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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-08
WRONG PROCEEDINGS
IN N0CCAS|R CASE D
Dickson Case Quickly Ended as Habeas Cor
pus ''o,eeding Should be Brought
IS Ayres
DISTRICT COURT NEWS FOR The WEEK

The hearing upon the application of
William s. DicKsOn Of Moccas'n. for
th, custody or his children, Alice r.
Dickson and Rutf. Dickson, now with
their mother, Mrs, Florence Dickson.
was to have come up IN the dsstr'ct
court Tuesday Rftarnocn Out went
eve, until tcuas. N being 6so'clock
before those drawn 20 act as Jurors
could be served and the par.ies ana
their witnessed assembled. MT Mck.
son, in his petition and affi1avt. al
leges that the mother II not . proper
person to have thu custody OF tho
children. The parents have separated
anG II Is evident that there are two
sides to this controversy. Those
served an Jurors, and who VIII rapport
this morning. are III rosidsnfs " the
city, as follows:
VIM. u. Abel. o. y. Borssn. n. 9.
Brown, w. r. Cowan, q. +. Clark. Mar.
Tin Cracking, ]. r. Daley. r. @. Del
bridge. j. o. GilkersOn, Gus Hodl, +.
A. Jacobs, w. r. Lollar. Ivan Nc
Queen. W. "A. Mclchert. Henry Neil.
James O'Grady, "A. b. Powells r. ].
Robinson, r.. W. Sharpe, Charles
Stephens, G. B. willard. I'm Wilbur.
George Wright.
In the case of Better against Boltsr.
the court allowed 500 attorneys, fees
and costs. 84#* ss
In the case ~ j. r. Wickens against
Powell II Snow, the application for Q
receiver was unoppOsed and = recetv-
or will he named later.
In the case os Lindsay against Kidd.
the demurrer was oyorruled.
The hearing In the cane of HAfry
Eldridge. as road supervisor, and thu
county commissioners wa0 continued
until tomorrow. .s4ss
In the cast Of Rand0ap laNalnaf thN
Milwaukee, the demurrer was ~
tained. Il sgs iii II
/ In the case Of the IA. n. Avsrill Ma.
chinery company against j, w. O'Brien
the demurrer was overruled. ftssi.
- Seeks 4 Divorce, I'VE ~ 4
ELLA Davidson has brought suit for
divorce against OrvaI Davidson. The
parties were married Ut Pittsbure.
Kansas, In 1906, and II 1is alleged. that
tho defendant has treated the plain
tiff with extreme cruelty Mrs. Dav-
idson asks for the restoration OF her
maiden name. Ella Avery. She In
represented by Blackford q Hun.
toon. e ,is
Hopkins Bros. Grocery company has
hrourht anit against g. Nicholson to
recover s1i.s5. Beldan 4 neralb rep
reaehi tue plaintiff .@
Writ of Csftiorari.
Ipau a petition or II L, DeKalb.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-08

tung Am Mittag says that Russians
in great force continue the efforts to
break the Austrian lines on the Dnies-
ter front, but that all attacks are
steadily repulsed with great losses.
He continues:
THE scarcity of rifles with the Rus
slams is growing greater daily. The
reserves are unarmed until they begin
the attack and they they take rifles
from their fallen comrades. The Rus
sian artillery fire, however. has
grown more active"
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-08
SOME RICH MELON,

NEWARK. N j.. July IA stock
dividend of $50 per cent was de-
clared today by the New Jersey Zinc
company, which by its action In
creased It's capital from $10,O00,00O to
335 900 900
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-08
Narrow Escape.
AYREs TO PRESIDE.

Judge Roy f. Ayres of this city
has been invited to preside at the
farmers picnic at the experiment sta
ton near Moccasin. the latter part OF
this month. when the big annual event
takes place.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-08

