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Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03
THE "COME.BACK"

The Comeback" man was really never
down and-out. His weakened condition, be-
cause of overwork, lack of exercise, improp-
er eating and living, demands stimulation
to satisfy the cry for a health-giving appe-
tite and the refreshing sleep essential to
strength. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM OIL
Capsules, the National Remedy Of Holland,
will do the work. They are wonderful
Three of these capsules each day will put q
man on his feet before he knows 1t; whether
his trouble comes from uric acid poisoning,
the kidneys. gravel or stone in the bladder,
stomach arrangement or other ailments that
befall the over jealous American. Don't wait
until you are entirely down-and-out, but
take them today. Your druggist will gladly
refund your money il they do not help you
26c, soc and $500 per box. Accept NO sub
stitutes. Look for the name GOLD MEDAL
on every box They are the pure. original.
imported HARLEM Oil Capsules.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03

tAnI feature OF this years summer school
Is tho organized play elasa Dean AcProud
has charge Of this class, which meets every
evening at o'clock and holds TIL dark
The work consists largely OF playing games.
but also includes lectures on play and edn-
cation The theory OF play and recreation
as a part Of education is hero upheld All
are enthusiastic.
held on Monday, June rs. There were
about lis In attendance. All report very
good time. The group was divided into
Two factions, representing tho democratic
and republican parties. Athletic events, pa
rades. etc., were used for contests between
the partiea Each event counted % many
votes, and II the result Of the dscisions OF
tho Judges hars count for anything this fall.
hughes will DO elected by = large ma
lnriIy.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03
YALE ALUMNI AT LUNCHEON.


To he Feature OF AOumouCoAAohs VUosA
for the Blues.
A feature of interest OF the Yals COM
mencement week program this year ID the
lunc heon of the Alumni Association OF the
Yale School of Law which Will be held
today in the university dining hall,
There is particular interest In the Law
school at this time on account Of the ap-
pointment OF the new dean Of the school,
Thomas W. Swan, Yale 1900. who takes
up his new duties at the end OF this year
and the appointment, as professor In tine
Law school, of Walter Wheeler Cook, presi-
dent Of the Association of American Law
Schools. and the announcement that Prof
fessor Taft will increase the scope OF his
work In the Law school next year by the
addition Of an extra course In International
law
The arrangements for the luncheon are
being made by Hon. Charles H. Sheriff.,
Yale 80, former ambassador to the Argen-
tine Republic, who is the president OF tho
Law School Alumni association.
1t Is open, without charge. to all gradu-
ates Of the Law school. The subject for
discussion at the luncheon this year Will
be international Law The speakers VIII
include, In addition to Mr., Sheriff.. Prof.
William Howard Taft, George Grafton
Wilson, professor of international law In
the Harvard Law school, and DR.. James
Brown Scott. secretary of the Carnegie
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03
EVERY FOOT ACHE HITS
BRAIN A SEVERE JOLT

related that q shock to any part Of the body Ii
echoed In the brain. This Is particularly true. -
every foot ache pang Of pain or discomfort shocks
the whole nervous system and 1olts the brain like
a blow, That is why foot sufferers are often
unable to do themselves justice and why SO many
employers will not accept an applicant for place
who is foot sufferer. Foot troubles. however are
easily banished. A ascent package Of Wa-Ne- Ia
will relieve foot troubles and bring relief almost
instantly Two or three tablets dropped In pan
Of water will furnish q foot bath that will wash
ing sore and tender feet. Excellent when used
for general bathing leaving skin soft and sanitary.
II your druggist hasn't WaNe-Ta. send us 10
cents and we will gladly mail you sample package
L, G. Landon Co., South Bend, Ind-Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Moore class Of 1915.
stopped for few days In University Place
this last week. They will leave the home
land" in a few weeks for their work as
missionaries at Manila, Philippine islands:
c. q. Austin, class of 1904, elecution, and
class of 1906, college Of liberal arts. has
been visiting the scenes of his college life.
Mr.. Austin has attended Drew Theological
seminary. held pastorates in the east, and
for the last three years has been pro-
lessor In the Baxter academy at Baxter,
Tenn. Baxter seminary Ia a Methodist
academy affiliated with the Chattanooga
university. Mr.. Austin has now accepted a
pastorate at Crab Orchard. Neb.
new and interesting. as we'll as impor-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03
ST. CATHERINEs-
acsmeut E1srciscs Held at AoadoA,
fer Giria ct Jackson. Neh.


