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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-07-24
(Gnseige.)

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SGuier foroern.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-07-24
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es Dem Braiioenten 0ta8 iiberlofien,
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Die, pel6e es ausndrtigen 9orporo-
tionen perbietet, Wineneigentllm 3u
eriperben.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-07-24
(Anseiee.)


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Banie i'm Dergangenen 9erbit @eIe-
genbeit batte, Die gdtigfeit oes goun-
tpridters PbiI. s. Sboof in Der Sfe-
gelung Der finan5iellen @ngeIegenbei-
ten oes Gountp genou gu beoba6ten,
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1908-07-24
pbii. S. sboof.

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Ridter Sboof geeeniiber gu iagen,
oob iein 8erbalten oerartig tpor, oaf
es Die bo6lte @nerfennung nno bas
groBte Sob berbient.
Ben W. Sammunb.
.inx
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18
7EVA NDRIA VA WEDNESDAY EVENING. NOVEMBER 1S 1908
DRY GOODS.

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Calendars and Diaries for le0g--Msin Floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18
Bamboo Utility
Boxes.

We are showing very large assort.
ment OF these useful aud ornamental
pieces OF furniture for the home or for
gifts-rsngipg from the small shoe box
t. the large window seat or skirt box.
Prices range from 81 25 to t22.5O each.
second noor-F 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18
Semi-annual
Sale of
Domestic Rugs.

We announce our semi-snDusl sale
OF Domestic Rngs--a twice yfarly 'ale Of
IA terms that for one reason or another
we wish to discontinue. The collection
10 the main is 'a'ge, but there are a
number Of small lots AID one-Of-s-kind
designs, 60 tnfrPs a choice. Of course,
and we would sdvi,e sn early selection.
5 zes range from the lSS36.inch mat to
The II 3xl5 #. ta,pet. Iucluded are
Brussels, Administers, Wiltons, smyrna,
Anglo. Persiaus, &c.
The goods are bright, fresh, a I'D desi.
rable, aud at the reduced prices the
values era exceptional.
la connection With the above, we Of
fer a small lot OF smiths Extra Axmips.
ter Rugs, in four desirable patterns, al d
10 the popular 9Sl2.it. size. New gooCs,
of excelIett quality, offered at a SPECIAL
price.
s22.50 Zach. Value, E27 so.
Also large lot of Sa'a'ota Washable
Bah Rugs, in light aid dsrS blue, light
and dark green, pink and red.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18
YATOHMAN MURDERED.

Thomas B. Monroe, for fifteen years
watchmsn at the Blnf, between Cole
mans Falls aud Waughs, on the james
river branch OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio, seventeen miles west OF Lynch
burg, was murdered some time Monday
night while on duty, and his body Wss
thrown over 15.fott wall by the MUIR
dfrer, where it vas found yesterday
morning.
The watchmsu was paid off Monday
by the ray train, which passed his watch
box, and robbery Is given as the cause
OF the crime.
Monroe lived with bis daughter, Mrs.
7. J, Sesy, station agent at COlemsns
Falls, aud when be did not return home
yesterday morning 3 search was lnsti-
tutsd for him and his remains we're
fou1d partly in the Jsmes river. On
the bank above the high wall there we're
evidences of a Struggle. The head OF
the dead smal had b,en crushed With
some blunt instrument.
The dead man is survived by his wife,
FIVE sons aud four daughters. He Was
sixiy.eight years old and a Confederate
veteran.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18
zsHzk--.~ 1- -+-.--, ---. -
Special Sale
of the New York
Purchase of
Ladies
Cloaks,
Dress
&c.

