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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
East River District.

princeton, July IL Especial -
The following nominations were
made today by the district conven-
tion held at the court house:
For Justices OF the Peace Chest
er Austin, OF Princeton, and John
w. Davis, Of Oakvale.
For Constables b. +. Boggess
OF Oakvale, and Edward ,Gooch, Of
Princeton.
For Member OF Board OF Educa-
ton Robert ID. Karnes, of Prince
ton.
For County Committeeman Az
len r. Caperton, OF Princeton.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11
DEATH OF 4 CHILD.

The nine-months-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J Roark died yes
terday afternoon after short i'll
ness at their home on Mercer street.
The funeral services Will b. held
this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at
the residence lntermcnt at Walnut
Grove cemetery.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11
FRI F

The following prizes will be given
to customers Monday, the 18Th.
Five others Of same value free each
day during sale T.. s. Pedlgo:
box paper and envelopes, 25c.
belt. ladies' or mems, soc.
mems or 3 ladies' collars. 75c.
scarf pin. 800
Manhattan shirt or ladies'
waist, $500.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11

Roanoke. Va. July 11.-Rev.
Robert ]. Dogan, pastor OF
the Jefferson street Baptist church.
OF this city, who was born in Car
Wins Cove. near Roanoke, where the
Kerns once lived, last night, when
asked II he knew John w Kern,
replied that he knew Mr. Kern well.
And he's a mighty fine fellow,
too" added Mr.. Dogan.
John Kern was young man
when I was boy" continued the
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11
JOHNSON LOYAL
TO BRYAN
PORT TO TICKET.

st. Paul MINI, July 11.-Gov.
Johnson will support Bryan. John
son says he will do anything in his
power to help Bryan i'm a messaga
OF congratulation to the Democratic
nominee.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11
THE FIRST BET
WAGER ON ELECTION MADE AT
CHICAGO.

Chicago. H.. July 1i-Thc FIRST
political wager recorded in Chicago
on the presidential election was
made last night between II. G.. Mer-
ry. OF Baltimore, and n. r.. Nc
Bride Of the Auditorium annex.
Merry wagered $1,000 against $500
that Taft and Sherman would be
elected.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11
HELD FOR FEDERAL
GRAND JURY.

Mrs. Clara Davis alias Burruss,
was bailed yesterday in the sum of
$500 for her appearance IN the fei-
eral court to answer to the charge
Of sending obscene matter through
the mails. She admitted in the
hearing before U. S. COMMISSIONS
billiard that she sent the objection
able postal card.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11
A SKETCH OF
JOHN ". KERN
VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
IS A AWYER--FATHER
WAS A VIRGINIAN

Indianapolis, Ind. July John
w. Kern was born Dec ember 20,
1S49, at the village of Alto, How
ard county, Indiana. His father,
DR.. Jacob w. Kern, was Virginian
by birth. who removed TO Shelby
county, Indiana. in 1876. and lived
there until 1856. when he moved
into the northern country.
John Kern's mother was Nancy
Liggett, and she and Or. Kern were
married in Warren county. o., in
1Si5. When John was five years
old the family removed to Warren
county, Iowa. From the time he
went to Iowa until he was fifteen
years old. he did not see railroad
train. The family moved back to
Howard county in 1864. In the COS,
while still in Iowa, Mrs. Kern died.
Two children were left, John and
his sister. who is now Mrs. Isaac
Engle, OF Daleville, Va. He was ed
ucated in the district schools and
he continued this education by at
tending the Indiana Normal school.
OF Kokomo, Ind, riding horseback
ten miles each way every day. Later
he taught school near Alto. He
earned money to enter Ann Arbor,
graduating from the law depart
ment OF the Michigan University in
1869.
He Immediately began practicing
law in Kokomo. Ind. He was draft
ed when he was 81 years old to
make the race for the legislature
in the Republican county OF Howard, 4,
but was defeated. He was chosen
city attorney OF Kokomo for six
terms over Republican aspirants.
In 1884 he was elected reporter OF
the supreme court. Since then In
dianapolis has been his home, where
he has practiced law. He has work
ed in every campaign, served the
county in the legislature. and was
the leader of his party in the state
senate. He was city attorney under
the last two administrations of
Mayor Thomas Taggart, from Octo-
ber, 1897, to October, 1901. In
1900 he was nominated for govern
or, but was defeated. Before the
st. Louis convention of four years
ago Mr.. Kern's name had been
prominently mentioned among the
vice presidential possibilities.
Mr.. Kern has been president of
the Commercial Club and has al
ways been conspicuous in all state
and civic movements. Mrs. Kern Is
prominent In all of the social and
literary affairs of the city. Miss Ju-
liza Kern, their daughter, is well
known socially. There are two
other children-John w. Kern, Jrr
aged 8, and w. II. Kern, who is now
five years old.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11
TAT 7 BALLOONS
$4,000 TO BE RELEASED ON NO
LITIGATION DAY.

