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The Marshall republican., 1909-10-22
Here is Relief for Women.

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Bladder or Kidney trouble, and want u GER
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Ills, try Mother Gray's "Australian-Leaf
1t is a safe, reliable regulator, and relieve
all Female Weaknesses, including infiam
nation and alterations. Mother Gray's
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ress, The Mother 90, Leroy, MY,
The Marshall republican., 1909-10-22
5 NEWS !
MIAMI

Job Hanna and family drove over
from Marshall Sunday to make a
short visit with Mrs. X. Burns and
Mrs. Belle Jessup.
c. c. Gray OF Marceline, Mo-, is
i'll at our city hotel. He has been
employed in Miami as plasterer
and doing granitoid work and e
grets very much that he is missing
30 much time in his business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Reynolds are
the proud parents OF a baby girl
who came to their home last week.
Mrs. John Guthrey who has had
quite a fight with typhoid fever
for several weeks can now sit up
some and is improving nicely.
While we were shopping in Mar
shall last Saturday we met the
following people from Miami or in
the same vicinity Messrs E. M.
Igleheart, AL. Chessar, Boyd Hisle,
Richard Hightower. j. j. B%ristoe,
F. Long and Mrs. Bob Coleman and
sister Miss Flossie Haynie and
Misses Genevive Bishop and Fran
ces Rogers.
Our Jolly old farmer friend B. F.
Lennon is in very bad health and
is unable to get out to see to his
stock and other farm duties. DR..
Hall OF Marshall is his physician
and pronounces his cas- quite SER
ious and advises him to try the CHI
mate OF Texas for the winter.
The colored folks OF our town
are anticipating a fine muscal treat
Saturday night given here by a
Glee Club from Ketysville, Mo.
Walter Utley and bride are back
from the east where they have
been on a honeymoon and will
go to housekeeping quite soon.
Mrs. Win Hanna died last week
in Oklahoma OF lung trouble and
pneumonia. Hell husband died in
Marshall in the early summer OF
consumption and was buried there.
Mrs. Hanna's maiden name was
Amy Steele. Her remains we're laid
to rest at Rich Hill, Mo. Much sym
pathy goes out to their only child
a little girl who Is left an orphan
Kind relatives however will give
her a good home. Deceased was a
dauphter-in-law of Judge and Mrs
Hanna OF Miami, Mo.
Mrs, Belle Jessup is not improv-
ing any since her return from the
hospital in st. Louis.
John A. Hawkins who Is at the
Deaconess hospital st. Louis Is
doing 30 well since he was operat-
ed On that his physicians think he
may return home in two or three
weeks.
Mrs. Tom Mullins has returned
some what discouraged from q
hospital in Kansas City where she
went for a facial trouble The ply
sicians did not encourage hei
enough as to advise her to stay
for treatment.
We never before knew exactly
what. the expression meant "ge'
there Eli ~ until last Monday wher
we had the opportunity OF hearing
Cap. Eli lecture at our high sehoo
building. This gifted OLD sailor
has been "rocked in the cradle o
the deep" for nine years and in 4
thrilling manner he told OF how h'
captured the fearful man eating
monsters OF the sea. What adde'
more force and interest to MI
lecture, was the exhibition Of TIN
Jaws OF that hideous monster th'
shark showing his fine rows o
teeth, also the Jaw OF the sperm
whale, He also gave several se'
stories which kept the audience II
A w L-.4 l.a..,I4aa Mi ntS
The Marshall republican., 1909-10-22

mourn her loss. Funeral was Fri
day at IL O'Clock at the residence
and burial at Blackburn cemetery.
The family have the sympathy of
the entire community in their
great bereavement.
The Marshall republican., 1909-10-22

motor boat and will go to the head
waters OF the Usage to hunt and
fish several weeks.
The Marshall republican., 1909-10-22

Every one invited to attend.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
BEST EVER GIVEN
Miss CasSeday'S CIas in Flo,
Cution to Offer a Great
Treat Tonight.

