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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
Unknown Man Murdered.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, April 29-The re-
mains of an unknown man were found to-
day or the Chicago. Peoria & St. Louis
tracks near the state fair grounds The
head was beaten to a pulp. Beside the
lifeless body was found a section Of air
brake hose used in train service the end
of which is bound with iron. The instr1I-
ment is believed 10 have been used in the
commission of the crime. The dead man
was about twenty-siX years of age
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal
SOUTH BEND, Ind. April 29.-The an
nual ministerial convention Of the Chicago
district Of the German NJ T. Church will
be held in South Bend May g. and at
the German NJ. L. Church, Of which the
Rev. Karl Keck is pastor. The district
embraces all Of the German Methodist
churches i'm Chicago. Aurora. Blue Island,
Frankfort. Champaign. Elgin. Danville.
Sandwich and other points in Illinois and
i'm South Bend LaDorte, Michigan City,
Hammond and Crown Point, Ind. The con-
vention will attract about thirty-five Ger
man Methodist ministers to the city. While
here they will be entertained by the mem
bers of the German NJ. T. Church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
A Carnegie Library mt Alexandria.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
ALEXANDRIA Ind, April 29.-The Rev.
]. Challen Smith. president of the Public
Library Board, has been in correspondence
with Andrew Carnegie for some time, and
a result Mr.. Carnegie proposes to give
the city $1,000 to put up a library building
the city TO contribute $1,000 annually. The
proposition will be accepted at once. as the
City Council has already set aside that
amount for library purposes for the coming
year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
Packing House workers Laid on.

CHICAGO. April 29.-Five hundred en-
ployes of the packing firm OF Libby. Nc
Neil & Libby have been released owing
10 dull times" They were given their dis
charges Saturday night. but the fact did
not become generally known until to-day.
Superintendent Morrow. Of Libby. Mcneil
* Libby, said that the proposed government
investigation OF the packing business has
nothing TO do with the letting out OF the
employees, and that the plant would by no
means be closed. 1t is not unusual Cor the
meat business TO grow comparatively dull
at this season." he said.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
4 Young Farmers suicide.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 29.-Henry
Plumpt young farmer living near Evans
vile. shot himself in the head four weeks
ago and died this morning. He was a mem
Der Of a wealthy family. and a physician
was employed TO remain at the home night
and day in the hope of saving his life. He
Was unmarried.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
Admitted to Naval Academy.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, April 29-The recent
examinations of candidates for admission
to the Naval Academy, which were held I'm
the various cities before cvil-service COM
missioners as designated by the Navy De-
partment. show that thirty-six have passed
and will be admitted as cadets Seventy
five in all took the examinations Among
those who were successful were John +
Cox and George c. Coale, Of Indiana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
Representative Micrs,s victory.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SULLIVAN, Ind, April 29.-OficiaI count
of the Democratic primary election dele
gates to the Second district congressional
convention gives Miers 1919, Welman Il36
Davis a.. Miers's plurality, 439. Welman
carried three townships, AIiers six
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
M'ARTHUR DID IT.

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE3
on the generals arrival the coast was
deserted and he saw the same towns filed
with people when he left. But so far as
the people of Samar were concerned he
met only one man worthy Of respect. who
was sincere. patriotic and honorable He
must admit, however that the man with
this qualification was born at Martinique,
OF TagalOg ancestry.
First Lieut.. Van T.. Duman, Of the Twen-
ty-hrst Infantry. who had charge of the
military information bureau described
from the records, the treachery OF the ma
uves OF Samar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
On a Search for His Wife.
cial to the Indianapolis Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 29.-Robert
lobe, a railroad contractor of Matthews.
is here searching for his wife, who, he
claims, eloped with John Mon a stave
maker Jobe says he was away from home
last week and during his absence his wife
of their household effects for cash
bought new suit Of clothing for Mol ana
then the couple left for Evansville The
police here are searching for the couple.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
EXILEs FROM KENTUCKY.
Several Hundred VIII Form a Colony
Near Munising, Mich.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAPORTE, Ind, April 29.-The syndicate
of capitalists in this city interested in the
development and booming of Munising
Alger county, Michigan, have been advised
that colony of Kentucky Republicans will
locate on lands adjacent to that place. The
colonists are men who figured prominently
In Kentucky politics at the time of the as
sassination of GOebel. and the colony will
comprise several hundred persons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
CARLSON CALLED TO NEW YORK.
Lawyers to Press His Claim to MUIR
dered MiIlionaire's Estate.

Special 10 the Indiana polls Journal
MUNCIE, Ind. April 29-Carl j. Carls-
son. the Muncie tailor that is claiming
part of the William Rice estate, was called
TO New York this evening by his lawyers
who are TO start the Muncie mans claim
10 the murdered milliOnaire's estate at once
Carlson says he is a grandson and believes
that his mothers sudden death i'm New
FORK was plan 10 get her out of the way
after Rice was murdered by Lawyer Pat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30

HAS been used over fifty years by millions OF
,otbers for their children while teething with
nerfect success. II soOthes the child, sOftens the
INNS allays pain. cures wind colic regulates
she howels. and Is the best remedy Tor darrhoea.
Srbether arising from teething or other causes.
tror sale by druggists in every part OF the world
ne sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
S,-r,In 25 cents bottle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
Three Neighboring Farmers Insane

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
PORTLAND. Ind. April 29.-EH Cook and
Joseph Shaver. farmers. were taken to
the East Haven Insane Asylum this even
ing. An hour before Shaver was removed
his brother. John Shaver. was locked up
being insane also
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
wabash Gets $4,000 More.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
WABASH, Ind, April 29.-Five thousand
dollars, making $4,000 in all. was received
to-day from Andrew Carnegie for the con-
struction of the new Carnegie library. The
building is going up rapidly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
ACTORS SENT TO JAIL.
Had No Money TO Pay Board Bill and
Ran Away from Town.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND. Ind, April 29-The Russell
Comedy Company came here this morning
from Centerville. Two members of the
company deserted, one of them taking the
funds The remaining six got out of town
before the landlord discovered what was
up. They were arrested here and were
sent TO JAN, fines being imposed for beat
ing a board bill. They have some baggage
which Will be levied on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
LOST ON THE PITTsBURG.
Bodies Of FOrty-FOur Persons SO Far
Have Been Taken Ont of the Water.

CAIRO. III. April 29.-The body of an
other one OF the Burke boys was taken out
Of the river just above Cairo to-day and
the body Of a colored roustabout just be-
low the city. The body of William r. Bo-
dnger. of Cincinnati. steward OF the Pitts
burg. was recovered near the wreck. The
remains of three other unfortunates were
found in the rear end OF the wreck. They
was impossible. FOrty-four victims have
so far been recovered.
The general search was discontinued to-
night Among the prominent people yet
missing are Millionaire L. l.. Hunter, of
TidiOute, Pa, and l.. Berther Magill.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
SHELTER MEN ON STRIKE.
About 400 Are out at Helena, Mont
Works indefinitely Closed.

HELENA, Mont. April 29.-The works OF
the American Smelling and Reduction
Company were closed to-day because OF a
strike order issued last night by the Mil
and Smelter Mems Union, which affiliates
with the Western Federation OF Miners
The strike was called solely because the
company will not recognize the union.
About 400 men are thrown out Of employ
ment.
Manager Charles Whitley, OF the smelter.
said the works would be closed indefinitely.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30

NEW HAVEN. Conn. April Ex-Governor
General William II. Taft. OF the Philippine
Stands. was well received this evening.
when he addressed about 1000 students.
professors and others in College-street Hall
n Yale. lie was introduced bv President
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30

Deputy Superintendent of Delaware
County Infirmary Arrested.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, April 29.-The County
Commissioners have discharged Deputy
Superintendent Frank White. of the Coun-
~ Infirmary, for mistreatment Of female
inmates and to-day prosecuted him for
whipping LOttie Johnson with a horse whip.
The judge tonight took the case under ad-
visement to decide it tomorrow 1t is
claimed that White whipped Miss Johnson
for refusing TO work. She is weak-minded.
White made partial denial OF the charges.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
MORE CARNEGIE LIBRARIES.
PhiIanthrOpist Offers Funds to LO-
gansport and Alexandria.

Special to the Indiana polls Journal.
LOGANSPORT, Ind, April 29.-Andrew
Carnegie has offered to donate $4,000 TO
Logansport for a public library, providing
the Common Council of the city will agree
to support the institution with fund of
$500 annually. LoganspOrt has a library,
and with the contribution of Mr.. Carnegie
will be able to improve il.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
Hoods CQrSQpdriHd

American Federation of Labor and l, as
an officer and as a man. have done our
whole duty fully and faithfully. that N
there be any reflection upon anyone I'm the
Inauguration or conduct or the outcome OF
the steel strike OF 1901. the blame must lie
at the door OF others than the American
Federation of Labor or myself"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
Minneapolis Bakers 70 strike.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, April 29.-The
journeymen bakers OF this city have served
notice on the employers that they will
strike next Monday. their demand for the
abolition Of night work having been re-
fused.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
Burial of the steamers Cook.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
MADISON. Ind. April 29.-The body of
John Bolts. cook OF the lost steamer City
II Pittsburg. was brought here to-day for
burial Tomorrow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
Cholera in the PhiIippineS

MANILA, April 29-The cholera statis-
tics to date are as follows: Manila. COS
cases and 4S3 deaths; provinces. 1,764 cases
and 12S1 deaths.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
VIII Eat No Meat for a Month.

BELLEFONTAINE. o.. April 29.-Four
hundred employees in the Big -Four shops
here have signed an agreement 20 fight the
beef trust by refusing TO eat any meat for
thirty days. beginning with May 2
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30

When YOU 90 20 the seaside 10 any rural re-
sort in the summer. take OF Glenns Sui
phur Soap with you because IL obviates bem-
ishes Of the complexion produced by the and
wind.
Hnrs Hair and whisker Dye. black or brown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
Knights of Pythias Lodge. He operated
machine shop for twenty-three years.
STRIKE AT SINGER PLANT.
President of American Federation
Calls Out All Union Men.

Calls Out All Union Men.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
SOUTH BEND. Ind. April 29.-Harry L.
Burt, president OF the American Federation
OF Labor. tonight issued a call to all union
men employed by the Singer Sewing Ma
chine Company TO walk out The employees
of the foundry department have obeyed the
summons but IL remains 10 be seen If the
case factory men will follow. OF 1.750 en-
ployes only 500 have been working this
week. The men claim that Manager Pine
has failed 10 keep his agreement, discrmi-
mating against union laborers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
A suit for $4,000

Special 20 the indianapolis Journal
vINCENNES. Ind. April 90 w. Tink-
er. OF ST. Louis. has filed suit for $4,000
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-30
German NJ. f. District Convention.

musicale viii be given at the Commercial
Athletic Club.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-27

they sell at so cents for full sized
treatment is the safest and most Of
fectve and popular Of all catarrh
remedies.
Nearly all the cheap cough MKT
ures and throat lozenges contain OPT
ates; these cheap medicines give
temporary relief especially with lit
tie children, by destroying the nerve
sensation; the irritation in the throat
which causes coughing is temporarily
removed, not by removing the cause,
but by deadening the nerves of feel
ing the irritition is not felt although
IL is still there and will promptly re
turn.
Stuarts Catarrh Tablets is the
best remedy to remove catarrhal Sc
erection. whether in the nose or throat
or stomach, because they are comp.
posed Of wholesome antiseptics, as
Blood Root, Red Gum, from Eucay-
lyptus tree, etc, when you use these
you know what you are putting into
your system, and not taking chances
cocaine. opiates, or similar poisons
found in so many catarrh cures and
cough medicines.
/ Dr. Ramsdell, in commenting on
catarrh cures. says Il can heartily
recommend Stuart's Catarrh Tablets
because they contain no cocaine no
other dangerous drug found in so
many advertised catarrh cures. !
have have known of many cases of
long standing catarrh Of the head and
throat completely cured by the use
daily OF these tablets for several
weeks One case in particular, that
| could not reach with an inhaler or
spray. and where catarrh caused daily
headaches and a noticeable loss OF
hearing. was entirely cured by this
Harmless remedy
DR.. wainwright says q never hes
itate to prescribe Stuart's Catarrh
Tablets 70 catarrhal headaches and
them TO be perfectly safe for child OF
adult and have seen many remarkable
cures resulting from their regular
daily use; because they are advertis
ed and sold in drug stores is no rea
son why any good physician should
mot use them because we should SEIZE
upon the means of cure wherever
found"
Stuarts Catarrh Tablets are especi
ally valuable for catarrhal colds II
children because they are pleasant t
the taste and may be used freely Il
break up severe colds and Group a
the very beginning.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-27
pERsoNA1 MENTION.

