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Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Wyoming Centenarian One
Of Posse That Killed Booth

Cody, Wyo., Feb. 9.-Peter Perrin,
100 years old, who was in the audi
ence at Ford's theater at the national
capital the night when John Wilkes
Booth assqssinated. President Lin
coin and Who came to Wyoming as
a settler during the days when this
state was a part of the Dakota ter
ritory. was Cody visitor recently.
Mr. Perrin, or as his friends pre-
fer TO call him, "Old Peter" enjoys
nothing more than to relate tales of
the frontier days-days when he
came west to help lay the steel for
the Union Pacific and to aid in. the
construction Oh Fort Steele, He has
not yet been compelled to resort to
the use of glasses in reading, and to
all outward appearances possesses
much of his mental and physical
viSor.
Mr.. Perrin was member of the
posse which chased Booth. out
through the stage entrance Of the
Ford theater and later killed him
after he had been surrounded in a
barn in Virginia He was also a SOL
der in'the union army during the
civil war.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
GIVEN UP TO Die OF
! STOMACH TROUBLE
But Mr. Baker is, we'll now. Feels
like he did at sixteen.

"one year ago in September was
taken down; couldn't eat, sleep or work.
The doctors didn't know exactly what
was the matter. Some said l had ca
tarrhal gastritis, and others, cancer. Any
way, l was given up to die. \
"A friend persuaded me to try Milks
Emulsion. In 2 or 8 weeks. the sore
ness went out of py lungs, the pains
vanished from between my shoulders,
and l began to eat and sleep, and work.
Also the miserable lonesome feeling be-
gan to tear loose and that heavy weight
in the left side of my stomach. that hung
like huge iron ball. disappeared.
by the time | had taken p bottles.
/ could eat anything. sleep like an in
FAINT, and the old time vim came back.
Baker, Star Route. Berryville. Ark.
Get the stomach and bowels working
right and most ailments start to leave.
Milks Emulsion is pleasant, nutri-
tive food and a corrective medicine. 1t re-
stores healthy. natural bowel action, do
ing away with all need of pills and
physics. It promotes appetite and quick
ly puts the digestive organs in shape to
assimilate food. As builder of flesh
and strength, Milks Emulsion is strong
ly recommended to those whom sickness
has weakened and is powerful aid in
resisting and repairing the effects of vast
ing diseases. Chronic stomach trouble
and constipation are promptly relieved
usually in one day.
This is the only solid emulsion made,
and 70 palatable that it is eaten with a
spoon ike ice cream. Truly wonderful
for weak. sickly children.
No matter how severe your case, you
are urged to try Milks Emulsion un-
der this guarantee-Take six bottles
home with you, use it according to drec-
tions and il not satisfied with the results.
your money win be promptly refunded.
Price soc and $l.20 per bottle. The Milks
Emulsion Co.. Terre Haute. Ind. Sold
by druggists everywhere
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Publishers of Central
Nebraska Elect Officers

Broken Bow. Neb., Feb. 9-(Spe-
cialD-Publishcrs of The central Ne
braska district held two-days ses-
sion at Broken Bow Friday and Sat
urday. About Is attended. The as
sociat;on was represented by Presl-
dent Israel of Havelock, past Presi-
dent Cass OF Ravenna, Secretary
Buck OF Harvard and Vice President
Purcell of Broken Bow. George S.
Johnson of the Western Paper cont
pany and G.. S. Foxworthy of the
Western Newspaper Union. both of
Omaha, made addresses. A central
district organization was effected,
with the following officers: w. r.
Dutton, Merna, president; H. r.
Miller, Ansclmo, vice president; ].
F. PEBBLES, Mason City, secretary
treasurer. These three officers, to-
gethcr with G.. r. Hixon of Ansley
and Z. Z. WINNER of Comstock,
were named as an executive conf
mlttee
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Platform Formulated by
international Convention

Washington, Feb. 9.-Formulation
of platform embodying the prin-
cipal aims and conclusions agreed
upon during the three days session,
marked the final day of the national
conference of women of the inter-
church world movement here today,
in which representatives of % de-
nominations and faiths participated.
A message, containing plans out
lined by the conference, will be sent
to church women throughout the
country.
The purpose of the conference
was defined by speakers as an effort
to- call all classes of women TO def
mite Christian seryioes ~
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Strike Commission
Has No Authority Yet
To Readjust Prices

