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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
GRANT AND REINECKE
MEET AGAIN TONIGHT

Charlie Reinecke. the clever Pittsburg
wrestler. VIII have another chance al
Joe Grant tonight at the Empire Thea
ter in a finish wrestling bout. best two
out Of three falls Grant only consent
ed 10 give Reinecke another 20 when he
learned that the latter was not IN the
best OF condition on Thursday night.
when last these two men met. and also
on the strength Of Reinecke wagering
quite . sum on the result. and the large
purse OF 500 which Manager Schlesinger
will give 10 the winner.
The bout will take place Immediately
after the performance and there will
not be any extra charge OF admission.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
SENATORS TO PLAY
GEORGETOWN TO-DAY
Clarke Visits Lotus and Will Re-
port Saturday.

The Senator's and the Georgetown Uni
yersity baseball team will lock horns for
the second time this afternoon at 4
o'clock on the American League grounds
The statesmen are sanguine OF a second
victory and practiced for a long while
at the American League grounds yester-
day. The collegians were much cha
grined at their ignominious defeat al
the hands OF the professionals Thursday
and are determined to not only keep
from getting whitewashed, but will try
their hardest 10 beat their victors-
Coach Bradley had his proteges out
early yesterday afternoon. and informed
them that they were not what they
thought they were and handled them
with ungloved hands. The collegians
learned a few things about the game at
Thursdays meeting, which they will long
remember and profit by. The pitchers
we're given a thorough trying out and
gave promise Of doing better work at
this afternoons engagement
Bill Clarke, the popular Washington
catcher. came 10 washington last even
ing. and held a conference with Man
ager Lotus. Clarke is coaching the
Annapolis cadet ball team and wishes TO
report on Saturday Of next week instead
Of Monday. The request was granted.
Patten will be on deck Monday and
start in warming up on that day. Walter
Hewett has been selected as secretary
and treasurer of the Washington team
this season. and as he is a widely known
and popular man. as we'll as a besaball
authority OF this city. everyone considers
the appointment a wise move by the
local manager.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
COLONEL BURTON TO SUCCEED
GENERAL BRECKINRIDGE

Col George H Burton has been Sc
lected 10 succeed Inspector General
BreckinridKe upon the rerirenent OF the
latter next month Colonel Burton is .
native Of Delaware. and IS now attach
ed 10 the Inspector Generals depart
ment. Before Colonel Burton's promo
tion 70 be chief OF the department Col
Peter Vroom wiIl be promoted TO be
hrigadier general and Immediately re-
tired.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
Implicated in RObberies.

John Dogan and Benjamin Hughes, two
negroes were before the mayor this
morning The prisoners we're Implicated
by Perry Shields. the man held yeater-
day by the mayor for the grand jury.
in the recent rObberies in this city In
the mayors court this morning John
DURan was represented by Attorney
Gardiner L. Boothe. Attorney z r. Tiy-
Tor appeared for Benjamin Hughes.
After hearing the evidence the maya
held Dogan and Hughes for the grand
jury, charged with entering AMI robbing
a number OF Alexandria stores.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
CUP CHALLENGER'S TRIAL
SPIN is POSTpONE0

GLASGOW. March 2S.-The first trial
spin of Sir Thomas Liptons new chaI-
ienger for the Americas Cup, which was
expected today. has been postponed. A
south gale is blowing and storm sig
nails are out
The postponement has caused a great
zeal or disappointment, as "a large num-
Der OF eNcurSionists had come to the
Clyde 10 see the first trial OF Unions
new hope. Shamrock III
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
Funeral Of John LaIIy.

