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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

Squirrel Finnerty, whose intention
20 bcX for the Harry Weldon benefit
fund at Columbus. on Friday, Aug. 81,
will have as his opponent on this date
Oscar Gardner. The contest is billed
for six round affair.
Finnerty yesterday signed articles
for a 20 round go with Jean Bezenah
of Coyington. Ky. The articles, to-
gether with Finnerty's and The Wheel
mems Athletic Clubs forfets, was
sent to the sporting department of the
Cincinnati Enquirer Tuesday. 1t is eX-
pected that the articles, together with
Bezanah's forfeit and signature, will
be returned by next Saturday.
The contest will be held at the Au-
di,orium under the auspices of the
Wheelmen's Athletic Club on the eve
ming of Sept. %.
Finnerty has many admirers in Ma
rietta who hope and believe he will
make creditable showing in both
contests.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
OIL News.

Davis & Co drilled in dry hole on
the j. M. Bell farm, in the Hildreth
field. The well will probably be put
down to the Mitchell sand.
John Wells got dry hole on the Da-
belle farm Tuesday. The well is situ-
ated about quarter of mile from
the Hildreth field The we'll will prob
ably be drilled to the Mitchell sand.
Holdren & Davis drilled in their well
on the S. B. Hildreth farm Tuesday
They got about So feet of sand and will
have at least 10 barrel well.
Lightner No. /, drilled by the Muir
dock West Co., in the Yarnell field
came in Monday and shows up strong
for about 70 barrels.
| Scott & Ranger drilled in fine wei
on Federal Greek last Friday.
The Carter Oil Co. drilled in wei
on the Day farm at Bloomfield Tues
day that is setting the pace for we'll:
in that field 1t is making $50 barrel:
per day.
Seybold e Co. have producer il
their well on the Breckenridge farm a
Vincent. Oil was found in the VOL
Creek sand and the well is ten bar
rel pumper.
d. c. Davis first well on the Cad.
farm at Elk Run was dry.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
Notice to Contractors.

Lowell, Ohio, August 20, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will perceived by the Directors of
the First National Bank, of Lowell,
Ohio, at the Office OF said bank, up to
12 o'clock, noon, September /, 1900,
for the furnishing Of the necessary la
Dor and material for the erection of
two story frame bank building at Lo-
Lowell, Ohio, according to the plans
and specifications on file at the Office Of
said Association, Lowell, Ohio. Each
bid must be accompanied with a GER
tilted check for two hundred dollars
($20000) payable to the order of John
C. Saner, Cashier, First National Bank,
Lowell, Ohio, as guarantee that if the
bid is accepted, that a contract will be
entered into for the faithful perform
ance of its execution
The Board of Directors reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
By order of the Board of Directors.
WILLIAM WENDELL,
President.
John c. Saner, Cashier.
Aug. 90 lot.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

Those who are to constitute the body
which shall hereafter be called the Ma
rietta Cadets, met at the Armory Tues
day evening and selected officers for
the year. The constitution was draft
ed and adopted and consists of five
sections, The following civil officers
were selected to preside at all business
meetings of the Cadets for the ensuing
year; President, Sayre; Vice Presi-
dent, Meek; Secretary, Carpenter;
Treasurer, Wendelken; Commandant,
Col. H. ID. Knox.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
Personal and Local.

Mr.. Elmer TrCtter left yesterday
for Nelsonville to visit relatives.
Mr.. ]. L. Breckenridge, of Macks-
burg, was a business visitor in the city
yesterday.
Miss Edith Stanley returned last
evening after spending several weeks
at Weston Springs, w. Va.
Mr.. S. B. LongfeIlow, Of Macks-
burg, expects to leave next week for
TAFT Springs, Tenn, to spend a few
weeks.
Mr. d. T. McAvoy writes from
TAFT Springs, Tenn, where he went for
the benefit of his health , that he is
feeling much better.
Mr. J. c. Riddle, General Yardmas-
ter of the T. & o. C. f. Road was in
the city inspecting the arrangements
of the yards at this end of the line.
Misses Mabel Morris and Florence
Adair returned to their homes at Bev-
erly after a pleasant visit of several
weeks duration with friends in Gin
cinnati, Athens and Amesville
Miss Harriet NJ. Chamberln, who
has been visiting at the home of her
uncle, Pref. j. H. Chamberlin, left
today for Chicago where she will visit
before proceeding to her home in De-
troit Wisconsin.
Mrs. L. ]. Horns, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Chas. Jones,
accompanied by Mrs. Robert Deverell
and two children, who have also been
guests at the home of Mrs. Jones, left
Tuesday for their home in Whining
ton, Delaware.
C j, Watt and wife returned yes
terday morning from Paris, where they
have been attending the Exposition
and enjoying the many attractions of
the gay Partisan Capital for three
months. Mr.. Watts tells the champion
hct weather story of the season. He
says tnat the weather was so intensely
warm on a certain day that 1900 horses
dropped dead in the streets of Paris.
Mr.. d. H. Bartlett will remove
his family from Sistersville to the
property which he has purchased in
the vicinity of the city. Mr.. Bartlett
is prominent oil man of Sistersville
being a member OF the oil firm CT
Bartlett & Stancliffe, which has been
operating near Sistersvllle. Mr.. Bart
lett expects TO make Marietta his home
and conduct his business from this
city as center
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
A Long Felt Want
1t is Supplied at Last in NJ .rietta