Cincinnati. o.. July 1I.-The
SPaft sotfficatlon day committee has
arranged a program for the 2Sth of
July, the day the Republican nom
inee Will be told OF hrs nomination.
One of tho features of the program
viii be the releasing OF $4,000 bal
looms, all labelled Taft in large let
ters.
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ON WAR PATH
NAVAJOE INDIANS BREAK OUT
AGAIN AND SOLDIERS GO
AFTER THEM.

Blsbee. Ariz, July lit Is re-
cupying reservation OF 100000
acres in Arizona and New Mexico,
have gone on the war path and thir-
ty soldiers with machine guns are
Fastening from Fort IIuachuoa TO
quell them.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11
HIsmnp CI.nrIs nEAn-

Baltimore. July H. Rev. Albert
Curtis. Roman Catholic bishop Of
Wilmington Del, died at $40 this
morning
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11

a good road TO Bland county IS
badly needed We need their farm
products, and they need our Studc-
baker and Thornhill wagons No
&c. Bluefeld Avenue is the place
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11
BRYAN PLEASED
WITH KERN

Lincoln. Ncb. July When he
received the news Of the nomination
of John w. Kern for vice president,
Mr. Bryan said that his views on
the nomination could be best ex-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11
TO NOTIFY BRYAN.

West Virginia elected Chas w.
Osenton and Virginia elected Gov.
Hogc Tyler on the committee to mo-
tIfy the presidential candidate.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11
RELATIVE
OF MORGAN
PENNILESS, SHE COMMITS SUI
eide.

New York. ~ Y, July 11.-Miss
Louise Boyer. n relative OF j. y.
Morgan. committed suicide I'm her
apartments here by Inhaling gas.
She was penniless and her rent was
due
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BISHOP POTTER
STILL IMPROVING.

Coopcrstown. y. Y. July IL
Bishop potter has rallied wonder
fully and condition more hopeful
now
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-07-11

Try n Leader Want Al.
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THE wEATHER.

Fai rtonight and Sunday, warmer
tonight.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1908-12-19
Circuit Judge
Kepoikai's Birthday,

When the Circuit Court opened
for its morning session, December
II, Judge Kepoikai presiding, the
Jurors and members of the bar took
the liberty of reminding the Court
of an event which took place 46
years ago, and made the most of
their opportunity for a change in
the dry as dust daily routine and ID
pleasant departure from the strict
formalities prescribed by the So
lemn precedents and customs which
doth hedge us round the austere
precincts of the temple of justice.
Mr.. A. Enos for the jurors took
the floor and affably reminded the
court of the long wait between
smokes for court and jury alike,
when lawyers are arguing law
points or indulging in wordy tilts
over grudgingly given testimony,
whilst court and jury sit and won
der and listen and wait. AS evi.
dence of their kindly feeling for his
honor the bailiff handed over box
of choice Manilas for the use of the
court.
Attorney Kinney briefly express
ed his wish that his honor may
have long life and prosperity, too
Judge Quarles complimented the
court and wished him hundred
more birthdays.
Attorneys Lightfoot and Edings
Joined in wishing his honor many
more happy returns, and the cour'
briefly thanked the jurors and bal
for their kind wishes.
The MAUI News wishes the iudg,
many more of them.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1908-12-19
Jurors Selected For
the Coming Year.

