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Evening journal., 1914-09-05
DRIVER UNDER WEIGHT;
Horse is DISQUALIFIED
Arthur Mite, Owner of Cap
tain Guy Axworthy, Set
Down at POttStOwn

POTTSTOWN, Pa, Sept 5-The
Pottstown Fair came TO a successful
close Yesterday with an attendance of
10 600 The various premiums in
the many classes of exhibitions we're
awarded today.
The racing was uniformly good
and all three races were won IN
straight heats. In the 2.2O trot, Cap
tain Guy Axworthy was disqualified
after the first heat because his driver
and owner, Arthur Mite. of Baltl-
more Md, was three pounds lacking
in weight Flying Feet, who had
finished second, was declared the
winner in this heat, and in the two
succeeding heats was first. Zombro
Rex was a close second in the two
last heats
In the 2.24 trot, a stake race, Rose
bud Mckinney finished first in three
heats and was never hurried. Sellers
ID. duplicated this feat in the 2.l2
pace. Directneer had been expected
to hustle Sellers d., but did not show
the needed speed.
2.2O TROT, PURSE s4OO-
Flying Feet, br. g., by Direc-
tum Kelly, J. J. Ryan, Ches-
ter, Pa Ryan) ........... l 1 I
zOmbrO Rex. b. &, Herman
Tyson, Newark. Del CTyson) 2 2
Bonnie j.. S. g., John Toy,
Philadelphia TOY 2 3 b
Frincewood. s. s.. John Toy,
Philadelphia. (Pennypacker) 4 4 3
Aaronwald, br. &. (Simmonsl Z 3 b
Billy REILLY. b. e. (CristwelD 6 8 4
Silver Reed, b. g. Clark k)... 5 9 Z
Forrest j.. b h. (Lindley) ) 3 ,
The Welshman, ch 3.
(BrawleyD ...... ......... 10 .
Dallas r.. b. &. (Eldridge) dr.
Captain Guy AXworthy, b h.
Time. Els ia. 215 IA, 915 10.
2.24 TROT, STAKE $500.
Rosebud Mckinney, br m. by
Mckinney. Herman Tyson,
Newark, Del. (Tyson) )... i
Zobedah. b. IN. (Brawley) see. 2 2 3
The Lady zombro, b. m.
Joker b. zombro. b. h.
CMcDoweD ..... 40
Time. PA IA, 212 IA. 2.12 IA.
2.12 PACE. PURSE $400.
Sellers D., b. g.. by Larriet,
VIM. b. Eckert, Reading.
(GoodharD ..... ...,....
/ Prince Meston, b. s., j. Toy.
| tIoy) .... 81. .-.s........ z
Rosewood g. &. j. Toy
(Pennypacker) o.. ......
I Directneer, blk. s. (Healy) 90.
Senator Catlin, ch. &.
Schafferl ... ... dis
Time. 210 10. 210. 210 IA.
To beat 2.S0 Ia trot-Colorad'
Ruth, by Colorado, r. A. b. Cox
Paoli. Pa. lost, 246 II.
To beat 2.12 1-2 trot-Gay Belle
b. s.. by Nut Belle View. dam Mis-
Gayton. lost, PA IL.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05
FILE SCORES EARLY.

Managers of the Wilmington and
City leagues arc asked TO have their
full box scores into THE EVENING
JOURNAL Office by o'clock tonight.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05
IN THE BASKETBALL GAME.

The Penmar club has organized a
basketball team and is now arranging
q schedule. Any team in or out or
Wilmington desirous of arranging
genes should communicate with G..
l. Lennon. No. S03 East Sixth st.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05
ACADEMY TO PLAY CLAYTON,

Wilmington Academy will go to
Clayton on Labor Day TO play two
games. The team will leave on the
SIS p, B. & W train.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05

Jim Shaw not only shut out the
Yanks and helped to manufacture the
only rum of the game, but he hung up a
strike-out record for the season, Whit
fling IA.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05
BASEBALL GAMES LABOR DAY.