This evening at the High school
auditorium the entertainment by the
pupils of Miss Casseday's class in elo.
eution which has been under rehear,
sal for the past few weeks, will be pre-.
scented. and the program promises to
be one Of the best of It's kind ever Civ.
en- on a local stage.
Although the performers are all
young readers, they have been under
training for some time. and each one
displays unusual ability in that line
OF study.
Admission to the entertainment will
be is and 25 cents. and large aud.
fence should hear these talented read
ers this evening.
Miss Cassidy is a cultured reader
and instructor and her pupils have
made rapid advancement under her di-
rection during the past year.
The Program.
Reading, (O-A Forgetful Father;
OLA Besetting Sin. Opal Gebhard.
Rending-Too Late for the Train,
Florence Dean.
Vocal solo-Sing Me to Sleep, Mary
Ellen Henry.
Reading-Bobby Unwelcome, Carol
Powell.
Reading-His Welded Wife, oma
Reading-Miss Miles Kindergant-
en-. Bessie Smith.
Reading-The Backslider's Ballgame
McNeely.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
LAURENTlAN's OUTPUT TO BE IN.
CREASED.

The arrivals In Wabigoon on Thurs
day last included r. D. NickersOn.
superintendent Of the Celebrated
Laurcntian mincl the Manitou, Mr..
Nickerson was en- route 10 Gold Rock
after a brief business visit to Kenora.
Although he is essentially a worker,
and has little to say about his work,
Mr.. Nickerson remarked that the
business prospects in the Manitou
were steadily improving and would be
very apparent this coming spring.
With regard to the Laurentian in par.
ticular Mr.. NlCkerson admitted that
the output Of bullion had been limited
TO the cost of development, but II was
intended soon 10 increase the produc.
tion to at least $4,000 per month.
The four drills which are now doing
duty below ground will be increased
to nine, the now 80 horse power boil.
err just installed, supplying the extra
power required, Mr. Nickerson left
for Gold Rock on Friday morning.
THE GOLDEN CREST MINES CO.,
A home company. has decided to hold
their stock at 15c until June 1st, ow.
ing to the delay in getting out their
printed matter and to allow those
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
EANlATERE sTiNe coNrRAsr.

Z y, Saturday was circus day, but the po.
lice court Records would scarcely re.
veal the fact that there was anything
special doing in F'atrmont. Two years
ago when the same show was in town
the city lock up was crowded with
Z prisoners, there being twenty.four In
Jail at one time. On last Saturday
only two arrests were made during
the entire day and it was the common
remark that Fairmont never had any
Thing like such orderly behavior on
the streets under the old license re-
igime as was witnessed this year.
There is absolutely nothing to it, as
the boy say, people who believe in
law and order and common decency
come Ell heart favor the licensed sa-
loon Some good people may be sell
fish enough to vote for license, but
they surely do know that the days of
5liqnoF selling are numbered and they
ought 10 9be and doubtless are glad of
The striking contrast between this
yeaiRs orderly behavior and the de-
balchs Fyeef other years on circus day
is one of the strongest evidences yet
sadddced of the desirabllity of no.
lieense town.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17

WANTED - Men to De sa,esmen, tc
take our correspondence course in the
Science of salesmanship. The shcl.
don School has Increased the earning
power of over $4,000 men from 10 per
cent. to 100 per cent. and more. Clerks
bookkeepers,.. correspondents, sales.
men and managers. can all earn more
by knowing and applying Sheldon sell
Ing methods. We have helped thou.
sands Of men secure good positions.
Write to-day and learn how we can
help you. One Of the greatest books
on business ever written Will be sent
free. THE SHELDON SCHOOL, 1853
Republic Bldg, ChlcaeS. tt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
Latest Reports From the
Manitou Gold Belt
To the Advertising Agent Of the Golden
Crest Mining Co.. 110'112 Fairmont
Ave., Fairmont, w. Va:

DESTROYS of taking advantage Of this
,ow rate, at such time there will be
an issue placed upon the market at
SOC, with G0LD-BOND issued in con.
nectton with the stock, by the PENN.
sular Realty Company Of Detroit,
Mich. Thus giving the investor an
absolute guarantee against loss.
The Canadian Government inspects
and proves all claims before passing
title, therefore, we are sure Of having
a mineral claim. The Bonding Com.
pany issues you gold bond guaran.
teeing yourinyestment, evne though
the company failed to operate.
The intuition OF the company is to
begin operation this season their
property H. W. 70 has been tested 10
depth OF IS fete, and shows by the
report $216.GO to the ton of ore, in
addition TO the IS, acres, the COM
pany is purchasing 10 stamp. mill
complete, which Is in storage at PIT.
Arthur and can be placed in operation
at very small cost. Maps OF the 10.
cation. titles 10 the property, sample
ore. and further information may be
had by calling at the company's Office,
or phone Con. liz, Bell 300, and our
representative will call upon you at
your home.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17

