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Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
Many Claimants to
an Unusual Request

An unusual and unique thing occurred
yesterday in county court when thirty
or forty blind persons appeared to claim
shares of the estate Of Maria Augustadt.
She left Il peculiar will by which her
property goes TO the blind Of Omaha
after all Just debts are paid. Tho dele
cation Of blind residents appeared before
Judge Crawford to declare that they are
citizens Of Omaha and entitled to shares
In the estate.
The judge saw they were blind and
legally and properly slated them for
equal shares in the estate. which
amounts to $50. Some of the beneticiaries
are old and discrepit. and their shares
though small. will be greatly appreciated.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
HEAVY FINE FOR ABUSING
HIS WIFE AND STEPS0N

There is telephone in the rooming
house at ~ South Sixteenth street run
by Mrs. John Jacobson and all the ROOM
ers are permitted TO use it. Sunday
night a call came for Emil Bensch and
Mrs. Jacobson went to his room to ap-
prise him of the fact. jacobson saw
his wife returning from Bensch's room
and upbraided her. He became angered
and abused his wife and step-son. Charles
Mcbride. They had him arrested and he
was given fine of So and costs in po-
lice court.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
DEBATE EQUAL SUFFRAGE

At the next regular meeting Of the
Knights Of Columbus. Tuesday night,
April ., a debate on equal suffrage will
be held. In which four prominent local
attorneys will take part. W, ]. Waters
and W. c. Fraser viii uphold the neg
ative side OF the question and Amos 4,
Henely and NJ. L. Donovan will argue
the affirmative.
An informal dance will be held in tho
club rooms In the Board Of Trade build
ing April Is. This will be the last dance
that will be given In the old quarters,
as the new home will be ready for oecu-
patton May /.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
Infant Industries
Are to Be Helped
by Local Boosters

Ways and means OF calling attention
Of Omaha citizens with money to invest
to the local field Of Industries was con-
sidered Monday by the industrial commit
tee OF the Commercial club. The COM
mittee is going to start a campaign to
help the local legitimate concerns that are
limited in producing ability because OF
lack Of capital \ furniture factory with
very successful record is coming to
Omaha The committee discussed the
situation. The company. II is said. needs
and deserves more capital and II is an
industry that Omaha needs to round out
its line of manufactures.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
Cleveland Forced
to Support Babes

Married life was not agreeable to Louis
and Laura Cleveland and they separated
March 90 There are two children and
because the husband does not support
them she had Cleveland arrested. They
aired their marital troubles in police
court for about twenty minutes, both
declaring that they did not want to live
with each other again.
You don't have to" said Judge Foster.
but Cleveland must support the children
I'll give you sixty days and suspend
sentence on your promise to feed and
care for your babies.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
0RAT0RICAL CONTEST ON
PEACE TO BE HELD FRIDAY

The Nebraska State intercollegiate
Peace oratoricsl contest will be held at
Creighton auditorium Friday evening un-
der the auspices of Bellevue college.
Representatives from nearly all the col
leges OF the state will deliver orations. A
first prize Of SIS and second prize Of 50
have been offered to the winners OF the
contest. Bellevue was represented las,
year in this contest by Glen L. Rice. whp
won 1t. Bellevue's orator this year will
be Earl ]. Fowler Of the class OF 1919.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
REV. D. W. MERRILL TALKS
TO BELLEVUE STUDENTS

Rev. d. W. Merrill addressed the stu
dents Of the college at the chapel service
Monday morning on the subject, Easter
In jerusalem" lie spoke In the church
Sunday evening telling OF his boyhood
experiences in Nebraska in the days when
Bellevue, the oldest town in the state.
was a trading post and Indian agency.
lie was the first white boy TO be born
west OF the Missouri river and on that
account the largest audience of old
timers" ever assembled in the Bellevue
church came out to hear him. Rev. Mer-
rlll is making an extended visit to his
birthplace in Bellevue. He was born in
lSSL
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
Little Boy Scalded
Yesterday at Florence

Charles Brenneman. years old, was
severely and probably fatally scslded al
the home OF his parents In Florence yes,
terday morning.
The baby pulled the stopper from the
washing machine. which was filled with
boiling water, and IL spurted out. entirely
drenching him.
His entire body is burned. his back
most severely. There is burn also on
the side OF his face and one arm is dis
figured.
The attending surgeon is unable TO de-
termine at this time whether or not the
boy will recover.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
BOY SEVERELY HURT
WHEN HIT BY AN AUTO

