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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21
THREE LIVES LOST IN FIRE
A Six-story Tenement Death Trap Ex-
plosion Adds to Panic.

New York, Oct. 2l--Three persons
were burned to death and the lives OF
100 tenants of six-story tenement on
East Third street were imperiled in a
fire that broke out in the building about
one o'clock this morning.
The flames, starting on the ground
floor, spread rapidly through the struc-
ture, and the fire escapes were soon con
gested with panic stricken tenants. An
explosions in the basement after the fire.
men entered added to the panic. No one
was iniuerd by it, however, and when
the fire was controlled, within half
hour, all the tenants were believed to
have escaped.
Shortly afterward firemen sent to the
top floor found three persons dead, who
had evidently been caught in the hallway
by the flames.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21

salaries Of county clerks, which shall
be in lieu Of all fees or other compensal
tion, except fees for copies: Addison
county 81 ,500i Bennington county, ST.
5A0i Caledonia county, sl,7OO; Chitten.
den county, S2,000i Essex county, $500;
franklin county, $1,000; Grand Isle coun-
ty, S300i I.amoille county 81 200; Or.
angc county, 81 ,500 Orleans county,
$1,000; Rutland county, $1,000; Wash,
ington county, $500; Windham county,
Sl,500j Windsor county, S2,400.
The clerk OF the county in which the
general terms OF the supreme court are
held shall receive $500 in addition 10 the
foregoing salary.
BY Mr.. Boutwell, OF Stockbridge relat.
ing 70 deductions for debts owing. No
deduction from appraised value OF per.
sonal estate shall be allowed for debts
owing outside the state Lumber in
process Of manufacture not TO be includ-
ed in the personal estate from the ap.
praised value of which deduction Is al
lowed for debts
BY Mr.. Bean of Wheelock, to amend
section 1921 OF the statutes, relating
TO open season for deer Provides that
deer may be hunted and taken annually
during November, Sundays excepted.
Appys to both residents and non.resi-
dents.l
BY Mr. Bacon of Hartford, to exempt
from taxation veterans of the Civil war
and their wives and widows A sol.
der or sailor who served 90 days or more
and was honorably discharged, or wife
or widow, TO be exempt from tax on
taxable property TO value OF $1,000;
provided such people do not own prop
erty to the value Of $1,000 or more
The Norwich cadets gave an exhibition
drill on the State House grounds this af
ternoon from l;30 to 2,30, and the af.
ternoon sessions of the House and Sem
ate did not begin until $3.50.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21
FOUR DEAD IN STEAMER FIRE.
The "New York" Of the Hudson River
Day Line Destroyed.

Newburg, N. ", Oct. 2l.--Four men
were burned TO death this morning In q
fire which completely destroyed the
steamer New York of the Hudson River
day line. James Jones and Joseph Mat.
thews, pantry men, Isaac Jenkins, butch
er, and Alexander Bras, porter. The
New York came here yesterday for re.
pairs and had a crew Of so on board
The fire is supposed TO have been caused
by lamp explosion. II broke out in
the quarters OF the negro help aft. The
four men were caught in their berths
below decks. The vessel was burned TO
the waters edge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21
ON ROCKS WITH 20 IN row.
Tug and Heavily Laden Canal Boats
in Perilious Position.

Isle La Motto, Oct. 2l.--The tug
Protector with tow of about 20 boats
loaded with pulp wood and lumber
ran on the rocks off Ficks Point in the
darkness and smoke late Sunday night
The tug Defender has arrived and Of.
forts are being made to get the boats
eff. At least three of the canal boats
are badly wrecked.
Until the arrival of the Defender
from Rouse's Point there was small
hope of saving the tow, the wind dash
ing against the heavily laden boats
fiercely and threatening to send them
to the rocks.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21
Died from Exposure.

