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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
q Widow of
Neal Bares
Life Sto.rIy
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Claiman Hq .o,s.,, sssss asN S
of Omal Sacco King Says
He Kept Their Marriage Sc
cret for Hidden Reason.
Admits She Is Bigamist
(By FRANK L. MANGAN)
(Staff Correspondent.)

Okmulgee. Okl., Oct. 2o.-The
most intimate friends of John Neal.
Omaha tobacco magnate who died
two months ago leaving an estate
valued at more than a million dol
lars, never knew the real inside life
story of the man who was friend
of children and lover of music"
Mr. Neal, during his lifetime never
barred the secrets of his soul to the
most intimate of his friends-not
even the woman he loved and mar
ried.
Mrs. Dan Mccoy alias Mrs.
George f. Farley and who claims
to be the lawful wife of he late
millionaire, weakened by prolonged
illness was lying dropped up" in
her bed when she made the above
statement to newspaper man. For
two months Mrs. Mccoy, claiinan;
of the million dollar estate, has been
confined to her bed in a Gingy room
ing house in the railroad district, the
victim of bad "set of nerves."
Talked Rather Freely.
Today she was somewhat inn
proved and talked rather freely of
her love for the late Omaha mag
nate. On some points her memory
apparently was little hazy and oc.
casionally she would evade a ques-
ton by countering my attorney will
attend to that" She referred to AL
bert Ritchie. Omaha attorney, repre-
senting the claims of the alleged
widow, in contest of the will which
has been Drobated in Forsyth coun-
ty, Winston-Salem, N. c.
Then He Proposed
In October, 1906 Miss sBernice
Harland, the present Mrs. Dan Nc
Coy, was student at Reeds College
tor Girls at Walhalla, S. c. Dur
ing weekend visit at a summer
boarding house near Walhalla.
Bernice, a pretty, vivacious coed,
was introduced to John Neal, who
represented himself as salesman
for tobacco company, Mrs. Nc
Coy said. There was music at the
boarding house and Mr.. Neal and I
enjoyed it. We talked for several
hours. | liked him. For the next
tew days we were together nearly
all of the time.
II did not return to school the
following Monday. l was having too
good time and felt that some
thing was going to happen"
And then, according to Mrs. Nc
10y, something did happen. Mr..
Neal proposed
The proposal met with a speedy
yes" and plans were made for
secret and hurried marriage. In
few days Mr.. Neal told Bernice that
he had made arrangements with
Rev. Mr.. Saunders, then minister
at Walhalla, for secret marriage.
"He Bribed the Minister
On October 1S the pretty college
Continued On Page Six, Column Five.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Harding Charges
Demos Attempt to
Cover Mistakes
Republican Nominee Recalls
Promises Unfulfilled in Day
Of Campaigning in His
Own State.

Cincinnati, Oct pa day OF CAM
paigning through his own state was
concluded by Senator Harding to-
night with an address in Cincin-
nati's Music hall again drawing at
tention to democratic issues and
charging that the democratic party
had sought to cover up mistakes al
home by emphasizing Speculative
propositions with reference to our
foreign relations"
Democratic slogans and promises
of four and eight years ago were
brought back before the voters by
the republican nominee in his enum-
ineration of shortcomings laid at the
door of the Wilson administration
In 1912, he said, the democrats won
with a promise to reduce the cost
of living, and in 1916 they used the
slogan, "he kept us out Of war;" al
though the administration knew ab-
solutely that our entry was .inevita
bic.
Extravaganza, waste, unprepared-
ness for war and for peace, and
bungling industrial policy were
among the failures" which the can.
didate declared had characterized
eight years of democratic rule. All
OF these he promised to remedy un-
der an administration, dedicated
first of all to putting our own
house in order" az
Welcomed by Thousands.
The candidates speech at Music
hall followed series of local DEM
onstrations in which thousands ac-
claimed him.. Arriving here late in
the afternoon from Akron, he was
cheered through the streets to his
hotel and later he rode to the hall
at the head of a parade in which
many marching clubs participated.
A gospel of understanding" that
should insure domestic tranquility
and honest politics was preached by
Mr.. Harding at Urbana, and when
some one in the crowd passed I'D
to him broom made at an Urbana
factory, he said he was pleased at
the gift because it symbolized the
political housecleaning" to be ac-
complished ON November 2.
In his night speech, the senator
gave major attention to domestic
questions, but also restated his po.
sition on the league and asserted
that only by giving the proper ex-
ample to the world, could the nation
fulfill its mission and pay its debt
10 civilization.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Argument Over Politics
Leads to Fight and Jail

