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==» The Omaha Morning Bee * ™*" " *' ■ ■ —■ ■■ —————■ *i —-- - - - -- ---— -— VOL. 53 NO fi3 e«t«rnd •• *naandClaia Matlnr May 2*. IN*, al OMAWA WF.DNKRHAV ATTOTTST 9Q 1 Q9Q * ■» <• vaaf): Dally aaa Sunday. M; kuaday, IJ.JO. wltkla IN 4tk <»«• TWO OENTS <• 0"*** •»« Cuaaall Blafti tat °° DO. Omaka P. 0. Uadar Aat af Marik *. 1*7*. UlVlAnA, WlrUitMLIAI, AUuUfll £v, l”*u. Oatalda Iha 4lh lua (I Yaar): Dally aid Sunday, (12: Suaday anly, *» A YV t_7 Dlrlf ID 7l*n Caata ClMwhara Resistance in the Ruhr Is Relaxed Leaders of'German Industries at Conference With Chan cellor Stresemann Agree to New Policy. Seek to Reopen Parleys By Universal Service. Berlin, Aug. 28.—Chancellor Strese mann, who, in his recent speech, made approaches to France, today look the first practical step toward carrying out his new policy. The passive resistance In the Ruhr Which, up to now, has been so rigidly sustained that it was impossible to rr* ftkjthrough, now will be gradually It is learned from a reliable source that this pronouncement is the result of a conference held this afternoon be tween Chancellor Stresemann and th« ‘ leaders of the Rhine and Ruhr indus ‘ tries, among whom are Hugo Stinnes, Frit* Thyssen, Herr Klorckner and i Herr Voegeler of Duisberg. Up to the present it has been the i opinion of all political authorities in Germany that it was impossible to ! consider any weakening of the pas sive resistance so long as the feeling In the Ruhr was opposed to such a plan. But now the captains of in dustry have declared to Chancellor Stresemann that they will not stand in the way of the fulfillment of this policy. Points Agreed I'pon. The conference agreed upon the fol lowing three points: 1. To lift the ban against the rail roads operated by the French and i Belgians, which it is hoped to bring i about with the co-operation of Ger mans and officials in the occupied ter ritory. 2. To permit German exports | through the appupied territory which I have been suspended since the en 1 trance of the French because the lst j ter demanded that the customs bo paid to them instead of to Germany. The revenue from customs will now’ be paid to the French authorities. 3. Payment of the huge sums to German wwrkmen who struck against tai^Hfc'renoh seizure of industries will ^>e discontinued, as the government is unable to keep up the payments on the present large scale. The total of those payments in the last month alone amounted to 186,000,00(1.000,000 marks. Better I'liderstanding Foreseen. The natural result of the withdraw al of this government's support will be to force the German wor kmen Into closer contact with the French. The action taken by today's confer ence, it Is believed here, is meant as proof to Premier Poincare of Ger many’s willingness to begin discus sions. In this connection it is also significant thfit on the same day a permit is granted for a meeting of representatives of Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony and other German states with the Rhineland commission at Coblenz. This conference is called by the Rhineland commission to take up the food situation in the occupied terri tory. This is the first time since the invasion of the Ruhr that su^h a con ference has taken place between Ger man, French and Belgian representa tives. These two events are regarded as indicating the approach of a better understanding with France and arc, therefore, particularly welcomed at R time when the Internal situation is most complicated. Once more there are throats of pos ble trouble on September 2 when the communist nationalist organizations throughout Germany are planning 'in^Od^mOnst rations. Spillman Will Head Probe of Gas Prices y nneapolia, Minn., Aug. 28.—The National Association of Attorneys General, in annual session in Minne apolis today decided to conduct an Investigation into the prlceH of gaso line and petroleum products to dis cover whether there Is nny price manipulation. The Investigation will comprise every state of the union, according to a resolution adopted. A special committee to conduct the Investigation was named by Clifford Hilton, attorney general of Minne sota. O. &. Spillman, attorney gen eral of Nebraska, was named chair man of the Investigating committee. The committee probably will hold Its first meeting in Kansas City. Work Starts on Lincoln County Drainage Project North Platte, Neb., Aug. 28.