenly
last Sunday, Feb. I'd, at Boston, aged
81 years.
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sHERIFP SALES.


T.. BOIL anu u5t uhSDhHus
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PAR
- ish Of Orleans. No. 9ioI BY virtue q writ
of seizure aud sale. 10 me directed BY the hon.
Orable the Sixth District Court for the parish Of
Orleans In the above entitled cause. will pro-
csed TO sell nj public auction, at the Merchants
and AuctiDneers' Exchange. Royal street, be-
tween Canal and Customhouse streets. In the
second District OF this city. on FRIDAY. Feb
ruarV al. 1879 at IA o'clock m, the following de-
A CERTAIN LOr OF GROUND. together
with All the buildings and improvements there
on. and all the rights. and appurtenanses
al tached In the First district Of This city. de-
sjRnated by the number forty-thres. on Q plan
drawn by II. Delafeld in the month 81 March.
1882 and deposited in the Office OF G. H. Stringer,
u notary public In New Orleans. IneasurlnR
twenty five feet front on st. Joseph street. be-
dred and twenty fest In depth; t gether with the
hfty-six shares Of mortgage stock OF the Gill
zens' Bank Of Louis ana, secured by mortgage
on said property. Being the same pfopery
which Mrs Jane p. Boil defendant herein. had
acquired by purchase from Samuel JamisoD.
as per act passed before II, g. Genas. notary
public on the fourteenth Of December, 1857.
Seized Ia the above suit.
Terms and eondtlons-The purchaser TO fur
nlsh q stock note for the sum Of Two hundred
and seventy one dollars. fall ng dino on the first
Of January 1880, and renewable according 10 tho
charter of the Citizens Bank Of Louisiana. aud
the balance cash: the purchaser to assume all
tho obligations and responsibilities OF stock.
holder OF the Citizens Bank OF Louisiana, and
the stock note 30 furnished TO be identified With
Collins in favor OF the Citizens Bank Of Lou
lsianH. on the twentieth OF July 1B47. before
Charles Boudousuuie. notary public. and with
the sherifrs deed Of sale. -
]. H. ALUEE GAUTHREAUX
Civil Sheriff Of the Parish OF Orleans.
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AN ACT
No. ao.l

To amend and re-enact section seven of an
act entitled "An act to incorporate the
town OF Jeannerette, In the parish OF Iberia
fixing Its boundaries; providing for Its
government, the election and duties OF OF
the officers thereof; granting certain
powers Of police, taxation OF property,
trades and professions. and providing for
the collection of the same, being act No.
102 OF the extra session OF 1877, approved
March 10, 1878; to dispense the said cor
poration of the payment OF all parish
taxes licenses and dues.
SECTION /. BE IL enacted bg the Senate and
House Of Representatives. of the State of
Louisiana IN General Assembly convened,
That section Of au act providing for the
incorporation OF the town of Jeannerette, be-
ing act No. 102 OF the extra session of 1877.
approved March Is, 1873, be amended and re-
enacted 50 as to read as follows: THAT Tie
mayer and council shall have power and au-
tbority to levy and collect annually such a
tax on real estate as they may deem peces-
sary for the Improvement Of the town, for the
comfort and convenience OF its inhahitanta
and for maintaining well organized police
proUided said taxes shall not exceed the
amount OF State taxes on the same property
they shall have the power to impose such Ii,
cense taxes as they may think proper on all
stores, wholesale and retail and retaileas 81
ASpirltuous liquors, tavern-keepers, keepers OF
ililard tables, grog shops, restaurants, ten.
IN alleys, beer, wine and cake shops, exhibit
lions, hawkers, peddlers, auctioneers, board
lighthouses, livery stables, carts, wagons
arrays and carriages running for hire, and OF
all other property, occupations, trades o.
professions not enumerated above, SHOULD
8 they deem 1t expedent or necessary; pro
yid0d such license tax shall In no case exceed
the same tax levied by the State upon an,
such occupation, trade or profession.
SEC. o BE 1t further enacted, etc, That thi
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succession of Hortaire Imbnu.

g ECOND DIST RIOT COURT FOR THE PAR
- ish or Orleans, No 80 5Zg-By virtue of q writ
of fier facias - gains Mrs. Hortaire Imbau to me
directed by the honorable the Second District
Court for ths parish OF Orleans. In the above
entitled cnuse. will proceed 10 sell at public
Exchange Royal street. between Canal and
Customhouse streets. In the Second District OF
this city on SATURDAY. March 8, 1879. at u
o'clock m, the following described property.
THIRTEEN LOTS OF GROUND. situated 10
the Third District Of this city. In the sausre
bounded by Dauphine, Craps. now Burgundy.
and the line division OF the property belonging
TO Don Miguel Genero LizIrdi. Designated by
the numbers one, two. three, four. hive. seven.
eight. nine, eleven. twelve. thirteen. fourteen
and fifteen, on plan or sketch OF y. A. d Hem
ecourt, dated March 10. 1870. and measuring in
American measure az follows to wit Lots num-
other and have ench twenty eight feet one inch
front on Dauphine street by depth OF one
hundred and tive nty. two feet I've inches and two
lines between parallel lines, lot number one
forming the corner OF Daupbiue and Keynes
streets lot. numbers seven. eight and nine nd
feet front on Keynes street by depth Of one
hundred and forty feet five inches between
parallel lines: lots numbers eleven, twelve.
thirteen fourteen and fifteen adj lin aud meas
ure each twenty eight feet one Inch and four
lines front on Burgundy street by o depth Of
one hundred and twenty-five feet five inches
and one line between parallel lines, lot number
fifteen forming the corner Of Retnes and Bur
gundy streets with all the buildings and i'm
provemebts thereon.
Seizsd In the above suit.
TeIms-Cash ON the spot.
J. r. ALCEE GAUTHREAUH.
Civil Sheriff of the Parish Of Orleans.
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