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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08
Death aad Burial Of Heary tiilIbua.

Word reached here the first of this
week that Henry S. Hillbun, of this
valley, was dead at the home of his
| sister in Bakersfield, Cal. Some two
months or more ago Henry left his
| home here and went to Tonopah
When the sickness broke out IN that
camp he came back to Sodaville and
went south, crossing the desert from
Keller to Mojave by stage, and then
continuing on to the home of his sis.
ter, Mrs. Rstes, in Bakersfield, where
he arrived, in company with Sam
Cobb, on January 24th. Henry was
taken sick almost AZ soon as he ar
rived in Bakersfield, and in spite of
the exertions of physicians sue.
cumbed to the dread disease pneu-
monia on the first day of this month.
The remains were embalmed and
shipped to Yerington, arriving here
Wednesday, as It was his last re-
quest to be buried in this valley. The
point by Sam Cobb.
Thursday forenoon the funeral of
deceased took place from Leavitt
u. w, which Order deceased had
joined just before he lett home. The
casket was decorated with flowers,
and the hall was crowded with rel
atives, friends and Brothers.
After the Lodge ceremonies the
choir, composed of Mrs. A. J. Littell,
Mrs. d. Crowninshield, Mrs. K. X.
Lam and Messrs. Winsor, Baker and
Sweat, sang Rock of Ages. Rev. F.
X. Winsor then delivered an appro-
pirate and touching address. after
which the choir sang Meet Ne There.
The remains were then viewed by
those who so desired, after which the
coffin was placed in the hearse and a
large line of carriages carrying rel
atiyes and friends followed it to the
cemetery, where the last sad rites
were performed.
Henry Hillbun was a native of
this valley, aged 10 years, mo. and
4 days. He was young man of
sterling qualities and one whom it
was not expected Death would claim
tor years to come. He leaves heart
broken mother residing in this val
ley, also two brothers, Charles and
James, and two sisters, Mrs. X. s.
Brooks and Mrs. Frank Robinson, re-
siding here, besides sister, Mrs.
Hattie Kstes, residing in Bakersfield,
and another sister, Mrs. Betty
Knower, residing in Formosa, Kern
county, Cal, besides many other rel
atives in this place. The TIMES joins
with the community at large in ex-
tending sympathy to the grief
stricken mother and relatives.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08
Nevada Market Report.

The Keno Gazette OF Wednesday
reports as follows: The local mark
cts are still in the clouds, with a
probability of going higher before
going lower.
Flour-$4.25.
Wheat-SI.
Kggs-3oc.
Potatoes-$23.
Onions-$so.
Butter-Choice dairy, 2oHc; cream
cry, age.
Cheese-IIHc. "a I2Lc.
Hay-Baled, $I4; in stack, $40.
Beef-From TIC. "a SIC.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08

George Bayley, of Modoc county,
Cal, was in the valley this week
looking after hay. He secured sew
eral hundred tons, and will shortly
bring in about three hundred head
of beet cattle to feed. Mr.. Bayley
has also contracted for the next sea-
sons crop of several ranches in the
valley.
w. F. Aldrach, who was here
some months ago tuning pianos, is in
Jail in Sacramento on charge of
forging two checks. He passed the
checks last November, and the att
thorities of the law have just locate
and brought him back from Amador
county. Aldrach has a wife and two
children in Utah.
David Toms, who a year or more
ago, was mining in this vicinity, is
now in the county hospital at Win
nemucca. The Silver State says
Toms was brought in from Union
willie to Winnemucca in halt-de-
mented condition. He put up eva
hide plant to work the tailings from
the Spring Valley mill, made a fail
ure, lost all the money he had. and is
evidently insane.
Mrs. v, Mcintyre has been quite
ill this week from an attack of cry.
sipelas in her hand and arm. Last
week Friday she ran a silver in her
thumb, and a day or two after her
hand swelled so that she had to have
heavy ring filed from her finger
The irritation brought on erysipelas
and the entire arm became swollen
and very painful. There was some
improvement in her condition yes
terdaV
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08
RKAD THIS ONE.

Mason VALLEY, NEVADA, Der. rs, 1901.
After suffering for four years with
cancer which had eaten into the
side of my face something like one
half inch, and large enough to place
silver half-dollar in, and after
using DR.. Cummings remedy for
about two months l was completely
cured without leaving any percepti-
BILE scar, and l hereby recommend
him to all suffering from cancer. If
any one wishes to correspond with
me on the subject of cancer cure l
will gladly answer any correspon-
dence. l.. Y. CRursrNaER,
Yerington, Mason Valley, New.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08
Mall Contracts let.

