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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI -WEEKLY JOURNAL MONDAY, JAN. 27, 1930. PAGE two AlVQ N ews John Stradley, patrolman from (ireenwood, was a visitor in Alvo and was conferring with Sterling Coat iian on the matter of road work. Mrs. Edith Kitzell shelled and de livered corn at the Rehmeyer eleva tor, getting the grain away and hav ing the work incident to the shelling George Foreman was loading two car loads of alfalfa hay last week, which was to be shipped to Omaha. John Skinner was loading and haul ing the hay. l- L Dickerson was a business visitor in Omaha on Tuesday of last week, called there to look after some business matters connected with the Ltore in Alvo. I.. M. Snavelev shelled corn on lastj Tuesday and had the same dehv- rred by the Arm of Coatman & Skin-' iut, with their trucks, the grain going t the Rehmeyer elevator. Kdward Nelson since getting mnv r 1 has been very busy with getting the steek straightened up, and also with t-ie serving of the trade, which is very good he with his help being 1 -oi t hustling nil tt-e time. Mis. Linier Rosenow, postmistress, was a vi-itcr in Lincoln on last Tues day, where she was visiting with f i iCii?.? and also looking after some shipping, and while she was away tue post office was conducted by R. M. Oatman. who is the substitute. The home of Tony King and wife was blessed on January 2 2nd l.st Wednesday morning by the arrival of the ftork at their home, bringing r vory fine young American. Roth t lie young lad and his mother are gotr; along nicely. Tony is doing ;;s well as could he looked for, and is able to do the chcres. One of the friends of Herman L. Horr.emeire who is a great chicken fancier ar.d who rles the raising of chick- for profit as wel las the love of the gnr.ie, says that Mr. I.orne meier will receive early in February Eoir.e fifteen hundred baby chicks, which he will grow and which are expected to rippen during the balmy month of June. -" . John Banning and wife were over to Union on last Sunday where they were visiting, having gone via Omaha where Uiey visited at the Methodist hospital with Joe Banning, who was injured recently by a cow at his home in Union, when he had a leg broken and shoulder injured. Mr. Banning found the brother suffering quite a good deal from the shoulder . . ; 1 1 1 . , even more man ine dtokou Mrs. Mary Skinner, who has been sick for some time past at the home in Alvo is reported as being quite poorly at this time and is being cared for by a nurse. Mrs. Skinner has been sick for a long time and has suf fered much. Her many friends in this city and vicinity are hoping she may soon be well again and be able to be out and around. Walter Skin ner, her son, who resided near Fre mont, has been in Alvo for some days past, collod on account of the illness of the mother. Store Changes Hands The store of R. M. Coatman, which was purchased some fourteen years aso. and which Mr. Coatman has con ducted since and done an excellent business, was invoiced early last -.r, i and the business passed into the ha uls of Mr. Earl Bennett. tThe boys did the invoicing and a salesman well acquainted with prices was call ed to apply the prices of the goods and figure tho amount. Entertained Their Friends. On last Monday evenirg at th'i how of Mr. and Mrs. C. I. Gai3 was gathered a merry crowd cf th people of Alvo and vicinity, who were enjoying the very pleasant eve ning provided by Mr. and Mrs. Ganz for their friends. A most pleasant evening was had. and all declared 1 1 :it this geniel couple are sure fine ent ertairers. There were there f:-r the occasion, Mr. ar.d Mrs. A. B. Stronger. I. L. Bornemeier and wife, Arthur Dirges and wife n.nd Profes sor and Mrs. A. T. Snedgen. Doing Nicely Now. Word from the hospital at Kear ney where Simon Rehmeyer is con valcsing following his operation of some time since, is to the effect that he is doing very nicely at this time vv.'l rlso that, he will expect to re turn home some time during th:r week. Lads and Dads to Eat. There will be a Fathers and Sons banquet at the basement of the Meth odist church in Alvo on Thursday of this week., when all will get together for a good time. This has become a feature of the winter season of the society life of Alvo. LONG TERM FOR A KILLER Pawnee, Okla-. B. O Shepherd, thirty-four, Tulsa real estate man.ibers of Thursday was sentenced to serve thirty-five years in prison for the slaying of Robert Hatcher, twenty-two, of Webb City, Mo., last Aug. 23. Hatcher was shot to death in the Tulsa apart ment which Shepherd had rented for his stenographer. Miss Alice Andrews, Hatcher's sweetheart. A district court jury convicted Shepherd of first de gree manslaughter, Jan. 18. Judge McNeill pronounced the sentence in district court here after overruling a motion for a new trial. - . . - i ii mirt- Men's Flannel Gowns Gloves make. Just riStt i? jsast now. Allied valise at SS.19. WESCOTT'S. Death of Peter Nickel at Alvo Pioneer Resident of Cass County and Prominent and Loved Resident of Community. On January 20th at his home a few miles east of Alvo, Mr. Peter Walter Nickel passed to the other world, after a two months' sickness during which time he suffered much, and was very patient during the time of his illness, being greatly thankful for all kindnesses which were extend ed. The family was very solicitous in their ministrations of the beloved husband and father. Peter W. Nickel was born on May 26th. 1854 at Sandbach, Germany, and there lived and attended school during his boyhood, coming to Amer- Ca when fourteen years of age with his parents, his parents being Mr. and Mrs. George Nickel who settled in Pekln, Illinois, where he remained for seme time and came first to Ne braska in 1879, wheie he remained for a short time and then returned to Illinois, where he worked as a farm i h,m, fnr twn vpara nml returned to Nebraska in 1SS1 and began farm ing and has made his home here ever since. lie was united in mar riage with Miss Gertie Lottermann at F.lmwi.oil on Anril 7th. 1S87. This uninn n-oo hiocsoH with nine ciiiMrcn. t wo of whom died when vounc. thev being Magdalina. who died Septem-W. Moore, alleged bootlegger, mur ber 7th 1S96, aged three years, and jeered two federal prohibition agents, Rose who died May 13th 1906. t killed last Saturday when they at- Those surviving are John P., Jen-jtcmpedt to search the Moore home for nie V., Katie A. Maggie, Walter P., i liquor. Immediately after the verdict Herman E. and Phillip L., all remain-i of the jury, which stated that Robert ing at home. He also has a sister, ,K. Moncure and P. R. Patterson died Magdalina Halmer of Sandbach, Ger- ! from gunshot wounds "inflicted by maiiy jGeorge W. Moore, in an act of mur- The funeral was held at the Meth- der," Justice Rickart announced he nrlist rhnrph in Kim wood, and inter-I ment made at the beautiful Elmwood cemetery. Mr. Nickel was a devout Christian and a member of the Luth eran church of Eagle, where the fam- ily worshipped, all being members of the church there. The funeral was conducted by the minister of the church, the Rev. R. E. Rangeler who resides in Lincoln. Mr. Nickel was a hard worker and struck many a hard blow to redeem Cass county from the raw prairie and added his work to make it the very garden which it is today. He was one of the hardy pioneers which we are indebted for the wonderful country which we now enjoy. NEW INSURANCE COMPANY FILES J Lincoln, Jan. 23. Formation of a Grand Island concern contemplating a mutual assessment insurance busi ness on a nonprofit sharing basis was disclosed when articles of incorpor ation yere placed on file here Thurs day. The organization will insure against injury or death by accident, or disablement from illness. Incorporators are: J. E. Kolliday, G. W. Losey, J. E. Nicholas, K. I. Combs, A. L. Wagoner, L. II. Greg ersen, F. J. Dunn, Charles Firth and W. D. McGrath. Articles were also filed for the Menominee Telephone Co. of For dyce, capitalized for $5,000, to erect and maintain rural lines in Cedar county. The capital stock is divided in shares of $50. Incorporators and directors are Sigismund Loecker, George Kast, B. J. Doeden, William Loecker and P. F. Goeden. STOCK SALE A MYSTERY Denver Saying he had no knowl edge of any attempt made by his road to acquire controlling interest in the Denver & Salt Lake (Moffat) road. J. S. Pyeatt, president of the Denver & Rio Grande Western, Thursday de clared he was "just as much in the dark a3 anyone else" concerning the interests ior wnom the stock vas purchased by George H. Burr, Now York banker. It was generally accepted in rail road circles here, however, that con trol of the Moffat road had passed out of the hands of Colorado men. Gerald Hughes and Senator Lawrence C. Thipps still hold their