THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1918. 6 BRINGING UP FATHER IT ET HL HAVE TO CET SOME MORE C9 them IT TWO AM SUTIN l)I WMTIN FOR ME. -ILL NEED A OOCTOP.- 'DEAR YOUR BREAKFAST! Copyright, nn. Interna tioaai New Service. L .meg, I Bii er bonds- IllfCNJ fPM J; 1 1 1 CcrX j J next morning 1 TpTWI Orawn for The Bee George McManus GIANTS BATTER BOTH CRUM AND CANAVAN HARD V New York Takes Six Straight Games and Make Clean Sweep of Their First Home Stay. New York, April 23. The New York Nationals made a clean sweep ef their first home stay, defeating Boston' today for their sixth straight victory, the score being 9 to 2. The Giants hit both Crtim and Can avan hard and opportunely. Doyle made a doable and two singles, drove in three runs and scored a fourth. Zimmerman hit a three-base hit with the bases full in the sixth inning. Sallee pitched an effective game fo,r New York, a misjudged fly by Burns helping Boston in its sixth inning scoring. Score: BOSTON. I NEW TORK. AB.H.O.A.E. AB.H.O.A.E. llay,lf t 1 0 0 0 Tounn.rf S 1 1 0 0 Hraog.aa SOS S 1 Kauff.ef 4 3 4 0 1 Keily.cf 4 11 Wllholt.et 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 Burnajf S 8 1 0 0 S MCrthy.e 110 0 0 0 Zlman.Sb 4 3 11 S 0 royl.2b 4 2 0 8 1 S 0 Ficher, 2 0 3 4 1 8 Holke.lb 3 17 3 0 8 0 Rdguea.lb 1 0 8 0 0 0 t Bartden.o 8 12 0 0 - Thorpe If 1 0 3 0 0 Kony.l 4 "mlth.Sb 4 Rehg.rf 4 Itwgs.Sh 4 Wlson.e 4 Crum.p 1 Cnjan.p S Tgsser, I 0 10 0 0 0 Total 31 7S3 18 1 Sallea.p 4 0 3 4 0 Totala 82 1187 13 3 Batted tor Canavan In ninth. Burns out fey batted ball. Boaton ....,... 10 01 New Tork 1 I 1 S 1 a v Two-baa hit Doylo, Ksuff, Wilson, Throo-bas kite Zlmmarman. Stolen basei "Huni,' Fletcher, Toung. Sacrifice hit Fletcher, Toung. . Doubla playa Fletcher and irt,'ke. Left on base Naw Tork, I; Boaton, 8. First baaa on errors Boston, 3. Baaea on balls Off Saliva, 2; oft Crum, 3; ft Canavan, 1.' Hit Off Crum, ( In two and one-third Innings; off Canavan, 7 In flva and two-thirds Inning. Hit by pitcher By Crum (Fletcher). Struck out'By tall 1; Canavan, 3. Losing pitcher Jrum. Triple m4 Error Ilalp Card. 8t Loula, April 23. A triple by Balrd, followed by Schmidt'! error in the aeventh I l . - U t At. I. to 4eteat PltUburgh, I to S. Plttaburgh, ua to Doak' wlldnesa, got off to a ftve rua lead In th second, but St. Louis tied th score In tbe third when Steel was ; Irlran from the mound. May, who re placed Eoak In the third, held hli oppon ent to two bit, a did Bandera, who re lieved Steel. In the aeventh Balrd tripled, Hornahy was safe when Schmidt dropped hi high fly, Crulaa fanned, and while Mo Kachnl threw out Paulette. Balrd scored ehat proved to be th winning run. Score: PITTSBURGH". ST. LOUIS. AB.H.O.A.K. ' AB.H.O.A.V. ffcton.a 8 13 1 lHetnel.rf- 4 12 0 0 MolwMb Carey.cf Stegel.rf Htman.rt Cthaw.Sb Klng.lt 111 1 1 OSmlth.rf OBalrd.Sb OHrnsby.ai OCrulae.lf lPulette.lb Nlehof,!b OOnilea.o I lPoak.p Snyder, 0,eMenae, lioKne,Jb 4 Bhmldto 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 Z 0 Btaele.p Banders.p S May.p ToUta 30 1st 113 I Total 31 7 27 11 xBetael out, hit by Smith batted ball. Batted for Doak In 2d Inning. Ran for Snyder In 3d Inning. Pittsburgh ,.,.3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 08 St. Loula .....0 3 8 0 0 0 1 0 x Two-base hit: Paulette. Three. base hit: Balrd. Stolea bases: Carey, Stengel, King, Balrd. Caton. Sacrifice hits: Paulette, Caton. Double piaya: "llorneby and Paulette. I .eft on baaa. Plttaburgh, 0: St. Louis, 7. First baa on etrora: St. Louis. 3. Base one ball: Off Steele. 3; Bander. 2; Doak, I; May. 4. Hit' Off Steele, 8 In 2 1-8 In nings; May, 3 In 7; Sanders, 3 In 8 3-3; Doak. 4 In 1. Balk: Doak. Struck out:. By Sander. 