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Xeir. Stat? torical Society jfZ A Milt VOL. No. XLVI PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, HAY 1, 1930. NO. 26 V Death Calls Oldest Resident of This City Alfred W. White, 84, Hears the Final Summons Resident of City Since 1857 From Monday Da!ly After a lifetime of many years, filled with the glamour and romance of the old west and the great empire ci the present day, Alfred William Vnite. who since IS 5 7 has been a continuous resident cf this city, passed away on Saturday night at 11:30 at the Immanuel hospital in Omaha, here he has been lor the p:-.st two months taking treatment. To this giand old gentleman life v as !;ind ai.d it was only in the past few days thut his condition was such that he failed to keep his daily in terest in life, as late as Thursday he planning ihe return home soon to this city and the scenes that he had beon familiar with since his boy hood days. It Is a comfort to the family that the loved father was able to retain his interest and usual ex cellent spirits until the last pages of the book of life were closed. The departed was a member of one of the oldest and most disting uished families of the state and cne that gave much in the making of Nebraska as a state and particularly in the formation and development of the city of Plattsmouth. It was in March of 1855 that Francis S. White with his wife and family of children left their ances tral home in old England to turn their faces westward to the new world where another great English speaking nation had been founded, they coming to America with a party of the Mormon missionaries who had drew many thousands over the sea with their glowing pictures of the wonders of the great republic beyond the seas and particularly the promis ed land on the shores of the great Salt Lake. The White family came west to St. Joseph. Missouri, then the frontier of civilization for the west and started in the long wagon train for the future home beyond the Rockies. In the covered wagons, drawn by oxen, of which the little lad, Alfred White was one of the drivers, the party arrived at their destination. Here at Salt Lake they found the dreams and hopes of the future shadowed by their practical experiences in the land dominated by that great figure of the western civil ization, Brigham Young, the Whife family deciding with several other families to again return east, left the settlement of the Mormons, sacri ficing many thousands of dollars that had been invested, rather than to re main If. the conditions in which they found facing them. After a long journey beset with the dangers of the hostile Indian as well as the fear of the vengence of the Mor mons, the party finally reached the Platte in the territory of Nebraska, the trip leaving many deep impres sions on Mr. White altho he was then but a lad of ten years. The party forded the Salt Creek near the pres ent town of Ashland and on June lth. 1837, the party camped on the Pour Mile Creek just west of this city, taking up their journey the next day and arriving at the frontier town of Plattsmouth. Here fate played a part in the lives or the family as the father was taken ill here and the party remained here for some months and then decided to make this city their future home. After locating here A. W. White, then a boy. made several trips across the plains with wagon trains plying between Plattsmouth and Denver, this part of his life being filled with romance and colorful incidents of the perils of the plains, then in fested with Indians and in this per iod many parties of hostile Indians made the trip west one of the great est danger. In later years Mr. White was en gaged in the commercial life of the city and in the last years he took over the store that had been estab lished by his father, F. S. White, and conducted it up until some fifteen years ago when the business was closed. Alfred W. White was one of the veteran members of the Masonic or der in this city, being an early mem ber of Plattsmouth lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M.. of Nebraska Chapter No. 3, Royal Arch Masons, arid Mt. Zion commandery No. 5, Knights Templar. He was also advanced to the thirty-second degree in the Scot- ici TMto M.'isons and was a mem ber nf the Shrine at Lincoln. In the Masonic order he held many offices and was treasurer of the local bodies for many years until his advancing years made it necessary to abandon his activities to some extent. Tt was on December 24. 