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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-27
A WONDERFUL INDIAN BOY.
jamss Thorpe. One ef the Heroes ss
the Olympic Games.

Jamss Thorpe. One ef the Heroes o.
the Olympic Games.
I want to tell you few intimate
facts about James Thorpe. the twenty
nve.year-old Indian boy who. at the
conclusion of the recent Olympic
games. was presented to King Gustav
Of Sweden and heard that monarch
say, "You. sir. are the most wonderful
athlete In the world" 1t was no idle
or merely polite compliment. but
plain statemen. Of fact. and every one
Of US sons Of Uncle Sam should rejoice
that the honor has fallen to a real.
dyed in the wool native-an American
redskin!
Four years ago, when Thorpe enter
Indian. He had never competed in
athletic track sports. though he had
played little football and baseball.
He did excel as a hunter and was
known among the home folks" as an
excellent shot. Long trips on the trail
and weeks of camping out and rough
ing it added speed and endurance to
his natural wonderful physical make
up. Today he is the winner Of both
the pentathlon and the decathlon. rec
ognized for over 1000 years as the
most important events In the Olympic
list.
As an all round athlete he Is su.
preme. his record eclipsing even the
great performances of the wonderful
Martin Sheridan. Thorpe Is a Sac and
Fox Indian. was born In Oklahoma.
and It was from Sprague. in that state.
that he entered Carlisle. He stands
over six feet In height. weighs about
17S pounds stripped and is hard a.
nails" At Carlisle be soon dlstin-
guished himself by his athletic PROV.
ess. but on the football neld was look.
cd upon az marvel. Coach Warner
says he IL the best halfback he has
ever seen. and the whole football
world knows Of his wonderful ability
to kick goals. He Is the captain Of
this years eleven. Thorpe ID also q
crackerjack player at hockey. tenuis.
lacrosse. handball and basketball and
on the baseball field can not only cover
most any position. but has pitched well
enough to have received offers from
the major leagues.-Ed A. Goewey In
Leslie's.
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Silver Wedding

SUNSI vvGo0V'S
Anniversary Nr
Mr.. and Mrs. John Starner of West
street very pleasantly celebrated
their silver wedding anniversary on
Sunday. Mrs. Starner was presented
with numerous pieces Of silver by the
guests. Those present were: Mrs
Dorothy Starner, Mr.. and Mrs. e. A.
and Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Starner and
daughter, Gladys, Mrs. Il. Mitchart
and sons, John and Theodore of Glen.
mont, o., DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Starner
OF Gallon, Mr.. ard Mrs. l. d. King and
daughter, Mary, of Howard. Mr.. and
Mrs. julie King and daughter. Anna,
Of Danville, Mr.. and Mrs. Workman
OF Brink Haven, Miss Josie and Miss
Helen Dete of Loudonville, Miss Mary
Schiappacasse. Mrs. Mary Bucking.
ham, Mrs. II. King, Miss Alice King,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Workman and daugh-
ter, Helen and Hazel, Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. McDonnough, Misses Mayme, e.
len, Elizabeth and Catherine McDon-
Ough, Mr.. and Mrs. +. j. Dete. and
daughter, Eugenla, of Mt. Vernon.
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Cruelty And Non Support Al.
legged 10 The Petition
Al Account Filed 10 The
nuntsbefger Estate
Other Items Of Interest
From the Court House

