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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
Gardner Lauds
State College

College Station, Raleigh, Oct. g.
Former Governor O. Max Gardner
paid glowing tribute to the agri-
cultural agencies of State College,
and to their leaders, in his address
upon the occasion Of the semi-cen-
tennial celebration of the founding
of the college. He mentioned speci-
fically the services that Dean l. 0.
Schaub has rendered in directing and
expanding the Extension Service, the
Experiment Station, and the School
of Agriculture.
There is not a farm, nor farm
family in this State that has not felt
the progressive impulse Of this COL
lege," Gardner declared in answer
ing his self-addressed question::
"What has State College done for
North Carolina during these past
fifty years."
He added, 'the campus of State
College extends through its county
farm agents to every rural COM
munity Of the 100 counties in North
Carolina. In 1889 the value of agri-
cultural crops in North Carolina was
fifty-one- million dollars; in 1887 it
was tWo-hundred and forty-one mil
lion dollars. These figures speak for
themselves, and l think that they
tell the story Of the regeneration Of
of agriculture in North Carolina un-
der the leadership Of State College,
AS governor, Gardner promoted a
''LiVe-At-Home" campaign in the
State, and called upon the Extension
Service to direct the campaign since
feed for the family and food for the
livestock are the bulWarks of the
Extension program.
In his address here, Gardner ex-
pressed qualification that a system of
diversified farming is gazing more ad-
vocates every year, and that electric
lights and running water are being
brought to increased numbers of
rural homes in North Carolina.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

understood everywhere as actually
and historically neutral. The only
deviation from the standards of in
ternational law lies in the fact thai
we OF our own motion withdraw our
ships from belligerent ports and
zones Of combat This is done in oul
own interest and to avoid incidents
that might change the temper OF
some OF our people from peace tC
war.
There are those who say that to
change the law, now tina, war has
started, is not sound policy, and will
be regarded as unneutral. | do not
think this position can be sustained
When the Congress adjourned in Au-
gust, notice was given, not that we
would maintain the present law, but
that we would postpone action en- the
subject until the next session IF the
Congress. This was fair notice to all
concerned that we might change the
law In addition to this, we do not
owe any obligation on this point tC
any nation. No treaty rights are in
volved No moral obligation is i'm
Piled We have right to frame oul
policy in the interest of our peace
and this right is fortified by the fact
that we proposed to change it in the
direction of historic international law
and our historic policy as to neu-
trality
On the subject Of our relations tC
other nations, do not intend to make
utterance tending to arouse emotions
or to create irritation. Let us pursue
the true course of neutrals We may
have our attachments and we may
have our antipathies, but let us be
careful not to make utterances tend
ing to inflame feelings. | have said
this because | propose to present
here what seems to me to be the eS-
sence of our situation.
We have a choice to make. We
may choose to maintain the existing
law, knowing that it is not consistent
with our historic policy, knowing
that it is not the only course con-
sistent with the accepted interna-
tional law OF neutrality, knowing that
its consequences may be to aid Ger
many and her allies, and to deprive
England and France and their allies
of the normal means of defense and
of substenance, or we may support
the proposed law, knowing that it is
in accord with our historic policy and
with the historic standards Of the in
ternational law of neutrality, anc
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
All keyed ads are strictly con-
fidential. Please do not call
the office for their identity.
NOTICE.

Pursuant to order of the Superior
Court of Vance County in the cause
therein pending entitled r. w.
Hamm, Administrator of Ida c.
Oakley, deceased, VS.. Fl. J. Hamm,
ct ais, same being number 1921 upon
special proceeding docket, the under
signed commissioner will offer for
sale the hereinafter described real
property for sale for cash to highest
bidder at courthouse door in Vance
County at midday on Monday the
Goth. day Of October, 1899, viz:
All that certain lot or parcel of
land in South Henderson on Isaac
street: Beginning at a stone Bagcr
Jones corner in south edge Of street
leading to Moses Croker property to-
ward South Henderson Baptist
church, and run thence along said
Jones line 3 degrees w 10 feet;
thence N 80 w 1919 81 feet 10 Isaac
street; thence along said street on
eastern side thereof N 3 w 40 feet
to stone on street first named; thence
along said street S SO 1-2 degrees Z
200 feet to the point of the begin
ming. See deed Book 1874 Page PAP
Vance Registry.
This the 29th. Of September, 1899.
D. P. McDUFFEE,
Commissioner.
29-6-13-2O
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
MOST UNFORTUNATE