—Work lias started on the drainage ditch which heads three miles west of Her shep and runs east to a point a mile west of this city and will drain Irri gated land between the North Platte and the Mouth l’latte rivers for a dis tance of 15 miles. The cost of this project Is $250,000. tuis believed that through this drain age a considerable area of land now | affected by alkali and seepage from Irrigation ditches will become more l productive. Hurt Playing “Indian,” • May Lose Sight of OiVe Eye B Falls City, Nob., Aug. 28.—Roy Bp imsey, 7, may lose the sight of his Heft eyi :ih result of being struck with Hi spear thrown by another boy while H>l.tying "Indian." Funeral Service Held for Nebraska Jurist Final Rites for Judge A. M. Post Held at Columbus Passages From Favorite Poems of Eminent Nebraska Jurist Are Read at Services. Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Columbus, Neb., Aug. 28.—Tribute to the memory of Judge A. M. Post this afternoon was pa^l when his body was laid in Columbus cemetery. Representatives of the judicial dis trict and the state, which he served so long in judicial capacity, gathered in large numbers in the spacious home in which the services were held. An immense wealth of floral offerings was in evidence. The services, conducted by Rev. William L. Blaker, rector of Grace Episcopal church, were extremely simple. The burial service of the Episcopal prayer book was said, with prayer by Rev. Bryant C. Howe, dis trict superintendent of the Methodist church; a lesson from the prayer book; the reading of passages from two of Judge Post's favorite poems and prayer and benediction by Rev. Mr. Blaker. There was no music and no sermon. At the burial prayer was offered by Rev. J. W. Little of Madi son. many years ago pastor of the Presbyterian church in Columbus. The committal service from ths prayer book was read by Rev. Mr. Blaker. Excerpts from the poems read by Rev. Mr. Blaker during the service were passages which Judge Post had marked during his reading a short time before his final illness. From their nature it would almost seem that he had a premonition that death was near. Court affairs in all the six counties of the disy-lct in which Judge Post presided were practically suspended today, while nearly 60 members of the district bar journeyed to Columbus to attend the last rites. Judge Broady of Lincoln was here as personal representative of Gover nor Bryan. Food Prices in Omaha 40 Per Cent Above 1913 Foodstuffs were 40 per cent higher in Omaha during June, 1923, as com pared with the average cost during 1913, according to government reports announced Tuesday. Omaha's showing is good, the re ports bring out, in comparison with many other cities. For example, the Increase was 56 per cent In Richmond, Va.; 54 per cent in Washington, D. C.; 52 per cent in Baltimore; 52 per cent in Detroit and New York; 49 per cent in Birmingham, Chicago, Phila delphia, Pittsburgh and Scranton; 43 per cent in Charleston and Provi dence. Kansas City, Omaha and New Or leans showed the 40 per cent-Increase. Denver showed an increase of 37 per cent and Salt Bake City was low est with a 25 per cent Increase. Karthquakc Ih Recorded at Tucson Observatory Tucson, Arlr.., Aug. 28.—An earth quake. starting about 4 p, m. today and lasting for nearly an hour, was recorded on the seismograph of the Pnited States magnetic observatory northeast, of Tucson, according to A. J. I.udy, observer in charge of the observatory. The distance of the . disturbance from the focal observatory could not be determined, as the record sheets will not he removed from the seismo graph until Wednesday. Superior Dam Out. Special lll.patch to The Omaha Ilea. Deslller, Neb., Aug. 28.—The tern porary dam of the Southern Nebras ka Light and Power company at Superior went out Monday afternoon. A large force hns been put to work. It will require about two weeks to repair the damage. Harvey to Return to Post. Washington, Aug. 28.—Col. George Harvey, American ambassador to Great Britain, will return to his post in London September 8, according to i White House announcement this afternoon. Pinchot to Try to Halt Coal Strike Operators and Miners Will Hear Pennsylvania Gover nor at Joint Meeting Today. Scheme Is Kept Secret By t'nlvrrnnl Service. Harrisburg, Pa., Aug. 28.