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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

These officers have been elected at
the annual meeting of the Colby Y. NJ
{. A.: President, Arnold NJ. Sanborn:
vice president, Albert G. Warner: sec
rotary, {. A. Richardson's: treasurer
now in IA most flourishing condition and
the financial standing is unusually
good. There are 81 active and 10 asso-
ciate members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

The work on the interior finish of the
City hall is nearing completion.
GeaeeN Emery. has received the con-
tract for the decorating. The cypress
finish will receive four coats of varnish
and ought to shine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

r. G. Bennett of Livermore Falls,
who stole ring from the iewelry store
of Frank Woodbury.. Tuesday. was ar
raigned before Judge Larrabec.
Wednesday, found guilty of the theft
and sentenced to 80 days in Jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

The funeral of the late Lyman w.
Pettigrew was held at his late boarding
place on Mechanic street. Wednesday,
Rev. +. u. George ofiiciated. The re-
mains were sent to Clinton for inter-
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

A crew of the linemen of the Telephone
co. was busy. yesterday, stretching a
new line of cable along Front street. The
new cable will run from Temple to Union
street, and is to take the place of the
wires which have been run singly on the
poles. There are 81 wires in the new
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

George Hathaway, recorder of DirigO
Lodge, A. @. L; W.. was in Augusta,
yesterday. and paid Mrs. n. j. Spear
$4,000, her husband, The late Milbury j.
Spear. being a member of this lodge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

The temperance question will he the
subject for discussion at the next meet
ing of the Wide Awake Club. AT that
meeting the liquor law as operated in diff
ferent states in the Union. will be fully
discussed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Mrs. Augusta Perry of Boston, who
has been the guest of relatives in Ban
gor for a few weeks, returned to this
city. Wednesday, for a visit to Mr.. and
Mrs j. w. Cross. Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Superintendent; of Schools Hitchings has
recently received from Bingham pair of
horned larks, which were sent him by a
friend. This species is rather rare and is
found only in certain localities in the
State. The birds will be added to Mr..
Hitchings' private collection. which is one
of the most valuable in the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

At the meeting of Hermon Lodge,
No. 80, F. and y. NJ, which was held,
Tuesday evening. it was voted to dedi-
caet the new Masonic building, Tues
day evening. March 2S Hon. A NJ.
Spear. Fred d. Loring and w. j.
Landers were appointed as commit
tee on entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

The funeral services of the late Cath
crime Taylor We're held at st. Joseph's
church. Wednesday afternoon. The
bearers were Joseph Mcdonald, John
Mcdonald. Daniel McAdam and Pat
rick Berry. The remains We're placed in
the receiving tomb at Oak Grove GEM
eterV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

We are respectfully informed that
Ward 3 returned one Prohibition vote
for mayor at the last election. The on
ly Prohibition vote thrown in the city
we believe. 1t WAS unintentionally
omitted X
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Mrs. w. w. Kelley and Miss Ida
Pennington very pleasantly entertain
ed their friends at whist, at their home,
90 school street, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16
A MOST PROSPEROUS YEAR.
Quarterly Conference at Methodist Church
Rev. 4. A. Lewis Requested to Remain.

The fourth quarterly conference was
held at the Methodist Episcopal church.
Tuesday evening. The meeting was well
attended and unusually interesting. The
following reports show that the past year
has been one of the most prosperous since
the church was organized.
The financial condition of the society
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

At the recent annual meeting of the
Kennebec Steam Towage Co, the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: Ami Davenport. president;
G. w. Heselton. w. III. Ring, Ami
Davenport: Capt. Frank Blanchard,
and John Gould. directors: w. H. Ring.
agent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

There is great deal of interest being
taken. in the basket ball game which is
to be played in this city between the
teams from the sophomore and fresh
men classes of the woman's college at
Colby. The game will be played at the
gymnasium, March 30, and will probably
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

