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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-01-01

EFATE KOADS.
Following is q list Of towns in the
county which appropriated money for
State roads, and the amounts to be re-
ceived from the State as recommended by
the county commissioners.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-01-01
HANCOCK COUNTY.
appoRr OF TREAsURER AND
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
~,x.vcrAL STANDING ToR YEAR 1907
COUNTY TAXES ALL PAID--suAhA-
nv OF EXPENDITURES FOR YEAR.

The annual report OF the county COM
.,;.s;ouers, John r. Eldridxe, 0. w. Foss
nd Fred r. Page, with reports Of County
treasurer Holmes and Sheriff Mayo, has
hsen completed. The report shows . de-
cresse in the net resources for the year of
ss,2s5. In 1908 there was decrease Of
ssgi2.e 90; in 1906, sa,el2.os; in 1904, an in
rrease OF yb6e.32, and in 1909 an incrsase Of
!, 1854. The total expenditures for the
year we're go, 4e4.16, against ~, sel.2 in
1905.
The cash balance this year 10 S6,7p7.72,
against 5,7ss g, last year, reduction Of
H.61. -
county Treasurer Holmes report Of the
county tax makes an excellent showing.
Not a dollar Of the 1907 tax remains I'M.
collected. In addition to this there has
been an unusually GOOD showing In the
collection Of plantation road taxes, large
number OF back taxes being cleaned up,
the total collection being q ,0e.2o against
us 80 last year.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-01-01
advertisements.
ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE GOOD |

Owing the Financial Crash which this country
certain clothing firm Vermont assign,
have just received from the assignee pick Clothing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
CHAR D WITH
BUR Nc HOUSE
Especial to The rime.-plspatcb.,

ASHLAND, VA, August 2.-The trial
of Adam Reynolds. colored. for burn
ing the dwelling of Louis Mass, near
Ashland, in June, 1907, has been set
for Thursday. August 9Th, at 10 o'clock
in the Mayors court room here. JUS
tice Wexford Tucker, who Issued the
warrant, will preside. Constable Nash
has a long list of witnesses summoned
and has notified those in charge of the
case that no will have some telling
evidence to present.
This negro now under arrest gave
the facts upon which the warrant was
issued to Lynn Tranham, white man
living near here. He gave the names
of a white and colored man. saying
they had paid him SIS each to burn
the house. These men will he wit
nesses and will be represented by
counsel.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
JOINT DE BA Is
WILL Be W ARM
Especial TO The Times Dispatch.


NORFOLK, VA, August a.IUnless all
signs fall. the joint debate between con-
,Eressional candidates at the Isle of
Wight courthouse Monday at noon will
{be red-hot. and probably bring to the
front the issues between the Democratic
factions In the Second District.
1t Is positively settled that Messrs.
Harry Maynard and j. Peter Holland
Twill be present, and W. a. Young an
3nounces that he VIII be present. and
asked to be allowed to take a hand in
the discussion. In anticipation of hear
ing some racy campaign talk, num-
Der Of local politicians are going up
for the meet.
Mr.. Holland has taken the lead in
The matter OF Joint debates. He has
challenged all OF his opponents to
meet him on the stump OF the district.
but so far has only been able to meet
Mr.. Maynard. He declares he Is anxious
to discuss the issues before the voters
or the district. and then to abide by
their decision at the polls.
Next week it is expected that Sec
end debate, in which all four of the
candidates will be present. will be
pulled off in Norfolk at a meeting of
the Seventh Ward Democratic Club. A
movement is now on foot to get this
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
ACTS
OF EUREKA MILLS
Especial to The Time.-plspatch.