Ladies' Broadcoth Suits, tho new long
coat, satin snd button trimming, S4j value
At sl4.9e.
Ladies' All-wOol Black Cheviot Suits.
Si2 9S value, at %.fS.
Lsdie,' and Misses Manish Clio b Suits.
Sl6 value, at $l0.95.
Ladies Tan English Walking jackets, Is
samples, values S. to $40. Your choice at
s4.9s.
Ladies' f2-inch Coats, in bl'ck. tan, navy.
castor, brown and garnet; $l5 values at $40 SO.
Ladies' j-gore Pleated Ssirts, inside Of fac
q ality psnam-; blacks, navy ard brown;
IS. So value. at sos
Ladies' 52-inch Long Fur Scsrfs, with
plenty hsaas and tails; $S value, at $l.9S.
10 pieces of S10J BrCadcloth, all shade', at
79c yard.
10 pieces 3s-inch sll-wool Serges, black.
navy, brown end garnet; 69c value, at 49c.
10 pieces 50-inch Mohair, black and navy;
69c value, at 4sc.
8 pieces 3e-inch sll-wool Yenetians, Toe
values, at 25c,
3|-ineh Black TafIets, $t.00 value. at 75c.
26-inch Lining Satins, Sl.00 value, at 79c,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18
DEATH FOLLOWS PROPHECY

As Jesse Hoffman wa' shtariug new
pot iu Pierce's gla,s factory Clay yton, n.
j., Monday, be remarked: "The shop
that works this pot will have two or
tbrse holidays" he then went home.
feeling i'll and in about three hours be
died of hemo.rt ages. About the ssme
time the last pot that he shtarad broke,
the mott n glass was lost and as be pre-
dictsd, the men will lave holiday until
q new pot is put ip. Hoffman was "a
years old and had long been resident OF
ClSytou,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18

RUBY PRUNEs received by
J, @. MLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18
Special Sale of
CIuny Lace
Curtains.

A special purcta'e enGbles Us to OF r
q lsrSe let of these at active and durable
curtains at exceptionally low 6gur1s.
They srs made of extra strong net, trim.
med with linen lace in rich designs.
Some are finished withlase edae, tthers
with edge aud insertion. shown 10
white aud Arabian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18
Geo. Washington Park.

All persons baying signed for these lots and
ali who msy desire t. secure the TEN RE,
NAMING in the allotment of Section No. 2
will az once notify tie undersigned al lO6
north Fairfax sheet as the second sllotmt mt
will take place on Tuesiay, November 2;
without fail, and after that the price tor sIi
lots will be advanced SIS 70 SO each IF ANY
REMAIN UNSOLD. For further partieu-
Jars maps, photographs, etc., address ALEX.
J. WEDDEBBURN, Secretary Geo. Wash
inQton Monument Association, it6 south
Fairfax street, Alexsudris, Va. noTl2 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18

NEW BUCKWHEAT just received by
j. G. AILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18
AIexan6ria Gazette.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI.wRKXLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING. $40 4 St2 PRINCE
STREET.
Entered at the Postofice Of Alexandria, Vh
Rinis, as seoond-class mstter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18
CoNvICTS BURNED TO DEATH

CONVICT5 BURNED TO DEATH.
According to mar ayers of the mine,
so state convicts employed in the mines
at Pratt City, near Birmingham, Ala,
formed a conspiracy Monday night to
set No. 8 mine a6re and escape during
The confusion, and 4, result eight con- =
victs were burned 10 death, one is miss
ing and the other Al are safely locked
in the stoCl a1e,
The coup vas cunninglY planned and
daringly executed. A lot of timber ly-
ing in the msnEaV was ignited and the
conyicts hoped that when attention bad
been attracted to the flames they could
make their way through the mine and
escape by the main entry. They had
hoped to be able to make their way
along the mine ahead of the smoke and
fumes from the fire. 10 this way they
miscslcula.ej, for at least eight were
suloCated.
The others appeared to be meeting
with SUCCESS when the mine officials sus-
pected something. One overseer saw
the flames burst out 30 suddenly aud la
such volume that he 9ai sure some
kindling had been used in starting them.
Making his way to the outside, he in
formed others and guards we're at once
placed at the shat. The men we're
caught a, they came from the main
entry.
Rescue work was then begun, for in
addition to the couvicts there we're
number OF free lsborcrs 10 the mines.
All appear to have got out safely except
the convicts near the source of the
flames.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18

