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The Washington times., 1902-08-31
ATHLETICS SPORT FOR AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL

must have a winning crew in every race
in the uls October regatta. and to ihai
END all hands are working hard.
Captain Herman is as busy as the pro
verbal bee. getting his men ont early
and regularly Last week he got every
candidate for scat in the various
boats TO sign an agreement to cut out
smoking. late hours and other things
detrimental to "a season OF training. anG
all are udhering strictly 10 their solemn
pledge. With such a good start-od il is
easy to sec that The old club VIII have
earnest and capable representation,
Every afternoon sees from tEirc 20
six crews on the water. taking he reg
ulaticn spin. Every candidate for Il
place in boat VIII be given good
trying out. and those showing mp fhe
best will be liyeu further and harder
tests until the lot Is sifted down 30 ;he
required number for each boat
Captain Herman at Stroke.
Thiriy-odd candidates for seats in the
shells have reported and are daily on
hand 10 do the necessary trying out.
Captain Herman. who has demon
strated on several occasions his clever
ness as stroke, will probably be select
ed TO fiji that responsible position in
the "eights" and junior four-oared
shell.
The entries for junior and interme-
dia;c snrie sculls viii come from
among Joe DAILY. William Britt, c. W.
HccoX and Dick Redlington.
The junior double crew will probably
be Hecox and sally" Maize.
The candidates Tor the Intermediate
four are Daily, Maize. Britt. Herman,
Moses. D. f. NcGowau, Winship and
Guy Marean.
Candidates for Fours and Fights.
For the junior four Herman. W.nship.
MCGOWAN. M2rean and Chase are can
didatcs.
Charles Kengla, George Hildreth. Joe
Freeman. owens, Somerville and
Ouraud are trying for places in the
junior fou7-oared gig.
The Junior and intermediate eights
have numerous candidates. and from the
material On hand very fast crews can
be gotten ont for both classes.
The candidates for the junior eight
are Capt. George 4. Herman. Ma
rean. Winship. MCGOWAN. Owens, Carl
Mueller. Chase, Ou-and. W. ". Middle
ton. Thomas Bradley. Freeman and
Dick Rcddington.
For the intermediate eight there are
Joe DAILY Maize. Britt, Herman. McGow-
an. HccoX. Chase Mueller, VI. Moses,
Marean and Winship.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Always on Watch.

These intelligent insects have divided
the time between o'clock in the morn
ing and shutdown into four watC.les. In
each OF the two frs, cnes four hornets
are en- duty. Between neon and . o'clock.
which is the hardest part Of the day.
because more flies are en- hand. six hoF-
nets take their trick. From that On TIL
dark the remaining ones take the dog
watch"
The proprietor OF the place sa-'- that
he could not be persuaded to part with
the little insects now. Besides the
work which they do for him. he has
formed SORT of attachment; to NEST of
them.
When Irish Katy" fell sick last week
and refused flies. even from the Droprie
Tors own hands. a scientist from the
Agricultural department was called in
10 minister 10 her. Katy had par
taken OF fv that was iuoculated with
typhoid germs. she was placed upon an
exclusive diet of sterilized milk and was
abls TO buzz about and drink diluted
beer inside Of three days.
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He AVY EARNINGS BY
RAILROADCOMPANIES

simmons Tom Sharkey can take
more punishment than any Of the others
without wincing. while yellow Corbett'
is quicker on the wing and very shif;y
tighter
4 long. attenuated insect with
drawling buzz. who ALWAYS keeps the
enter Of the bar as much as possible.
nas been named Sarah Bernhard.
The proprietor claims that the hornets
have a great love for music. An Italian
with a hand organ stopped at the place
the other day and played several popular
airs. in payment fer a glass of beer. The
hornets began TO buzz around and around
the instrument. manifest!ng the kesnesi
delight. Two OF them. WHO have been
called the Rogers Brothers. On ac-
count OF their waggish propensities.
jumped up and down on the railing
OF the bar. beating time 10 the music
with their wings
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
THE ILLINOIS TO SAIL.
Wardroom Erte-tained British Army
md Now Officers.

