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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-09-23

form me what 20 do for my fruit trees
as the worms are boring into the body ~
them.
You 10 not say what kind OF fruit trees.
bat we presume they are peach trees.
Ample trees however. are also subject TO
great injury from horers. Of which there
arr TWO snccies Very many remedies
have been recommended at various times,
but 50 far as we know. no absolutely GER
tain means have yet been discovered 10
prevent their attacks. The following wash
for the bodies OF the trees (apple) has
been strongly recommended. Water, ]
gallon: sole dyel soap. quart: crude car
bolic acid. ] pint With brush or broom
apply the wash 20 an PARTS of the stem
III the tree. the larger branches, and the
erotches. or forks made 10y the branches
10 ihls early in April. and again in one
month, and again ia another month. Let
the application hc thorough. so that Tie
wash viii I'M every creyice When the
worms have already got into the tree. use
d piece of small wire 10 destroy them IN
their holes The same wash may be APP
rlled TO peach trees. with the exception
that il need not ~ applied higher up the
stem than "A few inches above the ground
Im November scra pc away the soil from
the base 81 each tree 50 as to ioaN" the
tree standing in bowl shape cavity eA-
feusfnr down to the tirst lateral roots
Leave il 50 All the winter. ln April com
tr.rr. af,rlvinr the wash and nl up the
..a,-3.,- ANA form !; mound "A foot high
- ~. -. - ,.s,h freq Hunt out
every worm with a piece or wire.
-. a., t.,..a-, ,,.,,
soutSel1iftfs NJ NUM- ~ -. FL
trough your columns tue ~ 49, ~
s iasP e"l ANY = n S S as Is = low to
utilizs them viii De thankfully received.
crabarries are excellent for cooking ard
Tor h."ihs -, ~. go ~, nj
~, a.. ..,,,,t i've you M.
infern,stjon Won desire In regard 10 prices
ana r,aFi-,ts II IS not probable that they
NH t,.st stin,o.nt Ia any rousfI erahi,
,f..,.... -, .,..,,,,rt ,f th, ,ost of freight
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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-09-23

fodder and In a few cases, some portion of
the cotton crop. Corn is made and VIII
now need no more ram. Fruit has about
all been gathered. Peas are reported as not
bearing wen. which is no doubt due 10 I'M
favorable weather conditions. Potatoes are
growing nicely
North Section.
The past week in the northern counties
Of the state has been clear and airy, making
perfect weather for saving hay ana late
fodder. Cotton picking is now the order OF
the day. The cotton plant, in some local
jtics persists in taking on "a second growth,
except who're rust prevents. IL IS op5nhnB
fast. and ginning has commenced. feds,
potatoes, turnips ami all minor crops are
dong we'll
West Section.
The temuerature has been high and no
rain has fallen Ia the west section during
the past week These conditions We're "a
vorabIe to cotton, causing il 10 open nicely
and allowing picking TO progress fapdiy'
some fodder is being pulled. The corn crop
is very satisfactory, although some saS
that il is not good MS expected Much
sirup is being made Late apples are now
ripe Gardens ana minor crops are IN good
condition, but would be benefited by a
good RAIN
Central Section.
The past week has been hot and dry in
tile central section Cotton is opening rap
idly and picking is well advanced. Com
plants Of rust and she dding are much less
frequent than during the three or four
weeks preceding that Tor which this re-
port IS made. Iea-Vine and crab-grass hay
is being saved in large quantities. sorghum
is being made, but not giving as good
Weld as was expected Fodder pulling has
been finished. except in a few Isolated
eases. Potatoes and turuips are growing
very well. but need rain. Corn is drying in
good shape ana needs more rain.
East Section.
The weather in this section has been IA
Vorable FOR am crops. The days have been
hot. with am occasional shower. and the
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-09-23
Pies Kill Six Picnicers.

Camilla, Ga. September 19.-{SpoCial)-
Last Friday the negroes of the oak Grove
settlement assembled at their church to
spend the day in religious worship. Eacn of
the families carried a basket and dinner
was spread for all who would partaSc. Be
fore the meal was over several had to
leave the table on account Of violent sick
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-09-23

r J carter. sandy Ridsc Ga.-Piease in
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
A Great Offer.

