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Wade’s Mishap Is j First in 15,000 Miles of Flying Fliers Had Experienced Other Harrowing Adventures, However—Smith’s Plane Almost Burned. iCeirtlnned from Pac On,.) next Job was to discover the cause of trouble and the extent of the dam age. We could not afford to take much time because the other two plane? were awaiting our signal. No Wireless on Planes. “In this connection It may be worth while correcting a miastate ment which has been printed many times. None of our planes carry any wireless equipment of any kind what ever. We have much more valuable use for every pound of our ships’ lifting capacity. That ought to dis pose of the yarn that we are going to be In constant communication with the destroyers In the North Atlantic. "What we have, however, Is a system of Intercommunication be tween our planes by means of wig wag, revolver shots, and flares. In case of any forced landing, we can tell the two planes remaining In the air the exact situation. Our code Includes 'can repair In few minutes,’ cannot repair alone. Come down and assist us,’ ‘cannot repair. Con tinue, and aend destroyer,' ‘sinking. Come down and assist us,’ (this Is to be used only In case the w-ater is quiet enough to make their landing safe.’ ’Sinking. Send destroyer.’ “Well, from a cursory examination of the place, we decided, the wish probably being father to the thought, I guess, that we could remedy the trouble much better with the aid of the other four men. So we signaled them to land. Others Join Them. "Soon after they had Joined us, however, we discovered that we were properly up against It. Our engine waa ruined. What happened was this. The valve of a pet-cock had become loosened and the high pres sure under which the water is forced through the radiator circulating sys tem had finally forced it off. “The consequence was that gradual ly all our water had disappeared and the intense heat that resulted caused the connecting rod between the crankshaft, and one of the pistons, to fuse. The connecting rod then smashed and ripped a hole in the engine housing with the resulting catching fire of the oil and gases beneath the motor. "There was nothing to be done ex cept for the other two planes to pro ceed fnd send us a new engine. In less than 48 hours we had a new engine installed and were on our way again. But in that time a lot happened. "FSrst, the other two planes cov ered *0 miles to the nearest wireless station and got In touch with one of our destroyers, 300 miles away. In the iflteantlme I had gone ashore to try t!o find some drinking water, our supp|^ being exhausted. While I was away : a native Sampan came along and Tiieut£JsbhT" "Smith accepted a drink of water that he offered. (Lieu tenant Smith's payment for that drink was four weeks of dysentary and unutterable suffering from which he did not recover until he reached Croydon. Several newspapers an nounced after their arrival at Paris that Smith was dangerously ill.) Repairs in Two Days. “I managed by good luck to stum ble on a spring and filled up our thermos bottles with good water. “The natives meantime told Lieu tenant Smith of a much better place 20 miles away, so we got a regular flotilla of Sampans to tow our plane that distance. “But the destroyer put the new en gine ashore at a spot 50 miles distant and It had to be carried on a native truck over the worst roads In the world for that whole distance before it reached us. “To do all this Inside of two da>H| may sound like a fairy tale, but that > la what happened Of course, every-, body bustled and we did our part oncc| we gpt hold of that new engine. We remembered how we felt waiting for Major Martin In Alaska, and we real Ized the feelings of those other four who were waiting for us. “One thing that any man is bound to want when be has some place to go. Is to be on his way. We have had that want every day continuously since we left Santa Monica last March. “Incidentally, any part of French Indo-China is hardly likely to appeal to AJmcrl'-ars as an Ideal pleasure resor^-— and all the parts we saw must be the worst the country has to of fer. Native* Curlou*. “The native males were