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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04
TRANQUILITY In Cuba.

Havana. Dec. J. - Reports received
by Governor Magoon from 30 towns
throughout the island show that tram
guilty rcigns everywhere. a slight
increase Of yellow fever has been re-
ported. There are four cases, one in
Havana. one at Sagua la Grande, one
at Cruces and one al Union De los
Reyes. The total number Of cases ON
the island is now 10.
cascasweet, tbn ideal medicine for the lit
tie ones. Contains no opiaies Conforms
fully with National Pure Food aud Drug
Law. Write f. e. Dewitt n Co, ChicaR =
H.. for the Baby Book. Sold by NJ
NJ. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04
Or. piefce'S FavOdte Prescription,

l. not secret or patent medicine, against
which the most intelligent people are
uuitr naturally aNcrsc because Ot the I'M
certainty as to their harmless character,
but isa medicine OF KNOWN COMPOSITION,
"A uu list Of all its ingredients being
printed. az piubi English. on every bottle
Wrapprr. An examination OF this list oi
INGREDIENTS viii disclose the fact that II
is uon-aicohollc IN It's composition chem
irally pure glyccrnc taking the place OF
tb. commonly u~cd alcohol. IN il make
ul The "FaVorite Prescription OF Dr.
Pierce is I'm fact the only medicine put mp
for the cure of Woman's peculiar weak
r,s.eS and ailments. sold through drug
pist,. that doe, not contain alcohOl ana
ndi ton ia idrJc quantities. Furthermore,
ID IS the only medicine for woman Sprclal
diseases. the ingredients oi Whlch mayo
the unanimous endorsement of all the
leading medical writers and teachers OF
all the several schuuls OF practice, ana
that too al, remedies for the ailments Tor
which rlaNoritc Prescription" IS recon-
mcndcd.
4 htilc book NJ some Of these endorse
mrni~ viii be- sent 10 any address. post
paid. and absolutely free II YOU request
same hy postal card or letter, Of DR.. L.
Y. Pierce. Buffalo. \. y,
Don't forget that Or Picrce's faNorlte
fIItIlIffIl. itl NNfllhil = f'ftNii' 'f''N-
delicate ailments J., not patent or secret
medicine. hciu- the "FaNorite Prc,crip
tinn Of regularly educated and gradu-
atcd physician. engaged Ia the practice
of ms chosen speciality that OF diseases
ofwomrn chat its ingredients are printed
fu pifni EnHi,h one every bottlc-Wrapprr;
t.at if is the only medicine especially de-
.Igu-d for the cure oi Womau's diseases
thai contains mo- alcohol. aud the only
Dnr ,hat Aa. professional endorsement
worth more than all the ,O-callcd "te,tl-
m.nia,," ever published for other med
irInrs Send for these endorsements as
ah,,e. The, are frrf for the asking.
(. 4uu suffer from periodical. headache.
haehachc. dizziness. pain or dragging
down sensation low down ia the abdomen,
y,.ak hack. have di,agrccable and weak
ia.. catarrhal. pelvic drain. or are IN
distress from being long un your feet, thrh
tul may b, sure Of benefit from taking
DR. P.rrrc'~ fayuritc Prescription.
Dr Pierce, Pleasant Pellets the best lax
alive and regulator OF the bowels. They
inylraratc stomach. liver and bowels.
Op.a laxative, two or three a cathartic.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04

Hagerstown Md. Dec Mrs En-.
ma Erndc. wife OF Charles Ernde and
her two daughters. Grace. aged D.
years. and Gladys. aged years. are
dead as a result OF lamp explosion
which occurred a. their home here
Gladys who accidentally upset TIE
lamp. was burned to a crisp. In their
efforts To aid the child the mother and
older girl received burns which caused
their death later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04

Chicago. Dee. l.-Ouo Young On
Of the leading hnanciers of This ci-y
died AT his home AT Lake Ger eva
WIS. after an illness of about nEe
month. MI Young was born in g r.
many in lSif ana came to this com
try in 1859. He was a director in SOW
eral banks. one of the largest holder
of real estate in the city and his
wealth is estimated at several mil.
lions
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04
WANTED 20 LYNCH BRUTE
s,r2nton Police Secret Away Man VIC
E1ticca L.t.le Girls.

