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PAGE SIX PLATTSMOUTH SEMI WEEKLY JOURNAL MONDAY, SEPT. 6, 1927. Claim Mattson Slayer Member Ship's Crew Honolulu Police Holding Sailor Who Claims That Shipmate Con fessed the Crime. HONOLULU. T. H., Sept. 4 (UP) Honolulu police said today that a sailor on a freighter here told them that one of his shipmates had ad mitted he was the kidnaper and slayer of Charles Mattson, 10, of Ta coma, Wash. J. P. MeFarland, department of justice agent, questioned the inform ing sailor, but refused comment. The informant gave police the name and description of his shipmate who told of the kidnaping, and police said the description corresponded with that given by eye-witnesses to the kidnaping. The Mattson boy, son of a Tacoma dentist, was taken from his home the evening of Dec. 27, 1936 while he and several other children were play ing with Christmas toys. The other children said a bearded man with a deep gutteral voice was the kidnaper. The boy's body, mutilated, was found in a snowbank near Kverett, Wash. Honolulu police s"aid the sailor, who claimed to have : talked with the Mattson kidnaper was picked up in a beer tavern near the waterfront after he was overheard discussing the case with drinking companions. He was turned over to the depart-; racnt of justice agent, who left the police station with him. It wa3 learned that MeFarland had asked police to start a city-wide search at once for the suspect. Police watched the waterfront and ships that were preparing to sail were kept under strictest surveillance. Police expressed confidence they would pick up the suspect and said that when they did he would be turn ed over to federal officials. The manhunt proceeded with the utmost secrecy and the names of the sailors were not revealed. Cass county rias no oonded In debtedness, as, like the state, we have paid cash for our hard sur faced roads and other Improve ments as we went. NOW AT YtT vAOS t?: be: sought on UKEASY FAY21EHTS Held on White 1 1 - - ' V f 'I I I hi 1 p. I z1 I, i J H t 4: 1.. 'Jl ' - - WhiW "slavery charges were filed against 137 men and women fol lowing their arrest in 13 simultaneous vice raids staged by G-men in Atlantic City. Wilmington. Del., and Philadelphia, Here are some Of the victims, shielding their faces from the cameraman as they left federal court at Trenton. N J , following arraignment. - Britain Ponders China Crisis V' .W; i-t ' I -A it 5 1 4 . Iavir,g cabinet meeting l J 3 1 'SV ' f Symbolic of the grave concern created in Great Britain whenJap anese bombing planes wounded the British ambassador to Chinx., Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Huggesen, Sir' Anthony Eden, right, secretary ot 5orcign afTairs, and Sir Robert Van Sittart, diplomatic attache, leav an emergency cabinet meeting In London deep in thought. PAIR OF PHEASANTS GROW HITO PROFITAELE BUSINESS WALFORD, V.'is. (UP) Arthur K. Vincent's hobby of raising pheasants, started nine years ago, has developed into a profitable business. As superintendent of schools, Vin cent found that time hung havily on his hands in the summer months. He started his hobby with a pair of pheasants. Now he has 55 acres where he produces 3,000 to 5,000 birds a year. He found a ready mar ket for the birds in eastern game re serves. Vincent said he expected to raise more birds this season than at any time since he started the farm. He estimated that C.000 to S.000 birds will1 hatch from the 10,000 eggs which were set. SEEK TO BATTLE DISEASE CHICAGO. Sept. 4 (UP Addi tional deaths from infantile paralysis woe reported in two cities today as Chicago health officials appealed to survivors of the disease to donate blood for convalescent serum. Three deaths were reported in Toronto and two in Chicago. Dr. Herman Eundesen, president of the Chicago board of health said 14 new cases were reported in Chi cago today and that this figure was a l ew high for the year. Twenty two other persons in Chicago were suspected of having the disease, he Gaid. Slavery Charges Women arrested In raids 4r V -.a .fr i it, I i V V" 4 r, 4 1 - ll -'f i 1 i lis' I v 1 off f ? S. !'' I r I STATE FUNDS LOW LINCOLN. Sept. 3 (UP) The state general fund fell to $341,218 of Aug ust 31 the lowest level since 1927 when the state was forced to reg ister warrants, the monthly report of State Treasurer Walter II. Jensen disclosed today. Jensen said the state again may be required to register warrants be cause receipts will not be large until personal taxes for 1937 become de linquent on December 1. The 1937 property taxes are due January 1, but do not become delinquent until May 1. Jensen's records showed that the ! general fund has slumped alarmlng jly in the past seven years. On August 1 1. 