HAVING qualified as executrix of CHRIs-
IL lOPHER T. LYLES, deceased, II per-
sons to whom said estate is indebted are re.
quested to lpresent their accounts properly
certified for payment, and all persons in
dehted to said estate are requested TO make
prompt settlement.
ANN VIRGINIA LYLES,
l4I9 Prince Street,
uovf0 1et Alexandrla, We.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18

The soothing spray Of Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm, used in sn atomizsr, is an un-
spsakable relief to sufferers from Catarrh.
Some of them describe il as q God'end, and
no wonder The thick, foul discharge is dit
Logged and the patient bresthes freely, per-
hsps for the fist time in weeks Liquid
Cream Balm contains all the healing, purify
ing elements Of the solid form, and it never
fails to satisfy Sold by all druggists for 75e,
including spraying tube, or mailed by Ely
Bros, Sc Warren Street, New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18
DRY GOODS.
Thanksgiving Linen


lSxs4 Haud.embroidered Henistitched
Scsrfs; $1.50 quality. Special. CT no
each ........ ...s......."',' -...'u'..''
1Sx27 Plain Linen Hems,iiohed Tray
Cloths, with drawnwork centers; SQc Cf n
quality. Special, each.".".,..."".... -@A~
72.ipch BIesched Double Dam
ask; our S2O quality. Special, Ct S0
per yard.r"".-..,,....,"...... .,.". WAS~"
1896 Webb's Celebrated Hemstitched
Dew Bleached Towels; 35c quality. Doc
Each..............
36xS6 Hand-snbroidered Hemstit'hed
Linen Tea Cloths; $3.50 quality. CD 40
Special, each..".. ....n...., .....-..". V~Ss
Is Extra Fine nouble Damask Table.
cloths; no napkins to match. To close out;
2x3E yards; was $3.50. Now. ....S.l9
2x4 yards; was $3.50. ROw....."".$6.98
Pinch Blesched Scotch Dam
ask; Sl.l9 value. Special, Fer Ct nm
yard..... .....'..-'..'.'..... VA'NN
24-ineh Bleacbed Scoteh Nap G2 40
kins; 81 quslity. speFisl. dozen VO'T|
7O.inch Full Blesched Irish Table
Damssk; 90c quality. Special, per Toe
yaTd..",... -
6I.incb Bleached Scotch Table Dam Zoe
ask; 65c quality. Special, yard...... D>S'
ls-'nch German Silver Bleached Napkins;
soft and heavy. Special, ger CT 10
dozen .,.-.,'...'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18
BRYAN MAY RUN AGAIN.

iMy friends do not require me to
prejudice the future, a1d I shall not
take the ADVICE of my opponents on this
subject. I shall continue to write aud
speak 10 defense of things which 1 be-
lieve to be good for the American pso
pie. l hope 1t may never become neces-
sary to run for Office again, but ! will
not attempt to decide thai question until
the time comes to act. do not ace
any necessity to say more on the sub
jeGt."
10 answer to the direct question,
"WilI you run for the presidency again
if conditions arise to warrant it!' Will
lam ]. Bryan last night 10 San Autonio,
Texas, dictated the foregoing ststsment.
Retasdipg the future Of the democrat
ic party, he said:
al am not ct sll discouraged az to the
future OF the democl attic party. There
must be q democratic PARTY in every
country, and | Va1t our party to be
democratic, aud / hsve no doubt that
the country will seq the necessity for The
adoption of the reforms advocated BY
the democratic party. 1t is ALREADY q
great edut at ouSl force, and l have no
doubt that conditions will 80 Indicate
the psrty as to n lake the voters turn to
it as the best instrument for the accom-
pIishment of the necessary reforms"
"WilI you allow yourself to be elected
United States senator from Nebraska"
he vas asked.
"Nebrssks does net elect senator
this year," he said, with smile.
"But 1t does two years from now," he
was reminded.
"You have my statement regarding
nv future so far as care to tay," AID
be refused to discuss the suffice. further.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18