a suit for divorce has been COM
menced in the court of common pleas
of Knox county by Mary T.. Mckee
against Samuel II. Mckee. Both par
ties reside at Danville. The plaintiff
states they were married November
2S, 1907, and that three children were
born to them. The plaintiff alleges
extreme cruelty and states that on
August 1S, 1912, the defendant struck
her and In other ways abused her.
The plaintiff further alleges that the
defendant was intoxicated a large
portion Of the time and that he spent
much money for intoxicating liquor
The plaintiff states that she has no
means of support and that the defend.
ant has money In the Danville bank
but that he refuses to contribute to.
wards her support. She asks for an
injunction restraining the Danville
bank from paying out money to the
defendant, also restraining the de-
fendant from in any way interfering
with her. Upon Anal hearing she asks
for aiimeny, divorce and the custody
of the children. Frank O. Levering
is the attorney for the plaintiff.
-o- -atN 4a@
First Partial
Susie q. Huntsberser. executor Of
Frank H. Huntsberger. has filed a
first partial account in probate, show
ing the following: Received $l0,749.
paid out the same sum.
Marriage License
Archie B. Hampshire, teacher, Nor
gan township, and Faye Lena Larson
Clay township. Rev. John w. H.
Brown.
Deed Filed
H. Y. R0wley to Frank Moore, part
lot 104. Mt. Vernon, old plat, $4,000.
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NOTICE TO GAS consumers

The gas office is at the same old
place-4S Public Square,. Some are
under the impression that it was
moved to West Gambler street, but
that is the Field Department. Pay
your gas bills at the usua! place.
Direct mail intended for the City
Department TO F.. c. Muloek, agent,
4S Public Square.
THE OHIO FUEL SUPPLY co.
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Landowners Of London.

The county council has completed an
accurate survey Of the whole area Of
London and finds that the actual nun
ber of landowners In London is just
under $4,000. The survey further
shows that the largest landowners In
ondon are not private individuals.
nut great public corpOrations-namely.
the crown. the ecclesiastical commits
sioners. the London county council and
the city corporation.-London Specta-
tor.
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aAAD BADLY CUT

James Vonanza. an employee at the
Pittsburgh Plate Glass factory, was
severely injured Sunday evening
when a large glass cylinder burst
while ne, was handling 1t. A piece
OF the broken glass inflicted long,
deep cash in Ills left forearm, DIR. 8.
L. Deeley rendered surgical attention.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-27

Banana nour specially prepared a. q
tonic food IL making its appearance In
Paris. Within recent period this
fruit was but little used in France.
and even now its consumption u lin.
tied. However. measures are being
taken to increase the importation. and
It In said that seventy vessels were
recently fitted up for bringing the fruit
to Europe. Banana Hour has a much
more extended use In England than on
the continent. but efforts are now made
to introduce 1t in France owing to Its
great nutritious value.
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PROWLER
KILLED

Roanoke, Va, Aug. rs. - A man.
thought to be Edward N. McClain OF
GAINESVILLE. o.. was shot by George
Roberts while prowling in his back
yard. He died In a hospital two
hours later, refusing to divulge his
name.
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FOUR REASONS
FOR SAFETY OF DEPOSITS IN
THE eUckEvE STATE BUILD.
ING AND LOAN COMPANY,
RANKIN BUILDING, 22 WEST
GAY STREET, COLUMBUS,

/. Our monev Is loaned only on
first mortgage on real estate.
2. This real estate is appraised by
experts experienced in real estate
values.
3. Insurance required
4. Our company owns no real es-
tate--a fact which shows the care
with which our loans are made. AS
sets s5,900,000. Five per cent paid on
time deposits.
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UNCLAIMED MAIL

To avoid delay in delivery have
your mail addressed to street AND
number. P. o. box or general delivery
The following letters remain un
claimed in the Mt. Vernon postofiice
Allen Miss Elizabeth
Bless. Miss Elnora
Boogher, Daniel (Hunt, o.
Bukey, Miss Roxana
Cruz, Alva
Davis, Frances
Deganan, J. B.
Dunston, Miss May
Hamilton, Mrs. G. A.
Harrison, Mrs. Sophia
Heir. Mayme
Hoehn, Geo. l..
Jeffers, Mrs. VIM.
Jones, Mrs. M.
Kanaga, Mrs. J. b.
Knable. r. r.
Myers, G. A.
Shingler, Miss Neva
Sontagg, Jack
Stuver, Mrs. J. w.
'Tilton, Mrs. J. G.
Troup, l.. H.
Vaughn, Heelrig
Wine, Mrs. Libbie
Foreign
Wilson, o. p.
SHERIDAN G. DOWDS. P. M.
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At dinner q married man praised
the beauty Of the Atlantic CITY girls.
Then. With foolish chuckl~ b.
added: 80"
II had an awful bunch Of them aftse
me when ! was down there on ny ".
cation"
The lady beside Tim looked at him
coldly and retOrted:
"Dear me! They must have been N
awful bunch."-Exchange.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-27
The Better Name.