—His pro gram formed for averting the im pending anthracite coal strike, Gov ernor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsyl vania tomorrow plans to make an attempt to bring together officials of the United Mine Workers of America and representatives of the anthracite operators. The governor tonight asked both delegations to remain in Harrisburg throughout tomorrow, promising to reveal the plan he has to suggest some time during the day. Plan Kept Secret. No intimation came from either faction of the dispute as to what this plan might be. It was generally believed at ‘the state house, where the governor has held executive and confidential ses sions with the operators and miners during the last two days, that a program of arbitration will be sug gested. Governor Pinchot, it is believed, will first ask a pledge of the miners to keep the mines of the anthracite field in operation during the period of negotiation. May Advance Wages. The governor, it was believed, would suggest to the miners that they accept a small wage increase. The figure 7 1-2 per cent has been discussed by those known to be close to the governor. The mlnerw are now asking a 20 per cent wage increase. On the other hand, it is quite gen erally known, the governor will ask the miners to abandon their demand for the "check-off.'* Should these two questions he set tled by agreement, the remaining points at issue, Including the eight hour day, could be settled without difficulty, both miners and operators have stated on past occasions. The miners and operators are both in a position to take immediate action on anything Governor Pinchot may suggest. Judge Miller of David City Dies Former District Court Jurist Expires at Daughter’s Home in Los Angeles. David City, Neb., Aug. 29.—Judge Matt Miller, 72, of David City, for mer judge of the Nebraska district court, died today at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ed Crane, Los Angeles. Judge Miller hud been prominent In David City and state politics. He served as a soldier In the civil war. Joining as drummer when 15. He was a member of the Nebraska legislature in 1885 and 1887, and In 1891 he was appointed district judge by former Governor Boyd. He iss urvived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Ed Grans of Los Angeles and an adopted son, William Miller of David City. The Isidy will be brought to David City, where funeral services will be held at Judge Miller's home Saturday afteronon. Radicals to Support Debs for Presidency Terre Haute. Ind., Aug. 2S.—Alex ander Howat. deposed Kansas miner leader and William Z. Foster, note*! radical, met in conference here today with Kugene V. Debs, head of the socialist party in the United States. The purpose of the gathering was not officially disclosed but It was made known that Debs would start from Chicago tonight on a speaking trip that would take him through the western states where the agricultural situation has been particularly acute. Local labor leaders said this trip would be the forerunner of another presidential campaign by Debs In 1924 In which the support of all radical elements In the United State* would be enlisted. The support of Howat and Foster was pledged to Debs, It was learned. Greek General Reported Slain By AMMteliteil I *r ♦*«*., London, Aug. 28.—General Tellnl, president of the commission for the delimitation of the GrecoAlbanlnn frontier; Hurgeon Major Hoort, the general’s chauffeur and his aide do camp have been assassinated, says an Athens dispatch to the Central News. Word of the assassinations comes from Janlna, Albania, the mes sage adds. Landis Opposes Pardons. Joneaboro, Ark., Aug. 2K K. M j I <jih'IIh, ctirmniHNioncr of hfiMchnll, ltd «lr«*MR|ng the ntntci convention of the ArkmiH.iR department of the American Legion which opened It a acNalona here Monday, declared h** hoped to ace tho election of » president of tho United States who would refuse to pardon u single *'wuij prisoner.M Secret Passage May Huge Mirror 'or Is Found in 1 > om Have t v lo\\ iM. W 28.