EUREKA MILLS, VA, August g.
Old Charlotte is keeping step with the
march OF progress in many directions.
The spirit OF progressiveness is evil
denced more in educational lines, in
the erection of better school build
ings and higher grade teachers. An
up-to-da schoolhouse is being erected
at Charlotte Courthouse. which will
cost about $1,000. Contract to erect a
high school building at brakes Branch
has been let to Haynes Bros. Of Chat
ham. Va. at cost of s6,475. Both of
these schools Will have as principal a
male college graduate. with q full corps
Of female assistants. The schools will
be furnished with all modern appl!-
ances.
A graded school has been established
here. The new building will be ready
for occupancy by October first.
The Board OF Supervisors awarded
contracts to the Roanoke Bridge Com
pany to build four steel bridges, one
| over Bluestone lat ss27: one over Roa-
| noke. at Massingford, at s94s; one over
| Roanoke. at Wingos, at $500. and one
| over Cut Creek, at Harveys, at abou,
sl,6e5.
The board also ordered that Judge
Hundley be asked to order an cleo
| ton, under the statute, to vote 10.
an issue of 100000 of county bonds
for permanent road building.
The board appointed T. E. Watkins
and j. c. Darlington to receive bids
for building steel cage in the county
Jail
| new bank to succeed the branch
bank of Chase City, has been estab.
lished at brakes Branch. The name
of the bank will be the State Bank Of
charlotte county The officers are Geo
Russell, president: L. 8. jackson
vice president. w. Fl. Pettus, Jr.
cashier: n. Morgan. George b. Rus
sell. L S. Jackson. Cameron DunIon
DR.. c. W. Tucker and Captain Norn,.,
L. Shaw. directors.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
CHOOSE SUCCESSOR
COUNCILMAN BURKE
Ispecla.l to rbe Times Dispatch

NORFOLK. VA. August "A spe-
cYal scsion OF Common Council has
been called for Monday night under
tho leadership of the Good Govern
1nent faction, for tile purpose Of TAX
ing the first steps to elect a successor
to Councilman John L. Burke, and one
who is Of this factionnl alignment.
Mr.. Burke rendered his resignation
In the interim Of 1t meeting of Coun-
ell thus hoping to prevent his suc-
cessor from being named before the
new Council is organized at the Sep
TENDER meeting, when Ills faction will
be In control. The city laws provide
that successor to councilman en-
only be named at a regular meeting.
Mr.. Burke expected his resignation to
be acted on at the Tuesday night meet
ing, and before there is another meet
ing the change in the complexion Ut
the body would be effective.
The special session Monday night
will consider and accept the resigna-
ton, thus allowing the vacancy to be
legally filled at the meeting on Tues
day night.
II the Good Government faction
stands together and all are present
assuring quorum. the movement in
augurated cannot fail. The proposed
successor of the retiring councilman
is not known.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
GOVERNOR should
HAVE 81 0 600.
Mr.. Kerr Urging That Salary Of
Chief Executive Of North
Carolina Be Increased.
lspaeInl 10 The Times. D lspatch.1

RALEIGH, N. c., August 2.--Mr. r..
r. Kerr. who managed the campaign
OF Hon. Locke Craigc for the Demo-
vas won by Hon. w. W. kitchin, after
the memorable contest or the Char
lotto convention. IL out I'm card urg-
ing that North Carolina should increase
the nav OF her Governor to sum more
commensurate with the dignity and
Importance of the office IL being now
only $500, while the North Carolina
IN, nlbers II, Congress receive $500.
MFR. Kerr insists that there is not a
man in the State tit to be Governor
who fl earning as little as the State
paws her chief executive. He insists
that the Incoming Governor should re-
cetye $4,000 and appeals to the peo-
pie to send to the legislature men who
Will make this increase before the next
Governor is inaugurated- Sentiment
here is decidedly in accord with the
contentious OF Mr.. Kerr, However very
Few anticipate that the increase Will
be made as he suggests.
North Carolina Historical ComInission.
The North Carolina Historical Conf
mission has adopted as an official seal
n design from the old Albcmarlc colony
with heraldic designs strikingly
brought out The work is being done
by Tiffany, New York.
Thomas Pence. newspaper cor
respondent from Washington, Is in
the city for a few days visiting be-
fore going to Chicago where he will
have an important place in the ma
tional Democratic headquarters in the
literary department which will be un-
der the supervision of Editor Josephus
Daniels. Of the News and Observer, and
national committeeman from North
Carolina. Mr.. Daniels also goes to Chs
caEo this week to organize the de-
partment and SET on foot the work
OF preparing the national Democratic
hand book.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
mr.. 0. c. ABRAMS
is TRAFFIC MANAGER
Elected Head of the Petersburg
Bureau by the Chamber of
Commerce.
Times Dispatch Bureau.
100 North sycamore street