2; Doak, 2; May, 3. Wild1 pitcher; Doak and Sander. Winning Ditcher, May; losing pitcher, Sander. Pitchers' Battle at Cincinnati. Cincinnati, O., April 23. By annuxtng to- . lay' game, I to 8. Cincinnati succeeded In winning th eerie with the Chicago team. i to 1, Today' contest was a pitcher' battle with Tyler having the best of It from num. sr ef hit recorded, but Breaalor being re turned the winner through hi ability to keep th hit made off him scattered, com ined with poor fielding by the Chicago tarn. . Chicago took a two-run lead In the third in passes to Barber and Pnakert and eln (!ce by Mann and Kllduff. Cincinnati (cored heir first ma on singles by Allen and Oroh mil Elllot'a wild throw. The home team k-d It up In the sixth on Ifollocher' fumble, U Magae'e sacrifice, a pass to 8. Magee ind an error by Mcrkle after S. Magee had . M caught off first. The Reds won the Kima In the aeventh on a double by Black- - iiirne and single by Allen. Kcoree: I CHICAGO CINCINNATI A.B.H.O.A.EI .AB.H.O.A.E. rtol'hr.sa 3 3 0 lC.roh.3b ' 41110 Barber.rf S Mana.If SIS v fsk'rtcf S 1 ttrkel,lb 4 11 X'ld'ff.Jb 4 14 - OraUb III Klllott.o 4 I Tyler.p 8 12 'Ztdder, 1 "Lear, 10 MCb, 9 0IL.Mgee.2b 3 0 Roush.cf 4 OS Mgee.lb 3 1 Griffh.rf 3 0 Neal.lf 3 0 Bl'kb'rn.ra 3 1 Allen. o 1 OiBreaTr.p 3 0 Totals 23 I 27 12 Oi foUl 33 1 24 14 31 JThirago i 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 08 Cincinnati ...........0 1 1 1 0 x 3 Batted for Tyler la alnth. Batted for Barber In ninth. -'Ran for Lear la ninth. Two bane hit: Mann, Blackburne. Sacrifice hit: Paakert, L. Mage. Double olays: L. Magee to S. Magee; Blackburne ' L. Magee to 8. Magee. Left on base: Chicago, JO; Cincinnati, 4. First base on error: Chicago, 1; Cincinnati, 1. Baa on ball. Off Tyler, ti Off Breasler, (. Hit by pitcher: - By Brenskr (Barber.) Struck utj. By Tyler, 2; Brealor. S. Loderoa Make seeoad Horner. Philadelphia, April 28. Bradley Hogg, re cruit from Los Angeles, pitched Philadelphia to victory In hi flrit gam of the season : today, 7 to 2. Brooklyn scored first, but the local hammered Mamaux from tbe box soon afterward. Captain Lnderua drive Into th bleacher off Marquard was hi seoond home run of the season. He also hit th Standing of the Teams AMER. LEAGUE. I NAT. LEAGUE. W. L. I'ct.j W. L. Pet. Bolton ....7 1 .STINew Tork ..6 1 .857 Cleveland ..4 1 .lOOPhlia I 1 .133 Detroit ..,.1 1 .SOOjClnclnnati ..4 S .(00 Now Tork .1 t .171 Ht. Lout .. I .500 8t. Loot ..2 4 .333 f'lttuburgh .3 I .400 Chicago ...1 S .33Chlcago ....2 8 .400 Washlngt'n t 4 .333 Hton 2 4 .833 I'Mia 3 4 .3311 Brooklyn ..0 t .00' Yesterday' Result. AMERICAN I. HAGUE St. Louis, 2; Cleveland, I. Detroit-Chicago, rain. Philadelphia, t; Washington. 0. New Tork, 0; Boaton. 1. NATIONAL LEAOUK. New Tork. I; Boaton, 2. Bhtladelphla, 1; Brooklyn, 2. Philadelphia, 7; Brooklyn, 3. ChlcafO, 2; Cincinnati, 3. Today' Otnn, American League Detroit at Chicago New Tork at Boaton, St. Loull at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Washington. National League Pittsburgh at St Loula, Chicago at Cincinnati. Brooklyn at Phila delphia, Boaton at New York. right field wall twlca for a double and Ingle. Score: BROOKLYN PHILADELPHIA tVB.H.O.A.E.! AB.H.O.A.E. Olaon.sa 4 114 OlR'nc'ft.ss 6 8 8 8 2 D'bart.lb 4 Meyers, cf 4 M'chell.rf 4 J'h'.on.lf 3 O'Mra.Sb 4 8m'dt.8b 4 Mlller.o 3 Mamux.p 1 Woman, 1 Cheney.p 0 Kru'gr, 1 M'rqp'd.p 0 OlMcOaff.Jb 3 113 0 0 Stork. 3b S 3 1 3 0 0CrVth,rf 4 3 10 0 OiLud'nUb 4 8 181 0 OlWhlfd.lf 4 12 0 0 0Mauael,ct 4 2 4 0 0 OlBtirni.c 8 13 0 0 O'lllgg.p 4 10 3 0 OTotala SI 34 15 37 15 3 Total 33 7 2114 0 Brooklyn 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 ! Philadelphia 0 1 8 0 0 0 3 0 X 7 Batted for Mamaux ,n fifth. Batted for Cheney In aeventh. Two biise hit: Schinandt, Stock,!. Luderus, Meuiel. Home run: Luderus, Sacrifice hit: MoGafflgan. Haorlflce fly: Johnston. Double plays: Olson to Daubert; O'Mara to Daubert; Olson to Schmandt to Daubert; Bancroft to McUafflgan to Luderus; Hogg to Banoroft to Luderus; Luderus to Banoroft. Left on bases: Brooklyn. 