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Coolidge Favors Lower Taxes and Arms Conference President, in Speech of Ac eeptance, Pleads for Gov . ernment of Common Sense. (Continued From Fog* One.) before the deliverance by John W. Davis, democratic candidate, of hla acceptance speech, Mr. Coolidge met f ah iifsue of honesty In government with an Insistence that "the govern ment Is sound." Violators of the law will be prosecuted and are being prosecuted, the president asserted, atidlhg "the American government must be clean." The results of this administration do not Indicate the ways of the dishonest, he said. J’ Stresses Domestic. Affairs. Laying particular stress on domes thlc affairs, the nominee demnnded furaher economy in government ad ministration and consequent further reduction !n taxes, particularly the high surtax rates. He told of the ad ministration’s efforts through legisla tion to aid farmers, hut reminded his audience that this relief must come, essentially, as he said It liad, through the 'working of economic laws. Referring again to a probqble “dls ouestbn of liberal thought and prog ress In action” In the campaign, Mr. Coolidge declared that such is well enough for the country, "but Its greatest asset Is common sense." “In the commonplace things of life,” he continued, "lies the strength of the nation. It is not in brilliant conceptions and strokes of genius that we shall find the chief reliance of our country, hut In the home. In the school In religion. America will con tinue to defend these shrines. Every eyll force that seeks to descrate or destroy them will find that a higher power has endowed the people with ap Inherent spirit of resistance. The people know the difference between pretense and reality. They want to be told the truth. They want to be trusted. They want a chance to work out their own material and spiritual salvation. The people want a gov ernment of common sense." Restrict Child I^bor. >Ir. Coolidge said he wanted protec tion through the tariff, restriction of child labor, further limitation of ar maments, enforcement of the prohibi tion laws, participation by this coun try In the permanent court of Inter national Justice and support by the government In encouraging American citizens and resources to aid in re storing Europe. He opposed any gen eral extension of government owner ship. Enumerating the administration’s accomplishments, the nominee men tloneed the arms conference, repeal of the wartime taxes, Improvement In employment conditions, Immigration reform, a revival of Industry, enact ment of the tariff, passage of "gener ous” laws for the relief of disabled veterans, establishment of the budget and reduction of the army and navy to a "low peace-time basis.” The president, accompanied by Mr. Coolidge and John, their son, left the White, house, only a short distance from the hall. Just before the exer cises opened and was received by Mr. Mpndell and Mr. Butler. Mrs. Cool idgp and friends occupied the lower of the two boxes immediately to the left side of the stage and above It. It- had been a busy day for the prpqMent. After disposing of business on , his desk early In the morning, he went to the hall to Inspect the physical arrangements. At that time he consented also to pose for photog raphers who were unable to operate Uurlrtg the ceremonies tonight. Throughout the remainder of the morning the president was busy re ceiving members of the party who brdught reports from all sections of the country on the campaign situa tion. At noon he and Mrs. Coolidge received informally at the White house the members of the national committee, the notification committee < and other leaders of the party here for the exercises. A buffet luncheon was served. Throughout the afternoon the presi dent rested and toward evening took a short walk about the downtown sec tion. Prior to the opening of the exer cises the marine band played In the hatt.” The hall, comparatively small and almost square. Is the home of the- Daughters of the American Revo lutlon. It was decorated only by the state flags strung about the wall near the high celling. A golden eagle, with wings outspread and mounted on a mast head, etood at one side of the stage. Crowds began gathering, seeking admission to the hall, two hours be •forn the exercises were scheduled to Uofciu and by 7 o'clock a long line ex tended around the building. Mean while other, preferring not to attempt entering the hall, sought places be fore the amplifiers. President Coolidge drove to the hall In a closed car and so was recognized and acclaimed by but a few of the crowd gathered outside. As hs en tered the hall, however, the assem blage which crowded every available place, arose and applauded. Mrs. Coolidge, accompanied by her son and Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Stearns