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Evening journal., 1909-01-16
Debate Was Postnnnnd.

The debate Of the Bayard Literary
Club which was TO have been held last
evening in the Y. M. c. A.. was post
poned owing to the fact that those who
were to take part made a mistake In
the date.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
Steamer in for Rnnaira

The steamer Olaf Kyrie put in for
repairs 70 the yard Of the Harlan and
fIollingsworth Corporation yesterday
morning. The steamer is one Of the
biggest that has appeared in this port.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
Query Slowly Reooverino.

The Hon eopathic Hospital authori-
ties report the condition OF clifford
Query. known as Jack Query. a pugil-
ist. who became exhausted ma six
round bout several days ago. slightly
improved. His recovery Is slow but
sure.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
Letter Carrier Finger Recovering.

Louis Finger. letter carrier con-
nected with the local postomce who
has been confined TO his home suffering
with heart trouble for some days, Is
reported as being much improved in
health
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
Revival at Union.

Revival services at Union M. r.
Church which were suspended this
week owing 10 the numerous engage
ments OF the pastor. the Rev. S. y.
Pnchard. viii be resumed tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
noubIe Track For N. Y. P. a

DEI.MAR. Jan. 16.--Active work has
now been started on a double track
from Delmar to Princess Anne on the
n. Y. =. & n. Railroad. the road that
connects Philadelphia with the South
Officers OF the company have establish
ed their ofiices here and the work Is
progressing south OF Delamar toward
Salisbury.
At Lake Humphrey where the pres
ent bridge Is much too narrow for the
double track, a new bridge will prob
ably be erected.
Heavy freiehts OF fruit and Southern
foodstuffs last summer compelled tho
company TO make this Improvement in
time for the spring tranlc.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
phiIadelnhinn Married.

John l.. Brook and Miss Marion p.
smith. both Of philadelphia were
married at noon to-day by the Rev
a. e. Clay. vicar Of Old Swedes
Church.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
cnlnneI Ewina ResIans.

Colonel J. G. Ewing. inspector Of rife
practice on the staff Of Governor Pres.
ton Lea. to-day presented his resigna
ton and Il was accepted.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
Piano Recital.

Under the auspices OF the Musical
Club Of the Ursuline Academy, Miss
Agnes Clure ouinlan vii lgive a piano
recital in the Academy hall tonight.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
Want Rev. W. W. White Returned.

M1LLsBORo. Jan 16.--The congre-
CATION OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church has invited Rev. w. w. White
pastor in charge. to return for another
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
pr. Quinn Movns lnstItutn

DR.. Geo. w. Quinn has moved his IN
stitute Of Osteopathy TO the dupont
Building. His new quarters are hand
somels furnished and equipped IN mod
ern style.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
Irttara on Two Estates.

Letters testamentary weer granted
by Register OF Wills Walker today on
the estate Of John Trusty TO Edwin
Colding and Fred. p. Golding.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
The ORTIZ
ANALYTICAL
and TESTING
LABORATORY
Clio Market Street

Analytical and Consulting Chemists
and Assayers.
Ores and Minerals.
Potable, Mineral and Boiler Waters.
Coal Analyses and Determination Of
3. T. U. Units.
Food Products.
Physiological and Urinary Analysis.
5aeterioloaleal Examinations.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
Temperance Lecture.

The Rev. John NJ. Arters. distdict
agen ofthe Anti Saloon League. will
deliver a temperance lecture in Rich
ardson Park M. E. Church tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
OBITUARY..

William +. Shipley died Tuesday at
teh home OF his son. John Shipley. at
Marcus Hook. after having suffered for
some time from tho infrmities of old
age. lie was 20 years old. lie was a
veteran Of the Civil War and I'm addi-
ton to being a member of the G. A. Il.
was a member OF the soldiers and
Sailoors' Association of Pennsylvania,
He formerly resided here and n number
of relatives will be IN attendance al
his funeral which will be held tomor-
row afternoon OF the home OF his son
Interment will be made in Mt. Salem
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
= PILEs cUREp IN s 10 f4 pAYa

PAzO OINTMENT IS guaranteed tc
cure any case Of Itching. Blind. Bleed
ing or Protrudipg Piles In 10 IA days
or money refunded 50c.s
Evening journal., 1909-01-16

