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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21

yourself ard take off one hoonered
pounds. .und be healthy und spry? No
fat man vhas in der swim"
Well. think about dot a good while.
Maybe l vhas too fat, und sleep too
much, und don't look purity any more.
If it vhas so it vhas not good for me.
und so | buys some bicycles When
brys him dot men smiles at me und
saws:
"VheH. Mister Dunder, you shall hat
mere fun nit dis machine dan you can
ever belief. He vhas full of SMOKES und
surprises, ind If you don't hat good
times it wasn't her fault. Was you
afraid of some bicycles?"
Not of one hoonered." l says.
dot vhas all right Dot main thing
in a new beginner vhas TO have con-
fidence You shust take him home in
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21

him to hold dot bicycle still. but he
explains dot eafery body must go BY
herself. | make good und ready, uld
if vhas scared l don't let Shake know
1t, und pcoty queek | shump on again.
1t vhas shust as easy ASH climbing a
tree, ind | belief / ride ten times
around der yard if Shake don't yell at
me:
Dots it, fadder-keep it oop-catch
dct pedai-don't stop-you vhas all
right"
In leetle while don't feel good l
open my eyes ind vhas on my back
again. und | vhas so sore dot / belief
house falls on me. | don't speak for
seven minutes, und den / says to
Shake:
Il like you to explain how he vhas
Vhas in New York or Chicago. und
vhas I on der ground or oop on der
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21
clme down TO sl2 or SO recall one time
" got $2i for the trip, and when we.
the bridegroom. forced me u
us IS. pIerx nu,ss ~,s.ixl6

~ S. GleS< u1saAsx< .eislAl
people came TO The Falls, however. Tho
biggest row / ever had was with an old
duffer who wouldn't pay me s. for driv-
ing him across to Goat Island"
And you didn't call that robberyi" cx-
claimed the questioner
We'll, we had TO live. you know and
we had TO lay up against rainy day.
Every hickman of those days had a feel
Ing that he would wake up some morning
and find the Falls played out. and OF
course he was anxious to heel himself
against such a calamity whea you
figure that you ought TO make 500 per
day you can't ride people around for
nothing
DID you ever make as much as that7'
MANY and many a day, SIR, or I
wouldn't he living on the interest OF my
money now. / had banner day, though.
and | love to recall f. There were two
bridal couples from Chicago both young
people, and they nad dead loads of cash
They wanted my hack for the day. and l
told EN- the price would be 5000 They
snapped me up quicker than scat. and
paid half the price down.
But the outfit wasn't worth that sum-"
Worth about $500 sir. However, tho
young folks wanted to show off. and |
presume they are remembered there to
this day Yes. sir they gave me $500 and
didn't drive p miles In all. That was
my banner day, though 1 had another
pretty fair one / hauled a chap around
for two hours and finally landed him at
the whirlpool. AS he got out Of the car
rage he left $40 in cash and watch and
pin behind and then flung himself into
tho river. What he left behind belonged
to me, Of course. All sir, even as | cut
of my coupons l pause 10 remember
those halcyon days--days which were. but
can mover De again.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21
slIp OF STATE.

Thou. too sail on. chip ~ state,
SAL on . Union. strong and greaI
Humanity with all It's fears
Win at the hopes cf future years.
II hanging breathlsss on thy fate
We know what master laid thy Kr-f.
What workman wrought thy rits o
steel
WAC made each mast. and sail ard rope
What anviiE rang and hammers beat,
In what forge and what a aeat
Were shaped the anchors 81 they h0pelI
Fear not each sudden sound and shock,
It's 81 the waves ard not the rock.
IT'S but the Mapping of the sail.
And not a rent made By the gaief
In spite Of rock and gempestfs roar
In spite OF rock and tempest'g roar.
sail on. nor fear to breast the seal
our hearts, our hopes. are all with
Our hearts, our hopes, our prayeI
tears,
Are all with thee-are al win IN
-Long
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21
THE GocD OLD DAYS AT TILE FALLS

