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The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

ssa was Betty's maiden aunt. who
lived with Betty and her father and
managed them and the household and
everything on the place. Miss Claris
sa's hobby was family trees. She
knew more about old Virginia and
Kentucky and Tennessee families
than the recording angel ever i'm.
agined. One day. soon after | met
her. she asked me II was related to
the North Carolina Thorntons. Id
never heard OF the North Carolina
Thorntcns. Eut took long chance.
I said was. II was a good guess. II
seemed that the North Carolina
rhorn;ons were something where they
lived. After that had champion in
Miss Clarissa. She even excused my
being born north OF the Ohio river.
1t was the colonel who stood be-
tween me and happiness. which Is an
other way of saying Betty. He
couldn't get over the fact that | was
! Yankee. He never had been re,
constructed. As well as | could Judge
ne never would be. A dozen times |
proposed going to him and making the
talk of my life. But Betty said 1t
wouldn't be any use. When | thought
4 over ! agreed with her. He was
always very polite to me. In courtly.
Instant. stand ofish kind Of way. But
he mentioned the United States of
America as II they were foreign parts.
He used to refer to the north as your
country, SIR" Why. you would have
supposed that he didn't live In It him.
self.
why. he never forgave my brother
Breck for joining the regular army
wo years ago." Betty used to tell me.
He couldn't get over having his own
son pm, on blue uniform"
Surely. Betty" I would protest. 1T
isn't my fault that. my ancestors
anded at Plymouth instead OF James
OWN"
Dad would probably say your an.
sestors showed very poor taste. You
see. Bob. dad doesn't realize that the
var ended over 40 years ago"
But You. Betty. surely you haven't
my Of those motheaten prejudices."
I'm confess" she would say. half
aushing. half crying. that while I'm
!, pretty good rebel. might be willing
C do my part In reuniting the country.
But there's daddy-he's getting old.
3ob--Iye never done anything yet I
iidnt think he would approve. l like
sou. Bob-I like you a whole heap. but
Etlh Brsck away on yonder In the
ehiiipr mes. and estransed from dad.
. way. I'm The only one he has lsft.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
costliest Railroad In America.

Regarded by engineers as marvel
OF construction Is the Spokane, Port.
land Il Seattle railway. 42S miles. the
most direct line between Spokane and
Portland. The road. built jointly by
the Great Northern and Northern Pa.
cific systems. Is the most expensive
In America.
The line will permit of longer trains
being hauled over II than any other
road in the country. There are no
sharp cursatures. the greatest being
three degrees. and as result one 10.
connective can pull from Spokane To
Portland as many cars as Ii can start
on level ground This is expected 10
SET new records for heavy loading.
Twenty miles OF the line between
Pasco and kahlotus cost $1,000. 900. OF
$50 900 mile. while a mile OF road
along the bluffs oyerhanging Snake
river Involved an expenditure of
100000. To survey and build this
lar, Of the line. which follows the
Columbia river. men were suspended
over he cliffs with ropes. but while
there were many narrow escapes. not
= life was lost. nor was any one seri.
oasly injured.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
Two Pertee. Cure. BY cutIeura.

For several years my husban,
ives a missionary in the Southwest
Every ono in that high and dry at
mosrhsre has more or less troubl,
with dandruff and my daughters seal
became SO encrusted with 1t that
was alarmed for fear she would lcs'
all her hair. After trying various rem
edies. in desperation bought cak'
Of Cuticura Soap and box Of CUT
cura Ointment. They left the scall
beautifully clean and free from
dandruff. and am happy to say tina
the Cuticura Remedies were com
plete success. l have also used sue
cessfnlly the Cnticura Remedies To-
so called 'Eailk-crust' on baby's head
CIticura is blessing. Mrs. ]. A
Darling, $40 Fifth St.. Carthage. Ohio
Jan. 20, 1905"
Potter Drug 3 Chem. Corp. Solo Props. Boston
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With the March
Of the Flag
n cslsssl csass lsss - uaisa.
~ IRWIN 3. cODD
(copyright. By Ford Pub. Col
D IRWIN ). coDD

