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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
Thought He Was Bit.

The following yarn is circulationg
at the expense of Squire Wilson. 1t
seems that he attended a tick greasing
or some other function in Coppinger
Cove, and growing tired of the festivi-
ties, laid down on a plank in the shade
and went to sleep, Some Of Coppin-
gers hounds shortly afterwards COM
menced a racket in thicket, and some
of the boys hied themselves to the
scene, and found big rattlesnake was
the cause of the canine pOwwow,
which they killed. They brought the
still squirming reptile in and laid it
where Wilson would step on it when
he awoke and got up, and hid them
selves where they could see the fun
Wilson soon afterwards awoke and
putting his foot down, laid it squarely
on the reptile. One glance was suffi-
cient and with yell that Jared the
rocky buttresses of Coppinger Cove, he
leaped forty feet, it is alleged, if il
was an inch, and exclaimed; "By CAD,
bitten by the biggest rattlesnake you
ever saw. And the boys in the
thickets simply fell over themselve,
convulsed with laughter. 1t was one
on the Squire, and good one, too
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
Got Mired Up.

Edgar Smith had an annoying exper-
fence last week with the saw dust ac-
emulation, which has been gradually
filling up the spring branch as it me-
anders through the meadows below
town. 1t seems he has pasture bord-
ering the little stream and to allow his
stock to get water therefrom, he made
stock gap in the fence Tuesday OF
last week a fine COW of his was discov-
cred mired up in an accumulation of
saw dust, and it took the biggest part
of the neighborhood several hours to
get her out. AS a result of her strug-
giles to get free the animal has injur-
ed herself SO that she is unable to
walk, and is in helpless condition,
and it is hard to tell whether she will
recover or not. This is pretty hard on
farmer, that he should not be able to
turn his cattle into his own field with
reasonable water facilities, without
getting them injured by miring up in
stuff which should not have been
thrown into the stream, and we under
stand that large quantities of grass
land have been practically ruined by
the same practice. Years ago several
people complained about this practice,
although one would think from the
statement of Mr.. Alvin Spears, of JAS
per, in a recent issue of the News,
when he requested the handle works
management not to continue the prac-
tice, that it was readily agreed" not
to do so, just as if they had never be-
fore had their attention called to the
nuisance. The fact is, it is nuisance
of long standing, and Mr.. w. S. Will
son, of this city, was our authority for
the statement of the way in which Mr.
| Spears approached the handle works
management. Anyway Smiths COW
mired up in it and he is nearly out a
$35 or $40 animal
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
LOCALS.

Mrs. win Haggard, Of Chattanooga,
came in Friday night to visit her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Burnett.
w. S. Wilson went to Jasper yester-
to get the new pea thresher which has
been bought by company of farmers.
1t will be operated by ten horse power
gasoline engine, which will be here
soon
New advertisement this week is that
of the South Pittsburg Sewer Pipe
Works, manufacturers of Cement, Sew
er Pipe aud Building Blocks. If you
need anything in that line give them
your order as it is local concern,
The Misses Simpson of Jasper, gave
a supper at the Blowing Spring last
nightin honor of their guest, Miss Rose
burg, of Mississippi, They came up
in Howards au automobile, of Shellmound,
Hayden Simpson acting as chauffeur.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Phelps, of near
Dunlap, spent Wednesday with their
daughter, Mrs. John Condra. They
were accompanied by their son-in-law
and daugh ter, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ia
tum, of Atlanta, Ga, who we're on their
way home after visit to them.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
WATCH US GROW.

Henry Smith, of Mullins Cove, re-
news his subscription.
WATCH US GROW.
Peter Anderson, Tracy City, now
reads the News.
WATCH US GROW.
Mrs. Tina Hale, Tracy City, is a
new reader
WATCH Us GROW.
Levi Sitz, Tracy City, is added to
our list.
WATCH US GROW.
E. P. Smith, Soddy, now reads the
News
WATCH US GROW.
Silas McNabb, Roope, orders the
News
WATCH Us GROW.
John Presnell, Whitwell, renews his
subscription.
WATCH US GROW.
W. L. Stone, Whitwell, renews his
subscription.
WATCH US GROW.
Dr. J. II. Colt, Petros, renews his
subscription.
WATCH US GROW.
Joseph Watkins, Oliver Springs, is
new reader.
WATCH US GROW
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
Alabama City, Ala.
SbectaI 10 Tie NezOs.