The hearing upon the petition of
William Dickson of Moccasin. upon
which his wife. Florence Dickson, was
cited under the delinquency law to
appear and show cause why the Gus
tody Of their two children should not
be awarded To Mr.. Dickson upon the
ground that she was an improper per-
son to have them. came on In the dis
triGt court yesterday morning. when
County Attorney Frank Wright and
Judge Il. Il. Cheadle represented the
petitioner and j. G. iluntoon Mrs
Dickson. Upon the theory on which
the proceeding was brought jury
was necessary and those sworn were
Gus lIodl. Ira Wilber. Charles Stevens,
G, y. Willard. r, w Sharpe. J. T.
Daley. w. A. Mclchert. II q. Brown
w. M. Abel. j. A. Gilkerson. G NJ
Branch and otto NJ Scheidi
Just az soon M the case was fairly
started II exploded. so 10 speak. and
was out of court Mr.. Dickson went
on the stand and after qualifying pro
cceded to state that he had followed
Mrs Dickson to Billings where he got
the children back. they being IN the
legal custody Of the sheriff.
AT this point Mr.. IIuntoon renewed
d motion for the dismissal Of this pro
Geeding, his theory being that, as the
children had already been secured. the
proper proceeding would be an appli-
cation Tor a writ OF habeas corpus
Judge Ayers Immediately sustained
this. directing tho sheriff TO turn the
children back to the father. aud the
parties left the court room. with n
sides
Feeling Shown.
Mr. and Mrs Dickson went down
Main street side by side with the
! children between them As they went
pn p Mrs Lamb, who has been inter
ested somewhat. came up and took one
of the chlldren's hands from Mrs. Dick
son and made some remarks which In
eensed Mrs Dickson to the extent that
she slapped Mrs Lamb. Others Inter
fered and the stormy scene was soon
over
| Dickson Seeks Divorce.
| MOT long after this Mr.. Dickson filed
suit Tor divorce. He sets out In the
complaint that he married the defend
ant al lawarden. Iowa, In 1909 and
that She has been guilty of acts OF
infidelty, naming one Sullivan as
correspondent. Judge Cheadle Is the
attorney for MIR. Dickson.
| Hapcas Corpus.
| Hearing upon i hnbeaa R0rnnf pro
coedns Instituted yesterday ~ Albert
r Mccartney VIA eet iof today 'fhe
petitioner ahtA nAl thai lle MAS al
| March 20 convicted Lelore justice u
F. Bruner, at Grass Range. OF assault
In the third degree, sentenced to sc
days Imprisonment, that although his
term has expired he Is still being nm
lawfully deprived of his liberty by thu
sheriff. The latter will produce Nc
Cartney today and make his showing
as to the facts.
In the damage suit Of Petrof
against the Milwaukee. Judge Aver
yesterday overruled the demurrer.
Appeal Dismissed.
An order of dismissal has been en-
tered in the supreme court In the cast
of Edward McRae against Benjamin
Leathlin and others, the appeal beinl
from an order granting a new trial.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-08
HOUSES STRUCK
BY LIGHTNING
THE ANDERSON AND SP!CER
HOMES ARE VISITED BUT THE
DAMAGE is SLIGHT.
GEORGE R0HRBACKER's CLOSE CALL

The lightning which occurred about
capricious tricks in the vicinity at the
upper end of Watson street 1t struck
the stone house belonging to Henry
Anderson. wrecking one of the chin
neys. and damaging it in other places
Those at home in the G. j. Marshall
residence felt distinct shock, which
was followed by a cloud of blue sui
phuric smoke. A lady in another resi-
dence nearby was thrown from the
sewing machine where she was at
work. While the damage was not
great, this electrical demonstration
caused some little fright and conster-
hation.
At about the same time lightning
the Anderson home. going down the
chimney and through the attic where
the children were PLAYING The
youngsters were not hurt and but lit
tie damage was done
Narrow Escape.
While these events were taking
place in LewistoWn George w. Rohr-
hacker, the road supervisor, and his
sson had narrow escape at Upper
'Cottonwood They were doing some
work on the road when the storm
broke and they Immediately left their
I three horses and sought shelter in a
nearby she'd They had just reached
The place when a bolt struck the
| horses, killing one of them instantly
and knocking the others down.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-08
LEW|ST0WN HAS NOVEL
JULY FOURTH EXERCISES

concert in front of the theatre for an
hour before the formal exercises were
begun and at 2::30 the auditorium was
we'll filled. It was representative
Fergus county audience and the pro-
gram very evidently made a deep ap-
peal to all.
! Judge Roy E. Ayers presided and
after some very brief remarks. the
Invocation was offered by Rev. P. H.
|Crego. of the Baptist church. Mrs.
Eleanor Matson rendered with much
spirit fine patriotic song. and Judge
Ayers then introduced Congressman
Tom Stout who was on the program
fAfr some remarks"
Congressman Stout's Address.
Mr.. Stout said that his appearance
on the platform was merely incidental
anci he did not intend to occupy much
time, as the real address would be dc.
livered by Judge Cheadle. It seemed
to him that American citizenship had
gained a new meaning this year. The
great convulsion that was tearing the
nations Of Europe apart had brought
home to the people of this country the
necessity OF looking in on the machin
tCpntinued on Page Two.)
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-08
WORK OF
TORNADO
Illinois and Missouri
Points Damaged by
Wind and Rain.
HOUSES BLOWN DOWN

In St. Charles and st. Louis Coun-
ties LOSS viii Aggregate Hall a
Milton Dollars--St. Charles Suf.
fered Most an Area OF More Than
100 Block Being Damaged-At ST.
Lawrence, H., Two Persons Were
Killed and More Than so Houses
Destroyed, With Loss OF Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-08
Feeling Shown.
Dickson Seeks Divorce.