Good natured people are often irrt-
able.
If you knew the reason you would
not be surprised,
Ever have itching piles?
Not sick enough to go to bed; not
well enough to be content.
The constant itching sensation.
Hard 20 bear; harder to get relief.
Spoils your temper, nearly drives
you crazy.
Isn't relief and cure long felt
want?
You can have relief and cure If you
| will follow the advice of local clti-
zen.
Mrs. Frank Ranger, Warren street,
says: "Doan's Ointment Is a very
valuable preparation for the purposes
indicated. Mr.. Ranger bought it at w
/ II. Styer's drug store, 240 Front street
and the above is his opinion of the
merits of the remedy"
For sale by all dealers. Price sc
cents Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
Remember the name-Doan's-and
| take no other.
N. Y, sole agents for the U, S.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

John w. Voge and Arthur Deming's
Big Minstrels is said to be a combin-
alton of mirth, mimicry and music, abb
sclutely and positively the brightest
most entertaining and furthest ad-
vanced minstrel entertainment ever
presented for public approval. 1t is so
filled with sparkling fun, that you
hardly finish one laugh before you are
plunged into another. There is fund
of humor that holds one in constant
merriment from start to finish. Low
ers of good music and wholesome fun
should not fail to witness this enter
tainment which will be given at the
Auditorium Monday night, as it will be
their only appearance here this sea-
son. NJ. G.. SEIPEL, Mgr.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

Geo. Is. sunderland, Headquarters for
Real Estate, opposite Union Depot, Mari
eta, can accommodate any prospective pur,
chaser In anything he wants whether city
property or farm land. Good residence prop
erty I'm all parts OF Marietta for sale az bar
gains Business locations and farm property
II all kinds. have 100 lots which can offer
IN the installmep, plan At most favorable
prices. II you want 10 buy or sell or exchange
real estate you should not miss calling on
underland He can give you exactly what
You wantand make the terms To suit the pur |
hlser TeephoLes; Ofee, Al residence. 23s. |
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

The reunion of the different
branches of the THORNLEY, family was
to have occurred at Buckeye Eureka
Park on Thursday, Aug. 30. This ar
rangement has been changed and the
reunion will occur at the home of Mrs.
Samuel King at the above mentioned
date.
1t is expected that a majority of
this large and well known family,
which is represented in almost every
township in the county, will be pres
ent and do honor tC the family name.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

Genessee Pure Food Co., lie Roy, N. Y.
Gentlemen-Our family realize so
much from the use of GRATN-O that |
feel must say a word to induce others
to use it. If people are Interested in
their health ana the welfare of their
children they will use no other bever-
age. | have used them all, but
GRAIN-O l have found superior vi
any, for the reason that it is solid
grain. Yours for health.
G. +. MYERS.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

Tickets sold via Toledo & Ohio Cen
trail Extension r. r., Ohio Central
Lines, Lake Shore &c Michigan South
ern r. r. Leaving Marietta 1926 p. m.
Arriving at Chicago 7:10 a. M. Re-
turning leave Chicago at $3.50 p. m.
Arriving at Marietta 12:40 next day.
Equally as good via Columbus and
Pennsylvania.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

