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Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-12
GEORGE GRAHAM BENEFIT
Game Will Be Played at Vintor
Street Park Wednesday.
OMAHA AND LINCOLN CLUBS
Both Teams Anxious 10 Cooperate
with Fans in Making h n
Great Day for Afflicted
Player.

Wednesday, July 10. being an off day in
the regular Western league schedule for
both teams, the players of Omaha and Lin
coin will play a benefit game for George
Graham at Vinton Street park. The play
ers have volunteered to give their services
in this laudable cause and the arrangements
Of both teams also have co-operated and
all are now working with a vim to make
the George Graham benefit a great sue
cess.
George Graham wrenched his knee in
working up at Vinton Street park this
spring for a game with the Chicago White
sox. He was scurrying across second base
when he caught his toe under the bag and
badly wrenched his knee. He had his knee
in a cast for some time. but about the first
of June he was able to walk and run with
out pain and he thought his knee was in
much better shape than it was. When
Kings finger was injured Graham went
into the game TO take his place. For three
days he played without mishap, but on the
fourth day he made a quick stop and his
knee gave way
That fall put him out OF the game for the
remainder of the season. and perhaps for
ever. To recompense him in a way and also
to show their appreciation of the brilliant
work he has done, the players and fans will
unite in a grand benefit Wednesday. It is
hoped to raise quite a sum for. Graham,
for he needs the money as with his in
jured knee he lie unable 10 work in any
way.
started Brilliant Career,
Graham started a brilliant career as a ball
player. He was the fastest man on his feet
who ever wore an Omaha uniform. Sen.
s~ational plays with Graham became SC
common that the fans were really disan.
pointed IL they did not see something OF
the stellar order every day. He covered ar
r immense amount OF territory and was ev.
: erywhere. He captured fouls off the frs
base line and backed up plays at third.
Graham's prowess aid not confine itseli
entirely to fielding and base running. II,
was really becoming quite handy with thu
stick. VIII he ever be able to hit out IN,
3 needed safe one for Omaha again? That Il
! the question which is worrying the fans anC
. players and management alike.
Tickets in large numbers have been SOLE
3 for the benefit and the players are stn
circulating with a little pad OF tickets, sell
X ing for the benefit OF George Graham.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-12

BEATRICB Neb., July H.-lSpecial)-
In the fastest and most exciting game OF
the season the Dempster ball team de-
feated the Blue Valley nine In the city
league last evening. Score; RH.E
Blue Valleys ...s...... .-s-srfsss's.''.s Q !
Batteries; Dempsters: Miller and Ogden
Blue Valley: bearing and Clark
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-12

Toledo ...6 Q 0 Q Q %
stolen base: Kruger. Sacrifice hits:
Jane Kim, Sutthoff. Base on balls:
OFF sutthoff. /. Two-base hits; Congal-
ton ~, ness. Double plays: Wrigley to
kim; Bdrbeau to Hinchman Struck out:
By Hess, :; by sutthoff. l. Time: 1:l7.
/ nE4tt: KERN.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-12
LOUISVILLE.

Stolen base: Williams. Sacrifice hits:
Woodruff. Hopke. Two-base hits: Cook,
Feitz. Three-hase hits: Sullivan, PETIT,
Livingston, Siever. Double play; Living
ston to Carr. Struck out: BY Halla, 2; by
Slever. Base on balls: Off Halla, 1. Hit
with pitched ball: Woodruff, Burke. Left
"a bases: Louisville, Z; indianapolis, 5.
1ime: 1855. Empires: Hayes and Owen.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-12
Entries and Prize.


g-year-oId pace, purse ZOO:
Coulson, b. H., by Colbert, B. R. Latta,
Tekamah, Neb,; ]. H.. H., bl. h., by Red
Greenland, J.. H. Harrison, Oskaloosa. Ia;
Minnie L., b. m, by Harry Halten, Ira
Lephan, O'Nelll, Neb.; Carolyn oh. m, by
Alcantra, f. P. Butterfield, Dewitt, Ia.
Bell Breezes, bL. m, by Major Bell, w. M.
Jackson. Fremont, .Neb.
0snE naaa wV.-a. a1nn.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-12
COLUMBUS.

