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Bryan Demands ^ U. S. Act to Cut Gasoline Price .Governor Urge* Government Either Take Over Oil Indus try or Restrain Firms Un der Anti-Trust Law. Special Dispatch la The Omaha Bee. Lincoln, Feb. 7.—Following Gov ernor McMasters of South Dakota, Governor Bryan this morning said he Is writing to President Coolldge arfd to the United States attorney general's office, demanding that the oil Indus try either be taken over by the gov ernment or that action be taken under the Sherman anti-trust law. "The federal government should as sert its power, first to protect the pub lic against robbery, and second, to show the public that the government is not impotent to deal with the oil octopus which has spread Its slimy tentacles oveif government officials," his statement reads in part. "Last summer the price of gasoline was reduced under pressure and threat of competition. ‘‘There was a large margin between refinery, wholesale and retail prices. With that condition, we would have been able to do what has been done in the coal business by establishing competition. We could have reduced the margin between the refinery and retail price 7 or S cents a gallon and _ifill would have excessive profit for me retailer. Conditions Different. “Conditions now are different. The Standard Oil company and so-called In dependent companies, seeing the op portunity of the state to reduce the price, apparently have organized to control raw product prices end re finery prices and are advancing them so as to reduce the margin between them and the retailer, to prevent the state from getting hold of gasoline and to cut down the profit margin so as to have a better argument for higher prices. "The situation Is a national problem, and not a problem for the state. The state cannot control prices of the new raw product, or refinery prices. The federal government can. I am calling on the federal overnment to take ac tion to take over the oil Industry or to take action under the Sherman anti-trust law, restraining the oil com panies and prosecuting them to pre vent this public robbery of the public. Action Justified. “The oil companies are furnishing evidence sufficient to convict them, 'the robbery is such that the federal government is immediately Justified « in acting. The oil companies are tak ing advantage of the demoralized sit uation at Washington, a situation which they have created, to plunder the country by increasing the price of gasoline and oil and the federal government should assert Its power to protect the public against robbery and to show the public that the gov ernment is not impotent to deal with the oil octopus which has spread Its slimy tentacles over government of p^#£icials." “And others?’’ he was asked, with obvious reference #o William Gibbs McAdoo. “I said officials," the governor re plied. The governor said he had seen the present situation coining from fit) to VO days ago, hut did not explain how. If he had that advani^ knowledge, he made a statement recently saying he would establish state agencies if prices wefit above 10 11 cents. Character of Early West Rides to His Last Roundup By Aitiiociatfd Sheridan, Wyo., Feb. 7.—With the death at Buffalo, Wyo., of J. C. (Hardwlnter) Davis, passed the man at whose Invitation Owen Wlster came to Wyoming and wrote “The Virginian." Davis rode the ranges of Wyoming and Montana with Theo dore Roosevelt and later visited him in the White House. “Hardwlnter” also built the Sahara Irrigation pro ject in nprthern Wyoming, and was the first man to prospect for oil In the now famous Salt Creek field. Davis and Owen Wlster were said to have been boyhood chums. He was born at Mulford, Del., in 1SS7, and served In the lower house of the first Wyoming legislature. Wesleyan to Demonstrate Hygiene Teaching Method Bincoln, Fob. 7.—Supervisors In the publio achoolp of Bincoln will bo raunniM guests at Nebraska Wesleyan ^^Unlversity February 11. They will witness a demonstration of Prof. F. M. Gregg's nature study method of teaching hygiene. The professor's manuscript on this subject has been accepted for publication by an east ern firm. The limited trial edition has been well received. $2,000 for Parsonage. Newcastle, Neb., Feb. 7.