A baked bean supper will be served at
the Universalist church. this evening. The
following will wait upon the guests:
Head waiter, Charles 1.awry; aids, George
RICHARDSON. J. p. Lawry. G. c. Small, Al
bert Jewell. II. G. Gould. Harry Tozler.
F. c. Gibson. w. A. Archer. H. NJ. Tot
man and 0. A. Learned. ..Asi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

\ class of !; of the public school teach
crs are receiving instruction in elocuiion
from Miss Koch. the instructor of physi-
cal culture at Colby. The first lesson was
taken. Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Mrs. A. l.. Butterfield and daughter
of Mono county, California, who have
been the guests of Mrs. A. A. Became on
West street, have returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16
We quote below a few Of The astonishing

All 10c. preparations will be sold for &C.
Diamond Dyes, 7c.. 4 packages. pc.
All OF our 10c and l5c. Toilet Soaps at
&c. per cake.
500 Hair Brushes at SOC.
Tooth Brushes at one-nai, price.
Perfumes a One-half price.
\ At. warranted Fountain Syringe
regular price, 81. 90; removal price. 49cts
Warranted Hot Water Bottles 47c
l0c. Toilet Paper, Sc.
Nursing Outfits brush. nipples bot
ties, &c.,) regular price, pc: removal"
price, lie.
We have taken the agency for the ceie-
brated Bemis confcctions. and have pound
and half pound packages of same. The
regular price is J1c. per pound. We sell
them during the removal" for &c. per
pound. Try pound: they are delicious.
Lack Of space permits rs to mention
only few of these unheard Of bargains
We intend 10 sell. not only Patent Med
icin"s. but everything in onr line
gardlcss nf cost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Mrs. II. y. Webber returned TO her
home in Waterville. Wednesday. after
a several weeks visit to relatives in
HalloWell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Miss Clara Lord has returned from
several weeks visit to relatives in
Cambridge. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Miss Estelle Montford of Lewiston
is the guest of her grandfather Mr..
Reuben Wentworth. upper Second
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Many Hallowell people were in attend
ance al the sessions of the Legislature.
Wednesday, to hear the discussion on the
Industrial school matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

The Mother Goose party at the Univer-
salist church.. Tuesday evening. was a
very enjoyable affair and was well at
tended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

The subject of the sermon at the Uni
versalist church, Sunday morning, viii be
Some Reasons Why You Should Join
and Help 20 Maintain Cniversalist
Church" $50 ss.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

\ party o. young ladies from Augusta
enjoyed one Of Landlord Waterman
fine spreads Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Mrs. Harlow of Boston, was called to
Gardiner. Wednesday. to attend the
funeral of her father, Lyman Petit
grew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Miss Grace Blake returned. Wednes-
day. from a visit to relatives in Shaw :
mut.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

DR.. +. a. Knowlton attended the meet
ing of the Jephtha Encampment at AT
gusta. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

l.. w. Savage of Bangor, was in the
city, on business, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

school board. this evening. when The COM
mttees for the ensuing year viii he
selected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

postponed its meeting to Wednesday
March o. the place of meeting to he lat"i
n nnunnal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Miss VI. j. Record went to Readlield.
Wednesday. for visit to friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

The board of trade banquet will prob
ably occur on the sd of March. AT the
Hallowell house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Inc whist party and dance at the G.
a. *. hall. last evening, given by
Eureka Rebekah Lodge, was well at
tended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Elmer Wheeler recently injured his
foot SO badly that he is now on crutches,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

kennebec Commandery, No. 266. u.
O. G. c., will hold its regular meeting.
this evening. at G. A. r. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

A. r. Estes has returned from a
short visit to his home in South Dur
ham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16
ST. PA1RlCK'S DAY CONCERT.
Programme Prepared for Friday
Evenings Concert at Opera House.