The "Twice-a-Weekn edition of
the New York World formerly the
Weekly has proved a phenomenal
success. 1t is a Semi Weekly of six
pages, mailed Tuesdays and Fridays:
eight columns to the page; forty
eight columns each issue. It gives
the news fully half a week ahead of
any weekly paper, and, at the same
time, retains all the literary, agri-
cultural, miscellany and other feat
ures which made The WEEKLY
WORLD SO popular. Yet the price
is only one dollar a year. For sam
pie copies address The World, n. Y.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Personal Paragraphs.

Thanks to Mr.. j. w. Jeter for a
lot of nice peaches.
Miss Mamie Adger visited Miss
Louise Jeter this week.
Mrs. E. 6. Adger is visiting rela-
tives in Benton this week.
Miss Dollie Cabeen is visiting rel
atives at Cottage Grove.
Mrs. W. R. Sibley is visiting her
mother, Mrs. N. G. Meares, at Plain
Dealing.
Mr.. Bass and family, of Magnolia,
Ark, moved into the Creswell house
Monday.
Mrs. W. NJ. Abney returned from
New Orleans to her home in Benton
Saturday.
Mr.. j. NJ. Bates, a popular school
teacher of this parish, closed a sue
cessful term of VAUDEVILLE school
yesterday.
N. o. Daily Item 16: Mr.. J. NJ.
Scanland, the well-known journalist,
syndicate and magazine writer, has
arrived in New Orleans from North
Louisiana, where he spent consider
able time with relatives. Mr.. Scan
land will leave for the lake shore
tomorrow evening, whittier he goes
as representative of the Item. He
is an agreeable, intelligent and trav-
eled gentleman who, despite his
modesty, is quick to win the esteem
and good will of those with whom
he comes in contact, either in bust
ness or social life.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Mr.. James Ford, one of the oldest
citizens of this parish, was carried
to the Insane Asylum, at Jackson,
last week. Mr.. Ford lost his mind
some time ago during a very severe
spell of Sickness Webster Signal.
For many years before the war
and up to the Reconstruction era,
when all of Webster parish west of
Dorcheate was a part of Bossier,
Mr.. Ford was a member of the Po-
lice Jury from this parish, filling the
positions Of President and Clerk for
several years. He was also a men,
Der of Fillmore Lodge, F. and A. NJ,
and We believe a member of Minden
Chapter, r. A. M, up to the time,
we suppose, of the surrender oftheir
respective charters.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Masonic Celebration.

Hall of Cypress Lodge No. SO, F.
and A. NJ, Benton, June Is, 1885,
In pursuance of a resolution passed
by the Masonic Lodge, we, the un-
dersigned committee, hereby extend
a cordial invitation to all Lodges of
this parish and all Masonic brothers
in good standing, and to the general
public, to attend celebration of St.
Johns day, at this place, on June
oath, next, under the auspices Of
said Lodge.
On said occasion Judge John G..
Moncure will deliver Masonic ad-
dress.
After which a basket dinner will
be spread upon the ground.
The citizens of Benton and vicini-
ty are requested to bring baskets Of
edibles for the occasion. Refresh
ments will also be furnished
Everything will be done to render
every one comfortable and to make
the affair enjoyable.
Fraternally,
B. A. KELLY, Chairman,
j. E. ADGER,
DIR. G. A. WISE,
Committee.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
NOTICE
To Mortgage Creditors on
BOssier Parish PrOperty.