DDSC1dI 70 me Ned0S.
We are having some awful dry
weather here now, but all are looking
on the bright side and we think if a
certain couple here would get married
that our Father would take pity on us,
and send us a shower of rain.
Beldon Addison and best girl, Miss
Flossie Brooks, were on our streets
Sunday afternoon.
We are having real good sanctified
meeting here now. 1t has been going
on for about five weeks.
Miss Pearl Harvey's best fellow,
Sam Epps. paid her pleasant call
Sunday afternoon.
There was an ice cream supper at
the Alabama City Park Saturday
night. Everybody reported a nice
time.
Misses Pearl Armstrong and Mary
Butler called on Miss Pearl Harvey
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Myrtle Harvey called on Miss
Stella Armstrong Sunday.
Miss Matte Dupre and Al Kerr at
tended church Sunday night.
Naughty Boy.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
ITEMS OF THE VALLEY

A company at Jasper has been form
ed to purchase pea thresher.
DIR. ]. L. Shirley, of Whitwell, is a
candidate for representative for Ma
rion County.
The Bridgeport Academy is making
a strong effort for patronage in the
valley. 1t is Baptist school.
J. r. Janey, of Jasper, reports a AS
10 watermelon W. A. Pryor and j..
w. Snapp also report big ones, AZ and
Al lbs respectively.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
Why James Lee Got Well.

Everybody in GAINESVILLE, o., knows
Mrs Mary Lee, of Rural Route No s.
She writes my husband, James Lee
firmly believes he owes his life to ths
use of DR.. Kings New Discovery. His
lungs were so severely affected that
consumption seemed inevitable, when
a friend recommended New Discovery.
We tried it, and its use has restored
him to perfect health. DR., Kings
New Discovery is the King of throat
and lung remedies. For coughs and
colds it has no equal The first dose
gives relief. Try it Sold under
uarantee at Whitwell Drug Co.'S. soc
gnd ST. Trial bottle free.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
Case Continued.

The suit before Squire Johnson of
b. E. Tatum vs. John Condra, of this
place, for $50 for alleged legal advice,
which was set for Saturday, was post
poned until next Saturday. Mr.. Con-
dra's lawyer, j. H. Heard, of South
Pittsburg, was not able to attend the
trial on account of another appoint
ment. and hence it was continued
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27

While Kennedy's Laxative Cough
Syrup is especially recommended for
children, it is, of course, Just AS good
for adults Children like to take it be-
cause it tastes nearly as good as maple
sugar. It's laxative principle drives
the cold from the system by a gentle,
natural yet copious action of the bow
els Sold by J. W. Simpson, Jasper,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27

The type of Job Printing We turn
out Is always the best possible Care
Is always taken to make things look
right, and you know what that means
IN printing-more time consumed IN
the work. Our prices are always
reasonable, and prompt delivery.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27

can see as well at night as in the day
time. Consequently they can see as
we'll under the bed cover as on top. IL
any of the readers can get the flea bus
mess down any finer than | have you
are entitled to the cake.
Representative,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
LOCAL.

Sam Potter, of Jasper, was here Sun
day.
]. ". Bennett, of Whitwell. was
here Tuesday.
Mrs. John Condra spent Sunday
with home folks near Dunlap.
Miss Nina Raudle, spent Sunday at
Victoria, with her sister, Mrs Walter
Fagg
Miss Edith Williams, of Jasper, was
the guest Of Miss Nina Randle Mon
day
". A. Chadwick returned Saturday
from a business trip i'll Orme of a
week.
Work on Alex Lofty's new house is
progressing as rapidly as weather will
permit.
Chas. Randle and Miss Myrtle Can
non, of Victoria, we're driving here
Sunday.
Alvin Spears, of Victoria, was here
Sunday, visiting his friend, Walter
Hopkins.
Chas. Curtis is having his residence
reshingled, Matthew Pryor performing
the stunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Rogers, of JAS
per, we're here Sunday en- route for a
visit in Whitwell.
Mrs. James Byrd and children, re-
turned from visit of several months
at Monteagle Saturday.
Miss Eva Ables, who is visiting in
Victoria, and Nathaniel Ellis, were at
the Blowing Spring Sunday.
Chas. Byrd is now watching at the
Handle Works in place of Craig Raw
lings, who is off on vacation.
Walter Fagg has moved to this place
from Victoria and now resides about
a mile above town on the Jones farm.
J. r. Jones has moved to this place
occupying the Gustafson house on Ala
hama Avenue vacated by VIM. Houts.
Last Saturday we were pleased to re-
ceive from Mrs. J. R. Jones two pears
each weighing 1S ounces. Some pear,
Ell
Mrs. f. M. Mccullough and daugh
ter, Miss Byrtle, were here Sunday
returning from visit in Coppingel
Cove.
Byron Bennett went to Wincheste1
Thursday to take some fine mules own
ed by j. r. Jones to the fair which
was in session there last week.
Walter Hopkins is again up and re
ceiving visits from his many friends
who are glad to see him on deck again
He has been laid up seven weeks.
The watermelon crop of 1908 is abou
over and pretty sure sign is when TIN
owners of patches tell their friends t.
90 into the fields and help themselves
VIM. Houts moved his family u
Victoria Monday. He is hauling log
from near Sulphur Spring to Victori
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27

