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but was unable to find a pilot who would undertake the trip on account of the fast approaching darkness. “I wish you had been successful,” Mr. Lowden said. “Then we could have gotten right back in the plane and started for Cleveland. Perhaps if I visited the convention and the delegates could see me and hear me tell them thanks for the honor, but it is not for me and I will not accept it, They might believe me.” By Associated Press. Convention Hall, Cleveland, 0., June 12.—Calvin Cool idge was all but unanimously nominated for the presidency today in the republican national convention. The voices of the little group of La Follette men from Wisconsin and North Dakota, who have stood through the convention in militant insurgency against the policies of the party leaders, were almost swallowed up in the tremendous wave of acclamation that formally ratified Mr. Coolidge's choice as standard bearer of his party. It was the plan to choose the president’s running mate at another session this afternoon. Then the convention will adjourn and the party will go before the country. Not since the nomination of Roosevelt at Chicago in 1904 has a republican convention come so near to unanimity in its selection of a nominee for the presidency. Placed in nomination by Dr. Marion Leroy Burton of Michigan, Mr. Coolidge’s name threw the assembled delegates into another old-time demonstration and when the roll call began state after state took its place in the column of his supporters. The call of the states was scarcely half over when the neces sary majority to nominate had been recorded in "his favor. By International Ncwi Service. A total of 44 votes were cast against the president. North Dakota cast six votes for Senator La Follette Wisconsin cast 28 votes for La Follette and the South Dakota dele gates stuck to their primary Instruc tions and cast 10 for Senator Hiram Johnson. The total vote was 1,065 to 44. The convention was, as usual, late In getting under way. Twenty-five minutes past the open lng hour of 10 a. m. found many delegates still absent fro/n their Feats and many empty spaces In the gal leries. The first band to appear on the convention floor throughout this quiet session came In at 10:40. A female fife and drum corps headed the march Into and around the hall. When the drum corps disappeared. Mondell called the delegates to order. After the national anthem, Bishop Joseph Schrembs of the Roman Catho lic church offered the prayer. The roll was then called for re ports from the various states on their election of a national committeeman and national committee woman. A resolution was then adopted limit ing seconding speeches In behalf of this dominations for president and vice president to five minutes. This was put over with great enthusiasm. “The next business before this con vention,” said Mondell, “is to call the roll of states for the presentation of the name of the president of the United States.” Alabama was called and yielded to Massachusetts. Gov. Channing H. Cox of Massa chusetts was recognized. He moved that Dr. Burton be accorded the privi lege of placing In nomination the can didate of Massachusetts. His motion was received with a whoop and Dr. Burton came forward. He was given a routing ovation, and when it subsided, he plunged Im mediately Into his task. He spoke rapidly and with great precision, al though without manuscript. 1 He said at the outset that this convention was nominating the next president of the Unit* States and the delegates agreed with him In a roar of applause. ■Dr. Burton was frequently Inter rupted wtlh applause. “I like your applause," he said, “but I wish you'd keep still.” Laughs and more ap plause greeted this. Collar Wilts When Dr. Burton finished at 12:30 p. m. his collar was a wilted rag and the presplration poured down his face In a steady stream. A Coolldge demonstration started immediately. Massachusetts delegates seized their state banner and started a march around the hall, being followed by other states, Vermont being well In advance. Wisconsin delegates remained In their seats again and looked bored. They were jeered by the marchers as they circled round and round the hall but they returned good natured taunt for taunt. After a few rounds of the halls, most of the marchers got tired and returned to their seats, where they stood on chairk and surveyed the show up spectators. There were enough, however, to keep a lively trek going. The organ pealed forth with "On ward Christian Soldiers,’’ then "Keep the Home Fires Burning." and that helped to keep them moving. After 10 minutes the demonstration began to die down. Most of the marchers that were left dropped off but the organ broke forth with "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." a grand old marching song, and under the leadership of a songmaster, the Man Past 70, With Bad Eyes, Tramping From ^ Denver to Quincy, III, * flrand Island, Neb., June 12.—There walked Into the city a inan past 70 years. He was making his way on foot and with auto lifts to Quincy, III., from Denver, to reenter a hos pital for his eyes. He wanted to known about Jim Pedersen, a former livery stable owner here, for whom ho had worked In the late 70s. Jim I’edersen long ago passed away. The aged visitor said that he went to the northern part of the Mato and took a homestead; that he later went to tho Pacific coast, where he made “quite a little stake;” that about 10 years ago his, eyesight became had and that he has spent slmost the en tire time since and all of his ‘'stake'’ in “doctoring" at. Chicago and Quincy hospitals. He had never mar ried, he said, good humoredly,, be cause all the girls he hart asked seemed already to have been engaged nt the time. Ho had no brothers or sisters, being the last of 12 In hla family. Over 70, alone end penniless, John Flnan, as he gave his name, left a newspaper office, where he had Inqulrled nbout "Jim Pedersen— he was a good man,” with the re mark; "Well, I guess I'll start nut for Quincy," Just one of the strange old men people frequently see trudging the 'highway! f delegates and galleries joined In the refrain. Crowd Enjoys Songs. "Marching Through Georgia" and "Maryland, My Maryland," followed Then other old timers and the crowd seemed to enjoy them. At the end of 15 minutes Mondell rapped for order and almost immedi ately got it. Delegates retired to their seats. “On behalf of Massachusetts," said Chairman Mondell, “Dr. Burton has placed In nomination Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts." "Are there any other nominations?" "No! No! No!" came the cries. "In the absence of any other nom ination, the chairman will recognize Mrs. Florence Porter of California to second the nomination." Gets Great Hand. Mrs. Porter, an elderly and portly lady with snow-white hair and a kind ly face beaming behind her spectacles, received a great hand. "It’s my great honor in behalf ef republicans of California to second the nomination of Calvin Coolidg," she began amid cheers. "California stands loyal to the Cool idge ticket. I also second the nomina tion in the name of that new citizen ship—the republican womanhood." “Twelve years have passed since women of California sat for the first time in the national convention at Chicago. Some of you have seen the time when there was not one woman on the convention floor. Great strides have been made in these years. Now we have been accepted into full membership on the national committee. "The number of women delegates and alternates in thjs convention totals 453 "We thank you, gentlemen of the rules committee for the _ generous action of yesterday, when we were accepted Into membership on the na tional committee. Faith In Coolidge. ‘‘We women have faith in Calvin Coolidge and we believe that the faith and genius of our great leaders of the past have been handed down to him. "We admire his sense of justice in voting for woman suffrage. We recognize his spirit of love for hu manity. We recognize his far-seeing vision in advocating a, world court to settle disputes among nations. "We recognize the menace of war. Should It come you will find Ameri can women then as you have found them in the past, ready to make the supreme sacrifice." When she had concluded Mondell recognized Martin B. Madden of Illi nois to second the nomination for his state. Former Governor W. W. Stickney of Vermont was next recognized and seconded the nomination in behalf of the president’s native state. “Vermont, and with it all New England, seconds the nomination of Calvin Coolidge, not because he was born there, but because lie thinks straight, arts after deliberation and then stands fast ss the hills which surround the home of his youth. With him as our standard-bearer victory is assured," Stickney concluded. Delegates Restless. The crowd by this time was getting a bit restless and hungry and began demanding action toward a vote. The nominating speeches were running considerably in excess of the five minutes allotted, and Governor Stick ney was only the third of the list of eight seconding speakers. Judge Charles H. Carey of Oregon, next came to the platform to speak Oregon's willingness to accept Calvin Coolidge. Bee Want Ads produce results. f--—— Personnel of New G. 0. P. National Committee Announced at Cleveland By International News Service Cleveland, O., June 12.—Here is the personnel of the new republican national committee announced as the first order of business at today’s session of the national convention. For the first time, men and women voters are on a 50-50 basis, having equal vote. Following are the lists. STATE MEN. WOMEN. Alabama.Oliver D. Street.Birdie Cooper Keename. Arizona.Thomas E. Campbell. Freda. Marks. Arkansas.H. L. Ruinmdl.Mrs. H. H. Foster. California....William If. Crocker. .Mrs. O. B. Clark. Colorado.Clarence C. Hamlin. .Mrs. Anna \V. Vaille. Connecticut..1. Henry Roraback. .Mrs. S. 0. Prentice. Delaware.Coleman Dupont.Mrs. Ethel Dupont. Florida.George W. Beam-Mrs. F. W'. Morse. Georgia.Henry I*. Johnson .. Mrs. George S. Williams. Idaho.John Thomas.Mrs. Gladys Terhune, Illinois.Fred W. Vphani.Mrs. Medill McCormick. Indiana.loseph B. Healing... Mrs. Georgia Cunningham. Iowa.Charles A. Rawson..Mrs. T. R. Halloway. Kansas...David W, Mulhane. ..Mrs. Roy Pittman. Kentucy.Richard P. Ernst.... Mrs. Alvin T. Hcrt. Louisiana.Fanilp Kuntz.Mrs. F^mile Kuntz. Maine.Harold M. Sewell.Mrs. Anna M. Gannett. Maryland.William P. Jackson. .Mrs. Anna B. l»wndes. Massachusetts.William M. Butler.. .Mrs. Charles E. Bird. Michigan.James E. Davidson. .Miss Vina West. Minnesota.William F. Brooks.. .Mrs. Hanley F’issen. Mississippi.Harry W. Howard.. Mrs. Mary C. Booze. Missouri.Dr. E. B. Clements.. .Mrs. Grace Temple Cunningham Montana.Dr. 0. M. SandstrumMrs. George H. Berry. Nebraska.Charles A. MeCloud. .Mrs. K. B. Perry. Nevada.George Wingfield_Mrs. George \V. Brady. New Hampshire... F’red W. Estabrook.. Mrs. James G. Prescott. New Jersey.Hon. H. F. Kean_Mrs. Izmis S. Thompson. New Mexico. Edward Sargent.Mrs. Mabel Keid. New York.Charles B. Hillis.Mrs. Charles H. Sabin. North Carolina.... John J. Barker.Mrs. Lindsay Patterson. North Dakota.Harris Garnett.Mrs. Jane Mann. Ohio.Maurice Maachke_Mrs. John Gordon Battle. Oklahoma.W. G. Skilly.Mrs. R. D. Reed. Oregon.Ralph E. Williams... Mrs. Edna H. Giltner. Pennsylvania.George W. Pepper.. Mrs. M. A. Warburton. • Rhode Island.Frederick S. Peck...Mrs. Charles J. Steadman. South Carolina.J. W. Tolbert.Elizabeth D. Kirksey. South Dakota.W. E. Milligan.Mr*. Mabel Freeman. Tennessee.J. Will Taylor.Mrz. Mary Giles Howard. Texas.R. B. Creager. Mrs. J. B. Griswold. I’tah.Ernest Bamberger .. Mrs. Jeanette Hyde. Vermont.Earl 8. Kingsley.Mrs. 1/niise Orvls. Virginia.C. Basrom Slemp_Mrs. M. M. Colwell. Washington.N. C. Richards.Mrs. J. I.. Hughes. West Viriginla.Virgil L. Highland Mrs. Ellis A. Yost. Wisconsin.Ira Lorens....Mrs. Julia Schnetz. Wyoming.Patrick Sullivan.Mrs. Byron B. Brook. Alaska.George Sexton.Mrs. A. D. MeBride. District of Columbia E. F. ( oliiday.Mrs. Harry Wardman. Hawaii.Robert W. Shingle... Princess David Kawananakoa. Philippines.David Croshy.Mrs. E. Finley Johnson. Porto Rico.Robert H. Todd. Dangerous Crossing Elimination Planned Fordyce, Neb., June 12.—Plans are being made by the officials of the M. A O. railroad and the Cedar county com missioners to eliminate one of the most dangerous railroad crossings in the coqnty where the state highway crosses the railroad. Iioth the high way and the railroad are In cuts and highway travelers are unable to get a view of the tracks to the east, which has resulted In accidents. E. C. Blundell, superintendent of the Nebraska division of the M. A O. railroad. and Traveling Engineer James Eynrh met with the county commissioners recently and proposed that the railway company donate enough of Its right-of-way along the tracks so that a grade milking could he constructed over the tracks at the depot, the company to construct the grade crossing and the county to build the new road The commission ers hava taken the project tinder con sideration and It Is believed that favor able action will be taken soon. ‘‘Star Danny” Bound Over for Trial in District Court Columbus, Neb., June 12.—"Star Danny" Callaway, arrested here a week ago on complaint of his wife, who charged he had trailed Iter and her three small children across the entire continent to kill her because she "squealed" on him at a trial in the Pacific, northwest two years ago, was bound over to the district court under bond of 11,000 following charge* of carrying concealed weapon* filed against him by County Attorney Otto Waiter following Callaway's arrest by Chief of Police Jar-k Eehman. Falling to give bond. "Star Danny" was remanded to the county Jail to await the Septemher term of tha dis trict court. Columbus Auto Dealers Ask for 15-Cent Casnlinc Columbus, Neh., June 11.—Auto, mobile dealers, headed by True Wil son. local garage proprietor, have launched a move to. present to the city council a plea for the establish ment of a 15-cent gasoline station. Dealer* are charging 21 cent*. Mayor Julius Nlchola said he would be glad to have the council consider the mat ter, as he had been Informed gas could be purchased at 12 cents a gallon, thus affording a Scent profit for the station's operation. Syracuse Station Agent’s Wife Dies in Californii Beatrice, Neb,, June 12,—Mr* Dwight Van Horne, formerly of thli city, died suddenly In California where she had gone for her health according to word received here. Sh< was a resident of Syracuse, Neb., tr which place the body was taken foi the funeral and burial service. Mr Van Horne for years W'as employer here hy the Burlington, and he hat been station 3gent at Syracuse foi years. (Mover Growth Increased by I se of Limestone Clarinda. la., June 12.—On the farn nf William Cutler, north of Coin, la. a demonstration showing the value o limestone in growing sweet clover It atlracting the attention of farmers On land where the limestone was dis tributed there is a beautiful growth of clover, hut scarcely any on Ism! where It was not sown. Funeral Expense Claim Paid After Year's Delay Hsrtlngton, Neb, June 12-—Aftci having waited nearly a year Mrs Karl Jeste* ha a received a check for |167.SO from the government to Balls fy a claim for funeral expenaru^^ her husband, an ex -et \ i, » man died a year ago. The ililm wa^HH fuaeii until tile Ameih.iii |egi,,^^| e reeded !---- 1 Get What You Pay For When you buy an E. & W. shirt be sure it's made by EARL A WILSON. Unscrupulous merchants are tryinp to "trick” innocent buyera by offering cheap imitations at alluring prices. Don’t be tricked. Re sure it’s an EARL A WILSON shirt before you buy. They’re insured for a full year. Earl A Wilson shirts aro sold in Omaha ONLY in Pray’a Storas—you buy shirt insurance at Pray’a. 1 Burgess Bedtime Stories h-— nr THORNTON VV. Bl RGKS9. troub!*i of another Tnajr Turn an opanln* your way. —Black Puwy. Black Pussy Decide* to Investigate. Black Pussy the eat, having been driven out of the Old Orchard by the birds, had gone Into the barn to get out of their sight and away from their noisy tongues. There she had remained for a couple of hours. When she came out none of the birds was in sight. But right away she caught the sound of Welcome Robin's mournful voice. Black Pussy pricked up her ears and listened. It didn’t take her long to discover that that mournful sound came from a certain tree in the Old Orchard. She knew Welcome Kobln’s voice. She knew lhat when he ehlrped that way something was wrong. "What can be the matter now”’ wondered Black Pussy. "Welcome Robin is chirping Just the way i have heard him when I have been climbing up towards his nest. Some thing is wrong. I wonder what It can be. He hasn't any babies yet, or I would think one of them was in trouble. He Is staying right in that tree. I believe I'll go over there and see what It is all about. It Is funny I do not hear Mrs. Rohln. I wonder If it can be that something has hap pened to her. The way to find out Is to go and see.” Black Pussy looked all about to make sure that no one was watching her. Then with her long hlark tail twitching she began to sneak through the grass towards the tree where Welcome Robin was chirping so mournfully. She sneaked along, do ing her best to keep from being seen. She crouched closs to the ground. She wduld sneak a few feet, then stop, lift her head and glare eagerly up In that tree. Presently she made out Welcome Robin. There seemed to be nothing the matter with hltfi. She was sure of It when she saw him fly over to another branch. "H# is all right, or else my eyes are all wrong,” grumbled Black Pussy. "I don't see why he keeps up that everlasting chirping' Just then Black Pussy caught, a glimpse of something fluttering. Her yellow eyes fairly hissed with eager ness. She quivered all over with ex citement. Then, still crouching as flat as she colild. she ran swiftly over to the foot of that tree and glared up. At once shs saw Mrs. Robin i Just then Black Pussy caught a glimpse of something fluttering. swinging hy one leg from that piece of string. How she happened to be there Black Pussy didn't know, and she cared I'ss tt was enough for her that Mrs. Robin was in trouble and helpless. She would have a Robin dinner ot she would know the reason why. Just then Mrs Robin spied her. and was filled with new terror. It gave her new strength. She began to beat frantically with her wings and to scream. Welcome Robin fluttered down close to her anxiously. Then he. too, aaw Black Pussy. He sound ed the alarm, and darted at Black * ~ ; you pay. Trade in j your old instrument as a part payment. Don't wait! See the Victor Con sole this week 1 i Sdimoller & Jlluelkr Piano Cc 15H -1618-Dod^c ^s^Qmdui WANTED Every automobile owner to know the SPRAGUE MILL can supply you with balloon tires that will fit your present rims. Call AT Ian tic .1022 for Trice We sell FORD aize tirea aa low aa $2.98 sa»-T .. — It. Such a racket as they all mdae! The boldest of them kept darting at Black Pussy and threatening to peck her. But thia time Black Pussy didn't Intend to be driven away. She meant to have Mrs. Robin. (Copyright. 1924 ) The next story: "Just in Time Help Arrives.” 14 PICNICKERS TAKE TYPHOID Shenandoah, la., June 12—Four teen persons were taken ill with ty phoid fever following a picnic at Fruit school In Page county. Mildred Mur rcn, 16, daughter of Frank Murren. Is dead and nine others are In a seri ous condition. All those sick drank water from a well on the school grounds and ihe supposition la that It was Infected with typhoid germs. A sample of the water has been sent to the state university al Iowa City for analysis. Many Corn Fields Around Cozad Must Be Replanted Cozad, Neb., June 12.—.Ml crops ground Cozad have suffered greatly from drouth all spring and summer up until Ihe last two weeks. Since then over three Inches of rains had fallen and cold weather has accom panied It. As a result of this, both from washing and rotting, a great many fields of corn must be replanted. Sugar beets are just coming up. but on account of the cold weather they have not made much headway during the last week. Thinning and cultivat ing of the beets will start as soon as the ground Is dry enough. The first cutting of alfalfa, probably to be be gun In a week, will probably bn short. North Platte river Is out of Its banks In some places and a large part of the lowland south of Cozad Is under water today. r “Star Danny's" Alias Causes Arrest of Old Columbus Resident \_ s Columbus, Neb., June 3 2.—The fact that “Star Danny” Calloway, held In the city jail for some time to await investigation, used as one of his aliases the name of an old resident of Columbus, George W. Davis, aroused the Indignation of Davis and caused Special Deputy Sheriff Ed Kavariaugh some embarrassment. No other charges turning up, Coun ty Attorney Ottd' W. Walter flled a complaint in county court against “Star Danny” for carrying concealed weapons, using the alias, George W. Davis, under which Calloway regis tered here. When Ed received the warrant, the only George W. Davis 4 ■ !■ ■■ he knew n< the local citizen "ho la the stepfather of Chief of Polr » Jack Lehman. Despite Mr Dav >’ protest that he had never carried any concealed weapons, Ed led the Inno cent man before the county Judge, and promptly voiced profuse apolo gies when he there learned that Star Danny” was the George W. Davis re quired by the court. Churches to Hold I nion Services at Sutton Sunday Geneva, Neb., June 12.—Congreo 1 tlonallsts from churches near Sutton will meet there Sunday for sn all-do ■ meeting. Sunday school session will he followed by a sermon by Rev. Dr John Andrew Holmes of Lincoln at 11. Rev. Dr. W, A. Tyler will eon duct a vesper servlre at 3. At noon the church people will have a basket luncheon In the park. PETER B. KYNE'S gorgeous novel of the Southwest. ARTHUR TRAIN'S novel of the in side of New York's social life that makes first page head-lines. OWEN WISTER'S j first story since his great novel— “The Virginian.” (Ssinopolitan JuIm On Sale Sale of Exquisite Printed Crepes $2.69 The entire stock of a famous silk manufacturer, and in addition the better printed crepes of our own fine stocks—a sale at which the purchaser realizes a discount of more than $1.00 on every yard. The quality is excellent; the pat terns and colors Summer’s best. STREET FLOOR The Best Place to Shop, After All” ---> “MAC” In the city directory he is listed as Edward McDonald, Superintendent of the Ne braska Power Company power plant. He and his staff — “his boys," he calls them—have earned an enviable reputa tion. j They have won national rec :( ognition for having one of the most efficiently and eco nomically operated, power plants in America. The result — Omaha has practically the lowest power and light rates in America. From the power plant flows electricity—the very essence of the city’s life, the same as the heart pumps the blood into the arteries which give life to the body. i - -- -- “Omaha Is a Great Place in Which to Live*4 Nebraska ® Power €.