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The Omaha Daily Bee ITH1T VOL. 51 NO. 16. Catena M Sc4-CU Matter In M, INI. Ouli . 0. Uaeer Act at Man. 1. 117. OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1921. aiill (I iw), Belly IM leea'ay. I7.M: Daily ealy. t(; Sa4ay. I2.M; aetata United ftUlM. Canada aed MtxlM. THREE CENTS Recess Plan Is Defeated In Senate Members Vote to Remain in Session During Summer Despite Program of Leaders. Party Lines Shattered diirkf Tribune-Omaha, IW Lrail Wire Washington, July 5. Climaxing the most vigorous insurgent uprising of the present session, the senate to day flatly rejected the recess pro gram proposed by its leaders and voted to remain in session through out the summer and fall, if neces sary, to enact legislation clamoring for attention. Senator Lodge, the republican leader, with the support of Senator Underwood, democratic leader, of fered a resolution to recess from July 9 to August 8 to give senators a rest before taking up the tax and tariff bills. There was a rapid bi-partisan amal gamation of the various groups and interests adversely affected by the proposed vacation. Standing out con spicuously in ,the amalgamation was the so-called agricultural bloc, made up of western and southern mem bers who contend that the federal government is not adequately aid ing the farmers. Party lines Broken. After nearly three hours of de bate the recess resolution was de feated, 27 to 24. Party lines were completely shattered in the roll call. Among the measures chiefly re sponsible for the resolution to stay at work were the anti-beer bill, the soldiers' bonus, the Sweet bill for consolidation of the various govern mental agencies dealing with ex-service men and various bills designed to extend further relief to the farm ers. v Senator Lodge pointed out that the next month would furnish the only opportunity for the senate to take a holiday, but other senators pointed out that if congress quit work now for a month, it would be a physical impossibility to pass the pending measures before the tax and tariff bills were ready. Senator Kenyon of Iowa urged that the senate remain on the job and pass measures necessary to meet the agricultural situation which he char acterized as "most ""distressing and flepressing." Plea for Farmer. "It is a fearful indictment of civili zation that people are starving in Europe and China while our farmers are becoming bankrupt because they cannot dispose of the things that would keep those people from starv ing," said Senator Kenyon., " , 'If the members of the senate could get out among the fanners of the country they would find a very unpleasant state' of mind- The farm ers of the country are not going to become bolshevists and the seeds of bolshevism cannot be planted among i i .i , . -i. ine lanncrg, dui iney are snnpiy ask ing for a square deal. "I . can imagine it would be much more enjoyable to sit on the porch t a seaside hotel with the ocean breezes cooling our fevered brows, or to chase the festive golf ball here end there, or now and then partake of a Volstead highball to relieve the situation. Of course the senate is tired out and the weather here is not conducive to good work, but in view of the agricultural situation we ought to stay Tiere , and try to work out some of these measures." Military Posts to Be Abandoned in Program To Reduce Army Force Washington, July 5. Plans for ef fecting the reduction of the enlisted strength of the arfny from 223,000 men to 150,000 by October 1. as di rected by congress, will be present ed to Secretary Weeks within a few days. It became known today that it will be necessary to abandon a number of military posts, including several in each branch of the service, nil ' to materially reduce the com mands at others. One of the most important com mands to suffer reduction will be that on the Mexican border, it was said. Abandonment of practically all of the coast artillery posts in the south with the exception of that at Key West and a few others at impor tant points, is being considered, it was said. Recent reports to the department show 223,000 enlisted men June 10. and it was estimated that 5.000 had been discharged since that date. All corps and divisional commanders were asked to submit reports on their enlisted personnel on July 10, and every 10 days thereafter until August. Lightning Which Strikes House Does Much Damage Pawnee City, Neb, July 5. (Spe cial) During the heavy storm which visited here, lightning struck the home of W. W. Cornell in the city and did considerable damage. It tore through the roof and stripped the plaster from the wall of the sit ting room. One window casing was torn completely from the building. No fire resulted and no one was j hurt. , j Holiday Death Toll hi Chicago Reaches 12 r Chicago, July 5. -Twelve persons died and a score more were injured during the three-day Fourth of July holiday. Two were accidentally shot, one died in a three-story fall, five were wned and four were killed in automobile accident, 'Zion Angela' Report New York Wicked City; Say Everybody Dances Zion, 111., July 5. New York is a very wicked city, much worse than Chicago, according to the report of two "Zion Angels" who returned after more than five months spent in trying to show the metropolis the error of its ways. "All they think of is pleasure, money, movies and dancing," the two deaconesses, Miss Schelhorn and Miss Buhmann, reported sorrow fully. 