o gistorl- State STB 1 VOL. NO. XL. PLATTSBIOUTH. NEBRASKA. MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1925. NO. 102 .4 cine V t ASK TO HAVE THE COSTS IN QUIN TON CASE RETAXED Defense Files Motion That Certain Items Be Stricken From List of Itsrns of Costs. From Friday's Iaily This morning the district court v, as occupie d in hearing the motion of the defendant in the case of the State of Nebraska vs. C. I). Quintcn, to ret:'X the costs in the case and to give the defendant the benefit of the striking out of costs incurred in counts in the indictment in which he was tried in the district court. The fine of $200 with the total of the cots amounts to the neighbor hood of ? 1.000. and it is sought Ly the defendant to have a part of this stricken out and charged to the coun ty, TiariuulDrly en the witness fees of those who testified as to the liquor law violations en which the former sheriff wi asr.uitted by the jury al though convicted on the six counts of not com plying with the law in re gard to making reports and keeping a record of fees. The costs incurred in the first trial which was later ordered a mis trial are also asked to be stricken from the amount that the defendant will be required to pay The case had been annealed frnn t:; :isrrict court to tne state su the prer.:? court and there the action of the lower court "sustained and the mandate of the state supreme court delivered to the c'.erl: of the district court for the collection of the costs and fine and closing up the case. DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH IS ENDED Ks.ii Easiness Sassier srd. Election Held Wednesday Afternoon Ended This MorninT. From Tburt day's Dally The diocesr.n council of the Epis- copal church, which has ben in se?- Bion at th Churtn of the Holy Trin ity at Lincoln, closed Thursday morning with a bri f business meet ing for the ratification of several amendments. Wednesday evening an informal conference cm religious edu cation was held with Dean Hoag of Salina presiding. The chief business session was "Wednesday afterneon. Dclesr.ites to. the triennial convention at New Or-j ieans r.exi uc-ooer v.-ere eiecieu us j follows: Rev. A. I). Marsh. Omaha; liev. . A. Mulligan, i;eairiee; jicv. j IMr. I!o':3',t'?. Omaha, and Dean Mc Giriey of Oiriha cathedral. Rev. I. II. Dow, rector of Holy Trinity, was fleeted as an altercate, and A. R. Kdmiston of Lincoln as a lay dele gate. Rev. D. II. Dow of Lincoln was appointed one of the four examining chaplains for the diocese. T. Brad ley M-lkson of Omaha was re-elected diocesar. treasurer. The bishop was empowered to appoint delegates to the provircial synod to be held at Duluth, 'linn., in September, 1925. The council endorsed the proposed plans of building an Episcopal mis sion in south Lincoln, and also of extensive iniprovemen-s for the Uni versity chrrch at Thirteenth and R. Doth matters were commended to the executive committee cf the diocese for action. The standing committee of the dio- ' crsf was chos n as follows: Rev. W. A. Mulligan. Beatrice; Rev. Thomas , C'asady. Omaha: Rev. A. D. 'r.sh,j Omaha; J. Hedlund and A. C Pan-! eo.' ft, Omaha, and S. C. Smith. Be-1 ctrii-e. Mrr. E. V. Shayler of Omaha was elected president of the woman's auxiliary of the dic;-se of Nebraska at the meeting Wednesday afternoem. The other officers chosen' are as fol- lows: .at the family home in the south part Vice president, Mra Clinton Mil-"of the city for the past few weeks, lr. Omaha; secretary, Mrs. Marian suffering from rheumatism. 0'f'onr-r. Omaha; treasurer. Miss; Mr. and Mrs. Schanz celebrated ,!i7-,i", v.r.hu T'ninn- oorotirr. thoir srolden weddine anniversary on treasurer supply bureau. Mrs. J. F. Thomas. Ornl a; educational socre- tary. Mrs. H. B. Mar?hnll, Lincoln; of the wife and helpmate, and Mr. diocesan 'librarian, Mrs. Edward Schanz has had the added duties of Nevotti. Omahf.. .housekeeper and nurse on his hands Five drleraies and five alternates for some time, to represent the auxiliary at the tri-j Mrs. Schanz will be seventy-six ( nnial convention of the Episcopal ' years of age next July and her many church to be held in New Orleans in friends are. hopeful that this estim October, 192.". The delegates are: able lady may soon be able to be up Mrs. II. B. Marshall, Lincoln; Mrs. and around and resume her usual E. V. Shayler, Omaha; Mrs. Philip activities. Mr. and Mrs. Schanz are Potter, Omaha; Mrs. W. A. Mulli- old residents of this city and have a gan. Beatrice; Mrs. J. B. Jones, host of friends over this section of Omsha Alternates: Mrs. Thomas Casady, Mrs. T. H. Tracy. Mrs. R. G. Baker, nil of Omaha: Mrs J. D Fairchild, Mrs. Pattee. Lincoln. PITS