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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25
DIED.

Mrs FRAN. Morgan. aged "'r'Ut -
;.Irs. <yhu hat teen making her t:ome
with h+r uuusntrr. Mrs. Fred Grave.
IN r'.uHp-. .l:t, Wednesday afternoon
AZ =; = cl,c.i: ~ ~, hospital IL Detroit
tH.., hu>,!,:u atout Il north ago Tor
r.i,,',r, an! Wan iu>t recovering tro'n
!. when IL" was taken down with
l>~,,n-'> ji~,n>t u which SIC.
~rir."ln! ,,~l her husband. nt:
daughter ;N3U Ter step son We're present
Whn!l death came. Mrs. Morgan :
luutiloT I.eu Il wear ago
n...,.~,r j survived by ntr nus
harI, I: ,iiu-,lttr. and a father and
SOM Hru!}l,r~ ami sisters At -\tWat,!
Nl,.!i.
Mr.. ana N,~. Fred Gravel Anu NJ.
NurgA1! accompanied tie REMAINS T.
\tv.,t,. where the t1Ntru? viii :}t
h..: This ultrrnOun.
T!,, relatives :iavr the sympathy -.
their many :ilenI~.
i,yrt Sll:l.v. aged >" Years, vino uiv,i
Y,,.,ntly \. the Name WOou> was
uutII les: >srinS i resident u ',IuN-h'
al which cimr h. moved t" Na'",'
VI nle. wp"kinG N the woods this
winter. :. ir-s fell and crushed his hex
It WAS :u:.r Gays after ne 2rrlNAl:I
before the !llNN wa tiNAIN taken 10 4
doctors ,,t!i,'e to have the leg atten'!eHi
10. ark during this interval blood
poison. SO IL. Although al, l'o>>'bl"
was t.,Me - save the man : life. i.
was u Iiu avail.
Inc Irl"ral and intermrnt took
ul;,rt j.! the state of Name. Deceased;
was Il Brother of ~ Slbley OF Cloug1
Mrs s. i5entIer of Randall was
able TO leave the hospital Thursday.
J. I.}1ra>. who was taking treatment
at the local hospital. returned home
Saturday.
Aug. keisel has accepted a position
as delivery man for the PantZke Bros.
grocery store.
NJ. Wilkins OF Sank Centre anc
! Miss Frances Wilkins OF Eau Claire
! are guests of Chas. Wilkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ". Berg and Mr.
and Mrs. J. Wetzel expect to leave to-
! California about Jan. loth.
\ marriage license was issued t
George P. Trask OF Royalton ant
Miss Harriet E. Gessner OF NORTH
! Prairie Monday.
/ Franz Hennenlo1ter of Spokane
Wash. is here for month 5 vlSl
with his sister, Miss Anna Hennen
; lottrv IL Is Just recovering from a
attack u typhoid fever.
N.Y.. Anton Fried of Wimbledon
Y. =. who ! visiting her sister. Mrs
t're,l Hunrier. will be Joined by he
husband TOMORROW. The! Wl!l Elsl
California this winter.
Whl.. Il T. Fernan OF SwanVlil
Wa getting some breakfast hedNesda
morning d suit case and contents
worth $50. were stolen from the deDu
waiting room. where he had bee
waiting for I. train.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25
PERI MAY HAVE PAPER

iyull1n Herald: The residents of
P:erz ma; k>sT- :: newspaper published
il .heir .vw,s il 4 short time. II. <.
Bailey, Of Erssi:.e. 5 figuring on
establishing ere at that place. and
was locking the tield over last Week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25
CIRCUS GONE BANKRUPT.