'They are dancing all the time! Church members, too. They all dance." x The two reported that during their stay in New York they sold 12,550 pieces of Zion literature. They ex pect to make another effort to con vert New York at a later date. Two Women Saved From Drowning At Niagara Falls Men Fish One From Water and Unidentified Hero Rushes Into Stream and Seizes Other. Niagara Falls, July 5. One woman was overcome with heat to day and tumbled into the Niagara river a short distance above .. the American falls and another fainting from excitement followed her. Both were rescued. The first woman, Mrs. Joseph Raines of this city, was seated in the state reservation on a ledge near the water's edge, with a woman com panion. Persons resting near the Goat Island bridge saw Mrs. Raines and then the other woman slip into the river and sounded the alarm. Several men responded and fished Mrs. Raines' companion out of the water before going after her. Mean while Mrs. Raines had been carried 15 feet from shore and was being borne along toward the falls when a man, who later refused to give his name, seized a rope and waded out after her. Edward Hager of Wrightsville, N. J., had obtained the rope from his automobile. The unidentified hero taking one end ran along the shore, passed the woman as sne was oewg carried down stream. - Then he moved out directly from shore with the other end ot the rope r.eia oy George Healey of this city. Then he seized the woman when she reached him and towed her to shore. Democrat Charges Administration With False Economy Claims Washineton. July 5. The repub lican majority in congress and the administration ' were charged by Senator Fletcher, democrat, Florida, of makinar false claims of economy. The Florida senator declared -in the senate that a few hundred em ployes of the government had been discharged in the name of economy while congress proceeded to create additional federal judgeships and to start investigations which necessitate employment of clerks and assistants. Senator Fletcher criticized the legislative policy of what he termed the "unwieldy republican majority" and said three months of the extra session of congress had produced lit tle constructive legislation. Refer ring to the budget bill as one of the few worth-while pieces of legislation, he said that "perhaps there is suffi cient hell and maria in it to bring results." " - Rotarians Are Guests Of Frenchmen at Paris Paris, July 5. More than 500 of the visiting Rotary club delegates and their wives went to the grave of the Unknown Soldier in the Place DEtoile this forenoon and stood by silently while Dr. Crawford Y. McCullough of Fort William, Ont, president of the International Ro ta nan organization, laid a wreath on the tomb. Dr. McCulloueh made a brief address in which he expressed j the gratitude of the Rotarians tor the service to humanity of which the unknown poilu was symbolic. The women members of the party then fcrmed into line and scattered flow ers on the grave as they passed. The visiting international officers of the organization were later re ceived by Marshal Joffre in the Ecole . Mflitaire. In the atternoon the visitors were tendered a recep tion by the municipality of Paris. John Smith lived in ec static . anticipation until Mary Smith said she hoped, , some day, to change her name. Miss Mary Smith By Elizabeth Jordan A BLUE RIBBON story in next Sunday's Bee Mot 1 nitron Hearings on Sweet Bill Are Started Former Major in World War Blames Congress for Delay In Aiding Disabled Soldiers. Objections Are Defined By ARTHUR SEARS HENNING. Chicago Tribune-Omaha Be leased Wire. Washington, July 5. While steps were being taken for the passage by the senate this week of the Sweet bill establishing a veterans bureau, the senate investigating committee was hearing testimony that the gov ernment's care for disabled ex-service men afflicted with tuberculosis and mental diseases has been "so wholly inadequate as to amount to practically nothing." This testimony was given by Judge Robert S. Marx of Cincinnati, a major in the war with Germany, now national commander of the Dis abled Veterans of the World War. Judge Marx bears the scars o nearly a dozen wounds received in battle on the day before the ar mistice. Although he endorsed the prin ciple of the Sweet bill. Judge Marx pointed out several features of the measure which to his mind are de fective. He objected first to the limitation of the number of suboffices to which ex-sen-ice men may apply for aid or treatment. The bill now provides for 140 such offices scattered throughout the United States. Judge Marx said that the director of the veterans bureau should not be ham pered by any such restriction, but should be free to establish as many suboffices as may be needed. Delay in Compensation. His second point objection was aimed at the provision under which disabled veterans might be deprived of their compensation for breaches of discipline in the hospitals where they were being treated. Another provision which he con demned relates to the insurance fea tures. Many