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Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25
Alliance Will Guard
Against Fake Charities

Alliance, Neb., May 24.-(Special)
--Itinerant solicitors are going to
be '.out Of luck" IN the future. the
Chamber OF Commerce announces.
A special charity committee has been
appointed and blue card" system
adopted whereby all solicitors Tor
rurported charitable purposes will
have to get the o. n. of the COM
mittee and present blue card before
donations Of any kind will be made
bv Alliance business men.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25
Founder Of Regis College
Dies at Age of 90 Years

Denver, May 24-The Rev.
Father Dominick ,Pantanella, found
er and builder Of Regis college here
and said to be one Of the Oldest Jes-
uit prients in the west, died early
today. He was 90 years old and
had been active in religious work
until two weeks ago when he was
stricken with illness.
While serving as rector of Morri-
son college at Morrison, Colo, from
1884 to 1888, Father Pantanella be-
gan the construction OF Sacred Heart
college here, the name of which has
since been changed to Regis college.
Father Pantanela was ordained in
France in 1865.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25

London, May 24-The Evening
News last night exposed traps to
fleece American tourists in crooked
gambling houses in London, after a
long investigation by reporters.
The exposure comedies with the
arrest yesterday in Southamton Of
Charles Grant Lawson, who was pre-
pairing to embark on liner for New
York. He was living at the Ritz no.
tel in London, and is charged with
cheating David X. Hall out OF 25,-
600 pounds sterling (about $ll0,00O
in luxuriously furnished West End
flat.
In view OF the coming invasion
OF Americans, extensive prepara-
tions are under way by gamblers
and confidence tricksters to reap a
rich harvest and already many com
plants have been received by Scot
land Yard says the News. "On
board every large liner crossing
now is an accomplice obtaining in.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25
Assassin Fires Bullet
at PaWnee CITY Councilman

Pawnee City, -Neb., May 24.-City
Councilman Mat Smith was fired at
by man last evening while COM
ing in on the state highway east of
town with his wife. The marauder
tried to board the running board Of
Smiths car. but failed and then took
shot at the driver, the bullet strik-
ing the car and denting it deeply.
The council has recently contracted
for 50 blocks of paving here and
Smith thinks that the gunman was
either an opponent Of the PROPOSE
ton or a holdup.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25
Wymore's 4lst Birthday"
Celebrated by Kiwanians

Beatrice, Neb., May 24-Spe..
eial) - The Kiwanis club OF
Wymore held banquet in eelebra-
ton Of the 4lst anniversary OF the
founding Of Wymore. Covers were
laid for $50 and A. D. MeCandless
acted as POSTMASTER. The speakers
were Adam McMullen, republican
aspirant for governor; Julius Neu.
mann. Reverends Abbott and
Slaughter, Mrs. Anna Campbell and
|, R. Clayton OF this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25
Nebraskan Author Of
"Poison Pen" Letters

Chicago, May 24.-A man declared
by the police to have written more
than 200 poison pen" letters which
have carried mysterious threats to
Mrs. A. H. Shotwell was arrested
tonight when he called at a restau-
rant to collect sum of money he
had demanded.
The captive gave his name as Eu-
gene Bryant, 50. He said that he
was an art student and that his father
was Wilbur F. Bryant, a Judge in
Cedar county, Nebraska.
Bryant confessed to writing the
letters, according to the police.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25
Democrats Enter Race
for State LEGISLATURE

Lincoln, May 24.-Thomas H.
Serck, Meadvi!le, and X. R. Jones,
Springview, filed with the secretary
of state as democratic candidates for
the lower house from the Seventy
eighth district.
Voters petitions from Stamford
and Orleans also were received, pro-
posing H. B. Shellenberger as
democratic candidate for state sem
ator from the Twenty eighth district.
A fling receipt from Alma aceorr
panied the ectitions,
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25
Missionary Convocation
in Session in Scottsbluff

scottsblufi, Neb., May 24.-(Spe-
eial Telegram.)-With $50 delegates
in attendance, the Western Nebraska
Missionary district convocation Of
the Episcopal church has opened
here. Bishop George A. Beeoher Of
Hostinss is presiding. 1t is the
largest convocation in the history OF
the district Bishop Beecher ad-
dressed the Seottsbluii Lions CLUB
Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25
Alliance Police to Stage
Drive on Male s'Flappers''

Alliance. Ncb., May 24.-(Special.)
Burlington authorities and city Of.
ficers have launched a drive to rid
the city of male "flappers," who in
fest the railfoad station and attempt
to "vamp' young women and girls
who are waiting there for trains.
These he vamps, say the officers, are
exceedingly industrious and brazen.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25
Houston Hotel Burned.

Houston. Tex, May IA FIRE of
undetermined origin which broke out
shortly after 2 o'clock this morning
in the Dodge hotel in the downtown
section OF Houston, virtually had de-
stroyed the four-story hotel building
before being put under control.
Damage is estimated at .Sl00, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25

successful" Messages received by
Major Blake included one from King
George, reading: -.
Their majcstics wish you all
Godspeed and good luck"
Maj. Blake bade an affectionate
farewell to his wife and their two
small daughters just before climb
ing aboard the airplanc.
The expedition carries only 672
pounds OF baggage, leaving behind
Turn to Page Your. Column Four.)
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25
Ten Sailors Killed as Sub
Collides With Battleship

Berlin, May 24.-(By A. P.)-The
German battleshrip Hanover and the
submarine S-l8 collided during man.
uevers last night near Sassnitz. Ten
sailors on the submarine were killed.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25
Russ.Italian Pact Signed.

Genoa, May 24.-(By A. PA
commercial treaty between soviet
Russia and Italy was signed in the
royal palace this afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-05-25
heWeather

Forecast.
rhursday-Fair and warmer.
Hourly Temperatures.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-23

but yet at all times discreet a 10 tonal
volume. 1t IL rarely in the impa ssiOned
music Of Puccini that the voices are
not overwhelmed at times, but this was
never the case last evening.
Anna Fitziu made a splendid Tosca,
singing the role we'll and acting even
better. especially In the emotional
scenes Of which the opera IL full. MIR.
Salaznr made a better impression than
IN Aida" although he again created
the impression Of saving his voice for
the big arias Mt the expense of the
smaller. sections, however important
they might be to the development of the
opera. lie did his best work in the
"Recondita Armonia" in the first act
and 'E Lucevan le Stelle" in the
closing one.
Mr.. yallc was good as Scarpia, even
though he did not have TINT cold inalig.
nancy which characterized the intcrpre. .
tntion Of perhaps the greatest of nll
Scarpias. Ills voice was excellent.
notably in the angry soliloquy at tilc
end Of tho first net. Tho minor mem /.
hers Of the tast were all adequate and
the scenery and settings were the best
Of the season thus far.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-23
''BDY WATER plants
IS HALLS ADVICE
Council Leader Asserts Oak
Lane Should Have Relief
From High Costs
But DIFFERS WITH MAYOR

Purchase Of private water companies
which supply residents within the city
limits is advocated by Councilman Hall
=. n means Of ending the controversy
over wuter rites In Oak Lame, and also
to forestall similar situations In the
future. .,,.
commenting on the situation In Oak
Lane. where there is general indisna.
zion on account Of the exorbitant rates.
..si,ien,s " who live within city limits
sre required TO nay % per cent more for
their water than the great bulk Of citi.
xens. believe the city should del liver
every gallon Of water to every section
Int I will not be stan.retled to pur.
chase one company at the expense Of
ecsidpnts Of other sections Of the city,"
Last March Mayor Moore sent IN
erdinancc to Council providing for the
surhase of tho HOlnesburg. DiSstOn
and Philadelphia and Bristol Water
Companies, but did not include the
Springfield Water Company. which
serves Oak Lane. Omission Of the
Springfield concern Is believed 70 have
actuated the remark Of Mr.. Hall to
the effect that he would not he stnm.
peded into approving purchase Of only
the concerns named BY the Mayor.
pancs named. the Message sent by the
Mayor pointed out nnlong other things :
''1'he subject matter Of this ordinance
has been carefully investigated by the
Department of Public Works and the
Bureau Of Water. and the conclusions
arrived at IL that Il IL essential that
the water works be acquired by the city
at the earliest practical date in order
20 secure u reasonable and ADEQUATE
water service for the residents of the
districts embraced within the zone COW
cred by the water companies rights.
ut Is advisable also for the prOper
development Of the city works through.
ont the growing northwest territory
that the city have n free field for ex.
pansion without the restrictions Incl.
dental To a competitor occupying
large and important part of the area.
The longer the acquisition of the
llolmesburg works is postponed the
more strongly will the private company
become intrenched.
fapidly developing district affected hava
recently called to the attention OF the
Mayor the menace from fire due TO n
lack Of water supply owing to the
limited capacity Of the private com.
pan.v. and certain large Industrial users
ready TO locate have been deferred for
this. and the other reason of lack of
sufficient water supply for manufacturing
purposes. from setting up their plants
in the vicinity. This. Of course, pre-
ssnts n. situation that. should he
remedied rs speedily az possible. The
problem. therefore. is one of establish.
ing price It which h the existing works
can be taken over Immediately in order
that the city may set mp sufficient sup.
ply to meet the needs of q growing terri.
Tory"
The measure was referred TO the City
Solicitor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-23