The Catholics of Gardiner will give a
lecture and concert at the Opera house,
Friday evening. in observance of ST. Pat
rck's day. The management has devoted
much time in arranging the following oro-
gramme:
PART I.
March, Irish Brigade Reeves
Monaghan's Orchestra
Baritone Solo,
ta)-"My Queenly Island Home,
(bI-"Wearing OF the Green.
Mr.. Thomas +. Ryan.
Song, Selcc ted
Miss Mary Twigg.
Groves of i;larney," Gait
Orchestra.
Lecture, THE Irish Soldier at Home AMI
Abroad,
Rev. Jeremiah Riordan of Bangor
Waltz, Selected
Orchestra
Song Selected
Miss Mary Twigg.
ta)-"Belicve Me-
(b)-"rhe Cruiskeen Lawn. Y
Mr.. Thomas +. Ryan
Selection,
Orchestra.
Mr.. Marco, who was TO have taken part
in the concert, received dispatch from
his parents which made ii necessary for
him to Immediately leave for his home in
New Hampshire. 1t is doubtful if he will
return in time to take part in the eXef
asa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

The regular meeting of the Foresters
will be held this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Miss Carrie Hanley of Bangor, is
visiting her sister, Miss Annie Hanley
in this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy are stopping
in this city for short time as the guests
of friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

George NJ. Bahan Of Boston. was In
the city on business. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Miss Julia mglee of Machias, is The
guest of Miss Ida Pennington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Miss Edna Batchelder of High street.
is visiting friends in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Fred +. Peacock Of this city. left
wednesday, for Lynn. Mass, where he
has accepted a good position
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Frank MaXcy. who has been sick for
several weeks, was able to attend to
his business. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Walter D. Davis of this city. went to
Lewiston. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Samuel James OF Randolph is in a
critical condition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16
Removal Prices

How's this? An imported tooth bruA
"a guaranteed one) and a bottle Of Hood.
Celebrated Tooth Powder for &c
Full weight Seidliiz Powders, 1 dox i,
a tin box; regular price, a5c.; ''remoyar,
price. &c.
Everything in our line proporiionately
low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Henderson are
visiting the formers mother at Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

George r. Davis of Philadelphia, was
a visitor to the city. yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16
FAIRFIELD.

The +, p. Pratt W. X. c. held its reg
ular meeting. "Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16
HALLOWELL.

III. A. Putnam of New York, was In the
city on business. yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16
Daily kennebec Journal.
GARDINER.

Henry Loring is visiting friends in
PittStiCll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

II. A. Whitmore of Livermore Falls.
was in this city, yesterday, for a short
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

John T.. Bunker of Bar Harbor, was
the guest of his brother, DR.. l.. G. Bun
ker in this city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

DR.. r. G.. Thayer was in South Paris.
yesterday, on profession business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

DR.. j. l.. Forter and w. M. Lincoln
have been drawn as jurymen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

l.. G.. Whipple of Scion. was among the
out-of-town people in this city, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Samuel Grant Chapter, d. A. r., has
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Davis of Portland.
We're in this city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16
The ". I. U. Ne)ds iateres,ias asssiss.

The Waterville w. C. r. L. is In -FOUR
ishing condition. Meetings are held fort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-16
HallOWeIl Advertisements.

We carry fine line of the above articles. IS.
b. janis wsd&sat,tf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-08
SALE OF BOXES FOR SO DINNER.

