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> U. S. Faces Vi ood Famine, Cool id ne 7 O Warns Foresters Only Drastic Conservation Can Prevent Total Dec!rue* tion of Supply in 50 ^ ears, President Says. Washington, Nov. 19.—Only the iftost drastic conservation measures will prevent the absolute disappear ance of America's great forests with in less than 50 years. President Cool idge revealed today In opening the national conference on utilization of forest products. The conference was called as one of tlie last official ads of the late •Secretary of Agriculture Wallace to devise ways and means of rehabili tating American timber reserves through conservation and elimination of waste. The president drew an unpleasant picture of a timberless fulure. With cold facts and figures, he brought home the extreme importance of maintaining an adequate forest re serve, showing how its destruction would be followed by the virtual an nihilation of the third largest in dustry with its ensuing era of un employment, and by the lack of most essential building material. Cites Figures. Production and consumption figures wepe cited that indicated the United States would be without timber with in 40 years unless drastic measures were taken at once to restore and to cljeck. "The era of free, wild timber is teaching its end,” the president viarned. ”\Ve can no longer depend on moving from one great primeval forest to another, for already the sound of the ax has penetrated the last of them.” Mr. Cooildge urged the conference to bring out a "program of specific action for timber-saving, rather than a mere expression of ideas." He promised the fullest co-opera tlOn of the government and declared that the vested interests of genera tions to come hinges upon the success of its deliberations. He did not offer any suggestions, confining his re marks to a portrayal of conditions as they now exist. Cutting Outstrips Growth. “Expressed roughly,” he Said, “we have left about 745,000,000.000 cubic feet of timber. From this the an nual drain Is 25,000,000.000 cubic feet. This total drain is most significant when we reflect that, toward offset ting it, we have on annual timber growth of only 6,000,000,000 cubic feet; and even In our young forests, where this growth Is taking place, cutting has already outstripped growth. We must face the situation that at this rate we are not far from timber exhaustion. “To bridge this fatal gap between cut and growth we have never taken sufficient action. ••In fact, our wealth of old-growth timber has made us prone to ignore the gap and to leave our less fortu nate descendants to struggle with It. Put we cannot escape the penalties of our national neglect. They are already beginning to be felt. Per cap ita annual consumption of sawed lum ber, which In 1906 had reached 625 hoard feet, has dropped to 285. and in some of the eastern states to 160 board feet. We are paying a yearly freight bill of *250,000,000. which could better be used for growing tim ber than for transporting it.” Industrial Problem. Declaring that the forest problem Is a land and Industrial problem of the first magnitude, the president ad vanced the theory that fully one fourth of the American area should be l^ept in forest. He called atten tion to the Immeasurable loss now be ing sustained in cut-over land. “Idle forest land has scrapped schools, factories, railroads and towns,” he said; "it has dotted the land with abandoned farms; it has cre ated a migratory population. “The great industries that depend on the forest for their raw material —Industries that, taken together, rank about third in value of output among our chief industrial groups, must be preserved. Then employ a very large number of wage earners; they feed the railroads with a vast flow of traffic." The president also dwelt upon the tremendous waste now prevalent in manufacture and urged that every effort be made to eliminate it. "Between cutting the timber and finally putting the product to use," ha declared. “Nearly two-thirds of the total volume Is lost. A third of this loss, It is estimated, can, under present economic conditions and with tried and tested m-dliods, he saved.” AIM KRTIHEMENT* ADVERTISEMENT. 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Nov. 19.