3; Philadelphia, 0. First on errors'. Brooklyn, 2. Bases on ball: Oft Mamaux, 1. Hitai Oft Mamaux, In four Inning; Off Chsney, 1 la two Inning; Oft Marquard, I In two Inning. Hit by pitcher: Cheney (burn;) By Hogg (Miller;) Struck out: By Mamaux. 3; By Cheney, 3; By Marquard, 1; By Hogg, 8. Losing pitcher, Mamanx. Rourkes Play Fort Crook Soldiers This Afternoon The Rourkes will play the Forty first infantry team from Fort Crook at Rourke park at 3:15 this afternoon. The soldiers are reputed to have a fait aggregation and capable of giv ing the professionals a run for their money. The Rourkes and Fort Crook originally were scheduled to clash last Saturday, but snow interfered with the contest. The lineup: OMAHA. Jackson . . . . Ny Steel Dnnlea..,,.. DeFate Hanford llolderman. . Hoshang Pratt Fedor Llngla O'Toole Mers ,., Corey t.uarhen Fuur FT. CROOK. First Wooten Second .... Second. ....... , Third Short .... Left Center .... Right .... Catcher ..... Catcher.,.,,,,, Catcher .... Pitcher Pitcher , . ... Pitcher Pitcher ritchor . Waller .. Coffin vVebanakt . I'axfin Wheeler ... Hunt Bollinger Oeorf Minneapolis Scheduled for Practice Games in Iowa Minneapolis, April 23. Charles Jackson, outfielder, who played with Spokane in the Northwestern league last year, lias been bought by the lo cal American association club from Pittsburgh, it was announced here to day. William Gray, catcher, who played with Fort Worth in the Texas league last season, has been obtained from Milwaukee. The Minneapolis team will leave tomorrow for practice cames with Des Moines, Camp Dodge and St. ioseph before opening tle season at Kansas City, May 1. i J. Curley Offers $50,000 , For Big Wrestling Match Jack Curley, well known New York wrestling manager and promoter, has offered $50,000 for a match between Earl Caddock and the winner of the match between Joe Stecher and Strangler Lewis, which takes place at Madison Square Garden Friday night. Curley posted a certified check for $10,000 with John Doyle of New York in support of his offer. If the $50,000 offer is regular money, it is expected the July 4 match, which has been at tracting so much attention lately, will go to Gotham. Catcher Block Will Join Topeka Club Topeka, Kan., April 23. George Block, former Western league catcher and who played with Milwaukee in 1916, has signed a contract with the Topeka club, it was announced here today. Block was with the Bloom ington club in the Three I league last year. Larry Spahr, former Des Moines catcher, sent word to Manager Nee today that he would not report to the Topeka team. Today's Sport Calendar Col Opening of annual spring to urea' meat at Lakewood, N. J. Swimming A. A. f. national senior tSO yard aad Junior fttM-yard championship, at Los Angelea. Athletics Job! aatloaal medley relay championships, mt Brooklyn, N. y. Boxing New Jersey aaaatoar boxing cnaniDioasnipe. ass aaawiavasj SACRIFICE FLY GIVES BOSTON WINNING SCORE Thormalen Holds Red Sox Hit less Until the Ninth, When Fly Bodie Dropped Scores Hub's Only Run. Boston, April 23. Pitcher Thor mahlen, of New York held Boston hitless until the ninth inning today when Boston, with the bases full and one out scored the only run of the game on' Wliiteman's long sacrifice fly to left, which Bobie dropped. With one out in this inning, Strunk singled and took third on Ruth's pinch single on the first pitched ball. Mclnnis wai purposely walked, fill ing the bases, setting the stage for Wliiteman's sacrifice fly. Bush was hit safely three times, twice Bodie. Peckinpaugh, Strunk by and Whiteman contributed brilliant plays. Score: NEW TORK. BOSTON. AB.H.O.A.E. AB.H.O.A.E. Ollhly.rf 3 0 2 0 OHoopor.rf 8 0 8 0 0 Peckgh.s 4 0 2 5 lHhean,2b 2 0 8 3 0 Hakor.Sb 4 0 14 OStrunk.rf 4 12 0 0 Pratt, Sb 4 10 3 Ollohltzl.lb 8 0 11 2 0 Plpp.lb 1 0 14 0 OMclnls.Sb 8 0 0 2 0 Bodle.lf 2 2 0 0 lWhtemn.lf 3 0 8 0 0 Mlller.cf 8 0 4 0 OScott.as 8 0 2 i 0 Hanhm.o 3 0 3 0 OAgnew.o 2 0 8 1 0 Thormn.p 3 0 0 4 OBush.p 3 0 15 0 'Ruth 110 0 0 Total.. 