but By a member Of my family. The
Lord knows who they nre.l ] am doing
this because ] believe God wanted me
to do It,"
TOle has no idea Of the identity Of
the sender or when and how the cheat.
ing WnH done.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-23
GROCER $50 AHEAD
conshohoeken Merchant Gets ICON.
science Money" From Philadejphia

a twenty dollar bill "tO make good
something you were cheated out Of"
was received by Harry TOle. n Con.
shohorkcn grocer. this morning in an
phia.
~ am sending this money TO you to
make good something you were cheat
out Of" the letter said, mot by me.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-23

5000 In ollk otstsN
A roll Of silk valued at 500 was
stolen yesterday from the factory Of
lsadore Krieer, fourth floor Of 032
Arch street. Police are searching for
q Negro seen In the place.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-23
SAN CARLO OPERA COMPANY
PRESENTS "T0SCA" FINELY
eeautifuI Performances Of Pueeinps
Great Work at the Metropolitan

The San Carlo Opera Company last
evening presented Puccini's "Tosca"
IN splrndd style at the Metropolitan
!,pera House. to Il good. sized audience.
while in some respects. notably in that
M general finish the performance was
not so excellent as that Of "RigOlettO"
on Tuesday evening. still there was
Plenty of spirit In the rendition, espe.
clally In the action during tho intense
scenes In the second and third acts. The
orchestra performed the exceedingly diff.
ncult and effective music better than
they did Mt either Of the previous per.
ii9rmances. and Mr.. Peroni's reading of
ihe score was very fine. being full uf
temperament as demanded by the char.
acter of the vocal and orchest ra, music,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-11-23

Esssy Scot Tissue Towel
eontains millions Of soft
Thissty fibses. which
absorb four timss their
weight In water. Thsy
make SeetTissus ehe
euieksst. st.dsyins. most ~.
bssesesy towels made.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-05
GROWING INTEREST
in BOYS MEETING
Delegates Registering For Older Boys
Conference From Many Cities in
Florida and Alabama.

Each day adds new interest to the
coming of the Older Boys Conference
which viii be held in this city on Feb
ruary 10-12 inclusive. Delegations are
being registered from almost every
city In this section Of Florida and the
southern counties of Alabama, and
from the advanced registrations there
Is every prospect that this is going to
be one of the largest conferences held
In this section of the state for years.
This being the first conference of
this nature held in Pensacola 1t is
looked forward to with much interest
and pleasure by the older boys of the
city, and especially are the teachers
in the schools interested in the work
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-05
Healing Cream
Stops Catarrh
CIcgaed Air Passages Open nc
Once---Hoso and Throat Clear.

II your nostriis are clogged and you,
head stuffed because OF catarrh or a
cold. get Ely's Cream Balm at ans
drug store. Apply little of this pure.
antiseptic germ destroying cream into
your nostrils and let 1t penetrate
through every air passage OF your
head and membranes. Instant relief.
How good it feels. Your head In clear
Your nostrfis are open. you breathe
freely. No more hawking or snuffing,
Head colds ana catarrh yield IKE
magic. Don't stay stuffed up, ohoked
up and miserable. Relief In sure.-Ad-
yartisement,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-05
SHADY GROVE

