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The Washington times., 1902-04-28
KNOCKERS HAPPY AT
THEIR MONTHLY REVBL
Club Wound UP Anvil
Chorus in Great Shape.
Miss Nellie Nichols Gladdens the Hearts
Of the Diners by Sweet
Scngs-Hard Hits.

The 'anvil chorus" rang loud in the
dining hall Of the Regent Hotel last
night. Forty-two Knights OF Momus. pop
! ularly dubbed Knockers Club gathered
and merrily stacattoed divers subjects.
including particularly the recent execu-
tive order by which President Roosevelt
has forbidden Government employees to
exercise any other means for promotion
than application to the heads of their
departments.
II was the fourth monthly meeting and
dinner OF the organization. and proved
one of the most successful hammerfests
In its brief but strenuous history.
Incidentally the evening afforded nov
city in the presence Of Miss Nellie Mich
OILS, Of the Empire Theater stock COM
pany. whose stunts in the vocal line were
the only things which escaped the ham
mer. She sang II Want to Be the Lead
ing Lady" and, as far as the Moni are
concerned, she was.
The dinner was the kind that lends zest
to the postprandial doings. With the
cigars lighted. William NJ. Garrett, strus
Cling under the weight of his sonorous
title OF supreme superiative senior knight,
opened the program of roasts.
The last slc3ta was vigorously knocked
by the scintillating scribbler of the scroll,
Frank d. Smith. who professed to tell the
unyarnished truth about the last dinner
Mr.. W. s. Mexican. chairman of the
general committee. whose fault it is that
the dinners are the success they have
proven. made a brief report embeIlished
with a few warm ones
Frank Morrison. secretary OF the Amer |
lean Federation OF Labor had provided !
himself with nice new hammer. with |
which he made all kinds OF dents in the
recent order which prevents Government
euiployes-and many of the members of
this particular Knockers Club are in
Government service-from soliciting leg
Isiation for their cwn benefit or from
using what influence they might be able
10 muster for their own promotion.
He declared that the order. although
1t had, in certain ways. been modified in
is application to labor organizations. was
to the interests of the typo
craft especially. The applause !
which was accorded him seemed to indi-
ate that the Knockers thought so. too.
knocker II. Y. Brooke said something
Along the same line.
Frank Weston cut loose with a recita-
ion. which he concluded without inter
'uption, Miss Nichols, who had the title
II Princess" pinned on her after she
lad sung. rendered a solo. and A. P E.
'oyie was accused covertly OF having
'one up in the air. because he talked
bout stars during his chance to knock
The remainder of the column was nam-
nered out in the following manner: Reci-
alton. Ed Burkdolder; solo, John Purvis:
something" Sam Ellis: Something"
rank Smith: recitation. Frank Weston:
ong, Miss Nichols; recitation, H. S. Sut-
on.
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singer. Jack Demuni. Flying Buttress.
Pigeon Post, st. Barnaby. 10.
Fourth race-The Woodhaven Stakes;
for two-year- -olds; FIVE furlongs. Mornda.
30: Panuco. 81: Wyefeld Zadok. 100
Hedge, 10I; Squinto, IS: Flamboyant. 81:
Tugia Bey. los; Blue and Orange. 10i;
Rostand. 81; Anna DAILY. 19i.
Fifth race-For three-year- r-olds and up
ward: selling: one mile and seventy yards.
Leander. 50; Philma Paxton, 105: Nlnonia
103: Trentham, Si: Tenagra. Sc: Rough
Rider 10s; Shandonfeld. Sc: Princess. 103:
Animosity. Fonsoluca, 9S: Trump, 90:
Lanceman. 101; Philippine. l02.
Sixth race-For mares three years old
and upward: five and one-half furlongs.
Templeton. 1872: Sunshower. 30; Blanche
s.. 9S: Petra III. ia: Sister Juliet, los;
The Hoyden. 1902: Safety Laureatta B..
80; Neither One, 101; Femesole. 1903: Clip
per. 9S.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
WIFE OF CANAL VICTIM
PREPARING TO SUE
DEATH OF S. K. BANGS.
Prominent Member of Typographical
Union Succumbs to Heart Disease.

