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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24
.SPE CU.[A7 ION As
TO OLYMPIC TEAM
BY MANHATTAN.

NEW YORK. May 2s.-coilege rowing and
tie Olympic games are the two items OF
most interest in amateur athletic circles Just
now.
Within a week or two the names OF the
men who are to represent the United states
in the world congress of athletics VIII have
been settled and some at least OF the men
who expect TO maintain American supremacy
In the athletic world Will have started for
London in order to become acclimated and
70 fanl!liarize themselves with the lay OF the
land where they are to demonstrate their
prcwess.
In connection with the Olympic team
negro runner of the Pennsylvania, Is giving
his friends no little concern.
II Taylor falls America must pin faith
rcce out of the hre, as did Paul Pilgrim
with his great rush at Athens, II Glerner
goes he Will be dangerous. George Ford. Of
the n. Y. A. c., should be fast. too. He did
thirty seconds ast6year. and 1t is only
antural to expect him to do better this
summer. Those who have Watched Jim Nc
running like demon, and is likely 70 do
almost anything b. July. The "Big Reds
form during the last part OF the indoor sea-
son. was the talk of local athletics, and 1t
is entirely possible that In McEntee New
York has the coming miller
The fastest .4io" run this year is credited
to Atlee. of Princeton, who ran In ~ 40
last Saturday in New Haven. If Atlee makes
the team and gets good coaching at the
hands OF the great and only Mike Murphy.
he may be the man. Time only will tell.
Another old timer who Will have his met
tie tried out before the Olympic tryouts is
Myer Prinsteln. three-ttme worlds cham
pion in the Jumps. Primstein will tackle
the running. hop, step and jump at the New
York post office clerks outing at Celtic
Park. May 3lst, against such men as O'Con-
nell. Risley. Plat, Adams and Eorthridge..
Ray Fury is rounding into form again.
absolutely unbeatable by an man from any
country, and his events can be put down in
Uncle Sans columns before the big show
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24
Auto Carnival Again.

NEW YORK. May 23,-It has been
formally decided by the New York au-
tomobile Trade Association to hold an
other carnival next spring. The pro-
motion and managementtoft the exhi-
,pition have been again given into the
hands of the committee which scored
SO great a success with the initial
spring opening celebration last month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24
,I,nneanolls Hotorcyclists organize

Minneapolis Motorcyclists Organize
There are more than 200 motorcycliss
III Minneapolis. and a meeting looking TOT
ward the formation OF a club of motorcycle
owners was held a few evenings ago. Tht
new organization intends to work In hap
3nlony with the Minneapolis Automobile Clut
In the latter efforts on behalf Of good roadt
and desirable legislation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24

Hackenscnmidt is in bad shape ply
sically. he has water on the knee,
and has decided to takeia long lay-ofr.
He not only has Cancelled his match
With Zhysco. but has Cancelled his Mu
sic Hall engagements. Hackensohmidt
said recently: II must have complete
rest, and this intend taking. When !
lretire to rest my knee and have it put
through a strict course OF medical
treatment I shall be canceling engage
ments between now and October worth
nothing short of $4,000. / must do II.
I cannot so on with my knee in this
condition. See, as I bend my leg. how
the water forces the flesh out (this
was clearly vlsible). It Is not likely
that would relinquish $4,000 II We're
In condition to fulfil even my Music
Hall engagements--and that is a Diff
terent. matter to n big contest.
Were / sound physically at the
present moment, ! would not require
anything like SIX weeks for training,
/ could be fitfin fortnight. No, j owe
1T to myself In the first place. and 10
the public and those gentlemen who
are supporting mo In the second, to BIO
In the best condition when meet
|Abysco."
Aackenschmidt said 1t Is not pleas
IRE to cancel $4,000 worth OF contracts
to get TT. He does not care SO much
about Zbysoo, but wants to be In con-
dition when (iotoh comes over, so that
he can ''get his own back. The words
were simple. but the tone In which
hackenschmidt uttered them spoke OF
q settled resolve
The program for tho Olympic games
mas been issued. a calendar OF events
follows:
Juno l-Entress close rifle shooting
clay bird shooting, polo and rowing
(escept Belghlnl, Canada. Germany.
Holland. United Kingdon); golf COM
petition commences.
june 2--Golf comp titione (continued>
June s-,Golt competition (continuedl
June s--Entrles close grass conrt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24

