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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING.

Messrs Doniphau and Morrill, have de.
posted with the chairman OF the CITY
School Board certified check for s 900,
the initial payment on the PesbJdy
school building, which they recently
purchased. The rear part of the build
log 10 being fitted up for Offices for the
Sou bern Railway Company and It 10
understood that the main building will
he remodeled and cOnverttd into an
apartment house.
Cdy Engineer Dunn has gone to
Petersburg and South Boston to inspect
handsome aud modern school buildings
which are beiog erected at these points
and to ascertain if q similar building
would b. suitable for Alexandria.
At the meeting of The Oily Council
tonIe bit the finance committee will, 1t Is
understood, report fAvOrsbly on the sp'
plicstion OF the School Board for an APP
preparation of $50, 900 10 help pay the
cost of the proposed new school build
ing. The school board, as heretofore
stated, hiss purchased the Brent property
Ga Prince street, between Patrick and
Henry, paying therefor $l2, 900, and has
sold the Peabody building for $lS, 600.
/, is proposed to tear down the Brent
building and erect thereon a new and
modern building of tSelSs or fourteen
rooms to cost about $50, 900 This is to
be paid for with the 500, 900 10 be sPpIO-
Dristei by the Oily Oounc and the
$4,000 derived from the sale of Pea
bods building. Arrangements will be
msde later for he payment on the Brent
aFonRrtV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
DEATH OF AN ENGINEER.

Mf. Thomas E. GJrhsm, tor many
years q well-knOwn and popular engineer
90 the Soathern Railway, died at his
home In this city about 8 o'clock this
morning. The deceased had for some
time been a sufferer from cancer of the
stomach. Mr.. GOrhsm WAS "a years
old. He came to Alexandra nom AL
bsny, N. Y, with his mother when he
was boy, and sold papers on what was
then known as the Orange and Alexsn-
dria Railroad, nov the Washington di-
vision of the Southern Railway. As he
Was approaching manhood he became
fireman and later an engineer, which
occupation he followed until recently.
He leaves q widow and one son and
three 7daughterp. The deceased was
member of Alexandra Council, Royal
Arcanum, and Alexandra Lodge of Elks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
WILL PROTEST AGAINST DIS
BANDING

Members of The Alexandra L'eh
IofsDry held meeting at Annoy
Hall at plight. The company proposes
10 m.ke efforts 10 refsin pc. session 81
lLeir property IS we'll IS Annoy Hsh.
IL is clsim'd by members Of the CON-
psoy that the di.bsndmeDt OF O mPsny
q, seventieth VHginis Regiment, does
n, { necessarily disbsnd the Alexsndfia
Light Infantry, and that the latter COM
Iany will con inue as an Independent
military company, and will retain iss
chsrler.
The present company WAS ordered to
disband fr alleged inefficienty
At the meeting last night a commit
tee was appointed to confer with tbs
Oily Council IS TO the status OF the
AIexandria LIph. Infantry, and the
members ssy they will abide by the de-
cisiGn of that bOdv.
Mr.. F. l.. Slsymsker, who will be
captain OF the new company, states lhst
he has already obtained the names of
more than half of the required number
10 OTganizs company.
Tbs morning Msj J. f King placed
on record 10 the clerks Cffice of the Cor
porsiiOn Court quit claim deed TO the
armOry property from the former men,
bets of the Alexandria Light Infantry.
The deed Is dated November 9. 1899, In
which Il is provided that in the event the
Light Infantry disbsnds or
to exist the property shall pass 10
the Cny Council to be held by II in trust
for the use a, benefit Of the active
of any new military company
that may be organized in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The most successful man is he
Who knows no business but his own.
Who tends unto his own affairs
And lets the other man alone.
The City Council meets tonight.
The mercury at 2 o'clock this even.
ing registered So.
The "5enate" tonight will discuss the
question should Washington street be
paved throughout is length.
A few shad are still being csught By
OILERS a short distances below this city.
The feb, however, are not 10 as fine O
condition as those caught q few weeks
ago.
The annual meeting Of the stockhold'
ers of the Citizens Savings Bank, incor-
porsltd, was held at the compspy's Viz
GINA cfice, ll9 south Fairfax street,
his morning, for the purpose of elecliug
officers an q board of directors
Mrs. Francis Appich MeOsaIey, re-
cording secretary, gives notice that the
regular monthly meeting Of the Seven.
teenlh Virginia Regiment Chapter will
be held in Lee Camp Hall tomorrow
afternoon at bali past three O'Clock.
Business of importance Is 10 be trans
acted.
There will be q roller skating party,
beginning tonight aud lasting one week,
al Mr.. P. T. Harrington's new building
on north St. Assph street, which Mr..
Harrington has XII dig loaned 10 rWo
classes OF the NJ. E. Onurch South Sun
day school, which is for the purpose OF
raising missionary money.
Messrs. T. F. Burroughs, Son & o.,
whose store snd mill at the c1roer Of
Patrick and FfSnklIn streets we're de-
stroyed by fire recently, have leased iron
Mr.. A. ID. Brockett the building FORM
erly occupied by the Baltimore and Ohio
Railfoad Company, and have resu ned
business. As heretofore stated the firm
will soon rebuild.
Don't fail to see the moving pictures
at the Alexandria Amusement Co. g hall
tonight. Two new fin 5, and, by 70.
quest, the Holy City will be repeated.
See advertisement.
The police have been instructed 70 see that
thOse who have taken cut licenses to conduct
bsr rooms conduct their saloons personally.
Fried Cams SOC dozen. Yeget .ble soup
Tuesday, Thursday aud Saturday; clsrn soup
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. c. ID.
Zimmerman, Market Space. marb If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
mCOLEMAN,s PARK"