Arthur McCloskey. Sr.. OF No. 1900 r
street. died yesterday. The funeral will be
held from the home at o'clock on'rues-
day morning. IIigh mass viii be said in
ST. Marys Church. Interment win be at
Newark.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16

Mrs Mary S. Ely eS years old, widow OF
George Ely died this morning. The fun
eral viii take place from the home OF
Tuesday afternoon at clock. Services
viii be held in Lower Nandywine Pres
byterian Church at go o'clock. Inter
ment viii be in Lower Brandywlne cemc-
terry.
Evening journal., 1909-01-16
DEATHS

Daniel &. Somers.
William S. Shipley.
Anna Gertrude cleland.
Sarah G. Barratt.
Katie Robinette.
Thomas J. Ryan.
Arthur Mocloskey, Sr.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-04-15
ShoesI ShoesI Shoes!

are something that should attract your attention.
We have often said that you stand in your shoes over
half OF your life, so you want something that is service.
able, durable. and you want TO get them at a reliable
store. We have all kinds, and you will get any pair in
This house for less money by S1.00 to $500 than YOU
ever bought shoes in this town before. 1t is Shoe Day
down here every day until the midnight hours of April
18th. No matter what you want in the Shoe Line.
you now have the opportunity Of buying them here at
prices that would absolutely make the sheriff ashamed
If he were in charge.
A big lot of Odds and Ends in Mems. Bows. Won.
ems and Children's Shoes worth up to $500 must 60 at
csc per pair.
The price on every Shoe in the Big Shoe Depart
ment slashed beyond recognition.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-04-15
Shirts.

AZ prices ,hat make s.most cheap2r 90 buy a
new opc than 20 send yosT od one 60 the laundry.
especaUIF ititis w,arns out You can afford 10 lay
ina aasdsupply ~ 110 down ~ 19e EACH one Big
Int Mems 81 60 aatSlol5Nh Bosom Shirts 3Bc each
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-04-15
The. Last Week of
The Great Carnival
TO 60 out in a Blaze
of Glory r r r

The clock hckngth hoursa nd mInutesa are calling time but the peopam are here and turn
ing outm greater numbers hnt they ever did before The weather cuts oie: the come
from IL quarters Ofthec country Only FEW DAYS MORE ad this Carnival PASSES INFO
history as the greatest merchandising and shopping event that ever occurred ia ths CITY 1t
fRa WONDERFUL WORK and we want to send down tbs last few days SO these war
ppo vets III Iemenmoe Uand dr9am ofttor along time to come 1t is a perfect ava
ancne OF BARGAINS thousands OF them where you will find one ewhee All the odds
and ends and short lots ccumuLated from the past three weeks of Hdsm0st phenomenal
1anva4 VII VII De put IN lots here and here hroughout thes store and sacrificed for what
They. will bring Here Is a chance make your money stretch to he-utmot limit of
possibility. Every piece of goods and every article in stock will be marked:
Down Down Down
is possible
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-04-15
Great 80 Days Merchandise Event

Can you name such prices on
desirable HOSIERYq No other
Btore can match them.
s 8ss 9 to 39c SSSss9..s 9 to Ioc
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-04-15

Neck-ties, Hosiery and Cuffs.
Fashions dictates are here shown in a display
never before equalled in this section. and at prices that
will paralyze the offerings Of an others
soc Mems Fancy Neckwear 3oc
25c Mems Fancy Neczwear 19c
10c Mems Hose-
l5c /, lie
25c
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-04-15
Notions

You will find everything in the little knick. knaoks.
useful and ornamental, and all fine multitude of little
things that are so handy to have about the house in q
plentiful supply and at prices that will cause You tD
lay IN an assortment TO last along time to come. just
for instance
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-04-15

Hats and Caps.
Hats and caps are lower than any store here has
ever offered them, Hats for the little fellows at to-,
and we have them for The bigger boys at 39o and
9Sc apiece, up-to-datc, stylish and tasty hats Tor
men at 60 and 1.39 each The entire stock ofhais
ofeyery shape and style must go at the uniyers 90
underpricos
$500 New Stale Hawes Hats 239
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20
French olixer,s Death.