Arguments over politics ended in
& fight between Vuju Chucick, 28l0
Q street, and Joe Stepfanovich,
Thirty-second and Q. at Thirtieth
and Q streets yesterday morning.
Both were arrested.
The argument arose over the
merits Of the league OF nations. Po-
lice say Chucick, supporter OF the
league, got the worst of the fight.
They will settle their argument be-
fore Judge Fitzgerald today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
$l,WO,OOO Harding
Money at 10 to I Odds
Ready in Wall Street

New York, Oct. pa sensa-
tional development in election bet
ting came yesterday when Milton
G. Schwerin, president of the Wall
Street Financial bureau, announced
that he had been commissioned by
a coterie of Wall street brokers,
members of the New York Stock
Exchange, to wager $l,000,000 on
Harding and Coolidge at odds OF
10 to- |. 1t could not, be learned
that any part OF this money had
been placed.
Many supporters OF the demo-
cratic nominee have displayed a
willingness to accept odds Of 8
10 |, so that if the Schwerin wager
of 10 to is what Wall street calls
a firm bid, there should be little
difficulty in placing the $l.000,000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Man and Wife Sent to
Pen for Murder; Man In
Court Room Accused

Wellsburg, w. Va, Oct. 2o.-
After they had changed their pleas
of not guilty to guilty in court here
yesterday Mr.. and Mrs. Michael On
dick, charged with the murder of
S. w. Galeheck, wealthy floral de-
signer of Pittsburgh, were sentenced
to serve terms in the West Virginia
penitentiary at Moundsville.
Madame Ondick, alias Madame
Stanley" was sentenced to serve 18
years and her husband was sem
fenced to life imprisonment.
When sentence had been passed
Mrs. Ondick, according to Sheriff J.
R. Litten, told him that Hobart
Grimm, alias Pittsburgh" Grimm,
was present at the time Galcheck
was killed and had taken part in the
crime. Grimm, a spectator in court,
was arrested and is being held for
investigation.
Galcheck's body was recovered
from the river at Yorkville last May
with pair of handouts hanging
from one wrist. '.' '-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
District Attorney Reads
Marked Cards During Trial

New York. Oct. U.-AsSistant DIS
trirt Attorney McGrath amazed a
court room crowd by accepting a
challenge of counsel for Louis
Krohnberg, indicted on charge OF
cheating at poker, and reading" a
deck Of marked cards from their
backs. :,
The opposing lawyer and the
Judge both said they were unable
to read the markings, but Mr.. Nc
Grath shuffled the deck and then
read the card backs one by one with
out making a single mistake.
Krohnberg was charged with us,
mo the marked cards to win a stud
poker pot of $4,000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Prince Paul Is Proclaimed
As New King of Greece

Athens, Oct. 2S.-Prince Paul,
younger brother of the late King
Alexander, was proclaimed king by
the Greek Parliament this evening.
Earlier in the session Admiral P.
Coundouriotis was elected regent.
Prince. Paul was born in this city,
December l, 1901, and is unmarried.
Since his father, former King Con-
stantine. left Greece, Prince Paul
has been with him in Switzerland.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
North Platte Woman Killed
When Auto Strikes Train

North Platte. Neb., Oct. 29.-(Spe-
cial.)-Mrs. Harry Purcell was kill
ed at the Locust street railroad
crossing here when, the car she was
driving struck the rear end of train
No. 49, The car was demolished
and 100 empty milk bottles which
she was taking home after deliver
ing milk to the local business houses,
were demolished. She lived two
miles north of town and is survived
by husband and seven children.
Her mo.ner, Mrs. w. Z. Newman,
who was riding with her, was slight
iy injured. Mrs. Purcell died two
hours after being taken to a hos
pital.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Have You Eaten Your
Pome Fruit? This Is
National Apple Day
foday is national Apple day.

oday is national apple Gay.
kveryone is supposed to eat an
aople today in nonor, OF the usher
.ig in of apple week.
Throughout the United States the
entire week of October 50 to No
.sember 6, homage will be paid to
rhe Winesap, Jorathan, Grimes Gold
I II. Rusty Goats and confreres.
At millions of tables in millions OF
homes, Mr.. Common People is par
iaking OF that fruit this morning,
which eminent physicians and sur,
eeons declare is the boon of good
health,
Eat an apple a day, and live for
ever and day." is the slogan of the
international Apple Shippers asso-
citation through whose efforts Ma
:ional Apple week has been set ASIDE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Freight Congestion Looms
At Port Of Tampico, Mexico

