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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
Disappointed.

81 went to hear III Trovatore' last
night"
Fine operar'
"oh, shucks, man, the hand organs
have been playing them tunes for
years! recognized 'em all.'-Pitts.
burg Post.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
6unkosd.

Lazy Lewis-I wuz told dat de farm
er wot lives on dot hill paid his hands
Jist de same whedder dey worked er
not. SO went an hired t him.
Tired Thomas-Den youse played OF
sick, l reckon.
Lazy Lewls-Yep. an at de end ov
de month found dat he never pald
nobody nothiD' nohow.--Chlcago News.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
An lnsult.

Miss Gaddie-I don't see why yor
should feel insutcd because he said
your eyes were like stars.
Miss Prude--You don't? Why, stars
keep winlring at you all the time!-
Philadelphia Press
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
NEW YORK pRoDucy

New York, Feb. Receipts 5,4O1
packages, lower creamery. extra: 30:
state dairy tubs. por to fair 21 "a &c.
Eggs-Receipts S.97S packages.
steady; nearby white fancy. 2S m 30;
western 0rsts 21 1-2
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
Hi. Joke.

De Style-.what makes You think
Gotroz has almost finished the cigars
his wife gave him few weeks ago?
Gunbusta- met him today
and he said he was almost Mt the end
Of his rope Harper's Weekly.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
Aurv1oNHExs

AUCTIONEERING--Of every de-
scription In Marion and adjoining
counties. associated with ]. W.
Clark will be II. l.. Protsman,
OF Cincinnati. He comes highly
recommended as . stock salesman,
Has been associated with Yar0ld
Wagner. one Of the best salesman
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26

WANTED-IF YOU ARE A WELL
BRED EDUCATED LADY over
Il, or a man OF ATTESTED CHAR
ACTER and EDUCATION over %
and desire profitable employment
assuring you salary with commits
sion, call tomorrow morning be.
tween and 10 at 317 Il. Church
Street. Ask for Mr.. Duncan.
2-17-9t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
Unreal.

II dreamed last night" said Mrs.
Nagget. ''that was In store that was
just full OF the lovellest fur coats
But" interrupted her husband hasti-
ly. that was only dream, my dear"
Yes; knew II was before ! woke
mp. because you bought me ons."- Phil
sdelphia Press.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26

"Were those two in the library get.
ting to high words when you lefty"
Something like It, They were on
the ladder looking for the dictionary
on the top shelf.'-Baltimore Ameri.
can.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26

WANTED-Work on a farm by an
experienced man by the month or
year Address W., care of the
Mirror. 2-2G-6t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26

WANTED--Boarders and roomers.
house Is modern throughout.
Apply at 622 West Church street. .
2-22-3tpl
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
THAT SKINNER BOY,
He Is Sent on an Errand Of Mercy
and Sorrow.
COMES ACROSS WATKINS BOY.
Explains to Friend the Nature Of His
Message and 10 Called q Hero.
Humpy 10 Given Lift by a Large
and Liberal Foot.
copyright, 1901

tNoPyii6ht' iVVtsJ
Humpy Skinner had his books under
his arm and was on his way to schoo
when he passed house painter stand
Ing on ladder at work with his brush
Just then the ladder broke, and the
man came down and broke leg. A
crowd quickly gathered. the ambulance
was summoned, and the policeman
who took charge of things looked
around and then said to Humpy:
boy, this poor painter is to be taker
to the Ninth Street hospital"
"Yes, SIR"
"He will probably die Of his in
juries."
"Yes, sir; he will"
Ellis wife ought to be notified. Here
is her address. and wish you woult
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
CLEVELAND

Cleveland, Feb. 26.--Hogs Steady
receipts so; shipments light, workers
and mixed 4.50 "a 4.65: heavies
$50 "a ASS; best pigs 4.25 a 4.40:
stays and roughs "a 41O.
Z Calves-St Strong, receipts goo
good to extra s.25 % $50.
Sheep and lambs Strong; re.
ceipts cars; good to extra 7.2-
@ 740.
Cattle Strong; receipts 10 cars
PTTTSBURo
PittShurp pa Eah of Cattle
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
Phones 155

In Ohio. SO we guarantee the best
OF work In sales OF any dssclip-
ton. Office ia Court Street. Give
us trial. Marion o.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26

WANTBD-All people who want home
made bread, pies and cake, to call
at third stall. south side OF mar
ket house. 2-oo-stpd
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
Deadly.