| will be at Jasper on Monday of
each week. All parties desiring dem
tai work will please call at the Hughes
House. will be in Sequachee on the
Friday nearest to goth Of the month.
n. 4. MOORE, Dentist.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
GRAVEYARD CLEANING.

There will be a graveyard cleaning
at the Steven Layne graveyard the
first Saturday in September. Dinner
on the ground. Everybody come and
bring dinner and tools TO work with.
ID. A. RAGSDALE,
Victoria, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
What Would
You Do

If three good physicians
should pronounce your
case hopeless. If they
should decide that you
could not live longer than
six weeks. And if you
should get well, after US
ing only 1920 worth of
DR.. Miles Heart Cure and
Nervine, what would you
advise a friend in like con-
dition to do?
II have to thank you for saving
my wife's life two years ago. We had
continued with the doctor until the
third doctor, Ike the two previous
ones. said that nothing could be done
for her; that she had better be taken
home from the hospital to quietly wait
her time, which would not be over
weeks at the most. / brought her
home, and then | thought probably
DR.. Miles Heart Cure and Nervine
might helm her so | got a bottle OF
each and some Nerve and Liver Pills
and commenced to give them to her;
We soon seen an Improvement. and
encouraged by this we continued. CIV
ing the medicine. We gave her eleven
bottles in all of the medicine. She
takes it occasionally now If she feels
the need | am 81. the ministry, and
have been for Al years"
REV. P. MILLIGAN,
Genda Springs, Kans.
Or. Miles Heart Cure Is sold by
your druggist, who will guarantee that
the first bottle will benefit. II II falls
he will refund your money.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27

There are many limitations of De-
Wits Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve
but just one original. Nothing else
Just as good. Insist on DeWitt's. 1t
is cleansing, cooling and soothing.
Sold by J. w. Simpson, Jasper, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
Every Movement Hurts

When you have rheumatism. Muscles are
stiff and sore and joints are painful Hood 5
Sarsaparilla goes right TO the spot in this dis
ease. ueutralizes the acidity of the blood and
radically cures. Accept no substitute
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
night !

The talented comedians, Williamson,
Wiesaner, Sharits, Smith and Rogers,
of South Pittsburg will present at the
Town Hall tonight laughable pro
gram Of Farce, Song and Monologue,
an entirely new program, as follows;
Opening Farce, The Doctors Troub-
les, - Williamson, Wiesener, Smith
representation, Mr. Williamson
Song, Mr.. Rogers
Monologue, Mr. Williamson
Song and Dance, Mr.. Williamson,
Farce "Eph and the Agents" Shar-
its, Smith. Rogers, Wiesener.
Local talent will furnish numbers in
intermissiOns.
Admission: Adults. 25c; Children,
10c.
Chattanooga Ice Cream will he on
sale after the program.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27
@ - s. 81 - IT, < -.
soor.+h. n The Kind You H2'R ilN6lS Rr I. "
~ -. -
-''''' GMAfTNRAIZ<1I
EOR SALE.

Would exchange for lumber OF stock of
merchandise II acres of land on VALID
ems Ridge - miles from Chattanooga
with orcha ard, timber and coal. Apply to
:. L. KETNER. Victoria, Tenn.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27

We have made arrangements with the
Cincinnati Times-Star whereby the a.
boye fine offer is made to our readers
The Autographs are very beautiful, and
if you are a republican, you will surely
want picture of VIM. Ii. Taft, which
is magnificent Send your order in
early, with the cash, as this offer will
not last very long.
The titles OF the beautiful colored
autographs are as follows; "A Scene
in Venice, The PLAYFUL Kittens. "A
Christmas Eve of Long Ago, "Tbe
Fortune Teller, "A Present for Grand.
ma, IAN Oriental Girl, Two Maids
Of Fair Japan, The Interrupted Stu.
dies" Eacn picture l4x2l each.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27

THE BEST medicine yop can lake
to rid yourself of humOrs aud
clear your complexion, is Hoods Sar-
saparilla-it's also THE CHEAPEST
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27

