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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
District w. O. T. q. Committee Re.
ceives Reports of Officers.

The monthly executive meeting of the
District w. G. T. y. was held the 10Th In.
slant at headquarters, so 9Th street, the
president. Mrs Clinton Smith, in the chair.
Mrs. Gallagher conducted the devotional ex-
ercises, Scripture Memory Gems" being
given by many present. The minutes OF
the last meeting were read by the secretary
and adopted The treasurer's report showed
a balance in the treasury of S91.48.
1t was announced that an echo meeting
will be held in the First Congregational
Church. 10th and G streets Sunday, the 10th
proximo, at 8 pm. at which time Mrs. Mar
garet Dye Ellis will be the principal
speaker. and those who were in attendance
at the national convention Of the w. c. T..
U. at Cincinnati. in November, will also
make brief addresses.
A report was made of the recent meeting
at the Congregational Church. when
Mrs. Mary H. Hunt, worlds superintendent
of scientific instruction in the public
schools, presented her plea for the introduce
ton of the system In states where the w
does not now obtain. Mrs. Clinson Smitn
reported having called. together with Nj 8.
Hunt. on one of the prominent school Of
ficials, who gave his hearty indot sement OF
the system OF the s. T. I. department.
Mrs. Grace l.. Chap.n and NJ So Ida Par
ker were elected members of The appropria-
ton committee. These ladies, together
with the district officers, are a commi ttee
to apportion the funds received from pa
irons of the w. C. T. u.
The corresponding secretary announced
that for the coming year she will use the
card system. as by that method the roster
of the w. G. T. U. can be more easily ham
died.
The towns of Edgemont and Benning
having applied to the District w. C. T. u.
for temperance pledge cards, the treasurer
was instructed to have 5000 w. G. T. u.
and White Cross cards printed.
The special business of the session, rela-
tive to the young women's work, was taken
up Mrs. Don p Blaine. recently elected
secretary of the District ''y'' work, made a
statement Of her plans for future work.
She said the pastors Of five churches had
already pledged their support and indorse-
ment.
letter was read from Mr.. Clayton ELL
Emig, wherein he cited from the District
files the exemption from taxation OF the
property of the w. c. T. U. This met with
most hearty applause. It was voted to hold
a reception New Year day at headquarters
522 9th street, from 4 to 8 PM, tho COM
mittee to be appointed by the president.
Ali members of the District Union who will
assist in receiving are expected to send
their names to the press superintendent,
Mrs. H. A. CLEARWATER. No. 1909 New
Hampshire avenue.
The department Of wage-earners win re-
sumo it's work Of prevention and education
In the w. G. T. u. rooms, under tho tam
porary management OF Mrs. W. n De
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wedge Of horses and beat them homo with
Q tride Of speed to spare.
The easterners again captured some OF
the southern b0okmakers' money In the
frBt race.
A. Morinelli and his friends backed Eva
Russell from 8 to I down to to !. and
thanks to Hicks strenuous finish landed
the money by q short head from Palmist.
who came with rush on the outside In
the last fifty yards.
In this eight horses finished In Q cluster.
heads and necks separating them At the nm
tsh. The eight horses presented fne spec.
tacle as they flashed down the stretch
squirting their mounts to the limit Of speed.
This unusual sigh caused the crowd Of men
to leap to their feet and yell.
Cardinal Wolsey and Bon Mot had q ding
dong finish all the way in the nth race.
nrBt one horse and then the other showing
his head in front. In the last few strides
little Robbins outrode Michaels at the An
ish ana landed Cardinal Wolsey the winner
by q short head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17
Southern League Meeting.

The annual meeting of the officers and
directors of the Southern Base Ball League
was held at Atlanta. Ga. Tuesday. Presi-
dent Kavanaugh was reelected unani-
mously. James Palmer of Nashville was
elected vice president. President Kava-
naugh will serve as secretary and treas
urer The directors chosen are Capt. Craw-
ford of Shreveport, F. T. Morrill, of New
Orleans. James Palmer of Nashville and
Col. Holt of Montgomery.
1t was decided to make no change In the
circuit, and the summary dropping Of
Montgomery from the league was referred
to only in casual manner. 1t was decid-
ed that the playing season shall be length
ened fourteen days, and shall close not
later than October /. The season Is to be
opened in the west and close in the eastern
part of the circuit.
President Kavanaugh was empowered to
select committee to aid him In preparing
the schedule for the season.
The pennant for 1908 was awarded to
Memphis on a standing of $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17
SHERMAN THE VICTOR.
Defeated Champion De Orc in Fine Pool
Contest

