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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
57TH CONGRESS-.
Sundry Civil Bill Carries $780,
900 for Ex-Queen Lii.
House Passes Philippine Currency
Bill, Minus Monetary Conference.
Panama Canal Co. Playing for a Big
ger Price.

Washington. Feb. 24.-The Senate
COMMITTEES on appropriations, today
CONCLUDED its consideration of the sun
mends increases over the appropria-
tions made by the bill as it passed the
House amounting TO s3,2755.1 0l. bringing
the total up to $S3,279650 A
One Of the items of increase. provides
FOR payment to Liluokslani formerly
Queen OF the kingdom of Hawaii, in full
satisfaction and discharge-of all claims
legal and equitable, 100000; and No
part Of tbs sum shall be paid by the
United States to attorneys or agents,
but The treasury warrants for said sum
shall be issued to said Liluokalani and
shall be delivered to her in person upon
her personal receipt for the same"
The appropriations include provisions
for light houses, beacons and fog sig.
nails among which are: Boone Island,
Me, fog signal, 100000 State ledge,
Mass. $4,000: Peck's ledge, Conn. TO
establish light and fog signals station,
500, 900. A new revenue cutter for the
Maine coast is provided at a cost OF
100000 and a new quarantine station ut
F'Ottf0llur we. TO Cost H0u,UUV.-
The Senate committee on finance to-
day, authorized Senator Aidrich to re-
port 10 the Senate an amendment TO
the sundry civil appropriation bill pro-
Vidng for the appropriation Of 500, 0e0
to carry into effect the recommended
tons Of the President for an internal
tional commission to consider the rela-
tionshp of the silver using countries TO
the gold standard countries. The pur-
pose Of the appropriation as set forth
in the amendment is ito enable the
President to cooperate through diplo-
matte channels or by the appointment
of a commission or both, with the gov
ernments of Mexico, China and other
countries for the purpose set forth in
the message Of the President and ac-
complaining notes submitted to Con-
gress Jan 80, 1903"
This amendment was put on. the
Philippine currency act, bat the House
committee rejected it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
IN THE HOUSE.
Philippine Currency Bill Passed, Minus
Monetary Conference.

Washington; Feb. 24.-The House.
today, passed the Philippine currency
bill accepting the Senate bill so far as
it relates to the islands. The commit
tee amendment striking out the inter-
national montary conference was
agreed to. The contested election case
of Wagner VS.. Butler was under con-
cideration for Il time and the Demo-
Gratis began filibuster which they
threaten to continue if the case is
pressed. The case was withdrawn.
with an agreement that it is not to
come uD until Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
FAMOUS MURDER CASE
Recalled by Hearing Being Asked for
Lincoln Morse, Insane"

Boston. Feb. PA famous murder
case was recalled, today, when appii-
cation was made to Judge Fessenden
for hearing on the petition of Lin
coin Morse. who has been an inmate
of the state insane institution at
BIidgewater. since 1893. 1t vas al
legged that. June "a. 1885, Morse being
Jealous of his wife. the couplettren diva
ing in Brighton. shot DIR. VIM. T.gNard
we'll Morse was arrested nbut owas
never put on trial. Instead he WAS ne
mitted to the asylum. 'spH sh4l69iIo
Judge Fessenaen said that the man
had not been tried because adjudged
unfit for trial and was committed on
the order of the court. II now the order
was modified Morse would simply be
transferred to a Jail and then the case
would go to triaL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
Baseball Notes.

Roger Bresnahan has not quite made
up his mind whether he will pitch. catch
cover first base, play the field. or tenG
bar. One thing certain is that Roger cal
play any of the positions
Charley Farrell of the Brooklyn team
shas been offered the management of The
ST Joseph team and may accept, unless
Ned Hanlon whacks up that two weeks
salary he is holding out on the Duke.
Shorty Fuller. who gained fame as
shortstop for the st. Louis and New Iurt
teams. will get back into harness, next
season. on the iniield of the Manhattans
one Of the leading Sunday teams of Gin
cinnati.
''Scrappy' Bil joyce is maintaining his
title although il is a long while between
scraps. "Scrappy'' and Pat Tebeau osii
a saloon in st. Louis, and the other day
one of 'Febeau's friends blew in and be
gan to sing In the Good Old Summer
Time" Joyce cried for order. aud re
beau told his friend to go as far as he
liked The result was that joyce put Ne
beau on the hospital list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
Capital Notes.