For a fellow who has never been
guoss l owe more 10 the Filipilos than
anybody does. II IT hadn't been for
the Filipinos and that foolish little
war Of theirs, SUPPOSE l would be
here In New York alone: and Betty
would still be down in Tennessee. OF
married 10 somebody else. and the
colonel would still be hating the Yam
kees-bnt I'm getting ahead Of my
story. I guess the best way to begin
story is to begin at the beginning
kfrliHg said that, I believe: and IL he
didn't somebody else did: anyway. it's
Of no consequence.
My story iates from the time the
house cent me down TO Tennessee to
make reports on the new oil fields
own there. went down to little
own called hannibal. l suppose you
never heard Of 1t. It only has about
1900 inhabitants. but it's fuller OF
characters than down east drama
The place where oil had been struck
was about ten miles away In the foot
hills-"knobs." the natives called
hem.
Here 1t was that met Betty Shelby.
Just how It Is needless to state.
That was the busiest winter I ever
spent-attending to the oil business
in the morning, taking horseback rides
with Betty in the afternoons, and 60
ing to see Betty In the evenings. As
| remember. proposed at the end OF
the first week. and proposed regularly
thereafter twice a day always. and
sometimes three times. throughout
January. February and March.
But Betty never would say yes. and
she never exactly said no. l was hap.
py and miserable all In the same
breath-happy because l knew that
Betty was beginning to care for me,
miserable because was afraid never
would have her. 1t was all the fault
Of her father, the old colonel
From the very start l won over
Hiss Clxrissa to my side. Miss Clar-
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

List Of Patents lssued Last Week 70
Northwestern inventors.
Reported by Lothrop q johnson. pat
ent lawyers. 80 Pioneer Press build
ing. ST. Paul. Mimi; f. Bliss. Sher-
man, s. D., cultivator: J. H. Furtney.
G!enwood. Mimi. grain-door: l. ].
Gehl ST. Paul. Mimi. nue-cutter: H.
knudsen. Minneapolis. Mimi. fire.
mems mask: A. ]. Koistenin. Bryant.
s. D.. separator: A. l.. McGregoY. Du-
luth. Minn.. fender for vehicles; c. W.
Stark. Mountain Lake. Mimi. end.
gale fastener.
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TRY THIS FOR COLDS

Mix half ounce OF Concentrated pin
'onpound with two ounces OF glyc
erire and half pint Of good whiskey
:hake II wei each time and use Ii
doses OF a teaspoonful to a tablespoon
ful every four hours.
These ingredients can be obtaine,
from any good druggist who will pre-
pare the mixture. or it can be mike,
1t home.
This is said TO be the quickest cougl
and cold cure known to science. and a
the sane time 1t las splendid toni,
effect which benefits the whole system
The Concentrated pine is a special pin.
product refined for medical use an.
comes only in half ounce bottles, eacl
enclosed in d round case, which is air
tight. TO retain all the original strength
OF the fluid, but be sure 1t is labeled
Concentrated"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

Hon. Emil kiane, Vienna, Aus, one Of
the worlds greatest hor-emen. has written
TEMPER COMPOUND has become the
standard remedy for distcmpers and threat
diseases in the best stables Of Europe.
This medicine relieves Horses of great suf-
fering and saves much money for the own
err" SOC and 81 bottle. All druggists.
SPOHN MEDICAL CO., Goshen, Ind.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
The Original picture Show.

The Original Picture Show.
Aladdin had just secured the won
dcrful lamp
After a careful inspection he began
to rub It.
Here said he. rs where ! give a
magic lantern exhibition"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
Deafnees cannot 81 cur,d

y local applice&ioas, - tAsy eanncs reach u n
nsed portion OF the ear. TkeFe 70 coly CA Uav =
:sre deafnsss sad thas 70 By eonsstt1tioeal sss1ea
OSAfness " causod By an in6amed coadttioa a r.
1fccus lining Of the Eussachian fub1. NM ~
.nAe inaamcd you have ru0hliaS oounA q n
hearing. and whsa Il d entirely closed Doal
sesAfs the result, and uAleas the eaa y
Akee out and this tubs RESTORED % IL normal cooAi
aon bearing Will b. dsstsoysd forsveS: Iiao easol
sut OF ten are caused By CaaaFrh. Witch = noehil6
sst sn inaamed conditioa Of the maeoNs snsfAeoA
We sfll give One Hundred D0llase Tor any ea0o q
Deafness tcauso6 By cAtArrh) that cannos 50 e010l
" Halls CasassA Cure Send for ciFculass, freo.
Sold By Drusgisss, 75c.
Tass HsiTs Family Pils fss se.ssipasioA
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

Diplomatic.