Tn conformity with Section e3, Act 85 of 1883,
i notice is hereby given to all parties hold
ing mortgages upon real estate in Bossier par
ish. on which taxes for the year 1894 have not
been paid, TINT will begin the sale of same at
the Court house door on Saturday, July Goth,
1895, and that number of pieces Of property
SO delinquent are now being adv ertised in this
newspaper in conformity with the law prepar-
mortgage creditors is especially called to these
advertisements OF tax sales, and they are
warned to take such steps prior to the sale as
may be necessary to protect their rights.
A. r. THOMPSON.
State Tax Collector, Bossier Parish, La.
Benton, La, June 1895.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Prof. A. s. Dale.

tits with considerable regret that
the information was learned yester-
day that Prof. A. s. Dale, Principal
of the Boys Grammer School of this
city, had accepted the position of
Principal of the High School at Ben
ton, La. He will take charge in the
fall. Mr.. Dale is an energetic,
thoroughly equipped mentally and
popular perceptor and educator
He has brought the Boys Gram mar
School into prominency. He is de-
servedly popular. Genuine regret
is expressed that he will locate else
where. The people of Bossier may
be assured that they have secured
the services of a gentleman in every
way worthy to fill the high and re-
sponsible position to which he has
been called. The Times wishes him
merited uccess.-Shreveport Times.
In the resignation of Prof. A. s.
Dale, Shreveport has lost and Ben
ton has gained a valuable teacher,
and genial, whole-souled gentle
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Dale will prove
most desirable acquisition to the
social circle of our sister town.
Shreveport Caucasian.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Homestead Entry No. 1928.
Land Office at Natchitoches. La. J

Land Office ut Natchitoches. La,
June 8, 1895.
Notice 10 hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof of his claim, and
that said proof win be made before the Clerk of
District Court, at Benton, La, on July 10,
1885, viz: Homestead Entry No. 4323-
William Alexander Martin-for the northeast
quarter of southwest quarter of section "a,
township % North, range IL West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: w. L. Cole, j. M. Collie,
Frank McClellan, w. j. Johnston, Of Emma
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
june Il, 1885. July IL
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Homestead Entry No. 4267.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La, !
0afnhar II 1904

4
October II, 1894
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice of his in.
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the honorable Clerk of the District Court. at
Benton, La, on November 80, 1894. viz Home
stead Entry No 4257-John Roberson-for the
north half of southwest quarter, southeast
quarter of southeast quarter snd northwest
quarter Of southeast qurrter of section II,
township % North. range Is West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: r. H. Davis, Blake Law,
Joe Means, Reuben Means, of Roberta p O..
La.
EDW'D PHILLIPS, Register.
May 80, 1895. july 4
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Miss Lizzie Dickson) No. 1858 In District
vs.. Court, Bossier Parish,
Her Creditors. La.
Whereas, A. r. Thompson, Sheriff. Syndic,
w has this day filed his tableau of distri-
button and final account in the Syndicship of
said insolvent notice is hereby given that any
opposition to the same must be filed in the
Clerks Office within the time prescribed by
law, or tho same will be homologated and
made the Judgment of the Court.
Witness my hand and official seal, this the
Goth day of June 4. D. 1895.
B. A. KELLY, Clerk.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

A. Kahn, 223 Texas street, Shreve-
port, is the sole agent for the cele
brated Charter Oak Stoves and
ranges, and always keeps a large
supply for bis customers; also, gen
eral house furnishing goods, cutlery,
crockery, glass, chinaware, etc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Photographs.

The studio, No. COL Texas street,
known as the "THE STAR GAL
LERY,' has been remodeled through
out, and is now the largest and most
modern place of the kind in Shreve-
port. Call and examine our work
before going elsewhere. We can
save sou money. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Respectfully,
j. DAMBLY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
StfNy Sale.

Estrayed before s. P. Johnston, Justice az
- Peace for Ward 4, Bossier parish, By B,
S: Morgan, and will be sold for cash, at Carter
vile, La, on Saturday, June %, 1895, Ono
Mouse colored Mare Mule, 10 years old, u
hands high and one Red Roam Mare Colt, Is
years old.
Mule appraised at $35, and colt at SIS.
The owner is requested to come forward
prove property and pay charges.
G. M. MATLOCK, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Notice.

