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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27
7
SAY | WILL

Jorseyvllle, H., June 27--In his
fifth attempt at marriage Daniel Mat
thews and Miss Mary Frazier We're al
most married last night, but the odds
are now 10 to 3 taaI Matthews mere.
VIII be married A chance remark by
ihe possible brideto.be offered nm cx-
cuse to Matthews bashfulness.
Mamma isn't feeling well tonight
remarked Miss Frazier % her Hancc
as the pair were on their way to the
First Methodist church.
You don't say, exclaimed Mat
thews. a look Of deep concern ova-
shadowing his flushed countenarl q
We can't get married while she IS
sicE."
"oh. sne's not sick" Miss Frazier
ocsured him. shes just a little in.
disposed"
~Lats so back and see how she IS.
lt woulcu't be right To get married
10 night and besides ia rather Wait
'till TOMORROW and with these words
Matthews took Miss Frazier. turned
right about face and marched back to
her home.
Scores Of Matthews friends We're 81
ANNNt|N At NAE hANNAAM NlAN WAANNN MMAtA
10 o'clock for the appearance of the
bridal couple
"Well get nargied tomorrow night
sure Matthews told the guests when
they came to ask fo- an explanation.
The crowd moved away aud the odds
against him marrying. went MP two
n0tches There is lots OF money To
be had at Jerscyviile al 10 10 4 that
atihcWs never VIII be married
Matthews aud Miss Frazier were
scheduled a. get married sunday
night. but he baked at the last mn-
ute and left the parson and i5Q
guests waiting at the church Mat
thews and Mrs Miller previously tried
to get married on tSn different 90.
casions but his kashalness over
came him and he bolted when time
came 10 say II Will" Mrs Miller was
ldiseusted and released him.
His present hancee Miss Frazier,
is beginning 20 be affected by her
lsnitors basbfulnesa. and refuses 70
diseuss their atlfmutS q y, magInipny.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27

OIL TANKS


Special to Daily Leader
OkmRlgee, Okle, june 3T-The
pfaiiie oil and Gas Coz have just
completed their frst tank on the new
farm estabhshed east Of this city and
have started work on the second 35,-
900 barrel steel tank. The company
viii erect one tank each week and
with ihe present production OF the
two fields near this city they VIII MI
tank every ten days but the com
pany are erecting the tankage TO take
care OF what they believe win be an
increased production within very
short time. The pipe line controversy
with the state authorities has been
settled and they have withdcawn
their objections 20 the Prairie and
other companies building pipe llnes
in the new state without first organiz-
aug under the laws Of toe state for
That nHn1se The dlfhculty encoun-
tcred that the constitution for
bid tee elding OF stock by Que com
pany in 4 corporation In the same
line of business and the position Of
tho attorney general ip demanding
tie pgalre OH and Gas Co. organize
new corporation before they be
permitted io lay pipe lines across
public hiehNaya nad the effect of tying
lln Ell the 0i business of the Eastern
Qart % Oklahoma.
Toe Piaifie officials We're in the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27
CAL. MINNER'S LUCKY DRAW

This is the day We give babies
awayi
That's what good many people
were humming Yesterday IN autici
aption of Che drawing at the Nriomc
last night An week it hal been ad.
vertised that a real live baby would
be- given away by tlie company after
last nights performance Many We're
greatly shocked thar the dear little
thing should be So shamelully treated
and wondered where il came from
Wouldn't Il De q dradiu ihine to
have ia ten the child iu auaf ycam
tmi lt had been ralfiel on . 8 show 2
What Will y0u 80 With 20 II you
happen 90 win it2' WAS q loading
question Yesterday among most of the
maids and bacnclors OF the town.
There Nas bis crowd 80 ihe show
last night On witness the muchialked
of event When lho drawing came
OH Il was found that Cal Minner held
the lucky number Everybody knows
Can and The crowd r0ared Gan was
game and walked mllneB down the
lasllc
The usher handed oat FUZZY hrn-
die amid the appdus OF tie multi
mde Gal didn't balk a biz aud upon
iopening the bundle IL was discovered
that the babys parents came from
the v6rv Oldest ana most highly ra'
isptctef nAlEeC 1lcan fhe Poland
China blue book Cal figures this the
the cheapest theatre ticket he mas
bought in many a day aud VIII give
the baby his tenderst care and con
aideraiion.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27

oi The happy homes Of to-day is vast
fund oiinlonnaiion az 70 the best methods
Of promoting health and happiness and
rigAi living ard knowledge Of the worlds
best products
Npolueis Of actual excellence and
70 said9 daims tsuthfgIlyi presented
and wii.eA hayo attained to wofld-wide
il3BH 4 til9 approved of the
wsHiniofmea ofghc ay6Ha; NOT Of md
tidaels only bot Of the many who have
the happy faculty Of selecting and obtain
iiF ,he BEST lhe world affords.
cie oi ta9 products Of that class, Of
known ccnpopept parts, ap Ethical
remedy, approved hy pas sieiaus and eoIn-
nenaei By the Nell-lulogn.ed Of The
gordase ealashlo ana wholesome family
latifa s ihe Holi-taogn Syrup q Figs
aal Elisif q Soma. 10 get iss beneficial
elects Always bpy ihe genuine, mapv-
iurea by ibb calilonaa lls Sseap tos
IS, and ioi sale ~ "a ioading 'gslsis.
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WELCOME
FOR CORE

Lawton, Okla, June 27-While The
East the past winter was profuse IN
its expressions OF appreciation Of The
marked qualities OF siaaeamanship pos
sessed by Oklahoma junior reprcsen-
,atlYe I'm The United States senate. d
was left for the citizenship OF his home
city TO plan and accomplish one OF
the greatest receptions ever rendered
q statesman IN tho Southwest When
the oklahoma city a Western train
steamed into the east Yards at 5.f5
O'Clock yesterday afternoon every
steam whistle IN the city was sci o
blowing and when 10 reached the sta-
Jon 10000 people headed by q band
tbat played Dixie Tor all there W3s
m a. Joined In one great outbust OF
applause thai was prolonged until Sem
alor Thomas Pryor Gore had entered
an automobile ard had been borne 80
the irani sieps oi The nsunicipal build
ing where the flleilprogram OF the
reception Was accomplished
On the steps Major h. a Jones de-.
hyered an address of welcome and w ts
followed hy judge Wilford ~ Smita,
prominent republican. Responses
wore made by Congressman SEQ l.
Ferris 0l ite Fifth disirct g. Il.
piitman, ol Enid and Senator Gore
Senator Gore had ridden barR Roaa-
ed in the auto ear gronl the setoa
and smiled as the cheering crowds
along ihe streets gave vent % DO ST.
enthusiasm as ilc Stood bareheaded 1n
ne city ham steps and talked for an.
teen minutes SometOFg akin 20 HE
inspiration thar seized him ON she
uighi DE closed his campaign last fal
D. lawton and be talked feolmey oI
lhe Kindness of his home people,
America Is he best country on
carth ne said oklahoma Is the best
country In America, and LawiOn is the
best city in oklahoma An that ana
and an thai I promise 10 be / owe %
my friends here
I Accompanying Senator Gore were
Congressman Scott Ferris and State
Senator } Elmer Thomas Mr.. Ferris
came home some time ago from Wast
ipeion and owing to the heavy rains
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27

and washouts the reception for him
was postponed Hence that yesterday
was of two-fold nature and Mr.. Fer
ris in his speech told Of his apprecia-
tion and Of his work in congress.
Prominent men from all over the
county attended the reception and the
day Was mada one of the greatest in
the history of Lawton.
Senator Gore win remain al home
few days and go direct to Lincoln,
Neb, where on the night Of July he
addresses the Travelling Mems Bryan
club.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27
PREACHER SENT TO ASYLUM


Special tG Daily Leader.
Frederick Okla, June 27-After
speaking for an unusual length OF time
in delivering a Sunday school address
al the Farmersyille church j. A..
Wheeler. former minister went
home. picked up his Bible and preach
GA fer nearly three hours 10 a party
OF neighb0rs who ,had come 10 visit his
family sifnesy they sVcCeeded
in nersuading him to bring his dis
course 10 a close
Wheeler Is insane as result Of
earnest Bible study and in health. lie
was brought 10 Frederick and exam
ined b. the Insanity commission AVID
Will be taken TO the asylum.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27

city last evening and 81 was rumored
that Ia addition to eightinch lines
from the Coody Bluff and Hogshootet
fields an elshtmch lihe Is to be con
siructed from this field TO New Or
leans. which ia only abou, nftg miles
farther then TO Galf coast points in
Texas and by building 90 the former
they Win escape the severe and dras
TIC laws Of the Lone Star state The
plpe line VIII be- built from here
through the Muskogee fields and
win handle only a-afne base OIL pro-
auced IN these lelds
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27

To stop any pain, anywhere IN 20 min.
utes. simply take just one OF Dr.
Shoops pink Pain Tablets. Pain means
congestion blood pressure-that Is
all Or. shoop's Headache-or Pink
Pain Tableis-will quickly coax blood
pressure away from pain centers, At
ter that, pain is s"no. Headache,
Neuralgia, painful periods with women.
etc. get instant help. 20 Tablets 25c.
Sold at Wallaces Drug store.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27

Stops earache in two minutes;
tooibache or pain Of burn or scald IN
Ave minutes: boarseness. one houri
museleache, two hours; sore throat.
twelve hours Or Thomas Electric
OH. monarch over pain.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27
The eest PMS ever Sold.

After doctoring rs years for chronic
indigestion, and spending over two
hundred dollars nothing has done me
as much good as DR. Kings New Life
Pilis ] consider them the best pilis
ever sold, writes h, +. Ayscue, OF In
gleside, n. q. Sold under guarantee
al C. 4. Renfro's drug store. 25c-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27
SALUTE FIRED At FORT SILL


Special TO Daily Leader
lawion. Okla. June 27-The parade
ground dag q Fort sin was KEPT al
half mast Yesterday and AZ O'Clock
"a iiiteen-gpn salute was ured In. mem-
ory ol Grover Cleveland whose body
was buried at Princeton YESTERDAY
This was the first time the First field
artillery has beon called upon 10 com
memorate an event and probably the
first time thar Fort sin troops. ga laie
years AZ least have fired such a
salute
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27

= Drying preparations simply devtl.
op dry catarfh; they dry up the secretions,
which adhere 70 the membrane and docon-
pose causing far more serious trouble
than the ordinary form Of catarrh. Avoid
an drying inhalants. fumes, smokes and
snufs aud use that which cleansea. aooihcs
aud hesls Ely's Cream balM viii master
catarrh or coffin tie head easily aud
pleasantly. Am druggists sell the 90 cent
aiae. Fly Brothers, 56 Warren Street,
New York
The Balm Is usfd without pain, does not
irritate o. caosa lieezins. N spreads itself
oVgr au irIiaiod ,lnd angry surface. relioq-
ne Immediately 10 pint b Inflammation.
Ely'g Cr4m Balm contains 80 eooaine,
mercury nor oihe| harfllul drugs
- s-rt s-r 4~1
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by T. A. Smith sidestepped from
rocks and fell into the deep wa
The other three were drawn O.
aud all were drowned Four n
were in the wagon with Smith I;
they went down with the wagon &
team but all escaped.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27
MULES DROWN, MEN ESCAPE
Special to Daily Leader.

Kingfsher. June 27--While ordlng
Hingtisner creek at a place where
ocks had been dumped into the wat
er, making a narrow passageway, one
OF the mules of lead team driven
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27

'rype writer's. casa registers,
talking machines repaired at Olsmi
Phone 1913.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-06-27

II you haven't the time 70 exercise
regularly, poan's Regulels will pre-
vent consfipatic-. rhfy induce o
mild. easy heallhfW action OF the
bowels without grlp.ng AZ your
druggist for them. 25c.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13

Rallor san: Please alloU us the
apaes thr0ash your valuable columns
e sxpress eur thanks 60 the many
fkIsnds for Cheir kindness and help
whach was 20 gsnsrUasly given dur.
ine the last Illness o. Mrs NaFy c
nuka These sxpreAsiOns of loVins
hinanass ~ frisuAs 10 our loved ons
= anpriciatca. GlnesrViy.
81 v. DUKE
M AND MRS. }. A. CROSBY
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13
FUNERAL Of uRs, DUKE,
Relatives and Many Fflsnds Followed
Remains ts cemetery.

The funeral OF Mira S, V, Duke, the
sad death OF whom occurred satur-
day. was held frem the residence on
lat Uapn street SUNDAY afternoon at
e o'elock. Rev. s. 3, Rogers OF the
FIRST Baptist church conducting the
services.
The funeral was largely attended. as
the deceased had many friends In this
city, The service wRs simple. but
most impressive. pr Rogers making
n beautiful talk,
There were many handsome floral
decorations, which were brought by
friends as loving tokens Of respect,
A large number also attended the
services at the grave. and more would
have gone had Il not been for mis-,
understanding regarding carriages,
Many were unable 10 SO to the GENE.
terry on account OF this
Friends of the bereavod relatives
sympathiSe with them deeply IA this
hour Of trouble,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13
Even from the Mountains

Ballard's Snow Eminent h praised
Tor the good IL does. A sure cure fc'
Rheumatism and ali pains. Wright W
Loving. Grand Junction Colo, writes
Il used BaIlard's Snow Eminent last
winter for rheumatism and can recon-
mend Il Is the best Llniment on th'
unarkee. I thought. at the time ! vas
sahsn down with this trouble, that II
wouId be . week before | coald get
about but on applying your Linimcn'
several times during the night. ] VA
about IN as hours and wen In thres
aayn." Sold By W. n. Johnson.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13

For thirty years Lydia r. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female Ills,
and has positively cured thoussndsof
women who have been troubled with
displacements, Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, flbrold tlHn10Ta, irregularities,
periodic pains, hackache, that bear
ing-down feeling, fatulency, indigss-
ton. dizziness, 0tneryOusp rostratAon.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13
Compliment to Or. Morris.

From Tuesdays Daily Sum-
Rev. Robt Hugh Morris, the Presby'
terrain minister who is now In charge
Of the Oak Lane Presbyterian church,
Philadelphia. and who is here on
brief visit to the family OF his brother,
Geo. P. Morris. has been the center
Of Attraction" since his arrival here,
90 TO speak. Hugh Is virtually an
Alachua county boy. having spent q
great deal OF his life at Waldo, and
eur people are naturally proud Of him,
Cor the record he has made. and for
his excellent character.
DR.. Morris generously filled the pull
pit Of the First Presbyterian church
a this city Sunday morning. and IN
the afternoon went 70 Starke, where
As was formerly pastor Of the Presby'
terian church. At starke he was hon
ored by a union service at the Presby'
tsrlan church, when he delivered the
sermon, and a regular loyefeast fol
lowed.
DR.. Morris has many friends
throughout this section. TO whom he
feels grateful for a loyal reception.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13
ARRESTED eoa LARCENY.

Dan Simmons, coleFed, Of Hamilton
County, Taken Into Custody.
From Tuesdays Daily Sun.
sherif L, w, Fennell has arrested
Dan simmons. celored, who Is wanted
BY the authorities OF Hamilton county
upon q charge OF larceny,
Sheriff Pennell received lnsuuc.
tons, together with . description, n
few days ago, and, as usual. proceed.
ed to get busy, II was not Ions be,
fore he had his man behind the bars,
and the authorities OF Hamilton conp,
" were notified OF the arrest,
An otIlcer is expected In n day or
two to take Simmons back to the
scene OF his alleged crime.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13
LlsaARv coMmITrGEe.
The FsIIOwlNs Ahs che library Gem
mItaeos Cor tho Preoons veer.

mItaeSs Cor the Prseons reer; 4
EXECUTIVE commlftss Frank
u. Warner. chairman: Mira. Kenneth
Grieve, Mrs. ,. L. Kelley, Mrs. Rogers,
Mrs. G. A. Colclough.
On Entertainments Mrs. ~ u Can
non, chairman; MrA. John Chesaut,
Mrs. 8. J. Thomas. Mrs. Becker. Mrs.
II. r. Taylor.
Woman's Exchange Board--MFs.
JaekmAn. chairman; Mrs, Hay. MFA
McBeath. Miss Myrtle Fonneil Mira
Chaplin.
On McmbershIp-Mrs. II. y Taylor.
chairman: Miss Jessie Bodltord. Miss
Mlnna Hampton. Miss t.uciils Col.
cIough, Miss cushman.
Secretary saa Treasaser-MrA
Aaron DaCosta
The secretary vii formally notify
these ladies early In the week. u y
earnestly hoped that all will consent
to serve. and that the various ccsnmIt
tees will AZ once organtaa,
B.P, HAMPTON. Pres.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13

The editor d The MsmpAla tTsnn.)
Times writes; 'In my oplnlon
FOisyb Honey and Tar u che baut
remedy for coughs. colds ana lBng
troublo. and 10 my own bsFsonal
knowledge Foley's Honey and Tar haa
accomplished many permanent cures
that haye BEEN little short AZ marve
Ioua.- Refuse any bot the aaHnina ~
TIE yellow package ~ w. MeCollum
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13

Special Announcement Regarding fhe
NstlSasi Pure Feed ssd orUo Lsw.
We are pleased 70 announces that
FOlsy's H0Dsy and Tar tor coasAs,
colds and lung troubles ID not a9set'
"a by The Nati0Bai Pure Food and
Drug lac ~ u contains no oplateS a.
Other harmfai drugs. and % Feoom'
mend Il a. . safe remedy fcs ehit
dr~n and Adults II. w. Mecoiiam q
Co
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13

You won't tell your family doctor
the whole story about your private
Illness - you are too modest. You
need not be afraid TO tell Mrs. Pink
ham, at Lynn, Mass, the things you
could not explain TO the doctor. Your
letter win be held In the strictest con-
fidence. From her vast correspond
ence with sick women during the
past thirty years she may have
gained the very knowledge that win
help your case. Such letters as tho fol-
lowing, from grateful women, es.
tablish beyond o doubt the powerof
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13

An oflicsr arrived from Jasper yoa-
terday. having coma 20 take charge
OF Han Simmons, oolored. who was
arrested by sheriff Fennell Saturday
upon request OF the Authcrlties Of
Hamilton county. Simmons n chArg.
cd with larceny, and will have 10
stand his trial In Jasper.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13
POLITICAL POT WILL
SOON Be BOILING
Fire Was K ndled at Meeting in
Jacksonville Tuesday.
MUCH INTEREST MANIFESTED
Several Candidates Present, and Both
state and Congressional Meetings
Were Well Attendsd-Flrst Primary
May 10, Second June 10.

Special to The Sun.
Jacksonville, Feb. 1.-THE State
Democratic Executive Committee met
at the Aragon Hotel this morning, Al
which time Secretary DOdd read the
call and called the roll. thiEty-flve
members being present either In per
son or by proxy
Owing to their political connec.
lions, the former being a candidate
for United States Senator and the
latter already holding ONCE, Chair
man d. U. Fletcher and Senator w.
J. Bryan resigned as members OF the
committee, and Arthur 7. Williams
was chosen chairman Of the commit
tee. Four vacancies on the commit.
tee were filled by the election OF
Raymond D. Knight of Duval, s. J.
Hilbum Of Putnam, s. II. Bitch OF
Levy and C. o. Codrington of Volusia.
The first primary was ordered for
May 10, the second for June 16.
Upon motion campaign commit
tee was ordered, consisting OF the
chairman and secretary, and five mem.
bers, to be appointed by the chairman
after which the committee adjourned
subject to call.
The Congressional committee Of the
Second District met at o'clock this
afternoon at the Aragon, and issued
q similar call for primaries.
Among those attending the meeting
were Governor Broward. Candidates
Stockton, Gilchrist and Brown, for
Governor, Ellis for Attorney General,
and Dunn, for Railroad Commission
e.. Chas Dougherty, Hllson. Ames
and others were also on hand.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13
!uOoE MAsoNs couRr.
AdelphUs prsS, coleced. Held Under
sena sbr q ssrIeUs Charge.


eona sbr q osrIeUs Charge.
From Tuesdays Daily sun.
Adolphus Drew. eoloFsd. VAS AF'
raigned IN Judge MasOn's court Mon
day upon = charge Of breaking and
sntering and vas committed 70 Sail
n defanls Of . bond Of e9so.
John EdmundsOn. another eolored
man Who condncts q store In West
Gainesville. was the prosecuting viii
ness, HIe STATED that Drew entered
his store and attempted % set away
with the contents Of his cash drawer.
amounting 20 about tss. but was
frightened away.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13

TO conquer oil female diseases.
Mrs. Norman II. Barndb Of Allen.
town, Pa, writes;
"Ever since l was Eixteen years OF
age had suffered from an organic de-
rangement and female weakness, In
consequences had dreadfal headaches
and was extremely nervous, Ny physl-
clan said 1 must 90 through an opera
ton 70 get well. A friend told mo
about Lydia II. Pinkhama Vegetable
Compound, anu j took IL and wrote yoR
for advice, following your directions
carefully, and thanks 10 you ! am to-
day . wen woman, and 1 am telling
eli my friends Of my experience"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1908-02-13

Booshss nshisg skln- Heals ssts -
bvns vns0ss . seaF cafsa pisen.
~muA sals HAsU8. aay mcAtnG
Dsunss o.utnsut Ter SynrEst ssis =
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-08
CUBS, CHAMPIONS
Of THE NATIONAL
CONTINUED from page one.)

3 r 7 ( = y
clubs and exchanges and all public
places being centers of5anxious and ex-
cited comment. "A numberof clubs and
many private citizens have arranged
private telegraph connections with the
Polo grounds to procure early Informal
ton of the results.
Early to-day an army of workmen
rolled and scraped tho hall GROUNDS
and running paths. picked off the
still closer until the whole field was
a sweep of Immaculate green sWard
cut with running paths of geometrl-
cal precision-a fitting arena for the
coming contest. The vast amphtthea-
ter of the Polo grounds was also un-
@on-ruSh of visitors. A new grandstanu
was to be utilized for the first time,
and four thousand extra chairs were
being hastily installed.
Groups of enthusiasts gathered at the
gates before daylight, some coming
from their night work to gain points
of vantage. Palice extra began to ar
rive early. a special force of 500 men
having been assigned for duty inside
and outside the grounds. A goodly
share of these extras We're held in
reserve for possible emergencies for
with Swallowed and intensity OF feel
ing the officials We're prepared FOR
lively and perhaps disordeiy scenes.
The record crowd at tho Polo Grounds
is a share above 10000, but this IS
expected to be far exceeded to-day.
Five thousand persons were wait
ing for admission when the gates at
the Polo grounds were opened at II
a. m, Nearly every one had some kind
of noise making instrument, either a
! horn megaphone or rattle. The en-
trance way leading from the elevated
railroad station was tlpronged and
thelA was mad rush for the gates
when the doors We're opened. The
yiaduct overlooking the Polo grounds
was crowded with spectators, but 1t
was stated that they would be driven
off before the game began.
Sales of tickets to west side grand
stand at Polo grounds stopped at
4 ~