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THE SUNDAY I1EE: OMAHA, JULY 9. 1922.
Yankees Warned
That Fakers Pose
as Titleliolders
Many Travelers Are Fleeced
Iy Alleged Noblemen in
French Hoitelries,
IViirists Are Told.
Parit, July 8. "Beware of duc
and viromtfi, nol to mrntion duch
(Met and marquises."
It ha been proposed to placard
that warning in all hotel which
Americana and other traveler! fre-
?uent, especially hotels near the
Jpera, following the arrest of Jose
Terol, alias Vicomte Romero, whose
career in hi?h society cost several
guests of leading hotels huge sums
of money and no little humiliation.
The "vicomte" always registered
at the hrst hotels. His charming
personality and fascinating, although
somewhat condescending manner,
won him innumerable friends, espe
cially among American society wom
en. Ambitious mothers cultivated
him. Ambitious fathers were induced
to invite hm to dinner. He was un
derstood to be eligible and an excel
lent match.
D.. I l- t
rui nc wore Micaivvi s.
The vicomte was shy and went
out very little. He preferred to give
parties in the large, expensive hotels
he chose as his residence. He invit
ed to his parties all the admiring
young women, chaperoned by the
ambitious mothers and the no less
ambitious fathers. .'
But someone mentioned the "sneak
ers" to the police.
The "vicomte" was considered ec
centric, which added to his charms
Every once in a while he would dis
appear. It was especially commented
upon that, during parties, he would
excuse himself from the table and re
main away, sometimes an hour or so,
returning; suddenly and silently on
his rubber-soled tennis shoes that ap
peared so interestingly incongruous
with evening clothes.
But the police decided to investi
gate the reason for the "sneakers."
The "vicomte" spoke seven lan
guages and was voted tremendously
clever and observant. He failed to
notice, however, that in the last three
hotels in which he had been a "prom
inent guest" a number of the servants
moved from hotel' to hotel at the
same time he did.
Every time the "vicomte" gave a
party thefts were reported in the ho
tel in which the party was given.
Nobody thought the coincidence
stranger than the "vicomte." He
made jests about it in all seven lan
guages. He consoled the victims and
suggested to the hotel management
a system of burglar alarms.
Police say weeks passed 'before
they were able to catch the "vi
iimte," who Is a Spanish confidence
wan known to the police, who believe
that with his arrest by detectives dis
guised as servants, work has been be
gun in the breaking up of a large
gang of "nobility" crooks working
first-class hotels in all the tourist
eflters of Europe. They are eager
to warn all travelers against them.
French Ask as to Status
of Germany's Government
Paris, July 8. Is the German em
pire a republic or is the German re
public an empire? , .
Le Matin wants to know. Accord
ing to dispatches from Washington,
that journal points out, Dr. Otto
Wiedfeldt, German ambassador to
the United States., in presenting his
accrediting letter to President Hard
ing, said: " Ihave been appointed
through the confidence of the presi
dent of the German empire and of
the German government."
To which Mr. Harding replied: '"I
am pleased to receive from" your
hands a copy of the letter of his ex
cellency the president of the repub
lic of Germany." 1
Ex-Senator Fighting for
Fortune in Wilderness
II I.
William Lorimer, Representing Rich Syndicate, Toil
, ing in South American Interior to Repay Bank
Losses Gradually Losing Sight.
Br ANTHONY CZARNECKI.
(Nr. CnrtMrM haa Jurt rtuf4 Js
rtlrua aru np inrM "
km Island rmtMry 4 wu' Amrlr.)
tKrom 1h. ChlcMo pall, J.w
Dfpo in the interior of Colombia
one of the frw countries of the world
that yet hold forth to the adventure
some white man a promise oi umum
fortune in return for the expendi
ture of energy, suffering, work, is
William Lorimer, whose history in
Illinois and national politics and fi
nance alone constitutes a story that
is stranger than the strangest fiction
could be.
Lorimer, whose heart was broken
with the death of his wife nearly
three years ago, is alone in this
South American primeval country
except for a few engineers, a train of
Indian guides aifd packers, He wears
as the only connection with his lam
ily and past in this country a locket
that was dear to his wile.
Determined to Repay.
As the representative of one of the
richest syndicates in the world, com-
fosed of American capitalists, Billy
-orimer is blazing the way to great
fortunes for others, to a smaller for
tune for himself. Partly to forget,
to get away from his great grief
here, partly that he might gain that
fortune and so return to Chicago
and pay back, penny for penny and
dollar tor dollar, every cent that ne
owes, Lorimer is undergoing a pur
gatory of loneliness, privation,' dan
ger, back-breaking and soul-searing
labor slowly going blind from cat
aracts and suffering a torment of
pain continually in the, failing eyes.
Blazing trails through jungles,
climbing mountains, crossing raging
streams and rapids generally con
ducting extensive explorations and
investigations of the natural re
sorrces, the former senator, although
past 61, is workings hard under
greater difficulties and handicaps
than he ever did. When not invading
virgin forests, canoeing on streams
which abound in man-eating alliga
tors atld over which hover malaria
breeding mosquitoes, or searching
for mine locations and often scaling
perpetually snow-capped mountains,
Lorimer devotes his time to carrying
put other phases of his mission. He
is arranging, in accordance with le
gal requirements of the country, the
various transfers and options of
property, contracts, proposals and
concessions with government offi
cials, property ewners and claimants.
Much Changed in Appearance.
It was in the interior of the re
public of, Colombia that I met Wil
liam Lorimer. The work he is do
ing, the hardships he is undergoing
in his efforts to succeed, in accom
plishing what the syndicate sent him
to South America to do, not only
have left their imprints upon him,
but have changed his appearance to
such an extent that it required a care
ful second appraisal of the man to
recognize him.
His girth is reduced by half. He
would be lost in his old trousers. His
face has become thinner, but harder.
AU its flabbiness is gone. There is.a
determined compression of the lips
which formerly did not appear on
Lorimer's countenance and his face
shows in its color the result of the
vigorous outdoor life.
Many miles from any outpost of
civilization while making explora
tions, surveys and maps in regions
heretofore visited by very few, if
any, white men. Lorimer has raised a
grizzly beard. This makes him ap
pear like one of the old frontiersmen
or western settlers in our own coun
try in days gone by.
He wears heavy spectacles to pro
tect his eyes. Occasionally.he winces
from pain in his eyes. This, he ex
plained, was due to cataracts which he
hopes to have removed when he can
find time to burry for a brief visit to
physicians in the United States, lie
emerged recently from a siege of
malaria considerably weakened but
with no otherwise noticeable results
Physicians in Bogota and other cities
which he visited in connection with
hi work say he is completely rid of
malaria. But according to the en
gineers working under Lorimer, the
doctors have plainly told him that
unless his eyes are attended to in
time and the operation for the
cataracts is performed he is in peril
of losing his sight completely.
In Strang Company.
Mule riding is one of the principal
means of travel in the interior of
this country, and Lorimer, with his
party of Indians, native whites ajid
cngmeen, has a goodly share ot that
mode of travel, which requires many
years of continuous practice before
it becomes bearable and ceases to be
a hardship. Seated on a mule,
Lorimer presented a picturesque fig
ure when coming out of the jungles,
He was dressed in khaki breeches,
a khaki blouse, wore no necktie,
On his head was a large straw som
brero, his leet were ui old lashioned
Icggins ana special boots, around
his middle hung a belt from which
in holsters dangled a large automatic
revolver and a native machete.
Indians and native ' white peons
acting as his guides and helpers,
who carry the canoes, tents, food
supplies and the necessary pros
pectors' and explorers' supplies and
apparatus, are Lorimer's companions
as he invades the densely forested
and intensely hot region of the
Choco. the rugged mountains of the
central and western Cordillera and
the valleys of the rivers, some of
which are navigable, while others are
practically impassable. "
Eugene Underwood, an American
milling and construction expert, a
brother of United States Senator
Oscar Underwood, with three ex
perienced engineers familiar with
these parts of the world and a
couple of interpreters picked up in
the cities, compose his entire ex
ploration and investigation party
rOMTlCAE ADYEBTlgEMlWeT
iMHWii 111 i' iSAfriniBn M
E. Ruth Pyrtle
LINCOLN, NEB.;
Non-political candidate for State Superin
tendent of Public Instruction. Over 20 years'
teaching experience Id rural. Till n clt
schools of Nebraska. Two decreet from the
University of Nebraska. Spent 14 month! In
war welfare work it Camp Dodge and Dei
Moines.
Institute Instructor, writer, homesteader,
traveler, lecturer, club woman, and civic worker.
Vote for Her July 18
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which uVNrd into tlie region, of the
department oi CaMra. Hoyaca,
Cundmsmarcs ajid Tulima.
Hails News Correspondent.
Il Hat after one of the mo.t ar
duous trips in the territory thai I
met Lorimer. Il was along the
Mir I. the Samana and the fc.trrlla
rivers. His party had chopped us
way with nuchrti through dcne
forests back to the running stream
and waterfalls which were of in
terest to Lorimer iu connection with
hit surveys for water power, pro
posed' railroad route ajid other de
velopments. "Hello, Czarncrki; how is the
Daily News," he said. 1 tried to
determine who the man addressing
me really was. I had heard from
a number of sources while going up
the Magdalcna river into the interior
of Columbia that Lorimer was then
somewhere in that country, but at
first glance I did not recognize him,
even when he greeted me. He con
tinued: "I know that I have changed, but
I did not know it was, so bad that
even a Chicago newspaperman would
have difficulty to recognize me."
Then, a he continued to speak, I
recognized him.
Members of Syndicate.
With the tenacity of purpose and
spirit which made him a power in
politics, Lorimer has taken up the
work of the syndicate as the crown
ing and most important undertaking
of his life. Then men in the syndicate
he represents include William H. Fin
ley, president of the Chicago &
Northwestern railway; Samuel Insull,
Boetius H. Sullivan, George J. Sayer,
Andred McAnsh, Walter J. Raymer,
William H. Schmidt. John T. Con
ner? of Chicago; Charles M. Lewis
of Louisville. V. F. Cusick of Scran-
ton, Pa.; William Conners of Buf
falo; Daniel I. Calligban and Lock
Davidson of Wichita; Robert P.
Stewart, Asbery F. Laver, John M.
Morin and Levi Cook of Washing
ton. D. C: W. L. Goetz of St. Louis,
Mo.; James P. Holihan of Lawrence,
Mass.: lames f. Mulvihill ot fitts-
burgh; Frank A, Mcnne of Loui'v
villr; Julin Gardmcr. Joseph C.
Trainer, Ignatius J. Hotnin sd
John Smnot of Philadclphis; R. K.
I'lepprr. John F. Ca.ey, Herman
Mihni, Samuel J. Crenel, K D. hep
pard, David L. Lawrence, Joseph K.
Kilkear, Walter Lyon and U, H
Mulvihill of 1'ittkburgh; Jamrt T
Maguire of Hakerjlu Id, la I; Jo
seph V. Costello. A. M. Flood. Rich
ard D. Coktclld. George T. Whiuker
of San Francisco; Charles F. Haley
of Duluth; Charles II. F. Smith of
St. Paul, Minn. In addition to these
there art scores of other.
The syndicate's survey and investi
gations disclosed that Colombia's
greatest need is railroad 'transporta
tion and Lorimer, with the engineer
ing rkpertt, has made a survey of
the possibilities in that direction with
a concrete plan and proposition sub
mitted to the 'proper authorities and
officials of the readiness of the syn
dicate to furnish the necessary
money, trained engineers and con
struction men as well a all material
to build the railroad.. They alsore
preparing to harness the great water
power in that country.
Hungers for Home News. '
Lorimer was hungry for, news
about everything and everybody in
Chicago. When asked if going back
into politics was in any of his future
plans, he pointed out that the work
which was holding his entire atten
tion would require many years be
fore completed and that it would be
very many years before he could
even pause in his work to give any
such question a thought.
"As a citizen, I am interested in
everything that goes on, but my life
CaodtdM. foe Censr... Sixth
Dl.trkt, Nabruk.
W. E. FLYNN
PLATFORM
I favor lowar freight rattt and
lower tun.
Am for aoldier bonui, payable In
treasury notea, redeemed from aav
ing on army reduction.
Dirt farmer for Federal Reterve
Board. Deflation on farmer and
stockman haa been too severe.
Profiteeta and graftera should b
prosecuted.
I am in favor of the enforcement
ot our' Laws and our Constitution
and respect for oath of office. Am
In favor of transmitting the Repub
lic to our children like w. got it.
only better and mora humane
country.
Square deal for labor and every
one elxe.
'Officials are aervants, not mas
ters, of people.
Am opposed to Cummingi-Esch
Railroad Act. Too much commis
sion to Bankers on U. S. Govern
ment loans.
work is hers now and will be for
tome years," lit said. "If il were
hoi for th Ulk of the doctors about
my eyes snd the pain in ilicui,
which bothers me more and more,
I would stay on the job in these
part until all our plans and project
would be (inuhrd. A it is, 1 may
be compelled to hurry to the state
and undergo an operation, after
which i will hurry back here again."
"This couniry and people and all
of South America should be better
known by our people than they are.
This cour.try need American capi
tal to build railroads and other im
provements necrstsry to give it Us
full chance in the world. Develop
ment of the at natural resource
and riches arc needed to make this
country among the wealthiest, most
progrcive and happiest in the
world. Those Americans who lend
a hand in this great work of de
velopment will not only be bene
factors of tin grateful and fine peo
ple, but will also find financial re
tt r i)3 of which they have no idea at
this time, 1 am here to carry on
until the tal; is fiuikhed."
