davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
SAND DIET DIDN'T GO.
Sad Fate Threatening an ambitious
Ne5v York Bon.
rFr,m Ths Trlhune Rurean. !

washington, Aug. e.-An enterprising New York
boy is threatened with a sad fate at the hands OF
the heartless officials OF the Civil Service Com
mission. The young man IN question Is now en-
ployed IN the customs service in New York bur
aspired 20 higher things and recently took a Civil
Service examination for the place Of carrier in the
postal service. Like most New York bows he
showed himself 70 be adept az figures. and
spelling and reading and the other elementary
studies We're met and conquered with ease. But
when II came 70 the physical examination he met
ms Waterloo. His heart action was all right and
there was nothing the matter with his nerve bur
ms weight was sadly deficient. The hoy saws ne
mad grown thin from OverwOrk In the service Of
MS Uncle Samuel Despite this evidence Of nat
TOtism, however. the hardhearted examiners
quoted the law and then rejected the disappointed
youth Nevertheless they held out some hope.
, dhSy aHVised MIN 70 eat four square meals day,
10 present himself again in thirty days
When the thirty days had expired the youth pre-
sented himself and this time he tipped the scales
at a point which made the eXaminers gasp. The
gain that boy had made in thirty days would have
proved the everlasting fortune Of any neSt-formtns
food advertiser In the country. But notwithstand-
ing his magnificent showing, the heaFtleSS insQec-
tors We're not satisfied They chalSed up his weight
as o. X. but they insisted on examining his pock-
cts is appears that the young man had acquired
a sudden interest IA geology ana ms eapacleus
pockets were filled With specimens wa.eA. " Lis
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10

gray gelding onteora and beat Champ Elysees
half a length for the place.
Siengate, an imported horse, owned by the
btoMnieigh Park Stable was pronounced ia
Norite FOR the race at S to 8. He got into ali
KINDS OK trouble however. and proved a grievous
disappointment He almost fell at the fifth Jump,
put made a remarkable recovery. He knocked
down one OF the cones which mark the course
on the second turn OF the field and finally bolted
at q jump on the backstretch.
fAOWaway won the third race after a spirited
oFive through the last furlong with Big Store
ano Ben Strong. The two last named took turns
at pacemaking. but could not withstand the WIN
ners challenge at the end. knight of Ivanhoe
was played heavily, but he was shut off at the
start and any chances he had were ruined.
Neptunus, one of the choices in the fifth race
ana well backed by John A. Drake and his
frlends, practically was left at the post Wool
wich waited behind Woodsaw and Champlain to
the far turn when he took command and won IN
a mild drive from Yorkshire Lad. Freishon was
no help TO the latter or the decision might have
been reversed Woodsaw stopped al. the end of
SIX furlongs and finished far back. New Mown
hay was badly handled, and improvement can
pe looked for when she goes 10 the post again.
victoria 3. was graduated from the maiden
class in the last race She broke we'll to-day and
came away easily in the stretch after racing
Prince Fortunatus into subm'sso1. John Sam
tord's Rockstone showN5 improvement ~ over his
nrst start and ran thir- with a stabl c>v up.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
ANDERSON WINS GAME.
Defeats De5gharst IN Semi-FinaI
Round at EngIesUood.

Spirited matches in the lawn tennis singles re-
suited in Frederick G. Anderson and otto H Hinck
winning their places in the final round Of the sin
giles of the Englewood Field Club tournament An
derson surprised the experts by taking his match
with Edward b. Dewhurst. the intercollegiate
champion with ease. In the first set Anderson dis
played skill in his long drives especially from the
left hand side Of his court He was steady and
forced Dewhurst into difficulties with his place
shots and won the match at Ga, 40 and 60
Hinck defeated Hugh Talant. the Harvard expert,
in straight sets by the score OF 6-3 and 7-5.
Miss Marie Wagner. Of the Hamilton Grange
In the beginning OF che womens singles, 6-s and
81. The women's doubles were also begun. The
summary:
Mems open singles Csemi-finaI round)-Frederck q.
Anderson Kings County Lawn Tennis Club defeated Ed
ward b. DewhuEst University Of Pennsylvania, e. 4-0
62; Otto H. Hinck, Montclar Athletic Club. defeated
Hugh Tallant. West Side Lawn Tennis Club. 63 10.
WOmens singles preliminary round)-Miss Marie
feated Bmstead ca 63; Miss Reynolds defeated
First round--AIiss Amend defeated Mrs Curran rs.
81 O.; Miss Reynolds defeated Mrs Edgar 64. G-3;
Miss Coffin defeated Miss Atkins. IS G-2
Mems doubles Ohird round)-Fredertck O. Andersen
Morrstown Field Club. defeated B. Berry and
c. H. Miller. EnElewood Field Club, g. 62: Edward
vania New Haven Lawn Club defeated Shepard
Homans and n COppen. West Side Lawn Tennis Club
Mixed doubles Carst round)-MIss Gordon Hamilton and
B V. Lyon defeated Miss Coffin and Edward B. Dow
Women's doubles C1rst roundl-Miss Reynolds and Miss
Freeman defeated Miss Robinson and Mrs Edsar. St
6-l: Mrs 5. Coe and Mrs: L. II Platt defeated
Cofin and Miss Tea defeated Haight and
ander Ga G-2; Miss Amend and Miss Hamilton de-
second round-Mrs Louis s Coe and Mrs. L. ~ Platt
defeated Miss Reynolds and Miss Freeman. G-i ca
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.