Prominent Member of Typographical
Union Succumbs to Heart Disease.
Samuel X. Bangs. prominent member
of the local Typographical Union. died at
his home. sos X Street northwest. at
o'clock yesterday afternoon. He had been
suffering from heart disease for several
years. and a sudden spell caused his
death.
Mr.. Bangs worked in local printing
establishment up to year ago. whe> he
was placed on the superannuated list by
the union. as he was incapacitated for
further work. He was compelled to take
to his bed about six months ago. but fire.
quently got better and could walk around
the house. He became suddenly worse
morning and died in the after
hoon.
Funeral services will take place at his
residence tomorrow afternoon. The in
terment will be made at Glenwood Gene
tery. -
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Lillian. On the Quiet. Ouita. Oui 0ui,
Fancy Model. Avoid, Tissue. 109.
Fourth race-For three -year-o olds and
upward: one mile: gentlemen riders
Robert Morrison. Swordsman, St. David,
147; Cantadas. 1a4.
Fifth race-For three year -olds and up
ward: selling; six and one-half furlongs.-
Ciales. ia; Tom Collins. liz: Lou Ferrell.
Hieaway, Kinlock Park, Lizzie A, 109;
Sister Sarah. 9S.
Sixth race-For three-year-o SELL
ing; six furlongs. 10; Aules.
log; Sans Pareil, los; Carat. 10i; Bill Lo-
gan, 101; orla. 100; Insolence, 80: Fillie
de Lombre, go.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
MANAGER scHLEs1NdERs BENEFIT
A Good Sized Audience at the Empire
Well Entertained.

Manager Schiesinger and Treasurer
Wilson. of the business stan of the En-
pire Theatre. were rendered benefit at
that playhouse last night and a large
number of their friends and admirers
were well entertained with a program
given by Haley's Orchestra and several
members Of the Empire stock company.
The Haley organization rendered a num-
Der Of popular as well as classical COM
positions. the most popular of the lot
from the standpoint of the audience be-
ing the ''Florodora" selection.
Miss Nellie V. Nichols sung and other
wise showed her abilities as an uncom-
monty clever entertainer. while Miss
Grace Spencer scored a pronounced hit
with her singing OF Lorraine's "Maidie.
My Lady" John P. Rodgers won good
deal Of praise for an excellcntly rendered
bass solo.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
Nashville Entries.

NASHVILLE. April 2..-Entries for to-
morrow Saces;
First ice-For three year olds; six
furlongs Matte Spencer. Irresistible,
los; Aubhone. Rio Bamba. whiskey,
81: Ladyierst. IS; Miss Blarney. DOGGY.
All Abo, 81: Irosuta. s2.
Scconi race-For three-year-oIds and
upwardtix furlongs.--A. ID. Gibson. l13;
Lecturg Young Henry. ln5: Jim Clark,
103: Lbs Wagner. King DAILY. 90.
Thirface-For maiden Niles; two years
old; f and one-haif flrloDgs.-Sis
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
GOSSIP OF THE TURF.

Therc are rumors that McChesney, s. S.
Hildreth's aristocratic candidate for the
American Derby, has bad legs. So far this
season McChesney has not been given any
fast work. his best move being three fur
longs In OBS. Hildreth claims that his
horse is all right and that when the time
comes he will be given the necessary work
to fit him for his engagement. McChesney
is one of the best played horses in the
Derby. being quoted at u to 1. He was
shipped to Chicago yesterday.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
PLATE PRINTERS LEAGUE.
St. Louis Won Two Games From Wash
ington Bowlers.