Following is the list of men Sc
lected by the Jury Commissioners
Geo. Weight and Morris X. Keo-
hokalole, to serve as Jurors for the
year 1909
TRIAL JURORS.
August Reimann, Kaanapali
David Taylor, Honokohau; Gus j
Bechert, +. G. Bortfeld, Robert
Cockett, Manuel Carreira, Geo
Freeland, Chas. Healy. Jas. NJ.
Hennessey, VIM. Hennlng, Alex
b. Hose, G. +, Miller, Philip Pail,
J. ). Pires, Frank Stark, Geo. Ste.
phenson, Jacob Taylor, r. l.. Viii.
helm, Lahaina; Louis Blanchard
A. n. Cederlof, A, &. Dickens, An
tone Dutro, VIM. Enos, John Frei
tas, Antoine Garcia, Peruvia Good
ness, q A, Hansen, Alonzo Jack
son, J p. Kaonohi, Ned Kruger Jr
j. F. Miranda, W. L. Mossman
A. B. Naone, Chas. Sullivan
Robt Peplowski, NJ. r. Pereira
G. B. Schrader, Carl Sommerfeld
E. A. Watson, Wailuku; 7. Bur
lem, Waiehu; Geo. r. Wilbur
Waihee. Manuel Ambrose, V. l.
Boeck, L. X. Cockett, II. A, Cook
W. F. }, Dale, c. Z, Hansen, Cha,
q. Murasky, A. j. Paresa Jr, j. K
Taylor, j. b. Thomson, Gus Thol
sen, VIM. Won Seggern, Puunen'
+. I. Blackburn, J, A. Harris
Jack Hiona, Henry Kaaa, Cha
Kiakona, David Kuikahi, w.
Mountcastle, VIM. Naval, L. v
Russell; w, A. Sparkes, Kahulu
/ f. 5. MACPHERSON, Kihei; Geo
Uwekoolani, Honuaula; f, q. Co
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1908-12-19
SYNDICATE BUYS
SPRECKELS PROPERTY.
Representative Bourne introduced Bill Making
the Presidents Salary 100000
per Annum.
ESPECIAL TO THE MAUI NEws.l
Sugar 96 deg. test 3.77 Beets los.

Sugar 96 deg. 3.77 Beets
HONOLULU, December 1S-A syndicate headed by G. NJ Cooke
has bought the property of Claus Spke bounded by
chant Aakea and Queen Streets excepting the Judd Sangenwad
and Mutual Telephone Co. buildings
petition for the pardon of Funokosh
Dr. Cofer may back to Honolulu take charge the
quarantine service.
Rudolph Spreckels spoke yesterday
large crowd.
NEW YORK. December 1SRokefeler Jr
OF Carvho president of the Company publishing Heas
for charging peonage
CHICAGO December 1s-The peonage Summit is being
investigated by the authorities.
WASHINGTON December SCongress
ions to the Turkish parliament opened bp the Sultan today.
WASHINGTON December 1S-Represenave
duced bill making the salary the President 100000
SANFRANCISCO, December Is S-Wilson been formally
charged with the murder of Boas.
The funeral of Chief Bggy will place today imposing
ceremonies.
HONOLULU, December 17.Madam attacked by a
burglar in her cottage last night
Jas Steward brother Mrs Thos. suicide yes
erday.
CONSTANTINOPLE December convened today
general holiday has been declared
BERLIN, December 7Castro the report of
disorder at Caracas.
WASHINGTON December report has been
published
The adopted Adrch to investigate
the service
ST PETERSBURG December 1.-THE president of the Douma
mas resigned
BUENOS AYRES December 1.-THE of Deputies in
authorized 100000 for increased
armament
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1908-12-19
Beef Price
Advances
RumOred Butchers and Gra=
zierS Combine.