Last Sunday, Brother McKinnie, of
the Methodist church, held a Sunday
school institute at Shady Grove. A
very interesting and instructive pro-
gram was given. Cypress was chosen
as the next meeting place, and some
time in April as the next time. Among
those in attendance were: Mrs. Robert
Carpenter, Sneads; Mrs. Jim Pope,
Sneads; Rev. G. T. Atkinson, Sneads;
Mr.. Henry Wester and Mr.. Ernest
Burns, Grand Ridge; Mrs. WEIGH. Miss
Mary Horne, Miss Elyse Beauchamp.
Alliance; Rev. McTxinnie and Few. and
Mrs. Mum, Cypress. besides number
OF others.
Garden Ferrell was suffering with
rheumatism last week.
Talmadge Light, of West Virginia, is
visiting Mr.. c. Terrell.
MrsLyfrett, who has been visiting
her daughter Mrs. r. H. Sims, has re-
turned to her home In Birmingham.
we are glad to welcome Mr., and
Mrs. Jim Garden to Shady Grove. Mr..
Garden came from West Virginia to
Florida and bought the Robird's place
In our community. We hope more of
his friends viii come to Miss Unity
Richards of st. Andrews. spent last
week in Shady Grove at the home Of
T. III. King nursing the baby who had a
severe attack Of pneumonia. We are
glad to say the baby is much better.
There has been a meeting called for
February 10th to gather together and
clean up the Shady Grove cemetery. All
persons having dear one buried there
should try to attend and help in this
work. Remember the date-February
10th, 1922.
Frank Stewart, who is working at
Chattahoochee. was recent visitor to
home folks in Shady Grove.
Mrs. l.. w Coley, OF Pensacola, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. I. III. King,
here.
Mrs. G.. b. King and children and
Miss Bernice Goode visited home folks
in Shady Grove last weekend. All are
living in Alta, where Mrs. King is
teaching.
William Henry Oliver, Elmira Oliver
and the Maloy boys are attending
school in Grand Ridge. Mr.. Maloy car
ries them back and forth In his car.
our community was saddened re-
Gently by the death Of Dave Singletary,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. p. Singletary,
OF Shady Grove. He was universally
loved and all grieved to see him go.
But we are comforted by the thought
that death meant only release from
the earthly bonds of suffering he had
borne so long and patiently to a beau
tiful life with Him who doeth all things
well. Dave was laid to rest in the
Shady Grove cemetery on the evening
of Jan. IA, near his brother who had
gone before. our heartfelt sympathy is
extended his heart-broken father,
mother and sisters.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-05

A. S. Finch, J. A. Mcdonald, Miss
Irene Glover and Mr.. J. r. Bradley, all
report a very pleasant and profitable
day. Miss Irene Glover was appoint
ed secretary for intermediate and
Young Peoples departments Of the
Pensacola district. Mr.. J. r. Bradley
keyman for this district.
A very interesting meeting of the
Woman's Missionary was held with
Mrs. S. o. Morris Monday afternoon.
Those present We're Mesdames NJ Nj.
and A. S. Finch, j. D. Alexander, VIII
Jones, j. S. Holland, c. W. Tompkins,
w. w. Smith, L. NJ. Purifoy. A. NJ.
Mitchell, c. II. Abbott, E. S. Little,
NJ. j. Savelle, C. Lynch, Misses Mol
lie Smith, Anna Harrison, Ruby Nc
Donald, Kinnon.
r. l.. Reese, who is in Mobile under
medical treatment, is reported doing
well.
Misses Hortense Gay and Peytie Bell
Bowman visited Mrs. Manning in
Beatrice, Ala, this week.
Mrs. H. P. Sullivan. Mrs. J. A. Nc
Donald, Misses Ruby Mcdonald and
Elizabeth Jones were in Pensacola
Tuesday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-05
DE FUNIAK

Rev. Grant Knauff is here from
Pensacola for a several days business
and pleasure visit combined.
Mrs. w. E. Weaver and little son,
after a weeks visit with her mother,
Mrs. L. c. Mcdonald. returned to
Flomaton, Ala, Monday morning.
Waive Wadsworth and Grady Beard
were among those attending the Sousa
band concert at Pensacola first of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Haribeson and
daughter. Barbara, returned home last
Sunday following a weeks visit at
Carriere, Mississippi.
Mrs. w. Fl. Jones, of Bombay, ar
rived Monday for brief visit with
her daughter, Mrs. j. W. Bowers.
Mrs. Amzie Wilson was one of the
DeFuniak visitors to Pensacola, Tues
day, to hear Sousas band.
j, r. Mclean returned to Pensacola
last Sunday night, following q several
days visit with his niece, Mrs. w. K.
Jennings.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Wilson Bowers are
the proud parents of twin daughters
who arrived in their home Tuesday
morning at an early hour.
Miss Margaret Woodward arrived
home Sunday from Slidell, La, where
she was the house guest of the Salmen
family during the weeks series of
nuptial affairs and wedding of Miss
Ella Rose Salmen and Mr.. Sullivan,
the lumber king, an event of last Fri
day evening.
Mr.. L. S. Allen, of DeFuniak, who
for number of years has been en-
ployed in the naval stores business in
west Florida by the Messers. Billiard
&c Sellers, is moving to Kinston, Ala.
where he has bought a turpentine
place.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-05
Sam Hardy and Village Types in the Paramount Picture
GetRich- Quick Mallin9ord A CosmopoIitan Production