21 I'iSli 8 Totala.. 27 2 27 18 0 fOne out when winning run scored. Batted for Hoblltiel In ninth. ' New York 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 Boston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 Two-base hit: Bodie. Stolen base: Strunk. Saorlflc hlte: Plpp. Shean. Sacrifice fly: Whiteman. Double playa: Bush to Scott to Hoblltiel, Bush to Hoblltiel to Mclnnis to Agnew. Left on bases: New Tork, 4 1 Boston, 7. First base on error: Boston, 3. Base on ball: Off Thnrmahlen, 4; off Bush, 4. Struck out: By Thormahlen, 1; by Bush, 1. Two Straight For Athletic. Washington, April 13. Philadelphia made It two atrlght vlctorlea over Waahlngton by taking today' gam t to 0. Myer held the locale helplea while the visitor bunched hit on Dumont In three Innings. Scare: PHILADELPHIA. WASHINGTON. AD H O. A. E, AB.H.O.A.K. Jamlsn.rf 6 0 0 1 OShotton.rf 8 14 0 0 Kopp.lf t Card nr, 3b 6 Burna.lb 4 Walkar.rf 3 Shanon.lb 4 Dugan, 3 McAvoy.o 8 Myers, p 4 1 3 0 0Lavan.se 4 13 2 0 3 11 OMIlan.cf 4 0 0 0 0 OHO 0Hr.snks.3b 4 3 8 0 1 3 3 0 0Judge.lb 4 0 3 0 0 0 3 8 OSchulte.lf S 0 1 0 0 3 3 4 0Foster,2b 8 3 13 1 112 OAlnsmth.o 8 0 7 1 0 10 4 ODumont.p 30 0 4 0 Total.. 3 8 37 13 0 oTtal..30 0 27 9 2 Philadelphia 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 05 Waahlngton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 Two-base hit: Gardner. Three-base hit: MoAvoy; Stolon bnae: Walker. Sacrifice hit: MoAvoy. Double playa: Myers to Dugan to Burns, Dugan to Shannon to Burns. Left on bases: Philadelphia, 7; Washington, 5. First base on errors: Philadelphia, 1. Bae on balls: Off Myers. 3; off Dumont, 2. Hit by pitched ball: By Myer. Schulte. Struck out: By Dumont, 4; by Myers, 1. Indian Defeat St. Iouis. Cleveland, April 23. The Indian bunched their hit off Gallia today and defeated St. Loul 8 to 2. The local made their long hit count tor run most of them coming with men on th bases. Coumb pitching hi first gamo of tho season, waa scored upon In but one Inning, the fourth, when Staler walked and scored ahead of Oedeon when the latter hit for a homo run to left. The hit would have been good for only two baaea but Left Fleldor Graney made no efforta to field It, believing it a foul ball. Score: ST. LOUIS. CLEVELAND. AB.HO.AE. AB.H.O.A.E. Tobln.cf 4 0 0Oraney.lt 6 0 OClipmn.aa 4 1 OSpeaker.cf 3 Austln.Sb 3 Sisler.lb 3 Hmlth.lf 2 ORoth.rf 4 Uedeon,2b 4 OKavnh.lb 5 0Turner,2b 2 Otleta.ab 4 OO'Nolll.c - 2 OCoumbe.p 4 llendri.rf 2 Nunmkr.c 4 Oerber.aa 4 Oallla.p 3 Total.. 10 T34 8 0 Totals.. 83 11 37 IS 0 St. Loul 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 03 Cleveland 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 3 8 Two-base hits: Xunamaker. Graney, Kav anaugh. Three-base hits: Speaker. Turner, O'Neill. Home run: Oedeon. Sacrifice hit: Smith, Turner. Double playi Smith to Slsler to Nunamaker. Lett on bases: St. Louts, 6; Cleveland, 3. Base on bails: Off Gallia, 6; off Coumbe, 4. Hit by pitched ball: By Gal lia, Chapman. Struck out: By Gallia, 4; by Coumbe, 3. Pugilist Fined and Barred From Ohio for Stalling Toledo, C April 23. Wiliie Lang ford, Buffalo, negro pugilist, was fined $100 and barred from further participation in Ohio rings at a special meeting of the Toledo boxing com mission today. Langford was found guilty of stalling in his 12-round bout with Jack Blackburn of Philadelphia here last night, in which he was out pointed in every round. The commission gave Blackburn credit for vainly trying to make Lang ford fight. Caddock Throws Myre. Mason City, la., April 23. (Special Ttlegram.) Earl Caddock defeated Helmer Myre of Forest City, la., in two straight falls here tonight. The first fall was obtained in 26 minutes with a head scissors and bar arm, and the second was taken in 14 minutes with a body scissors. Myre obtained the title of lightweight of the world by defeating Clarence Ecklund re cently. ( Cleveland Gets Thornton. Cleveland, O., April 23. Fred Thornton, a semi-proffessional pitcher oi Columbus, O., is expected to join the Cleveland American league team in Detroit tomorrow. Southern Association Results. At Atlanta, 1; New Orleans. 