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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-04
THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER.
Interests Of Every Town Require That it
Shall be Supported.
TAslo,fo NJ, cfif1f{O,1

Atlanta ConSt1tut1on.
L Is to the interest of every town
to support good newspaper, not
through local pride alone, but for
practical business reasons. A news.
paper Is con stantly doing ten times
as much for Its town as 1t could
ever hope to get pay for-more
than 1t could charge for, ifit would.
The more prosperous paper Is
the more 1t Is able to do. Show US
a good weekly paper, full of live
local ads. with a general circulation
throughout the country, and we
will show You an up to date. pros
p Gus, progressive community.
Show US community that per-
sistently proceeds on the idea that
the editor of the home paper can
live on "pi" that accumulates In
the Office, whose official bodies
think 1t a waste of public money to
throw him a bit of public printing
occasionally at living prices, W hose
citizens have come to regard 1t as
one of their inalienable rights to
work him for long winded obituary
notices and sin memoriums," with
three inches of hymn book poetry
at the end, to say nothing about an
occasional notice of lost cow or
some farm seed for sale, and we
will show you community that Is
living from hand to mouth and Is
always on the ragged edge of ad-
versity.
People ought to stop and think
about these things. 1t Is an I'm.
portant matter. 1t Is their own
good that Is involved, the welfare
and progress of their community,
therefore OF themselves.
A local newspaper Is absolutely
necessary to any community. No
merchant, no grand jury, no town
council that spends every year all
It can afford with the home paper,
whether that expenditure Is actu-
ally necessary or not, makes wis
er more profitable investment.
They are not giving" the home
paper something. On the contrary
1t Is earning every cent 1t gets, and
more, providing 1t Is a paper that
Is worth picking up /: the road.
And If 1t isn't that sort of pa
per 1t Is usually the fault Of the
town In which 1t Is published,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-04
Emergency Medicines,

1t Is great convenience to have
at hand reliable remedies for use In
case of accident and for slight In
jurles and ailments. A good lini-
ment and one that Is fast becoming
a favorite If not a household ne
cessity Is Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
By applying 1t promptly to a cut
bruise or burn 1t allays the pain
and causes the injury to heal In
about one, third the time usually re.
CURED, and as 1t Is an antlseptic It
prevents any danger of blood pois-
ouiug. When Pain Balm Is kept
at hand sprain may be treated
before Inflammation sets In, which
insures quick recovery. For sale
by G. W. Grier.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-04

Mr.. Lee Stems and Miss Jennie
E. Sims were united last evening
In the holy bonds of wedlock at the
Baptist parsonage, On north Water
street, by Rev. G. W. Hatch. The
happy couple are residents of this
city, and have the best wishes of
the Review for long life of we'd
ded bliss.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-04
BAROSMA CURES BkCKACHE.

THoMPsoN's BARosMA will positively cure any
case OF Backache, Kidney, Liver and Bladder
trouble, or money refunded. THOMPSON 9
BARosMA also cures Sciatic rheumatism, Merry
BUSINESS and Palpitation OF the Heart. Perfectly
harmless. Pleasant to take. Has cured many
children OF non.retention. Druggists.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-04

Mrs. G. B Slemaker and two
children little Miss Helen and Mas
ter Richard, returned last evening
from visit of.two weeks with rela-
tivss at Cumberland, Nd. Mr..
Slemaker met his family at Parkers.
burg and accompanied them home.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-04

That ball game yesterday was a
"stunuer." The score was Is to 8
In favor OF the clerks. Well wager
a new hat that the lady force of the
Oil Review could have done far
better than the printers did yester-
day.
The colored American., 1903-09-12
JtsG Grand onnain of the Omitted Order ofJrne Beorner,

the leading Colored ogn
State OF headquarters
nsofg
t 'eN~NA
efts, NO"oA 00"
of
of
efroms
week death benefits
&ed locality application w
the training the young dveopme
nen known as the Rosebu Twenty children
each This department ike the Senior Fountain
frOmS
Fountain
The colored American., 1903-09-12
RACE GLENINGS.

Another large race enterprise
has been started. 1t is the Topeka
and Indian Territory Coal and
Development Co. It's plant and
mines are located at Henrietta, |.
T.
Mr.. VIM. c. H. Curtis, of
Brooklyn, n. Y, one of the pion-
GERS of the Odd Fellows Order,
died on the 22nd ultimo. He en-
tered the Order in I843.
+. +. Chivers, Field Secretary,
now denies that at the 1nternation-
al Convention of the Christian
Endeavor Societies, at Denver,
Colorado, any one said that col
ored ministers at the South were
all uneducated men.
In spite of her great colored
population, Texas has but 3,I73
COlOred teachers.
Messrs. Lawrence and Bennett,
cOlOred real estate agents, of
Charleston, S. c., are wide awake
business men and are receiving as
they deserve, large share of the
business of our people.
Mr.. d. p. Supplies, one of our
valuable and prompt paying sub
scribers, is meeting with flattering
success as a Photographic artist,
at Kosciusko, Miss. He has many
white patrons.
Talladege College, Ala, one of
our best institutions of learning,
has property valued at 100000.
-8I5 acres of land and 20 ornate
buildings.
The Southern Gazette, of Sa-
Vannah. Ga, sees an excellent Op-
portunity for opening a colored
drug store in that city. Some
competent race man should look
into the proposition.
The newspapers of Victoria,
Texas, suggest that dressnlakers
and millinerS are in demand in that
place.
A colored man named Mitchell
has lately been exposed by Senator
Hanna, for soliciting subscrlp-
tions and aid for the ex- Slave
Pension fraud, down in Georgia
and Florida.
Samuel McVery, 10 years old,
and weighing 2I5 pounds, is anx-
ious to meet Jeffries, the cham
pion prize fighter. McVey lives
at Los Angeles, Cal, and his
friends believe him able to whip
the champion.
One of the echoes of the Ma
II
The colored American., 1903-09-12

oldlGS.
The Atlanta Independent is au-
thOrity. for the statement that not
a single colored business man of
that city attended the Business
Leagues meeing at Nashville.
All over the country it is noted
that colored exchanges are COM
planning of the delinquency Of
their subscribers.
Our people have put into sue
cessful operation and upon their
own capital, an electric street car
line in Jacksonville, Fla. Motor
men and conductors are all color
ed.
J. c. Cr1--~hfeld, a porter on
railway r .ng into Houston,
Texas, has just received tie sum
of ten thousand dollars from some
unknown source, as a gift. 1t was
IN the form of a draft drawn to his
order on a Chicago bank.
Mr.. Jacob Wiggins, colored
citizen, OF Waco, Texas, died re-
Gently, leaving an estate of $4o,-
600.
Mr.. James Gorden Stokes, of
St. Joseph, Mo-, strongly advoca-
tes the establishment of a great
Negro State in Eastern and Cen
trail Africa, which he describes as
the garden spot of the world.
Miss Susanna Belle Anderson,
of Springfield, Mass, is winning
worldwide reputation on account
of her rare soprano voice.
Mr.. Isham Davis, a skilled arti-
san, has been highly complinented
by the Mayor of L LeavenwOrth,
Kansas, for unusually fine work
on that city's streets.
Judge Vincent Boring, Con-
gresham from Kentucky, will
make an effort at the next session
to revivify and strengthen the laws
against intimidating colOred vo-
terS.
One Charles Johnson. colOred
man. has been sentenced to the
chain gang, at Americus, Ca,
for defrauding some of the race
on the eX-Slave pension swindle.
The colored people of Pittsburg
and Allegheny, spend twenty-four
millions of dollars annually among
The colored American., 1903-09-12

the tradesmen of that section and
receive IN return little or no con-
SlderatlOn from white business
men there.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

Judge Vincent Boring, Con-
gresham from Kentucky, will
make an effort at the next session
to revivify and strengthen the laws
against intimidating colored vo-
terS.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

One Charles Johnson, a colored
man. has been sentenced to the
chain gang, at Americus, Ca,
for defrauding some Of the race
on the eX-Slave pension swindle.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

The colored people of Pittsburg
and Allegheny, spend twenty-four
millions of dollars annually among
The colored American., 1903-09-12

Another large race enterprise
has been started. 1t is the Topeka
and Indian Territory Coal and
Development Co. Its plant and
mines are located at Henrietta, /.
7.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

Mr.. VIM. c. H. Curtis, OF
Brooklyn, n. Y, one of the pion-
GERS of the Odd Fellows Order,
died on the 22nd r1ltino. He en-
tered the Order in I843.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

Mr.. Isham Davis, a skilled arti-
san, has been highly complimented
by the Mayor of LeavenwOrth,
Kansas, for unusually fine work
on that city's streets.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

Pullman palace car porters are
now in favor of abolishing tips as
fees are decreasing. They wish
their wages increased.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

Miss Susanna Belle Anderson,
of Springfield, Mass, is winning
worldwide reputation on account
of her rare soprano voice.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

+. E. Chivers, Field Secretary,
now denies that at the InternatiOn-
al Convention of the Christian
Endeavor Societies, at Denver,
Colorado, any one said that col
ored ministers at the South were
all uneducated men.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

The proposition IS being agita-
ted to erect a monument to that
famous Negro, Dred Scott, in one
of the public squares of St. Louis,
Mo-, where he once lived and was
held as a chattel.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

Mr.. James Gorden Stokes, of
St. Joseph, Mo-, strongly advoca-
tes the establishment of a great
Negro State in Eastern and Cen
trail Africa, which he describes as
the garden spot of the world.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

Talladege College, Ala, one o
our best institutions of learning
has property valued at 5000, 900
-8I5 acres of land and 20 Ornat,
buildings.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

Mr.. D. P. Supplies, one of on
valuable and prompt paying sui
scribers, is meeting with flatterin
success as a Photographic artist
at Kosciusko, Miss. He has man
white patrons.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

In spite of her great COLI
population, Texas has but 3
COlOred teachers.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

The Southern Gazette, of S.
vannah. Ga, sees an excellent OF
portunity for opening a colore
drug store in that city. Som
competent race man should loo
into the proposition.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

The newspapers of Victoris
Texas, suggest that dressnlaker
and milliners are in demand In tha
place.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

A colored man named Mitchell
has lately been exposed by Senator
Hanna, for soliciting subscrip-
tions and aid for the ex- Slave
Pension fraud, down in Georgia
and Florida.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

Mr., Jacob Wiggins, a colored
citizen, OF Waco, Texas, died re-
Gently, leaving an estate of $40
900.
The colored American., 1903-09-12

Messrs. Lawrence and Benne
cOlOred real estate agents,
Charleston, S. c., are wide ava
business men and are receiving
they deserve, a large share of
business of our people.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27
PERSONALS.

Mr.. J. E. Alexander left for Winston
yesterday.
Mr.. w. Smathers, of Asheville, is
in Raleigh.
Hon. John D. Shaw, of Rockingham, Is
in the city.
Mr.. w. A. Minis of Weldon, is a guest
at the Yarboro.
Mr.. c. A. Camp, of Louisburg, is in the
city on business.
Mr. P B. Johnson, OF Reidsville, was
in Raleigh yesterday.
Mr.. j. G.. Alexander, of Siler City, was
in Raleigh yesterday.
Mr. D. NJ Cook, of Franklinton, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Jacob Thompson, of Pittsboro, is
registered at the Marlboro.
Mr. ]. NJ Brown, of Statesville, is
registered at the Yarboro.
Mr. r. ~ Smms went up to Durham
yesterday on legal business.
Mr. Julius Johnston, of Yanceyville, is
a visitor in the Capital City.
Mr.. r. w. Glidwell, of Wentworth, is
in the city on legal business.
Mr.. r. II. Rountree, now of New York
but formerly of Kinston, is registered at
the Marlboro.
Dr. W. P. Expm, Jr., who spent Sunday
in the city, returned to his home in Sails
bury Yesterday.
Mt. d. Shemwell, of the University,
who spent Sunday in the city, returned
so Chapel Hill yesterday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27
L ID ~ REsT.
The guneral Of Capt w. & Kendrick EeId
Hr0m oasw0od Chapel.

The guneraT Of Capt W. e. Kendrick EeId
Tr0nl oaEwood Chapel.
testerday the last sad rites over the
remains of the late Capt. w. B. Ken
drick were performed in the beautiful
chapel at lakewood cemetery. There were
many friends out to thus give evidence
TO he esteem in which Capt. Kendrick
was he'd. The l.. OBJ. Branch Camp of
Confederate Veterans attended the cers-
monies in body.
The pail bearers were also from this
body and were: Messrs. A. B. Stronach,
c. NJ Busbee, z. H. Bradley, A NJ.
Powell, c. Hutchings, and w. H. Hughes.
DR.. /. NICK. Pittenger conducted the SER
vices.
Messrs. Hugh and Gerald Kendrick,
the only two children of Capt. Kendrick,
were both here in attendance upon the
funeral. The sympathy of the whole COM
munity is extended to them in their be-
reavement.
The body was laid to rest in lakewood
cemetery beside the grave of his beloved
wife, who preceded him across the river
by only a short period of time
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27
S3, 900 Damage Suit Against S. A. L.

