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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15

From the Rams Horn.

Mr.. Spurgeon used to tell good story
about one of his divinity students. 1t was
his custom, in order to test the powers Of
the young men for speaking. to give them
as they were about to ascend the pulpit a
text to discourse about on their own plan
and in their own words. This. of course,
was not before an audience, but simply
among themselves for practice. On the
occasion referred to he gave to young
man who as yet had not tried the ordeal
the simple word "Zacchaeus." The young
man, trembling from head to foot said:
II will divide my subject into three parts
First, we read that ZacchaeHs was small Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15

which was reached in the sixteenth round,
when the Chicagoan's seconds threw up the
sponge, after their man had taken enough
] punishment for three men. Kerwin's game
ness Is unquestioned. Matthews was ten
pounds the heavier.
Matthews swung rights and lefts on his
opponents head and body and ripped his
left hard on the wind with terrific force.
but Kerwin was always on deck and sent
back right swings which puzzled Matthews
In the fifth round Matthews fioored his an
tagonist three times. and 1t looked as If
Kerwin would not survive another round
But tbs western man came up like new in
the sixth. Round after round they banged
away, with Matthews landing six blows
to kerwins one.
In the thirteenth Matthews actually beat
his man to the floor with right swings over
the Kidneys. kerwin just regained his feet
as the bell ended this round and came up
groggy but thoroughly game for the four
push on the face, which forced kerwin to
the floor. George was up again in three
seconds, but was sent back once more with
right swing on the head This time he
TOOK nine seconds to get up and by sheer
pluck lasted out the round.
Matthews hammered his man at will
throughout the fifteenth round but Kerwin
was still on his feet at the bell. The end
came in the sixteenth, when Kerwin was
put to the floor with a right swing. While
George was down his seconds threw up the
sponge but kerwin was on his feet and
begged to be allowed to continue He was
forced to his corner and Matthews was de-
ciared the winner. Time of last round one
minute twenty seconds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15

The international lawn tennis tournament
opened at Hamburg, Germany, yesterday
with fine weather. Many Of the best-known
players from all parts of the world are
competing. There are a for the champion
ship of Europe, and in other events almost
equal numbers have entered. Several royal
personages have signfied their intention
OF witnessing the tournament
The three brothers Doherty, H S. Ma
hony and most of the leading British play
ers are at Hamburg. Clarence Hobart and
several other American representatives are
also present, as well as many first-class
players from the continent.
About 40 matches, chiefly preliminary
rounds, We're played yesterday, Hobart
winning his match.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15

not desert them. but the men they will
have to reckon with are those getting from
81 800 to 5000 year. / am cIassed as q
star and get the limit. and 1t will take big
inducements to get me to desert my pres
ent employers, but am not 50 sure the new
crowd care for men like myself. Young
men who can play good ball are wanted
and If they are in the 81 400 class do you
suppose they would hang back II offered
H.0o? The players who have talked in
opposition to the new movement are men
like Fred. Clarke, Pat Tebeau and Patsy
Donovan, all high-pr1ced. and. I'll admit
stars in their line. But as the different
clubs drift into Washington interview men
like Third Baseman Williams of the iPtts-
burgs. Beaumont of the same club; McFar-
land of the Phillies, one of the best men in
the league, and who plays for less than the
limit; Bergen of the Bostons. Willis of the
same club. Seymour or any Of the Giants.
Sheckerd of the ST. Louis. Mertes. Griffith
and Callahan of the Chicagos, Steinfeldt,
Mcbride. Hahn and Phillips of the Cincin-
nats, Wagner. Richie and the twirlers of
the Louisville club and many others of the
same caliber, whom l cannot recall at pres
ent.
These are the class of players the new
organization is tampering with and know
it. All the players want is the assurance
that the money will be forthcoming and
they will quit their old employers like rats
scudding away from a sinking ship"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15

Kennedy pitched good ball for the Brook
lyns yesterday on their own grounds and
the Louisvilles were defeated by the score
of to 2. But five hits were made off Ken
nedy. his support being erroriess, while
Cunningham was hit hard. Score:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15

the present moment; second, we read that
Zacchaeus climbed tree. which reminds
me of my ascent into this pulpit; third, we
read that Zacchaeus made haste to come
down. which accordingly / will now do
Whether this man ever became q great
preacher or not We are not told, but he GER
tainly showed that he possessed ready wit.
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Boston, 8; Cincinnati, 3.