Washington, Feb. 9.-Protests of
a great number of bituminous coal
operators that they are incurring a
loss under the present maximum
fixed prices and the IA per cent in
crease to miners led the coal strike
settlement commission to decide on
opening of special committee to
bring the compilation of data bear
ing on the necessity for a readjust
ment of these prices in all fields.
Announcing that the purpose of
the committee was solely to facili-
tate consideration of the price ques-
ton by the commission, Chairman
Robinson emphasized that the com
mission was yet entirely without
authority to order any readjustment
of prices. Such authority, he said,
would be asked for only if the COM
mission finally concluded that new
price levels were necessary. APP.
pointment of the committee, how
ever, following the reorganization
Of current losses by many operators,
was accepted as a substantial indi-
cation that the commission believes
that a readjustment of prices to the
public must be included in its final
settlement
Personnel of the comittcc, which
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Lincoln Bureau of The Omaha Bee
p. A. Barrows, Correspondent -
Governor McKelvie
Urges Observance Of
Boy Scouts Birthday

Lincoln, Neb,, Feb. 9.-(Speciai.)
Governor Mckelvie issued the
following proclamation for Boy
Scouts Good. Turn Week:
The Boy Scouts of America is
lust now completing the first decade
of its noteworthy history as an
organization devoted to the welfare
of, boys and the making of good
citizens.
1T behooves us, both as individ-
uals and as State, to aid, encour-
age and support, by every means in
our power, an organization which
has such splendid record of prog
ress and service as the Boy Scouts
of America has to show for the 10
years of its existence.
1T IS fitting that we ~at this time
give due recognition to this great
organization.
Il, therefore, Samuel K. Nickel
vie, governor of Nebraska. do here
by recommend the period, making
the 10th Anniversary Of the found
ing of the Boy Scouts of America,
February to IA, to be observed in
this State as Good Turn Week."
and strongly urge that every man,
woman and child in the <tate for
that period adopt the Boy scout
habit of doing good turn to some
one each day.
SAMUEL r, M'KELVlE,
"C,oue-uoro
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
CAND|DATESFOR
OFFICE GIVEN 5
DAYS TO ACCEPT
Two GubernatQriaI Aspirants
Fail to Accompany Petl-
tionS With Required
Filing Fee.

Lincoln, Feb. 9. - (Special.) } --
Where petitions are filed in the Of
flee Of the secretary of state tor
nomination for office at the primary,
the party named in the petitions.
with the exception of presidential
nominations, must, within five days,
file an acceptauce, stating that he
affiliates with the party for which
the nomination is to be made. Ws
ruling of Secretary Of State Ans
bury was given out Monday.
Petitions have been received mani
ing Grant l.. Shumway for the dem
ocratic nomination for governor. but
as the filing fee has not been pad,
the petitions are not in force.
Petitions froY Douglas and CasS
counties were received Saturday tor
f. NJ. Pollard as candidate tor
governor, on the republican ticket,
but no receipt showing that the I'll
ing fee has been paid has been re,
ceived
Candidates who have filed for the
state serate with the secretary of
state SO far only disclose the name
OF A. +. Sturm OF Nehawka for the
district composed of Cass and Otoc
counties Mr.. Sturm was a member
OF the last senate and one OF the
live wires of the majority member
ship, and member of the special
committee which investigated the
board of control
1t is also understood that Dennis
Cronin also member OF the sea
ate last SESSION from Holt county
has filed in his home county, but the
receipt has not reached the office
of the secretary of state. Senator
Cropin has had much experience III
legislative work, having served sew
eral terms in the lower branch be-
fore serving the last session in the
upper body, and was considered one
OF the strong men of the last ses-
SlOuS,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
FOOD PRICES IN
SMALLER TOWNS
VARY GREATLY
Reports Received by Director
Of Economy Campaign
Indicate Profitecring
In Groceries.

Lincoln, Feb. 9,-lSpccial )-That
there is great range i'll prices over
the state on food products sold is
evidenced by reports now reaching
Mrs. {. G. Ryan, director of the
economy campaign. A week or so
ago Mrs. Ryan sent out letters to
nearly town il the state asking for
quotations on prices charged by deal
crs in the vicinity and the answers
are beginning to reach headquar-
tiers.
Prices Oh oysters are given all the
way from 65 cents a quart to 81 IS.
On sugar the price runs all the way
from Is cents pound TO IS cents
a pound
Potatoes are quoted at ) cents a
pCund, while in one town the price
IS given as II IL cents. Other towns
quote 10 cents, 9 to II cents and
! 81 cents.
Bacon. sliced, standard grade, runs
all the way from IS cents, the low
est, to as high as 55 cents, although
one town quotes 90 to 65 cents as the
price per pound.
Rice shows an average of about Is
cents,> the prices ranging from 10 to
II cents. Beans run from y II
cents to Il cents.
These prices are out Estate prices
aud do not include Omaha and Lin
coin
1t is not the policy OF the depart
nent to give the location of the
towns where the reports come from
until after a complete investigation
has been made, when an effort will
be made to fix responsibility and en-
lorce more equal price list.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Attorneys for Cole
And Grammer Keep Up
Efforts to Save Them

Lincoln. Neb., Feb. 9.-(Special)
Attorneys for Alison b. Cole and
Allen V. Grammer, who were twice
snatched from the jaws of death by
reprieves from electrocutlon last
Friday and Saturday, today filed a
motion with the clerk of the district
court of Howard county asking that
the decision of that court upholding
a plea for dismissal of motion for
hearing by jury of an investigation
into Grammer's sanity be set aside.
\ The attorney generals Office filed
an answer to this motion in which
it is stated that there IS nothing
new in the case which would war
rant a change in the courts dedi-
sion. 1t points OFT the fact that
motion for a hearing OF insanity
must be carried to the court by
either the warden of the peniten
tiary or the sheriff of Howard
county.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Girl Member of Burglar
Cana CAUGHT Under Bed

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 9.-Hunting
through burglars flat used as a
storage warehouse for their plunder.
the police discovered rug rolled up
and thrust under a bed. Unrolling
it, they discovered a partially clad
and vehemently protesting young
woman. Taken to police station,
she gave the name of Helen Pfeifer,
and confessed to being a member of
the burglar gang. Her statements
helped the police in the arrest of
several of the gang.
The girl acted as lookout"
when burglaries were committed.
Thousands of dollars worth of plum
der was recovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Auto Thief and Forger
Sentenced to Prison

York, Neb., Feb. 9.-(Special. }
Richard Barrett and Henry Myers
arraigned before County Judge
Hopkins, guilty to charges filed
against them. They were sentenced
to the state prison for from one to
five years and taken to Lincolp. Bar
rett was charged with stealing three
automobiles. Myers was charged
with forging checks. He was,
brought from San Francisco lasf
week bv Sheriff Miller
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Street Paving Legislation
Starts Fight in Convention

Lincoln, Feb. 9-(Special. Aft
or debate which lasted nearly all
afternoon, the constitutional conven-
ton refused by vote of 80 to 81
to raise from the indefinite post
ponement file Delegate Epperson's
proposal requiring vote OF the peo-
pie of a town to issue bonds for pa
ing of intersections of streets.
The fight was bitter, and called
for a great deal of oratory from both
the advocates of the proposition and
those who opposed its being brought
back for the general file.
The convention then went into
committee of the whole to consider
bills on general file, and adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Hoover's S Denial Of
Presidential Aims
Is Put Into Record

y Washington, Feb. g - Herbert
Hoover's statement that he is not
a presidential candidate was put
into the senate record by Senator
Borah, republican, Idaho, who said
he expected to make a speech about
it later. Senator Thomas. demo-
crat, Colorado, moved to refer it to
Chairman Hays, committee of III
on policies" but the only consid
Grafton the motion got was a Wig
orous pounding of the gavel and a
request for order from Vice Prcsi-
dent Marshall.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Apply for Guardian for
HerriCk Family at 0'Nei!I

: O'Neil, Neb., Feb. 9.-(Special.) J
Application has been filed in the
county court by the eldest daughter
of Emery Herrick for the appoint
ment of guardian for his estate
consisting of fine stock ranch Of
240 acres southwest of this city.
Herrick, his wife and three of their
children now are in the Norfolk
asylum. 1t is proposed to administer
the estate for the support of the
six minor children. at present be-
ing cared for by friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10

Charles Goss took his seat yes
tcrday as a judge OF the ditrict court
t. finish the uneXpired term OF
Judge George A. Day, who was ap-
pointed to the state supreme court
to fill the uueNpircd term Of the late
lrr tice Sedewick. judge GoSs re-
;eived his appointment from Gov
crnor Mex civic last Saturday.
lie presldcs over court room No.
I. He re-aopolnted w. 5. Heller to
bt court reporter and Wesley q.
Templeton 70 be court bailif. -
Judge Goss' first case as a judge
was that of Joe Thomas. adnlinistra-
tor Of the estate OF Tony Verno,
against the Union Pacific Railroad
company. The administrator is
asking $4,000 for the death of Mr.,
NernO.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Army History Of the y
War Ordered Speeded