Don't YOU think" queried the maid
OF more certain than uncertain years.
this hat makes me look too Ririish :"
No. indeed" replied the mere man.
but II does make you look as II scme
other hat would be more appropriate"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
Inside Facts.

Captain OF Liner-This dish Ii n
secret OF our chef.
Passenger tresignedly) - cannot
promise to keep his secret.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

Garfield Tea, the Herb Laxative. agree.
ably stimulates the liver. corccts constipa.
: tion and relieves clogged system. Write for
samples. Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
A Victim or Fate.

Wi l!ams-I understand that you
icn has married a widow?
N'alterg-Well-yc l shoul,
net put il that way. She marie,
lin.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

The girl who is popular with men
Is apt 10 be unpopular with other
girls.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
DREADFUL DANDRUFF.

Of All Her Hair-Baby Had Milk
Crust - Missionary's Wife Mad,
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

Majorities get the hurrah now, and
the minorities get the monuments
afterward.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

tirD's faot Ease. n Powder for swollen
sweating feet Gives instant relief The .rirt-
mai powder for tho feet ?Bc mt nrusgfsla
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

The one man who hangs a Jury Is
quite M apt to be right as the other
eleven.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
A Vein Question.

Yes, he's very dark. You see, one
OF his parents was Spanish and the
other American"
And on which side Is his Spanish
blood?"
"On the inside Of course"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

Not . Wei9hty Matter.
They say that Cholly has lost his
mind"
is that SO? Does he know IT."
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

MILTON DAIRY CO.. ST. Paul, MINI,
Are heass cream buyers, Get their prices
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15
Giving In.

Giving In.
Jack-Just one kiss. dear?
Eva--I wouldn't think Of such
thing.
Jack--Well. I shall try with all m,
might.
Eya-Well, erin that case mayb,
might Ia right.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

the MAN win ,eiiOw streak.' II
he one who gets the blues" quick
EST
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

Wise Woman.
He-Will you share my lot?
She-Yes. when you have a house
en- II that is raid for.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

The Lord told us to love our enc.
eies." said Mrs. Taukaway. but even
5e didn't ask us to love our deceit
ul friends."
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

important TO naothoeo.
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA . safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that II
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-01-15

SOLD " AuuAol1e DNUocoSyS
one ,ne only. regular pnee So pr bottle.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29
W. P BAXTER WALL PAPER

such properly without written consent
OF the person in whom the title is vest
3D. Any person guilty OF such offenese
shall be fined not less than One Hun
bred Dollars, nor more than Five Hun
dred Dollars for each offence. Any per-
son having notice of the manner in
which such property is held. who shall
purchase it of the person having the
posses sion thereof. or of any other per-
son, without the written consent OF the
person in whom the title is vested, shall
be fined not less than One Hundred
Dollars, nor more than One Thousand
Dollars for each offense.
2. An emergency exists for the i'm
mediate operation of this law. therefore
the same shall be in force from and
after its enactment.
Approved March q, 1908.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29

Dyspepsia is our national ailment
Burdock Blood Bitters is the national
cure for it. 1t strengthens stomach
mem 5ranes, promotes flow of diges-
tive juices, purifies the blood. builds
you up. dim
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29

The best pill is Dewitt's LittlefEEzJy
Risers-the safe, easy, pleasau& and
sure little liver pills. De.5ttfs Car
bolized Witch Hazel Salvefssrhe origi-
nal. Good for cuts, burnsGr bruises,
aud espec tally for piles. SuId byPerry
& Thomas. dim
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29

FOR RENT for the year 1910 the
large Store Rom No. 2lS Main St..
now occupied by J. S. Stanifer, this has
proven to be the best business location
in the city. COLBY H. TAYLOR,
Room No. 4. Jno. G. Taylor bldg.
l5-,f Telephone 292.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29
Land For Sale.

As executors of estate of G. F. Bur
nam, we offer at private sale, about
4)0acres of land, lying two miles Eas,
of Kingston on Big Hill and Muddy
Creek road, adjoining land OF A. G
B-nge and Drs. Gibson's. Can be
divided into two farms of nearly equal
Size with fair improvements on each;
consisting OF two houses and barns.
cribs etc. About 100 acres in virgin
woodland, most of balance in grass.
viii raise corn. wheat. tobacco. For
price and terms see r.. BURNAM,
or
If T. G. BURNAM.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29
Cobb & Parrish.