After winning fourteen straight games
the Cincinnatis finally lost to Boston yes
terday in the latter city by the score of
S to B. Both clubs fielded well, triple play
being pulled off by Steinfeldt and McPhee
but Phillips went to pieces in the seventh
inning and allowed the champions to score
five runs. Score:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15

FaFled r1in-New York, /. First base on errors
New iork i; Cleveland. l.. Left on bases-New
YORK, o. Cleveland, 8. First base balls-On Get
zig, }; of Hushey 4. Struck out-By Gettig. 2:
by Hughey. j. Three-base hit-tleason. Twobase
hlt-Dowd. Sacrihce hit-Grady. Stolen bases
Van Haltren OBrien. Foster. Double plays-Qiinn
to locAhead to Tucker; Snsden to Lockhead. Pass
ed baiEs-Sugden. 2 Wild pitcll-Hugley I'M
pires-Emslie and Wilson. Tme-2 hours and 5
N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15

From Life.

from Lie.
Germany and France are both in favor
Of disarming." said Gazzam.
Are theyg' asked Kilduff In surprise.
Germany Is In favor Of the dfsarming OF
France, and France Is in favor Of disarm.
ing Germany"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15
Backing Gus Rubin.

T. j. Mccormack, a Colorado mining man,
has put $1,000 in the hands of Frank A.
McCielland, sporting editor of the Denver
Republican. to guarantee side bet up to
5000 to back Gus Rubin against the win
ner OF the Jeffries-Sharkey fight. William
Madden issued the challenge for the fight
Mccormack, who made Ruhlin's acquaint-
ance in Denver, at once offered to put up
the side bet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15

Totas.....1t 10 y 7 81 TotaIs Q 10 Is 10 S
'Kitson batted for McKenna in the third inning
Baltimo-e '............. 0 0 x-14
fittsburg. ..-............. l . 2 o O. 8
Earned runs-Baltimore, .; Pittsburg. s. Two
base hits-Keister, Sparks. Three-base hits-Mc-
GraW Demontreville. McCreery. Sacrifice hit-De-
montreyille. Stolen hase-licGraw. Double play
Madison to Ely to Bowerman. First base ON balls
on Mctiinnity. l: off TannehiI 2: OFF Sparks, 3.
Batters hit-By Tannehill. 1; by Sparks L. Struck
out-By MeGinnity. l; by McKenna l; by Howell,
3; by Sparks, !. Left on bases-B Baltimore, !
Pittsburg, .. First base errors-Baitimore 1 :
pittsburg, ?. umpires-Manassau and McGarr.
Time-1 hour and 55 minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15
Records of the Clubs.


Philadelphia, o. Chicago, 3.
The Chicagos were defeated by the Phil
lies yesterday in Philadelphia by the score
of to g. The Cowboys outbatted and out
fie!ded the Quakers. but the batting of the
latter was mixed up with the formers err
rors, and this brought in runs Score.
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Baltimore, II; Pittsburg. ..

The game at Baltimore yesterday was
played in the mud, the Pittsburgs being de-
feated by the score of IA to Q. The Pirates
rad start of to in the third inning.
but the Orioles then batted Tannehill out
of the box and Sparks Jared almost as
bad. Score:
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New York, z; Cleveland. q.

The Cievelands were defeated once more
by the Giants at New York yesterday, the
score being to s. Both teams batted we'll
and the Exiles'' made it interesting for
the New Yorks by punching their hits in
two innings, scoring all their runs Score:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15

The speed of an otter under water ts
amazing. Fish have no chance against
them. In some places in India offers are
kept by the natives to fish for them. They
are tied up to stakes like dogs when not
working. wear plated collars and seem
happy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15
Base Ball Briefs.

st. Louis and Washington today for the
last time this season.
The grounds were too muddy for a game
yesterday. and the postponed game will
have to be played In st. Louis.
Hughey Jennings would look we'll in a
Senator's uniform and helping Dick Pad
den out in the infield
Unlike the brook. the Cincinnatis could
not keep on winning forever. After win
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15
STARRING.

At the Coney Island Sporting Club last
night Matty Matthews beat George Kerwin
Of Chicago, from the start to the finish,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-15
Pension Clerk. Pocket picked,

Christian Excl. clerk in the pension
Office, was robbed of $50 at Atlantic City
last night by a pickpocket. The man was
subsequently, captured and identified by Mr..
Excl.
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Earned runs-LOusvi1Ie, ] Brooklyn, 2. Home
run-Leach. Left ON bases-Lnusville. I; Brooklyn
T. Struck Out-By Kennedy, 4. Sacrifice hit-(Hn.
ningham. stolen bases-Wagner Anderson. First
base on hslls-or Kennedy, A; of Cunningham l.
Double plsy-Clinyman to Kelly. Hit by pitched
hall-Jones. Umpires-Swartwood and Mcdonald.
Time| hour and SO minutes.
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TOday's Schedule,

TOday's Schedule.
st. Louis at Washington.
Pittsburg at Baltimore.
Cleveland at Brooklyn
Cincinnati at Boston.
Chicago at Philadelphia
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-22
MADE A GOOD SHOWING
Jack Wood Fights His Way to
the Finals in B. A. A. Bouts

Jack Wood made a good showing at
the Boston Athletic association boxing
bouts Wednesday evening, when trials
were had in several classes to sift down
the entries for the tournament tomor-
row evening. Wood was put against a
Boston boxer named Mack in the trial
bout. The weight was lis pounds.
Mack weighed a pound over, which
went, according to the rule governing
the entries, While Wood can make ITO,
so that he practically gave his opponene
a handicap. They mixed it up in the
opening round, Wood having the better
Of the exchanges. The second round
was even and so was the third An ex-.
ira two-minute round was ordered and
Wood received the decision.
He then won semi-final with T. w.
Broadbent of Boston, who had beaten
w. Fay. Wood was 50 much more
clever than Broadbent, that the latter
looked like counterfeit The Worces-
ter lad got the decision easily. He will
compete in the final Saturday evening
and will have for his opponent Bryson
of Boston, a clever scrapper. Wood did
fine work to get a decision in each case,
his only lack of judgment being in not
using his left more. He showed good
left, but laid back too much for a right
swing to land a knockout blow. He
might have jabbed his opponent with
telling effect had he used the left
11oO
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-22
CONSIDER THE PETITION
Senator's and Representatives
Meet on Grade Crossing Matter

Worcester members Of the next state
Senate and House of Representatives,
met in the mayors office last night to
consider the form of the petition draft
ed by the city solicitor, which will be
presented early in the year. looking to
the abolition of grade crossings.
With exception of James H. Mellen,
every senator and representative at
tended. Those present were: Mayor
Dodge, Senators Charles G. Washburn,
Francis A. Harrington, Representa-
tives ]. Lewis Ellsworth, John P. Mum
roe. William I. Mclaughlin, John G..
Hagberg, James Hunt, David Man
ming and Charles T. Tatman, City So
licitor Arthur P. Rugg and City Engi-
neer Frederick A. Mcclure.
1t was stated after the meeting, that
members Of the House had met at the
request of the mayor, to listen to the
draft of the petition prepared by City
Solicitor Arthur P. Rugg, and that
nothing in the way Of argument, for
or against elevated tracks, was ex-
pressed. The sentiment expressed by
several of those who attended the meet
ing was a desire that the Worcester
men should vote solidly for the plans
as proposed, although it is known that
certain members are not favorably dis
posed toward the system.
1t is planned to- introduce the petition
early in the session, and to this end,
Mayor Dodge and city officials con-
cerned are making all necessary prep
arations in order that any delay may
be OhViated
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-22
UNIVERSITY CHESS
Annual Tournament viii Begin
Christmas Day

Cambridge Mass, Dec. 21.-The an
nual intercollegiate chess tournament
will be held as usual in the Christmas
vacation at Columbia grammar school,
New York. The four universities to be
represented are Harvard, Yale, Prince
ton and Columbia The playing will
begin on Christmas day and the
matches will all be public. The teams
are:
Perry, 'OS; substitutes, c. T. Rice, oil,
and F. E. Thayer, '01
'Yale-L. A. Cook, 1900; J, M. Nor
gan. '02: substitute, E. B. Adams, '02.
Columbia-K V. Falk, '01; F. H.
sewaIl, 'O2; substitute, H. A. Boehm,
1900
The trophy, which must be won ten
wears in succession to become the per-
manent property of any university, is
a silver punch bowl. 1t has only been
nlayed for since 1884, and Harvard has
won il for FIVE years. In 1895 the Har-
ward team made S1s points out of a
nossible IL, and in the past three years
have made 10 out of possible ~.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-22
Annusements