George w. Knierim, of this place,
has been awarded the contract to
carry the mail between Yerington
and Wellington, and also between
Yerington and Pinegrove. Over the
first named route the mail is carried
daily, except Sunday, and on the
Pinegrove route the service is tri-
weekly. The contracts cover De-
riod of four years from the first of
next July.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08

Trains 1 and run daily.
Trains 8, 4, 8. 6. 7 and run daily except Sun
days.
Passenger trains make close connection at
Mound House with express trains of Virginia
and Tru 'kee Railroad, which connect at Reno
with east and west bound trains of the Cen
sra1 Pa ,ihc Railroad.
STAGE CONNECTIONS
At Wabuska with daily stage for Yerington
and Wellington.
At Hawthorne with daily stage for Bodie
and Bridgeport.
J. KRUTTSCHNITT.
General Manager.
X. J. LAWS,
Superintendent.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT CARSON CITY. NEVADA.

January 22d, isO2.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has iled notice of his intention
to make Anal proof in support OF his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver. at Carson City, Nevada,
on Tuesday. March 18th. 1902 viz: Ezekiel Y.
Nelson. Homestead Application No, $40. for the
sEH Sec. II, 7. IL N. X. IS E., M. d. M. He
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation OF
said land. viz: Morris Pursel. OF Yerington.
Lyon County. Nevada; Armenious C. Lynch.
OF ferington, Lyon County, Nevada; Charles
Osborne. of Yerington. Lyon County Nevada
william Becker. OF Yerington. Lyon County,
o. II. GALLUP. Register. "
First pub. Jan. Is, 1909
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08
One Thousand Dollars Reward!
READ ALL OF THIS.

DR.. Cummings, Specialist on Can
GERS, Rheumatism, Asthma, Piles
and all cases of blood poison is here
for a short time, and will give $1,000
for any case brought to him, that he
cannot cure. Is stopping at John A.
Cummings ranch, six miles from
Yerington. Call on or address him,
for testimonials or proof.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08
Seedsl Seedsl

The annual distribution of seeds
by the department of agriculture
will begin earlier than usual the
coming Winter. Persons desiring
seed should send their names and
addresses as soon as possible to Will
liam M. Stewart, U. S. Senate, Wash
ington, ID. g.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08
For Over Sixty Years.

MRS. WINsLow' 8 SOOTHING SYRUP has been used
for over fifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while teething. with perfect sue
allays all pain, cures wind collie and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhea- 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by Druggists
a bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow' q
Soothing Syrup" and to re no other kind.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08
They Work While You Sleep.

While your mind and body rest Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic repair your
digestion, your liver, your bowels,
put them in perfect order. Genuine
tablets stamped c. c. c. Never sold
in bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08
Location Notice Blanks.

We have been to some little trouble
and expense to procure correct and
convenient form for location notice,
and now have the printed form for
sale at this office. Those who desire
to make locations can procure blank
location notices for Ioc. each or three
for 2sc.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08
10 Cure 0 Cold III One Dax

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the mon
ey if it fails to cure. X. w. Groves
signature is on each box. 2sc.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08
DAYTON Dots.

