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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
BABYS .PITIFUL CASE

Our baby when two months old was
suffering with terrible eczema from head
to foot. all over her body. The baby
looked just like a skinned rabbit. We
We're unable to put clothes on her. At
first it seemed to be few mattered
pimples. They would break the skin
and peel off leaving the underneath skin
red as though it were scalds. Then a
few more pimples would appear and
spread all over the body leaving the
baby all raw without skin from head to
foot. But on top of her head there
appeared heavy scab quarter of an
inch thick. 1t was awful to see so small
n baby look as she did. Imagine! The
doctor was afraid to put his hands to
the child. We tried several doctors
remedies but all failed. Then we de-
cided to try Cuticura. After three days
you could see the body gaining little
skin. Now the baby is four months
old. She is fine picture of fat little
baby and all is we'll, We used Cuticura
Soap. Ointment and Resolvent. Mrs.
Joseph kossmann, St. Johns Place,
Ridgewood Heights. L. l.. N. Y. Apr.
80 and May 4. 1909"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

Augusta members of the Maine
Laundrymen' Association are inter-
ested IN the annual meeting of that or
ganization, which will be held in Ban
gor on Monday, Feb. IA. The program
will Include a business session in the
afternoon followed by banquet at the
Penobscot Exchange. E. S. Purdy Of
Jersey City. president Of the National
Association of Laundrymen, is to be
present and Will deliver an address. On
account of the meeting the Maine Gen.
trail will sell low rate tickets Feb. -,
10 and IA, good to return the 18TH the
fare from Augusta to Bangor and re-
turn being s2.55.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

F. l.. Ripley has quite an amount OF
work on hand at his shop on Gage
street in the way of boat building
With tho promise of more as the spring
season approaches. He has completed
a fine 22-foOter launch with l.
horsepower Ferro engine for water ii.
Blaisdel, also a 12-foot tender tor r.
NJ. Chase, both of which Will Ee USED
on the kcnnebec river, and among the
craft for which he has orders are SIX
roWboats for Frank Z. Poland CT Me-
domak lake in Lincoln county, an ~
foot launch with 2-horsepoWer FerIec-
ton engine for w. l.. Beers OF New
York City, to be used on Lake Mara
nacook, an 1S-foot launch WITH D.
horsepower engine for l.. E. Towle OF
Lake Maranacook. a 20-foot launch Tor
irvine Bennett, to be used on the Ken
nebec river, and a 14-foot tender LOT
f. A. Hussey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The steamship Dominion of the
Dominion Line sailed Saturday from
Portland for Liverpool with rs passen-
gers and full cargo. including sc, O0c
bushels of wheat and $4,000 barrels of
apples.
The February term of the supreme
court will convene Tuesday at Farm
ington. Judge King will preside. and
it will be his first term on the bench
in this county. There will be a number
of liquor cases, but otherwise the
criminal docket will! be very brief.
Rev. w. S. Coleman, pastor of the
Rangeley church for several years, has
rendered his resignation and will
preach his farewell sermon next Sum
day. He has not announced his future
plans, but will probably rest for a
time at the family home in Auburn.
Fred Thornton, a contractor of Lewis
ton, died at his home Saturday of heart
trouble. Mr.. Thornton was born in ST
Edwards parish, Quebec in 1S47 When
he was 10 his family went to Lewiston
and he had lived there ever since. A
widow and six children survive
An outbreak of diphtheria at Bar
Harbor has caused the town officials
to take measures to check the spread
of the disease. The schools will not
open Monday, the Y. NJ. c. A. has
been closed and there were no sessions
OF the Sunday schools Sunday. The
theatres have teen ordered to close.
Norman Hewey, IS, of Phillips, who
was few days ago released from
Franklin county Jail, is back there
again awaiting the action of the grand
jury. He is charged with an ATTEMPTED
assault upon the young daughter OF
Warren Hinkley. Hewey was found
hiding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
Social Club Meetings.