The remains of John LalIy. who died
in Washington n few days ago. were
Inferred today in ST Mary's Cemetery,
on Church Street. The services at the
grave we're conducted by the Rev
Fathers Cutler and Kelly. of this city.
and Father Kent, OF St Dominic's
Church. Washington. The pallbeareTs
were p. F. German, NJ Igos. Edward
Quinn. Thomas Hoy. Edward Hughes.
and John Harlow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

Mrs. Charles Zimmerman has secured
from Hecht & Co. OF Washington. a
handsome lamp. the concerns donation
20 the fair 20 be given in this city for
the benefit OF the Red Men.
Wilmer Kemp. formerly OF this city.
but now OF Texas. who has been very in
at that place. is in tf5s city recuperat-
ing.
Title May Allen. daughter OF Police
man Allen. is at the Alexandria Hospital
under treatment for iufamed eyes.
Mrs. r. y Crook is sick az her home
on South Washington Street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
GALLAUDET DOWNS BLISS
ELECTRICAL SCHOOL TE

GaIaudet College fuaugurated its
baseball season yesterday afternoon by
PLAYING an eight inning practice game
with Bliss Electrical School. on Gallau-
Diet Field Gallaudet showed up well
and the chances are bright for a good
team This year The score:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
Trolley Wire Loose.

a trolley wire became detached at the
corner Of King and Royal Streets about
3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Falling
10 the ground. IL caused excitement
among pedestrians The trouble was
soon repaired.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
COMMISSIONER WARE
GOING TO KANSAS

Commissioner Of Pensions Ware viii
leave town today for trip 10 Kansas
on private legal business. He viii b.
gone about a week. and Deputy Commits
sioner Davenport will be in charge Of
the Office
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
PosTMAsTERs FOR VIRGINIA

Virginia postmasters were appointed
today as follows: W r. burton. Reach
Chesterfield county, John Mitchell.
Height. Buchanan county; J. e. Hawk
ms. PerrowviI. Bedford county.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
News Notes and Personals.

George whitbe continues III at his
home on lower Prince Street
Mrs L. s. Hanckel and Ida HanckeI.
OF Charlottesville, who have been visit
ing friends In this city. have returned
home
Walter Atkinson has recovered from
the humps and is out again.
The Rev. J. e Peake. assistant pastor
OF the Fairfax circuit Of the NJ e
Church South. has accepted position in
the Front Royal Academy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
Fined for Disorderlv Conduct.

The only other case in the mayors
court this morning was that of Mamie
Rucker. negro. charged with disorderly
conduct. She was fined s..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
Laying Concrete Floor.

Contractor Crawford. OF Washington. Is
engaged today in laying concrete floor
In the bottling house recently put up by
the r Portuer Brewing Company. on
south 81 NsapA street. this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
EMERSONS AND CENTRAL
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY TO A TIE

The baseball teams representing En-
erson Institute and Central High
School, met yesterday afternoon al Van
Ness Park. and played tie game. each
team scoring three runs
The game was well played and bitter
ly contested. The score.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES.
Commission Did Not Meet.

The commission recently appointed 10
condemn land in the neighborhood OF
Fort Hunt. TO be used for the enlarge
ment OF that fort. was TO have met
in this city yesterday. Owing TO the
absence OF some members OF the com
mission the proceedings we're post
poned until next Tuesday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
Lenten Services.

Lenten services took place last even
ing al all the Episcopal churches and at
ST Marys Catholic Church They were
all well attended by attentive coGgrega-
tons
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
Thief Steals Trousers.

J. W. Gains. of South Patrick Street.
reports that robber entered his house
last Thursday night and took a pair OF
trousers and a sum OF money The thief
disturbed nothing else in the house.
There is no clue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

