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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
PARSONS AGAIN WINS.
BirreU Ticket Defeated in Madison
Square Republican Club.

A. the election q the governors OF the Madison
s--are Republican Club. held last night at the
clubhouse. the old fight between Alderman Parsons
and Dock Commissioner Hawkes. on the one side
a-. Henry B.-reu and his party on the other. was
revived and resulted in the defeat Of the Birrell
ticket and the election Of shat put Up by Mr. Par
s,-s TIE defeat Of the BirreH ticket carries with
= the defeat Of Howard Conklng as president OF
trr club.
The men who were elected governors Of the club
--e~e Arthur p SturEes. William r. Billings and
r-----ss \. Quinn On the opposing ticket were
7C-- d Weeks. Henry Birrell and George R Nan
cbss-e- il is thought that the new governors VIII
eiac- A- Parsons president Of the club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
NAVY TO ROW AGAINST COLLEGES.
Races To Be Held with Yale, Pennsylvania
and Georgetown on Severn.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE-I

Anna polls. Nd. Dec b-Ihe naval Academy
sipbt-osred shell crew Will row races with Yale,
PenrevI1snia and Georgetown the Severn River
next spring. The exact dates for the races have
nor vet been fixed bat Aid3lipman II Z Kimmel.
OF Kentucky, OF the first class. manager Of the
navy crews, said that the contests would take
Tia e some time in May. The Pennsylvania and
teoTRetown races will each be double headers, the
riSses rowing their first and second crews against
the varsity and freshmen crews Of the two uni
versiues-
Nd Is captain Of next seasons crew. Annapolis
LOST only of their first by gradua-
non last February-Rodge-s captain No. 3, and
Smvth stroke A call viii be issued to the candi-
January
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
-,e ru,EE AT CASINO THEATRE.

-,a+sctivas were at work behind the scenes Of the
casino last night. trying to discover fur tnlet
who has been playing havoc there for the last rev
DAYS Last Friday member Of the "Wlnsome
winnie company had a set OF mink furs stolen
a-+f-a A Uttla later Miss Kearney lifted up a
yaIIsbIe sable coat put il on and discovered tnt
the entire back had been removed with a sne - :
SoI1nd mart OF the errnine removed from her coat
IT. tbfef II is said must evidently be connected
,ritb the house in some way. he works while
the performance IS in progress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
FRED scHwINN, BROWNS CAPTAIN.

[BT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Providence, r /, Dec. 15--Fred Schwinn. %. Of
Newark: was tonight elected captain Of the Brown
football team for the season Of 1904 For three
years he played end the Brown team, and every
year won his b The following have received
the b" for their work on the gridiron last season:
Golfer. Leland MaCgregOr. Fletcher, Higgins.
Webb, Schwinn. Hascail, Schwartz, Walsh. Pear
sal, Curtis Savage Russ and Hickman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
SAYS MILWAUKEE, WON'T GET IN.
Ban Johnson Denies Rumor That the Club
Will Join American League

Chicago, Dec 15-President Ban Johnson has
sent out the official call for the annual meeting
OF the American League, which is to be held
the Auditorium Thursday. Manager Clark
Griffith of the New-York American League Club
has arrived from Montana while James McAleer,
Of St Louis came on from Ohio. President john
son denied the rumor which has been in Circula-
ton for the last few days that Milwaukee would
nrobabIy be taken into the American League
again, and said there was no foundation for such
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
pRlNcEroN EoorRALL MANAGERS

Princeton. y. J. Dec 15 (specaD.-George H.
Coughlin. 'C5 Of Norristown. Penn. was chosen
manager Of the football for 1904 by acclama-
ton at meeting OF the athletic executive commit
tee this afternoon. William G. Whitney, 'Os, Of
Norwalk Ohio. was elected assistant manager by
ballot system in which every class voted except
the freshman. Whitney captain of his fresh
man baseball team
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16

OXFORD BEATS CAMBRIDGE.

