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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-12-12
SHOES WORN BY TURF STARS.
Interesting Facts Concerning some
Of the Famous Harness
Horses.

Probably no horseowner in the
country has attended to the feet of
more celebrated trotters and PAGERS
than w E. Rawson, who for many
years has had a shop adjacent to the
famous trotting course at Glenville, o,
With the exception of Mai. Delmar and
Prince Alert, the Ohioan has shod
practically all the latter-day cham
piOns. Cresceus, Star Pointer, Lou
Dillon, Dan Patch, Joe Pointer, AlIx,
John A.. McKerrOn and others have
been in the Glenville shop time and
time again, says the New York Times.
For three years RaWson travelled
with Cresceus and Star Pointer, and
shOd the tTotting and pacing cham
pions before going their record miles.
Lou Dillon, the trotting queen, has
been shod repeatedly this year by Raw
son, and it is said to be mainly due to
the wedge shoe of the Chenille far
rier, who induced Mr.. Billings to let
him place them on the hind feet of his
mare, that Lou Dillon is saved from
firing at the end of q record mile.
According to Rawson, it is a rare
thing that two horses are shOd exact
ly alike, particularly with champions.
PAGERS, however, demand more care and
attention in their shoeing. A number
of the champions require lighter shoes,
varying from three to six ounces In
weight, the heaviest in front, while 9th
ers wear shoes that will weigh eight
noes Some are calked up, while
others wear plain or swedge shoes, as
the case may be.
Star Pointer, Rawson says, wore a
s~even-ounce shoe in front, calzed up be-
he used to hit his knees badly.
The right fore shoe was larger than
the other, and curved out at the toe.
The great PAGER, as is the usual Gus
tom, wore his heaviest shoe in frcnt,
the set which he carried behind weigh
ing but eight Ouncea.
Cresceus veal seven-and-One-half-
ounce plain shoes in front and four
ounce swedge shoes behind, the latter
being used to prevent the stallion from
slipping, as he is inclined to do with
a smooth shoe. Otherwise there is
nothing peculiar about the shoeing of
the former record holder, unless it is
the general leveling up, which is neces-
sary when shoes are being shaped up
for his feet.
Lou Dillon, the trotting queen, wore
six-ounce plain shoes in front and
three-ounce swedge shoes behind when
she Travelled the first mile ever trotted
in two minutes. The swedge shoes
have helped the mare materially. They
have a sharp corrugation encircling the
outside, which cuts into the turf and
prevents the animal wearing them from
slipping when going at top speed.
Dan Patch wears seven-ounce plain
shoes in front and ~fve-ounce shoes be-
hind. John A. McKerron has as heavy
shoes in front as any of the champions,
the plain fore shoes weighing eight
ounces. The stallion wears f~our-ounce
Bwedge shoes behind.
Joe Patchen al his best wore eight
n bar shoes in front and three
ounce swedge shoes behind. Alix was
the only t%rOtter, according to Rawson,
who wore plain shoes both in front aad
behind, The former weighed eight
ounces and the latter four.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-12-12
where Girls Are Easily Fir.t.

In a recent report on the results OF
extended measurements of mental
traits in the two sexes, Prof. e. L.
ThOrndike said that in the measure
ment of abilities the greatest difference
found was the female superiority in
the tests of impressibility, such as the
rate and accuracy of perception, verbal
memory and spelling. In these mat
tiers only about one-third of the boys
reach the median mark for girls. IN
general the girls were found to be men
tally less variable than the boys
Youths Companion.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-12-12
Diaeontent Win worr

That there is much discomfort with.
work among the so-called middle
classes in America is due in large part
to the pampering of children, to the
supplying Of their natural and artif-
cial wants, and to the sentimental idea
that their day Of toll will come soon
enough" In general, work is not a
curse, but a blessing-a positive means
Of grace. One can hardly begin too
early to impress upon children lessons
Of self-help by tasks appropriate 10
their age and forces. and to beget in
them scorn of idleness and of depend
ence on others. To do this is to make
them happy through the seIf-respect
that comes with the realization of
power, and thus to approximate Ten
nyson's goal Of man: "Self-reverenes
self-knowledge, self-control." = Cen
fury.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-12-12
ChookmatinE Anti aud Elephante.