curious enough after the first fear wore off, and they came close to examine the ship, but they would not let their women folk have as much a* a peek. They let ua know that the women had ducked under th* beds In the huts at the first sight of us and after they refused to allow the women and girls outside their huts through out ohr slay. “It Was shortly after this that we flew over MaJ. fituart MacLaren, the British world flyer, In Bengal bay. He was resting on the water and we did not sec him, but we later learned that he saw 11s as we flew overhead. “We wasted as little time as possl bla getting out of Asia. In my own rase all the clothing I had from Toklo to Pari* was one suit of union all* and tb« rest were In about the earn* fix. (Copyright, 1IM ) Lightning Burns Bam. Burchard, Neb.. Aug. 4.—Lightning struck the frame barn on the farm of Oeorge Ireland, farmer, east of here In the Violet vicinity, and burned the building completely to the ground. One horse was killed and about 50 tons of stored hay and 500 bu*hel* of shelled corn were destroyed. The to tal loss will exceed $3,500. Mike Damato in Court. Charge of disturbing the pence against Mike Damato, acquitted by Jury of the murder of Frank Fogg, druggist, was dismissed Monday morning In municipal yourf r ■ 1—;— -- > Jury Split in Case of Farmer Charged With Drunkenness J Columbus, Neb., 4.—After being out for one entire day a Jury of six men In county court was dismissed by County Judge John Gibbon when it failed to agree on whether or not Jo seph Boesch, Humphrey (Neb.) farm er, was drunk or sober on the night of July ti. The jurors stood three to three for hours and the judge fi nally dismissed them. Boesch, arrested by the Humphrey town marshal, R. J. Loudon, demand ed a jury trial. Costs have already mounted to >100 and the case will have to be tried again. Boesch pleaded not guilty, declar ing that the so-called “better element" of Humphrey was playing fast and loose with prohibitory laws in Hum phrey and demanding convictions re gardless of whether the person ac cused was drunk or sober. Honduras Again Has Revolution Reports of Hostilities Con firmed hy Messages Re ceived at New Orleans. By International News Service. New Orleans, Aug. 4.—Confirmation of reports that Honduras is In the throes of another revolution was giv en here today by members of the cen tral American colony who have re ceived messages from the battle scarred republic. One of the mes sages reported that Marcos De Colon was attacked by 400 insurgents un der the direction of Gens. Julio Per alii, Jeremiah Fonzoco and Toribo Ramos, and stated that many were killed and wounded during the af fray. Commandant Tortillo and General Gallardo of the government forces were named as being among the cas ualties. Cause of the present revolution, ac cording to members of the colony here, is dissatisfaction over the man ner in which plans are being made for the coming electiqgj. General Tosa is charged with “fix lng the machinery” in order to insure the naming of General Carlas as president. BABIES SWELTER IN TORRID HEAT Did your thoughts go to the help less Infants of the very poor while you were sweltering in the heat of Sunday and Monday? The call upon the Free Milk and Ice fund has never been so great as It is now. The first 14 names In today’s ac knowledgment list are purchasers of goods at the F. W. Thorne company, 1812 Farnam street. The company gave 10 per cent of their purchases to the fund. Previously acknowledged .$914.11 Norma Culvert ,*;o Mr*. L. M. Penqiilte . l,«5 Mr*. A. B. Griffith . 30 Lour* Arklond .. .95 Mr*. G. E. Cox .* .SO A Friend . .30 Ml** I.. Bobbitt .. 1.B.V Mix .Ann* Eyle .... l.SS Mr*. A. B. Griffith _I.... .311 Mr*. A. R. jHffleton . 1.00 Ruby ( iirtt* . 1.00 Mr*. Petirl Smith .. .90 Alice Kirby . *.S5 M. J. Merrill . *.00 Total . *939.9* Contributions should be sent to “Free Milk and Ice Fund, care of The Omaha Bee." There's need for every dollar ob tainable. FLAMES DESTROY AIR MAIL PLANE Washington, Aug. 4.—Loss by fire of an air mall plane and 162 pounds of mall, which left San Francisco yesterday morning, was reported to day by Postmaster General New. The plane being flown by Pilot Scott was over Great Salt I.ake when Its radia tors exploded. The plane took fire and pilot Scott succeeded In effect ing a landing but was unable to ex tinguish the flames or remove the mall, although he endeavored to save both. Scott received slight burns. Postal officials said today this was the first loss of air mall through fire In several years. NEAR CENTENARIAN DIES AT GENEVA By Aasoi'iatrd Pr«*n. Geneva, Neb., Aug. 4.—Mrs. Eliza beth Sage, oldest resident of Geneva, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Waldo E. Probst. She would have been lflO years old bad she lived until this coming November. Born In Ireland, Mrs. Sage came to America In 1871, taking up a homo &tead here. She resided heic slnco that time. Fivc-Cent Creamery Differential Restored Norfolk, Neb., Aug. 4.—The cream price war In Norfolk Is continuing. Creamery stations a few days ago eliminated the 5 rent differential but It has been restored. Farmers who deliver cream at the station door get 6 cents less than they would If they shipped the cream Into town by railroad. They believe they should get more or Just as much when they deliver their cream direct to the station door. Neighbors Quarrel. Beatrice, Neb., Aug. 4.—As the re suit of a quarrel between Mrs. Roy Rllej- and William Umphenour, neigh bora In west Beatrice, Umphenour wns wrested on a complaint charging him with assault and halterjr. OSTEOPATHY' The Original System of Spinal Adjustment a „ After A Bath V' With Cuticura Soap Dust With , CuticuraT aicum Mtdleatad ■ 1 ■ ■ 1 Hughes Hopeful for Success of Reparation Plan Ultimate Success of London Conference Up to Ger many, Premier Herriot Declares. By International Sews Service. Berlin, Aug. 4.—Secretary of State Hughes declared today that hie Eu ropean visit has strengthened his con fidence that the Dawes reparation plan will be adopted. "I believe we have turned the cor ner on the road to normal condi tions," said Secretary Hughes in a statement to the American corre spondents. "The skies are brightening. T be lieve that prompt execution of the Dawes plan is vital to the reconstruc tion of the world’s peace. I am hope ful we are upon the threshold of a new era of peace and prosperity." The German press, including even the hottest heads of the nationalist newspapers, welcomed Secretary Hughes as "the spiritual father of the Dawes plan." They pointed out that Secretary Hughes directed the way to the Dawes plan in his New Haven speech, more than a year ago. It was recalled that Secretary Hughes is the first high statesman of an “enemy" country to visit Germany in 10 years.” The discord in the wel come came from the communist newspaper Rotefahne (The Red Flag), which attacked the government for "officially receiving the American foreign minister, who is agent for American hanks." fly Associated Fress. London. Aug. 4.—The ultimate suc cess of the inter allied conference on reparations now depends upon the at titude of the Germans, Premier Her riot of France told The Associated Press today. "If the German delegates are wise,” said M. Herrl6t, "we shall have a good peace, not only for Europe, but for the entire world. Everything now depends upon a proper understanding by Germany of the part she is to play. The allies have reached a com plete agreement. "In the attainment of the happy re sults we have achieved France has not made a bargain, hut has merely proposed a thesis of Justice founded upon full recognition of the principle of arbitration, which Is the basis of the London agreement.” The French premier paid tribute to the helpful co operation of Frank B. Kellogg, the American ambassador, and the other American participants in the consultations, James A. Logan and Owen D. Young, In bringing about the agreement. He expressed also his gratitude to President Coolidge for the friendly interest of the American chlet executive. NORFOLK WOMAN DIES IN OMAHA Mrs. Catherine Kirby, 25, of Nor folk, Neb., died Sunday in a local hos pital after four we'efcs' Ufftess of peri tonitis. She is survived by her hus band, Patrick; three small children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O’Gorman of Norfolk, and two sis ters, May and Elizabeth. Short funeral services will be held this afternoon at the Heafey A Heafey chapel and the body will be taken to Norfolk for burial there Tuesday morning. Missing Man Returns to Get Share in Estate Shenandoah, Ih., Aug. 4.—Alvin Moore, 32, who has been employed at Olathe, Kan , appeared in Page county Just in time to refuse to be declared legally dead. Notices have been appearing in newspapers sev eral weeks, announcing that if he Two weeks is ample time for a glorious Colorado Vacation. An overnight ride on the dependable Burlington takea you from Omaiia to the Colorado Playland. Lott of folks make the round trip in ten days. The Cost Is Surprisingly Low Special summer excursion rates reduce the round trip from Omaha to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo to only sss.se. See Scenic Colorado. Take the Grand Circle Tour embracing Estes Park, Foil Kivcr Road over the Continental Divide to Grand Lake, returnin • via Bcrthoud Past, G orgetow n Loop Region, Idaho Springs, Clear Creek Canyon, Lookout Moun* tain and Denver's famous mountain parks—a two-day moun tain motoa trip of 2 36 thrilling miles. Visit the Colorado Glaciers and the Platte Canyon, fake the Moffat Road trip to Corona — the “top o’ the world.” Then on to Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, the Cheyenne Can yont, Manitou and Seven Falls. These and a hundred other world famous vacation attractions await you In this delightful Rocky Mountainland. Go where you wish—stayas long as you like. If you don’t want to "keep moving” stop at one of the many mountaiip resorts. There are plenty of delightful hotels, rustic inns and alpine lodges where you can find most desirable accommodations — meals and lodgings, for as low as $20-00 per week. Wc can tell you where these arc. Burlington, the Route of Greatest comfort, provides a service that anticipates your every travel wish. Thousands choose the Burlington for its superb equipment, its hospitality and thoughtful attention to alt things, Mg and small, that make your trip enjoyable. y BURLINGTON TRAVEL BUREAU Ihth and rarnaat, Omaha, Meh. Itionsi Atlantia SS7S ansi »asi J. W. SHARPE, City PsMsngsr Agent J. H. REYNOLDS, City Ticks* Ag.ot -- was not heard from his part In an estate would go to other heirs. It had been nine years since work was received from him. He left Page coun ty when a small child. His father, John Moore of Shell City, Mo., and himself will get the estate unless a brother and a sister yet missing are located. It has been 10 years since relatives heard from them. My Love Just Died, ^Wife Tells Court in Asking Divorce Admits Mate Was Good Hus band and Provider—Ef fort at Reconsiliation Fails. Why does love die? Arthur L. Elchholz, vice president and gen eral manager of the Robert Parks Plumbing and Heating company, was a good husband and a good provider. But the love of his wife, Pansy, Just died, according to tes timony in domestic relations court under which he was granted a di vorce by Judge Day Monday. He lives at 835 South Thirty fifth avenue: she at the 8t. Claire apartments, 2315 Harney street. He testified that they were mar ried In 1916 and that In the last two years she told him several times she didn't want to live with him. He besought her to try to con tinue for their boy's sake, but It seemed Impossible. Finally. Elchholz consulted an attorney who wrote to Mrs. Elch holz. urging a reconciliation. Then she wrote to her husband as fol lows: “Dear Sir: I have given this mat ter considerable thought many times, and arrive always at the same conclusion, that is that I have ceased to love you and have had no affection for you for some time past. "I cannot live with you as a wife should because for you to try to caress and love me as a husband should Is unpleasant, to say the least, in fact, I cannot stand It. To my way of thlnktng, we are not suited to each other, and continued happiness and peace of mind living “In view of the fact that you have always been liberal with me In money matters, my actions may seem odd. but I cannot sell myself for the material things of life. “Yours truly, “PANSY A. EICHHOLZ.” James F. Forman, office man ager for Foster-Barker company, said he called on Mrs. Elchholz at her husband s request In an effort to bring them together and that she said she was at a lost to ex plain the strange vanishing of her affections. “She said It seemed her love Just died and all her husband's efforts to please her were futile,’’ he testi fied. Mrs. Elchholz gets custody of the child and 3100 a month for 30 months. Soldier Seeks His Sifter. Norfolk. Neb., Aug. 4.—Wadsworth Myers of the 19th pursuit squadron. Lake field. Honolulu, H. T., Is search ing for hla sister, Madeline Myers. He writes Postmaster Mlchman here that he wa> separated from his sister at the Lincoln (Neb.) state home when both were quite young. The sister was sent to Norfolk. r"' .. \ Clean Sweep Sale T-U-E-S-D-A-Y Only a Drasse. Few More to $15.00 F. W. Thorne Co. 1512 Farnam V ■ _J Local Astronomer Scoffs at Effort to Signal Mars “Just a Pleasant Diversion,” Says Father Rigge of Creighton—Fit Subject for ‘Yellow’ Magazines. Is the planet Mars Inhabited, and if so, will It be possible for Inhabitant* of this earth to communicate with the Martian*? Father William F. Rigge of Creigh ton university broadcast a lecture on this subject Monday night from radio station WOAW. Among other Client end sapient statement*, he said; Signaling to Mar* Is a fit subject for a yellow mag azine, but not for men of intelligence. There are too many Items necessary to give this any hope whatever. A few of these are that Mars must be habitable, that it Is Inhabited, that Its people are Intelligent, have our modern Inventions, are expecting us to signal Just when we take a notion to do so; that they can and will answer in a way that we can per ceive.” Light Signals rutile. He observed that sending signals to Mars may be a pleasant diversion, but to entertain any serious expect ancy of receiving return signals from Mars “betrays little acquaintance with real facts.” j Light signals are the oily kind that could be sent through to Mare, as suming that signals could be sent, Father Rigge stated. He notes that at no period of the day are the earth and Mars In such positions that the Inhabitants of both could exchange even light signals. Must Pierce 35,000,000-MUs Void. Tlie Creighton astronomer casts no aspersions on the willingness of the people of Mars to co-operate with earth beings In the promotion of any legitimate enterprise In the Interest of science, but he Is unable to under stand how a line of communication can be established through 35,000,000 miles of eeris void, the closest dis tance between earth and Mars. "It Is as easy and as brilliant an Idea for the mice to hang a bell on the cat,” he added. 15 Days for Motorist. W. A. Johnson, colored. 2418 Sew ard street, was given 15 days In Jail and a severe reprimand by Judge Holmes In municipal court Monday, morning. Johnson ran down Molly Kurshlnskl and her son, 8am. 6, 2536 Decatur street, at Twenty-fourth and Decatur streets. 1 A Sale of the Season’s Better Silk Frocks These are the more expensive dresses that remain from spring and summer stocks—silks of the type that one may wear at almost any season of the year. 0ur C Clearance * / Price is %_/ It'* astonishing to read the original prices on the tickets of these dresses—the reductions make buying , now so advantageous that it’s sensible to select more than one frock. Afternoon model of tan chif- , fon with brown and tan printed satin chiffon—$25. Navy gorgette with matching blue lace of heavy quality. For general wear—$25. Printed crepe de chines whose smartness hangs in skirt pleats, red, brown, black-$25. I Light wood satin designed ■ with very straight lines; gold I thread embroidered—$25. I Navy roshanaro crepe street frock with trimming designs j of black silk braid—$25. Jade crepe de chine with white; finely tucked and v smartly scarfed—$25. V Third Floor. * Tompson Belden \ — USE BEE WANT ADS—THEY BRING RESULTS= ‘ -—---------" " ‘ i ■ # i M 1 $ I i • * i I mellow tobacco sweet as a nut A because it’s AGED.. aged in Wood till every - bit of bite and harshness is GONE! ! I I In all our experience we have found nothing S that equals AGEING »£ for - the aged in wood 6moking tobaCCO Liggett trMyen Tobacco Co