Amerlcan-No, dueling isn't allowed
in this country except with one kind of
weapon.
Parislan-Ah-h! Tell me re name Of
Zat weapon, so ze next time re Ameri.
cane insult me know Eat weapon.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26

Not Exactly Contradictory.
"Does Crank's wife support him in
his money viewsY
"No. she doesn't. She holds him up"
Baltimore American.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
WANTED.

WANTED-Old feather beds. High
est price paid for old feathers. VIII
stay week in Marion. Address
Simon Frank, general delivery.
VIII call. 2-22-6tpd
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26

WANTED -Housecleaning or work Of
any kind. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Inquire at No 5, Ola street. Phone
il14.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
WORK WANTED

WANTED-Housework to do by day
or week Call 1-13GG and ask for
Mrs. Walker. 2-24-3t
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
Contrawise.

isn't 1t strange that such dis.
turbing element as leap year should
occur In the even numbersT'
"Yes, 1t Is odd."-Baltimor Ameri.
can.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
MOVING AID rIANsr1H.
How They Did IL.

How They Did II.
A Sunday school visitor. after re.
verely catechislng the children. put to
them this question: How do the an
gels In heaven do the viii Of GodW
"rhey do 1t without asking ques-
tions, SIR" piped In Il little boy.--Judge.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
Helping Her Out.

Mrs; Henpeck John, wish you
would give me a synonym for misery.
Mr. IeA.peck - What's the matter
with matrimony New York World.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26

WlANTED-Excavating and grading,
cellars, cisterns, drains, sewers,
walks, ETC., promptly built. C,mr-t
and concrete work specially.
Prices reasonable. Satisfaction guar
anteed. y. r. Sackett. 1l07 East
Center street. Phone l., 1880.
2-25-Gtpd
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26

FOR SALE-Baby buggy and co.
cart, combined In good condition.
Cheap II sold quickly. Call at
500 East Church street. Phone
l494. 2-1S-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26
roa xALy

FOR SALE-40,O 900 acres Michigan
farm and fruit lands none better
In state; will sell in 4O-acre tracts
or more; Sc to Sl5 per acre. near
schools, churches. good markets and
railrdlds. Monthly payments. Call
or write for maps and informa-
tion. George w. Swigart, owner,
1850 First National Bank Build
Ing, Chicago, III" 2-22-12tpd
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26

FOR SALE-A Gas Queen gas heat
er good as new. 500 E. Church
street. Phone 1894. 2-l9-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-02-26

FOR SALE-A kerosene lamp with
large globe and bowl, will sell
cheap II sold quickly. 500 East
Church. Phone 1894 2-20-tf
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
NEWS OF THE STATE
Chief Cowles, Of This City,
Elected Head of State Po-
lice Association.
WALLER CASE CONTINUED
"Jeems" O'Rourke Appears for Ball
Player--Mecting of Board
of Charities.

Bridgeport, July 1.--About 40 dele
gates, representing most of the police
departments of the state, gathered at
steeplechase Island today for the Sec
ond annual convention Of the State Po-
lice Association Of Connecticut.
The morning was occupied with a
business meeting at which all last
years officers were reelected as fol-
lows:
President, Chief II. D. Cowles Of New
Haven; president, Chief c. r.
Bannon of Waterbury; secretary, Cap
tain James ]. Landrigan Of Meriden;
treas urer, Chief w. j. Rawlings of New
Britain; executive committee, Chief J.
w. Ingalls, Of Middletown; Chief D. w
Bradley Of Danbury; Chief S. c.
Wheeler Of Winsted; Chief W. II
Brennan of Stamford, and Lieut.. John
II. Redgate Of this city.
An auditing committee was named
comprising Christopher Finnegan and
]. p Regain Of this city and NJ ]. Con
nelly of New Haven and the name 81
IP. J. Farrell of Hartford were added
to the executive committee.
Early this afternoon the delegates
enjoyed a shore dinner at Weber:
pavilion and afterwards were treated
to a sail upon the Sound.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
/. Insurance Controversy.

Waterbury, July IA case trial of
which win he of unusual interest to
persons insured in the Prudential Life
Insurance company and other COM
panies doing a similar business is that
of Mrs, Mary Monahan against the
Prudential.
She seeks damages Of $1,000 because
the company refuses to pay her the
amount Of two policies on the life of
the late Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick, who
died a year ago, The policies were TAX
en- out three years ago and Mrs. ritz
patrick filled out what is known by in
suranee agents as will form, in which
Mrs. Monahan was named as bene-
1clary. In the policy Itself however,
there is a stipulation that the amount
is to go to the administrator or exeeu-
tor Of the deceased The company is
willing to pay, but Will now probably
come Into court with an interpleader,
in order that the rights of the adverse
claimants may be settled.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
walters Case Continued.