If there IS :, tragedy OF youth
in North Carolina at the present
time. it is over IN our neighboring
county OF Vance where the Dab
ney school is being kept closed
pending some acceptable solution OF
dispute between the district SCHOOL
committee ana the Vanye Board
OF Education.
There IS no simple formula for
solution Of the dispute that has LETT
the district committee, backed by
majority OF patrons IF the school,
and the board of education at log
gerheads. The roots OF the trouble
are deeper seated than appears III
bill of particulars" Of the com
plants filed BY the two parties in
the litigation Solution, however,
will not be finally based on the
source of the trouble, but on the
expressed merits oil the parties to
the dispute.
The Superior Court Judge who
refused to order armed officers to
the school grounds to preserve Or
der for an announced opening used
discretion in q time when dlscre-
ton was needed. There is no les
son in democracy TO be learned by
students in tie puplic school con-
Quoted under the supervision Of
armed guards.
The dispute in Vance has reached
the point that ii should not be a
question of who shall be principal
of the Dabney scAool, but how
provision can be lie to have class
rooms opened tudents denied
the privilege OF attending Teach
ers, denied the privilege Of meet
ing the requirements of their con-
tracts before receiving their pay
also are innocent victims of the
tragedy.
If it takes that to settle the
trouble, it is high time that resig-
nations be tcnd~red and accepted
and the school opened in proper
order.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Laurence A. Steinhardt, U. S.
Ambassador 10 Soviet Russia, born
in New York, II years ago.
John Van A. MacMurray, Am
bassador to Turkey, born Science
lady, N. Y. So years ago.
Carole Lombard, screen star,
acrn at Fort Wayne, Ind, 81 wars
9go.
Janet Gaynor, screen star, born
! Chicago, 30 years ago.
David DietZ of Cleveland.
Scripps-HoWard science editor, born
IL Cleveland, II years ago.
Dr. Clarence c. Little, managing
director of the American society
OF the Control Of Cancer, born at
Brookline, Mass, 81 years ago.
Helen Wills Moody, tennis cham
. on, born at Centerville, Calf, 33
.EearSagO.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
ANSWERS.

/. The budget commission report
to the last legislature shows a total
expense of this office OF S39,535. OF
this amount S3l G08 Wa2 the total
combined salarles OF the fifteen en-
ployees.
2. Governor John c. B. Ehringhaus
served the First judicial District as
solicitor from 1911 to 1923.
3. According to reports for the
fiscal year ending 1898 the main
tenance cost was $94,068
f. Governor Vance was twice mar
ried First to Miss Harriet Espy. a
daughter of Presbyterian minister
in 1853 She died in 1878 while her
husband was governor In 1880 he
married Mrs Florence Steele Martin
Of Kentucky.
5. A small tax on fire insurance
premiums From this source was re-
ported the last fiscal year a total OF
$32,793. The expenditures to cities
and towns fcr IIremen relief work
totalled S32,725.
6. CongTes s.aan John Steele Hen
derson, Of Salisbury who served five
terms in congress beginning in 1885
Congressman henderson in 1893 was
chairman OF l.ou~e committee on pos
offices and post roads. AS chairman
OF this committee ne recommended
and fought lor the adoption Of ar
amendment to the post office APP
preparation xiii providing a specia
fund for est3t hing rural free de-
livery mail service.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

will be involved, and two years from
now, l hope we will be able to look
forward to another two years of Ma
tional peace and security. Our people
are determined upon peace. Let them
maintain this determination.
With all good wishes,
Very truly yours,
JOSIAH W. BAILEY.
Washington, Oct 5, 1889.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
October 6. 1914

Mrs. George Gillian, Of Halifax,
: visiting Mrs. Walter Burwell on
Chestnut street
In Miller Bros. and Arlington.
.0l Ranch Wild West show, which
IS due here next Saturday, there
IS little Mexican cowgirl who
IS credited with creating a big
thrill in the audience twice day.
Her principal contribution to the
performance is to wrestle with a
wild Texas ;tecr.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
TODAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today gives strong desire, an
eager mind and progressive dis
position. The marriage aspects are
doubtful and great care should be
exercised in the selection of a
partner in life, that disappoint-
may not follow. The DANCES lies in
the intence affections conferred in
this degree, and any disappoint-
nent is intense.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
October 6, 1919