The pistol toters will now have to
he good. Beginning today term Of
SIX months stares any man in the face
who CARRIES a revolver or other dan
gefoGs Weapon without a license. The
court has no discretion In the matter,
II a man is convicted of carrying a
Concealed weapon he must serve u
prison sentence no matter who he is.
The new law Is likely to get good
MANY people behind the bars but
many lives will no doubt be saved by
It's enforcement. The gun carriers lib
erty, Is in jeopardy and he had better
tcll out.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
!. Very Encouraging
FOR NEW TRoLLEYiLtNE ARE RE-
PORTS OF BUSINESS DONE
" (. 4, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

The Fairmont and Warrington rail.
way had the biggest day Saturday in
It's history. Hundreds Of people along
HE line took advantage Of the splen-
did opportunity afforded by the road
"a get TO the county town and see the
big Hagenbeck and Wallace shows on
the same day. The road brought in
all the people that the cars would han.
die. The trafflcon the line yesterday
was good and the receipts for the day
We're very encouraging TO the man.
agement of the line.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
CIRCUS ATTACHES HURT
Two Members of the Hgen-
beck Wallace Staff Were
Injured in Fairmont.

Saturday was an unfortunate day
10 the employees OF the circus that
played here, During the night per-
Torrance, one of the ring attendants
walked in front of the Roman race
horses, was knocked down and badly
stunned. He was carried into the
dressing tent by his comrades and re.
vived sufficiently to leave with the
show.
Early Sunday morning another
hand whose name is not known, was
seriously injured at the B. & o. yards
by being hit with flying wagon pole.
He was also carried along with the
show.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
CHURCHES

The attendance yesterday was 1876.
The same date one year ago was
1747, A big circus on Saturday had
4 serious effect for the Sunday.
The First NJ. E one year ago was
1916 and yesterday 2G9. The First
Baptist one year ago was 247 and yes.
terday ISL. All The schools made
great losses from previous Sundays.
This condition now means trouble for
the summer unless the people awake
to the situation and gather in the de.
linQuents.
We cannot afford as schools to allow
this condition to prevail for the next
few months. viii not superintendent
and parents take hold of the situation
this week and bring the schools up 10
their normal basis at least.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
IRFlINOCEROS
And SIX LIONS
AlNeFlRsT SHIPMENT OF RoosE.
WELT HUNTING EXPEDITION
ITO BE SENT HOME.

NAtKoBI, British East Africa, May
Prof; Edmund Meller, the natural,
list 81, the Roosevelt hunting party, ar.
rived here today with additional spec.
linens of animals killed by the party
wliicGFhe will prepare for shipment TO
the United States. The first shipment
vii Include 80 complete specimens,
and the heads, bones and parts of the
skin Of 20 others. The complete speci-
mems include one rhinoceros, which
! Col Roosevelt shot while charging on
him, two bull CRATES and six lions.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
BISHOP PETERKIN
Confirmed a Class of Ten Mem
berS at the Christ Church
On Sunday,

At Christ Episcopal Church yester-
day morning a class OF ten members
was confirmed by Bishop George w.
Peterllin, OF Parkersburg, who arrived
here on Saturday. After administering
The rite OF confirmation the Bishop
give an inspiring sermon before a
large congregation.
The class confirmed was composed
of the following: DR.. and Mrs. |. G..
Culp, Of Pennington; Miss Garnet
Rea, Miss Margaret Burns, Mr.. Ford
Misses Ruth Mortified, Edith Hart
man, Naomi Cole, Dorothy Gibbs and
Katherine Morgan.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
STATE or OHIO
CIlyoE q gInao.

Lucas County IS
FEank j cAshey ia oafii ttat e
IS seniof nor 81 I'LL irri sots !
scileTlsy OK doin bushes sii IA
CITY 81 Toleiai county ana state afore!
said and that said flrm wiifosy the
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case Of catarr:i
that cannot be cured By the use o.
Halls Catarrn Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribe /
in my presence, this 9Th dag Of Decer1
Der A. D. 1886.
tseal.) A. W. GLEASON,
hotar" Public.
HALLS Catarrh Cure is taken inter.
nhlly, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of tae system.
Send for testimonials free.
f. J, CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for consti
patton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
VIRGINIA CONSIDERS
PRISON REFORM.