Rev French e. Oliver, an account OF
whose death In Kansas City appeared
in Mondays Times Republican. con-
ducted the singing for Evangelist Sum
day in the latter's revival work for
quite awhile prior to ten years ago. He
really had his start as an evangelist
in this city, when he and Sunday. and
Charley" Alexander, were working
with Evangelist NJ. B. Williams. Oliver
had rich barytone voice and he and a
brother often sang duets effectively at
the meetings.
few years ago Mr.. Oliver married
Miss Caroline Williams, a daughter of
the noted evangelist M. B. Williams,
and was associated with the latter for
a time in revival work. For a number
of years Mr.. Oliver had been conduct
ing meetings on his account in various
cities and with marked success His
father in law, Mr.. Williams, who held
a series of meetings in hi 49,
ago, has just closed a successful cam
paign at Santa Cruz, Cal. For a year
or more, prior to a few months ago, he
had been incapacitated for work by
reason Of internal injuries, sustained 10y
being thrown from a horse. the POM
mel of the saddle nearly puncturng
his side
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20
Paul Jones Club Meets.

The John Paul Jones Club, children
of the Republic, met Monday after
noon at the A. T. Elder home, los
South Third avenue, to commemorate
the anniversary of the first battle of
the revolution. After parliamentary
drill and business session, the boys
sang, and the salute to the flag and
flag ritual were given. Mrs. w. B. KID
hey then told of the events leading to
the war of 1775. and of the battles Of
Concord and Lexington. Donald Elder
and Carl Garter gave short sketches of
John Paul Jones. The boys received
their national badges, and Mrs. Elder
served a nice lunch. social time
bringing to close most pleasant
meeting. Xxx
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20
STATE AUTO CLUB
Is FORMED HERE
FOUR IOWA CITIES CHARTER
MEMBERS IN hAWkEYE MO.
ToRsTs' ORGANIZATION.
DIR. LACEY, COUNCIL
BLUFFS, PRESIDENT
BLUFFS, PRESIDENT
Marsha'Itown, Mason City, Council
Bluffs, and Sioux City Hold Charter
Memberships in cub-Dwisbt Dem
mead Secretary = File Articles in
This City.

At the First National Bank parlors
this afternoon the Iowa State Automo-
bile Association came into being, with
a charter membership of four Iowa
cities, Marshalltown, Mason City,
Council Bluffs and Sioux City. The Of
ficers elected were:
President-Dr. T. H. Lacey, coun-
Gil Bluffs.
First Vice President-H. B. Groves,
Sioux City.
Second Vice President-A. ]. lin
gre, Mason City.
Secretary-D. H. Denmead, Mar
shalltown.
Treasurer-William H. Hathorn,
Mason City.
The above officers, with James L.
Denmead, of this city, form the board
of directors for the ensuing year.
Articles of Incorporation were filed
with the county recorder late this af-
ternoon, Marshalltown being set forth
as the principal; place of business. The
club was formed, here on the invitation
of the Marstaltlown Automobile Club,
of which. James l.. Denmead Is presi-
dent.
1t is expected that five other Iowa
cities, Dubuque, Davenport, Cedar Rap
ids, Boone and Fort Dodge, which az
ready have local clubs, will apply for
membership at once. All Of these cities
We're invited to send representatives
to today's meeting.
The state association will be affiliat-
ed with the American Automobile AS
ISOLATION.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20
Go To Sunday School Convention.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Pickard, Mrs, a.
II. Betz. Mrs. Daisy Sweeney, Mrs.
Lester Williams, Mrs. c. A Landis,
Mrs. Frank Laubach, Mrs. H. S. Thur
Der and Mrs. Albert Treat, of this city,
and Mrs. E. A. Hill, of near Green
Mountain, went to Gilman this morning
to attend the annual convention of the
Marshall County Sunday School Asso-
citation, which opened today The
convention lasts thru Wednesday, 9th
ers from this city expect to attend
Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20
styles not shown elsewhere. ~. =. AM
drauQ
InaIedue No Retter.

y. L. Ingledue is barely alive this aft
ernoon. He Is growing weaker hourly.
and his pulse action has fallen 80 Inv
that 1t is thought hardly possible that
he can survive many hours. During
his lucid moments. however. Mr.. In
gledue is perfectly conscious. and rec.
ognizes those about him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

Buildings J. F. Boileau, Of the Iowa
Central, left for Keithsburg this morn
ing. Mr.. Boileau said that the work on
the new Mississippi river bridge at
Keithsburg was progressing, altho the
high water is retarding the building of
the piers and abutments. About one
half of the steel for the bridge has been
delivered on the ground. The building
of the approaches which the company
Is doing, Is going ahead steadily
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20
QUESTION OF RELOCATION OR
REBUILDING OF SHOPS TO
REST FOR THE PRESENT.
ORDERS TO OPERATE
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
General Manager Cutter Instructs
Master Mechanic Gossett to Have
New Machinery Installed Here -
Purchase Will Invoice About $4,000
NO Building to Be Done.