1869, in this city that Mr. White and Miss Tmma Eikenbarv were united in marriaee and built the home here that they enjoyed for many years until the wife and mother was canea tn thp last reward. The children vhn are left to mourn the' nassing of the father are: Mrs. Frank D. Bur gess of Omaha: Mrs. J. A. Donelan of this city: Mrs. J. C. Thygeson of Nebraska City, and Ralph W. White of Dallas, Texas. One son, Frank A. White, has preceded the father in death. Of the brothers there remain but two, Hon. Francis E. White, now living at Los Angeles, California, and Arthur White of Pueblo, Colorado, and one sister, Mrs. Hose Leonard of this? city. The life of Mr. White is a golden memory to his family as he was of a kindly and genial disposition, thoughtful of others and a man who left no one to say that he had in jured anyone in the long years that he had lived. He took his fellowmen in their shortcomings with a broad christian charity, and in his living he gave to the world much more than tin. world to him. He will be missed us-ipiy by the old friends but his fpltndid unselfish life should keep his memory green long after the suns in..! s;iovs of years have rested on hit- home in the silent city. Platts mouth has lost a splendid citizen and the Ii lends an associate that they wiil long miss. Death of Bert McElwain Occurs at Greenwood Former Plattsmouth Jeweler Dies After Period of El Health Bodv to Come Here. From Monday's Dally The message was received here this noon announcing the death at Green wood of Bert A. McElwain, lifetime resident of this community and a well known jeweler, following an illness that covered several years. The deceased was sixty-two years of age and was born in Plattsmouth in February, 1868 and has spent his lifetime in this community with the exception of some months spent in California, receiving his education here and after learning the jewelers trade was engaged in this line of work a great many years until his physical breakdown made necessary his retirement. Mr. McElwain was taken ill four years ago and has been gradually growing worse until the past few weeks when his condition has grown much more serious. Fol lowing the death of the mother, Mrs. S. E. McElwain, for whom Mr. Mc-J Elwain cared for many years, he was taken to California by his brother, Roy McElwain and remained there until the death of the brother, and returning to Nebraska has made" his home with a cousin, Fred Etheridge at Greenwood. Mr. McElwain is survived by one sister, Mrs. John Dutton of Kansas City, two brothers, Roy and Myron McElwain preceding him in death. SHERIFF HAKES ARRESTS The visit of Sheriff Reed and his force out in the county Saturday resulted in a number of arrests be ing made in and near Weeping Water, the parties being arrested on alleged sales made to undercover men in the past few days. The men arrested were Ernest Baker, residing on a farm near Weep ing Water. Lawson Conrad, Ross Dennis, William Douty, In and near Weeping Water while Marion Mor gan of Eagle was also arrested on the alleged sale made to the agents. The charge against Conrad in volves a third offense while that of Dennis a second offense, and to the charges both men plead not guilty Saturday evening and were released on bond, the hearing of Conrad be ing set for May 3rd and that of Den nis on May 10th. This morning the complaint against Ernest Baker was brought up for hearing in the county court and to the charges of making the sale, Mr. Baker plead guilty and was given the sentence for the offense that is set by law, that of sixty days in jail and a fine of $100. Mr. Baker stated to the court that he had no liquor of his own, that he had been ap proached by a man named Biggs, a few days ago who was with a com panion and the men had asked him if he knew where they might pro cure some liquor, that he had refused and the men had insisted on getting some, stating that they needed a quart to help in selling insurance, they had also inquired about Con rad and Biggs had stated that he knew Conrad as he had been in jail with him at Plattsmouth and after some insistance. Baker told them he knew where Conrad kept some of his whisky hidden and if it would accom modate them he would try and get them some, going to the cache which was not on the. Baker place and had given them a quart for which they had paid $3. The defendant is a renter farmer and his wife and eight small children were here at the trial to lend a pathetic phase to the case as they are now placed in very straighted circumstances. The hearing against Morgan and Douty will be taken up later. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Sunday afternoon Mrs. M. S. Briggs was brought home from the Immanuel hospital at Omaha, where for the past ten days she has been taking treatment. Mrs. Briggs stood the trip in excellent shape and rest ed very well during the night and it is hoped that she may continue to improve as she has in the past few days, until she is entirely over the effects of her long illness. Playground for Every Neighbor hood is Needed Clean Up Week Demonstrates There are Manv Vacant Lots that Can be Used for Such Purpose Why do children play in the streets, in hourly danger of being run over by automobiles, as hundreds are every year, when there are plenty of vacant lots in which they could play and where there is actually more room and less danger and in terruption of play? The answer is simple. It is because their parents are neglectedful of a plain duty and an easy opportunity. Clean Up week in Plattsmouth has ' shown up" so to speak a great many vacant lots that could easily be made into playgrounds with just a little work. And how much better it would be to put them to such good use than to continue permitting them to run to weeds and blossom in tin cans. A number of these lots are owned by home people; others