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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
$4,000 COLLECTED.
5000 Persons Help Swell Collection at
Christian Alliance Meeting.

pledges footing up about $4,000 was
collected today at the final meeting Of
the Christian Alliance, a missionary or
ganization of which DR. A. B. Simpson
Of New York, is the leader
The meetings have been in session
here about two weeks. About 5000 per-
sons attended the meetings today. The
amount raised is regarded as about an
average collection. though some years
ago the record mark was reached, when
100000 was collected in one day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
NORTHFIELD CONFERENCE.
Second Sunday of Session Sees Record
breaking Attendance.

Mortified. Mass. Aug. 12.-The second
Sunday of the conference for Christian
workers. which is now IN session here,
was marked by the largest attendance ir
The history of Mortified conferences.
This morning Rev r. Fl. Torrey of
Chicago, president of the Moody Bible
Institute, delivered an address. and the
evening service was conducted by Rev.
Charles r. Erdman of Germantown. Pa.
The &C meeting at Wound Top was in
charge of Rev. Mr.. Totter of Grand
Rapids. Mich.
At $50 this afternoon there was a spec
ial childrens meeting on Round Top.
and at 80 an outdoor service for resi-
dents Of surrounding towns who were
unable to gani admittance TO the audito-
rum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
ONE KILLED, SEVERAL INJURED.
Collision Between Auto and Trolley Car
Results in Tragedy.

Chicago, Aug. 12.-Mrs. Elizabeth
Slaughter was instantly killed, an
other woman was probably fatally in
iured and two other persons. all Of
Evanston. were slightly hurt tonight,
when an automobile in which they
were riding was struck by Chicago &
Milwaukee electric car at Moves street
crossing in Evanston. suburb.
The injured: Mrs. II. B. Slaughter,
right arm broken, jaw broken and skull
fractured, probably will die; G. S.
Slaughter, husband of Mrs Elizabeth
Slaughter. and cousin Of Mrs H. E.
Slaughter bruised; Mrs. Christine
Daulby. nurse employed by Slaughter.
slightly injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
ORRlN B. Written.
Prominent Mason and Odd Fellow Dies
at Peaks Island.

Portland, Me, Aug. 12-Orrin r. Whit
ten died suddenly AT Peaks Island this
evening. The deceased was prominent in
and the Odd Fellows. His age was CT.
Michael ]. Whelan. aged 20, a native
of New Foundland and deck hand on
dredge Deliver of Providence, was drown
cd today while in bathing from the barge.
Charles L. Williams, aged 60, gang fore
man of the New England Telephone Co.,
fell from pole at Windham Saturday
and died from tn" injuries shortly after
arriving In Portland. His home was in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
THREE INJURED.
Moro Refuses His Seat to White Wo-
man and Fight Follows.

Fort Worth, Texas Aug. 12.-Three per-
sons were injured Inst night on an cleo
tric car bound to suburban summer re-
sort. when negro refused to give his
seat to a white woman. Sheriff Seth Din
woodie Of Red River county Tex, re-
qucsted the negro to relinauish mis- seat.
and when the negro refused Dinwoodie
drew pistol In striking the negro on
the head the weapon was discharged
bullet struck Miss Beulah Rudgins.
passing through the left shoulder. The
same bullet wounded r. r. Horni In the
left arm. Mrs Mary Williams was hurt
by the pistol flying out of the hands of
the sheriff and striking her in the face.
Diuwcodie was arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
CAR JUMPS TRACK.
Fifth Persons lmperiIed in Railroad
Accident Near Cleveland, o.

Cleveland. o., Aug. PA car con-
tanning 50 persons on the Cleveland
Eastern Traction Line Jumped the
track tonight eight miles southwest of
Chardon. Ohio, injuring eight and
nearly drowning a dozen others in a
large stagnant pool into which the car
plunged.
The passengers and crew Of a car fol-
lowing went quickly to the rescue and
saved a dozen or more from death.
Henry Hoffler, the conductor Of the
car. received serious internal injuries
and may die.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
Mitchell <. louoee.