Mot long after this Mr.. Dickson filed
suit for divorce. He sets out In the
complaint that he married the defend.
ant al Ilawarden. Iowa, In 1909 and
that She has been guilty of acts Of
infidelity, naming one Sullivan as
correspondent Judge Cheadle Is the
attorney for MIR. Dickson.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-08

RUSSIANS SHORT OF RIFLES.
BERLIN. July 7.-.(Via London.
July 5, LOO a. 1.-THE Czernowitz,
Bukowina,e correspondent of the lei.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-08
Granted I DIvoroo..

Mrs. bessie. Ward was grAnted .
divorce from Elmer Ward. desertion
and failure to provide being shown.
The parties were married III this city
In 1913. Blackford 4 Huntoon repre.
sented Mrs. Ward. and 10. q. Worden
the defendant eJsF
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
ON BLAST PLOTS
Wilson i'm Message to Deal With
Munitions COnspiracies.
To Urge Broadening Sherman
Law to Punish Offenders.

Washington, Nov. 29.-President
Wilson's address to congress next
week not only will treat upon greater
preparedness for national defense, but
will call to the attention of congress
the explosions and fires in American
industrial plants.
The president intends to recon-
mend that the Sherman law be
amended to- include severe penalties
for such restraints of trade.
Any division in the ranks of Amer
lean citizens whose sympathies with
the warning belligerents may have led
to excuses will he emphatically con-
demned as un-American by the pres
ident.
In several recent speeches the pres
ident has spoken for America first, -
and called upon Americans to stand
united. That he considered the sit
uation of sufficient Importance to
bring to the attention of congress,
however, had not generally been real
lied.
The president is expected to refer
to the subject in his address in con-
nectioa with a general statement that
the United States can be really pre-
pared only if all its citizens stand to-
gether and repel outside influences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
APPEAL FOR HELP
Volunteer Civil War Officers Ask Aid
to Pass Townsend Bill.

An appeal for aid in the effort
being made by the surviving union
officers of the Civil war for the pass
age of the Townsend bill by the next
congress is being made by the Kan
sas Association of Volunteer Officers,
through Col. w. w. Smith, of Topeka.
circular letter to all the retired
Civil war officers in the state was
mailed coday asking that they help
send a committee to Washington to
work for the bill
Capt. +. NJ. Kimball, 113 West Sixth
street, is working with Colonel Smith
to line up the Kansas forces for the
bill which provides for the retirement
of volunteer officers of the Civil war
upon one-half pay, the same as the
officers of the regular army now en-
Joy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
SUES FOR DAMAGES
Virgil Day Asks 1,163 from Man Who
Garnishecd His Wages.

Alleging that the defendant wicked
ly and maliciously filed garnishment
action against him after he had been
sick for four weeks, was in dire need
of money and was in need of the
money he was drawing, Virgil Day has
filed damage suit for S1,163 against
c. E. Gregg, 1401 East Tenth street
Day lives at 1919 East Tenth street.
Day alleges that he became sick on
August 81 and was unable to work I'M
til September 27, when he went to
work for J. r. Ramsey. On October
p, Day claims that Gregg filed
punishment on his wages for 1888.
and after a hearing in the court of
Topeka, judgment was given for the
defendant. Day claims that his credit
was injured and that he suffered other
actual damages amounting in all to
$3.50. He wants $1,000 exemplary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
B0Y-ED WINS OUT
Government Fails to Connect
Him With Ship Conspiracy.
Net Draws Tighter About HAM
burg-American Officials.
DR.. BUENZ ADMITS CHARGES
Vessels Were To Be Used to
Aid Warships.
BulIaWa Proves Valuable Wit
ness for Government.
DR.. BUENz ADMITS CHARGES