$50 you are thinking Of calling your
baby boy Peter. wouldn't; "a cali
him Paul."
"Why soT'
HE would have q better chance In,
life, It's Peter, you know. who b al.
ways robbed to pay Paul"-Boston,
Transcript
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Proof Positive.

Crawford-Do you think he's hen.
pecked? Crabshaw-He never mem
toned II. but I've noticed that the
portraits over his mantelpiece are
those. OF bis wife's folks.-Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-27

II u easy to make acquaintance, But
difncult to shake them o6.-washins.
ton.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-27

Entertained With
Thimble Party

Miss Cecile Wrentzel entertained
with thimble party Friday afternoon
The out of town guests were the Miss.
es Anna and Beth Trimble of Wichita
Falls, Tex, Miss Foote Of Rockford,
ILL.,, Miss Lorey and Miss Starr of
Cleveland, o., and Miss Mueller Of Mil
waukee, Wis.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-27

Our highest hopes are often destroy
I'd to prepare u for better things.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-27
+ + + !. i. i. !. 1. I. 4. !. i. i. I
+ BIRTHS +

f. + + f + i. 1. i. + I. !. + + +
A son was born Sunday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Van VOorhis of East Bur-
CESS street.
90
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
N. LOrey of East Gambler street, Sat.
urday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1912-08-27
PUBLIC SALE

Since the parties at Farmville. Va,
have failed to keep their contract
my sale for Aug. 2sth will not take
place.
j. B. SHEFFER,
Bangs, o.
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Deed Filed
H. Y. Rowley to Frank Moore, part
lot 104. Mt. Vernon, old plat, $4,000.
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
GREETING TO
CARDINAL IA LEY

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. n. y, Jan. 16.-The
liner Berlin flying the 3OO-foot home
ward-bound papal pennant, will prob
ably arrive of Quarantine at midnight,
but Cardinal Farley, back from Rome,
win not land until 1890 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon. He is to be the
guest Of honor al banquet ON ship
board tonight
For ten days, beginning tomorrow,
there will be a program OF welcome
for the prelate, participated in by
Catholics and non-catholics. Tomor-
rows program includes a triumphal
march from the Battery so the Cath.
edral. between lines of Catholics. Az
the Cathedral several thousands oi
school children will sing a Te Deum
for the safe return Of the Cardinal
At night the Cathedral will be H.
lumina,ed with thousands of colored
lights.
Wireless apparatus was installed TO-
day on numerous Catholic institutions
in New York city for the single pur-
pose of sending wireless messages OF
greeting TO Cardinal Farley. The
operators on the Berlin were KEEP
busy all day receiving congratulations
sent to the prelate.
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
GEORGE SPERRLE
DEAD o. PARALYSIS

George .Sperrle, aged 90 years,
well-known saloon proprietor in King
street, above Fourth, for number OF
years, died yesterday afternoon at the
State Hospital for Insane at Farnhurst-
where he had been a patient for hv9
years. His death was caused by
paralysis.
Mr. Sperrle's remains will be on
view to his friends in the undertake
jng parlors of James T. Chandler, at
s o'clock tomorrow evening. The
funeral will take place from the home
of Mr.. Sperrle's brother-in-law, JACOB
c. Schock. No. 1919 Lemon street,
Camden, n. j., on Fricay afternoon, at
$50 o'clock He is survived by his
sister, Mrs. Schock. also by two sis
ters and a brother living in Germany,
and by three nephews, residents OF
Philadelphia. He was never married.
Mr.. Sperrle had been a resident ot
Wilmington for many years. lie was
engaged in business in King street
with Frederick Kleitz. trading under
the name Of kleitz and Sperrle. he
later bought Mr.. Kleitz's interest IN
the business, and continued 1t himself.
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
CHARGED WIRE
UNDER HORSE
Driver Holds Animal While
Deadly Current Is
Cut Off