New York, Oct. 2l.-Charles Prindle,
aged p, of New Haven, is dead, and
Howard B. Welth of the same place is
in a serious condition. They were
picked up by the sound steamer Richard
Peck, semi-conscious, after being over.
come in a sraall boat off the New Haven
breakwater. Prindle died before the
steamer reached New York this morn
ing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21
INSTALLATION THIS EVENING.

Of Rev. ]. D. Mackenzie as Pastor Of
Presbyterian Church.
The formal installation of Rev. ]. d,
Mackenzie as pastor Of the Presbyter-
ian church vii take place at the church
at 1880 this evening. All members
and friends Of the church are invited
to attend.
Rev. Stephen c. Brownell of West
Rarnet will act as moderator. Rev. J.
W. MacCallum Of Manchester, N. H.,
will deliver the charge to the pastor
and Rev. w S. Wallace Of South Ry.
gate win deliver the charge TO the con.
gregation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21

al the time, and Mrs. Draper and her
INFANT child we're absent Most Of the
Draper household effects were ruined
by smoke and water, and the damage
to the house amounted TO about $1,000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21
CHARLES ELIOT NORTON DEAD.
Was A Well Known Philanthropist and
Scholar.

Cambridge, Mass, Oct 2l.-Charles
Eliot Norton, the well known philan-
thropist and scholar, and for many years
a member Of the Harvard faculty, died
at LAS o'clock this morning at his home
in this city.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21
EAST BARRE.

The Ladies' Aid society Of the Con-
gregational church will meet with Mrs.
Lucy Sargent, Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Every member is requested to
be on hand and bring your thimble for
work.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21
LOSES HAND MIXING BREAD.
Joshua Dalberg, Bdattle Baker, Caught
in Dough Mixer.

Rrattleboro, Oct. 2t.--Joshua Dali
berg, baker at the Brattleboro retreat
was oiling a power bread mixer yes
terday forenoon when his left hand
was drawn into the machinery and
crushed so that it had to be amputated
two inches above the wrist. Dalberg
is 40 years old and single.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21
DRAPER LOSES BY FIRE.
Flames Cause $1,000 Damage in Home
of Son of Lieut.. Gov.

Burlington, Oct. 21.--A stubborn fire
that resisted the efforts Of the fire de-
partment for over an hour broke out
in the house on Buell. street occupied
by B. H. Bristow Draper, son of Lieut.
Gov. Draper of Massachusetts, yester-
day forenoon. The FIRE originated in
tie cellar and was discovered by post
man Edward 0Brien, who gave the
alarm. Mr.. Draper was at the Queen
City cotton mill, where he is employed,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-21
TONIGHT IN BARRE.

The Comique picture show, A.
Tomasi black.
The Theatorium, 40 Main street.
Msssucco's theatre, Seampini block.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-01
The FooIishness Of mic"

VIII S
Longworh spoke
S
His tell
a
Is
he n
S lie
n
issue that he thinks land him votes'
a
brightest
ne
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Conditions As We See Them

II thai
heard speak of them
An being
belched
while this
We should hesitate
a
confidence and the Republic.
production of confidence general which
his
hurt them responsible
II
The political party which will provide through legislation
We believe the
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informed
talk saving judges clerks of election be
a
which
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This affinity" Love


affinity
a
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Earle has brothers and they do their duty in the
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We are now located IN our new
rgilAlng at b46 Colorado avenue, and
erv better prepared than ever to nx
foG up In anything IL the pi imbing
line. Your bath room will be free
trorn sewer gas II l do your 1oo.
q. A. Mckenzie.
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we've gotten into the habit OF do
As high plumbing At low grade pri
f1s. Call and see. J. L. Mckenzie
PAS Colorado avenue; phone hee
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We iLsLah compIets path room
o3xipnent. J. E. Mckenzie. o4s Col
.-.do xyenus Phone Rod tbl-
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Everything In me plumbing line .
q. Il. McKsnzie'a. s4b Colora0o
ThOns Red 16l.
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A word to the truly wise Is super
eirous. Hilbert and Kicks. groceries
and neata-
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a
is
himself fashion
o m case.
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We clean and press ladies' white
Uooi skiris and jackets and guaran-
- every garment. The Suitorium.
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Mesa
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reflects
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the Empire the renomina
cou OIL and
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-12
Missouri.