Abe warshswski, Is years old, of sol2
North Twentieth street. was run down
and injured Sunday evening at So
o'clock BY George Brown, driver for the
Paxton Auto Livery company. One Of
his legs was broken In two places and
he was taken to Wise Memorial hospital
He will be laid up for several weeks
The accident occurred at Twenty-f fourth
and Ames avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
PAYS FIVE AND COSTS
FOR LOSS OF MEMORY

When under the influence Of liquor
Henry Mcclure asserts his authority
Sunday he went to his home at 1877
Twenty-nfth street and forced his wife
and son TO leave. They cor'd not return
until he was in jail Mcclure pleaded
igorance of the matter in police court.
but the plea won him $ and costs.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
Trinity Cathedral
Parish Wipes Out
It's Debt on Easter

a debt OF 5000 which has been stand.
ing against Trinity cathedral and the
parish house was wiped out at the serv-
ices held Sunday by contributions and
the paying in OF money pledged by mem
hers Of the church. over $500 had been
taken In at the close of the services Sun
day night and the formality Of paying
the debt will take place In the near f,l-
ture. More money which had been pledged
will be paid in later and at a meeting
Of the vestrymen 1t will be decided to
what use to put the surplus money.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
PRESIDENT WILL SIGN
CHlLDREN'S BUREAU BILL

WASHINGTON. April S-PreslGsu;
Taft probably will sign within q few
days the bill creating the childron's
bureau In the Department Of Commerce
and Labor and then finally convert Into
law proposition which has been urged
upon congress for five years or more,
The object OF the bill Is the collection
and dissemination Of data relating to oil
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
FEDERAL IURIES ARE TO
START WORK TO-DAY

United Slater grand and petit juries
viii report for the April term Of the fed
eral court at the federal building this
morning. Some Of the jurors reported
yesterday and were DISMISSED until this
morning. when the juries viii be drawn.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
"BlHeo" Beats Katie and chIssI

Have you corn. callous, bunion, wart?
Use judgment-use "Bingo." Don't try
TO slice il of or dig 1t out-don't run
risk Of blood poisoning! Don't let corn
surgeon cut or sandpaper your feet How
can he know how deep to 60 without
hurting you-wlthout drawing blood?
Why pay him more for just temporary
relief than a whole bottle Of "Bingo"
costs e bits? Don't use sticky plasters
with thin coating Of dope to affect sur
face only-with straps to bulge the stock
tuz-increase pressure against tender.
painful spot-and make you wear larger
shoes.
Bingos better, quicker. safer, more
thorough. Gets rid OF these pests entire.
Allsys pain and inflammation quicks a
wink Corn CT cailous shrivels up-yon
PICK II off. throw IL away! Harmless
o normal flesh.
Binso's sc AZ drug stores, Or sent direct By
otualssa PharnaeAl Co, III Nc. Dearborn ST.
ChiEzga. III Sold In this city b. Sherman q
H-C0a1sil Drug Co. 18th and Dodge, isth ase
Harvey. .lth and Farnans 39I-s Nc isth-
ssazsfie-s Cut Price Drug Store, 80 N. lsh
& GAS. j. Surkovsky, 13th and SaekSoa sta
sgtls- Drug Co III NJ 18th St
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09

phases and conditions OF child ffc The
new bureau win be especially charged
with investigating infant mortality. the
birth rate. orphanage. juvenile courts.
desertions. dangerous occupations. acci-
dents and diseases Of children. employ
ment and legislation affecting children
In the several states. @
The resnlt of the Investigations will
oe published from time to time.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
Injured in a Fire

OF bruised by fall. apply Buekien' ;
ArBiea salve. Cures burns, cuts.
wounds. boils sores eczema, piles.
&c. For sale by Beaten
Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
If you ARE A TRlFLE SENSITIVE

<About the size Of yoar shoes. as satisfaction
IL knsE that many people can scar shoes size
smaller b. khxking Aliens Foot-Ease- the antissp-
lie powder Into tksm- Just the thing for Dane-
ia Parties Passst Leashsr Shoes. and for Breakng
a NV Ekoezs Wksa rubosrs ar overzhoes hsconas
assessary 90 year shoes pisei. AIlszfs Foot-Ezss
sirss instant relief ssld sysryshsre. Sc sample
FREE. Address. AfI.n 5 olnrsse. Il Boy, u 7.
psl't aeeest any sshsti.gta
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
Garden Seeds Cost
More Than Last Year

Grass seed is selling % cents higher
this spring than last Seed which sold
at % cents year ago is now on the
market at 80 cents a pound. Other seeds
also have risen in price. Onion sets re-
Gently have jumped from SIS a bushsl
wholesale to g. seep potatoes are selling
, At ;i.I5 bushel.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
SIXTY DAYS FOR TRYING
TO STEAL SOME SHOES

