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THURSDAY, OCT. 1, 1931. PLATTCCTJTII LY JOUTUAL PA02 nvi Coolidge Out with Pledge to Support Hoover Does Not Intesd to Be Candidate in 1932; Says Harmony Needed in the Party. Washington, Sept. 29. Calvin Coolidge does not intend to rua for president in 1932. but proposes to support Herbert Hoover for a second nomination, which thus is brought measurably nearer. "When we need more harmony, more co-operation, and more confi dence," said Mr. Coolidge in a copy righted article published today by the Saturday Evening Post, "it would be a distinct disservice to promote a factional conflict against a presi dent in office . . . "The responsible elements of our party should offer a solid front in their support of the president. That is the course I propose to pursue." While a few of the skeptical hesi tated, and sought to read between the lines, most political leaders saw in these words a final dissipation of the greatest hazard which has stood between .Ir. Hoover and renomin- ation. One Definite Overture. For months political gossip has played with the possibility that the president who retired with honors in 1929 would emerge from retire ment to lead his party in the trou blous campaign year of 1932. From at least one state definite overtures had been made to North ampton for use of his name in a party primary. In other states plans have been afoot to corral bloc3 of delegates who, at the last moment, might be expected to turn to Cool idge. From all of this the former pres ident directly dissented in the ar ticle published today, reiterating that he sought to prevent a renom ination three years ago, and ask ing: "Why should it be supposed that what I was then seeking to escape I am now seeking to acquire?" Even to gain a temporary vic tory, he continued, no party should temporize, comprise and desert its leaders. Means Hoover, Says Fess. By Senator Fess (O. , most in sistent of the "draft Coolidge" lead ers in 192S and now chairman of the republican national committee, Mr. Coolidge's i pronouncement was interpreted as meaning beyond ques tion a renomination for Mr. Hoover. Senator Watson (Ind.). the party leader in the senate, said the former president had taken a sincere posi tion behind a successor now assured of a second nomination. Others were not so sure, remem being the speculation and uncertain ty which followed the "I do not choose to run"- statement just' four i years ago. Senator Copeland( dem., N. Y.) remarked that by his choice of words Mr. Coolidge demonstrat ed he had not lost "his canny Xew England nature." Some republican politicians, noticeably shy about the use of their names in the newspapers, also privately promised a wait-and-see attitude: but the doubters were far in the minority. Among the republican Insurgents of the west, the feeling was that Mr. Coolidge had taken himself out of the picture, but that it made lit tle difference. These elements of the party, where the opposition to a Hoo ver renomination now is expected to center, would not have supported the man from Northampton. They will have their own candidates, prob ably .a collection of favorite sons, none of whom they expect to nom inate. Copies to White House. Copies of the Coolidge article were eagerly sought today through out Washington. They circulated from hand to hand among senators and representatives and cabinet members. They were scanned with a consuming curiosity but without comment at the headquarters of the democratic national committee. They were carried Into the offices of the president's secretaries at the White house, and undoubtedly read by every occupant there, from the high est down. At noon, when the president met the newspaper men in his regular press conference, a whole handful of written questions about tne latest turn cf presidential politics were in the grist of interrogations awaiting him. But he only smiled and talked about other things. Whether he would make some public acknow ledgment was unknown tonight. The president himself has made no public statement about 1932. By his silence he has followed the precedent of many years. It has been a half century, however, since a chief exe cutive failed of renomination, and politics takes it for granted that every president will again be a can didate. Friends Openly at Work. Mr. Hoover's friends have been openly at work, and there has been no indication that they really were agitated about the possibility of a Coolidge candidacy. Among them to day's pronouncement appeared to cause no genuine surprise though they share in the relief of republic ans generally that something had happened to clear the atmosphere. In writing about the hazards of a contest within the party, Mr. Cool idge argued that neither the repub lican organization nor the country would be benefited by strife at a time when every good citizen should uphold the hands of the president. "Those who are suggesting, under the present disturbed conditions in our country and in the world," he wrote, "that a former president should use his prestige