LIC SENTIMENT Public sentiment is everything. With public sentiment nothing can fail: without it nothing can succeed. Consequently, he . vho molds public sentiment goes deeper than he who enacts statutes or pronounces deci- sions. Abraham Lincoln. DRAWS DOWN FINE From Thursday's Dallv Yesterday afternoon before Judge Wiliam Weber the question of whe ther Harry Jordan was engaged iu i speeding down high school hill, Tues ! day evening was thrashed out in order to determine the innoccnse or guilt of the young man. The of iicer making the arrest. Clyde Jack son, was heard in the matter as to the rate of speed that the car driven by Mr. Jordan was making when the arrest was made and the defendant also gave his side of the story. The court after hearing the evidence de cided that he would find for the city and accordingly assessed a fine of $5 and costs on Mr. Jordan, which was paid and the young man allowed to go on his way rejoicing. MAKING CHANGE: IN APPEARANCE OF THE COURT ROOM Jnde Dnxbnrv Will Have the Conntv Court Be-Arranged for Conven- inece and Comfort. From Thursday's Ta!!y The interior of the county court room is undergoing a change that ', ,,-ni ,..1.1 . r,r.i. ,f ii I fiuu ivs lite w a. i .;v i nTwt ,nn,fH r.f ji o and his clerk in the future and will : m.Vo u mnh mf,!.ttnMivp!in.;lJtU''11 l lIiJl llme anu wringing m- pearing temple of justice. The bench of the judge that has long occupied a place on the- west side of the court room, will be moved around to the south portion of the room and arranged so that the court room section will 1! in the south and east portions of the room. The main entrance for the general public will be through the door on the north while the door on the east of the court room will be used for the wit nesses, parties interested in casts and the members of th bar. A railing will extend along the north port!?:: questions out as well afford a pleas of the room which will enclasp the snt soon! intercourse among the desk of the clorl: and where the pub- membership th"t will tend to mutual lie can find easy access to the record helpfulness. 'VI: m tho club Iz thor end transact their business with oughly on the way o" its work it is ease and convenience. The rc.-m in desired to ave thos'a of th" men of the rear of the court room adjoin- the comrnuniry wishing to join in ing the vault will 1k used by the the activities that the field of iuter cnurt as a private cSee iu the future esi and usefulness m.y be enlarged as heretofore the judge has had to for the betterment of the community, hold his consultations out in the open ; court room where there is constantly some-one coming e?r going, anu mis feature is cne that is going to be a real comfort to the court. Judge i Duxbury will also have his court decorated bv a large American flag that will be displaved from the wall at the rear of the judicial bench. . The changes as planned will make n mucn more aiiraciive court room and add dignity to this court. LION CREATES EXCITEMENT Fru m Thursd.iv's Daily The reported presence of a lion-ess in the vicinity of Murray and the evident journey of the animal north- ward has created more or less stir anions: the residents cf the district that lies in the path of the lioness and strange noises at night bring a real thrill at the though of the native , of the African jungles that may be stalking around the farm yard. So far there has been no reports of depredations by the lady lion and she seems to be very docil and far from the lioness of general repute th?t is lying in wait to spring on someone and tear them to pieces. Our lioness is a real lady and as far as can be learned is confining her hunting activities to rabbits and small prey, altho in case of severe hunger the primitive instinct of the animal would lead her to attack cat tie and hogs and possibly human bo - - ings. Since the animal was seen west of Murray on Tuesday after- , noon there has been no further re- ports on the beast. . MRS. SCHANZ F00RLY t'rora Thursday's Dally The many friends of Mrs Scharz, Sr., will regret very much to learn that she has been uite sick ; January 4th and the pleasantness of this event was marred by the illness Cass county. BASKETBALL AT NEHAWKA This week the basketball teams of the Nehawka schools had a battle with the team from the Elmwood schools and in the boys game Elm wood won by the score of 30 to 16, while in the girl's game there was a 27-27 tie. The games were staged j in the Nehawka auditorium and drew ' out a good sized audience to enjoy them. Eagle will play at Nehawka on Friday evening:. MEN'S CLUB HOLDS FIRST MEETING AND ELECTION OFFICERS Si. Luke's Organization Adopts Con stitution and Enjoys Pleasant Opening Session. 