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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
TEN MILLIONS IN A PAPER MILL
A Harmsworth Enterprise in Canad
to Have the Largest in the World.

A Harmsworth Enterprise in Canada
to Have the Largest in the World.
The announcement made a few days
ago that the Newfoundland Timber Is
tates. limited. in which H. NJ. Whit
rey, of Boston. and b. f. Pearson, of
Halifax, are interested. had taken over
the lumber areas of Lewis Miner. of
Scotland. created considerable interest
among lumbermen generally through
out Canada. Most of this property has
been taken over temporarily by the
Whitney syndicate end they will oper-
ate it only for the remainder of this
season. This property. which is the
largest in Newfoundland, will be taken
over by the Harmsworths. the big Lon
don publishers. Mr.. Beeten. the
Harmsworth hydra ulic engineer. has
spent considerable time looking over
possible propositions for the establish
ment of what il is said will be the
largest pulp and paper concern in the
world. The Harmsworths will make in
all an investment of about 10 million
dollars in the purchase and equipment
of their Newfoundland enterprise.
Mr.. Beeten. in his search for suitable
pulp lands. has visited Russia. Fin
land, Norway, Sweden. New Bruins
wick and this province. as well as On
tario. The property he has now decid-
ed on consists of over one million acres.
1t is estimated that these lands con-
tain hundreds of millions Of feet OF
spruce pulp-wood. The watershed is
over 1000 square miles. and with the
supply of water from such an area the
Harmsworths will never be troubled
by scarcity of water supply. 1t is the
enormous water power thus obtainable
that decided Beeten in choosing New
foundland.
The Harmsworths. in the operation of
this undertaking. propose TO proceed
along the most scientific lines. The
Harmsworths think they will be the
pioneer scientific foresters of British
North America. On the fall on the EX-
ploits river which is known as Grand
Falls, the Harmsworths will locate a
mechanical pulp mill. a sulphide pulp
mill. and a paper mill capable of pro-
ducing 1000 tons of paper per week.
This amount of paper will be used en-
tirely by the Harmsworths themselves
in issuing their thirty publications
which include Harmsworth's Magazine
and the London Daily Mail. Mr.. Bee
ten will return to Newfoundland in the
autumn, and after taking delivery of
the property, will commence operations
toward the completion of the plant at
Indian lake.
1t is estimated that the time neces-
sary to erect the two pulp mills and the
paper mill will be two or three years
1 n hnaY al
| in Norway and Sweden. and larg'
quantities have been shipped to the
| English market from Canada, bit
! Messrs HarmswoTth say they are not
looking TO the immediate future; they
are providing for the next twenty-five
years. when they anticipate that pun
| manufacturers and lumber operators
proceeding along the present lines, vii
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
WASTED EFFORT.

1t was nthe summer al far-away
resort, and the clergyman on this par
ticular Sunday was very much in earn
est and very young. He got up and
preached energetically in the heat to
twelve old women. two decrepit men
and four children on the Nervousness of
playing golf on the Lords day-and
there weren't any links within ten
miles at that.-New York Times.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
OUR OLDEST PUBLIC BUILDING.

If we seek the oldest civic building in
the United States we shall find our
selves in the quaint old adobe palace
Of the. government in Santa Fe, y. NJ
This long. low structure in the second
oldest city of the United States has
been the sAat Of government under the
Spanish, Mexican and American re-
gimes for nearly 800 wears. 1t now con-
tains the museum Of the New Mexico
Historical Society. of which L. Brad
ford Prince. q native New Yorker and
former governor of New Mexico. is
president. Governor Prince considers
this 1.-The most historic building in the
United States '-Karsas City Journal
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
BOUGHT OFF.

Come now, Johnnie-say your speech
for the gentleman, and I'll give you a
penny"
Really, mother" replied Johnnie, 81
should like to oblige you, but-the gen.
tleman has already given me a dollar
to keep quiet!'-Atlanta Constitution.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
SHERIFF. LEAVE MY GUN"

(Kentucky Mountaineers VersionD
Sheriff. leave my gun;
With it / killed a COW
To start the feud my son
And l have going now.
Twas my forefather who.
With that old rife. shot
His foeman through and through.
oh. sheriff. take it not,
That old familiar lock
My fathers hand has pressed:
The ramrod and the stock
I prize Ger all the rest
Sheriff. ii must not go.
Without il in my care
How could I shoot my foe
From back behind somewhere.
Chicago Record Fl erald.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
DEALING WITH WHISTLER.