The Susanna Wesley Society will not
meet today as was expected.
The Armitage Club will meet at 7.30
this evening at the Memorial Parish
house
The Curtis Daughters will meet this
evening with Mrs. A. w. Beane, s
Chapel street.
The Young Woman's League will
meet with Mrs. Charles w. Curtis,
Western avenue, at 2.30 this afternoon.
The Roger Williams Club will meet
with Miss Alice Carver, 81 Western
avenue, at 7.30 Monday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

my name in your testimonials. Mrs.
II. w. MITCHELL, Box 8, Sabattus, Me.
Another Woman Helped.
Graniteville, VT. was passing
throughthe Change of Life ndsuffered
from nervousness and other annoying
symptoms. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound restoredmy health and
strength, and proved worth mountains
of gold to me. For the sake of other
suffering women 1 am willing you
should publish my letter." = Mrs.
CHARLES BARCLAY, RID, Granite
vile, VT. -
Women who are passing through
this critical period or who are suffer-
ing from any of those distressing ills
peculiar to their sex should not lose
sight of the fact that for thirty years
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, which is made from roots and
herbs, has been the standard remedy
for female ills. In almost every COM
munity you will find women who
have been restored to health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
Free Trial Of San,ose,
FIesh-Formins Food Given on APP
provaI by Druggists at 6owd'tch'
Webster 6. Co.

Would you like to be fat and plump and
strong and hearty? Here is chance so
do it without risking the loss OF single
penny.
Bowditch, Webster & Co., our Well
known druggists, have new treatment
called Samose which they are selling on
forming food. 1t is in tablet form, re-
failing at SOC. a box -,
If it does not increase the weight, MI
out the thin, scrawny form and restore
baa,tb and strength. there will be no
charge whatever for Samose. Go to
Rowditch. Webster & Co.'S today and get
a treatment of their Samose with their
promise to refund the money II 1t does
not do all that it claims.
Refore commencing the use Of Samose
have yourself correctly weighedsand nots
tie gain from week to,.week. SssxSs
Sent postpaid on receipt of price, 90 %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
Mariner Soucie,

Lee Mariner and Miss Ella Soucie,
both of this city, were united in mar
riage at St. Augustine's Catholic
church Wednesday morning, Jan. rs,
the ceremony being conducted at 7.45
by Rev A. c. LaRiyiere. Both the
bride and groom have many friends in
the city who will wish them many
years of happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

The funeral of Thomas Mcclellan Phin-
new. who died Tuesday, took place Fri
dav from his late home at Gorham.
where he was born SO years ago, and
where he had always lived. He was
descendant of one of Gorham's oldest and
most prominent families, being a son OF
the late Nathaniel and Betsy Hatch Phin-
nev and last survivor of that family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

The annual meeting of the Sons and
Daughters of the American ReVolu-
ton will be held at the Falmouth no.
tel in Portland on Tuesday, Feb. %,
Washington's birthday, and it is prob
able that quite delegation of Angus
ia members will be in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

The following petition was received
at the office of the referee in bank
runtcy for Kcnnebec county Saturday
afternoon: Joseph Morrow of Vassal-
boro. lahorer. Petition filed Jan. q. adj
tuGicated Jan. % Liabilities $191.30,
assets $3.50, all of which is claimed to
be exempt. No deposit. Bankrupt or
deed in before the referee for exam
nation Friday, Feb. 4, at 10 A. M. G.
w. HuSSey of Waterville, attorney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
Mrs. Emma l. Earnhann.

Mrs. Emma L. Farnham died Sunday
evening at her home at No. 20 Chapel
street, aged "A years One daughter,
Alice c. Farnhani of this city, and one
sister, Mrs f. ]. Bicknell of Rockland
survive The funeral arrangements Will
lie later announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

lanes C. Cole, an old resident of Lew
iston. died Saturday at the Central Maine
General hospital, aged 49, For 40 years
he had been in business in Lewiston as a
truckruan. He was the oldest truckman'
both in years and in length of service, IN
the two cities. He was native Of LIS
bon and his only Surviving relative. SO
faar known, is afsister. Mrs. Gross of
that town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
GREEDY-cHokED TO DEATH.
Death OF Only One of Party Who In
sisted on Eatinu Meat.