SIXTY GOOD FARMS FOR SALE in Car.
roll county, Missouri, price, SB to $50
per acre. Write ]. H. Colliver for lists
at Tina, Mo. (20)-M2l1 Tx
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MEDICAL

medical and surgical treatment at
Creighton Medical college, l4th and Dav-
export SITS. special attention paid to con.
finement cases; all treatment SUPERVISE
by college professors. Phone Douglas
1857. Calls answered day or night
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-12
Want ads

advertisements for the want ad
columns will he taken until NJ m. for
the evening edition and until 3 D. m.
for the morning and sunday editions.
Cash must all orders for
want ads and no advertisement viii
he accepted for less than 10 cents for
first insertion.
Rates apply 90 either The Daily or
Sunday Bee.
Always count six words 60 n line.
Combinations of initials or numbers
count aa one word.
CASH RATES o WANT ADS.
REGULAR CLASSIFICATION - one
Insertion, per line, 10 cents. Two or
more consecutive Insertions, per line,
q cents. Each Insertion made ON odd
days, 10 cents per line. $3.50 per
line per month excepting that
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-12
BIRTHS AND DEATHS.

Blrths-Earl T. Salender, 2939 Spring
street, boy; Isaac Erickson, 112S North
Twenty-third street. boy; Henry Truelsen,
Twenty-fourth and Fort streets, boy; r.. j.
Shanky, 1909 South Twenty-seventh street,
boy: Joseph Varga, 9O2 Poppleton avenue,
hoy; Harry German, 1906 South Twtnty-
seventh street. boy; Fred Goodrich, COS
south twentieth street, girl; Stephen, Bosi-
lovic, 1872 South Twelfth street. girl; John
Kolar, 1912 South Fifteenth street, girl;
Giuseppi Rosano Fancuillo. lli2 South
Eighth street, girl; Vincent Anthonia Ran
dazzO. 1875 South Eleventh street, girl;
Michael Haley, 1912 South Seventh street,
girl; Max Nippell. Rose Hill, girl; Everett
Nohatt, 1898 Corby street, girl.
Deaths-Morris l.. Burt, Swedish hospital,
e. years; Peter Mancuso, IS years; Edward
Gilbert Hicks, 319 Hickory street, 4 years.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-12
DIRECTORY
Attorneys.

Judge C. 7. Dickinson. S4 Paxton Block.
6l-2A
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-12
HELP W~ANTED-FEMALE

Housekeepers and Domestics-COnt'd
DIR. VERT, dentist, sth floor Paxton Blk.
O-M754
GIRL for general housework; small family;
no washing. 1918 Cunning st. CD-i64 II
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-12
Ostrich Plumes.

BEAUTIFUL, heavy French droop ostrich
plumes, 20 inches long. 81. 25, cost $3.50 in
any store; 17-inch plumes. s2.25, worth s..
Address Importers, 1914 Harvey St., or
phone Doug. 22SS and our agent will call
and show them. Experienced agents
wanted. Q6)-MS39
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-12
office Supplies.
Rectal Diseases.

PILEs-NO PAY TILL CURED.
Examination or booklet free.
DR.. E. r. TERRY, Bee Bldg, Omaha.
b)-Mh33
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-12
safer, shutters, Etc.

Omaha Safe and Iron Works, makes a spe-
cialty of fire escapes, shutters, doors and
safes. G. Andreen, Prop, 102 S. 10th St.
6)-324
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05
y-sdsiFsi afj.
Person Is.