Washington, Feb. 9,--General
March has ordered the historical
branch Of the War Plans Division
of the general staff to concentrate
its efforts on the history of the
World War with a view to its early
completion Hnd issuance to the
army. The orders specify that re-
search and study be regarded as
"of secondary importance" and
should be performed by agencies Of
the department.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Beatrice Woman Married in
Omaha to South Bend Man

Beatrice, Neb., Feb. 9.-Special)
Word has been received here an
nouncing the marriage at Omaha Of
Mrs. Blanche Scott of this city to-
Guy Teeter Of South Bend Neb.,
formerly resident of Beatrice. The
ceremony was performed by DR..
jerks of the First Presbyterian
church. The groom is manager Of
at milling company at South Bend.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Flu" Goes for the Lungs
Stop Cough or Sore Throat Now!
Stop inflammation and Congestion Now at All Costs-Ths Is
the Way to Do 1t Quickly and Easily.

Any cough. sore throat, or chest
cold. especially if it comes y. from the
flu is liable to end in pneumonia
or broncho-pneumonia. All author-
ties are warning the people~to treat
these dangerous symptoms in time
the very first minute they are felt.
Your~can reduce the congestion and
inflammation in your throat and nose
quickly by an application of what
is admitted to be a most effective
remedy for the purpose, "Ulypto
Ointment"
This contains bland. remarkably
soothing, safe essential oils from the
eucalyptus. Keep away everything
that may irritate the tissues of nose
and throat: use "Ulypto Ointment"
1t contains no mustardy ingredients
or odor. 1t never blisters. 1t brings
down inflammation and congestion,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
$10,600 Paid for Bred Sow
At Auction in Columbus

Tecumseh, Neb., Feb. 9.-(Spe-
cial. w. M. Putnam & Sons sold So
head of bred Duroc Jersey sows and
gifts at public auction at Columbus
for $5S,7+0. Forty head brought
$4,000. The top SOW went to the
Diamond Bar ranch at Spadra, Cal,
for $4,000. The owner of the ranch
bought two others at 10000 each
and a few at lower figures.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Swift & Co. Will Build
$4,000 Plant at Beatrice

Beatrice, Neb., Feb. 9-(Special.)
H. T. Smith, local manager for
Swift & Co. yesterday received in
formation from the head office at
Chicago that the company expected
to soon erect modern plant in this
city. to cost approximately $l5O,O0O.
Aside from handling poultry and
eggs, the company will manufacture
creamery butter.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10

and this is the thing to be done at
once.
One trial of "Ulypto Ointment"
will convince you of its value and
perhaps save you from pneumonia.
"Ulypto Ointment" will not conflict
with any internal treatment you may
be taking. A local application is
necessary, in any event, Use "Ulyp-
to Ointment"
Because of its effective results on
inflammations, use "Ulypto Oint-
ment" for stiff joints. sore muscles,
for neuralgia. rheumatism, backache,
headache, cold in the chest, nose
Stoppage, earache.
"Ulypto Ointment" is sold at all
drug stores at 25c and soc jar,
or sent on receipt of price by the
Macmillan Chemical Co., Falls City.
Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Fire Destroys a $4,000
Country Home at Kearney

Kearney, .Neb., Feb. 9.-lSpecial.)
Fire, supposed to have been
caused by a defective electric light
switch, destroyed the modern coun-
try home of Mrs. w. A. Keefer on
Loncoln highway. The family was
shopping in Kearney. The loss is
estimated at $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Four Farmers Institutes.

Osceola, Neb., Feb. 9.-(Special.) \
Four farmers institutes will be held
in Polk county during the present
week, all conducted under the aus
pices of the county farm buEeau.
Speakers from outside and some To-
cal help will attend.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Free Seed Friends Win.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Friends of
free seed won their annual fight i'll
the house by defeating, l30 to II, a
motion to eliminate from the agri-
cultural bill an Appropriation of
S239 600 for seed distribution to their
constituents at government expense.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
STOP ITCHING SKIN
Zemo the Clean, Antiseptic
Liquid, Gives Prompt Relief

There is one safe, dependable treat.
meht that relieves ticking torture and
that cleanses and soothes the skin.
Ask any druggist for 35c or ST bottle
81 Zemo and apply it as directed. Soon
you will find that irritatiors, pinples,
blackheads, eczema, blotches, ,ringworm
md similar skin troubles will disappear.
Zemo the penetrating, satisfying
quid, is all that is needed, for it
anishes most skin eruptions, makes
1A:in soft, smooth and healthy.
The E. W. Rose Co.. Cleveland. O.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
the tested skin treatment

"Resinoi is what you want for your
s<in-troubIe-Resinol to STEP the Itch
ing ard burning = X esinol % heal the
eruption. This gentle ointment has
been SO effective for years in treating
eczema, ring worm, itching, burning
rashes, and sores. that it has become
standard skin treatment 1t con-
tains nothing that could irritate the
tenderest skin
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10
Nominate Cook Postmaster.