Billy Owens is visiting Dayton
friends.
A new line of Spring ginghams at
Mrs Leggs'.
John Damon came i'll from Lundy
last Monday night.
Geo. Rammelkamp returned from
Bakersfield, Cal, Wednesday.
Don't forget Mrs. Legg's sale of
dress goods this coming week.
Mrs. Legg, OF Dayton, carries line
of drygoods from G. F. Cults Carson
store.
Mrs. Legg will give a discount of
IS per cent. on all wool goods for one
week.
The Dayton waterworks were put
out of commission by the late cold
weather.
Fred Strauss came down from
Gold Hill Wednesday to visit Day
ton friends.
The Dayton public school will have
Washington exercises on the after
toon of the 2Ist.
Bob Logan arrived in town last
Sunday on business connected with
his Como mines.
A number of Daytonites will prob
ably attend the dance in Yerington
~, ha Of tho
Colonel Boyle has developed a &C.
rious case of pneumonia, and there
are grave doubts of his recovery.
The Rock Point mill started up
again last Sunday, after short shut
down on account of cold weather.
Clark Guild cut his foot very Sc
verely Wednesday while chopping
wood, and will be laid up for some
time.
A pleasant birthday party was
given at the residence of Capt. Davis
Wednesday afternoon, in honor of
his daughter.
George Kuhn, the Virginia City
undertaken, passed through here last
week Friday on his way to Tonopah.
where he went to prepare body for
shipment to England.
Otto Schroeder left for San Fran
cisco last Wednesday evening. His
arm is in very bad condition and
will, undoubtedly have to be ampu-
tated. Mr.. Schroeder is failing fast
and may yet lose his life.
Louis Baier, known as Como
Louis" is in Carson having his eyes
treated. He is such a peculiar old
genius that when he landed in Car
son the officers took him for a crazy
man and were going to arrest him.
Louis started in to put up fight, and
displayed big sixshooter, thinking
he was being held up. A satisfactory
explanation was soon made all
around.
Mrs. o. A. Brooks, of the Occidental
Hotel, was quite severely burned
about the hands and face last Tues
day evening. In building a fire in
the parlor stove she gathered up some
scraps of paper, among them small
bag of powder, and stuffed them into
the stove. When she applied match
the explosion occurred, blowing the
stove to pieces and the window out
of the room. A cape which Mrs.
Brooks was wearing was also strip
ped to shreds. DIR. Pickard was at
once summoned from Virginia, and
pronounced the burns, while painful,
not serious.
The masquerade in the Odeon Hall
Monday night was a great success.
The hall was crowded, many people
being present from outside towns.
The music was good and the merry
jewellers did not let go until four
o'clock Tuesday morning. There
were number of elegant costumes,
and many ridiculous ones. The prizes
were awarded as follows: Mrs. D. p.
Randall, best dressed lady, as music;
Mrs. Sarah Moore, best sustained
character, as Topsy; John Lothrop
best sustained male character, The
Yellow Kid; Mrs. f. w. Downey
and Miss Eva Dandurand, best group
panSieS.
Mall Contracts let.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08

NounSn, herring anu msckerel AT
Lam's.
Fifty pair of shoes below cost at
Lam's.
Fresh fish, oysters, crabs, at the
Vienna Cafe every Friday.
Fresh bread, pies and doughnuts
at the Vienna Cafe every day.
Tickets are out for the A. o. u.
w. ball to be given on the 2Ist.
All eiderdown flannels reduced
from 25c. to 2oc. per yard at Lam's.
"A. Clifford took trip to Virginia
City Monday, and returned Wednes-
day.
Il. F. Pattison and wife are visit
ing Mrs. Pattison's parents in Pine
grove.
Joe Benassi was out from Day
ton the first OF the week visiting
friends.
Mrs. J. G. kaufman has been
quite ill this week, but is now i'm
proving.
Henry and Charlie Mcleod took
in the-nayton masquerade last Mon
day night.
Bud Stoutenborough is engaged
in exporting the Excelsior Compa-
ny's books.
Miss Lille Krway has been visit
ing Miss Mamie Stewart at Wabuska
for few days this week.
The next Legislature will con-
sist of 81 members. Necessary for a
choice for U. S. Senator, az.
H. v. Clinton and wife went in
to Dayton Monday, where they will
remain for couple of weeks.
Miss Nellie Richardson left for
her home in Lovelock last Monday,
after a stay of several weeks in the
valley.
F. o. Smolt and wife expect to
California points about the 18th of
this month.
Those vegetable seeds which
Congressman Newlands advised us
he ordered sent to this office, have
not yet arrived.
Miss Pearl Collins went to Day
ton last Monday, attended the mas
querade that night, and returned
home Wednesday.
Mrs. Addie Benson, daughter of
NJ. Bovard, who has been visiting rel
atives in the valley for time, re-
turned to her home in Suffer Creek,
Cal, last week.
-Klmer A. Kirkwood, OF Bridge
port, representing the Continental
Building and Loan Association, of
San Francisco, has been canvassing
this valley and Smith Valley this
week.
Constable McNeely, of this town.
ship, has resigned and the bondsmen
of Justice of the Peace, Patterson,
have Withdrawn, leaving this town
ship without Justice OF the Peace
and Constable.
While in the valley last week
John Sparks bought the hay crop of
Pat Gallagher, William Rollins and
Alex. Vain, and this week drove in
some two hundred head of cattle
from the Truckee Meadows to feed
here.
hurry Durham and wife will
shortly move to his mine about nine
miles from this place. Mr.. Campbell
hauled lumber to the mine this week
for buildings, sheds, etc. The pros
pect is a gold ledge which shows
some very fair ore.
- w. II. Mercer, brakeman on the
c. Il G., had his foot badly mashed
under an engine in Ha wthorne last
Sunday morning. He passed through
Wabuska Sunday on the way to the
railroad hospital. 1t is thought his
foot will have to be amputated.
Joseph Layman, an old and re-
spected resident of Silver City, died
at his home in that place the first of
this week. His funeral took place
Wednesday, and was very largely
attended. Mr.. Layman was one of
the owners of the Haywood mine.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08

How Are Your Kianeyss
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney lila FAM
pie free. Add. Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or n "
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1902-02-08
TIME TA9LE
-oY THE
cARSON & COLORADO r. r.
TAKING EFFECT-
NOVEMBER 18th, 1901.