Joe OberndOrm. a ell-knOwn sporting
man Of Baltimore. saw Hands play. and
laid several bets along the same line,
returning to the Monumental City sew
eral thousand dollars better off.
The ring was hard hit by the Tommy
Foster coup. Sol Lichtenstein confessed
to loosing nearly $1,000 on the race.
Another lucky individual played $500
on True Blue 20 win. Hearing the Fos-
ter talk, he returned TO the ring and
played $50 on him at 200. and few
moments later again returned and play
ed an additional $50 at $50.
The track was smooth and fast yes
terday a half was reeled on by Adel
Trebla in 0:49 4-5. which is within 2-5 Of
a second OF the track record
Demurrer covered the seven furIOngs
in his race yesterday in I.27. and
day or two previous worked the same
distance in 1:2S.
Father Bill DaIy never loses an op-
portunity 10 corral Odom for his mounts.
Wise old boy.
Redfern. the get-away-quick boy. left
at the post Wei, Well,
Two winners and a second for the boy
yesterday, though. just the same
-
Tommy Burns won his first race of the
meet yesterday. Maybe he has ar last
showed his gait. Let us hope so. at any
rate.
one first and two seconds for odom
yesterday
Father Bill DAILY is mad all over.
Three Of his jockeys set down until
Monday and now they have his stool
away from him. From this exalted
height il was his wont to view the races.
The Maryland Steeplechase Associa-
tion has published a neat book giving
the daily program OF six races each. for
It's fve-day meet. beginning on april q.
Delehanty had a red hot tip on True
Blue yesterday and laid on a century
note. Then he stopped.
Jockey Minder made his debut as
Jockey at Bennins yesterday.
Cash Sloan received 81 900 for his ride
or Tommy Foster
Dr. J. Grant Leymau. the New York
zinc trust magnate, and part owner in
the Pepper Stables. came over from New
York yesterday 20 see his mare Pearl
Diver run. He sent a heavy commission
20 the ring on her and left last night
wiser but sadder man
George doom, after his victory on
Colonsay yesterday. left for Memphis TO
ride McChcsney in The Montgomery
Handicap This leaves Redfern practical
~ clear field. since Odom has been his
only rival this week. George was attend
ed by thousand good wishes for sue
cess
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

George OGom, after his victory on
Colonsay yesterday. left for Memphis TO
ride McChcsney In The montgomery
Handicap This leaves Redeem practical
~ clear field. since Odom has been his
only rival this week. George was attend
ed by thousand good wishes for sue
cess
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

Dr. !. Grant Leymau. the New York
zinc trust magnate. and part owner in
the Pepper Stables. came over from New
York yesterday 20 see his mare Pearl
Diver run. He sent heavy commission
20 the ring on her and left last night q
wiser but sadder man
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
Notes of the Paddock and Ring.

A tan gaunt form careIessIy clad. with
raven locks flowing from beneath his
wide brimmed hat was seen to push his
way into the betting ring yeste day and
tender a g wager on Tommy Foster at
odds of 200 10 1 in the first race. Going
20 the next booth he repeated the bet
and so on down the line ar varying odds
all the way from 200 20 I down TO so.
but no bet was over s.. When he cashed
it in, # was with pockets fairly bulgins
with crisp new yellow bank notes. that
Jim Hand made his way back 10 the pad
dock. for 1t was none other than the
owner OF Foster. although the horse is
entered in the name OF his trainer. A.
F. Doyle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28
Neck and Neck Finish.

The fourth race brought out a likely
lot Of three-year- olds. eight in all. 10
cover the six furlongs. A heavy play
went in on Pearl Diver. closing the
fayorite at to !. with Cannon in the
saddle Roll Cali al was well played
because OF her jockey. Redfern. Cheru-
bin a; 3, Rice up, had a large following.
while Colonsay, Odom up, opened at .
and closed at Z. with only a few follow
ers. Geisha Girl. because OF her past
performances. was literally patronized.
Redfern had Roll Call fast away az the
start. Cherubim three lengths behind
with Geisha Girl az her saddle girths.
AT the three-quarter pole AIhambra led.
Geisha Girl second. COlonsay third
Coming into the stretch Geisha Girl led
by a length, Colonsay and Pearl Diver
heads away. In this position they raced
through the stretch. meanwhile Cheru-
bin coming up fast and collared Colon
say and Pearl Diver. The first two then
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

Cash Sloan received $1,000 for his ride
or Tommy Foster
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

Jockey Minder made his debut as a
Jockey AT Benning yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

Tommy Burns won his first race Of the
meet yesterday. Maybe he has ar last
showed his gait. Let us hope so. at any
rate
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

Two winners and second for the boy
yesterday, though. just the same.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

Delehanty had red hot tip on Tru,
Blue yesterday and laid on a century
note. Then he stopped.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

Joe Oberndorff. a well-known sporting
man Of Baltimore. saw Hands play. and
laid several bets along the same line.
returning to the Monumental City sew
eral thousand dollars better off.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

