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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17

She Won't Work on Sundays, and She Stops
When the Whistle Blows

When the Whistle Blows
Name, mule that draws cars at the breaker
of a Lackawanna valley coal mine. keeps closer
track of the time than the men. saws a Scranton
letter. minute or so before the whistle blows
at noon Name begins to bray and paw and
stamp, but does not refuse to pull the cars. The
instant the whistle sounds. however Name
comes to a dead stop, and no matter in what
part of the yard she is working she cannot be
coaxed or forced TO pull pound until after she
has had her dinner. Then she works as faith
fully as OK until Just before the whistle is
going to sound the quitting time blast, when
she brays again, but does not paw or stamp as
at noontime. She won't stir a peg after the
first toot of the steam whistle and the driver
boy knows better than to try to make her haul
the trip Of cars by whipping her. The mule
keeps such close track of the time that she
has not failed in two years to bray a minute or
two before the whistle blows at noon and night
She never brays, the workmen say, except when
she thinks it is nearly time to quit work for her
dinner or supper.
Name also knows when Sunday comes as
the workmen ascertained three times last year
1t became necessary one Sunday last April to
do little extra work in the yard. and the mule
was hitched to trip of cars in the morning
She wouldn't take a step, and thev had to put
her in the barn. On Monday morning Name
went to pulling the cars as usual. and she didn't
finch particle in her labors. They tried her
again on Sunday morning in June. but she
wouldn't even straighten the traces. She worked
all right the next day. Ona July Sunday the men
hltched her to a trip again, but she couldn't be
coeXed to pull an ounce. and they came to the
conclusion that Name was a strict Sabbatarian
Since then they haven't attempted to make the
mule work on Sunday.
81 knew Name before we bought her." said
the foreman, land l told the boy never to
hitch her to more than three cars One day he
hitched her to four, and she went ahead all
right till she heard the third link click. She
had been used to hearing only two links click
and she came to dead stop the moment she
heard the third click, and she wouldn't bulge
an inch till the boy unlocked the hind car.
Then she went right along as though she was
satisfied.
Name is always in as big a hurry to get to
work In the morning on every week day as she
Is to stop when the whistle blows. II the boy
doesn't go to her stall by the time the ma
chinery has been started In the breaker. Name
bites the manger and kicks against the sides of
the stall as though she was determined TO make
him come and harness her But on SUNDAYS,
andwhenever the breaker is idle at other times,
Name makes no fuss in her stall if the boy
doesn't go in to hitch her up, ="
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
Col. PfaffPr TalEs

II do not know what will do, said Pfeffer,
the great second baseman, the other day. Il
want to play ball, vet | have interests here
which do not feel justified in sacrificing One
thing is certain, if play ball at all it will be in
Louisville. do not think was treated right
last season. | did not want the management of
the club and did not come here with the inten-
ton of trying to get it, but when found an
effort was being made 10 'backcap me l de-
termined to take hand in it and make the best
defense possible. There is no truth in tine re-
port that want to go either to Boston or New
York, for if l exercised my preference | had
rather play ball in Chicago than any place in
the world. But now l cannot afford to think
of playing with any club except Louisville, as l
am located here permanently"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17

From the Electrical World.
1t seems rather incredible to speak of the
candle power of search lights as in the million
and hundreds of millions, but this is warranted
by facts. The lamp itself does not give very
high candle power when measured in any one
direction, but when a magnifying lens is used,
which collects all the light, as it were and
throws it in one direction. the intensity of the
light is enormously increased. For instance,
in the search light which is beng experimental
with upon the worlds fair grounds the candle
power OF the arc light alone is only $50 900
candles, the carbons being twelve inches long
and one and three-sixteenth inches in diameter
When this is surrounded by reflector four
feet in diameter the candle power is multiplied
to the somewhat startling figure of AGO. 900
candles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
BASE BALL AND CYCLING.
will the Combination In One Park Be SUI
ce.sfuIo