e1tcca L,l:le Girls.
Scranton r'.. Dec. Earl Ftuii,
Dor arcd u.s.. keeper of candy store ~
West Scranton bad to Boz hurried from
the M,s Scranton police station ID
n.aGgulrj..s uadcr strong guard ~
m,.cut possible lynching
Uo WAS arrested on suspicion OF b.
ar the parry VINO has been enticinl
lne girs Little girls all under j.
Years OF AZ. Nho had been assaulted
o. him and fotr others. whom 1t Is al
I.tJ le 1u.Hlrl % assault posi-
lively iI..t.arl A.a when he was or
r.nu.d jog q hearing before Mag's
trltc Charles. Lcl by relatives of 'he
htle girls. a crowd OF POO. which had
collected in front OF the station hous"
threatened 10 lynch him and Supcrin
tendent of Police Day with squad
ol officers got him ont secretly and
hustled him 10 the central police
station.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04

Leavcnwor,h. Kan. Dec. /. John
Sullivan. soldiers home inmate.
threw himself from the second-story
window OF a hotel. fracturing his skull,
and died soon af,erward. Sullivan
served In Troop h. Fifth New York
Sayalry. during the civil War.
kcnncdys Laxative Cough Syrup drives
out the cold and stops ia" cough. Con
iains Honey and Tar. Free from any
opiates Conforms To the National Pure
Food and Drug Law Pleasant to take.
Sold by H. Nj. Lewis.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04
Ei1 Internal Revenue Receipts.

Peoria lll. bee. ! The hflh inter.
ral revenue al trict. with headquarters
in Peoria. get Now record for the IA
tion in the amount of collections for a
SINGLE day The receipts Friday were
S2sO.2G7 So The previous high record
was $23I.A5Vi2. made on February -.
1904 The total for the month was 3d.
G77225.ai. exceeding November 1905.
by $500 Un0 The monthly record for
the Gfth district. which Is the most
productive In the world. Is $3S5S..
S5iS3 for November. 1904.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04

Decatur. Ind, Dee. l.-Representa-
tives of the Standard Oh company
came from Cleveland and paid the costs
and fines OF q employees arrested last
Sunday for working on the Sabbath.
The men were employed at an oil sta
ton AT Preble. The total fins was S2is.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04

Altoona. Pa. Dec Thomas Nc
Cough. aged -. was burned to death
in a fire which destroyed his home at
Portage. He was alone in the house at
the time. and the fire is believed 10
have been caused by an eXp.oding
lamp.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04
Eurnlars Carried off Safe.

New Orleans Dec. lit developed
that the home of Mrs. Frank Emmett
was entered by burglars and that q
small safe containing diamonds and
jewels worth $4,000 was carried of.
The safe and contents were the prop
erty Of Mr.. and Mrs. o. Joachim,
bOarders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04
Maryland. Delaware and Virginia Railway 20
RappahannOck River Line.
SCHEDULE IN EFFECT JULY lst, 1000
Acknowledgements fredericksburg