of Boston, had entered a few minutes earlier and the. applause which greet ed her did not cease until she stood and acknoweldged it. Applause also awe given generously to Secretary Hughes, who hns Just returned from his European visit, as ho took hts seat with other members of the cahlnet In the front row on the platform. Upon the arrival of the preeldent the exercises started immediately with the playing of the Star Spangled Banner. After the pronouncing of the invo cation Mr. Mondell delivered his ad dress of notification. As the presl dent arose to speak applause and cheering lasting for five minutes him. finally Secretary Hughes stepped forward and. waving his arm vigor ously.' led the audience In three ch- ers for the president. Mrs. Coolidge also Joined In the ap pis use. Ponca Being Mapped. Ponra, Neb., Aug. 14.—D- U. Harris »f Centerville, la , Is making a map ®f Ponca for a Chicago firm for In ■uranre purposes. /——-\ More Scraps of Letter Sought Following is the text of pieces of a letter found at one end of the bridge under which the body of the "mystery girl” was discovered. Taylor county authorities pieced It together Thursday morning. Some of the words have been sup plied by conjecture. The sheriff has gone to Newmarket, la., where other scraps of the same letter are said to have been found. The let ter was dated at Clarinda: “1 will drop you a line to let you know that I am well and hope this will And you the same. Although I just got back from St. Joe, it seems good to me. . . . Why did you pick me? ... I wish you was with me. If you want to come to me, I will send for you, or I will come and I will get you.” No name could be found among the fragments. LETTER FOUND IN MYSTERY SLAYING (Continued From Pare One.) be examined for traces of alcohol, poison or dope, according to County Attorney J. R. Locke. A greenish spot on the right side of the dead girl’s abdomen Is under scrutiny. Coroner J. W. Beauchamp, who will conduct the autopsy, said that It might Indicate a former op oration or Injury and might shed light on the woman’* identity. 8corea of person# from all sections of Taylor county have driven into Bedford to view the body. Several persons said that they had seen her many times about the Taylor county fair. Paul Parrish, son of the sheriff, William Parrish, told of having raced an automobile answering the descrip tlon of the mystery car on the road just outside of Bedford Tuesday. He said the machine wae occupied by the man now being sought by au thofitles and a girl who answers the description of the slain woman. The same couple stopped at a farm house and asked for gasoline and oil enough to get them to Bedford. Inquest will not be held until after the autopsy. County Attorney Locke will summon a coroner’s Jury today, however. MARSHAL SHOOTS AND KILLS YOUTH Special Dlepntrh to The Omaha Bee. Maryville, Mo., Aug. 14.—Eulus Jerntgan, 17-year-old schoolboy of Ector, Tex., was shot and killed by Deputy Marshal Chris From when he was mistaken for one of two men that robbed a grocery store at Bedl son, Mo. The boy and his atepfathfer were accosted in the Great Western rail road yards at Conception Junction and ordered to throw up their hands by the deputy and another officer. The two compiled but in the excite ment the boy was shot. An Inquest is to be held this eve ning. From claims the boy grabbed his gun but from the manner in which the shot scattered it appears that the boy was at least 10 feet away. York Boxers Win Cup at Guard Encampment York, Aug. 14.—York boxers again won the silver loving cup for boxing at the bouta staged at the annual encampment at Ashland. York boxer* nlso won four gold medals given to individuals. "Rusty" Evans still re tains the championship of the Ne braska guards on the honors won last year. 11a did not stage any fights this year. Fall Plowing Started. Callaway, Aug. 14.—Farmers in this section have started their fall plow ing. About the same acreage will be sown to wheat as last year. York, Aug. 14.—Many farmers In York county have completed harvest ing and threshing and are engaged in fall plowing. The soli Is in excellent condition. Cozad Farmer Injured. Cozad, Neb., Aug. 14.—John Ross, a young farmer residing a few miles east of Cozad, was severely injured when the team which he was driving ran away with him in hia own barn yard, throwing him out of the wagon. One of his elbowa was thrown out of Joint and he received sever# bruises. Omahan* Granted Patent*. gpeelal I)Upatch to Tha Omaha Baa. Washington, Aug. 14.—Bureau of patents has granted George H. llaust of Omaha a patent on hia sanitary kit for butcher knives. Edward L. Benhley of Omaha has been granted patent rlghta on his bench plate. Judge Colby Better. Beatric- , Neb., Aug. 14.