"Oolonep' w. O. Coiemsu. cOlored,
announces hat there will be public speak
ing at the corner OF Union and franklin
streets tomorrow afternoon, beginning o!
4;30 O'Clock and continuing until $3.50.
Coleman has invited several members
oi both houses Of Congress, including
Representative Carlip, Mayor Psf, aud
Delegste Cation and Justice Oaton 10 be
present and spesk on the occasion.
Coleman will be the last speaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
DANCE TOMORROW NIGHT.

The Fanchou Pleasure Club will give
their closing dance tomorrow night at
McBurney's Hall, which the club hopes
to make one OF the best they have given
this season. Some novel features will
be introduced during the evening aud q
z cd time IL assured all attending this
affair. Prot. Leon Coheu's orchestra
has been engaged for the otc son, and
will rsr der the latest walizs aud lwO steps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
ASSAULTED AND ROBBED.

Thomas Gorhsm, a track hand on the
Washington, Altzsudris aud Mount
Vernon RailWsy, reported yes efday
evening that he had been held up and
beaten, after which be was robbed OF be-
tween 800 and $3.50 in cash, which he
had 10 his pockets. The robbery, Cor
ham says, occurred about s o'clock yes
teEdsy afternoon just east Of the Four
Mile Run power house. He says his
fsssilsnt was q tall white man, who
struck him with piece of lead P pc or
heavy cable, and after stunning him took
his monty. Gorham ssys portion of
the money belonged TO his son. Les
SGlrham.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE AT
plIRlIC AtJcliJN.

Silas Weatherby, an old New England
farmer, morigaS d his farm for 500 to
Jonathan 4. Narsb. the postmaster Of the
vills.e, in ar e. to give his sou college
educ lticn It The expiration Of three years
the SIN graduated with high hUn1 as a
civil and mining e7Rin He at once ltft
f,r Arizona, struck il rich. and became me- n
Of in6ren c 10 tie cOnmunitg, He had writ
zen Teekly to b pare tcand 'et'er' had been
receive in dre time. Then Of a sudden
his let ers cea>ei, JOnsth q A. Marsh hsd
failed 10 oliver them. He desir d to own
old Weat erby's proDt ny. The day the pl OPP
erty vas to be sold 1T pDtl auction his so
appears, disguised, learns the reason for
not receiving his letters Finding " no ult
of his parents what trsnspires will be pic
tured in "Oak Farm" Opera HOu May 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
LINCOLN ASSOCIATION.

The Lincoln Association met las
[ light for the purpase Of making srrsDg
N. nts 10 have civic parade on thu
aiieroooa OF July Alb. 40 uxilisry
committee was organized to aid the as
ISOLATION. James Washington, OF the
second ward, was made chairman OF
the 6naocial committee. The Ghiel
msrshal and o her officers will be named
at the next NEE lug.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
POLICE COURF.

IJustice Fl. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases we're disposed Of
Rhis morning;
Edward Davis, colOred. charged wi'h
being dunk and disDid .rly, Was fined IS.
Alice Harris, colOred, charged With
destroy log the property OF Preston Noble,
colored, was fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
VIOLATING INTERNAL REV.
ENUE LAWS,

Bessie Lewis, Ada Kemper and r. A.
Austop, all colOrs6, were arrested yes
terdsy by Deputy u. 8. Marshal Glover
10 Alexandra county charged with VIC
lsting the U. =. internal laws. They
we're brought before U. $. Commits
missioner Garrett, today, aud The exsmi-
nation of their case was set for Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12

"5a, Your shoe. are beauties" said
prominent citizen 10 friend this
week. "Wbere did you purchase themY"
These shoes are the Hess; l bought
them at j. A. Marshall X Bros, 422
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
THE TRENTON.