Mitchell X. Lougee died at his home
on Water street Saturday afternoon
at 2.45 at the age of ~ years. 10
months, Il days. The funeral will be
held from Sacred Heart church at A
NJ. Tuesday. Two sons, Paul Lougee
]. A. Lougee, and two daughters, Mrs
Jerome Leonard and Mrs. Louis E. Can
ton SURVIVE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

While at work in the cutting room
Of the Sn"w-HazZard factory Satur-
day forenoon. +. l.. York accidentally
got hi; hand in contact with large
die which cut good-siZed piece of
flesh from his right hand. Fortunately
n" bones were injured and after hav-
ing the wound dressed Mr.. York con
tinued work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Miss Anna Lincoln who has been the
guest of Miss Annie F. Page for some
days starts today on her return to
Mortified, MINI. Miss Lincoln passed
her vacation most pleasantly here and
in SkOwhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

The idea of constructing a roof over
the stone crushing plant is a wise one
say the residents of that locality, as
they will not then be subjected to the
disagreeable clouds of dust which have
heretofore flodtcd over their premises
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Rev. II. n. Pringle of the Maine Civic
League addressed a large congregation
at the Methodist church last evening
giving an illustrated lecture on "Citi-
zenship." The wide range of subject
brought many interesting phases Of the
work of the league to notice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
LOSS $4,000, INSURANCE $1,000.
Buildings Of Martin Main at Crystal
Destroyed by Fire Sunday Afternoon.

Bangor, Me- Aug. 1.-THE farm
buildings of Martin Main. on the Island
Falls road in the town of Crystal. were
totally destroyed by fire this afternoon
with contents. including a horse, two
hogs and farming tools The loss is
$4,000. insurance $4,000. The origin of
the fire is unknown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
RAID eY MAD MALLUH.
1000 Rareharons Killed and 10000
cameIs Are Captured.

London. Aug. 13.-The correspondent
at Eden Of the Daily Mail. reports that
the Mad Malluh has raided the Somali-
land border and killed over 1000 of the
Rareharon tribe dwelling in the Ogaden
region and captured 10000 camels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Mrs. Nevis on lower Water street has
been bought by John Mcdonald who
is having it moved to IA lot on Spring
street. The house last evening had
proceeded 10 the corner of Water street
and Main avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

While the mill is shut down in order
to build the new dam, the village Will
be without protection against fire. Ev-
eryone should be as careful as possible
to guard against fires as best they
can.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Gen. Thomas Hubbard of New York
| was guest at the Hubbard home stead
Sunday. Gen. Hubbard has a summer
home at Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
GARDINER.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hescock
and daughter, Miss Marion, who have
been visiting relatives in West Gardi-
ner. left Saturday for a trip to Montreal
before returning to their home in
Lowell, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

The gas supply was shut off Saturday
afternoon to permit the connecting of
the new Lincoln street main with the
Second street main.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Burroughs were granted Friday 70
Charles Orbaih, New York City; Will
liam Spinney, Portsmouth. N. H.;
James A. Bragdon. kennebunkport.
Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Arthur Gilman, who has been the
guest of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Gilman, went to New York Saturday
to accept a position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

! masquerade ball will be given at
Craig's Point next Wednesday evening
Music will be furnished by Billiards.
Orchestra of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
the city Saturday and Sunday and as
sisted in the Electric Road service.