0 From Friday's L'aiiy Last evening the Men's club of the St. Luke's parish was perma nently organized at a meeting held at the undercroft of the church and which was attended by a very pleas ing number of the members of the church. The club adopted by-laws and a constitution which had been pre pnred by the committee appointed at the previous meeting and with the permanent groundwork of the club established proceeded to the election of the officers for the year, the fol lowing being chosen: Chairman Father George D. Pierce. Vice Chairman R. TV. Clement. Secrotary - Treasurer Jack Mc Cartv. i The club enjoyed a very pleasant ' informal address by Father Pierce covering the period in the religious i life of the world just prior to the commencement of the teachings of num Hutu uiifcit;, . . . - . . . !tl:e religious unrest and turmoil I vaf 'ouAd. a,nonf"!e ,Jewi.3h ' to the life of the world the new teachings of the religion cf love and forgiveners rather than the age old dortrin held by the Jewish people. The address was most interesting and developed many new viewpoints and in its broad and liberal view point gave a real insight into the history of that time both religious rnd secular. The meeting's cf the club are to be held on each Thursday evening at the undercroft cf the church and are not to be confined to the religious STILL CONTINUES POORLY F .!!! Friday'? Daily- TK condition of L. G. Larson, well ---o" resilient oi mis cny, mm continues very grave at his home r.n est Marble street, where for the week he ha- been suffering from i-m u.i.vuM. ii-t- ijot an attack o: ; has been complicated by the h"art i actmn of Mr. Larson which has ' mad;. his caa doubly grave and ! caused the fami'y a gre at deal of ap ? prehension. Oscar Larson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Larson, arrived early this morning from his home at Rock Springs, Wyoming, to be at the bedside of the father and with his arrival all of the members of the family are here as the other children all reside in and near this city. The many friends are hoping that tne next few days may see the patient gain strength so as to be able to throw off the effects cf his illness end in a short time be able to be up and around but his present condi- tion is offering but little hone CAR HAS A KICK F. S. Rice, one of the well known residents of our city, has discovered that the Ford cars in cold weather has a kick that far surpasses any of the famous brews that have come in tne wake nf rr.Vi iV; T- t: m3de the disoovery vesterdav when he was out tryl to t the familv fliver startri as he had been crankin"R on the car when sud(3eElv it decided to show its spirit and kicked. The crank of the car caught Mr. Rice on the forearm and badly bruised and sprained the arm and wrist and made necessary the securing of medical as George sistance and as the result of the acci- dent he Is wearing the arm in a sling RETURNS FR0II HOSPITAL From Friday's Dally Yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Henry Herold returned home from the , ciarkson hospital in Omaha where she has been for the past few weeks recovering from an operation. The many friends of Mrs. Herold are de lighted to see her home again and to note the fact that she is feeling a great deal improved in health and it it thought has secured a permanent relief from her former poor health. Mr. Herold was at Omaha and ac companied the wife back to this city. OUTLOOK OPTIMISTIC Agricultural and electrical en gmeers are agreed that agriculture will be electrified. The only aues tions in doubt pertain to ways and means for doing so. After five months of investigation E. C. Easter. who is in charge of the joint inves tigation and research work of the Alabama Polptechnic Institute is very optimistic as to the outlook. He will continue this wcrk three years. It is a bid problem and its solution means a new rural life in Alabama. Se Kailor-Laneaster ad, par 3 THE FEOPLE HOLD THE TITLE From Thursday's i)ily Under the Federal water power act private ownership of power sites is impossible. An application must be made for water appropriation and the government can give a lease for no more than fifty years. Stream water in Nebraska is reserved, under the constitution, to the people of the state, and three distinct uses are per mitted in the order named: (1) for domestic purposes, (2i for irriga tion purposes. (3) for power pur poses. For the diversion of water for any commercial purposes within the state permission must be obtain ed, under conditions of leasehold. from the F.oard of Public Works. The facts are stated in view of the mis conception of a large number of peo ple who feel a concern lest large fi nancial interests confiscate natural resources. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILROAD TO ERECT BIG WATER TOWER Railroad Decides to Aviod Shortage of Water for Locomotives in Future. The Missouri Facific railroad is planning, well bas-jJ reports reach this city, to erect along their right of way in thi3 city, a large water tower and tank that will have a large enough capacity to furnish water to the locomotives on their line when they reach this point. The railroad has bern confronted for some time with the question of the kind of a water supply ror their locomotives as the water tank at LaPlatte has part of the time been hard to fill owing to the shrinking of the supply of water in the well.-: in the dry season and fcr ihis reason the company is endeavoring to secure a suitable spot here where a good sup ply of water can be o brained and cue that can be depended on at all sea sons of the year. The water supply in this section is abundant and cf a very high quality that is hard to find in other plarcs cr I wrrifh-T ell c0.rtc to the use of locomotive!!, the Missouri Pacific will take advantage of this to get their supply secured here for the trains. In the past few years a number of the railroads have had a hard time finding suitable water supply and the Burlington in their well at Lincoln find that the salt water which seeps from the natural salt deposits in the valley where Lincoln is located makes the water very un desirable for use and thev have spent a large amount of money in an en deavor to secure pure water and con stantly face the possibilities of the salt stream breaking into their wells at any time and ruining them. In and near this city there is found pome of the best and purest water in the state and which to a large factory, plant or railroad means a great deal. SUCCUMBS AT TAIGEH, MONT, Former Resident of Plattsmcuth and Burlington Employe Passes Away Tuesday. From Friday's D:ly This morning a letter was received here by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kunsmann from their daughter, Mrs. itoy uoju of Taisen. Montana, announcing the sad news of the death of Frank Bovd. old time Tlattsmouth resident at "his home in the Montana city. Mr. Boyd was a resident here for a great many years ana numuci among the prominent and active men of the community for a long time, and was associated with L. G. Lar son in the carpenter business here for some time and also in the employ of the Burlinsrton railroad in the shops here. While here the family was very active in the life of the community and Mr. Boyd held a number of important positions in the A. O. U. W. lodge of which he was long a member. The family resided for many years on West Granite street and later moved to South Lin coln avenue where they resided up to eighteen years ago when they re moved to the west side to reside. The deceased was 74 years of age and had for some time been in fail ing health but it was not until the last few weeks that his condition grew serious. He is survived by the aged wife and one son, Roy Boyd, both of whom were with him at the end. The in terment was at the cemetery at Tai gen, Montana. CARD OF THANKS The many acts of kindness shown to us in the sickness and death of our beloved wife and mother, by the friends and neighbors will ever be gratefully remembered. We wish to express our appreciation of these acts and especially for the flowers at the funeral services. Frank McNur lin; Miss Dora McNurlin; Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Barrett and Family. SCHOOL BOND MEASURE LAID OVER FOR TIME Introducer of Eul polishing; System of School Bond Float by Peti tion Loses Erthnsiasra. The house, in committee of the whole Wednesday morning, wander ed away from the meat of 11. R. 5, Densmore bill abolishing the right to float school bonds by petition iu dis trict?! in cities of 1,000 or more pop ulation. Members fed upon morsels not touched by the Densmore amend ment and when they vere done feed ing, the introducer had lost much enthusiasm for his own measure. The members from Gage in this amendatory bill, propose to rupply clause making it more difficult to lioat school bonds. Before the amend atory portion was reached, however, clause5? were inserted which may hamper progress of the bill. Mr. Deiisinore expects, however, to take the matter up with the senate. An amc-ndmeiit by Barbour of Scottsbluffs abolishes the fifty-one per cent vote to authorize bond is sues and provides for a two-thirds vote. Johnston of Antelope tried to put over an amendment to the amendment providing for a sixty per cent vote to authorize