New York, Nov. 29.-The govern
ment was forced to admit that it does
not consider Captain Boy-Ed, German
naval attache, a conspirator with Ham
nurg-American officials in the scheme
10 furnish German warships with sup
plies from American ports
The admission was wrung from AS
sistant United States Attorney Wood
after a wordy battle in the trial OF
the steamship line officials. Attorney
Rand for the defendants objected to
further introduction of evidence re-
garding the steamer Maria Quezada
with which Captain Boy-Ed was said
to have been connected.
I'VE demand to know" said Rand,
"'what position the government takes
regarding Captain Boy-Ed- Does this
government consider Boyd con-
spirator in this case?
We do not, said Wood, but we
are using the evidence necessary to
bring out our contention. At TIE same
time we are not using any names be-
cause it is not necessary.
Buenz Admits Charges.
Direct admission that vessels char
tered by Hamburg American line were
to be used for transferring supplies to
warships a sea was made in an agree
ment signed by Karl BuenZ, managing
director of the company, and intro
duced in evidence at the trial of the
four Hamburg-American officials to-
day.
The agreement, made with owners
Of the steamers Fran and Sommer-
stadt guaranteed them against loss in
The event of damage while transfer
ring supplies to 'warships of the en-
pire of Germany
The agreement, in Hochmeister's
own handwriting, and signed by
Buenz, included the following clause:
I'm case of damage to vessels by
reason of attempts to transfer cargoes
to the warships, of the empire of Ger
many, the mburger-American line
will be responsible for all damage and
demurrage .''
On cross examination, Bullowa adj
mitted that he was still acting as
counsel for owners of the steamers
NepaS and Mawinkle, WHO have litiga-
ton involving the same issues involved
in connection with the Fran and Som
merstadt.
Kept Ships and Papers.
William Rand, jr., chief counsel for
the defense, sought to show Bullawa
an interested witness.
Rand drew from Bullawa an admis-
sion that Bullawa insisted on the
agreement in order that he might
have written evidence of the ships
real destination. Bullawa admitted
ment was drawn, refused to permit
the Fran and Sommerstadt to make
the voyage.
You kept both the papers and the
ships" asked Rand.
Yes" said Bullawa.
After examining several witnesses,
who testified to minor matters at the
afternoon session the government
rested its case
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
KERN is LEADER
Indiana Senator to Direct Fight
ON Senate Floor.
House Republicans May Get
More Committee HOnOrS.

Washington, Nov. Ex-senator
Kern of Indiana was reelected chair
man of the Democratic senate caucus
and floor leader by unanimous vote
today at the conference of senate
Democrats.
elected secretary of the conference, to
succeed Senator Salisbury of Della
ware, who wished to relinquish the Of
flee.
Selection of a vice chairman, presi-
dent pro tempore of the senate, COM
the special committee on revision of
the rules were postponed until
Wednesday.
Senator Kern was authorized to
eight members to be approved by con-
gress Wednesday. Chairman Owen of
the special committee to revise the
rules will submit a report Wednesday,
recommending a modified form of clO-
-ture on debates. Upon that a division
of opinion IS expected and discussion
may proloGg the conference several
days.
Before the house ways and means
committee. Republican Leader Mann
appeared and stated what the Repub-
Hcans want in the way Of increased
representation On committee. In view
of the increased Republican member
ship, it is possible, although not yet
decided, that the Republicans will be
allowed one more member on the
more important committees. The
Democrats, however, are opposed to
increasing the number Of Republicans
on any committee which deals with
party measures.
1t was decided to leave selections to
Mr.. Mann himself, or the Republican
caucus. The Republicans will caucus
Thursday night, and the Democrats
will pass upon their own selections
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29

six weeks. If he would make the trip,
the Kansas governor was today as
sured that he might return at an
earlier date.
A number of governors were unable
to leave their offices for six weeks.
To accommodate these officials, the
Detroit man has arranged that they
may return to America earlier A re-
ply to the latest Ford telegram will not
be made until the governor returns
from Hays.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
LID ON GERMAN PAPERS
Twelve Suspended for Telling of Food
Shortage in Empire.

London, Nov. 29.-According to a
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
company from. Copenhagen, a dozen
German newspapers nave been Sus-
pended for discussing the food ques-
ton. In his newspaper, Die Zukunft
Macmillan Harden, says the dispatch,
concludes an article on the subject
with this sentence:
I'VE must confess that the German
people for the moment are suffering
great want
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
MIDWEST ENDS TODAY
Final Events in Omaha Pin Tourney
Held This Afternoon.

Omaha, Nov. 29.=The Midwest
Bowling tournament entered upon it's
closing day with only two men and in
dividual events on the program. Play
ers from Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri
and Nebraska were included in the
entries for the day.
The five leading five-men teams at
the finish were: Bowlers Journal
No. /, Chicago, ash; Flenners Chi
cago, 2,S04; Dick & Brothers, Kansas
City, Mo-, 2,8O1; Chalmers-Detroit,
Chicago, 2,791; and letters Old Age,
Omaha, 2,767
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
AGED PENSIONER DIES
Mrs. Rebecca Rodgers Was Widow
of 1912 War Veteran.

