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ceiyed the tidings with excellent spir-
W. c. T. {.
Rev F. L. Hayward Gave Address on
Prohibition at Meeting Tuesday.

The clementine Weston w. c. I.
n met in G. A. r. hall July 20. The
meeting was opened by singing, We'll
Vote for Prohibition" Devotional ex-
ercises were conducted by Rev. F. l..
HAYWARD. The secretary's report
was read and accepted. Singing,
Maine Must Keep Her Law
A very interesting address was CIV
en- by Rev. F. L. Hayward and much
enjoyed by all present. Mr.. Hayward
spoke first of the disposition OF Maine
people to respond to all demands OF
suffering humanity, namely, the
building of hospitals for the blind,
deaf and dumb, tubercular and other
unfortunate people. About two mil
lions of dollars are expended yearly
for three institutions. The second
point was the deadly effect OF alcohol
on all vegetable and animal life, as
we'll as every human life it touches
in any way.
During his talk Mr.. Hayward said
MOTTO be deceived by the. often-heard
remark that the liquor dealers and
brewers are satisfied with our Maine
prohibitory law, for if this were 80
they would not use SO much money
and power to change it. He mention
ed that his last hope was in the TACT
that the coming campaign was nom
partisan: that all who favored prohl-
bition might help. Altogether it was
forceful address with a ring that
sounded true, and it is to be regretted
that a larger audience did not hear
it.
Remarks by Madame Stevens fol-
lowed this urging that a watchnight
meeting be held September 10.
Mrs. Paddock then spoke OF the
/ address to be given by Miss Anna
Gordon in Grange hall, Thursday ev-
ening and asked that each one try to
persuade others to attend.
A request Is made for all boys and
girls to meet in G. A. r. hall at
o'clock when they will march from
there to Grange hall, led by the band
While there is life there Is hope fol
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-08-03
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to our neighbors and friends
for their kindness in our recent be-
reavement; also for the beautiful
floral offerings.
Mr.. o. A. Bowman,
Miss May L. Bowman,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Joy.
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FURNIT URE
For Sale I!

The house furnishing goods OF the
Late Martha L. futile are offered at
private sale. These may be seen at
he family residence, corner OF Madi.
on avenue and Spring street. Many
valuable old fashioned pieces in the
collection. tao
R. H. FUTILE, Executor.
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When woman dresses to please
the men, she doesn't have much sue
cess with the one who is paying for
IL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
University Squad
to Receive Awards
Sweaters Emblazoned with Crimson
Letters to Be Distributed
Today.

Black sweaters emblazoned with the
coveted crimson letter 80" will be awarded
to the members of the basket ball team of
the University of Omaha by the athletic
board Wednesday afternoon. There will
be the first letters which the school has
awarded and for that reason there Is
more Significance attached to receiving
them than usually belongs to the awarding
Of letters or numerals. Seven emblazoned
sweaters will be awarded.
The basket ball season, which was very
successful, has just been brought to a
close, and leaves the local collegians with
a good claim to the collegiate champion
ship of the state, as 1t has defeated teams
which up to the time they played the
Omaha five were conceded to have the
championship, Hastings is another school
which is claiming supremacy. 1nasmuch
as the Omaha quintet has defeated the
Christians they are Of the opinion that
Hastings must also beat them before MAX
ing the assertion that Cotner Is the only
one in their way. In view Of these facts
1t is probable that Hastings and Omaha
will yet get together to settle the Ques-
ton as to which of the two teams has
the right to lay claim TO the championship
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
AND WAFFLES ON MAT
Russian Lion Throws Opponent in
Short Time With Hard Work.
FINE EXHIBITION BY TWO MEN
WRffles, New Man on Local Pad, but
Made Wonderful showing During
short Time Hack Allowed
Him TO Hemntn ON Feet.

