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The Grenada sentinel., 1904-01-30
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MARRIED IN MEMPHIS.
Prominent Mississippi Couple Marry Sun
day Afternoon.

At the parlors of the Gayoso Hotel
in Memphis last Sunday afternoon, at
/ O'Clock, a marriage of two of Missis-
Sippi's most prominent citizens was
consummated, which proved quite a
surprise to the many friends Of the
contracting parties at their respective
homes. When Prof. J. T. Thomas
left for Memphis Saturday night it
was not generally known ti,at the
moving spirit which prompted his Wis
it to the Bluff city was that Of enlist
ing the great army Of Benedicts. But
such was the case. On last Thursday
Miss Drue Whitten, one of Senatobia s
most popular young ladies, went to
Memphis, and had been the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. BrattOn, until Sunday
afternoon. Upon the arrival of Prof.
Thomas, the party repaired t" the
-parlors of the Gayoso Hotel and were
married by Or. Thompson, Of the
First Methodist Church. The newly
married couple left Immediately for
Grenada, reaching here shortly after
eight O'Clock.
Prof. Thomas, the groom, is the
popular and enterprising president of
the Grenada Business College, which
school is now enjoying remarkable
prosperous season. and is an enter
prise that has proved great benefit
to the city. Mr. Thomas is also one
OF our most prominent citizens. The
bride, Miss Whitten, is one Of Sena-
tobias most popular young ladies, be-
ing the daughter of J. J. Whitten. Of
that place. The SENTINEL joins a host
of friends'in congratulations and we'll
wishes for a future of happiness and
prosperity. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas are
at home to their friends at the resi-
dence of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Garner.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-01-30

William Il. Martin has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Indianula,
Mss, by President Roosevelt. Mr..
Martin is IL good Democrat, and
stands high in his town and county.
Mr. Martin was former State Senator
and is now chairman OF the Democrat
IT, Executive Committee Of his county.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-01-30

Musicians as we'll III lOvets Of mu-
sic had an opportunity last Friday
evening Of hearing one Of the best
concerts ever given in the city, when
the musical faculty OF Grenada College
appeared before an appreciative au-
dience at the opera house. Mrs. w. l..
Clifton, wife OF the president. Misses
Ross, Brown, Jones and Br;lnsford
constituted the musical ensemble.
Mrs. Clifton is the possessor OF a truly
wonderful soprano voice, thoroughly
cultivated and under splendid control.
''The Angel Serenade," which was
faultlessly rendered, deserves special
mention with the piano and violin &C.
compartment. Miss Ross is Il violin
ist of real eminerce. Her execution
was Il delicate blending of power, pas
sion and tenderness Miss Brown, in
her readings, won the applause of the
entire audience by her ease and origi-
nality. Misses Bransford and Jones,
the pianiSts. gave some beautiful Scle-
ctions with grace and technical skill.
The program was All interesting one
throughout.- Enterprise.
Preserve Your Beauty.
SATINOLA. Will remove and
prevent freckles, sun-tan, liver spots,
backheadS, all disco ]OratiOns and dis
figuring eruptions. 1t beauties the
complexion more than any known
preparation.
EGYPTIAN CREAM. Cures burns,
prickley heat, chaps and all irritation
of the skin.
NADINE POWDER. SOftens,
whitens and beauties the complexion,
remains on the face until washed off.
ROSE TINT. A harmless, dry
rose which impartS delicate bloom,
and cannot be detected rs artificial.
NATIONAL TOILET COMPANY,
Pssis. Tenn.
Sold at 1IUGHEs DKuG STORE.
J-9-3m.
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Accent 10 Substitute.

There is nothing just us good for
Malaria, ChillS and Fever as Dr. Men,
denhall's Chill and Fever Cure. Take
it as a general tonic and at all times
in place of quinine. Sold at The Sec
Ond Class Drug Store. J33-Gm
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Non Resident Notice.