—Judge Leonard W. Colby, who underwent a serious operation soma weeks ago at Rochester, Minn., lias made a remark able recovery sine# being brought to hia home In Beatrlc*. and la now able to b* up and about the house. H* la nearly *0 years of age. Children Cry for MOTHERFletcher’* Castoria is a pleasant, harm less Substitute for Castor Oil, Paregoric, Teething Drops and Soothing Syrups, prepared for Infants in arms and Children all ages. the signature of Proven directions on each parka Kt Physicians everywhere recommend it 4 Court Asked to Throw Oil Firm Into Bankruptcy Suit Filed by Kansas Com pany Against Gasoline Re tailer Here; Low Prices May Be Reason. An Involuntary petition In bank ruptcy was filed against the W. D. Stelk Oil company In the United States dostrlct court clerk's office late Wednesday afternoon by the Derby OH company oX Wichita, Kan. The Derby Oil company gives a list of merchandise sold to the Stelk com pany amounting to $32,035.78 and says that It has not been paid and holds no security. According to the petition, the Stelk company, which operates five filling stations in Omaha and one in Council BluffH, has less than 12 creditors. In listing the alleged acts of bank ruptcy, the Derby Oil company Im plies that the Stelk company had "mysterious and fraudulent deals" with the Des Moines Oil works of Des Moines, a bankrupt concern. The petition alleges that the Bolk company ordered one meter for a gas pump for the Des Moines concern with the purpose in view to "further deplete the assets of said oil works and to hinder, delay, snd defraud the creditors of the Stelk Oil company." It also says that the local concern moved three gasoline pumps to Dos Moines without receiving fair or rea sonable consideration for them, and further says that this waa done for the same reason as the other. The reason for the alleged bankrupt condition is not known, although It is intimated that the low price of gaso line has caused the loss. W. D. Stelk, president of the concern, was out of the city Wednesday when the petition was filed. PROGRESSIVES LOSE J. L. BEEBE (Continued From Face One.) "The party was unfortunate In selecting leaders at Its birth, leaders who appeared to be bent on wrecking the movement. "Unscrupulous politicians from the old parties disregarded the distinct character and mission of the progren slve party. The party has thus be come a ruined and mongrel organiza tion. "It was hoped that a clean slate could be presented to La Follette for his use If so desired; or, If a legal emergency arose, the necessary ma chinery could be provided to bring La Follette and Wheeler before the voters of the state. Mr. Butler of Omaha, having declared In favor of La Follette, waa provisionally nom inated, subject to the wish of the La Follette national organization.” Progressive Party Degenerated. He adds that the progressive party of Nebraska has degenerated into an imaginary Quantity and he bellevea that "the best interests of ths La Follette and Wheeler movement will be served by committing the progres sive party to the dust. In the hope that out of tha coming election there may come a national progressive movement free from air bitterness and strife." Lincoln. Aug. 14.—Continuance of hearing of a protest filed by George Swallow of Lincoln, member of the progressive party, against the candi dacy of Dan Butler for governor by the progressive party, was made till Aligust 21 here today by Charles W. Pool, secretary of state, with whom the protest was filed. The continuance was granted so that representatives of W. H. Green, secretary of the progressive party, and J. L. Beebe, chairman of the party, could prepare briefs to answer the amended petition filed by the Swallow crowd. State Representative Ed Smith of Omaha appeared before Secretary of State Pool as attorney for the progressive party. Charge Butler Not Progressive. In the protest filed Swallow alleged that Butler was not a progressive, that he has been a member of the democratic party for 20 years and that he never voted ns a progressive. Governor Rryen, when chosen can didate for the vice presidency on the democratic ticket, withdrew his can didacy for governor on the progres sive ticket and suggested that the progressive party nominate J. N. Nor ton. His suggestion waa spurned, tt la charged. Butler Says He Is. A letter received by W. H. Oreenv from Butler wae made public, as fol lows; "I see no reason why I should be obliged to hurry to Lincoln to make further proof that I am a citizen of the United States, of the state of Ne braska, of legal age, and a better progressive than Charles Bryan or Norton." At the hearing Thursday morning before Secretary of State Pool were C. A. Lord, former campaign man ager for Charles Bryan, and F. L. Bolien, law partner of C. A. Sorenson, who has had a hitter fight with W. H. Green over this Question. By THORNTON W. Bl’RGESS. Too often, K la very