There is current rumor that
graziers and butchers are about to
combine or to come to an under
standing so that the price of beef
would go up.
1t is reported graziers are asking
10 cents pound for beef on the
hoof and butchers are about to ask
Is cents pound for beef, and it is
also reported that owing to the
long drouth and incident scarcity
of beef cattle certain graziers have
entered into a combination to sell
beef on the hoof at 10 cent pound
which will virtually force but
chers to raise the price from 123
to / 5 cents pound.
Mr.. w. 7. Robinson, proprietor
of the Wailuku Meat Market,
denies this and states that as long
as he can obtain beef cattle at pre-
sent figures he would not be a
party to any combination to raise
the price of meat to the consumer.
| At present the two Wailuku but
cher shops are killing and selling
in all about twenty head of aver
age beef cattle a week.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1908-12-19

rea, David Morton, Chas. Thomp-
son, Kula; VIM. Miner, M. A.
Tavares, Makawao; F. A. Alex
ander, John Ambrose, J. II. Bon
nell +. o. Born, VIM. A. Clark,
Arthur p. Collins. J. ?. Foster, w.
E. Foster, Nelson Kaloa, Geo. r.
Lindsey. Geo. ). Markham Jr,
Chas. Molteno, W. r. Patterson,
Paia; W. a. Baldwin, Haiku; C. C.
Krumbhaar, p. Langsi, E. A. Peck,
ii. ID. Slogget, Geo. W. Steele,
Clarence 6. White, Hamakuapoko;
Geo. Trip, Keanae; Daniel Syl-
vester, Nahiku; w. A. Anderson,
w. l.. Hardy, Hama; S. X. Keka-
huna, Halawa, Molokai; Abel
Cathcart, Pukoo; Jas, G.. Munro,
Kaunakakai
GRAND JURORS.
A. Aalberg, VIM. Cockett. Jos.
Espinda, Antoine J. Freitas Jr.
Goo Lip, Chas. Knackstedt, f.
Kruse, Chas. Makekau, Geo. X.
Richardson, Henry Smith, Laha-
ina; Geo. Gibbs, Olowalu; Sam Alo,
Jos. Borba, Thos. Clark, Jos.
Cockett Jr, NJ. A. Ferreira, Jos.
c, Frias, l.. n. Bennett Keahi,
e. ID. Lufkin, A. NJ. Novel;, H. B.
Penhallow, d. X. Pokipala, Frank
Sylvia, V. A. Netlesen, Moses Wal
waiole, Wailuku; A. Gross, Wal
hee; JOS. Ambrose. X. N. Corbaley,
w. A. Engle, +. f. Baldwin, A. c.
Belts, +. f. Deinert, E. II, Ezera,
JOS. Freitas, VIM. Searby, III. l.
Shoemaker, VIM. Walsh, Puunene;
Jerry Burns, Honuaula; Geo. Copp,
Kula; John Tavares, l.. Won Temp
sky, Makawao; II. A. Baldwin,
d. I. Fleming, Hamakuapoko; W.
:, Nicoll, II. w. Rice, Paia; Ho-
race Kekumu, Keanae; c. ]. Aus
tin, Nahiku; John Chalmers, Hama
IL. II, Broderick, Kipahulu.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1908-12-19
Lahaina
News Notes
New Manager Of Pioneer
Sugar Company.