James Mcneil Whistler's portrait OF
Carlyle is ow ned by the corporation OK
Glasgow. Shortly after it was finished
a committee from the corporation Wis
tied Mr.. Whistler. intending 10 pur-
chase the wonderful painting. They
wanted to know about the price, which
the artist had announced as 1000
guineas. Didn't you know the price
before you came here?" asked Whist
Ter. blandly. "Oh. yes. we knew, but
- Then let's talk about something
else" interrupted Whistler. The can
nv Scots bought the picture antitrust
thsm-got a bargatn.--Kansas City
Journal
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
TALKING 1T OVER.

Said Brown to Rayner.
IN quit If you WILL"
Said Rayner TO Brown.
III quit if you will
Said Brown to Rayner.
Well. then you quit first
Said Rayner to Brown.
you want ii the worst.
And as neither is willing to back out
and down
| suppose wen both have TO stay in.
Brother Brown"
Baltimore American
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
HIS TENDER HEART.

Il notice" remarked the curious Wis
itor at the office of the weather bureau.
that you fellers have been predictin'
rain for mighty near a week. and 1t
hasn't rained. What's the matter
"Ill tell you said the clerk. but I'd
rather you wouldn't let il go any fur
Their. All over Pennsylvania the peo-
pie have been praying for rain. and the
chief Of the department hadn't the
heart to fling a dry-weather prediction
at them.''-Chicago Tribune.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
A WORD FROM BRE'R WILLIAMS.

De devil amt gwine ter have much
mercy in de mex worl' on some er de
fellers what all tine abusin' him in dis
one.
Some folks is SO dissatisfy wild de
worl'. it's a constant regret wild EN-
dat dey wuZ BON too late ter give de
L1wd instructions how ter make IL.
Happiness is here ter-day. en- gone
ter-morrer: en- mighty few folks gifts
enough er it. Wen it's lOfin' 'roun'. ter
last 'em day after it gets out er
sight.-Atlanta Constitution.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
OVERDOSE OF HARMONY.

Quizzer-What broke up the Young
Mems political club TO which you be-
longed?
Knowitall-Well. it was this way.
There had been such beautiful and ur-
interrupted harmony in the organiza-
tion from the first that each man
claimed to be the sole cause of the
harmoniousress. OF course. they
couldn't agree on that point. and the
thing broke up in a row.-Baltimore
American.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
FINDING HIMSELF.

What is it," tie druggist sleepily
inquired from his bedroom window.
This ish drug store. amt it," said
the man who had rung the night bell
Yes. What do you WANT
Want TO lCok in your city directory
minute, an shee where | live."-Phil-
adelphia Ledger
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
NEXT.

Philadelphia newspaper is gravely
discussing the reason why popcorn
pops. And after it sc Ties this, will L
kindly explain why men don't?-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
AN INDoMITABLE WILL.

There's one thing l will say FOR
Charley" said young Mrs. Torkins. He
is one of the most patient and perse-
vering mon I ever knew
I'm what way"
He has been trying for years TO hold
a straight flush against four aces. and
he's even willing to sacrifice his sleep
in the hope of achieving his ambition.
Washington Star.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
AN ETERNITY TO HIM.

Ardent Lover (who has just been az
cepted)-And now. Gloriana, what Is
to hinder us from being married tomor-
row?
Gloriana-You foolish fellow, Why.
l couldn't possibly get ready in less
than a month.
Ardent Lover-Make II two weeks.
darling, I hate these long engage
ments,-Chicago Tribune.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
PROPERLY DESCRIBED

She suspected that the youngster
had been in the pantry, and when she
found two jars of jam broken open she
was sure of 1t. She called her hus>
band.
"See this" she said.
He saw. but he had just been read
ing a political article, and it did not
worry him.
IAN infant industry" he commented.
Chicago Post.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
THE JUNKMAN.

He does not drive chariot
And horses that can speed.
'Twould be a sorry race in which
His old turnout could lead:
But nowadays boys watch for him
With interest that ne'er lags.
For circus days are coming and
He buys old iron and rags.
New York Times.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
THE BEST ONLY.

Sideshow manager Oo his partner)-
Well have to fire that glass-eater. He's
gettin too darn tony
His partner-How's dat?
Manager-Well. he won't eat nuthin
but cut class now.-New Orleans Times
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
HIS PARTICULAR LINE.