A called session of the Police Jury
of Bossier parish, to act as a Board
of Review of Assessment of 1894,
will convene in Benton on the first
Monday in July.
j. w. JETER, President.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

An elegant assortment of Spring
and Summer Millinery Goods eau be
found at Miss Mary A. Files, on
Texas street, Shreveport. Miss Files
has in her store goods only of the
finest and best material, and pur-
shasers can rely on bargains being
- represented.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Methodist quarterly meeting for
North Bossler circuit, third round,
will be held at Benton on Saturday
and Sunday, August Oath and 25th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

We acknowledge the receipt from
Secretary B. F. Thompson Of a sea-
son ticket to the Louisiana State
Cbautauqua exercises and entertain
ments, which begins on July 9Th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

A concert will be given by the
pupils of Miss Dollie Thompson's
school, at Cottage Grove, OH Friday
evening, 2Sth instant. Admission,
25cents.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Notice.

We have only a short time left in
which to close out the balance of
the Dreyfuss Bros. Dry Goods Com
pany's stock.
We shall offer greater bargains
than ever in order to wind up the
business as soon as possible.
JULES AND SAM DREYFUSS,
Receivers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

The largest stock of Blank Books
and Stationery can be found at Leon
M. Carter's, Druggist and Stationer,
corner Texas and Spring streets,
Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Why pay stamped prices for
patent medicines when you can save
from Is to % per cent by buying
from Leon NJ. Carter, Shreveport?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Mr.. Bass will begin saving lum-
Der at his steam saw mill recently
built on Black Bayou, near Benton,
10 q few days.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Economy is the road to Wealth.
Buy your Drugs, &C., from Leon NJ.
Carter, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Cotton is low, but you can buy
from Leon Nj. Carter, Druggist,
Shreveport, at prices that it will
make you think that the world is
coming to an end.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

l have added to my business a
single mill. Capacity 10000 per
day. Anyone wishing dry goods,
groceries, shingles and rough lumber
Of any dimension will save money by
calling on me. T. NJ. VAUGHAN.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

The Parish Treasurer has received
for collection State Superintendent
A. D. Lafargue's Certificate of APP
portionment of Current School Fund
due for second quarter of 1895, for
$2loS SO,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

II there is any one subject in
which all can agree it is that We need
and must have better roads. Moth
Ing, hardly, can add more to the
general happiness and prosperity of
the great masses than good roads.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
DissOlssxiOae Notice.

Nhe firm of Glassell g. Curry, of Plain Deal
Il ing, has this day been dissolved by mutual
consent
The Junior partner continues under firm
name Of A. r. CURRY, assuming all liabili-
ties and assets.
r. T. GLASSELL.
A. r. CURRY.
May "a, 1895. June q
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Benton High School, Prof. j. 3.
Sutton Principal, will close for the
term tomorrow afternoon.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

The Shreveport Gray cigar, five
cents straight. Sold by Stovall y
Smith, Benton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Corn continues in a very good
condition. A large crop is practi-
cally assured.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Forty cents, cash, for an ounce OF
Quinine, at Leon NJ. Carriers Drug
Store, Shreveport, this week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Assessment Notice.

Nhe Assessment Lists for the year A. D. 1895.
i of the Parish OF Bossier will be opon ~
inspection and correction from the 10th to ;,s
3Oth Of June AID, 1895.
w. n. BLEDSOT.
Tax Assessor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Dentistry.

DR.. T. NJ. Comegys, office over
Zodiag's, adjoining Opera House,
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Ladies can get bargains at the
popular millinery store of Miss Mary
A. Files, Texas street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Semi-Weekly Advertiser.
MONTGOMERY. ALA.

The best twice-a week newspaper published
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A LABAMINS away from home will find all
IA OF the interesting happenings in their
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Largest Staff of Special Correspondents "
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THE ADVERTISER COMPANY,
Montgomery, Ala.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Money used in lettering our sys-
tenn of roadways is we'll expended.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Harry ID. W,asso,,.