1930 it stood at $21,640.45. The balances on August 31 in succeeding years follow: 1931, $1,929,312; 1932, $1,445,412; 1933, $985, 4S7;. 1934: $1,G95,578; 1935, $908,845; 1936, $766,279. Receipts in the general fund last month were only $2,7 4 6.55 as con trasted with disbursements of $402, 7S2. One development that may save the state general fund from going into the red would be a supreme court decision holding that $1,112,675 in idle state assistance taxes collected under invalidated act of 1935 should revert to the general fund. WOULD BAR TRUCKS BEATRICE. Neb.. Sept. 3 (UP) A renewed demand for an effective ordinance to prevent oil transporters from using down town streets in Bea trice arose today after a collision yesterday. A transport, to avoid hitting an other vehicle, swung across a busy intersection and sheared off an elec tric stop sign. Nobody was injured. Both C. W. Steinmeyer, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Dr. A. R. Bryant, president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce demanded ac tion. Mayor Fred Wertz said the city al ready has an ordinance banning transports from down town streets but that it had not been put into ef fect because he was unable to desig nate an alernate route. A possible solution he said would be to force the trucks to detour around Beatrice. ALTER REQUIREMENTS LINCOLN, Sept. 3 (UP) To meet competition from the teachers col lege of tha University of Nebraska the state normal board has altered entrance requirements at the four state teachers' colleges at Kearney, Peru, Chadron, aud Wayne It was re vealed today. The university altered entrance requirements for its teachers on May 8. The effect of the change was that a graduate cf an accredited high school can obtain admission regard less of what courses were taken In high school. New requirements of the normal schools are virtually the same as the teachers college at Lincoln, Fred W. Andersen, controller of the board said. Chamber of Commerce in Fall Meeting Summer Vacation Over, the Civic Body Holds First Meetings of the Fall Season. The Plattsmouth Chamber of Com merce Thursday resumed their reg ular fall and winter meetings, a very large number of the directors being present to take part. The time of the membership was taken up in the resume of committee work of the summer and the various questions that affect the city and its people during that lime. There were many interesting discussions offered by the various members. The Chamber of Commerce is co operating in the King Korn Karnival which is being held here September 22nd to 25th inclusive, and the var ious plans as outlined were given to the members of the group. The special guests of the meeting were Mr. Ellis Larue, the owner of the new duckpin alleys and Attorney Walter II. Smith, who has recently before a resident of the city and is located in the Plattsmouth State bank building. COUGHLIN IN ENGLAND LONDON, Sept. 3 (UP) The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin of Royal Oak, Mich., arrived today for a holiday. He explained that his health was failing and that he had decided upon a trip to England because he "wanted peace and quietness and decided to come to the most hospitable country in the world." "I am neither going to broadcast or give talks or lectures while in England," he said. "I've come here neither to give information nor criti cism." HERE FROM NEMAHA COUNTY From Thursday's Dally R. R. Knapp and J. P. HiBker, of near Auburn were in the city today for a few hours and called at the court house to visit with officials there. Mr. Knapp is the chairman of the county board of Nemaha county. They came here to meet Eldon Knapp, of Chicago, a nephew of Mr. Knapp, who arrived on the early Burlington train. VISIT AT SPRINGFIELD County Attorney and Mrs. J. A. Capwell were at Springfield Friday afternoon where they enjoyed a visit at the Sarpy county fair in progress this week. While there, they also called at the home of Mr. and Mrs William Kieck, long time residents of that community. NEW PROFESSIONS APPEAR SACRAMENTO, Cal. (UP) Not only Jobs but professions are increas ing in California. Recently the state held examinations for milking ma chine operators, hide and brand in spectors, key punch operators and platen pressmen. TO ASSIST IN CONCERT An added feature of the concert to be given by Miss Mildred Knofiicek here on Friday, September 10th, will be a vocal number by William Sey- more, pupil of Madame Moeller Herms. Mr. Seymore is a very tal ented bass soloist. HERE FROM DAKOTA Mr. and Mrs. Truman Knott of Bristol, South Dakota, are here to enjoy a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Nolte, Mrs. Knott being a sister of Mrs. Nolte. They will en joy a visit here for a short