Baltimore Pier Light permitting sunday Tues
DIS Il Thursday m.
'We-anl White lrngton Eees Mbk
Whaouts Bay Serp Bow- Vans Nefori IapIahunk $50
Mayors Hole Baudtd. yt,, ltstOvn, Saunders, VIII
fredericksburg
Steamer leaving Sunday does
Neutrality-suspicious..
Baltimore Pier Light weather permitting "Wednesday, and Fri
IL
We-and North End white 'Iyogtn. Mems
DonillsOns WHEATON Water
view 'Siarps, 'Iappaann,"k
Special Note Wednesday will only stop ~hrv'- marked o.
Observation-Disclosures
TappahannoA, weather permitting. saturday
Iowers NhetOns Watt No
thanna Donasons. urton BGrhans Mtnk Merry Point OTTO
Moau N-ns. White NIL Creek, North End Nestand
will Norfolk Monday. D. weather permitting
Nan aud Wl there points Baltimore on luesda
Fniercksbure-T Observation-Disclosures.
Leave fredericksburg sunday, Tuesday and Thursday tide and ~rath
for
PIT Conway PIT Guaw WimontSaun
"a Carriers Bandd Mayors Hole $3.50
Port view Monaskon ann l23O BUris Mrn'
- WHIT STONE
Mill Crpk.N North End $50 m, NesUand.
Arrive Baltimore, Tuesday Thur"iay and Saturday moninas
TappahannO k-}altmOre
Leave Gappahannock, weather permitting 1890 Tuesday and Thursday
stopping
Monaskou rbanna Donaon Buos, Durham NhnrA "Tmr 'rV'
White Mill Creek, End 'Ntri9Hd
Does Thursday
Arriving Baumor, Wednesday and Friday mornings
". D. SCOTT, Agent. fceder cksbasg, Va
WILLARD THOMSON Gen Man. T. SJRlnH csE Ut Pas 'y'
Baltimore June % 1906
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04
Rou Killed NLhile Hnntinn.

Altoona. Pa Dee. While hum.
ing near Cresson George Delaney. 10
years old. was instantly killed by the
accidental discharge OF a gun, passed
10 him a moment before by Clarence
Bradley. a young companion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04

De- Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills
quickly drive the poisons from the sys-
TEN and thus afford relief. 4 week =
treatment for 25c. Sold by VI. NJ. Lewis
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04
5 E A B OAR d
AIR LINE RAILWAY

Southbound trains leave Richmond
daily.
$40 am.-Local to Norlina, Charlotte
and Wilmington.
1.30 p m-Through sleeper and
coaches Atlanta. Birmingham, Savannah.
Jacksonville and Florida points.
l0p.m-Through coaches and sleeper
To Savannah. Jacksonville, Tampa, At
lanta. Birmingham and Memphis.
Northbound trains arrive Richmond
daily, G.1Oa. m, 455 p. m, 5.30 p. IN.
r. S. LEARD, W. N. TAI LOH,
ID. L. A. 4. l. \.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04
Bate Regulation In Oklahoma.

Guthrie Okla. Dee THE actual
formation OF a constitution for Okla
homa was begun when proposals were
Introduced in The constitutional con
vcntiOn for two planks. providing re-
sprotNcly for railway rate legislation
ana separate coaches for whites and
u. roes. The railway regulation bill
is summarized as follows. Railroad,
rNYrcaa el,c)ing ears and oil pipe line
compania hail be- declared common
,arrlas to provide for stock inspec-
tors. 20 pIevcat consolidation and pro
hibd free passes
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04

business Ic,iHty This Year Break
i2o III Records.
cisrRreu7loN on LARGE SCALE

o.. .r--- tr,ff-.t~At on arcr cCAl =
O'" ~ w.
T.eo-ts 70 Gums Show Trade Is Well
..-.... ..a o~,o,s Are aeino
Al.
Received Fo' ~ very OF INV '''''
Year.
ava, w.. r.. p q pun &
r..... ., r.,l. SAYS.
..,.-.,,,.l hv the
..... ,..,"i.. ,,, ,,rd.,ious
,...-..,+.l ...,r. nan ever before a
49, l.,.,.l 10 rr.i.l,l recognition. In
,.....,....,... ,.-..,.lnral indus.
I'll ..,. ...,.,...r. s.r,f, the cur.
800. ,.,. f. ..-.-...,. even thc p1e-
,........l r...,l .. lpI. Slin turn
,.I.....I .u rr...f . lr. Reports
,..... f.,...r' ..s. - li. that trade
Me-. u.u mlnt.u.I during the past
,r..1 arl .,.t.r ir.r..amcnt IL not.
.cl r r.....,tI.. conditions. Holiday
....t. ,.o..,... Ed. oo,gu, a position Of
,,,,......... DYt l.,,,ibution Of staples
+. an r,r... ..4.s Leading manufactur.
foo industries. arc receiving orders for
deliver. OLA, i.-o u,,t year. the volume
.of 0,rvarl business being exceptional
for iron and steel products and a
sharn advance m The price of raw cot.
,ou t..ra.. fo the consumption by
.,ion.,.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04