STATE or MISSISSIPPI. 1n Chancery Court
Grenada County. April Term. 19O4.'
State of mississippi to Ann Pleas defend
ant. whose post Office is unknown.
You.are commanded to appear before the
Cha merry Court Of Grenada County. in said
State. on the 3rd Monday OF April 4. p. 1904
to defend the suit in said Court. of Willinn,
Pleas vs.. mn Pleas. wherein you are Il de-
fendant. This the II day Of Dec. 1904.
J. S. KING.
Chanccry Clerk.
J2.'Ol4t.
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A STATE. ~sI4,eKy.
EDITOR SENTINEL:

EDITOR SENTINEL:
Now l know you will he surprised
to know you will have to publish sucl,
stuff us this, but you know I can It
help that. We boys out here have .
do something to pass of the time.
There Is so much talk about US bows
having to 60 to Panama that we are
nearly scared out Of our pants. hut
II Uncle Sam will just say the word
we will he ready for them, and we
will show them u trick with 4 hole
in it.
They have got us boys out here on
this devilish Island to keep us raw
hides" from deserting, but, neverthe-
less, once in Il while we get the drop
on them, and "shoot the shu,ts.''
We arc stationed on an Island out OF,
the bay from San Francisco, and there
is nothing ON it but a few hazel BUSH
es, rocks and wild boys from the East,
but Oh! there is something OF the
most Importance that l am about to
leave out, and that is our grub. Now
you would be tickled to death to get to
eat with us. We have 'Slum'' most
ly. 1t is made up from potatoes,
onions, turnips, bacon, cabbage and
spudd gravy, and you can bet your
right slipper that We boys are as fat
as hogs, and would not exchange
places with ''Old Garner and Stone
WALL" (Tilat is fathers old horse
and mule.) We had Il fine dinner
Thanksgiving and ''thot" Of all you
people, from my girl up and down.
Well, we are having some rain here
now and it is very muddy, but today
is Sunday and we boys are just loung-
ing around, some cleaning theil guns
for guard; some writing; some Sleep
ing; some reading, playing pool and
others washing and some doing moth
ing, and / guess that is what am
doing. So you see we are all busy as
as bees, always got something to do,
but have gotten aaseti to it and it
descent 70 hard with mc no way.
When was 1t home my father could
tiud more to do than 90 common la.
burers could do, and could 70 to bed
earlier and could get up quicker and
later and do less than anybody on the
place. Why, by the time father could
feed the horses, 70 to the pasture af-
ter the COWS and get the hogs out OF
Of the field, ! could have my face
washed and be ready to eat the nice
breakfast that mother had tix. Those
good old busc,litS, butter and molas.
ses. Gosh they were 50 gtpd.'''
Well l am going t.. leave home now
and give you u full description Of this
Island 1t is about four miles from
San Francisco and surrounded by the
bay. The hay is full 1T all kinds Of
vessels, boats aud sails, from 4 |
small tisherman's s boat up to man.
"f-war. We 4" ON pars t" ''Friscu":
some times, and 20 out t. the Golden
Gates, one OF the prcttiest places in
all the world, and the big transports !
that pass through. 1t would do every
body good to see it. To look on the |
sight you can be cured Of consumption,
chillS and fever. That is the only |
way We get cured. Our target is |
about one-half way up the hill, and it
would take the wind out of 4 camel |
to go to the top. We sure catch the
dickens when we have to go up to the
target.
Well as this is all the paper, ink
and pen l have l will not write any
more until we move from here. So
love and kisses to you, and all the
people OF Grenada. u.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-01-30

the Secretary OF Agriculture ap.
proved the plans for 4 boil weevil in
vestigation and an appropriation ror
this purpose of 625O,OOO has beer,
made.
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Executors Notice.

Letters testamentary Of the last will and
testament If Col. II. II. Barksdale. decd:
having been granted to the undcrsi gned
by the Chancery Clerk of Grenada county
on Dec. Ii. a. D.. 1903 all persons having
claims against said estate are hereby Re-
tered by said clerk within one year. A fail
ure to probate and register for one year will
bar the claim. Dec. ~. A. d., 10Oi
MRS. s. A. BARKSDAIE. Exutfix.
F.. p. COLLINe, Executor,
d98 'O3 3t.
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IL you are a millionaire you may be
robbed. l write burglary Insurance.
II. f. MOODY, Agt.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-01-30

For Sale at q Bargain,
One pair Of extra good Mules, good
farm wagon and good set OF Harness.
Apply toJ. c. WILSON at Leigh-U
derWOOd Co.'S. jig
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l write cotton without marks and
numbers. remember that.
II. f.. MOODY, ACT.
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LUMBER.