London. Dec. 15.-Oxford defeated Cambridge by
three goals and try to two goals and try in
the annual football match. Rugby rules, at the
Queens Club here this afternoon. Large crowds OF
people witnessed the play. which fast through
out and prolific in scrimmages. The betting
TO on Cambridge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
COLUMBIA MAY row ON scHUYLkILL.

The Columbia University Rowing Club, at its reg
mar meeting to-day. viii consider the question of
entering crew in the junior varsity regatta 10 be
Ma on the Schuykl this year. Cornell IS 70 send
,s-resqutatives and there is bare possibility that
lizard viii send a second crew. The Pennsyl-
,-ta Rowing Club will be the host. II is possible
T7rioT varsity race viii be held Ithaca
10 10 4c5TneI developing Junior crews. Both
S-aee,s would probably be held on Memorla! Day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16

v,,fsaelubia. Dec 1.-THE new Turkish cruiser
,feI,+IIta left the Cramps shipyard to-day Tor q
-, t-,,Istrs' rrial off the Delaware break
- Edwin s. Crau,p Is IN charge OF the vessel
which is manned by men from inc 0,iiiusiS -
'- sha viii have a steering trial ana on
,1reis, tSe speed test viii take btee, Inc co..
tract calls Or tWenty-tMo AH0As al AZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
EEsTErN CLEARS POLICEMEN.

Deputy Police Commissioner Ebstsin yesterday
SEN 20 Commissioner Greene his findings clearing
detective SerEea1ts Becker, NcCauIey and Rem
sr1 Patroiacn Kenyon aud Lynch Of the charges
brought against them for allowing EDWARD Dem
- the indicated charcoal agent, 70 approach
Gl-sldeat Roosevelt in TIE Church Of the Holy
-fnsalrtcu tine funeral of James x. Grace
s'-ieIel Greene approved the findings and dismissed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
SKATING NOW AT PROSPECT PARK

The lake at Prospect Park was opened for skaters
yesterday. and shortly after the red bali went up
announcing the fact fai- sized crowd gathered
and enjoyed good days sport
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
BIG INCREASE OF RACING STOCK
Westchester Association Increases Capital
from S150,0O0 to $500, 900.

Albany Dec. 15-The Westminster Racing Asso-
citation to-day fled with the Secretary OF State
certificate showing increase OF capital stock from
$4,000 10 $4,000 The stockholders include
August Belmont and James r. Keene.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
uocxrv RINK FOR SOUTH FIELD.

A skating rink is being constructed on what was
- - sald sor the hockey players, and when
t5e are moi on the ice vii be thrown open IoF use
Nv an undergraduate II tis 5 ~ ~ T1aI[
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
MICHIGAN MAY PLAY FOOTBALL HERE

The University OF Michigan Club. Of this city is
to hold an informal football dinner for Michigan
alumni at $50 o. m. tomorrow at the Hotel Albert
Plans are under consideration for a game In this
city next season between the Michigan team and
some leading Eastern eleven
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
MuNRoE GETS THE DECISION.

Boston Dec I5-In unnteresting bout Jack"
Nunroe Of Butte Mont. got a decision over ZAP
limerick of Buffalo in the third round of what
vas To have been fifteen round contest before the
Criterion Club tonight. Limerick showed little
knowledge of boxing. while Munroe made good
aDpearance and had no d1tncuIty In landing at
viii on his oppOnent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16

AoicsIin muffs and scarfs in all the newest
h.apes Quality and prices are right G. c.
SHAME Manufacturer, 4lst and 42d SIS, be-
> s~ea broadway and oth ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16

The first game was between the Mohawk Athletic
Club and the st, Peters c. L. A, and was won by
clearly outpayed their opponents and almost from
the start the result never in doubt The first
half ended Il to 0. The St Peters boys gave d
better exhibition in the second half and kept the
Mohawks down to one touchdown. thirty-yard
run by Brush in this half. a few seconds before
tine called called forth applause. The lineup
and score:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
EUROPEAN RAILWAYS.
MIDLAND RAILWAY.