clear. Politeness la a thin veneer. —Peter Rabbit. More Politeness. Peter Rabbit chuckled to himself. •‘Thie is a funny old world," said he, "Yea, sir, this is a funny old world. Yesterday Reddy Fox w»a most polite and humble as he stepped aside for Old Man Coyote, and Old Man Coyote was haughty and acted as if he ruled the old pasture and cared for no one. This morning Old Man Coyote was 5* £ — ‘ * Hf»„ “Good morning. Neighbor Skunk,” said he most politely. even more humble and polite to Buster Bear than Reddy Fox had been to him. Buster Bear acted Just as if he didn’t see old Man Coyote. Buster is so big and strong that I guess no one in the Old Pasture can make him polite if he doesn't feel like being so.” The following morning Peter was back In his old place in tho bramble tangle on the bend In the old cow path. It was a safe place, because that bramble-tangle was very thick. And It was a fine place to see what waa going on, because that old cow path was much used. Peter wondered If Old Man Coyote would appear again. He didn't. Instead, who should come ambling slowly along down the old cow path but Jimmy Skunk. Jimmy likes a few berries now and then, and so he was up In the Old Pasture to get his share. Peter looked down the old cow path. He didn't really hope to see Buster Bear again, but he was hap pily surprised. Buster waa shuffling along up the old cow path Just as he had done the day before. It was quite clear that Buster and Jimmy Skunk would meet on the bend In the old cow path right In front of whero Peter was sitting. Peter waa tempted to warn Jimmy Skunk that Buster was coming. Jimmy seemed lika such a little fellow compared with Buster Bear. Why, Buster could crush him with one paw! Eut Peter didn't warn Jimmy, and Buster and Jimmy came face to face on tha bend in the old cow path. Instantly Jimmy Skunk'a big, black-andwhite tail came up over his hack. Then a funny thing happened. Buster Bear hurriedly stepped to one side and left the path clear! “Good morning. Neighbor Skunk," said he most politely. “I'm glad to see you looking bo fine this morning. I hope you are feeling as fino as you look." Jimmy Skunk said nothing. Ha hardly gave Buster Bear so much as a glance. He didn’t hurry a step. Ha ambled along In his slow way Just aa if Buster Bear were nowhera about. He didn't even look bark. Buster Bear looked after him, shook his head and grinned. Buster looked Your own movies Your pictures, on your own screen, in your own home, in motion. Pictures of your friends,your family— of yourself, if you like — in motion. Let us show you this new Eastman invention, the Cine Kodak and Kodaacope.that makes all this possible. And letusshowyou onthescreen movies that other amateurs have so easily made. You’ll see for yourself the rase of operation,tfie qualify of re- ■ suits,and you’ll pet as well the thrill of a new pleasure. Eastman Kodak Co. 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Then Old Man Coyote politely steps aside for Buster Bear, and Buster acte as if he didn’t see Old Man Coyote. Then Buster Bear po litely steps aside for Jimmy Skunk, and Jimmy acts as if he didn’t see Buster. Each acted as if he was so indepedent that he could do as he pleased in the Old Pasture, and each, excepting Jimmy Skunk, has politely stepped aside for some one else. It begins to look to me as if Jimmy Skunk is the one who can do Just as he pleases in the Old Pasture.” (Copyright, 1M4.) The next story: "Peter Sees a Fourth Meeting.” CORN NEAR COZAD DAMAGED BY HAIL Cozad. Neb., Aug. 14.—A severe hail storm did considerate damage Tuesday night. The area covered by the storm extended about five miles north and south, and about three miles east and west, the general west ern line of the storm being about four miles east of here. Fairbury, Neb., Aug. 14.—A heavy wind accompanied the rain atorm of Tuesday night. Homer Burd, resid ing two miles north of town, had his hay barn. 60x100 feet, biown down, and a large corncrlb leveled to the ground. He had no Insurance against wind. The rainfall varied from one half inch to two Inches. Ponca, Neb., Aug. 14.—Thresher men have been -greatly hindered dur ing the past two weeks by numerous rain storms. Several rigs have been able to do only three days' work in the fortnight. Iowa Cattle Top Market Shenandoah, la., Aug. 14.