Needing a pair o. new shoes and find
Ing a key which he thought would open
the shoemaker's shop at 5l9 South Tenth
street, Sam Washington went to tho place
Saturday night The key would not fit,
so he procured a file and was filing Off
the paddock when officer Pszanowsk saw
him. He was arrested and given sixty
days in Jail by Judge Foster.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery

This supplies boodb aiding DIGESTION ncasas ss.miion ssd -.
Its tonic and d
having Alternative action the liver and kidneys helps snssss
ths poisons iron the blood.
To the red blood couse thereby fedt
the rich rod blood and dcna with iraby take
Dr. Golden Medical Discovery and permit dishonest dealer
naence with the just aood kind The "Dcovsry
ens plsiny printed wrapper
Dr. PereeI Sense Medical Adviser free rssp d
mailing Send 81
Address Dr. RV Pierce Buffalo N. T.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09

See the golden opportunity offered to
all by the Labor League, Page 5.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09

Bee Want Ads Produce Results.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09

II the blood b poor and flled with he
poisous from diseased kidneys or inactive
liver, the heart is not only starved bat
poisoned o. well. There arc msny con-
ditions due to impure blood-suoh %
dropsy, fsinting spells, nervous debility
or the many scrofu!eus coalitions, sleen,
"fever.sores, white swellinss, etc. All
cen be overcome end cured BY
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-09

Permits to smoke, 5 cents. All dealers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
r.. II. ALLEN OF
BOWLING GREEN DIES

R. b, Allen, general manager of
the Bell telephone exchanges at
Bowling Green and Cygnet, died at
Robinwood hospital at $3.50 o'clock
Sunday afternoon as the result of an
operation performed some time ago,
Mr.. Allen was taken to Toledo
about two weeks ago, and although
his condition had been serious his
death was unexpected. With him at
the time of his death were his wife
and 4-year-old son.
Mr.. Allen had been connected with
the Bell Telephone company for
many years and had been manager
of the Bowling Green and Cygnet
exchanges for three years. He was
"a years old.
The body was taken to Tifin, his
former home, Monday morning for
interment,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
TOWNSHIP TEACHERS

At 1890 p. m. on the 23d inst. the
teachers of the township will meet in
the townhall. One of the topics for
discussion will be "Stocks and Bonds
Questions on some of the subjects for
examinations have been given out to
the teachers who will answer at that
meeting.
A public meeting for the Eighth
grade pupils of the Township will be
held sometime in April. A program
is in preparation for that meeting,
only eighth grade pupils will take,
except in the musical part of the pro-
gram.
The names of the eighth grade
pupils are as follows:-
Louis Loesch, Merlin Brossia, Lill-
ian Muhl, Dorothy Smith, Roy Bini-
ker, Carrie Crane, Edna Artz, Helen
Hegemeister, Pearl Wolfe, Matilda
Keller, Lenora Kopp, Howard Man
dell, Don Bayer, Ray Spilker, Lucina
Lepper, Cora Berkil, Edna Shook,
Audrey Wagner, Mary Rinker, Viola
Kistler, Roy Smithers, Arthur Kirck-
hoff, Edna Frusher, Jessie DeVerna,
Wava DeVerna, Marie Henry, Merlin
Eckel, Zelma Brltten, Lizzie Schnei-
der, Lester Lusher, Clifford Sattler,
James Sattler and John Henry.
The Superintendent sends the fol.
lowing notice to the teachers in order
that the writing pads may be distrib-
uted at the meeting on the 23d--He
wishes, at once, COMPLETE LIST of all
pupils of each school giving the grade
of each pupil, also that each teacher
bring any Jones First Readers not in
use.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
PUBLIC SALE.

The undersigned will offer at Pub
lie Auction at his residence three
miles east of Perrysburg on the Az
enue road on Monday, March Is, 1912
at 10 a. m. his farm stock such as
horses, COWS, hogs, wagon, machinery
and household goods. The terms Of
the sale are cash on sales of S. or un-
der, on sales over $5 credit of 9
months on receipt of we'll secured
note, without interest if paid when
due, otherwise to draw 8 per cent
from date of sale.
JOHN RUEBENSAAL.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
FARM BOOKKEEPING.
JOHN RUEBENSAAL.

1t may be interesting to many
people of the state to know that the
College of Agriculture, Ohio State
University, gives course in keep
ing farm accounts and record. This
instruction comes under the depart
ment of rural economics and consists
of lectures and practice work dealing
with the general principles of ac-
counting and their application to
farm business. Systems of keeping
farm records that are best adapted
to different methods of farming are
studied. This is very important
part of the farmer education.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
COURT HOUSE NEWS.