minority interest of approximately 40 p-:r cent. Wall street reports that Ilughaa and Phipps will sell their interest if the j interstate commerce committee grants permission, said to be sought by the D. & R. G. W. to acquire the Moffat road, have been denied by Hughes. BARE 'SLIPS' AT HOOVER DINNER Washington, Jan. 23. The White House "slip," in neglecting to invite Senator Hiram Johnson (R.), of Cali fornia to a dinner along with other members of the senate foreign rela tions committee, was rpcnilcH Thnro. day wjth the announcement of mem- congress who were present Thursday night at the President's dinner in honor of the judiciary. The guest list did not include Sen ator George Norris, insurgent repub ican of Nebraska, and chairman of the senate judiciary committee, nor the next ranking member, William E. Borah, republican insurgent of Idaho, nor Charles S. Deneen (R.) of Illinois. At the capitol, it was learned Nor ris had been invited, but could not at tend. - z1 - Sweet Clover Seed $.40 to $4.80 a Bushel Direct frcm Growers - Northern South Dakota The same high quality new crop seed we have always handled. The shipment will include common and Grimm alfalfa seed, also the New Era Kulless bailey. Please phone me your requirements before the car is billed cut. Plattsmouth Phone No. 3514 W. F. NOLTE Killing of Two Federal Agents Act of ESurde Verdict of Coroner's Judy on Dry Law Tragedy at West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach. A coroners i Jury late Thursday held that George would issue a warrant noicung Aioore for the grand jury. The defense bitterly contested the case thruout the inquest, bringing witness after witness in an attempt ito prove that the agents had attempt ed an illegal search after nightfall with day time warrants Witnesses, including Mrs. Moore and her fcur-teen-year-old daughter, Oilie, testi fied that the agents did not ring the doorbeell oflhe residence before at tempting entry and that the raid was made after dark On the other hand, James S. Kug ler and W. M. McNulty, two agents who survived the raid, declared it was still daylight when they attempt ed to search and that Moncure first showed the search warrant to Moore oeiore asRing mm 10 open me aour. The agents said the raiding party left headquarters at 5:30 p. m. for the Moore place and that it was still daylight when they got there. Gus introduced to read from a government book that official sunset on the day of the slayings was at 5:32 p. m. Three other witnesses for the defense testi fied that darkness had fallen when the raid and shooting occurred. The search warrant, stained with the blood of Moncure, was exam ined by the jury and found to be a daytime warrant. State Journal. PLANES STOP FOR NIGHT Miles City, Mont. Out of the Rocky mountains and over the plains once iriore, sixteen pursuit planes of the army's winter test flight from Selfridge field, Mich., to Spokane and return, swooped down on the muni cipal airport here Thursday after noon to remain overnight. They will nose across North Dakota Friday stopping at Bismarck, N. D., for luncheon and servicing and at Fargo for the night. Lieut. T. M. Bolen, who was de- layeu in tne taKe-oir rrom iieiena Thursday, because of a damaged land-, ing gear and propellor, trailed his mates into Miles City. He landed at 4:55 p. m. Four of the ships of the Arctic patrol flew direct to Miles City from Helena in two hours, and twenty min utes. A snowstorm which was In progress when they sat down here halted before their eleven mates ap peared from Rattlesnake lake, near Billings, where the fliers had lunch and refueled. FOX MUST SHOW CAUSE New York After attempts at a Tipromi?e 'on a trusteeship had failed. Federal Judge Coleman Thurs lay issued an order requiring the Fox Film corporation to show cause why an equity receiver should not b appointed to take over its assets. The order will be argued Monday afternoon. The suit on which the order was signed was filed Monday by Mrs. Susie Dryden Kruzer, widow of one of the original Fox backers and holder of 20 per cent of the voting class B stock in the company. Last baturday Ira M. Cast, a minority class A, r on-voting, stock holder. brought a similar S4jjt, and Thurs day a third suit was revealed. Ar thur Berenson, attorney for .two class A . stockholders, said papers in an action for his clients had been served on William Fox before either Mrs. Kruzer's or Mr. Gast's suit was filed. FIRE IN A SOLDIERS' HOME Biloxi, Mi3s. In a temperature of twenty degrees above zero, a hun dred widows of Confederate veterans, all about ninety years old, were res cued Thursday from their dormitory at the old soldiers' home at Beauvoir, near here, as the building, a one story structure, was swept by fire. The blaze originated in the boiler room from overheating in the coldest weather of the year on the gulf coast. We print everything but money and butter. Fhcue your order to No. G. Prompt service. iishop Beekmann Named by Pope 1 1 ? rcn Head of Lincoln Diccese of Which Local Chnrchcs Are a Part Called to High Post Rt. Rev. Ffanci3 J. Beekmann, bishop of Lincoln, since December 25. lfT23, has been called to one of the highest posts that the Roman Catholic church can offer to the members of its clergy. The announce ment was ms.de Thursday in pres-s dispatches from Rome that Pope Puis hnd announced the elevation of the bishop of Lincoln to the. arch bishopric of Dubuque. The archol-r-cse includes the states of Iowa, Ne braska and Wyoming and tho see of 'the archbishop is at Dubuqu", Iowa. Plattsmouth residents have had fhe opportunity several times of meeting the able churchman and bir hop and that, his elevation to on of the high posts of tho church ha. come, is little surprise a he has been one of the most ahl church executives ia the west. Bishop Beck nvm was a visitor here at the time of the investiture of the late Father M. A. Stine with the title of mon s'gner, he having tben just recently a!:en over the work of his new dio cese. Bishop Beckmin will assume his new duties in about three months, he snid at Lincoln. Plans fnr his installation have not yet been made. rt is likely that the only ceremony will be at Dubuque. Bishop Beekmann succeeds th Most Rev. J. J. Keane. archbishop f Dubuque, who died last August 2 after serving as archbishop for 18 years. Appointment to the archbishopric adds another to a long list of hon ors conferred by the church upon Mgr. Beekmann. Studied at Lonvain. Born in Cincinnati in 1S75, Bis hop Beckman studied at Louvain uni versity and at the American college 'n Rome, being ordained in June, 1902. Bishop Beckman was president of vnmt St. Mary's seminary, Cincin nati, and while there organized the meriean Catholic Students Mission Crusade, which now has more than 400 thousand member--. He is still executive chairman of the crusade. On Christmas day, 1S23, Mon signor Beckman was appointed bis hop of Lincoln. He was installed by Archbishop Keane on May 15, 1924. Praised ty Pone. In 19 25 Bishop Beckman was hon ored by Pope Pius for his work with the crusade. - He was given a special message, praising his work, after two audiences with the pontiff. In June, 1926, Bishop Beckman was appointed apostolic administra tor of the Omaha diocese to adminis ter affairs in the absence of Arch bishop Harty, who had been ill for n long time. Bishop Beckman con tinued to serve as administrator un til Bishop Rummel was installed as Archbishop Harty's successor in July, 192S. Dubuque Clergy Pleased. Dubuque. Ia., Jan. 23. Announce ment of the appointment of Bishop Beckman as archbishop of Dubuque was greeted with enthusiasm by the Catholic clergy here. Bishop Beckman has visited Du buque many times. The bishop is the youngest man ever appointed archbishop of this diocese. CHURCH RULING IS CLEARED UP Lincoln, Jan. 23. University stu- dentg of the EpiScopai faith, as well ntlipr memhers of the church not regularly enrolled inthe two oth er parishes here, may affiliate them selves with the University church on the edge of the Nebraska campus Father L. W. McMillan, priest in charge, stated Thursday. His statement was made in con nection with a ruling at Omaha Wed nesday by Bishop E. V. Shayler be fore the diocesan convention in which he established the line cf demark ation for the three parishes. "It has been the mistaken be lief of some," Father McMillin explained, "that adult members of the faith must affiliate with Holy Trinity or the mission of St. Matthew." This, he said, applies only when they are regularly recognized com municants of the two parishes. ORDERED TO LEAVE MOSCOW Mexico City The Mexican govern ment Thursday ordered its entire le gation in Moscow to leave soviet Rus sia as a protest against the recent communist demonstrations before the Mexican embassies in Washington, Buenos Aires. Argentina" and