Pittsburg. Jan. SO.-A dozen foreign
ers discussed the meat boycott a,
breakfast IN a Mulberry alley board.
ing mouse today and all except Mic
SkoVlac, a Slav, agreed to eat nc
meat. Skovlac, delighted with having
the breakfast steak to himself, tackled
it so violently that he choked to death
with the first mouthful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

Among the recent births which have
been reported at the office of the city
clerk are the following: Jan. IS, to Mr.
and Mrs. Everett w. Frost a daugh-
ter; Jan. 81, to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
f. Freeman, son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

John Burns of Pettengilrs Corner re-
ports that he saw flock OF 10 wiz
geese pass over his home saturday
forenoon, going north. This makes the
second flock reported within week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

Among the cases which We're dis
charged from bankruptcy by Judge
Hale Of the United States distric: court
at Portland last Friday was that of
Maurice B. Frederick of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

The regular meeting of the Encamp-
nlcnt Club will be held at Pythlan hall
Tuesday evening and as important
business is to come before the meet
ing it is desired that all members be
present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

The Womans Board will meet at 2
o'clock. this afternoon with Mrs9 C. A.
Mayo, Arsenal street. Members will
please take notice of the change from
Tuesday to Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

A meeting of the Ladies' Aid of the
Penney Memorial church will be held
at O'Clock this afternoon at Mrs. Geo.
f. Gays, 80 Grove street. All members
are requested to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

Rev. stephen T. Livingston. pastor
of the congregational church at Bridg-
ton. and brother of Rev. w. F. Liv-
ingstcn of Hallowell, occupied the pull
pit of the South Parish Congregation
al church very acceptably Sunday
morning. Mr.. Livingston was a guest
at the home of Mrs. Lendall Titcomb,
Stone street, during his stay in the
city. Rev David Fl. Evans of Little
Boar's Head, n. H., the former pastor
Of the South Parish Congregational
church, Will occupy the pulpit on one
Sunday during the month of February,
pending the selection of permanent
Dastor for the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

Everett W. Lord. secretary for New
England of the National Child Labor
Committee, will lecture tomorrow
evening in Cony High school assembly
room on Vocational Suggestions THIS
lecture will be of special interest to
parents and is free to all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

Trinity Commandery, No I, X. T..
| will hold a special conclave Friday
evening with work in the Red Cross,
and all members are requested to be
| present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Owen left on
Train IS Saturday afternoon for Show
hogan, where they passed Sunday as
| the guests of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

Miss Mary Morton of Bangor is visit
ing friends in the city. Miss Morse
who is a graduate of Cony High school,
came mere last week for the purpose OF
attending the ChizZle WiZZle FAIR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

All interested in the Festival Choir
rs music are requested to meet at 7.30
p. NJ. Tuesday at the Penney Memo
ria! church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

Mrs. Jennie Croker of Gardiner is at
the Augusta General hospital receiving
treatment fora severe attack of SCI
attic rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

The drop in temperature from Sat
urday night to last night hardened up
the ice to some extent and S. c. Web
ster & Co. expected yesterday to be
able to resume the work of growing
thir ice field above the kennebec dam
today after having had to lay off for a
week on account of the late rise OF
water in the river and because of the
mild weather. When the thaw came a
week ago The company had field OF
19-inch ice, the greater part of which
was groved, and the canal had been
onened, but the weather put an end
to operations. During the past week
the ice wasted away about four inches.
but there IS still plenty of ice of good
thickness and it is now expected that
within a few days the cakes will be
climbing the elevator into The house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

People with money to invest should
carefully consider Banker E. C. Dud-
ley's ad in this issue of the Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

The Claiming Guild will meet with
Miss Edith Partridge. Chapel street, al
3 O'Clock this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
Daily ksnnebss Jcurnal
TELEPHONE-135
LOCAL BRIEFS.