Jurors drawn for April term {
! court are as follows:
Grand Jury.
Byron Frederick, Jerry City.
Frank Haskins, Bowling Green.
d. l.. Kunkler Bloomdale.
Herbert Dewitt, West MillgrOve.
Thomas Frusher, Perrysburg.
M. G. Peters, North Baltimore.
w. H. Fry, Milton Center.
Ed. Clegg, Perrysburg.
Lewis Rolfes, Lemoyne.
Lewis Toan, Weston.
S. F. Hull, Weston.
Orrin Goodell, Luckey.
Jacob Hook Custar.
Lawrence Weihl, Milton Center.
Jerry Walters, Portage.
Petit Jury.
John Ault, Pe:rysburs.
VIM. Bockbrader, Bowling Green.
Charles Baker, Perrysburg.
F. P. King, Prairie Depot.
Samuel Mercer Bowling Green.
Jos. Cedon, East Toledo.
Charles Craine. Walbridge.
l.. F. Carter, Easkins.
Thomas Henry, West Millgrove.
d. f. Biehler, North Baltimore.
Chas. Miniks. Bowling Green.
Thomas Tracy, Cygnet.
j. s. Benschoter, Grand Rapids.
j. A. Armbruster Stony Ridge.
Henry shroyer, Bowling Green.
Silas Musser, Portage.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
Glorious News

comes from DR.. J. T. Curtiss, Dwight,
Kan. He writes: 81 not only have
cured bad cases of eczema in my
patients with Electric Bitters, but
also cured myself by them of the
same disease. feel sure they will
benefit any case of eczema" This
shows what thousands have proved,
that Electric Bitters is most effect
i've blood purifier. It's an excellent
remedy for eczema, letter, salt
rheum, ulcers, boils and running
sores. 1t stimulates liver, kidneys
and bowels, expels poisons, helps di-
gestion, builds up the strength. Price
SO cents. Satisfaction guaranteed
by G. p. Champney.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
TRANSFERS.

Guy c. Cooley to N. G. Reh $3.50
acres sec. 8, Lake twp, $500.
Edw. Ford Plate Glass Co. to
Frank r. Krakan lot 1913, Rossford,
$1.O0.
j. G. Watts and wife to Charles
A. Watts, lots IA, rs and 1876, Has
kins, s1.OO.
Fred and M. F. Buck to Lillian
Clawson, 25 acres sec. 81 U. S. r.
$1.O0.
George and Mary schudel to John
Lucas, 1906 acres sec. 55 road
tract, s7,SO5.
Hattie " Mawer and husband to
Elizabeth Stienhauer, lots 81 and 80
Weston, $500.
VIM. ]. and Rebecca Disk to Chas.
M. Dayis-acres sec 2, Milton twp
500.
James N. Gamble ct al to Louis A.
H. Haas. 80 acres sec 8, Milton twp,
LOO.
Louis A. H. Haas. 80 acres sec. 8,
Milton twp. $1O0.
Louis A. H. Haas to Edw. G. Haas.
40 acres sec. 8, Milton twp, 500.
John Meyers and wife to Straus
Bros. Co., 16O acres sec. 80, Perrys-
burg twp, $2S,2OO.
Chas. d. Burwell and wife to Dime
Savings Bank Co.. lot 24O, Rossford.
$1,O0.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15

The commissioners Wednesday
counted the names on the A. ]. Conk-
lin stone road petition aking for a
road beginning at Sec. IS, Perrys-
burg twp, and running west in Mid
dleton twp, and found 80 for and Is
against.
The commissioners are giving
notice that they will receive bids
Tuesday, April 9th for the construe-
tion of two bridges over Grassy Creek
in Perrysburg and Ross Townships.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
DOING THEIR DUTY
Scores of Perrysburg Readers are
Learning the Duty of the
Kidneys.

To filter the blood is the kidneys
duty.
When they fail to do this the
kidneys are sick.
Backache and many kidney ills
follow;
Help the kidneys do their work.
Doan's Kidney Pills guild up
weak kidneys.
Perrysburg people endorse our
claim
Miss Carrie Hoff, Walnut and
Seventh Sts., Perrysburg, Ohio, says:
II know that Doan's Kidney Pills
are good kidney medicine. Some
time ago member of my family who
was suffering from dull pains across
the\ small of the back and other
symptoms of kidney complaint used
Doan's Kidney Pills on friends adj
vice and they effected lasting cure.
1 have seen what Doan's Kidney
Pills Will do and consequently do
not hesitate to recommend them" \
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan's--
and take no other.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
Alleged Attempt to XIII.

Deputy Sheriff G. Skibbie brought
Herbert l.. Tibbitts. aged 81, of Wal
bridge, who is charged with cutting
e. j. Ulrich with intent to kill The
latter is proprietor of the H. v. hotel
His story is that Tibbitts called him
out of the house to speak about some
business. After he was out, he claims
that Tibbitts took him to task for an
alleged statement to the effect that
Tibbitts' son never should enter his
hotel again, a statement which Ulrich
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15

The members of the Prayer meeting
Committee of the Presbyterian Christ
ian Endeavor Society are again re-
quested to be at the church every Sum
day evening not later than :2b in or
der to hold few minutes of prayer
with the leader. Please do not make
it necessary for us to speak of this
again, but be on time hereafter.
Press Com.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
SOME HIGH SCHOOL RECORDS.

The following pupils of the High
School have neither been absent or
tardy this school year which began
L, 1911.
Edwin Clay.
George Roose.
Mary Clay.
Winifred Pope.
Cenia Small.
Hildegard Dietz.
Those not absent.
Pearl Kattelman.
Charles Maddy.
Herbert Roether.
Those without single tardy mark
Mamie Heaffner.
Esther Budd.
Beatrice VanNorman.
Francis Topliff.
Mae Herman.
Mae Lamont.
Cenia Small.
Irene Clay.
Lewis Small.
Charles Swigert,
Alva Lucas.
Harold Degner.
Esther Broka.
Hubbell Fuller.
Mathilda Christen.
Carl Wellstead.
Margaret Caldwell.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
Rideout Road.

The commissioners have found 14O
signers for and SO against the stone
road improvement proposed by Will
liam G. Rideout and others. 1t is to
commence. at the Western Reserve
stone road in Troy and following the
Rideout stone road to the line be-
tween Lucas and Wood counties. The
road is to be resurfaced and bound.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
CHURCH COLUMN.

The regular Sunday evening meeting
of the Christian Endeavor Society of
the Presbyterian church will be led by
Miss Beatrice VanNorman, on Sun
day March II. The Subject for the
meeting will be Success worth hav-
ing and not worth having" Scripture
Dan. A 2S-37
If you do not want to miss any of
the service please be on time as the
meetings will begin promptly at 6 80
p. m. each evening hereafter.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
Elting Brought Back.

Sheriff Head arrived in Bowling
Green Sunday night with John Eli
ing, of McComb, ILL.,, who is charged
with the non-support of his child. He
was brought after requisition papers
had been secured. Elting formerly
was on the interurban line of the
Perrysburg belt and deserted his
wife and child.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15

declared he newer made. With that
reply Ulrich asserts that Tibbitts
sprang at him with knife and cut
him on the hand and arm. Tibbitts
was bound over to court.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-03-15
EVANGELICAL CHURCH.

Sunday morning Sunday school
at 9:15 a. M; preaching at 1915 a.
m. Sunday evening Christian En-
deavor at 6:15 p. M. preaching at
7:15 p. m, Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening.
JOHN w. ZACKMAN, Pastor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-25
Record Breaking Crowds Wei
come Harlan, Bede and Camp.
bell in "ShOW Me" State.
ROOSEVELT LOSING GROUND
Campaigners for the President
Told of Marked and Steady
Growth of Sentiment
for the Executive.
Icy Telegraph 70 The Tribun..

Joplin. No. Sept "A rousing meet
iuS in Joplin tonight concluded most
active day for the Taft campaigners. John
Maynard Harlan and j. Adam Bede. They
Were accompanied from Pittsburg. Kan.
By Representative Philip u. Campbell,
who spoke at all the meetings.
These speakers addressed station crowds
AT Liberal, Lamar, Ashgroye. Aurora and
Monnett. They addressed a great meet
ing at Pittsburg at . O'Clock in the morn
ing They were met at Lockwood. Mo, by
crowd greater than greeted Roosevelt.
The big courthouse at Springfield. Mo,
was packed TO the doors by a crowd which
applauded the arguments Of the Taft men
and almost carried them OF the stage in
wild enthusiasm.
The name of President Taft aroused
great enthusiasm, and it was obvious that
Roosevelt sentiment was II negligible
quantity. This meeting at Springfield wac
called only few hours before but il was
a greater meeting I'm every way than that
which Roosevelt addressed twcnty-four
hours before.
one Of the well known men Of Lockwood
said that in that town six months ago
there were 80 third termcrs To-day
there were five. and those were not very
positive in their allegiance. Roosevelt has
lost rapidly I'm Missouri. and any one
doubling the increasing strength II Presi-
cent Taft need only 10 have watched the
meetings TO-DAY.