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^. ,--' WEATHER FORECAST rpVT|-\ i i\ M \ T T \ A/ IVTTIVT/^ 1 THOUGnT FOR THE DAY Nebraska—Generally fair; not I I I I 1J \ f I I / \ I ■ / \ • I yL V W I \ 1 11 J V p ^ ^ -4 To be TO years young is sometime* a,k much change In temperature. 4 * ” « » far morfl cheerful and hopeful than * to be 40 years old.—Oliver Wendell CITY EDITION V0L hA N0 107 OMAHA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1924. »TWO CENTSu ffivVcsnii B°ii?*b«?J.utf*' ■ - _ Los Angeles to Be Name of New Ship Secretary of Navy Makes This Announcement at Luncheon for Dr. Eckener, Head of Zeppelin Company. Coolidge Receives Crew * Washington. D. C., Oct. 16.—The ZR-3 was declared today by Secre tary Wilbur, speaking in behalf of the navy, to be a "symbol of peace and friendship l>etween her builders, her owners and other nations." To further define her role, he said, the slip would be rechristened "I.os An geleR" when the government formally takes possession. made in the course of a speech at n luncheon to Dr. Hugo Eckener. head of the German Zeppelin company and several executive officers of the air cruiser during their visit today to Washington. The party was received by President Coolidge who reiterated the congratulations he had tele graphed on the arrival of the ZR-3 at Lakehurst and after a conference with the' national advisory council for aeronautics, returned to Lake hurst. N. J.. tonight to resume super vision of activities at the field. Announcing his selection of "Los Angeles" as the future name of the Shenandoah's consort. Secretary Wil bur expressed the hope that It “may not only be a constant reminder of the angel's song, but also that on each Christmas eve from her place In the heavens, the song may again be broadcast to the world: "Peace to men of good will.’’ Eckener Predicts. The visit of the ZR-3 was of great significance, the secretary aald, as suring the German officials that the flag which would replace the exer cises on the ship's forepeak would be that of a nation "honestly desiring the prosperity and happiness of all the German people.’ Later, addressing the advisory council. Dr. Eckener predicted the “certain development" of trans * oceanic transportation along the lines pioneered by the ZR-3. In an swer to questions he said that type of ship was the logical carrier for the new trade because of the measure of comfort afforded Its safety In all weather and the ease of Improve ments along necessary lines. He ex pressed the opinion however, that ex tended commercialization of aircraft would be Impossible until a motor had been developed using a less volatile fuel than gasoline. Until the new motive unit was de veloped, the Zeppelin head said. It would be better to confine commercial operation of dirigibles to “special lines, sueli as mall transportation. In order that public support may not be alienated by some catastrophe.' ’ Hydrogen Dangerous. A member of the council asked whether It was possible to operate safely ships inflated with hydrogen. "Only with carefully trained crows.” Dr. Eckener replied "and as the industry grows this becomes In creasingly difficult.” An essential, he declared, would he gas bags of extremely low permeabil ity, since, otherwise, leaks would oc cur which might cause an explosion through mere contact wlht an electri cal cloud. Illustrating the difficulty met In Germany, he said that during the war it was not uncommon to find cigaret butts lying on the deck of a Zeppelin which was filled with highly explo sive gas. The Zeppelin company's expert* were reported to have already pre It pared plana for a ship of 3,50<k000 cubic feet capacity or more than 25 per cent larger than the ZR-3. A speed of five meters a second more than afforded by the new Lakehurst cruiser also was recommended by these technicians. Dr. Eckener said, mldlng that his company did not be lieve routes of under 3,000 kilometers would show a profit In commercial operation. v We Have With Us Today W. M. Collins, Washington, l>. t\ President Railway Mail Clerks. Mr. Collins Is head of an orgnnlza tion composed of over 19,000 men scattered all over the country. For the last seven weeks he has been traveling In the west talking to vnrl oua groups of railway service em ployes. His principal purpose la to discuss pending legislation before congress, mainly the salary Increase bill that was vetoed. - In his talk to members Collins seeks to Impress upon them that President Coolidge was not Informed when he vetoed the bill and from reports he has received recently the president Is said to favor the increas* of postal employes. Mr. Collins has been connected with the railway mail service for almost a quarter of a century. For the last three years he has served as head ot this organization. t Mr. Collins talked In Council Bluffi " last night, l.lncoln this afternoon and will talk at the Hotel Castle ballroom tonight. • V PLANS LAID FOR BIG RESERVOIR Washington, D. C., Oct. 16.