Secretary Moody has almost compiet-
Indies Immediately after the adjourn
!nent Of the present session of Con-
eress.. Possibly Postmaster General
PAYNE will accompany him
The decision in the lottery cases has
occasioned considerable comment in
Washington. Members of the adminis-
tration assert that the majority of the
cour, has fully sustained the conten-
ton that the Sherman antitrust law
aid MOI exhaust the constitutional
power Of the federal government over
commerce.
Secretary Moody. Tuesday. ordered
a general courtmartial to convene at
the navy yard, Pensacola. Fla. on or
about March 6, for the trial of Ensign
Ward X. Workman on the charge of
neglect of duty growing out of the re :
cent explosion in the S-inch turret of
the battleship Massachusetts, which
resulted in the death of the nine mem
bers of the gun crew.
Record of the settlement of ana phase
of the Acre dispute that promised at
one time to involve three South Ameri--
can countries in war is contained in a
short cableeram received at the state
department, Tuesday, from United
States Consul General Seeger at Rio
dated. FEB. % He says: Amazon
transit duties formally abolished. Cash
settlement has been made by Brazil
With syndicate"
The conferees on the army appropria-
J,
day, on all the points of differences be-
tween the two houses except the Senate
amendment providing. for the printing
of the Historical Army Register COM
piled by F. b. Hoffman, which amend
ment viii be again brought before the
. House for Il direct vote. The Senate
confereas receded from the Senate
amendments relative to the advance
grade for retired army officers and per-
hitting officers to deposit money for
Understanding purposes. Y54
+ Representations have been made to
the state department by the Russian
ambassador, Count Cassini, regarding
the increasing seriousness of the situa-
ton n China. in the hope that the
United states Will cooperate wish the
Other powers TO stop the illegal i,npor-
tatio:l Of arms. which has reached an
charming stage of activity. Similar
represe ntations haze. been made
througA the Russian representatives to
Belgium, Germany and Great Britain.
The Chinese officials claim they are
powe1less to stop the practice.
!, Col. Theodore A. Bingham, superin-
tendert of public buildings ana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
British Cruiser Record Breaker.

The new armored cruiser recently built
for the British government is a record
breaker. having developed the fastest
speed of any vessel in their navy In
medicine. however, we lave the record
breaker in IIostettcrs Stomach Btters
introduced over Fifty years ago it has
forged ahead until today finds it occupy
ing the fore most position az = family
remedy and is used largely To the exciu-
sion 81 all others. Don't fail to try {.
bottle, esp eciail! If you are weak and run
down or suffer from poor appetite. heart
burn beIching nausea, headache. indigss-
ton dyspepsia or constipation 1t cannot
help but do you good. and if taken regu-
larry will surely restore you to perfect
health, The genuine must have our Pri-
vate Stamp over the neck of the bott.e.
Refuse all limitations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
THE CABINET
Panama Canal Co. Playing for More
Time and Money.

Washington. Feb. 24.-Discussion of
the Panama canal situation consumed
Il large portion of the time of President
Roosevelt and the cabinet at todays
meeting. Just prior to the meeting At
t0rney General Knox had n conference
With Attorney Cromwell who repre-
sents the Panama Canal Co. in this
country. The details OF the conferences
were not disclosed. The matter was
brought to the cabinet's attention by
Mr.. Enoy. 7 is understood that q re-
ply has been received, through Mr.
cromwell, TO. the communication re-
Gently made 10 the Panama Canal co.
10y the attorney general. but it is UNI
derstood also that the reply is only
SUCH rs t. Keep alive the negotiations
now pending With respect to the option
this government holds on the Canal
COS property. The subject was dis
cussed thoroughly by the cabinet. hui
at the conclusion cf the meeting it was
stated that no Information could be
made public at this time regarding the
negotiations.
President Roosevelt mas signed tn,
agreement down under the terms Of the
rlatt amendment providing for the ac-
QUESTION by the United States of a
naval station at Guantanamo and 4,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
Irwin W. YOUNG.