The contract has been let
for the erection OF a brick building
for the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Com
rany, and brick and other materials
are now being placed on the lot on
the corner of Montgomery and
Breckenridge streets. The new
building is to cost $4,000, and viii
be constructed of brick and con-
crete
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
What DO You.
Know About
North Carolina?
BY FRED III. MAY


l. What is tic total expense of
maintaining TIE State treasurer's Of
flee?
2. Who was the recent governor to
serve his home district as solicitor
for II years?
3. What is the annual cost Of main
tanning the University buildings and
grounds?
4. How many times was Governor
Vance married.
5. What is the source Of income for
the North Carolina Firemen's relief
fund?
6. Who was the North Carolina
congressman Nao fathered rural free
delivery service?
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
OctOher G. 1920

In the only deed filed Saturday
with the register of deeds, E. S.
Marlborough, and wife, of Durham,
sold the old Marlborough home on
Gholson avenue 10 j. r. Stevenson
and wife, for 60 and other con-
HderatiOnS
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
5-1O-2O-25 Years
Ago
(Taken from Daily
Dispatch f'iles)
October 6, 1894

October 6, 1884
A district meeting Of Knights of
Pvthias for this district will be
held IN Henderson next Friday
el ening. The grand chancellor oil
The State, William 3. Burke, of
Greensboro, will be mere for the
occasion.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
ANSWERS TO
TEN QUESTIONS
See Bach Page

l. Eros.
2. Lockjaw.
3. Salmon p. Chase.
4. A kind OF seaweed.
,. in'-dus-try; not industry.
S. Rhode Island.
Z. Eydrometer.
Q. Because the fat in cream is
lighter than milk.
,. Robert Burns.
10. u.s.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

Versatility characterizes a young
applicant in the Wilmington office;
he has been a Broadway actor four
years, partner in a chicken hatchery,
and a governmental executive clerk.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

A 23-year old native OF Germany
who had served his four-year APP
premiership in carpentry register
ed in Rockingham.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

the southwestern part Of the country
| filed application in Shelby.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

GET PRICES ON OUR USED CARS
before you buy E. & Z. Motor Co.,
Dodge and Plymouth dealers, Ill
Chestnut street. 4-eOd-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

Registrations in Raleigh included
an applicant with eight years eX-
perience as secretary to the Ameri-
can consul at Saltillo, Mexico. Prior
to this work, the registrant was man.
ager and treasurer of mission
|school in SoochoW, China. She at
tended Peace college, the University
of North Carolina, and Scarrett Mis-
|sion and Training School.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

Registered in the Concord office
is mathematics teacher experience
ed as conductor Of summer tours TO
New York, New England and Cana
da. He is seeking promotional work.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
Capital Gossip
By HENRY AVERILL

Raleigh, Oct. 6.-The North Caro-
lima State Employment Service has
number of unusual applicants at its
various offices over the State every
week. Here are a few reported in
the most recent issue Of Employ
ment News.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

FOR RENT: NICELY FURNISHED
bedroom in home with steam heat
and continuous hot water. Phone
952-W
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

WE HAVE THE PROPER EQUIP
mcnt for cleaning and re-blocking
knitted garments. Softness and lus-
ire is reneWed-each garment is
reshaped carefully. KnitWcar eX-
pertly dyed. Phone 464. Valet
Cleaning Co. 6-2ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL KINDS
of body and fender repair work.
Motor Sales Co. 25-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

VISIT OUR USED CAR LOT FOR
better values in used cars. Motor
Sales Co. 25-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

FOR RENT ONE MODERN APART
ment in StoneWall Apartments.
Heat furnished. Phone $751;, Mrs.
E. C. Flanagan or 1851.
thurS-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

FOR SALE GERMAN IRIS BULBS
25c per dozen. Mrs. W. H. Boyd,
phone 10. 6-1ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

OFFICES FOR RENT - McCOIN
Building-center of business-no
stairs to climb-fireproo1 building.
Heat, light, and janitor service fur
nished. Apply Eric C. Flanagan,
McCoin Building. thurS-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

FOR SALE - SIX-FOOT MEAT
counter in good condition. See M.
E. Faulkner. Route l, Henderson.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

GOOD 20 GAUGE SHOT
gun, double-barreled or automatic.
Call c. P. Williamson, TT. Git
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

An experience horse-breaker from
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