Wetmere, Kan. Nov. 29.--AIrs. Re
beeca Rodgers, ninety-nine years old,
whose husband was a soldier in the
War of 1912, died at the home of her
daughter here today. She was Il ma
tive of Tennessee and did not learn to
read and write until she was past
sixty. She is survived by 125 grand
children and great grandchildren. She
drew a pension from the federal gov
eminent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
R0BS PRIVATE CAR
Thief Takes $1.15 From Clerk Who
Was Sleeping in Mcclellan Bunk

thief broke into the business car
of Division Superintendent c. T. Nc
Lellan of the Santa Fe last night
The car was standing in the Santa F'e
yards. The only occupant was Nc
McLelIan's secretary, who was sleep
ing there.
The thief broke the glass at the
rear of the car and unlocked the
door. He stole $1.15 in small change
and a bunch of keys from Roy. The
latter discovered the burglary this
morning and reported it to the police
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
new STATE FAIR LEASE
Permanent Kansas Institution Files
Papers With County.

A new lease for the Kansas state
fair grounds at Topeka was drawn up
and signed today by the Shawnee
county commissioners and officials of
the Kansas State Fair association.
The new lease is for ten years THE
Kansas State Fair association has be-
come a permanent concern and the
free fair of last fall will be duplicated
next year." said Samuel E. Lux, presi-
dent, today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
FORD TRIES AGAIN
Renews His Appeal to Governor Cap
per to Join Peace Junlxet

Following his telegram declining to
make the Henry Ford peace trip to
Europe, Governor Capper today re-
ceived kilograms from the automobile
manufacturer urging him to make the
trip for a few weeks. The regular
peace expedition will probably require
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
NOALLIANCE WITH CHINA
No Compact Contemplated, Says Note
to Jap Government.

Toxic. Nov. 29.-Great Britain has
informed Japan that the British gov
eminent has not contemplated an al
lance with China, as had been report
ed the Japanese foreign office form
ally announced in an official state
ment today, emphasizing previous in
formal declarations 20 this effect
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29

opened here this morning. Six hun
dred entries representing every variety
of fowl. were put on exhibition. Forty
cups, many ribbons and several cash
prizes are among the awards The
show will be oDen until Saturday
night
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
Free Dental Work

The Kansas state board of dental
examiners will be in session at the
National hotel November 80 and De-
cember l and 2. Those desiring good
dental work for mere cost of material
will call Tuesday and Wednesday, Bet
ter come Tuesday a. m
G. F. AMBROSE, D. D. s., Secy.
advertisement
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

WANTED-A rewind boy. Hip theater.
LOST, STRAYFD OR STOLEN-French
bull pup. Answers to name of Jerry
Owners name and address on collar plate.
Phone 66S. Reward.
observation-disclosures containing s45 cur
rency and silver. east of shops on Crane
St Liberal reward. L. We-ss 134 n
Quincy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29
TABLE TALK
AT TIE NEAS#
COMMERCIAL Club. @CH

Did you ever stop of think of the
far-reaching effect of a bad act? a
member of the Commercial club asked
another his noon Several years ago
when Stubs was governor of the state
he vetoed a bill which would have al
in the absence of the governor. NoT
the governor of Kansas can't go to
Europe and bring about peace The
act of Stubs several years ago will be
responsible for the continuance of
bloodshed in Europe. There's the far
rea ching effect
Looking forward to the second
know Your Town Dinner the pub
licity committee of the club this noo-i
decided upon a stunt that will be
novel in every respect If the MEM
will be given next Thursday night,
they can expect more to follow. 1t is
planned to have a dinner of this kind
once every month.
The ritual committee of the Ancient
and Accepted Order of Rough Roads
met this noon at the club and COM
pIeted arrangements for the big initia-
ton that viii be held Wednesday night
at the club. for the benefit of the
county clerks, county commissioners
and registers of deeds. who will be il
Topeka December 1 and for the an
nual "3 in L" convention.
..Christmas shopping and some
Christmas buying is beginning early"
said a business man at the club this
noon. 1T is only a short time now
and if the people don't soon begin in
earnest TO gather their gifts we will
be swamped ct the last minute
Midwest Poultry Show Is Opened.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-29

NldWeSt Poultry SHOW Is OI11fGu.
Kansas ity, Kan, Nov 29.-The
third annual midwest poultry show