TotAls......ss "A
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-21
WATERFOWL JOTTiNGS

George Waite of Springfield is vis- iiing in town.
 \ large number from out of town attended the dance last evening.
 Edward Weber has returned from his Easter vacation which he spent ill Springfield. Mass.
 The Misses Burns and Spcllman of Waterbury attended the dance in the town hall last evening.
 Mary. the youngest daughter of NJ. R. Hard who has been ill with pneu- monia for some time died early yes terday morning.
 There was a large attendance at the republican caucus last evening and IT. D. Taft and Mclean Buck iEgham were elected delegates % the state convention.
 The entertainment dance given by the Foresters last evening was largely attended. After the moving pictures dancing was commenced and contin- ued until late hour.
 Burton IT. Munson is bankrupt and in his petition he makes oath that ne has not sufficient money tO pay the filing fee of Sa,. He was an icr ,leaIar. His schedules show liabilities of Sl.9ia.i5. Of which SI.S9Ig1 is secured He claims io have assests of SaJO tO meet unsecured claims.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-21
NUTMEG GRATNGs
Interesting items Boiled Down fos
 Our Busy ReaderA

Stafford Springs-The residents of Stafford Springs turned out yesterday. every mothers son and daughter of them. to celebrate titc oipning af iiie trolley line to Rockville and thence to IIartfupl. They began celebrating 1t q O-riork in thc morning and they kept it up every minute of the day.
 New Havrn-The adjustment l~rlrd of the railrcad clerks of ilie New York New Haven < Hartfoni EaiIrosd company hss prrTsared ssale 3f sal- aries. providing Tor su iuerease. vhirsi will l.e presented to the officers of the company. Many uf the clerks an thc system had their salaries reIucs-l re- gently.
 MautvilIe-Thr mills of the T-meas wOolen company st this pIaep aad at Versailles started ur yestersiay mDTu- ing after a ITief shut-sl0Wn- The Nouarsh weslea Mil which has ieea cIosed fer sereraI months. has alsp started on a fifty hoar a week seilei- ne The oaly industry nov hile iS the plant of the Szohem csmpsnv.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-21
OAKVILlE HAPPENINGS

Miss Etta Farrall has returned from visit to New York city.
 H. F. Slade of Falls avenue is sporting a new auto.
 A large delegation from here at tended the Foresters anniversary en- tertainment in Watertown last even ing.
 Oakville lost their first game to Woodbury at the latter place on Good Friday in well played game the score being 1 to o.
 Miss Nellie Cleary of Newton IIcigis.s left yesterday for Easton, Pa, to be in attendance at the fun eral of relative which took place in Easton this morning. atF
 The present cold weather is prov ing detrimental to poultry raisers in this section. one prominent Iesident of Davis street reported yesterday a total of six chicks out of fifty eggs.
 The dance which was to have been given by the St Mary's drum corps in St Mary's hall last evening has been postponed until some day next month. the exact date has not yet been announced. ...-.-...-. .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-21
FOR AIRsHIP RACING.
James Means and Others Seek to
 Raise $25OOO for Contest.

James Means and A. Lawrence Rotch of Boston, Alexander Graham Bell of Washington and Octave Sha- mute of Chicago have started a move ment for the promotion of intcrna- tional airship races in this country,
 We are sending out circulars, said MT Rotch, urging conditional subscriptions to fund of $25,O00 for the promotion of international contests between aeroplanes. We be. lieve We shall have no difficulty Tn raising the money"
 The conditions are that no sub scription is to become payable before August 1, and that unless at least $25, ,000 is subscribed by that date eY- cry description shall be declared void. When the sum of $25,000 or more has been subscribed and col lected, the fund is to be placed in the hands of some aero club or scientific institution having national stand- ing in the United States. That or ganization will then frame rules and make regulations to govern contests, which will be at once arranged. The organization would also have charge of making the awards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-21
WATERVlLLE

Michael Devine has moved from Welch street to Waterbury.
 John H. Bride has returned from a visit to his home in Moodus.
 Peter Wells has returned from a visit with his brother in Milford.
 George H. Plumpton is able to be at work again, after q short illness.
 Miss Sadie Stapleton has returned from a visit with relatives in Hol- yoke.
 Miss Lil.se Kerner has, returned from visit with friends in New Haven. .. -
 The Waterville Engine company will give masquerade ball in Good Will hall April 24.
 Frank Cookson has returned to Pittsfield, after a short visit with his parents on Terrace avenue.
 John NJ. Lucas has purchased a farm in Fluteville. which ne will use for a summer home for his fam ily '.f
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-21
TRANCE WINS OZONE.
Heavily Played, He Takes Stake
 Event Easily at Aqueduct.

Heavily Played, He Takes Stake
 Event Easily at Aqueduet.
 New York, April Fl. Trance, heavily played. being backed down from , to to 16 to ,. easily won the Ozone stake' for two-year-olds, half mile, at Aque duct, defeating some fairly good young sters. She carried 109 pounds and ran the distance in 0:46 2-3. equaling the track record and within two-fifths of second of the worlds record. Fit7 Herbert was second, with Erbert third The surprise of the race was the per formance of Erhert. He was ridden by stable boy and was backed down from 30 to l to 10 to at the close and with good handling would have been closer up.
 Trance went to the front soon after the start and. setting fast pace, won by one and half lengths.
 The handicap at seven furlongs re suited in a fine finish. Shaw on Jubi lee rode the best race he has shown this year. Jubilee was outruk in the early part. but Shaw waited Nth him until the stretch was reached jhd man aged to win by head. Summarizes:
 First Race.-Berry Maid, first; Queen Marguerite, second; Jane Swift, third.
 Second Race. Jimmy Lane, first Gus Straus, second; King Castle. third
 Third Race.-Jubilee, first: Colone Jack, second; Campaigner. third.
 Fourth Race.--Trance, first; Fitz Her bert, second; Erbet, third.
 Fifth Race Mazuma. first; Montauk second; Red Bonnet, third.
 Sixth Race. - Preceptor. first; Wild Pigeon. se"r-'. e'ie'-in. third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-21

be held Wednesday night by the democrats and on Thursday night by the republicans.
 Mrs Ella M. Kline of Naugatuck has brought suit for divorce on the grounds of assertion and intolerable cruelty She alleges that her hus- band, Charles w. Kline, is now a resident of Charlestown, Mass, and that without just cause on her part he deserted her. The couple were married in August, 1895. Mrs Kline was formerly Miss Faux The case is made returnable to the superior court in May.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-21
Marathon Race Run.

Boston. April a1.--T. r. Morrissey of the Mercury Athletic club. New York city. won the twelfth annual renewal of the Boston Athletic association Mar a,lIon road race. covering the twenty. five miles from Ashland to the finish mark on Exeter street in 2 hours 2i minutes 43 t-5 seconds. The time is second only to the record of 2 hours 2i minutes 24 seconds. made last year by Tom Iougboat. the Canadian Indian runner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-21

Political Prominence Has Enabled Him lesitimately to Increase Earn ing Power-Refers Jokingly to Re- porter's "GauI."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-21
.u. 7.. oa Fer Asa.

Seattle waSh- ApFfl zI.-The Ger mar ear in fhe New York 10 Paris Fsrs sailed ea the steamer GIeuleEzn fos vIadirusesk The Auser5can esr is o1 fhr steamship Sksumuf leaving fw Yakehauas
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-21
FOR SALE.

This beautiful one hundred and eight acre farm. eight room house. large new barn. wagon house. car peuter shop. slaughter house and poultry houses Twelve acres of pine timber. forty-fye tons of hay. This land Is under a high state of cultivation. la fact everything is in a arst-eIsss condition
 Located near a railroad station. and twelve niles from Worcester. a city of 147.0 .0ee people
 Worcester being a 10 Hcense city this year. the people vfn have plen- fy Of money fo buF vegetables
 Price sz.see. Call ur write Asu England Land & Rsalh Co. szlts 6 s.s :. 8 B.rk e Ta fIA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-21
W. sh,II -1ru,, -In eod- Aa.lr.

Washington. April 2I.-That the sen. ate will al an carly date pass the house bsII io restore the motto -In God We Trust t0 the coins is the assurance given 10 Representative Ollie James. Kentucky. who-had a conference with senators. The bill is pending in com mittee on the senate side.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
A RIVER REPORT
Preliminary Findings ofthe Inland
waterways Commission Sent
to Congress.
WITH A SPECIAL MESSAGE
The President Says There ls Need Of
Prompt and Decisive Ae-
tlon to Restore Water
Transportation.

washington, Feb. 27.-In a special
message President Roosevelt Wednes-
day transmitted to congress the pre-
liminary report of inland waterways
commission which was appointed last
March. Following is an abstract OF
the presidents communication:
To the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives:
transmit herewith preliminary
report from the inland waterways
commission, which was appointed by
me last March in response to a wide
spread interest and demand from the
people. The basis of this demand lay
in the general and admitted inability
of the railroads to handle promptly
the traffic of the country, and especial
ly the crops of the previous fall.
This report is well worth your at
tention. 1t is thorough, conservative,
sane and just. 1t represents the ma
ture Judgment Of a body of men ex-
ceptionally qualified by personal ex-
perience and knowledge Of conditions
throughout the United States, to I'M
derstand and discuss the great prob
lem of how best to use our waterways
in the interest of all the people. I'm
usual care has been taken to secure
accuracy and balance of statement.
II the report errs at all 1t is by over
conservatism.
Our river systems are better adapted
to the needs of the people than those
Of any other country. In extent, dis
tribution, navigability, and ease OF
use, they stand first. Yet the rivers OF
no other civilized country are so poor
lily developed, so little used, or play
SO small part in the industrial life
Of the nation as those Of the United
States.
The commission finds that 1t was
unregulated railroad competition which
prevented or destroyed the develop
ment Of commerce on our inland water
ways. The Mississippi, our greatest
natural highway, is a case in point. At
one time the trafiic upon 1t was with
out rival in any country. The report
shows that commerce was driven from
the Mississippi by the railroads.
The improvement Of our inland
waterways can and should be made to
pay for itself SO far as practicable
from the incidental proceeds from
water-power and other uses. Naviga-
ton should Of course be free. But the
greatest return will come from the In
creased commerce, growth, and pros
perity Of our people. For this we have
already waited too long. Adequate
funds should be provided, by bond Is
sue II necessary, and the work should
be delayed no longer. The develop
ment of our waterways and the con-
servatlon Of our forests are the two
most pressing physical needs Of the
country. They are interdependent,
and they should be met vigorously, TO-
gether, and at once. The questions OF
organization, powers, and appropria'
lions are now before the congress.
There is urgent need for prompt ana
decisive action.
Theodore Roosevelt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
Guarded Catholic Priests.

Chicago, Mar "Details OF police
were stationed during early mass in all
Of the Roman Catholic churches here
Sunday because Of threats against the
lives of priests in letters received
since the Denver tragedy. The guards.
who wore citizens clothing. scrutinized
every person who entered the churches
where trouble was feared. and after
the services began occupied posts
close to the altar. Special precautions
were taken In Italian churches in all
parts OF the city. and in several Bo-
hemlan churches because Of anticleri-
cal feeling known to exist among per
sons Of those nationalities in Chicago.
Less attention was paid to the large
cathedrals, because Of the number OF
policemen always In attendance at ser
vices In them. No disturbance was re
ported at any Of the churches.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
on. Thousand Million il cold.


washington. Feb, 27.-The strength
Of the United States treasury at the
present time was commented upon In
the house WednesdayNby Mr.. Boutell,
of Illinois. He said he had just been
informed by the treasurer that for
the first time the gold coin and bull
lion in the United States had reached
and passed the sum of one thousand
million dollars, ian event SO extraor'
binary" he said. that 1t will be
chroniclei and commented upon with
surprise and amazement In every n
nancIal center in the world; an event
which all citizens of our republic,
without regard to party afiiliation,
may well contemplate with satisfac'
ton and pride" The announcement OF
Mr.. Boutell was greeted with applause
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
THE Usage CITY GRAIN & ELEv-
TOR COMPANY. 'a.

TOR COMPANY.
Flour, Grain, Seeds and Mill
Products.
Usage City, Rams.
ABILENE MILLING Co.,
Abilene, Kans.
Dear Sirs-Reierring to yours OF
recent date asking as to what satisfac-
ton our Imperial Flour, gotten from
you, is giving, will say we are having
the best results from Imperial Flour
Of any -four we ever handled. We
have been handling it now for more
than a year, and during that time we
have but one sack returned and that
sack we sent out to another customer
the next day and it gave entire salts
faction, and the lady who sent 1t back
took another sack and said 1t gave en-
tire satisfaction. Her neighbors had
told her about this -four. We have
some of the best trade Of the town and
country, and we always get q customer
for more when they once use it. We
think it runs the most uniform Of any
floAr we have even handled.
Respectfully,
TIE OsAGE GRAIN & ELEVATOR Co.,
F. B. Bonebrake, Pres.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05

Portland, Ne, Mar. 2.-Wlth an
average Of 2esS knots per hour 10 her
credit, the Scout cruiser Chester 10
turned here Sunday from her four
hours endurance run At cop speed over
the course between Cape Elizabeth
ana Thatchers Island. Her maximum
speed FOR any Is minutes during that
dine vas see knotA Her average 4
ass knots IN excess Of tie contract
roqulrument. and one and cne-hali
knots better than had been prppAeHiea
~ hcf buiidsrl These aglrca uAics
~ corracl and o1clsi. Indicate thai
- noe,f uas ucatrlrl,T uniluIz
|klsal.t1l ~ rni'fr lr'sa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
Bland rhrna..n. pIttsburu.

Pittsburg, Pa, Mar. "A warm rain
fell here and at the headwaters of the
Allegheny and Monongahela rivers all
day Sunday. Both streams are rising
and many small creeks are already be-
yond their banks. II is expected the
danger line Of % feet will be reached
here Monday afternoon and another
disastrous food Is feared unless there
Is an early change in the temperature
and weather.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
PURDIN MERCANTILE co.
Incorporated 1895. 4 Capital $4,000.
Purdin, Mo.