In the years agone," said the man
with check-bo0k sticking out Of a side
pocket. There used 30 be n9 end oI talk
about the swfn6 ing ways OF the Nia..sF
Falls hackman. Once iE great while
some hacknan may have oyercnargtd a
patron, hut it was mostly al talk ne
papers must have their little jokes. you
know.
Did you ever investigate the matterg''
Well. yes. I can reply that ] III In
fact, / drove q hack myself Tor seven
years, and it would see m as II I ought to
Know something about IL. Yes: was one
Of the people whom The newspapers were
constantly accusing though. of course I
never paid any attention to what was
said"
fifty cents apiece 20 convey passengers
from Prospect Park down TO the whlrl-
p5ol7'
We'll. that was according. II It was a
bridal couple | always charged tribe
more. Bridal couples used 10 figure that
it would cost s.ceo to dol Niagara Fails.
and Of course We helped ,rnatters along
as much az we could. Ah.fbut those were
good old days-gooa old Gayz AS to the
fare down 10 the whirlpool, my charge to
! bridal couple Was SIS THAT is. / men
toned that figure at fhe go-oa some
times It would be Questioned. and again
there would be kiSE and I'd have to
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-21

h0use?"
You vhas OIL right. fadder," says
Shake, 'und | Was proud 81 you. You
has no more afraid of dot bicycIN
Ian Of fly. ii | hat so9cl eonnueYoS
II myself / vhas champion OF America
n two weeks All you haf to do vhas
to slump sooner. You vhas a letle
SOW on uer mount"
Well, | belief Shake ought to know,
und after my head don swim any
more ind my back vhas not broken,
try it CAGE more. / would gu one
On dot bicyc.es, but some boys IooK
over der fence und says:
"All you boys come here pCOty
queek Here WAS Mister Dunder who
weighs ton, trying TO ride some Ui-
cycies und it vniu be more idn ash
some mclkeys in barrels.
Dot mikes NE mad und braces me
up, und says to Shake dot / Will
ride 1eefteen nmea around at yard or
lie dead man. | vhas cod al over,
und my knees vhas shaking, but IN a
leetle time | cries; "HG! ha ha.' und
makes a slump. ! vos on dot bicycles
In file minutes, uTd ava@ she goes.
Maybe she WAS steam und maybe she
WAS electricity, but she goes aGound
like lightning und Snake waves MS hat
und clles out:
keep it oop, fadder-kep it cop.
You WAS scorcnlng to beat Der band. -
Maybe | go round DOT yard ten times
or one miln0n-l dunno. | gif al der
money III der word to get off. but /
can't do it. vhas yelling to Shake to
bring Ger police when | see4 some posts
in front Oh ne, und before | can wink
| WAS twenty leet nigh und don't know
something's n two Gours | woke oOp
uEd vhas in bed, und der doctor says
/ vnas almost dead in twenty-seyeu
different places. Shake was still laugh
ing, end two policemsns WAS down
stars und a fiie-engine by der door.
| stay in dot bed six weeks, und When
| get QUE | SAYS:
"Ering me dot bicycles und der axe"
How WAS you going to do?" he
says.
Il vhas going to do sound Sound
so.' und / smash dot bicycles till he
vhas all in spdnters und throw der
pieces in der allie. Maybe she yhas
exercise und sport und health; maybe
she keeps ne CUT OF prison uad bluffs
ne; bat ynen | like to rid some more
Coes by raii-fence una vhas tied on
nit roDas."
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-08-30

For hrokrn surfaces. sores. insect
bite. barns, skin d~i,"a-,s aud c~pr-
"Ialiy piles Their" j. one r"liahl" r"mr-
dl. BrWitt's witch Hazel ~qIlr-.
When you call for b"Nit'', don't ac-
Crp' cUunt"rf"its or fraUds. Won viii
DOT b" disappointed with DcWirt'S
Witch Hazel Saiyc. Crawford Bros.
The age-herald., 1898-05-22
FRANK COOK
Remanded to Jail by Justice Steele fcf Murder
 ofConductor Black.