The St. Louis team won two games on
Saturday night from the Washingtons in
the Plate Printers League series on the
Golden Eagles alleys. The Washingtons
won the first game in handy style. but
dropped the next two. the last one by
single pin. the st. Louis boys running in
a triple. making hot finish for them.
The bowling was by no means of the
consistent order. and neither team, ex-
cept fer the winners second game, bowled
up to its standard.
Land led the evening with 1si average.
Helmerich came next with 160, and o'Con-
nor 2 fraction over 159. Metzner cleaned
of the 81 combination.
The result of the games does not affect
the relative position of the teams in the
league standing.
Tho ScoreS
The Washington times., 1902-04-28

with those contiguous to it. for they must
be considered as whole. When our
manufacturers make the effort they can
place here goods that in quality and
economy will conquer the market. Promi-
nent importers of foreign goods in the
River Platte recognize this as a coming
fact, and are mixing their arrangements
to gain control of American goods"
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
COSTLY WORK OF FLAMES.
Half a Million Dollar Blaze in Glens
Falls, N. Y

GLENS FALLS. N. Y, April 27.-A fire
started at 1880 last night in the base
ment OF Webb Brothers furnishing goods
store and burned out about fifteen busi-
ness places. entailing a loss exceeding
$500. 900
The fire burned fiercely for FIVE hours
before it was under control 1t will throw
over 500 people out Of employment. The
local department was helped by the San
dy Hill. Fort Edward. and South Glens
Falls depar rtmepts.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
Loss Not So Great

BERNE. April 27.-It is now stated that
the losses of the BasIer Credit GeseIl-
schaft. which failed on Friday. are be-
tween 100000 and 1000 900 francs. in
stead OF f1.600.0 900, as stated in the first
report.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
Nashville Selections.

First race-Lady Gerst. Irresistible,
1rosuta.
Second race-Young Henry, A. d. Glib
son, Jim Clark.
Third race-Oui 0u;, Ouita Avoid.
Fourth race-Swordsman, ST. David.
Cantadas.
Fifth racc-Tom Collins, Ciales. Hiea
way.
Sixth race-Orla. Aules. Sans Pareil.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
AQUEDUCT TRACK PREPARES TO
MAKE ROOM FOR MORRJSPARK
Selections for Today at Aqueduct Track.

First race-Malsier. Irmora. Cherries
Second lace-.Alan. Rosetint. Blue and Orange
Third race-Cervera, kiogram, Contend
Fourth race-Rostand. Blue and Orange Iadok
Fifth race-phlippne. lanceman, Rough Rider
Sixth race-Neither One Sister Juliet. Femes0le
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
LAKESIDE SELECTIONS.

i First race-Dr. Walker, Lady
eIl'ati,a, North Pole.
ifSccond race-Tommy Fos-
jer. Iirl, Hayden.
Third race-Ecome, Henry
Of Frantsmar, Radiant Heat.
Fourth racc-PyrIho, B. q.
Fox, Doustcrswivel.
Fifth race-.Iobn McGurk,
'Sarilla C0gswell.
Sixth race-Water Alone,
Prince Ieno, TrOs.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
Queens County Jockey
Club Closes Its Gates
on Thursday.
FABY GOOD EVENTS RUN OFF
No-Recall System the Only
Bad Feature of the
Meeting.
AR0USES MUCH PROTEST
ARoUsES MUCH PROTEST
Metropolitan Handicap Set Down for
Saturday - Historic Kentucky Derby
Scheduled for Same Date - Nineteen
Horses Nominated for Big Event.

What may be called the preliminary
spring racing season will come to an
end at AqueS.ct on Thursday. when the
last days racing at the course of the
Queens County Jockey Club will be run.
The meeting. SO far. has been a surpris-
n'gly successful one, and the attendance
has far outnumhered the expectations OF
the officials Of the association.
The racing has been marked by an un-
usually large number of good events and
close finishes have been the order rather
than the exception. There has rarely
been day that one or more of the races
has not resulted in stirring head finish.
No-Recall a Failure.
The unpleasant feature of the meet
ing has been the system of starting en-
ployed. Nearly every day one or more
horses have been left at the post. or prac-
tically left. and il locks as if the Jockey
Club would have to go back TO the old
system of allowing the starter to use his
Judgment as TO the fairness of break.
The kicking that has SO far been in
dulged in is very mild to that which will
in earnest and the thousands of specta
tors will see heavily backed farorites left
standing at the post and thousands of
dollars burnt up daily.
Aqueduct's season will close on Thurs
day and the meeting at Morris Park will
not open until Saturday. SO there will be
one day of idleness for the turf habitues
SDpnd nm
Opens With Metropolitan.
Besides the Metropolitan, which will be ,,
the tsature of Morris Parks opening day
the New York Steeplechase and the Ju-
venile Stakes for two-year-olds will be
run.
At the Aqueduct track several stakes
Will be decided this week This afternoon
the Woodhaven Stakes for two-year-olds
Will be the feature. Tomorrow the Rock
away Stakes will be decided. In IL Mar
grariate and Himself will meet again. and
there VIII be an opportunity to deter
mine whether the DAILY horse would ha We
had chance to beat the Margrave horse
on Saturday had there been an equal ,
break
Colonel Padden is also eligible for this |
'NNs' eHA a he SoeS u IS pretty certain
that he will beat the horse that beat |
him in the handicap on Saturday.
A Selling Race.
On the last day, Thursday, the Flush |
ing Stakes will be the feature. 1t is a |
selling race for all ages and some of the |
best horses at Aaueduct are engaged.
among them Intrusive. Colonel Padden.
Himself. Ethics, Lucky Star, and Nc
Addie.
In the West. on Saturday. the historic |
Kentucky Derby will be the feature of
the opening day at the Louisville track.
There we're nineteen horses nominated for
this event. but II is probable that the field
VIII not be a large one this year. G. c.
hennetts horse, Abe Frank. will no doubt
be made the favorite. out there are a host
of persons who will pin their faith to
he Mcdowell colt Alan-a Dale and with
Nash Turner to ride hin. Abe Frank will
have hard time beating him.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28
VANDERBILT HORSE SECOND.
Race for the Prix de ST. James Won by
Dinah.

PARIS, April 21.-Tbe race for the Prix
de st. James, run at Longchamps today,
was won by NJ. Lacharme's Dinah. Mr..
W. X Vanderbilt's Nettie was second and
NJ Chan's Clarini third.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28

George Bennett says that his colt. Abe
Frank. will be Il Starter in the Latonia
Derby. notwithstanding that victory in
that race wc1ld penalize his colt in the
American Derby. He believes that Frank
will about win the Latonia Derby. Ben
nett recently bet Joe Ullman 81 600 TO $l0.-
600 on Abe Frank ir the Amcrical derby.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28

News from England is very favorable
regarding the condition of W. c. Whit
ney's candidate for the English derby, the
three -year-old colt Nasturtium. which
was considered to be about the best two
ycar-o!d In America last year. II will be
remembered that when Nasturtium ar
rived in England 1t was reported that the
colt was in bad shape and would prob
ably not start in the EPSON classic. Re-
cent a5vices indicate that Nasturtium is
going along well and doing everything
that is asked OF him.
With the Derby only a few weeks away.
however. 1t is doubtful If the colt can be
gotten in the best condition by that time.
Still. there is hope, and 1t is not impos
sible that M. Whitney nay yet land an
other English classic; this time with an
American-bred horse. Let us hope so.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28