bond is sues. This was satisfactory to the introducer but the house, largely through farmer votes, defeated it 46 to 4f. The Barbour amendment carried and the bill was advanced to third reading as amended. II. R. 9, by Keck, providing four year term for county judges, begin ning with those elected in 192C, was ruled unconstitutional by A. H. By rum, chnirman of the committee of The who'e. He explained that the "onstitv. ion now fixes the four-year term. Keel: asked that the bill be laid over. This wr.s done and a kill ing averted. H. TL. 34. by Lee cf Adams, eight page biil providing the machinery to enable electors unavoidably de frincd by fickness, to vote, was ad vanced. The sick elector shall send with his application a certificate frr.m "1'censcd physician also, a cer tificate showfrg that he is duly re gistered. There shall then be Issued to him a sick voter's ballot. H. R. 23. by Schepman of John son, limiting to one year transfer of non-reside-nt pupils to school privi leges in adjoining district except up on written notice to the county sup erintendent, was referred back to the educational committee for fur ther consideration and correction. This was done after adoption of an ?.mendment making the law applic able to children of school age who have not yet completed the eighth rrade. FILES SUIT LN COURT 'rom Friday's ally There were two cases filed in the office of Clerk of the District Court Deal today, entitled W. E. Menchau and W. T. Sacks, doing business un der the firm name of Menchau & Sacks, against J. C. Smith, first real na-me unknown. The action is one to collect amounts alleged to be due on notes, one for $1,050 and one fcr ?rG2.50. The parties in the case re side in the west portion of the county. PLANS ARE HERE From Friday's Daily The preliminary blue prints of the floor plans of the new community auditorium the Legion plans to erect this year on its Vine street property, are now in the hands of Legion of ficials and with a few minor changes will be approved. The architect, Mr. Ernest F. Shreiber, of Omaha, is now engaged in making some pencil drow- ings of the completed building and from these a cut will be made to be used for publicity purposes during the financing campaign. The post will soon undertake its drive with a goal of $10,000 in view, to be raised through the sale of blocks in the building, which is one of the most popular subscription se curing plans. The Legion pledges free use of the building for events of a strictly com munity nature, and also will bear the burden of paj-ing out the remaining cost of the structure, which it seems will go well over 525.000, and fur nish the ground, which it has just recently purchased at a cost of $2,750.00. When the campaign is undertaken, the Journal will publish the list of all contributors and the amounts of their donation, as part of the plan to assist the Legion boys in raising the required amount to get the con sturction under way early in the season. It is not planned to con duct a long, drawn-out campaign, but a short, snappy one, in which every one will have opportunity to share in amounts ranging from $1 to $500. SICK AT UNION HOME The many friends here of Mrs. F. H. McCarty of Union, will regret to learn that this estimable lady is evry 111 at her home in the southern Cass : county city, as the result of a severe attack of grippe and cold. Mrs. Mc Carty is reported as being some bet ter at this time. She was formerly Miss Marie Svoboda of this city. TOLL BRIDGE RETURNS From Thursday's Iaily The collection of fees at the Louis ville bridge which has been taken over by Cass and Sarpy counties and the state te be operated as a tool bridge until the price of the bridge is returned to the two counties, is showing a pleasing return despite the . . . l . . . l . . . l . x . i... : . . litci mat n-e iuiiu i;ie um netn jh , p Ynnr.f State ales fire Show the shape to encourage the travel ofir'ex. lounS states sates are snow- the public. For the month of Decern-! j ber the returns show receipt of $400 at the bridge and which is a very fine 'showine: for this season of the year.! It is estimated that the average of the bridge tolls will run from $1,100 to $1,20 a month for the year and which means that in a very short time the price of the bridge will be returned to the two counties. MERGER OF AD CLUB AND CHAM BER OF commerce; Movement Suggested to Brin- the Tvvo Civic Eodies Into One Organization in Future. From Thursdays Uallv There has been a movement among a large number of the citizens in the lact few days to have the two main civic bodies of the city the Cham- ber of Commerce and the Ad Club merged into one. In many ways the two