LONDON. Aug. '30.-The United States
5a'tleahip Illinois. which grounded in
the harbor Of Christiania and has been
laid up Tor repairs in the Chatham lock
yards. will leave there on Monday.
Her officers gave a reception iu honor
Of the British naval and military officers
tonight.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
August Report Shows
a GAIN Over Last
Year.
THE EARNINGS UP TO DATE
Southern Roads Holding Their Own
Big Four Cne Concern to Report a
Considerable Loss for the Month
Tonnage Increases.

Gross earnings of all railroads in the
United States reporting for August to
date are $2l .66+ .4iS. gain of 80 per cent
over last year and 1910 per cent over Au-
gust. Iauc
Earnings for August still show larger
tonnage thar last year on nearly all
classes o: roads. in spite OF some inter
ruption 10 traffic. and but for the losses
CT few large systems in some sections,
due 20 special causes, the gain for the
month would be quite as large as for
July and some preceding months.
Big -Four" Loser.
Big -Four" reports a considerable loss
this month. In the Western group gains
are unusually small. and several roads
report loss in earnings, Chicago and
Great Western among the number.
In the South, Chesapeake and Ohio and
Seaboard Air Line report a decrease in
earnings and in the Southwest, Missouri
Pacific. 81. Louis and Southwestern and
Texas Pacific. though the loss on the
latter is very small.
Southern roads continue to report a
considerable increase in earnings in
spite of the loss on the two roads mem
toned. and Southwestern roads report
only a tritiing gain.
Earnings to Date.
Earnings OF reads reporting to Dun's
for the month to date are compared be-
low with last year:
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Potomac Boat Club.

Not IN recent years has there been so
much activity in and about the Potomac
Boat Club house as at present Every
member IS interested IN The preparation
for the coming regatta Every man is
imbued with the idea that the club
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
FLIES FALL EASY PREY
TO TRAINED HORNETS
Saloonkeeper on Friendly
Terms With Insects.
USEFUL IN HIS BUSINESS
Barroom Pets Exhibit Traits That Place
Them Far Above Other Insects-One
Known as Big Tank" Ruined by the
Drink Habit.

The proprietor of a barroom near
Rosslvn Va. is the possessor os a num-
Der Of educated hornets that play an
important part in the conduct of his
business. There are seventeen Of these
intelligent insects. ard they have been
trained % catch iies.
In this way they assist in the work of
keeping the barroom free from the pes
tifcrous siy-lcggcd black insects, which
are so prone to drop into a glass of
the cooling beverage just as the would
be d..Eker Is raising it to his lips.
The hie5 killed BY the domesticated
hornets are carried to a spot nearby for
nriNaLa c1n.uncfinn
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Rot Hard to Train.

The work OF training the hornets was
not a diGicvl; one. as the larger insect
exhibits in its natural and unframed
sta an animosity to the fly. Inc flies
IN le sarroom are Fat and lazy from the
beer which they consume.
Oac day. about two months ago the
pro I-i-tor noticed a hornet catch a fy
and then dispose OF it. After the repas;
the hornet aew away. returning in about
q h.N hour with three others. The four
o. item Immediately inaugurated cru
sst AGAINST the flies.
L trick gave ,he proprietor an idea
and ultrr some difficulty he succeeded
in catching thirteen hornets. These he
put in glass case. and supplied with
hicS fed ON the juice OF the hop until
they had acquired taste for such diet
Re released them after about week,
and was delighted 20 find that they re-
uainoI around and wagcd war agains,
the files
It is stated by some Of the habi,ues
Of the saloon that the hornets serve an
other purpose None Of these particular
hornets would think Of singing a man.
vet they often hGzz around the customers
while drinking. on the lockout for their
prey.
+ Hornets Are Tractable.
Since discovering The trdctahility Of
the much malirned ana generally misun-
deratood hornet. the salooakeeper has
become somewhat Of a student OF the
animals They seem 20 realize that they
have found a friend. just as bees do. and
VIII allow him TO DO anything with them
without displaying anger CT even in
patience.
lie has named most Of them. and
claims tha, he ,Sl tell them apart. and
that they will answer to their names.
He declares that hornets possess as
much individuality as bees. and at trucs
exhibit traits OF character that place
them tar above all other insects.
There b. Cuc hornet. called Big
Tauk Ly The habituCs OF the place. on
account OF lis large size ana c5uvivial
habits. lie has been almcst ruined hy
the driak habit. lie still paItaGcs CT
animal food when j, is caught fer him
ny hia associates, human and insect, but
prefers alcoholic bcvcIages,
Most ot his tiu'C is sV1ut in a state Of
soEi-!It CNicaIian. yet NJ never becomes
cross He Will fly anCu; the room Uu-
steadily. hUZziuG loudly and when At
lasl overcome. crlwis into corGe-
hack Of the lar 10 sleep. 4 number Of
the hornets have become tipplers. but
on lesser scale.
one e the ,iier rccreaticas ot the
haaitucs Of the place is TO set Two hal;
intoxicated hornets to fighting In aA
inverted beer glass. \ match tilis up
one side oc-thc glass so that they may
get air.
Oue wiry looking fellow. with a crouch
auJ quick jabbinE movement with his
silngcr, has been named Bob Fltz-
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Would Not Go TO Paris.