National League.
New York at Boston, 10 a. m. and
3 p. m.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 1.3O and
$3.50.
st. Louis at Pittsburgh, 1880 and
9 p m
Cincinnati at Chicago. 1.SO and $3.50
p. m.
American League.
Boston at New York. LAS and 3.45
Philadelphia at Washington. 1870
and p. m.
Chicago at Detroit, LAS and 3.45
st. Louis at Cleveland. 2 p. m. and
3.45 p. m.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05

Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL:
(1) In the exhibition game between
Detroit and Baltimore did Cobb pitch
the last inning? (2) Was Lenox OF
the Pittsburgh Feds ever with the
! Brooklyn Nationals? go Who has
the best throwing arm in the outteld
in both American and National
leagues? NJ.
% Yes. (2) Yes. 90 We don't
know.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05
pETROIT FARMs OUT PITCHER.

DETROIT, Sept. 5.-The Detroit
American League Baseball Club has
loaned Pitcher John Williams to the
Sacramento team. He will return to
the Tigers next spring. Manager Jen-
nings said Williams is a left-handed
twirler and was the only native Ha-
waiian in the major leagues.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05

Earl Hamilton passed Ty Cobb twice
purposely, and each time Wahoo Sam
Crawford smashed out hit and the
Browns lost.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05

A wild throw by Jimmy Esmond az
lowed the Chifeds TO nose out the
Hoosiers in the tenth inning.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05

The Braves supported Bill James in
the most sensational fashion and the
big twirler was able to pull out with a
twelve-inning win over the Phillies.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05

The Athletics dropped their third
straight game in two days to the Red
soN, falling before the mastery twirl-
ing of Collins.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05

Backed by the terrific hitting Of
Larry Doyle. who walloped the ball for
three singles and double, Marty
OIoole scored a victory in his first out
in New York uniform. Brooklyn was
the victim.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05
Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL:

Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL:
0) Was Cyclone Joe Williams, now
pitching for the Lincoln Giants, ever
knocked out of the box? If so, by
what team? Also the score. (2)
Whom do you consider the better
pitcher, Williams or Harvey of the
Royal Giants? CD Did the Lincoln
Giants ever get shut out by the Royal
Giants2 FAN
I haven't followed the Lincoln
Giants close enough TO answer your
questions.
Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL:
VIII you kindly state if Gus Getz,
now with Brooklyn, ever played with
Cincinnati or Boston. J. r.
Gus got tryOut with Boston in 1903
and 1910. Have no record Of his
ever being with the Reds.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05

Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL:
% Whom do you consider the bet
ter first baseman, Merkle OF the
Giants or Mullen of the Yankees? C2)
Whom do you think is going to win
the National League pennant? J.
% Merkle. (2) We still think j..
McGraW will ride the Giants to VIC
tory. though that Stallings entry eer-
tainly does look "sWeet."
Evening journal., 1914-09-05

Caulk Dental :. 0 ] I o 7 0 0 u
Earned runs. Dover. 8 Milford, 1.
Sacrifice hits. O'Donnell. Knots,
Brent. Sayre. Two-base hits, Jack
son, Myers, Touchstone. Robinson.
Home run. Myers. Left on bases,
Milford. 4: Dover. 6. Struck out. by
Sayre, 6: by Murray, 8. Bases on
balls, of Sayre, 2; OFF Murray, 3.
Hit by pitched ball. Robinson.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05

OCUUTNTI.. 80 s.sss.ls us
Time. 2.10 1-2. 2.10. 210 IA.
To beat 2.30 Ia trot-Colorado
Ruth, by Colorado, r. A. B. Cox,
Paoli Pa. lost, 2.46 Ii
To beat 2.12 1-2 trot-Cay Belle,
b. s., by Nut Belle View. dam Miss
Gayton. lost, 2.14 IL.
Evening journal., 1914-09-05

xBatted for Murray in ninth in
ming.
zBatted for Smith in ninth inning.
SCORE BY INNINGS:
Evening journal., 1914-09-05
What Do You Want
TO Know About Sport?

Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL;
In the National League duels in
which Minor Brown and Matty en-
gagged. who had the more victories
over the other? u
Brown.
Sport Editor, EVENING JOUhNAL'
When did Herbie Moran break into
the league? (2) What team did he
first play with? (S) What do you
think of him as an outhelder? M.
His first major leagGe appearance
was with the Philadelphia Americans
in 1905. CD A first-class man.
Sport Editor, EVENING JOURNAL:
Why is one baseball machine better
than another? Is it because the indi-
vidual players Of one are better than
the other? T.
Depends ON the individual players,
system Of play, managerial direction,
etc.
Sport Editor, EVENING JOURNAL:
O) Do you think that the three
Boston pitchers. Rudolph. James and
Tyler, will last out the season If
worked twice a week? (2) Do you
! think that the Yankees will finish IN
the first division this year2 r. G.
(D No reason why they shouldn't
| (2) Not without Caldwell. They have
chance, though.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19
Interesting History Of the Progress Of Our Schools Briefly Told
By State Superintendent r. H. Wilson

1t VIII be seen from the above that the edu-
cation OF the people is the largest business
item connected With the management of our
commonwealth. The people OF this state have
been liberal with their schools AS they come
to full realization OF the fact that ignorance
IS tax they will be still more liberal. Having
invested public money in school plants and
having hired teachers to instruct the children
OF district each person should realize that it
is public loss for child to be absent from
school The schools to be efficient in reducing
ignorance must reach all OF the pupils in the
district
We advocate wider use of the school plant
for social purposes The district has invested
in a school plant which should be used by the
community as meeting place for literary So
ceties, for lectures and social gatherings. We
shall fail TO develop and perpetuate the ideals
of a democracy unless the schools train our
children for citizenship and The people of the
several communities supplement and continue
TINS work BY meeting for the pu~uose Of dis
eussing and hearing discussed the questions
hat affect their welfare and happiness as cit
'7ens of common country.
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Pupils and Scholastics

The above table shows the enumeration o'
persons between the ages Of six and twenty
one years, the number Of such persons enroll
ed in the public schools, exclusive OF schools
maintained by the state and the average daily
attendance OF pupils enrolled. 1t will he noted
that while the enumeration has increased j,
$50. the enrolment in the schools mas increas-
ed 54695. and the average daily attendance
has increased 47.G5S. This last item is vital.
We hope to increase the enrolment and
average daily attendance under the amended
compulsory law This Department stands for
strict enforcement OF the compulsory law. The
school cannot benefit the child unless the
child .ttends the school re sularly,
We recognize the necessity OF training our
youth for citizenship. Our educational ideals
viii not be realized until We succeed In pro-
yiding good school for every child in the
state.-in a modern school house with modern
equipn. .nt. ample and attractive school
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19

grounds and proper sanitation After having
provided the school, plant and the teacher I
is the duty OF the sta,9 to see that the CHI
dr,n have an opportunity to 'ttend We should
not be content with condi.iuns that exist un-
der which only 5l per cent. OF the children
enumerated are III daily attendance Az the
schools, and only So per cent. are enrolled in
the schools. While the above table shows
healthy growth. there is still much room for
Improvement. The State Department OF E.du-
cation appeals to the school Officers and all
citizens of the state to unite with us in our
efforts to increase the efficiency OF our schools
and to insist upon each child availlns himself
OF his opportunities for securing an education.
u there is any one thing which we need more
than another in Oklahoma, it certainly IS edu
cation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19

since 1911 the Department Of Education hs
published ana distributed about twenty reports
and pamphlets consisting Of one biennial Re-
port pamphlet on consolidation, Physical Fec
lures OF Public School Centers, Days We cele-
brate School Laws Courses OF study ior In
stitutes, Common Schools and High schools,
Educational Directories, etc. These have been
circulated widely IN this state, and many nave
been sent t0 persons in other states
The pamphlet issued Oh the subject OF con-
solidaton Of schools has been very popular
and has promoted the cause of consolidation
very much We have calls for this almost
daily
Tie Physical Features OF Public School
Ceulers was issdet Tor tire purpose OF raising
the standard OF Or school houses and equip
ment This little book has attained TO
wonderful popularity at home and elsewhere.
A number oil school buildings have been
planned and bnit, while others have been re-
modelled in accordance with the suggestions
contained in this pamphlet.
An effort has been made to sysIemaiize ana
grade the common and high school WORK
through the courses OF study issued, These
courses will be Thoroughly revised during the
year and made to correspond with the text
hooks to be used during the next five years
IT is our purpose to prepare and publish
from time to time such reports and pamphlets
as will help keep the school system OF this
state eonal TO that OF any other state in the
nnion IL IN our desire to show as great i'm
progement in the school system five years
hence as Is shown by the present when COM
parod with the conditions existing five years
Respectfully
R. II. WILSON.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19

defendants, commanding me, the mn
dersisned sheriff Of Logan County
State OF Oklahoma, to levy upon and
sell without aVaraisement. the fol-
wing described property, to-wit:
All OF Lot Eleven CllD and the
South Five Feet Of Lot Ten Co), all
in Blocs seventy-ihree (73l. in that
part of the city OF Guthrie. Logan
County, Oklahoma. known as Guth-
rie Proper. 10 satisfy Judgment and
decree of foreclosure against said
defendants a, ore named. obtained and
made in said Court on the 18th day
of September 1918. for the sum OF
$40 90, with ten per cent. Interest
thereon from September IS. 1913. and
the further sum of S25.0n for plain
IFS attorneys Zee. and costs Of said
a u. the residue Of the proceeds
of said sale to be applied on the
Judgment OF the said Rrice c. Han.
obtained oq his cross petition herein
Tor the sun ~ sl'e.S5. and interest,
costs and attorney fee.
viii, therefore. on the 18th day
of April. 1871 ai the h-ur OF >
o'clock p. M of sail day. Il the
North door Of ihc Court House in
aid Count, cf Logan. offer for sale
aud sell al public ancti TO the
highest and best bidder for cash. the
said real esiatc described in said
order OF sale and described as fol
ows. to-Wii:
Al OF Lot Eleven nD and the
South sNye Feet os 20. Ten ,tel. all
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The North Half G-el Of the
sorthues, onsr,er 1-n of sec,,o,
W 1'' - - '''' "
% hanse one il'' hasi ei 'nf indian
Meridian, in Logan county Oklahoma.
to satisfy TWO n, ceriait judgments
and a decree o. foreclosure in favor
1f said plaintiffs and said defendants.
losn Calvin E-oue start coi5ie Aia.
STARK i4srriest willis STARK Andrew
Butler and + sf Orror a5min.stra
sar of ise estate of uele, stark pa,-
.e- decreased ae,j1.t ra gosensan,
rassai.sre Js,s-on oftaioss and mn 4e
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NO. 14s7
NOTICE OF sHERlFF's SALE

State OF Oklahoma, Logan county s.
IN the District court, in and for
said County and State.
Thorne Bros. d firm composed o. ".
F. and h. C.. Thorne plaintiffs ys
James Van Ross. jr, George T.
Rice, Josephine Jaesson Josephine
Jackson. Adminis;ralris o. Tie Es-
tate Of Lee Jackson deceased. Em-
met jackson Joau Calvin Es4ae
STARK Goldie Mas stark Hauieit
WELLS Stark. Andrew iuler ana
l. N. laiier. adrlaiatsator oi iae
Estate OK Helen strs grtler de-
ceaseI. defendant>
Notice IS hereby eFsa ta4t ia pf--
suanee o. as ofdcs 81 -t e.t
oi tue D.sirisi Count o. le-sn o9-e-
". OslaEoma On TIE isia d. of Fco-
ruary. 1918. .r aa action aleren
Ihosne Bros. fi-m e1Hnosei OF W
L. ana H. e Thorne sere Ua.otls
and James Van Res If. Geor.e f.
Rice. Josephine iacksaH Josephine
Jackson. adn.nistnsr'v of iho estate
OF Lee Jackson deceased. Emmet
jackson. IohB Ca'sn Esq1e siark
toldle Nav STARK. Harriet Nllt-
stass. Antroe Butler AMI l. II. Oiis-
a., adnlinistraiur 81 the estate O.. Hell
su STARK Butler. deceased. we're de-
PENDANTS. directed 10 ne. The UNDER
signed. sheriff OF logan county. com-
mandlnE me 10 lesy nr0n and sef tho
follo~ins described property. io-Eii
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19
High Schools