The three nights pool match between
Frank Sherman of this city and Champion
De Orc, POO points each night. was brought
to a conclusion last evening, the local boy
winning out by the score of 600 to 515. The
crowd present was large one. every seat
and available standing room being occupied.
and the playing was so good that no one
left before the final frame was played.
Last week in Baltimore De Orc defeated
Sherman by eighty-three balls and there
Is little doubt that the champion has a
shade the better of Sherman when skill Is
conce ned. but the local boy has been
playil on table for the past three nights
on Which he did his practice work. and this
was ZOO big an advantage for the champion
to overcome. When players get as expert
as De Orc and Sherman 1t requires very
little to place one above the other, and the
fact that the latter was familiar with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17

table on which the matches were played
not o lily brought the two to an equal foot
Ing put pushed the champion back fully
10 per cent.
On the opening night Sherman got away
well, and hung up 30 points, while De Orc
had to be content with 49, On Tuesday
De Orc reduced Sherman's lead by eight
balls. but last night there was nothing to
It. Sherman was In unusually good form,
and reeled or the balls with q precision
champion. De Orc also played brilliantly,
but there was nothing too hard for tho local
boy. and whenever he got any sort OF an
epeutn9 b. made It count. Time akter
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TRIAL POSTPONED.
Charges Against Fannie Lewis and
Celia ellison to Be Heard Next Week.

Six informations alleging theft were filed
In the United States branch of the Police
Court this morning against Fannie Lewis
and Celia ellison. the New York girls who
were arrested by Detective O'Dea Tuesday
afternoon for robbing school houses In this
city. Attorney Baker. who appeared as
their counsel asked for and was granted a
pcstponement until Thursday of next week.
and the girls at his request were committed
to the house of detention. where they will
be held to await trial.
Detective O'Dea last night recovered from
1856 street northwest where the girls had
q room. several pocket books and number
of hat pins. Some of the pocket books
have been identified, but there are four at
police headquarters awaiting Identification.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17
Foul Breath,
Catarrf1. Headache

ARE BANEHED BIZ DR. AGNEw's CATARRHAL
POWDER IT RELIEVES IN 10 MINUTES.
r. A. Bottom. druggist. Cookshire QUE. says;
'.For 20 years I suffered from Catarrah. Ny
breath was very Offensive even to myself tried
everything which promised me In almost
all instances had to proclaim them no good at
all. was induced to try DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder. I got relief Instantly after first applies.
tion. 1t cured me and am Tree from all the Of.
fects of IT," -
DIR. AGNEw.s OINTMENT RELIEVES ECzEsft
N DAT. 40.
p. q. AETLECK, lao PA. AVE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17
New Bowling League Formed.

Another bowling league has entered the
field, the latest aspirant for honors being
composed of teams from the various title
insurance companies of the city. A
schedule has been arranged calling for
games on the Rathskeller alleys on Thurs
day evenings and Saturday afternoons, be-
ginning the first week in January. A per-
manent organization will be formed at a
meeting to be held next Saturday after
noon. The teams will be chosen from the
following:
Columbia-Messrs Coughlin, Becker Nc
Elwee Miller, Phelps. Marsh and Camp
bell: lawyers Messrs. Maedel. Bishop, Vier-
buchen, Johnson, Packard, Roth and
Saunders; District, Messrs O'Connor, Allen.
Dryden, Leary and Staum; Washington.
Messrs. Benjamin. Fisher, Sessford, Win
field, Dunbar, Armstrong and Hawken.
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coRBETT-HANLoN GO.
Champion Will Have Hard Time Get
ting Down to Proper Weight.