MI GLOWING schedule figures published ~
Information. aud are not guaranteed.
Schedule elective Sept. 9th, 1905.
Pr6lns leavs Washington from PennsylVania
gtaffen
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-12-04

refcrdant Admitted On the stand
Tat Many Things He Said a-d
Wrote were Observation-Disclosures
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13
Is The Moon Inhabited.

Science has proved that the
moon has an atmosphere, which
makes life in some form possible
on that satellite; but not for hu-
man beings, who have hard
enough time on this earth of ours;
especially those who don't know
that Electric Bitters cure Head
ache, Biliousness, Malaria, Chills
and Fever, Jaundice, Dyspepsia,
Dizziness, Torpid Liver, Kidney
complaints, General Debility and
Female weaknesses Unequalled
as a general Tonic and Appetizer
for weak persons and especially for
the aged. II induces sound sleep
Fully guaranteed by w. H. Baugh
Shoshone, and w. Van Iorns. Ha
german.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13

Several Of our young hopefuls
we're arrested last week charged
with stealing sheep plets and SELL
ing them to Tony, the Greek. The
boys were taken before the probate
judge and after fatherly lecture
from the judge and promise from
the boys to do better and to pay
for the pelts they were turned
loose.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13
FOR SALE.

Twenty-three and one half acres
OF land, adjourning the rapidly
growing town of Hagerman, in the
finest climate. and the best watered
portion of Idaho. One acre de-
voted to building purposes, on
which is handsome, comfortable
nine roomed dwelling. surrounded
by shrubs, shade and fruit trees
and out-buildings. Two acres, in
garden, the remainder in Alfalfa
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13
rlethodist Church

Sermon on the "Resurrec ton"
at IL a. m. Sunday school at
noon. At s o'clock there will be a
Missionary Easter program by the
Sunday school and choir. Special
anthems by the choir for both
morning and evening services.
You are invited to worship with
US and help make fhis glad day
ring with praise.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13

A tale OF horror was told by
marks Of human blood in the home
OF J. w. Williams, well known
merchant OF BAG, KY, He writes;
Twenty years ago / had severe
hemorrhsges Of the lungs, end was
near death when began taking
DR.. Kings New Discovery. 1t com
pletely cured me and have re-
manned well ever since" 1t cures
Hemorrhages, Chronic Coughs
Settled Colds and Bronchitis, and
is the only known cure for Weak
Lungs. Every bottle guaranteed
by w. H. Baugh, Shoshone, and
w. Van Iorns. Hagerman.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13
CLEAR LAKE

Geo. M. Lamb has gone to Og.
den on business.
J. w. Briggs has been getting his
ground ready to so his wheat. He
as going to SOW the orchard all
IN wheat this year.
Spring is here at last. The
fields have already begin to look
green. Alfalfa is about one inch
high.
T. w. snodgrsss and wife took
their cattle out and intend driving
them as far out toward the sum.
iner range at possible.
Born, to the wife OF Nelson
Chriswell, baby girl. Both do
lng we'll
Frank Crandall and several
others went fishing Sunday, they
report having poor luck. Frank
sorgets that the fish don't believe
IN breaking the Sabbath.
Sim Wilson just saved his team
! ON dashing over the steep bank
into Clear Lake last Friday. He
bad got eut Of his wagon and left
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13

IS no worse than the terrible case
of Piles that afflicted rne 10 years.
Then was advised to apply Buck
lens Arnica Salve, and less than
box permanently cured ME,
writes L. S. Napier, Of Rugles, Ky.
Heals all wounds, Burnes and
Sores like magic, 25c at w. II.
Baugh's Shoshone, and w. Van
Iorns Hagerman.
Subscribe for the Journal only
So per year.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13

fee At HALEY for some time past,
arrived from that place yesterday
evening and visited day with
Mrs. Geo. D. SAVERS before leaving
for Boise wher she goes to accept a
position in the Office Of the superin-
tendent of the Idaho division.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13