—A delegation of Idaho citizens repre senting difficult irrigation districts, headed by Senator Gooding of that state, today tendered Secretary Work a check for $1,989,316, thereby pav ing the way for construction under government supervision of an $8,000,000 reservoir at American Falls, Idaho. Opening of the com petitive bids for the propect was set for October 20 at American Falls. The enterprise contemplates Irriga tion of approximately 1,500,000 acres in the Snake river valley and is ex pected to enhance crop production by approximately $40,000,000 annually. The reservoir will have a capacity of 7,000,000 cubic acre feet of water. Construction expense will be borne by irrigation districts and companies and the government. Slain Boy’s Mother Testifies in Behalf of Accused Slayer j Sister of Victim Is Called by Defense in Preliminary Hearing at Beatrice. Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Beatrice, Neb., Oct. 16.—Edward Schurmann, wealthy farmer living near DeWitt, charged with murder In the first degree, In connection with the slaying of George Reinmlller, Oc tober 10, was held to district court without bond, following preliminary hearing today. A grief-stricken mother and sister took the witness stand In County Judge Messmore’s court and submit ted evidence which may aid In the defense of the man who has admitted the slaying. ^ Ths crowd which packed the court room early in the day, gasped as Mrs. Mary Reinmlller took the stand. It gasped again as the name of Mabel Reinmlller was called. Both women told the court of correspondence be tween George Reinmlller and Mrs. Schurmann. May Plead Unwritten Law. Schurmann has based his defense on a plea of the unwritten law. Mrs. Schurmann and the four Schurmann children had arrived In court before the prisoner was brought from the county jail. They walked to eeats at the front of the courtroom. Schurmivon was grim and silent. He took his seat with his attorneys, the sheriff stnndlng near him. County Attorney Matfoon opened the hearing. F. W. Bartos, Wilber. Neb., defense attorney, cited the un written law and requested the privi lege of calling witnesses to the stand. Witnessed Slaying. Charles Ross, foreman of the Rock Island bridge project and employer of George Reinmlller, who was pres ent when Reinmlller was killed, told how Schurmann, driving up to Rein miller and himself as they walked to work, had stopped his car, stepped out of It, armed with a shotgun, had walked toward the two men and then had started firing at Reinmlller. Reinmlller attempted to hide be hind Ross, the foreman said. The first shot went wild, the second struck Reinmlller In the back. Schurmann walked up to the man, then fired a third charge Into his neck, killing him Instantly. "I guess I got him that time," Ross declared Schurmann said, ns he turned from the slain man and stepped Into his car. Supervisor Testifies. Jesse Buss, supervkor of the bridge project, was also called. He testified that he witnessed the shooting. His story was similar to that of Ross. Bartos called Mrs. Reinmlller to the stand. She tearfully told of corre spondence from, Mrs. Schurmann to George Reinmlller which had come to the Reinmlller home. Mabel Reinmlller followed her moth er to the stand and told the same story. Miss Eva Turley, a friend of the family, followed and testified that she had also seen such correspond ence. . LEPROSY CASE ON TRAINING SHIP Annapolis, Md.. Oct. 16.—Naval academy • authorities declared that there waa no cause for alarm over the discovery of a case of leprosy on board the training ship Cumberland, moored at an academy wharf, which became known last night. Officials stated that a patient, a Filipino, had been under surveillance for several days and that he had been under strict quarantine. York Woman's Club Starts Fourteenth Year Activities York, Oct. 16.