organiza tions have a duplication of effort in 'ho affairs that concern the city and particularly the industrial and busi ness life of the community. The Ad club was formed purely to care for the problems of the business! in portions of Cass county and also men but in this function they find! in Saunders county as showing a their activities overlap those of the; great deal of improvement, and the Chamber of Commerce and in many 'really worst piece of road in his instances create a duplication of ac- travel is that which lies b tween tion that could be made more sim- Plattsmouth and Murray, pie under a united head. The Ad . club with its business men's activi ties and the credit department has a field in many ways that differs from that of the Chamber of Commerce but which cculd be adjusted so as to take over the other activities that have in the past been carried by the chamber. - The only difference in the two or ganizations is that under the pres ent arrangement of affairs the Cham ber of Commerce is a more strictly public organization with a member ship recruited from everj' line of trade and life while the Ad club of necessity is a more closed organiza tion of the business men. The question is. just how much difference the merger would create in the affairs of the two organiza- tions and from the general observa- tion the works along lines of Dublic movements woum probably receive a greater aid from the Ad club as suming the place of the commerce body owing to their better organized and more compact body. GIVE ENJ0YAELE DANCE ! From Thursday's Dally Last evening the Merrimaker or chestra gave a most delightful dance at the Eagles hall and which was enjoyed to the utmost by a large party of the young people of the city. The orchestra produced a fine program of the latest dance music and were evry generous in their offer ings to the requests of the dancers and promise in the future to play a return engagement. iSLtVJS-":.5! Do You Know Just Where All Your Money Went in 1924? You do if you paid all your bills by checks and filled out the check stubs properly. If you didn't pay by check last year, now is a good time to start, so that you'll have a record of all your ex penditures in the future. Open your checking account at this sound National bank at once. The First National Bank THE BANK WHERE YOU FEF ( AT HuAMi PLATTSMOUTH Jr VEU3AKA. "The Conk Where Yoa Feel at Home!" AUCTIONEER FINDS PRICES EXCELLENT AT PUBLIC AUCTION ir.g Good Prices, Especially for the Horses Offered. ! Fr"ni Tf.urKrtu.v'. Dally ! William R x Young, auctioneer, : and who during the duil se;sous in Ji I'"', serves in the capacity of deputy sheriff, was here today for jlhe first time in several days as lie ; has been busy at the auction game .and came in to run the office of !the rheriff while Sheriff Stewart wan at Linc oln mingling with the other law officers. Rex is having a very successful season with the sales this year he - :: es and the prices that are re el at the various sales are show ing up very nicely and an improve- mcnt over the past months. At the Charles Ilerrer, sale Murray he mjiii ii :-jaii ti iiursf iur c i i i .11 11 and there is hardly a sab' held that the horses do not bring a vry goo.J price and he has had a large number sell frc.m $14 0 to $150 on the Mo k. When Mr. Young is out on the road looking after his sals, he is automatically separated from the county pay roll and is paid only for Ithe actual time that he puts in on the discharge of the duties of deputy sheriff and as a result he is abl . to serve the county without added ex pense to the taxpayers and alsj han dle his sales in the late winter and early spring season. Mr. Young reports th roads out FIND A FORD CAR . STRIPPED ON THE OMAHA HIGHWAY Ford Roadster Has All Farts Striped Off It While Standing on High way North of the City. From Friday's Dally Last evening Deputy Sheriff W. R. Young was called out on the highway north of this city and in the sam J vicinity where the dead body of Carl Albright and the stripped car ws found, by the announcement that a Ford roadster was setting there strip ped of all of its parts and without any sign of the owner or the identi fication of whom the car might be long to. The deputy Fheriff drove out at once and a search of the locaity and remains of the car that had been left by the looters, failed to disclose any sign of whom the ear might have belonged to as the parts were all practically taken and only a small part of the car left. The car was thoroughly gone ever and stripped and there was ne way in which the deputy sheriff ceiuld ascertain to whom the car had be longed to find if it had been stolen or not. a 3