B,ainerd Dispatch: TIE case OF the
Standard Printing company VS.. the
Norris and Rowe circus. which was
commenced in this city last August by
attachment proceedings. has been held
~, bending the outcome q involuntary
:,arkrupcE proceedings tr Il 8 n t
against me circus j.: the Nothern
District II IalItUrl:l3.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25
COUNTY SCORES AGAIN
Morrison I sr;cu|tuaI Exhi-
bit Srcr41 st State Fair
Makes Good a Omaha

rhe -:-r; ,.rjn,>> +'"'@ Omaha.
i..r,. c:.: \v:iuH:,I Gram Growers
;.~~urlHtl',1. N-l>, VA '>:N! blt. Jil;>t
Nlrut~rt>. "a~ aH,t1,ts-I third place IN
th:' t1'..Ij ,>'>'.'.r. 1o:>,.~ lat y,"c'., -.
il" Evvu't.ni i}.suner.
Fh" exhibit from the North Star
state Vas m.'i" ~ largely OF
agricultural ;rpl''lr;> ~..tart'i trolu tie
Nnrrisr, vu3i3tl exhibit shown Il, Iht
state fair IN Nt I'l':'u''er, thus giving
thi~ comfy 4 large share Of the hpnnrs
IL tlA Omaha cNl'u>ltlpn. Considering
ne t;tct that this was n11n!y 4 corn
growers exposition ard little effort
was made 70 til ,his class, It is ,lpul!v
noteworthy that Minnesota scoring
~..> almost wholly oN other products.
The Tl>j'.. which tie great "ijre:t;i
4n1 Butter Mate fills y. The
agricultural uI; ,!ti:: world j. nov
>ettl"H ~ very nearly first Il not
nu;s- 49, Improved methods which
re 'r'j,l:: ,,tin?t,41 ;;'!l must W. adopted
generally - ,r;t!:,- ~ .t4?'n~ more pro-
uu>tlv,-. - ~ III" greatest possible
:aiU,- ;rul;l tn Su.i ;"I malntulN is
fertility. ere "-lil?.:nS IL: the farmers
y. Morrison county. Raising the
,nuthou~ t.: " ming ;t::et co-1pera1isll
N ever co.,. .:..-v viii haSte:: the
Growth vi TIE 10y, and n'''.-c
prosperity "a every T. ,. = u! MOI :>>'il,
he !J">t >.,,l,!-* know: =. } -" Tanner,
.. >:r:..,''" !>?,. X, '::',':n,;..
J.. -" ~..,>le >>,c.1]o :l.c ;;;.::.r:'': gives
,>.:jt !. few pointers, h;tc ",>n la 1;t':Hl
=. ,-A'. |,V j.. 'j;:*".'>nt MORRISON
rrg1nf.: ..j!nl1'.;li.i~> ,t'il IL
-Jli.v>
I:1- .>ct that Ey:,l;un j. ,hc
,;s,nul ,'.oHt'.r Vt t:J.- richest IL, ri.t OF
he county DuHe~ ~ l')>.tloN one OF
o:onl inence This place: naturally
represents the agricultural :ntera>r> Of
ne county and the ia. should be
made to sink deep into the mind Of
every resident OF the equity and state.
Hustle. push and perseverance, have
made the farming dlstict what it \
ana to command proper respect from
these lords OF the land the business
, men OF the village must exert them
selves to an even greater degree and
show an enterprl>ing. thrifty spirit
and dwell in harmonious relation one
70 the other. This means that every
! business man should show live
interest in every movement for the
berrerment OF the town and county,
stop grum bling and help keep the
wheels OF commercial progress wei
; oiled and moving without friction.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25
FARMERS WILL CONTEST
8oys ard Girls From Ill
Over the State Exhibit
Farm Products

II. JtA ; .!t;.;
81 1,arts -, Ai1nDes, ~ III Ss.ste ky..
.,r :, ..unt4>t wl,i,.;, !. - .,.:,I:,. ~
Interesting climax i,er, ~ 20 an.; i
~ ,n, STATE, ugrlyuit,.ra! >,:ilu,I, ,>
-A.3tuCaV I'.lih Is. Exhibits VIII " Oh
ut7:''S 81 '''a' '',i't '','l '''':n 'ou'i'9
o.. ~ ,l.,,,.r ,.,I ..,,,,,.,, ,i,,..
Winning exhibits from counties where
contests have been lelu. AMI ln,.iviunal
entries from other counties viii ~"
entered n the STAT, contest, for winch
some handsome cash pr1zvS have .,ta:,
donated. III TIT, grain contests ,.l.,nt
>luur il c.,>h ,r,zv> y1l be Ul>-
Crifyutru 70 III contestants. Ih-rt,
VII! lr n'u nrlZa> ii al. Inc contest
j u,r,: to Toys an. -!rl, ,1nt:,,. y
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25
= y SIItn / OF OF /.