time with the relatives and friends. FARMERS' ATTENTION If you have any blooded stock such as cattle, horses, poultry, hogs and the like, why not doll them up on a float for the Farmers Day parade Thursday, September 23. See Charles Barnard or call 150. LEAVE ON FISHING TRIP Friday evening Milton Muncie, Pat Reed and Rudolph Iverson departed for Minnesota where they are to en Joy a fishing trip and outing in the lake country. DATES FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL September 22-23-24-25 VISITS IN THE CITY From Thursday's Dally George Spain, formerly of Murray and now of Hutchison, Kansas, was here today for a short time in com pany with Mrs. Spain and two sisters. They 'are returning home from Min nesota where they have been on a fish in gtrip. Mr. Spain stopped here to visit with old friends, members of Co. C, 126th machine gun battalion of the 34th division. He was able to meet a few of the former comrades while here. Drum Corps Pays Visit !o Syracuse American Legion Junior Drug Corps Leads Parade That is Feature of Otoe County Fair. The American Legion drum and bugle corps of this city was a feature of the Otoe county fair held at Syra cuse on Thursday and which was at tended by several thousand persons. The drum corps headed the parade that was one of the big features of the day and received a fine reception from the crowds along the street by their snappy marching and drills. The parade had several fine floats and which it is hoped will be able to be shown here in the Korn Karnival parades aB they are exceptionally fine and made a fine appearance. The drum corps at 4 o'clock in the afternoon gave an exhibition drill that demonstrated the skill of the youngsters and their fine work under able leadership that has been given them by C. A. Marshall, their di rector. The boys were taken to Syracuse in cars by W. A. Robertson, John Sattler. Jr., Dr. XV. V. Ryan and H. L. Gayer. LEAVES FOR THE EAST From Thursdays Daily This morning a party of Platts mouth people .departed by auto for the east where they will visit with relatives and" friends at several differ ent places. Gus Whitely is driv ing back to his old home near Pitts burgh, Pennsylvania, and invited sev eral friends to Join in the trip. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Adkins and son, Jr., are to visit at Huntington. West Vir ginia, With relatives and Hiram Bat ton to Parkersburg, West Virginia, his old home. ENJOY PLEASANT OUTING Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Patton have returned home from Chicago where they enjoyed a visit with their son. Ward for several days and also with Dr. XV. C. Walker', brother of Mrs. Patton. Before going to Chicago they were guests of the reunion of the Walker family at Worth, Missouri, where a large group of the family were pres ent to take part in the pleasant event Mr. and Mrs. Ray Patton of this city were also in attendance. ASKS FOR DIVORCE An action for divorce has been filed in the office of the clerk of the district court entitled Claudia Shees ley vs. George Sheesley. The peti tion of the plaintiff states that the parties were married at Nebraska City on August 4. 1909. The plaintiff also asks for the custody of one minor child and the amount of $25 per month for the care of said child. DRAWS SMALL FINE From Thursday's Dally This morning in the1 court of Judge C. L. Graves a hearing was held on the complaint filed by Charles McCauley against Charles Hanson, on a charge of disturbing the peace. The matter originated over a dispute be tween the two over an account. Judge Graves gave a fine of $5 and costs to Mr. Hanson. APPOINTED APPRAISER Searl S. TJavis of this city has been appointed by. Governor R. L. Cochran as a member of a board of appraisers to look over certain properties in Lincoln. The land is desired for the extension of the state university campus and Mr. Davis will meet with the other members of the board Fri day to check over the land and make their report. Plattsmouth Players on the Tarkio Team Veterans Armstrong, Porter and Adam Back and Joe Case and Wayne Falk to Play There. TARKIO, Mo., Sept. 2 Three Tarkio college football veterans from Plattsmouth w ill be among the group of gridiron candidates reporting for the first practice session of the season at Tarkio next Monday. These are Kenneth Armstrong. alNconference tackle; Stuart Porter and George Adam. The Owl eleven is captained by Frank Mertz of Red Oak, la. Armstrong, biggest tackle in Mis souri and one of the biggest In the country, was hailed last year by Mis souri sports writers as one of the most promising young tackles ever to roam Missouri gridirons. He has two more seasons of play at Tarkio and great things are expected of him. Porter is expected to