Although there are now eleven distinct
college crews entered for the sixth annual
regatta of the American Rowing Association
a, Philadelphia on May 2sth number
Which breaks all previous collegiate records,
the board of stewards is making special
effort to increase this by securing the entry
Of Cornell
The crews OF which the stewards are sure
are Harvard two, Yale two University OF
Pennsylvania four, Columbia one. George
town one. and New York University one.
There is only one drawback TO the entry
OF Cornell. Cornell is promoting q regatta
of her own at Ithaca One OF the features
is to be dual race between the junior
Fights Of Cornell and Pennsylvania. But the
stewards think that II Pennsylvania can en-
citation regatta and then send an eight 10
Ithaca a week later. Cornell can do likewise
The PHILADELPHIA Cornell Alumni Club wants
the Ithacans to be represented In the re-
gatta, and is aiding the stewards.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24
NOBILITY WAN s
BURNS To FIGHT
Lord Lonsdale Tells Him to
Be aSport and Meet
Johnson.
BY8RICHARD DAnLGREN.

LONDON. May est is barely pos
slble that a fight viii be arranged be.
tween Tommy Burns and Jack John,
son after all Many of Burns's strong
est friends and admirers are urging
him to waive his demand for $4,000
Win. lose or draw, and acceptthe purse
otrered by the National Sporting Club
Burns still insists that he will mol
1gnt the negro on any other terms
than those he has named, but in view
of the pressure that is being brough,
to bear on him. I am informed on what
seems good authority that he is weak
ening. It is stated that Lord Lonsdale
sent Burns a telegram recently. telling
MIN that he ought to fight Johnson OH
tina same financial terms that former
heavyweight champions took on their
opponents. lie also said tnat he did
not think Burns had the right to de-
eide the size OF the stake.
There is some talk Of matching
johnson with Bill squires. whose con-
test with Burns has been put OFF.
Asked whether he would match him
self to box johnson. Squires replied
that he mad no objection, but that lie
would rather box Burns first. Whether
or no johnson fixes UP with squires. I
understand that the colored man Will
be working soon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24

orens-that is. If the human kangaroo is
right
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24

J. P. Morrise. the Boston Marathon win
ner. dropped in to see Prinkett Sullivan the
other day. Mr. Sullivan personally told him
that the report from Boston was all wrong.
and that he tMorrisey) would make tho
American team.
Morrisey when seen after leaving Mr..
Sulivan's office. said az taking good
care OF myself. I don't intend to do any
work just now. but will train little be-
fore l start for the other SIDE"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-24

Query-2. Please tell me what is
meant BY the term "elephantiasis,' as
man told me that mule I owned was
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
The Circle Entertain

Last Thursday evening the ladies OF
Syringa Circle No. 81, w. o. w., enter.
tanned the members of Pocahontas
Camp No. 299. and their families, at
their hall 10 this city. The program
consisted of a piano solo by Mrs. Ella
Stewart, an address by Grand Manager
Annie Hawkins in which she told of
her many experiences while visiting the
many Circles of the order in Southern
Oregon; a trombone solo bv Charles
Hyde, and short talk by j. f. Stewart,
in which he made it very plain to those
present that he was glad to be
there; the Guards gave pretty drill.
Then came the "Trip Around the World
for your supper. Each nation repre-
scented had booth and the guests had
to 90 around to all the booths in order
to get full supper. Germany was rep
resented by Mesdames Lulu Glider
sleeve and Imogene Wilson, who served
sauer kraut; the Indian tepee was pre-
sided over by Misses Esther Copeland
and Hester Hill, who served pop corn ;
Misses Ruth Ofstedahl aud Agnes Krog
stad served potatoes ''on the half she'll
in Ireland's booth; Mrs. Jennie Arnold
and Miss Aieen Hawkins served cake
Ia frances booth; Mesdames Myrtle
Harding and Alma Atree. in Japan's
booth served tea and cakes; Mesdames
Hattie Starr aud Nellie Gather served
coffee in India's booth; Mesdames
Eunice Akin and Emma Crosno served
sandwiches and pickles in Americas
booth. The ladies in charge of the
booths were costumed in the national
garb of the nation they represented.
After lunch "Bingo" and other games
we're INDUCED in until midnight. The
guests we're well entertained.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
Noah J. Leabo.

Noah j. leabo, who died at his home
in Yaquina March l9 OF grip, was born
in Missouri, December %, 1888, and
caossed the plains with his parents in
1916, first settling on French Prairie.
March 25, 1878, he was married to Miss
jessie Snooks, in Salem, and moved to
Yaquina Bay in 1875, where he resided
until his death.
Mr. Leabo leaves widow, three sons
and two daughters. His sons are Isaac
and Jasper of Montana, and Benjamin
B. of st. Johns, Or; his daughters are,
Mrs. Lizzie Deffenba cker of Washing
ton an Mrs. Emma Letson OF Eugene,
Or.
Mr.. Leabo resided on this Bay for
over 80 years. He was postmaster at
Yaquna at the time of his death. and
Justice OF the Peace of that precinct
was an honored and respected citizen,
and had not an enemy in the world.
! At an early age he joined the Christian
church.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
To the Voters of Line oln County

am a candidate for Joint Rep
resentative for Lincoln and Polk
counties, subject to the action of
the Republican voters at the pri-
mary election April 18th.
The salary and perquisites of the
office are not sufficient to warrant
my making a personal canvass of
the district. Nevertheless, l am
anxious for every Republican vote,
and take this means of soliciting
your favor.
1t is now Lincoln county's turn
to choose the Representative, and
trust the voters will so see it, and
vote for Lincoln county's candi-
date. Yours Respectfully.
CHAs HI. GARDNER.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27

VIM. Backus of Yaquina was In the
CITY Friday.
w. e. Hanlon and wife were up from
Yaquina last Friday.
Bridge Foreman John McGee was in
Toledo this morning.
Mrs. d. Jenkins OF Yaquina was a
Toledo visitor yesterday.
Otis and Roy Hamar we're down from
Summit Saturday evening.
A. Wisniewski of Keruville was in
Toledo on business last Saturday.
S. A. Pruett and wife of Yaquina
were in the county seat last Friday.
George McCaulou returned Yesterday
evening from weeks trip to Portland.
Harry FAINT returned home from II
bushes trip to Portland last evening.
81 Copeland of Salado has been visit.
ing here with his brother Clark this
week
DIR. thunderstorm. the dentist, re.
turned home from Portland Tuesday
evening.
John Wilson and II. F. jenkins were
up from Newport last Saturday on
business.
Next Saturday evening is rsgnl !
meeting night of the Toledo Develop
ment League.
Lottie, the little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. w. H. Conibar, is jnst recovering
from an attact of pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Clark left this
morning for a visit with their son in
law. Ed Allen, at Shedd.
DR.. Hawkins and Millard Collins
were over from Siletz yesterday as wit
nesses in the Larkey Logan case. They
left this morning for Portland.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27

Before buying hardware or imple-
ments of any kind, let me give you
prices on what you need, as I deal ex
clusively in hardware of all kinds and
ALWAYS carry full stock.
E. L. CHATFIELD, Toledo, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For J oint Representative.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the office of Joint Representa-.
tive for Polk and Lincoln counties, sub
iect to the will Of the Republican voters
at the primaries to be held April the II.
1908. b. +. JONES.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For County Clerk.