Most of the bahainaluna stud
ents left on Tuesday evening for
home, to spend Christmas with
parents There seems to be a warm
friendship among these boys as
shown by the serenading at the
wharf on Tuesday evening as doz-
ems left in the small boats for The
steamers. The Lahainaluna stud
ents are noted for conducting
themselves in quiet, gentlemanly
manner which must be credit to
their institution.
Manager Weizheimer Of Koloa,
Kauai, will take charge OF the Plo-
neer plantation on April lst. The
plantation has never been in such
a fine condition as at present.
Engineers Johnson ana Jaeger
spent the latter part of last week
in examining the big ditch of Pio-
neer plantation and other works of
engineering skill.
The Rev. C. G. Burnham left
Lahaina on Monday morning to
attend the ministerial association
which met at Wailuku on Tues
day. They have been the guests
of Rev. and Mrs. Dodge.
Mr.. Moody, contractor and
builder of Honolulu, was in town
last week.
Miss Ho, Miss Apo, and Miss
Ahu of the I.ahaina school are
visiting their parents.
The Rev. II. p. Judd and his
mother, who were visiting MIR. and
Mrs. Gay of Lanai for a few days,
have returned to Honolulu.
A party of five Australian tour
lists came over from Wailuku in an
automobile and took the boat on
Tuesday evening for the Volcano.
The Campbell park has been fur
nished with large number of new
seats.
The Wainee congregation had a
very successful concert at Halealo'
ha hall on Saturday evening.
The Rev. Leopold Kroll and
Mrs. Kroll gave children's con
cert on Wednesday evening which
was well attended.
The Rev. G.. G. Burnham and
Mrs. Burnham have moved int1
their new cottage which has 6
comfortable and neat appearance
in one end of the Campbell park
The Rev. Mr.. Williams, advent
ist of Honolulu, has been in towr
a couple OF days,
Miss Clapham OF the Baldwin
Home entertained a class of pupils
on Tuesday afternoon. Their worl
consisting mostly of beautiful bas
kets was on exhibition.
Banker Lufkin came over from
Wailuku on Tuesday evening.
The mumps are still prevalen
in Lahaina.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1908-12-19
Ranch Changes Hands,

Antoine +. Tavares of Makawao has
recently purchased 5. Ahmi's Kamaole
ranch property for the sum of SS, 500. 90.
The ranch, located at Kamaole in the
drougthy Kula district was a fine piece
of property, for which Mr. Ahmi formerly
refused an offer of s., 500. He was then
asking SIS 600 for it,
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1908-12-19
Pipe Line
for Kula
Surveys Made and Much
Data Obtained.

The County of Maui has been do
ing the preliminary work of obtain
ing data, and surveys for the pro-
posed pipe line to carry water from
the Koolau mountainside to the
parched fields of Kula. Following
is the report submitted by Engineer
Foss:
Report of J. G. Foss, Jr. surveyor
in charge of the proposed kula
pipe line for November, 1908.
November has been spent in in
vestigating the permanency OF the
flow of the stream as far as Homo
manu- (No. 15). All streams from
Honomanu on until reaching Kea-
nae Valley are of no value with the
exception of two streams flowing
over the pail into Kcanae ut an
elevation of about 5000 feet. These
| estimate as being able to furnish
| 1900 gals. per day during the
| dryest times. But for present de-
velopment, / am not planning on
extending the pipe farther than Ho-
nomanu. The data tabulated at
the end of this report will give an
idea of the stream flow at their re-
spective elevations during climax of
the intense drouth. One san esti-
mate of this drouth by knowing the
fact that the Haleakala Ranch pipe
never before since being installed
10 years ago, failed to be able to
supply water to the ranch.
Basing our judgment on this fact,
Mr.. C. H. Kluegel, Mr.. w. F.
Pogue and myself came to the fol-
lowing conclusion:
1st. That with in. pipe, laid
on 1 y per cent grade and leaving
the woods at an elevation of 415C
feet, enough water (6O, 900 gal } can
be gotten during the most unfavor-
able time with the cistcrns of Kula
as'storage places and also small re-
servoirs to be built by the Territory
to guarantee an adequate supply fol
20 years hence.
Note: 6 in. pipe from Honoma'
nu to the Haleakala Ranch corr
fields 6 miles thus feeding water tC
Makawao and the Ranch before be
ing reduced to a 4 in.
2nd. That this supply will alsC
cover Makawao, the branch pipe fol
the same leaving the main line al
. Olinda.
3rd. That the survey now being
made will have to be run over again
to get all details, before bids can bc
called for.
Triangulation work for the sur
vey has been greatly hindered by
rain and fog, but one clear da.
more will see it completed. Th'
! water to be utilized is on Haiku bu
r the exact location of which cal
soon be determined, the weathe
permitting. The grade line has beel
run from Olinda B miles Kul
way. This line was run in b.
7 stadia and checked by triangulation
The financial report tabulate'
later speaks for itself. The iter
previously reported" was deter
mined from my accounts and
statement sent to me by Treasure
L. NJ. Baldwin.
Summary for November
% lst. About 3 miles of trail ha
2 been cut across the forest.
% 2nd. About three miles of trail
have been cut up and down tn
several streams.
- 3rd. Three and a half miles {
: grade line has been fully locateC
This extends to Pulehunui.
- 4th. Triangulation stations hay
been set ON Pun Luau, Puu k
IIac and Wooded Hill. These hay
il been set from Pun Nianiau and wi
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1908-12-19