—York Woman's club entered this week on Its 14th year. The president's report ahoAved two of the Important Items of community Interest accomplished the past year were the sponsoring of the girls’ Hub house and the aid given In providing funds for Ihe purchase of milk. The Hub has 215 members. Mrs. O. M. Moyer Is president. New Air Mail Plan. Washington, Oct. lti. An all mall service, linking the capitals of the six American republics and Cuba with the United States, Is being discussed hy the Uatln-Amerlcan governments with American offlrlRls. American officials have been designated to puss on ths feasibility of ths schema. Signed in Party War Opposing Factions Rest on Arms in La Follette Lamp Divided Against Itself. Wait By R. H. PETERS, Staff Correspondent The Omaha Bee. Lincoln. Oct. 16.—Nebraska's war ring La Follette leaders, Frank Har rison, regional director, and Otto Mutz, dismissed chairman of the state central committee signed an armistice late this afternoon. Tonight they are resting on their arms, await ing the decision of justice court Sat urday morning when hearing will be held on Mutz' writ of replevin which secured the removal of La Follette literature from headquarters estab lished by Harrison. Yesterday action was rapid fire with brilliant thrust and parry cul minating in a temporary victory for Harriaon. The disputed ptoperty re plevlned by Mutz had been again secured by Harrison through a second writ issued to his treasurer. Today the leaders, whose quarrel has torn a gaping hole in the La Fol lette party In Nebraska, dragged wearily from on* court td another In a futile attempt to settle their differ ences. Tonight there Is peace, but It is a peace which will not last more than 36 hours. Temporary Victory. Today It was a victory for Muta. but, like the Harrison triumph last night, it Is an ephemeral affair which may b* blown away by Justice Stephens Saturday. Promptly at 10 this morning Mutz came Into Justice court to show cause why Will H. McClay, Lincoln post master, should deliver to him mail ad dressed to La Follette headquarters. Mutz was eager to take the stand, but his eagerness gave way to Irrita tion as Harrison and his attorney, C. A. Sorenson, delayed their arrival. As the hour hand drew near 11 Justice Stephens lost patience. The records in the case were In the pos session of Sorenson, who borrowed them last night. A call brought the information that Sorenson was ab sent from his office and had turned the records over to Attorney Mattley. Mattley's office was called and the reco'rds promised. Again a long wait. Mutz was about to win by default when Harrison, Mattley and Sorenson appeared. Postponement Granted. Before Attorney Frank Coffy, act ing for Mutz, could present his case Sorenson had successfully pleaded for a postponement until 1:30. The warring politicians filed out to re turn after lunch. The delay Irritated Mutz who was In the mood to fight. •‘I'll carry this case to the supreme court if I have to,” the old man de clared vigorously. "I'm fighting for vindication. I’ve got a principle to establish.” And then, whimsically. "I'm looking out for the Interests of Governor Bryan. I’m protecting him against Frank. If he can remove me he can remove the governor.” At 1:30 the quintet filed back Into the tiny court room. Again Mutz was ready td go to the mat and this time he got as far as the witness stand. His “I will” when he was sworn- was charged with gunpow der. But Mutz’s "I will" were the only words he spoke as a witness. Be fore he had an opportunity to testify Sorenson had entered an objection to the motion, arguing that the court (Turn to Psse Two. Column Fire.) MANGANESE FIELD CONTRACT VOID, New York, Oct. 16.—Vasili IJ. Dutn badze, the representative in this country for the Georgian republic, but whose credentials have not been accepted by the Washington govern ment. asserted today that the contract announced from Moscow for the de velopment of the Georgian manga nese fields Is of no effec t. He bases this statement on the claim that the contract had not been sanctioned by the republic of Georgia which he says he represents. Jefferson County Pioneer Dies at Kensington, Kan. Fairbury, Oct. 16.