Try Koiol today on our guarantee. Take
it for while, as that is all you will need to
take. Kodol digests what you eat and makes
the stomach sweet. 1t is sold by w. I.
Creighton 4 Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-11-18

FOB sALE.-Three fine building lots on
north Columbus street court
house sqlaTe) between Queen
end Princess. Eoch lot has
frontage Of 20 feet by depth
Of ll0 feet 10 an alley,
FOR sALE.-Two fine building lots on
Mount Vernon syenus, in Bred
dock Heights: we'll located for
an ideal home.
FOR sALE.-Seyersl fne building lots on
the east side Of south Alfr'd
street, between Wolfe and
WILKES streets, which can be
purchased on reasonable terms.
FOR SALF.-Three-,tor brick dwelling
No. 2l3 south Royal street, con-
taiuing eleven rooms and bath;
splendid condition.
FOR sALE.-Store and dwelling No. 1ll5
King street, containing ten
rooms and store room. A goCd
location for business OF any
kind.
For price and terms apply to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
MILWAUKEE CHOSEN
For Next Convention Of Knights Of
Pythias and Uniform Rank.

Boston, Aug. 13.-Thc Supreme
Lodge, knights of Pythias today voted
to hold the next convention in Milwau.
kee which had already been selected
by the Supreme Assembly Of the Uni.
form Rank of the order. The formal
vote today stood Milwaukee 81, Rich.
mond %, Colorado Springs % and
Mackinac Island 6.
The question of the enforcement Of
the insurance department was still un-
der discussion by the supreme body
today Most of the delegates 10 the
Supreme Lodge have remained in Bos-
ton since the Supreme Assembly of the
Uniform Rank departed but today
some of the members of the lodge be.
gan to get away from the city
The Supreme Lodge of the knights
of Pythias formally adjourned the 18th
convention of the order in this city
late today. the closing work being the
installation of the officers recently
elected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Jac1uis Ager, aged II years. was &C.
cidentally shot through the heart and
killed Thursday by Joseph Corriveau
a playmate, at Manchaug, Mass.
Major A. H. Belar and Master Elec-
trician Sergt. G. H. Jones attached
to the Preside military forces at San
Francisco. We're killed Thursday when
they were thrown from a runabout au-
tomobile which was crushed between
cars running in opposite directions at
Market street and Van Ness avenue.
Henry farrell, 35 years old, of Bal
timore, his sisterin-law. Mrs. Lillian
PARCEL, about 50 years old. of Ruches-
ter, n. y, are dead at Rochester and
Mrs. Jarrells husband and her mother,
Mrs. Margaret NJ. Scheib. are critical
ly i'll from the effects of ptomaine
poisoning, resulting from eating toad
stools picked by mistake for mush-
rooms last Sunday.
The 18th annual convention OF the
National Association of Fire Insurance
Agents came to an end Thursday al
St. Paul, Mimi, with the unanimous
adoption of the report of the nominal
ing committee. Edward w. Beardsiey.
Hartford. Conn, was named for pres
ident The vice presidents include H
NJ. Thinkum of Maine. Other Officers
are: Secretary, Henry H. Putnam
Boston: treasurer, w. II. Nandovile.
The grand jury Thursday found
indictments accusing Mrs. Benjamin
Teal, Harry NJ. Mousley. a private de-
tective, and Julia Fleming, seam
stress, of attempting subornation OF
perjury in inducing Mabel MacCaus-
land to give false evidence against
Frank j. Gould in divorce proceedings
brought by Mrs. Gould. All the de-
PENDANTS are at liberty on bail on SIM
liar charges made by the district at
torney.
Coroner Jermon Thursday at Phila-
delphia decided not to hold for court
Mrs Fannie Soult and Miss Florence
Reckman who We're found praying near
the partly decomposed body of Dr. l..
Emerson Wheat "Wednesday. me
coroner issued a certificate of death
from Rright's disease. He reprlmanoeu
the women for their Spiritualistic va
carries and warned them against the
practice of attempting to restore Tue
dead to life by their alleged faith cure,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
ATHLETES SAIL HOMEWARD
AFTER VISIT IN IRELAND