wins almost instant success and the
wealthy men of the town freely invest
in their wildcat schemes.
Wallingford and Daw prepare TO depart
with their loot, but they find themselves
too much interested in two OF the town S
girls. They remain and the outcome of
their scheming forms surprising and
highly entertaining comedy.
The role of Wallingford is assumed by
Sam Hardy with consummate ability.
Norman Kerry makes a smooth. smiling
and suave partner for the chief crook,
and Doris Kenyon is the pretty secretary
who helps to win Wallingford over to
honesty. The picture was directed by
Frank Borzage. creator of 'tHumoresQue -
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-05
oil vi;

The ladies OF this little city gave
our teachers a surprise fruit shower
1T the home of Mrs. o. b. Buffers on
last Thursday evening. A delightful
evening was spent in talking over the
needs OF our school. We feel that our
school is on the road to success. Those
enjoying the hospitality of the teach
ers were Mrs. Henry Born, Mrs. Nor
ris Creighton, Mrs. M. Morgan, Mrs.
ID. M. Merritt, Mrs. Mary Creighton,
Mrs. a. b. Butler, Mrs. J. r. Creighton.
Mrs. Eugene Reese and Mrs. Levy
Creighton.
On next Sunday evening at o'clock
there will be a Sunbeam program car
ried out at the Olive Baptist church,
and every man, woman and child of
this community are urged to be pres
emit. Come and let's make our hearts
glad over the work of the little ones;
Christ said, suffer the little ones to
come unto me. and forbid them not.
Tor of such is the kingdom OF heaven"
Miss Gladys Merritt, of Pensaco. ).
Is spending a few days with her PAL u
ents, of this place.
Our Literary society, which is held
every Friday night, is growing fast.
Everyone has a cordial invitation to
attend.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Bombay.
who lost their infant last week, extend
heartfelt sympathy to them in their
bereavement.
Mrs. S. A. Rutherford was visiting
Mrs. Otto Went. Wednesday, last.
We are sorry to have Mr., and Mrs.
Gowdin, of our little village. to leave
us. They have moved back to Pensa-
cola
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-05

The adventures OF that fntimitabie pair
~. Rufus Wallingford and "Blackie'
Daw, as slick pair of crooks as ever
beat board bill, viii be disclosed in
-Rich-Q Quick Wallingford." a Para
mount Cosmopolitan production, to be
shown at the Isis two days, beginning to-
morrow. The picture is an adaptation of
the famous stage success of the same
name by George NJ. Conan and is said
to be succession of hearty laughs from
start to finish.
''Get-Rich Quick Wallingford' shows
the good fortune that befen Wallingford
and Daw in the little town OF Battlesburg
into which they had adventured to 'clean
up the rich citizens. On their arrival
in Battlesburg the two decide 1t will be
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-05

to be accomplished by such a confer
ence.
The opening date for the conference
will be Friday evening, February 10th,
and the closing service held on Sun
day night. The big mass meeting for
boys on Sunday afternoon will be the
big meeting, but the time that the
boys will look forward to with most
pleasure will be the banquet hour on
Saturday night when all the dele
gates VIII be entertained at a banquet,
and at which time special speakers
viii be present.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-05
CENTURY

o. E. Smith, formerly of Century,
but now of Hattiesburg. Miss, was a
business visitor to Century Thursday.
Miss Mary Bessie Barwick spent the
week END at home from Palmer Col
lege.
Messrs. Carlos Tendrel and Odel
Martin left for Birmingham Southern
this week. 1888
Rev. j. c. Martin spent Sunday in
Montgomery. Ala.
Mrs. A. NJ. Maylan was called to
Mobile by the death of her sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Hunter last Monday.
Attending the S. S. convention at
Flomaton from Century We're Mrs. J.
s. Holland, NJ. NJ. Finch, w. N. Jones,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-05
PENSACOLA LODGE TO
CONFER KNIGHT RANK

Pensacola Lodge No. 8, Knights Of
Pythias will confer the rank OF Knight
on a large class of Esquires Monday
night The work will he put on in
full amplified form by the lodges well
drilled team. The meeting will begin
promptly at 1880 P. NJ. and all visiting
and local knights are invited to at
tend.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-02-05

Any kind of wood delivered at
the right price. Ph6ne 90S.