My Saw Mill cuts all kinds and
styles OF Pine, Oak, Poplar and Hick-
Ory Lumber to order. Located five
miles east OF Grenada. Prices reason
able. Give or mail orders to
II. II. kINCAID,
A-18-1y Grenada, Miss. .
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In re: Estate or Eoberts0n Horton.
Deceased.
AL parties having claims against
the estate OF Robertson Horton, de-
ceased, will leave same with Cowles
Horton, at his law Office. / do not
want any claims prObated, nor afIida.
vft made to same. This the 26th llav
OF January, A. u. 1904.
J29-1t H ROBERTSON DALEY.
Executor.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-01-30

Keep your bed free OF bugs by using
instantaneous Bug Killer. Large
bottle CSC.
SECOND CLASS DRUG STORE.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-01-30

l write Employers Liability poll
cieS. Investigate 'em.
II. Il. MOODY, Agt.
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Bids Wanted. .

D1OS " "0DCeO.
hids will he received at February meeting
.,f Hoard Of Supervisors to repair the floor
ing On B0gue Iron Bridge. District No. /.
ID klNG. Chancefy Clerk.
bids 70 Keep In repair ana wind town
tract will be received ut February meeting.
OF Board Of Supervisors.
J. S. KING. Chnncery Clerk.
Bids to work the county cOnvicts for
twelve months from date Of contract will
be received Mt February meeting Of Hoard
OF Supervisors. J. s. KING.
Chnncery Clerk.
Bids to build Bridge over Boon Branch In
District No. = according to plans and specI-
6catlOns on fle In ckane..Iy Clerks Gl5lce
will be received Mt February meeting Of
board Of Supervisors. j. +. klSG;
Ga0kncerY Clerk.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-01-30

Miss Courtnay Tindall, a beautiful
and charming young lady Of Mister
ton, was the guest OF Mrs. John Fin
ley this week. She left Thursday for
Monroe, La, to visit relatives.
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MARRIED.

After preaching services at Lanaon' 8
school house, January "a, 1904, Mr.. J..
II. Cooley and Miss Ellen Evans were
married by Elder r. B. Williamson.
Mr.. Cooley is quite young man, but
is Of a good family and we trust will,
in every way, prove himself worthy Of
the noble true girl, who has linked
her destiny with his. T. B. W.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-01-30

N0tice.-On account of the many
troubles encountered in collecting, I
will from this date, sell COAL for cash
only. The bill will always be sent
with the coal.
g-l6-2t III. F. SIMPSON.
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~ j. w. Mcleod,
General Insurance Agent,
GRENADA. MISS.

~ Represents several Of the largest Iu-
surance COnpanle. doing busineas in the
United States. Will write Fire, Llfe Tor
nadO and Accident Insurance. Your busi-
ness solicited. Oct. II. 'O3-ly.
The Grenada sentinel., 1904-01-30

Wanted-One hundred Tie mak-
ers. Apply to WALrER GRuAP,
J.9-tf Parsons, Miss.
The evening world., 1904-01-15
SCANLAN WILL CO
TO P|TTSBURG

PITTsBURG, Jan, l6.-Wllllam D
Seaman. OF Syracuse, n. Y, will be n
member Of the PIttsburg Baseball Club
he coming season.
The National Baseball Commission
ruled against Pittsburg some time ago.
The Pittsbu"g management had the
case %reopencd in order To submit some
testimony Howard Earle, manager of
IN" Hon club, has Joined with Seaman
IN an affidavit, in which they say:
one night in September ut least 1--WE
men Interested in the Illon Club we're
present when the sale OF Seaman to
Pittsourg was decided upon. These
men congratulated the Young pitcher
on his capture by n championship team
and wished him luck"
This affidavit is expected to change
the ruling when the case before
the National Commission again.
The evening world., 1904-01-15
CORBETT"-B
9ur
DATE IS MARCH II.
Fighters Came to Final Agreement Last
) Night and Will Battle Before the Hayes
Valley A. c.