Way Down East" the play that has
prompted unstinted and enthusiastic
praise from clergy, school teachers,
women, and, in fact, people in every
walk of life, including thousands who
are seldom seen inside the walls of a
theatre, is to be presented for one week
at the Worcester theatre, beginning
Monday.
The scene of the action is a New
Hampshire farm, the play being from
the pen of Lottie Blair Parker, Ella
borated by ]. r. Grismer, and the en-
tire production is under the direction of
W. A. Brady The piece is pade up of
a series Of happenings designed to por-
tray the simplicity, comedy and tragedy
of community, the purity and sweet
ness of which might run uninterrupted
forever but for the casting across of the
shadows of the wicked city. This comes
in the form of the cultivated city man
with more money than morals, who has
ruined conf1ding, rural lass, under
the guise Of a mock marriage.
Homeless, she seeks the shelter of a
household where the ruling spirit is
well-meaning country squire, whose
religion prompts him to drive forth the
hapless Magdalen, lest she contaminate
his own precious son, to whom the sins
of the world are somewhat unknown.
The son, loving the unfortunate girl
for her sweetness OF character, follows
her out, rescues her from death in the
winter storm, and the father overcome
by repentant remorse, forgives and
blesses. There are variations of re-
freshing and humorous sort which re-
deye the play of a sombre setting and
make the spectator feel that the lesson
is being administered in pleasing,
doses. For seven months
this play had an uninterrupted pros
porous career at the Manhattan theatre,
New York, and will no doubt repeat its
success during its stay in this city.
rhe vaudeville bill at the Park thea
tire next week promises to be one of the
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-22
BRIGHT PROSPECTS FOR
THE HIGH SCHOOL CREW
Capt. Weyer Has Abundant Ma
teriaI For the Organization of
Several Rowing SQUADS

Walter K Weyer, captain of the high
school boat crew, is pleased far beyond
his expectations at the prospects for
the coming season on the water. Dur
ing the several weeks that he has been
planning the preparatory work of the
crew he has banked entirely on light
men for the crew, the purpose of be-
ginning training early being to deyel-
op crew work as much as possible to
make up for the lack of beef in the
boat.
since the candidates came out this
week, however, Capt. Weyer finds he
mas excellent material, far better than
ne had hoped for. There are enough
heavy youngsters to make up two
crews, which is an agreeable surprise
TO both the captain and the coach.
Inc interest shown by the students
IS far ahead Of what it was last year.
More than twice as many candidates
as came out last year have already re-
ported and taken the first practice.
Among those who have already prac-
ticed on the machine are Stone, Turple,
Goodwin, Barrett, Mitchell, Doran,
Wheaton, Lundgren, Stephens, Nc
County, Crowell, F. Harvey, G. Har-
Vey Rose, Blodgett, Wilder, McKins-
try Sullivan, Mulvey, Dumont, Will
liams, Taylor, Dadmun, Jourdan, Reb-
boil Johnson, Kearney, Warren, Col
Inns SCLuePmann, Morrissey,~ Emerson
and Hines.
Of these, Wheaton and Harvey were
candidates for places on last year S
crew, and Mitchell and Taylor are
brothers of former oarsmen of high
school crews. Several of the men are
members of the foot ball team, includ-
ing Rebboli and Schuermann. Among
the candidates is Manager Jourdan of
the crew. Capt Weyer and Jackson of
last years crew have been at the train
ing rooDl,. assisting the coach. They will
not take machine practice to as great
an extent as the others, as they will
not reqaire it.
In addition to those who have al
ready taken practice, the following
have announced their intention of MAX
ing trial for a seat in the boat: Ron
ayne, McAuliffe, Mexican, Henry. Har-
rington. Hadley, Davis, Pender, Cahill,
Wilson, Marble, Dixon Hewett, Rams
dell, Inett, Hall, Foley, Flynn, Film
wood, Teehan, Carroll and Mathews OF
these McAuliffe Mexican and Cahill are
members of the foot ball team Nc
Koan came out for last years crew, but
did not begin training until the end of
the season, when it was too late to
make the boat. He would have been
successful had he started in earlier,
as he has the necessary qualifications.
The candidates will take practice this
evening. They will then lay off until
Friday. Jan. 5, when the present sys-
tenn of training three nights a week
will be resumed until the coach thinks
they can stand more work, when he
will give them two afternoons a week
additional, making five times a week
that they will practice.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-22
CLEAR ROAD AHEAD
Al Jerome Has a New Horse That
He Thinks Well Of e

