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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
PASSING OF THE "BONEs."
Small Boy Of a Generation Ago Tried
His Hand at Minstrelsy.
From the Baltimore American.


"At one of the variety theaters the other
night" said the man with the double chin.
there was fellow who had a great knack
Of playing the bones. He was the first bone
soloist rye heard in a good many years.
Even the minstrel shows don't pay much
attention to the bones nowadays. and l
guess that the next generation will look
upon US folks as savages for ever hav-
ing listened to the music Of the bones. The
things that this soiist played with the
other night weren't. imagine. sure enough
bones; they were probably fashioned OF
some kind Of wood.
81 can remember when every small boy
in the country had mad passion to become
an artist with the bones. That was more
than a quarter O.. a century ago. when min
strelsy was a big thing. and all the young
sters in the land ached and longed way
down deep in them to become famous min
strel men, The ambitions of most of the
kids Of my day centered on the bones end,
and we used to practice with the bones for
hours at a stretch. I used to wait for my
mother to get a rib roast, and the good
woman would hardly have the meat or
those ribs before I'd have 'em out in the
back yard, saving and hammering away
at 'em, and tinkering them into shape to
be used for bones. I'd devote hours to
scraping them when I had sawed them
into shape, and then I'd place them where
the summer sun would hit them for about
a week to thoroughly dry them.
Then they'd be ready for use, and I'd
proceed. along with all the rest of the kids
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
General Sporting Notes.

Another important battle that will be de-
cided befor the Southern Athletic Club Of
Louisville, in case puglism Is permitted In
that city is one Of 20 rounds between Kid
Mccoy and Marvin Hart. Mccoy has al
ready agreed to fight Hart.
Horsemen throughout the country are
very skeptical about the chances Of Tod
Sloan to secure license to ride In England
this year. If Sloan cannot get anything to
do in England he will have to quit the busi-
ness altogether.
That Bob Fnzsimmons has not forgotten
how to hit straight and accurately from
the shoulder was shown the other night at
Bozeman, Mont The ex-champion met
Mike Ranke. a Montana heavyweight. and
put him away with a heavy tab on the jaw
In fifteen seconds. Ranke weighed 100
pounds.
Jack Root, who has been anxious for
some time to get on match with George
Gardner, the champion middleweight OF
New England. hah ali last been successful.
Roots offer to fight Gardner was accepted
by the latter Immediately after he defeated
Kid Carter in Chicago last Monday night
They have signed articles Of agreement to
meet In a six-rouha bout before the Lyceum
ing. January 12l1q .rann -.
Immediately after, the stewards Of the
Henley regatta had passed their bit of spe-
cial legislation barring out American crews
they announcedpfassin to appease their
American rivals, that the same stringent
laws would be ntade to include the scullers.
That was more than aamonth ago, yet MOTH
ing has been done in this regard. nor does
it seem likely that anything will be done.
If the western colleges think that their
foot ball teams are superior to those of the
east. their actions belle their words. There
is not an instance Of a leading university in
the west employinga western coach. They.
one and all, think that to turn out winning
teams they must engage an eastern coach.
Thus. IL they do turn out strong elevens, it
Is due to eastern methods and eastern men,
Professor Kirchwey, dean OF the College
of Law of Columbia University. has writ
ten vigorous criticism Of the distrust
which the members of the big Six" have
OF each other. The Columbian professor
declares that the students Of each OF these
institutions are too ready to believe things
which are harmful to each other and sug-
gests a more charitable spirit toward rivals
From the wealth Of material which Cor
nell has to turn out three crews It ts hard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
"Long Shots" Beat All the Favorites
Yesterday,