ALL STATE LICENSED BEAUTY
operators. Phone 200 for appoint
ment. Your patronage appreciated
Bridgers Beauty Shop. 14-tf
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

WANTED = SMALL LAUNDRY
heater. Must be in perfect condi-
ton. Quote lowest cash price in
first letter. Address P. O. Box 279,
Henderson, n c. Git
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

HAVE A GREEN LAWN ALL WIN
ter. Plant Italian rye grass, Ever
green lawn grass, Red Top, White
Dutch clover or Kentucky Blue
grass, all for lawns. H. B. New
man. 4-4ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06
WANT ADS
Get Re suits

NIGHT SCHOOL HENDERSON
BUSINESS COLLEGE.
Those desiring to take up Shorthand,
Tipping or Bookkeeping in our
night school beginning October 10,
please register at once 2-6ti
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

can consul at SaltlllO, MEXICO. PrlOr
to this work, the registrant was man
ager and treasurer of mission
|school in Soochow, China. She at
tended Peace college, the University
of North Carolina, and Scarrett Mis-
Ision and Training School.
WANT ADS
Get Results
NIGHT SCHOOL HENDERSON
BUSINESS COLLEGE.
Those desiring to take up shorthand
Tipping or Bookkeeping in our
night school beginning October 10,
please register at once. 2-6ti
FOR SALE - SIX-FOOT MEAT
counter in good condition. See M.
E. Faulkner. Route l, Henderson.
WE SPECIALIZE IN ALL KINDS
of body and fender repair work.
Motor Sales Co. 25-f
GET PRICES ON OUR USED CARS
before you buy. E. & Z. Motor Co.,
Dodge and Plymouth dealers, Ill
Chestnut street. 4-eOd-tf
WE HAVE THE PROPER EQUIP
mcnt for cleaning and re-blocking
knitted garments. Softness and lus-
tire is reneWed-each garment is
reshaped carefully. KnitWcar eX-
pertly dyed. Phone 464. Valet
Cleaning Co. 6-2ti
FOR RENT: NICELY FURNISHED
bedroom in home with steam heat
and continuous hot water. Phone
952-W.
ALL STATE LICENSED BEAUTY
operators. Phone 200 for appoint
ment. Your patronage appreciated.
Bridgers Beauty Shop. 14-tf
FOR SALE GERMAN IRIS BULBS
25c per dozen. Mrs w. H. Boyd,
phone 10. 6-lti
OFFICES FOR RENT - McCOiN
Building-center of business-no
stairs to climb-fireproo1 building.
Heat, light and jantor service fur
nished. Apply Eric c.. Flanagan,
McCoin Building. thurs-tf
WANTED = SMALL LAUNDRY
heater. Must be in perfect condi-
ton. Quote lowest cash price in
first letter. Address P. O. Box 279,
Henderson, N. c. Git
! HAVE A GREEN LAWN ALL WIN
ter. Plant Italian rye grass, Ever
green lawn grass, Red Top, White
| Dutch clover or Kentucky Blue
grass, all for lawns. H. B. New
man. 4-4ti
VISIT OUR USED CAR LOT FOR
better values in used cars. Motor
Sales Co. 25-tf
WANTED GOOD 20 GAUGE SHOT
gun, dOuble-barrcled or automatic.
Call c. P. Williamson, IT, Git
/ FOR RENT ONE MODERN APART
ment in StoneWall Apartments.
! Heat furnished. Phone $751;, Mrs.
E. C. Flanagan or 1851.
thurs-tf
All keyed ads are strictly con-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-06

29-6-13-20
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-19
STEADY GAIN IN SALES

The steady gain over 1888 that
has marked the Chevrolet sales
graph in 1889 held to- it's course
April, figures released here today
disclosed. Final tabulations for the
month of April indicate an increase
of 1880 for new passenger car
and truck deliveries over April of
1898. Total sales for the month
were 76,801.
For the Today period ending
April 80, Chevrolet sold 29,863
passenger cars and trucks at retail,
an increase of 4,668 units over the
25,195 cars and trucks sold in the
preceding 10 days. The final Today
period rose 26.4% above tha figure
for the same dates in 1888.
Chevrolet sales followed their
1899 trend, 1851 units being retail
ed during the final 10 days to boost
the months total to 1913. which
is 22.7% over the figures for April,
1888. The final 10 days revealed a
gain of 28.4% over the similar
period in 1888.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-19
Color Of Topaz