—The Bailies' Aid society of the Community _ Congregational church here has raised over $2,000 by means of socials, entertainments and bazars to build a new parsonage. Business men and farmers will raise the re maining amount needed, and ground will be broken for the building as soon as the weather permits. Hotel Rome Cafeteria The Best That’s All ' ” A11V FKTlSEM ENT. VITAL FACTS FOR WOMEN Sooner or later almoat every wo man la brought face to fare with the fart that she la a victim of Rome weaknens or ailment peculiar to her nex. It may lie the young woman nuf ferlng from puln or Irregularities, a mother who has brought on some weaknens or displacement from over work, or the middle nged woman panning through the most critical pe rlod of her life. For each of thane trying periods Lydia K. I’lnkham’s Vegetable Compound ban proved the greatest boon ever given to women, . nd there ere women living In every town and city In the country who trntify to Its value. Nebraska News Nubbins Callaway—S. C. Waldron of Calla way has filed on the republican ticket for representative from the Eightieth district, of Custer county. Callaway — The threshing outfit owned by W. T. Headley caught fire and waa partly burned. The fire was Caused by the tractor, which was pull ing the machine, back firing. Trenton—W. S. McDowell. 73, old settler of Hitchcock county, waa burled today. He had been In the hospital at Stratton for a few weeks, hoping to gain strength for an opera tion. Trenton—District court is In ces sion this week, with Judge Eldrege on the bench. The sftowstorm of Sunday blockaded the roads so badly that jurymen and witnesses were not able to get Into town until today. There are to be three Jury cases. Beatrice—The local chapter of the De Molay Initiated 10 candidates. A banquet, which was attended by a number of the Masons of the city, was served at the close of the busi ness meeting. Beatrice—The funeral of Aaron Palmer, Beatrice business man, who died at his home here, was held from the First Presbyterian church. The sermon was given by Dr. E. C. Lucas of Hastings, until recently pustor of the Presbyterian church here. Burial was in Evergreen Home cemetery. Beatrice—At the John Beetem farm sale north of Pickrell horses sold for $65 to $100 a head, milk cows from $35 to $60 and hogs at market price. Farm machinery sold well. Mr. Beetem and family have purchased property at Lincoln and will locate there. Columbus—An indoor circus is being conducted here this week, under aus pices of Hartman post No. 84 of the American Legion. Columbus—A special bill providing that the United States shall reim burse the city of Columbus in the sum of $1,988.10 for pavement and storm sewer laterals laid in the two streets adjoining the federal building here has been introduced in tho house of representatives by Congressman Edgar Howard. Dewitt—Beryl, 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Venrlck of this place, died of the after effects of measles. The family had three chil dren seriously sick at the same time with the same affliction, hut the other two are reported recovering now. Wymore—The flag on the city flag pole and flags in front of 77 Wymore business houses were at half-mast Wednesday in honor of the memory of the late Woodrow Wilson. The flags were held upright in holee bored in the cement at the outer edge of the sidekalws. They were first used on Armistice day. Columbus — Members of the Grand Army Women's Relief Corps and the Sons of Veterans will ob serve Abraham Lincoln's birthday an niversary here February 12. A spe cial program will he given here in which a number of school children will participate. Masked — Announcement has been made here that the highest honors for the ffrst semester’s work in the high school were won by Miss lone Anderson, with a grand average of 92.25 per cent. Anyln Nelson stood second with an average of 91.5 per cents Lincoln—The annual report of the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph company discloses that its patrons 8re talkative folks. On the 123 ex changes owned by it in southern and southeastern Nebraska during 1923 there were handled 178,000,000 local calls and 2,600,000 toll messages. Johnson-forSenator Club Organized at Hastings Hastings, Neh., Feh. 7.—A Johnson for senator club lias been organized here'to back the candidacy of Lieu tenant Governor Fred G. Johnpon. re publican, for United States senator. The officers pre: T. II. Reasoner, president; Mrs. IT. B. Cornelius, A. E. Hockman, vice presidents; Georgia Ragsdale, secretary; H. E. Bowman, C. K. Lawson, W. M. Nelson, advisory committee. Holdrege National Guard Companies Are Inspected Holdrege, Neh., Feb. 7.