The preliminary trial of Frank Cook who is said to have killed Conductor John Blackman at Gains station, Avondale, at 2:SO o'clock last Sunday morning began yesterday before Justice M. w. Steele. Dan Greene was prosecuting attorney and the negro conducted his own case.
 Conductor John Evans was the first witness yesterday and he testified as to his connection with the tragedy. O. w. Shelby. H. L. Martin and Deputy Sheriff Tom Jones all appeared for the state.
 The defendant introduced several col ored witnesses endeayoring to prove an
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w. P. G. HARDING
The Contest Was Close

The judges state that the contest was exceedingly close and that 1t was only after the most perfect papers had been examined several times that the prizes could be awarded.
 The announcement was first made and the twenty questions first printed in The Age-Herald about January 10, and since that time the interest in the contest has been steadily increasing As will be mo- iiced from the winners of the first and second prizes, the contest has not been one of local interest only, but has extended to . many states of the union, which speaks well for the large circulation of The Age Herald and the big territory over which it extends. pr. Phillips, one of the judges, wishes It stated that the winner of the first prize is not a relative of his, nor has he ever heard of her before.
 The Judges arrived at their decision at such a late hour last night that it was an impossibility to publish the answers sub mitted by Miss Phillips, but they will be published this week.
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CAPT. KENNEDY
Viii Eaiist Volunteers at the Morris Hotel All
 Today

Teicg-ams were received In Birmingham yesterday that Captain Kennedy, of the Jefferson Volunteers, would be in Birming- ham today until 4 p. m., in order to receive recruits and furnish them transportation to Mobile.
 Captain Kennedy will have his heal quarters during the day at the Morris ho- tel, and urges that all men thinking of volunteering will report to him as early as possible. He will hiuself return to Mobile this afternoon.
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ON TIE RACE TRACK.
Morris Results

New York. May 21.-The chief event at Morris Park today was the s1O,ooo eclipse stakes for 2-year-olds which Jean Beraud, the favorite at odds on won by length.
 First Race-Seven furlongs. selling. Or toand. to 1, won; Athamas, second: Lydian, third. Time. 1:2SA.
 Second Race-Five furlongs. Ethelbert, to 2, won; Saccharine, second; Needy, third. .ZiTem, 1:023i.
 Third Race-Eclipse, five and a half fur longs. Jean Beraud, 9 to 10, won; King dom second Miller third. Time, 1:o5
 Fourth Race-One mile. Geisha, to ,, won; Miss Merriam, second; Kenmore Queen, third. Time, 1:iS.
 Fifth Race-Mile. Tillo, to 10 won; Domitor, second; Mersian, third, Time, 1:41A.
 Sixth Race-International steeplechase, two and one-half miles. Shillalah, to l. wonl Mars Chan, second; Wood Pig con, third Time 4:40is.
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MlMMNAnI
From the PhysicIans Standpoint.

Where the stomach is weak it is always advisable to prescribe Malt-Nutrne. There is often danger in using pepsin or other preparations. of which even the smallest dose may have a harmful effect upon comparatively strong stomach. Medical authorities agree regarding the in- tense nourishing power. of Malt-Nutrine and its great assistance to digestion. It is par ticularly adapted to strengthening con- valescents, weak children and those suffer- ing from lack of blood, stomach diseases, etc. Malt Murine is prepared by the fa- nous Anheuser-Busc Brewing Associa- tion which fact guarantees the purity, ex- cellenee and merit claimed for 1t.
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Summer School-B. B. c.

"Boy Blue" children's fairy play, at the opera house Tues day night and Wednesday matinee, May 24th and 25th Tickets soc. On sale at New mans drug store.
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ARDWARE--ALL THE WEEK.