—John Chlrnslde, X6. a pioneer of Jeffeiwon county, died at. the home of his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Wright, In Kensing ton, Kan. Mr. Chlrnslde was born In bing land and came to America In 1666. He lived In Chicago until 1S69 when he homesteaded lh Jefferson county j between Plymouth find Jansen. He furnished much of the data for the early written history of the northern part of this country, or that pari of It located between Sevan < reek and Cub creek, lie is survived by seven children. ---■— - l Triplets Born to (low. Ponca, Neb., Oct. 16.—Jack Me Hlinue of this place, owns a cow that presented him wllh triplet calves, i One of them later was smothered to death, but the three, when born, ap peared strong and healthy. » Former Omahan Replies in Verse to Artist-Wife’s Action for Divorce Chandler Trimble Asks Chi cago Court for Custody of Minor Son, in Poetic Brief. Chicago, Oct. 16.—Chandler T. Trimble, lawyer-poet, formerly of Omaha, versified his answer to his wife's divorce suit charging cruelty. The answer, presented to Superior Judge Sabath today read: "Humbly appearing unto your honor. the defendant, Chandler Trimble, of the city of Omaha, says In defense that his personal Income from his^best physical and intellectual labors since his marriage with the compThlnant has not at any time been sufficient to meet satisfactorily the Immediate hopes and needs of the complainant. “The defendant's only Income Is de rived from his writing and similar endeavors, the proceeds from which nre and have been negligible, much to Ills chagrin and suffering and regret: whereof specifically In answer to this action for divorce he can only offer something of his feelings toward tho complainant: “No pallid pearl where sleeps an haunted sea; “No shy opal stained with mystery: “No talisman far sought, to thee I send; “No gaud, nor Jewel, nor golden comb to lend “Its costly charm te thy soft shadowed hair, "No glittering band nor chain for thee to wear. “Not all their chilly beauties can express v “The willful anger of thy faithless ness. "Another brief poem of the defend ant's writing Is offered that the court may take cognizance of his plight In the legal as well as the financial as pects of this case: "Ah, the hearts that haTe withered, seeking love; “The deep paths of heaven are bright with their dust. ( handler Trimble. ‘'Wherefor the defendant humbly pleads the equity of relief rather than the rigor of the law and that in the event divorce is granted that the complainant be restored her maiden name, and further the de fendant makes bold to claim and de mand of this honorable court his right as a father to enjoy and share the companionship of his son. Chand ler, jr., and to provide for his wel fare and happiness as would become a father in such manner or degree as his circumstances may permit, or his abilities obtain.” Mrs. Trimble’s plea for alimony has been taken under advisement by Judge Sabath. Chandler Trimble formerly worked as a newspaper man in Omaha. He moved to Chicago several years ago with his wife, who Is employed there as a commercial artist. Trimble at tended the University of Nebraska. Coolidge Keeps Enormous Lead in Digest Poll Vote Exceeds Combined Bal lots for All Other Candi dates; Davis Makes Slight Gain. Calvin Coolidge Is still polling more than the combined vote of other presi dential candidates In The Literary’ Digest "straw” poll, according to lat est reports. Davis hss Increased slightly his percentage of the popular and electoral college vote in the past week's returns. Votes cast In the poll to October 2 total 1,903.004. Of these Coolidge re ceived 1,066,214: Davis, 384,205. and La Follette, 432.660. Coolidge is carrying 36 states, Davis 11, while La Follette still holds Wls conin. !.» Follette Is second choice In 28 states and Davis Is second In IS. Should the poll favor tha republic ans candidates by the 10 per cent claimed by many progressive and deni ocrnttc publicists,. It would make a change In the political complexion of only three states, according to The Digest. California would be trans ferred from Coolidge to I.a Follette and Kentucky and Oklahoma would go to Davis. West Virginia, Davis' home state, would show a tie vote. A table Illustrating the party poll In the 1920 and 1924 Digest vote shows a republican Increase In 32 states and a decrease In 16. Demo cratic votes have Increased in 10 states and decreased In 38. In presenting the views of repub lican and democratic editors on the general accuracy of their polls, The Literary Digest concludes with the comment of a Nebraska editor. "No straw vote." the editor slates. "Is actually satisfactory—to the los ing side. However, The Digest vote In 1920 was amazingly accurate and, If we remember right, there waa the anme doubting on the part of the same editors." PONZI INVESTORS MAY KEEP CASH This ton, Mass, Oct. 16.