—MnJ, II. C. Stlen of Lincoln was here for the annual annot'y Inspection of Nebraska National guard companiea. Major Stien Inspected all of the property and records of both organizations and went over the records of both com panies with the company command ers. In the evening he lnsi>oeted the members of the companies. Dakota Counties Named for Heroes 57 Named for Persons, Three for Sentiment, and Eight for Miscellaneous Reasons. n.T Associated Press. Pierre, S. I)., Feb. 7—Tribute to heroic figures in the life of territory, state and nation has Inspired the naming of a vast majority of counties of South Dakota, Recording to records of the department of history, com pleted only after a persistent search. Fifty-seven counties have been named for persons, three for pure sentiment and eight for miscellaneous reasons with emphasis on geographic features and Indian life. If the tes timony of these county names he ac cepted legislators were the greatest heroes of South Dakota pioneer life, for names of this class predominate. The naming of Aurora county is ascribed in the records to “sentiment.'’ Department of history officials are of the opinion this may have inspired the title, “The Sunshine State,” which now applies to the entire sisterhood of counties. Like sentiment prevailed In the christening of Bon Homme and Union counties. The former is a shortening of “Bon Ilonnne Jacques,’ the French Uncle Sam. Geography entered into the naming of four counties—Minnehaha in re miniscence of the one-time beauty of the Big Sioux Falls-, Butte in token of the many distinctive hills in that section, Fall River after the stream of that name and Lake after the small native bodies of water. Walworth is set down as a courtesy to a county of the same name in Wis consin, while Yankton and Bfule pre serve the names of Indian tribes. A I) VERTISEM EX T. * Warning! Not all Package Dyes are "Diamond Dyes" Always ask for ''Diamond Dyes” and If you don't see the name "Dia mond Dyes" on the package—refuse it—hand It back! Kach 15-cont package of "Diamond Dyes" contains directions so simple any woman can dye or tint skirts, dresses, waists, sweaters, kimonos, coats, draperies, coverings — every thing new, even If she has never dyed before. Choose any color at drug store. Refuse substitutes! Al»\ KRTIHRMRNT. □ Break a Cold Right Up with "Pape's Cold Compound" Take two tablets every three hours until three doses are taken. The first dose always gives relief. The second and third doses completely break up the cold. Pleasant and safe to take. Contains no quinine or opiates. Mil lions use “Pape's Cold •Compound." Price, thirty-five cents. Druggist* guarantee It. CARBON COAL $ fcOO Per J= Ton The Most Heat for the Least Money Updike Lumber & Coal Co. 4 Yards to Serve You •_M_rTTTrSPT^ NERVOUS HACKING Cau not be cored by a Rise* of water, bnt will disappear unde* the heallnR arid sooth I or effect of CHAMBERLAIN’S COUGH REMEDY Every uaer U m friend Fatah I lulled 1**4 * have a successful treatment for Ruptura without resorting la a patnfui and unrertaiif ■ ■ R^Fll Mv »'t hn* 11 MM ■ II ^^P Mm than behind IV H J I H ■ HY to he |p PP M ■ ll Hi paraffine wax, ax tiangeroua. Time re quired for ordinary eases, 10 days spent here with me No danger or laying up In a hospital. Call or write for particulars Dr. Frank H. Wray, No. *07 North 35th St., Omaha, Neb. Directional Take a 13th or 15th street car going north and get off at 36th and Cuming Hts. Third residence south. h - .—" X Jones was named by settlers after Jones county, Iowa. Veneration for national heroes was observed in designating Clay, Douglas, Idncoln, Washington, Custer, Dewey and Grant counties. Through accident, a close proportion was maintained here between statesmen and military leaders. Hamlin county commemor ates the Civil war vice president. Two Cents Profit on Hide After Rail Charges Paid Columbus, Neb., Feb. 7.—Harry Brunken, Imst Creek township farm ei, in Platte county, recently butch ered a 2-year-old beef. The hide was shipped to an Omaha firm. When the returns came back Brunken re ceived a, 2-cent stamp, representing the value of the hide after paying transportation. About the same time, Brunken says, a neighbor purchased a pair of bridles for his harness. This man paid the harness dealer $9.50 for the two bridles. Mr. Brunken declares the hide should have furnished suffi cient leather for nine such bridles, which, at the retail price, would have cost $42.75. Mallard Dunn Speaks. Ballard Dunn, editor-in-chief of The. Omaha Bee, gave a short talk to members of the Exchange club Thursday noon at the Burgess-Nash tea room. Safe Milk For Infant*, Invalid*. l Childron, 9 Tha And ; LMftettiDie—wo Looking. A Light Lunch WT Avoid Imitation* — Substitute* Oldest Resident of Wymore, Neb., 89, Dies Wymore, NeB., Feb. 7.