Irwin W. Young died at the city hos
pital Monday night, after about three
weeks sickness, of typhoid fever. He
was 20 years months and "a days OF
age. and is survived by a mother and
Two brothers, Walter H., of Hopedale,
Mass, and SHERIDAN of this city. There
will be prayers by Rev. III. e. Dunnack
at =. NJ. today at III. w. Plummer'
undertaking rooms. on Bridge street
The remains will be taken, THURSDAY
morning. at $50, to Troy, this state
for burial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
state of Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas

state OF Ohio, City of Toledo. Lucas
County, IS. a., A..
he is senior partner of the firm OF F. ).
CHENEY & Co, doing business IN inc
city of Toledo. County and State aforesaid
ANA that said firm will pay the sum o.
ONE Ul-NDRED DOLLARS for eacil
aud every case of CAG'ARRH that canno;
lie cured by the use of HALLS CATAAkli
FRANK ]. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed III
my presence. this 9Th day of December
A. n. 1856.
Seal a. w GLEASON. Notary Pupic
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for tesu
faonialS. free.
T.. ]. CHENEY & Co, Toledo o
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Fills are the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
H. Bangor & Aroostook
: ~ RAILROAD.
M Arrangement Of Trains
In Effnef npe IL 1Qnf


NJ Arrangement Of Trains
- IN Effect Dec. IS. 1902
Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars. between
Caribou and Bangor on trains leaving
Caribou at els A. NJ. and Bangor at ais
LEAVE Portland. 1o.45 p. M: Augusta.
1853 A. NJ; Watervile. lao "a. Al; 6an-
gor, 6.45 A. NJ; Arrive Lagrange, 500 A.
NJ: Brownvile,o $40 A. NJ: Katahdin
~; Millinocket, s.52 A. NJ; Sherman.
lo45 A. M; Patten, lilo 4. M: Island
Falls, Hos A. NJ; Smyrna Mills. las a.
NJ; Masardis, 1.0t F., NJ; Ashland, LIS
F. NJ EouIfon. 1ald P. NJ Rrids e9
LOS p Nj. Presque. Isle. Il. IS p. M - Car
ibou, 3,a5 2. NJ; New Sweden. 2.5s T; M.
NJ: Fort Fairfield, 215 P. NJ Dover and
Foxcroft, 800 A. NJ. Guilford. sc. A. b.
Monson. 1913 A. M; Greenville, 1880 A.
1885 F. NJ. Waterville .'1 G2e q p. NJ: Bangor.
5.15 p. NJ; Arrive Brownvile. AT =. M;
.,,.orcross, SAB 2. NJ; Millinocket. 5.57 P.
NJ; Island Falls, zee P, NJ: Houlton. sos
10.15 P. NJ; Fort Fairfield. 1905 P. NJ.
ahy H. P9 Waser1i ls4' s N y M AgsSHs an
goF, AISo p. M; Brownville. 6.45 P, M;
Dover, So p. NJ; Guilford. 7.19 p. NJ:
Greenville, SO T. NJ; Quebec. 1.So P. M;
LEAVE Montreal. 7.an p. NJ; Quebec,
$40 p. NJ; Greenville. $50 A. NJ. Monson,
Junction, 6.25 A. NJ: Guilford. $40 A. M;
Dover and Foxcroft. 100 A. M; Brown
Vile, 40 A. NJ; Lagrange. 800 A. NJ.
ARRIVE Bangor, $50 a. NJ: leave Ban
gor. 50 p. NJ; arrive Augusta. $50 p. NJ;
LEAVE Fort Fairfield. sc A; NJ; Car
iboa els A. NJ: Presaue isle, 6.42 A. NJ
Houlton, $50 A. NJ; Island Falls, SIT A.
NJ; Patten. 900 A. M; Sherman, $40 A.
M; Millinocket. 1923 A. NJ; Norcross, 1888
a.. M; Katahdin Iron Works. 1910 A. M;
Brownville, 11.32 A. M: Arrive Bangor,
LOS p. M; Waterville, BIS p. M; Au-
gusta, $50 P. M; Portland. 5.35 P. M.
LEAVE Caribou, 11.45 A. M; Van Blu
rem. 1000 A. NJ; New Sweden, 1102 A. Nj;
Limestone, $50 A NJ; Presque Isle. r. is
p. M; Fort Fairfield, Ills A. NJ; Bridge
water, Los p. NJ; Houlton, 200 p. NJ:
Island Falls. 800 P. M: Patten. 2.55 p.
NJ: Sherman, 1926 p. M; Milllnocket. 416
P. M; Norcross, 43G z. M: Brownville,
$50 I. M; Lagrange, 6.07 P. M; Greenvile,
3.35 P. M; Monson. $40 p. M: Guiiford.
Az p. NJ; Dover and Foxcroft. sos p. M:
Arrive Bangor, 7.20 p. M; Watervills, SIS
P. M; Augusta, 1928 p. M; Portland, LIS
A. NJ.
GEORGE M. HOUGHTON,
Trafnc Manager.
W. M. BROWN,
Superintendent.
Bangor, Dec. Is. 1902
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25

