T. P. A. Head Says * Laxity Is Breeding J' c5 Contempt for Law Deplores Alleged Tendency Toward Nonenforceinent— Urges Traveling Men fo Observe Sfcatufcs. The .wpunger geretfition is being taught thrat laws are being made “to read rather (than to obey by present day noneiiforeement of law, in the opinion of H. B. Harney, commission er of public utilities at Champaign, 111 , and president" of the Travelers’ Protective association who spoke at the Chambfr of Commerce yesterday noon. Mr. Barney called ixtteutlon to a “dangerous elcintuit of men who are preaching a doctrhio of'hate’" in this country. He said there is little if anything good about the government printed in labor papers of the country, and urged that steps be taiken to coun teract this propaganda in bringing home the truth. For l.aw Kiiforceiuent. “I want the T. P. A. to stand solid ly for enforcement of all laws, includ ing the Volstead act.’’ said Mr. Ba rney. “It doesn't matter what we tiling about the laws. . . I am op posed to any form of invisible govern ment. . . . AVe should adopt the religion of our mothers." Mr. Rainey recited achievements Of the T. P. A. He asked the co-opera tion of manufacturers and jobbers, de ctaring the T. P. A. has been of great assistance to them. Asido from pro tective benefits it furnishes, the T. P. A. is striving for a greater morality, and hence greater efficiency among Its men. Ramey said. SaJes Officials Present. I>arge delegations of salesmen and sales officials of several Omaha con cerns were present to hear Mr. Ra irrey, who was introduced by Robert Trimble. Mr. Trimble reviewed the history of the T. P. A. since its for mation in Omaha in 1898 until the present, when it Is fourth In member ship in the 1'nited States Mr. Ramey, In the course of his speech, said the record of efficiency in the handling of public utilities by R. B. Howell, senator elect, was re marked throughout the country. Mr. Howell was present but did not speak. In closing Mr. Ramey declared the country is in bettor economic condi tion than it his been for four years, and that business is improving by leaps and bounds. Legion Rifle (.lull Begins Indoor Practice Toniglil The Russell G. Hughes Rifle club of tho Houglas county post of the American I-egioii will begin gallery practice tonight in the National guard armory over the Central market iy preparation for the selection of rifle teams to be entered in the indoor matches of the National Rifle associa tion. The teams will compete for medals at the national shoot,. Oniahan Who Saw the Passion Play Tells Impressions Dr. George A. Miller, in lalk to Concord Club. Denies Natives Arc Mercenary Sacrilegious. _ % The simple peasants of Oberarn ir.ergau. who present “The Passion Play-’ every 10 years, are neither mercenary nor sacrilegious, accord ing to Dr. George A. Miller, pastor of the hirst Christian church, who spoke to Concord club yesterday noon in Hotel Fontenelle. Dr. Miller, who witnessed a per ft i mance of this famous play last May, asserted that his total expense for two nights’ lodging, five meals and a desirable seat, was "This famous play, or Oather dem onstration—for such it is — stands unique in the world today,” said Dr. Miller. “I have traveled far and seen mueli of the wide, wide world, but I must say that the day I spent wit nessing the Passion Play stands out an one of the most Important days of niy liCe. Only Natives Participate. “Only natives of Oberammergauaro allowed to participate in the play and it is tlie life ambition of many of the natives to take one of the loading roles. The persons, who give the play, are not actors. They wears the cos tumes of t lie period represented, but there is no makeup of the face. The participants range from 3 to 9f> years of age. When I attended, pierc were about 7iW> In the play. All ware re quired to attend holy communion ev ery morning. The play started at S a. m„ and at 12 there was an intermission which lasted until 2 p. m. when another four hour series of scenes was started. Thera was not more than half a. min ute wait between the change of any scene. Anton Pang. who has portray ed the role of Christ since 1900. is a potter and appears like the Christ of middle life. Vivid Tortrajal. "During Hie crucifixion scene I was unable with a pair of strong field glasses to detect liow Pang was mis ponded from the cross. The nails and tlie wounds were there and it was all , so real. The auditorium in which they held the play, seated 4.000. “I am able to state that these pco pie refused $1.000,000 from an Anieri i an motion picture concern for the privilege of filming the Passion Piny. They do not make enough out of the receipts to pay llio actual expenses. They arc deeply religious. Scribner Shipper Realizes l op Price for Choice Hogs A choice load of choice spotted Poland-China lings was brought to the livestock market yesterday by O. W. Grose of Scribner. The ship ment made an average of 272 pounds in weight fur the 71 head and sold for the top price of $S.2rt a hundred. You will be just as pleased with Bond’s Overcoat values as the hundreds and hundreds of satisfied men are who have already taken advantage of Bond’s Overcoat Sale. Rich—Plaid Back Wooly Warm Ulsters Warm and fleecy as a sheep’s back—these great coats of woolly warmth. Colorful plaid backs, big storm collars and roomy patch pockets. Don’t wait till it’s too late—come down now while we have your she —it’s the bargain of a lifetime! All Our Higher Priced j] OVERCOATS r ^VO%jO ? I Open Evenings *Til 9 P. M. 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