southern side of Marion street, be-
tween Third and Fourth, was ordered
laid. Another sidewalk extending
along the south side of Pearl street to
the vest side of Franklin was ordered
constructed.
SEWER IMPROVEMENT
A motion to improve the sewers in
the Third sewer district was put and
prevailed.
STREET FILL.
Mr. Plumer's motion that the City
Solocitor be instructed to prepare an
ordinance ordering the Street Commits
souer to ill the east side of the Hart
So eet was carried.
TT rlaE IN DISPUTE
1t was repn ted that the b. & o. r.
r. Co. has delayed in the laying of a
Sidewalk on a lot which they occupy on
Gilman street. The title of ownership
is in litigation and ii has not yet been
determined whether the lot belongs to
the B. & O. or to Mrs. Hale. Both
have laid claim to it and paid the
taxes for several years. Upon the sug-
gestion of the Solicitor action was de-
ferred until the next meeting in order
that he might have an opportunity to
| investigate the case.
LUNCH COUNTER.
The w. c. 7. L. asked for the priv
| lege of opening a lunch counter in the
lobby Of the Auditorium on Labor Day.
The request was granted.
GEORGE STREET WALL.
The report of the committee on the
erection of the wall along George
street was accepted.
EXHAUST PIPES.
Mr.. Plumer suggested that the road
near the Webster Oil Co.'S plant was
rendered dangerous by the escape ot
steam by means Of which runaway;
might be caused. Tie matter of the
exhaust at the Marietta Tank Factory
near the corner of.Seyenth and Greene
streets. was also discussed. Both mat
ters were referred to the proper com
mittee
GATE NEEDED AT CROSSING.
1t was brought to the notice o
Council that the Pennsylvania CROSSING
on Seenth street is very dangerous ant
that gates ought to be erected. Tht
matter was referred to the Street com
mittee.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
REAL. ESTATE

For sale or trade. Houses, Lots and
Farms. A good 3-story Business
Building on Front below Butler for
sale. Dwellings and lots at all prices
in all parts of the city. A bargain in
a millinery store if sold at once. Good
location and trade. Give me a call If
you want good investment or home.
ED FLANDERS, 1876 Putnam Street.
Phone 16l.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

Estate of Julian Lane, deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed
and qualified as Executor of the VIII
Of Julian Lane, late of Washington
county. Ohio. deceased.
Dated this 14th day of August, A. d.
1900. ]. p. WARD.
Aug. 10 CIV.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

Do all the ladies know that we have
some surprises in store for them in
Stamped Embroidery Linens, Fringed
Doylies, Pillow Shams, Side Board
Searfs, Tray Cloths, Baby Pillows and
Art Cushions, Batenburg Center
Pieces, Irish Print, standard Dresser
and Side Board Covers, Cords, Fringea
Silks, Tassels, Balls. STAMPING
DONE TO ORDER.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
More Rural Delivery,

Washington, d. c., Aug. 2S.-The
rural delivery at Abbott, Texas, New
Augusta, Ind. and Mclean. H., for
Sept. 1St
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

For ten long years | was a sufferer
with kidney dyspepsia and rheuma-
! tlsm disease. | treated with many CO.
lumbus doctors; took patent medicine.
No results whatever until | discovered
and took ONE bottle OF DENNIS
SURE, SAFE and SPEEDY CURE. In
three days | threw down my crutches
Ordinary cases cured in one day.
Only 25 and rs cents at A. j. Rich
ards and w. H. Stya. s. Samples free.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
4. x d. &. Excursions.

In Northern Michigan. The T. & o.
c. e. r. r. is the most direct route for
reaching them. See agents for partc-
ulars and ask for books of information.
G. A. r. Encampment, Chicago, Aug
ust 27th-31st. $S40 round trip.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

BY Associated Press.
Washington d. c., Aug. 2S.-The
population of Boston is 560.S92, as
against 44S,477 in 1890. an increase of
ll2,4l5, or 25.07 per cent.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

BY Associated Press.
Toledo, o., Aug. 29.-The wife of
cles, now in Chicago died suddenly at
one o'clock this morning.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

BY Associated Press.
Chippewa Falls, Wis, Aug. 2S.-The
business portion CT Cartwright, Wis,
town of 1000 inhabitants near here,
was destroyed by fire today.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
Weather Forecast,

Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio and
Enthusiastically fair Wednesday
and Thursday. Light northwesterly
winds.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
WEAK
Is Condition of Markets, Nothing
Doing.

Doing.
The stock market Tuesday was
inactive and rather weak. The shares
traded in numbered 117,721 Call loans
were quoted at 11s per cent.
Sugar was soft. Burlington, St
Paul and Rcek Island were steady.
The induatrfals were neglected. Lon
don showed weakness.
liverpool and Chicago had holidays
STOCK QUOTATIONS..
Reported by Charles r. Richardson
Broker, III Front street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

The latest in Silk Waists, made from
Persian Silk Handkorchiefs. $500 is
the regular price of these lovely goods
only a few sizes left, don't wait bu,
come and see them.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

Some new Rugs ard Art Squares at
a bargain this week, at Csc, CSC, $3.50
TO $2.25. Art Squares at S3.9S to
$1,000.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
OHIO RIVER RAlLROAD.
(Eastern Time
GOING NORTH.