little sawed-off champion are scarce.
So the difference was split.
Britt must shave OF something.
"Corbett" doesn't have to, hence they
I cure close together.
And what will result? A fight
worthy OF the presence of the gods of
war.
Details of Match.
"Corbett" and Britt settled all de-
tails for their fight last night and
signed the articles Of the Hayes Val
ley Athletic Club. Under these aus
pieces they will fight at Woodward's
Pavilion, which will be especially re-
modelled for the occasion at a cost OF
$4,000.
The fighters are to post $500 each
with Referee Graney before 6 o'clock
to-day. The terms OF the match re-
main the same as when Britt and
"Corbett" first agreed to box.
Each man is to weigh 1870 pounds at
6 O'Clock on fight day, and Eddie
Graney is to referee the bout.
"Corbett' win train at %Sheehan's
Gymnasium, Ocean Beach, and Britt
will prepare himself at Croll's Gar
den, Alameda.
The evening world., 1904-01-15

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 15.-Mark
off March II. Woodward's Pavilion,
OF your calendar or in your diary,
and when that day, or rather that
night, m around look out here
for great fstic doings. They will In
terest the sport-loving populace Of
the entire country.
Young Corbett." the hefty little
Seather-weight champion, stacks his
"punch" and ring craftiness up
against the peculiar crouch and wal
lops of Lightly Weight Jimmy Britt ON
that date.
With this announcement n Is al
most tempted to remark Enough
said.' Some one has said, "A word
TO the wise Is sufficient" The quo
tation seems especially applicable in
this case.
A Fight from the Start.
Those who keep in mind pugilism's
historical facts have a fair idea Of
what will be seen when these knights
Of the wallop shape up to the clang
OF the battle-starting gong.
A fight? Well, II might remark,
~Ishould say So"
Here they are:
Jimmy Britt. the best fighting prod
uct of the lightweight class perhaps
in the whole length and breadth of
Uncle SANS domain. A natural
fighter, every inch of him. Can hand
out the wallop and take one in eX-
change; a bulldog as to gameness, and
chock full of S~partan-like pluck; the
pride OF the Golden Gate, whose peo-
pie say:
HE is invincible. No one at his
weight has a chance with him"
"young Corbetr" the Fighter.
And what is his opponent?
young Corbett," inches shorter,
pounds lighter, a feather-welght. But
this "Corbett" chap is fearless and he
can fight. Dis up Terry McGovern.
ask him. Eddie Hanlon. too. could
give convincing testimony on the
point.
But why does he tackle a light
weight?
Atdozen answers might be made to
this
Sufice 1t to say. he wants to beat
him and make ring history. and also
would pocket the money and gain the
prestige accruing from such a victory.
The Weight Question.
And hasn't this Young Corbett''
got at least a "peep-in at the
weights?
Ono hundred and thirty pounds at
8 o'clock, that's the important condl-
tion.
Britt named the terms. He couldn't
expect this feather-weight to go TO
IL lightweight limit. and feather
lshts capable Of coping with the
The evening world., 1904-01-15

BY the time the baseball season opens
in this vicinity there will be completed
twelve entrances to the Polo Grounds
and many other extensive alterations
and improvements for the convenience
of the local rooters. The changes will
make 1t easy to handle big crowds and
also put at an end the crowding and
pushing so frequently witnessed when
the Giants met the Pittsburg and
Brooklyn teams. President John T.
Brush has let out the contract for the
alterations. and at present a large force
of workmen are busy completing them.
The plans provide for separate en-
frances to the grand stand, the eo-cent
seats and the 25-cent seats all to be I'M
der one roof, about two-thirds OF the
building on the first floor being divided
into twelve separate entrances ana
The evening world., 1904-01-15
Nee and Joe
Cherry Put Up Fast
Draw at
Grand Rapids.
Especial to The Evening world.)