The News is only SOC a year.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-08-27

for shipment, and nlayi& - be closer
!. !. !. !. |. !. !.
to his work. Ia
ilton, accompaL [arlin,
went to Whit nd the
funeral of ousin,
The seconl and
the second r. the
local ball gil hot
game is exya (gers
are after 81 the
game.
Considerably tested
in the remarkaa (of pic
lures and subsc{S r papers
for two months CD sanother
column. The picN is worth
the price to republicans
T. R. Harris, school director, will
visit the public school here tomorrow
morning He has invited Maj. T. H.
Hill to accompany him, and the faith
ers, mothers and friends of the scholars
are invited to be present He has ar
ranged for new bell for the school
house, which will be placed in position
at once
Tonight at the Town Hall the South
Pittsburg Vaudeville Company will
hold forth with an entirely new change
of program. The past record of the
company for success as entertainers
will no doubt, cause big crowd to
turn out. After expenses are paid and
40 per cent. deducted for the Vaude-
vile Co., the balance of the money
taken in for admissions will be turned
over to the Hail.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-14
PISTOL BAIL IN LIVER
DR.. SIMPSON MAY Dif
Shot BY Nc Mother-in.iaw and wife
Refuses to Render
ASS stance.
Cry Associated prpss).

NORTHpOkT. n. Y. July 81
Standing within few feet OF the
spo: where u little more than Two
years ago. he shot and killed his
aged fatherin.law. DR.. James Weddell
simpson, u dentist, of New York was
shot aud perhaps MORALLY wounded
today H. his mother.in,law. Mrs. Bart
" Thorn. the woman he made q
widow.
DR.. Simpsons wife, from whom he
has been es,ranged for many months.
was near waen the shot was fired but
she did not witness the shooting. Up
Oh learning that Il was heY husband
who had been wounded she refused TO
go near MIN ana Dr. Simpson had TO
crawl TO house 200 feet away TO
have his wounds attended to.
Mrs. Thorne was later arrested and
held in $4,000 bail while DR. Simpson,
with the assistance of two friends
made his way to Roosevelt Hospital
in New York. The bullet lodged in
his liver and an immediate operation
was performed TO take the bullet out.
The doctors say tonight that DR. Simp-
son has only a small chance of re-
covery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-14
ME0n. FsrIeGk I'D
BY MOB NEAT ROANOKE
Brute Assaulted Eleven year o'o
Farmers Daughter and Posse
Quickly Formed.
,Spccial 10 The Daily Press

Especial 10 The Daily Press
ROANOKE, VA, July -. - Armed
bands Of men are securing the neigh
borhood Of Sydnnrsville. Franklin
county. for William Finney. a negro
who boasts OF Indian blooC IN MS
veins. who attempted TO assault li'lle
Ella Jamison, The elcven-yeaF-oiu
daughter of John Jamison, a promi'
nent farmer. thh girl hsing badly
beaten by the man in his attempt 70
conquer her.
Jamison missed the child and weh'
to search for her He found s't
dences of struggle in the road ana
later overlook The negro with the CIR
in his arms. making his way rap
timbered wood. Seeing the approach
of the fa:hsr. the man threw th'
child to the ground and made Ms
escape. The girl was badly multi
ated about the head End face. IL II
not believed that the man can escape
as the whole community is aroused
Their are rumors of lvnching II
the event the man is caotured.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-14
BRYAN WILL RECEIVE
SUPPORT OF LABOR
CAPTAIN DUNN DENIES CREW
RECEIVED CRUEL TREATMENT
Says Cinnamon Tried to Desert Him
In New York Rather Than
CT Back.
tBy Associated Press.1

NORFOLK. VA. July -. Cap
tain Dunn. of the British steamer
Sirathyr", arriving in the city today
to loaf cargo of coal for delivery
to the bItilcship feet at an Austria
liam port. tonight fatty denies The
stat mcnt of the Chinese crew N
tempting TO desert at New York. in
which they charge inhuman rcat-
ment. or being underfcd.
Thu commander claims that he
shipped the crew at Shanghai, for the
trip from tn Orient to this country
and return. He claims that they
were property treated as common
seam II and fed up to the standard
He now thinks that the Chinese
signed with him for the purpose of
reaching America. When frustrated
in their attempt TO d"S RI they mu-
TINED ard tried to leave the ship.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-14
BRYAN POSES FOR MOVING
PICTURES MAN AT LINCOLN
Show Leader as Re Looked When
Receiving News Of His Nomina-
ton for Presidency.