The twenty third annual commencement Of
st. GATHERINGS academy, Jackson. Neb.. was
held In the assembly hall Tho class colors,
the class flower, pink rose and ferns made
. charming background for the graduates
dressed In white.
Miss Connolly delivered the salutatory and
Miss Clary the valedictory. Tho St, Cath
crime Choral society and the St. Catherine
Giee club furnished splendid music, and tho
honorn ware conferred by Rev. Felix MO-
Carthy.
credits and gold medals; Marian Helen
Clary, Josephine Madeline Maurice, Esther
May Suing, Lillian Agnes Tighs, Grace Mary
Connolly, Helen Marie Harrington, Holen
Marie Keeshau. Academic oertificates In
plano and harmony were awarded to Esther
Mary Suing and Marian HELEN Clary. Diplo-
mas, completion OF eighth grade: Rose
Cecilia Bsttinger, Mildred Sheahan. Mary
Mullen, Dorothy Callahan. Mary Holen
OConnor, Angela Hall, Charlotte Hartnett
and Marguerite Lawless,
Among tho other activities Of commence
mont week were . piano recital by Marian
Ciary Of Sioux City and Esther Suing OF
rordyce, class day, enlivened by much OF an
amusing nature. the Junior-sonior banquet
and the baocalaureAts sermon. the latter be-
ing preAched by Rev, W, ]. OSullivan In st.
Petrlck'a church.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03
Police Raids Result in
- a Number Of Arrests

Robert Stoddard was arrested last
evening as the keeper of a disorderly
house at ZIG South Fourteenth street.
Four women inmates were also caught
by the police. John Bargenbuch and
E. A. Cox as keepers of gambling
room and five men as players were the
result of a raid at $40 South Tenth
street. William Weshal and his wife
were arrested at 1919 lizard street az
keepers of gambling rooms and dis
orderly house.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03
MRS. THAw HELPS.
Gives $500 to Hastings Conege-founs
People to Hold Conference.

Gives $500 to Hastings Coilege-Youns
People to Hold Conference.
Hastings college. Hastings, Neb.. has Just
ADDED $500 to the endowment fund GIT
Of Mrs Thaw Of Pittsburgh, Inc biple
chair endowment is moving up through me
efforts d Dr. Farmer who Ia spending mueh
Of his time In the field now. A.
Miss Caroline Wahlquist, who took the
public school music course at the college
and who has been a student OF the insu
tuition for a number of years. has just Sc.
cured a very desirable position in the high
school Of Harper. Kan. She VIII nave
charge Of music and domestic science
August to Is the Presbyterian young
peoples summer conference will be held on
the college campus. An unusually strong
is pars at 0y In adj
dition to having four enthusiastic s sac
leaders Of R TS%lnsaTIer o dUf 81 the Board
of snstentation, Dr.. Laufer Of the Board of
Publication and sabbath school work. Miss
Haggard Of the Unity Society OF Christian
Endeavor and William Ralph Hall. suPeTin-
delphia will be here for regular class work
In teacher training methods, missionary
work, etc. They will be assisted by Lecturers
Of national prominence; This Is one Of the
seven conferences held throughout the
United States every summer to promote pro
ficiency in church organization. The college
pc opls. and a large number, representing the
different churches Of Nebraska, Kansas
Colorado, and the pakotss, are expected
here. The college furnishes rooms IN It's
Prof Cunningham 10 delighted with the
fine set Of German books which has Just
come into tho possession Of the library from
funds raised by the German play near the
close OF the year.
President Crone spoke at Aurora and Ly-
singer churches, and DR.. Farmer at Hold
rege. DR.. Farmer spoke at Pawnee city.
Mrs. Crone and family returned from
Shirt Lake, Ia, where they spent a few
weeks of their vacation. They motored
both ways.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03
Use Zen1o for Eczema

