Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-17

S which will soon be here. The
foremost in the amateur line is the Dietz
Athletic association, which supports two
teams. This club will again this season
have regular games for the beneft OF it's
members each Sunday. The club has
nearly 100 members and the officers think
the membership will be filled before April
l. Fred Bradford Is also rounding up his
Lsee-Glass-Andreesen Originals team for
the seasons work This team has a hard
task marked out for itself right from the
start, for. following the ancient and hon
orable custom Of years, the first game
which the Omaha professional team will
play will be with the old Originals. The
Hollys. the Nonpartels, the Sterlings and
the letters are all again figuring on their
chances for the summer. The Omaha Field
club Is undecided as to whether II viii
put a strong team In the field this year or
not. Many Of the members favor the plan,
but others who delight more in golf and
tennis, do not favor spending the money
necessary TO keep up a good team. The
Field club team costs considerable money
as nothing is charged TO witness the
games. which are all arranged for the
Field club grounds for Saturday after
noon
The election Of oficers Of the Omaha
Rod and Gun club for the coming year viii
be held this month at a date not set but
probably February Is. The club has a
strong list Of members. nearly 500 In mum
Der. and a clique has been formed to try
TO Gust the old officers from control, that
cafe might be put in the club house At
which drinks would be served. Many mem
bers were secured for the club because Of
the rules prohibiting the sale Of intoxi-
eating liquors on the grounds and a pro-
test is being raised against any action
which would change the present conditions
The club made giant strides last season
and members hope for better season this
year, for the fishing should be considerably
improved because OF all the fish of diff
ferent kinds which have been planted dur
ing the last two years by Fish Commits
sioner oBrien and because Of the splendid
work Deputy Commissioner Plerson has
been doing in assisting the sheriff ana his
men in keeping Illegal seiners out OF the
lake Cut on lake Is an ideal place for
bass. and some OF the fishing cranks are
complaining that the addition OF 50 many
gasoline launches to churn UP the water
so continuously viii have the effect OF
making the FISH Wild and Eighty and make
them keep clear Of the lures.
The new Young Mems Christian associa-
uon gymnasium viii be opened this after
noon at 4 O'Clock with a religious service
being the regular Sunday afternoon ser
vice for men, under the auspices Of the
Young Mems Christian association. Special
music viii be provided and everything
possible done 70 make the service inter
esting. The gymnasium Is now complete
and only awaits a few finishing touches
on the bath room and the COMPLETION OF
the artesian wen which is 20 furnish the
water for the baths and the plunge. When
opened for action the Young Mems Chris
tian association gymnasium win not he
surpassed by any IN the entire western
country and Il will be the equal OF any.
With an inclined running track. plenty
OF paraphernalia and ample room. no
pains have been spared 20 make this ample
for all needs and at the same time at
tractive. over Loo steel lockers are in
place IN the airy locker room, and a dozen
shower baths. some IN individual rooms
and some in clusters in larger bath rooms.
win be SUFFICIENT 70 accommodate an the
members the association viii have for
some years 10 come. The plunge Is the
pride Of the association. II Is eighty feet
long and ranges from three 10 ten feet
IN depth. with smooth stone walls ana
bottom. The plunge room and the showers
and stationary bath rooms are all finished
In dark marble and will always have a
clean appearance The plunge 4 nov
ready for use. but the directors prefer 70
wait for the artesisn well water. lest tho
Missouri water should darker the stone
lining The upper floors OF the Young
Meas Christian association building are
practically finished The veil has nov
reached a depth Of over 600 feet. and IL Is
thought a good hOw OF water may be had
a. about Lioo feet "A soon a. ths well