THAT new man of yours" said the
proprietor of the store to the depart
ment manager. seems TO be a mighty
hard worker"
Yes" replied the latter, that is his
Speciality
"What-working?
.;No-seeming to."-Syracus Herald
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
HIS OMNIBUS SILENCE

Has old links expressed any prefer
ence for next president O. these here
United States?'
Not yit; but he'll be heard from"
Think sou
Know it. They broke up his moon
shine distillery last week, an he's ag'in
the government once more. Atlanta
Constitution.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
THE SUCCESS OF THE PLAY.

The new play, "Histy- Wisty," was
an immense success.
In response to the deafening applause
that followed the last act the master
the electrician, the modiste
and the perfumer appeared on the
stage. bowling and smiling. They join
ed hands and bowed again, none wish
ing to take unto himself all the honor.
At the sight the house went Wild
New York Evening Sun.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
THE EDITORS FEAR.

English magazine editor-I am
afraid
Assistant-Yes?
English magazine editor-That we
are not labelling our humorous depart
ment plainly enough. Unless we make
the titles less ambiguous half our read
ers will mt know the articles are funny.
Baltimore American
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
PROVOKING.

Dusty Dennis-Why do yer look so
sour, pard?
Gritty Goerge-Why. one of dem
comic artists wanted me to sit on de
fence and let him sketch me.
Dusty Dennis-What Of dat?
Gritty George--It was a barb wire
fence Chicago News
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
UNLESS YOU'RE A GOOD BUFFER

a sure way to get rid of the blues
stand pat on n bobtail straight.-Cor-
nell Widow.
MERELY A BUFFER.
Little Willie-"Say, pa, what's a CO.
quette?'
PA coquette, my son, is woman
who pretends to be Indifferent about
getting married. Chicago News.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28

A supply Of bubonic bacilli sufficient
to spread death and panic in Constan-
unoDle and other places has been in
readiness for a long time. In the dirt
OF Constantinople and Salonica plague
germs. once set free. would multiply
by millions. The sultan would take
hight and his palaces. built with the
blood and tears of Bulgarian laborers
would be deserted. The plague would
demoralize the Turkish army and dis
perse it.-From the Sofia Sophiska We
domosti.
Lay the cleaning sword aside-a
ploughshare let it be:
Beat the spear into a book with which
TO prune the tree:
Set the cannons upon end. and plant
i'm each a vine:
Make picket fence of all the muskets
placed in line;
War has changed-its implements will
go by other terms:
Now well have our battles fought with
microscopic germs.
Bring the good old microbe. boys:
wei have another song
That will be the chorus as the soldiers
march along.
Streptococci, culture tubes, and ami
malculae-
They will hurtle Ger the field through
out the bitter fray.
Even now New Jerseys filled with men
who hustle for
Skeeters full of deadly germs. to train
them all for war.
Later on the pension rolls will show
some wondrous claims
Made by crippled veterans who cannot
spell the names
OF the weird bacilli foes who punctured
them and bit
Savagely upon the skin at every point
they lit.
oh. it will be thrilling just to see a
regiment
Charging on the frightened foe. on
vaccination bent
What a shout of bravery will come
from one and all
When from far off battle lines we hear
the toxin call
How the scientists will leap, and mic
roscopes will clank
When the government demands more
serum in the tank,
But the herOes-woe for them, Alas
they'll be despised
And accused of fearlessness-when
antisepticized
Chicago Tribune
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
THE SAME OLD GAME.

There once was a sporty young Mr..
Who said to a girl when he Kr..
Won't you please be my wife,"
She said: Not on your life;
The most l can be is your Sr''
New York Tribune.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
HE DIDN'T SUITE.

A tenderfoot went out to Butte
And said that he knew how to shuttle
He missed every shot
And he never forgot
The way he received the hoarse hutte.
Chicago Tribune.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
AN OBVIOUS INFERENCE.

He-Now, there's a woman I can't
help admiring. She is so easily salts
fie'' has e""h plain tastes.
She-I didn't know you knew her.
He-I don't; it's her husband / know.
Brooklyn Life.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
DIDN'T WORRY HER.

Men Don't Propose =
The girl blushed
1T doesn't interest me" she said.
MOP"
mo. You see. know one man who
1oes Chicago Evening Post.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
THAT'S THE KIND OF A HOPPER
HE WAS.

Mary-Is Mr.. Hopper a widower2
Sarah-He is a grass widower.
Mary-Oh, | see; a Grass Hopper
June Comfort.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28
PAIN AND COUNTERPART.