One first and two seconds for Odom
yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

The Maryland SteepIechase Assocfa-
tion has published a neat book giving
the daily program % six races each for
Its fve-day meet. beginning on April q.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

Father Bill DAILY is mad all over
Three OF his Jockeys set down until
Monday and now they have his stool
away from him. From this exalted
height it was his wont to view the races.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

Redfern. the get-away-quick boy. left
at the post Wei, Well,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-28

The ring was hard hit by the Tommy
Foster coup. Sol Lichtenstein confessed
TO Ioosing nearly $1,000 on the race.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16

It's tomorrow night In the par
lors of the First Presbyterian
church In this city. The time 8
from 5 o'clock until 8 o'clock.
There will be something doing that
was never done before In Sisters
vile. A stranger will do the most
of the doings. His name Is Prof.
Shuttle and he halls from the
Smoky City up the river about 100
miles at the mouth of the Allegheny
and Monongahalia and Ohio rivers.
He Is an artist In this line second
to none that we know Of He
has reached the top of the ladder in
his chosen profession, that of max.
ing elegant, lucious tlap jacks,
known In the Twentieth Century as
waffles. This professor Is coming
to our city tomorrow evening at the
request of the ladies of Missionary
Society of the FRS PRESBYTERIAN
church prepared to manufacture In
stanter all the hot, crisp. luscious
waff1es that the whole city and snr-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16
H. W. ROBERTS TO
RETIRE FROM BUSINESS

and notion firm of Pittsburg, and
was classed with one of the most
successful salesmen on the road.
He resigned this position to engage
In the mercantile business atLittle,
this county, where he conducted a
general store for some three years
and which proved great financial
success. Mr.. Allen has been quite
fortunate also. In oil speculations,
having accumulated quite a snug
little fortune by his shrewd fnan
ciering tact. In business dealings
Mr.. Allen Is courteous and obliging
to all classes alike, and we predict
that his new business venture In
this city will b.. the beginning of a
rapidly prosperous future. We
gladly welcome Mr.. Allen to our
hustling little city, and hope his
business engagement here will be
one of great financial success,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16
'LASSES
AND WAFFLES

rounding country can possibly
eat In three solid hours of hard
work. He makes them fast, crisp
and hot. With these waffles there
will be an abundance Of genuine
home made maple syrup, and In
addition to this all the chicken you
can eat. A feast for the good peo.
pie of Sistersville, and It's all for
a quarter. Anybody not being sat
isfed they can digest quarter OF a
dollars worth of hot waffles, maple
syrup and fried and roasted chick
en- will be presented with a beauti-
full chrome or calendar by the Oil
Review free of any additional cost
The ladies will appreciate your
kindness and kindly request and
urge you to come. All will be
welcome A pleasant social time is
assured to all. In addition to the
regular supper the ladies will serve
Ice cream and cake extra at the
usual prices. Try and attend in
person, but If you can't go buy
thirty or forty five tickets. Re-
member it's tomorrow night and We
want to see packed house
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16

H. W. Roberts, who has success,
fully conducted a gents furnishing
store on Wells street for some five
years has disposed of the same to
Ellsworth Allen and will retire
from business March Ist.
Mr.. ROBBERS Is one of the city's
most popular young business men,
a good. fnancier and by close atten-
ton and fair and honorable dealings
with the public In general, he built
up lucrative patronage during his
business engagement. Mr.. Allen,
who will take charge of the store
the first Of March, Is we'll and ia
vorably known throughout this city
and county. For a rumber of
years he held position In the es
adjustment of A D Work & Sons,
and later was a travelling salesman
tor a large wholesale dry goods
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16