He was a wise man who picked a winner
at the Crescent City Jockey Club track at
New Orleans yesterday afternoon. All the
races went to long shots" From the open
ing to the close it was lone grand, sweet
song'-for the bookmakers. The first race
was won by 80 to l chance; the last event
by 100 to l shot.
The wealth of the form players began to
fade away with the opening event, six
furlong dash. The talent, horsemen and
handicappers played every horse except
Swordsman. Just to demonstrate that
horse can be perverse and accomplish what
is not expected Of him, the unbacked horse
won. He was lucky at the start, and H.
Michaels. who had the mount, never al
lowed him to lose his advantage. and he
led his field to the end. He was at 30 to 1
in the betting.
The subsequent successes Of Hazel H.. at
II to 1, and Amigari at Is to l, in the Sec
ond and third races, respectively. caused
another shrinkage In the bank rolls of the
faithful. The crowd, beWildered at the turn
of affairs looked at one another and cried
out, How long will this sort Of thing keep
up?"
The worst blow was yet to be admins
tered. In the last race despised and con-
Sidered a plug, was King BarleycoGn.
Among the vast throng there was not one
man who considered him worth a dollar bet.
Consequently, he drifted back in the odds
until the bookmakers laid 100 to 1 against
him. He beat his field in a gallop after
start that would have discouraged most
horses. He was away tenth in the field of
eleven.
Speaking about his confession Of yester-
day, in which he charged that the steeple-
chases of last winter were all fixed" Penn
said:
'Those interested in the deals-the jock
eys, horsemen. plungers and ex-bookmak-
ers-won 1000 on those crooked races
They had men planted in all the big cities
to bet on the sure things. The day Nc
Laren won at Is to the gang took $4,000
out Of Bob Davis pool room, in Fulton
street. New York"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
NEW GOLF LEADER.
United States Golf Association to Elect
Another President,

1t seems reasonably certain that there
will be a new president of the United
States Golf Association after the annual
meeting Of that body in New York next
month. The nominating committee con-
sists Of Devereux Emmett, chairman of
Gordon City; Hubert Jaques, Country Club
of Brooklyn, and w. A. Alexander Of Ex-
moor. The findings of this committee will
be made to Secretary Ballou about Janu-
airy 10.
According to a U. 8. G. A. official. the
choice for the presidency lies between H.
Y. Heebner of Philadelphia and James A.
Stillman Of New York city. Heebner is
the present treasurer Of the association,
and, like Stillman, is very popular both in
this section and in the west. 1t Is the gen.
eral belief that Secretary Maturin Ballou
will succeed himself. as he has given en-
tire satisfaction in his Office.
So far as the probable chance in the pres
idency Is concerned. 1T may be said that
Robertson has served two years and also
that he Is not popular in all sections. On
the other hand, Heebner, who, according
to a person high in golfing authority, Is a
universal favorite. is the most likely to re-
ceive the nomination. His election to the
Office would probably do much to bring
about a better feeling between the east and
the west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
The Richest University.

From the Sunset Magazine.
The endowment of Stanford University
Is greater than that of any other two IN
situations of learning in America-amount-
ing to over $50. 600 900. 1t consists mainly
Of Understanding securities and a landed
endowment of over 100000 acres. The Vina
estate in Tehama county and the Gr.dley
estate in Butte county are the largest
tracts In the erection of the university
buildings It has never been necessary 10
touch the principal of this vast endow-
ment. The interest has met all require
ments The location Of the university IL
ideal. The Santa Clara valley Is. In eli
mate and natural beauty, one of the most
attractive portions Of California. II Is pro-
>tected from the fogs and winds OF the
coast, yet is close enough to the sea to es-
cape the summer heat OF the interior Over
$4,000 aces are included In the university
estate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

in the neighborhood provided with bones.
to drive the older folks crazy with the
horrible noise. There's a whole lot OF
science in manipulating the bones prop
erly. I used to practice about half day
at stretch with the right-hand bones.
and then I'd round out the rest OF the day
getting the hang Of the left-hand bones.
and I've seen strong men be compelled to
take to their beds from nervous collapse
after spending a week in neighborhooc
infested by a bunch OF small boys getting
the hang of the bones. Things are not
like they used to be. I'll bet there are
thousands Of young fellows who are OF
age right in this town who never scraped
a set OF bones when they were youngsters.
and who never INDUCED in the exalted
dream of one day becoming celebrated min
strel men"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