disabled veterans, he said, upon their discharge from the army, applied to the war risk bu reau for compensation. Frequently months and sometimes a year went by before they received compensa tion. Meanwhile, their insurance policies lapsed through their failure to pay the premium. Under the terms of the Sweet bill, he said, dis abled veterans would be unable to get their policies restored unless they paid up all back premiums pins 3Ji per cent interest. Judge Marx, laid the blame for tk neglect of disabled ex-service men at the door of congress and the public health service. Congress, he declared, was too long awakening to the necessities of the situation. It appropriated $18,000,000 for the care and treatment of ex-service men. but the money was not available until about four months ago, and since then the money has not been effectively spent, he said. Makeshift Plans. Senator Walsh insisted that a large share of the responsibility should go to the public health serv ice, which he said was without ex- (Tmra ta race Colnmn Ont.) Nonpartisan League Asks Protection From Ku Klux Klan Brand Sioux Falls, S. D., July 5. Tom Ayrei. state manager of the Nonpar tisan league, late today telegraphed Gov. W. H. McMasters asking pro tection from the Ku Klux Klan, a chapter of which has been organ ized in South Dakota for the pur pose of fighting the league. Ayers, in his telegram, said: "I am informed that the Ku Klux Klan, a secret, oath-bound organization with a record of assassination and arson, has effected an organization in South Dakota to fight the Non partisan league and other progres sive organizations. It is to be pre sumed, in spite of its professions to the contrary, that it will pursue its customary methods in this state. I demand that you protect the prop erty and lives of South Dakota peo ple from this criminal conspiracy against the peace and dignity of this state and use your peace officials to bring the organizers of this criminal gang to justice." Hughes Confers With Chief JUpon Feace Resolution Washington, July 5. Secretary Hughes conferred late today with President Harding upon the latter's return from Raritan, N. J. It is un derstood that the question of issu ing a proclamation supplementing the . congressional resolution ending the state of war with Germany and Austria was considered. There were indications that a sat isfactory decision was reached in the matter. The attorney general may be asked for an opinion as to whether it is necessary to issue such a proclamation to protect the gov ernment against any claims arising out of the work, or to terminate war time legislation. v Spanish Cabinet Resigns As Result of Dissension Madrid, July 5. (By The Asso ciated Press.) The cabinet of Pre mier Allendesalazar resigned today. There has been dissension in the cabinet for some time. The situa tion culminated yesterday when Manuel Arguelles, minister of fi nance, tendered his resignation on the ground that the new tariff law and the commercial treaties were inimical to the interest of labor, V Omaha City Dads Ask Harding to Recognize Independence of Erin Attention, Lloyd George. Omaha's city council unanimously resolved yesterday morning that President Harding should recognize the independence of the Irish repub lic. The resolution was introduced by 'Refer it to the public improve- ments departments, advised Com- missioner Koutsky, when the resolu tion was read. Commissioner Hummel moved the resolution be passed. His motion was seconded by Koutsky. A small delegation of Irish sym pathizers were in the council cham ber when the resolution was intro duced. Predicts Wood ' Will Accept Harding Offer Sentiment Prevails in Philip pine Islands That General Will Become Gover nor General. By PHILIP KINSLEY. Chleara Tribune Cable. Coopyris-ht, IKV Manila, July 5. From sources en tirely outside the Wood-Forbes mis sion I learn there is strong expec tance that Major General Wood may finally be prevailed upon to accept President Harding's offer of the gov ernor generalship of the Philippines. From my own observation of the sit uation here and an analysis of Gen eral Wood's recent public utterances this seems far from improbable, General Wood has never definitely refused this job. He came out to look it over first and has not yet made a decision as to whether he will accept it, There is a possibility that he has become so impressed with the big' ness of the task here and its serious and far-reaching ramifications as it effects the whole Far East problem that he could be persuaded to re main in the service if President Harding would continue to exert strong- pressure to bring this about For this reason Americans here are cabling President Harding uging the immediate appointment of General Wood. Service to Country. The keynote to General Wood's character is service tojiis country. He would take financial and personal loss without a thought if he felt he could save this situation. A strong effort is being made to have htm think this way. In one of General Wood's late speeches he made it plain that he was more and more impressed with the seriousness of the task. It is bigger than he an ticipated and he is just now begin ning to get under the surface of things. The problem now is how to pro tect the masses from their own politi cal bosses and how to lead them to the point of civil intelligence and ability to fight for their own rights. The general wants to know how to deal with the peculiar psychology of this oriental people that looks at things in many ways opposite to the Anglo-Saxon. How to satisfy the Filipinos and keep them from rebel lion or sulking. How to build up a social conscience and how to clean the hall of justice. Urge Spanish Cross. Recently the Spanish consul here and members of the Spanish colony at Manila petitioned the king of Spain to give General Wood the Order of Isabel the Catholic for his services to the Spanish-speaking peo ple. That shows how he is regarded among this class which rules many parts of the island. , . One suggestion made to President Harding is that General Wood be given two years here and that he then be made colonial secretary in charge of all American alien outposts and subjects with a salary to com pensate him well. Mr. Cameron Forbes lost his health in his service here, which is becoming more and more recognized. His practical building policy is apparent today. As a result of ailments brought on when he was governor general, he is not able to live here now. General Wood is strong, is in ured to the climate here and is able to do the hard traveling necessary to reach the provinces. ' Most of all, he likes the Filipinos and he has the patience to deal with them. Admiral Eberlee Assumes Command of Pacific Fleet San Francisco, July 5. Admiral E. W. Eberlee assumed command of the United States Pacific fleet today to the booming of a double admiral's salute on the U. S. S. New Mexico, flagship, in San Francisco bay. Admiral Eberlee succeeds Admi ral Hugh Rodman, who was de tached after a two-year tour of sea duty to command the navy yard at Norfolk, Va. The ceremony of changing commond was simple, con sisting of lowering the previous commander-in-chiefs flag, raising Admiral Eberlee's ensign and the formal reading of his orders to take command of the armada. Langer and Townley Will Resume Debates July 18 Mitchell. S. D., July 5. It was an nounced late' today at South Dakota headquarters of the Nonpartisan league here, that William Langer, former attorney general of North Dakota, and A. C Townley, presi dent of the National Nonpartisan league, would resume their series of debates July 18. with an itinerary coverings the principal cities in this state. They will continue holding meetings in Minnesota until July 10. In thi debates. Townley contends that the Nonpartisan league has been ! beneficial to North Dakota, while: Langer takes the opposite viewpoint. How We Care for Our Disabled Soldiers A. rky Cruiser Sent to Tampico to Guard Americans There! i Boats Will Protect U. S. In terests in Event Jeopar dized by Labor Troubles Caused by Unemployment. Washington, July 5. The cruiser Cleveland and the gunboat Sacra mento have been ordered to Tam pico, Mexico, to protect American interests in the event that they are jeopardized because of labor troubles growing out of the unemployment situation, it was said today at the Navy department. The Sacrament should reach Tampico today from Galveston. The Cleveland was ordered from Cristo bal, canal zone, and probably will not reach Tampico before Thursday. Both vessels are assigned to the American special service squadron in South and Central American waters, Rear Admiral H. F. Bryan commanding. It was explained at the Navy de partment that unemployment had been constancy increasing in and around Tampico because of depres sion in the oil industry there due to the new tax system, and that in cipient riots and increasing labor troubles had resulted in a decision to send the two warships to the Mexican port to protect American interests. It was said, however, that the ves sels would take no action unless more serious situation arose. Dreadnaughts to Sail for Peruvian Waters on July 9 Washington, July 5. The division of dreadnoughts which will tarry the Vmerican commission to the celebra tion of Peruvian independence will leave New York July 9. it was an nounced tonight, ine aivision wm consist of oil-burning dreadnoughts Arizona, as flagship, and tne wevaaa and thfeOklahoma. iney win ar rive at Callao. Peru. July 24, and will remain there one week. The revised list of the membership of the American commission includes Alfred Douglas. Rear Admiral Hugh Rodman, Maj. Gen. Hunter Liggett, W. B. Thompson, Dr. W. C. Fara bee. and Stephen G. Porter. After leaving Callao, the dread nought division will proceed to the western entrance of the Panama canal and transfer passengers to eastbound naval vessels. The divi sion will then go to San Francisco to be attached to the Pacific fleet. Woman Kills Baby Daughter; Is Afraid to Take Own Life Spokane, July 5. Despondent, ac cording to her statement to the po lice, over failing health, Mrs. Irene Weber shot and killed her 2-year-old daughter as she lay sleeping jn bed. She then called her husband from his work and went to the po lice station with a friend of the j family. She told the officers that she in tended to kill herself also, "but just couldn't do it." She had written a note to her husband in which she said, "don't bother over us, Joe, but go on being happy." Delaware Senator Resigns Washington, July 5. Senator Woolcott, democrat, of Delaware, resigned from the senate, today to accept the chancellorship of his state. His term would have expired March 4. I92i ; Hay Springs Boy Killed by Auto Lad on Visit to Bluffs Run Down When Trying to Cross Street. When he attempted to cross the street in Council Bluffs to join his two older brothers, Frederick Hol stein, 4, of Hay Springs, Neb., was struck by an automobile driven by C E. Norris of Strahan, la., and instantly killed. The driver was ar rested following the accident and his bonds were set at $1,000. The little boy, accompanied by his brothers, Edmund, 6, and William, 8, and his mother, Mrs. William Holstein, came to Council Bluffs two weeks ago to visit the boys' grandmother, Mrs. William Hol stein, 1703 East Broadway. Yesterday noon the boys were sent to a grocery store several blocks up the street. On the way to the store, Edmund and William were walking on one side of the street and Frederick was alone on the other side. As he saw the automobile coming he attempted to cross the street to his brothers and was struck by the car, Norris said lie did not see the child until it was too late to avoid hitting him. He stopped his ma chine after the accident and returned to pick-up his victim. Mrs. William Caywood, 2702 East Broadway, wit nessed the accident. The body of the boy was taken in charge by Coroner Cutler, who will hold an inquest into his death. Nor ris went to police headquarters, where he was required to deposit a $1,000 bond for his appearance. Famine Relief Work In China Terminated Peking, July 5. Famine relief in a large majority of the afflicted dis tricts is being terminated by the in ternational relief committee and the field workers recalled. Several districts, however, . will have to be carried through June and a section of these districts through the summer. Rain has fallen quite generally throughout the- famine area and for the most part crops are normal. . - - The " committee estimates that funds in hand -will provide ior the actual feeding of those in need until the final cessation ot all operations, but will net suffice for any preven tion measures or rehabilitatign. Former Prohibition Agent Sentenced to Year and Day Newark. N. J.. July 5. Charles J. Preuster. former federal prohibition agent, who pleaded guilty to con spiracy to violate the Volstead act, was sentenced by Federal Judge Lynch to serve one year and a day in the penitentiary at Atlanta. Preuster, it was testified, ordered two men freed who had been ar rested by municipal authorities and then disposed of their truck load of whisky with two confederates, lhe two men were sentenced to seven months in the county penitentiary and fined $5,000 each. Five Killed in Fire Chicago, July 4. Five men were burned to death and 27 were injured in a fire and explosion at the Stand ard Oil company's refinerry at Whit ing, Ind. Starting early in the morn ing the flames were not extinguished until. The property loss was said to bs heavy. ! Smuts Reaches I Dublin for Meet With Sinn Feiners Will Also Confer With Union ists Preliminary to Resump tion of Conferences on Next Friday London, July 5. Gen. Jan Chris tian Smuts, premier of the Union of South .Africa, who left for Ire land last night arrived in Dublin early today. It was understood here this morning that the purpose of his visit was to confer with Sinn Fein and Unionist leaders of south Ireland preliminary to the resump tion of their conference next Fri day. The Unionists and Sinn Fein ers held a brief meeting in Dublin yesterday, and reports received here indicated that thev had reached an understanding as to matters to be discussed at future conferences. London newspapers this morning express great hope that the Dublin conference would lead to peace in Ireland. Earl Midleton, one of the four southern Unionists who took part in yesterday s conference at Dublin arrived in England last night and it is assumed he intends to confer with politicians here during the interval before the resumption of the Dublin conference on Friday. The earl de clined to- talk of the proceedings of . the conference, saying the partici pants mutually had agreed to say nothing for publication at present, adding1 that, as far as he, personally was concerned, he would say there was no reason to be dissatisfied with the progress made. He said that certain decisions had been reached, but refused to indicate anything re garding their character. Red Government Gills Men Between 1 8 and 35 Chirac Tribune Cable, Copjrlrht, 191. Constantinople, July 5. The bol shevik government is calling all men from 18 to 35 years of age to arms. and general mobilization is expected soon, according " to reports brought here by couriers from the Caucasus. The demobilization order which was issued some time ago has been annulled. In Siberia, seven classes have been mobilized. General Pou- zeff is commanding the 12th army on the Siberian front. I he Koumaman government whose , delegates are to meet red representatives on July 11, are un easy regarding the militaristic atti tude of Moscow, which is believed to be due to the situation in Turkey. - The Weather - Forecast Nebraska Fair Wednesday and probably Thursday; somewhat warmer Wednesday. Iowa Partly cloudy and some what unsettled Wednesday; Thurs day, probably fair; not much change in temperature. Hourly Temperatures. S a. at n 11 a. m a. a is 7 a. ai 14 S a. m ..TS S a. a. a. a. a. a. in IS I ..It ..74 ..74 ..71 ..74 ..It ..: ..14 ..S3 .. it ..st Ml 7 . m Hiracat Taeaiar. 