Smith Bras received a carload o
hay Wednesday which is sellinj
for s18 per ton. II has been i'm
possible to get hay the past week
A baseball team has been organ
lied in Hepburn. Ball grounds
are being cleared on the east side
of the track.
Miss McQuestion arrived here
Monday from Iowa and will spend
some time with her sister, Mrs. f.
M. Snyder.
DIR. V. II. Killen and F L. Park
er returned Tuesday from a short
visit to Salt Lake.
Mrs. K. K. Cloudy has on sale
stock # hats at the Hepburn
house this week.
Mrs. Orval Smith returned from
Nampa Tuesday and is out on
their ranch north of town.
The Heyburd band boys will
give an entertainment and dance
April 20, for the benefit OF the
band.
A crowd of Hepburn young peo-
pie drove down TO the Minidoka
dam last Sunday.
c. c. Newton moved out on his
ranch the last Of the week.
This week closes a successful |
term OF the public schools.
J. c. Early leaves Friday for the
PHILIPPINES, where he has accepted
an appointment in the civil SER
vice. MIR. Early expects to spend
some time visiting in Spokane be-
ore sailing from Seattle the 29th
Of April.
w. II Barker is in Salt Lake
or the purpose of purchasing 9
arger engine for the brick plant, 8
- the present one does not fur
lish sufficient power. The brick D
ards will be closed until the new :
ngine is in place. II
The sad news was received here c,
tuesday,, Of the death of the baby Vi
aughter of DR.. and Mrs. Killen. ~
lrs. Killen had taken the baby to
hicago for an operation, hoping 80 80
iat the baby might become l
tronger. oa
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13

Miss Kathleen Winslow was ve-
ry pleasantly surprised by a host
of her young friends last Friday
evening. Her home was taken in
charge by the throng of young peo-
pie who delightfully."- spent the eve
ming in music and merrymaking
until late hour when they adj
journed to the dining room to par
take of dainty lunch that had
been prepared.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13

There will be services appropri-
ate for Easter at the Baptist church
next Sunday. An Easter sermon
by the pastor at II a. m. Special
Easter music by the choir. Even
ing service 8 p. m. will consist of
choice, high-graIe program by the
children. There will be clas- ex-
ercises, Rotations, music and
other matters of interest. Sunday
school at noon. Christian En-
deavor 7:15 p. m. Bible study a
p. m. conducted by R. J. Mcmahon.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13

Timothy hay. yealds 1925 tons per
annum. Perpetual right to pure,
living spring water. An Ideal
place for fruit, garden or hay.
For further information, Address
CHARLES custom.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13

the team standing for just a mo-
ment, when the horses started and
only Sims quick work saved the
team from going over the bank.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13
A Daily Thought.
german.

"lnvs.gh not against fate. nor re.
pine at providence: but wisely exam
me M c-rrect your own negligence
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1906-04-13

Miss Vincent. who has been
chief operator at the telephone Of
Valentine Democrat., 1906-12-27
The Story al q Medicine.