Never mind how often you have tried and
failed, you can stop burning, itching eczema
quickly BY applying a little zemo furnished
by any druggist for Csc. Extra large bottle.
S1.oo. Healing begins the moment zemo Is
applied. In a short time usually every trace
of pimples. black heads. rash. eczema, letter
and similar skin diseases will be removed.
For clearing the skin and making 1t
vigorously healthy, zemo Is an exceptional
remedy. It is not greasy. sticky or watery
and it does not stain. When others fail 1t is
the one dependable treatment for all skin
troubles. Zemo. Cleveland.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03

prioaie.a. for no money could duplicsts y.
nect vim the line Of fertilization built BY
General Gage In ira Further along the
road to RaIbury ID the advance line Of the
provfncialA- and in the Charleston rV~ Is
a floating battery.
The British flag ever the citadel dates
the map as between the battle Of Bunker
Hin in ITS and the evacuation o. Boston
COW hsEn. scraped OWN fine. cut In deeply
for the mouth, and tbs end plnsxeA WITH
wood u hold the powder IN The map wss
carved on thu surface ~ . kntfs - sone
other stDai pptnt-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03
Runs Man Down and Then
Takes Victim to Con Station

Charles Zouser, 3508 South Thir-
tieth street, was thrown down by a
car driven by Thomas Andreasen of
Willard at Sixteenth and Douglas
streets last evening. His left ankle
was sprained and he was severely
shaken UP. Andreasen took the in
jured man to the police station for
medical attendance and then home.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03
HUSBAND SAVED
HIS Wife
Stopped Most Terrible Suf.
fering by Getting Her Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.
Denison, Texas. "After my little
girl was born two years ago I began suf-

ferlng with female
trouble and could
hardly do my work.
i was very nervous
but just kept drag
ging on until last
summer when / got
where I could not do
my work. I would
have a chill every
day and hot flashes
and dizzy spells and
imy head would al
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03

Stomach Troubles and Constipation.
~ will cheerfully say that Cham
berlain's Tablets are the most salts
factory remedy for stomach troubles
and constipation that ! have sold in
thirty-four years drug store service"
writes s. H. Murphy, druggist, Wells
burg, N. Y. Obtainable everywhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03

An Old Powder Horn
Madison, Wis, July A powder horn OF
the revolutionary war, on which In en-
graved a map presumably representing Bos.
ton and Charleston before the evacuation OF
tho British, Ia on exhibition In the Historical
museum of tho University of Wisconsin II
was a Gift OF Mrs Josephine Gallup Hunter
Of St Paul, and was made by one Of her
ancestors.
The horn with tho minutsly carved map
Of Boston and Charleston In practically
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03

For the first time since the American
revolution the British nag was carried
across historic Concord bridge recently.
when the British Naval and Military asso-
citation OF Boston visited Concord to dec
crate the graves of the first two British
soldiers who fell In l775. ts4
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03

The summer school at Hastings college
has opened and nearly seventy five are now
enrolled in the different departments. and
more are coming. The regular faculty Of
Of whom have remained for the summer
session. Splendid opportunity is given. not
only for teachers looking for qualification,
but for all lines Of college work., as all
Is the first summer school the college has
conducted for many years. but 1t "is ex-
pected to be continued each summer here
after.
/ The Broncho, the student annual. is ex-
peoted off the press within a few days,
DR.. Farmer. vice president of the college.
the Bible chair endowment, and is meet
ing with success
Alexander Dunlap, Hastings college, 1905:
who was for a time superintendent OF
schools at Stromsburg, recently received his
degree from the law department OF the
state university,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03
con.tipat,ou and Sick Head.ch,,

DR.. Kings New Life Pills will relieve you
Of both, clean out the bowels and make you
feel fine. CSC. All druggists.--Ady.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03

Read Bee Want Ads for profit. Use
them for results.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-03

Endowment fund and chairman Of TIT
Neutrality board appointed by tho state do
partment.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
VOCAL INSTRUCTION

Signor Stassio Berini, an Italian
vocal master who has been heard here
in Chautauqua and who has had a
class for several years in Gainesville,
will accept a limited number of pupils
in Ocala this winter. Anyone wishing
lessons may see him Wednesday, Nov
1st, between one and four o'clock at
the Ocala School of Music studio, sec
ond floor, Burnett building, corner Fl.
King avenue and Magnolia street, and
arrange hours. ct
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
MOVING PICTURE FEATURES

"The Flying Torpedo" at the Tenn
pie Saturday night, was very fine
picture story, both in the destruction
of the army which invaded America,
and the events leading up to it.
Tonight, Ann Pennington will ap-
pear in "The Rainbow Princess" a
very pretty Famous Players film.
Tomorrow night, Thos. w. Law
sons famous story, Friday the 18th"
will be presented. Robert Warwick
stars in this picture, which is Brady
creation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
DOMESTIC WORK WANTED