London, Aug. 13-After passing two
weeks with kinsmen in Ireland and N
cidentallS adding to their athletic pres
tigc by scoring series of victories
on the green sod of the Emerald lSlc,
John Hayes, the winner OF the Mara
thon race, Matt McGrath, John Elan
agan and others of the coteric OF attn
letcs VINO We're responsible Tor the
brilliant triumph of America III the
Olympic games, left today for home
on board the Oceanic.
Wherever the little band of Irish
Americans which humhled John Bull in
contests of speed and endurance went
the members were given great recep-
ton by enthusiastic Ir;shrn The attn
letes We're feted and entertained and
speak in highest terms of the reception
accorded them.
Hayes was one of the most popula!
members of the party and at Nenagn
where he passed most of his time witt
his grandfather. the little lrish-Ameri
can was presented with a commemora
tive medal and service plate. Hayes dit
not take part in any races. but gave
several exhibition runs.
Martin Sheridan is not member Of
the returning party He will remain il
ireland for some time yet. A big pub
lie reception will be held in Dublin Fri
day night i'm honor of the champion
all-round athlete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
CLUES VERY SLENDER.
Lawrence Man Being Quest'o"s'
About the Methuen Murders.

Methuen, Mass, Aug. 13.-State "
ficers Flynn and Wells who are ihse'
tigating the murders Of Officers N.Y.
Dermott and Emerson of the Me'hu1n
force, went to Lowell today 10 TAN
with Joseph Glavin, one OF tte nv
taking into custody in South I'd "a
last night on suspicion. Glavln Is sn
to be a member of the Arlington Min'
gang" in Lawrence and the state ~
lice are endeavoring to asce,. as,
whether that gang can throw an! nn
upon the murder. Glavin was 'aN
from South Acton to Lowell To-Day o. 80
was examined but nothing cou'o "
learned here tonight as to the S,so
of the questioning. Officer fisn. aov
had a consultation in Boston 80
with Chief Whitney Of the state pm. n,o
report came here tonight tiia' ID
men have been arrested in Nashua I'm I'm
that one of them had watch w., If
apparently answered the discr'p'lom n;sd
the one which officer Emerson ca, aav
and which was missing when ms Iii Iii,
was found. 1t is said that the men IN
be arraigned in court tonoiios will
Nashua and that Methuen omce,. me
be present to look them over. de.
Nashua police station, however, men
NAL was made that any su.n ,vas
were in custody or that ahy'n"'
known about the watch
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
NEWPORT PLAYERS FINED
FOR SUNDAY PLAYING

Newport. R. l.. Aug. 13-On new
warrants charging them with violat-
ing the laws of the state of Rhode
Island by playing baseball on Sunday.
r. Coffey, pitcher. and H. Dillon, a
catcher, both Of the Newport baseball
team. were today fined S. and costs in
the district court here. c. Pinder of
the New England League Brockton
team is out of the jurisdiction of the
Rhode Island courts and there was no
complaint made against him today.
Both Coffey and Dillon paid their fines
The trouble arose last Sunday after
noon, when the Brockton team was
playing the local nine. Pinder, Cotfey
and Dillon were arrested, subsequent
ly released and the game went on. Last
Friday they We're discharged by the
court because of the fact that war
rants which had been made out against
them We're defective. the court declar-
ed Today's action came as a sequel to
the whole affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
JENNINGS SAYS HE'S
SURE OF THE REMNANT.