The Picturesque Route OF Treat Bri1aln-
The most interesting picturesque route through the
centre OF England IMPROVED EXPRESS SERVICES
LIVERPOOL. Central LONDON and PRINCIPAL
TOWNS and LIVERPOOL Exchange % Scotland,
BREAKFAST. LUNCHEON. & DINING CARS. and
THROUGH CARRIAGES between LIVERPOOL lCentraD
and LONDON CSt. Pancras) THROUGH TICKETS 70
LONDON. PARIS and all parts BAIGAt+E, CSC ED
Tbrougb from hotel residence New
part Of London Apply guides time tables. Sc
CDr1pauv's Passenger Agents Messrs T Cook q
Son i and IIs5 Broadway and $40 Madison and 70
Messrs ThO5. Meadows Co. 81 Beaver st. Midland
Agents for Freight Traffic for freight rates TO al parts
OF Great Britain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-16
Upoer Norwood Queens Hotel.

Near Crystal Palace London Healthisst situation In
England Lovely gardens Boarding from 81 30
for large parties Convenient train
service for City and West Enc font0n
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-15

The Greeks and Romans had no
pocket handkerchiefs. but merely a
cloth called "sudorium" to wipe per-
spiration from the face. which was usu-
ally carried in fold OF the tunic or
loosely tied about the neck The Athe-
nian and Roman swells-the men about
town-inaugurated the fashion of car
rying one such ''sudorium" I'm the hand
and another In the girdle. but these
Were never used as we use pocket hand
kerchiefs. The ancients had a pro-
found respect for absolutely clean
noses, but only children and old per-
sons were allowed to blow their noses
In public.
For a gentleman to have done 80
would have been considered breach of
good manners. and for n lady to ap-
pear in public with handkerchief was
sufficient for her to forfeit all claim to
respectability. Husbands could divorce
wives who were compelled to use a
pocket handkerchief. 1t is even on
record that in Rome a man before mar.
rying made II point to ascertain II
the lady had nose that could ordina-
rily dispense with blowing in public.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-15

when England Paid Her solons.
In former times members of the Brit
ish parliament, who serve now entirely
without pay, were rewarded for their
services by the constituencies which
they represented. However. the men,
ber took his reward more often in
goods than I'm specie. = not surprising
matter. seeing that ToAey was not the
common possession Of those from
whom he levied tribute. The last pay
ment freely made Of which there is rec
ord was that which Andrew MARVEL
received. 1t was a barrel Of herrings.
In 1877 parliament formally discontin-
ued payment Of itself. but the practice
had been gradually lapsing for some
time, for ten years earlier Samuel Pc
pys had lamented the disappearance of
the paid member. so the parliament is
become a company Of men unable to
give account for the interest Of the
place they serve for" The old paid
member was very much the servant of
the house. He dared be absent only by
permission Of the speaker. on penalty
of a fine equal to about $3.50. in addi.
ton to the stoppage of his wages
while imprisonment was at times sub
stituted- Further. the members who
appeared at the house later than
a. m. and 30 missed prayers. were pc
nalized. not even the speaker being ex
empt from the order as to attendance
or payment Of penalty In case Of re
missness
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-15
, ON THE RABBIT
! TRAIL 3, JOHN
STRANGE

II was the first snow of winter and
rs Deacon Hastings OF Hastings Cor
ners stood I'm the barn door after feed
ing his cows he saw the tracks Of q
rabbit leading across the meadow In
the direction OF the woods. He went
out and bent over them, and as he
Strengthened up after q long look he
said TO himself:
1T IL a rabbit sure enough. and
guess he is buster. I'd be pretty
sure to trail him TO holler log down
in the woods. and rabbit pie wouldn't
be bad for dinner tomorrer."
He thought the matter over during
breakfast. and just as he finished he
came TO decision and said to his wife:
Martha. I'm going TO foller a rabbit
down into the woods and cut him out
of log. and you can get ready to
make pie OF him tomorrer."
Every well. Samuel" she replied,
without any interest in the case, and q
few minutes later the deacon was or.
Any person who has ever followed
the tracks Of rabbit wandering about
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-15
Ways of Eating Lettuce.