A special from San Francisco says that
the glowing reports sent out from Young
Corbett's camp OF his physical condition
are accepted there with grain of salt
The champion is fat and, to the trained
eye, will have to do Trojan work to make
the required weight for his battle with
Eddie Hanlon.
The knowing ones argue that Corbett has
been so lax in his training for other bouts.
excluding his fight with McGovern, that he
will find two weeks too short time to get
into shape and be strong for his final try
out.
OF course. Corbett does not share in the
opinions OF the professional ring followers
and while he realizes that Hanlon Is a
hard boy to beat, has no fear of the ulti-
mate result.
The champion started on his second days
training with rush. After a hve-mile run
he returned and ate a hearty breakfast
Giving his food time to digest, he took on
SAMSON for four hard rounds. then dom
ming a heavy sweater the champion took to
the road, Keeling OF ten miles in rapid
style.
Upon his return Corbett spent half hour
in the bath, and after a good rub laid down
for an hours nap. His afternoon work
consisted of sparring and an exercise with
his new patent massage ball.
Corbett laughed when 1t was suggested
that he would not be at weight on Decem-
Der 20. and said: TELL Hanion to set the
scales at the mark, and he will make money
IL overbaiance."
Eyes. and I'll be strong, too. and give him
a battle that he will remember
At Hanlon's quarters there was quiet
feeling of security that was peaceful in the
extreme. The Californians trainers went
about their work in a manner that betoken-
ed the utmost confidence.
Hanlon was modest and unassuming, and
between breathing spells said he knew
what he had to undertake, but had no
fears of the result.
you know" said Hanlon, that cham
pion sooner or later meets his Waterloo,
and while I don't want to boast l am
morally certain that will be returned the
winner over Corbett."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17
Worlds Bowling Record.

A special from Erie. Pa, says that in a
match bowling contest last night Blue Rib
bon team of the Central City League estab-
lished a worlds record for five-man team,
scoring a total OF LIZA pins. The former
record vas 1.152 pins.
H C. Stahlbordt made II Of 81 strikes In
a game marked by but two errors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17
Y. M. GA. Bowling.

The predicted defeat of Capt. Goulds
team on Association alleys did not mate
rialize on Wednesday night. His team took
three straight from Capt, Overacker's. CIV
ing this team stronger hold on first place.
Browning bowled the only, 200 game. while
Overacker had the,'h best average. TO- Score:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17
DOWN THE ALLEYS.
Interiors Won Two Games From Treas
urv Tram

1utof1OTB won Two 0ame4 From TToA9-
ury Team.
The Interior and Treasury teams in the
Departmental League played three fine
games last night. the Interiors capturing
the first two events. but being beaten by
nearly 100 points in the nsxt. Garrett and
Bum pulled the first game out by their
good work, Bum rolling 215. In the second
Rice was the conspicuous bowler, and his
total was 215. although Budke. on the other
side. hung up 211. The Interiors could not
maintain their good form. and the Treas
ury piled up the highest score of the set.
Farrell, making 245 and Budke 212. The
Score9.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17

Reimer, corresponding secretary. District
w. c. T. z.
1t was announced that the quarterly
meeting Will pc neid, by INVITATION the z6lh
of January. 1904 {Tuesday). in Trinity M.
E. Church, 4th and s.reets southeast.
Luncheon will be served in the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17

Col. Henry P. Bosse, fifty-nine years old,
Is dead at Davenport, Iowa. He was a
member of the United States Engineer
Corps, at Rock Island arsenal for twenty
five years. He was a grandson of the
Prussian marshal Gneisenau, an aid of
Butchers at Waterloo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17
Fast Color eysiets USED Exclusively.
DOUGLAS WASHINGTON STORE
905 Pennsylvania Avenue, NV.

following officers for the ensuing year: c.
H. Posey, w. M; c. L. Harris, s. w; Thos.
N. Williams, J. W.; Benz. F. Daley. treas
urer (twenty-seventh term; J. s. George.
secretary; j. w. Cromwell. 8. D.; NJ. Alfred
Harris. J. D.; VIM. Pannell, 8. NJ. c.; E. L.
Conway. J. NJ. c.: Geo. w. Robinson. S. 8.
c. E. Pearson, ]. s.; Geo. w. Grice, chap
lain: s. C: Burnett, marshal, and Robert
H. Ford, tiler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17
Railway Relief Bowlers.

The Eastern team in the Railway League
won the full set from the Southern quint
last night. although the second game
showed but one point difference between
them. The last game was the best for the
Easterns. Dodson set the high mark, 1913.
The scores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17

There splendid Upright Pianos here, thor
oughly reliable and fully guaranteed at s155.
$115. S190-and good Square Pianos, such as s elm
ways, Knabes. Chickering's and voses at S45, s65,
$50 to $3.50. These are the manufacturers prices.
just about half the usual retail prices, and you
not only secure the easiest terms quoted in wash
ington, but you make big saving on the total
cost by purchasing the piano OF the +. G. Smith
Co.
Extra teams have been put to insure the
prompt delivery OF all pianos before Christmas.
Don't delay. Select your piano this evening or
tomorrow. and of the special bargains.
which VIII probably all be gone by next week. 1t
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onacers for Ensuing Year

At regular meeting held recently at Ma
sonic Temple. corner 9Th street and vir-
einia avenue southeast. Widows Son Lodge.
No. Z. =. A. A. n. elected and installed the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-17

Bowling Of the Plate Printers.
The Philadelphia team took two games
from Boston in the Plate Printers
League, but fell off in the last. and Bos-
ton won by a large score The totals:
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
METHOD OF ISSUING
UNIFORMS CRITICISED
General Kobbe Says Soldiers Bar
ter and Sell Clothing.