Will move their livery outfit Jan. /,
1910. to stable ON Irvine ST., formerly
occupied by Jesse Cobb & Son, Lexl
door to Curtis & Sny der. Your bust
mass cordially solicited. d-22-2t
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29

Don't think that piles can't be
cured. Thousands of obstinate cases
have been cured by Doan's Ointment.
soc. at any drug store.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29
Don'tBe HOPELESS.

about Yourself when you're crippled
with rheumatism or stiff joints of
course you've tried lots of things and
they failed. Try Billiards. Snow Lin
nent-it will drive away all aches
and pains stiffness and leaves you as
well as you ever were. Sold by Perry
Thomas. dim
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29
ed valid, if otherwise legally
binding on the parties.

INJUNCTION MAY ISSUE TO PREVENT
BREACH OF CONTRACT.
To prevent any breach or violation of
any contract made for the purpose set
out ia the foregoing sections a re-
straining order and writ OF injunction
may be issued by proper officer. as pre-
scribed in the Civil Code of Practice.
DAMAGES MAY BE RECOVERED FOR
BREACH OF CONTRACT.
For any breach or violation of any
contract entered into for the purpose
set out in the foregoing sections, the in
iured party NAV recover the damages
sustained by him by reason of such
violation Oh such contract OF the persons
violation the same, and also Of any per
son who shall induce or persuade an
other to violate such contract, which
damages shall include The reasonable
expense and attorneys fee Incurred bv
the injured party in prosecuting an
action to recover such damages, or to
prevent a violation of such contract; il
the party complaining shall succeed in
doing so, which may be recovered in
the same action or original proceeding
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF CoNrRAcT.
Said agent when 50 elected as herein
providee shall have the soc right to
sell said chop so pooled or combined;
aud it shall be unlawful for any owner
of such crop to sell or dispose of same
and for any person TO knowingly pur-
chase the same without the written
consent of such agent; and upon con-
vietion thereof ne or they shall be fined
in any sum or amount not exceeding
$3.50 90 for each offence, to be fixed by
the Jury in their discretion
EMERGENCY.
?. WHEREAS, IN my crops of tobacco
and other products have been combined
and pooled in this State, under oon.rac
and agreement entered into for the
purpose set out in the above section.
an emergency is now declared to ex st;
which requires that this act should and
shall take effect from and after its pas
sage and approval by the Governor.
App owed March 13 1908.
LITTLE McCORD BILL
CHAPTER 8.
ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY CsM-
MoNwEALTH OF KENTUCE, 1908
AN ACT to prevent the sale or trans
fer TO Personal Property where the pos
session Is one person and the I tile is
vested in another.
BE IT ENACTED BY TIE GENERAL.
ASSEMBLY OF KENTUCKY.
l. 1t shall be unlawful for any person
having the poss ession of personal prop
ertT, the title of which is vested in
another to sell or otherwise disposed CT
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29

We are here to cater to the trade OF
the town and country. Citizens give
Us a trial. j. B. SANDERS d Co.
1928 II Phone 81.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29
These laws are as follows:
NAA@N AA4ACc La W
CHAPTER &.