—A secret pp ^ the room which c \ occupied at the A ‘ .e was discovered for the Monday. It probably ex plains the draft dodger was able to makv nis second escape, when the hotel was surrounded by federal agents. The passageway in screened by a mirror five feet high and more than two feet wide, which swings on hinges. The passageway leads to a rear fire esdape. According to employes of the ho tel, Bergdoll paid for extensive al terations to the room soon after he occupied it. The work was said to have been done by O. D. Sherley, owner of the hotel and a former car penter. $9 Top Price Paid for Hogs at Local Yards First Time Peak Is Reached Since October—Yearling Hereford Steers Net $12.25 a Hundred. For the first time since October hogs on the Omaha market sold for $9 a hundred yesterday, a gain of 10 cents over the price for top hogs Monday. The top price yesterday was received by George Neale, jr., of Fort Calhoun, who brought in > load of Hampshire* that averaged 228 pounds. Two loads of prime yearling Here ford steers were brought to the mar ket yesterday by D. C. Henderson of Atlantic, la. that averaged 942 pounds. There were 50 head in the shipment that brought the top price of $12.25 a hundred, the highest for that class for the year. A. H. Slbhernson of Arlington was on the market yesterday with 58 head of fine steers, averaging 1.179 pounds, for which he received the top price of $12.25 a hundred. He said it was the last shipment he would make this season. A ghlpmcnt of *7 head of well Tat tened beef cattle, averaging 1,401 pounds, was brought to the market yesterday by Joseph Osier of Elsie. They were good etiough to bring an even $12 a hundred. Mr. Osier said he found it paid beat to feed hla crops to llveatock and that he was pleased with the prices he received. According to H. O. Mendenhall of Sac City, la., who was a visitor at the stockyards yesterday looking for feeders, Sac county will put a large number of feeders In the lota this fall If the market, does not get too high for the farmers. Mr. Mendcn hall purchased two loads of 900-pound feeders, shipping them to his farm, where, he says, he will start them on silage and corn. Earl Stopher, cattle raiser of east ern Wyoming, was a visitor at the market yesterday, having a load of cattle from Dewey, S. D., which he sold as feeders, receiving $7 and $7.25 a hundred for most of them and $8.50 for the fatter ones. Mr. Stopher, said most of the cnttlemen of his section had been In a had way financially and had been selling off their cattle so rapidly that there was but a small number of the normal supply on hand. Czech Church Societies Joined in Federation Cedar Rapids, la., Aug. 28.—The Young People’s federation, under the rare of the central went Presbytery and Evangelical union, was organized today at a conference of the presby tery and ith allied organizations. It includes seven separate organizations of young people df Czech churches in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebras ka, Kansas and South Dakota, with a membership of 235. Harry Piper of Eagle. S. I).. was elected president, and Miss Emily Kliment of Manitowoc. AY is., secre tary-treasurer. Rev. Joseph Tepley of Manitowoc will be Its pastor super visor. An agressive step was taken by the presbytery proper with the adoption of a budget of $3,000. almost double that of last year, for Its nine mission churches, most of which aYe in Bo hemlnn farming communities. llryun Silent on Charges Against Col. Toni Majors Special IHspntrli to Tlir Onmliti lire. Lincoln, Aiik. 28. Oovernor Charles \V. Pryun today declined to rfllvulge content* of the complaint filed hy Peru citizen* against Col. Tom Major* of Peru, chairman of the slate not null board, v hose reslg nation Peru citizen* and democratic politicians are demanding. "1 understand ntill further rhnrges are to be filed against Colonel Majors and until then 1 am In no position to take action," the governor said. Two Cyclists Arc Injured as Machines and Car Crash Grand Inland, Neh . Auk 2* Curl Mhfiver la In a hospital with i broken kneecap ii the result of .1 oolllnlnn of hla motorcycle with a dir driven by V. C. Roach a* the hitter wan turning; into hln farm homo John GoettHf he, anther fnotoit > oTlnt with Shaver, wna thrown Into a ditch and knocked iinmiiMdutiH Sand •*ra, a third motorcycllfit, escaped till' (olildion Hoth motorcvden and the »nr were considerably damaged. Give ’Er a Yank, Cal—She’s Rusted Shut five p TRtEO *U. { THE KE'fJ \ ANt> OH-NC.’