—Those who recovered Investments In the get-rich scheme of Charles Ponzl prior to Au gust 2, 1920, when ho was declared Insolvent, may keep their money. II waa ruled by three juatlcea In the federal court today. The decision frees thousands of persons from lln hlllty to restore such funds to Ponzi's trustees. Mexican Rail Workers Driven Out of Cuba, Kan. (*iiba, Kan., Oct. 16.—When the Rook Inland railway brought a panu of Mexican In borer* to work on track and bridge work out bore Wed nesday It caused h riot, citizens atop lug the hunk car* where the men were houaed In the railway yards, and driving the foreigner** from the town. Might months ago ft similar riot. In which several persona were Injured, occurred here when the Bur lington railway sent In n fore* of Mexicans fur track men. Voter Indifference Menace to Nation. McMullen Avers -i— Candidate StressesTmportanre of Jnterest in Politics in Talks During Day. By P. t'. POWELL. Stuff Cnrrrsponitent of Tli. Omalia Bor. Atkinson, Neb., Oct. 10.—Adam Mc Mullen, candidate for governor, urged upon audiences today the Importance of taking an interest 1n politics, reg istering and voting at the polls in November. “Indifference of the voters is one of our greatest menaces,'' he said. In speaking of state Issues, Mr. McMullen stated that after lulling the public to sleep by assurances the cost of the stnte house would not t>e more than $5,000,000. thg governor, in a recent statement, admitted he was incorrect in his promise and under plans adopted the edifice would cost at least $7,000,000. Need Sensible Legislature. “Tills Is another reason why nr should have a sensible and economical legislature,’’ Mr. McMullen said. “Provision for this expense must be made by the legislature at the coming session. $ttudy your candi dates for the legislature and ascer tain their business capacity." Mr. McMullen opened his day's trip at Ainsworth. Despite the fact that he began ajienklng at 0, a hand was present to meet him, and a crowd of 300 listened to his address. Several Ainsworth citizens, men and women, accompanied him to l.ong Pine, Hie next town. At Ixmg Pine half of (ho candidate's audience were railroad men. Follow ing the Icong Pine addre'ss. the Mc Mullen party was entertained at din ner by the following Ding Pine citi zens: R. H. Hamilton. L. N. McDon ald, W. R. Dickson. D. R. Mounts, Jim Ross, R. R. Ralston, Rev. Nor man, and W.^l T. McKnlght. Band at Bassett. From T<ong Pine, Mr. McMullen Was escorted to Rasselt Hml Newport by a delegation of Txing Pine citizens. At Rassett, tile uniformed band was playing when Mr. McMullen arrived. Those In t hargo of the meeting were V. A. Stock well and II R. Curtis. At Newport. Mr. McMullen accepted an Invitntion to speak to the ladies’ , aid society* Ho met a group of en thuidastlc workers there In the per sonso f F. I,. Putton, J R. Minehell. Oeorge W. Dorsey and W. H. Allen. When Mr. McMullen arrived In Stuart, lie met .1, D. Cronin, Holt county chairman, who accompanied him the remainder of the day. F. E. Stuart was In charge of the Stuart | meeting. At Atkinson, J. M Hoskln son and D A. Richards were In charge. To Meet Norris. Mr McMullen 1" to go fi ■ in Vi.In son to O'Neill, where lie will speak with Senator th-orgo \\ Non I- to night. From o’NetJI, Senator Norris will begin campaigning In the Third district with K. C. Houston, rundi date for congress. W. L, Phllley, candidate for the state senate, accompanied Mr. Me Mullen during the day, V * Republican Fund Total $1,714,317 Independents Spend $155,062 Up to October 10, but Dem ocratic Figures Are Not Avaliablc. Maximum Gift Is $25,000 t _ By Atnrited Pres*. Chicago. Oct. 16.—The republican national campaign organization has collected and expended $1,714,317 up to October 10, and the I>a Follette in dependent organization had collected $190,535 tnd disbursed $155,012, ac cording to testimony given today at the opening session of the special campaign fund investigating commit tee of the United States senate. Complete figures as to operations of the democratic national organiza tion were not obtained, but Lincoln Dixon, manager of the western head quarters. testified that his organiza tion had spent $32,500 up to October 10. of which sum all except 13,000 had been furnished by the national committee. The other $5,000 was a personal contribution from George B. Brennan, democratic national commit teeman from Illinois, he said. Chair man Borah, representative of Idaho, stated that he would rail finance offi cers of the democratic national com mittee later. 1fi,902 G. o. P. Donors. W V. Hodges, treasurer of the republican national committee, told the senate investigators that the gross total contributed to the republican campaign had come from 16.903 in dividuals and organizations, with 12 contributions ranging from $10,000 to a maximum of $25,000. John M. Nel son. national director of the Ba Fol lette campaign, testified that the to tal of $190,535 received by his or ganization had come from approx I mately 72.000 contributor# in sums ranging from $1 unward. with one contribution of $23,000, another of *5, 000, and throe of $1,000 each. Manufacturer# and investment and others bankers were th* principal contributors in large sums to the re publican fund. Hodges said. William Wrigley, Jr.. of Chicago, was listed as the onlv person contributing as much ns $25,000. James A. Patten of Evanston. III., a grain dealer, gave $20,000. Fifteen tbousand-dollar con tributions came from Payne Whitney of Mr.nhasset, N. Y.; Alhrleh A John sen. a manufacturer of Camden. N. J., and Arthur Curtis James of New York city. Hodges testified. Other Barge Sunt*. Other large contributions named by the republican national treasurer were .1. B. Duke. Sommervtll*. N. J., $12, 500; OwPn F. Roberts. Avon. Conn., 312.3AO; Mrs. Owets F. Roberts, $12. 500. Those giving $10,000 were listed ss follows: Julius F. Crecltman. Morti mer B. Schiff, J. B. Armltage and Charles Hangler, all of New York city: J. H. Horace Harding. Brunsi n, N. J.; B. A. Eckhart. Chicago: Arthur W. Cutten, president of a Chicago bank; Charles G. Dawes. Evanston. 111., the republican vice presidential candidate: Harry F. Knight, St. Bouis, and A. E. Cailton. Colorado Springs. Colo. Hodges testified that the Union league club of Philadelphia had sent in $15,000, representing probably con tributions by its members, and that a like sum had come from Horace C. Jonca, treasurer of the national cam paign committee. Philadelphia, repre senting probably sums collected for a previous campaign “Have you received any contribu tions from J. P. Morgan A Co., or any members of that firm?" asked Senator Borah, after Mr. Hodges had finished with the lists. Two Gave $3,000. “Yes. \es." was the answer. “1 don't know the names of all of tlie members of the firm, but T do know that we have contributions from Dwight Morrow and Thomas Cochran, each Riving $5,000." Tiie witness volunteered that there appeared on his books a sum of $75. 000 sent In by Joseph R. Grundy of Rrlstnl, Ta., and representing collec tions made by him. The national treasurer agreed to furnish the list of contributors when It came In. Grundy previously had advanced $30,900 to the national com mittee. Hodges said, but the sum had been reixiid to him. Questioning by members of the com mittee developed thnt Grundy was to have raised *390,000 In Pennsylvania, and that tinder the original budget of the national committee a total of $600,000 was to be sought in that state, and $400,000 In Illinois. Chair man Borah Indicated that Grundy would be called for examination at a later date, probably In Washington, to which place the Investigation Is likely to be transferred within a few days. Ro\ May Lose Sight of I \o; Hit liv Thrown Stpiif Fremont. Neb . IVI. Hi. A stone throw n by a schoolmate neat ly caused the loss of one eye to Clyde , Hallman. S. son of Mr. and Mrs Her man l-allman of Winslow. The stone struck the lad directly In the left eye, causing a hentmorhage, Hopes sr# entertained of saving th* sight of the injured eye. y LUMBER SHIP IS ASHORE ON COAST Portland. Ore.. Oct. 16.