During the Paris exposition porter's
father, who is wealthy land owner in
McAllistcr. !. r. sent word TO the son
to get ready TO Join the family on a
trip 10 Paris. Porter refused to 70, and
it is said his allowance was withdrawn.
lie was student At the University Of
Pennsylvania at The time and had TO
!auvc because the money supply was
cut CT. He secured position as
craftsman N Bri'"s car works and
remained tlere until short time ago,
when he decided to look for Govern
ment position. For this purpose he
went to Atlantic City 70 see Senator
Quay The Mobiles received word from
Por;"r that h. was successful in getting
q $3.50 year position H. III" navy yard
n Boston.
The picture in the watch IS that Of
Miss Scuhia Nghlc. Porter was twenty
Eve wears cid. six feet two inches in
height; and weighed l75 pounds. He WAS
an u,iiC'e at COLI GO. and tho $o5les
caiu to-day that often al Atlantic city
he would swim ort into the ocean so he
could not be seen. and then return 20
laugh at the fears of his friends. The
police oi Atlantic City are making an
iaGgsr !gatltU.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Chicago's Sights.

Speaking not Of It's people. there are
three things that especially Interested
me in Chicago-the magnificent eques-
trian statue Of General Logan, by ST.
Gaudens. the statue Of Lincoln by the
same sculptor and the HUH House Of
the Social Sediment, which must be
like ray Of sunshine 10 the friendless
in that weary wilderness OF strs cts. But
withal. / was delighted with Oh cago. II
is great city. greater and bigger than
Moscow or st. Petersburg. but not so
picturesque
'"What of New York" was asked.
1t is difficult 20 make an apprecia-
tion Of New York. /; is so much more
cosmopolitan than any other city ! have
been in. Yet. ! am more at home here.
New York comes next. in my estimation,
to san Francisco. San Francisco is the
most charming city I have ever been in.
IN any country no. only as regards its
beautiful situation. but the easy-going
habits Of its pcoplc-no rush. no hurry
so different from lie mere and In Chi
c.gO,
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Received With Eonors.