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Jan. To-
Before the largest audience that ever
attended a fight in this city, Paddy
Nee. of Pittsburg, and Joe Cherry, of
Saginaw, fought ten round to n draw at
the Olympic Clubs show last night.
Both lads put up a good fight. Their
gloves We're in the air from the start to
the finish, and the crowd was wild with
enthusiasm.
In the semi-wind up Johnnie .Wirth.
of this city, knocked out Johnnie De-
forest, of Lansing, in the fifth round
with u right swing to the jaw. Deforest
nau me best ol Iue night tn then. They
Tough at lbs pounds.
In Il preliminary SIX rounds at catch
weights hid Mccoy, OF Chicago, got the
decision over Kid Lepper, of lonia. job
Fallon was referee.
The text fight here will be on Jan.
20, probably between Joe Cans and Gus
Gardner
The evening world., 1904-01-15
TWO FIGHTS ON
TO-N|GHT'S CARD
Melody Meets Eddie Connolly at
Boston and FeItz and Dough-
.erty Clash in the Baltimore
Ring.

Only two battles are carded for to-
night, but both of them should result in
the most gruelling kind Of fights. Billy
Melody, the New England welter-
weight fighter, who rave Matty Mat
thfws such a w%alloping in q twelve
round bout in Boston on Wednesday
night. will meet Eddie Connolly, the
hard-hitting welter-weight, Of st. Johns.
N. B., in a twelve-round bout before the
Lenox A. c.. OF Boston. while Tommy
F'eltz, of South Brooklyn, n Danny
Douyherty. the clever little boxer OF
Philadelphia. will try conclusions In a
ffteen-round out before the Eureka A.
c. of Baltimore.
NE Mellody-Connolly fight ought to
besa slashing one, as both men are ag-
Eressive, slam-bang fighters, who can
dedf out and take considerable punish
ment.
The evening world., 1904-01-15
Jig Stone Made Nc
CIoskey Quit in the
Eleventh Round at
Boston.

BOSTON. Mass. jan. 15,-Blink Nc
Closkey. of Philadelphia, who was sub
stituted for Tommy DAILY, of New York.
quit after the eleventh round last night
In n bout with Jig" Stone at the Tam
many Athletic Club,
From the start up to the time Nc
Clcskev concluded lie had had enough
Stone was all over him, and with hard
rights to the body n jaw had Me-
Closiiey in n bad way. The last two
rounds McCloskey never retliated. Stone
was given the decision.
John l.. Sullivan bean Dutch Carr in
less than three rounds. and Ralph Kelly
beat Young Brooks in six rounds.
The evening world., 1904-01-15
RIOTERS WILL HARDLY
KNOW POLO GROUNDS.

ticket offices, giving six entrances to
the grand stand, five entrances to the
50-cent seats II one entrance to the
25-cent stand.
Passing through the turnstiles to the
grand stand, the public will proceed
through the building on the same level.
the 50-cent people will descend a flight
of broad steps to the field, and the 25'
cent public, turning to the north. viii
proceed to that stand.
The southern end of the building. ad.
joining the grand stand entrance, is de-
voted to the business offices. On the sec.
ond floor, above the private office, is still
another private Office. The remainder OF
the building on the second iloor Is to
be devoted to the players, and every
modern comfort has been provided, In
Guiding a lourging and reading room, a
large locker n dressing room, equipped
with the most modern type of lockers,
and a large bathroom equipped with
several shower baths and a plunge.
The evening world., 1904-01-15

The chances of Terry McGovern and
Eddie Hanlon. the clever little fighter of
California, coming together in a twenty
round bout before one of the clubs
in a Francisco are not as bright as
they were two weeks ago. Sam Harris,
manager of McGovern, it is said, does
not favor the contest. He says McGov-
ern is not wasting time fighting losers,
but will gladly take on Young Corbett'
in another battle for the feather-weight
championship of the world.
Jimmy Coffroth, matchmaker of the
Yosemite A. c., and Morris Levy. Of the
Hayes Valley A. c., both OF Frisco,
The evening world., 1904-01-15
TERRY AND HANLON
NOT TOFIGHT

have made Harris an offer tor McGov.
ern to fight Hanlon. and are awaiting a
reply from him. Harris has also re-
ceiyed an offer from a sporting man OF
Denver for McGovern's services.
The Denverite wants Terry to fight
kid" Devanney, of Denver. in a lin
ited-round bout in that city. and IS
willing to make a side bet on the re-
suit. The Denver man says he has re-
ceived a license from the Police and
Fire departments to hold shows in that
city, and will give ore IL Harris Will let
McGovern fight Devanney. Harris suId
last night II the Westerners would be-
5000 on the fight he would accept fol-
McGoyern.
The evening world., 1904-01-15

THROWING BULLS A PASTIME FOR NEROMUS, MEXICAN STRONG MAN
Neck Of Enraged Animal at East Side Saughter-House and Put
the Ground in Ten Minutes of Wrestling.

when he threw a Colorado bull in
the presence of fifty persons.
To prove his claim to champion
b%ull-thrower Neromus, accompanied
by John Piening, the Graeco-Roman
wrestler, and a number OF friends
went to an east side slaughter-house
and succeeded in throwing a bull In
ten minutes.
1t was not until after the hardest
The evening world., 1904-01-15
BOATS WILL
RACE ON HUDSON

a rae between automobile boats for
81 900 n side over II triangular course OF
tnirty miles is .ie latest match ratified
Tie boats which will inquire in this novel
event will be the Ningt-el-Un, which
is owned by smith a Aiabley. and the
Fiat. owned by Hollander ~ Iunge-
son River next summer and the side bet
will be used for the purchase of a s 1000
trophy cup. which will be given to the
boat which wins two out OF three races.
The exact date OF the race will be de-
AdAd ON Aprn Ii
The evening world., 1904-01-15
HARVARD PLAYS COLUMBIA.

Columbia will meet Harvard in her
first basketball game of the intercolle-
Eiate championship series at the Column
bia gym" tonight. The Harvard team
was recently defeated by Pennsylvania
by a score of is to Ii. Harvard also lost
to Cornell in the intercollegiate series by
default.
Columbia has played n number of ath-
ietic club teams, winning all but one
game, and also defeated Williams,
whose strong team had previously trl-
umphed over Yale.
The evening world., 1904-01-15
LONG AUTO RACE
FOR LONG ISLAND

William *. Vanderbilt. Jr., who takes
a kindly interest in all kinds of sport.
mas donated a handsome cup for an
annual AUTOMOBILE road race OF from 200
to 800 miles. The Long Island Club is
a,lN!ous u secure the event for the
valley stream course, which is twenty
iullr', circular, and one OF the finest
In America.
Should such a race he arranged by
tN'Sr VINO arc mt work on The project
IN" Bailey law rules may he suspended
IA order h a the field may he reduced
RIM preliminary races.
The evening world., 1904-01-15

Throwing bulls is the novel pas
= time OF Neromus, the Mexican
bull-fghter and wrestler. Having
conquered the wild bulls Of Mexico,
has come to this country
to show the feats that he can accom-
plish by his wonderful strength.
Bull-wrestlers have come to the
metropolis before and have failed,
but Neromus made good yesterday
The evening world., 1904-01-15
MELTONlAN TO RACE AGAIN.

The fact that James Galway has en-
tered his racer Meltonian in the Subur-
ban and other great races evinces his
belief that this horse will again stand
training. 1t will be recalled that he
pulled up lane at the end of a mile
handicap on June 26 at Sheepshead Bay.
The evening world., 1904-01-15
MONTCLAIR'S DEFEAT.

The De La Sale Institute basketball team
the Montclair High School team OF
the New Jersey lnterscholnstic Athletic
at Montclsir, yesterday. The men
from Gotham were right in 1t from start to
and only allowed their opponents two
goals from the field and one from the foul
line, while they rolled up the big score of
50 points 10 8. which was the final tally of
he match.
The evening world., 1904-01-15
Another Match for Kart.

Marvin IIdrt Tue Louisville light
heavy weight, who has been making
good In Boston during the last three
months, has been signed by MaIcn-
Murray to meet either Jack
bout before the Criterion A. c.. OF BoS-
tan. on ian -