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The Washington times., 1902-12-24
ARRITPATOPS CHOSFN.

Plans have been made for the final
settlement % The financial trouble be-
tween tne government Of Dominica and
the firm Of J. Sala e. Co. Of New York
for supplies furnished President Heu-
rcauN. OF Santo Domingo. and never paid
for. The amount Of Indebtedness aggre-
gates SZi5.NO0. Notice came yesterday
to the State Department thar Frederick
Van Dyne. assistant solicitor. had been
chosen one OF the arbitrators to repre-
sent the firm, and Mr. Guachalia. Of the
Bolivian government. has been desig-
mated 70 represent the government A
third viii be selected by these two men
and the matter adjusted.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
HEBREW FEAST ON
CHRISTMAS DAY RARE
Only Happens Once Nine
teen Years.

A festival Of the Christian Church and
enc CT the Hebrew feast days seldom fall
upon the same day OF the month. but this
Will be the case on Christmas Day OF this
year. when the entire Christian world re-
joices and the Hebrew people hold the
Feast of Channkkha. or the Feast OF
Light, or Feast OF Dedication.
The last named is one Of the half-fes-
tlvals Of the Hebraic Church. which falls
this year on the 25th day OF the Jewish
month Kislez. or otherwise spelled CHS
leu. This is the mid-w winter month. cor
responding TO the Christian December.
The Hebrew feast is in commeroation Of
the re-dedicauon Of the temple in Jeru-
salem after the victory Of the Jews over
the Syrians under Judas Maccabeus.
The Jewish people having some time
before this fallen under the yoke OF the
Syrians, were misused in many ways and
forbidden to worship after their own
form but commanded TO Worship the
statues Of the Syrian gods The leaders
Of the people revolted. with Judas Mac
cabeus. at their head and. although but
few in numbers when compared with
their enemies. overeame their foes. The
temple, which had been terribly desc
Grated, was cleansed and reilluminated
with the ever-burning lights. which were
known as perpetual lights; the altar was
rebuilt and a feast held.
AT this time the feast is observed not
so much as synagogue feast. although
there are special services. in which mu-
sic, written for the day. is used. the
lights lighted and a sermon bearing on
the event commemorated preached. The
synagosieal service is held on the Sab
bath Of the week OF the feast. for it
properly opens on the 25th of the month
and lasts for eight days. II is especially
a home feast. and one Of the distinctive
features Of its celebration is that on
the first night one candle is lighted, on
the next night two and so on, each
succeeding night being marked by an
additional candle until eight are lighted
The coincidence Of the Christian and
Hebrew festivals. it may be added. oc-
ours only once in every nineteen years.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
REAR ADMIRAL ScHLEYS
CONDITION MUCH IMPROVED

Rear Admiral Winfield Scott schley.
who has been confined % his room at the
Richmond Hotel foa the past three or
four days. was r. ported 10 be much i'm
proved this molning.
Surgeon W s. Dixon, U. s. N, who has
been attic nding Admiral schley, said this
morning that he was suffering from a
slight attack OF lumbago
THE admiral is only slightly indis-
posed. and the attack will not last more
than two or three days Then the ad-
mlraI will be able 70 be about" continued
Dr Nixon.
At the Richmond Hotel II was said that
admiral Schley was much better, and
was sitting up in his room
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
PRESIDENT AND MRS. ROOSEVELT
GO HORSEBACK RIDING

The holiday spirit now peryades the
atmosphere about the White House ana
the President expects 10 Secure some re-
spite this week from official duties. AT
1890 o'clock this morning the President
and MS. Roosevelt. accompanied by
Gen. Leonard Wood. left the mansion
In the White House russet runabout and
drove through Georgetown. There they
met their riding horses and enjoyed for
several hours a canter IN the crisp afr.
The President and his party returned TO
the White House at 2:30 O'Clock
Senator Foraker arrived at the execu-
tive offices Just after the President had
driven away from the White House
proper. Senator Hoar drove up the next
minute and the two Republican leaders
exchanged views. They stood near their
carriages and had an animated talk.
Representative Hepburn OF Iowa made a
cal, but left Immediately. on hearing Of
the Presidents absence. Senator Fair
banks of Indiana was another Of the
disappointed callers.
During the time the President was in
his Office he received Gen. Martin A.
Knapp, OF the Interstate Commerce
Commission. and Representatives Hull
Of Iowa and Brownlow Of Tennessee.
The two first named came to confer re-
garding matters OF legislation. and the
Tennessee Representative in regard TO
a constituents interests.
senior de Quesada. the Cuban minister.
brought two friends to the Offices and
they also Joined the ranks Of the disap-
pointed callers.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
OF INTEREST
IN THE WORLD OF SPORT
Jack Munroe Most Modest of BoxerS-Redferr
Heads List of Seasons Winning Jockeys

Dispatches from Butte. Mon, say that
Jack Munroe. the champion amateur
heavyweight OF the Pacific Coast. who
stayed four rounds with Jeffries and won
a $500 forfeit. will rest on his laurels
for the present He has received offers
from Jefries and Fitzsimmons 70 try
either OF them on Saturday next. but has
declined.
Il have made my reputation and III
wait until I get in better condition" he
said. z Il did not think ] would be able
80 stay with Jeffries. but somehow /
did. / wasn't In the best OF condition.
as ] have done no boxing since 1 won
the Olympic Club amateur heavyweight
championship gold medal in San Fran
cisco IA 1900
"JeGrles' talk that he would have put
me out had he wanted TO is all moon
shine. He tried IL hard enough in the
third and fourth rounds. and when the
aght was over he came TO me and shook
me by the hand and said You are all
right: you surprised me-. ] guess ne
meant IT, too. i could have knocked him
down easily IL had wanted TO take the
chances, but was there to stay the four
rounds and did not want to take un-
necessary chances. / landed my right
on his face and head every time ! wanted
TO: il was easy"
Munroe was born iu Chester Pa,
twenty-six years ago. and came West TO
the Pacific Coast about six years ago.
He took up boxing in the Olympic Club
ana met and defeated all amateurs in
his class.
Two years ago Munroe came TO Butte
with his brother and has since worked
in the mines. He is now employed in the
Anaconda mines and lives at the Flor
ence Hotel. He is modest in his bear
ing and is like an overgrown bashful.
good-natured boy. He viii return TO
work in the mines.
Following are his measurements:
Height. feet II inches. weight. l55
pounds; chest, a3 inchos, waist 81 inches,
back from shoulder tops. l5 inches;
reach. with clinched hat. n inches; upper
arm. 16 inches; forearm. l3 inches,
thigh 26 inches: calf is inches.
Jenrics account Of the fight follows;
There IS no truth in reports that 1 was
punched by Munroe. He didn't land a
punch and only made two EFFORTS TO land.
] could have put him out any time. but
thought it policy &c let the local man
stay. He held on in clinches and dropped
repeatedly 70 avoid punishment. while
I wasn't even trying MunrOs doesn't
amount TO anything and can stop him
any time or Will forfeit $500"
A table showing the work Of the jock
eys for the past season has just been
announced. Redfern rode more winners
than any other boy: Following is the
table.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

CHICAGO, Dec 24-President John
son, Of the American League, yesterday
communicated with Garry Hermann OF
Cincinnati. chairman Of the National
League peace committee. asking him to
arrange If possible for the National
League men TO have power to act so
that the decision reached by the joint
committee meeting may be final and
conclusive. The American believes the
National League viii clothe its com
mittee with power 20 act. A reply is
expected within a few days.
Tom LOTUS remained in town all day
and left last night. He spent the day
talking over plans for his transfer to
New York Clarke Griffith arrived after
an absence from the city OF some time.
Grihth was non -comnittal about his
transfer 10 GOthem, although admitting
that Il was decided upon. He viii
hold a conference With Comiskey be-
fore making any definite announcement
of his plans.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
THE DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths for twenty-four
hours we're reported at the Health De-
partment up 20 noon today:
Michael Walter. 81 years.
Mary Hussey. IS years.
Sarah A. Miller. 50 years.
Susan Barse. "A years.
Daniel p Mccartney, Y years.
George II. Gorham, II years.
Patrick O'Farreil. 20 year,.
Caroline Tiense So years.
William II. Miles. 65 years.
Margaret d. Hyam. 60 years.
Benjamin r. Walker. 43 years.
william D. Andrews, AZ years.
Thomas Kennedy. Al years.
Angeline Bryant. 40 years.
Theresa b. Ryan. % years.
Louisa f. Parker, II years.
Edward Chism. years.
Evelyn T. Kimpton. 1 year.
John Jones. days.
Infant Of William w. and Mary z Jen
kins 2 days,
Mary Jones. days.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
GOOD BOWLING ON
RATHSKELLER ALLEYS

The match games Of bowling arranged by
Garrett A. Green, the Bowling Wizard" are
attracting much attention in the local alleys.
Two strong teams bowled a series Of games on
the Ratbskeller alleys, and some high scores
we're made Team won the first two games,
but dropped the third.
Harlow. promising bowler. made the highest
individual score. which was go. Ludwig also
bowled a steady game and had a total Of $50
pins The score.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. 24.-E s.
Leadbeater. chairman Of the committee
on streets. has notified Mayor George /.
Simpson that the officials of the Wash
ington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Electric Railway Company are not pro-
eeeding with any great amount OF dis
patch in laying their rails on King
Street. between ST. Asaph and Columbus
Streets
Mayor Simpson has decided TO take
the bull by the horns. II necessary,
and, in case the contractors overtake
the railway company's employees in the
work. the paving viii be resumed. even
If it is necessary to take up the com
panys tracks.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
BOwLERS
WIN FROM TREASURY

The Postofice quint defeated the Treasury
in a Departmental League contest last night
on the Palace alleys They broke all local rec
ords bowling an average Of s55 for the three
contests
Leimbaeh high man, with the fine av-
erage Of 223- He was also high man with 25s
single. In his frst game he bowled 24S: in his
second, 25s. and in his third he got 10 pins.
Deyo, Of the Treasury five, was second high av-
erage man, With 22l, and his 255 single was next
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
TALENT LUCKY ON
NEW ORLEANS TRACK
Three Favorites Cross Under the Wire
as Winners-Fading Light
a Good Thing.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec 24.-The talent
had good day yesterday. as three ia
Vorites crossed under the wire in front.
Fer about five minutes after the first
race was run the bettors on Fading
Lihgt were kept on the anxious bea,b
The illy was played heavily BY the East
ern contingent and ran a good race.
She sweryed In the stretch. however
and bumped Sweet Nell and Candareen.
the contenders. The iackeys who rode
these horses both entered claims OF roul
but they were disallowed. The winners
were: Fading Light. 3 to 2: Paul Grey
ton. 20 to /; Vesuvia. s to /: Major Man
sir, 10 l. Hayward Hunter. 6 to 8. and
Floscarline, 1 to ..
First race-Selling; seven furlongs. MaxilIe
9si Lemoyne and Bushnell, lO2 each. Wang,
doodle, HlraIla johnson John Potter Naor
Ienny' lhsne, and Lawrence NJ. 100 each
Second receive furiongs Emir and Agnes
Mack. ~ each; Hindi and shrine, lO5 each ;
Athiana, Mrs. Frank Foster. L8tulla. Irene Mac.
Harry. and Daddy Bender. 100 each; Ring Dove
and Farmer Jim. ll2 each
lnlrd race-Selllng' six and one-half furlongs.
sue johnson, Eva Rice. 50; Boundlee. Montanic.
t'''' AN L"iu' osier nate II, Hiss Quick,
Limelight Ben Frost lO3 each; The Bronze
Demon, iO5; Boomcrsck. los
Fourth race-oLe mile. Elsie L. Raw. lO2
each Little Scout, los; Artena, Rough Rider
Fotente' IO'; Nitrate Ah,Jnius, Kilogram, no
Fifth racc-Selling: one and one-sixteelltb
miles. Pearihnder, a. Marcos. 80; CroesuS. IC9:
Annie Lauretta, The Messenger, IOI: scotch
Plaid. Moskto. l02; Satin Coat, lO3; Sarilla,
100. Peter DuTyea, IO6
sixth race-Selling: six and one-half furlongs.
Flaneur. 100, Georgia Gardner. lO2 Moroni.
shut Up, Galaday, los, Bummer. Ed L.. lO5;
Sir Neredevere, Criterion. los: Prince Of Mel
rose, 10; Alfred c., Ill. Frank Kenny ll2.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
USE OF PUBLIC SCALES.

There appears to be a misunderstand-
ing among few OF the owners OF private
wagon scales as TO their right TO weigh
and give the weight OF hay. straw. corn.
etc, brought into the District for sale
here. The sealer. Mr.. Haskell. says
IL is a violation Of the law for such
hay. straw. corn. ETC.. to be weighed
on other than District public hay scales,
and by public weighmasters
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

THE GERMAN FEMALE SPECIALIST
Treats wom2ns lis. complaints, and irreg1-
laritics.
PRIVATE SANITARTUM-Not a public hos
pital but q private home Separate rooms and
home comforts for cases before and during con.
dnement
TRAINED Nurse and Physician in attendance
CITY office hours from 10 a. m 20 p. m
A94 Louisiana Ave. NV, Washington. ID. @
del7-tf
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

Although it has not been definitely de-
cided that Tom LOTUS should 90 20 New
York to manage the American club. IL
seems more than likely he viii be the
head of the Gotham team next season.
President Fred Postal. Of the Washing
ton club, is making a determined fight TO
retain the worthy LOTUS as his right
hand man. The other league magnates
are just as determined TO put him at
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Arrived: Ceyic.
from Liyerpool Amsterdam. from Rot
teTdam: Milan. from Hamburg.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
KIPLING GOING 10 cAPETnWN.

LONDON. Dec. 24-Budyurd KipHng
the poet and author, viii sail for Cape
town on Saturday.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

Yesterday afternoon the coroner's Jury
summoned by Coroner W R. Purvis. TO
investigate the circumstances attending
the death of Private Silas Woliver,
Fort Hunt soldier, who Heceived injuries
resulting in his death in an accident on
the Washington, Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Electric Railway last Sunday. re-
turned a verdict that his death was due
to the negligence and carelessness Of the
officials Of the Southern Railway Com
pany.
St. Mary's Catholic Sunday school hex
its annual Christmas celebration in St.
Marys Hall yesterday afternoon at 3
O'Clock.
The following hours viii be observed
by the letter carriers at the city nost-
Office tomorrow: Collection. $50 a. m:
delivery. S a. m; collection. 9.45 a. N,
and collection at 4:45 D. m. The window
for the sale OF stamps will be open from
8 until 10 a m
The remains OF Private s1as WoIiver,
a soldier from Fort Hunt. Va, who was
killed in an accident on the Washington.
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric
Railway. we're today forwarded to his
late home, Jonesville. Lee county, Va,
for burial
The public schools of this city. to-
&c ner with most OF the private schools.
closed yesterday fer the Christmas holi-
days.
A final decree has been entered in the
corporation court in the case Of Robert
Neville vs.. the Eophone Company.
James Randall Cation. jr.. law stu
dent at the University Of Virginia. is
spending the holidays with his parents
in This city.
William Lee Hart Of South Carolina.
is visiting his aunt, Mrs H. r Robert
son, 207 South Washington Street.
Mrs. Boiling. Of Albemarle county,
Va, who has been visiting her uncle,
Albert Stuart. has returned home.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

Following is a written statement given
TO the stewards by Jockey Buchanan.
who was dismissed from the firm OF Dur
nell g. Herr last week.
Il am no longer connected with the
stable Of DurnelI & Herr. The severance
Of the relationship was voluntary on
the part Of each. Emile Herr has given
90 out that he did not like the rides
put up on Rolling Boer. the Lady and
Potheen. He says ] did not obey in
structions. and insinuates that I rode
purposely to lose.
IN the case of Pothecn and The Lady
] obeyed instructions literally. With
Rolling Boer 7 used my own judgment.
as I thought the instructions were faulty.
The stable really intended to win. They
told me 10 drop In behind the leaders
On the path
Having ridden the horse several times
before he came into the possession OF
Durnell Herr, 7 knew that such tao
ties would not DO. Rolling Boer Is es-
sentially a front runner. II be cannot
get 20 the front he will suIk That Is
what he did under me. In order 10 get
him TO the front ] cut the corners. TAX
ing him through the tough going. When
I set him down I'm a good position he
refused 10 run a lick
Mr.. Herr came to me a few days ago
and told me that IN order TO avoid en-
barrassing questions 7 had better line
out for California at once I told him
that no questions the stewards might
ask could possibly embarrass me. and
that ] intended 10 remain in New Or
leans until duties called me elsewhere. %
Speaking about bis statement and his
relations with the Durnell & Herr
arfr az nrAs
The trouble Is that Mr Herr Is r.
hard loser. He has dropped a lot Of
money here and is looking for some
one 10 hold responsible / have good
reason to believe that the firm Is dis
tressed I have not been IN love with
my job, and / am glad that ! am through
with II. / have nothing TO conceal IN
this matter. and Mr. Herz's insinustions
cannot drive me out OF town.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

W. Hicks, the jockey who was sus-
pended by the Crescent Jockey Club
short time ago, has made out afidavits
before a notary public that bis life had
bee. threatened last Tuesday II he did
not ride three horses 10 lose.
According to Hicks. Frank Grcfer.
New Orleans bookmaker, is the man who
threatened his life In the full confess
sion made BY the Jockey he does not in
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