Wonderful nerve was displayed to-
day by driver for the X l. Laundry.
whose name was not learned He was
IN his wagon, driving in the north
bound trolly track In Market street.
between Eighth and Ninth streets AT s
o'clock, when the overhead trolley
WIRE broke and fell TO the street Tho
most remarkable thing then occurred.
Ihe wire actually passed under the
horse, between his front and hind legs.
and the broken end reposed just be-
mind the animals hind feet. Had the
horse taken step forward or back
ward the wire would have touched
some part of it's body and resulted in
probably electrocution.
The driver, realizing the danger
stopped the horse on the instant and
held him quiet until word was tele-
phoned to the power house and the
current was shut of at that particu-
lar point Car crews then removed the
wire from under the horse and the
driver, with sigh of relief, drove on
Witnesses Of the aiair say IL was d
remarkable exhibition Of nerve on the
part of the driver.
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
CHURCH MEN HEAR
TALK ON ADVERTISING

Advertising was the topic consider
cd at the monthly meeting of the Mems
Club of Trinity Parish in the parish
house last niglt. George Frank Lord,
advertising manager of the DUPONT
Powder Company was the principal
speaker and his subject was The
Ethics of Advertising.
The address was appreciated and
in the course OF his remarks Mr.
Lord said that today advertisements
reach as high as 125 per cent etii-
cheney and that this efficiency is
brought about by an advertiser who
Instead OF simply stating that some
goods should be sold at 81 but We're
reduced TO 40 cents, states that goods
made to sell at 81. but due to their
being in stock or handled they had
become soiled and would be sold at
20 cents He said that the advertls-
crs who keep up their advertisements
day by day. year in and year out, gen.
orally reach that efficiency. The only
way to advertise is TO advertise hon
cstly and sQuarely, he said.
AZ the close of his remarks Mr.
Lord answered several questions.
At the close Of the discussion r
Leslie Carpenter, choirmaster of the
church. aud his brother Paul Car
penter. entertained with music The
members rendered those assisting in
the entertainment rising vote o.
thanks.
Refreshments were served Josial
Marvel, the president of the club, pre-
sided
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
CHESTER OPENS
TICKET FIGHT

ENCOURAGED by the decision OF the
Reading court which recently heid
thai tho withdrawal of strip tickets
bv the traction company there, the
Common Council OF Chester last nisAt
PASSED resolution calling on the
city solicitor to proceed az once 10
recover strip tickets for ohester The
resolution was adontcd unanimously.
Tho resolution follows
whereas, by recent decision OF
the court al Reading, this state. IL
appears that the withdrawal OF strip
tickets by traction companies In this
state IS illegal. and dee4ning that SAID
decision applies as well TO the CITY
OF Chester. there, be 1t
Resolved. That Council instruct
the CITY Solicitor TO enter the neces-
sary action al law to recover the is-
sue of strip tickets by the Southern
Pennsylvania Traction. Company IN
this city"
When spoken to this morning Cen
oral Manager Heindle. OF the Will
mington and Philadelphia Traction
Company which holds the Chester
lines. said that the decision OF the
Reading court pertained TO small
line i'm whose charter was a clause
nroviding for strip tickets.
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
SECURITY TRUST
REFLECTS DIRECTORS

At the annual il Getting OF the stock
holders of the Security, Trust and
Safe Deposit Company early this after
noon, the directors were reelected.
The directors will meet on February Z,
at which time organization will be ell
fected. Following the usual custom.
the bank. served an elaborate luncheon
to the directors and numerous guests
including men prominent in profess
sions and finance and business.
The directors reelected We're; VIII
liam p. Bancroft, Charles b. Evans
William J. McClary. John NJ Mendin-
hall Benjamin Nields, John 5. Rcs-
sell. ]. Davis Sisler, DR.. Willard
Springer, l.. Scott Townsend, Samuel
G. Cleaver, Benjamin f. Shaw, John
b. Bird and Frederick Brady.
Directors of the First National
Rank this morning. elected the fol-
lowing officers; James p. Wincnes-
ter president; Edward T. Belts, VICE
president: Henry Bush, cashier.
Directors of the National Bank OF
Wilmington and Brandywine elected
these officers. George S. Capelle'
president; Caleb NJ. Steward. vice
president. and cashier; Alfred d.
Warner, secretary.
Directors of the National Bank OF
Delaware elected these officers: John
Richardson, Jr, president; Alexis
l. dupont. secretary; Henry Bard
cashier.
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
OBJECTS TO SNOW
PILES, AFTER CLEANING

Complaint was made to the Direc-
tors Of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment this morning of the trolley com
pany snow sweepers throwing snow
on the sidewalks following their
cleaning by the householders. The
subject came up following the re-
ceipt of a letter from S. e. Bair, OF No.
200 East Twenty-second street IN
which nc said he had been so annoyed
by the Peoples Railway Co.
Mr.. Rudolph said that he had noticed
the sweeper of the company throwing
snow on the sidewalk and it was de-
cided to send a letter to r. w. Crook
manager of the Peoples Railway Com
pany asking him TO have the sweeper
crews exercise more care with their
sweeper or else find other means OF
cleaning the tracks.
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
GOT MILLIONS WHILE
HOWLING "HARD TIMES"
Ry The UniLod Prcsa.

BY The United Press
CHICAGO Jan. 16.--lIow the
beef barons" of Chicago made mill
lions of dollars OF hidden profits"
while they as we'll as representatives
of other industries. were bowling
hard times during the dark days
OF the panic of 1907. was brought out
in the trial of the beef men today.
The "iuggled accounts" and cine
hated costs of Morris and Company
were reduced through questions put
20 Harry A. Timmons. chief account
ant OF the company to show that on
what in the books appears as cost
o. S3,4O3 this company realized
S3,147,457 from the sale of hides In
fifteen months.
The government attorneys showed
that each month only insignificant
amounts were credited 20 the cost of
dressed beef. as the value of the hide.
of cattle slaughtered The people
who bought the meat paid for th,
hides. the oleo fats and an the Other
by-products The company sold hide.
and other by-products at almost com
plete profits. while the costs of al
these articles. assessed against M,
cost of meats made Il appear that IN,
packing industry was being terribly
squeezed by the hard times.
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
YOUNG WOMEN
AT RECEPTION

A reception to the members Of tho
Young Women's Christian Associa-
ton was giyen IN the building last
night BY the Membership Committee.
Considering the cold weather, the at.
tendance was very gratifying, aud
the purpose Of the reception. to afford
new members an opportunitw to be-
come acquainted with the association,
was well carried out.
a delightful program was given IN
the gymnasium, ind following this re-
freshments were served. Miss Lorcna
Emmons, pianist. and Miss Edna Brad
field, violinist, gave selections that
We're greatly enjoyed. Guessing OF
conundrums presented in novel ways
was taken part in by all the guests
The Membership Committee. who
received, were Mrs. Benjamin II.
Vcasey. Mrs. Edward Humes, Miss
Florence Smith, Miss Elsie Mcdaniel
and Mrs. n. G.. Lakeland.
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
OBJECT TO
IRISH PLAY