"A pain / have from eating jam.
Said philosophic Mary Jane:
But. oh, how glad, how glad | am
NY bed has got a counterpart"
Harvard Lampoon.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1903-06-28

The cynical bachelor rises to remark
that love at first sight may be merely
La blind.-Philadelp Record.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-03
BOARD AND ROOM


NICELY FURNISHED FRONT ALCovE ROOM,
with board; modern house; telephones; can
take few table boarders. 124 14th st.
BOARD AND RooM-HoTEL SOUTHERN, 9TH
av and 9th st S. Nice front suit, single
room. 81.
with bath; very nice single room with private
bath.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-03
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE

farm, near Westport, Mimi, Pope county, fol
young cattle, hogs and heavy horses. Alex
Beaudreau Moose Jaw, Canada.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-03
MINNEToNKA PROPERTY

BEE OR WRITE A. s. APGAR, EXCELSIOR,
Mimi. for Lake Minnetonka cottages and fruit
farms. Some bargains In sight now.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-03
BUSINESS CHANCES

FOR SALE-oNE OF THE BEST PAYING LIT
tie groceries in the eighth ward; sales $50 per
day, and 81 600 takes it.
For Sale-At bargain, stock of general
merchandise in lively town; invoice at ~, 500
to $1,000. Better look this up.
For Sale or Rent-A fine store building In
Faribault, Mimi. Modern improvements; CEN
trally located.
f j. x. WILKES. So7 PHOENIX BLDG
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-03
MOVING

S~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~>~~~~~
SAFES, BOILERS AND HEAVY MACHINERY
moved; household goods moved and stored or
of household goods made up for the coast; fire.
quent shipments and Zig saving in freight
Boyd Transfer and Storage Co. l6 Sd 1T S.
CAMERON's TRANSFER AND STORAGE; GX-
pert packers for storage shipment; large snd
commodious vans for moving. Office 200 Mic
oiIet, both phones 120S. Residence I. G.. 1924
THE NJ P. D. DELIVERS PACKAGES N CITY
1Oc: st. Paul 15c 619 4th aY s. Both tells. 1909
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-03
BOARD WANTED

| ~~O~~~~O~O~~~~~~~~~~~~ N0NN~~~~"NN@O~%~~~~~
household furniture for board and room In
private family. Seeley & Ecklund 80 Loan
and Trust building, 81 Nico1let av, Minneap-
| oils, Mimi.
WANTED-BoARD AND ROOM IN EXCHANGE
for piano. Address, this week, S2S4 Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
~>>~~~-~~~~>-~~~~-~~~~-~-~-~~-
SHORTHAND AND rYPEwRITER.

WANTED SECONDHAND FURNITURE,
stoves, carpets, buggies and harness for i'm
mediate shipment: pay more than local deal
ers; send for it, Address 1868, Journal, or
telephone T. G. 2S17.
wANTED--A SMALL SECONDHAND POOL
table for which will give new Mills
s"Owl'' nickel in the slot machine: shipped di-
rect from the factory. Dakota Novelty Co.,
Eureka, S. y.
WANTED - KEY TO WENTwoRTH'E PLANE
and solid geometry, revised edition. Address
S113 Journal.
BOOKS IN SMALL QUANTITIES Or WHOLE
Libraries purchased. sos LIST av s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-03
WANTED-REAL ESTATE

Less work for , goth Good for the
you; less CENTURY buyer or seller
worry too. Elan. OF real estate.
il others fail to sell try my plan. Over I2o
per cent Inc rease last years business
]. A. WALTERS. N. Y. LIFE BLDG.
LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH u.s.. WE WILL
give personal attention In the handling
Of same. Seeley & Ecklund, 311 Nicollet av.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-03
HORSES, CARRIAGEs-WANTED

WE ARE ALWAYS READY TO PAY CASH
for horses wagons, buggies harnesses and
sleighs, at Midway Horse Market. st. Paul
MINI. Barrett & Zimmerman.
light delivery. Apply Immediately. j. G..
Speers, Lsceum theater
CASH PAID FOR HORSES, HARNESSES, BUGs
gies and wagons. Frost & Co.. 12 I'd st N.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-03
HELP WANTED -FEMALE

wANTED-TwENTY-FIv LADY AND GEN.
tlemen canvassers. Experience unnecessary.
Best proposition out. Call at once. Room
17-1S Webb block, No. 10 Sd st S. Call for
yfiold
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-12-03
WANTED TO RENT

WANTED-To RENT EIGHT OR TEN-RooM
house to responsible parties; must be modern;
steam hot water heat: South Minneapolis;
walking distance preferred. 1865, Journal.
WANTED-TWO ROOMS FOR LIGHT HOUSE
keeping within walking distance by quiet young
couple; references furnished and required; state
price. 1882. Journal.
70 OWNERs-WANTED 10 LEASE A SALES
room in central part of city on or near Hem
nepin, Nicolet or is. av s. 1907, Journal.
WANTED-A FURNIsHED HOUSE, TO 8
rooms, vicinity of Lyndale av S and 3oth
State rent. $500. Journal.
WANTED-ONE FURNISHED ROOM FOR
lady. Address BOG Cedar av.
The evening world., 1903-05-13
KILLS HIMSELF ON
PARK TENNIS COURT.
George Lee, Out Of Work, Goes There
and Takes a Fatal Dose
Of Poison.