—Iowa cattle topped the market 10 cents In Chicago Monday. In the face of 21, 000 cattle receipts on the Chicago market, Mr. Qwynn's two carloads sold for 10 cents above the top, bring ing $11 per hundred. Thirty-eight cat tle averaged 1,317 pounds each. Howloi ■willBr; Skull Ca U*C? 1 We don’t know—but an Earl & Wilson (E. & W.l Sbirt must wear a full year or Pray’a Shirt In surance will replace the shirt. Earl A Wilton Shirts Ara Sold Only at Pray’a Storss $2 and Better Two Steraa 1809 Farnam 1908 Faraam Government Men Framed ‘Evidence,’ Janitor Charges Defendant in Conspiracy Charge Claims Department Man Wanted Perjury Evi dence “Formed.” The United States Department of Justice was charged with ''framing’’ and using questionable methods to get evidence by P. J. Scott, 2423 Park er street, the preliminary hearing of a suit In which hs Is charged with conspiracy to violate the Volstead act. He was bound over to federal court Thursday morning on a $1,000 bond and Mrs. Margaret Olson, star witness for the government, was bound over on a $500 bond. Perjury Charge Cause. The case grew out of perjury charges being brought against an al leged bootlegger, McVIcker, now serv ing a term on a liquor charge. 8cott was Janitor at the Saint Claire apart ments at the time of McVicker's ar I rest and testified In the trial which brought on the perjury charges. Scott testified that agents of the Department of Justice came to him and asked him to help them form evidence for a caee of perjury against McVIcker, to whom he had rented an apartment, saying that they would Courtesy Days Friday and Saturday | Our August sale of cloth g coats begins Monday, jf August 18. In order that I you may have sufficient time to shop around and ; ‘ compare values, we hold ( * a courtesy showing on f these two days. | Cloth Coat Pricem 1 Begin at $25 ' Ihomnson' [ Be/ofen ^ II t-lhompsort-Belden August Savings on Fur Coats of Hudson Seal and Scotch Mole ‘295 Garments Reflecting Next Winter’s Style Interpretations—at Prices We Guar antee Cannot Be Duplicated Later A Small Deposit will hold any of these bea u t i f u 1 furs in our vaults until November 1. We | Guarantee that our August values cannot he duplicated later or elsewhere. If at anytime before you take your coat you feel that a better value may be had, we will gladly re fund your deposit. This beautiful model of Scotch mole Hudson Seals with natural squirrel, is collared with taupe fox. It is 4S natural skunk and beige squirrel collar inches in length and gorgeously lined. and cuffs are $295 during the August Another mole coat with natural Si berian squirrel collar, cuffs and border The model illustrated is a wrap-around —1*195. coat with beige trimmings. . “The Rest Place to Shop. After All” d see to It that, he got In no trouble over his tsstlmony. lawyer Bond Denied. The case has caused considerable comment around the federal building. It came to light two weeks ago when government agents asked United State Commissioner Boehler to lower Scott's bond. At that time the com missioner said, ”1 refuse to be made a tool by the Department of Justice and lower a man’s bond after he’s made some statement they’re after.” And the bond remained at $3,000. George L. Horner Is the Department of Justice man working on the case. Mrs. Olson testified that she heard conversations between Scott and Me Vlcker which might implicate the former Janitor in the affair. SON BORN WIDOW OF HEAT VICTIM Mrs. Margaret Christensen, widow of Arnold Christensen, who was over come by heat and died July 30, gave birth to a son Wednesday by a Caesarian operation. Twelve Autoigtg Fined. Fairbury, Aug. 14.—Twelve automo bile owners have each contributed $1 and costs In Judge Nutzman’s court for driving with poor head or tall light*. The officers of the law are determined to make auto travel less hazardous. r-"% * Nebraska I News . Nubbins V__ •» Ponca—A five-day picnic and fall' festival under the auspices of the Ponca Concert band is being held1 here. llmnbohlt—Humboldt Chautauqua closed a successful season Wednesday with the Junior pageant, “America's Knighthood" and "Friendly Ene mies,” a New York play. The com mittee reports no deficit. Beatrice—Mrs. Fred Bretting, for merly a resident of Gage county, died suddenly at her home at Otle, Colo., and the body will be brought to Beatrice for burial. Fairbury—Attendance at the sum mer section of the vitalized agricul tural class, which opened Monday for instruction of Jefferson county teach ers, has reached 54, an Increase of 14 over the enrollment last Bummer. Beatrice— M rs. Caroline Hutten maler, old resident of Beatrice, died at her home here after a prolonged Illness. She Is survived by four chil dren, three sons and a daughter. Her husband, John Hut^enmaier, died years ago. — M____BI Friday—A Clearing Out of Every Wash Goods and Drapery Remnant 19c °Yard A Fraction of the Manufacturer’s Price This is one of those Genuine Thompson-Belden sales that does not require large advertising space » superlatives to put across. Included are iy2 to 5-yard lengths of |! Imported Dotted Swiss Silk Mulle D. & J. Anderson Ginghams Plain Voile Madras Shirtings Printed Voiles j French Ratine Irish Dimity Striped Lingette Drapery Silks Sets Marquisettes Sil koline Cretonnes SECOND FLOOR S Sale Commences 9 A. M. Friday. M ^“The Best Place to Shop, After All”