Capt jeremiah Cottrell of Baltimore,
has been appointed master of the new
lightsnip Nc. Il. which will be stationed
Off Cape Elizabeth. Me, The lightship
is to be stationed about ~ miles
(nauticaD southeast of Cape Elizabeth
light. in Il fathoms of water.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25

The schooner Rushlight, about whose
safety some anxiety was felt in Port
land. has arrived at Jonesport, her des-
tination. after a 10-days' trip from Bos-
ION. She was light and it was feared
mad not Weathered the recent storm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25

The last of the course of legislative
assemblies which has been given at
the Augusta House, during the session,
this winter. occurred, last evening, ana
like the others. was most enjoyable
affair. About 100 couples We're present.
The floor was under the able manage
ment of Senator Morrison and Repre-
sentative Burrill. and Dennis orches-
ira furnished the music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25

The hearing in the case of the Law
renee, Newhall & Page co. VS.. the
Fairfield Junction Mills and Water
Co. will not be resumed till after the
March term of Kennebec Supreme
court. Less than half the testimony
has been heard. This is the nowage
case heard in vacation before Judge
William Penn WEitehouse of the Su-
preme court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25

The mid2winter convention Of, the Adj
vent Christians Of New England opened
Tuesday. IN the Second church on War
rem street, KoxIfliry. Mass Coupled with
the Convention Will be the dedicatory ser
vices over the reconstruction OF the War
rem street church Prom all parts of New
England the AdNentists have gathered
The convention will last three days and
will he devoted 70 religious, social and
revival meetings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25

The appropriation asked for for regular
expenses accordingly amounts to sSl, 90 80
for each of the two years.
The hearing was Il long one lasting
more than an hour, and every item of
Expense being discussed in detail
much discussion was caused by the de-
crease in estimate Of costs and fines to
be received from criminal prosecutions,
which IS set at $500 while it amounted
TO S45 oSl .53 in the year Just closed. The
proposition is to increase the county
tax about $77S1.33 indicating an expect
ed decrease in expenses OF $4,000 The
county delegation will consider the
matter at a private session and make
their report to the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
RAILROADS 4 sTEAMsoArs.
INH y
In Effect. Oct. 13, 1902.