,rrrIoN AT THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB-JEFFER-
son NJ LEVY GETS FIRST CHOICE.
The sale OF boxes for the so Jefferson Day dinner
.. the Metropolitan Opera House held last
r,rh. at the Democratic Club The auctioneer was
ps,er F Meyer and there big attendance OF
Tamrany braves. Mr.. Meyer explained that the
h,dsing would he for first choice second choice and
60 on And the terms cash. he added; no
Mex here" John J. scannell started the bidding
with ore OF $50 but It went quickly by 80 jumps
m SD a. which jefferson VI. Levy got the first
choice Jefferson has it," shouted Mr.. Meyer and
from that moment the bidding went on briskiy The
sale began at about 1890 and in half an hour the
Dinner Committee was $500 richer Mr.. Croker
was an Interested spectator. but he took no part
personally in the bidding.
. NJ Levy took Box No. l as his choice and Box
No ? went 20 Edward NJ Muller at $40. No. to
Is went az 800 each except that Perry Belmont
paid $40 for No. II The rest OF this lot went
follows No. g. James J. Coogan; No. l. John
Whalen: No 3. John ). scannel No. 6, Andrew
? Grady: No g Samuel Untermyer. No. 10, Thomas
J Dunn. No. p. Nathan Strauss No. 49, J: Ser
No l. julius Kaufman. No IS Register Fromme
c Potter paid 500 for No %. and H. J. Baker paid
the same for No. p. The rest Of the parterre
50. 2. charles Heinernan so: No; q. Captain
& TSadg 6 NS T 2S JONI BrJdy cs5
rel. SO No. Is Coroner yucca. $50; No. %. James
= Gsfney. $50. No 80 Charles p Dillon. SIS: No.
D. Theodore Baron. So. No 80. Henry P Drew,
g No 9. n c. Danenbaum, 's5 No. "a. Lewis
Nixor t65. No 81 President Coogan. $50
II was announced that for the grand tier boxes
som4 men unnamed had offered $50 for each one
That figure therefore was the minimum bid &C
,spie1 Some OF the grand tier boxes went fol
1ss 70 Ss. David Johnson s55 No. 81. Colonel
A. 2. Gardiner $50. No 81. r. J. Iantry, S2 No
.. D. John 3 Cosby. s55. No. %. Albert Crandall
81 No a H. Francis. 81: 10; q William
Frank Fitzgerald. I55. No. As James Murray. SIS
30 q. George H. Toop. s55: No. A. John r: Nc
Dohsd SIS No. IS. Thomas l. Feitner, SIS: No a.
z 5. Stokes $56. No 20. A. II. Humme S55; No 49,
Z G. Sheehy s55. No q. John Mullins. SIS.
The stall boxes went as follows A J J. Har
rngton p Sol Sayles. 81. G. Henry NJ. Gold
.ogle 81 p. r. J. Anderson. $40. z. William Never
- ?. William Peters. 50. q. Charles Jones $40
Il P : Williams $40 J. T. F. Hascall $40: AA
Theodore " Myers $55 BIB. Edward F. . DIVER
~ C John Fox Sn: DID. William Kearney. $40:
EE William sanderson. so. FF. P. F. Collier. 50:
&C. ". 2 Wyatt $40 Y, John Henry Mccarthy,
=; ". ? A. Curtis. $40. X. Major Hinkley. $50:
y Cord Meyer. $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-08
FREE CIRCULATING LIBRARY FOR RICE
NOND HILL.

Tho rapdly growing suburb OF Richmond Hiii'
ling Island Is to have free library opened 'o-udS
q, . O'Clock in the Arcanum Building Ihls Is We
result NJ the earnest and united EFFORTS OF 'he
women OF the community. who are organized in'o
a Twentieth Century Club Of unlimited membership
nledged 10 the advancement Of the educational
civic and social interests Of the place Inc cluo
was organized in December. 1905 and was an out
Growth Of a Red Cross auxiliary. organized IN the
summer TO work for the soldiers and sailors
The first definite work undertaken was Tree
library. They have received by gift over one thou-
sand volumes The trustees have added by pur-
chase fifty OF the latest books by favorite authors
and fifty books for the young people.
Jacob 4 Riis who is resident of Richmond
Hill and one % the library trustees. has generously
offered 70 give lecture for the benefit ~ the
library on May g. and the club has committee
az work making the arrangements. In ADDITION 20
The library the club has organized a Philanthropy
Committee for the purpose OF having central
bureau OF information In regard 10 charitable WORK
Al the meeting on April 10 Mr.. Devine, secretary
OF the Charity Organization Society In New YORK.
is 10 address the cklb on the methods OF his
society ,, 49, ,
formation. The plan Of the club also provides for
a Literary Committee 10 plan and carry forward
some definite lines OF reading or study for those
who desire Il: also an Athletic Committee 10 pro-
vide something in the way Of bowling, fencing and
other physical culture advantages
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-08
NEW HOME FOR VAUDEVILLE.
TO BE BUILT. 1T is SAID. AT FULroN-sT
AND ROCKWELL PLACE.