CheckmatinE Ants aud Elephants.
In constructing the power transmits
sion line from the Cauvery falls to the
Kolar gold mines in Mysore, india
which was recently completed. the
American engineers employed TO do
the work had to deal with some pp-
common problems, The line, 50 miles
long, is carried on lofty poles through
the jungle. Here the d-epredations 81
white ants and wild elephants had to
be prevented. The ants attacked the
poles and the elephants pulled at the
wires. Iron sockets seven feet high
were found to be effective against tie
ants, and after careful measurements
IF the highest reach Of the elephants
trunks, the wires were strung at q safe
sleyation.-Youth's Companion
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-12-12

Il think he's the most intelligent
hunting-dOg in this country" said the
owner Of the animal, proudly exhibit
ing him to his friend.
When he makes a point he turns
his head and looks at me a moment.
and asks me az plainly as if he spoke
it: Shall l go ahead and flush that
biFd?"
II see" said the friend. Hes an in
terrugation pointer YOUTHS Com
panlon.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-12-12

Miss Inez sent-It's an opal ring Mr..
Cheepley gave me
Miss Sharpe (e%xamining it)-H'mi
Do you-er-like it?
"oh, yes, but you know the old super
stition. I'm afraid it will bring me bad
luck"
I wouldn't worry. This can't bring
you anything worse than an imitation
OF bad luck'-Philadelphia Press.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-12-12

A Man caught a Weasel, and was about to kill it. The little ai-
NAL prayed earnestly for his life. You will not be 50 unkind," said
he to the Man, "as to Stay poor creature who kills your Mice for your
For me" answered the Man; that's a good joke. For me, YOU say.
as # you did not catch them more for your pleasure than for my profit
And, in respect Of eating and gnaVng my victuals, you know that YOU
do as much harm as the Mice themselves. You must make some better
excuse than that before / feel inclined to spare YOU" Having said this,
he strangled the Weasel without more ado.
HorLThis fable e pointed ct those who are apt 70 IHnpue actions which are done
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-12-12

At mi Of u Sunday school classes
the teacher had been explaining the
blessings Of Christianity.
What is it that binds us together
and makes us better than we are by
nature?"
The oldest little girl in the class
blushed, and in a whisper said:
please, miss, our stays. STRAY
Stories.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1903-12-12

Out OF 804 cases Oflupus, or skin tuber-
cuIosis, treated by the Finsen-light cure
40 have been pronounced cured.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20
BOATING PARTY

iten by aessrs. Baker and Kurtz
friday Afternoon spent the Eve.
aing on the River and at Maidsyille.
Mr.. e. Brown Baker and Mr. Harry
hurtz gave a boating party to num-
ser Of their friends yesterday afternoon
aad evening The party left the
harf about half-pasB four O'Clock in
Hagry Caple's fat boat aud launch.
and went down the river to Vaudeville.
There they landed, and found a
le4atiful spot ca 3 hill overlooking
the river, where tue contents Of sever
al Well-Gllcd baskets WIS spread upon
the grass, in picnic style The party
vas faFen0usly hungry, aud IL requir-
ed very little urging On the part OF tie
genial hosts TO induce concerted at
tack on toe spring chicken sandwich
es and other daiRties that are always
found in q picaie aaneh.
There were Just thirty-nine in the
party, including many OF the younger
visitors here FOR the final ball. Mrs
Barbe, Mrs, Ream and Mrs. Mills
were the cnaperones,
The trip down required about one
hour and a half, and the return lit
tie longer 1t was 10 O'Clock when the
party reached town. after one of the
most Thoroughly delightful outings
that could be planned.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20
RoBE 4 RlGHrMrRE have the finest

ROBE 81 RIGHTMIRE have the finest
selection of NANTES, tile Gas fires,
gas logs. crates and fronts ever
shown in Morgantown. 1t will pay
YOU TO 90 and see them whether you
want to buy or not.
HAVE you noticed tile popularity
of the white mercerized stripe shirt
waist-just the thing for spring
wear, and for warmer weather, the
lace stripe? You will find an elegant
line of this class of merchandise at
Werner Fortney q Co.'S.
MoReANTowN Bakery opposite
Wallace House has always good
fresh supply of cookies, cakes, pies
etc. Try them.
WHEN you want remedy that can be
absolutely relied on to do what is claim.
ed for it, try -Four Fold Linament. Il
has stood the test for over so years. A
positive cure for Rheumatism, Swell
lings. Pains in back, Sore Muscles,
Sprains and Bruises Sold by Reed +
Drug Store. Everywhere 25cts per bot.
tie.
CLAREF iee eream at Ream's.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20
WEE Nnq snI rnERNERS.