hereby announce myself candidate
for the nomination for County Clerk of
Lincoln county, subject to the will of
the Republican voters at the primary
election held on April 18th, 1908.
IRA WADE.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For County Treasurer.

thereby announce myself as candi-
date for the nomination of Treasurer of
Lincoln County. subject to the will of
the republican voters at the coming
primaries. G. B. MCCLUsKEY
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For Coroner.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the nomination of Coroner
on the Republican ticket at the April
primaries. F. M. CARTER.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For Commissioner.

hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Commissioners, sub
ject to the will of the Republican voters
at the nominating primary election
April IL. VIM. f. kEADY.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For Sheriff.

l hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office Of Sheriff of Lincoln
county subject to the will of the Re-
publican voters ut the coming primaries
If elected pledge myself to be content
with the present salary and to enforce
the laws without partiality.
j. w. Dunn.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For Assessor.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of assessor for Lin
coin county subject to the will OF the
Republican voters at the coming pri
maries. ROBERT r. MILLER.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
Bids w anted.

Bids will be received until IL O'Clock
noon, April 8, lsOs,, at the City Re.
corder's Office for repairing the city
wharf. Bids will be received with or
without material. Plans and specifi
cations at Recorders Office. Council
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For Assessor.

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office of Assessor for Lin
coin county subject to the will of the
Republican voters at the coming prim-
aries. Guy F. LAWS.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For Joint Re preventative.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for Joint Representative for dis
trict No. 12, comprising counties Of
Polk and Lincoln, subject to action Of
RI publican voters at primaries.
CHAs Ii. GARDNER.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
Ed Meeker of Yaquina was in Toledo

Ed Meeker of Yaquina was in Toledo
last Friday.
Lee Williams was up from Newport
last Monday.
Chas Courser was up from Newport
last Monday.
Mrs r. M. Scott of Yaquina was in
Toledo Friday.
G. L. Gray of Newport was a Toledo
visitor Monday.
Ed Olson Of Newport was a Toledo
visitor Saturday.
VIM. Enos was down from Elk City
the fret OF the week.
Sam Irwin passed through to Newport
"Wednesday evening"
Dr. Burgess made professional trip
up the line Monday.
I'D. Woods of Siletz was in Toledo
the first of the week.
John Kentta was over from Siletz
the frst Of the week
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Adams were up
from Yaquina last Friday.
Jack Vigars of Winant was in the
city on business last Friday.
Mary E. Lane of Yaquina was in
Toledo on business Tuesday.
A. w. Weber of Beaver creek was in
the city he first of the week.
Vern Jones returned home to Inde
pendence Wednesday morning,
Complete line of low cut shoes for
spring and summer at T. P. Fish's.
Miss Sara Crahen and Miss Ruth
Ofstedahl spent Sunday at Newport.
George King of winant was doing
business at the county seat Monday.
Remember tomorrow evening is re-
gular meeting of the Development
League.
Chas Loomis of the firm of Loomis
Bros. was up from N export on business
yesterday.
Mrs. Emma Crosno went to Falls
City Tuesday for visit with her sister
Mrs. R. 1. Helms.
John Hamar came down from Nortons
Wednesday evening and returned
home yesterday morning.
VI. Vertner left Monday morning
for Immersion, Eastern Oregon, where
he is thinking of locating.
George Green who has homestead
up on the head waters of Depoe was a
Toledo visitor the first of the week.
Universal Stoves and Ranges give
universal satisfaction. For Sale at
Chatfields Hardware Toledo Oregon.
Chester Holden, we'll known to many
people here, is candidate for the NOM
ination of County Clerk of Tillamook
county.
Roy Martin, after a visit of ten weeks
with w. H. Conibar aud family in this
city, departed Saturday morning fol
Olympia, Washington.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs D. L. Cusack
in this city, Saturday, March 81, 1908
girl. For several days the life of the
mother has been despaired of, but il
now said to be out of danger.
, Daniel McGill. Harlie Wilson ant
Albin Mueller went to Portland Mon
day morning where they will MAKE
final proof on their homesteads. Jacl
Morgan went along as chaperone.
Mrs. A. T. McBride of Oregon City
came down Monday evening for sbor
{ visit with her son George and family
I She returned home Wednesday morn
ing accompanied by Miss Mildred VIII,
will remain at Oregon City and attebt
school.
just received, new assortment @
: fishing tackle Of all kinds, for botl
I. fresh and salt water fishing. See ou
: stock before buying elsewhere.
8 E. l.. CHATFIELD,
O T..
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Republican nomination for
Sheriff of Lincoln county, subject to
the will of the voters at the primaries.
j. II. Ross.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For Assessor.