to attempt to secure a nomination against a presi dent of his own party, probably have not stopped to consider fully what would he implied by such a course. "It would arouse animosities and create bitterness which would af flict the people for years to come. In comparison with these things the relative success or failure of an ad ministration is not very important. "A party which temporizes, which compromises itself, which surrenders to opportunism, which deserts Its leaders, even if it wins a temporary victory, will find little but discredit in its success, and generally will disintegrate and disappear." WOMEN VOTERS LEAGUE MEETS Grand Island. Sept. 29. Mrs. El- lery Davis of Lincoln, president of the Nebraska eague of Women Vot ers, was me principal speaser nere Tuesday afternoon before the organ ization's annual state convention. Sixty members had registered Tues day. Mrs. Davis told her audience achievement by the organization conies from membership and riot from directing groups. Thus she urged members to give serious thought to legislative affairs so that ideas resultant from study may be taken. Most of the afternoon was taken up in opening formalities, with Mrs. C. G. Ryan, Grand Island chapter president, extending formal wel come, and committee reports cover ing numerous activiteis of the organization. J.H.Ayc!2btt . is CLscc-n as Nov 'Q Manager Fort Worth Han in Charge of Lines west Succeeding Edward Flynn at Omaha James H. Aydelott, formerly gen eral manager of Texas line of the Burlington with headquarters at Fort Worth, Tex., has been appointed general manager of the Burlington lines west of the Missouri river with headquarters at Omaha, effective Oct. 1, 1931, Burlington officials an nounced Sunday. Mr. Aydelott suc ceeded Edward Flynn, who has been elected vice president In charge of operation with headquarters at Chi cago. This appointment is effective Oct. 1. Mr. Flynn's election was ef fective on Sept. 24. Mr. Aydelott was born at Fidel ity, Jersey county. 111., and entered the service of the Burlington Sept. 15, 1902, as stenographer In the mechanical department of Brook field, Mo., transferring to the oper ating department as accountant in the superintendent's office at St. Joseph, Mo., In 190S. He was pro moted to chief clerk to the super intendent at St. Joseph in 1909, and in 1911 was promoted to chief clerk to the general superintendent at St. Louis, Mo. In 1912 he was promoted to as sistant chief clerk to the general manager at Chicago, and fn 1916 was put on special work on the staff of the general manager at Chicago, for part of that year. In the same year he was promoted to trainmaster at La Crosse, Wis. He was promoted to superintendent of the Hannibal division in 1917 and went to Omaha in the latter part of 1917 as super intendent of the Omaha division. He was in Omaha only one year, being transferred in 19 IS to superintend ent of the Casper, division. He was made assistant superin tendent of transportation at Chicago in 1920 and in 1921 was appointed superintendent of transportation at Chcago. wchich position he held un til 1922 when he was promoted to the position of general superintend ent of the Illinois district at Gales burg. In 1930 he was made general man ager of the Texa3 lines of the Bur lington system with headquarters at Fort Worth, Tex., and held this posi tion until Jiis present appointment. While he was at Omaha only a very short time, he will be remembered by many who made his acquaintance. Vice President Flynn returned to Omaha Sunday from Chicago and is arranging his transfer to the Chicago office. FARMER WOUNDED BY i UNKNOWN- ASSAILANT Gretna William Swart, farmer living three miles southwest of Gret na, was . seriously wounded Friday night when an unknown assailant opened fire on him a3 he opened the door of his home in response to a consistent summons. Swartz was un able to give a clear description of his attacker. He said the man was tall and slender. He drove away, Swartz said, in a- small car, driving in the direction of Omaha. Swartz could give no reason for the attack. The regular standard grade of his tory paper 40c per ream, not a special sale light weight article, but high quality, marked at a close price, at the Bates Book and Stationery Store. Wett Weaftlheir Alheadl 1 Be sure to buy all leather shoes. It's the only way to know they will hold their shape (and hold together) during the rainy months just ahead. Prepare for wet weather now by outfitting your family in "Star Brand" Shoes. You'll be reward ed with healthier, improved appearance and a noticeable money saving besides. Brand Women's Strap Slippers High and Low Heels Patent and Kid Leathers $290 Children's OnScrds in Patents and Calf Leathers Sizes to 2 Pair 0190 Oil tanned upper Composition Sole Rubber heel. 3-lb. Rolls of Natural Cotton Made cf all ture cotton, unbleached. Roll Challie, for comforters. In the new qtiilted designs. Per yard. XCTEX Per box of .twelve 21 39c 14c Hen's Ribbed Winter weight Union Suits. Long sleeves, ankle length Children's Ankle length Union Suits Winter weight. Sizes to 10. Per suit CCc 7Cc Boys' Jersey Lumber Jackets, 8 to 16.