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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
A PETITION.

By Theodosia Garrison.
Here among the poppy fields,
Idleness l pray you,
Let me wander lazy-eyed,
Slow of thought and pace;
Empty handed, light Of heart,
Eager to obey you,
To loaf and make madrigal
Tuned to fit your face.
Sick am l of strife and toll,
l would seek your daisies,
Count the clouds and loaf and dream
Through drowsy afternoons.
Prithee take me by the hand
Show me where the way is
Let me change the clink of gold
For your linnets' tunes.
Idleness! o, Idleness,
Smile welcome for me;
Here's minstrel out Of voice,
A weary heart to rest.
soothe me with the pipes of Pan,
Hum his music DER me,
Rock me like tired child
Sleepy on your breast.
From "The Joy o. Life
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
More Mlcrobe Scare,

Now we hear that the sand of the
seashore has microbes. and the dar-
lings of the squeamish mothers will
no longer be allowed to play there.
which may be good news for the other
children. One would think the tide
might make 1t pure enough, but no
doubt there is difference of opinion
on the subject.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07

part of the road work of the TOWN.
ship trustees and the county super
visors and they shall have authorit,
to expend road funds for the destruc.
tion of weeds.
Section 5. Property tax. The law
as 1t appears in section fifteen hun
dred and twenty-eight (152S) of TIL,
supplement- to the code, 1907, is here
by amended as follows, namely: B,
inserting after the comma in tn
eight line thereof the following words
and for the destruction of noxious
weeds in public highways and other
public places, an dby striking ou
the word -four" in the tenth line O.
said section and inserting the wore
six" in lieu thereof.
Section 8. School of instruction
Between Noveber and the succeeding
April of each year the county super
visors shall call a meeting of the
township trustees an dthe road super.
yisors of the county to consider the
best methods Of road work and weed
destruction, and in the public inter-
est ay secure the services of experts
to give instruction in road buildins
and weed destruction. For such at
tendance the same compensation
shall be allowed to the trustees ant
road supervisors and the county ST.
peryisors as is allowed by law fol-
otehr services, to be paid as other
expenses. The expenses of experts
herein provided for may be paid from
the county road fund.
Section Z. Cutting of weeds OIL
highways. 1t shall be the duty of
township trustees and other officers
directly responsible for the care Of
public highways to cause to be cut
near the surface all weeds on the
public highways in their respective
district at such times and in such
manner as to prevent the seeds from
maturing.
Section 8. Penalty. Any person,
firm or corporation violating any of
the provisions Of this act, or any
township trustees. inspector or other
officer who neglects or fails to per-
form the duties incumbent on him
under the provisions Of this act, shall
be guilty of misdemeanor and shall
be punished by fine not exceeding
one hundred dollars. ($1OO.OO).
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
Emlgrant Dumping.

Britain still regards the colonies as
dumping ground for her irreclaimable
criminals. She no longer sends them
out in convict ships, but when she sees
colony recklessly Offering home and
sanctuary to all comers she releases
her Jail birds and covertly packs them
on to the new land.-Melbourne Age.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
A lard Name.

A woman author of Washington has
sued a critic for saying that she has
played the part of a feminine paero-
phorr among the non-scientific aedids
of Washington" We don't know what
this means. but it is libelous per Sc
and the young woman ought to get
s1,00O.O00 damages.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
Why He Never Spoke.

There was man in our town, and
he was wondrous wise; he never
spoke unto his wife of his mothers
cakes and pies. The secret of his
wisdom-guess it If you can: but if
you can't behold 1.-THE was bachelor
man.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
What Does Comfort Mean2

What does comfort mean, or de-
fiance, unrest or expectation? What is
this and all the rest which we must
lose little by little, compared with the
only thing that is indispensable, and
that alone is happiness-peace?-Ed-
ward Soderberg.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-07-07
Pensions Provided,