In Effect, Oct. rs, lSVZ.
Passenger trains leave Augusta as fsl-
lows:
THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING wEST-640 A. M for Lewiston,
Pennington, Phillips, Rockland. Port
land. Boston, Bridgton, Montreal and
Quebec. 1000 A. Nj. for brunswick. Lcw
iston, Pennington, Phillips, CarraibasseS
y. Conway Fabyans. Lancaster. Cor
n. stratford. Island pond coiebrooE;
and d, Beecher Falls; 80 P. NJ, LOCAL to
wick, Portland and Boston. connecting
for Bath, Portland, Lewiston, Cornish,
Erlugton, No. Conway and Bartlettsn 7o5
F. M. for So. Gardiner; 1855 p. Nj. tnight
Pullman) every night for Lewiston. Bath,
Portland and Boston; 2.35 a. Nj, daily ex-
cept Monday, for Portland and Boston.
pressl for Skowhegan, Bangor. Bar Har-
Dor, st. Stephen, (Calais), St John. Hail
tax and Aroostook county and 10 Wash
ngton Co. r. r.; Monday morning. going
east does not connect for Skowhegan nor
on Sunday morning for Belfast. Foxcroft
or beyond Bangor, except at Ellsworth
& Wash. Co. r. r.. s.s7 A. NJ for Water
Watervilie. Belfast. Skownegan, Bangor
and Bucksport; l2.35 +. NJ. Waserville.
Bangor, Ole Town.. ratten. heusion and
st. Stephen, tCalais), Houltoy u pod
stock. st. John and Halifax and s .ew-
iston, via. Oakland and irl..hroN, p.
NJ, express for Wateryille. Bana.oy, Bar
Ilarbor, Wash. Go. X. H.. Old Town,
Greenville and katahdin Iron Works: 800
p. NJ. for Waterville. Oakland. North
Arson, Bingham. Skowhegan. Belfast.
FoXcroft, Greenville, Bangor. Old Town
and Mattawamkeag; 7.26 p. Al. for Wa
terville
SUNDAYS-Going west: 2.s5 A. NJ, for
Portland, Boston, 1923 A. NJ, 1888 p. NJ.
for Brunswick, Bath, Portland and Bos-
ton. Going east, 1853 A. NJ. Bangor, 81,
a. NJ and ESQ p. NJ, for Waterville and
Bangor.
The Night Pullman Train leaving at
l2.59 A. Nj. Monday morning going east
does not connect ut Skowhegan, nor on
Sunday morning for Belfast. Foxcroft or
east of Bangor, except to Ellsworth and
Wash. Co. r. X.
ACCOMMOD ALTON TIP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25

The degree team of Jephtha Encamp-
ment, No. 5. will leave on the morning
train for Humford Falls. where they
win work the Patriarchal. Golden Rule
and Roya! Purple degrees for oxford
isncampnient, No. 4S, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25

Grand High Priest Page and Grand
Sentinel Ward of Bangor, visited Jeph-
,na Encampment. last evening. on theIf
way 10 Rumford Fails. to institute OK
ford Encampment. which ceremony VIII
take place. this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington. Feb. 24.-The following
fourth class postmaster was appointed.
today:
Maine-West Sullivan. George W.
Pettingill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25

ooaling station at Bahia Honda, both in
Cuba. The document had been pre-
viousTy signed by President Palma.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
Hawaii Will Ask Statehood.

Honolulu. Feb. IA joint resolution
has been introduced in the territorial
Legislature petitioning for statehood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
Polo Games.

AT Chelsea-Chelsea l.; Worcester I.
\ Hill appropriatine $1,000 for a lifesize
stature of the late Frances +. Willard
was passed by both houses OF the Illinois
Legislature. Tuesday. The statue will be
placed in Sta tuary hall at Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
COUNTY MATTERS.
Insurance on Jail Fire Loss
Adjusted for S4919.80.
Prisoners viii Probably Stay at City
Building Through Repairs.
kennebec Delegation Gives Hearing
on County Estimates.