S. B. Gleazier and son Phillip of Med
ford, were at Lake Cobbosseecontee
Sunday, the latter returning on the
evening train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

J.. T.. Wheelan of North Whitefield
completed his contract for cutting
and housing the hay grown upon the
reservation Friday The amount of
hay harvested was 423 tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Stephen A. Doyle and Robert Fergu-
son, who have been enjoying burroughs
in different points in Massachusetts.
reported al the Branch Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Chester Coombs returned Saturday
from two-weeks' vacation passed al
Nlnalhaven and Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

| Miss Cora Morris returned Saturday
| from months visit with relatives In
| HaVerhill, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

MIR. and Mrs. ]. W. Fuller and son
Shester have returned from weeks
visit to Squirrel Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

| Mr. and Mrs. ]. H. Pinkham and Miss
| Edith Benson made an auto trip to
/ Lewiston Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Captain Eugene A. Preble. who mas
been enjoying a weeks outing at Ma
ranacook, returned to the Home Satur-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Messrs. Alexander McBain and Willis
Ihrasher We're angling for salmon a,
Cobbosseecontee Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Raymond l.. Witham Of Lisbon Falls
was a guest at the Elmhurst over Sun
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

William Cronan. who has been on an
extended furlough to Boston, MASS
has returned to the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Mrs. Fl. r. Benson has returned from
visit with relatives in Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Iharies Staples, formerly carrier OF
-nurai No. 8. has accepted run as con.
cuctor with the Electric Road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

r. Frank Chase. who has been enjoy
ing a leave of absence at the Hup'
reported at the Branch Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Mrs. George Floyd OF Winthrop
Mass. is the guest of her mother. Mrs
Ada Howard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

F. C. Sculley of Portland was IN,
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. E, NJ. Henderson
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

John A. Wyman of Rockland passed
Sunday at his home in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

A Rumanian sheep breeder recentfy
tried to smuggle a herd Of 1900 shsep
across the mountains into Hungary.
He was caught with the goods. anu III
his wool bearers taken from him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
HALLOWELL.

The barge Falcon is at Brann's ice
house Tor cargo of ice for New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Liberty W. Worthington has reported
from a leave of absence passed in
Pittsfield, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

MIR. and Mrs. ]. w. Fuller have re-
tumed from weeks visit to Squirrel
Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Charles Davis of Readfield is visiting
his mother at Hotel Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Joseph G. Bird has reported for duty
from furlough TO Weedsport. N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Charles w. Birge has reported for
duty from an extended furlough to Mill
River. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

owen Keefe has returned to the
Home from a leave of absence spent in
NeWsyork City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Though prohibited by law. cock fighting
is still INDUCED In. secretly. In the Eng
lish T:lack country. and In some parts or
Lancashire and Yorkshire. But In Cape
Colony, where the law does not touch the
"rastime," 1t fiourishes with something
OF the prosperity that surrounded -dt In
England a century ago. s-.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
WINTHROP.

George CoOmbs is passing a few days
in Turner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Miss Eleanor NJ. Smith is passing her
vacation with friends in Atlantic City
and Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Captain Winslow S. Oakman left Sat
urday on weeks vacation to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13
NATIONAL HOME.

Warren A. Dolliff returned from fur
Tough Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

James M. Human. late X Co. gath N
Y. Inf. was transferred to the North
western Branch Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Alvin n. Houghton reported from
furlough Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Mrs. II. S. Burrage is visiting friend
in Bangor, Me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

L. c. Philbrook Of Dresden was :,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-08-13

Some Of the British police wear
straw helmets In the summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-15
THE MARQUETTE LEAGUE.
Board of Directors Will Meet Next
Sunday Evening.