Miss title 4 Cole OF Grafton is the
guest q sAIr. and Mrs. Kemple OF Nor
ketgstreet.
Rev: ~ .SLawler has returned from
sasfeWSd days visit.in5 Harrison county.
Mr. Fred A1cElfresh OF Elkins is the
guest or relatives here.
MI: and Mrs. g. =. Burless of Ste
8SsYena street returned yesterday from
saS few days stay at Uniontown.
Miss nellie Mcconnell OF Wheeling.
Iis5t the guest OF Miss Nellie Cox OF Cuff
ley street. ,E S3;.I ri IA # ST.
S Gordon Grimes, who has completed
the course In the Winona Lake Agri-
cultural School. J at Winona Lake. Ind,
rs spending a few days at his home
ION Sterling street.
MR.. Jake Carpenter OF Runners
Ridge was I'm this ward Thursday.
Mrs. Charles Jones returned yester-
from Grafton where she has been the
guest Of relatives for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Swishe- of near
ssmithtown. were the guests OF Mr. and
Mrs Leech yesterday. -,
Mrs.. Farrance is quite sick at her
home on Raymond street.
y n. 81 y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05
lNsuRREcTioN.

SAN JOSE, Guatemala, June s.
Quick Intervention on the part Of eth.
err the United States or Mexico is nee.
essary II an insurrection is tc be. pre-.
vented here. according to tine beliefs
Of the leading business men and con.
seryntyes OF the country. President
Estrada Cabrera's outrageous insults
to public men have reached their limit.
Business and houses have ben wreck.
ed. It is said. in order that Cabrera
may satisfy personal grievances. Even
women are now falling victim to his
intrigue. according to authoritative in
formation, and it is said that the wives
of number OF his political enemies
have ben subjected to insults and in.
convenlences for daring to voice senti.
ments against Cabrara.
No reply has as yet been received
from protest sent to Washington and
Mexico Is now regarded as the one
hope of the prosecuted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05
PACIFIC FIELD MEET.


M PORTLAND. Ore, June All the
leading amateur athletic clubs, schools
and colleges Of the Pacific coast will
be represented by entries in Ito-mor:
rows great track and field meet OF:
the Pacific Northwest Associa tlon., Cal
ifornia. Washington and Oregon anna
teurs will participate. and the meet
will decide the championship OF the
Pacific coast. AS the athletic feature
OF this weeks big rose carnival. the
meet will probably be witnessed by a
record-breakins crowd. &
The Olympic Club of s IN Francisco.
has again sent a team north and hopes
TO gather in a goodly share OF honors.
Last year the Olympic club team OF
four men composed of Glarner, Cheek
Gerhardt and Gilmore won the cham:
pionship. each contestant OF the wing.
ed 20" organization taking two first
places, Cheek annexing an additional
three points with secopl place In the
high jump. + III
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a. NJ. KNIGHT KIN & CO.

VIII occupy about ten days, are the
following: Rev. Charles B. Erlman,
Of Princeton, N. J. Robert E. speer,
of New York City; Rev. Richard o.
Blynn, of Atlanta, Ca: REV. Howard
Angew Johnson. and Mr.. Fletcher
Brockman, of China; Rev. Wllbert w.
White, DID,, OF New York; Rev. Rob
,ert Wells Beech, OF Rochester, N .llY.
The convention met here for the
first time last year and all were so
pleased that It was decided to meet
here again. this year and Indications
at present are that Asheville will be
made the permanent meeting place. !,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05
lI.I7I Z NoI.I.
NOT FiNISHED.

S NEW PHILADELPHIA, O., June S.
The Joint scale committee OF the
miners and operators OF the northern
end sub-tllstrict five OF district six was
In session here yesterday morning.
The session wos behind closed doors
and at the non adjournment it was an
nouncel that there wos nothing to
give out. Miner officials who were
consulted stated that everything was
moving along very nicely and that
they were satisfied with what little
progress that they had made this morn
Ing. but that they had nothing to give
out for publications.
The convention VIII not be able to
finish up Its work for a day. or two
yet. as 1t 1t desired to have all points
gone over thoroughly an dteh matter
permanently settled. Both miners
and operators are encouraged with the
progress made so far and believe they
can reach an agreement that will he
satisfactory to all parties concerned.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05
IN EARNEST.