9. At Birmingham, 3: Mobile, I. At Little Rock. 8 Nashville. 1. . ' At Memphis, 4; Chattanooga, I WieldinQ By FRED S. HUNTER. T" HIS business of bidding bug seems to have bitten its way in to the wrestling ranks. The Willard Fulton fight having been knocked down to the highest bidder, along comes an auction block stunt for the Stecher-Caddock wrestling match. Cedar Rapids has offered $40,000, Jack Curley has gone up to SL50.000 ior xew xorK ana uscar inorsen oi Des Moines says he'll top any figure offered. These may be bona fide bids but there is a nuspicion an expert com ouflager is at work. Fifty thousand kopecs for a wrestling match would shock the credulity of the most gulli ble and if Oscar Thorsen makes good his threat even a gas mask won't save us. Soft Pedal. MERELY by way of suggestion would it not be expedient for all hands interested in the approaching wrestling classic to tune down this musical melange of high-powered bids down a bit? Only by promising to pay the gladiators in Liberty bonds and donated 2i per cent of the gross receipts to a war charity and one or two other little things did Colonel Miller succeed in putting his circus over. So is it not barely possible the cold legal and moral scrutiny will be turned toward the mat joust if the belligerent bidders continue to flood the telegraph wires? Courageous Jess. fir HEN Colonel Miller announced the Twin Cities, where only 10 round bouts are permitted would be the scene of the million-dollar quarrel, Jess Willard immediately beganajto pound out the mournful melodies on the old steam caliope which had done such good service on parade days. Jess was iorely disappointed be cause the fight wasn't to be 20-rounds or more. Yes, we'll bet Jess was as mad as Looney Ludcndorf when the general staff refused to permit him to lead the first attack of the German offensive in person. Spirited Competition In Novelty Bowling League The teams of Miss Housman, Mrs. Stanton and Mr. Howard went into the lead last night in the Novelty league Avith 1.497 pins. Miss Hous man leads with 519 and Mr, Eidson leads for the men with 620. The sec ond rOund will start Thursday night. Following are the scores of last night teams: Player 1 3 J Tot. Mrs. Karl 103 144 164 405 Mrs. Murray 30 129 114 833 Mr. Eidson 233 US 130 621 Totala 438 471 468-1339 Player 12 3 Tot. Mis Verdlgren 134 136 165 433 Miss Marr 138 135 162 435 Mr. Metster 157 158 :63 478 Total 429 439 4301348 Player 12 3 Tot. Mrs. Oowle 120 140 1 888 Mrs. Rider 112 110 118 840 Mr. Mufflcy 168 170 170 498 Totals 390 420 4143334 Player 12 3 Tot. Miss Rauber 13 15 170 465 Mrs. Hetns 138 128 126 390 Mr. Solpl 188 173 :6 635 Totala 460 4(8 4651390 Player 12 2 Tot. M Lis Housman 177 169 173 519 Mrs. Stanton 138 ISO 187 455 Mr. Howard 187 187 149 523 Total 503 533 4691497 I Pitcher Seay Dies of Wound at St. Joseph St. Joseph. Mo., April 23. Patrick Seay, several years ago a pitcher for Milwaukee in the American associa tion and St. Joseph in the Western league, died in a hospital here tonight from gunshot wounds received during a quarrel yesterday morning. A sus pect ia being, sought by the police. Kansas U. Team Defeated By Sluggers From Ames Lawrence. Kans., April 23. Six errors by Kansas players and op portune hits by Iowa sluggers were the deciding factors in the base ball game between