Will the Combination In One Park Be Sue
cessfuI?
Base ball patrons do not exactly know what
TO think of the Professional Cyclers' Associa-
ton organized recently in Philadelphia by the
leading base ball men. 1t is safe to say that no
base ball crank favors the idea of having a
track skirting the diamond with races by pro-
sessional wheeluen. He cannot believe that
the magnates are in earnest. OF course it is
the idea Of the magnates to provide an attrac-
,ion that will fill their parks while the home
club is away. OF the five months playing sea-
son each bail park is unoccupied half the time,
or. say. two and one-half months. The mag
mates probably realize that they are put to
great expense TO have returns from their in
yestment only two and one-haf months out of
twelve. The cycling races would be the attrac-
ton that would give them returns for the un-
occupied time. OF course it is supposed that
il will catch on" like horse racing IL will
have the advantage over the latter in being
much less expensive, and being more easily
managed, while the parks are more readily &C
cessible.
President Buckenberger of Pittsburg says
that the gentlemen in attendance at the Phia-
delphia meeting were very euth usiastic and felt
confident that the scheme would be a success
The general sentiment among those present was
tnat many amateurs "ouiu Join the movement
According to the statements made there it
would seem that the spirit of true amateur
sports was frequently violated While cash
prizes were prohibited many of the best-known
amateurs made it a steady practice to convert
their winnings into cash or to realize on them
through trades and sales
Cleveland is the only league city that will not
be represented IN the association. President
Robinson Of the Cleveland team Telegram he'd
that he had no time to attend to the matter.
In Chicago, Philadeiphis and one or two other
cities the base ball people will have nsthing to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
Barnie's New Plans.

Manager Barnie is expected in Louisville in a
few days. 1t is not known yet what changes he
will make in the club, yet he has intimated that
a new third baseman will be secured. Unless
Pfeffer decides to play, Taylor will be put on
second and new right fielder signed. Whistler
will be retained at first and Jennings at short
There will probably be two additions to the
pitchers box, anu another catcher may be
signed Manager Barnie is now in correspond
ence with third baseman and pitcher of the
California League. The new men were recon-
mended by Tom Brown. and played in the
Western League last season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
ALL KINDS OF SPORTS
Jack McAuliffe Done With Finish
Fights.
VIGNAUI AGAINST THE WORLD
The New Base BalLCycIing Com
blnation.
JACK McAULIFFE RETIRES.
He Says That He VIII Go in No More
Finish Fights"


Finish Fights
Fronting by the experiences of Jack pemp-
sey and John l.. sullivan Jack McAuliffe. the
only survivor Of the three champion Jacks, so
long the idols of the American pugilistic world,
has decided not to ''stsy too long" and last
night declared his intention of never more
fighting a finish fight.
Jack says. though, that it was no fault Of his
that he didn't fight Burge. the EngIishman.
This question of weight they brought on them
selves" he said. 'They published statements
in the papers that was compelled as light
weight champion to fight at 1873 pounds and
kept them TO that. | was not at all sorry,
either. when / saw Burge. for he is bigger in
every way and taller than l am, and the smaller
man il fool to give away weight under any
circumstances / could lick any man in the
world five pounds lighter than myself and
should certainly be crazy to give Burge who is
a quick, active. taller and younger man than
myself. that advantage. Let him come to
weight. though. and II fight him." concluded
the lightweight champion.
Burge is reported to have stated that Nc
Auliife in their last interview. requested him
to lay down. but Jack emphaticaly denies this.
The English pugilist saws that McAuliffe had
been drinking and was very liberal in his con-
idence, aud approached him on the matter of
putting up fake fight between them.
According to Burge, McAuiffe. after stating
that he did not want to fight because beaten
man was no good in this country. said: Now.
Dick, YOU would like to make some big money
and YOU can. We can make match and get
big purse and you can make a small fortune,
but will only make a match on condition that
/ must be the winner. You can make more
money by it than you make in a dozen fights
In England and as long as YOU are not going
to remain in this country it won't hurt you
much.
The Boston Post. which publishes this. adds:
1T Is stated that the price offered TO Burge to
agree FOR McAuliffe to win was S25. 900. Though
b Irge did not mention the amount to the Posts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17