NEW YORK. June 5.-John Hayes
Hammond Is going to make an az.
gressiye fight for the vice presidency
of the Republican ticket. In order to
do this he has several his connection
rs consulting engineer with the Gug-
genheims. Ills attorney. Charles W.
TrHslow. made this announcement anil
stated that Hammond never received,
such a fabulous SALARY MS 100000 &
year from the. Guggenheim's or any
other concern. The attorney said he
drew the contract papers and could
state That the salary wns not even SO
per cent. OF the figures published.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05
Ho t',, rHls7

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case OF Catarrf that Gun
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o. .
We. the undersigned. have known F.
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions, and financiall,
able to carry out any obligations made
by his firm. ".
Waldlng, Kinnan & Marvin, d,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blool
and mucous surfaces Of the system
Testimonials sent free. Price. S75c per
bottle. Sold by all drug ists..
Take Halls Family Pills for constis
patton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05
MISSION FAIR in BOSTON,.

BOSTON, June 5.-A missionary
worlds fair may be held ii Boston
during the autumn OF next year, il
plans before a meeting OF American
missionary representatives. in session
this afternoon, are acted upon favor
ably. {. ss Il B B
II all goes well>Alechantcss building
a year and half later win probably
hold the big fair, for in missionary
worlds fair the exhibitions will Ill
teral!y follow the words Of the oil.
hymn. and come from Greenland's Icy
mountains and midas coral & strand
wherever the American mission flag
has penetrated.
Dusty, tirbaned figures will elbow
Fur-cla,l Eskimos, dainty little Japan.
csc girls in gay kimonos Will gaze
wonderingly at stolidly impressive In
dams wrapped in their gay blankets
ind the one-time Bowery tough" Will
not be absent, for n leading feature
OF the exposition will be its dramatic
tahlenux representing tho work or
both home and foreign missions.
Besides the tableaux. a real mission.
airy drama will probably be staged.
lnunlerahle quaint qnrios of all lands
VIII lond booths and tables and there
VIII be lectures from men prominent
in mission wirk both here and abroad.
Also, gorgeouse street ragent, with
fonts and banners Is planned. ;yls
The exposition will be entirely I'M
sectarian in its character and will be
designed to simply show the work OF
the women as whole and inspire
new helpers. s 81
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Observation-Disclosures GAME.

PRINCETON. N. J., June 5.--The
Ss,1mmitte es In charge of the arrange
sSments for. tto-morrow's baseball game
between Princeton and Yale are work
ing over time ITO provide accommo.
antions; for the large number OF Yale
visitors II and S Princeton alumni and
stud ents who desire to witness the
game; Seats can be provided for only
Sa5 Dor ton OF the applicants and hun
sdreds will be forced to stand OF. occu-
spyfthe big stand beyond the field. A
place of honor in the grand stand has
been set aside for former players on
the I'll Princeton baseball teams OF past
years. ~ i. 81. s.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05
{ Lemon, Chocolate, custard.

these are the three varieties OF
:ssto-,ul q preparation which arc
creating 80 much favorable comment
seyserywhere. Each package It put up
Eaccording to the sstrlctest Pure Food
sEaNs: " does not require an expert.
Senced cook 70 make good pies from
SpUR;PIE lust the proper proper:
lions fof all dents are ~ In the
package read for your Immediate use
s.AlltSgrosers, 10 cents. 3$5.:.
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fsjExltn e.Bja1c:k,lsltt Il. I