Joseph Bernstein. Iugilist and actor
who resides at the Occidental Hotel on
the Bowery. has filed petition in bank
ruptcy with liabilities S1,572 and no as
sets. The creditors are John Ross, Of
Philadelphia. {475 for jewelry purchased
in 1901: Herman Bau1a. S2e4 for iewelry
purchased in 1S9ss Adolph Teitelbaum.
SIss for iewelry purchased in 1897; l..
Iaunda. $3.50. money borrowed in 1893;
william ST. Clair. Philadelphia. $50,
money borrowed In 1901; Harry Solomon.
$40. for breach OF contract and Jack
Dougherty. $780, money said to have been
loaned 10 the petitioner In Denver in
1929 which Is denied and Bernstein
states that Dougherty owes him SZL
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
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The Washington times., 1902-12-24

A table showing the work Of the jock
eys for the past season has just been
announced. Redfern rode more winners
than any other boy. Following is the
table;
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

Mrs. Boiling. Of Albemarle county
Va, who has been visiting her uncle,
Albert Stuart has returned home.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24
Cameras.

From SOC thar win take a perfect picture.
3izx3ia Eastman Kodak. ..s4.Oo
Folding Pocket kOdaks from. 50
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The Washington times., 1902-12-24
MRS. RENNFR,

LADIES NEEDING ADVICE AND TREATMENT
Consult
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

William Lee Hart of South Carolina.
Is visiting his aunt, Mrs H. r. Robert
son, 207 South Washington Street.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

criminate Hatfield and Ownsby. who
hold a third Of the contract on his SER
vices
According to the confession. which is
said 20 be in the possession Of the stew
ards. and which has been given our for
publication. Grefer and Stitzel. book
makers. were the men who we're fixing
the horses that Hicks rode here.
Although il was denied by the stewards
OF the Crescent City Jockey Club and
other officials that there was any evi-
dence taken in the Hicks case on SAT
urday, nevertheless il was learned from
a reliable source that Hatfield and Owns
Dy, Hicks. and another party whose name
could not be secured we're closeted with
the stewards from - O'Clock until /
o clock From what can be learned IL
seems that Hicks lays everything on tho
shoulders Of Grefer and those connected
with him.
The stewards yesterday refused TO
make public their investigation, but said
that they would be ready to present q
report today or THURSDAY
In 1903 America will have a circuit OF
tracks on which the paced bicycle cham
pionship for professional followers OF
motor machines will be decided. At the
close OF the season the title OF middle
distance champion is to be genuine. The
following tracks were enrolled at
session Of the board OF control. held
IN New York on Monday. Charles River
Park, Revere Beach. Providence. Hart
FORD. Madison Square Garden. Phila-
delphia. Atlantic City. Baltimore. Wash
ington. Pittsburg and others
Ine intention is to have twelve tracks
enrolled in two divisions. the Northern
ana the southern Three riders in every
Championship race will be paced by the
fastest single pacing machines obtain
able. The winner. second and third man
In each race viii be credited with five.
three, and one point respectively. A
grand prize, in addition 20 the regular
purse at each meeting. viii be divided
among the riders at the close OF the
circuit
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

James Randall Cation. jr.. a law stu
dent at the University Of Virginia. is
spending the holidays with his parents
in this city.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

a final decree has been entered in the
corporation court in the case Of Robert
Neville VS.. the Eophone Company.
The Washington times., 1902-12-24

The public schools of this city, to-
&c .ner with most OF the private schools,
closed yesterday fer the Christmas holi-
days.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-05
Summer Tourist Tickets.

To ali summer resorts reached by the
Queen 81 Crescent Route will be sold
commencing June 1st at low rates for
the round trip and carrying return liinit
Sept. 80. 1902.
The summer schedules are nearly all
now in operation. few additional facil
tiles to be added by connecting lines on
June 1st and 8th, when the summer
travel will be in full swing.
The Asheville service including sleeper
from Birmingham. which 10 attached to
train leaving New Orleans at 80 p. m,
will run daily commencing june 8fh.
The dining car service OF the Queen d.
Crescent Route is maintaining its repu-
tation for excellence, and no effort is
spared to make the summer trip via this
spIeDdidly equipped line thoroughly
enjoyable journey.
BROOK TROUT FISHING
The Trout Fishing in the stocked
streams of the Sapphire Country Of North
Carolina is now at its best
The splendid new hotels of the Tox-
away Company afford Accommodations
which are thoroughly mp to date.
The scenery is not surpassed by any
mountainous section of the country.
Summer tourist tickets to Brevard and
Toxaway. N. G. on sale at all principal
stations on the Queen q Crescent Sys-
Gro. H. SMITH, G. p. A.