! \rotLOOW Unique Exhibit of Farm Figures on Fair Program Display of U. S. Statistics, Originated by Nebraskan, Bound to Prove Interest ing, Says Secretary. Lincoln, Aug. 28.—E. R. Danielson, secretary of the Nebraska State Fair association, received telegraphic as surance today that the Cnited States government educatiorial agricultural exhibit would be on display at the state fair, opening here September 2, for the first time in history. T! is exhibit, a creation of Charles W. Pugsley, former Nebraska agricul tural editor, who for a time was as slstant secretary of agriculture, is the latest and considered the most unlqua display ever undertaken to make dry farming a thing of Interest. The exhibit is a continuation of panels, painted in natural colors, showing, for Instance, a herd of hogs on one panel and a field of corn on another, Indicating In printed figures the amount of ocorn and other feed nec essary to fatten the herd of hogs. Every industry of the farmer snd the farmer's wife snd the economy cost of the Industry are portrayed In vivid natural color*. "II is the result of the efforts of a Nebraska editor, Mr. l’ugsley, who, after his appointment to a national office, insisted that dry statistics be made a thing o finterest to every one," Danielson said. Danielson, with E. R rurcell of Rroken Row, returned today from the Iowa state fair, where arrangements were made for shipping a number of the Des Moines exhibits to the Ne braska state fair. with many of our livestock ex hibits surpassing all previous efforts; with the Nebraska farmer facing a bumper corn crop and big money tn cattle and poultry raising, everything Indicates that our extraordinary ex penditures for art extraordinary fair will prove worth while,” Danielson said. The rattle exhibit entries, now closed, show that 1.200 head of cattle will be on display this year, the larg est in history and only 300 behind the Iowa fair. There will be 3.000 hogs on exhibit. “Every Inch of agricul ture hall will be filled this year," Danielson said. Suit Started to Revoke Charter of Oil Company Auilln, Tox. Aug 28.—A iutt i barging the Humbto Oil and Refin ing company of Hountnn with viola tion of the alnte antitrust laws wna Hied by Attorney General W. A. Keel ing today. The attorney general "eekn to have the charter and fran '■hlt# of the Humble company for feited anti lo have It reatralned from doing any further bualnemi In Texan. Hire e in Family Sneenmh to Typhoid; Seven Olliers III Sioux (Mty, In . Aug. 28.- Death is •talking in the family of Henry Kb we. whose farm is lot ted 11 miles east of Sioux City During the last month three mem bers of the family have died and | seven other members are critically ill ttluck typhtyl fever is the malady. Kearney to Have | Semi-Centennial Three-Dav Program in Sep tember to Mark Town's 50th Birthday. Kearney, Neb., Aug. 28,—Fifty years ago Kearney waa founded and next month |t will celebrate ita semi centennial. A three-day program of entertainment is scheduled for Sep tember 11, 12 and 12. Former Kear neyttes have been sent invitations to return to help celebrate the 50th an niversary and hundreds of accept ances have f>een received. On the evening of the ftnst day a barbecue will take place on the high school grounds, to be followed by a a campfire gathering, Norris Brown, pioneer Keameyite, will address this gathering and Will Maupln of Gering has been invited to preside over the campfire rally. Band concerts and field attractions will be sandwiched in. Wednesday morning a historical and industrial parade will he staged with over 100 float* In the after noon 50 Indians brought tn from the reservation, together with cowpunch ers and other western characters, will entertain. In the evening a free three-ring circus la to be put on at the fair grounds. On the afternoon of the closing day an open air style show will be held. Free street attractions will be under Way during the - entire day. On Thursday evening the biggest event of the celebration will take place, a giant fireworks display, historical In nature, and secured at an expense of $1,500. Senate Presiding Officer to Receive Increased Salary Washington, Aug. 28.