5 Rart men va sal While ald sien
aud women stood signs u lit
BserGing Seen al:CommeHctment.
To The Editor 81 tic Nsw DoMiSiox
May / ask a question: What sort
of ranners base he people who at,
tended the Commencement exercises
today 10 caasuai observer there
could hardly Be gotten together 1900
mole ofdeFlg ana sel behaved people
than those assembled Thursday
To the man wac has been brought up
10 tie sUath and who has not much
acquaintance with other peoples. and
who has been taught q give age its
due respect. and TO give woman chigal-
rous treatment. II looked edd TO see
old men standing up, while young
men sat beside them; 70 see 9 foot
negroes sitting comfortably on chairs
in the aisles while white men stood
up all around, but.most Of all, it seem
ed a sin TO sec strong robust athletes
resting iu chairs while deerepit Old
ladies stood for hours by their side,
It is my belief that the men who
show such little regard for the weaker
ones, must belong to football teams
where they have been used to carry
ing things 10y main strength, where
weight prevailed, where strength
counted, where survival Of the tittest"
is up held, where the war cry is
'stand aside. everybody, the foot bali
ers are comingin
Or possibly they were orphans, and
had been raised by an indulgent grand
mother; or an only child, humored and
petted by fond parents: or tney may
have been raised by Indians who fail
ed to teach them civilized manners;
or maybe they had been raised sang
diggersr where each one is taught to
get every root OF sang" in reach, re-
CARELESS OF consequences; or maybe
some Of them belong to families where
the boys have been taught to think
themselves a little better than their
neighbors because their bank accounts
were bigger Whatever the reason,
the fact remains that scores or women
had to stand fer TWO houfs while scores
OF stawaTb nea dncluding negroes)
had comfortable seats beside them.
EYE WITNESS.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20
ABOUT ORR FRIEND
Personal cnsion sf Prominent People
Hon rheY are and where they are.

Hon they are aud Where They are.
sweeney Fleming vent oyer to
Kiu8wood Yesterday on business.
Or. aud Mrs. Charles McLane
have returned fFom visit 70 Balti-
more.
Hiss Bertha Browning left this
morning for her home 81 Wellsburg
to spend the summer
Mrs. Walter r Webb went to
Uniontown to day to visit Mrs r
W Dawson for week.
Airs. Jacob Miller has returned
home TO Fairmont after a visit to
Mrs. Thomas c. Fleming of the
First ward
Miss Lucy Raymond Of Fairmont
who has been the guest of Miss
Grace Dering returned home at noon
today.
Il. NJ. Brown left this morning for
his home in New Cumberland. The
other members Of the family will
leave tomorrow.
Mr.. w. A. Clayton of Fairmont has
purchased the cottage formerly owned
by Mrs. Pierce at Mt. Lake Park. Mr..
Clayton will have the property re-
modelled and enlarged.
Mrs. j. L. Seamans, only sister
Of Mr.. j. G. Capehart died at her
home in Tucsin Arizona June 18th.
She will be buried at ST Adams w.
Va, her old home on Monday June
%. She leaves a husband and three
children. Tier brother j. G. Cape
hart is now in Chicago.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20
SUES GOODWIN.

DIR. A. y. Reynolds Wants $4,000
Damages Further Details of SEN
satIon..
DIR. A. S. Reynolds of shepherds
town has brought suit for $40 600
against E. F. Gordwin for SANDER.
The suit grows out Of the recent
troubles at Shepherdstown. The
Register OF this week contains a
long article on the subject by Regent
Harry Snyder in which he presents
the facts in the matter from the very
inception Of the scandal. Further
investigation will be made of the
case by the regents, so it is stated.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20
Notice TO Contractors.

The undersigned will receive bids for
the construction OF stone and wood
building 10 be known as the Central
Heating Plant for the West Virginia
University, The right is reserved to
reject any and all bids
i. l.. EMORY.
supt. Buildings and Grounds.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20
Randall.