The county commissioners and insur-
ance adJusters were in session. all day,
Tuesday, looking over the Jail and fig
uring oil the insurance to be paid on
account 81 the loss by fire. Feb. 10. 1t
was after 8 O'Clock in the evening when
the session closed. The county was
represented at the adjustment by the
commissioners, Hon. Josiah W. Bassett
of Winslow, Hon. John A. Spear of
West Gardiner. and Hon Hermon H.
Adams OF Belgrade, with Reuel Noyes
and Frank Wellman as expert builders.
The insurance agencies of Macomber,
Farr & Written of Augusta, and II. e.
Foster of Winthrop, We're represented
by Hon. George Z. Macomber of Au-
gusta, Mf. FarwelI of Everett, Mass,
ara w. +. Collins OF Portland, with
G.. +. Hoyie as expert builder. The Jail
vas scrutinized inch by inch before the
figuring began. Finally an agreement
was reached by which the county re-
ceives as insurance sA919.S0.
The commissioners will have another
meeting, today, to determine on steps
for repairing the Jail, which will be
hurried as much as possible.
Three 30-day prisoners We're dis
charged. Tuesday, from the custody OF
the county and six others removed to
a part of the Jail which has been rem
iered habtabie. so that the jam at the
police station has been considerably re-
lieved. The other prisoners may stay
at the city police station till the re-
pairs make it safe to return them to
the jail, and probably that will be done
Tuesday evening, the I<ennebec coun-
ty delegation in the Legislature, Sena
tors Rutillus Alden of Winthrop, c. c.
Libby of Pittston. and Joseph Fl. Man
Edwin c. Dudley and William ii. Gam
nett of Augusta, Cyrus w. Davis and
Fred Pooler OF Waterville Edgar +.
Norton of Gardiner, w. 7. Reynolds of
Winslow. w. j. Thompson of China,
Bert e. Lamb of Randolph. Charles H.
Watson of chelsea, Joseph f. Bodwell
of HaloWell. Reuben l.. SnoWe OF West
Gardiner, Morrison Libby of Oakland.
and Fred T.. Blake of Sidney, gave a
hearing ut the court house on the
| county estimates prepared by the coun-
| ty commissioners to be submitted to
| the Legislature for enactment as the
! basis for the county taxes of 1903 and
| 1906
The commissioners presented this es-
| innate of expenses for each of the
years;
Cost OF supreme judicial courts 2,25oG &
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-25
ACCOMMODATION TRAINS
AUGUSTA TO SOUTH GARDINER

Through tickets to California and all
points South and West may be had OF Il
H., Walker, ticket agent, Augusta, the
only office in Augusta selling via all
routes and checking baggage free of ex-
pense.
GEO. r. EVANS, V. p. & Gen. Man
f. p. BOOTHBAY, G. p. & T. A.
Portland. Maine.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-14
BIRDS AND NO MISS
Bindmsrsh Carries on HcnO-s In Pre-
Iiminary TO AIf-Nebraska-
Omaha Event.

As a prelude to the big ten-man team
twenty-five live bird race today between
All-Nebraska and Omaha a~ggregations a
twenty live bird individual race was held
at the grounds of the Omaha Gun club
across the river Friday afternoon. The
affair was a sort OF a practice shoot, many
Of the men who will compose the teams
today participating. Others also shot and
there was a total entry list Of nineteen
names. From this field Z. j. Hindmarsh of
Lincoln took away top honors by killing a
clean card. There was no one to divide the
glory with him, and he took first money
alone, $3.50.
Entry was SIS, co there was a good purse
20 go on. Two men tied for second place,
Dworak AID Watson, and they received
$3.50 each. They had nineteen kills apiece.
Six men dropped eighteen birds inside the
line. They were Brewer. Fogg, Goodrich,
Kimball, Thorpe and Eaton. Their share
was $3.50 each. b 27, Boyd and Bray were
I'm for fourth money with seventeen birds
each. They drew out S2 apiece.
Despite the frigid weather, a large crowd
of sport lovers was out to see this pre-
liminary warming up Of the old experts
for today's fray. The cold served to make
shooting n matter Of great skill. The birds
were a hne spry lot in the first place, and
the temperature only made them the
livlier. so that they were a hard bunch to
kill. The scores: