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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21
A thoughtful Man.

M. M. Austin of Winchester, Ind.
knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought of
and tried DIR. Kings New Life Pills
and she got relief at once and finally
cured. Only 25c, at NICK DOPING.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Chas. Layland, residing south of
the county poor farm, passed
through town Tuesday evening on
his way home from Anita. He drove
a splendid team of five-year-old
Shire mares he recently purchased
at the Ames state farm.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21
Republican State Convention.

At Des Moines. Iowa, May ls. For
this occasion the Rock Island Sys-
tenn will make rate of one fare plus
fifty cents, except where open rate
of fare and one-third makes less,
from all points in Iowa. Tickets on
sale May 10th to 18th, good return
ing until May 10Th. 4-2l.4
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

III have used Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets with most sat-
factory results" says Mrs. F. l..
Phelps, Houston, Texas. For indi-
gestlon.. bfliousness and constipation
these tablets are most excellent. Sold
by Nick Doffing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

WANTED-6O head of cattle to pas
ture on wild grass, mixed with blue
grass, clover and timothy. Address
ROBSON BROS.
4-21-2w Anita, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Mr.. John Petri. of Des Moines, a
pharmacist of several years exper-
fence is now clerking in the Nick
Doffing & Company's drug store
and anyone having business in
their line will be assured of prompt
and satisfactory service.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Messrs Frank and Don Drake and
the Misses Ruby Currier and Mil.
dred Smith of Audubon, passed
Sunday, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
G. E. Drake at their home on south
Jefferson street.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21
Township Chairman

The following statement shows
the business done during March at
this station: freight received l, 1884,
04S pounds; freight receipts $226l. rs;
freight forwarded 97l SIS pounds;
receipts on freight forwarded $685.
o.; tickets sold $620.30; miscel-
laneous $3.50; carloads OF stock
forwarded So; carloads of rnerchan-
disc forwarded 5; carloads lof lum-
Der, coal and merchandise received
Or
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21
Special Excursion Party to Los An
geIes, California

Arrangements have been made
With the Rock Island System for
special standard Pullman sleepers
W leave Des Moines SAB a. M, April
18th, Council Bluffs 1855 p. M. and
Omaha l:30 p. m for Los Angeles,
stopping at Denver, Colorado
Springs short time and at Salt
Lake City over Sunday, arriving
Los Angeles 6:45 a. M, Wednesday,
May 4th.
This party will be personally con-
Quoted by Mr.. G. c. Clifton, of
Council Bluffs, delegate to the M.
E. Conference, and he invites dele
gates, their friends and others to
join him on this most pleasant trip
to California.
Full information can be btained
by writing him or any agent of the
Rock Island System.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21
A. O. U. w. Meeting.

At Davenport, May 1912. For this
occasion the Rock Island has ar
ranged rate of one fare and one
third on certificate plan from points
in Iowa. 4.2l-3
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Mrs. Ralph Hawks aud baby are
visiting her sister, Mrs. j. B. Rem
dlenan. She intends to join her
husband in Chicago in May.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Andrew Jensen west of the old
Stanley schoolhouse has COM
menced a new three gable residence
with steeple on top of one corner. 1t
is said to be handsome design.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21
We rlean What We Saw.

Best flour SIPS; Rex breakfast ba-
con Is cents per h.; Dried salt pork
II cents per h.; all other things
goes at accordingly low prices.
Tomatoes 10c; canned corn for
25c.
/ will offer coal at the following
prices until March IS: Best coal
$4.75, second grade coal $3.50. West
Town coal yards.
M. HANSEN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Miss Esther Boose, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels ]. Boose, resid-
ing out on route two, returned Tues
day evening. from Omaha, where
she has been for some time.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21
Dissolution Notice.

To whom it may concern:
Be it known that the partnership
existing between Hensley Bros. &
Hamler is this day dissolved by
mutual consent.
Signed this 3lst day of March, 1904.
HENSLEy Bros.
W. A. HAnILER.
ool t1-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Our line of wall paper is now
ready for inspection. Call and look
it over if you don't buy.
NICK DOFFING & Co,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

]. ". Hall is again in the Ander-
son & Gilsted's Extra Roller Mills,
acting as fireman and engineer.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

The Republican Township Pri-
mary will be held at the Center
schoolhouse from 700 until 900
o'clock p. M. on April IS, 1904, for
the purpose of selecting delegates
to attend the County convention to
be held at Audubon on May "a, 1904.
GEORGE SCoTT,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. F. Kapp and
children left here at 1:3O Tuesday
morning for Atlantic where Mrs.
kaPp took the FLYER" for Lincoln,
Nebraska, called there by a tele-
gram announcing the critical ILL
ness of her sister Miss Libby Jonas,
a graduate of our city schools. Mr..
happ and son Harry returned
here Tuesday morning and in the
evening received word that Miss
Libby had been operated on for ap-
pendicitis but that there were little
hopes of her recovery.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21
To Worlds Fair, St. Louis.

Round trip, Sl44o, good 10 days.
Round trip, $500, good so days.
j. A. SPANGLER.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

A. c. Nelson, on Route 2 in Oak
field township. is hauling out the
lumber for $3.50 barn, exclusive of
carpenter work.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21
For Samson Windmills, call on
w. H. Nav.

| Wooden Hen Incubators
L. Gem City Stoves
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Green's Shoe Repairing Shop re-
moved to Vickery's Harness Shop.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21
A Snap.

Team horses, harness and new
wagon, price 5000. Also gasoline en-,
CINE, cheap.
SAN BROWN.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

George 81. Henshaw went to At.
lantic Tuesday to be gone week.
He is sales agent of the Council
Bluffs district of the International
Harvester Co., Mccormick division
and has charge of the sales at At
lantic, Anita, Walnut, Lewis and
Extra. This route gives him the
opportunity of resting at home
over Sunday. He has rented his
house to Nels Hansen, the new
druggist, who is to take possession
May LIST. Mrs. Henshaw and Char
ley will reside with her mother,
Mrs. A. B. Houston.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Rose Comb Brown Leghorns and
Golden Wyandotts, eggs for setting
$1.00 per Is. NJ. A. MILLS,
BIOS Extra, Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Seven Deering hay rakes, horse
dump, for the next 80 days only $50
each. w. 81. MAY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

We will meet prices of all com.
petitors for any thing in the drug
line.
Nick Doffing & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Miss Maggie Seibert went to Ross
Tuesday, on her way out in the
country to visit at the home of her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. S. G.
Rapdles.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Miss Anna Jensen is giving in
struction in music at the home of
Nels ]. Boose and that of knud
Hansen, southwest of Extra.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Mrs. VIM. Delahoyde is down in
the country south of town this
week visiting friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

For fruits both fresh and dried
call on Oluf Jensen.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Windmill and Pump work done
ON short notice. Phone So.
w. Fl. MAY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Any cut fresh pork, fat on or off,
and home rendered lard 10c pound.
POWELL MARKET.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Mrs. Kit kelsey-Bishop went to
Yale on business, returning We'd
nesday with her husband.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Blue grass pasture and small
farm for rent. Enquire of NELs P.
HoEGH, Brayton, Ia. 4-7.3w
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21
Local News *

Drs. OIdaker & Hammer, Dentists.
Office over First National bank.
Rooms 5 and 6.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

Its good five sell it. Johnson's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21
Public Sale.

Having decided to quit farming will sell at
public auction at my farm two miles north and
four miles west of Extra on Section "A, Sharon
township
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

For Machine Oil, Axle Grease and
Piping, call on ". III. May,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21
EXTRA MARKETS..1HuRsDAY

Choice $50 acre farm for rent. Call
at Exchange Bank
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-04-21

4-21-2w
The Dickinson press., 1904-01-09

At the annual business meeting of the
Congregational church this week it was
found that the general collection, includ-
ing special offerings, for the past year
han been about $3.50, the Sunday school
collections amounted to $50. 20 and the
Ladies' aid Society S.soo.66. Officers
were elected as follows: 0. L. Vinnedge,
clerk; NJ. l.. Ayers, treasurer; H. c.
christensen. w. P. Rranroa and I. C..
F. Parker, trustees. The Sunday school
elected Z. A. Currie superintendent and
Mrs. {. n. Barker assistant. Mes lanes
H. y. Davis, l.. k. Grantier, M. l..
Ayers and MIR. and Mrs. ]. l.. Hughes
were elected as a music committee.
The Dickinson press., 1904-01-09
GLADSTONE NOES.

The Roller mill has ceased temporari'
ly to grind.
A company of l6 persons attended the
New Years eve ball at Taylor from
Gladstone.
Jacob Rothschiller's people are out of
scarlet fever quarantine.
Dan Bryan's wife has varioloid.
A doctor was called for Miss Eula
Bonney on Tuesday.
The ladies of the Gladstone Ladies'
Leap Year Club will give a dance in
Turner's Hall the 18TH inst. Supper will
be served at the Hotel Gladstone, all
ladies are invited to attend and extend
an i@nvition to a male friend.
Mrs. Birdsall is visiting her relatives at
Gladstone.
Rufus B. Lee and his friend Mr.. Axvig
returned to Fargo on Monday night.
Miss Rose Gallagher resumed teach
ing on Monday 4th. She will after teach
n week commence spring term.
A party at which we're present a
number of Rufus Lees male friends was
given him on the night of Dec 10th in
honor Of his attaining his majority.
The Dickinson press., 1904-01-09
A VERY O CALL.

81 stuck to my engine although every
Joint ached and every nerve was racked
with pain" writes c. w. Bellamy, a To-
conceive fireman OF Burlington, Iowa.
81 was weak and pale, without any APP
petite and ali run down. AS | was
about to give up, | got a bottle OF Elec-
trio Bitters, and after taking it, | felt as
we'll as | ever did in my life" Weak,
sickly, run down people always gain new
life, strength and vigor from their use.
Irv them. Satisfaction guaranteed by
IT,. Greene & Co.'S, Dickinson, and J.
A Ferris, Medora. Price 50 cents.
The Dickinson press., 1904-01-09
New Year rhouohts.

Must our souls be troubled ever
With unrest of idle dreams?
Will life which is immortal
Prove other Than il Sc. ms?
{ r shall our hopes srnii II.
Be a goal beyond or reach?
Or shall our lit.,s OK ans l,f
b. exactl, what we preach?
If the latter EAST be wished for.
Then our letters ~ mus! cas-,
BY til" wayside "f %rn,lea,or:
And labor while days last.
For the lust OF riches ever.
Has beguilcd both grca; and small,
And the love OF high position
Is but NORWOOD, and as gall.
But our souls may rest triumphant
Above all sordid things:
And our conscience may be purer
And rise on angel wings:
For the love of human beings,
Is the law of Christ complete;
His the. example and precept,
Ours to initiate.
G. S. CRyNE.
Jan. list, 1904.
The Dickinson press., 1904-01-09
DOMESTIC

1t is exceptional to find a family whe re
there are no domestic ruptures occasion
ally, but these can be lessened by hay
ing DR.. Kings New Life Pills around.
Much trouble they save by their great
work in Stomach and Liver troubles.
They not only relieve you but cure. 25c,
at T. J. Greene & Co.'S Drug Store,
Dickinson, and J.. A. Ferris Medora.
The Dickinson press., 1904-01-09
Card of Thanks.

We appreciate the kindness Of II
many friends in the time of our hereave-
ment andthank them all, especially those
who furnished music for the funeral and
those who sent flowers for the casket.
Mrs. Mary Henderson,
and children,
The Dickinson press., 1904-01-09

The claim of Pat Murn at Beach has
been contested by Philip Kuraski, also
the claim of Eva Schonoish at Antelope
has been contested by Val Messer, The
cases we're heard in Bismarck this week,
Attorney L. A. Simpson appearing for
defendant in each case. Attorney Fred
Conklin appeared for each of the contest
ants.
The Dickinson press., 1904-01-09

in the store positively must be closed out
in the next IS days-don't delay-Buy while
the assortment is still good
Ladies' $500 and $500 Cloaks-all new, Sale Price $3.49
Ladies' sS.5o Coats, $4.09
Ladies' $1,000 and $1,000 Coats, 1898
Big Bargain Lots Of Childrens Cloaks at 49c and $3.50
The Dickinson press., 1904-01-09

Our Great Bargain Sale has been of great ben
to all who have taken advantage Of tiff you h
not--why not?
This is not a Bargain Sale of few articles only but every piece of merchan
opportunity to buy goods cheap.
You need the goods-we need and can uset the money
The Washington times., 1904-03-15
OUTSKIRTS MAY
PLAY "PETTICOATS"
Baltimore DebutanteS Send
Defiance TO Bryn MaWr.
BASKETBALL THE GAM
Former Team Composed of Remarkably
Pretty Lot Of Girls-Contest Not
Later Than May IS.

BALTIMORE. March 15.-"Outskirts 70
Us. "Petticoats'~ may soon be displayed
in big letters In the classic halls OF
Bryn Aawr and in Philadelphia, TO in
dictate that the SWEETEST basketball team
ever organized in Baltimore viii do or
be done by theirs equally fair sisters from
Philadelphia in. a game that VIII go
laundering dovsl the annals of perhaps
a whole genera zion.
The "Outskirts5' have sent n challenge
to their sisters OF the Pennsylvania
seminary. The Outskirts" IS composed
entirely of this seasons debutantes, ana
a prettier lot pf girls never made their
bow IN a ballroom. The challenge pro-
vides for an outdoor game not later than
May Is.
The Outskirts" are orga nized as fol-
lows Coach, Marjorie Ducr; manager.
Elsie Foard; secretary. Edith Duer,
treasurer. Charlotte England; Jane w
Harvey, Mary Lyman Joseph. Fano
Cary, Elsie Htilea Jenkins, Mary Sloan,
Grace D. Tuck. Elsie Seegar, Lisa At
Sinson, Lisa SiGgcley, Katherine john
son. Louise w Orrick, Helen Marshall.
Katharine E-uCe. Frances Gilmore.
Katharine Spencer, Mary +. Conrad, and
Nardita Elliott
The Washington times., 1904-03-15
CROSS STROKE
ON YALE CREW
Big Change in Positions
Which Has Been Long
Contemplated.

NEW HAVEN. March IA decided
change IN the Yale crew positions was
made today when Captain Cross, who
has rowed at No. since he has been in
college. was shifted TO stroke. This
move has been contemplated for some
time. and is the first of the efforts to
find a successor for Bogue. the stroke
for the past two years. II Cross proves
10 be a good stroke, IL IS intended 10 de-
velop Whitney as stroke of the four oar
Whitney was stroke Of last years great
freshman crew and had beer slated for
this years varsity
Miller ana Whittier, who rowed six
and FIVE, respectively al New London
last year, were also changed. Miller go
ing 10 starboard and Whittier TO port
Two Fights were sent out yesterday
for the second time this year. They
rOWed up and down the river and Ken
ncdy coached from the float. He kept
the stroke very low, a mostly, and Is
trying TO iustill "A good beat into the
men from the start The launch Ellhu
Yale viii go into commission on Tues
day and by Saturday ii is hoped the
men Wall be sent over the four miles
IN stretches.
The Washington times., 1904-03-15
BETTING EVEN IN
SULLIVAN FIGHT
Days Manager Has Five
Hundred Dollars to
Back His Protege.

The match between Kid Sullivan, Of
Washington. and Tommy DAILY, OF
Brooklyn. before the Eureka Athletic
and Social Club in Baltimore next Fri
day night Is attracting much attention
and causing some bets. Neutrality-suspicious.
believe that Sullivan will be the favorite
Ia the betting. but Days good record
and experience make him Il dangerous
opponent. The odds are about even
now.
Al Herford. president of the club has
received $500 from William Eckert.
Days manager to place on DAILY at
whatever odds may be offered al the ring
side Herford also says he Is holding
good bunch Of Washington money 10
be placed on Sullivan.
The Washington contingent win turn
out IL good numbers TO see the coming
bout Secretary NJ J. EeTfOTd mas re-
ceiVeC many letters from Washington
lans making application TO join the club.
IL is expected that three or four hun
dred Washington men will be over TO
see their favorite 90 up against the
Brooklyn boy.
Sullivan has had no match since he
met Jimmy Briggs IN Portland. Me. lie
knows that Daily is by no means
"cinch' and is consequently training
diligently Tor the match at his quarters
in Washington. DAILY. on account Of
business reasons, was unable 10 leave
Tor Baltimore yesterday, but is expected
70 arrive there today
The Washington times., 1904-03-15
STRONG FRESHMAN
BREAKS RECORDS
Emerson Makes Score Of
10,550 Points.
BENNER MADE 1896 IN 1901
Young Giant Made Twenty Phillips
and rorty-two Dips IN the
Ginning Match.
BENNER MADE 1896 IN 1901

NEW HAVEN. Conn, March l5.-Yale
has new strong man. He IS r. F..
Emerson. OF the freshman class Of the
Sheffield Scientific School, who halls
from Wakefield, Mass.
Emerson has just taken the strength
tests. and has smashed by about 200
pounds the best previous record at Yale.
III made a total Of l0.55O points. against
$50 for A. 4. Benner. who held the
record until Mr.. Emerson got loose
among the trength-Jesting machines.
Benner was member OF the class Of
1921 and was stroke Of his freshman
crew. Emerson's record I'm the Ginning
match was a total Of twenty times for
the puil-up and fOrty-twO for the dip.
Beuner had previously made thirty
Ave dips and twenty-five pull-ups. It
VIII be seen that BeHuer's crew training
gave him a big advantage I'm the dip
ping process, while Emerson excelied
fn the old-fashioned strength test Of the
puu-up.
The Washington times., 1904-03-15
WORK OUTS TODAY
At BENNING TRACK
SIeet and Snow Did Not
Stop Trainers.
RAIN OR SHINES GOOD TRIAL
Track Better Than Was Expected and
Horses Able to Get Up
Some Speed.
RAIN OR SHINES GOOD TRIAL

Despite the rain and sheet Of yesterday
and the snow of this morning, the Ben
ming track today was in much better
shape than was expected. and trainers
had their strings out and gave them
useful work
That the track is in fairly good condi-
ton is evidenced by the fact that sgd
ney Whites Rain or S hine worked five
eishths in 1905, which is excellent time
for a trial at that distance. Rain or
Shines was by far the sbest work OF the
day.
William Preston Burch. the dean Of
trainers had his string. out. He breezed
Castalian. a prominent Benning Handi-
cap candidate. a half in 0:56; Pelion,
Dandelion. Wish. and AIirthless n half
in O:5515, and gave Gray Friar, Sergeant.
Tepee, Vanity. and Ereencrest strong
galiOps.
Some Of the Trials.
The other horses which We're out for
trials were
Lord Advocate. sevin furlongs in 1:39.
Dark Planet and Circus mile IN 100.
Red COmen and Ida rrow, three-eightns
in 0:41
Gold Dome and Bldarthorpe, FIVE fur
longs in I:07Ss.
Tugai Bey and Mohican. five furlongs
Bowery three furlDngs in 1:30
Pasadena and Ony one, three-eights
in 0:39
PygmaIion. three ftrlongs in O:4OIa.
Lord Lieutenant. 1hree-eighths in 0-i1-
Linda Rosa, three furlOngs at a two
minute gait
Bill Cozier and John McKeen. three
| eIghths in 0:41.
LORNA, six furlorgs at a twO-minute
| gait.
Jessielyn and Ia Oct. five-eighths in
40
Katherine /. and Race Queen, three
/ furlongs in 0:40iz.
| Sweet Lillian an 3 Lady Avis three
J eighths in 0;29
/ Iron Heart and Quiet Tip. three fur
| longs in o.39.
| Grand Champion, three-eighths in 0:39-
The Washington times., 1904-03-15
BUREAUS ARE FIRST
IN DEPARTMENT LEAGUE
Hardie Leads individuals Again With
New Record.

The Bureaus worsted the Commerce
and Labor team IA all three games Of
the set bowled on the Palace Alleys last
night. and by so doing passed the In
terlors and moved up into first place
81 the Departmental League
Joe Hardie. who. after leading in In
oivlduai averages Tor nearly three
months. and was then ousted from first
place by Brosnan. of the Government
Printing Office quiut. resained last night
his position al the head Of the list,
rolling scores Of 203. 267. and 2gL IN mis-
second game he broke the league record
FOR high single. passing ODOnneiIs 255
single by one pin The series last night
was productive Of many scores over 200
The rDrala-
The Washington times., 1904-03-15
Athletics Settle Down
To Regular Practice
A Few Light Stunts Yesterday, But Work viii
Be Hard TOday--Rube WaddeIl
in a Merry Mood.

SPARTANSBURG. 5. c, March 10
The Athletics got to work yesterday af-
ternoon for the first practice Of the sea
son. The damp, threatening weather OF
the morning, which prevented any
thoughts Of donning uniforms. gave way
about noon 10 bright, warm sunshine
weather, which dried the grounds out
enough to allow practice in the after
noon.
a very light practice was supposed 70
be on the schedule. but for a beginner
the men got around IN a way that would
lead a person TO believe they had been
out for several days A big delegation
of townspeople We're on hand 10 witness
the practice. and they We're greatly de-
lighted by antics Of Lave and Monte
Cross
Pitchers Are Speedy.
The regular infield and Outfleld worked
for a time hhndling batted balls, and
the way the pitchers used their speed
was a revelation 10 the spectators A
very short warming up was given each
pitcher BY Catcher Powers. After about
The Washington times., 1904-03-15
NEWS AND GOSSIP or THE DAY IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS
Green Morris Made Bet
and Everybody Won Out
Got Down Hundred Dollars at 3 to 1, But
Commissions Reduced 1t to Even
MOney---All Got Slice.

Green =. Morris was several years
ago the victim Of one Of the worst
swindles ever perpetrated on race
track said a trainer who is here for
the Benning races
1T happened this way: Green had a
horse in a race at Brighton, which was
held at 8 to ] In the betting. He looked
good to Morris. Green can't read. how
ever. and he did not like to go in the
ring. look over the odds and then ask
What's the price2' so ne got his jockey,
Piggott. whom ne had brought to New
York from California TO ride some Of
his horses. to bet 500 on the animal
Now PiggOtt. instead Of going in the
ring and betting the money himself,