Kansas University and Ames Agricultural college which the vis'ting team won 8 to 2. Cicotte Tries to Fool Lajoie; He Does Not During a fanning bee a few nights ago, Rippy Williams and Ray Chapman had interesting tales to relate. "I was catching for Boston one day in Cleveland, several years ago. Cleveland knocked Larry Pape out of the, box and Cicotte was sent in with Lajoie at bat. I told Eddie to keep the ball away from Larry and to use apeed, but, when he had two strikes on Nap, Eddie thought he would try a alow one on him," re lated Willwms. "Say, I don't believe I ever saw a ball hit a ) hard. Larry took only a short swing, but he had those big shoulders behind his effort and the next minute we were carrying Ci cotte off the field, the ball having hit htm on the foot "You will try to fool Larry with a slow one? I said to hirar PLAN FOR FIGHT IN TWIN CITIES STRIKES A SNAG Safety Commission Would For bid the Contest While the United States Is at War. St. Paul, April 23. The feeling per sisted in the twin cities tonight that the proposed championship fight be tween Jesse Willard and Fred Fulton would not be held in St. Paul on the Fourth of July. Active opposition from several or ganizations and the announced de termination of leaders of these forces to enlist state-wide support, was re garded as the chief cause for pessim ism. It was believed that this opposi. tion was responsible for an intimation that the safety commission would for bid the fight while the United States is involved in war. The safety commission today lis tened to arguments and then took the matter under advisement. Col. J. C. Miller, promoter of the contest, was quoted today as declar ing that he would give $20,000 if he could shift his fight bureens to other shoulders. Frankie Britt Knocked Out by Lew Tendler Boston, April 23. Frankie (Young) Britt of New Bedford was knocked out by Lew Tendler of Philadelphia in the third round of their 12-round boxing match here tonight. Britt led in the first two rounds, but shortly after the opening of the third, Tendler landed a left hand uppercut that sent Britt to the ropes. Britt recovered himself and was about to cross the ring when Tendler with another up percut to the body floored Britt for the count. The men are lightweights. AT THE THEATERS Promises of the Press Agents. Boyd Twentieth of the remarkable aer ie of ambitious and elaborate spectacular extravaganxa 'The Passing Show of 391J" now Is making it annual local visit at the Boyd. This season's Winter Garden revue ia in two acts that comprise 20 scenes that change with a kaleidoscopc-llke rapidity. More than 125 persons appear In "The Passing Show of 1917." One of the striking stage pictures chows 70,000 persona at an exciting football match. The engagement ends with matinee and evening perform ances today Orpheum That the serious Is the comical may be paradoxical, but is nevertheless truthful. Stur at Barnes, the monologtst, singing comedian and entertainer par ex cellence, at any rate believes this to be a fact, and hi belief crystallacd into realisa tion by the enormous harvests of laughs he is reaping ever at the orpheum this week, at .the expense of those who have been targets for General Daniel Cupid. Ho has harnessed the weakness of the swain to a chariot of mirth and is driving it over the top of public approval. Boyd Mme. Maude Powell has been a tireless worker and the splendid results she has achieved are the fruits of years nf incessant exertion to reach a foremost po sition among representative players. Her European reputation is enually as great as her American, and she commands an en ormous reputat on, said by many to be the largest of any living violinist. One of hor most delightful traits is her willingnes to assist promising young composers and the practical assistance she gives wherever possible. Mme Powell will play at the Boyd theater Thursday night, April 25. She will be assisted by Arthur Lbesser, a brilliant young pianist, who plans soon to go to the Jront as a member of a New Tork contingent Gayety The one thing that actors .try their utmost to evade Is a cold. However, Secretary McAdoo Says "Halt-soled breeches and half-soled shoes are badges of honor; I wear them myself and am glad to recom mend them. "I like to think that I am releasing leather for a soldier's feet, and cloth ing for a soldier's body." Every man in these United States should do likewise. Nine oat of every 1 of as eould make oar last year' salt do an other season by sending them to a good cleaner and have them Cleaned and Repaired. The actual cost of cleaning a suit, making new edges on sleeves, new bottoms in trousers, new seat, fix pockets, etc. would bo about 10 or 15 per cent of what you would have to pay for a new suit. Now, tf you can make th old uit do by spending $3 or 34 on it, why not do so? Yon can get along; you'll be releasing wool for th boy "over there," and you'll have $23 or $30 left to buy bonds. Think It over. Men. The Pantorium "Good Cleaner and Dyers 15IS-17 Jonea St., Phone Doug. 963 South Side, 4708 S. 24th St. Phone S. 1283 S GUY LIGGETT, Pre. 2,000 Actors Volunteer To Go to France and Entertain Soldiers New York, April 23. More than 2,000 actors at a meeting called here tiday for the purpose of in teresting thtm in the movement to provide entertainment for the American soldiers in France, re sponded to 'he call by volunteering their services in a body. Many of the most famous stars telegraphed their desire to serve. The secretary of the National Vaudeville Artists association said that of 14,000 members of his or ganization more than 9,600 had al ready volunteered. George M. Cohan announced that the Y. M. C. A. would furnish uni forms and transportation across and back and would care for the players while abroad. there is one ei.tertainer of the tirat water who has the greatest Indifference in ths world as to whether or not lie has a cold. The artist in question Is Thomas "Bozo" Snyder whose very essential role In "Some Show" Is confined entirely to fautomlne in fact, no lines that an author could write could be one-half so funny as the silent comedy Mr. Hnyder Injects Into Edmond Hayes' act, "The Piano Movers'' at the Gayety this week. Ladles' matinee dally. Empress Trday for the last tlntes will Omaha patrons of tho Empress be afforded the pleasure of seeing something absolutely new In the lino of musical comedies. D. B. Berg's new creation with beautiful scen ery, pretty girls, costumes and musical numbers. Edwin T. Emery staged the pro duction which was produced by B. D. Berg. Joseph Burrows wrote all the lyrics and music for the cast. In the Silent Drama Sun William 8. Hart, Robert Edeson, Gladys Brockwell and a cast of screen play ers are presenting at this theater again today and for the remainder of the week "The Bandit and the Preacher." Hart as the bandit and Edeson as the preacher make a well balanced pair, who are the main participants In a healthy scrap that Is ex citing and full of action. The story Is one that will please and the direction has brought out the important points with splendid conception. Other good pictures are also shown. - Strand One of the best bills ottered by this popular playhouse in some time Is tbe PHOTOPLAYS. Today to AMI SEMKNTS. Last Time Today QUAKERTOWN TO BROADWAY Miniature Musical Comedy WALKER AND TEXAS Pastime on the Ranch ALICE HAMILTON LAVENDER AND OLD LACE " WHEELER AND POTTER A Phony Episode William Fox Preients ' JANE AND KATHERINE LEE, in "AMERICAN BUDS" A Sparkling RomantU Comedy Billie West, in "The Rookie" mm Last Time Today, 2:30, 8:30 Passing Show of 1917 CAST OF 1 28 TWENTY SCENES Evenings, $2.00 to SOc. Today, Matinee, $1.50 