- COt SOENMCM The Largest Store in Cass County Modern conditions and stand ards of living hare called into elng an entirely new kind of Institution for meeting a uni versal human need The Fun eral Home. Planned for the specific pur pose which it serves, it offers greater efficiency and greater convenience than was possible in the past. We are proud to be able to offer the communities which we serve the use of such an estab lishment. IZcccn LTcncral WEEPING WATER, NEBR. WEEPING WATER John S. Williams and wife, prop rietors of the Weeping Water bak ery were guests with their daughters in Omaha on Tuesday of this week and also were looking after some business matters as well while there. James Miller and family of Platts mouth, where he is employed with the BREX were visiting in Weeping Water on last Sunday and were guests at the home of his father, Peter H. Miller and brother, Pete Miller. W. I Hobson, John Crozier, Frank E. Woods and Henry Crozier attended the South Dakota-Nebraska football game on last Saturday which was held in Lincoln and rooted for the Cornhuskers who surely swamped the Indians. Pete Miller, who is employed with the pipe line company was sent'down to Adams to do some work for the company on last Saturday, and re turned home late Saturday evening not feeling the best but the rest over night placed him in good condition again and he is out hustling with the work. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Calkins for merly of this place and also of Wa bash where Mr. Calkins conducted the elevator for a term of years, but who have been making their home at Alamosa, Colo., were visiting here for a number of days during the week, and were guests at the home of Harold Blackle while here. . The guests and also, Mary Blackie were visiting in Union at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Gross on Thurs day of last week. Attended Church Convention. , Rev. Ralph Pinkham and wife, the popular pastor of the Congregational church of Weeping .Water and ac companied by Mr. J. J. Meier, were attending the district; nieeting of the churches of what is, known as the Lincoln district ana-which was neid at Seward during, the greater por tion of the week.. Selling Remainder of Stock. An adjusting company of Omaha who recently purchased the residue of the stock of the former H. L. Rich ards hardware store and which for merly belonged to JEd Rathour, are holding an auction sale from day to day until the- goods have been sold. With the times as close as they are claimed to be, the goods should go at a reasonable figure. Pulls Down Nice Prize. The Weeping Water band which is one of the very best, proved this last week when they contested with five other band3, there being six in all at the celebration of the open ing of highways into Nebraska City, and won a prize of $75. The second prize went to Hamburg, Iowa, and fhe third went to Avoca, Nebraska. There were but three prizes, and fhe fourth to score for points was the Nehawka-Lewiston band, but as there was no fourth '"prize they did not get one, but received much praise from the Judges. In the pitching of horse' shoes the first prize came to Weeping Water and was won by Lawrence Wise residing north of Weeping Water. The people who attended the cele bration heard some excellent music and also saw some very fine horse shoe pitching. It is reported that there is to be a horse shoe tourna ment at Nebraska City in the near future. Making Better Home. Torrence W. Flemming, living in the east portion of Weeping -Water has been having made at the home some very important Improvements and many changes for the better of their uome. C. J. Elgaard has been doing the plumbing, installing a new heating plant as well as water in all the house with bath and toiTet and many lavratories. The home is being made one of the best in this portion of the state. Gas Lines Being Rushed. , The gas lines which are to serve the people of Weeping Water are be ing rushed and will becompleted be fore the coming of cold weather and which will allow those who desire to use the' gas for fuel for heating their homes and business houses an opportunity to set in readiness be fore the coming of cold weather. Enjoyed Trip Very Much. Henry Mogensen who was attend ing the national convention of the American Legion which convened last week at Detroit, returned home on last Sunday, after bavins; enjoy ed the gathering very much in the Automobile City. On his return Henry stopped in Chicago and visited for a time with his friend Carl Ankinson and fam ily, who are making their home in the windy "city." Mr. Hogeflsen' also stopped at Joliet.. Illinois, where is located Howard Rasmuseen and "the boys had a , very .fine visit. Mr, Mr ensea tells of eajoying; his stay with Howard And after, which he return-1 ea nome. Henry win rememoer me visit to Detroit, Chicago and Joliet with much pleasure. Have Fine Trip. Mr. and Mrs., G. R. Dinger who had some business to look after at Kearney, made the