George Hackenschmidt took two straight
falls al the Krug theater Monday from
William Berne C'Mysterious Varies IN
quick order. the first coming TO him In IL
minutes and so seconds and the second III 3
minutes. In spite Of the shortness OF the
match II was undoubtedly the best IN
Omaha this year. 1t was real wrestling
from the start to the finish.
Hackenschmidt was obliged to catch
train shortly after II o'clock and It was up
TO him to throw his man or miss the train
"Waffles' on the other hand had 1t In
mind to stick as long as possible and the
fight was great.
The Russian Lion with his immense
strength went after his opponent in speedy
style while Berne who is one Of the
speediest Of the 2OO-pound wrestlers and
has wonderful strength, took up the chal-
lenge and went after Hack in ike
manner.
For eleven minutes the pair put up the
prettiest exhibition of wrestling seen In
Omaha for a long time Hackenschmidt
several times almost having the 1.-THE
Berne down, only to have him wriggle out.
The end Of the first bout came when
HaCkenschmidt succeeded in making one OF
his attempts to throw Berne clear over by
head hold, and then finished 1t with the
double bridge" This was done by Hack
pivoting right around on his head and rest
ing his whole weight on Berne's chest
breaking down the neck bridge made by
'Waffles." The double bridge is a hold
used much on the continent, but seldom
seen here.
The second fall came in the next four
minutes with a half-nelson and a body
hold.
William Berne proved a surprise to the
Omaha fans, who had not expected to find
so good a man. He stands five feet eleven
inches, and weighs slightly over 200 pounds.
He is one of the best built men in the
game, having immense strength in the
shoulders and arms. Although not as well
versed in the points of the game as his
opponent he showed that with a man not
quite up to the standard Of the Russian
Lion he would have easily an even chance
to be the winner.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
AMERICAN BEEF ALL RIGHT
English War Secretary Says supply
Furnished to British Army is
Excellent.

LONDON, March 7.-Richard Burden
Haldane, secretary of state for war, in
the House OF Commons today described
the supply of American beef furnished for
the British army as excellent and whole
some food"
This was his rejoinder 10 an attack re-
newed by Denis Kilbride, John OConnor
and Rowland Hunt. These three Joined
in the suggestion that diseased animals
were slaughtered and shipped abroad to
be consumed by British soldiers.
The war minister characterized the
anxiety expressed as groundless and said
repre- sentatives Of this government resided
in Chicago, where they supervised all meat
shipments to- England.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08


Blonde Schmidt has quit the tournaments.
He says he always hurts his reputation.
The Pete Lochs ran into a big bunch Of
splits, which ruined their chances to get
into the money
Big John Klanck had a tough game
getting five wide open splits and finishing
with q score of las.
Gierde, Francisco and Fritcher rolled
their series without an error-thst's
tournament shooting.
Southpaw Drinkwater was a trifle off
owing to the big posts along No. T. The
Dig fellow couldn't get used to them.
The Bike Indians, who lead the Com
mercial leaguers have promised to do
better In the two-men and single events.
Pruya, who leads the Commercials with
better than $50 average, was only able
20 scratch out 496 in his series That's bad
for q leader.
A committee composed OF Gierde, DR..
hunt and Grotte will submit the ques-
ton, which will be accepted as final as
rar as the league is CONCERNED
Old Top Anderson was the heavy man OF
the evening hit Louie every time, and had
very Few hard spares TO pick up. Can't
get away from that consistent old scout
AZ a meeting of the Omaha league held
Just previous to the opening % the tourna-
ment, some very important matters were
discussed, which eventually will be de-
eided by SECRETARY Lahgtry Of the A. B. g,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
Buffalo Team Leads
In Two-Men Events
At Buffalo Tourney
Burrows Second to Record Holding
Bonds of Cleveland in Five
Men Series.

BUFFALO. ~ Y March Both bowl
ing In fine form. fitzpatrick and Waldeckei
Of Detroit, Mich. today ran up 1,2io pins
and gained the leadership Of the two-inen
series Of the fifth International tournament
Of the National Bowling association. Kill
patrick scored more than 200 in each gameN,
his 2i5 being the highest single score Of
the day.
Elliott and Knox Of Philadelphia rolled
1226, taking second place Polachek ana
Zeiterman Of Chicago, who previously led
the division, dropped 20 third position.
Rosseau and Haymaker Of Pittsburg
bowled 1,l91, and went into seventh place.
Spickett of Detroit has the best record for
a single game IN any series in the tourna-
ment. He rolled 25s in one game Of the
five-men team class
Thomas Haley holder Of the world 8
record Of 7O5 in 1910. was the star In the
individual event He fell sixty pins short
OF his record and two pins behind L.
Senomes OF Chicago leader Of the series.
He takes second place. Giroux Of Detroit
and Woessner Of Pittsburg tied at 6S2 for
fifth place.
The first lot of flve-men teams brought
another Detroit club into the leading d.
vision. The Burrows rolled 1876 and re
secxond to the record-h holding Bonds Of
Cleveland
The Davis Hartman five from Pittsburg
bowled 1859. The leaders Of the series are:
Bonds, Cleveland, 1853.
Burrows Detroit, 2,S76
Davis-Hartman. Pittsburg, 2S59.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
APPOINTMENT SURPRISES FISHER
New Secretary Says He Has Deep
Appreciation of Opportunity,