Galveston, Tex, Oct. 2o.-Failure
OF Mexican railways to supply suffi-
cient rolling stock at Tampico
threatens to cause serious freight
congestion at that Mexican port, ac-
cording to adviccs reaching shipping
circles here today. Ocean freight
was reported to be arriving at the
rate of three tons to one ton moved
by rail.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Farmer.Labor Candidate
Still in Race in Indiana

Indianapolis, Oct. 29.-Frank J.
Dillon has not withdrawn as farmer
labor candidate for United States
senator from Indiana, in favor of
Thomas Taggert the democratic
nominee, according to statement
issued by Charles RI Rogers, state
chairman of. the farmer-labor party.
Mr.. Rogers said Mr.. Dillon had
resigned from the state chairman
ship Of the party because Of his
inability to work in harmony with
the state committee"
Rogers explained that he had
been named state chairman in place
of Dillon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
France to Give Views to
British on Hun Property

Paris, Oct. 2o.-French diplomatic
representatives in London have been
instructed to lay before the British
government the French point of view
concerning. the decision of the Brit
ish government to renounce the
right of conhscation of German
property in the United Kingdom,
according to newspapers here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Find Stanton Man Guilty
OF Causing Auto Wreck

Stanton, Neh., Oct. 29.-(Special)
The jury in the case of Charles
Brauner, who was charged with be-
ing responsible for injuries to Miss
Pauline Weber when the car in
which she was riding was run into
by car driven by Brauner, returned
a verdict of guilty. The jury de-
liberated a. hours and twice reported
that it was unable to agree, but it
was returned with instructions to re-
turn a verdict of guilty or not guilty.
The defense will make application
for new trial.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Police Seize Suitcase,
Ten Quarts Found Inside

Walking along the street nonchal-
artly carrying heavy suitcase, F.
r. Clark, SIG South Thirteenth
street, fell under the suspicious eye
of several South Side detectives
Thursday afternoon.
Investigation disclosed 10 quarts
cf real Canadian club whisky in the
suitcase. The detectives smacked
their lips, but took Clark and the
liquor to headquarters.
Clark was fined $l00 in Sout, Side
police court yesterday for illegal pos
session Of liquoJ
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Fire at York Destroys
Large Grocery Stock

York, Neb., Oct. D.-(Specral
Il Telegram. Fire in Etelps grocery
xtore, destroyed the stock valued at
1000 and fixtures at S2,Oo dollars; nnc
,artially insured. Ettei had $4,000
worth of goods stored for new
tore which was almost complete
;oss Gales studio ON the top floor
Was damaged about $1,000 WORTH
covered by Insurance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Unmasked Men Stage
$4,000 Gem Robbery
In Heart Of St. Paul

St. Paul, MINI, Oct. 2o.-Three
unmasked men held up the Shapiro
.ewelry store in the downtown Sec
ton this morning and escaped with
diamonds said to be worth 100000.
The robbers drove up to the store
in All automobile, entered with
drawn pistols, intimidating L. C.
Deeny, an empioye, took two dia-
,mond trays and drove away through
the crowded traffic.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Benedict Girl Seriously
Injured by Spreader

York, Neb., Oct. 29.--(Special. ,
Corrine, 8, daughter of Merle Car
pentcr, living near Benedict, was run
over by a manure spreader, which
she was running around unknown
to her father, Physicians say there
is but little hope of her recovery
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Bull Fighters Nav Strike.

Madrid. Oct, 2S.-Thc bull fight.
ers throughout Spain are considering
concerted action with the object OF
obtaining higher pay. it was learned.
They also desire new rules regard
ing the manner in which bulls arc
admitted to the ring
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
DESTROYER Reaches Port.

Charleston, S. G.. Oct. 29.-The
destroyer Isherwood, which was re-
ported in distress yesterday on the
North Carolina coast arrived here to-
day. She ran short of water.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-10-30
Reduce Wages.