-Nh11ANfNA- = AN-fAft Nftff
Miss Mabel Herring of Kansas City.
is visiting Mrs. F b Lucas.
Mrs. Kee Of Garden City, Kas.. IS
visiting Miss Ida Niblack
George T. Williams OF Fort Smith,
ARK is in the city
! A. D. Mize of Atchison. Kas, pent
vest, lay in the city
w r. Little returned yesterday to
Per
W H. Beal is in the city from
vic ia.
w. NJ. Spencer Of Kansas City. is
Registered at the Hotel Royal
sheriff J. A. Thompson is here from
Apadarko.
R. H. srith is up from Oklahoma
City
L. Frost and E. A. Linn of Nashville,
Tenn are visitors in the city.
Henry NJ Scales came up today from
oklahoma City.
w. A. Price Of Kansas City is reg
istered at the Hotel Royal
c. c. Alexander Of wichita is in
he city on business.
VIM c. Gaylor and VIM H.. Ray
mond of New York City, are register
ed at the Astor house.
/ l. W, Eckstein Of El Reno, is /. Wis
itor in the city.
Attorney w. A. Mccartney is over
from Kingfsher on legal business.
J. II. Foreman came up today from
Oklahoma City.
Virginia L. Morrison Of Saltwater,
is registered at the Hotel Royal
Mrs. Sallie Welch has returned
from visit to her son who is attend.
ing school in El Dorado. Kas.
Major Jensen was in the city yes
terday from Ponca City, the guest Of
his daughter, Mrs. Maude HeiIman.
w. A. Pierce, the cat;ieman, wert
to Ponca city today on a business trip.
Captain H. Veatch is here from
Pawnee
o. E. Whitbe of Arapaho, is in the
city.
Sup. Baxter is at Tonkawa on a
business trip.
Bank Commissioner Paul F. Cooper
came in this morning from Shawnee.
VIII Patterson left this morning
for a ten days visit to the new coun-
try.
N NJ. Tubbs is down from Newkirk
Fred r. Stephenson came up today
from Oklahoma City.
Marsh Lambert and Ed F. Korns
are visitors in the city today from
INewkirk.
Miss Lillian Boles will soon enter
tain her cousin, Miss Boles, of Fort
Smith. Ark. She will arrive Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. James s. Gladish have
gone to reside on their claim in the
Lawton district
D. V. Lackey is up today from Ok
lahoma City.
Warren Jackson of Kansas City, is
registered at the HoteI Royal.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-27
SURPRISING RESULTS.
A Simple internel Remedy That
Makes Remarkable Cures Of Ca
tarrh.

People who have used sprays, in
halers, salves and washes for catarrh
and have found how useless and in.
convenient they are, viii be greatly
surprised at results following the use
Of a pleasant internal remedy in tab
let form druggists everywhere admit
that Siuarts Catarrh Tablets which
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-27

We know that careful exa min alton
of our stock will be money saved to you.
We invite you to come in at your earli
est convenience and let us show YOU.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-27
Secretary.

The Modern Woodmen last night
initiated the following new members;
Dan A. Mater, Paul Newman, Charles
r. Greer Charles R. Wilder, Rufus Ed
ward Reece, Charles Arthur Vance,
10 Krider, Thos. Blackerby, William
F. Powers, Jesse L. Sims, Orlin G
Brown. Clarence d. Westcott.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-27

Great tonic, braces body and brain
ives away all impurities from your
|ystem. Makes you well. Keeps you
ell. Rocky Mountain Tea S5c.
ASK your Druggist.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-27
BUSINESS SECTION BURNED.
Disastrous Fire in a Pennsylvania
Town This Morning.
[By Assoclated Press.l ]

Scranton, Pa, March PA fire at
Pekville this morning devasted the
business section OF the town, burning
over TWO blocks on Main street and
the same distance on Depot street.
Among the buildings destroyed were
two hotels, several large sores, many
smaller shops and stores and dwell
lngs. The loss will reach a hundred
thousand dollars.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-27