There has long been a tendency to
call all yellow stones "topaz"-es-
pecially the transparent yellow
quartz. Contrary to the general
opinion, topaz is often colorless or
very pale in tint. Yellow hues from
pale to bright sherry are common,
but the pale blue and the pale
green stones are often taken for
aquamarine. The brownish-yellow
stones from Brazil are often heated
and changed to q lovely rose-pink.
Colorless topaz is often confused
with the diamond and is made still
more confusing by the fact that the
specific gravity of these stones is
almost identical. The "Braganza"
once owned by the kings of Portugal
and listed as one Of the largest Of
the famous diamonds in the world.
is known to be white topaz. Such
colorless stones are known as
Slaves diamonds"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-19
Roman Dog Lovers Gave
Groups Only Two Names

The Romans divided their dogs
into six groups, although the two
sets of groups do not correspond
exactly. In Rome there were Canes
villatici (house dogs); Canes pas
torales pecuarii shepherd dogs) /,
Canes venatici (sporting dogs) !;
Pugnaces or bellicosi (pugnacious or
war dogs); Mares sagaces (dogs
which ran by SCENT; and Pedipus
celeres (swift dogs which ran by
sight.
In the United States, observes
Margaret Kidder in the Los An
geles Times, we have a sport
ing dog group in which are the bird
dogs; hound group, including both
the scent and the sight hounds; a
working dog group, which takes in
the shepherd dogs and the dogs that
the Romans termed war dogs; ter
rier group, which had no counter
part in Roman times; toy group,
which unaccountably was missing in
Rome since tiny pets were very pop
ular among the ruling classes, and
a transporting group, which no
doubt includes some of the breeds
that the Romans listed as house
dogs.
These two groupings are as near
ly as possible the natural divisions
Of dogs according to their roles in
the general scheme Of things. Ger
tain breeds have shifted groups dur
ing the past 1000 years, but this
usually has been due to structural
changes that came about after many
generations of selective breeding.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-19
Bull Terrier From England

The bull terrier breed originated
in England, emerging as a distinc-
tive type Of terrier about 1920. The
forerunners of the breed are not
definitely known, but there is melt
ing pot theory that they included the
bulldog, greyhound, pointer, Dalma-
tan and mastiff. In 1852 the vogue
was started for the all-white bull
terrier whereas the earlier speci-
mems were colored. For years the
colored ones were banned by the
breed standard but in recent years
the colored ones have experienced
a slight return to favor, mostly in
England. Dogs usually stand about
20 inches at the shoulder and weigh
between 40 and go pounds, although
the standard permits a wide range
in both weight and height. The
breed is hardy and stands both heat
and cold well. His resistance to ex-
IRENE heat is indicated by the fact
that the breed is popular with men,
bers Of the British Civil service in
India and the tropics.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-19
Minted Gold Privately,
But He Died Penniless

Bechtler, only man ever to mint
gold privately for the United States
government, died penniless. During
the period when North Carolina was
producing more gold than any other
state in the Union, August Bechtler
and his father, goldsmiths of Ruth.
erfordton, N. c., were commissioned
to mint one, two and one-half, and
five-dollar goldpieces for the gov
eminent.
For five years, from 1880 until the
establishment of the official mint in
Charlotte in 1885, the Bechtlers
manufactured money legally, and
perhaps as a tribute to their hon.
esty, they died in poverty.
The coins are odd in their design
bearing the name of their manufac-
turer August Bechtler. Also on the
coins is the legend "North Carolina
gold" or in some cases merely
Carolina gold" The ore for the
coins was mined within few miles
of the private mint and it's quail.
ity was indicated on the coin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-19
The Marathon Races

On the plains of Marathon, about
20 miles northeast of Athens, in
ancient Greece, Miltiades, the Athe-
MAN general, defeated the Persians
in 400 B. C. The Persian forces
were led by Darius, a gallant COM
mander. For a time the Athenians
were hard pressed and greatly need
ed reinforcements to drive out the
invading army. Phidippides, cou-
rier or runner, was dispatched to
Sparta to solicit aid against the ene-
my. He accomplished a notable
"cross-country rum" arriving in
Sparta on the second day after leav-
ing Athens. Help was secured and
the Athenians were victorious. The
name marathon race" has been
given to long-distance runs in ath-
letic meets of modern times, thus
perpetuating the feat of Phidippi-
des, the messenger of long ago.