—The steam er Eastern Knight of the Columbia Pacific Shipping company's fleet, is ashore in the Columbia river a short distance above Astoria, according to a wireless message received by the Federal Telegraph company. The vessel left here yesterday with about 6,000,000 feet of lumber for north Atlantic ports. It Is under stood that the steamer Is simply fast in the mud and awaiting high tide for refloating. World Is Stuck in Thought Rut, Pastor Asserts Old Customs and Beliefs Have Outworn Usefulness, Concord Club Told. "Don’t throw rocks at others, but throw rocks in your own ruts," said Itev. Glenn Frye, new pastor tor young people at the First Methodist church, in giving a talk on "Huts’’ to members of the Concord, club Thursday noon at the Fontenelle hotel. Ruts in life were enumerated by Rev. Mr. Frye, Including ruts In habit of dress, in speech. In thought, and in social customs. "Even In the marriage ceremony there Is a rut In social customs of long ago," he declared. "The man no longer endows his bride with all his worldly goods, as the word* of the ceremony indicate. Endowment of goods for the bride is now done by law. | "Our rut of thought Is shown by the general belief that upon money depend* happiness, but happiness is brought by wealth of spirit, of edu cation and reading. The thought of war has been in a rut. Thera is al ways a spirit dt love and brother hood in the world if we look for It. "To get out of a rut, drop a rock In the rut.’’ advised the epeaker. “Laborism. is a rock in the rut of capitalism, an objector Is a rock in the rut of thought.” Rev. Mr. Frye came to Omaha a month ago to take charge of a young people's church at the First Methodist church of which Dr. J. E. Wagner Is pastor. For th# past six years he has been pastor of churches In New Hamshlre. while carrying on hi* college work at Har vard university and Boston univer sity of Theology. Three "churches” will be held at the First Methodist church under Dr. Wagr.er and Rev. Mr. Frye. The high school church and children’s church will be under the new min ister’s direction. All students in Omaha have been invited to a serv ice to be held by Rev. Mr. Frye on October 26. Houston Making - Active Campaign G. 0. P. Congressional Candi date in Third District 1 ours ^ ith Norris. ftperial Dispatch to Tha Omaha Baa. Norfolk, Neh., Oot. 16— Senator E C. Houston, republican candidate for eongress from the Third district, has , been conducting an Intensive cam paign, which has taken him Into prac tically every town and village In the district. During the early months of the ] campaign 1 s visited these towns [ largely to renew acquaintances. He , fa now touring the district with other candidates, presenting his views on ' vital Issues in brief talks. Friday ' night he will he at Plalnview with Senator Norris, and Saturday night 1 they will address an audience at Nio brara. Next week they will come to ’ Norfolk and Columbus for night meetings. In his addresses. Mr. Houston is 1 paying particular attention to the agricultural issues, since he Is a feme 1 er himself, and this la an agricultural district. He insists that the prob lems that confront the government should be solved by the application j of "common horse sense.” and he Is , making that slogan popular. I Farewell Reception Gi\cn M istinnaries to India Emerson. Neh.. Oct. 16.—A fare- ] well reception was held at the parish , hall of the English I.utheran church - here to Rev. and Mrs. Albert i Schwertferger, who are to go to In- ] dta aa missionaries. The young cou- ] pie wna presented with 6S5 in gold. , Mrs. Schwertferger, before her mar riage was Miss Eulu Ronderman, ehl i eat daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Juie H. ( Bonderman of thta plae*. , I The Weather \ ^ -■— J « Thg M rat her. , Ft«r 74 h-'ut* entitle 7 p in, OctoWt H. 19?i r IVfilptUtlen. In.-ho* nnd hutulrnith*- » TotMl. tot*! imrr January I, 29 01. ‘ (JrfHtfiit’V, 1<C. | Hourly irmpnaturw • v & . M 1 p. m.. T 4 « a m. ......... 57 2 p m. ..7: a f a m. ........ M s p. m. .T9 » • m. .11 4 |v m.Y* 9 a. tu. ..M 5 |>. m. T7 1* • «».«0 « p. nv .74 * II a. w. ..•» T ft m. ..T! IS noon ..TS I p. m. .%**.**..TO Brief Rites Mark Final Acceptance Soil From Two States Mixed and Tossed Into Missouri River During Ceremony at Yankton. Commerce Artery Open By J. T. ARMSTRONG. Staff f orreepondcnt The Omaha Be*. Yankton. S. D.. Oct. 16.