The visitors were uot a. the Govern
mont wharf at Yves. Point by Col
A. /. Mills. As he stepped ashore
tho grand duke was greeted with
"a salute OF tweutg-oue guns, as j.
customary in receiving member
of The roval family. The cadets
were drawn up .n battalion formation
In front cf The barachs. ana rs Boris
and bis suite droyn down the line on tho
way 20 COlcGel Mills quarters the post;
band played the Russian national hymn.
Tho Russians returned 10 his city to
nigh. IT, private car attached TO the
PeckskiI local. which reaches mere a
little after midnight. They will go TO
<owuCrr ;CmCTraw.
The grand duke liz To be entar' aimed
there by Mrs ogden dUclet.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
c. V. PORTER MAY NOT
HAVE been DROT Md
Clothes Found in an Allan
tic City Bath House.
Believed he Wished to DisappeaT-En-
gagged to Be Married-An Ath-
lete at College.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. SO.-What is
figured out as a solution of the mys-
terry surrounding the finding OF a suit
of clothes in a bath house at Atlantic
City has been made in Germantown. Al
ter the first reports we're received about
the finding OF the clothes it was con-
cluded that the man to whom they be
longed had committed suicide This
man is Clarence W. Porter. said TO be
a nephew Of Horace Porter. United
States ambassador TO France.
In pocket of the clothes was found
a picture Of youns woman. This
proved to be likcnea. Of Miss Sophia
Noble, who lives at 5O3S Wade Street
Germantown. She Is employed Ia the
Helms Hosiery Mills. and her compan-
ions said today that she had often told
them that she and Porter were engaged
10 be married.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Parents objacted to Marriage.

r'orters parents objected to the mar
riage. Il was said today by persons in
the neighborhood that Porter's parents
urged him time and time again to break
his engagement with the girl. Upon his
refusing to do this his allowance was cut
off
Now those who seem TO know say Tor
ter promised his family to break with the
girl and that TO do this the supposed
drowning scheme was adopted. They
think Porter had two suits OF clothes
when he entered Tie bath house and left
the one as blind and. making his cs-
cape, started Tor McAllistcr, !. r. the
home Of his parents
Sophia Noble and her mother take no
stock in this conjecture. and This M m
ing went to Atlantic City to ascertain if
the body OF Porter has been found or II
the police have any solution Of the mys-
tgrV.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Chicago 4 Whirl.

Here. one is in al continual whirl Of
excitement. II is Eo wonder to me that
America is country of milI0naircs.
The American engages in trade. not for
the love Of it. but simply for what he
can make out of it; tho thought upper
most in his mind is shall ever become
a millionaire Is It not so? 1t is so
different in Russia.
.'TAers a rnnn is content 10 retire from
business II he has made sufficient 20
keep him comfortably the rest of his
days Hero .u keep on trading until YOU
make yoars,.. millionaire, or death
compols .r - cease. Is it not so?
Even youi ven have the capacity for
business hat their sex IN no other coEn-
try poss, SIS. | was told of married
woman who Eecps shop on one side OF
a street in Chicago, while her husband
is at the head OF a sim!la. establishment
en- the other. and there is said TO be The
kcencst rivalry between them.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Big -Four" a Loser.
Earnings to Date.

Earnings of reads reporting to Dun's
for the month to date are compared be-
low with last year:
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
Admircs the Spirit.

This independent spirit OF your
women. however. is one that should he
admired ana encouraged. for it IS
splendid example they are teaching the
whole sex. only wish iha. ;he sane
independent trait cyistcl among the
women Of my country that does here."
At that point TELEGRAM was handel
The grand duke. and he begged 10 be
excused
Duke Boris declined most urgent
invitation from John " Gates 70 30
down TO The tract, today and see the
FuJurity. He preferred 70 stick TO his
original plan Tor the day ana 30 mp TO
West Point. The Arrow got away just
before O'Clock The grand duke was
on ;hc bridge. auI ais enthusiasm be-
ran 90 show Itself he instant the yacht
Shot awar ZIP stream. For q mile or so
above I0nkers the Arrow was speeded
up 70 q forty y-mi,o-an-h9ur ciir. just to
show what she could do. The tGy-mile
run wa naaa in a little less than two
hours
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
GRAND DUKE BJRIS
GOES TO HB5l POINT
Takes Hudson Trip and IS
Received With Honors.
HIS OPINIONS OF AMERICA
Distinguished Russian Talks Freely,
Admitting That He Is Pleased-'Fris-
co Charming and Chicago Hateful-At
Home in New York.