Pctorsburg, Va, August 2.
At meeting OF board Of governors Of
tho Chamber OF Commerce last night,
Mr.. .. G. Abrams was elected manager
OF the department of traffic bureau OF
the cha mber, an important department
recently organized, and which is cx-
.pccted to prove OF great assistance In
the work of that body.
Petersburg is a shipping centre Of
great Importance, and Its Transports
ton interests are extensive. 1t was
with the view OF properly handling all
traffic matters that the bureau was
inauguratcd. Mr.. Abrams has beer
connected with various railroads for
years. and is highly Indorsed for tho
position to which he has been elected
He Is now employed in tho general
offices of the Southern Railway In
Washington. and had formerly been
with the Atlantic Coast Line at Wilm-
ington. and with the Associated Rail.
ways of Virginia In the Offices at Rich
mond He VIII take charge of the
traffic bureau at Petersburg ON the 18TH
of August
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
ENTRIES FOR TODAY
Snratnra.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y, August
2--Entries for Monday:
First race-three-year- Odds and up
ward. selling, six furlongs-They're Off
123; Easton. 113: j. G. Core. Sugar Pine
Please, 1O2
Second race-steeplechase handicap
four-year-olds and upward, about two
mtles-N1alacca, 147: Canvas, 14o; Ban
ner. 40; Rufus, 1876.
Third race-twp-year-olds. selling
five and one-half furlongs-Von Laer
Guatemotzin. Westmore, Eschau. Pa
triot, 1OS; Court Lady. Arondack AL
bnna, la Tosca H., Chaperon, Hano-
nina, Fair Messenger, Hawkwing, Sc
cret Service, Monologue, Plume, 41O5
Prudent. 103.
Fourth race-handicap, three-year-
Odds and upward, one mile-Dorante
III: Dandelion, 1l6: Far West. Stamina
1l5; Falcada, Mohawk H., ia; Royal
Tourist. 112; The S1nire, los; Beau
coup, JOG: Purlame, los: Mayfleld, 100;
Fancy, .95; Lally Banvah, %; FOND
Fifth race-three-y ear-olds and up
ward, selling, mile and quarteS-Dis-
oberient, D'Arkle. Killochan, 1os;
Greene, Ocean Spray, Colonel White
100; Crack Shot, 9s; Woodcraft. 90
sixth race-Allies and gedings, two
year-olds, Ave and half furlongs-
Sea Cltffe, ia; Wedding Bells, 100
George w. LIE Bolt, Helen Harvey
Sandpiper, 1o4; Lady. Bedford, Summer
Night. Broadalbin, Bird Of Flight, 10
Miss Kearney. Louise Bell. Maskette
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
BLACK SNAKE Z FEET LONG
SWALLOWED BOGUS EGG
Especial to The Times Daspa,ch.l

ETNA MILLS, VA, August 2.-Mr
Lucian Atkins while walking about his
farm few days ago killed black
snake seven and n half feet long.
Within me snake MIR. Atkins found a
rock about the Size and color of a
guinea egg. which he recognized 70 be
the Identical one he had missed out
of guinea nest in which he had
placed 1t four years ago. The snake
was killed near the old nest and was
rusty old fellow. not having shed off
his winter or spring garb.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
AGAIN ON DUTY
AFTER SIXTY DAYS, HOLIDA,
Especial to The rimcs.tvsna,ch