There has been an unwritten law
among epicures that lettuce should
never be cut with a knife. Indeed. IL
should not be touched with n knife.
they say. Now the common people
have heard this and II Is their habit 10
roll up a big leaf with fork. sop
II in the dressing and pack II In their
mouths as one used TO wqd muzzle
loading gun with a bit OF newspaper.
Once in awhile you will see a dainty
eater pick up leaves In the fingers,
Mortified at the thought Of touching the
lettuce even with a silver fork. II
has not occurred TO most lettuce eaters
that the epicures who established these
unwritten laws ate only the heart OF
the vegetable. which does not require
cutting, packing or wadding. but may
be taken on the tip of fork and con
veyed decently to the buccal cavity
Therefore. when in society eat only the
heart. II you want the best part oi
the lettuce (the outer leaves) sneak into
the kitchen, shake little pepper and
salt In your hand and 70 ahsad.-Nsw
York Press-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-15
A Remarkable Eskimo Custom.


To the student in ethnology the Eski-
mos afford unusual interest. especially
those of the coast of Greenland. Com
paratively speaking, modern settlers in
that frigid region. they have many OF
the characteristics of the people of the
stone age. yet their build and facial
outlines indicate Mongolian origin.
They have many customs of peculiar
interest, not the least among which II
a remarkable reluctance TO pronounce
their own name before a stranger. Ii
a white man meets family and asks
the head thereof his name his wife will
promptly answer for him. or vice versa
IL a child be asked its name both par
ents, IL they are present. will reply,
while the little one will stand dumb.
Ii but one Eskimo is about and the
same question be put to him he will
look about in a distressed way, as
though seeking some one to give the
desired Information. and endeavor to
evade the query until a member Of the
tribe comes up TO answer ii for him.
II pressed and no other course is left
him he will tell his name. but with
marked reluctance. On all other sub
jects except their spiritual beliefs they
will converse with volubility and do
their hest to impart Information.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-15

company's barns. Like q stone flung
from the hand OF titanic curler to IL
hmitnble foes spun the Spitfire on its
madcap course. II droned and buzsed
and snapped and flashed The automo-
bile chugged and grunted- heaved and
groaned- The two devils. one yellow.
one red. sped side by side. one over
polished rails OF steel. the other on
wheel gnawed macadam.
VIM screamed the fat passenger.
and it's hundred and job for life."
With changing gong and roar OF rails.
with footing horn and a roundelay OF
escaping fumes, the two raced through
the night Trucks which were on the
startling TO behold A tardy wagon
was caught at the tailboard. and the
road was strewn for a rod with crates
OF indignant poultry. Trees. barns.
bandbox cottages and lonely fiat
houses. a graveyard and a French res
taurant faded into the gloom through
which the Spitfire and the red devil
Glove their way.
I'VE must get ahead" said the fat
passenger In a stage whisper. Il tell
you we've got to do II. The red devil
wins II she ever gets on that stretch of
asphalt a quarter OF mile from the
road house. Get q move on your old
yellow paint boxw
"Doing the best I can. matey." re-
piled the captain. 'Get down over the
rail. quick. Haul I'm the collision mat
and make II fast TO the guard rail-"
The fat passenger. at the risk Of an
attack OF apoplexy. drew up the light
fender and strapped II to the rail OF
the dashboard OF the bounding Spitfire
Something tall and dark and round
loomed up a foot to the right as the
car crossed the road on the bias.
The red automobile. threatened either
specially in the middle Of the road al
that point to dash ont the brains OF
the unobserving or with the destruc
! ton OF its tires on the fanges of tho
rails of the suddenly raised track. came
to pinion destroying halt.
Through a dimly lighted street spur
the Spitfire: then. with a sputter OF itl
fuse. IL stopped i'm the middle OF Getty
square just as the laggard automobile
came putting up the hill
We've wonT shouted the fat pas
senger. Heres your prize money. ant
the ex-commander OF the Juggernaut
meaning you, goes to sea next montl
on my yacht Idlewhim."
Thanks for your kind OFFER" sait
Gringe. for I've a suspicion that Nv,
lost the command Of the Spitfire."
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-15

Years ago. in a small village. two
men quarreled about a five pound note,
which one John SMITH had lent to the
other John Brown. The latter de-
clared that he had repaid the money.
which Smith denied.
At length the matter was referred to
q certain wise man who lived near.
After hearing their stories he saw
Brown alone.
Now. will you." he asked. "for the
sake Of peace. pay John Smith err
Yes: I certainly will" returned J.
Brown.
John Smith now appeared before
Solomon. who asked him II he would
accept f2 in lieu OF the f5 for the sake
Of peace and quietness.
"No. I will not" said Smith: 81 lent
Brown IS. and f5 must have back"
In a few minutes Solomon delivered
judgment.
John Brown has not paid John
Smith the f5 he borrowed. and I coun.
sci him TO do so now"
"How do you know. sirT inquired
Brown In bewilderment
81 knew" said the wise man. "that
though you might be a rogue. you were
not a fool. and only a fool would pay
f1 when he owed f5."-London Taller
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-15

Nothing is so unalterable as the char
acter that accompanies a Christian
name. Deductions from Christian
names are absolutely safe.
Names ending in wv always denote
selfishness. Names ending in tku are
to be avoided; their owners are treach-
erous. Beware of names beginning in
Up. No woman over seven feet high
was ever called Birdie. Women named
George write novels. A baby named
Jabez Elijah Ahasuerus il always
called by its full name will not grow
up. A cat IL called Beethoven il sure to
indulge in moonlight sonatas.
Literary men who study these things
will bear out what / say. Ask them II
they ever knew an Andrew who was
not bookish. an Anthony who was not
witty, a Marie who was vain? Produce
a Rudyard and you will see omnis-
cience. Conan is Interesting in crime.
Algernon comlposes ballads before
breakfast. Theodore is critical.
Nicknames are equally consistent in
their connotations. a boy called "Trot-
ters" has large feet. No boy with q
snub nose was ever called Hockey"
Have you ever seen brunette as "Gin-
gerT' Boys and girls.w who are calls4
Carrots" have red hair always
Punch.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-15
Costly Haste.

Soon after his retirement from the
presidency General Harrison. having
announced his intention to make some
money out Of the practice of law. was
called into a big corporation case with
General Knox. They won their case,
and their minds naturally turned on
their fee.
Look here. Knox" said General Har.
rison. Il know I am subordinate 10
you In this case and should get my fee
through you. but l am getting old and
want to collect all my fees as promptly
as possible. so IL you don't mind I'll
just make out my own bill and send II
in" Knox readily agreed. and the ex
president sent In his account. which
was promptly paid.
A day or so later be met Knox. "Did
you get your feey the Pittsburger ask
ed OF the Indianian.
"Oh. yes" replied Harrison. with q
smile 81 put In a bill for 5000. and
they paid II at once
I'm sorry about that" said Knox
Il have just received a check for 500.
600 for my share and had expected tc
o. X. yours for the same amount
New York Times.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-09-15

Most animals are afraid of water
and will fly from II In terror" says a
member Of the IRE department. ITO
others there Is a fascination about a
flame. and they will walk into II even
though tortured by the heat. Some Of
the men were talking the other day
about the conduct of animals during a
fire. A horse In a burning stable.
they agreed. was wild with fear. but a
dog was as cool I'm a fire as at any
other time. A dog keeps his nose
down TO the floor. where the air is
purest and sets himself calmly to find
ing his way out. Cats I'm fires howl
piteously. They hide their faces from
the light and crouch In corners. When
their rescuer lifts them they are as q
rule quite doclle and subdued. never
biting or scratching. Birds seem tc
be hypnotized by fire and keep per
fectly still; even the loquacious parrot
In fire has nothing to say. Cows. like
dogs. do not show alarm They are
easy to lead forth and often find theii
way out themselves. Rodents seen
never to have any difficulty in escaping
from dres"- Washington Star.