NEW YORK, Aug 30.-Grand Duke
Boris went to West Point yesterday as
the guest of Charles r. Flint on the
yacht Arrow. The party stopped at the
ArdsIey Casino for dinner On the return
10 his city The grand duke win next
visit Newport. He has been in this
country about five weeks and has seen
many Of the important cities. During
an interview at the Waldorf-Astorial last
night the grand duke told what he
thought Of some of them and America
and Americans generally.
First, however. the grand. duke drew
cut from an inner pocket massive gold
cigar case, filled with the strongest
brand OF the weed. and after Offering one
to his interviewer lighted one himself,
You ask me what I think OF your
country" he said. Think, I say Why
you know what the proud father thinks
OF his first horn as he takes it up in his
arms and with ruch enusive emphasis
says. This is baby! SO / say OF Amer
lea: This is a Country
What, big and infantile?"
Big and Young.
No. no; not altogether that. big, OF
course; that l need not say. and young
also. and with the faults and foi0les Of
youth, no doubt. but first Of all with the
virtues OF youth-fres hness. buoyancy.
a!ertncss, adaptability. freedom. and
vigor. Truly. America is land Of hope.
and land OF hope is a lana of pleas
antness and good humor. In Chicago
and Buffalo I was particularly struck
ny the pleasantness, reacy wit. and
eGsy-going manners OF their people.
But. oh, Chicago itself is. | think. the
most Unlovuly city l have yet visited
mere The buildings OF course. are iine.
but as a Whole, hateful. simply hateful
"a wilderness OF endless streets. un-
tidy. unpictrresque. But l hao such
magnificent time there. l shall never
forget it. know more of Chicago than
any other city in America. because 1
stayed there longer.
The Washington times., 1902-08-31
viii Bowl for Times Cup.

One Of the stipulations Of the organi-
ration is that teams must be made up
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11


came out to the White House yesterday for
the season. I...2>, @, e. &5s go. Il J
Misses La Due were guests OF Mrs. H. M.
Brown. of Milwaukee, at the White House,
: Mr.. and. and Mrs ]. H. Dunn are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. G. A. Anderson, at the White House.
"A Stokes came out to the White House
last night to remain for a week. So
z Mrs. A. H.. Burke and the Misses Ada and
Amy Burke, who are on their way to Colo,
rado, are spending three weeks with Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Riddle, at Arlington Heights.
Mrs. John H. Mulliken is at Hotel Lake
Park ,5S>1 ~ 81: -. - ~ =
MI. and Mrs Edward F. jackson, Mrs,
c.. S. Rogers Miss Emily Battle and tMiss
Madeline Battle of St. Louis, arrived at
Hotel Lake Park Tuesday. g@ .sz
Mrs. X. p. Brush, New York city, Is at the
Lake Park for the summer 4
l. Miss Maude A. Higgins Is spending a few
days with her sister, Mrs. William Il. Marsh,
at Brentwood - &. ~
Miss Ethel Brown of Worcester: NJ r..
and Miss Marcia Bisbee an instructor In the
University Of North Dakota, Grand Forks,
are guests at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. J.
Dean, Ferndale.>. -. III = #.s..5
+ A lawn social will be given at the Louis
Anderson cottage, Markville, tomorrow even-
ing: Music will be furnished by Miss Stone
of St, Paul. zN@SS St.sy Ls~1a[
F. E.s Holdridge of New York city is making
q. three weeks visit with his daughter, Mrs.
church of Wayzata will give an ice cream and
cake lawn festival Tuesday evening at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Dckey.i
Mrs. D. E. Wilson and two sons have re-
turned to Wayzata after a visit of two weeks
with Mrs. Wilson's parents at Pelican Rapids.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11