One Of the noteworthy features Of the en-
tries is that they are made either in the
name of one person or in the name Of
Prominent entries from the west include
horses owned by Fred Cook, the ST. Louis
bookmaker; M. H. Tichenor, one Of the
strongest stables in the west; J. w. Pugh
of Covington, Barney Schneider. John W.
Schorr. w. H. Landeman. E. J. Arnold and
others. Gold Heels. last years Suburban
winner. is again entered. Good Morning,
one of the entries, two-year-old de-
feated Volodyovski twice in England.
Entries to the Futurity will probably
equal if not surpass those Of any recent
season.
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Munroe Hammered sullivan.

Jack Munroe. the Anaconda miner who
stayed four rounds with Jim Jeffries re-
Gently and put up a rafting mill, tackled
Jack Sullivan, q heavyweight. at Anaconda.
Mon, on Tuesday night. The go was for
four rounds and Sullivan was to have been
stopped before the limit He was still
up and doing at the expiration Of the
fourth round. Sullivan Is a giant in stat
ure and has reputation among the miners
of Montana He weighs over 200 ponds
and has been beating all those who have
met him. Against Munroe. however. he did
not fare 50 well. He was knocked down
twenty times, and at the finish was badly
used up. Sullivan would have been put to
sleep had he stood up and fought. AS 1t
was. he made q foot race of It,
Munroe's showing was very creditable,
considering the fact that this Is but his Sec
ond professional mill. It is thought that
with little more science and experience
.Munroe has good chance against any Of
the more pretentious heavyweights. Man
ager Clark Ball says he and Munroe will
reach New York city this month. and will
arrange a match with Tom Sharkey if the
latter is willing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

to see how the Ithacans can lose at Pough-
keepsie this year. Altogether there are
more than 300 candidates working for the
twenty seats which are to be filled In the
three boats. Two hundred Of this number
are trying for the freshmen crew, which is
a most favorable Indication Of the condition
Of aquatics at Cornell. The Ithacans are
so situated that rowing is q pleasure, and
as consequence Cornell always has twice
as many men trying for her crews as do
ber rivals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
PIIvP PLY
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
BIG HANDICAP ENTRIES.
List Of Horses That. May Run in SUBJ
urban and BROOKLYN.

Up to a late hour yesterday there had
been received at the office OF the Jockey
club in New York sixty-six entries to the
Suburban handicap This did NOT include
any entries from w. c. Whitney. ]. E.
Madden and from turfmen at remote dis
lance. These owners mailed their entries
late on Monday night, and it would in some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08

all three games Of the series Runs Of 200
or better were quite common. and the big
crowd Of onlook>s at the Palace was kept
enthusiastic and exciting all during the
contest.
Bum Of the Interiors knocked over 253
pins in the first game and this big score
was the best of the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
instance. be ave days before they could be

received.
As It Is. the total number thus far re-
ceived Is eight more than In 1902. with
certainty that there will be ten or twelve
additional and thus are fulfilled the pre-
dictions Of the officials that all recent rec
Ords would be surpassed.
There were sixty-four entries to the
Brooklyn handicap up to 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Last year there were fifty-nine
entries. The weights to both handicaps are
due February l..
Following are the names Of the Suburban
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Intercity Basket Ball.

The intercity basket ball game between
the local Y. M c. A. and the Central Y. M
C. A. of Baltimore will be played at the
Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium Saturday night.
the game starting at S:45 pm. The Balti-
more team Is made up Of some Of the best
players Of the monumental city, and II
they play up to their usual form they
should give the local team a good close
game. The lineup will be as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
summary
Y. N. ca

Field goals-Pearson. 4; Nash. /; Boyd, 1; White,
1: Craig. 1. Free throws-Boyfe, 8: Nash, p;
White 2 Referee-Mr. Hildreth. UmpIres-Messrs.
Bateman and Forester. Timers-Messrs. Mitchell
and Bowling. Scorers-Nessrs. Woodhead and
Hazard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
BOWLING.