H.. (5!,.:., Grip Horseshoe factory
h..> N".,. 'Ip>.N Nu!iAS the last 1e"
d,V> .,, TX ~ ~" delay ut ca" OT
c}ut.- iii IL tlAl>l'. 1t Will start mp
:t-,,.!. ~ I,H-,H;.T
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25
\ = ANp \. NJ. OFFICERS.

IMe following officers We're installed
at The meeting of the \ F Il H. NJ.
Thursday evening:
Y. NJ. H r. Meyers.
) " \. Christensen.
!. ". Harry Stillwell.
Treas. Frank Renlck.
Sec n D. WoOdwOrth
: .. B. y McNairy
/! Oh. Henderson.
$ S.-Wm Parshal].
J. S. NJ. Millspaugh.
Financing commlttee-H. a. Rider,
F.. y Lyon, j. X. Martin.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

|1>> 'ia.S nyr1 Lynch. mother Of
Rev. r;.t..r" il ". Lynch of Daluth.
formerly - Eralnertl, died ut
Mazon.stj, WIS.,, Dec. :, aged 81
YEARS.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25
MILL WILL PROBABLY BE SOLD.

A meeting OF the creditors OF the
Northwestern Milling company of this
cYt,. bankrupt has been called by the
referee III bankruptcy tor Tuesday.
December ~ in Minneapolis. At this
meeting n, offers of different parties
for the. purchase OF the mill-plant will
he considered. and such Othe- business
t.uns.lrT,H! - may come ny Tor con
Sllj,T..tI.H
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25
Born-To Mr. and Mrs. Alber
Pierzinski, Thursday. Dec. II. a son

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
swanson, Saturday. Dec. 10, /;
daughter
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

N.Y.. A~-hu" Lord and children u
Lurimur. y. D. Will visit hare d:2--
ing -ile month Of January. Mr. Lord
has discontinued his connections with
the Elk Valley bank, owing to III
health. and mas gone west to re-
Cuperate
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Huees.
Dec 24th, a daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25
Morrison County Loses Out
en- Location Of jag
Farm

The farm for lnebrlates, decided
upon BY the legislature two years ago.
VIII be located on Foote Lake about
two miles from Wlllmar, in kandlyohi
county.
\ resolution to this effect was passed
by the hoard Of control Monday after
noon say, the Pioneer Press, but the
definite location is subject TO adequate
wafer supply and sewage disposal.
:.N>l he construction u a >pu track
iron he Great Northern tracks.
S'l:'I.r:t - these requirements the new
state i1s-itutirn viii he located ,1Tpn
ii :ruc- Il ~, ;icres. when tiuo p:e1i
offered - the board Tor so al acre.
The lun,i lies on the northwest SHORE
u !',ut.- Lake. q small body OF water,
al.l wI!I provide IN ideal location tor
rh0 farm.
TIT. ::".=en>es OF the location and
hu1lUlug j. 70 he horne by , per cent
tax u1,o, ali the liquor licenses ISSUED
by municipalities and counties. The
fund from this tax has been growing
for several years and now amounts
to nearly $40, 900.
Several months ago the supreme
court decided in test case that the
law by which the tax was ordered IS
constitutional. This suit delayed the
location of the institution. but severa
weeks ago the board of control de-
tinitely set a limit when all proposals
for the location OF the farm should be
before the board.
There were six bids for the home
and the site near Wlllmar was de-
term1ned nrnn in a resolution intro
duced by ?. NJ Ringdal OF the board
Of control
i, is claimed that the water supply
is excellent but no analysis has yet
been made by the board. If the water
proves satisfactory and the spur track
can be constructed the institution
win 20 to Wi]lmar There is now no
state Institution IN that district.
WILL NOT COLLECT }NSURAN< f.
Ma1n Robert. formerly OF this city.
WHO died Oct. Eth, was Sometime
,,rs.vlunl> 70 tina. date insured tor
s., 'Nu IN the u. ". ) but I'M
fortunately tpI Ills family, he no NOT
,.,v ND hiA assessments after .ju!y. 1t
>>.I.., he WIS taken sick about Oct, J!
i; NtuOru t,tnala when q Jur-ul' W3>
.':4ii.u ~ :.:teni TO hun. y money
.:te, l>>u,; tJr. t+th II koDOra was
>r.t IT, ;t;;' Ivcu, clerk bat i::A>:ll."h
q, Nix Robert tad beeli 81 :".il,'tc ;'j
). .'n;t ,!.I.e u, ''tnetlcl;>IN o't!s" "tG!;:
F.. i.j>:A:,' .1!.!, While SICK Ih;, may
~,:v" as I. notice 70 72rny lnc.nner~ "
;i:I< beneficiary order 70 keep tHtli
t!,>.;":.ncs u! iuli ro-se
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