Yesterday Messrs. Argo and Shaffer, at
torneys for A. L. Watson, administrator
of the late Mr. James R. Watson, filed
the complaint in the suit of Watson vs..
Seaboard Air Line Railway Company.
It will be remembered that Mr. Watson,
while pulling out the northbound tram
on the night of the 18th OF July was
killed by his engine running into pox
car loaded with lumber. The suit is Iof
100000 damages.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

A COMPETENT, REFINED, ELDERLY
lady would like position as housekeeper
for respectable gentleman No objec-
ton to the country or one or two chill
dren. Perfectly capable of managing
servants and taking entire supervision
of house. Address Mrs Ora Munger,
1929 N. Street, n. W., Washington, ID. c..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

Lumsden Bros. are putting a tin roof
upon the Home Building. The room
formerly upon it was slate.
1t is said that more people attended
the various churches Sunday, both morn
ing and evening, than on any Sunday
heretofore.
In order that prompt settlement can be
made, Chairman Duchi requests that all
bills against the Red Mems Bazaar be
presented to him at once.
Sheriff W. c. Robertson, of Polk coun-
ty, was in the city yesterday and settled
with the Auditor and Treasurer for the
taxes from his county. They amounted
to $2,9S1.46.
There are a great many attractions in
Raleigh this week. Mabel Paige every
night at the Monumental. Cuban Ro-
nance Thursday night at Academy. Sew
eral receptions. including Mrs. Aycock 5
and Mrs. Dixon's. The caucus tonight
sure and no telling how many wore.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

COTTON LINTERS WANTED.-WE ARR
in the market to purchase cotton lin
tiers of good grade, first cut. Corre-
spondence, with samples, solicited
Norfolk Yarn Mills. Norfolk, Va.
1-17-1m.4
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27
One Cent a Word.

NO ADVERTISEMENTS TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN 25 CENTS AN INSERTION.
CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER. SPE-
CIAL DISCOUNTS ON LONG CON-
TRACTS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

PROGRESSIVE MERCHANTS: READ
this. pleased customer is your best
advertisement You'll please them il
you sell our Potatoes Book orders
now for future shipment Don't wait.
VIM. Bragaw r Co, Washington N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27
Among the Railroads.

Very recently the Oregon Short Line
railroad completed plant for pension
ing employees OF the road who had been
in the service of the company for TWEEN
ty years or more. The system providing
that all employees who have reached
the age of 70 years be retired, and
those connected with the operation OF
trains on the road and in the yards,
bridge foremen, section foremep and SUI
periors may be retired at 65 years of
age. The pension remuneration is based
on an allowance of 1 per cent of the
average monthly pay received for the
eighteen years preceding retirement for
each year of service.
1t has been given out that the South
ern Railway will make Spencer, instead
Of Charlotte. the future terminus for the
passenger, conductors and their crews
This, it is understood, will result in the
removal from Charlotte of the conductors
OF the Columbia, Asheville, Danville.
Richmond, Washington and Charlotte di-
visions of the Southern, change that
will also affect the porter, fagman and
baggage master on each train, the whole
force amounting to about a hundred
men.
Engineer T. L. Fisher. who was killed
in the tail end collision near Hickory,
has not died. The injuries of Fireman
McElrath and Brakeman McHarge are
rot as serious as was first reported Nc
Harge had his shoulder dislocated and
McElraths only injuries were slight
bruises. 1t is said that none of the
men would have been hurt had they not
jumped. Their engine simply ploughed
into the train in front and came to q
stop. An investigation will be made to
ascertain who is responsible for the
wreck.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

FORT CASWELL, n. c., DECEMBER
9th, 1902. Sealed proposals in tripli-
cate, will be received here until II m,
January 2Sth. 1903, for constructing
roads at Fort Caswell. N. c.. U. S. re-
serves right to reject any or all pro-
posals. Information furnished on appli
cation. Envelopes containing proposals
will be endorsed. Proposals for Road"
addressed Philip Yost, A. A. c. M.
ian1-26 81
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

BY PROF. LEVIN's ORCHES-
IRA, ENGAGEMENTS Special string
music, special price for receptions,
weddings and out-of- town engage
ments. Address, Ali w. Hargett ST.,
Phone 512,, P. o. Box 347.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

FOR SALE-THREE BARRED PLY
mouth Rock and three Brown LeghCrn
CockereIs at $1.00 each. First class
breeders. Excelsior Poultry Farm,
Fayetteville; n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
70 8 y. M: Rain. warmer
Local data for Raleigh yesterday Max
imum temperature, 800; minimum tenn
perature, 200; mean temperature, $40;
rainfall, o.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27
New Furniture Factory.