It's name--rG0den Medical Discovery"
was suggested by one of Its most import
ant and valuable ingredients - Golden
Seal root.
Nearly forty years ago, DR.. Pierce dis
covered that he could, by the use of pure,
triple-refined glycerine, aided by GER
tain degree of constantly maintained
heat ard with the aid OF apparatus and
appliances designed for that purpose, ex-
tract from our most valuable native me-
dicinal roots their curative properties
much better than by the use Of alcohol,
so generally employed. SO the now world
famed sGolden Medical Discovery" for
the cure of weak stomach, indigestion, or
dyspepsia. torpid liver, or biliousness and
kindred arrangements was first made, as
It ever since has b&en, without particle
OF alcohol in its maRe-up.
A glanceStAtke fun list of its ingredi-
ents, printed On eXefX bottle-wrapper,
viii show that IL is made from the most
in our American forestry All these in
gredients have received the stLQQ&est EN-:
G0rsGTnent from the leadIng Medical ex--
perfs. eacfers and dWrltesx-an- -MlLei7G
Wedtcl who recommend them -aS-the very
6esL Temsdies for the diseases for which
"Gol9eq Medlcal QlScQYerXn y Is -adylSed:
n HIIiC UOOk Vi tueSc cflOOIScIleHbS las
been compiled by DR.. z. V. Pierce, of
Buffalo, n. Y, and will be mailed free to
any one asking same by postal card, or
letter addressed to the Doctor as above
From these endorsements, copied from
standard medical books of all the differ
ent schools of practice, it will be found
that the ingredients composing the "Gold-
en- Medical Discovery" are advised not
only for the cure of the above mentioned
diseases, but also for the cure of all ca
tarrhal, bronchial and throat affections,
accompanied with catarrhal discharges.
hoarSeness, sore throat, lingering, or
ang-on-cougbS. and all those wasting
affections whick, if not promptly and
properly treated ere liable to terminate
in consumption. Take DR.. Pierce'S Dis
covery in time and persevere in its use
until you give it fair trial and it is not
likely to diSappoint. Too much must not
be expected of it 1t viii not perform
miracles. It will not cure consumption
in its advanced stages. No medicine will.
It1CilJ cure the affections that lead up to
consumption, If taken t1l time.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-12-27
Spraying for Potato Blight.

After briefly describing the cause Of
potato blight, C. A. McCue, of the Mich
igan experiment station, gives the re-
suits Of experiments in which potatoes
were sprayed with Bordeaux mixture
and comparisons made with similar
plants receiving a spraying of lime wa
ter. Where the potatoes were given
fourteen sprayirgs of Bordeaux mix
ture at intervals of four days net
gain of $11.90 per acre is reported.
Where they were sprayed at intervals
of ten days, six applications being Civ
en-, a net gain of $15.44 per acre is Civ
en-. On plats sprayed every fifteen days
net gain of $13.3S per acre is report
ed, and where four sprayings at inter
vals of twenty days S11.03 per acre net
gain is reported. For the plat which
received fourteen sprayings Of lime
water at intervals Of four days a loss
of S1.TG IS reported. The cost of spray
ing is said to have been 72 cents per
acre for each application. This amount,
the author believes, could be reduced
to not more than SO cents per acre.
The author gives compiled informa
ton relative to spraying by individual
farmers, the results obtained at other
stations, etc, and notes that the sta
ton expects to carry on experiments
for the prevention Of late blight for at
least FIVE years.
Valentine Democrat., 1906-12-27
MILLIONS FOR RACING.
Over S3O,OOO,OOO Spent I'm Few
Months Around New York.


The metropolitan racing season, which
recently closed in New York, was the
most remarkable in history in many re-
spects. Attendance figures have beaten
aII records. No officia figures have been
announced, but a calm estimate is that
1000. coo attended the meets of the vari-
Gus associations that make up the metro
politan circuit. Most of these paid ad-
missions to the grandstand were at So q
head This would fos up $10,00O,000 for
the race tracks. Figuring a racegoer's
expenses at So a day, aside from losing
wagGrs, $20,G00,000 more was thus con
tributed, most of it toward the Golfers
of the jockey club.
There is small chance of figuring the
losses and winnings in the betting ring
Only estimates can be given and these
cannot De relied on. 1t is known that
five of the big bookmakers are about
100000 winner on the season. which
would mean that ut least $50O,000 of
the public's money has been lost to them
alone. All told, the only sure winners
have been the racing associations. They
have received money from various sources.
not TO mention S4S0000 or more con
tributed by the average number of 200
bcokmakers for the privilege of doing
business in the ring
The atte1dances constitute Il feature
of the season. 1t was by far the greatest
year ir the history of eastern racing from
the gate money point of view.