Members of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians in Wilmington were much
interested today in reading the az
count OF the production of John NJ.
Synges Irish play, "The Playboy of
the Western World" in threatre in
Philadelphia last night This is The
play which created some disturbance
IN New York because some Irishmen
In the audience protested.
When the play was presented in
Philadelphia last night many members
OF the Ancient Order of Hibernians
were present. When lines were
uttered which Joseph Mclaughlin
national vice-prcsident Of the Hibern-
ians, thought reflected on his race, he
entered a verbal protest, and was ex-
PEELED from the theatre by the police
Twenty-scven other men, who pro-
tested, also were elected.
Mr. Mclaughlin has been a frequent
visitor here, as in addition to beine
connected with the order, he is !
director of an insurance company
which holds its meeting in Whining
ton
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
OLD FREIGHT HOUSE
TO BE NEW STABLE

Among the building permits issued
today by Inspector John j. Cassidy
was one to William II. Jones. to
erect brick wall around the old
freight delivery building of the
Charles Warner Company and in
close it so that it can be used as a
stable by the company.
A list Of the permits granted fol-
low:
David Dangel and Sons. dwelling
northeast corner Fourth street and
Delamore Place, $4,000
William II. Jones for Charles
Warner Company, addition to present
building. 80 feet by 122 feet, Market
street and Christiana river. $4,46S.
william II. Jones, to build parti-
tions. $125.
The same contractor TO make al
terations at No. 419 Jackson street,
1925.
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
BOMB FOR
YUAN KAI
Member Of Royal Family ES-
Capes But Six Persons
are Killed
HOUSEHOLD WILL
LEAVE PEKIN At once

By The United Press.
PEKIN. Jan Terrorized by the
attempt TO kin Yuan Shi Kai with q
bomb. the members OF the royal fam
ily this afternoon made frandc pre-
parations TO leave Pekin for the sum-
mcr palace at Jehol Fear is ex-
cssod lhat reign of anarchy Will
result unless a settlement is made
al once with the revolutionists.
Premier Yuan had left the imperial
palace at noon and was about 70 step
into his carriage when three Chinese
started TO approach him. Scenting
danccr. he lodged behind his body
guard. A momeni later one OF the
men threw an internal machine and
a terrific explosion resulted. Two sol
diers. four bystandors and the Pre-
miers horses were blown TO pieces.
The Premier escaped unhurt
The assassins escaped
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
ANARCHY NOW
CONFReNTS CHINA
This the Belief II Revolution
lists Lose Hope Of
Success
sv The united Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. Jan. 16.--That an
archy will result throughout China
& the reyolutionists lose hope OF sue
cess, is the threat conveyed in a ca
blegram received by The Tabernacle.
a Brooklyn church, from the Interna-
tional Bible Students Missions In
vestigation Committee now in Manila.
The cable reads
international Bible Students Mis-
sions Investigating Committee here.
Pastor Russell interview says thous-
ands Of Chinese are starving in the
interior The revolution is popular,
yet in grave danger for lack of
money, of which the Manchus have
abundance Revolutionists appreciate
Andrew Carnegie's kind words but
hoped for loan to help over present
crisis. Are forced to pay 40 per cent.
until recognized. when bonds will
sell. Governmental recognition should
come as quickly as good statesman
ship will permit. When hope expires,
awful anarchy will result"
Evening journal., 1912-01-16
FIELDS MINSTRELS
PLAY TO BIG CROWDS

Al G. Fields minstrels played 70
crowds that iammed TO the doors AT
ne Opoya Honse yesterday afternoon
and last night Altogether 5000 per-
sons attended the two performances
The minstrels won much applause aii
the way through, and the singing ana
specialtics we're fine Walter Sher-
wood. popular young man of TINS
cIty. is now the leading tenor OF tho
shoW. He sang two solos last night
and his voice seemed much better
chan ever before, and he had fine con
trol of the real tenor tones. AS an en-
core MIR. Sherwood sang silver
Threads Amons the Gold. lie received
Two largo bouquets from local ao-
mirers. one of the features OF the
show was the Darktown baseball
game, and Bert Swor's monologue
was one OF the best ever heard IN q
minstrel production