—John No votney, 89, oldest resident of Wymore, tvag found dead in his bed at the home this morning. He had not been sink. He was born in Bohemia in 1834, while Frans Josef was a young emperor in that country, and Andrew Jackson was president of the United States. He had lived in Gage county. Neb., and Washington county, Kan., for the last 45 years, but has made several trips back to Bohemia in that time. He Is survived by his third wife, and nine children, John, Frank and Janies, farmers of near Odell; Wil liam, in South Dakota; Ed, in Texas; Ous of Oketo, Kan.; Mary Kiggert of Beattie, Kan.; Miss Anna Novotney of Barneston, and Emil, near I,an ham. Two brothers reside at Odell. Burial will be at Odell beside the first and second wi^es. Don’t Fail to Attend the FASHION FABRIC SHOW Starts Monday, Feb. II Burgess-Nash Company Clean Cut Salesmen! Expect Great Things! You can make money selling fine cars now. New De Luxe style Cadillac and two new body styles on the same V-63 chassis—a proven great car— which sells for $3275 and $3585 f. o. b. Detroit, respectively. Also $5000 De Luxe cars. The biggest year we have ever had is before us, because folks simply will want these cars when you show the wonderful values—and our re-built, actually re-new-ed used cars have made this house known as A Safe Place to Buy Come see Mr. Hansen. If you are upright and honest, you should be with this well-known con cern now before the show. References required. J. H. Hansen Cadillac Company HA 0710 Farnam Street at 26th Look Up and Down The Ads Not Up and Down The Streets . ( t I Nervous and Physical en ergy are valuable things --things that thethought ful person conserves for useful purposes. As an aid to those who realize the need of con serving energy news papers publish “Want Ads”. Want Ads consist of the Wants and Offers of hun dreds of people grouped in one part of a news paper for the purpose of saving energy and money for folks who are inter ested. Before you buy any ar ticle of Furniture, Auto mobile, Musical Instru ment, House, Business or almost anything, consult the Want Ads for a few days, you will probably save on your purchase. A Read the Want Ads Every Day ■ Omaha—A Great Place in Which to Live Baby Day Offerings Baby Sweaters Soft, warm sweaters for baby, neatly trimmed in dainty pink or blue, may be had in either button or tie ^ *1 AA front. Special ,.. vl U Hand Made Dresses Fine, dainty dresses, for in fants, 6 months. 1 and 2-year sizes; in discon- 1 PRICE tinued models. .. Z Outing Flannel Diapers Soft, fine outing flannel diapers, neatly hemmed, in 27x27-inch sizes. These are easily laundered and come in 1 QQ neat, sanitary packages, specially priced at.vl «J/0 Knitted Wool Sweater Sets Warm, knitted wool sweater sets, consist of sweater, cap and leggings. These come in tan or white. Very QC special at. Winter Baby Bonnets Winter baby bonnets, which will be suitable for summer wear, also, are made of pret ty erepe de chine, and silk poplin, daintily 1 PRICE trimmed. * Silk and Wool Toquea and Capa, H Prica Paper Diapers Paper diaper?, to be used inside the cloth diapers, save laun dering, and are especially suitable for traveling or visit- 1 Q ing. Package of 10, special at. Third Floor Baby F urniture Screen Cribs Your choice from a complete line of screen d» J A crib«, including an all white cotton pad, up from*? i »•* « Bassinettes Ivory or white enamel Bas sinettes at .84.95 All cotton pad to fit. 82.85 High Chair Nicely finished, golden oak high chair $4.95 I _rourth Moor_I i February Sale of Furniture Continues With Unusual Values 3-Piece Living Room Suite, upholstered in Pennine steel-cut Baker velour, taupe or blue. Also avail able in hiph prade tapestries. Silk tassels on all pieces. February Sales— Kitchen Maid Cabinet* $49.50 Kitchen Maid cabinets at special demonstration prices. A porcelain table top is included at no addi tional charge. Living Room Suite $219.50 Beautiful living room suite in the three-piece style, covered with genuine mohair and velour combina tion. 4-Piece Genuine Two-Toned Amertten Walnut Bedroom Suite, consisting of a large dresser, semi-vanity, rhest of drawers and four-post bed. February Sale Price— I cm* th FWr • One of Americas (treat Stores i