New Secretary Says He Has Deep
Appreciation of Opportunity,
NEW YORK, March 1.-THE first intima-
tion the new secretary Of the interior had
that his appointment had been made pub
lie came to him this afternoon when he
bought a newspaper. He left Washington
this afternoon.
Now the merry war begins, 1 suppose"
he said, when the reporters found him.
Then, after four preliminary drafts, Mr.
Fisher gave out the following written
statement which is the only quotation he
would allow:
81 have no statement to make except
that have accepted this position with a
deep appreciation Of its obligations and of
its opportunities to accomplish practical
and constructive work"
Wednesday night or Thursday morning
Mr.. Fisher plans to go to Washington
where ne will perfect his plans for taking
office and then continue to Chicago TO
wind up his personal affairs.
He wished It understood that his appoint
ment grew out of no technical acquaintance
with forestry, but rather from his long
service as counsel in civic matters.
Member of RAILROAD Committee.
Mr. Fisher is still a member of the COM
mittee appointed by the president to report
on federal regulation of railroad securities,
now in session here. His friends expect to
see him retain his committee membership,
which pays no salary.
Through his committee membership and
his wide personal acquaintance Mr.. Fisher
is we'll known here, and 1t is the general
understanding among his friends that he
first came into president Taft's notice
when he was recommended by members OF
the Chicago bar for, vacancy on the
United States supreme court bench.
Friends also explained Mr.. Fishers con-
nection with the Conservation League of
America and its successor, the National
Conservation association. The league was
the first effort OF Theodore Roosevelt to
give conservation a working organization
and it comprised all other organizations in
various parts of the country having the
/ same ends in mind.
The association succeeded 1t as an Or
ganization OF individuals and President
| Taft, its first announced member, gave
out his acceptance in a letter to Mr..
Fisher.
| No stress is laid here on the fact that
Clifford Pinchot is now president of the
association, OF which Mr.. Fisher is a vice
president nor Is it thought to give any
hint as to what policy he vii pursue in
his conduct Of the department.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08

which hope may be Immediately. have
the honor TO remain. faithfully yours,
"R. A. BALL1NGER'
Secretary BarinEer babe gcodby to his
fellow cabinet members at the White
House today. Il was the last session OF
the presidents council that he will attend.
AS he was leaving the White House he
said
IL feel better than / have felt for two
years | shall leave for Seattle Just as
soon as I can possibly do So
Statement About MIR. Fisher.
In statement given out at the White
House. Mr. Fisher. the new secretary Of
the interior is described az a man whose
information or such public questions as
reclamation. irrigation and water power
sites is broad and comprehensive. In poll
tics II is set out that he Is a republican
Of strong convictions but independent ac-
tons
After referring to Mr.. Fishers services
in securing a settlement Of the big trac-
ton fight I'm Chicago, the statement goes
on to say that Attorney General Wicker
sham, who represented stockholders in the
Chicago Traction fight and who visited
Alaska last year at the request Of Presi-
dent Taft, has now suggested that the
method Of adjudicating the Chicago con-
troversy might be adopted as an equitable
basis for the settlement of the Alaska
coal land claims.
II was reported today that soon after
Mr.. Fisher takes office the coal lands
claims will be taken up for settlement.
Secretary Ballinger, in statement is
sued late today, declared that 1t was his
purpose Ito prosecute the aroh-conspira-
tors who have been following me with the
assassins knife The country shall know
fully the injustice OF the attacks upon
mo
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
WarninE 10 Railroad Men.