— Mrs. Elsie Wheeler, murdered bride of Dean Wheeler, was stabbed to death by an unknown assassin in her husband’s lonely cabin Dear Lake of the Woods, Friday, while a telegram advising her of the dis covery of oil near her farm In Kan sas awaited her at the town of War Road. 70 miles from the death cabin. This tragic intelligence was brought to Minneapolis today by Mrs. J. J. Itolstngton of McPher son, Kan., sister of the slain wom an, who is en route to "War Road today, accompanied by L. T. Wheeler, father of the bridegroom, of Teck, Kan. Inherited Farm. "Oil well brought in on McMillan farm," read the telegram dispatch ed to Mrs. Wheeler last week. The “McMillan farm" adjoins -100 acres of land Inherited by Mrs. Wheeler three days before her mar riage to Dean Wheeler in October. . The couple's honeymoon trip brought them to the wilderness cabin in the northwest angle of Lake of the Woods, afler they tired of Kansas, Mrs. Hoisington declared ' today. Mrs. Wheeler told her Rister she was anxious to go Into the north ern Minnesota wilderness, because friends Had informed her that the district was "ideal." Veteran Restless. Voting Wheeler—"rest less and unable to settle down after going through (he war”—willingly accom panied his bride, bis father declarer] toda v. "They rode in a flivver from Kan sas and 'camped along the way," be said. “They planned to stay through the winter and come back to Kansas in the spring." Then, on Friday, the hand of the unknown assassin struck down the bride, and today her husband sits beside the body in the cabin while authorities en route from War Head are breaking (hrough the dense wilderness in the direction of the scene of the mystrious murder. Wheeler and Mrs. Hoisington will proceed as far as War Hoad, there to await developments. NORRIS PROTEGE GETS PASSPORT Washington, Nov. 19.—The State department has settled a controversy of some months standing by ordering the American consul at Riga to vise the passport of Mrs. Anna Kipness Lorner so as to permit her entry into this country. Mrs. Lerner was horn in 'Russia and came to the United States at the age of 5. Her father died before com pleting his naturalization. She mar ried an American and when she went to Riga for a visit her return was objected to and temporarily blocked under the Immigration laws. Luring the last session of congress Senator Norris, republican, Nebraska, introduced a resolution designed to permit her to re-enter the country but it never came to a vote. Fatlier-and-Son Banquet Given at Church in Oakdale OaltcTale, Nov. 19.—Father and son banquet was served at the M. E. church here by a committee of the aid societies of the three local churches. Between 90 and 100 men and boys took part In singing "Father and Son" verses to old popular airs, which Interspersed the toasts. C. H. Tospin aeted as toastmaster and toasts were given by a teacher, a banker and a minister. Two young men in their ‘teens furnished music. A. O. Williams of Neligh gavs a talk on his recent visit to Europe. He Is a member of the American Bar association, which met with others In London In July. Two Political Parties File Campaign Reports Washington, Nov. 19.—Final re ports on campaign funds were filed today with the clerk of the senate by two political organizations. The pro hibition national committee, through Its chairman, B. E. Prugh of Harris burg, Pa., listed total receipts at $6, 312, and total expenditures at $4,921. The socialist-labor party, through Its national secretary, Arnold Peter sen of Chicago, 111., showed total con tributions of $24,135 and total ex penditures of $19,791. ^ Nebraska City Pas* or Accepts Mankato Call Nebraska City, Nov. 19. — Rev. Lewis D. Smith, rector of St. Mary Episcopal church here for the last tw-o years, has resigned to accept a call at Mankato, Minn. He Intends to leave January 15. Hogs Bring Good Price. Emerson, Nov. 19.—Frank Ruehl, living several miles southeast of here, who makes a specialty of rais ing Durocjereey hogs for breeding purposes, has sold 42 head of spring boars this season at $39.50 earh. He has 45 sows which he will sell the first of next year. Five Soldiers Drown. Havana, Nov. 19.—Five soldiers were drowned last night when the Key West ferry Estrada Palma ran down a small gasoline launch in which they were returning to Morro Castle- from Havana. Bradshaw' Pioneer Dies, York, Nov. 19.—Funeral services were held at Bradshaw Monday for Alfred Litchenberger, 75, a pioneer of York county. He Is survived by a wife, one son and two brothers. COUNTY AGENT RESIGNS POST Special IH*patch to Tlie Omaha Be*. Beatrice, Neb., Nov. 19.—L. Boyd Hist, for seven years county agent here, tendered his resignation today, to become effective December 1. He will locate at Maryville, Mo., where he will enter the employ of the Farm ers’ Trust company. His successor will be named later. Since coming to Gage county, Mr. Hist has rendered invaluable service to the farmers and stock raisers. He succeeded O. H. Liebers, who later engaged in business in Lincoln. Mid-Winter Exposition to Be Held at Osceola Osceola. Nov. 19.