The Giants whitewashed Pittsburg at the Polo
Grounds yesterday by a score Of to 0. Errors
with men bases proved costly for the visitors.
Mathewson pitched for seven innings for the homo
team and was invincible. Ferguson took his place
and also showed rare form. Leifeld was in the box
for the Pirates but was benched after the first
inning, in which the Giants punched hits and with
the aid of errors got four men across the plate,
which gave them the game then and there. Phil
lppi, who took his place. an improve
ment. Bresnahan. first up in this inning, went
to first on four wide ones and advanced on
Brownies safe bunt. On ShannOns single Bresna-
han crossed the plate. On Seymour's low drive
Nealon tried TO catch Browne at third. He threw
Wild. and Browne and Shannon tailed. McGann
was safe on Leifeld's tumble. and while Wagner,
Ritchey and Nealon were making a double play
Seymoir' raced across the plate.
Bresnahan twisted his leg in the fourth inning
and was compelled to retire from the game Bow
erman took his place behind the bat The score
follows:
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
BROOKLYN LOSES TO CHICAGO.

The Superbas lost the first game OF a series with
Chicago at Washington Park, Brooklyn, yesterday
by a score OF TO 5.
Mcintyre pitched for Brooklyn, and was hit free
ly Alperman's triple in the third inning allowed
Mcintyre and Casey to score. Alperman crossed
the plate on McCarthy's single. Umpire JOhnStone
Oficated and received generous applause The score
fnll nNEzo
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
PEABODY UNDER BAN NOT LAWYER

A r. Peabody. the reputed owner of the Algon-
quin Stable, whose entries have been refused on
the recommendation of the stewards Of the Ma
tional Hunt and Steeplechase Association, has no
connection whatever with Archibald Russell Pea
body, the lawyer, OF No. 149 Broadway
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
NOTES OF posi- AND PADDOCK.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. e.-An agent Of the Bureau
OF Immigration came 20 Saratoga to-day and too,s
IN custody four English stable boys in the employ
Of John Huggins, who trains for II. B. DDr"ea. on
the ground that the immigration laws regarding
contract labor had been violated Mr.. Husgins tried
70 find Supreme Court judge in order to get a
stay and prevent the boys being taken away, but
failed. He explained that he had contract with
the boys. who came 20 this country looking for
employment They were free 10 and go as
they pleased, and he could not understand the ac-
tion OF the immigration authorities.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
BANNER DAY FOR GEERS
Veteran, Wins Three Races-Rlch
Stake to Gold Dust Maid.

Buffalo, Aug. ED Geers the veteran drly-
er. had banner day in the sulky at the third
days meeting OF the Grand Circuit at KenilWorth
Park, winning three races, including the rich
$4,000 Empire State trot.
The silent man" captured first money in the
blue ribbon event with Gold Dust Maid, favorite
at 800 TO the fields $40. In the first heat OF this
event Geers was off badly, but gradually inn
proved his position as the race progressed, and,
by some clever driving, won the heat at the wire.
He captured the second heat easily, but Gold
Dust Maid broke in the third heat. which was
won by Gro.
Geers also won the 2:16 pace with Ardelle and
the 2:09 trot with Lady Gail Hamilton. Both
were favorites in the betting and both won in
straight heats.
In the opening race collision occurred on the
first turn due TO Doris b. stepping into the sulky
of Daphne Direct. Allen, who drove Doris B.,
and Walker, who was behind Daphne Direct,
were both thrown from the sulkies. Walker es-
capped injury. but Allen sustained three broken
ribs and was badly bruised. He was removed
70 a hospital in ambulance
Watson fell in the 9: 10 trot, but the horse and
his driver, BenyOn escaped injury. The track
was fast. The summarizes
PACING-2os CL.Ass-TEE DOMINION oB CANADA
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10