Leave Wiliamstown-
d7:H a. m. m............... to Wheeling
F1O:35 a. m...... to New Martinsvilko
dl2:4h p. m.....to Pittsburg and East
d3:51 p. M. Wheeling and Int. polnta
'5;1S p. M, Ohio Valley Express Pitts
burg and East.
'6l2 p. M. .Slstersyille and Int. points
*9o7 p, m, New Martnsville and Int.
points.
GOING SOUTH.
"S:b4 a. m..........,..to Parkersburg
ll:O6 q. m. to Parkersburg
'la:O7 p. m. Ohio Valley Express 70
Huntington and Cincinnati.
uS'fl ~ H'''' ''''.'.....,...t 10 henOVa
4'4o p. m.............to Pt. Pleasant
dI;O9 p. m ............to Parkersbura
'9:bO p. m ............to Parkersburs
daily. daily except Sunday.
L. e. CHALENOR,
Gen. Pass. Agent
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

SCHOOL SUPPLIES-We save you
money in buying states, ink, pens, pa
per, tablets, Pencil sharpenerS,
sponges, erasers. rulers. etc.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
BILLS ALLOWED.

The pay roll amounting to Sill was
allowed in full and the Council ad-
iourned.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

Special sale OF Millinery Goods now
going on at the Zee Hive. 16S Front
s1raet
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

Will buy a fine Silk Umbrella, with a
fine handle, this week, that usually
sells for $500 Call for $l,9S Umbrella
Name marked if requested.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
TOLEDO MARKETS.

Toledo-Wheat. n; Corn, 40; Oats,
22A; Rye. 5112; Cloversecd $6,15. Oil
unchanged.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

Lady's ready-made suits, Skirts
Jackets and Capes in early fall
weights.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

EW-DR. Il. =. WARD, Dentist. once In
Union Block, over Charles Blnme's JeWelry
Store, Front street, below Putnam.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

Hot weather Groceries, Fruit Cans,
etc.
A fine quality of Tea at 4Oc pound
for making iced tea.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

Cents this week will buy dollar cor
set We mean corsets that sell else
where for s1.OO we VIII sell for soc this
week--come.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

We are hustling up every depart
ment with special bargains for you
this hot weather. The inducements are
great and will pay you to come to
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
40

Cents for a nice assortment of Men
Wool Hats.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
l 9 9

Cents for Mems Balbrigan Shirts and
Drawers. A hummer for this hot
weather.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

QUEENSWARE, GLASSWARE and
SILVERWARE at money saving price,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

MEMS CLOTHING, Underwear and
Furnishing Goods at unusual low
prices.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
II 10

Cents and up for Boys School Pants
A full line of School Suits in long and
We are prepared to suit you in these
goods.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29
CRUDE OIL.

The closing prices of oil yesterday as
reported by the Seep agency were as
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-08-29

1t was brought to the notice of
Council that the Pennsylvania crossing
on Seenth street is very dangerous and
that gates ought to be erected. The
matter was referred to the Street com
mittee..
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-22
Agree ON Ten Demands.

According to credible Chinese sourc.
eses of information, Emperor Kwans
Hsu will agree to the following 10 de.
mands Of the powers:
First-Indemnity to the amount Of
700,000.000 taels, payable within so
years and guaranteed by the likin.
Second-The erection in Pekin OF q
suitable monument to the memory OF
Baron Won Ketteler.
Third-An imperial prince, a near
relative to the emperor, to go to Berlin
to apologize and express regret for the
murder.
Fourth-Foreign troops to hold the
lines of communication between Taku
and Pekin.
Fifth-Punishment of the Boxer OH.
cials.
Sixth-Candidates from districts
where antiforeign outrages have been
perpetrated not to be allowed to com
pete in the Chinese examinations in
Pekin for five years.
Seventh-Abolition Of the tsung Ii
yamen.
Eighth-Foreign envoys to have &C.
cess to the emperor at all times.
Ninth-Importation OF arms and am.
munition into the province of Chill to
be abolished.
Tenth-The land and sea forts be.
tween Shan-hai-kwan, Taku and Pekin
to be destroyed.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-22
Reduction Of War Tax