The Imperial Manufacturing Company,
of Statesville, was incorporated yester-
day in the Secretary of States office, to
manufacture and deal in furniture of all
kinds. The total authorized capital
stock is $4,000. of which 100000 is sub
scribed. The principal stockholders are
d. A. Miller. Eugene Morrison, j. C.
Steele & Sons, w. A. Thomas, T. l..
Greene, E. M. Purdy, D. ]. Williams, c..
NJ Richards, C. A. Turner, of Statesville,
and William Pinkus, of New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

A DEALER WISHES TO CLOSE OUT 35
new STANDARD Sewing Machines. :"
Write quick to II. in care News and OBJ
server. 1-11-tf
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

.OST-SUNDAY AFTERNOON, PLAIN
gold watch chain. pencil attached. Fin
der please return to News and Obscr-
SER Reward.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

ATENTS-PROTECT YOUR IDEAS
No allowance, no fee. Consultation
free. Established 1884. Milo B. Stew
ems & Co., ST 14th street, Washington,
DC.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

DeWitt's Little Early Risers cure Con-
stipation. Billiousness. SIGH Headache,
Torpid Liver. Jaundice, Malaria ana all
other Liver Troubles. They never grippe.
W. H. King Drug co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

FOR SALTWATER MOTOR
horse power. In good condition Adj
dress. w. NJ, care News and Obser-
yer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

FOR sALE-TWC VEEY DESIRABLE
dwellings two squares fyo1n Fayetta-
willie street. Apply to Raleigh Real
Estate snd Trust Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

WANTED-A SECOND HAND TYPE
writer table. Address. c. d. O., care
News and Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Your druggist will refund your
money If PAZO OINTMENT fails to
cure you. so cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27
Gents Furnishings.

The policy is clean shelving. We carry
out the policy and clean the shelves as
follows:
Mems White Soft-b bosom Shirts. SO
Peyser's Madras Shirts-dollar values
....... Csc
Fine Musline and Cambria Night Shirts,
QUO. ana PA'OO
Twenty styles of pure 21OO Linen Col
lars 49,. -. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. lUc
Small boys all-linen Collars. &c
Windsor Ties, Fourth hands, Tecks and
AScotS '.''.''. '''''''' oOc
Narrow Four-in- hands, Fancy and String
Ties and Silk Bows. ..... Zoe.
Dress Kid, Suede and Mocha Gloves
fashionable colors, worth $1.OO and
81 5O-choice $500. :. :. ...... SOc
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27
GgeesypuS16zagyY6a Ggeouupp91BiNvY6a-
Things That Men Want.

Read about them Men folks, you know a
bargain when you see it, the qualities and
prices are bound to impress you, bound to
touch your sense of economy. Cean shslves
Is what we want, must and will have, little
prices have never failed to do the cleaning and
do it Thoroughly. Your prompt action secores
to you the best buying advantages.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-27
Mems New Style Hat.

These in black and advance color,
styles for spring, with the new stiff roll
brim, Panama shapes.
These in black and colors, advance
Monumental brand $500 and. $3.50
Pointer brand-$2.O0 and So SO
A little lot of Alpines, Crush and Soft
Hats that were $1.0O, $3.50 and
$500, your choice of this lot for SOC
Mems Canton Flannel Drawers. elastic
Seams, Scrivens patent. worth 75c
" soc
The daily sentinel., 1903-04-04
THE PRIZE BALL.

Professor Stovall' 5 prize ball which
had been looked forward to for weeks
by large body of Grand Junction
pleasure seekers, occurred at the
Turner hall. last night. The attend
ance was large, almost too large i'll
the beginning for ENJOYABLE dancing.
The orchestra under Prof. Stovall's
able direction played good music.
About j O'Clock. the prize waltz was
announced. Some thirty couples en-
tered the opening contest. After that
the three judges who took up their
selected from these dancers the ones
who should take part in the next
trial This thinned out the partici-
pants until there were only five cou-
plies on the floor From these the
winners were chosen. They were Mr..
Smithly, brakeman on the Western.
and his partner. Miss Mary Murphy.
Though there We're many other
dancers in the hall. everyone was
willing to concede that the deci sion
of the judges was good and just one.
The prizes were solid gold pendant
badges, one star and the other a
star and crescent At l2 O'Clock,
thirty minutes intermission was given
for a trip over to Mrs Sheldon's cafe
on Second near Colorado where "a
splendid supper was served. Dancing
continued until a. III.