SAdpCer oI autnOrlZeS the giving OF
pensions to disabled and retired fire
men and widows and children and
the dependent fathers and mothers OF
deceased firemen in corporate towns
and special charter cities having or
ganized fire departments.
Chapter 81 authorizes the giving of
pensions to disabled and retired po-
licemen.
Chapter 81 grants additional powers
to cities organized under the commits
sion plan of government.
Chapter SO gives provisions to prim
airy elections, including the compen.
| saAon of certification of nomination
to the county auditor, form of ballot,
publishing proceedings, filling of va
|cancies. of holding county conven-
iions, district conventions and state
conventions.
Chapter 95 promotes the building
of permanent roads in the state.
Chapter 96 provides for the destruc
ton of weeds
Chapter 1876 allows a bounty of 25
cents for each ground hog killed with
in the county.
Can't Drink on Trains.
Chapter 1877 gives bounty of SO
cents for each rattlesnake killed.
Chapter 139 changes the form OF
request blanks for the sale of intoxi.
eating liquors.
| Chapter 141 prohibits the drinking
| of Intoxicating liquors as beverage,
/. md the use of profane language on
an " passenger railway car or street
car, making the offence a misdemean.
or.
Chal Ner 142 limits the number OF
person 10 whom city or town coun-
ellis may grant consent to sell intoxi'
eating liq, loais~
Chapter 14S prohibits any person
except a qua liffeA' elector from engag
ing in the sale OF Intoxicating liquors
at retail.
New Child La Dor Law.
Chapter las makes it necessary that
employers furnish an authenticated
birth record of any children employ
ed in their establishments
Chapter 149 makes it the duty Of
all persons and companies operating
any vessel propelled by machiL cry OF
through the medium of sales to carry
light during certain hours.
Chapter 151 provides for the est alb
lishment of a laboratory for the mai1
ufacture of hog cholera serum at or
near Des Moines under the supervi-
sion of teh state veterinary surgeon.
Chapter 1863 defines and regulates
the practice of optometry and for
creation of a board of examiners in
optometry.
Chapter a68 relates to hotels, inns
and public houses and prescribes
rules so as TO insure the safety and
health of employees and patrons of the
same, proyidign for inspection there
| of.
Beef Must Be Inspected.
Chapter 169 is an act to prevent
disease among bees and provides foI
inspection thereof.
Chapter III changes the name Of
the Iowa State Normal school tc
State Teachers college.
Chapter 17s provides for feeble
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

Mrs Terrell. are al home 60 their
friends FOR the winter at "a Third East
street.
Mrs. y. r. Bauer and her dauEhier
Mrs chapman, are homo from Seatlie
Wesh.. aud other points In the north-
west.
Mrs Margaret Zane Witcher has re-
turned from visit of several weeks
I'm Chicago and springvine, H.
Miss Mae O'Nion Of Denver. Colo.
q here 90 spend the winter with her
aunt Mrs. S. l. Goodwin
Mrs Gurnsoy has gone to ELY. New
whore she win Doe the guest of her
daughter, Mrs. Malta
Or. and Mrs. Aivah Lewis and family
have moved 60 161 second avenue.
Mrs p. NJ. Orem has returned from
an extended visit 90 Boston
Miss Du Mars Be- AZ home for the
wihtor IA 1895 second avcnue.
Mr. and Mrs W. r. Fife have as
( their gucsi for a few DAYS Mrs Flies
| brother T. a Cosgrm Of Cheyenne
| Wyo
Miss Winifred Brlce has gone 20 Los
/ Angeles. Cal. 10 spend two or three
weeks with her aunt Mrs. George
| Campbell
Mr. and Mrs George Ames and Mrs.
Dow are at home az 2t3 West Fourth
| South street
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

s Grse 1s.l Ida were ogden visitor, a.
MIS-. y. T.. s. Randau 4.
N.uiey, New, visiting reis,,.nn Glove,
iehus. She expects to be -. ana
hoihe Tor a number OF wcol,s 'y trom
Or. y Stafford Of Ker,-,.
was the guest OF Deputy sbsrt,,, WNyo,
lin this week. Nnerln Nay.
G. NJ. Loedom has rotp,,,s
VISIT to his mother and other r1 ,rom a
in Kansas 'r relative
M .i,,,, a. j. Hoffman Of salt Lake RAJ.
Is yis.tins With her sister Mr. NY
Miss Esther ohlin OF Sal, 20,
was visiting with Ogden fifon1s '.ly
early part Of the week. -' d" 'oc
Miss Edna Richards IA ,ie,,,,
her sister. Mrs. g. w McCreor,.~ eilt
year Miss Richards was q 49,, Lasi
the Ogden high school and 49, az
friends VIII welcome her baci, D.. any
den, though It IS only visit ~ og'
Charles Woodnansea NJ n.
Ida Is visiting friends and rcl.'S.rE
this week. iuFe'
Mrs. L. Potter and her r,otb.~ ~.
r. Mellenthin OF ST. ANTHONY. IA, ',N
VISITING ogden relatives and friends
II. C. Wood Of the Wood rs,,o ca.
company Of Spencer. Ida. accc,,,.. s,,ook
by Mrs WOOD and the childrer me, .l
arrived IN tho city and are the s, ,,e,e
of Mrs Woods parents. Can't ana ~
e. T. Hulaniski, on jefferson ayon,,o
President John L. Herricls ana -,
Of the Western States mission ,,i.y g
headquarters at Denver. have boor ~
Ting IN Ogden during the past vest
The Misses Jennie and Annie eo,-..-
Of Salt Lake were visiting their Sis,o.
Mrs. Charles ]. Ross, the early part !,
the week
AIRS. J. c. Burke Of ogden ,s s,,..
tanning Miss Ethel Arnold thu saaet .
ter OF a prominent attorney OF rsars.
ton. Wyo., this week.
Mr.. and Mrs II. H. Henderson bsv,
gone TO Seattle and expect to be go ,'s
about two weeks.
Mrs. G. A. Jacobs, Mrs. A. w JasoA,
and daughter OF Rochester. n. Y ~,
visiting friends and relatives IN Og,lsr
Mrs A. w. Jacobs. who was forn,ery
Miss Ethel Young Of this city. has
large circle Of friends who are FAD
10 welcome her again. They win 10.
main here for about two months.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

orchestra. and guessing game was
played. the prizes going tu the guest
OF honor and Mrs Merrill Nihlcy As
sistiuE the hostcsseg were the Misses
Nan ClaWson. Rohau Spencer, Margaret
Taylor ana Edith Dusenbury
Mrs Elias smith gave a luncheon
at the Alta club on Wednesday iu
honor of her guests. Mrs Meyrick and
Mrs Peutel OF California the table
being decorated in pink roses and COW
ers laid for eight guests
Mr. and Mrs r. r. Woodbridge en-
tortained at a. dinner ON Wednesday
for about "a dozen guests.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

,, tcaef south rompie street Mrs Bu-
.hauau leit last night Tor fuepl"
where She win visit for some time, re-
turnInr ntcr to salt Lake on her way
to los Angeles.
Mics NAV ONcm of Denver COLO.
oiI rpard tne winter lu Salt Lake as
the guest of her aunt Mrs. 5. J. uood-
win.
Nr j No. Barlow of Dctroit Mich.
uIII arrive In thc Ity today FROM seat
AN. .rt sviu spend 10 days here as the
guest of Nr and Mrs Fireman Morn
ingstar
Mrs Alvah Iec. who let here last
o.col. is now visiting Lieut. Lnc's par
anta BOO otto Wyo Later che WiV vleh
ha, oUn rcnuvca bob Nebraska where
.nr vii snDnd uvpril months
Mr. w C. uml or Isos Angeles call.,
has auent .hc past two wccks. nero Mll'
Mis- TRENT Mrs j % Cossnn aud mt
and Mrs. D. 3 Fabian
ar ana Airs Roy Brcwer,on enc
Miss Dorothy young have returned ip
their home u Raymond Canada nttct
spending q fov days here Visiting "1
friends
Miss Elsie Parsons lcft wednesday
for O months visit in Nevada.
Miss Jeanic Minar who was tho quest
Tor "a few days OF Miss Lucille ozark al
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Us. = 5Ass!iS !5:;5iEG'5s
HyTylT-ysg-xrI rrs.s.s.s,ssr-ss
OGDEN.