From present indications it Is ap-
parent that any move that might have
been contemplated during the past few
weeks for either removal or rebuild
ing of the Iowa Central shops, has been
abandoned for the present at least II
is now stated that for the present no
large sum, In either rebuilding here, or
building anew elsewhere, will be ex-
pended
Master Mechanic Gossett has receiv-
ed orders from General Manager Cutter
town be operated at their maximum
capacity at once, and with that end IN
view the master mechanic is getting
ready to install a great amount of new
machinery, acquisitions for which We're
placed with the purchasing department
a few weeks ago, with the delivery con-
tingent on the shops location.
Machinery Costs $4,000.
The new machinery that will be
placed in the shops will cost in the
neighborhood of $4,000. Sixteen new
machines will be included in the pur-
chase, and by their installation the
force will be Increased by seven OF
eight machinists.
The new machines include an S5-inch
driving tire lathe, 30-inch engine
lathe. two 24-inch engine lathes, ore
radial drill, one boring mill, one axle
lathe, one turret lathe, three grinding
machines, one 20-inch shaper and one
36-inch by foot bed planer.
| In addition to these new machines
the company has already installed one
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

big turret lathe aand boring mill At q
cost OF $4,000.
The new machinery has already been
ordered. and WIFI be shipped here as
rapidly as the factories making them
can get them on board cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20
Ladies' Suits.

With our large assortment
you have little trouble in finding
styles and prices 70 please
Come In and see the latest novelties,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20
Flrst Rotary Converter.

FIrst Rotary Converter.
The hrst rotary converter In Amer.
lea, % we'll az the largest, was built
by the General Electric Company.
These machines are used to change
alternating current into direct current
Tor street railway service.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

Wanted - Expert maker of ladies'
hats; good wages to competent per-
son. Address M-2O, care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

l.ers, 13 cents per box, ut Newton S, III
East Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

DIR. M. U. Chesire left for Eldorado,
Kan, this morning to be gone for two
OF three days on business connected
with a farm he owns near there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

Wanted - Expert maker of ladies'
hats; good wages to competent per-
son. Address MO, care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

Fifty fine panama and voille skirts
just received at M. F. Andrews Sizes
up to 36-inch waist. We can fit you.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

We launder to perfection,
and our prices are very
reasonable. Let us clean
them for you before you put
them away for the summer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

Mrs. T. c. Cartwright went to Grim
nell this morning to visit for a few
days with her mother, Mrs d. w. Nor
vic
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

County Superintendent of Schools
Mary Hostetler visited the LeGrand
school today
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

Inspect keithsburs Bridge.
General Roadmaster M. H. Shelley,
and Superintendent of Bridges and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

Special value in good box writing pa
pers, 10 cents per box, at Newton's, 121i
East Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Reading Circle was held Monday after
noon with Mrs. r. e. Sears. The meet
ing next week, will also be there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

The Literary Clan was entertained
Monday evening by Mrs Robert Stew
ems A review of the years work was
taken up in most interesting manner.
following which, Mr.. Stevens enter
tanned the company with enlarged pic
ture post card scenes thrown onto a
screen In the same manner as magic
lantern slides Dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess.
A. J. Clark's petition. thru Mr.. Good.
Tor sewer and water on South Seventh
street between Linn and Boone streets,
introduced In the council Monday
nlgnl, was relerres. 20 ~
and sewer committees. to report at the
next meeting. Mr.. Clark Is
two modern residences in the block re-
ferred to in the petition and wishes to
connect with both the water and sew
Ter service.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

Mr.. David May, representing the
greatest clothing house in the world
Hart Schaffner & Marx, Chicago, and
New York, will spend tomorrow in this
city with his friend, Mr.. Henry Pappe
While here Mr.. Pappe will make his
selection of the celebrated Hart
Schaffner & Marx mems suits and ov-
ercoats for the fall and winter sea-
son Of 1909-1O.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

The members Of st. Paul's parish are
again reminded of the annual meeting
at the home of T. G. Fisher, East
Grant, this evening, at o'clock.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

Special value in good box writing pa
pers, 10 cents per box, at Newton's, 121
East Main
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-04-20

The resignation of officer Thornton
w. Hayes, Of the police force, was Of
fcially announced at the council meet
ing Monday night by Mayor Ingledue.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-24
GAMES
At ARMORY FOR /,
IHE'QUAkEF FUND
Carnival to Be Held Tonight.
Big Entry List for
Contests.