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 13-Hughey
Jennings declares that the next
worlds championship fight will surely
be between the Detroit Tigers and the
New York Giants. He counts on a
certain victory and predicts the same
for the Giants, adding that his team
will then defeat McGraw's aggregation.
The series to be played between
Detroit and ST. Louis will decide the
American League race said Jennings,
land | am sure we will defeat the
Browns. The trip which we begin Fri
day offers little prospects for de-
'cided change in the relative positions
Of the Browns and Tigers. as they go
East at the same time, and neither
will be able to get far away from the
other. The IL games between the
Tigers and ST. Louis will tell the
question. McAleer has a great team.
but not so good as ours. Last year
we had four pitchers. This year we
have double the number, and we will
win sure, barring accidents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-14
Aged Swimmer
Beats Youngsters

Rockland, Me, Ang. ia series of
interesting races and athletic events
comprised Wednesdays portion of the
Old Home Week celebration.
The swimming events in the forenoon
were witnessed by an immense crowd
With one exception all the competitors
were from the battleship Mississippi
The one civilian was DR.. w. f. Crock
EFT of Boston, who in spite of his 70
years, was one of the three to finish
the mile race in field OF nine.
The prize winners in the 100-yard
swim were H. B. Taylor of Jersey city
first, and F. Wells of Los Angeles Sec
ond Time I'm 35s.
First prize in the 200-yard swim was
won by C. Gray of .Cooperstown, n. Y.
Time Am los J. II. Meier of West Ho-
boken, n. j., and l.. j. Murphy of
Wheeling, w Va, were tied for Sec
ond place and the purse was divided.
There were nine starters in the mile
race, which in reality was about ll2
Mills The prize, cup valued at s35,
was won by William D. Soule of Chi
time being 47l2m.
Such a fine contest was being waged
for second position that Chairman
BLACK announced that a second prize
would be given. J. Perusin of New
York and r. II. Peters of Spokane,
Wash. were neck and neck. when this
announcement was made. abtu 10 yards
in the rear of Soule. When less than
a ouarter-.1lile from the finish point
Peters was obliged to quit and second
prize went to Perusin.
A great deal of interest in the race
centored upon DR.. Crockett. the Veter-
an Rostonian. His start had been a
poor enc, but he ploughed along to
Atlantic wharf in good style. While
several of the youngsters were dropping
out of the contest Much applause
greeted him as he reached Atlantic
wharf, the turning point.
big crowd was still assembled on
'rilson wharf when the race ended.
The sailors united in the cheer that
went up when DR.. Crockett made ms
gallant finish.
The motor boat races which followed
the swimming events were very sue
cessful and formed the first entertain
mant If that kind ever given mere.
The harbor was filed with craft OF all
descriptions, and the water front was
lined with enthusiastic spectators.
The summary:
Glass working boats, engines IL.
h. o. to 21z h. p, won by G. r. Crow
lev. w. A. Williams second. Time 9m
| los.
Glass 2-Working boats, engines n.
| D. to Az h. D.. won by Myron Wepper'
W. F. Calderwood second. Time on
| 81.
Glass 4-Working boats. engines n.
! %. to 10 h. D., won by A. s. Haynes
| Woodbury. NJ. Snow second. Time IAN
| sos.
Glass 5-Auxiiary boats under 40 1eet,
won by F. A. Thompson, Walter Han
second. Time I'm SIS.
Glass 6-Motor boats, engines III n
| y. to Is h. p, won by F. A. Thompson
Wilson Keene second. Time pom 5s.
Glass 7-Speed boats under 70 feet
won by James T. Gibson, f. g. Allen
second Time m ASS.
An interesting event of the afternoon
was tie 12-oared race between the decK
| fore and engineers force of the battle
| ship Mississippi. c. F. Simmons had
| charge of the races.