belong to former residents who have moved away. Some of them are in process of foreclosure for taxes. But withal, it should be an easy matter to gain consent to put them to such good use as neighborhood playgrounds, be cause that would mean keeping them cleaned up. The weeda that are now coming up should be kept cut, or better yet, the ground plowed, leveled and roll ed. A little baseball diamond can be laid out for the small boys to play on. Also posts can be erected at each end for basket ball just a hoop serving for a basket. In the fall the boys can play football on the bared lot and in the spring mar bles and top. This is simple equipment. More could be done if the neighborhood people were actually in earnest, such as putting up a swing or two, mak ing a small handball court, etc., but unless there is supervision of resi dents living nearby who will keep an eye on things, it would not do to un dertake to put much equipment on such a lot, because there are always destructive boys who make such things short lived. Just clearing the lot, plowing and smoothing it will make a fine playground. An example of what can be done in furnishing a desirable place for children to play is demonstrated in the tennis courts west of the Herold apartments. Last year Mr. Herold gave the park board permission to provide a public court on this ground where he had once maintained a pri vate court for residents of his apart ment houses. The telephone com pany co-operated by donating a num ber of poles and the park board paid for their erection and the stringing of the necessary netting and the boys themselves are taking care of the grounds and keeping them up in splendid shape. In this way, with a very small expenditure there has been provided a place where daily a number of youths gather to engage in play off the streets and away from the danger of being run over by cars. This is one of the objectives the National Clean Up and Paint Up cam paign seeks to accomplish, but such an undertaking necessarily takes considerable time more than a week or so. Last week's Clean Up drive has brought the unkept vacant lots into greater prominence than ever before. Now is the time to get busy on them and see what can be done toward converting them into play grounds. ARRANGING CELEBRATIONS The Women's Relief corps at their meeting on Saturday afternoon took up the matter of the observance of Memorial day as well as the cele bration of the completion of Living ston road from this city to the Mis souri river bridge. The W. R. C. has asked that the American Legion provide the speaker of the occasion on Memorial day and as well providing the building for the exercises of the afternoon with the two organizations co-operating in the program. It was decided to have the cele bration of Flag day on June 14th. made the occasion of the dedication of Livingston road and for this pur pose the ladies are planning a suit able marker to honor the memory of General Livingston and the men of Co. A., First Nebraska. The ladies will present their request to the council to be permitted to mark the highway. CANDIDATES ARE INITIATED Sunday the Plattsmouth court of the Catholic Daughters of America sent three candidates to Omaha where they were given their degree work in the order by the Omaha court of the order. The candidates who were received into the order were Mrs. John Cloidt, Mrs. Emmons Ptak and Mrs. E. Bennett. The candidates were accompanied by Mrs. Frank Mullen. Mrs. Fred Egenberger and Mrs. W. H. Woolcott. After the initiation the ladies were guests at a very fine luncheon served by the Omaha court at the Knights of Col umbus club. SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY From Monday's Daily Last Friday night a group of the young friends of Meridith Chancel lor gathered at the Chancellor home on Pearl street to participate in a pleasant surprise party in honor of the young man's birthday. The affair was arranged by .his mother, Mrs. M. Chancellor and proved a complete surprise. The evening was spent in playing various games and other entertain ment, delicious refreshments being served before the Lour cf departuie. Those present were Margaret Snod grass. Agnes Gochenour, Fred Todd, Theodore Todd, Fretfrieh Wehrbein, Ralph Wehrbein. Frank Wehrbein, Don Warner, Alice Smith, Frank Smith, Vivian Moore, Mary Ina Chancellor and Elwood Snodgrass. Citizens are Urged to Check Up on Census Returns So Far Received May Mean Some Have Been Overlooked. So Help in Work The taking of the census in this community is progressing to the close and there is the necessity of a very careful check of the city to see that every resident here is count ed in the final result. Preliminary reports made on the second ward show 1,041 persons, in the third 1,025 and in the fourth ward 597, which is considerably be low that of ten years ago according to local figures. The first ward, one of the largest in point of population owing to the compact nature of the ward, as well as the fifth ward, are yet to be reported. ; The list of those taken by the census takers are to be checked up and it is hoped that it may be possi ble to uncover any that may have been overlooked by