Washington, Feb. o Especial
Telegram. Herbert O. Paine was
nominated to be postmaster at
Cook, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10

Your druggist will also tell you tha.
Resinol Ointment is excellent for re.
Iieving the smart, itch, and burn of
mosquito bites, and insect-stings. 1t
soothes and cools skins burned BY
wind or sun. All dealers sell Resinoi
Ointment.
Men aoho use Restnoi .SAavine
.Hick ind SoothMg lotions anneces-
sd,y.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10

Having disposed of Babe" Ruth,
President Frazee now has only l8
of the Red Sox to sign up for the
coming season
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10

will include rcpresc tatiNes ol oper-
ators, miuers and the public, prob
ablv will be announced tomorrow
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-10

When making the Spring and
Summer wardrobe, laces are in
dispensable. Here is wonder
full selection of Platt val laces
in edges, bands and insertions,
from l to inches wide. The
French and English val inser-
tions and headings are suitable
for children's wear and fine lin
gerie. Special, per yard, at SC
Bargain Square-Main
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-27
SISTERSVILLE

Row Evans. Of near Spencer. Is tn
guest OF his mother and SISTER, Mrs.. NJ
and Miss Mae ENanc.
Karl Miller. agricultural agent for
Tyler county. spent 4 few hours IN the
CITY to-day. on business.
MIR and Mrs. Wesley Davis. Will re-
turn to the city to-day from Pittsburgh.
where they have been spending 4 few
days.
Little Miss Mary -. 'la'r - SrCndlnS
tine week end with Mr. and Mrs. w. H.
FouGhncr. of tn" city.
morning train for Marietta. -. Tor u
lew DAYS VISIT with friends.
G. l.. Hubbard and daughter. Mrs.
Frank Kcuhur. a.. IN Martins Ferry
;o-dsy to attend tn" funeral of r"la-
tive.
Floyd Furh"c passed through IN"
.tH:N to-day Cnrn%t" - M!ddI"h"uruc.
g. spend IN" week. md
Miss Fanny ENlry l"rt to-day for
EmicNton. ia. vh"r" ~h" viii spend d
fortnight with RELATIVES.
Edward EIlc:sou. jr.. "f rark"rShTr-;,
a nephew of G;"rrc" II. E.ll, ISun, Irr'N "'l
IN the city this Afternoon with I'll" lHr-
korsburg Eur Scouts, vii" play h'r' to-
might and >pc.h tn" w"rh-,.Ud here.
Mrs. w. f.. lIa"ul'"n. VII" ha~ h""n
tho guest or her daughter. Mr. i;i"". Of
Mccoy Hr,rht~. left t"-dny e." h"n"
in Hundred W. Va
Mr.. and Mrs. \ {. JACKSON and
daughter Miss kHth"rln". Wei leave to-
day for Clermont, Florida. wh"r" they
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-01-27
Every Druggist in U. S, In.
structed to Refund Price
While You Wait at Count
erIf Relief Does Not Come
Within Two Minutes.
Delightful Taste, Immediate
Relief, Quick Warm Up.

The sensation OF the year in tho drug
trade Is Aspironal. the two-minut" cold
and cough rclicNCr. aVthur.tatlNc!y
Guaranteed by the laboratories. tested.
approved and most Enthusiastically en-
dorscd by the highest author !'Ir~. and
proclaimed by the common p"url" as
ten times aS quick AMI effective as
vhlskcy, rock and ry'. or any other
cold and cough remedy they have tried.
All drug stores Ir" row supplied with
the wonderful new elixir. - all you
have to do to get rid - that cold IS to
step into the nearest drug store. hand
the clerk half a dollar for u bottle of
Aspironal. and tell him To serve yuu
two teaspoonfuls with four t"aSuonfuis
OF water in a glass. With your watch
in your hand. take IN" dr:nk at one
swallow and call for your money back
in two minutes If goa cannot fec! your
cold fading away Xix" dream within
the time limit. Don't be baShfuI. for
all druggists inVIt" you and expect You
TO try Il. Evcrybudy'S doing It.
When your cold or cough is relieved
take the remainder Of the hottie bone
TO your wife and babies. far ASpirnnal
lis By far the latest and most effective
the easiest - tax" and the most agree
Able cold and cough remedy for infants
and children.-Adv.