' II.
NORFOLK. August 2.--The ljfe-sav
along the coast are again on duty. af-
ter an enforced holiday of sixty days,
without pay. and while pleased to note
that they have been given the mite Of
days rations increase in pay are stIll
contending that Of all the services of
the government, In which devotion to
duty is paramount and the rIslsing OF
life constant. they are the poorest paid
ard receive the least consideration.
But despite the fact that 80 little
Inns been done for .hem, and they are
required to loaf without pay in the two
dullest months OF the entire year, they
are willing and stand ready to give
their lives in the saving of those caught
in wrecks or otherwise endangered on
the coast.
The regular bi-weekly drills of the
men will begin on Tuesday of this
week. The patrolilng of the beach
is one of the features during stormy
or threatening weather.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
MARION Meeting
ENDORSES FRAZIER
Democrats to Put UP Hot Fight
in Ninth With
Frazier.
rspec,a, TO ,rhe T'lmes-pispatch i

I'll
MARION, VA, August 2.--1'he Dem
pcratic mass meeting was called to
order yesterday by Hon. b. +. Buch-
Anan, county chairman. j. l.. Saunders
WAS made chairman; j. X. Vcnaple,
secretary Delegates were appointed 10
tho convention to be held at Pulaski
on August 5th. to nominate candidates
for Congress from the Ninth District.
as follows:
For South Marion District-J. v.
Richardson, w. II. Daniel, Thompson
Atkins, G.. II. Fudge. Alternatos-J. 8.
Copcntaver. w. A. q. Gale. T. Ill.
Rider. George Umbarger. For County
Committoeman--Geo Kif:nger.
For North Marion District--Dr. j. r.
Hill, NJ. NJ Weaver, Daniel CopcnhnVer,
James A. Grosclose. Altcrnates-J. b.
Richardson. John Tilson, Wilson Scott,
Or. George w. Sprinkle. County Com
mittecman---J. b. Richardson.
For Bonhans Precinct--H. Il. White.
James d. Tate. r. w. Scott, w. r.
Smyathe. w. g. Baylor. p. -. Grever.
County Committceman--W. G.. Baylor.
For Saltville PrecInct--P. a. Cover
ston, James T. Frye Il. r.. Taylor. j.
J.. Milliner, III. l.. Morgan. j. Il. Per-
fatcr. James Stanfield. II. *. Saunders.
Alternates-J. &. Fewell. Il. II. Ward.
IL. "A. Miller. j. s. Goctchius. George
Coleman, 7. W. Buchanan, Il. 3. Glenn
Precinct Chairman--J. II. George.
Atkins and Grosclosc Irccincts-C.
r. Schrock, Charlie Wassum, j. r.
6navely. G. s. Davis. Precinct Commit
teeman--G. $. Davis.
Seven Mile Ford Precinct-Georcc
Nv. Tyler. ]. p. Hicks. ". c. Copen-
haver, G. L. Gardner. Precinct Com
mitteeman-H l.. Tilson. Secretary
". G.. Copcnhaver.
Ellcndalc Prccinct--P. e. Buchanan,
Sam LAME. j. NJ McCarty, Thomas
Barnett, Lee Orr. Luther Buchanan AL
tcrnates-J. M. Maloid. j. S. Buchanan
y. l.. Phipps. George Cruey. j. e. Buch-
Chairman--J. y. Buchanan.
Chatam Hill Precinct--R c. Gwynn
i. A. Holmes. II. L. slosher. D. J.
Buchanan. Alternates-John Daush-
nrty. T. B. Ward, Reece Goodman, Geo
Fcrdusuon. Precinct Chairman-E. A.
Holmes.
OLYMPIA Precinct-J. H. Buchanan
James Hubble, Charles Andrews, James
Smithe. Observation-Disclosures HAYES
w. B. Crismond, II. L. Hubble. Rome
Harmon. Precinct Committeeman-J
II. Buchanan.
Broadford District-T T. Taylor. R
~ fAelly, w. w. JeOERc, u. w. 40
berts. T B. Porterfield r. S.sClear, IT
u. George, George r. Kelly. Precinct
Chairman--J. S. Roberts
For st. Clair Bottom and Blue Spring
District-E. S. keesing. Maurice Hale
NJ. p. Henritzie. Martin Houston For
Committeemen-Mauri Hale. M. z
Henritzie. r. L. Cole. r. l.. Williams.
The following resolutions were adopt.
ID:
Resolved. That the Democrats o,
snyth county assembled recommend tc
the Pulaski convention the nomina
ton of Rev. j. Tyler Frazier, of Smytt
county, as the standard bearer OF tn,
Democratic party for the Ninth yir
ginia Congressional District
Also resolved. That we heartily in
dorse the Democratic platform a
adopted at Denver. and pledge to Hon
William j. Bryan. our grand and ma
triotic standard bearer. our undivide,
support.
DR.. j. D. Buchanan was electe,
county chairman; j. v. Richardson
secretwy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
JOHN j. HAYES AT TlPPERARY