the census takers or that have moved in since the start of the census and have not been listed. Citizens who have -ot be-en visited or knowing others wo have not. are urged to get in touch with the suit able authorities by calling the Eve ning Journal, phone No. 6 that their names may be prepared for the check up of the list of the residents. Stand up Be counted. New Head for Music Depart ment of Schools Miss Cora Williams, Successful Teacher at Elnrwood to Hold Position Here With the decision of Miss Ruth Lindsay, supervisor of music' in the local schools, not to take up her teaching work the coming year, the board of education has been up against a real problem as Miss Lind say has been so very successful in her work and advanced to a very high standard the music work of the local schools. The selection of Miss Cora Wil liams of the Elmwood schools, as the supervisor for the coming year in the Plattsmouth schools is a most happy solution of the problem of the board, as Miss Williams has been most successful in her work in the Elmwood schools and her musical groups have scored high in all con tests over the state in the time she has served as the head of the music department. Miss Williams is a graduate of the University of Nebraska school of music and has had several years of teaching in the state since gradua tion and her selection to teach here is most gratifying to the patrons of the school and the students of the music department of the schools. The host of friends here of Miss Lindsay are regretting that she is leaving the city where she has be come so popular in her stay of the last few years, but are much pleased that while she must go such a talent ed and able successor has been se cured. WILL APPEAL DECISION Ernest Baker, who on Monday pled guilty to the sale of liquor, yesterday filed notice of the appeal of the plea and the sentence of the court which was for sixty days and a fine of $100 and costs. The defendant in court claimed that he had been talked into the violation of the law by evidence men and that he had had no liquor but had secured some from another person at the insistance of the men who later proved to be evidence men. The necessary appeal bond was sup plied "and the man was released to return to his home. Mr. Baker i& a tenant farmer residing near Weep ing water and has a family of a wife and eight children, the eldest of which is thirteen. The appeal will permit Baker looking after the pre liminary work on the farm before the case is disposed of in the district court. Col Phi! Hal! to Speak Here Decoration Day Well Enown Figure in Nebraska Legion Circles to Be Orator at Service on May 30th The selection of the orator for the annual memorial day services in this city has been for the past few years the American Legion's contribution to the formal program of the after noon and the committee in charge of the Legion participating have been fortunate in securing one of the best known figures in the ranks of the former service men in Nebras-ka. The speaker this year will be Col. Phil L. Hall, of Greenwood, who will bring a most fitting message of the annual day of honor to the veterans of all of the wars of our nation sounding the service man's view of the sacrifices that his comrades in arms have given in all of the past years that the nation might live. The Women's Relief Corps will have charge cf arranging the re maining portions of the program and features in keeping with the patrio tic spirit of the day will be provided. The morning program will as us ual be divided among the organiza tions, the W. R. C. carrying out the task of fiaging the graves of the civil war veterans, of whom a very large number are at the last long rest while the world war organiza tions will look after their dead as well. Services will be held at the G. A. R. mound in the old addition to the Oak Hill cemetery as well as at the Legion plot in the new ceme tery and in which all organizations will participate with the firing squad and the ritualistic services. TRADE EXPOSITION ENDS LAST SATURDAY NIGHT The four-day Merchants' Trade Ex position and Style Show held at the Legion community building last week under auspices of the local Legion post, came to an end Saturday night, with the record attendance of the four nights, approximately .900. The total number of paid admiss ions for the four nights will run around 2,500. Had the weather been favorable the last two nights of the show, this figure would un doubtedly have been exceeded by be tween six and eight hundred more. Saturday night's crowd was plenty big enough, however, to tax the floor space outside the booths. The opportunity to get better ac quainted with people living in this trade territory through the medium of personal contact at the show was greatly appreciated by all those hav ing booths at the show and especially so with the case of those having a definite article to sell, such as auto mobiles, electric refrigerators, radios. stoves, etc., as it enabled them to list a large number of prospects. The Orioles orchestra, of Omaha, furnished music for the dance which began at 10 and lasted until after 1 o'clock. The Legion put in a lot of hard work