to SOc. One Night, Thurs., April 25 The Famous Violinist, MAUD POWELL Price 50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 STUART RARNrc JOHN HYAMS at HARRY BERES- LEILA McINTYREj FORD CO, A. Robins, Alfred Lat- all, Harry Etta Cooler, Hanlon A Clif ton, Orpheum Travel Weekly. OMAHA'S FUN CENTER" Dally Matt.. H5-2-50c Ev'M. 2S-J0-75e.il BARNEY GERARD Praststi Eiiniansl Hives "BOZO" umona mres , THE piano movers Is eosjaactlo wltnCOMF MfiMf Matleal what all say It 3WiVlt SHUTO BarleNM Strari't irtatett, start atrfaet effort. Beast Cfterai ef "ChemiB" Shit. LADIES DIMS MATINEE WEEK 04VB sax. siat. as . ua nam m m p iSvLk PICKfORD mm trt8klll.l..M.l.t nll.l.spfll.''.! current one, which Includes Charlie Chap lin and Jack Pickford. Charlie Chaplin i see In his first new and better comedy ia three reels, called "A Dog's Life." Jack Pickford In "Tom and Huck," 1 a duplica tion of his tremendous success in the other Mark Twain story, "Tom Sawyer," and In which he Is supported by the eame cast. This time Tom and Huck and Rebecca, as well as Aunt Polly, have further mirthful adventures In Hannibal, Mo., with the scenes taken on the actual locations de scribed in the story. Strand Paths Newi completes the bill. Hipp Nell Shlpman and William Duncan will be featured at this theater today foi the final times in the Greater Vttagraph of fering, "The Home Trail." The story Is one of the outdoors and combines love, romance and adventure In such a manner that It afford excellent entertainment: Other good pictures, which Include a comedy, will aleo be on the bill For Thursday only will he Baby Marie" Osborne In "The Little Patriot." Muse Theda Bara will be on the Muse program ag.iin today In the Fox super pro duction, "The Forbidden Path." Theda Bara In the part of the model has a splendid chance to show her artistic dramatic abil ity in this tremendous successful photoplay. Tomorrow win be the last day. Empress A final opportunity will be af forded tonight for seeing Jane and Katherine Lee, the William Fox "Baby Grands,' In "American Buds." The picture, according to the management, has proven one of the most popular that has been shown at thl theater during the present season. BUI West in "The Orderly',' will also be shown for the lust times today. "The Orderly" find! Billy as an orderly In tho "Peace and Quiet" sanitarium, tending! to the Blck or nearealck and indisposed guests. Suburban William Russell will be fea tured at this theater today In "The Mld liJght Trail." It la a comedy drama, which tells of the experiences of a girl eleopwalker and a preacher amateur detective. Othet good pictures will also be on the bill. Thurs day comes Dorothy Dalton In "Love Letter." Hamilton Baby Marie Osborne trill be at this theater today In a Paths picture, 'The Little Patriot." This picture I up to th standard of this pleasing little star's former productions, with the additional Interest of a story that will hold the Interest. Other good pictures also will be shown. Thursday comes th William Fox kiddle In a special production, "Babe In th Woods." Lothrop Clara Kimball Toung will be featured at this theater today In bar latest production by her own company, "The Marionettes." It la an adaption of the story by the same name and In which tha tar Is shown la a comedy drama role that will be appreciated by her many admirer. Thursday Is Alio Brady In "Bar Silent Sac rifice." PHOTOPLAYS. Saturday Slw;arr3Tlk THEDA BARA- forbIddeu PATH fHIWi.!.,.!. MUSE Today till Saturday WILLIAM S. HART ROBERT EDESON IN "THE BANDIT AND THE PREACHER" -J Last Time Today WILLIAM DUNCAN NELL SHIFMAN "THE HOME TRAIL" LOTHROP E Today CLARA KIMBALL YOUNG in "THE MARIONETTES" SUBURBAN 24 4 Ame Coi. 2841 Today WILLIAM RUSSELL in "THE MIDNICHT MAN" "THE KAISER," MAY 3 and 4 HAMILTON it Today BABY MARIE OSBORNE in "THE LITTLE PATRIOT