v Schools Debate
on Industrial
Court System
I'rof. M. M. Fogg Announces
Question for Forensics in
High Schools—I t New
Entries Made.
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for its 36th annual coutesta, the
Nebraska High School Debating
league has selected the question of
the Kansas industrial court, an
nounces Prof. M. M. Fogg, the presi
dent, in a bulletin to the *7 league
schools lapt year and to the remainder
of the accredited schools of the state.
The proposition is phrased as fol
lows: Resolved, That Nebraska Should
Adopt the Kansas Industrial Court
, System.”
' East year 111 debates were held on
the question of the closed shop. Ac
t counts of these contests are Included
It: the 15th annual Bulletin, published
last summer.
Abstracts Furnished.
Tiie league schools tills year will be
^ furnished at cost through the del'at
ing and public discussion bureau of
the university extension division ab
stracts of a large number of authori
tative articles on the Kansas Indus
trial court. These abstracts are be
ing made under the supervision of
the president by members of Nebraska
intercollegiate debaters.
District contests to determine what
• schools are entitled to the district
championship and to participate In
the three-day state debate tourna
ment at the University of Nebraska
next May will begin in February.
North Platte won tho 1922 state
championship.
Directors for Year.
District directors for 1922 23 who
lia\e immediate charge of league de
tails In their several terriioiles will
be the following: *
Central District—Supt. J. A. Dore
nitis, Aurora.
Eastern District—Ira C. Jones,
f Omaha Technical High school.
East-Central District—Principal C.
\V. Taylor*. Teachers college high
achool, Lincoln.
Northeastern District—Supt. Con
rad Jacobson. Wayne.
Northwestern District—Supt. W. R.
Pate, Alliance. V,
Southern District—Supt. J L. Mu
Commons. Superior.
Southeastern District — Principal
Julius Gilbert. Beatrice.
Southwestern District—Supt. J. C.
Mitchell. Holdrege.
Western District—Supt. W. J. Bra
horn. North Platte.
West-Central District—Supt. E. A
Kennedy, Greeley.
Fourteen new npplieatlor.e for
league membership so far received:
Arnold (West-Central). Big Spring
(Western). Comstock (West Central),
Dana academy (Eastern), Eaglt (East
, Central), Elm Creek (Western), Mil
1 ford (Central), Madrid (Westtpn),
North Loup (West-Central), Paxton
(Western), Scottsbluff (Northwestern),
Tekanmh (Eastern). Venango fWest
ern), Wolbach (West-Central).
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Open Convention
State Organizations of County
Commissioners ami Clerks
Gather in Omaha.
Tln> Nebraska State Association of
County Commissioners. Supervisors
and Highway Commissioners and the
Nebraska State Association of County
Clerks and Registers of Deeds opened
their twelfth annual joint convention
in the Hotel Rome yesterday.
President P. J. Kenneth', York, of
the first named association, and
f President A. B Green. Valentine, of
the second were here early attending
to arrangements. Many others arrived
and began registration at the hotel
yesterday morning.
The county clerks and retailers held
their opening session yesterday after-’
noon. A proposed amendment to the
state hntl insurance law was dis
cussed. A. S. Allen of Lincoln coun
ty, Rudolph Brnzda of Cuming coun
ty and \V. C. Hall of Nuckolls county
led the discussion.
Among the convention speakers are
to be Governor MoKelvie. Mayor
Dahlman, Rev. Frank Smith. W. W.
Head, William H. Osborne, state tax
commissioner: George E. Johnson,
state engineer; A. F. Stryker and W.
B. Cheek. .
A theater party at the Orpheum
Wednesday evening and a banquet in
Hotel Rome Thursday evening nre in
cluded in the entertainment features.
Truck Driver Arrested
After Running Down Boy
Russell Shultz. 5. 917 North Nine
teenth street was struck by an auto
mobile truck driven by J. 1'. Mann,
360S Haskell street, at 12i4j yester
day afternoon. Mann took the young
ster to the. Nicholas Senn hospital,
where it w’as announced he probably
had suffered a fracture of the skull.
Mann was arrested on a charge of
reckless driving and released on ball.
Bandeis Store Restaurants
to Be Closed New Year's Eve
The Brandeis Store restaurants,
tenth floov, will not be open New
Year's eve, .which comes this year
on Sunday. Mr. Brandeis authorizes
this early announcement in order that
> reservations may be made at other
places. The Brandeis restaurants will
be open during the regular hours
New Year's day—Monday.
Barron Appointed Judge.
Lincoln. Dec. 4—F. J■ Barron of
Scottsblutf today was appointed judge
of the Seventeenth judicial district by
Owernor S. K. My t 'vie. Mr. Bni
ron succeeds Judge It. W. Hobert,
pilose resignation takes effect Jan
uary 1.