trip, starting on last Thursday, going .first to Mln- den where they had friends and rela tives and where they were called to look after some business matters, then on to Kearney, and to Hastings. After looking after the business which called them there they also drove over to Neligh where, they visited with friends and relatives lor a time, returning to their home in Weeping Water on last Sunday even ing after having traveled over six hundred miles. ' Cut Outs on Motor Vehicles Must be Closed Council Takes Action to Instruct Po lice to Suppress the Practice of Many Drivers. From Tuesday Dajiy The city council had a short ses sion last evening and without a great deal of excitement to disturb the routine of the meeting until Council man Davis of the first ward opened the warfare on the practice of trucks and cars driving through the city at night with cut outs open and awak ening the peaceful dwellers with the loud machine gun like noises from the cars. The council decided that this must cease and Chief of "Police Elliott, who was present was in structed that hereafter all violators of the ordinance would have to be warned of their offense and then ar rested if they failed to hold their peace. The council also received a com munication from Mrs. Maggie Wil son of Omaha, asking assistance in reaching the home of a daughter in Oregon, stating that she was the former wife of William Wilson, mem ber of the police force, who was in jured here in 1916 in a battle with a group oi men, tne communication stating that while she bad left Mr. Wilson some years ago, that she would appreciate the aid of the city in getting her transportation as she was unable to secure it otherwise. Mayor Sattler stated that at the time Mr. Wilson had his expenses and hospital bills paid by the city. Councilman Johnson stated that at the time Mr. Wilson had refused to appear against the parties that had caused his injuries and made neces sary the dismissal of the charges. The fire department of the city presented the list of officers named at the last meeting as follows: Presi dent. Ftanklln Kief;. Vice-President.. Fred Ltrgsch;i Secretary ,v- .William Schmidtmann, Jr., Treasurer; ; Her man L. Tnomas; thick, iiriver, cari Ofe, Louis Lobnes; Chief, Dr. O. San- din; Assistant Chief, Henry Jasper; Foreman Hook and Ladder, Arthur Kief; Delegates to state convention, L. Lohnes, Carl Ofe, Fred Lugsch, William Schmidtmann. These offi cers were confirmed by the unani mous vote of the council. A resolution was presented by the judiciary committee that a suit had been started by Abraham L. Tidd against City Treasurer John E. Kirk ham, that City Attorney Capwell be authorized to appear in the case for the city. Councilman Webb of the claims committee, the official real estate agent of the council, gave a report on several of the properties recently secured at the tax sale, purchased to protect the city tax interest. Chairman Davis of the fire and water committee reported that his committee had prepared a draft of the new water franchise which had been turned over to the water cor poration for their consideration and which it was hoped would be back and ready for presentation at the next meeting of the council. The bids for the purchase of addi tional land for the use of the city for cemetery purposes was laid over until after the return of Chairman Tulene of the cemetery committee, who is in the west hunting big game. The lighting committee, through Chairman Smith reported that at the present time the committee could not recommend the light at the corner of Tenth and Washington avenue as had been petitioned for. Chairman Puis of the finance committee reported that the city had expended 1256 in order to secure liens on tax sale property to protect the interests of the city in regard to taxes. This amount was ordered paid over to the office of Sheriff Bert Reed. The question of the handling of city prisoners was brought up. Coun cilman Davis stating that the city was compelled to feed the prisoners that were forced to lay out their fines and that he thought that they should be worked. Mayor Sattler stated that several had been given work on the street In the past few weeks, but while they were in the custody of the city it was necessary to feed them. - . : . . After a few matters of road work and the allowance of the claims against the city as follows, the coun cil adjourned: George Taylor, street work S 36.00 A. L. Brown, meals to prison ers 9.00 Walter Byers, street work 24.75 Charles Gradoville, same 22.80 John Kubicka, same 22.40 Life Buoy LATEST IN Orange Blossom , Goblets, six for 50c ' Larfe Market sherbeti. 6 for; . : . . 50c Boy.' School Baskets Creiim and Sugar . .25c Sweater Each 10c Smaller C. arid S. . . . 15c Each .... .49c Clothes IceTeas.6for.....39c New House 74 fPmS - 4-PIECESET Dresses 24 for 50 PV - n , 59c, 2 for. .$1 Men's Inner-White . . . . Sox Price' r Sct Black or Brown jLQj iT PeaniltS Per Pair . . 10c per rb . . . . 