In his annual report TO the War De-
partment, Brig. Gen. William A. Kobbe,
commanding the Department of Dakota,
commenting on the discipline OF the
troops. says:
AN Improvement in discipline would.
believe. follow pccper change in the
method OF issuing uniform clothing
The soldier purchases his clothing on
credit. exceeding or keering within a
certain allowance. and owns IT. The
great majority OF men accumulate cloth
ing. and with many it becomes an article
OF barter and sale. not only among them
selves, but with civilians in the vicinity
of the posts.
When a soldier deserts he dlsposes
OF most Of his clothing, or it is taken
from his locker by those who first be-
come aware OF his absence
AN alternative system cannot be
given in this report. but will be embod-
led In A separate recommendation"
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
WESTERN CORN BELT
THREATENED BY FROST
Weather May Entail a Loss of
S2OO,oOO,Ooo.

CHICAGO, Sept. 15.-Generally 'teavy
and killing frosts over the northern half
Of the corn belt during the next ten
days would bring possible losses TO the
farmers of 5000. 900 600. with CORES
ponding reacting influence on the oros-
perity Of the entire country. In the
seven important surplus corn producing
States of Illinois. Indiana, Ohio. Iowa
Nebraska, Missouri. and Kansas. the
Government figures on September
promised a yield of l .269. 900 600 bushels.
II Is known that az least SOC. 900. 900
bushels are in jeopardy. and will be
ruined wholly or in part by protracted
cold weather.
In some portions OF Nebraska 20 per
cent of the corn crop has matured. and
IL frost comes tonight the loss will be
enormous. The hopes of a great wheat
crop in the Northwest have been de-
stroyed already by the excessive rains
and snowstorms, and II the corn crop
follows the same course. railroads will
not be able TO keep up their earnings to
what they have been heretofore. In she
best years the corn acreage not out OF
the way of injury by frost at this season
would be large. This year the condi
tions have been unusual and the area
susceptible to serious injury is enor
nous.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
GUESTS
CROWD SYCAMORE HILL
Well-Known People Making Over
night Visits.

OYSTER BAY. Sept I5.-President
Roosevelt kept "open house" at Saga
more Hill this afternoon. The list of
guests included Col. Willis L. Ogden.
civil service commissioner of New York
accompanied by William ]. Matheson.
Otto Kempner assistant commissioner
OF public works OF New York State Sen
ator William Mckinney. Representative
J. s. Sherman and a friend; Mrs. John
Van Worst. author of The Woman Who
Tolls" Gen. James O'Beirne, the Boer
representative in this country during the
war in South Africa: Profs. Albert Bush
nell Hart and ]. b. Moore, OF Harvard
and Columbia: Prof. j. w. jerks. of Cor
nell. who has been collecting statistics
for the Government in the Philippines;
C. Grant Lafarge. a personal friend OF
the Roosevelt family. and owen Wister,
author of THE Virginian." The two last
named. with Profs- Hart and Moore.
will stay over night.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
DIPLOMATS BELIEVE
WAR MAY Be At HAND
Venezuelan and Colombian Repre-
SentatlveS Have No AdviceS.

Neither the Venezuelan minister.
General Hernandez. nor the Colombian
charge d'affaires, DR.. Herran. has been
advised from their governments con-
cerning the reports that war between
the two countries is threatened.
At the same time the reports are not
diseTedited al either OF the South Amer
lean legations. II is acknowledged that
the relations between the two countries
have been strained. and that an out
break might be expected al any time.
Information from all sources concern
!ng the military movements in Venezuela.
which have been construed as an ad-
vance upon Colombia. has been meager.
Some reports say the advance OF Presi-
dent Castro's army TO the Venezuelan
frontier in the vicinity OF Cucuta is only
precautionary measure to strengthen
it's garrisons on the frontier. