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THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, JULY -7, 1920. ABBOTT ELECTED GRAND EXALTED RIIIFRfiFR.P.n.F. V Stirring Address on Ameri ' canism Made by Retiring Head, Frank L Rain Of Nebraska. Chicago, July 6. William A. Ab bott of San Francisco was elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevo lent and Protective Order of Elks today at the first business session, which convened here this morning. The Californian was named by ac-. clamation in one of the most en thusiastic meetings of the lodge held in years, and with the naming of this man as the executive head a record of achievements in Elkdom was re flected. The report of the Elks' war relief committee was submitted by former Governor John K. Tener of Penn sylvania and the report of the com mittee on social and community wel fare was submitted by W. W. Moun tain. I Nearly 1,000 Elks and their fami lies left early today for excursions. Americanism was the keynote' of an address by Frank L. R?.in of Fairbury, Neb., grand exalted ruler (of the Elks. 1 "We put 70,000 men in the service with 'Black Jack' Pershing at their head," Mr Rain said. "We erected two hospitals in France and two in America. We paid for the main tenance of 20 community houses for the aid and comfort of our heroes. Our records show that 1,037 Elks 'went west.' Could any organization have more cause to be proud? "We are ready to do it again. The Elks are American first. They will co the limit for their country. To the last man and the last dol lar, that has always been our rec ord." The report of the committee shows that the increase in members in the last year was the largest of any , previous year. Twenty-six lodges were added, witl. a nct in crease of 118,131 members, bring ing the total menibershir to 645.678. New officers ill be elected Tues day and installed Wednesday. Prominent Banker At Page Found Dead In Barrel of Water O'Neill, Neb., July 6. (Special Telegram.) Eugene H. Smith, resident of the Farmers bank of Page, Neb., a state bank, was -found dead in a cow pasture in the out skirts of Page Tuesday morning. His head, arms and shoulders were submerged in a half-barrel tub, half full of water. He had been dead sev eral hours when found. Mr. Smith had been in poor health for over a rear, as the result of in- jfluenza and evidently had suffered 'an, attack of faintness "or a stroke of apoplexy causing him to . fall in the tub. j With his family he had attended a celebration at Orchard, near Page, Monday and Monday evening con versed with friends evidently in ex cellent spirits. He apparently did no: go to bed Mondaynight, but nnained up reading, not unusual .with him, and early Tuesday morn- ng, taking a milk pail, went to the asture where he kept the tamiiy x w. I racks snowea wnerc r.e naa hlimbed through the fence and ap- roached the tub which stood close o the fence. An inquest was not deemed neces sary by the county attorney. Mr. Smith was one ot the early Icttlers of Holt county and his bank ;s the oldest one at Papre. He was Prominently known in Omaha, Lin coln, Norfolk and Sioux City bank ircles because of his knowledge of arm and live stock conditions and Securities. foung Bloomfield Farmer Attempts to End Own Life Bloomfield. Neb., July 6. (See- i naij reramana parson, a young I prmer of this vicinity, is recovering ' I J - C . "i . 1. rom a uosc oi Mijcumoe wiin sui- idal intent. He was found m the am at his farm place on Saturday lorning by Edw. Thomas, who im lediately brought him to town. armly troubles is the alleged cause : the act. English interests have established io de Janeiro to train pilots for h aviation school on an island near razilian aerial mail and passenger ervice. JUDGE A PAINTER BY THE PAINT HE USES If he recommends Fullerton' Flint you know he is helping you cut your paint bills because Fullerton Faint is insured for 5 years be cause it covers more surface per gallon it adds life to the surface and protects against decay. Should you care to do a little paint job yourself, you'll find it easy to apply, and economical in the end. r oo SILK-TONE "The Beautiful" is a sanitary, durable, washable flat wall finish that takes the place ef calcimine, wall paper, and (loss paint because of its durability and harmonious color tones. O o' , Distributed and Retailed by Mullin Paint Co., ' 313 So. 14th SU Retailed by , Sam Newman, 1804 Farnam St. liltiijiCPlfe Airplane Ride Starts Romance Which Ends In Pilot's Marriage William E. DeWald, Omaha air mail pilot, took Miss Georgia Mac Donald of New York for an air plane ride back in Indiaoplis three years ago. Miss MacDonald enjoyed the ride, so DeWald took her for another and still another ride. Thus began a romance which culminated in Omaha Sunday when the two were married. The ceremony was performed at the home of A. H. Fetters, 2711 Poppleton avenue, by Rev. A. A. Ataclc of the Hanscom Park Metho dist church. The bride is a strik ing brunette of 21 years. Her hus band, tall, lithe, a typical aviator, is 27 years old. They will live at the Hamilton apartments during the summer. C" ..ber of Commerce to Probe Housing Conditions The housing committee of 35 ap pointed by the Chamber of Com merce will hold a meeting July 14. Through the chamber, Omaha will be able to furnish statistics required by the United States housing com mittee now investigating the na tion's housnig shortage, should tbe committee extend its work here; J. M. Gillan of the industrial bureau of the chamber, announced yesterday. Mr. Gillan predicted that the hous ing shortage in Omaha will be acute this winter unless building opera tions are rushed. At least 2,500 more houses are needed. Free Celebration Staged By Greeley Business Men Greeley, Neb., July 6. Greeley staged one of the biggest Fourth of Juyl celebrations in its history when it entertained 10,000 people with a variety program. Everything con nected with the celebration was free, the business men of the town having contributed liberally for the affair. A ball game between Scotia and Greeley was a feature. The game was won by Scotia, 5 to 4. Judge Baldwin Sits In Police Court to Relieve Congestion Judge Arthur E. Baldwin, judge of Division No. 2 of the municipal court, appeared at the South Side police station Tuesday afternoon and surprised the police officials in charge with the announcement that he was ready to try any caes on hand and a hurry up call was sent out for Perry Wheeler, assistant city prosecutor. John Hays was fined $10 for being drunk. ' Judge Baldwin was not recognized by most of the police officials as the judge has not been down to the South Side since last September, when he occupied the bench for a couple of -weeks for Judge Fitzger ald. He said he was willing to help move the congestion and will sit on the bench this morning. The judge reiterated the state ments of Judge R. M. Patrick that the police judges had a habit of leaving the city without notice and that the municipal judges served in their places without pay .'or time or expenses. Judge Baldwin was in a cheerful mood and said he would do all he could to relieve the situation. By increasing its hydrogen con tent, English chemists have made whale oil become a substance close ly resembling mutton tallow. The Bee's Fund for Free Milk and Ice HOT, isn't it? YOU can do something to kelp cool. BUT many little babies of the very poor can only lie and GASP. UNLESS you and others keep The Bee's fund supplied so that the Visiting Nurses can draw upon it to supply milk and ice for just such babies. Send or bring whatever you can afford to The Bee office. The babies will coo their, thanks. The Bee will acknowledge the con tribution in this column. Previously acknowledged v. S1S1.76 Grace Irene Hester 1.60 Totl .P. f 1S4.7S Circuit Court. Sustains "V:;;.: Horse" Sentences The circuit court of appeals yes terday sustained the decision of the federal court here in the famous Arizona wild horse case. J. Sidney Smith, alleged to have been the ringleader, was sentenced to two years and fined $1,000; Charles M. Thompson was sentenced to a year and a day imprisonment, and C. A. Smith was given three months by the original decision. The case involved several Omaha men alleged to have made large sums Ladies! 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The three men are now at liberty on appeal bonds Celebrators Forced to Plynge in Carter Lake When a pile of fireworks ignited at Carter Lake Monday, live men, dressed in palm beaches, jumped in to the water, following the explo sion. Rescuers pulled them out. Their clothing was covered with mud. The men were Joe, Victor and Jacob Block and Ray Bloom and Er nest Hughes. Bloom had a roman candle in his hand and after lighting it pointed it at U'c pile cf fireworks. The explosion shook the Carter Lake club house. Special Luncheon, hotel Cafe. Adv. 75c. , Paxton LiT3 Guard at Carter Lake Rescues 3-Year-0ld Boy Walter Slangerup, life guard at Carter Lake beach, yesterday saved Robert, 3-yeac-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rusliton, 2001 Spencer street, from drowning after the boy hadt stepped off the bathing dock. "Bobbie was bathing near the shore with his father and W. A. Ellis, 3209 North Fourteenth street. Denver Aviator Flies to Omaha to Spend Fourth Lloyd Atkinson, instructor for the Standard Airplane company of Den ver, flew to Omaha from Denver in an airplane to spend the Fourth of Jnly with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Atkinson, 115 South Forty first street. While in Omaha Atkin son gave several exhibition flights. Be A Packard Owner" REMOVAL SALE s m Starts Wednesday Morning, July 7th We will move into our new building about , August 1st. Every used car and truck must be sold before that date. All Our Exchanged Packards Have been completely OVERHAULED Have been completely RE-PAINTED ' Have been completely RE-TIRED Have been completely RE-TOPPED x GUARANTEED SAME AS NEW. I ... - One lt series Touring Car. Four 2nd series Touring Cars. Two 3rd series Touring Cars. Two Cadillac Model "57"Touring Cars. One Winton Touring Car. One Franklin Coupe. One Chevrolet Touring Car. One Moline Knight Touring Car. One Stutz "Bearcat" Roadster. 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