LYNCHBURG, Va, May 1.-THE
seventh annual meeting of the Vir-
ginia Conference of Charities and Cor
rections began Its three-day session to-.
day to consider prison reform. S. P.
Waddell, of Richmond, presided. Re-
ports from a number of committees
were received
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
WILL CARRY GUNS.

8Fatfmont Policemen Come Up to
Laws Requirements.
sFairmont policemen will carry re-
!yolSers. Policemen Waldo, Ross and
Iiarr have given bond in the required
sum OF the johnson law. Chief Sho'
makers official bond is $4,000 and this
hondS more than meets the require
Inents Of the new law which went into
effect to-day.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17

WOULD LIKE TO HEAR OF GOOD
INVESTMENT, where few thousand
dollars could be profltably invested in
mining or industrial proposition. Give
brief description and price OF any
good stock. Address, I. A. Lesher, 1870
s. Clinton St., Chicago, Ill.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17

Undertaken R. l.. Cunningham has
purchased n very handsome pair of
black horses which will be used in
hauling his hearses. The team arriv-
ed here Yesterday.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
Zinc l.ots on Market.

y There are many choice lots in tho
Simon addition 70 the City of Fair.
mont that are now ready for sale. Mr..
d. Simon has turned the sale OF
this properly over to Straight and
Neptune, real estate agents,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
3Losr cHfLD's BODY FOUND.

,;,.s NEWARK, Ohio, May 17.-The body
Of Johnny Altmyer, missing since FRI
day! and supposed to have been stolen
by Ggpsies, was found today in Lick
aing river
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
lcelehratsd anth Birthday.

Mrs. Matilda Hildebrand, of Opekis.
Bas celebrated her GOth birthday yes
terday. There were 90 attended the
family gathering, all relatives Of Mrs.
EIijdebfand.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
ordered to Charleston.

Or. G. w. Waddel of this city, and
DIR H. A. Barbe. Of PIT. Pleasant, APP
plicants for commissions in the medi-
calfslaif Of the National Guard, have
been ordered 10 appear at Charleston
on wednesday to take the examina-
zion.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17

Board at the Woman's Hall, So per
week. Strong faculty, well equipped
laboratory, regular training teacher;
credit given for regular work. Teach
ers prepared for examination and to
teach better. Send for information. If
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17

If want ad. faIls-well, there isn't
much else to suggest. But, If the task
and the quest are FEASIBLE the want
ad. will not fail!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
Miscellaneous

wANTED-To rent, Z or room house
centrally located. Apply Renter, care
this Office. tt
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17

YoGr help.wanted ad. will enable
you to interview all of the people IL
the city who would be eligible" FOL
the position.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
WITH FLAG AND FLOWER

we mark our loved ones graves Oh
Decoration Day. After the toll and
fatigue of the day you will keenly rel.
tsh bread, biscuits or cake baked from
Marion flour. Order sack at once
and do your baking a few days before.
Bread or cake baked from Marion
flour will KEEP fresh and moist till you
need it.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17

Summer term of the Fairmont Nor
NAL opens June II. If
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17

WANTED-Girl experienced for house
work. Family Of three. Work llgnt.
Wages good. Inquire West virginian
office or address P. o. Box SCI.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17

Mn. and Mrs. G. Fred Sturm and
sd6pghter, OF Gray's Flats, were guests
" lends here Saturday and Sun
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17

WANTEo-small cottage, or rooms
suitable for light house keeping. Adj
dress L. Fl. Bats, care West Virgin
ian.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17

wANTE0-Women for general house
work by the day. Apply I'll Fair
mont avenue. If
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
HOUSES for Rent
Roo1asS 10 &c

FOR RENT-Furnlshed room. Apply
No. 80 Locust Avenue. i
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
Sit uations Wanted
Help Wanted

WANTED-white girl for general
house work. Small family. Apply 41S
Walnut avenue. If
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-05-17
Lost and Found

LosT-Red note book on street. Re
turn to this office. Ivan Hawkins. st
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-04
OLD FACES BEGIN
TO GLADDEN. FANS

Jack Killilay Is in town looking
as At as fiddle and says he feels
as god as he loks. Jack has been
spending the winter in Kansas with
his parents and the rigors OF the
winter evidently had no i'll effects
on him. Killilay is one of the most
promising young pitchers in the
Northwestern league and with a
little more experience is expected
to loom up as one of the really big
ones. He is an enthusiastic pitcher
and he believes this year viii be
the best in his career.
Blub lrby has also put in an ap,
pearance in Spokane. He brings
the tale from Butte that Kirby
Hoon Is not altogether pleased
with his contract with Manager
Brown. but at the same time is
willing to report and get into the
game right.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-04