Two-base hits-Bresnahan. Clarke. Sacrifice hit =
New York 2; Pittsburg. B. Bases on bals-oT Lehed i
off Phippi. 2: off MathewsOn 4 Off Ferguson, 4. Hit
by pitched baii-By Mathewson l. Hits-Or Leiheld :
inning: of MathewsOn. in innings Struck
out-F3y MatheWson :: by Leihed. 1; by
Philppi 5. Left on bases-New York. 9: PittsbuTg s.
Double play Wagner Ritchey and Nealon- Time. loo
TmDfres-Klem EInslie
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10

Three-baSo htt-Aperman. IVyO-hase htS-Shulte, AL
perman Sacrifice hitsEvers. MCCARTHY Tinker Stolen
-aS,Io- NScTnt,,re :. nv TavSoS'
by pitched ball-By Mcintyre. l. Left baees-ChicagO.
Ia Brooklyn, g Double pays-Tinker and Chance (2l;
Evers and steinfeldt. Umpire-Johnstone Time. 150.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
sT. LOUIS. 2; BOsTON. !.

s; B5st56 56dis.::.:SS 8 SSSSS4S "a ! Z
Batteries-St. Louis. Karger and Marshall: Bos-
ton. DOrner and Needham. Umpire-COnway.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
RESULTS OF GAMES YEsTERpA,

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York g. PittsbnrE. 0. Philadelphia A; Cincn'ti
chicago o: Brooklyn 8. ST. Louis. 2: Boston. /
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
PHILADELPHIA. 4: CINCINNATI. 2.

At Philadelphia r. III. y.
Philadelphia 30 "A
BatSsries-Ph Philadelphia. Sparks and Donovan;
Cincinnati. Fraser and Schlei Umpre-Carpenter.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
EASTERN LEAGUE.
RESULTS OF GAMES YESTERDAY
EASTERN LEAGUE STANDING.

Buffalo, .: Jersey City Buffalo 2; Jersey City. 4
(hrst camel Second gamel
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10

Frank o'Neil, the ex-jockey, sold woolwich to
w. A Mckinney for $4,000 just before the fifth
race and the horse in the name and colors
OF the latter. He entered 10 be sold for $500.
and when offered at auction Jack Odom bid him
up 70 $4,000. when Mckinney retained him for the
usual So advance. j. L. Hayman. who second
with Yorkshire Lad profted $500 by the proceed
ing, while 1t cost Mckinney more than the purse
was worth to protect his new purchase
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Errors Help the Giants to Shut Out
PittSburg.

NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES TO-DAY.
Pittshurg New York Cincinnati az phrssalnAs,
Chicago at Brooklyn 81. Louis at BOstor
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10

Baseball, Polo Grounds, To-day, II. M.-oianta
Champions, yE. Pittsburg Adm. soc.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10

Inquisitor showed signs OF soreness in his shou
der when going to the post in the first race, but
pulled up sound after running TO his best form.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10

,nfu,ored eve doubtless seemed valuable. bur
which the inspectors declared TO be merely conf
mon sand. Right here the entetprlslIA ,yOuls Nev
TnIIneratiGD with which his Uncle samuel had
Ivaried hfs OverWOrk had not been sufficient %
afford the four-neal cOd-liver-ou diet prescribed
by the commission and ne had been compelled 20
afloDr a sand diet Of which the specimens found
were merely a few LEFT ever fragments He wopC
eloGuently he related his narrowing tale, but his
tears failed 20 arOduce the desired effect and not
only did the Civil Service examiners reject his
application and deny him the right make an
other. but they have appealed 10 Secretary shaw
vice.
Secretary Shaw. however. has fellow feeling
for the boy. He 0dmlres the wit displayed. and III
his methods were a bit tricky. what OF it3 Hs
may stu rise 20 be gTeat man some day. So the
secretary has ordered fJ.ther iuVestiEatiON OF tho
case and there Is still hope for the entsrprisla9
youth who esslyed a sand diet
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
DETROIT. s; WASHINGTON. 5.

DETROIT. s; WASHINGTON 8.
Detroit ..".,-...I al Ks l2
Washington 30 0 0 D % %
Batteries-Detroit. Sever, Eubanks and Payne:
Washington, Falgenberg, Hughes and Wakefield.
Cmptre-ConnoHy.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES TODAY
New York at Chicago. Boston at Detroit.
Philadelphia at ST. Louis. i washington at Cleveland
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
cHIcAGo. 3; PHILApELPHIA. 2.

f$ifsss fs$$iisSssipsis: SSlSGs: j SS52sa :. :
Batteries-ChicAgo. White and Sullivan: Philadel
phia, Dygert and Schrech.s .umpiTe-Hurst
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
RESULTS OF GAMES YESTERDAY.
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING.