The bill to reduce the war tax will
take effect 20 days after it's passage
and will be passed some time before
March 4 next. Probably 1t will be
pushed through soon after the Christ.
mas holidays. In that event, the relief
would take effect in February. Follow.
ing is a complete summary of the pro.
posed changes:
Commercial brokers-Tax Of $50 re.
yoked.
Custom house brokers-Tax Of $40
rescinded.
Theatres, etc.-Tax of $1O0 removed.
Circuses etc.-Tax Of 500 Cancelled
Exhibitions, etc.-Tax Of $40 repeal
ed.
Bank checks, drafts, deposit certifi-
Gates, etc.-Tax revoked.
Bills Of exchange, inland and foreign
Tax annulled
Bills of lading, etc.-Tax of 10 cents
repealed.
Telephone messages-Tax rescinded.
Bonds-Tax so cents, repealed.
Certificates for marine purposes
Tax rs cents, revoked.
Certificates of legal nature-Tax 10
cents, Cancelled.
Charter contracts for shipping-Tax
removed.
Contracts for brokerage-Tax 10
cents. repealed.
Conveyances, deeds, etc.-Tax annul-
led.
Dispatches, telegraphic-Tax / cent,
rescinded.
Insurance, life policies-Tax revok-
ed
Insurance, marine-Tax cancelled.
Leases, agreements for rent, ETC.
Tax removed.
Manifests for custom house entry or
clearance-Tax cancelled.
Mortgages, pledges of realty or per-
sOnalty-Tax rescinded.
Passage tickets by vessels to foreign
ports-Tax removed.
Power Of attorneys, proxies, ETC.
Tax 10 cents, repealed.
Protest for notes, checks, drafts, etc.
Tax 25 cents, rescinded.
Warehouse receipts for storage, etc.
Tax 25 cents, annulled.
Beer-Tax reduced from 81 barrel,
less ~ per cent, to 20 per cent, max
ing a net reduction of rs cents barrel
Cigars-Tax $3.50 per 1000, reduced
to So per 1000.
Proprietary articles, patent medi.
cines, etc.-Tax rescinded.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-22
Presidential Nominations

Washington, Dec. l6.-The president to.
day sent the following nominations to the
senate: Albert Wheaton to be register ol
the land office at Pierre, S. D.;Henry f.
Cutting to be receiver of public moneys at
Pierre, s. D.; Second Lieutenant James
Hanson, Fourteenth infantry, to be first
lieutenant; James E. Boyd of North Car
olina to be United States district judge
for the western district of North Carolina,
which appointment was made during the
recess of congress.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-22
American Won.

New York, Dec. l6.-BefOre nearly 20
600 people, jammed into every available
corner of the great Madison Square Gar
den, Harry Elkes of Glenn's Falls, N. Y.
and Floyd Mcfarland of San Jose, Cal.
the American team, won the six day inter.
national bicycle race by wheels length
from Burns w. Pierce of Boston and
Archie McEachern of Toronto the Ca.
madam team.
Caesar Simar of Paris and Jean Goug.
oltz of Monte Carlo, the French team,
were third, lap away.
The distance covered by the winners was
2G2S miles and seven laps, this being lO4
Miller and Waller, made last year. Karl
Kaser of Berlin and Fritz Reyser of Ber-
lin, the German team, were given fourth
place, 43 miles and three laps behind the
leaders, they having retired from the track
about two hours before the close. Michael
Frederick Of Paris and Jean Fisher OF
Paris took fifth place with 1928 miles.
They drew out at o'clock. Frank Wal
lei of Boston and w. g. Stinson of Bos-
ton gave up just before o'clock Saturday
morning, content with sixth position and
their 23O8 miles and one lap O. V. Bab-
cock of New York and Louis Gimm of
Pittsburg, who, after the accident to their
partners, rode for an individual score,
were requested by the management to
withdraw from the track during the after
noon. BabcOck was then at 1905 miles
and one lap, six miles ahead Of Gimm.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1900-12-22
HOld HOlduD,

Spokane, Dec ls.-Tom Murphy walked
into the gambling rooms over the Warwick
saloon at o'clock this morning, covered
six men with revolver, relieved the place
OF over 5000 and escaped. Fifteen minute:
later he was captured by the police and
nearly all the money was recovered. The
rest he lost while running to escape.
The holdup was the most daring ever
known in the city. 1t was only equaled
in its nerve by the capture few minutes
later. While the men in the gambling
room were still telling of the details of the
affair, officers were close upon the des.
perado's trail. Only the catching OF the
hammer OF the holdups gun saved the life
of Sergeant Sullivan.