FOUND; a real aad VALUABLE ne'
Of Asia, Inquire q the g eaao
fountain at bAe Acme
MEMORIAL exercises il homo u
Judge Okey JOHNSON Nj be 5e
the Baptist eaaffh TOMORROW
THERE is no xseat.ea 80 taa jai+
versity Library It's nea a4
the year roand
Tn Court 81 aPa as
iourned az Hhe#Iae 2 ase a
iournmfnt suitable laEiaas on
the death Of Judge aHas9a were
passed.
FoR your sunday DINNER aay
thing in Ice Cream, lees. Large d
Small Cakes, Rolls, Mama esead.
Gloss Fancy Bakery and Caanz
Kitchen.
A YOUNG man recently received q
letter from his girl. In it she tod
of visit to the sea shore and enclo
ed quantity Of sand He is now
wondering whether she meant it Toy
hint.
Miss Emily Bray will leave fr
her home in New England MondaN,
She will be accompanied by the fwo
older children of Prof and Mrs.
Pattersonlwho will spend the sum
mer with their grandmother q bos-
ton.
The Children's Home Society is
organized to secure approved iaailiy
homes with local oversight Tor
homeless, neglected, abused or de.
pendent children, and is auxiliary
J to the National Children $ Home
Society.
WE'EL HAVE Vanilla, Straw berry.
Caramel, Raspberry Ice Cream,
Orange Sherbert, Frozen Cherries;
Orders delivered: Parlor open
Gloss Fancy Bakery and Candy
Kitchen.
Trouble is brewing ia fairmont
over railroads and steamboats,. The
former have the latter cut of. and il
will take the boats luile out O.
their way upless they can arrange
some plan to get 20 the boats under
the tracks. That this N,a be done
seems certain
Dir J. NJ. MARBLE extends cor
dial invitation To tire people OF Nor
4
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20

you 10 go 10 Keams new drug SURE.
THE best line Of laces and embroi-
deries in town can be found at
Posten's.
JEWEL & WALLACE, Jailors, make
a speciality of cleaning and pressing
clothes. Donlev Building, Peasants
street.
If Won want q cake made for any
occasion call on Fred Erd 327 High
street. Best quality only kept.
liz you 90 10 Werner. Fortnev &
Co.'S you can buy Bates seersucSer
ginghams for 10 z Sea Island per-
Gale 10 p and 40 inch batiste in
dne sheer quality for Is 2 ,Mennon' S
borated talcum powder 10 2 per
box and may other articles under
value.
You can get carnations and cut
flowers of all kinds by sending your
order to Dudley's in care of F. G
BANDS Drug store, Clarksburg, W
Va.
FRESH milk and cream at the Deli
catessen. Wholesale and retail. Boti
Phones.
People will have to exercise patti
ence with the Peoples Talepa9n
ma nagers 10 repairing the damaRs L
o. phones by yesterdays cdiisi'
at1h the trolley lines. Abeut
phones were put out 81 commission
aud they cannot he repaired II DAY
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20
Dear Sir
X
OWNAHOME!

AFULL line of COIgates fine toilet
soaps at Ream's Drug store.
FRANK EwERs, dispenser at the
City Fountain has found the Jewel
of Asia. Ask him about it.
'ScIssoRs and shears that ave the
right quality may be had at the
Acme.
For 10 days you eau buy all ready
trimmed hats at greatly reduced
prices at Conneway's on Peasants
Street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20
MORE TALK ABOUT MASON.
Fairmont Judge Being Doomed for
Goyernor--ne Has Quit Talking.

More talk is being heard Of Judge
Mason for Governor. He at first
stated that he would not be a eadi
date but lately has changed the
subject whenever it has come up.
Some OF the politicians are working
hard for him.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20

HoIT faes. cali the aieeniea 81
Gheir customers 10 the TACT lhsi hey
have new cooler at the meat
market ard are haudlins home
dressed meat exclusively Market
Is in First ward
Dear Sir.
WNAHOAIEi
randall
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20
When Yoa Bnld. make \ . Mistake.

You VII II you don't So and Sc
Middletoa the contractes. efore let
ting your asen work
Mr.. Mic Teton is a genoa eontfac-
tor 10 all anehes Of nasarfg, and be
would be Ieased TO furnish estimates
on al kiras Of brick and st0ae work,
all kinds clustering concrete, cellar
walls, cen ) sidewalks, aua al SINH
lar work.
You car and bin 1T az Front
street, or Peoples phone, Or P. O..
Box ia. tf
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20
SCHOOL B0NDs ELECTION.
Being Held today-yery Light Vote
was Cast Weather had Something
TO do with 1t.