Fat, or even fattish, women read
ers who want to be in the mode
this year must understand that the
demand is for lines, not curves, and
govern themselves accordingly.
That means OFF with the fat. 1t
has become duty. Many are try
ing exercise or dieting; but 1t is
certain they will find these meth
DDS too slow and unreliable. The
cheapest and safest way to get in
form for the Directoire mode is by
means of Marmola Prescription
Tablets. Any druggist Tor the Mar
mola Company, Detroit, Mich.) will
give you a large-sized case of these
elegant little fat reducers, contain
ing good, generous supply, for
seventy-five cents, and even this
quantity should be enough to
make decided impression on your
excess fat. Many have lost as
much as pound day.
These Marmola Prescription
Tablets may be used with impun-
ity and likewise perfect confidence,
for, being made strictly in accord.
ance with the famous Marmola
Prescription, they are, of course
quite harmless. They are rather
beneficial than otherwise, in fact
never disturbing the stomach OF
causing a wrinkling of the flesh
ADV
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-04

hand" Then he instructed his
charges by example. The man who
overlooked the fielding bet and the
side arm HEAVIER watched closely.
Big Mckay, who will be the Har.
ward mainstay this year, came in
for some coaching. Your feet are
too far apart" he was told. 'You
lose speed the way you stand"
To another he cautioned: Take
your time. You are too nervous
Control is better than speed" A
third wound up with jerky, short
arm movement.
whoa! Don't do that! Hold
the ball at arms length and face
the batter" At this point whistle
sounded, and the coaching seased
Day by day Mathewson is shap-
ing the team. One day it is the
pitchers, the next day the fielders,
then the catchers and then over
again. And if Yale's colors are not
draped below the crimson this year
it will not be big Skis" fault.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-04
Special corrsspoudenes to The Press

Special Corrsspondenes to The Press
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March A.
In uniform of gray and a sweater
that carries evidence of use,
Christy Mathewson. big Six" as
he is called. is making pitchers for
Harvard, and his methods contain
tips for the youngsters all over the
land
When the giant of the Giants
first appeared in the locker build
ing, % athletes reported for duty
An ex-collegian. Matty was at
home. and soon had the candidates
hanging upon his words.
Battery candidates to the north
end of the net" said Christy; and
Get some plates out here" he
called to caretaker. A moment
later five aspiring pitchers gath
cred around the big pitching won
der.
I'm to teach you something you
don't know, gentlemen" began
Matty. 1T is assumed that | know
little more about the inside of the
game than you, so please do as
tell you
Two pitchers faced the catchers
Don't try any fancy tricks, I'm just
looking you over" warned the
coach. Get to work." Not half a
dozen balls had been tossed. when
Mathewson emitted a roar. His
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-03-04

not In human possibility to regain
those four seconds. His informed
late time was. 600 yards, 1928 Is;
700 yards, 1871; 800 yards, 1:44 2-5
The last two marks are in the 100!
record book. They have not beer
touched In II years.
= At 1000 yards, Myers 2:13, made
in 1881, has nund no takers. The
race in which he made it was 9
memorable one. Besides Myers
w. Smith and Jesurum were en-
tered, both stars. 1t was believed
Jesurum would make the pace, but
Myers broke away at the start, and
after cutting the half mile mark
from 1855 to 1.55 3-5, he sped on
unchecked the full distance, break
ing the tape in 2:13, cutting five
seconds from w. G. Georges fam.
Gus worlds record.
Other marks are in Myers
name, such as the $50 yards in :35
dhu tHC OoV III L %, uuuCdlcH W
day, but the item that shows his
versatility, is the hurdle record es-
tablished in 1880, that remains in
violate. He negotiated one-sizth OF
mile (293.33 yards) over 10
hurdles, in :37 7-8.
Myers never tried to do his best,
and while he made sure of winning
would not exert himself for a rec.
ord. Upon one occasion he ran a
half mile in 1855, and a few days
later entered cross-country six
mile with a fast field.
Myers took the lead at the star
and mile from home was we'll in
front, an easy winner. But in cross
ing a wire fence he tore his run
ming pants. and instead of finish
ing, sat down like a spoiled chile
and refused to finish, simply hand