see plenty of Bervice at the other tackle and in ad dition indicated at the close of last season that he had plenty of defensive power as a line backer. Adam, weigh ing only 140 pounds, has been able to stay in the thick of the melee at guard for two seasons. His exper ience and aggressiveness have more than overcome the weight disadvan tage. In addition to the above three vet erans, two other recent P. H. S. grad uates will be in uniform at the open ing practice and will seek berths on the Owl eleven. They are: Joe Case and Wayne Falk, former P. H. S. fullback and guard. The Tarkio eleven will meet teams representing five different confernces this season in Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska. The complete schedule is as follows: Sept. 24 Warrensburg Teachers at Warrensburg. Oct. 1 Simpson at Tarkio. October 15 Central at' Fayette. October 23-ChiIlIcothe at Chilll cothe. October 30 Wm. Jewell at Tar kio (Homecoming). November 12 Mo. Valley at Tarkio. November 19 Nebr. Wesleyan at Lincoln. November 25 Peru State at Tar kio. () Missouri Conference games. . ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETS Frovi Saturday's Dally- There was a meeting of the ad visory committee of the King Korn Karnival yesterday. A number of things, especially finances, pertain ing to the King Korn Karnival were discussed. All of the committees are coming along fine and are all work ing. CALLED TO COLORADO From Friday's Daily Mayor and Mrs. George Lushinsky departed this afternoon for Colorado Springs, where they were called by the Illness of William Lushinsky, the brother of the mayor. The condition of the brother was reported as ser ious. CAR IS BURNED The fire department was called Fri day night to the southeast part of the city where an auto, the property of Pete Davis, was on fire. The fire was extinguished after some damage to the car. AN APPRECIATION I wish to thank my many friend3 for cards, messages, letters and flow ers which served to brighten my 3tay at the hospital. I hope to see them all later and thank them personally E. H. SCHULHOF. AN APPRECIATION We express our appreciation to all those who so kindly assisted us in our recent bereavemnt. Mrs. T. E. Olson and Family. Bpia MUBa ms 'smid SfAca ? lacos aousins -in iroi;diuja;ut ssainsuq ptre luai 'jfcnjT&inq SB qons 'uoipajoid jo suuoj Mirio jo jsoo aq; jaaoa o; ma! ub ;nq tnntmajd SOUBXnSUI 3JIj B UO jon apnptn prnoqs ;a2pnq frrarej jo ssainsnq EflQi w UK TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE GRAND ISLAND, Neb.. Sept. 4 up) As a precautionary measure, the Hall county society for the pre vention and treatment of infantile paralysis urged persons who have re covered from the disease to donate blood for use as serum. Donors w ill be given three dollars for their contribution to the fight against the disease. Only one case of poliomyelitis has been reported here, that of a Spalding girl who is re ceiving treatment at a Grand Island hospital. TEACHERS TO AID" CUPID URGED SOUTHAMPTON. Eng. (UP). Teachers should help girls to become interesting sweethearts and wives by advising thm about the best brands of lipsticks and where to get the Le.st cheap silk stockings, Miss S. K. Davies, a former board of education inspector, told a youth conference here. SWIMMER WEARS SHOES MIDDLETOWN, :C. Y. (UP) Scanty bathing costumes mean noth ing to George Davis. C5. When he goes swimming he dons overalls and shoes. "Air gets in the overalls and helps to hold me up," Davis explain ed. Plattsmouth, Tues., Wed. 7 and 8 Shop at Hinky-Dinky SAVE MORE! Swift's Jewel Shortening f CJ),c in Bulk. Ib jL&l HAMBURGER, lb. 12 Krcn hi j- Ground SIRLOIN STEAK, 2 lbs.33i PORK CHOPS, lb 25 DRIED BEEF, V2 lb. Pk.17 Sliced FRANKFURTS or Minced LUNCHEON.Jb 15 WHITING FISH, 3 lbs 25 Selected PRUNES, y2 Bu. Bskt..$1.49 l'. S. Xa. 1 Flnet Orejeou Italian Fine fr On no lute ' . PEACHES, Qt., 15; Bu.$2.05 l'. S. o. 1 Colorado KIberta Kreentoue far ('kudIur BANANAS, yellow-ripe, lb.6 ' Tropical OoW Fancy, Firm, Vellotv-IMpe PEARS, Box, $2.59; Qt. 23 Kaufjr Yt anhlnirtott IlartlettM Excellent for Cauulnx GRAPES, per lb 7i2 Fey. Sweet fnUf. White Toomn mou SeeilleMK or Ited Mnlnjta ORANGES, small, juicy, doz15 Sweet California Valencia Wishmore Brand Apple Butter 2-lb. Jar - 3 Sliced White or Rye lG-oz. Loaf : 42 Sliced White fit 24-oz. Loaf ' Sunrise Sweet, Mild 3 lbs., 53; Lb. M.J Sunlight Margarine Qc Mb. Carton-2 for CJPC9 Hinky-Dinky BUTTER Clc Mb. Carton It CASCO BUTTER, lb., 35 Glenn Valley CATSUP QG Large 14-oz. Bottle. tt Pioneer Brand Porlt &? Beans ..2 for 19c Country Boy Evergreen conn z for 9c No. 2 Cans. 1UI jigP Champion High Test LYE 9ffc 4 Regular Cans a&J Vjf P&G, Crystal White no AO jy in, . ... iix 5 Giant Bars. - -- - t