Miss Laura Ex1ine OF Altoona, Pa,
/ and Mr.. VIM AZ sBlackstock OF Pitts
burg were united IN marriage by Rev.
* Nv Bent lat the NJ. E. parsonage,
|EVednesday evening at six 8 o'clock. Mr..
sEslackstock ds employed on the ferry
s5pat land sis well I'm own to many people
Sin this city Mr. and Mrs: Blackstock
will sresid g IN this ward. & Their many
Trends extend hearty congratulations
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05
YOUNG WoMEN's & 4
Z CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

AsHEv1LLE. N. c., June 5.-sev-
eral hundred delegates, coming form
all parts of the United States, are
gathered at Kenilworth Inn today for
the national convention OF the Young
Women's Christian Associations Of the
United States. over 100 900 5memebers
affiliated with the $50 college assocla.
tons, the 104 city bodies and the
twenty-fonr state & organizations, are
represented. h:
Amoung the speakers on the pro.
gran, OF the present neting s, which
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05
IcalIed .tn s.Mnruanto.M,1

N7t5iP EaIIeu Eto @MorH antoWn. "a -
Mrs. "a manda Powell OF Market
street was called to Morgantown yes.
terday by the j alnrmlng illness Of her
sbTpther; NeWton5 Steele.
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Delivered Lecture.

DR. Ogden delivered an interesting
lecture to- the nurses at the City Hos.
spitaIs Thnrsdayt Afternoon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05
DO YOU: EAT

Strawberries, Bananas, Oranges,
Pine Apples. Cantalonas. Tomatoes;
Cueutnbers. Beets, Rudisnes. Onions.
Old or New Potatoes, Green sBeens.
:t5F5 'e5uqqpo pup sssd
Prices '.s TO suit the times at Jackson
Street Grocery. & 4 n ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05

s& " &. kROHME's IS HEADQuAR.
TIERS IN cLARksBuRG FOR ERELl:
ABLE DIAMONDS, WATcHEs,
CLOCKS, RINGS NOVELTIES AND
,JlE'W.ELRYsSc EVERY DEscRlP
TOM Remember the place--114
Third street clarksburg. IS -
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\ An elegant fount ain pen on sale
Saturday s5c. b Isl oTTs&t co. s.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05

Miss iKittieS Cole Of Grafton is the
gneats OF Mr.. and Mrs. Kemple OF Nor
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-06-05

mouth; Hubbard, OF Amherst: For
rest smithson. OF Oregon. and Harry
Hillman. Of the New York Athletic
Club.
IS Ray Ewry will be depended upon
to win the standing broad anu the
standing high jumps. MS In the past.
He Is without peer in these events.
The standing broad Jump was taken
off the intercollegiate programme in
1880 and the standing high jump the
following year. Neither is in favor
among the college athletes, and
Ewry's ,laderstntly will probably come
from an athletic club.
Mofrett. of Pennsylvania, may
prove the worlds championship in the
high jump. He is by far the best
In this country at present. His rec
ord Is 6 feet 3A inches. made at the
intercollegiate last summer. Con
Leahy, of Ireland, won the event ut
jamestown with a jump of 6 feet 1:
inch.
Captain w. II. Dray, Of Yale. holds
the worlds record OF 70 feet 5,s
inches for the pole vault for height.
while Martin Sheridan has n mark
OF IS feet In the pole jump. X
q Tor the shot put. hammer throw
and discus throw Uncle Sam has
enough seasoned veterans to win
nearly every point. John Flana gun
and Mike McGrath are the greatest
hammer tosers in the world, while
Ralph Rose has no superior at pres
ent as a shot pntter. Martin Sheri-.
dams ability with the discus Is well
known. They are ,all available fort
the American Olympic team.
The other events on the Olympic
programme are the 1avelin throw. the
3,5o0-metre walk. the ten.mile walk
and the three.mile team race Give
to $run) America may pick up 4;
few points In these events, especially
IN the relay race. The three.mile