Rio Janeiro, Brazil. The Mexican admin istration holds that the Moscow gov eminent was responsible for the dem onstrations. Announcement of the step was made by Genaro Estrada, minister of foreign affairs. He revealed that the Mexican minister had been or dered to leave Moscow several days ago. Today the charge d'affaires and all others in the embassy, personnel were directed to quit the Russian capital, "as an act of protest." DEBATE ENFORCEMENT Washington, Jan. 23. Recommen dations of President Hoover's law en forcement commission, the subject for a radio debate tonight, were given the complete approval of a dry spokes man, Senator Hainis (dem., Ga.), and drew censure from a wet. Representa tive Black (dem., N. Y.), who, con tended that the proposal for dealing with casual oftenders" would strike at the right of trial by jury. msnop PARAGUAY MAKES PROTEST Geneva The Paraguayan chargo d'affairs in Paris has sent a protest to the League of Nations against al leged plans for military movemonti by the Bolivian arm yln connection with the Chaco Boreal territorial dis pute The charge d'affairs pM that "in denouncing this Imminent nKKren sion on the whole Paraguayan Clitico front, my government disclaims re sponsibility for the eventual rcunlta and formally protests agaliiRt this attempt which has been secretly pre pared by the Bolivian government" The communication of tho Para guayan government was t-legrnpbed to all states that are members of the league council and to the Bolivian government. Cold Takes Five Lives and Imoerils Oilier War Department Orders Investiga tion of Ice Gorpe on Wa bash River Chicago. 111., Jan. 23. As fore casters promised some moderation from wlnt r'.s third frigid blast which brought death to three persons in flooded southeast Missouri and two others in the neighboring state of Arkansas rnd hampered rescue work among marooned Hood sufferers in Indiana, attention was centered upon further inundating dangers by a war department order for immediate in vestigation of an ice gorge on the Wabash river at Palestine, 111. Appeal to the secretary of war for the investigation was made by Covernor Louis L. Emmerson and Senator Otis Glenn of Illinois, who pointed out the rapid flooding of Illinois farm lands. Fearful cf Break. Persons living below the ice gorge at Palestine and those below another at Covington, Ind., were fearful that any break would release great vol umes of water upon them, and the lands cf persons living upstream were rapidly being inundated, the war secretary was informed. Although the cold was reported moderated considerably in most of the middle west, many spots still shivered at some of the lowest tem peratures in many years. Abnormally cold weather contin used in the Rocky mountain regions, and the section between the western foothills of the Appalachian moun tains and the Atlantic coast was ex periencing uncomfortable subnormal temperatures. A bright sun over the southland gave that section hope of relief from the grip of extraordinary cold. Rising or moderate temperatures were predicted for tonight and to morrow in most of the north central states, but weather forcasters said readings would remain below normal. Planes Carry Supplies. Freezing of the flood waters in routhern Indiana stopped the use of boats in carry supplies to the hundreds of homeless held prison ers in isolated districts. Red Cross officials were making elaborate plans to make further use of airplanes to carry supplies to the sufferers. Two Negroes were frozen to death in southeast Missouri. The third vic tim fell through a crust of ice and was drowned. Red Cross workers at Kennett, Mo., expressed sfear that other persons have perished of cold or for lack of food. Ice there ham pered relief work, too. One infant died at Eexarkana, Ark., and an aged Negro died of ex posure at Little Rock, Ark. World -Herald. INSURANCE FOR ALIMONY Chicago Alimony insurance made Its debut Wednesday in the divorce court of Judge Joseph Sabath with Frank E. Mueller, construction engi neer, presenting a $30,000 policy to assure the payment of $500 a month to Mrs. Mary E. Mueller for the next five yeaTs. At a previous hearing in the couple's divorce suit, Mrs. Muel ler had demanded some security that her husband would pay the $o00 monthly. "I'll get an insurance policy for it," Mr. Mueller said. Judge Sabath, veteran divorce jur ist, said the insurance is a boon to the