The work OF raising the sunken
steamer Trenton Is now proceed
ing satisfactorily. The steamer is some
distance west of the point at which
she sank, aud In more shallow water. 1t
is now but a question OF a short time
when the steamer will be floating.
The diver yesterday evening recov-
cred q shotgun and pockelbook con-
tanning about eight dollars from the So.
loon OF the Trenton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
CHARTER ISSUED.

The State Corporation Commission
has issued a charter to the sm ,Ot, Cof-
fer & McOAlley Ioc.), Alexandra. s.
O. Snoot. president; J. FL. McCalley,
secretary; Il. A. SeymouT-sll of WISH
iugtoD, ID. @. Ospitsl Maximum,
500, 900; minimum, $25, 900. Objects
To run q department store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
III. ID. Ashton s. Co.
Washington aud Potomac
STEAMBOAT co.
Cameron Street Wharf
Cameron Street What

Steamer Harry Randal-MOad,y and Wed
mes II 9 p N. for Lower Potomac land
ingl-Dills t. Lower Machodoc Greek. Sat
or 'ay. a M, for landings between Glymont
aud Nominf.
Steiner Wake6eld-Sunday, Tuesday and
Thursday a. 3 a. u. flz UPPER Potomsc land.
ings-to Colonial Beach and Mattox Creek.
Steamer Estelle Rsndsl-Daily, S.16 q. 10.
FIR GlvmoDt and intermediates points. eun.
day, Tuesl.y and Thursday to GundeFs i9
addition Return trip same day.
scheduls suhje I to tide and weather and 70
change without uoti e.
WM. f. CARNE, Gen. Passenger Agent.
nsyl2 3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT

Mr.. Alexander Perry, generally known
ss "Dan" Perry. died lest Saturday
morning 10 o lando, FIs. The deceased
was a son of the late John I. B. Perry,
snd many years sgo resided on south
Fairfsx street 10 this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12

TAns are the real thing for spring
wear. We handle the SWEETEST line In
town. Our motto, high grade, low prices
J. A. MARSHALL & Bro, 422 King street..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12

80 dcyan pairs WomeL's Pure Irgrain
Dyed silk Hose, With double soles
aud high spliced heels. BLACK, tan,
pink, sky blue. lavender, snd white.
81 60 a Pair. Value, $3.50.
Main aOor-F at.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12

You don't have to go to Washington
for all the new dainty features 10 foe
footwear. Look our stock over aud Re
convinced. We h've all the rev styles.
J. A. Marshall & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12

All want the best. The Hess, Walk
Over, Red Gross, and Queen Quality
Shoes are to be had at J. A. Marshall
4 Bros, 422 King street. NOVEL If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12

Kodoi completely diee,ts oil classes Of food.
1t will get right at the trouble and do the very
work IL elf for the stomach. 1t is pleasant to
take sOld by w. F, Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12

Keune Tvs laxative Cough Syrup does rot
constipete, but on the other hand It's laxative
principles Iently move the bowels. Chill rsn
like it. Sold by w. +. Creighton 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12

For this section fair tonight and Wednes-
day, not much change in mperStare; fresh
sou Invest to vest winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12

A LEXANDRIA LODGE No. 75S. B. r.
n o. ELKS.-Specisl u estisg tonight al
730 O'Clock to take sciion on lie death oil
Brother Thomas E. Gorham.
By order Of Exalted Ruler.
WALTER AZ. DONNELLY. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
To BE SEMI mo- AN ASYLUM.

A commission, composed of Justice
Thompson aud Dn. GUEmsn and VIII
kins, y,s.elday evening sdjudged Lulu
Massey, a white womsn, Sc years old, OF
uusound mind AT d she will be placed in
the Western State Hospital. The wom-
an Is now sn inmate Of the aims house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12

uIRCUITCOURTFOR THE COUNTY
Judge ]. B. T. Thornton, presiding. ]
Garrett vs.. Hanson; civil suit for
debt; case settled by comprom se.
Taylor vs.. W., A. & Mt. V. Ry. %. (;
q suit for damages for 80, 600 for loss OF
~ arm. Jury aud case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
Local Matters.
Sun ana Tide Table.
Weather ProbablIItIes.

Lssun rises tomorrow at 4:49 and sets 7O4-
high water at 5:27 8. m. and 6:5sp m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
NOTICE-COAL AT BOTTOM sum
MER PRICES.

Just arrived, barge Eanstmond with 60
tons of Best Clean NEW MINED COAL al
lowest summer price. Will be pleased &c
have your order. Both phones.
DEW. AITCHESON,
apr22 l07 south Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12
Special Sale of
WOmen's Silk and
| isle Hosiery.

We have secured 900 dozen Women
Silk and Isle Hose, st a concession, aud
offer them al proporIionalely low prices.
There are plain, embroidered, and lace
gsnzs isles and pure silk. They are
high .grade goods, aud oil are noteworthy
values.
100 dozsu pairs WomeL's Gauzs Isle
Thread Hose. very sheer and elastic,
with double soles and garter TOYS.
95ca Pair. Value, so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12

100 dozen pairs Womsn's Gsuze Lisle
Thread Hose, in plain and lact-aukle
effect. An excellent quality.
25c Pair. Vslue, S5'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-12

so d, zsn pairs WOmeu's Black Lisle
Thread Hose, neatly embroidered.
Soc pair. Value, SOC.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-30
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year, in advance @ % Six Months, l % Dree Months 'a T5
 ADVERTIsIN6 RATES Professional Cards, per month sl % usplay, per inch l % locals, 10 cents per line, first insertion i; 5 cents per line, each subsequent in- eertion.
 Cards of thanks, obituaries, etc., sent in for publication will be charged for at the rate oi 10 cents per line.
 JOB WORK Hhis office is equipped for all classes of commercial job printing, and reason able prices Slll be furnished upon application.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the United States Commissioner s Court, WTangen Precinct, First Division, District of Alaska, in Probate.
 In the matter of the Estate of Andrew Husby deceased.
 NOTICE is hereby given that I, William C. Thomas, of the Town of WTangel, Dis trict of Alaska, have bsen duly appointed Administrator of the above named Estate; That letters of administration were grant ed to me on the Fist day of July, A. D. 1908. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said Administrator at his place of business, or at the office of the [. s. Commissioner, Wfangell. First Division, District of Alaska, with proper vouchers herewith, within six months from the date of this notice.
 Dated at Wrangell, Alaska. this 22nd day Of July 4. D. l91S.
 Vim. C. THOMAS, Administrator of the Estate of Andrew Illus
 by deceased. 723o20
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-30

(To be concluded next week.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-30

| moose; (. carbon: 5. sheep: c. goats. B bear.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-30
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR U. S.
 PATENT
MINERAL SURVEY NO. sl4 |. s. LAND OFFICE,
 Jsfnea1 A1aska 1t,Iy q 10

MINERAL SURVEY NO. 6l4
 |. s. LAND OFFICE,
 Junean, Alaska. July 6. 1908. ! NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of ~ the Act of Congress approved May l0 1872.
 THE OLYMPIC MINING COMPANY. by and through Newark L Burton. a citizen of the United States, its duly authorized agent and attorney in fact, whose postotfce address is Ju- neau, Alaska, has made application for patent for I500 linear feet each of the following lodes, viz: Helen No. and Harvey Lodes. bearing gold and silver the same being it50 feet northerly and 50 feet southerly from the discovery shaft of such Harvey Lode and l50o feet northerly from discovery shaft on the Helen : No Lode, with surface ground S00 feet in width either side of the Helen $ No. Lode at the northerly end thereof and 300 feet in width east of said lode line and lis s4 feet in width west of sad lode line at the southerly end thereof, and 300 feet on either side of the Harvey Lode safd lode mining claims being situate in the Wrangel Mining District. in the District of Alaska, and more particularly de- Helen s No. Lode-Beginning at Corner No. l. whence U. g. L. NJ. No. 10 bears south 5l degrees % minutes east 20 feet distant: thence north degrees 43 minutes west l5o7 feet to Corner No. g. thence east 600 feet to Cornsr No 3; thence south l500 feet to Corner No {: thence west AZ s4 feet to Corner No. l. the place of beginning. Variation at all corners 30 degrees 05 min. east Harvey Lode-Beginning at Corner No. l, whence U. s. L M No. 10 bears south se degrees l5oO feet to Corner No. 9 thence east 600 feet to Corner No. 8; thence south lb0o feet to Corner No. {: thence west GOO feet to Corner No, l, the place of beginning. Variation at all corners 30 degrees 05 minutes east
 The total area of said aboye-described lode min ing claims is Ss 7S7 acres.
 The names of adjoining claims. shown by the plat of survey. are ths Helrn s, No 9 and Raven Lodes on the north and White Bonanza Lode on the south
 OLYMPIC MINING COMPANY.
 by NEWARK L. BURTON. Witness: Agent and Attorney in Fact
 Chas, Smith and Ches. Seeber.
 II is hereby ordered that the foregoing notice be published for the statutory period in the ALASKA SENTINEL, a weekly newspaper published at Wrangell, Alaska, JOIN W. DUDLEY. Juli6Sepl7 Register.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-30
HE EshSd INDUSTRY