TO BE BUILT. 1T rs SAID. AT FULToN-sI'
AND ROCKWELL PLACE.
II was announced on Thursday that new ana
Handsomely appointed theatre, to be devoted 10
-nriced vaudeville. is to be built AZ the south-
west corner OF Fulton-st and Rockwell race IN
Rrookvn and that 900 is to be invested IN the
nroject Otto Huber. the brewer. is reported 10 De
behind the scheme and from the fact that Percy
G. Williams one OF the proprietors OF beree"
Reach Is 10 he the manager Of the new pay
house II is believed that this theatre VIII FORM one
OF a circuit comprising the Brooklyn MUSIC nan
the Novelty Theatre. in the Eastern District, ana
other amusement enterprises in when MI VIII
Jams IL associated with Mr. Huber.
Mr.. Williams. when seen at the Elks Ciuo yes'e'-
dav said that the projectors had purchased TOUT u
lois on the Fulton st side. five lots on the hG ~
we'll place side and lots In tlatousn-aVe Iii
new theatre Is 10 be called the Orpheurn aIlI
no In an ornamental style OF architecture anu III
nroof plans have already been suomitteu 70 Cn a
PuIidlng Department. II viii have a seams vS
nacv OF eighteen hundred and the nlter! - ~
ron,sir a balcony An orchestra and Two ue.s -,
hoxos There will also be promenade ana pam dh,s"
GARDEN The basement will be leased as d Id'''s
kellar. , .ho buildings now on
49, to vii IL is expected. begin on MAY !. an
the protectors hope to begin stage perlo' ''a0e
late next fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-08
PEDESTRIANS BEGIN THEIR RACE.
oprx7Nc Of THE TWENTY FoUR-HoUR CONTEST
AT THE GRAND CENTRAL PALACE
HFGELMAN LEADING.

The international professional Neutrality-suspicious.
go-as-vou-pIease race for the championship OF the
world was started last evening at the Grand ZEN
trail Palace before a large gathering. Ihere "e''
men entered from all over the world Ihirty-lou'
started for the weary journey. There Is one col
ored man among the entries. J. NJ Dean. several
Young BOYS are striving for championship hohors
AS soon as the big clock In the building struck -
"AI' Smith the starter. cracked his pistol ana OH
the "peds" went Guerrero. the Mexican started
of IN the lead and covered the first mile in $40 m
ishing I'D two miles in 1902 The Mexican cut out
a wonderfully fast pace and held the lead UP 10
the third mile which finished IN ls.Z. PETER
Hegelman then went at a faster pace. and passed
the leader in easy fashion Hegelman sustained
the lead which he acquired by TINS squirt ana menu
hie own no 10 the end OF the twelfth mile
The hall was decorated with flags and ountlng
entered and as the travelled around the track
the music PLAYED some Of their favorite airs
There were many women present A. the enc 81
the second hour Hegeman was still in the iead
and gaining fast The following were the star ,ers'
Alfred Elson. Henry Rulfe James VI nean'
Michael Noonan James A Graham. Gilbert barnes.
A Peterson John Craig. Henry shelton. .I gonm
Endelin William II. Feeney. George WoHenscniss-
ger Thomas Cox Sam" Day. pete Edwards
George Cartwright. Charles r. Anthem Aioert ar
son Edward Kingston. John a. Click Gus Suer-
zero Albert Fels Peter Hegelman, William Kyan'
Elmer Barnes Edward J. Touhey, John J. SkelIy'
Oliver Hansen and Peter Golden
The score at u o'clock was