b Note: If the cost of tools and
tents was taken out of the Makawao
District Road Fund the above
balance" would be increased S95, =
80 or be raised to $4,000.
Note 2: previously expended
money in this case includes all bills
for labor and material which have
been paid out of the kula Pipe Lime
Fund outside of my O. X.
(Sgd) J. c. FOSS, Jr.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1908-12-19

be connected from Piiholo Station
December 9TH.
The 18th of December will see
this preliminary survey completed
with the exception Of the full grade
line in the woods, which progresses
slowly because of the weather and
the impossibility of working large
gang in the trail
J. G. FOSS, .Ir.
Surveyor III Charge.
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1908-12-19
Board Fixes
1909 Budget
Apprenticeship, 900 for Pub
lie Improvements.

The Maui County Board of Sup
ervisors adopted the following bud
get for the year 1909
The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1908-12-19

Idlewildc, December 4, 1908.
FINANCIAL REPORT TO DATE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-11
How to Cure a Cold.

Be as careful as you can you will
occasionally take cold and when you
do, get medicine of known reliability,
one that has an established reputation
and that is certain to effect quick
cure. Such a medicine is Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t has gained a
world wide reputation by its remark
able cures of this most common all
ment, and can always be depended
upon. 1t acts on natures plan, re,
lieves the lungs, aids eXpectoration
opens the secretions and aids nature in
restoring the system to a healthy con
dition. During the many years in
which it has been in general use We
have yet to learn of single case oil
cold or attack of the grip having re
suited in pneumonia when this remedy
was used, which shows conclusively
that it is a certain preventive of thai
dangerous disease. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy contains no opium Oh
other narcotic and may be given az
confidently TO a baby as to an adult
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-11-11
PAYING AN ELECTION BET.
Dancer Wearing a Barrel Walked q
Block on Broadway, New York.

One of the first of freak election bets
to be paid was settled the other morn
ing in New York by Miss Della Con
nor, a dancer in "Marcelle," at the Ca.
sino theater, much to the amusement
of Broadway pedestrians in general
and host of small boys. Miss Common
bet friend in the theater that Bryan
would be elected. In the event of los
ing the wager she agreed to walk
around the Casino theater in a barrel.
AT 1890 Miss Conner emerged from
the front door of the playhouse, shoes,
ankles, shoulders, arms, head and a
mammoth picture hat in sight and
wildly clutc hing at the sides of sugar
barrel. She found it impossible TO hold
up her hoop gown" and navigate. so
her initial effort was declared false
start, and David Bennett, her husband,
and the stage manager came to her
rescue.
Bennett led his wife inside the thea.
ter, took off his suspenders and nailed
them to the barrel. When Miss Connor
again appeared the barrel hung from
her shoulders gracefully.
Thus sheathed she made the circuit
of the block to the stage door. fol
lowed by delighted though critical
audience