—Whoever succeeds Calvin Coolidge as the pre siding officer of the senate In the next congress will receive the salary of vice president, Instead of that of senator, the comptroller general ruled today. The vice president's salary is $12,000 and that of a senator $7,500. Sonator A. It. Cummins of Iowa Is president pro tein of the senate at present. Coolidge Sees Improvement in Agricultural Situation Washington. Aug 28 — Study of the agricultural situation hy President Coolidge has convinced the executive that Improvement already has begun. Officials both of the war finance corporation and of the farm loan board, it was said today at the White House, hnve informed the president that conditions are very assuring. The war finance corporation re ported thnt payments on Its loans to farmers ate being met and that the call for Credit has lessened. Cornstalks 1.1 Feet. 6 Inches Tall Shown in Pawnee City Pawnee City, Neb .wVug. 2s J, L. Myers, who resides northwest of this city, exhibited on the streets two corn stalks which measured 13 feet « Inches each. The stalks had been cut off at the ground. Each stalk hud a large ear seven and one half feet above the ground. The field from which the stalks were taken. It Is estimate !, will yield 75 bushels Jo the acre. a * Water Query Is Voted by City Council V Dahlman, Hopkins and Hum mel Support Koutsky Reso lution ; Police Head Votes Nay; Two Absent. City Commissioner Joseph Koutsky obtained adoption of the following resolution by city council Tuesday mining. He was supported by Mayor Dahlman and Commissioners John Hopkins and J. B. Hummel. Com missioner D. B. Butler voted against adoption. Commissioners H. W. Dunn and Dean Noyes were absent: By the city council of the etty of Omaha that the mayor appoint three members of the council to In quire Inlo the cause of the Impure water supply furnished the people of Omaha during the past week; that the committee so appointed he given the power to take testimony, compel the attendance of witnesses, administer oaths and redure the testimony so taken to writing and report hack to the council without unnecessary delay, their finding to gether with such recommendations as may seem proper. On roll call Commlsaioners Butler and Hopkins exchanged acrimonious words, Mr. Hopkins telling Mr. Butler to sit down. Mayor Dahlman named Commis sioners Koutsky. Dunn and Hopkins to serve as a special committee to investigate the water situation. Mr. Koutsky will be chairman. Hearing IWfrrfd. The mayor recommended that the proposed public hearing of the water situation he deferred until the return of four directors of the Metropolitan I'tllities district, to which Commis sioner Koutsky agreed. The absent directors will be homo next week. Defaulter*? Nerve Fail? When He Hear? Sentence Denver., Aug. 2S—The Iron nerve with which he evadtd the pursuing hand of the law for eight years broken, Coney Slaughter, defaulting cashier, of the defunct ’Mercantile National bank of Pueblo was placed rn a train bound for the Vnited Statea penitentiary at Leavenworth. Kan., here thta evening. Pleading guilty to two charges of cmhexxlement totaling $li;.!»ST, out of 20 counts pending against him. Slaughter wna sentenced to serve con current terms of six years and five years on each count In Cnltcd States district court here today When Federal Judge J Foster Semes pronounced sentence. Slaugh ter reeled, burled his face in his hands and sank into a chair. The Weather 24 hour* »t T r' m Aucunt . Trmppf»|*rp, lUcnrpt vi; til nii'sr, 72 nor tit*l. '".rot*! r\c«'s* pin< e .l*rtu*rv I i$fl nrlplltf IlHiniilllt , I'fn f'litHsi* • * m *s noon. M 7 XT m M I riH'liillpllon. I tit* hi'* it ml Hitmlrrtlf li*. Total, notu». lot*I *in*c .Umurv 1, <•* Inch. - «WU i. n, \ Inchr* Hour IA l'< tn Iirr.it ut rw * a m 62 « * m ...... 7 a in .... . 6| # a nt , 64 ' S i. m t ** a m 7 \ n a, m tv I U noon. ....... >i \ V m i v. m... s i> m « i> m ^ »» m t» »' m : . m t: 4 y m.T * Six Records Shattered in Flight Plane Is Refilled in Flight and Pilotg Given Meals by Use ✓ of Two “Mother Shipg. Flyers y\re Exhausted By I'nlurnl Service. San Diego. Cal., Aug. 28.