Ms. N;n-a :. Fuller, who rssn- -
It Paul Saturday TO consult
>i'ecl ,.llsC>, IS progressing Yer: nlcel:.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25
MICH DOG POISONING,

An unusually large num"r OF dogs
have been poisoned lately. Nearly
every day the ticaIt Of some I'M
fortunate canine IS reported. both
among the munyres and the wcllbred
dogs \ couple OF hunting dogs were
included in the list Il few days ago
and this naturally arOus''d the ire OF
their owners The riomiScuouS
spreading Of poison for tn" downfall
of the dogs j. to be doplurcI. as
although it undoubtedly is meant for
some measIy eur which has been
lettering about the premises number
OF valuable dogs also tiIu! their way to
the tempting m"rsel. Oh which the
poison is spread. ana pay the penalty
If this Is continual, the OWNERS of
valuable CANNES Will max" an effort
to locate the poison ,pr.aG.:y~ and see
that they receive severe punishment
tor their uccdS. y number OF! very
sick dogs can be S,el! about the
; streets. and an rrd has been put TO the
suifering> Of nnmlcr OF tiIe>c by
way of the pistol. One was shot at
the depot Monday night and another
was shot on FIRST avcr',c and Fifth
street northeast Tuesday noon.
John Calrnes. who has been i'll the
past three weeks, was able to be down
town Wednesday.
Swedish Congregational church.
: CuIdrum will have Christmas cx-
ercises for the children Saturday even
ing at : o'clock. All are welcomed.
Royalton Banner: G.. A. Hollen
beck traded his farm in Buchanan to
Mrs. H. NJ .Joslin last week for the
brick residence which she owned here
and some valuable lots in Little Falls.
Wolf bounties were paid the follow
ing during the past week: John
Stems of Swanv1lle, z. j. Sandine of
Rail Prairie, Chas. Randall of
Scandal Valley, for one each, and
VIM. Young Of Belle Prairie for two
And M,chaud and Will Beverage
will leave Saturday morning for
Washington Mr.. Beverage will
accept position as engineer in a
shingle mill at Willard and Mr..
Michaud will go to Tacoma. If the
western country suits HIM ne Will
likely move there.
News was received here of the
sudden death Of Mrs. r. A. Tanner,
sister OF Mrs. G.. NJ. Hallanger. which
occurred Tuesday at minneapolis.
Rev. and Mrs. Hallanger anG Miss
Lulu Stang went down and attended
the funeral Miss Stang remained in
Minneapolis for the Holidays
John Wagner an emplo>-: Of the
local paper mill. mad two II: Of his
left side cracked IN an accldt.: T.; ye>ter-
day morning at about 80 O ak A
truck tipped over, the han catch
ing Wagner in the ribs w,.G shove
result The injuries are IT,: r*:IOus.
and he VIII be able to l. O.. It rs
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25
MRS. RITZ MAN WINS SUIT.

Chicago, Dec. l4.-The validity Of
Jhe election which made Mrs. Ros
D. Rittman high chief ranger of the
Women's Catholic Order Of Foresters,
was affirmed by Judge NfcEwen IN the
superior court here today
The court declined to ser aside the
election upon the application Of Mrs.
Elizabeth Rodgers, who alleged that
she was defeated for re. eletion to the
high chief rargership by undue
influence eyerted by persons not pro
perry having q voice n the convention
AZ Detroit
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25
GEORGE IAF0YD SUES kANDIY0K WINS OUT 81
Claims CAFE Manager Re-
spons,hte for Ptomaine
Poisoning Last Spring


SotScnIne asst GnrsnS
t+r"Nse they became suddenly Ill
after eating meal at the capitol cafe,
George LafOnd and Robert Block,
CLERKS Il the state treasurer o1ite'
are getting nApcrs ready 10" q SUIT
against Oscar IuoEcn"T7, me manager
IT Nv catt.' ANA asking 500 0Nln
ages. says IN" t'1"n'er lT1~> lhe>
cii;4rI" t1tt: 1il''E WHr" served i}"lSo1ONs
Oysters y ii!'i1 ','i-'' (. iA:+ >itNli'
two M.e2 Ve&: - tn 'Htf- ~ Ho"H o'i
1-,'n, r,,.,>. .>'Hnn r',.r W.. ,.v,1tr,
r.,r. -.1,.'., 49,. 49,. ,.nn u},;t., ,r.,I
been u,,,.,. ,.,.. ,,~,.<..15, SATURDAY
u,h.r, ,.,,,,.. ~, ~. ,,>,,I -,,~ q, customer
n,'U ~. ,.:.r. ',jIn,y,G =, rn,n.1n j.,
49, -. ,n,l ,;..,.,!.,,. =, I,nrr ,r
+u.,, ,,,.r,,- +.,,.,r l1,.hor,, f,u+h
1v,.ra ,,...n IN Will. - yynrl, ~ 1}.
+r..,,,~..~'. f7.,...
'rbaz, ,,,.r.. taken homo and the
,,,.t,1. l,,l. ,,.s,. l,.d ,,t,,unira ,,0jsDr-
;nu ,}iI,.;, ,.,- ,,4cl, 20 vor1: after
.:,T.. -,,Yr Iav. ,,nr IaFonl was
11-I ,,r, H., : 1n,'rar time He CLAIMS
.L,4 rn ,3r .tra. 1nctnrs and that h,
'.n,n4. ,,..,~ 1vrru as . res7)r Of the
,'.,,.,,o;,,o
Tho w., ,1aintins saw that thew
,o1.a ,.;ran ~Tanlr.nof1 = chance to
Ia+.I. Fr,+ +h,,- ~. has ref,,sed IA do ca
J'TN,,; so,I ha nnIv vantad ennnrh
.1''. Wv" Sa.,1.re, Kin ond ,a,snn-
,',,la .,nn,,nr frr his time Thew saw
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Mathew
Bracke, Sunday, Dec. 90, daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

Mrs, Raymond Pratt is with her
husband. Lient Pratt Of the regular
army. at Fort Sill. Okla. Mrs Pratt
was Miss Margaret Duncan. who
taught school here several terms.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

News was received here Of the
sudden death Of Mrs. R. A. Tanner
sister of Mrs G. NJ. Hallanger which
occurred Tuesday at minneapolis.
Rev. and Mrs. Hallanger and Miss
Lulu Stang went down and attended
the funeral Miss Stang remained in
MINNEAPOLIS for the holidays
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

John Calrnes. who has been i'll the
past three weeks, was able to he down
town Wednesday
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

Swedish Congregational church.
CuIdrum. will have Christmas ex-
ercises for the children Saturday even
ing at : o'clock All are weIcOn ed
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

Wh.,, Il r. Fernaln OF Swanvllle
VA getting some breakfast Wednesday
morning /. suit case and contents.
Worth $50. were stolen from the depot
waiting room where he had been
waiting for /. train.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

Royalton Banner: G.. A. Hollen-
beck traded his farm in Buchanan to
Mrs. H. NJ .Joslin last week for the
brick residence which she owned here
and some valuable lots in Little Falls
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

Wolf bounties were paid the follow
ing during the past week. John
Stems of Swanvllle, 2. j. Sandine of
Rail Prairie, Chas. Randall Of
Scandal Valley, for one each, and
VIM. Young OF Belle Prairie for two
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

Aug. kei>el has accepted a position
as delivery man for the PantZke Bros
grocery store.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

Mrs s. t5enter of Randall was
able. 10 leave the hospital Thursday
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

J. |.ntas. who was taking treatment
at the local hospital. returned home
Saturday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

N.Y.. Anton Fried of Wimbledon.
Y. y who j visiting her sister. Mrs.
t'reu H;tnrier. will be Joined by her
husband .vn.urrow. The! wl!l visit
California this winter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-12-25

NJ. Wilkins Of Sank Centre and
Miss Frances Wilkins OF Eau Claire
are guests of Chas. Wilkins.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-16

OF the desert was seen on an Olympic stadium
the leaders That desperate struggling from the
dsE at the 5ni2 h5b WINS 's rs has le oe ana
md now the last third OF the race is at hand;
mad rush. Phacdo shoots past Ladas running as
ladas never man run before. eyes fixed on the
goal flaming under his heavy brows like atar-coas,
but right at his heel comes the rapid football Of the
as he will. Every faculty and fiber in Ladass mind
and body is concentrated keeping unbrOken the
long, swift stride that Phraanes has taught him,
which up the ground like fire With elbows
stride. he wastes no breath shouting inv ocatiOns
A single slip fater will be fatal now, with the
goal distant but few short lengths, and his
limbs weaken under the terrible strain, the strength
OF his will sustains his tagging muscles, and still
the flying feet spurn the loose sand with never
break in their motion.
ing an ota Of reserve power. The temptation is al
most irresistible make his effort now, to end
the suspense and decide the race; but his mind
come the words OF crafty old Phraanes: with
stout heart and cool head the race can be won III
the very last stride" and the supreme moment is
delayed.
And now mad shout from the crowded seats of
the Athenans roars forth across the stadium as
they see Phaedo in the lead at the very finish.
Athene! Athene!' they shout "Pallas Athene gives
Us the race The cheers OF the little group OF
1-adas needs nc applause to nerve him Now,
at the very last, the wan. beautiful face OF his
mother is before him, and he remembers the two
lonely at home. waiting. waiting for the outcome OF
ready the goal is scarce three strides away and
Phaedo laughs with triumph, when suddenly the
slant that hours OF struggling the two waver
side by side and then with last desperate effor.
the boy OF CIalatia draws ahead and touches the
goa-slab. even while the foot OF the Athenian hangs
above il
With the mighty shout OF an assembled world be-
gins the Olympiad OF Ladas-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-16

Of Athens will push thee hard, for this is but thy
first year, and sixteen wreaths has he Won at
FANS 5 re y13BB s ss Vile and fha hT bs1
taught thce to touch 5he marble the finish
The great voice Of the herald sounded along the
hillside for the third heat and the first name was
"Ladas OF the province OF Galata.
He faced up the stadium as the starter gave the
first word, and assumed the position for the Gre
clan start in accordance with Phraaness directions.
Bending lithely forward, he darted off the last
signal little ahead OF the other runners, despite
the unfamiliar method of starting. Before he had
taken half score of strides, by that ndeinabe in
stinct that to runner, he knew, without
eancng back that he was easily drawing away from
the others.
ImperceptibIy he slackened his pace when once
assured that his opponents running at the limit
Of their speed, and foot by foot they Crept up The
awkward fling, too, OF their limbs he initiated
feet by clumsy movements, ran as if greatly ex-
hausted. and finally staggered in, a winner by a
few inches.
Now came brief interval OF rest while the
trainers with supple hands and limpid oil rubbed
the last vesuge OF fatigue from limbs whose
speed that day depended the honor OF city. As
the miehty-yo ieed herald called forth the names
selves the in the order OF their names,
First Thessaan, heavyfeatured sturdily
built ulountaineer: next TO him stood Cretan, sly
faced and treacherous-eyed; slow both, who
CHANGED to be the swiftest in their heats Then
came Ladas, with Phaedo Of Athens next Side by
side with Phaedo the Wolf OF Sparta,
AS the runners ranged themselves IN line there
to take their positions. Instantly the line bent for
ward and all save the runner of Gaatia leaned over
with outStretohed. left foot the mark ready
10 stride forth at the last trumpet-cal Ladas alone
crouched the feet Of the Others both hands white
70 the knuckles with the pressing the starting
line, and every muscle in his 1.-the BODY tense to
shoot him forward the first sound or the trtinnet
nlurmur or astOnishment went NJ from the
spectators as, Ter the first tme the barbarian