Fifty beautiful pattern hats, eT-
elusive styles, just arrived from the
East, will be placed on exhibition at
the Grand Leader Friday morning.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-27

The Democratic committeeman from
The different wards and all candidates
are hereby called to meet Friday even
ing, March 2s 1902, at 1880 sharp, at
the office of Justice Overbay. Busi
ness of importance.
/. &. Cahill,
Chairman Democratic City Central
Committee.
Webb Land,
Secretary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-27
Foley's Honey and Tar

Cures coughs and colds.
Cures pneumonia and grippe.
Cures bronchitis and asthma
Cures Group and whooping cough.
Cures hoarsenes and bronchial troub
les.
Sold by j. n Wallace.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-27

Today is Maundy Thursday in Ma.
sonic history An observance will be
held at the temple tonight.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-27
conslstory Reunion.

Spring reunion A. and A. S. r. Val
" Of Guthrie, Orient of Oklahoma,
esday, Wednesday and Thursday,
ril 22, 23 and "a, 1902. If
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-03-27
LOCAL. MATTERS.

Money to loan on chattels. Can
early. ]. B. Green & Co. LOG w. Har
rison.-213-tf.
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Subscriptions for all magazines and
papers received at publishers prices,
lac Lilies BOOK Store.
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stumpn Hdw Co.. carry N stock
buggies, hardware, tinware, stoves,
cutlery and everything in hardware
line
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Insure your property in old line fire
5mpanies Write or call at 1O6 W.
'hrrison. Williams & Swinford
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For Sale.

For Sale.
Good farm, 125 acres. good wheat
$4,000; part time If desired.
Gus Carson.
The evening Republican., 1902-09-12
TRIAL TRIP
SUCCESSFUL.
The Uncateaa Built By The
Pussy L Jones Cont
p2ny Satisfactory.

The Pussy and Jones Company
are pleased over the trial trip Of
the slea ncatena yesterday on
the l'ejtware river. Captain Samuel
Charles Denny was at the wheel
with engineers Crosby and Baldwin
~ charge Of the machinery.
a short run as far down the De.a.
ware as t"e W. " ~ pier was
first made and the boat headed up
the river, proceedlng beyond Chester
where another turn was made, this
time for the home run. which how.
ever in view OF the unusually pro.
pltIous weather was extended some
distance below the mouth OF the
Chr'Stiana. Again answering
to the hard-over wheel, came the
hnal turn Tor home he vessel reach
ms the bulIders wharf at ! IS, hav.
ing proved itself satisfactory ia
every respect, and amply fulfilling
the requirements OF the contract.
There were on board joseph
Borden OF the American Bureau of
Shipping and the following reprcsc
tatIves OF the Naw'Redford Company
Treasurer Chauncey &. Wilton,
under whose personal Supervision
the steamer was built; Director
Pierce, Captain Marshall, En-
ginGer OrswelI.
The steamer vii. be delivered TO
its owners at an early day, at
The evening Republican., 1902-09-12
FAILED TO BEAT RECORD,
Thirty Thousand Witness Trottine
Events at Syracuse,

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. 12.-Under
weather conditions that were consid-
cred favorable, with the exception of a
slight breeze that bothered bit In the
final quarter, Dan Patch, with McTIen-
ry up, went for the record at the State
Fair grounds here. Patch went the
half mile in O:59H, which was the best
he had ever done except at Readyillc.
and excitement reached fever heat in
the crowd of 10000 people watching
the event, for 1t was thought he stood
good show to beat his own record of
l:50H. The thru quarter was done in
good time, but facing into the breeze
on the home stretch he lost tie and
finished in 2:00A. The time by quarters
was O:2912, O;5oA. 1:30 and 2.OOA.
a sensational feature of the days
events was an exciting race to wagons
between The Monk, driven by Mr.. Bill
lings, and Lord Derby, piloted by Mr..
Smathers. At the beginning Of the mile
dash The Monk had shade the better
of it, but Lord Derby soon pulled up,
and from the three eighth post to the
half it was nose and nose. Lord Derby
forged bit ahead and in the stretch
was half length ahead.