getting their hall ready for the show and building the booths and still have left the task of tearing down the lumber portion, but the merchants are requested to remove the crepe paper decorations from their booths, and in this manner can preserve their signs and other mater ial they wish to keep. Next year, the installation of a ceiling in the building will prevent the mooring of booths to the ceiling joists and it is probable a knock down permanent type of booth will be devised that can be taken down and set up at will. At Lincoln they have this type of booths, but made of pipe, which does not lend itself well to decorating, either with crepe paper or other ma terial, and it is likely the booths here wil Icontinue to be constructed of wood. WINS TRACK EVENTS In the track meet held between Peru Teachers college and Tarkio college at Peru the last of the week, Bernard Galloway, sophomore at the state school and former Plattsmouth high school athlete, was one of the featured men for the Peru team, he winning the half mile in an easy fashion and distancing the Missouri school's two mile man. With the Peru relay team taking in other meets Galloway was forced to sub stitute in several events and was unable to run in the mile, his fav oriate race. The many friends of the young man will be pleased to learn that he is making so fine a showing in his athletic work. SECURES SCHOOLS Two students in the Normal Train ing department at the high school presided over by Miss Pearl Staats have secured schools for the coming year. These are Mary Swatek who will teach District 97 east of Cedar Creek and'Bernice Hogue, District No. 60 southwest of Murray. Both of these girls have made splendid scholastic records during their four years in high school and should make splendid teachers for the rural schools. HERE ON HONEYMOON Mr. and Mrs. A. J. DtGeest of Armour, South Dakota, with Mrs. Fred Sharpnack of Lincoln are here for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmons Ptak, parents of Mrs. Sharpnack and uncle and aunt of Mrs. DeGeest. The wedding of Miss Irene Ptak and Mr. A. J. DeGeest oc curred a few days ago at Lincoln to which place the young people motor ed and the wedding ceremony held with Mr. and Mrs. Sharpnack as the attendants at the wedding. After the week spent here Mr. and Mrs. De Geest will return to Armour, where they will make their future home. The bride is a daughter of Frank Ptak, a former resident of this city and who will be well remembered by the older residents of the com munity. Iowa-Nebraska Expects to Have Gas Here Soon Local Company Will Have Connection With One of the Largest Com panies in the Nation. The trainloads of huge twenty-four inch pipe that is to be used in the construction of the natural gas lines from the Texas and Oklahoma fields to Chicago and now arriving in this part of the west and a great quantity of the pipes have been unloaded at Lincoln where the Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co., are to start in on the construction of a line that will lead over their system in a gigantic feeder of the natural gas to the towns that are now served by the company. With the dispatch with which the Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power com pany are getting into the new organ ization that comprises some of the largest companies in the world it is not going to belong before the ter ritory served by this company will, be provided with the natural gas. The rates that will be arranged will give the patrons a very low rate for "the service, the Iowa-Nebraska Co.. as one of the many units in the link up of the great gas companies, are preparing schedules that will give the very best rates possible with the maintenance of the lines. The patrons of the gas company in this city can rest assured that the local company will see that they are well cared for both In the matter of service and a fair and equitable rate. GIVE A FINE PROGRAM The program given at the Nebraska Masonic Home on Sunday afternoon was one of the most delightful that has been heard at the Home for some time and was presented by the Bee Hive lodge of South Omaha. The Bee Hive chorus, one of the best known Masonic musical organiza tions in the state furnished the chief numbers with the well trained group in the special choruses, while the quartet was also enjoyed as was the special offerings in the Scotch songs by "Scottie" Gunn. The members of the mixed quartet were Miss Valeria Wells, soprano. Miss Bess Rhyno, contralto, Aug. E. Ituser, tenor, Herbert J. Wells, basso. The Bee Hive chorus have been heard in many places over the state and the officers of the organization of some twenty voices comprises M. R. Jackson, president. E. C. Ringo, vice president, E. G. Kehrrnan. secretary treasurer. Fred G. Ellis, director and Mrs. Will Rath, accompanist. The special entertainer was Mr. Gunn, the clever and versitile Scot tish singer. The program giiven represented the follwoing numbers. I'd Like to Go Down South Once Mo' Parks Nelly Was a Lady Foster Bee Hive Chorus My Task King Alone Thomas Mixed Quartette Friend of Mine Sanderson The lind Ploughman Clark Bee Hive Chorus Special Scotch Numbers