meeting of the board of directors NJ
the Maruuettea Base Ball League will be
held at st. Martins Hall this evening
ceived and the schedule completed Former
managers are requested to be present
The ST. Peters team has applied for
membership and will take the vacancy
caused by the withdrawal of the Immacu-
late Conception team.
After looking over several sites the Mar
quette League has finally selected grounds
north of St Martins Church, which, when
properly rolled will be ore of the finest
diamonds In the city.
At present everything is moving smoothly
and the league Will probably begin playing
OH or about the sd of this month
The Rev Eugene Hannah, manager of
the st. Martin base ball team, last years
champions OF the Marquette League, has
signed for this year the following players.
all of whom played on the team last year
Jesse Bagette, catcher: Barnerd Gallagher,
Lee HILLARY, pitchers; Ray Schaeffer.
second base; George Nau, third base; Wal
ter Gallagher, left field; William Maple.
center field and Charles Dugan now pIay-
ing right field for Technical High School
team.
Jack Hurley. who is at Rock Hill College
and is playing short for that team. will
take care OF that position for the cham
.pions when he returns.
Harry Howell and Gerard will probably
be signed In a few days. the FORMER to
play his old position at first and the latter
to play the outfeld.
The st. Vincent team, under the manage
ment of Joe Turner. the well-known ath-
lete. win present very streng lineup
this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-15
JAPANESE MILDLY THROWN.
Took Part in Wrestling Match at the
Naval Academy.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, April 1.-THE annual
boxing, wrestling and gymnastic tourna-
ment was held at the Naval Academy this
evening, the exhibition exceeding in skill
and interest any previous affair of the kind
Winners in all events were awarded the
navy IN A."
The greatest interest conferred in the mid
dle-weight wrestling between Midshipman
kftagatki, the Japanese midshipman, and
Robert A. Burford kitagatki is thoroughly
versSd In jiu jitsu, but stuck to the more
usual forms of wrestling this evening He
won the first fall with a neck and arm
lock, Burford vainly endeavoring to bridge
out of II. However, the American took the
second and third falls with holds very SINH
lar to the one with which he had been
thrown. kitagaki accepted his defeat with
the utmost good nature The Jap was out
weighed considerably but worked gamely
Summary:
Cohen 1907.
Middle weight boxing Mccormick, 'os, won from
Wuest 'oS
Lightweight boxing Stevenson, 90, won from
O'Rear. '0S.
Heavyweight wrestling shafroth. '0s, won from
Wright, go.
Middle weight wrestling -Burford, 'oT, won from
kjtagatki. 90
Lightweight wrestling Helm. 'O7, won from
Hamilton. 0S.
Tpmbling-Won by Schanzee, 'os.
Flying rings Won hy WaddingtOn 90
Parallel bars-Won by Train 90
Horizontal barsWon by Cruise or
Side horse-Won by Dayton, 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-15
JOCKEY PULLMAN SUSPENDED.
Charged With Pulling Alsono at
Oakland

SAN FRANCISCO, April 14.-Epicure, an
even-money fayorite, won his third con-
secutive victory at Oakland today by cap
turing the fourth race at a mile and a half.
Jockey pullman was suspended today for
pulling up Alsono in the first race after
getting away well. Weather clear; track
fast Summaries:
First race-Fiye furlongs-Paddy Lynch. l97
Robinsoa) TO 2, won; Bearhunter. 107 W.
Kelyl 100 to l. second; Rector, 10T (tiraham)
I3 to l. third. Time, 1.0lA. Hagertlon, Prin-
cess Wheeler Hersan Lady Riuibo Chassis No
ME. Bath Beach and Alsono also ran
Second race, five furiongs-Slay l.. N, 1o4 (ira-
ham, to l, won; Pimkn, 100 tIiobinson), TO /,
second; Navarro. 1o7 q. J. Walsh. TO 1. third
Time. i01Ia Tony Faust Calmar. Coco, Saxonia
Third race, five furlongs-The Mist. 1o5 Rob
inson], 8 to 8. won; Pelham. 1o7 tFountan) 5
to J. second; EHfbrattain, 1W CPhillps), to l.
third Time, 10l 80 James A. Murray, Blu
collie, John A Scott, Golden Boy and Soundly
Fourth race mile and a half-Epicure 100
ROBINSON even won; Wenrick, l0S palms.. 20
TO i second: Leila hin, 30 Ct. SULLIVAN. 10 to
evator, Expedient, John W. Dahney and Miester-
singer also ran
Fifth race. seven furlongs-I'm Joe, 90 BrusseD
13 to 2. won Head Dance. los Clark. 10 to TO-
third Time, l.27. Plcquet, Wee Lass Quick
Rich and Budget also ran.
Sixth race mile and sixteenth; hand cap
Martinmas, 1903 Ozark, to L won; Fisher Boy
SANDY. 10 2. third. Time. La. Tom Roberts.
Albert Fir. Blue Eyes and A. Muskodsy also ran.
Seventh race six fnrlongs-Princess Titania 100
dPhilIps), 8 to /. won; Misfy's Bride 1e1 robin
third Time. LA. Ruby, Hector. Sir BrIllar
Young Pilgrim Masedo and Penance also ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-15
ATHLETICS AT LOCAL POSTS.
First Men at Washington Barracks
and the Nearby Forts