Until recent years no systematic records
have been kept o, the High School work done
in the state at large. This was due to the
fact that the majority Of the high schools were
maintained in cities OF the first class over
which the county snperintendents had no j1r-
isd,ation, and to the additional fact that the
High School Inspector had not until recently,
worked out a system OF records and reports
that could be relied upon. Under the present
law which requires reports from all districts
in the county TO the county superintendent, re-
liable statistics for the future may be complied
from time to time and the people may be in
formed Of the progress being made in Sec
ondary education. As the work of the High
School Inspector becomes well defined and
established a renaissance Of interest in the
work done In our nigh schools win be, expert
enced
At this time there are in the state % high
schools. the entire work Of which is recognized
and accepted by the leading colleges and uni
Yersities IN the land. There are 125 which are
accredited by our own University in Is or
more units. approximately 25,000 pupils IN
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19
First published in The Daily Leader
Marsh II. 1910
NOTICE Of sHERiFF'S SALE or
LAND UNDER FORECLOSURE.

State OF Oklahoma, Logan County, IS.
IN ihe District Court IN and for
said County and State.
,me's Webster. Plaintiff. vs..
W. rracc NJ. Chrisen. Jesse j. Hawn.
N g. Hawn. Bricc 9 liah, j ID.
lawn aud J. X burnett, Defend1nls.
Nc;iee is hereby given that pur-
saaut to au order Of Sale issued out
of iie office or the erk OF the Dis
4iri cou 90. Logan County. state OF
Dtlehoma. on -he 18th day March.
'+i4. ic ne directed. N an action
wherein Amelia Webster WAS plain
tiff. and Florence n. Chrisen. Jesse
y Hswn. y ". Hawn. Brice 6. Hall.
,. d. Hawn nd J. X Burnett were
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19
Respectfully
r. II. WILSON.

in Block seventy C3l, in thtt
part OF the City OF Guthrie, Logan
County, Oklahoma. known as Gutn-
Iie Proper, or so much thereof as
may be necessary TO satisfy said
iul lgments, attorney fees, taxes due,
and costs. and all the right, title,
equity, lien or interest of said de-
PENDANTS in and to said premises or
any part thereof, subject to the con-
firmation OF said Court.
Witness my hand this 10th day Of
March. a. D., 1914.
JOHN MAlIONEY,
Sheriff OF Logan County.
state Of Oklahoma.
BY WALTER H. HUMPHREY.
Under Sheriff.
CHESTER 4. MARI.
Attorney for Plaintiff
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19

the state are dong high school work and about
600 OF these will be graduated this year
The high school course OF study has been
adapted to the needs of the times Manuu!
Training, Domestic Science, Agriculture, and
Commercial subjects have taken their rank
alongside of the older established studies In
Latin, Mathematics and the Sciences
We long to see every community in Okaho
ma provided VITA high school before the end
of his decade that our boys and girls may be
prepared fully for the social industrial and
fivic life before them
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19

lay OF March. 1914, at o'clock j. NJ,
~ said date, 1t the front door OF the
DoIrt House in the City Of Guthrie. n
said County and State, offer for sale
and sell to the highest bidder for
Ssh. the said property above de-
scribed or so much thereon as WIN
satisfy said Judgment, ei,h interest
and costs
Witness my hand this the i9ih day
Fl February. l9li.
tOHN MAuONEY.
sheriff of logar Comfy
VArGHT & READY,
A'-1r- Cor p.aia.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19