In sight OF several persons playing
tennis on the North Meadow in Central
Park to-day George Lee. a plano
maker, committed suicide while sitting
on the courts by taking carbolic acid.
Immediately after taking the acid he
called for help. Harry Dwyer, a Co
lunbia student, who had seen the man
dr1ns the contents OF the bottle, ran to
him and learned that he had taken
poison.
He hurried sent for some milk. and
Patrolman Ryan. of the park police.
summoned an ambulance. All efforts to
save the mans life were in vain, how
over, n he died In a few minutes
When the suicides clothes were
searched q letter was found in one Of
the pockets. 1t read:
Notify my wife at No. 30s West One
Hundred and Twenty-ifth street to
come and get my body.
GEORGE LEE"
The police sent to tine address, and
Mrs. Lee arrived In about an hour at
the McGowan's Pass Tavern, where tho
body had been taken. She was told
that her husband had been taken Ill.
She Immediately became hysterical n
created such n scene that the police
were afraid to tell her that her husband
e or permit her to see the body.
Mrs. Lee went back home. and when
seen there was cooking dinner for her
whum h supposed would re-
turn at moor. II ann so glad my hus-
was not severely H." sad Mrs.
ZEE. ~'.because l was afraid III had been
The evening world., 1903-05-13
BOAT CAPS|zED
IN A PARK LAKE
Three Young Men Began Sky
larking, Were Thrown Into the
Water and Came Very Near
Drowning.

Three young men mac n narrow es-
cape from drowning to-day In Central
Park lake. They were Walter Thomp-
son, nineteen years old. of No. 1896
Third avenue: Fred Cleary. twenty
years old. OF No. 423 East Ninety third
street. and Louis Mccarthy. eighteen
years Did. OF No. AS East N~inety-third
street.
Their BOAT capslzed while they were
skylarking and they were thrown into
the water. Two OF them could swim. but
Thompson was helpless. He splashed
wildly in the water and shrieked for help.
His two friends swan around him advis-
ing him not to beat tho water 50 much.
but to yell louder,
Thompson had disappeared twice before
his companions got hold OF him. Sup
porting Thompson on each side, Cleary
and Mccarthy swan to the landing.
While still some distance from shore
their heavy shoes and clothing began
90 tell on the trio. and they all began
to sink. Two of the youths again set
I'D a yell for help. but the crowd that
had collected thought they were again
skylarking and merely laughed.
Then the young men became thorough
ly frightened.
I'VE are not fooling," cried McCleary.
and Tho onlcokers began to realize their
anger. .
Several park employees stretched forth
The evening world., 1903-05-13
PARIS MADRID
AUTO RACE ON.
Tod Sloan Leads the Way as an
Expert Chauffeur and W. K.
Vanderbilt Rides in Fournier's
Car.

PARIS. Nav l8.-The Paris-Madrid
automobile race was started this morn
Ing. Flfty-eight contestants In the tour
lists class left the Automobile Club OF
France, on the Place de la Concorde,
between z A. NJ. and noon. Although
the main speed tests are to be made
later great interest was aiken in the
tests of the heavier vehicles and the
opening of this years long distance
races.
The recent rains promised heavy
roads. reports from Madrid stating that
SOM Of the stretches were in a dan
gerous condition and requiring great
caution.
The start wa made in fine weather.
The Place de la Concorde presented a
a appearance. being thronged with par
Elephants in the contests and hundreds OF
others intending to follow the racers
over the first stretch.
Many ladies were seated in the racing
cars, expecting to leave their parties at
E~ontainebleau or other nearby points.
To-day's run is from Paris to Pougues.
a distance of 21 kilometres. The ma
chimes will enter Spain May 20 and reach
Madrid May a.
start and several Americans were among
the occupants OF the participating cars.
Tod" Sloan. who has developed skill as
a chauffeur. plloted the way ahead Of
the racers.
but he was a passenger to-day on Four
nier's car.