- r. AMERICAN LEAGUE.
T. Y. 81. Louis (Tainl. Detroit, 8; Washington g.
leveland Boston rafl: chicago. 3: PHILADELPHIA.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10

s ynnewOod apparently
a Lee which led 10 the last furong and then dropped
D upward
= ceFery Ine ABS Winner g. Uncle Jess-Fideity
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10

- Hoezstone Co better. - 80 eS'
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
STATE LEAGUE. BASEBALL.

At Troy-Troy. 3: wnkes~Barre' 4.
Al OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, A. J. & O.. 2
AZ Utica-Utica. 8; BinghamtOn. 2
Al Albany-ScEnnton. B. Albany. I.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10
SARATOGA RACING SUMN ARIES.

T & % Ia
New-York tribune., 1906-08-10

Allegiance a
~stses had plenty Of speed but tired.
%
~ Aef D. c. by AHOWay-Florio.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12
WEST TopsHAM.

G. X. Church was in Bradford Wednes.
day
Mrs. A. n. Fellows went to Brooklyn,
New York, Thursday.
Chrissie Tubhs has gone to Corinth
TO work through the sugar season.
Mrs. Minnie Chalmers returned from
the hospital al Hanover, n. H., We'd
nesday, where she has been to see her
son, who Is there for treatment.
George Bagley Of Bradford was in
town Saturday
John Strong Of Bradford was in town
Fridya on business.
N. y. Curtis, who has been stopping
at Concord, n r., this winter, returned
lone last week.
Quite a number of X. of Ps, went to
Marsh6eld Thursday evening and report
fine time.
BENJAMIN Chalmers, who has been at
the hospital at Hanover, n. H., returned
home Saturday.
Albion Phelps, young man about 2C
years old. died at the home of his moth.
er Monday with the measles. Several
more children are sick with The same
disease.
There are more than 20 cases of the
measles in town at the present time.
A team driven hy FEED Downing OF
Barre was descending the hin IN this
village Saturday evening when the
shackle iron broke, letting the pole drop
The horses began to kick and run. but
Mr. Downing managed TO stop them
with slight damage to the wagon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12
ORANGE

Mr.. and Mrs. &. Il. Nelson are happy
with new girl, born Friday last.
Eugene Tillotson is at home from
Hartford, Conn, whore he has been at
work for the past four months.
Mrs. Ella TIutehins visited at her
mothers, Mrs. A. NJ. Clement, a few
days last week.
Oscar Dickey il quite sick with the
measles. DR.. Macarthur of East Barre
attends him.
n. r. Cilley is stopping with his sis
ter, Mrs. Almira Curtiss
Corporal Charles T. Peake attended
company drill at Bradford Saturday.
Calvin Jackson lost valuable colt
hast week
Mrs. Emma Norton Of Newbury, who
has been spending few weeks with
her mother, Mrs. Chas. Mills, returned
home Saturday.
Winfield Mills has returned from Lis
bon, n. H., wher he has been at work
for the past two months.
H. J. Curtiss OF Montpelier was in
town Friday on business.
Chas. Mills was in Newbury Friday
and Saturday.
Owing to the breaking OF some OF the
machinery, the mills of Nelson Bros. &
Lord at Kimball Corner shut down Fri
day afternoon and Saturday for repairs
Eugene Bishop and vile Of Corinth
visited friends in town Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Osborn Of East
Barre spent Sunday at G. A. Tillot-
sons.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12
CHELSEA.

Mr.. and AIrs. w. A. Hood we're in
WILLIAMSBURG Saturday.
G. r. tullam Of Brootfeld was in
town Friday with two teams for ashes,
which he uses as fertilizer on his farm.
About thirty of the neighbors CT Mr..
and Mrs. w. p. Townsend called on them
Saturday evening, giving them CONF
pleie surprise, the occasion being tie
twenty fifth anniversary OF their mar
riago. A pleasant social evening was
spent, during which light refreshments
Were served
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Sprague and their
son, John, spent Sunday with relatives
in East Brookfield, and the latter is
spending the week with his grandpar.
ents at that place.
Mr.. and Mrs. George II Bacon visited
relatives in East Brookfeld last week.
John Dickerman OF Tunbridge was In
town Saturday on business.
Frank H. Kenerson returned Saturday
evening from Waterbury, where he went
early last week on business.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12
A CRAVENETTE RAIN COAT