Meriden, July 1.-Contlnuance to July
13 was granted today in the police
court In the case OF John Waller, a
member of the Bridgeport team of the
Connecticut league of baseball clubs
who is charged with assault on Ernest
Parrett, at Hanover park last Monday.
Attorney James H. o'Rourke, manager
of the Bridgeport team, appeared for
his pitcher, and made complaint to
Prosecuting Attorney Dunno, charging
Parrett with breach of the peace. The
complaint alleged that Parrett, who is
sixteen years old, was one of crowd
(which attacked Umpire Rorty, and
then abused and stoned the Bridgeport
players when they attempted to defend
the umpire Walters bond was fixed at
$50 and was furnished by Mr.. O'Rourke.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
ALEX. ROSS GOLF LEADER.

Boston, July ALEX Ross Of Brae-
burn, holder OF the southern and Mas
sachusetts open golf championships
titles, led the field of 20 players contest
Ing for the Massachusetts title at the
end Of the first days play at the Coun-
try club, Brookline, today, In the fore
noon he got a "a and In the afternoon
", total Of lag for SO holes, one
stroke better than David Brown, Of
Lawrence, and Henry Wilder (ama-
teur) Of Harvard.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02

profitable ana he lost large sums, At
ter living in Australia eight years he
went to En-. land, where he married
and engaged In the business of build
ing ships, one of the products OF his
yards being the steamship Pangola.
He came to this city several years
ago, comfortably provided With this
worlds goods.
AT the outbreak of the last Cuban
instruction he purchased a large
number of arms for the patriots and
was engaged In filibustering for some
time. He lost two steamers, and with
them most Of his fortune.
Captain Brown declared last evening
that he knew the exact location Of the
treasure and the value he has put on
1t Is not too high He has unbounded
faith that he will yet obtain it.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
HERRMANNS
PABST Cafe.
S5G-75S Chapel street.
MERCHANTS MONDAY
25c-LUN = H-25c.

MENU FOR THURSDAY, JULY ..
sour.
Consonme Vermicelli
PURGE Jackson
Baked Sea Trout Creole
ENTREE.
Calves Liver and Bacon
Stewed Spring Lambs--Green Peas
ROAsTS.
Sirloin of Prime Beef
VEGETABLES.
Boiled Potatoes--String Beans
DESSERT.
Gelee Creme de Menthe
Bread and Butter Pudding
Apple and Mlnce Pies
Coffee and Tea.
All our pies. puddings, pastries, ETC.
made by our own chef. Ladies' Cafe
UP stairs. Meals also served q Ia carte
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
Whore IS y. IT. Hazen.

Waterbury, July 1.-The first savings
bank TO date that has prepared its list
lof unclaimed DEPOSITS for the past 20
years is the Dino Savings bank, at the
corner Of North Main street and Alb
bolt avenue. Theron Miller Of the
banking institution, as is the annual
custom with savings banks, today gave
out list Of deposltors who have'failed
to call for their money during the past
20 years The highest amount unclaim-
cd was deposited by James II. Hazen.
II he is living he IS entitled to 5000 e.
and, II he is dead, his heirs can secure
the money In the proper way. The 9TH
er amounts unclaimed are small.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
Body Identified.

Naugatuck. July lit was stated
here today that the unknown man kill
ed by train last Saturday at Bridge
port was Michael Shanahan. carpen-
Ter. of this place He had been working
in Bridgeport. Relatives went to that
city today and made identification by
means of bunch of keys found on
the body and also by hand which
earlier in life had been dishgured. The
body of the man was terribly manglei
by the train.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
For PollcNlloltlcrs.

Hartford, July Charles II. Dresser
of this city, who has been prominent in
the suit OF certain policyholders of the
Hartford Life Insurance company
against the present management of the
company. has heard from his counsel
that the decision of the supreme court
practically declares the 100000 safe.
ty fund" belongs not to the stockhold.
ers of the insurance company, but to
the surviving policyholders of the com
pany.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
co1oREp PORTER ON RAMPAGE

Providence, r. l., July 1.-Two wo-
men were shot during an attack made
on boarding house at n Winter
street today by Henry Roberts, col
ored porter, who afterwards committed
suicide Mrs. Edna Edmonds, keeper Of
the lodging house was shot in the left
arm and right hip, and Mrs. Carrie
Lloyd, who was In the room with her
at the time, received bullet in the
body The condition of Mrs. Lloyd Is
serious. No reason for the attack is
known
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
Farmland Drowned.