Mr.. and Mrs. J.ssWmsIow Hohen have gone
60 So John, ~. R and other points on the
Atlantic coast. ES r. ,sgzs,%
!. Mrs.. Elizabeth Z Long Of Barry. ILL.,, prssi-
dent of the Illinois Equal Suffrage associa-
Long, 4oa broadway NE. = 997s, v,
Lelaw6la council, No. 8, Degree of Poca-
hontas ias Improved order Of Red Men will give
2027 Washington avenue N. Wednesday even
ing :$ II <.S ss4 r. - -. d
Miss Maybellle Snow is spending few days
with relatives and friends IN Chicago and Mil
Mrs. p. Eugene Haynes Of Brookinge, s.
D., is the, guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. S. Hawkins, 5n Third avenue NE. She
IS accompanied BY her little son, Harlan, and
will remain until September. ..s.y 81
Minneapolis arrivals at Holland House for
the week were: Mr.. and Mrs. Il. B.. Day,
George II. Partridge. vi !. e
Mrs. j. NJ. Thompson and daughter, Louise,
OF Owatonna, have heens spending few days
with Minneapolis friends. Miss Thompson
Misses Kate Reichmuth, Julia Beck Emma
Miller and Millie Egelhof Of Fond du Lac,
Wis, are in Lake City visiting friends at
Camp Lakeview. r - X H. j. ,
Mrs. A. G.; schlener Of 17n Girard, avenue
S, has gonesto sRhinelander, Wis.,, for three
weeks visit s Il .:ss, -. NJ - - r
e. Needha1n are at Lakeview cottage, Lake
Pulaski, for few weeks. ,*s..1,.~ H.
%. A. Wilson. Superintendent of schools OF
Crow Wing county,a ahas returned to Brainerd,
after a visit at the home of Miss Jessie M.
Hawkins r ry~yS. y. f.s4
The 4Enterprise Social club will bea enter
tanned by Mrs.s WEE Z Richmond, 92s Sixth
avenue S, Thursday afternoon. -
u Rev j. hi smith. passion pf the Fifth Aye
nus GongFegationa chpgc =. and family leave
Michigan. Mr Smith will sken1 ssSs time
fishing and Mrs. sSlnith NfIlee AXShthSf material
for a: story of early N ichigan days. ~
Miss Amanda Matthews Of MusKegon, Mich,
is the guest OF her sister, Or. Mary Towers, ot
Miss chari5t9e Lanfddbefg and Mrs. Caro-.
line Hemingway left this morning for SIX
weeks, trip to fthe Pacific coast. They, go
direct to Seattle. = So (. :! = -
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
ln.Social Circles

as MISS Nell kenney gave a linen Shower this
afternoon at her home on First avenue s in
honor OF Miss Grayce Rector The decorations
We're In yellow and white, and white sweet
peas were placed through the rooms. A bas-
Kes OF the fragrant flowers was suspended
Irom the chandelier in the dning-rooma by a
broad satin ribbon. Miss Rector secured the
pachages which had been brought for her
Wsen nsh pole over q screen. The twelve
young women anoIuded "a group from the
Aappa Alpha Theta fraternity.
hr. and Mrs. George H. Taylor of Grand
avenue gave q dinner last evening for Miss
Rector and d. w. Taylor. Covers were laid
Tor ten. and white carnations and ferns
deeked the liable, which was lighted with
Mrs. Clara John of Clinton avenue enter
tained this morning for Miss Myrtle Perry.
About twelve young women were present and
enjoyed a quilting contest. Pretty prizes were
given those who tied the most Knots In a
given time. Luncheon was served and the
decorations and appointments were in red
and white. :, -
Yesterday afternoon Miss Mayme Chandler
was hostess at a party in honor Of Miss Perry.
Pink end white sweet peas frightened the
room. The twenty guests wrote letters to the
bride. which were sealed and will not be read
for a year. The girls also drew portraits of
each other, and the drawings furnished mate
rial for an amusing guessing contest before
they were bound in a little booklet decorated
with water -oolors and presented to Miss Per-
~. Miss Chandler was assisted by her sister,
Miss Edna Chandler. There were twenty
guests .. - ..cG
To-morrow afternoon Mrs. Earl Best Of 2721
Chicago avenue will give a thimble bee, and
Monday afternoon Mrs. ". Moreau of 1922
Portland avenue will entertain at a parcel
shower. \ e.. -,
Minneapolis people will be interested in the
marriage OF Miss MARY Drew and Floyd Nor
ton, which will take place next week at the
home Of the bride In Burlington, vt. Miss
Drew formerly resided in Minneapolis and at
tended the university. Miss Julia Brecken-
ridge of DEBORAH, Iowa. will be her maid of
honor and came to Minneapolis. where she
was Joined by Mr. and Mrs. w. ]. Jennison.