Own one Well, you re missing great luxury If you
don't Nothing rounds man wardrobe so satisfacto-
riy Of these handy and useful garments Wevea
large line of Cravenees select from Nobby, swaggcr
patterns with full sunny-day style in addition to rainyday
service. The Rain Goats sell made from all wool
fabrics prooed by the Cravenete process They diff
ferent from the cheap Rain Goats other Clothing
from inferior Come and look the new Spring styles
$1,000 $1,000 up to $4,000 or $22 So Satisfaction or
sale is guarantee.
T rank McWhOrter Co.
One Price Mems and Boys OMftters.
Telephone Can 284 Blanchard Block 20 d North Main ST.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Cheap wrappers at Abbotts at CSC
Dress goods opportunity at Fits.
Last day Of corset sale at yaughan's.
B. and AZ silks in all colors at
Abbotts.
Secure fur scarf at Perry & Camps
before packing away.
Spring styles in stiff and soft hats
at the Frank McWhorter Co. store.
New muslin and lace curtains, only
SOC per pair, at Veale 4 Knights.
II you want to enjoy a good laugh
come and see Beauiacques, the flower OF
the flock, in the Siege of Limerick, Sat
urday, March 18th.
Building lots, best residence section
of the city, head of Richardson street
looking directly down the street, dry
gravel, no filling needed; three minutes
from either line OF electric railway; large
lots, pleasant location. VIII sell at d
very low price before Apri, as we want
the cash for other business. There is
no better chance to buy property to hold
as the city ID growing that way. AyerilI
Granite Co., AyeriIl building.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

wANTFD-Toh hire two rooms for Is house
keeping. also would ike o sell mos nv
u.ehuld furniture. Inquire Of Mrs John 2
Emslie, - Nelson street.. 30h3
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12

WAN ED-~Homes wi hin city limits Z ace
W. childrei Telephone 4i9.i2 1896
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12

IORtN r--.ev..n room tenement at No u
Cln street. lnqu re Of II mer Fifts. S0st
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12

asked just Wash
welcome
these goods before get along with opening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12
WRAPPERS

We often have it asked why we do
not have Wrappers as Saturday values
at Ga or soc. Let us explain. You
never did nor never mill buy new, de-
sirable goods worth $1.00 for SOC. The
difference is more than one profit, But
We do have navy bue and grey Wrappers
with small Bretelles over shoulders at
Csc. They are as good as any sale
wrappers and csc is all that they are
worth. They come in all sizes from
80 up to "A size. Any size at CSC.
Now let us show you Wrapper at
one dollar that beats the best, that has
fullness over the hips, and Is made to
satisfy our trade, for $500,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12
WRAPPERS

We are having great trade on a
Nurses Stripe Bingham Wrapper, made
to look like $500 Shirt Waist Suit,
in our wrapper department, at $l.25.
We have new Sea Island Percalc
Wrappers in navies and blacks that to
all appearance is a S2.9s suits. We are
selling these for few days at $l.4s.
We have new Wrapper made Of Ga
by 81 percale, with straps over the
shoulders edged with white and appear
TO be close down with three pearl but
tons on each strap, giving it the suit
effect. The price is $l.25. N
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12
A. P. ABBOTT & CO.
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Big showing Of wash goods at The
Vaughan Store.
Arthur G. Tilden went to his home
in Mortified Saturday night for few
days visit.
Beginners session in roller.skating
every day at 8 o'clock o. m, at the
Pavilion,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12
KIMON0S

Just arrived, new Kimonos. New in
style and new materials on the japanese
order, with coIors very mild, not too loud.
The price is but esc.
Kimonos Of figured Swiss muslin, with
gathered yokes ana very wide bands Of
colored dimity down both sides
OF front and around the sleeves. The
price is s1.49.
Kiinonos Of real Japanese Kimono
cloth in large japanese figures on a. light
blue, navy and green ground, with edges
and sleeves Of silk bands to match. The
price Is $1.0s.
ust as soon af our Wash Goods
as welcome as anyone to see
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12
A. ABBOTT 8 cola ABBOTT cola. ?. ABBOTT 9 CO.
y The Daylight Store =
WE WERE FORTUNATE

practically Winter goods You will doubt remember
Winter
Spring goods take their
Winter goods have been advertising
Spring goods early Just word regard
0 the following
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-12

n Special conyocation of
WI[y Granite chapter, No. &c, r.
~ ~ A. NJ, Tuesday evening at
kyA seven o'clock. Degree.