10c The Reliable 5c to $1 Store North Side Main Street Plattsmouth, Nebr. i i Chief Justice Files for a Re- nomination After Five Years' Service Charles A. Goss Again Submits Name to Electors Charles A. Goes, chief Justice of the supreme court, filed Saturday afternoon with the eecretary of state for renamination on the non-politi cal ballot. Judge Goss Is Just finish ing his first term as presiding officer of the court, having been elected for the first time In 1927. The primaries will be held next April. During his . period of service on the bench great advances have been made by the court in the speeding up of the administration of justice. This began during the period of his predecessor, and the number of cases on the docket has steadily decreased in the last five years. When Judge Goss took office there were 813 cases on the docket; now there are but 299. For a part of this time the court was aided by six commissioners. Two years ago the number was re duced on teh voluntary suggestion of rthe court, to three, and at the 'last session the services of these were dispensed with. Beginning Oct. 5, the court, for - the first time since 1922, will exercise its constitutional prerogative of drafting district judges for part time service, in or der to keep the docket well cleared. During his term in office the court has made a number of revisions in the rules of practice. One of these Is a shortening of the time in whics appellants must serve briefs, the time being cut from six to three months from date of judgment in the lower court, thus Insuring a hearing of appeals that much earlier.. De claratory judgments may now be ren dered by the court, permitting liti gants to have their rights, status and other legal relations established before they have sought to act upon them, a deterrent to litigation. Dur ing that time also the filin gfee for appeals 'has been increased, which' has increased the revenues of the court and lessened collection losses. The court has also changed the method of handling opinions after they have been filed by which they are sent to the lawbook publishers as soon as released, thus making them available on file eooner to at torneys. The court has also made copies of all opinions available for press use, and in this way has added to accuracy of reporting and con venience in newspaper handling. The court has also put Into concise form the rules covering the discipline of attorneys and removed all confusion. Chief Justice Goss is in the prime of intellectual and mental vigor. He has presided with dignity, but mixed with it warm friendliness that has won appreciation particularly from the younger members of the bar mak ing their first appearance before that tribunal. In addition to supervising the work of. the court, he has car ried his full" share of opinion writ ing. During his service the court adopted the system of supplying opin ions in all cases, altho with those in which no new questions of law are Involved or which are of minor im portance, the opinions are brief, while still covering disputed point. Judge Goss has represented the court yearly at the meetings of the American Law institute, a body of presiding jurists who discuss and suggest changes in court work and superintend research into laws with the object of bettering them and bringing about greated uniformity. He was admitted to the bar in 1887, and practiced for a number of years in .Omaha. He was a member of the Nebraska house of 1S93, United States district attorney six years, from 1906 to 1912, when he was eleced a : district judge ' In Omaha. He is a member of the American and State Bar associations and served as president of the Omaha bar. INNOCENT HAN HADE FBEE Chester, 111. Freed by the death bed confession of another, Jesse Lu cas left Menard prison Sunday aft er serving twenty-three years for a murder he did not commit. A death bed confession by George R. Pond, a farmer who lived near Decker, Ind., that he killed Clyde Showalter. a young stock buyer twenty-three years ago gave Lucas his freedom. EIGHT MILE GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30 a. m. Sunday school 10:30 a. m. English services. Thursday evening, Oct. 8, at S o'clock, the ladies will serve a chic ken dinner in the church parlors. C. B. & Q. R. R., land lease George Taylor, burying two dogs George Rv Mann, legal ser vices to city " 1.00 1.30 20.00 FOR SALE Or trade for stock pigs, Fordson Tractor in good condition, Baylor 2 row cultivator, good as new. T. H. Pollock, Plattsmouth. ' , ol-2w-2d vAiai has bee of the old-fashioned omc uiicr? who .used to stop at the comer 'drug store for a box of sweets be fore he called on his lady love? They say he's passe, that now-a-days he stops to fill his flask end stock up on "her" favorite brand of cigarettes but there's still a few husbands left thet know their wives enjoy good candy end If you're one of them hero's a tip take your wife a box of Jz7.3 Kino's delicious home madi cendles, tonight end watch hereyesl Ju!!a King's cendles are made fresh dally end sent to us by fast express reasy on your pocketbook 80c tta pound. . Da(:3 C::!li & Stfofcory Store CORNER 5TH AND MAIN STREETS