Chester, S. c., Oct. 2o.-Announcc-
mcnt was made that 20 per cent
reduction in wages would be made
at the Baldwin Cotton Mills here,
effective next Monday
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MARRIED

The home Of Mr.. ad Mrs. Kirkpat'
rick at Sweet became the scene Of q
vsry happy wedding on Wednesday
Dee. 81, when Mr.. Kirkpatriek's sis
ter. Anna Betty, became the bride OF
Mr.. HAahAn Thorescn. The short and
beautiful ring ceremony was used.
Rev Joyce Kendall, the pastor At
Hwest. officiated. Tho bride has been
. teacher In the state school 1t Good
Ing for the past five years. The
groom owns the drug store at Hazel
ton, Idaho. He was born In Chris
tiania, Norway, and came to America
u the age Of 10. He is now one Of
the most successful business men Of
Haxelton. Mrs. A. G. Smith, the
brides sister, came all the way from
Missouri to be at the wedding. The
other guests present were the Vail
bergs, Kirkpatricks and Mr.. Dean
The bride and groom left on the af-
tcrnoon train for Boise. After spend
ing few days in Boise they will go
to their home at Hazelton.
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The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton
Meulton in South Emmett was on
Monday evening at o'clock the scene
Of pretty home wedding, at which
time their daughter Gladys became
the bride Of Harry J. Harkelrode Of
Cascade. The beautiful ring ceremony
was used, Pastor A. C. Lathrop Off
ciating. About 25 guests witnessed
the ceremony. William Moulton was
best man and Elsie Moulton. niece,
was maid Of honor. The bride was
prettily gowned in cream crepe-de-
chine and carried a bridal bouquet of
pink carnations and ferns A SPLEEN
did wedding dinner was served immed-
lately after the ceremony. The groom
is well known in Emmett, having lived
here for several years, working in the
Blaisdell barber shop. He is now en-
gagged in the barber business in Cas-
cAde. Mr.. and Mrs, Harkelrode left
on Tuesday for Cascade, where they
will make their home.
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Higher Values on Farm Lands

Idaho tax assessors. bringing to a
close Wednesday = three days con-
vention held ut the state capitol, pass
ed by \ vote Of 2S to 8 q resolution
to raise generally the assessed valua-
ton Of Idaho lands. The resolution
was prepared by = special committee
OF six assessors, including c. r. Rey-
nolds, J. L. Armstrong, E. T. Nal
colin. John Blackburn. George w.
Tyler and Q. f. Crowley. It was pass
ed after vigorous discussion. in the
following language: I'VE, your com
mittse on valuations Of lands, beg
leave to submit the following: That,
in keeping with the increase in the
-alue of agricultural lands during past
years, we pledge ourselves to show =
substantial increase IN the value of the
above elAasifcations Of land in 1920
over the equaIixed valuation Of 1919. +"
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MUST BE INTOXICATING BEER
Porto Rican Judge Puts Burden Of
Proof on the Prosecuting
Attorney.

San Juan, P. R.-The final test re
garding the sale q alcoholic drinks in
Porto Rico will be as to their lntoxi-
eating qualities and not as to percent.
age OF alcohol contained, according to
Il decision just handed down by Judge
Hamilton In the federal court here.
The decision was In the case brought
by the United States district attorney
against the Porto Rico Brewing COM
pany for the sale Of quantity Of beer
admitted to contain 2k per cent alco-
hol, as authorised by the legislature
following the prohibition vote in 1917.
Judge Hamilton ruled that the dis
trict attorney must prove that the
drink IL Intoxicating. Many tests Of
the beer are reported to have been
made by local authorities to ascertain
whether II intoxicates.
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Emmett People in California


Emmett people win BE- interested il
Tie following letter dated January 4
received this week from Mrs. Delosi
Knox, who with the family are ii
Pasadena, Calf. together with sew.
sral other families formerly Of this
city:
mo doubt you would like TO know
what we are doing in sunny Califor-
ma. Well, to begin with, we were in
quarantine for nearly five weeks for
smallpox We all had It. but In =
very light form. But now We are
al o. X. and enjoying the bsauty Of
this lovely place. When We read Of
tie terrible cold 1t most every other
plAcs We surely appreciate this warm
sunshine. DsLoss says this weather
u Ill right for Fourth Of July, but
not for Christmas.
There was = big crowd here on New
Years day--somethinR like 800 900
psople. The floral parade was sure q
thing Of great beauty; something
that would have TO be seen TO be
appreciated, as words fail to describe
II. And at this time Of year 10 think
Of so many flowers in bloom makes
you think you are getting near para
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The week Of prayer services con-
ttnue for two nights after this even
ing. On Friday evening the meeting
viii be held in the Baptist church and
the subject is ''The Church Awakened
BY the Call for Workers. The con-
eicding service will be held on Sunday
evening in the Methodist church. The
subject Ia -The Reality and Power Of
Prayer Stsropticon views Of Pam
ana viii be used and ought to be seen
By everybody, All welcome.
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Attend Reclamation Meeiinr

The expected row at the reclama-
ton meeting in Boise on Tuesday and
Wednesday WAS postponed, cooler
counsel prevailing upon the advice
that il were better to get the appro-
priation from Congress first and
fight out where the money shall be
spent later. Those who attended from
here were: d. H. VanDcusen. v. T.
Craig, G. B. Mains, r. E Rose, Chas
E Msclean. Geo. W. Knowles and
Ed Allen.
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Floyd f. Crouch and Edna Lilies,
both Of Emmett. were united in mar
riagc by Pastor A. C. Lathrop on Sat
urday eyening. Jan. 8, At the Lathrop
home. The bride and groom are
among our excellent young people and
their many friends will rejoice in their
marriage, and join in wishing them a
life Of prosperity and happiness.
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disc. And the big football game
well, they could seat only 10000, *
we we're the unlucky ones and coulc
not get tickets, as all we could dc
was TO listen to the noise and wait
with patience until it was over to see
who was the lucky team. OF course
we bet on our western team and they
showed that they could play and
am sure Harvard earned their victory.
Today we had an Emmett picnic.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Richards and fam
lily, Mr.. Field and Anna and ourselves
took our lunch and went to Brooksids
Park for m outing. Lats5 We were
Joined by Frank Edwards and family.
Just think Of picnic In Emmett in
Januaryl Then we came through the
Busch Gardens where some movies
are made. 1t il wonderful.
Marion has been transferred to Los
Angeles, so 10 handy home. He has
been over several times.
The Hoistad family are here, but
We have not seen them.
We had one Of those lovely warm
aims last week. Wishing you all
'ery Happy New Year will close.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knox and family, 1913
10. Lake Ave, Pasadena, Calf.
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Seven Director. Defeated.

The special election in the Emmett
Irrigation District, held Saturday, re-
suited in the overwhelming defeat OF
the amendment to increase the board
Of directors from three to seven mem
bers. The vote was "a in favor to 1877
against. The vote by precincts was
as follows:
Precinct No. Yes 4, no 81.
Precinct No. 2-Yes z, no u.
Precinct No. 3--Yes 10, no 32.
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Prohibition Valid.

The prohibition enforcement act, de-
fning as Intoxicating any beverage
containing one-half of l per cent or
more of alcohol was declared consti-
tutional Monday by the supreme court
in an opinion on which the court d.
vided five to four. Associate justices
Day, Clark, Vandevanter and Mercy
nolds dissented.
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BROTHER LOST 10 YEARS
Nsw Jsrssy Minister Diseovsrs LeMS
Missine Kin In hIs Own
Church.

wildwood. N. JAS DR.. D. a. King.
pastor Of the First Presbyterian
church, Pacific and Burk avenue, was
shaking hands Sunday evening with
tie members Of his congregation. he
noticed m elderly stranger. reluctantly
waiting to greet him.
Approaching the visitor, he extend
ed bis hand In greeting, meanwhile
ASKING him bis name The man re
piled, George Dallas King" The pas
tor queried further and soon found
that the stranger was none other than
the lone.lost brutAsr whom be had rot
OoM 6er - yeArA
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Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to our many kind friends who
offered their services in so many ways
and for the beautiful floral offerings
which were received.
E. SWEET,
Mr.. AND MRS. HARRY SWEET,
MRS. FRANK GRAY,
MRS. MAGGIE BROWN,
MRS. M, J. GARRISON.
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Can't Get Cars.

The Boise Payette Lumber COM
pany's operations are seriously handi-
capped by inability to get cars. Or
ders have piled up in great numbers,
but shipments are impossible. How
long, 0 Lord, is the country to suf-
fer from the present mismanagementl
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Great Attraction Coming

Lawrence Dresser Post of the
American Legion has arranged for the
appearance here in Liberty theater
on Feb. 4, Of "The Miracle Man" This
is one of the greatest film successes Of
the season and has attracted record
breaking audiences wherever exhibit
ed.
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Value Of Wrestling.

Only In Japan has the value of
wrestling been universally recognized,
and the result is that the average jap
anese physique is unrivaled for pow
er. agility and the internal health
that so largely depends on the vital
ity and balanced development Of the
inner muscles Of the lower part Of the
body.