Robert Miller, who has been pro
noting an Electric railroad from
New Martiusville TO Sistersville and
Middlebourre, has been In the city
since Saturday aud went to New
Martinsville this morning but will
return tomorrow to have meeting
with a number of our people here
TOR the purTos of trying TO negotiate
the sale Of the bonds of the road.
Il Is estimated by men whom Mr..
Miller claims are responsible and re-
liable and competent men, that the
road, Including rights of way, the
power plant, parks. grading, rails,
ties, cars ard the whole road and
everything connected with It,
will cost the sum of seven
hundred thousand dollars or
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16
ELECTRIC RAILROAD SITUATION

perhaps a less sum but not
to exceed this sum. We propose
Issue bonds for tDis sum or less II
this amount Is needed; end these
bonds we'll secured by FIRST mort
gage on the road. The bonds will
be of the denomination Of $500
each and will sell for 60 cents on
The dollar or S45o for $500 bond.
In addition 10 this a'certa1n amount
of the sock Is sold with the bonds.
Mr.. Miller asks our people 10 buy
here, at New Martinsville and Md
dlebourne two hundred thousand
dollars worth of these bonds and his
eastern friends will take FIVE hun.
dred thousand dollars OF the bonds
or the residue of them. There will
be meeting tomorrow afternoon
TO look after the matter and make
arrangements to place these bonds.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16

The Queen City passed here at
one o'clock Sunday morning en-
route to New Orleans. This mag
nifcient steamer had on board a
large excursion party for the suncy
South who will take In the sights
of the Mardi Gras for a week. The
trip will consume period of three
weeks and will doubtless be one of
unmarried pleasure. There were
I4o passengers on board when the
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16
MERRY EXCURSION PARTY

boat left Pittsburg Friday night,
and to which number were added
about 10 others at intermediate
points between this city and Pitts
burg.
Dancing was the priucipa fea-
ture of amusement indulged IN Ly
the merry excursionists mp uniil IL
o'clock Saturday night. There was
brass and stIlug band On board,
which will discourse sweet music
throughout the trip.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16
HANDSOME SHETLAND PONY

and can trot clip that is simply
amazing. 1t weighs 500 pounds,
possesses good action and style. Its
color Is black, with just enough
white spots to make 1t appear odd
and attractive.
Mr.. Gillis purchased the pony
for the purpose of drawing his Ice
cream wagon and popcorn machine
about the city. As to novelty and
business progress. Oh lrley Is always
at the head of the procession.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16
A NEW POTTERY HERE

It appears the Cameron Pottery
company, comp osed mostly OF the
Benedum Bros. are seeking a lcca.
tion for a pottery the company was
going to locate at Cameron. The
trouble Is the Benedums want the
council of Cameron to grant them a
franchise for an electric light plant
In Cameron which the city council
for some reason unknown to as re-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16

Charles L ellis, an enterprising
young Wells street business man,
purchased. one of the most hand
some Shetland ponies Saturday eve
ming ever brought to the city. The
pony has attracted much attention
since Its arrival In the city, and is
already a great favorite with the
children. 1t Is only four years old,
bat Is thoroughly broken to harness
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16

fuses to grant to them, so they are
retallating by saying they will To-
cate the pottery somewhere else.
10 our judgement It's bluff to
force the Cameron council TO grant
them an electric light franchise.
We do not think there Is any pros
poets of the Benedums locating
any hing In Sistersvllle. They are
we'll known here, have lived here
and are not likely to invest IN a
city they would not live In.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16

The storm noted over Louisiana
and New Mexico Saturday morning
has moved slowly eastward to the
Atlantic coast, and has caused
heavy rains over the 10 Wer Missis-
sippi, the Ohio and Tennessee val.
leys, the following being the heavi-
est falls reported: Vicksburg,G.I6;
Greensboro, 1856; Pt Pleasant So;
Parkersburg, LA, Glenville, I IS;
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16
COLD WAVE COMING

Fl. Smith. I o5; Cincinnati. liz
and Fittsburg. o96 The high
area this morning covers the Mis-.
souri Valley with temperatures of
from 20 to 81 degrees below zero
over Minnesota, rhe Dakotss and
Montana. The prospects are for
much colder over this section TO.
night with snow hurries, followed
by generally fair and colder Tues.
day.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-16
Delightful Pop Corn Party

Miss Goldie Mccoy gave de-
lieh:fui pop corn party Satur-
day evening 10 a few OF
her friends at her pleasant home on
Catherine street. The evening was
most happily spent In games and In
making pop corn balls. until late
hour. Dainty refreshments were
served the guests