—-The Osceola Community club decided to sponsor a mid-winter exposition in Osceola, em bracing a corn show, a poultry and pet stock exhibition and a three days' program of speaking, music and en tertainment by local and state talent. Assistance has been promised by club organizations in an around this city. As now planned the meetings will be held during the second or third week of January. Narcotic Agents Watch Druggists Two Federal Men Assigned to Investigate Pharmacies and Doctors. Following the conviction of one Omaha physician recently and an other waiting trial for violation of the Harrison drug act, drug stores and nthpr physicians In the Omaha district will l»e closely checked In the future with the sending of two additional narcotic agents to Omaha. "We intend to carry on an educa tional campaign for the retail dis penser of narcotics as well as for physicians," said doe Manning, agent In charge. Nebraska has been a liad ly neglected state and the govern ment Intends to see that the law Is strictly obeyed.” Manning stated that there were many physicians in Nebraska who did not know what the law is. He said many doctors in Omaha as well as in other parts of the state could be arrested technically. After In structing them or warning them ar rests will follow, said Manning. There are four agents now operat ing in Omaha. Two of them will look after the drug user while the other two will investigate physicians. Weekly Drills Held by Guard at Hartington Hartington, Nov. 19.—Company F, Hartlngton national guard, is meeting once a week for drills In the different maneuvers and the officers and other men are working hard to put the company at the top of the list in the report made by the inspection officer this winter. The Hartlngton company now num bers 65 and new Vecruits are being received almost weekly. The three commissioned officers in command here are: C'apt. Louis R. Eby; First Lieut. R. C. Patterson, and Second Lieut. E. L. Craig. Broadwater Hunter Urges War on Coyotes Bridgeport, Nov. 19.—Coyotes have become so bold In the Broadwater district that they enter the barnyards and carry off chickens, but Charles Ewing is reducing their numbers. He has a pack of hound dogs and during the past 10 days has averaged one coyote a day. He sold 10 pelts to local dealers. Fined on Liquor Charge, Nebraska City, Nov. 19.—Henry Cooney was convicted of Illegal pos session of liquor In the county court here by a jury and he was fined $100 and costs. He gave bond in an appeal to the district court. r- 1 Nebraska News Nubbins _—-' « Nebraska City—At the regular meeting of the woman's auxiliary of Adam SoPellinger post, American Legion, the following officers were elected: Mrs. Fred lleeRch. president: Mrs. D. 1. Manrose, vice president: Mrs. John Hawhaker, treasurer; Mrs. T. K. Cowger, secretary; Mrs. John Reed, chaplain; Mrs. Thomas Hark com, sergeant at arms: Mrs. William II Pitzer, historian; Mrs. Charles D. llohause, Mrs. William Edmonds and Miss Ludn Hochstetler, executive committee. Beatrice Dr. .1. C. Waddell, mem ber of the board of education of this city, has been engaged to speak to the school patrons at Table Rock Thursday evening. Aurora—One of the largest funerals ever held in Hamilton county was that of N. M. Easdale at Phillips. He died suddenly at the Aurora hospital last week. Mr. Easdale left surviv ing him his wife, his sister, Mrs. Charles N. Cadwaliader of Lincoln and two brothers. York—More than 4,boo 1925 auto license plates have been received here. Bridgeport—O. W. Campbell was elected president of the reorganized Mitchell valley farm bureau and C. H. Goodey, secretary. Next meeting will he held December 9. Delegates A. Smith and Mrs. J. W. Schumaker assisted in the reorganization. Wakefield—About 25 members of the medical association of Dixon, Cedar, Thurston and Dakota counties met here and papers were read by Dr. Clyde Roeder and Dr. A. Dunn, both of Omaha. Dr. Morris of Blair, president of the Nebraska Medical society, delivered a short address. Columbus—Franklin county super visors spent a day in Columbus In specting the Platte county court house preparatory to erecting a new $100,000 building. Cozad—In the local American Legion post election of officers Carl Gustafson was chosen commander, William Rumpeltes, vice commander; L. E. Sayles, adjutant; Everett Rouse, finance officer; Earl Godfrey, chaplain; Frank Gain, seargeant-at arms, and Chris Pedersen, ordnance. Burning Country Home Saved by Men From Town Oakland, Nov. 19.—When Fritz Opplinger s home, three miles from town was discovered to he on fire, an alarm was telephoned into town. The fire whistle was sounded and about 25 carloads of men and boys rushed out to help put the fire out. A bucket brigade was formed and fire extinguishers used. The upper part of the house was damaged con siderably. It is not known how the fire originated. ,: • v Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway First Mortgage Due January 1,1928 Ask for Descriptive Circular Burns, Brinker & Company 202 South 17th St., Omaha, Neb. Lincoln, Neb. Phone AT lantic 4775 Sioux City, la. Bonds and Stocks for Investment FAIRBURY’S NEW SCHOOL DEDICATED Falrbury, Nov. 18.—American edu cation week was observed in tail bury with the formal opening and dedication of I he new $200,000 high school plant. Special exercises were held In the auditorium Wednesday night at which W. K. Sealock, dean of the Teachers' college, University of Nebraska, was the principal speaker. Short talks were also made by Rev. P. A. Davies, president of the local ministerial association, Mr, Cecil .Simpson, commander of Jefferson county post. No. 24. American Leg.on, and C. F. White of the board of edu cation. Music was furnished by the high school glee clubs under direc tion of the music supervisor, Miss Wanda V, Cook. Thursday evening a pageant enti tled "The Light” will he given in the high school auditorium. Hospital at Scottsbbiff Has Successful Season Bridgeport, Nov. 19.—Western Ne braska Methodist hospital at Scott? bluff will continue under direction r*f the present corps of officers for the next year, all old officer? being re elected and Miss Martha DuBois named as superintendent. There are now 2% patients in the hospital and over 500 have been treated in the past six months. Practically all pledges have been paid. Floyd Me Cafferty is president, A. N. Mathers of Gering, vice president: Beach Cole man, secretary, and Rev. J. M. Wingate, executive secretary. Thir teen nurses are regularly employed and a training school is run in con nection with the hospital. The aver age weekly cost per patient has been reduced form $5.19 to $4 50. Dixon County Bankers in Annual Convention Concord, Nov. 19.—The annual con vention of the Dixon County Bank ers’ association met here and a pro gram of short speeches and toasts was carried out, Ray Flaherty, the retir ing president, presiding as toastmas ter. The principal speakers were Mayor Gillman of Slotix City, and .1. S McOurk, vice president of the State Bank of Omaha. George I. Parker of Newcastle was elected president and F. R. Kings bury of Ponca, secretary. The association voted to meet at Ponca next year. Only One Mattress Sated ben Spearow Home Burns Bridgeport. Nov. 19.—One mattress was the only article ?aved from the burning house occupied by t,hc W. E. Spearow family np.ir Huntsman, when a Move exploded while the fami ly was absent and set fire to the build Ing. The logs is estimited at $3,000 ' r H isdom of Solomon Shown in Drriding Hogs-in-Corn Case ---' Bridgeport, Nov. 19.—Perhaps the only case in legal Jurlsprudf nre where botli contestants got just what they asked, and which Is ns much of a flight of wisdom as the famous babe decision of King Solo mon, has been decided by Judge Nash In district court of Box Butte coun ty. Suit was started by H. P. t'hristensen for $S7.50 damage which, he claimed, Martin Hansens hogs, from across the road, had done to his fodder shocks. Hanson admitted that the hogs had eaten some fodder, hut said that tliete was at least $50 worth left in the piles. Christensen's contention was that none of the fodder left was worth anything. The value of the fodder before the hogs got into it was proven by two witnesses. The value of the remain tng fodder "as also establ.shed bj two other witnesses \ Judge Nash then told Christensen 1 that he should have Judgment fot $87,50, all he asked, but that h« could not expect to get pay for foddet and still own the fodder, tso he was to turn over to Hansen the remaining fodder and accept the $87.50 as full settlement. Turning to Hansen, the Judge paid that Hansen had admitted there was $50 worth of fodder In the field vet. and that his hogs had eaten the remaining $37.50 worth, so he was to pay ,he entire amount of $87.50 and take what fodder was left, and that each man then had Just what he had asked before going to court. Kill* ^ iiil Turkey. Nebraska City. Nov. IK.—Iiavid Are diews of this city killed a wild turkey In the timber west of the city yester day. He said the bird had alighted In a tree and lie killed It with a club. 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