Agents for Columbus Buggy Company's Buggies, Carriages Phaetons, Traps and Surveys, standard of the world.
 Agents for Fish Bros Celebrated Wagons-best made.
 Agents for Lafiin S Rand Powder Com .pany.
 Agents for Oliver Chilled Flows.
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MISS PHILLIPS
 GETS FIRST PRIZE In the Ase-HeraldS Educational Con-
 test. 6. H. STURTEVANT, SECOND The Third Awarded to X. R. Forsyth, Of
 Birmingham. THE RACE WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE Judges Have Been Working on the Answers for Two Weeks and Only Completed Their Labors at vey Late
 Hour Last Night
6. H. STURTEVANT, SECOND
THE RACE WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE

At 12 o'clock last night the three judges who were to select the winners of The Age Herald educational contest finished their work of nearly two weeks duration, and announced the following names as the win ners:
 Marion, Va
 Second prize of $2O-G. H. Sturtevant, Jacksonville, III.
 Third prize of slo-A. R. Forsyth, Birm- ingham, Ala.
 As will be seen in the report of the judges given below. the award of the remaining ten prizes of s1o each was not made for the reason that nearly all of the ten who were entitled to these prizes had requested the committee that their papers be withdrawn and their names withheld from publication if they were not among the first three.
 The Committees Report The following is the report of the com mittee:
 Birmingham, Ala, May 21, 1898. Editor Age-Herald, Birmingham, Ala: Sir: Your committee to decide The Age Herald educational contest No. 1, report that they have awarded the first prize of $50 to Miss Theda B. Phillips, of Marion Va. The second prize of s2O to G. H. Stur- tevant, Jacksonville, Ill. And the third prize to A. R. Forsyth, of Birmingham Ala
 Your committee has unanimously agreed upon these prizes but after due deliberation has decided not to award the next ten prizes of Sl0 each, for the following ree-- son: Requests have been made..,y nearly all of those who a1e entitled to these prizes, 7T as well as many others of the competitors. that their papers be either withdrawn or their names not given out for publication if they won any of the prizes other than the first three. For this reason we have not awarded the prizes mentioned. While none of the papers submitted to your committee were perfect, yet there was merit in all of them. All of the competi- tors have submitted excellent answers to many of the questions, but they have failed in others. Very respectfully,
 J. H. PHILLIPS.
 A. LATADY.
 w. P. G. HARDING.
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MRs WlNSl OW,s SOOTHING SYRUP.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS, IT SOOTHES inc CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO, and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins- lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-05-22

It frequently puzzles policeman to ols tinguish betwen. drunken wneeiman anu a beginner.
The age-herald., 1898-05-22

Whenevr there is more than one way or doina A thing the other fellow invariably does it the wrong way.
The age-herald., 1898-05-22

The young girl with her done up and her skirts let down for the first time pos sesse more awe-inspiring dignity than fiorwalker in dry goods store.
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Armstrong's Home Run

Augusta, Ga.. May A.-Augusta and Charleston met today for the first time this season. The game was close and excit- ing until the eighth, when Armstrong hit for home run, scoring two men ahead or him.
 RH E Augusta :. :. ........o 8 0 00031 IT IA 0 Charleston .. ..-......0 0 01 0000 2-3 Il 0 Batteries: McMackin and Armstrong; Kimble and Steelman.
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THE COAL BARONS FOLD THEIR TENTS
  The Exhibition Game Was But Poorly Attended. REGULARS WON, OF COURSE Mayors, the Atlanta Boy, Is Blamed for Send ing the Death Knel of the National Game of Base Ball m the
 Southern States.
REGULARS WON, OF COURSE

