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Show WOODMEN CHOOSE NEW EXECUTIVE I Omaha. Neb., Dec. 31 W. A. Eraser Eras-er todav became executive bead of the Woodmen of the World, succeeding succeed-ing the late Joseph Cullen Root, founder ot the order, who died In Hendertouville. N C . last week. Mr. Fraser's succession w.?e confirmed lote last night by the executive council. coun-cil. United States Senator Morris Sbeppard of Texas, presiding Senator Sheppard read the eulogy at the funeral of the late Sovereign Commander He will leave tomorrow for his home in Texarkana. Tex.. I where he will remain until he leaves 1 tor Washington, to be on hand when I Congress re-convenes after the holl-I holl-I day recess. He expressed the opinion that Mr Fraser would receive the unanimous support of the executive council and said he expected a successful suc-cessful administration to result. Eraser Eras-er retains office automatically until 1915 when the next natloual meeting occurs In San Francisco. Tbt- ni w sovereign commander stated stat-ed today that he would at once bnn his famllv to Omaha, where are located lo-cated tbi- headquarters of the order. |