Naugatuck, July 1.-Charles w.
Shores, a farmland, 20 years old, and
unmarried. was drowned while bathing
in pond near the farm where he was
employed in Bethany last night. The
body has been recovered 1t Is supposed
shores was overheated and that the
chill of the water induced a seizure OF
cramps.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
"MOODJ" PIAZZA RUGS,

made In India Of hemp rope-artis-
tic, very durable. Reduced as fol-
lows.
size 9x12 feet, we're $40, now SIP.
Size 7hx1Oh feet, were $17, now
$40.
size 4x7 feet, we're $500, now 1915
Size Sx6 feet, we're $500, now $500
Size 1Ax3 feet, were 90c, now soc
Bring piazza measurements with
you. A very few Of some of these
sizes. Hence will not be sent on
approval or exchanged.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
State Chnrltlcs BOARD.

Hartford, Conn, July lat the meet.
ing of the state board of charities to-
day DR. Thomas +. Kane, Of Hartford.
was reelected president and Charles p
Kellogg. Of Waterbury, secretary.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
MISCELLAN E0US.

3xe "Crex" Rugs for $1.1o.
45c best China Mating, 116-warp,
for zoe per yard.
$40 fve-foot rag rugs for 99c.
Two green dinner wagons for
serving lunch on the lawn, reduced
from IS and $40 to 81 and $3.50.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-07-02
Large Swinging Seat.

Holds three people; all green;
hangs from ceiling by heavy chains;
six only. Regular IS. Special for
1925.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-22
mss rum ER/E1.

young girls in Hebrew society circles.
who are devoting the major share of
their time 20 philanthropic enterprises
The money that the young ladies' raise
is given, not only to institutions, but
to poor and needy families.
The club proposes in the near future
to extend its work, not only to needy
families, but among the foreign efe-
ment, so that their progress in the edu-
cational line may be bettered, n in
this manner put them on a better foot
ing to keep themselves in a strange
country. The untiring efforts of the
young women have brought about COM
plete changes in some families, for, in
some cases of abject poverty, there is
now thrift and happiness.
Miss Ray Gluck. the president, has
been devoting weeks among the poor
children teaching those who are IN
able to attend school, and alleviatine
the condition of those who are con-
fined to their homes through sickness.
The other officers of the club are:
Miss Ruth Fried, vice-president; Miss
Mabel Holzner. secretary and treas
urer. The board of directors are Miss
Rae Strauss, Miss jeanette Kohn, Miss
Gertrude Lewis. Miss Flora Stein, Miss
Adelaide Mendel and Mrs. Samuel
Kalish.
/, The club EXPECT to have over 100
tables in use at the whist Beautiful
prizes, including cut glass, oil paintings
and hric-a-brsc will be given.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-22
Repartee and Philosophy
as Crowd Sees Marathon

their white suits. 1 just adore runners!"
cried a dainty blonde young woman,
waving a whole square inch of hand
kefchief.
This is the sort of thing that makes
men, said a gray-haired gentleman.
'Ifa thcyeiearn to be fair and square
in athletics. they'll, use the same prin-
cipie in other lines of life
"Sure, if yer AIM on de level yer
got no show. to be in lat de inish,"
asreeI the. rewsboy, shifting a copper
from his mouth to his pocket, and the
~gray5haired man answered. buying a
paper he did not want, You don't
know how much philosophy was in
your last remark. my boy, you've hit
the nail on the head"
20, look excitedly exclaimed a
young miss in a red hat, that runner
is so tired he's frothing at the mouth.
This is an outrage. I'll"
Jaw. fergit it, OATS a SPONGE ex-
claimed the newsboy in great disgust.
Ties got ter have 1t ter keep frum
swallerin' de road"
The young miss giggled.
Policeman was Catcher.
Just then a roar went heavenward
and everybody craned. Down the line,
with long, Looping strides, came two
runners just abreast, each one strain
ing to gain on the other. The big DO
lceman, the catcher in this great game
OF endurance, waited, arms out
stretched. One boy, just a step in adj
vance, fell on his right arm, and the
other on his left, and. tired as. he was,
the winner in the little contest had
spirit enough to raise his head and
grin impishly at his defeated rival,
who grinned back good-naturedly
enough, though it was plain to see that
he was sadly disappointed.
After that the runners came thick
and fast, some fresh as daisies and
some like last years roses but all doing
their level best. The crowd did not
lose interest until the last mar came in.
/ think this chap had just a/little more
grit than all the rest. He knew he was
last, but he kept or and on until the
finish. Most fellows would have thought
whats the use" and dropped out.
The crowd was great, but 1t would
have been twice as great had the race
taken place at 5 o'clock, when the big
working world lays down it's tools and
comes out.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-22
OwCTOGENAR|AN IS
DEAD AS RESULT
OF FIRST ILLNESS
Mrs. Sophia laval, "a Years
Old, Never Sick Until Just
Before End.