Mr. and Mrs. Castle Murphy who
were recently married IN this city. were
rendered a farewell reception Wcdnos-
day evening at the Second ward meet
inghousc. A largo crowd Of the rcla-
utee and friends Of the popular couple
were present 10 wish the young people
God-speed on their journey 20 Homo
lulu. where they have been called ON q
mission by the Iatter-day Saint church.
Mrs Murphy Is a daughter Of Asst
Depot Master samuel Fowler. Mr..
Murphy has until recently held "a re-
sponsfble position With the Hartman
railroads. which he has resigned 70 take
up missionary work
Col G. Arthur. chief clerk IN the Of
flce Of r. Niemeyer, tho general agent
Of the Hartman lines In Chicago. was
the guest Of G. A. Henry. the ticket
agent at the Union dcpot, during the
week.
Miss Kittie Gillen Of tho hotel and
dining car department Of the Hartman
lines, was a Salt Lake visitor during
the week.
Mrs. Warren Corey returned during
the week from a visit 10 relatives ana
friends in Blackfoot, IDA, stopping for
some time on her ranch at Rexburg.
She reports herself satisfied with her
trip, having had a ine time.
Mr.. W. A. Taylor has returned from
visit 70 fakevlew. Or. where she has
been since last May.
Tuesday evening, at tho Episcopal
church, Miss May w. Hume Of this
city was married to Ar Glenn Glare
Carhart of Ely New, tho Rev W. W.
Fleetwood officiating. Miss Hume IS
the charming and accomplished daugh-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs. r. r. Hume Mr..
Carhart was formerly a resident of this
city but is now a mining engineer of
the Nevada town. The couple have a
large circle of friends in ogden who
join In congratulations. Among some
OF those who attended the wedding are
Dr. and Mrs. George G. Schramm. Glenn
Schramm and Mrs. s. S. Schramm Of
Of salt lake City, the unces and
grandmother Of MIR. Carhart; also his
brother. Frank Carhart OF Boise. and
father s. NJ Carhart OF Pearl, Ida.
Many friends Of the young couple from
other towns were also present.
Mr. and Mrs. W. p. Helsley Of Three
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

the Rransford apartments. left We'd
ucaday for her home in Plainsfield, y.
J. I'm route Miss Millar viii visit her
sister iu Wisconsin
Dr and Mrs. Francis Burgette short
win Doe nj nome 10 friends az the Ivan
hoe apartments after Nov. /.
MIS-. W. S Mccormick and Miss Ger
evicve Mccormick returned Tuesday
from a visit Ia New York
Mrs r. NJ Burton and sister. Mrs. j
W Ashton left Thursday for a short
stay 10 Provo.
Mrs Omar Honnold OF Elko. New,
viii visit here for few days as the
guest of her sister Miss Grace Wor-
relL
Mrs DE y Randolph Kelm OF Wash
inRtou ID g., who has been "A guest at
the home Of her brother II $ owen. II,
East South Temple street will leave
sunday for Denver
MT and Mrs. Milton n Cohn. former
ly of Hastings Neb. arrived Ia salt
| Lake Thursday evening 10 he the
guests or their parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Cohn Tor few days before
leaying for san Francisco where they
VIII make their future home.
Mrs f.. salmensou ana daughter Will
leave sunday for Europe ON AN extend
ed pleasure trip.
Mrs. C. A. Henry of ogden has been
visiting relatives in the city for few
days
Mrs Frank s. Tingey and daughter
ana Mrs % D. Bywater have returned
after spending "a few days In Logan.
guests of Mrs. Tingeya sister Mrs.
| Eu Ben
/ Miss Edith Godbc viii leave Sunday
I for Chicago. M where she viii spend
! thc winter studying vocal music under
/ Prof Torreus. who. during the summer
! was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
/ M Dluwoodey
Mrs ~ A. Baldwin and children. who
/ have spent the past month herr from
/ the Philippines with Mrs. Baldwin's
| mother Mrs Mary Judge. have gone 10
% post near Detroit Mich, where Capt.
Baldwin is stationed.
AR and Mrs Lawrence Fox arrive !
Thursday evening from the east b. Doe
guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lawrence
| for few days
Nh aud Mrs John MrGW OF Chey-
! euue WNo. spent Tuesday here, guests
| of Mr ud rails j w Han on their
| day t1 their walnut ranch in Anheim,
| CAL. where they VIII make their home
AlI Hud MIS-. Graham Putnam and
/ children lcft sunday might for theli
/ home in Ely Nfht
Mf- NNe ana Miss Lowe oI Iowa
! who have boon spending several weeks
| hrrr N.tn Mi- George A. Lowe and
| Nr And Ni.. Grant hampton. l'Il ihH
nfsf OFF th' Woch iof Denver Colo.
where lhrl MIl VISIT MT ana NlIa
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