From the Rochester Post-Express.
Pronunciation is largely matter Of scholar
ship and moderately matter of fashion. Where
there is a well-established pronunciation of a
word we should follow it: where there is a
choice we should take that which pleases our
own taste. But we should not fall into mere
afectations OF speech such as are prevalent at
present, especially in the ''smart set" There
is tendency now to make the fiat sound of the
first vowel serve for all of the vowel sounds of
the language, after the manner of the beanx
and bellies of 200 years ago, as represented in
the comedies Of that period. We should GET
the habit Of correct speech in youth and trouble
ourselves no further on the matter in after life
making no change consciously to suit the times
mistake that is natural is no great matter
and not SO bad, we think as noticeable prim
ness and precision Of speech; yet, better than
either is that correct use of language which
savors in no way Of affectation. but is the clear
and natural utterance of individual thought.
We should never lower either sentiment or
language consciously on the theory of talking
down" to our audience. Let us give eyerybody
the best that we have in the best way we can.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17

It's the Comet; That. What. the Matter.
From the Atlanta Constitution
DO Won know where the comet has gomez"
asked one Of our citizens. well, be continued,
IN tell You that, in nv opinion. il hasn't gone
anywhere. ! think i; Is here all about us.
We are daily breathing comet. saeexing comet
and feeling comet We can see IL and prob
ably don't smell IL, but when the astronomers
lost Il l think IL was because we ran into IT, OF
1t over us, before We knew A. This cold aud
unsettled weather throughout the world must
be due to the presence IN our path Of a vapor
that absorbs or intcrcepts the heat o. the sun.
You know some 81 the .svRnts 20 the skies said
the comet was only vapor spread throughout
y mighty area Of space. luminous by absorption
or reflection at great distance from ~ but in
visible If about us, and contained not enough
solid matter TO make a handful I believe Ne
are taking prolonged comet bath and don't
like it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
Skating Notes.

Joe Donoghue, \. $. Franklin and John En-
mis- have agreed to skate 100 miles at Stamford.
Conn, on January 26, for public glory. Frank
lin wanted to race at Rockland lake, but, as
the other two were opposed, he agreed to go to
Stamford. William Il. Curtis was chosen
referee.
DonoShue is anxious to make match with
Norseng, the Norwegian. His hacker. Gus
Walton, received word that the Minneapolis
Journal had received 81 coo from the Nor
wegian rink as forfeit for Norseng to race
Donoghue. and asked il he would forward
like amount. Walton sent the following reply:
"DOnoghue will race A. ID. Norseng series of
races. one. three and five miles, at the Nor
MAMMA rink for $1,000 side and all gate
receipts. The contest is to take place III Feb
The Normannia rink must forward $3.50 for ex-
penses, as Donoghue spent over this amount
when he went to Minneapolis recently and no
race was arranged. The rink must also put up
81 900 with the New York Herald as forfeit
for Norseng.'
Harold Hagen. the Norwegian skater, again
defeated Fred Breen, the Canadian. in the mile
skating race at Minneapolis yesterday. Breen
got the best of the start as well. but Hagen soon
made up all he had lost. For the first two laps
Breen seemed to be holding his own. but at the
end of the third Breens endurance was on the
wane and Hagen gained rapidly, winning the
race by forty yards in 2.49 As. Breens time
was 2. 5414. The third and last of the series of
races, five-mile race, will be skated to-
morrow.
Charles Gillespie Of St. John. N. B.. claims
the amateur backward skating championship of
the world and is willing to meet Hagen in
backward championship skating match. If
Hagen agrees a race will be arranged to take
place at st. John.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
How the Min,.ter.. Family VS.. Closns

How the Minister'S Family Was Clothed.
1t Is wonderful how the minister's wife in one Of
the small towns near Washington manages to keep
her family In goodlooking clothes at small ex-
pense Her secret is said TO be that she uses Dia-
mond Dyes, those little money savers that the
druggists sell. and by dyeing and making over,
woman can economic In this way and YET dress
elegantly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
ENTRIES FOR THE FUTURITY.
Prominent English Owners Send in Their
Nominations.


Nominations.
The Coney Island Jockey Club has received
forty-nine additional entries to the futurity of
1898 from England, making a total of 1,O92
entries. The English entries are from the stud
of j. F. Brocklehurst, G.. A. Rallie. James Nc
Caig. Richard B. Botterell, Mrs. Chaloner. l..
L. Schoentield, Alwine GRANVILLE, J. r. Taher,
Capt. c. Lambton, Capt. A. Whitaker. John
T. North, J. J. Bell, r. Sidney and A. J. Swabe
The get Of AYRSHIRE. Dog Rose. Sheen, Peter.
friars. Balsam, Saraband, Barcaldiano, Gail
ard, st. Simon. Highland Chief, Prince Ru-
dOlph, Fullerton. Bread Knife, st. Gatien,
Minting. Salisbury, Quicklin, Royal Hampton,
MacMeathaovntes and Queens Counsellor
Col North also enters FL Diablo, Iddesleigh
High Commissioner. Miss Simon, for the SUI
burban handicap. and lddesleigh, High Com
missioner and Rough and Ready for the Sleeps
head Bay handicap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
vIGNAUx BACKED FOR THOUSANDS.
He Has Friend Who VIII Match Him
Against All Corners.

He Has a Friend Who VIII Match Him
Against All Corners.
special cable to the New York Herald from
faris says: This afternoon an American gen.
tleman entered Vignaux's billiard academy and,
addressing Eugene Carter, who is one of the
professors there, said: Il am willing to back
'iSnaux for $1,000 against any man in the
world on the same terms as his match with
Sehaetfer, that is, 1900 points. balk-line bill
ards, two sesnces of 600 points each
Carter said that if the gentleman was ready
to deposit al 900 at once a proof of good
faith he would submit the matter to Yignaux.
his being done, Vignaux consented TO play
any conner within twenty-five days from this
date.
This is considered chance for George s.
Slosson. who has now plenty Of time to cross
the Atlantic and return i'll time for the tour
nament at the worlds fair at Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
NfcG;ll Coca tn Cbic.~o

The Chicago club has taken Willie McGill in
hand, and will give him chance to win back
place in the base ball world next season. The
youngsters reformation is said to be complete,
and President Hart, who has kept close watch
on him all winter, says that his conduct has
been exemplary. Thursday Hart sent for Nc
Gill and offered HIM a position, which was
gladly accepted. His contract is an iron-clad
one. McGill receives but a small salary during
the PLAYING season, being given his pay in bulk
in the fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17

The Clermont rink, Brooklyn, was crowded
last night, the attraction being eight-round
go between Walter Campbell of Philadelphia
and Billy Ernst of Brooklyn. The men fought
at catch-weishts. Ernst tipping the scale az
1856 pounds and Campbell 1876.
The first round was rather a tame one, but in
the second Ernst got in lucky blow on Camp
bells jaw and ended the fight. About 300
Philadelphians were present and they lost
heap of money, laying odds of to on their
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
sporting Notes.

Fitzsimmons' training quarters at Bay st.
Louis are ready for him.
Nelson will be sent for the worlds stallion
record next season.
Catchers anticipate snap next season il the
pitcher is placed further back
Leon Wan Is to travel for a Chicago house.
He prefers to be commercial tourist to life in
q minor league.
DIR. Carver has accepted the challenge of J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17

nesses that afiict womankind, ~ l. n CERTAIN
remedy. Its an invisurating. restorative
tonic, soothing cordial and hracing ncrvine
purely vegetable, non-alcuholic and I--r-
fectly harmless
In the cure Of periodical pains. prolap-us
and other displaccmcnfs, bearing-down sen-
sations, and all " female complaints and IN
regularities, Fayorite Prescription Is the
only medicine that's guaranteed. II 10
DOESN'T give satisfaction IN every case, yoa
have your money back
You only pay for the good you get.
Can YOU ask morei
The easiest wav is the hest. Regulate ths
liver, stomach, and bowels with nr Pierces
Pleasant Pellets They cleanse and Tsnovsts
the system-thoroughly and naturally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
A Sure Thing,
From Truth

From Truth.
Visitor-"He is a freshman, you say
Stranger-'Yes. l should think you would
guess that from his appearance
i. Visitor-"Why?'
Stranger-''He looks much wiser than the
professors"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
A GODDARD-sMITH MATCH.
They VIII Fight for $4,000 a Side and the
Biggest Purse.