S. 4. Thurston is confined to the
house by illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

Rev. Raymond Browning of North
Carolina will preach this evening in the
Methodist church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

TIE number of patients at the Au-
gusta General hospital Sunday was Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
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APPROVES I
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Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Sabattus, Maine. told me to-,
take Lydia E. Pinkham's. Vegetable

y o IN pOu II q ana
Liver Pills before
childbirth, and we
are all surprised to-
see how much good
lit did. My physi-
clan said Without
doubt it was the
&c m pound that
helped you /
thank you for your
kindness in advising
me and give you fun
permission to use
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

Lent begins on Wednesday, Fep. j.
this Year and Easter Sunday comes
March q. n "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 70, REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at 7.30 o'clock
Friday evening, Feb. 4, rehearsal of In
itiatory degree.
r. II. BROWN, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

The Ladies' Aid of the Green Street
Methodist church will meet at 2.30 this
afternoon in the church parlors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

JEPHTHA ENCAMPMENT, NO. 3.
Meetings at 100 o'clock every second and
fourth TUESDAY:
G. w. MERRILL, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9 p. NJ
Regular meeting every third Tuesday at
o'clock Installation of officers-elect
Tuesday evening, Feb. 1. Special full
W.P TABER, Capt
JOHN F.. KELLER. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
:Iy's Cream Balm
is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief at Once.

t cleanses, soothes,
'eals and protects
he diseased men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY
TRINITY coMMANpERY, NO. ?, X

TRINITY COMPLEMENTARY, NO. 7, n.
T. A special conclave at Masonic Temple
Friday, Feb. 4. All sojourning fraters
are cordially invited to attend.
GEO. A. Stafford, E. c.
THOS. II. BODICE, Rec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 46, A. 3. S.
meets in Golden Cross hall the fourth
Monday of each month.
FRED b. WORTFfING, Pres.
JOHANNA +. MURRAY, Sec.
s. A. THURSTON, Collector.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-01-31
cusHNOc CHAPTER, r. A. n

CUSHNOC CFIHF EH, n. r. W'I
No. 49, Stated convocation at Masonic
Temple at 7.30 Thursday evening, Feb. 3
All sojourning companions are cordially
invited to attend.
MELVIN f. SAWTELLE, Fl. P.
THOS. II. BODICE, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-01
Named by Vermont Re-
pub|iCans in Convention.
John A. Mead for Governor
|. P. Slack for Lieut.. Gov.
Platform Endorses President and
Delegation In Congress.

Montpelier, VT. June 30.-Lieut. Gov
ernor John A. Mead of Rutland was
nominated for governor on the second
ballot at the Republican state con-
vention this afternoon. receiving 344
votes. three more than the necessary
number to secure his nomination.
Frederick G. Fleetwood of Morrisville
received 262; james X. Batchelder of
Arlington 60: Chas w. Gates of
Franklin II, Marshall j. HaDgood of
Peru 2. and E. w. Gibson of Brattle-
boro, 1. making a total of $50 votes.
Leighton p. Slack of st. Johnsbury
was nominated for lieutenant governor
on the second ballot.
Tine other state officers were renom-
mated as follows: Secretary of state,
Guy w. Bailey of Essex Junction;
state treasurer, Edward II. Deavitt of
Montpelier; auditor of accounts, Hor-
ace f. Graham of Craftsbury; attcr-
ney general, John G. Sargent of Lud-
low.
Ringing cheers greeted the nominee
for Governor when he delivered a
short speech following his nomination.
Mr. Mead stated that he would faith
fully support the party platform and
also said that he was strongly in ia
vor Of a state board of arbitration for
the settlement of all labor disputes.
Lieut.. Gov. Mead. who was today
nominated for Governor. was born in
Fairkaven. VT. on April q. 1s41 Al
ter era 1uating from the Franklin
Academy. he entered Middlebury Col
leee. pcing graduated in the Glass of
"a. In 1865 he graduated from the
Columbia Medical College and for three
years following was physician at the
Brooklyn City hospital. For many
years Mr.. Mead has been prominent
scale manufacturer in Rutland. In
1892 Mr. Mead went to the State Sen
ate and four years later was a repre-
sentative. Mr.. Mead was elected Lieu
tenant Governor in 1902. He is married
ard has one daughter.
The platform commends .he admins
tration of President Taft. declared for a
tariff board and reciprocity with Canada.
recommended the institution of a state
central authority to enforce the tax laws;
urged a strong primary caucus plank and
law to compel publication of itemized
accounts of campaign expenses. etc: IA
vored the employers liability law and ex-
emption of wages to the amount of $40
from attachment and recommended a
workman's compensatory law. 1t advo-
Gated trunk line highways and recon-
mended generous appropriations for prac-
teal education in public schools.
1t favored the Standardization of
weights and measures and stringent law
against frauds in them: urged state en-
COllTa cement of foreStratiOu and the reg
ulation of the commercial use of forests.
The platform declared that inasmuch
as the presence of the local option law
was established by the virtue of the ref
erendum to the voters of the state. the
principle of local option law should not
be abandoned without referendum similar
to that by which it was adopted.
Vermont's delegation in Congress and
Governor Prouty's administration were
commended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-01
PENoBsCor REPUBLICANS
Meet in Convention at Bangor and
Name Splendid Ticket.