DUBLIN. August e.-.rohn j. Hayes.
the New Yorker who won the Mara
thon race. was given popular well
come when he arrived last night at
Nenagh,, Tipperary, the home Of his
railroad station was crowded with
several thousand people, and when
tho train drew in the athlete was
greeted by tho town officials He was
ried shoulder high to his carriage to
an accompaniment of cheers and the
discharge OF innumerahle fireworks.
carriage, which was pulled triumph
|antly by the crowd through the streets
OF Nenagh to the residence OF the
young mana Rrnndfnthar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
TRYING OUT AIRsHIPs
For GOVERNMENT TESTS

WASHINGTON, d. c.. August g.
With the Wright brothers lying ma
chine on the way to Fort Myer, the
Herring aeroplane due in ten days and
the Baldwin dirigible ready to fly, the
army airship tests have reached a
point of added Importance and expect
ancy.
Captain Baldwin, assisted by Glenn
II. Curtiss. the aeronaut and engine
builder, to-day thoroughly tested the
motor and propeller. which will send
the new military dirigible through the
air, after which 1t was announced that
at o'clock tomorrow evening, If a
favorable wind prevails the first pre-
liminary trial of Captain Baldwins
"Aeronaut" will take place.
The test Of the motor to-day was
win and Mr.. Curtiss. A little difficulty
was at first experienced, with brand
new carbureter. but this was soon
remedied, and as the speed was in
seventyxfoot frame work off the sup
ports on which 1t rested.
Tomorrow the final touches will be
put on the motor. the rudder and the
other parts. After the frame work
is attached to the square mesh net
from the gas bag and the proper bal
ance of the whole machine secured
the airship will be walked" up to the
parade ground, where the tent which
| pitched
| Yesterday the signal office received
a letter from Orville Wright. stating
that his aeroplane will reach Fort
Myer this week. This announcement
added greatly to the interest center.
ing In the tests. 1t is understood thai
a. NJ. Herring, whose aeroplane is t.
be delivered at Fort Myer on the 18th
is working night and day at his shoI
In New York in order to complete his
machine in time for prompt delivery.
| 1t is now most probable that the
three aerial craft for which the gov
eminent has contracted will be at Fort
Myer at the same time.
1 To-day was the fourth anniversary
of the first successful American air.
ship flight, which was made by Cap.
tain Baldwin at Oakland Cal To.
morrow this same aeronaut hopes tc
try out the first dirigible ever built
for the United States government.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
TOBACCO SALES
IN LYN CH.B.UR.G
This Years Volume Of Business
the Smallest Since
1870.
Especial 10 The Tim cs Dispatch.

LYNCHBURti. VA. August 2.---Ac-
cording to the report of John L. Ogles-
by. statistician OF the Lynchburg TO-
bacco Association. the sales during
the fiscal year Just ended were the
smallest in the history of the trade
since 1870. The crop disposed OF
through the local warehouses aggrc-
gated l4.0l5.6Oo, a decrease Of 2.64t.100,
wien compared with the fiscal year of
1306-1307.
The crop Just sold was a desirable
one, and 1T is understood that the aver
age price was about 81 per 100. more
than last year. though no figures are
made public as to tile price.
The small crop last year is ac-
counted for by unfavorable weather at
the planting time and the scarcity OF
plants.
The growing crop is promising, and
III VIII mature earlier than usual.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED
ON SOUTHERN; NO LIVES LOST
Especial TO The Times D!spateh.l