Remarkable Scores Hung Up by In
terror Team.
The Interior and Treasury teams Of the
Departmental League furnished the only
bowling contest last night. the former or
ganization by sensational work capturing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
White Flannel.

A; just enough cotton to enable YOU
to wash 1t without it shrink
ing; selling regularly at soc. .SSC
per yaTu. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
WOnnen's Hose,

Women's Tan Fleece-lined Hose. hIgl
spliced heel. double toe: war 90
ranted fast color; selling reglI- QDC
larry at DC. Special. ~. ~
3 pairs for zoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Floor Oil Cloth.

35c. and Csc. quality-limited
quantity Of each pattern-for
quick clearance we mark them VVC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Crochet Quilt.

ut-out-corners-the newest and neat
est quilt for metal beds 90
fringed all around. Selling ~ SW
regularly at $1.S9. Special at " oN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
BASKET BALL.
Corcoran Cadets outplayed the z. N.

The Y. M. c. A. basket ball team was de-
feated last night in the National Guard
Armory gymnasium by the Corcoran Cadets
III to T. The playing was fast from
start to finish. 1t being enc Of the best con-
tested this season. The Corcorans showed
by their playing that they are masters of
the game, while the Y. M. C. A. boys lack
practice in passing the ball. Several fouls
were made, but were unavoidable as the
game was so spirited. The lineup and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Smyrna Rugs.

Size 26x5 1nches-selling regularly
at $1.S9. For quick clear IN z~
anca We mark tt m SN .AlW
at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
Window Shades.

One lot odd Window Shades,
25c. and 35c. quality. For a 49,
quick clearance we mark them SC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-08
MOhair Canvas Etamine

In blackjack woven-will not slip
or pull. Makes up beau d Nn
tifully over colors - 80 AH QDQB
inches wide.
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Lansburgh


Bro has
II We dh prices
And
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Writing PaDer.

Smooth or rough finish-ruled or pIair
in all tints-24 sheets, "a en- a
velopes-nicely boxed. Selling QDC.
regularly at 1Sc. Now. ......... W.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-02-19
a UNIQUE bobce.

The controversy that has arisen on
the omnibus statehood bill has brought
out number Of interesting points.
but none more so than the charge
which Senator McComas Of Mary
land, makes TO the effect that there Is
a provision in the I'm to prohibit poly
eAmy In 6kihRbha, but no such pro
vision in regard to oregon and New
Mexico
Senator McComas shows that there
are practically no Mormons In Okla
bona, but a great many in New Mex
leo and Arizona He points out that
as long as these territories remain ter
ritories, It VIII be impossible to prac.
iice polsgamy in them, because they
are governed under national laws. and
there is national law prohibiting
polygamy. But once they become
states they can make laws OF their
own. and in the case Of Arizona, at
least, where the Mormons would prob
ably control the state gcSerhm6nt.i i I
would be possible for polygamy to be |
established under state laws.
II is certain'lhat Senator McComas
has pointed out very Serious defects
in this omnibus statehood bill but we
can not belfete 7tbatothere vas any
hidden Intention 10 force another
polygamous state upon the union. ii
is well however, that attention has
been directed to this matter in time 4
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-02-19

The COmanche county school mon
ey proposition has been settled The
county superintendent has received
instructions from the territorial sup
erintendent that there are some Al
school districts in Comanche county
that will get no part Of the territorial
school money These Al school dis
tricts represent in the neighborhood
of 1900 scholars. At this time there
is due each scholar in Comanche
county rs and in July there will
be due another 80 cents per capita.
This makes a total Of SO 6s which
would make a total OF nearly $4,000.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-02-19
REGULATION VS.. bRoAIslrloN.