When Manager Frank Haler threw the boys that answer for bases, the rubber, on which Switzer and other twirlers have stood, and the plate on which they have tossed the sphere into dray yesterday afternoon, it was the death knell of the national game in Birmingham, which will probably not be revived for months to come.
 The old rickety dray moved like hearse into the city and with sad countenance Haller boarded a car, and, followed by his red legs, made the last journey downward.
 Instead of playing ball, Haller sold tick cts yesterday.
 two minutes" said he as he assumed a pugilistic attitude. II believe l could pay him for his dirty work"
 You wouldn't be alone" chimed in the newspaper men and few enthusiasts who stood by.
 Movers, that individual with a grasping tendency and a principle that would be- foul the vest of "Fogin bowery shop, Is not popular person in Birmingham. He Is looked upon as Mark Hanna, with the success attachment. detached; as high wayman without the nerve to operate in the open; as a. gambler who skulks when he loses dime.
 The Last Game
 Thirteen to six in favor of the Birming- ham team was the score of the last game of the season.
 Only a few of the former base ball en- thusiasts went out yesterday to see the last of the Southern league for 1898 and to give the boys in green a rousing goodbye. It had been extensively advertised that the game would be for the benefit of the play CTS themselves, who have worked so hard to make the Birmingham team a success, but Birmingham didn't respond to the call. As has been stated, the local association has lost money on the team owing to the heavy expenses incidental to the opening of the season, and they. he., e :fo1 had time to make-if be ck.- For this reason the as -scciation is not able to help the men, as much as they would like to do
 The game yesterday was a listless one. Switzer and La.Porte did the battery work for the regulars" and HoIlowell, formerly of Savannah, and Vigo held similar posi- tions with the volunteers"
 The fans were too sad and sick at heart to raise much enthusiasm over the game. They grieved that the great national game was now a thing of the past and that for nearly twelve mortal months base ball would be of memory only im Birmingham. Then they grieved for the departure of the coal barons, all of whom had made numer- ous friends in Birmingham during their short stay in this city.
 All of the fans, cussed Movers president of the Atlanta club, and the cause of all the trouble with a right good will. Att lanta, they say, wanted the earth, with a ball-bearing axis to spin 4 on, and when she couldn't get it she stabbed the league in the back
 Every loyal fan by the side of his "od glory" colors will for the next week wear a small piece of crape in honor of the red legs, who are gone.
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e,,o,,a,ond .2OOo2OO1*- *-5 15 8 r5,Jt 1n,,,adelnbia ..20000OOO0-2 3 1 'Batteries-Young and zimmer Wheeler and Mcfarland.
 Second game H, Cleveland :, ..Vo zooVa Philadelphia ..o oV wv VVO
 Batteries-Powell and Criger; Dor ahue and Boyle.
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alibi by them Justice Steele remanded the negro to jail without hearing the argu- ment of Attorney Greene.
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A Top Buggy, full size, well painted, complete, with storm
 curtains, for .... ............. A Florence Wagon, .one-horse,
 with iron or wood axle, com
 plete with spring seat and
 brake, for ................ Hammoclxs, with head rests, all prices down to. .........
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phiilies Lost Two

Cleveland, O., May 21-The weakness or inc Phillies at the bat resulted in double defeat for them this afternoon.
 First game
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Giants Were Bcater

St Louis. May N.-St LOUIS played bet- ter ball than New York today R. II. D. New York. .1100002 0201-5 10 6 st Louis O04OO46 "-14 10 9
 Batteries Seymour and Warner; Taylor and Clements
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Chicago May 21.-Griffith kept the Sena tors guessing until his game was safe.
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Chicago. 110023 *-S s 3 Washington . 70 0 0 0 21-3 il 6
 Batteries-Griffith and Donahue; Swain and Mcclure.
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HamiIton Saved tho Day

Cincinnati, May 21-Hamilton saved the champions by wonderful eaten Tn tne seventh inning.
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Double Derby Winner

Cincinnati, May 21.-Plaudit is a double derby winner. This afternoon he won new laurels by easily defeating Lieber Karl who was the only started against him In the great $l0,O00 derby at Oakley am nockburn and John Bright were with drawn.
 Burns on Liebar Karl sent his horse out to make the pace and for the first mil the two ran closely together. As they turned into the home stretch. Martin let Plaudit have his own way, and the great thorough bred came down through the stretch in easy strides and crossed the wire good half length to the good. Lieber Karl was doing hi sbest and looked tired out at the finish.
 There was but little betting on the race Plaudit's price never being better than to 10, while to was about the best price obtained on Lieber Karl.
 The race was witnessed by about 5000 people The time made in the race, 20S4i, was not as fast as was expected, as the track was'in perfect shape.
 First Race-Six furlongs. Benares, to 1, won; Abe Furst second; J. A. Gfey, third Time 1:15h.
 Second Race-Five furlongs, selling. Par lxer Bruce, 1 to 2, won Pat Garrett, sec- ond; Finem Respice, third. Time, 1;Oi
 Third Race Four and one-half furloags Glasnevin, to 2. won: Pansy E., second; Dolette, third Time, 56%.
 Fourth Rac-The Oakley derby, value $I,- 75O to the winner. mile and quarter. Plaudit, 127 w. Martini, to 20, won; L'e- Der Karl 125 CT. Burns), to 5, second. Time 20Sa.. No starters.
 Fifth Race-One mic, selling Clean, even, won; Peter, second; Sue Nell, third. Time. 1:43.
 Sixth Race-One mile, selling. Bon Jour, to 1, won: Henry Launt, second; Kitty B., third. Time, 1:43.
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Grimth Kept Them Guessing

Louisville, May 21.-No game-rain.
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'e' R. H. E. t.,no,nnati .00O00210 0-3 g 3 Boston ..1O12O0O 0A 12 0
 Batteries-Dwyer and Vaughan' Le"is' and Bergen.
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Rains Knock Them Out

Pittsburg, May 21.-No. game-ra'n.
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St. Louis Results

St. Louis, May 21.-The feature at the Fair Grounds today was the Mississippi stake, in which Harry Duke closed slight favor ite over Forbush. Weather clear and traeK heavy.
 First Race-Five furlongs, for 2-year-a,ss. Miss Marion, to 5, won; Sir B'eze, second; Leo Stratus, thina.--GGfnie, 1:05lA.
 Second rsace-Selling, six furlongs. sweet William, to 2, won; Whirlaway, second; Hush, third Time, 1:17.
 Third Race-Sellng, one mile. Found, to 1, won; Belle Ward, second; Joe Shelby, third. Time, 1:45A.
 Fourth Race-Mississippi Valley stakes, value $1 ,5O0 one mile. Harry Duke, 114 (H. Martini to B. won; The Elector, 112 Lan- drumJ, 12 to 1, second; David, 1O6 (Gilmore), to 1, third. Time 1:4iA
 Fifth Race-Handicap, six furlongs. Fer vor, to 1, won; Sligo, second; Nick Car ter, third. Time, 1:1S.
 Sixth Race-Selhng, six furlongs. Horse shoe Tobacco, to l, won; Trombone, sec- ond; Change, third. Time, Hi.
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DRY GOODS--spEcIAL FOR MONDAY.

One Case Turkey Red Calico, per yard 25 dozen 26nch Umbrellas, assorted handess each One case Best Apron Gnghams, per yard 30 dozen Ladies' Ribbed Vests, each =. 30 dozen Mems Half Hose, Hemsdor dye special hee per 100 dozen Beached Cotton Towels extra Iarge per dozen
 One case A Cabot Beached Domestic, per yard One case Peppere| 04 Beached Sheeting per yard One case Peppere 94 Beached Sheeting, per yard
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R. H. E.
La Junta tribune. (La Junta, Bent County, Colo.) 1881-1939, 1898-07-02
puebIo's Celebration.

Pueblo, Colo. is arranging for a
grand celebration on the Fourth Of
July, similar to the one they had
last year, which was considered by
those in attendance as the finest
celebration given in the state. In
order that all may attend this cele-
bration the Santa Fe will make the
extremely low rate of 81 for the
round trip from La Junta. This
advance notice is given SO that you
will have ample time to prepare
for the trip. You cannot afford to
miss it. Notice of train service for
this occasion will be given later. -
w. o. Skinner, Agent.