From To
San Francisco san Francisco
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-15
The PeddIers Parade.

Don't fail 10 be present and see the
Peddlers Parade, on the lawn Mt the
residence OF Mrs. Clln A. Adams
this evening. The ladies Of the Bap-
fist church have engaged lot of
peddiers 20 be present and help them
entertain the crowd.
The peanut vender and the candy
maker, all the newsboys and boot
blacks, the milk man and the corn
doctor, will hustle for trade, In spite
Of the book agents and the market
women who, OF course, can out talk
them all. The hotel man aud rug
peddler will not get all the patron
age, for the umbrella fixer and the
scissors sharpener will mix IL with
them sure. Everybody invited. Ad-
mission. l0c at the gate; you will
see the parade aud be served with de.
licious ices and cake. Bring your
pennies 10 taste the wares" OF the
peddlers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-15
NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Nevada Lumber company Of Ne
vada, Tex. was destroyed by ire.
loss. $4,000; fully covered by insur'
ance.
A bull dog belonging 10 a bank pres
dents wife swallowed her diamonds
valued at $1,000. at Greenwich. Conn,
The S-year-old son OF VIM. shanks,
a merchant Of Harmony. Ind. was
fatally injured by falling under the
feet OF horses.
Nellie Gray. a 12-year-old girl, OF
Ragus. Tex. was fatally burned by
the explosion OF lamp. She lived
only a few hours.
Fire destroyed the plant Of Armour
& Co. at Memphis, Tenn. Loss sli5.-
600.
Local option elections have been or
dered in Navarro. Polk and Ellis
counties. Texas, all OF them populous
agricultural counties.
Manuel Gail. a wealthy farmer liv-
ing near San Antonio. Tex. committed
suicide by shooting himself He
leaves a wife and thirteen children.
State Veterinarian knights Of Tex
as has found that Charlton Is doing
considerable damage on the Rio
Grande border.
Arrangements have been nearly per-
fected for the big rice carnival at Bay
City. Tex.
Reports show that the cane crop
throughout the Texas belt has never
been better at this season OF the year
w. y. Morrison OF Goldthwaite. Tex.
Il dead OF injuries received in a recent
runaway.
The 2-year-old child Of Albert Gras-
senbacker OF Boonville. Mo-. ate a
quantity OF matches and died In fearful
agony.
Blackleg Il ravaging the southeast
part OF Johnson county. Mo, and
young cattle are dying by the score.
A wholeole mandatory OF forged
bank notsl has been discovered In
Warsaw. Rf5sia The leass> was ar
rested.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-15
HARVEY.

Harvey, Texas, Aug. 11.-Cotton
picking is in order now, the boil
weevils are doing damage in the
bottom fields.
Miss Mamie Todd returned from
the plains Friday.
Richard Nash and wife of Edge
spent Saturday and Sunday with
Tony Dyess and family.
A baptising took place at Coon
Williams tank Aug. 10.
Coon williams new residence
will soon be finished, it is indeed
nice.
Commissioner Deems was out in
this community last week. NJ. ID.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-15
Lao. N. SCHEDULE.
Local WesQS

Mrs. 5. +. Hannenian Is visiting IL
Navasota.
james Ray left yesterday for Hop,
'iss Julia Barry returned to Mar
lin yesterday.
w. u. English Of Reliance was In
the city yesterday.
J. r.. Collier, Of Mumford, was In
the city yesterday.
Mrs. w. n. Nall returned from
Kountze yesterday.
Rev. j. NJ Bullock OF Reliance
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. u. Call Of Orange is the guest
OF Mrs. J. w. Johnson.
Miss Nan Parks returned from
Cuero yesterday.
Mrs. u. Laski Of Marlin Is visiting
Mrs. w. A. Rees.
l.. ;. Murphey Of Shreveport was
IN the city yesterday,
New line Of Stacy Adams mems
fine shoes, Hunter a Chatham's. 222
Tom NJ. Ewing Of the Brazos bot
tom was In town yesterday.
Cole Shelburne is here fgom Hous-
ton visiting his parents.
Miss Mary Deckerd Of Austin is
the guest of Mrs. r. l.. Shettles.
Mrs. Oscar Steele OF Navasota Is
the guest OF Mrs. A. l.. Dunnica.
W. +. MeCutcheon and +. 4. Lee
OF Marlin we're in Bryan yesterday.
1T. Jones OF Reliance called on
the Eagle yesterday while in the
city.
Stacy Adams shoes-the finest
made--are sold by Hunter & Chat
ham. 222
w. e. Moore was in the city yester.
day buying goods for store he will
open at Edge.
Robert Leman left yesterday for
Palestine where no has a position
with a cotton firm.
Mrs. r. Marion Law and little son
left yesterday for Washington and
New York.
DIR. Long treats all diseases Of the
eye, ear, nose aud throat. Office at
Wilson 4 Jenkins. drug store. 23S
Dave jolly, a popular Brazos coun-
ty young man, has n position with
John NJ. Lawrence q Co.
Stacy Adams trade mark None
but the Best sold by Hunter &
Chatham. 222
Mrs. Wolfe and Miss Snowwhite
returned to Calvert yesterday after a
visit to Mrs. Richard Bailey.
Ring phone 2i2 for all kinds OF BIZ
1cycle repairs. All work guaranteed.
2is Earl Beard.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-15
IMPORTANT OPINION.
Maehlas.s snd supplies for Panama Co
MAJ Gan Bs Purchased Here.