Marque. the three-year- filly who
won at the Memphis meeting and forced
Flora Pomona to a drive in the Tennessee
Oaks. has been sold to Pat Dunno for
5000. The former owner of Marque was
Tom Stevens. who at one time owned ;hs
famous horse Wary. Narque is a daugh-
ter OF Simon Magus and Wary. Marque
is entered in the Latonia and Louisville
Oaks. and Dunno had his eye on this event
when he purchased the flly.
The Washington times., 1902-04-28

compact and useful dope" book that has
yet been pu5ll:bed. and besides giving
the positions Of the runners at the differ
ent stages Of the races. furnishes valuable
notes concerning the showing OF the
horses.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Of the City of New York, where was edu-
Gated. l attended. Mr.. Choate sitting down
was quite as tall as 1 was standing.
How are you, Montague" said he, put
ting his arm around me affectionately.
please tell me what all that fuss was
about which we argued yesterday"
-
1t behooves a lawyer to be careful Of what
he says while arguing before a jury. John
@. Kinnear, a practitioner in New York,
realizes this fact thoroughly and all be-
cause Of a remark he made not long ago in
the Yorkville municipal court. He appeared
on behalf Of another lawyer who was suing
a corporation for $500 for services alleged
to have been performed. The evidence ad-
duced made out quite a strong case for
plaintiff, whose counsel made a telling
speech. He reviewed the facts in clever
fashion and toward the close Of his re-
marks said that the corporation would have
paid but for the fact that "a red-headed
lobster Of a junior partner had objected and
thus precipitated legal proceedings" hi
court rebuked Mr.. Kinnear for using such
language and the lawyer apologized. But
he had done the mischief. All the jurymen
but one Uttered, and he had red hair.
The Judge delivered his charge strongly in
favor Of the plaintiff and the Jury retired.
Everybody expected a verdict in a few min
utes, but In a couple OF hours word reached
the court that there was no prospect Of an
agreement. With one exception the Jury
was agreed on a verdict for plaintin. The
exception was the red-headed man, who
SAID; Perhaps that lawyer thinks it's
smart to call people red-headed Holsters. 1
DON'T The court finally discharged the
Jury and Lawyer Kinnear is still digesting
the lesson.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

Indiana, in 1880, when he voted for Henry
Clay. In 1886 and 1910 he supported Will
liam H. Harrison for the presidency. OF
Quaker parentage, he naturally was OPP
posed to slavery and his next presidential
votes were registered against that evil, as
he voted during the next twelve years for
James @. Birney, Garrit Smith and John
Parker Hale. the free soil party's candi-
date. With the birth Of the republican
party Mr.. Bond cast his lot with the new
party and has been a staunch supporter
Of its principles ever since and points with
pride to his ballots cast for the following
candidates and presidents: Abraham Lin
coin in 1860 and 1864, u. S. Grant in 1868
and 1872, R. B. Hayes, James A. Garfield,
James G. Blaine, Benjamin Harrison in
1888 and 1892, and William Mckinley in
1896 and 1900. Mr.. Bond, Notwithstanding
his advanced years, takes a lively interest
In politics and topics Of the day and the
daily newspaper is one Of the comforts of
his declining years. He expresses the hope
that he may live to cast his vote for
Theodore Roosevelt in 1904.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