Joe Goddard, the Barrier champion, who re-
Gently whipped Peter Maher before the Coney
Island Athletic Club, and Denver Ed Smith
have been matched to fight to finish at catch
weights for S2.500 side and the best purse Of
fered. Each man deposited $500 and signed
articles of agreement. 1t is expected that the
tight will command at least 80, 900 purse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
HEALrxG TIE SICK

fHE PHILADELPHIA COUNCIL OF PHYSICIANS
ARE HERE AND HAVE OPENED BUILDERS
EXCHANGE HALL FOR THE FREE"
HEALING OF THE SICK.
THEIR OFFICE. 617 18TH ST. NV. is ALSO
OPEN. WHERE THOSE WHO ARE ABLE AND
WILLING TO PAY MAY GO AND BE CURED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
Protection That Doesn't Protect

The demand of the Eastern Base Ball League
for the reservation of its players of the past
season remains unanswered by the national
board of control. This is wrong The East
ern League paid over to the National Associa-
tion 81 500 in cash for protection. and in every
way lived up to its obligations and is entitled
to its players. The National League is disposed
to treat the minor organizations fairly, it is
said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
The Giants stin Hold the Grounds.

conference between the committee from
the New York Base Bali Club and the commit
tee from the National Horse and Cattle Show
Association was held yesterday afternoon at the
Office of Col Vim. Jay in New York. The mat
ter of getting the base ball men to turn over
their lease of Manhattan field and the polo
grounds to the association discussed, but
no definite conclusions we're reached.
1t is desired by the association to throw Man.
haitian field and the polo grounds into one large
field. in which can be held all open-air horse and
cattle shows and all kinds of athletic games In
order to do this it will be necessary for the club
to surrender its lease to the polo grounds. A
handsome bonus will be paid fer the lease and
the Giants will be allowed to play out the sea-
son on the enlarged grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17

w HEN eating becomes trouble
some. digesfion defective. sleeping
an impossibiiity. appetite ceases, take
JOHANN HOFF's MALT EX-
TRACT. 1t acts like a charm and
tastes splendid. Be sure to get the
genuine" which must have the
signature Of Johann Hoff" on the
neck OF every bottle, and take no
substitute. Use Johann Hoffs Malt
Bon Bons for Sore Throat, Coughs,
Colds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17

Both the method and results when
Syrup OF Figs is taken; it is pleas.
ant and refreshing to the taste. and
sctsgentlyyet promptly on the Kid.
neys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the
system eiectually, dispels colds
headaches and levers, and ureshab-
itusl constipation. Syrup OF Figs i,
the only remedy OF its kind ever
produced, pleasing to the taste and
acceptable to the stomach, prompt
IN Its action and truly beneficial in
Its effects prepared only from the
most healthy and agreeable sub
stances,its many excellent qualities
commend it to all and have made
II the most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs Is for sale in SOC and
VI bottles by ali leading druggists.
Any reliable druggist who MAY not
have it on hand will procure it
promptly for any one who wishes To
VII Do NOT accept ANY substitute
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co
SIs fR4sCISc0. ca.
LOUISVILLE ~. AEy Yoax 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17

In the Brooklyn court of sessions Yesterday
the indicted officials were not arraipued. as was
expected, and their cases were indefinitely nost,
poned. F
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17

A party Of wood choppers SUNDAY morning
found the frozen body OF Alien Meizen a eol-
ored laborer. in the snow near hs cabin a FEY
miles from Atlantic CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-17
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