General debility, due to Die e
proved to be the first and last illness
of Mrs. Sophia laval, one of the
Oldest German-American residents of
this city, and widow of Charles B.
laval, a Civil War veteran.
Mrs. laval was taken suddenly i'll
early yesterday, and died a, short time
afterwards. She was born in Germany
ei~ghty-four years ago. and had lived
in this city for the past fifty-ive
years. She was one of the oldest at
t~endants of the Second German Pres
byterian Church in Morton street,
where she had done much to help
prosper it. She was at all times help
ing friends in need.
Her funeral will take place on Sat
urday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Frederick
G. Stickel, SO Hudson street. where
her death occurred. services being con-
Quoted at the house by the Rev. Carl
Girtanner, of the Blum Street German
Reformed Church. The interment will
be made in Paramount Cemetery.
Besides Mrs. Stickel another daugh-
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-22

session of the Legislature, even II your
vote was the only one cast for Mr..
Record?' And did you keep your prom
Use in this regard?
Ibid you not threaten to bolt the
Republican ticket before the last pri-
maries If Judge Raymond should be
nominated. having used the money OF
others for his primary campaign ex-
penses without telling where he got it?
I again ask you. Mf. Colby who con-
tributed to your primary campaign
fund of three years ago, and what did
that primary campaign cost. and who
contributed to your primary campaign
fund of this yea n what did that
campaign cost? Your personal organ
quoted you on July 80 of this year as
saying that you are willing to tell who
helped you three years 6 and who is
helping you now If that is so, why
don't you make it known when I nave
asked you day after day to do 500"
John v. Diefenthaler, candidate for
Board of Works, who lives in the Thir-
tenth ward and was among his neigh
bors. and DR.. Charles F.. Kraemer, spoke
on local issues. Candidate Simon Hahn
for Board of Works was prevented from
participating in the speech-making by
a severe cold.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-22
MAYOR SINGS At
KRUGER BANQUET
FOR DEMOCRATS
And Makes a Speech, in Which
He Says Critics Cannot
Besmirch Record.

Mayor Jacob Haussling as a solo
singer made a distinct hit at the big
ocratic candidates by the Gottfried
Kruger Association last night in its
headquarters in Belmont avenue. If
the sons were written in English in
stead of German it nigh. become as
popular as "Harrigan," and that GER
tainly reached The climax of popularity
when it's Owner" William Harrigan,
candidate for sheriff. entered the hall.
The mayor sang by request, and the
guests sang simply because they could
not resist the "H-a-rr-i-g-a-n" swing.
The mayors song was "Zu Mantua
in Banden, der treue Hofer war an
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-22

witnessed. The eyes Of men glowed
with "reminiscences of days VIXEN they,
too. were young and athletic. as they
recounted to each other stories OF
things they had done. Small boys
craned their necks. and turned hand
springs and somersaults while wait
ing for the runners, finding it utterly
impossible to stand still and watch with
patience.
When the winner came in the mot
almost lost it's head.
Come on! Come on! You're winning
in a walk" cried a white-haired elder
ly gentleman, f1ourishing his cane, and
the cry was taken up along the line,
l"You win in a walk!' AS he passed
the crowd closed in behind him, only
to be driven back by the watchful po-
licemen. Those around me had much
to say. ~s.
Gee! OATS pretty runnin'. He's GER
tiny takin' it easy This from a news
boy, who was combining his business
with pleasure.
IT wisht I wuz old enough ter be In
it," sighed a chap of 10 wistfully. us
boys has got a team, but we couldn't
do no fifteen miles"
Don't they look perfectly darling IN