The waters af 541e.s straits and sounds fairly alive z1tl salmon. ha1hr cod herring sEest z3 other food ,les that are today feeing so much 7sag zter by the outside world During the year -qQ1. the 1zaeres st W-aal Petersburg a-a1at klanTak Lake -z and Santa Ana a. tributary e thts place, put 5 gss If first ciass salmon, which found ready market h-s1es this uea- ul5 Was shipped oat iH barrels whi. s found ts Nas- .o market ice
 traers. working small scale in t= immediate v.ca.- have shipped -.a date -5l boxes fish weigh ing aaat 275pJJ pounds and Taa=d sl5s also fifty tier weighing -g oJ' pounds and valued al zs49 The sE.n at salmon commenting about May 2 and ending 1e te mouth of the Stkne s expected t weld SfJ o' L. s5o}' t9 the mdcl-iag establishment -a lAiay ISJsl being installed.
 Ijariaa the winter months hali1lut fishing gagged vr! extensively twenty t forty schooners beng employed in catching and bringing t5s monster fish ias9 t e ieed and shipped t al points If te globe The gantiy 5f Niuei hallbut caught adjoining I 8rangel i- estimated exceed 20l1 tons anuua2 which, n the eastern market at te prices of U J 1 pguul- may be said to b. worth SaoJ a-se cold stor uJul4 tzz ludu~tr-, -hlF the 1sE i better condition than possible with tle primitive available could do profitable business capable Of great development Tbe fishing ;-dEst-y which inc past has furnished employment thousands and yielded renune-a all concerned is yet m is infancy and with the hacheries established and nailted by the
 government is desred t3 increase until this shall become the greatest fish center Iu l1e world.
 (TO be concluded next week.
Alaska sentinel., 1908-07-30
ALASKA SENTINEL
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1908.

Entered November 20, 1902, at the |. :. Postoffiee in Wrsngell, Alaska, az mail matter of the second class, accord pg to the act of congress, March 8, 1879.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-16

Well. along comes a young lady, a
charming miss, and she poked me in
the ribs. l turned around and the lady
looked at me. Pardon me. please, lit
tie boy" said the miss, 81 thought you
were my friends brother"
What could | say but say nothing,
and I wouldn't nave minded this at all
but what do Vol think, that fellow that
I nave been joshing all the time drove
by in his business wagon and he gave
me the merry ha-ha. Wait, I'll get
even.
You know, of course, we didn't lose
yesterday. The rain prevented the
Montreals from getting a beating, how
| met Tom Hughes getting off a
car this morning. and he said: Here!
Did We win yesterday" asked the big
Kidder, and I said your from the
Bronx and you think you are smart,
don't yoI?" and he said, well. 1 read
the Smart Set" whatever he meant by
that l don't know. ! heard two men
talking about the philosophy of base
ball. viii you tell us what hat means.
What league is phil in and where did
he ever make any big blaze in the
baseball? BY answering this for me
you will confer a favor on me and keep
peace in the family, for my sister says
that this baseball thing is getting me
like the front showcase of a fruit store;
l guess, she a
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-06-16
Dray, Sure Point Winner, Not to
Accompany Olympic
Team.

NEW YORK, June 16.-While hundreds
of athletes are %bemoaning their loss a,
not having made the Olympic team
which VIII represent America at the
London Stadium next month, a worlds
champion, n of the first to be picked
by the American committee, has sad
that lie will not accept the honor and
viii not compete. He is w. II. Dray. of
Yale University, a champion with whom
athletes of tho whole world are familiar.
In fact. his fcats in the pole vault
have for more than q year been viewed
with wonder. For two years he has
held the worlds record and the inter-
collegiate championship.
At the intercollegiate meet in 1907 he
hurled himself into the air the unpre-
cedented distance of II feet 81 inches.
and established a mark that remained
untouched until he himself, early a
year later, added another inch to il.
AT the Olympic trvouts he was de
feated by Gilbert, one of his classmates,
and stripped of the record and title.
Spurred on by disappointment, Dray
trained n practised as he never had
before. with the result that on Satur-
day, at a meet at Danbury, Conn, he
cleared the bar at u feet 915 inches. So
much higher is this han any vault ever
recorded that Dray announced immedi-
ately after his vault that he was con-
tent 10 rest on his laurels and allow