divorce courts. "It not only helps husband and wime, but it simplifies the problems of the court. These peo ple will not return for at least five years and the court is relieved of the job of forcing a husband to pay ali mony." LARGE SNAKE IS CAPTURED San Francisco A thirty foot snake, known to scientists as the re ticulated python, Wednesday was the prized captive of Phillip Chancellpr, former $18 a week newspaper re porter, who several months ago In herited an estate of $6,000,000 and immediately set out on an exedition to Borneo and the South Seas In search of rare serpents. Chancellor, who is twenty-two years old and reputed to have an in come of $1,000 a day, informed his father. Dr. Phillip S. Chancellor of Monterey, Calif., by cable, of his cap ture of the python, said to be one of the largest in capticity. The message was dated Sydney, Australia, and in formed hir : . her he would sail from that port Jan. 26. FARM STOCK SELLS FOR GOOD PRICES Beatrice, Jan. 22. At the Edward Brandt farm sale east of the city horses sold for from $75 to $100 and milch cows from -70 to -80 a head. Farm machinery also brought good prices. Mr. Brandt is retiring from the farm and will move to town. lousehold Goods In ihis lot cf Furniture, 15 Kitchen Ranges from $7.50 to $C5; Dressers; 10 Duofolds and 5 Da en ports from $10 to $25; C room Hze Rugs frcm $7.50 to $35; rt Kitchen Cabinets from $5 to S20; 20 Beds from $1 to $5; Mat tremcs. Springs, etc.; Chairs and Rockers; 4 Pianos, $50 to $175. Christ Furniture Company 1 18-122 So. 6Lh Street Phone 645, Plattsmouth Argue OTailon Case Before the I G, C. Today Final Pliase of Commission's Efforts to Set Valuation Begins Today; Rails Ready to Appeal. Washington, Jan. 22. The final phase of efforts by the interstate com merce commission to determine whether railroads or the country are i known as the father of radiocast worth approximately 23 billion dol-:ing," in his inaugural addre.-s as lars or 38 billion dollars begin to morrow wi.th arguments before the commission on the long-controverted O'Fallen recapture case. Only nine miles in length, the St Louis & O'Fallon coal-carrying Vail- i declared, "has become increasingly way has become one of the most effectively and devastating." famous lines in the country by vir- j This tendency, he paid, "will cV tue of the commission's attempt to j strny the greatest usefulness of tins rontnro 9 9 r s s 0 frcm it u n tier i &n i fteen t new inear.s of contact mandate of congress. Once Fixed Valuation. Once before the commission has fixed a valuation for the road for the purpose of collecting excess Income above 6 per cent, only to be reversed by the supreme court on the grounds that cost of reproduction new of the property and not cost as of 1114 should be considered. As a result the commission has been compelled change its entire procedure, and to morrow attorneys representing most of the roads in the country will en deavor to interpret the extent of the court's order. If the commission in its next valu ation of the O'Fallon is believed by the carriers to have weighed suffi ciently .of reproduction new and the valuation is satisfactory, the O'Fal lon is expected to accept the valu ation and the procedure used by the commission would be accepted for valuing all roads. May Take Another Appeal. If it is not satisfactory, another appeal to the court from the com mission's procedure may be taken. In its previous finding, the com mission held the road owed the gov ernment $226,880 for the period from 1920 to 1923, and ordered this amount turned into the treasury as a fund to aid unprosperous roads. The commission gave the road a max imum valuation of $987 (S74, but the road claimed a valuation of $1,350, 000. World-Herald. CLAPP MAKES STAND PLAIN Lincoln. Jan. 22. Willard Clapp, himwood KepuDlican who opposes the certification of Senator Norris as a member cf that party, Wednesday made his first statement on his ac tion. Clapp declared he would withdraw his protest if his stand could be in terpreted as a "violation of the prin ciples of good government and good sportsmanship." To that he added: "It seems to me Senator Nor ris is a poor sport in talking about being expelled from the party is at re-election time, and edge that all he cares for the part is at re-election time, and at other times he takes pride in being an independent. He should be a good sport and run as such." In