—Captain Smith and Lieutenant Richter com pleted their last lap—the 108th—at 6:15 this evening and get international credit for 5,300 kilometers at a speed of approximately 88 miles an hour. They did not land until 6:20 p. m., however, so their endurance mark will stand at 37 hours, 15 minutes. The figures quoted here are unof ficial. It was said the charts would have to be checked over before the official times can be announced. So cramped and exhausted were the pilots when they brought treir plane to the ground that they had to be lifted out of the cockpits by heir fellow officers. The accommodations do not permit of resting at full length. "X can think of nothing save the oft-repeated phrase Samuel Pepys used, 'and so to bed,' " wanely smiled Captain Smith as he was helped to wards his sleeping quarters. Get Fuel in .Air. This distance is farther by 1.000 miles than the steamer route from California ports to Honolulu, and is Speed Records. San Diego, Cal., Aug 23.—Speed records set by Captain Smith and Lieutenant Richter in the flight ending tonight follow: 2.500 kilometers: 17 hours, 32 minutes 44 4-5 seconds. Set at 10:37 p. m. August 27. 3.000 kilometers: 21 hours 11 minutes. Set at 2:15 a. m. Au gust 28. 3.500 kilometers: 24 hours, 37 minutes 8 seconds. Set at 5:41 a. m. August 25. 4.000 kilometers. 28 hours. 6 minutes, 4* seconds. Set at 9:13 a. m. August 2S. nearly twice the distance flown by Captain Alcock of the British Royal Flying corps, when he crossed the Atlantic from Newfoundland to Ire land In 1919. The epochal flight was made possi ble, MaJ. Henry Arnold, commandant of Rockwell field, said this afternoon, by means of the midair system of re fueling developed at this field. By the use of two mother ships, one manned by Captain Ervin and Lieu tenant McNeill and the other by Lieutenants Seifert and Hlfiea, the marathon fliers, were regularly sup plied with gasoline, oil, water and food. "The pilots of the aerial service sta tions,” Major Arnold said, "Should be given almost If not quite as much credit a* Smith and Richter. It wag teamwork that made the teat a suc cess. Precision, accuracy, adroitness and courage were at all times pre requisite qualities in the four aviators manning the feeder*, as well as In those driving the longflving plane.” -Motor Big Aid. Major Arnold spoke warmly of the dependability of the Liberty motor. "Despite the word from Captain Smith that they have had motor trouble, twice to the extent of almost being forced down," the commandant said. "I cannot be too enthusiastio over the Liberty. The regulation 400, horsepower liberty baa driven this plane for the breaking of six world'* records. Americans should feel Just ly proud of this high achievement of our motor engineers " The first record to fall befora the onslaught of Smith and Richter was their own 1.500-kilometer mark. They reeled off the distance at 85 S miles per hour, as compared with their pre vious rate of S4.7. They continued on and at 3.000 kilometers again broke their own record, boosting the speed for the dis lance to SS.l miles per hour. The third record to fail was the 3 500 kilo meter mark of MacReady and Kelly, which was lowered from 74 miles an hour to $5 plus. I *e Speedy Plane. The 4 000 kilometer record of the famous transcontinental pilots next fell hv the wayside. Smith and Kichter beating it by about seven hours. The e 000 kilometer mark, never yet established but allow ed fot ir\ the International rule- was next to feel the ax , after which the sus tained flight record alone remained to be shot at The 6."Hi kilometer blank si-ace in the record book, the pilots opined, might remain inkiess for the present. It was explained that the high velocity maintained by Smith and Richter was due to the use of a plane built for speed, as compared to the heavy load lifting T-! used by* Mac Read \- and Kelly in their famous flights. I'se of the lighter, speedier plane was made pc-sihle. It was point ed out, only through the system of midair refueling "'This flight demonstrates beyond any doubt the practicability of ua ing light and speedy planes for long | distance fly ing with \ ce‘ planes in attendance at intermediate points, " said Major Arnold Man in Ww /eahnui. Melbourne. Australia, Aug fS — The Argus s.ijs a 1-ianch of the Ku lv’ax K' in 1: * 1 rn f -• me.l at Auto ! 1 'ml N* w ml • mbit As.atis i labtu and traders. - •