The new jurist has been a practic
ing attorney for about 20 years. For
merly he was court reporter for
Judge Hobert and at one tlm? he re
sided in Lincoln.
A unique collection of many thou
sands of different l>ank notes and
treasury bills of practically every
country in the world, mad* during
th* war. ia to be told in Paris.
Group of D. A. R. Members Entertained in Blair Home
The above picture was taken when members anil invited guests of the Niluuni chapter of the Daughters of the American Kcvuliuion were enter
tained at a colonial tea at the residem-e of Dr. VV. M. Haller in Blair Thursday afternoon, last. Old costumes, some of which were 100 years old, were worn.
Beading Front Left to Bight, First How Sitting—Mrs. Lila Dixon, Mrs. Lydia Seiden, Mrs. Sarah Ballard, Mrs. Nellie Newell, Mrs. \V. K. Farn
ham, Mrs. Bess Beatty, (baby) Alice Eliznbeth Allen, infant daughter of .Mr. and Mrs. Hyde Allen; Mrs. Louise Morris, Mrs. Olga Allen and Mrs. K. C.
Pierce.
Second How Sitting—Miss Harriet Ballard. Miss Brace Ballard, Mrs. Charles Hansen, Mrs. Kdna Allen, Mrs. C. O. Dawson. Mrs. Chris Schmidt, Mrs.
Ed Lewellen, Mrs. Mae Wilkinson, regent of Nikuini chapter I>. A. K.; Mrs. Alta Walnriglit.
Third How Standing—Mrs. Helen Allen, Mrs. W. II. I nderwood, Mrs. E. B. Carrigan, Mrs. Olfen, Mrs. Minnie Williams, Mrs. S. W. Chambers,
Mrs. Elizabeth Mencke, Mrs. Asa Dixon, .Mrs. John Hyde, Mrs. Mattie Pound, Mrs. Dr. Stewart, Mrs. Arthur Dixon, Mrs. William Koopinan, Mrs. J. F.
Lutz, and .Mrs. Brace Haller.
Top Row—Mrs. Enid Kankin, Mrs. Nell Tyson, Mrs. Beatty, Mrs. Dr. Haller, Mrs. Mae I .azure and Mrs. Jean M>ers.
Bryan ‘"Sits in”
at Meeting of
Capitol Board
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Governor McKelvie Invites
Successor to Confab to
Meet Commission Mem
bers and Learn Details.
Lincoln, Dec. 4.—(Special.)—Al
though Governor-elect Charles AV.
Bryan does not become chairman of
the state capitol commission until ;
after his inauguration. January 4*. he 1
“sat in” at a meeting of tl^ board
held today in the office of Governor
S. R. McKelvie. It was his first ap
pearance in the state house since his
election.
Bryan was present on invitation by
Governor McKelvie.
“I thought ho might take advan
tage of this opportunity to meet the
members and learn of the work and
details being handled by the board,”
Governor McKelvie said.
Every member of the commission,
except W. H. Thompson of Grand
Island, was present at the meeting.
The architect. It. O. Goodhue of New
York city, was also present.
To date Bryan has not made any
public statement as to whether the
action taken a year ago by the board,
led by \V. H. Thompson, democratic
member in appointing Georgu E.
Johnson permanent secretary at a
salary of $5,000 a year pleased or
displeased him. Mr. Johnson begins
drawing his salary January 1, 1923.
Democrats are endeavoring to
make a loophole for Bryan to dis
pose of the entire hoard hy saying
that the law creating the Capitol com
mission enacted in 1919, fixes no defi
nite terms for the three members ap
pointed.
X-Ray Discloses Fracture.
L. C. Whittington of Red Oak, la.,
whose automobile was said to have
turned turtle three times when struck
hy another machine at Tenth and
Douglas streets Saturday night, suf
fered a fractured pelvis in the acci
dent, an X-ray picture taken at Lord
Lister hospital revealed.
Shorthorn Steer
Crowned Champ
at International
Chenoweth Jock Wins Grand
Prize at Livestock Show—
Canadian Oats Are De
clared Best.
Chicago, Dec. 4.—Chenoweth Jock,
a Shorthorn steer, is tho new king
among steers of America. Ha was
judged tho grand champirtn steer to
day at the International Livestock j
exposition.
Tho steer is owned by B. A. and
W. J. Thomas of ShelbyvillC, Ind.,
and was born on October 15, 3921 .
Canada won the oats growing
championship at the International
Grain and Hay Hhow tonight. The
entry of J. tY. Biglandn of Lncombe,
Alta., won tho'^sweepstakes over a
large field of American and Canadian
growers competing for the $10,000 in
cash prizes offered hv the Chicago
Board of Trade. Bigland's sample
weighed 4fi 1-2 pounds to the bushel.
Canadian farmers were even more
elated over carrying off the premier
wheat growing honors. The Board
of Trade cup was awarded to K. O.
Wyler, Luseland, Bask., for. having
grown the best wheat produced on
the continent this year. Ho won
with a sample of hard red spring.
Montana had held the title, it having
been won last year by G. W. Kraft
of Bozeman, from J. C. Mitchell of
Dahinda, Sask.
Glenn W. rhares, 13, of Shelbyvllle,
Ind., who carried off high honors in
tile junior contest will be awarded a
special silver cup added to the list of
trophies and prize money by the
Board of Trade.
Clult Building Set on Fire.
Helena, Mont., Dec. 4.—The Helena
Country club building was destroyed
yesterday by fire declared by the
authorities to have been of Incendiary
origin. Employes of the club saved
many prized trophies. The loss was
estimated at more than $10,000.
To Cure a Cold In One Hoy.
Take Laxative PROMO QUININE tablets
Thu box bears the signature of E. W. Grove.
(Bo sure you get PROMO.) 30c\—Adv.
Buy Now
for
Christmcc
Delivery i
L Secure Your
i|[ Christmas
!j!| Phonograph
^ —Now—
TOMORROW
( Tuesday)
Will Be the
-Last Day—
To Secure One of These High-Grade
Phonographs
Here’s the Story
Thousands of Phonographs produced this year required
capital!
The maker went to the banks! Later the banks be
came impatient—to liquidate, quick sale was necessary.
We knew of the excellence of these Phonographs—the
superb motor—the wonderful cabinet work! And imme
diately upon hearing of the maker’s financial trouble, this
store investigated—and
We Saw Your Big
Opportunity
We bought TWO WHOLE CARLOADS—because we
realised that the immediate demand for Phonographs of
such excellence would be GREAT.
Examine the Motor
It alone tells a story of savings! Marvel at the beauti
ful cabinets—the highly polished, perfectly crotched woods
—the simple beauty of the instruments. PLAY A RECORD
OF ANY MAKE—HEAR THE BEAUTIFUL MELLOW
TONES—THEN DECIDE.
125.00 Phonograph .49.75
175.00 Phonograph .79.75
200.00 Phonograph .89.75
Adam and Queen Anne Type Console. .89.75 [
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* $79.751
Formerly $175.00
Oniy 17 More
Shopping Days
Before
Christmas
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This handsome model is 50% inches high, 22%
inches wide, 24 inches deep. Finished in Mahogany,
Walnut, Golden and Fumfd Oak.
j Tuesday 79.75
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■Terms: 5.00 Down—5.00 a Month
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^ 1 Phonograph Department—Main Foor Weet '
Bitten Arm Amputated
to Save Life of Woman
Hr A S. Pinto, city health com
missioner, yesterday amputated the
tight arm of Mrs Jennie llooth,
Its I :t Cumin* street, to save her life.
She was suffering from blood poison
irtc resulting. It Is alleged, from an
attack by Mrs. Mary Shannon, next
door neighbor, who severely bit Mrs.
Booth when she attempted to act as
peacemaker let ween Mrs. Shannon
and her husband during an argument
late at night
Mrs. Shannon was sent to jail for
ie days and Judge Wapplch indicated '
hi would ask the count.' attorney to
file charges against her. Sirs Booth
is in Lord Lister hospital,
2 Students Die in Fire.
Wateryille, Me . Dec. 4.—Two stu
dents were burned to death In a fire
today in the north college building <>'>
the Colby college campus. The bod
ies were so badly burned that 1 mined!
ate identification was not possible.
Now In Progress
—On Our Third Floor—
One of the Greatest
Shoe Selling Events
of the Season
Latest Fall Models in
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Women’s Low Shoes
• —iat the Unheard-of Price of—
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Formerly Sold for 6.50, 8.50, 10.50, 11.50
Sizes from 2*/j to 9—widths from triple A to D
The Reason for the S ale ”1
In accordance with our policy of disposing of every line in our stock ,
of which there is but a limited number, we have radically cut the j
1^ price ou these attractive shoes.
Think of it! Thirty-five styles of the most attractive Fall
Shoes from which you may make your selection, of
whicbtwelve styles are illustrated below:
j These bhoes are taken from our regular sfock and are
marked at a price that is lower than the cost, of manufac
ll *}ire* ' *ie varieties of leathers and fabrics used in these *
i shoes are too numerous to mention. Black Satins and Patent '
! fathers are featured. To see them is to buy them. You will
be practicing common sense economy by buying 2, 3 or more 1
pairs during this sale.
For those who prefer high shoes, we are including many
styles in fine quality high shoes.
A large salesforce will be ready to give you most prompt and
courteous service. p
We ejttend to you the same privileges during this sale as in the
past. No restrictions on purchases made in this sale.
Third Floor—East