Gen. Grant, commanding the Depart
ment of the East, has issued a general
order announcing the best records made in
that department at post athletic meets dur
ing the year OF 1906 Among the soldiers
at local posts whose athletic performances
are mentioned In this order are the follow
ing named:
Private Smith. Artillery Corps. at Fort
Hunt. Va, 40 yards dash In 81 seconds
Private Kunz Field Artillery. AZ Fort
Myer. for $50 yards dash IN minutes and
20 seconds. Private Moore Field Artillery.
at Fort Myer for DO yards hurdle in 30
seconds: Sergt Barrett, Coast Artillery. at
Fort Washington, Md. for standing high
18th Cavalry. at Fort Myer, for potato
race. mounted. in 1 minute IL seconds: Pri-
yate T. Horn, Coast Artillery, at Fort
Washington. Md. for Ginning bar, twenty
times. Sergt. Green, Field Artillery. Fort
Myer. for shelter tent novelty. in min
utes So seconds: 44th Company. Coast Ar
tiliery. at Fort Washington. for relay race.
400 yards, in 4S Is seconds. Company @.
Engineers, at Washington barracks, for re-
lay race, half mile. in / minuta and 81
seconds: Corporal Mcfarland. Coast Artil-
lery. at Fort Hunt, Va, for bayonet race.
in 10 seconds; Wagner HOLSTER. 18th
Cavalry at Fort Myer. for obstacle race.
in % seconds; Corporal Dernep and Pr-
vate Thorn. Coast Artillery, at Fort Wash
iBgton. for three-legged race, 100 yards In
16 seconds Private Shelter, Coast Artil
lery, at Fort Washington. for wheelbarrow
race. in - Is seconds; Corporal Derner.
Coast Artillery at Fort Washington, for
sack race. 1G0 yards. in 81 seconds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-15
PIMLICo's SPRING MEETING.
Six Races, All Well Filled, to Be Run
Tomorrow.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE. April 14.-Pimlico's spring
meeting will begin Monday. A card of six
well. The Easter Monday steeplechase,
which will be the real feature of the after
Moons sport, will surely furnish a good con-
test Flying Buttress, the crack steeple-
chaser who was second in the Whitney me-
mortal last year when Good and Plenty
won. will make his appearance in the race.
He has to take up 1G0 pounds, and at that
will have no easy time beating Mamie H.,
the good little mare by Taller which made
a name for herself at the meeting here last
fall. Mamie H. has been going along well
in her work this spring, and she has a lot
of speed and ability to carry it the course
with weight up Good fields are provided
In each of the other events
Yesterday and today were busy days at
the track. Many horses got In from Ben
ming and New Orleans, and tomorrow more
are expected. Billy Garth will bring his
entire string over from Benning, and among
other notable arrivals will be p. Gallagher,
the steeplechase jockey, with the crack
steeplechaser, Ben Crockett who will start
in one or more races at the meeting. II is
probable that a special race will be ar
ranged for the Jumpers In which the horses
will carry weight for age. This would give
Ben Crockett and Flying Buttress chance
to determine which is the superior
Many good Jockeys will be on hand when
the bugle blows Monday. McDanies, who
rode well al Benning. has signed to ride
during the meeting for Billy Garth, and
there will be plenty of other good riders to
pilot the horses. Judge Frank Bryan ar
rived here this afternoon from Hot Springs
and all the other officials on hand