Look out for severe and even dangerous
kidney and bladder troubles resulting from
years OF railroading. George f. Bell GA
Third street Fort Wayne, Ind. was many
years a conductor on the Nickel Plate. He
says; twenty years OF railroading left
my kidneys In terrible condition. There
was continual pain across my back and
hips and my kidneys gave me much dis
tress, and the action OF ms bladder was
frequent and most painful. / got a supply
Of Foley Kidney Pills and the first be .,le
made wonderful Improvement and -four
bottles cured me completely. Since being
cured 1 have recommended Foley Kidney
rills 20 many OF my railroad friends" FOR
sale b. ali druggists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
STORZ TRIUMPHS MAKE 0,OS7
Twin City Bowling Tourney Gives
Them Chance for High Mark.
ALL LOCAL RECORDS ARE SMASHED
Nets Team witbdrawa, ALLEGING Al
legs Assigned Are Far short
Of what NJ II Possible
90 Make.

The Twin city annual bowling tourna-
ment opened in great style Monday the
storz Triumphs breaking all records with
the wonderful score OF 3,O37 pins. This rec
ord ia 1i3 pins better than the record score
made by the Flenners team Of Chicago at
the annual American Bowling congress
meet held IN St Louis this year, the Elem
ners scoring 1874 and winning the tourna-
ment. ..
The storz games were go. $50 and 1907 the
highest score Of the flve-men team being
totaled by Anderson, the crack BOWER Vi
Omaha, with 65s pins. Anderson also got
high single game with 2l5 The record
game Of the storz five beats all records set
any where in the country and unless some
game recently turned into the national
bowling committee is bigger, it stands as
the national high game in this class OF
tournament. Hammond, Anderson, Gjerde,
and Francisco all struck out in the last
frame. But one error was made in the first
game, Anderson picking the sixth pin away
from the ten in the eighth frame. II this
lad been made Il would have given them
another thousand game.
A large crowd Of rooters was present at
the opening OF the tournament. Much to
the disappointment OF many. the Metz team
withdrew its entry, Captain Huntington in
slsting that the team bowl on alleys 4 and
g. as he claims alleys and are 100 pins
short OF what II Is possible to set on the
other two alleys. As The schedule COM
mittee had assigned the alleys by lot tine
choice Of alleys could not be made over
and the Metz squad withdrew. The storz
Malts. composed Of Grotte Durkee, Swan
son, Ralston and Jones, will take the Metz's
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
Only Three
Bays Required
To Cure the Drink Habit by the
Neal Way. The Most Severe
and Chronic Cases Are
Completely Cured
in That Time

The Neal Three Day Liquor Cure is an
absolute specific for periodical and hab-
itual drunkenness. This Is a strong state
ment, but It is Justified by the experience
OF hundreds OF patients who have LETT the
various Neal Institutes throughout the
United States and Canada during the past
year after only three days treatment with
all desire and craving for alcohol de-
stroyed. and in a perfect mental and ply
steal state. II makes no difference how
long the patient has been drinking or
what he drinks. the cure Is effected In
three days time, and without the use Of
painful hypOdsrmio injections and injuri-
Gus drugs. The Neal Institute is receiv-
ing daily enthusiastic reports from evefy
quarter OF the country. as to the efficacy
of the treatment That a. does cure, and
cure permanently, Is established beyond
controversy by the testimonials OF humid
reds Of cured patients. For booklet THE
NEAL WAY" guarantee and bank refer
ences address the Neal Institute Company.
o. b., 1502 SO. 10th St.. Omaha. Neb, Grand
Island Institute. 1906 West Charles ST.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
Jack Farrell, speedy Chicago
YOungster, IL to Try for
the Place,

Jack Farrell the Chicago amateur ball
player who made such a furore in that
city last summer, will try out for third
base with the Rourkes this spring Farrell
is % years of age, Of fairly good height
and said TO be one Of the speediest young
sters on the third sack that Chicago ever
produced.
If he makes good at Omaha, Farrell will
take third base for a majority of the time,
with Manager Bill schipke to spell him
now and then.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
south Dakotn wins race.

Los ANGELES Cal. March THE an
nual cutter race between the crews ofethe
United states cruisers, South Dakota and
California, was won at san Pedro today
by the South Dakota boat by a margin
OF seven seconds. There were twelve oars
men In each boat and the course was
three miles Wagers on the race amounted
TO nearly $1,000 The crew OF the Cali
forhia won the race last year
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
is
OUT OF OFFICE