CREcELIUs LAW.
CHAPTER 8.
An ACT to am end section
3of an act of the General
Assembly Commonwealth
of KY, approved March 81,
1906. entitled An act pre-
hitting persons to combine
or pool their crop of wheat,
tobacco and other products
and sell same as a wholeand
making contracts ia pursu-
ance thereof valid, being
Chapter III of the Acts of
the General Assembly OF
the Commonwealth of Ken
lucky for the year 1906
BE 1T INAcTED BY The GENERAL AS
sEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KY,
l. That section of an act en-
titled, An act permitting per-
sons to combine or pool their
crop of wheat, tobacco or other
products and sell same as a
whole, and making contracts
III pursuance thereof valid, APP
proved March q; 1906, being
Chapter III of the acts of the
General Assemble of the Com
monwealth of Kcntucky for
the year 1905, be and the same
is hereby amended and re-en-
acted as to read as follows:
Such persons so entering iutO
such an agreement or contract
as is set out 10 the foregoing
to select an agent or agents
though or by or with whom
said parties so entering into
such an agreement may class
ifv, grade, store, hold, sell or
dispose of said crop, or any of
them, and said agent or agents
shall have the right TO take. re-
ceiye, hold, store. grade, class
ify. sell or dispose OF said crop
so placed in said agreement, for
the purpose of accomplishing
the object OF such combination
or agreement between such
principals, and contracts and
agreements entered into by
such agent or agents for the pur
pose of classifying, grading.
storing, h )lding selling, or dis
posing. of said crop so combIn-
ed, united or pooled, either in
parcel or as whole, are hereby
permitted, and shall rot, be
cause oil any such combination
or purpose of such original
agreemt mt of such principals
entering into said combination.
or of such agent or agents, be
declared illegal or invalid.
All contracts therefore, made by
any person or elsons for The
purposes set out in the iorego-
ing sections are hereby dec ar
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29
Grocery For Sale.

VIII sell grocery in Richmond doing
splendid business A bargain if sold
at once. Freeman & Order.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29
The CreceIius Law.

At the last meeting OF the District
Board of the Burley Tobacco Society,
December Z, and 8. a resolution was
passed to ask all newspapers in the
counties in which tobacco is pooled TO
carry copy of the Crecelius Law and
the Little McCord Bill. This was done
because certain persons had violated
their contracts. claiming that they did
not know that the above laws were in
existence.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29

because her complexion was bad and
she could find nothing to clear ur.
Ladies'; a bad complexion is caused
by an inactive liver. An inactive
liver will be put in perfect condition
Oy taking Ball'rd's Herbine. The I'M
equalled liver regulator. Sold by
Perry & Thomas. dim
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29

Bring your wheat and corn for ex-
change to the new mill. Phone 81.
y S-tf ]. B. Sanders & Co
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29
The Correct Tina

beFstop cough or cold is Just as soon
rs 1t starts-then there will be no
danger OF pneumonia or consumption
just few doses of Billiards. Hora-
hound Syrup taken at the start will
stop the cough. If it has been run
ming on for sometime the treatment
will be longer, but the cure is sure.
Sold by Perry & Thomas. dim
mound City Paints may cost a
trifie more, but! Stockton & Ha>
gan. 2ln-1y
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29

the President sends Congress recommending different
n hou6 be
Q the United States. This December
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29
The Hustling Cash Store

deliver friends and and careful
assuring that immediate action part will be profitable
We
goods schemes don mark mark dow
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29

Approved March 81, 1908.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29
Extraordinary y

goods They bought and good quality
low prices you looking will prove
Very Respectfully
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-12-29
EMERGENCY.

ACTS OF THE G GENERAL ASSEMBLY CsM-
MoNwEALTH OF KENTUC1, 1908
AN ACT to prevent the sale or trans
fer TO Personal Property where the pos
session Is one person and the I tile is
vested in another.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-04-01
Reascns For Csnnibelisnn.

According to writer in French
review, there are three causes for can
nibalism. 1t is due either to necessity,
pleasure or fashion. Twenty per cent
Of the cannibals. we learn, eat their
dead to honor them. The ancient Ii
betans belonged to this class This is
sentimental anthropophagy. Nineteen
per cent eat their great warriors to
obtain their courage. This is desig-
mated egotistic anthropophagy. Tween
ty-nine per cent cat human flesh to
punish their enemies and 80 per cent
because it Is the fashion or because
they consider the flesh savory.-in-
dianapolis News.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-04-01
MISSOURI MARATHON.
st. Louis Annual Big Event Scheduled
to Take Place May I.

The Missouri club Of st. Louis Is
busy making arrangements for its an
nual Marathon race, which is scheduled
for May 1. All the prominent western
long distance men have promised to
enter, and the committee is attempt
ing to secure the entries Of prominent
runners of the east. The club reports
that Tom Morrisey of New York, the
winner Of the 1908 Boston Marathon,
has announced his intention of enter
ing, and 1t is probable that several of
his rivals Of eastern races will also
compete. Sidney Hatch, who has won
the event for the last two years; Alex
Thiebeau Of Chicago and Joseph For
shaw Of ST. Louis have expressed their
intentions of competing. An attempt
is being made to secure an unusually
large number of contestants.