indianapolis. Ind, Aug. lf.-D. NJ
Parry. president OF the National Az
ISOLATION OF Manufacturers. has re-
colved an opinion from Sullivan 4
Cromwell. New York City. general
counsel In America Of the new Panama
Canal company. which means much 70
manufacturers In the United states.
The opinion Is to the eject that every
dollars worth OF machinery and sup
plies necessary for the construction OF
the canal may be purchased in che
United States without restraint in the
operation Of the French laws under
which the company was originally
chartered. American manufacturers
have been considerably agliated over
the provisions Of the law governing
the French company. and IL has been
feared that the purchases OF machinery
and supplies would have 70 be made
In France.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-15
New Professor. selected.

College Station. Tex. Aug. if.-At
the recent meeting OF the board OF
directors OF the Agricultural and Me-
chanlcal college. Prof w. D. Gibbs OF
the New Hampshire Agricultural col
leee was elected to the position Of dean
OF the agricultural department and
director OF the Texas experiment sta
tons. and Prof Fred +. Johnson. as
sociate professor OF agriculture in the
Indiana Agricultural college. was elect
ed professor OF agriculture. A new
chair Was created. that Of professor Of
economics and history. and Charles
Potts. a graduate OF the university.
was elected 10 Gil H.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-15
Coal vein Hurui.e.

Denison. Tex. Aug. al. A. Brog-
den. a farmer living in the Gordonyille
community. twenty-five miles north
wess OF Denison. was In the city Wed
nesday and brought news % a strange
phenomenon on the farm OF Capt II.
Dennis. three miles west OF Gordon
Vile Mr.. Brogden said there was a
crack In the earth In the bed OF a
dry branch. and that smoke and gas
were issuing from H. There was 4
great deal OF excitement he said.
among the people In the Gordonyllle
community. II Is supposed there IL
a coal bed In the earth and that Il Is on
FIRE.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-15
WE WANT STATISTICS
That Will Help TO Get a cannery At
Bryan.

The publishers Of The Eagle
want TO see a cannery established
at Bryan, provided circumstance
are such that there is a reasonable
chance Of Its getting enough pro.
ducts to can, and, therefore, max
ing a cannery paying institution.
We believe there are more peaches
grown within reach of a Bryan
cannery than most people realize,
and that the peach crop alone will
go a gooi li,:ie way toward fur
nishins seasea's work for a can
merry.
We want TO get some facts on
the subject, and hereby ask the
readers Of The Eagle TO make re-
ports of the acreage in peaches in
h cir respective neighborhoods.
State age Of trees-for illustration,
use the following form;
John Jones-total acres peach
trees, four; acres in full bearing,
two; acres beginning to bear, one;
young trees not yet bearing,
one acre. Principal varieties, first,
Elberta; second, lemon cling; third,
seedlings, miscellaneous in charac-
ter.
In your report state how many
farmers will plant tomatoes, okra,
etc, for a cannery, and make an
estimate OF the total acreage that
might be counted upon in your
neighborhood, stating limits, 10 be
so planted, if cannery were es-
tablished.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-08-15

Chicago. Aug. i4-President Roose-
welt pressed button In the library %
HIS summer home al Oyster Bay to-
night that opened the first negro ex-
position ever held-the Middle States
and Mississippi Valley exposition
which will occupy the first regular ar
mory until September IL. The expo
sition will show the progress % the ne
gro race In this country from the aboli-
tion OF slavery forty years ago. Over
twenty states and territories are dep
resented.