Tine table above gives some information
concerning the money used for the common
schools Of the state during the last four years
The first column shows the support derived
from the state The second column shows the
amount raised by district taxation The third
column shows the receipts for the common
schools from other sources including money
received fr,m the COUNTY, from tuition. sale
OF bonds. etc The total expenditure repre-
sents all money spent for teachers salaries.
buildings rentals. repairs. and incidentals
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19

Sealed bids Will he received N the
office of the Secretary Of Bard Of
Park Commissioners until ? T. NJ,
25th Of March. 1919. for screens at
the Municipal bath House. Specifi-
cations can be had at the office of
the Secretary
c. s. PETTY,
Secretary
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19
State School Fund

FraH M '8se #l,a ho nal sore
fund has been managed There ms been
steady increase in the enumeration Of ppis
anf IN tr REVENUES derived frar rentals Of
hol, 'sn9s Tie 5aHmera''9n in i"0S was
more tam triee rs greet Is IN ia'7 because
tae ldren in the lnf.sr Ter~it9ry qart oi tbe
sfale were enumerated for -he f;rst time tAal
9ear ana, while tie tafal agpoftigument for
the Tear wSs siG505 greater man for the
preceding snar, tAe per caHl,a fell " e5c u
1912 Dew method q 9kiAg the enumeration
vas devised Under this sgstem the euWnerg-
ton for 1918 fell beloE that of tho pre7iaas
year
The enumerAton for 1919 IS larger than for
any preceding gear. The anpartiOnment of the
school funds for this year wii also 10 larger
than ever before The appeTtionment in Janu-
arr Of lalA was 81 - usr capita or a total OF
sG962j500 The July apportionment will
probably be not less tlan sl.00 per capita, or
total Of or making an aggregate rr-
portonmeut Of sl,95321s 90 for the year. and
per capita OF $227
Less than half of lie public school land OF
the state has leen sold at this time. The IN
lerest On the unpaid notes given by purchas-
ers Of this land VIII rroauee more than twice
as mucl revenue for the Eools next year as
was received from all sources in 1908. In ad-
dition to this the land that has been sold IS
subject to local taxation for the support Of
the district schools
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Consultations.

Con. 3.ldaied SCHOOLS IN Oklah0fla. ....... 81
Consolidated schools whicn nave re-
ceiyed s,ate aid ..,..*..,.....,.,...s. Il
Amount paid consolidated school DIS
.ricts ss7, SCI 80
Consolidated Schools which applying
for state aid but have not COM
pleted proof 10 ihs satisfaction oi
the Sta3e Auditor --...-...........,. u
Number oi communities reported t. DS
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(The above figures do not include any OF the
Agricultural schools they being entirely under the
jurisdiction Of the state Board of Agricuture.)
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19

FOR SAf.E--s room house, good barn.
cave and chicken yard, a good
Or position il tssen At once. 7i5 W.
Logan. phone S.G.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19

Photographs for saae az King's
Racket.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-03-19

For Saturday March 81. only,
viii sell meersoll $loo watches for
19c Pen Weinberger
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-16
SHOT HIS WIFE.
Husband Says Relatives Have Nagged
Him for Years

Richmond. Dec. 16--R. T. Shelton
$50 Haynes Avenue. Brookland Par;
late yesterday afternoon shot his
wife, Lettie, through the head, fol-
lowing quarrel which took place
in the dining-room of their home.
before the eyes Of his two small chill
Ircn. The man fired three shots. the
first two missing their mark. but
the third and last striking Mrs. Shell
ton just below the right ear and
passing through the face, making
its exit several inches below the left
ear. The jawbone was broken but
1t was said at the Virginia Hospital
early this morning that the woman
was thought to have an even chance
for life. Shelton was arrested. He
says Relatives had nagged him for
years
Only life has been one Of torment
for the last few years. and believe
its circumstances would have driven
any other man insane :