Purdin, Mo.
ABILENE MILLING Co.,
Abilene, Kans.
Gentlemen We have sold your Ina
perial Flour for about one year. In
our twenty-five years OF selling flour.
we have never had a brand that gave
the universal satisfaction that your
Imperial has given, although we have
bought flour from many mills both
Northern and western. We cannot
recommend your products too highly.
We handled - -four prior to try
ing yours, had used it for about five
years. Thought there was nothing
better, but through persuasion Of
your salesman took trial car. You
know the results.
PURDIN MERCANTILE Co.,
W. G. Beckett, Pres.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
J. M. LUCE.
Staple and Fancy Groceries.

Gentlemen-Yours of Feb. 10th re-
ceived. About Imperial. it is as rep
resented. 1t gives universal satisfac-
ton. The general verdict is that 1t is
"good -four" Some say excellent,
splendid, and makes the best bread
we have ever hal 10 Kansas. My sales
are increasing rapidly. Neighbor tells
neighbor Of its excellence, thus saving
the expense Of advertising its merits.
Respectfully,
I'm. LICE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
COLE & COMPANY,
Department Store.
ORcHEYEDAN, Iowa.

ORcHEYEDAN, Iowa.
JINGLE Bros, Abilene, Kas.,
Gentlemen ! am very well pleased
with your flour. have never sold a
-four that has given the universal sat-
isfaction that the Great Northern has.
/ have sold -four or five cars OF this
AOur and / find it as good as the flour
that the mills charge s1.OO per barrel
more for. You can refer any Of our
brother. merchants to me with pleas
ure. fireman. yours,
COLE & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
MCGUIRE 9 GILBERT.
Dealers in General Merchandise.

Goodell, Iowa.
ENGLE Bros, Abilene, Kans.,
Dear Sirs. Your 10th inst. to hand
and note you will be able to furnish
rs with q mixed car -four and feed on
or about the 10th December, 1907.
We have used Imperial for two years
and 1t has been the best seller we have
ever handled. 1t is surely winner,
and in not a single case has IL failed
% repeat. Yours truly,
MCGUIRE q GILBERT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
MARTIN MUSSATTO,

Groceries, Flour, Feed Etc.
Usage City, Kans.
ABILENE MILLING Co.,
Abilene, Kans.
Sirs: As to recommending Tmperi'
al -four, can not say anything about
it, but can say a lot on Abi-Kan. But
will make long story short by saying
it can't be beat. Have used Boss, hui
this takes the cake.
Respectfully.
M. MUssATTo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
IA iMERS INDUSTRIAL UNION.
OF Hancock County, Iowa.

VI Hancock County, Iowa.
BRITT, Iowa.
ENGLE Bros, Abilene, Kans.,
Dear Sirs: Replying to your letter
rs to what success we have had with
.ImperiaI" -four, beg to say that we
have sold several car loads; have not
had any returned and are continuing
to sell Imperial flour.
Yours very truly,
FARMERS INDusrRIAL Union,
By Geo. A. WardYiCk. Mgr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05

Another "PsrsonGI selection" Dropped.
Washington, Mar. S.-The Aomina.
ton Of George A. Porter, cousin of
Mrs. Roosevelt, to be United States
marshal for the eastern district Of Ok
iahoma, will not be reported by the
senate committee on Judiciary. 1t was
decided Monday to request the presi-
dent to withdraw the nomination. Por-
ter was a marshal under the terri
torlal form of government and when
named recently for the state Of Okla
homa charges OF immortality and mis-
conduct were made. The committee
investigated thu. charges but decided
upon the course mentioned rather than
make recommendation for the rejec-
ton Of the nomination. This appoint
ment and that OF "JAck" Alternately,
the wolf catcher. for the western dis
trict were personal selections Of the
president.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05
H. L. SNYDER & SON,
Cameron, Mo.

Cameron, Mo.
ABILENE MILLING Co.,
Abilene, Kans.
Gentlemen: 1t gives us pleasure to
say q word in defense Of Abilene's
Imperial flour. We have handled 1t
for the past six months, and are glad
to say 1t has given most splendid sat-
isiactiou, and the firm we have had to
deal with-well there is none better.
Very truly,
H. L. SNYDER & Son.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-05

DIBBLE GROCERY co.
Topeka, Kans.
ABILENE MILLING Co.,
Abilene, Kans.
Gentlemen Within the last twelve
months we have had 80 to So car loads
Of flour from your mill, which tells
our story Of satisfaction.
Yours truly,
DIBBLE GROCERY Co.