And a I left him standing say
ing good bye his hand held tight a
small locket. 1 had seen It upon
his watch chain before a locket
containing a photograph of his wife.
Her death was the greatest tlow to
PotlTICAL ADVKKT1SEMENT POLlTfAL ADVERTISEMENT
jJis ' -y
f
Adam tcrjlliflllen
of Beatrice
Farmer, Practical Business Man. Lawyer. Civic
Worker. Legislator
FOR GOVERNOR
The Man of The Hour
"Representing; the republican party of Gage county, we
the members of the Gage county republican central committee,
commend to the favorable consideration of all Nebraska re
publicans the candidacy of our neighbor and friend, Hon.
Adam McMullen, for governor.'
"Mr. McMullen has lived among us from boyhood and we
know him as-a man of sterling character, high ability and
unswerving purpose. As representative of this county in the
state legislature for three terms he not only served his con
stituency well, but learned thoroughly the needs of good gov
ernment. We are confident in the belief that if elected gov
ernor, Mr. McMullen will carry into that office those policies of
efficiency, economy and simplicity which the people demand.
He wU 'See to it that every tax dollar expended for public
service or utility must purchase 100 cents of value'. .
"Mr. McMullen- represents the highest type of public
pirited citizenship. His extensive farming connections give
him an exceptional grasp of, and a sympathetic attitude to
; ward, the agricultural problem, while at the same time he may
be depended upon to exercise absolute fairness toward ail
other interests.
"We bespeak for Mr. McMullen the support of all repub
licans in the approaching .primaries, serenely confident that in
him they will find a candidate who will not only lead the ticket
to triumphant victory in ihe November election but will re
flect credit upon his party by giving the state a high-class
business administration.''
Candidate for Republican Nomination
Primaries'July 18, 1922
Men Wanted
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
On account of the action of a num
ber, of our shop and engine house
employees who left the service in
defiance of the United States Labor
Board the Chicago & Northwestern
Railway is in need of:
Machinists, boilermaker, black
smiths, car repairers, pipe fitters,
sheet metal workers.
Apply at nearest shop or car repair
ing station.
Wages and working conditions pre
scribed by the United States Rail
road Labor Board, effective July 1,
1922, will be applied.
F. WALTERS,
Genera Manager
the former political boss and I un
derstood as I went on what l
meant when he said to me thai ins
forests, ihe mountainr. the jungles
and ihe very atmosphere oi this
tropical region were a solace l nim
and that his thoughts were with his
loved ones.
Thij is a place where one can
think, reflect and even have solace
for his sorrows snd memories," he
said, causing me to wonder al the ef
fect the new surroundings were hav
ing upon him and his hope for ihe
future.
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night tbsy hebed and boraad so that
I scratched and trrhatad th affected
twits. I could hardly sleep at Blfbt
on account of the Irritation.
" I read an advertisement for Cotl
cura Soap and Ointment and sent
(or a free eample. I purchased more,
and after using two cakea of Cutkura
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The Chicago, Burlington 6 Quincy Railroad
Will employ for its repair tracks and roundhouse at
Omaha, men to perform duties as follows:
Machinists, Electrician!,
Boilermakers, . . Electric; crane operators,
Blacksmiths, Car repairers,
Electric and acetylene welders, Brass moulders, '
Pipe fitters, tinners, Roundhouse service men,
Plumbers, coppersmiths, Stationary engineers and firemen,
. Coach builders and finishers, Laborers, coach cleaners,
Coach painters, Apprentices and helpers.
To commence Monday morning, July 10th, 1922.
Apply to F. Newell, Master Mechanic, 1st Floor Burlington BIdg.
Tenth and Farnam Streets, Omaha
The United States Railroad Labor Board, under authority of Federal
Law, after full hearing to all parties at interest, has fixed present
wages for mechanical crafts. Certain employes having declined to ac
cept their decision, the board has directed the railroad to reorganize
' its forces and has ordered that men who enter our service
"Are within their rights in accepting such employment, that
they are not strikebreakers seeking to impose the arbitrary
will of an employer on employes; that they have the moral
as well as the legal right to engage in such service of the
American public to avoid interruption of indispensable rail
way transportation, and that they are entitled to the protec
tion of every department and branch of the Government,
State and National."
Standard wages and overtime conditions will be paid. Hours to be
those necessary for maintenance of the service. Board and lodging,
under ample protection, will be furnished.
Young, active men desiring to go into railroad service
will be given an opportunity for training in steady, de
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