Notary Public and Abstr actor Of Land Titles
~ Homestead Entriese State and United
States lands promptly attended to. Fall
Abstracts Of all lands in Bossier Parish and al
lots in Benton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
The Macon TeIegrNph,

PUBLISHED DAILY AND WEEKLY.
AT MACON, GA.
Daily Telegraph. one year ~ 90
Weekly Telegraph, one year. 90
live, Democratic newspaper, brimful Of
the latest foreign and domestic news. Address
orders to
THE MACON TELEGRAPH.
Macon, Ga.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
MASON'S FRUIT JARS,
With Porcelain Lined Tops,

ALL SIZES.
l Pint.
Quart.
2 Quarts.
Nicely packed; one dozen in case,
so there is no breakage. Write US
for prices. We make no charge for
packing or drayage on jars.
Mail orders receive propt atten-
ton.
SHERIDAN, STORMER s. CO.,
Proprietors Of
The Fair and 5 and 1Oc. Store,
Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Notice 10 Ts'espNsse,.s.

No hunting or fishing on my place will sbn
IN allowed. Trcspassers will be prosecute |
to the fullest extent of the law.
A. CURTIS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

The Commencement Exercises at
st. Vlncent's Academy will be held
at the Convent in Shreveport to-day,
June 20, beginning at 8 a. N. We
acknowledge the receipt of an invi-
tation to be present from Miss s.
Eugenia Burt, one of the graduating
class of 1895, from this parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Peaches and plums are ripening
rapidly and are abundant.

We are all 10 favor of better roads,
and they cannot come too soon.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

The Yuma Indian Reservation is to
be opened to settlement,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Immigration Agent.
Darties wishing to sell land would do well
TO confer with me.
j.. e. ADGER.
Hughes Spur, Bossier Parish Il.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

More rain Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20
Preaching next Sunday.
New moon next Saturday.

All kinds of vegetables are yield
ing prolifically.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Heavy rains fell here last Thurs
day and Friday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-06-20

Any scheme leading ultimately to
better roads and highways is vel
come,
The state herald. (Holyoke, Logan County, Colo.) 1887-1921, 1895-07-19
BICYCLIsTs 60 HOME,
CLOSE OF THE AsBURY MEET.
Some Good Rld.r. Thero hut owing to
HAD Tracks Not Many Goods Records
Were Made.

Asbury Park, July l6.-The sixteenth
annual meet of the L. A. w. was
brought to a close here last evening.
The racing Of the closing day began
at the final of the two.mile handicap u
special, which was postponed from last
Saturday OH hccount OF the storm. 1t
was won by the st. Paul boy, d. b.
Bird Eddie Bid WIS oil. scratch and
Barnett mid Coburn got $50 yards.
Bald dropped.out In the third lap. The
lending bunch finished, Bird, Barnett,
Barry and Coburn, strung out length
apart. and the others came In sitting
up. The first prize for this race was n
horse, harness and carriage, valued 1T
SiOO. Soon after lie Ind won ii, the st.
Paui boy jumped into the carriage and
after lifting his wheel in was driven
around the enclosure amid cheers.
Iwo-mile open, class b. final, was n
loaiing race. Coming to the last turn,
Maddox and Titus spripted and fought
IL out on even terms to the finish, Titus
winning by few inches.
Harry Maddox was to have tried for
me hve-mlle record with pacemakers,
put he claimed to be physically unable
to undertake the test. Fred Titus took
the place of Maddox and was paced
by Earle and Murphy on tandem und
seVe Nc! ieod, Barnettanu Mnyo o1
a SOUND. The tandem cut out the pace
FOR the first mile, which wins covered In
2:0I To- Then the squad went ahead
and set rafting pace. the second mile
being made in 30 10. The tandem
carried Titus along for the third mile,
which was slower, the time being
2;O3 20. Then the squad went on
ngnin and Titus did not let II get more
than 4 foot from him at any time. The
fourth mile was done in 2.OT. The
squad came into the home stretch at n
furious rate with Titus hanging OH in
good shape. When he crossed the
tape every one thought he had beaten
the record and the crowd cheered him
Justify. As soon as quiet was restored
the announcer said Titus had not
beaten the record. but equaled 1t. his
time being 10:22 80. As this was nc
complished on slow track 1t was re-
iniirknbie.