furtherance of his protest and his interpretation of the statute un der which it was taken the Elm woo 1 man .said he believed thousands of Republicans have a right to demand that the plain meaning of this law be followed and politicians stop try ing to nullify it. SILENCE KEPT BY FRANCE Washington Assistant Secretary Lowman said Wednesday that no pro tests had been received from the French .government regarding the search of French liners in New Yori harbor by prohibition agents, addin;? that earlier word to that effect was due to misunderstanding Lowman said no objectios of any sort had been received since those that came several months ago frori the French government against the government agents slapping the hips of persons landing from French liners. That practice was ordered dis continued several months ago. He added that prohibition agent had no authority to board liners to search for liquor. The assistant sec retary said the earlier announcement was due to confusion of the old pro test with the present situation. JULIA FRANKS FILES HIGH COURT APPEAL Lincoln, Jan. 22. Julia Sullivan Franks of Omaha, apnaled Wednes day to the supreme court from the action of the district court of Wayne county in. holding that the suit she brought against the estate and legal heirs of Mary Sullivan, former resi dent of that county, should have been started in Knox county instead. Bates Bocx and Gilt Shop is ex cln&ive Dennison dealer in this vi cinity. Nothing JLse the genuine Dennison goods and yon can get them vnlv at the one placa. at Great Sacrifice Stoves and Regs there arc Poor Programs Said to Menace Future of Radio Lee De in Forest Lays Falling Interest to Stupid Advertisers Off York Criticism of the pres ent comn-.?rci.iliz'd status of ra-'io 1 I Dr. L'-? De Fcn-f-t. resident of t!e Institute rt Radio Engineers, just delivered here. "The in;'-lioHs influence cf the avaricious advertiser and his stupid insistence on direct advertising." be vh''h engineers hvo so laboriously toiled to upbuild and perfect. "In nH seriru--ness I attribute a part of the present undeniable slack ening in radio sales as actually due to this pernicious adve rtisine. The radio public Is. I believe, becoming nauseated by the quality of many f the present programs." When international exchange of radio programs becomes more cr.irr tolraon. he said, foreign programs will be preferred to locl ones and tl. situation will generally embarrass American interests. In fact. Dr. Ihi Forest said, radio has already estab lished itself as an international fac tor. "The sterling work of radio coin-Tv-unictlo:' engineers the wr-rld ovi r in the fascinating field of short-wave t ransmission is ranidly bringing it to pass," he said. "This development will eventually mean acquaintance among peoples, international amity, and end of war, and finally the blessings of one common tongue." Col. A. G. Lee. radio engineers at tached to the British postoffice in London, was elected vice-president of the association. Dr. A. Hoyt Taylor is the retiring president. GUARD STUDENT STRIKERS Madrid The National university clcsod Wednesday after the students begon a srtik';, vn? strongly guard ed Wednesday night to prevent fur ther attempts at disorder. The situation was quiter after t!,.e violence at nonn when students forci bly ejected some professors fr"in classrooms and later paraded the streets in scattered groups singing ad shouting taunts at the govern ment. The parades caused no disor der. The police watched them with out interfering, but were ready to take firm measures if they had b en needed. The authorities have taken the at titude that the strike is a regrettable venting of youthful spirit. The stu dents, however, stated by demon stration was justified by what tiny regarded as unwarranted official op pression and interference in student affairs. During the day a red banner was hoisted on a balcony near the-med-cal school while the strikers cheer ed. Some students had waved red flags while others were driving the professors from the classrooms. 5 VM. ; 3 Guarantee NOT LESS than Following Prices Wednes.'- Thursday Jan. 29th-30th . Hens, all sizes 21c Springs, all sizes . . . 15c Old Roosters, lb. . . . 110 Leghorns, 3c lb. Less We Buy Cream Paying 31c Now Ship us your cream if you care to, ue will pay your transportation charges. Case Poultry Co. PLATTSMOUTH - NEBRASKA Phone 600 talfry llanfed! i 1 V 1 f i