all but sank from sight when the wave Of
golf rolled over the country. Now the tide
OF the boot mon game seems to be on the
ebb. while the lawn tennis players are more
numerous than ever. When the Omaha
Field club announced the revival of the
former Omaha fixture, the interstate cham
pionship tournament, a shade OF doubt was
felt as to the success of the affair, mainly
because II might not attract enough play
ers. When the entries closed IL was found
that more men had decided to compete than
we're ever entered, even during the palm est
days Of the game. No other tournament In
the history of the event was SO successful
from every standpoint. Many players from
abroad we're in Omaha during the week the
matches we're being played of, and with the
local contingent made the courts and the
club grounds lively during the days and
evenings over which the tournament ex-
tended. Points in tennis play. the mastery
Of the racquet and the fnesse Of the courts,
were explained and observed by skillfuI
players to the edlhcation Of throngs Of ad-
mirers, who, ensconced on broad, shady
~verandas, enjoyed both the game and the
social opportunities the occasion provided
to the utmost. 1t was certainly an event in
the tennis annals Of the west.
Young college men enjoy getting to-
gether during vacation and recounting the
doings Of the past year, and their brothers
of the business world like to hear the tales
these young men tell Of school life and
the like. Mr.. Louis Bernstein of Cincin-
natl university recently gave a dinner in
honor of Mr.. Lester Keirschbraun OF
Michigan university which was much en-
joyed by those present. The colors OF
"Old Michigan" yellow and white, were
used in a bit Of effective decoration. The
name of the university was spelled out in
large letters on the wall. After the dis
position of tasty viands Mr.. Bernstein an
nounced an original song. Each guest
found a copy of this at his plate and en-
joyed being ground in a witty verse nc
less than telling his own witty tale. All
In all, these lads enjoyed themselves, as
will be attested by the picture, taken dur
ing the telling of a good story.
Nebraskans are reasonably we'll ac-
quainted with the name Of Idael Ma
keever. for the music Of her singing has
sounded far beyond the confines Of stroms.
burg and has been listened to with pleas
ure all over the state. Mrs. Makeever IL
an example in proof OF the fact that en-.
vironment has much to do with the devel-
opment OF the individual. Had her hus
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-31

NMQItSt Is labor. Through all the ages
" that stretch away from the en-
lightened present to that dark, distant day
Donnelly so dramatically described as the
time when the troglodyte sat in his gloomy
cave crunchlng the bones OF his victim and
sucking tho marrow therefrom, humanity's
advance has been wrought by labor. Each
uplift has been based on the achievement
Of the worker. One OF our recent poets
sang "A dreamer lives forever. but a
worker dies In a day" Happily for human
ity. such unhealthy doctrine has no basis,
and but few converts II is opposed to all
sound ideas. A worker may never attain
probably the heights reached by the dreamer
in his mind, but the worker Will leave be-
hind him some substantial token Of his
existence, some 81 ght evidence Of his hav-
ing existed, II It be no more than his little
contribution to the great sum Of human
effort essential to existence day by day.
As the years have unfolded more and more
the life of the race. broadening the scope
and enlarging the possibilities Of mans
life, labor has come In always for a share
In the triumphs OF each succeeding age.
While the worker has not filled so large a
space in the eyes OF the people, he has GER
tainly had as much to do with the events
whose recounting is called history. for he
nnn y III EBHChNAu EANNINhN VI
which soldier. statesman, scholar and priest
have relied to carry out their plans. based
on ambitions good or bad. Slowly but surely
labor mas pushed forward with tins inereas
ing amenities Of life, until now the worker
Is accorded a fuller share OF the products
OF his toll than ever. His position, prsb-
ably, is not all that II should be yet. but
neither has the race OF man reached that
point where progress is no longer poss BILE.
Labor's annual parade is only a visible
demonstraticn Of the mighty army Of men
employed at the creation OF the things
needed TO satisfy the wants OF their fellow
men. One day in the year the men OF
America whose Drawn and brain are de-
voted TO the service of mankind leave tbs
workshop. the mill and the factory, desert
the forge. the bench and the scaffold and
proudly march under their union banners,
an exemplincation OF the strength Of labor,
stu at the foundation of all progress and
prosperity, labor will prosper and progress
as the superstructure rises.
Philosopher Dooley 1ikens the tennis
player to the carpet heater. but II is hardly
likely the wielders OF the racquet will &C.
cept the comparison. Lawn tennis is q
game which makes strenuous demands on
those who indulge in It to the extent Of
becoming experts, and yet il may be enjoyed
as fully by those who devote neither g.
much strength or energy to It's pursuit al
do the players whose scores are published
In connection with championship matches
Up till about Ave years ago the game wal
very popular in the United States, but 4