4?hyBn t Pueblo . . . Salt lAk Santa Fa . Sheridan . Sioux City Valentin , ItYnport I Dbw It I)olc Cily S3 lender ! Morta Flatt ... i Rail Wage Reductions Up to Men Chairmen of Five Unions Re fuse to Shoulder Respon sibility for Scale Effeo live on July 1. Agreements Are Urged IV The Aerlatd Free. Chicago, July 5. The general chairmen of the five leading railroad employes' associations today declin ed to shoulder the responsibility for accepting the wage reductions which went into effect July 1, upon order of the United States railroad labor board. They voted that the entire matter should be "referred to the membership through the various gen eral committees, not later than Stptember 1. The organizations represented were the Brotherhood of Locomo tive Engineers, Brotherhood of Lo comotive Firemen and Enginemen, Order of Railway Conductors, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and the Switchmen's Union e-f North America. , The general chairmen also author ized their chief executives to mak arrangements, if possible, to meet a committee of railway executives to be selected to meet a subcommittee of the fire organizations "to consider and. if possible, adjust all matters in controversy." To Go On Recofd. The chief executives and commit tees that are handling these matters for the five organizations were di rected in the resolution, "to place the representatives of the railway corporations clearly on record as to whether or not they wiJI request further decreases in rates or com pensation, the abolition of schedule rules or regulations, or the elimina tion of time and one-half time." Announcement was made that ih resolution will be immediately con sidered by the other recognized rail-" road labor organizations. The resolution, in extenuation of the chairman's positions, 6tated that it was not only a wage matter they were called, upon to decide. It was declared that in many instances rail road officers have served notice of their intention to abolish time and one-half for overtime in road, freight and yard service and, in addition thereto, abolish many present rules and conditions. s Situation Serious. -"Much uneasiness and unrest," the resolution continues "add -to? the " seriousness of the situation' at, J es tablish a condition tf affairs which makes it practically impos ible for the general chairmen . to take the responsibility of deciding these im portant questions, for the reason that we , hold that no reduction in wage of the various classes is justi fiable." The resolutions directed the executive officers to call to the at tention of those in authority, "the fact that certain carriers, namely, the Missouri and North Arkansas railway and the Atlanta, Birming ham & . Atlantic railroad, have dis regarded the decisions and flouted the authority of the United States railroad labor board." The general chairmen said the resolutions were adopted "despite all these provocative circumstances, coupled with a common desire to ie frain from taking any action that might precipitate a deplorable situa tion." ' Farmer Loses Entire Wheat Crop in Flood Pawnee City, Neb., July 5. (Spe cial.) Joe Conrad, farmer living northwest -of here, lost his entire wheat crop yesterday by'high 'water which followed the heavy rams of Sunday Tiight. The field lav next to the old gumbo burning ground occupied by the Rock Island rail road, and high embankments thrown up from the ditch on this plot turned the water back over the field, forming a regular lake. When the water ran off it carried every bun dle of wheat, which had been shocked, with it. Only, two bun dles were recovered. The field was 30 acres in size and held the best wheat of that section. Mr. Conrad figures his loss at an even $1,000, besides, the work which he had put on it. He carried no insurance on the crop. Boys Destroy German Flag Displayed Through Error Chicago. July 5. Ausrust Geb- hardt's poor eyesight led hirn into an error yesterday which almost proved disastrous. He hung up two flags in front of his home in honor of In- dependence day, but boys in the neighborhood identified them as flags of the former German empire. They had succeeded in pulling down one and burning it when Gebhardt came out and started a fight Convinced that because of his failing eyesight he had hung up , German instead of American flags. Gebhardt took down the other and burned it, replacing both with the stars and stripes. Break in Republican Ranks Over New Tariff Measure Washington, July 5. A break in the ranks of republican members of the house ways and means commit tee, who drafted the tariff bill, came today when Representative Frear f Wisconsin made public a minority statement charging his colleagues with disregard for party pledges and ssaiung them for proposing fun damentally indefensible1 provisions and rates of duty. The statement will be filed along with the majority.. n-pert of the committee which it i's expected will be submitted to the house tomorrow. 1 ,