Scottie Gunn Praise Ye the Father Gounod Steal Away Parks Bee Hive Chorus The Great Red Dawn Wilson Honey Town Foster Mixed Quartette There Is No Death O'Hara Bee Hive Chorus TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rokahr, the latter formerly Miss Ann Hiber of this city, who have been spending the winter in Arizona, where it was hoped Mr. Rokahr would be bene fitted by the climate, started for home Friday but have been checked by the illness of Mrs. Rokahr. When they reached Raton, New Mexico, Mrs. Rokahr was taken suddenly very ill and had to leave the train and enter the hospital for an oper ation, she suffering from an attack of appendicitis. The relatives here are anxiously awaiting further word from her bedside and trust that she may soon recover. Mrs. Rokahr is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hiber of this city. Gala Program to Feature Open ing of Bridge Governor Weaver Main Speaker and Mayors of Iowa and Nebraska Cities Are Invited. From Wednesday" Daily The committee that has in charge the exercises to mark the formal opening of the Missouri river tranic bridge at this place, met this morn ing to discuss the plans in connection with the big evert. Invitations are being sent to the mayors of cities in Iowa and Nebras ka from Burlington west to Hast ings and also up and down the Mis souri river as far as St. Joseph. M'., and Sioux City, Iowa, to be present on this gala day and with them tns presidents of the Chamber of t'oin merce of each town or some other civic organization. The opening will be on Fridiy, May 16th and very elaborate ar rangements will be made to make it a most notable occasion. A complimentary dinner to the in vited guests will be held at 12 o'clock (noon) at the American Legion com munity building and from where the party of guests will be taken to the Nebraska side of the bridge where the formal exercises will be held, the weather permitting, and here Gover nor Weaver will formally unite the 6tates of Iowa and Nebraska throueh the medium of the new bridge. It is expected that there will be very large delegations from Omaha, South Omaha and Lincoln here for (the occasion as veil as visitors from jail of the cities along the highways ! that lead to the bridge. The committee is announcing 'their plans as rapidly as they are de iveloped and every effort will be made to make this a real festive occasion. It was also announced that there will be no toll charges on this clay, the bridge being free to the use of the public on May 16th. HOME FOR A VISIT William H. Shopp, one of the past commanders of the American Legion post of this citv. who has been in (Colorado for the past year, taking treatment at the Fitzsimmons hos pital at Denver, is home for a visit with his mother. Mrs. F. H. SlK.pp, and his sister. Miss Marjorie. Mr. Shopp has done very nicely in the past year and is feeling very much improved and his condition was so favorable that the attending phy sicians decided that he might return home for a visit and forlough, but in case of his finding this climate too severe he was to return at once to the hospital to remain until his affliction has entirely passed away. The host of friends are pleased to see Mr. Shopp and are hoping that he may find it possible to remain here now with the mother and sis ter, but in the best of condition Mr. Shopp must remain inactive for a long time. WILL LOCATE IN CALIFORNIA Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cappell and little child departed Wednesday I tor San Diego, California, where they nre to enjov a visit at the home of I Mr. and Mrs. William Bell, the Lit i ter a sister of Mrs. Cappell. They j are planning on locating in Cali- fornia if the conditions there are i favorable and are anticipating a very pleasant time on the west coast. The many friends here while regreting to see this estimable family leave here will extend to the Cappell family their best wishes for a safe and pleas ant journey to the west. JOHN A SURE SHOT John Gauer. Cass county's crack trap shorter, was called unon a few days ago to demonstrate his skill as a marksman, when an old coyote was caught in a den on a farm near Cedar Creek. The coyote was in the den and the residents of that locality prevented its escape until John ar rived on the scene and the coyote was dispatched. The pelts were brought in by Elmer Stoehr and Floyd Gauer, there being that of the old coyote and six young ones that were unearthed in the den. GEORGE BARR HOME From Monday DaHv Yesterday afternoon John Rich ardson drove to Omaha where he vis ited the Methodist hospital and re turned home with his nephew, Geo. Barr, who has been there for the past few weeks, first undergoing an oper ation for appendicitis and later be ing taken down with an attack of smallpcx. The patient is feeling as well as possible under the circum stances of the case and it is hoped that at home he may soon recuper ate from the illness. Father Marcelles Agius deported this morning for Lincoln where he Iwill attend the banquet givn by jthe priests of the South Piatt dio cese to Archbishop Francis J. Beck man, who is leaving the Lincoln ; charge for his new see in Dubuque. t Iowa. TT