—Soil from each county of Nebraska and South Dakota was mixed in one bowl and tossed into the Missouri river at Yankton Thursday afternoon during the dedicatory services for the newly completed Meridian highway bridge, in which more than 2,0oo Omahans and Nebraskans took part. The ceremony was symbolical of the final conquering of the Missouri, which has long been a barrier to commercial and social Intercourse between the two prosperous com monwealths. It took place In the center of the great bridge. with prominent citizens and officials of both states participating. It marked a final triumph for the little city of Yankton; the realization of dreams originating more than 55 years ago. The great steel span linking the two states and connecting up the routes of two great highways —the Meridian and Sunshine—was filled to capacity with automo biles and spectators. Hundreds of cars from Omaha and intervening towns on the roads to Yankton lined up on the Nebraska side of the bridge, and the special train carrying 100 Omahans was parked at the foot of the bridge in Yankton. Ceremony Impressive. The ceremony was short, simple, but Impressive. Dr. H. K. Warren, president of Yankton college, opened it with a prayer. D. B. Gurney, president of the Meridian Highway Bridge association, then took the soil of the two states, tossed a bit of it into the river beneath. The re mainder of the soil, in separate con tainers. was poured by “Miss Ne braska" and "Miss South Dakota" Irjff a melting pot. which overflowed with bright flowers and golden ears of corn when silk cords were pulled. “What has always been an Impass able barrier for commerce and social intercourse between the two states is now removed." said Gurney. "This has been accomplished with the aid of both states." "A great artery for commerce has heen opened," said Governor McMas ter of South Dakota. "We are here to dedicate the bridge in the name of progress. It has been built at the cost of much sacrifice. Only the great vision of Yankton residents has made this possible. We dedicate the bridge to all generations to come." Governors Shake Hands. Shaking the hand of Governor Mo Master, Governor Bryan of Nebraska commended the energy and foresight of Yankton In its tireless fight to build the bridge, declared the people of Nebraska can take pride in their share of the building, and predicted that It will prove a great com mercial asset to both states. Gen. George B. Duncan, repre senting the war department, accepted the bridge In behalf of that depart ment. E. W. Campbell of Otta«* Canada, commissioner of highways, spoke as a representative of the Do minion of Canada, having been * In structed to do so by the British government at London. “It is the last link of the iferldian highway which leads from Canada through the I'nited States to Mexico City,” he said. “It is a great step in the progress of the three nations and of international importance." Miss Emma Hoagland of Omalia, queen of Ak-Sar-Ben, In the role of “Miss Nebraska." and Miss Bonnie Gurney, in the role of "Miss South Dakota.” clasped hands and smiled happily on the completion of the cere mony, as did Governors Bryan and McMaster and Mayor Dahlman of Omaha and Mayor A. I.. Wyman of Yankton. Omahans on riatfonn. The ceremony took place on a tem porary platform on the bridge, which ivas occupied by the following Oma hans: Dr. F. A. Ievng. Everett Buck ingham. T. C. Byrne. F. A. Davis. Ballard Dunn, General Duncan. J, E. Davidson. Frank Judson and several others. South Dakota guests on 11:•» platform were, in addition to “Miss South Dakota" and Governor Mc Master, D. B. Gurney. W. 1'. Heaton, S. M. lJohf. M. P. Ohlmann, W. C. Lusk. T. A. Antohy, Fred Hoesing. II. K. Warren. Ray Heaton. 1. R. Asli »nd William J. Fantle. To demonstrate the perfect halanca vnd construction of the bridge, a g! gantle span w.is raised and lowered with a tiny gasoline engine, the coul - ter weights of cement making this possible with only 20 horsepower. There followed an auto parade vcross the bridge and through the iowntown Mreets of Yankton. U re iu:red nearly an hour for the great mtomobile caravan (ion Omaha and Xebraska to ore*.* the bridge The varade. many miles long, wended Its say through the g.tyly decorated meets of Yankton. Many Towns Represented In It were grout's from practically ivary town In northwestern Nebraska (Tarn to fast Tee Columa Ms.v