The marriage Of Miss Erma Read
and Victor II, Felt takes place next
Wednesday evening at the home OF the
brides parents, Mr. and Mrs W. y
Read. the ceremony Co De- performed
by Judge Alexander McAlastcr.
on Thursday evening the wedding Of
Miss Naomi Van Dyke and Mr.. Fred
Laurie Wing win take place at the
home ~ the brides parents on North
state street. the scrcfnony 10 be per-
formed by the brides cousin. w d.
Van Dyke. Jr., OF ogden. the brides
maids to be Miss Lenora and Miss Ida
Van DYKE and tho best man Mr.. Jack
Butler.
The date Of the wedding 81 Miss
lone Morrison and Chaunccy Porcival
Ovcrhed is set for oct. 81.
The wedding OF Miss Estclle Mar
getts and r. r.. Burt viii take place
next Wednesday the ceremony TO he
performed In the temple and a rccep-
ton TO follow at the home Of the brides
aunt Mrs. John II. Evans
4 pretty wedding Of the week was
that Of Miss Louise Aylsnd and George
r. Parkin which took place on Thurs
the temple and reception following
az tho home OF the brides parents.
capt and Mrs Ayland which was
beautifully decorated for the event. Mr..
and Mrs. Pardn will be at home at
100 Yidas avenue.
Another pretty wedding Of the week
was that Of Miss Gertrude Campbell
and George A. Norls on Tuesday. the
ceremony being performed by Rev.
padcu at the home Of the brides par
ents. Mr. And Mrs. Archibald Camp
bell and a wedding breakfast following.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noris have gone for a
trip 90 the Pacific northwest.
Miss Eva Watrous and George Web
Der We're married on Wednesday night
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. f. H.
Phelps with Rev. =. A. SmplSins Of
fciatlng en- the presence Of the imme-
diate relatives and friends. Miss Net
tie McGilvory was bridesmaid and Ho-
mer l.. Holsinston best man. a we'd
ding supper was served.
IAMOREAUX TUNES PIANOS.
1860 So 5th East Ind 3231.
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who are spending some time IN Long
Beach cal, are now nicely located az
the Cedar apartment on Cedar ave-
nue.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

MIS- W - MeC7mick and Miss
Gencvicve Mccormick viii entertain az
bridge tea at their home Monday
afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

Mrs j Cuddy and daughter Agnes
California.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

Mrs. a. J. Hoffman Of salt rot, r,.
rs Nis.ting With her sister. Mr. Ivy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

Mrs NJ l. snow entertained the
Qulngenta club al her homo on Tues
day the rooms being prettily decorated
in California peoples and prizes loo the
card contest won by Mrs. A Moulton,
Mr. Lorenzo SNOW and Mrs D. r..
Newman.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