Wanted, by young white woman,
place to do general homework where
she and her six-year-old daughter
could have home. Capable of doing
any kind of homework. Apply to the
Star office or DR.. E. Van Hood. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30

Sidney J. Cats, who viii carry by
a sweeping majority thirty-two out of
thirty three precincts in Marion coun-
ty, and fifty counties in the state,
will address the people in Ocala from
the band stand at o'clock. adv 10
30-1t.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
OCALA LODGE NO. zss, B. P. o. e

Ocala Lodge No. 2S6, Benevolent
and Protective Order Of Elks. meets
the second and fourth Bues1av even
ings in each month. Visiting breth
rem always welcome. Club house
opposite postofice, east side.
r. S. Rogers, E. r.
E. J. Crook, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
ORDER OF EASTERN STAR

Ocala Chapter, No. 20, o. E. s.
meets at Yonge's hall the second and
fourth Thursday evenings OF each
month at 100 O'Clock.
Mrs. Myrtle G. Kramer. w. III
Mrs. Lillian simmons, Secy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
OcALA FRATERNAL- ORDERS
CHAPTER NO. IS. II. A. Nj.

Regular convocat1cns o. the Ocals
Chapter No. 13, r. A. M, on the
fourth Friday in every month al
8 p. m. A. E. Burnett, d. P.
Jake Brown, Sec'y.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
OCALA TEMPLE
PYTHIAN SISTERS

The Ocala Temple Lodge No. Is
Pythian Sisters, meets every Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 at Castle Hall, west
of courthouse. Visiting members are
cordially invited to meet with Us.
Kate B. Howell, NJ. r.
Lena Tompkins, M. e. c.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
ODD FELLOWS

Tulula Lodge No. %, I. o. o. F.,
meets every Tuesday evening in the
Odd Fellows hall on the third floor of
the Star Office building at o'clock
promptly. A warm welcome always
extended TO visiting brothers.
F. E. McClane, N. G.
L. FL. PiIlans, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
KNIGHTS OF PYTH1As

Ocala Lodge No. 19. Conventions
held every Monday at 7:30 p. m. at
Castle Hall, over the James Carlisle
drugstore. A cordial welcome to Wis
iting brothers. G. A. Nash, c. c.
Chas. K. Sage. K. of r. s. Ad
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
HAVING TROUBLE
WITH YOUR CAR

Then bring it to me. Remedying
automobile troubles IS my business.
Honest, efficient service; you pay for
the time put in on your car only. J.
A. Bowler, Anthony road, phone
1913, Ocala, Fla. 9-16-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
NOTICE

Blalock Brothers, lot Oklawaha
avenue, have established curb gaso-
line filling station. Open from a. m.
to $3.50 p. m. elm
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30

June is considered the lucky mar
riage month. But in case of divorce
she is fortunate in getting rid of him
in any old month.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
WOODMEN OFF THE WORLD

Fort King Camp No. IA neets al
the z. of P. hall at 7:30 p. m. every
second and fourth Friday. Visiting
sovereigns are always welcome.
j. G. Ferguson, G. G.
Chas. K. Sage, Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30

When we attempt to become ia
nous the most of us find that the Wis
ible supply of fame in our neighbor-
hood has been cornered.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30

We seldom ask advice to keep out
of trouble; it is when we want to
get out that, we seek counsel.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30

If the. Bible had co1ored supple
ment probably lot more of us would
read it on Sunday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30

The woman-hater generally seems
to fear them more than he hates
them.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
NARIUN-DUNN MASONIC LODGE

Marion-Dunn Lodge No. 10, F. q
A. NJ, meets on the first and third
Thursday evenings of each month at
500 o'clock, until further notice.
E. G. Webb, w. M.
Jake Brown, Secretary. Ad
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30

When the mean boss is unkind to a
handsome stenographer he is beyond
reformation.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30

Try Bouquet Dozira perfume, So
per ounce, at Gerig's. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30

The girl with an abbreviated skirt
cannot assert that we are not on to
her curves.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30

ADVERTISE IN THE STAR.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30

Concluded on Fourth Page)
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
OCALA SOCIAL AFFAIRS
IL You Have Amy News for this De.
partment, Call Up Five-One-Y
Friends Yet to Be