BOYDTON. VA, August Title east
bound freight train on the Southern
Railroad. which passes here about IL
o'clock A. NJ, was wrecked three miles
east of here this morning, causing q
delay OF five or six hours, OF both
the east and west-bound passenger
trains. No one was Injured. bu, the
track was torn up for considerable
distance, and some of the cars de-
rallied. The train was going down
grade and was running at lively
speed when the accident occurred
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
$4,000 Dormftory.
Especial to TIL. T,mes.n,.n,,.,,

kSpecIdI 10 I ne Times. Dispa TON
LfNCHBURG. VA. August o-The
plans for the boys dormitory to be
built by the Virginia Christian College
VIII be submitted shortly to contractors
and 1T is expected that the contrac,
VIII be awarded by August 18th. This
structure is to cost $4,000 The college
VIII also erect a college building as
soon as possible at cost of 100000
The funds for all of this work are In
hand The present building is to be
used for girls home. The two new
buildings VIII give the college facili-
ties for an enrolment of more than 3ot
boarding students.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
TRADE OUTLOOK IS
FINE IN LYNcHBURG.
[spec.al 10 The Time.-Dl.pa,ch.l

LYNCHBURG. VA. August 2.-The
wholesale shoe men OF Lynchburg are
unusually optimistic over the outlook
for fall trade in shoes. this being espe-
cially true OF the manufacturers, who
declare that the demand for Lynch
burg made shoes was never as good
az it is at the present time. The num-
her of employees in all of the factories
is being constantly increased and still
the demand Is greater than the supply
A heavy fall trade is anticipated by
all of tile locahjobbers. as well as the
manufacturers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
AMERICANS CAPTURE
PRIZES IN PARIS

PARIS, August e,-The last day of
the special games brought great sue
cess to the visiting Americans. who
captured majority of the events.
William f. Hamilton. Chicago "A. A.,
Won the lO0-metre dash from scratch.
His time was II seconds. H. L. Trube,
New York A. c., took the 1,500-metre
run in minutes - seconds. T. T.
Cook. Cornell, won the pole vault. The
40O-metre fiat race went to j. c. Carr
penter, Cornell, who negotiated the dis
lance in 80 seconds fiat Fl. A. Gid.
ney, Boston A. A., captured the high.
was large.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
TO UNvEIL MONUMENT
AT BOYDTON ON FRIDAY
Especial to Tho Times-u,spatch.l

BOYDTON, VA, August 2.-The un-
yelling of the monument erected in
the Courthouse Square In memory OF
the Confederate dead of Mecklenburg
county, will take place next Friday
with appropriate ceremonies. Distin-
.guished speakers will attend and adj
dress the old soldiers. Dinner will be
served only to the old soldiers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
MAN AND GIRL DROWNED
NEAR JAMESTOWN NEW YORK;

JAMESTOWN. N. Y, August miss
Elsie Green, OF Savannah. Ga, and
Porter Parish, OF Memphis. Tenn, We're
run down in skiff about forty rods
Itauqua late last Night by the .steamer
Chadakoin, and both We're drowned.
The bodies have not. been recovered.
The captain of the steamer says one
of the crew saw the boat. and the first
they knew OF the accident was when
they heard the girl scream.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03
BABY BOY FOR PRIZE
YounEstcr of Six Months Won ON
Coupon at ,rGeatre-Lamb Second Prize.

special to The Times Dlspatch.1
< LEXINGTON, Ky, August "A six
months old boy baby was given as a
prize by Manager Jackson, of the Paris
Grand Opera House last night, to the
holder OF a coupon, the number of
which correspondent with that given
the baby. The coupon holder was Har-
mon Stitt, son Of Judge Harmon slit.
OF Paris. He Is married and has two
children, but he Will sign UP the legal
papers adopting the baby Monday. The
name OF the child was not revealed.
Manager Jackson stated that the
mother was anxious to find a good
home for the child. and he would
guarantee that 1t was of good family,
but said the Identity of the parents
would have to bio kept secret He
gave as q second prize a lamb, which
was drawn by Charles Pedi cord,