NEW YORK. July -. - Just how
William Jennings l!ryan looked whci
h" received the news Of his nomi
nation for the Presidency before day
light Friday morning viii be show
III Gin" matograph views at Hammer
STEMS Victoria Th"ater next Monday
afternoon.
The pictures were taken in Mr.
ltrl ans study ut Fairvirw. Lincoln
Neh. iuSt as the news came IA ; hing
over ih.' wires, and will b" presented
with his full consent inuWidual pic
lures of the nom!nvc. view Of his
home and flashlights Of The crowds
on the lawn will also he thrown on
the screen.
When Mr.. llamm"rstrin became
confiI NJ that In. Democratic ia
tiUnal convention AT Denver would
name Mr.. bryan for the Presidency,
ne called in Morris GrSt. his conf
dental agent. and assigned him to go
to Lincoln and induce the candidat T.
to permit moving pictures TO be taken
'iil p''l iiliSNiDH 10 allow
them to he exhibited at the Hammer.
stein Roof Garden.
Mr.. &, st Immediately started for
Lincoln. taking with him an expert
operator. machine
and all appliances used inthe develop
nrnt OF tn films.
Nothing was heard from Mr. Grst
until 10 o'clock Friday m,rning. when
Mr.. Hammt rstein receivet a telegram
stating that Mr.. Bryan had agreed
10 I'll" plan. and that the pictures had
been taken. In this telegram Mr..
,iest said that he and lis operator
Ncr" starring for Nv York and that
he films would be developed EN-
cute.
To develop the films on an en-
Ircss train II was necessary TO battcn |
Town the windows of aerping com.
'arimcnt and convert ID into n dark
Dom. This was done. an! during the /
ft"rnoon a second Telegram reached
he theater stating ;.at tA-=z-..-,,-1-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-14
TWO CUES REPORTED OF
FINDING OF MRS GUINNESS
Authorities, However, Believe Wo"~"
Was Lost in Fire winch oe~
troyed Her Home.

IapORTE. IND, July 13.-Accoro-
inc 10 information received ~ Sherin
Smultzer. Mrs. Belle GUINNESS was ais-
covered in two cities. Portland. Maine
and rockford, Michigan. The county
commits sioners declined to authorize
che sxnendi,ure of any more none!
for running down worthless cie
The commissioners have apoa.
reached the conclusion I" S
Smultzer. Coroner Mack. froheso
smith and the doctors. who cohd"c'e.
the autopsy. that Mrs. Guinness os. .
her life in the fire watch des'ro!eo
her house on April IS and tha' the
hcdv lies buried in Forest Homo ceihe-
tPry
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-14
Elks at Dallas.

DALLAS. TtAAs. Jn, 13.-With
The air tempered by last nights storm
Dallas streets today took on the pro.
per aspect for the rernion and the an
nual convention of the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Eiks. that began
formally today.
Throus'iout the day and evening
the streets were lined with marching
clubs and i"ass bands. those attract
ing greater amount Of attention be-
ing Los Angeles. Detroit and Austin.
Texas. Beaumont was also very
prominent. This afternoon nearly
900 persons sat down to typical
Southern dinner in Machinery HaIi
NJ tbs Fair Grounds given to members
OF the grand lodge and members OF
their families
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-14
GRIM SELLS LYKCHBURG
BASEBALL TEAM 10 FANS
viii Retire from Management After
Wednesdays Game, When Locals
Have Entire Charge.

LYNCHRURG. VA, July Il. AT,
ter i conference lasting an hour this
morning a syndicate of lOca! ians
purchased the Lynchburg franchise
from Manager Grim. he 10 retire after
the game Wednesday and the new
owners TO take charge at once.
The purchase price has not been
MAIDS public. ap6. the ..snmo Inceu Iater.
A syndicate of about ten Lynch
burg men. each one to put $500. has
been organized to operate the team
TO the beSt advantage.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-14
liking coward vi
| OPENS GAMES
Crowds Cheer as Army Of llhs.
|eles Pass 10 Review Of RaQaI
Box al Stadium.
AMERICAN TIE FIRST VICTOR
Disagreeabie Weather Conditions ke.p
Back the Crowds But Events are
are Participating and Sports are Of
All kinds-Few American Flags.
By Associated Presy)

LONDON. July l3.-Rain interior.
ca badly today with the opening of
the fourth international Oiympad by
the king at the Stadium. at Shepherds,
Bush and although ii cleared off be-
fore the hour set for III, formal ccr"-
mony the attendance fell short OF OK
p"cta'ions. TIE seating capacit; OF
tn" Stadium is upwards of 10000 and
while the covered stands contained
sections which were well filled. there
were many vacant spaces. In fact
If 1t had not been for the American
and Colonial cOntingents. which were
there to cheer their respt Give coun-
iryMen. and the sections around the
royal box. which were occupied by
royalty. it might have been very
small affair SO far as attendance was