Bangor, Me. June 30.-The Republi-
cans of Bangor met in convention here
today and made the following nomina-
tons:
Senators, Fred II Parkhurst of Ban
gor, Geo w. Stearns of Millinocket.
Lewis c. Written of Camel; sheriff.
James A. Boardman of Hampden.
county attorney. A. l.. Blanchard of
Bangor: county treasurer, Frank J.
Rich of Mattawamkeag: county COM
John J. Dearborn of New
burg: register of deeds. Joseph Fl.
Friend OF Bangor; register of probate.
Amos E. Hardy; clerk of courts,
Charles F. Sweet
The following were elected as the
county committeei Fl. p Gardner of
Patten. A. H. Pierce. F. 0. Youngs and
DR.. F.. B. Sanger of Bangor. John w
Gould of Old Town, DR.. H. d. Worth
of East Corinth, Harry E. Friend of
Etna, c. w. Fernald Of Levant, Charles
II. White of Orono, Walter j. Sargent
Of Brewer, Charles D. Whittier of Pas
Jacob Bagley of, Prentiss,
Charles E. Smith of Newport, Jerome
Cummings of Eddington, Fred v. Buzz
zell of Lincoln, Edward ALLEN of
Hampden, O. E. Blagden Of Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-01
SPORTING NOTES.

A. F.. Wilding Of New Zealand won
the championship of Great Britain
from A. w. Gore, the English holder
OF tine title Thursday in the Ling
land tennis championship tournament
ut Wimbledon, Eng. The score was as
follows: Ga, 7-5, 4-6. 60.
John Perell, the italian heavyweight,
and Cyclone BdiAs Boston are
matched to wrestle at the opening of
the Boston Arena next Monday after
noon. The men have met several times
IN limited contests without result.
The bout will be in connection with the
returns Of the Jeffries-Johnson fight.
which VIII be received by direct wire
from the. ringside.
The first American track and field
championship was held in 1876 The
New York Athletic Club, arbitrarily
took control of the government of ath-
letics at that time and gave cham
pionship events until the formation of
the N. A. A. A. which was absorbed by
the A. A. U. in 1883. since which time
all control of amateur competition has
been under the jurisdiction of the pres
ent governing body.
So rapid has been the progress of
athletics for girls in the public schools
Of New York that the girls are In need
Of athletic fields of their own The city
has provided four athletic fields for
boys. but up to the present time no
provision has been made for the girls.
The Girls Branch of the Public
Schools Athletic League has taken the
matter up. and has enlisted the coop
Grafton of Park Commissioner Slower.
who has set apart land for two fields
in Manhattan but funds are needed
for the equipment
p A historical review of the develop
melIt of athletic competition in the
United States prepared by commit
tee from the Amateur Athletic Union
shows that the number of competing
athletes In recognized events has grown
In the past 20 years from a total of
shout 5000 or 1000 in 1890 to nearly
million at the present time. When the
Amateur Athletic Union was formed
ln 1883 there was not more than so ath-
letic clubs IN the country while today
there are several thousands