hereby announce myself as a can
dIdate for the office of Assessor for Lin
coin county subject to the will of the
Republican voters at the coming prim
aries. WALTER E. BALL.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For School superintendent.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of County School
Superintendent, subject to the will OF
the Republican voters at the coming
primaries. r. p. COIN.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
County School Superintendent

/ hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of County School
Superintendent, subject to the will Of
the Republican voters at the coming
primaries. GEORGE BETHERs.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For Commissioner.

hereby announce my candidacy for
the Office of County Commissioner,
subject to the will Of the Republican
voters at the nominating primary.
JOHN KENTTA.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for Sheriff of Lincoln County, subject
to the decision of the voters at the pri-
maries. c. l.. MORRISON.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
Murder at Siletz.

Last Thursday evening at about
Z O'Clock Larkey l.. Logan and
Willie GARNER, both Indians, be-
came engaged in a dispute and
fight which terminated in the fatal
stabbing of GARNER, who died the
following Saturday evening.
The fight occurred on the old
Fairchild place a half mile west of
the Agency on Siletz, where Gar
niers reside. GARNER was about 25
years old and unmarried. Logan
is, 46 years old.
The fight was witnessed by an
other man, but the cause of the
quarrel is not known. Logan stab
bed GARNER twice, once in the hip,
and once in the stomach cutting
cash about two inches long and
penetrating the intestines. Logan
was bruised and cut about the head
but not serious. The murdered
man was cripple having lost one
leg.
The body of the murdered man
was buried in the Siletz cemetery
Sunday. Mrs. Thomas, mother of
GARNER, arrived in from her home
at Portland Monday evening, but
being to late to attend the fnneral
remained in Toledo.
Indian Policemen John Adams
and Clayborne Arden brought Logan
to Toledo Saturday evening and
turned him over to Sheriff Ross
who held him for the arrival of the
United States Marshal from Port
land.
Tuesday noon'as Marshal McEl-
vain was returning the prisoner
from dinner at the Commercial
Hotel, Howard GARNER, brother of
the murdered man, went out on the
upper front porch of the hotel and
fired three shots at Logan as he
came out below, and had not GAR
nier's wife caught his arm while
shooting their would undoubtedly
been another death. The bullets
all missed their mark and Logan
was rushed off to Jail when Sheriff
Ross and Marshal McElwain went
back and arrested GARNER but soon
released him on bond.
The pleminary examination of
Logan was held yesterday afternoon
before United States Commissioner
G. II. Gardner. w. r. Wyatt of
Albany appeared for the Govern
ment and County Judge Swope was
attorney for Logan. After examin-
ing three witnesses Commissioner
Gardner bound the prisoner over to
the Federal Grand Jury. Marshal
McElwain again took him in charge
and held him until the arrival of
, Deputy United States Marshal,
Nicholson, who arrived yesterday
} evening and left for Portland this
morning with the prisoner.
, Howard was taken before Justice
Clark yesterday morning and was
bound over to the Grand Jury, his
, bond being placed at 500, which
was given and he was released.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27
Teachers and Parents M Getting.

A Teachers and Parents meeting
will be held in Toledo ON Saturday,
March %. 1908, to Which all are most
cordially invited.
GEORGE BETHERs,
County School Superintendent.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Newton were in
the city the first Of the week visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs u. M. Mcbride.