AL Jerome banks on coming down the
speedway with some Of the fastest
when sleighing is good. He has re-
Gently purchased from George L. Tup-
per the gelding Canonicus, that has a
mark of 2:19A. Canonicus was owned
in the northern part of the county, and
was extensively tracked until a year
or so ago. The horse went sore for
ward, and Mr.. Topper got him at a bar
gain. He doctored the gelding up, and
it is said that there is not a trace of
the soreness left. Mr.. Jerome thinks
he will be in it with the speediest Of the
bunch on the speedway. Canonicus
can't be driven off his feet, If his owner
knows anything about him. He says
the horse can be driven over a plowed
field and won't break. 1t is claimed
that the horse has often stepped halves
in 1904, and that he is an exceptionally
good road horse.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-22
COULD DO NO BUSINESS
Maine Horseman Departs With
His String of Animals

C. w. Phillips of Gardner Me-, who
has been in this city for several weeks
with string of horses for sale, has
departed, not being able to do business
with Worcester horsemen. Among the
animals Phillips had was Madras, who
had a brush with Abbie V, on the
boulevard at the lake and was the win
ner, according to Mr. Phillips and some
sporting men who witnessed the
brushes.
This same Madras wasn't stranger
to Worcester although the fact wasn't
generally known. John Keryick, thewell-
known trainer, had the horse on the
avenue few winters ago. He was the
property of Mr. Lasell of Whitinsville
who sent him to a sale in New. York
Mr.. Kervick was willing to buy the
horse until he found out bad trait in
the animal. He brought the horse to
this city under instructions of the own
er, and speeded him on the avenue. The
horse was later sold to Boston par
ties. Worcester horsemen who know
the horse say he was never in Maine.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-22
OUT ON CRUTCHES
High School Tackle Recovering
From His Foot Ball Injuries

James Donnelly, tackle of the high
school foot ball team, was about on
clutches yesterday, it being his first
appearance on the streets for several
weeks. Donnelly was unfortunate last
season in receiving injuries. He sus-
tanned a wrenched knee and shoulder
early n the season, which troubled him
continually and prevented his playing
in several games. He took part in
the last game of the season against
Wesleyan academy and badly hurt the
knee again. He has been laid up since
with water on the knee. He was one
of the best players of the team and
made an excellent showing against
many of the heavier men he played
with during the year.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-22
SENATOR H. IN TOWN
George L. Topper Secures a Fast
GeIdinq For the Snow Path

George L. Upper has a new one
which he thinks will show considerable
speed. The horse is Senator H., and
stands II hands high, his owner claim
ing him to be the tallest horse in Wor-
cester. He is by Messenger Wilkes,
and his dam was sired by Jefferson
Prince, The horse was tracked last
season, but did not get a mark, his
owner saying he was kept back pur-
posely. He has shown miles in 1922
and whereabouts, and Mr.. Topper ex-
poets he will clip that mark by few
seconds next year.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-22
WON AND LOST
Spencer Beats Warren and Loses
To North BrookfieId

Spencer, Dec. 21.-Two games of bas-
ket ball were held in town hall tonight,
resulting in victory and a defeat for
the G. II. A. team. The score of the
first game: c. T. A., 16; Warren, 4. OF
the second, North Brookfield A. A. L;
c. T. A 0. The Spencer team had the
services of Wiseman, Collin and Hehir
of Worcester.
Score first game): C. T. A., 16; War
rem 4. Goals from field, Collin 8, Dillon
g. McGraw 1, Hehir, 1; goals on free try,
Bourrie 2; goals missed on free try,
Bourrie 2, Collin 1; fouls, c. I. A. 4,
Warren /.
Score second game), North Brook
field /; c. r. A., 0; goal on free try,
Twiss 1: goals missed on free try Twiss
1, Collin q fouls, C. T. A. 2, North
Brookfield g. Referee, Frank Ives. UNI
pire, w. H. Randall. Attendance, $50.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-22
HOME TRAINER WORK
John S. Johnson viii Begin Prac-
tice For Next Seasons Riding

John S. Johnson is planning to start
in on a home trainer shortly and will
continue to work regularly during the
winter. Johnson has fleshed up many
pounds this winter. and his purpose in
practicing on a home trainer is not
only to reduce flesh but also to regain
some of the speed that pushed him to
the front In so many races. He plans
to do considerable riding next season,
although he has not yet decided
whether he will ride under league or
N. c. A colors. If the league controls
racing next season to the extent it did
last. Johnson will probably remain with
it, but he fears every rider who desires
to meet any kind of financial success
will have to ride with the N. c. A.