ter when It will best suit your convenience.
with every assurance of my highest
regard 1 am faithfully yours,
"R. A. BALLINGER.
ITO the President. Jan. 10. 1911"
Second Letter from Taft.
To this, under date Of January %. the
president repHed
Dear MIR. Secretary: For reasons that
have deeply impressed themselves in my
heart and mind / would never consent to
consider your resignation on any ground
that was based on the good OF the service
or of helping me personally or politically,
for no such ground is tenabe by me- Only
on the score of your health or personal
convenience or to prevent further pecuniary
sacrifice on your part win / consider the
possibility of accepting your resignation.
But not even on the latter grounds can
I consider It until after congress adjourns
until after all unjust attacks are ended,
until after 1 have had the benefit OF your
aid during the remainder of a crowded
session and until we nave reached the calm
period which hope will follow the present
hurry and pressure and necessity for con-
slant action and watch incident to the close
OF a short session. Then I'll take II up and
answer you at length. Sincerely yours,
WILLIAM II. TAFT"
BaIIinEer Henevs Request.
It was not until yesterday that secre-
tary Ballinger renewed his request for the
acceptance OF his resignation. He did Sc
in this letter dated March 6:
MY Dear Mr.. President; AS you fully
appreciate l entered the government serv-
ice under protest and at great personal
sacrifice.
While occupying the office OF secretary
of the interior my most earnest and con
! scientious attention has been given 10 the
! interests OF the government and feel thai
in constructive work and the advancement
OF the public service. under existing diff
cultes, / have nothing 70 regret IN officia
administration except that my health and
financial interests. have greatly suffered q
the extent that / can no longer sustain tn,
/ burden.
| Your constant support has always beer
source Of consolation during all the
/ vicissitudes OF my term OF service and
/ deeply appreciate the unfailing confidenc,
! you have reposed In me. must however
renew my appeal 10 be relieved as Sc
/ forth in my letter Of January 10 last an
! respectfully ask you 10 designate the tim,
when my resignation shall take effect
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08

IOWA CITY, Ia, March 7.-(Special)-
The athletic board of the University OF
Iowa has decided TO take no action at
present in the matter Of withdrawal from
the Missouri Valley conference. Whether
the NJ V. Will permit Iowa to remain he a
question the students refuse to venture
an answer 10, but II is expected
that something very definite will be dome
then. II not by Iowa. anyway by the
powers that be within that association.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08

hank safe Rt Viola, Kan, nynRmtted'
VIOLA kan. March t--F'ive men dyna-
mited the safe OF the state Bank of Viola
early today, securing $50. which they left on
their handcar near Norwich, Kan. when
overtakon and attacked by q posse Of
citizens. The robbers are I'm hiding near
NnrMinh.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
Tennis Drawings ia AustrsIia.

SYDNEY, n. S, W., March 7-Drawings
for the preliminary rounds In the Dwight
+, Davis International lawn tennis cup con-
test We're made today The American team
will play the South Africans and the win
ners will meet the English team. The pre-
iminaries must be concluded at a date
that Will permit the challenge round with
the Australian holders OF the cup 10 be
PLAYED In New zealand In December
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
ROW IN THREE-I LEAGUE
Northern Clubs Refuse to Bear Elk,
pense Of Litigation.

ROCK ISLAND, ILL.,, March -Four
northern clubs Of the Three-I league, Rock
Island Davenport Dubuque and Waterloo,
have forwarded notice to President Tear
ney that they will not be responsible for
any share Of expense incurred in the
threatened appeal of the Waterloo iniunc-
ton cases. Further, they assert they do
not consider they are under any obliga-
lions to meet any share Of liabilities re-
sulting from the case up to the present
time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08

CLEVELAND, March 7-Phif Knight OF
Kansas City lost 10 Paul Sykora OF De
Toit on foul In the first round OF a
scheduled ten-round bout near here to-
Night Both are lightweights
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
Aberdeen EIks Claim state TITLE.

ABERDEEN, s. D., March 7-(Special y
IN one OF the fastest ana cleanest exhibit
tions of basket ball ever played in Aber-
deem, the local Elks' team defeated the
Company X basket ball team of Diclxfn-
son, N D., by score Of 25 to 21 1t was
either sides game until the last cali or
the referees whistle, but the Elks finally
succeeded in getting over the winning
scores. The Elks team claims the cham
pionship OF the Dakotas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-03-08
Gntch nj nnInth

DULUTH, MINI, March Prank Gotch
tonight defeated Carl Lehto in three
straight falls In seventeen minutes The
defeated man claims 10 be the champion
Of Finland. The conditions OF the match
were that Gotch was TO gain three falls
in an hour.