Miss Elsie Parsons entertained at "a
delightful luncheon on Tuesday for
Miss Godbe who leaves tomorrow FOR
Chicago. the table being decorated BOO
"a hite chrysanthemums and covers laid
for a dozen
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

Mrs r. 3 Stephens win entertain
az a bridge tea next Thursday after
noon in honor of Miss lone Morrison
Mrs. NJ b whitney was hostess ai
delightful dinner party on Thursday
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

Mrs c. n. McManus entertained at "a
luncheon on Monday her guests being
the members Of her Sewing club The
decorations were in red and white
dahlias, yellow ohrysanthemums and
ferns and the hostess was assisted by
Mrs Clare Rivers and Mrs. III W.
Sherwood.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

g. NJ yeedom has returned D.
xis,t TO bis mother and other re ,ron a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-16

1T Ut ~ Stafford Of Kemrneror W.
lin this week. 0nerih Nay.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-16
JOE FOGLER
WORKING BEHIND
MOTORS FOR SPEED


hat a man can improve by imitation
is an old adage, and Joe Fogler. the
cyclfst, is following out this plan in
preparing for his campaign against Ma
tfonal Champion Frank /. Kramnr
Last year when Kramer found himself
out of condition at the opening of the
season and met repeated defeats. he
adopted the stunt of raining ehind a
motorcycle to work ND his sneed n
was successful and he continued II for
all his big races throughout the wear
Now Fogler has adopted 1t for tie first
time. and as he is to ride aeaingt
Kramer at the Newark yelodrome SIM
day afternoon he is working out behind
the motors his week in an effort to get
up high speed.
F'ogler inaugurated the plan yester-
day afternoon at the local track If
was the first time this week that he
had a chance to get up on his wheel.
but he made up for lost time. Jimmy
Hunter, driving an Indian motorcvcie.
paced Joe, and the Brooklyn boy fairly
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-16
NEWTON ST. PUPIL
is GREAT

John F.. Bauder, of the Newton Street
School, is the boy who chins the bar so
we'll that he is covered with medals
for his stunts.
Last year Johnny ehipned the bar
twenty-nine times at he public school
games and won the Junior event. He
chinned the bar twenty-eigl t times to
a tie with a school-mate, his first at
tempt. In order to win he had to re-
peat twenty-nine times. In all he
ehinned the bar ifty-seyen times in
one-half hour This is a remarkable
feat for a boy of 9 years.
John has been at athletics since he
was 6 years old, but competed last year
for the first time in school games. He.
however, has been an attendant at one
of the local gymnasiums for the last
four years. At the National Turn
Verein he has won rope and pole
climbing events. John Is also a jump
err. He a leap twelve feet in the
running broad jump and seven and il
half feet in the standing broa :, which
is a good feat considering the boys age
and size. Young Bauder will be 10
years old this summer
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-04-16
PREPARING FOR
BIKE MARATHON

The first bicycle Marathon race ever
held in the world and what is likely to
prove the greatest handicap road race
ever held in America, is on the calen-
dar for Sunday, June 10. The event
was sanctioned by the National Cycling
Association more than 81 month ago,
n the preliminary arrangements have
been promulgated so successfully that
already nearly 100 prizes AVE been OBJ
tanned. A 1909 motorcycle will be Of
fered as first prize, and Colonel Albert
A.. Pope, the father of bicycling in
America, has donated a Columbia rae
ing bicycle as second prize. In order
to attract riders from all parts of the
country and make the first bicycle
Marathon the national event of 1909
special prizes will be awarded news
boys, letter-caTriers, schoolboys, mess
enger boys, members of the militia, etc,
so that it will be possible for one rider
to win several prizes. h Roy Wheel
men, of New York, who are promoting
the event, ave secured Val Valiant to
manage the details and entry blanks
may be secured by addressing him at
1947 Broadway, New York. The race
win be open to amateurs throughout
the world and arrangements are being
oonsummated to bring owe the cham
pions of Germany, France, Italy, Den
mark and Holland.