Tonight at the First Regiment Arm
DRY the athletic carnival for the ben
eft Of the Italian earthquake sufferers
will be held. The events viii be made
up Of running races. wrestling bouts.
heavy weight-lifting. bag punching and
fencing.
The list Of events. with prizss, are:
Ten-nile race from scratch; first
prize solid gold watch, second prize
silver loving cup, third prize silver 10y
ing up.
Those who have entered in this race
are Salvatore Russomann, Matteo Rap
icane, Stefano Jannueei, George H.
Vreeland, William Petro, Louis Rado,
Mike Ryan, w. II. Dicks, Arthur A.
Palmer, George r. Gerieu.
Three mile race from scratch; first
prize solid gold watch, second prize
solid gold medal. third prize silver low
ing cup.
Those who have entered in this race
are Bartholomew Freeman. George
Vreeland, Vineenzo Nicola, William r.
Kraft, Salvatore Mart. Gerardo
Sturchio, Arthur n. Starin, Herbert n.
Mitchell. F. B. McAuliffe, Joseph A.
Reilly and Arthur Traum.
Amateur fencing tournament: prizes,
two gold medals and two silver medals.
Among the fencers are Nicola Fierro,
Jack Traver. ]. Cairns. jr., Angelo La
bella. Adamo Cartaglia. Giovanni Pao-
loni, Michael Danto, Professor g.
Cetrulo and A. D'Ianteno. :
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-24
Will W0lyerton Land Newark
Its First Eastern League
Pennant?

with their policy of letting out the vet
Grams. Can they finish better than last
season?
3. Keep you eye on Joh Camel, OF
Rochester to see if he gauges the speed
of the Eastern League properly. !
4. The Eastern League is being
swamped with big leaguers. How many
! of them will last the season out?
5. James Jones, formerly of Newark,
was on the top when batting averages
were published for last season. VIII
Jimmy be there at this time next sea-
son?
6. Newark had bigger crowds last
year than in any season in its history.
Wolverton and President Martin expect
to pack the stands again next season.
Z. 1t will be interesting to see if any
| Jersey City fans al be heard at West
| Side Park when the Tigers play there
! next season.
s. The showing George Stallings
makes with the New York American
League outfit from the wreckage OF
the 1908 first division team
9. The showing Clark Griffith makes
with the sadly jumbled Cincinnati team
that has been waiting in vain for q
mogul to lead it out of the wilderness.
10. Whether or not the Cubs can win
their fourth straight pennant n set
a new record
II. Whether or not the Cubs can win
their third worlds championship and
thereby set a record that is likely to
stand.
L.. Whether or not Nap Lajoie is to
come into. his own at last n upset
the fatss~ witt Cleveland's first PEN
nant-winner in tw~enty-eight years of
big league campaigning.
IS. Whether or not Johnny McGraw
can push over another winner
and achieve his now greatest ambition
of overturning the wonderful Cub ma
chine.
IA. How the White Sox will fare
without the redoubtable and crafty
Fielder Jones at the helm.
Is. How the old-tine marvels-Wad-
dell, Brown, Mathewson, Donovan, joss,
Walsh and others OF equal or like ilk
come a~cross-and how the great and
only Cyrus Denton Young will look
after his twentieth season on the big
league firing line.
is. Whether some new wonder will
supplant Ty Cobb IN the American or
Honus Wagner in the National when
it comes to supremacy with the ash
furniture.
II. Whether or not Hughey Jennings
can set a new American League rec
ord by winning his third straight pen
nant-no other previous lineup in Ban
Johnson's circle ever having won over
two in a row.
And about 414,Oo 0 other events that
go to make up the eternal interest
which crowns every pennant race. not
counting in the new features sure to
be developed that have never come to
light before, viz. "as to whether or
not Merkle touched second base or
whether he didn't"
An way you figure it, it's bound to
be a great year. for they're all great
years in balldom-either to the game
or to existence in general until the an
nual war-cry of Wait until next year"
starts anew.