Friends Yet to Be
In the cellar where it's black,
Just below the fruit jar rack,
Sit the friends / had through
Many summer days;
In it's cob-webbed, darkened lair
Lies my front porch rocking chair,
Where like a faithful pal
1t meets my gaze;
The hammock hangs upon the hook,
While nearby lies a dusty book,
All seeming dead in yonder
Dull gray pen;
But still they do not make me sad,
Because for this I'm very glad
Those summer days are
Coming back again.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30

The pay envelope generally gauges
the worth of mans bluff.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
IN-SH0OTS

Success follows success more often
/ than it does failure
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-10-30
Dolly Tat Club

Misses Janet and Jessie Ray Gull
verhouse entertained the dolly
Tats" Saturday afternoon at the home
of their mother, Mrs. B. D. Blackburn
There are seven members of this
club who first "tat," and later sew
for their dolls. The Misses Culver.
house served their guests chocolate
milk and cake.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-10

eral points the attacking Russians
have crossed the lkwa and Styr rivers,
and farther south they are approach
Ing the Stripa river.
The victories are attributable large
~ 10 the avalanche OF gun fire. The
operations began in the vicinity OF
olyka, where skirmishing has been
frequent lately. Both sides appeared
to have been feeling for weak spot
In their opponents line. The RUS
sian advance from this point, which Is
twenty-five miles from Lutsk, was
accomplished in two and one-half
DAYS. During the long period Of mae
tivity the Russians constructed strong
Notifications In this section The
topography OF the country also formed
strong natural defenees.
Military observers regard the oper-
alton as an extraordinary brilliant
achievement and emphasize the able
leadership OF General Brussiloff, who
conducted the Carpathian campaign
and made n record for prisoners, guns
and munitions captured.
Lutsk Is nn important link,
strengthening the Connection between
the southwestern region and the
northern section. The possession Of
Lutsk is a direct menace to Lemberg,
upon which place the Austrians are
masslng their forces.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-10
ENGLISH LIQUOR USE
FURTHER RESTRICTED


London. May 15.--Beers tobacco
and whiskey are to be further re-
stricted as "A precautionary measure
in connection with the general scheme
of war economy
II is stated now that the ministry
of munitions intends to prevent all
whiskey distllation, except such as
intended for the production of by
product probably alcohol, which is
used in the manufacture OF explosives.
The board of trade announces that
in view OF the increasing scarcity of
tonnage it has Withdrawn It's proposal
to grant licenses for the importation
of tobacco purchased before February
Is. 1t is, however, willing TO grant
licenses for the Importation OF tobacco
purchased between June L. 1915, and
May 81, 1917 strictly for home con-
sumption not exceeding one-third Of
the quantity imported during 1915.
This does not apply 10 tohacco rof
export or for tobacco ror dispatch 80
the troops As The stocks held in this
country amount to about two years
ordinary consumption. however there
IS not likely to be any serious incOn-
Venience to smokers.
The output of beer (restrictons)
bill proposes to prevent the brewing
of more than s. per cent o. their out-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-10

spondents at oyster Bay Tie appear
ed well pleased with the result OF the
second ballot which lef, Hughes far
nomination.
Colonel Roosevelt feels that the
Hughes adherents viii not be able 10
gain further strength on succeeding
ballots and he seemed to attach sig
nificance to the fact that 1t was Sen
ator Ponrose who moved for an adj
tournmcnt.
ton Is becoming restless, Colonel
Roosevelt admitted tonight, Tele-
phone calls for him have come from
Chicago every hour and almost every
half hour during the day The party
leaders who are attending The con
vention have pressed insistently for
information as 70 how much longer
they must wait before making nom
nation. Colonel Roosevelt responded,
In effect, 20 each appeal BY advising
DELAY and proposing that the progress
sivcs walt until some definite action
was taken by the republicans.
Colonel Roosevelt tonight still re-
fused to indicate his attitude in re.
gard to the nomination OF separate
ticket 10y the progressiyes 1t is the
general opinion In oyster Bay tonight,
however, that unless the republicans
show spirit OF accommodation the
proRrossives undoubtedly viii place a
third ticket In the field.
Colonel Roosevelt appeared to be
deeply interested tonight when he
was informed by telephone OF the re-
suit Of the first ballot in the republic
can convention. He declined, how
ever to make any comment and said
he probably would have no statement
tonight.
II is the belief of Mr. Roosevelt that
the maximum Of Hughes strength
was reached on the second ballot and
that his own chances of getting the
nomination were thereby increased.