The election Tor the issuing of
$4,000 school bonds for building
purposes in Morgantown Iudepend
ent School District is being hold to-
day. Polls now open at all the vot-
ing precincts OF the city and in West
Morgantown. The vote cast was a
very light one. The rainy weather
had something to do with the cX-
tremely light vote which is being
cest, but the interest in the election
is not as great as it should be. The
proposition viii carry. of course but
the sch, oil Board should have had a
more unanimous endorsement than
is shown by the light vote
Dear Sir
OWNAHOMEi
Randall
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20

IFy0u want to gets prescription fill.
ed ask your physician IL he don't want
You to go to Ream's New Drug Store.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20

DIRECT COMA H
With every State IN the Uniou a8d mn
ekcelled facilities enables rs 10 sse pa
irons unsurpassed service.
Out Of town business receives prompt
attention
Transact q general banking hnsiness.
Farmer 4 Merchants Bank
N9rgantown, W. Val
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20

HvAE YOU ridden on the street
cars yet?
Dear Sir
OWNAHOMEi
I.1.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20

FOUND; a reaI aad yaiuablg 6
Of Asia Inquire = the l o0,o
Fountain at tle Acme
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20
Geo. c. Hayes & Co,
Leading jewelers..

X. A. HAYES. Optician
Fans Silver Novelties
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20

THE best line Of laces and embroi-
deries in town can be found at
poetantc
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-06-20
OANAHsIE!

Dear Sir
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-04
FAVORABLE FOR. WHEAT
Rains and Cool Weather-Condi-
tions in Red River Valley..

The Minnesota climate and crop service
bulletin, issued by the weather bureau, sum-
marizes conditions for the past week as
follows:
There were rains on the 27th,. well dis
tributed in northern and eastern portions;
rains in the south on the 26th, and general
rains on the LIST and I'd. which were heavier
in southern. middle and western portions
than in the Red River valley. The 9th was
hot day at southern and western points,
with the maximum temperatures near or
above 80 degrees The mornings of the goth
and 31st were cold with the minimum tenn
peratures approaching the frost point in
northern and southeastern counties.
favorable for the wheat and oats which are
still green, and the grain is said to be filling
well.
In the Red River valley the wheat on
summer fallowed land is good, but that on
fall and spring plowed land Is generally
poor; some pieces of early wheat have been
cut at scattered points as far north as VIII
kin and Ottertail counties, and good many
fields will be begun by the 5th. In southern
and some central counties blight or. rust ie
fields will probably be cut early before the
weakened stalks have fallen much. Most
of the barley crop is cut, and good deal Of
it has been stacked; in the southeast the crol
have been threshed. Dat cutting is genera
in all parts of the state; as with wheat and
barley the crop is uneven as to quality. Flaa
seems to have withstood the trying weather
conditions in both the dry north and wei
south very WELL. and where it was seeded ir
good time, and not drowned out. the crop IL
| good; little flax has already been cut The
wild hay meadows in southwestern countie!
are still too wet for gathering the crop
Timothy for seed is being cut, and the sec.
ond crop of clover promises good SEED
] crop Corn is in tassel, but the cold night,
are keeping it backward.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-04
SENT TO ST. PETER
"Blind Jim," the Peanut Vender
.'~ Philanthropist, Is Sent to
Insane Hospital.
He Has Continued to Rave Ever
Since Being Taken to
County Jail.

A most pitiful case is that of James
Costello, better known as Blind jim"
for years the cheerful and philanthropic
proprietor Of the popcorn and peanut
stand at, Fiennepin avenue and Fourth
street. and now a raving maniac, COM
mitted to the asylum at st. Peter by Judge
Harvey this afternoon. The unfortunate
man, bereft of sight and reason, will be
taken away this evening.
Twenty years ago Costello came to
Minneapolis, and for seven years drove
a hack. Losing his eyesight he became
peanut vender, and for thirteen years
has been we'll known to down town folk.
He. has always been cheerful and sought
to comfort and aid the afflicted. His
ambition was to found a home for the
blind and crippled and by securing the
aid of several wealthy local men he had
nearly reached the goal of his ambition,
when suddenly his mind gave way.
Since his ton the afflicted man
has shown no signs Of returning sanity.
Day and night his rawlings, made up OF
prayers for the recovery Of sight, songs
wild laughter and plteous weeping, have
reverberated thru the Jail and the upper
| floors Of the county building. His pow
| erful physique has made his struggles
dangerous and the attendants have kept
him strapped to his cot. To-day he will
neither eat nor drink and unless some
thing can be done soon his life will be
| endangered. a #ss-.sat.