After fifty years triaI of prohibi-
tory liquor law. the state of Vermont
has voted for the license system.
The only change that this viii
make will be that the -bli=d pigs
which have heretofore Been doing
business in that state without license,
will now be forced to come up and
pay the sSate license fees. ranging
from $40 for drug stores to 81 200 Tor
certain classes Of barrooms
II has been notorious fact for
years that. MISUNDERSTANDING the pro
hibitory Law 16efe was no serious ef-
fort made at prohibiting. the sale OF
liquor in VermoAts,sS The state has
simply been deprived Of the revenue
that arises from, It's, sale where bar
rooms are properly licensed. and the
places which sold It were allowed TO
run with0utsregulation. .l40t usasit4
II must be admned'shair Vermont
gave the prohibition idea long and
thorough test, and its verdict is that
prohibition does not prohibit. l.vperi.
ence has taught IT, that to regai,,'a
the liquor traffic. is far better than to-
outlaw II. They have-iesrned that no
measure has ever been adopted that
will prevent ihe sale OF Il itpenurelw
and they have wisely concluded that
the next best Thing is to place the
proper restrictions upon n and require
it 70 pay. its own wsy as nearly rs
possible. u
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-02-19
counelI-Afternoon sessIon.

The council turned down the. infa
vorable report of the committee OF
private corporations on Council Bi,i
No. Ill This bill requires railroad
companies to construct gates, cattle
guards and crossings along their
tracks.
The committee on private corpora
tions made a favorable report un
Council Bill No. 162. which was intro
duced by Mr.. Champlin about 10 min
utes before.
At o'clock the council was, in .ho
committee of the whole. considering
bill on the calendar. go"
COMPLIMENTARY. Afternoon.
he council in committee OF the
whole favorably recommended the
bill to eqtip and furnish the state
The bill provides for
levying a tax of one-half mill OH all
the property of the territory for two
years. The bill had previously passed
he house.
The bill was introduced in the
house by Mr.. James. and unanimously
passed In the council hard fight
vas made against the measure.
dessrs. Blakeney and Campbell made
excellent speeches for the bill, but &.
vas only passed after the hardest
lind Of fight Mr. Webster gave
aid to the bill, 1t is estimat-
ID that this bill will raise sS5,OOO each
# the two years
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-02-19

STATE Of Ohio, City OF Toledo. Luca,
County. IS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that
he IS senior partner Of the firm of r
J.. Cheney and Co. dMng business 10
the city of Toledo, county and statc
Aforesaid, and that said firm will nav
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED Dor.
LARS for eac hand every case Of
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
s. 49, Frank J. Cheney.
Sworn to before me and subscribe,,
in my presence. this 9Th day of De
cember. A. D.. 1886.
A. w. Gleason,
SEAL. Notary Puhlic
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern.
ally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
r. }. Cheney & Co., Toledo. O.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Halls Family pills are the best. II
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-02-19
A New Through Car Line From Me-
phIs to Portland, Oregon.

On wednesday, November 1sth, the
Rock Island System" Saoctaw, Ok
sAhoma and Gulf r. r.. in connection
with the Union Pacific route, estRb-
hshed a through personally conducted
tourist sleeping car line TO Portland.
oreson. which will leave Me5Seh,>
every Wednesday at 900 o. m, Little
Rock 1:15 p. m, South McAlester, l.
T., 1880 p. m, same day, Oklahoma
City 2:4O a. M. Thursday, El Reno
$40 a. m, Denver 1880 m. Friday.
Ogden 7:15 a. m. Saturday. arriving
Portland. Oregon. $40 g. m. sundag
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-02-19
RAILROAD LOBBY

Bill No 16l was substituted for caun.
Gil Bill Ma IS and passd by ni.rni-
nous vot. This bill extends tlss hsrd
law over all Of Oklahoma, s'xcept
Beaver county
The council passed Alexander's bill
giving justices Of the peace the power
to impose fine Of more than $40 ia
onenses against town ordinances ami
preventing said justices from remit.
ting fines in any case. The bill also
provides that during the sickness or
absence Of the justice, thet president
Of the board Of town trustees shall
act in his stead II too, requires that
town marshals shall be appointed by
boards OF town trustees instead *,
being elected. as now. 4.l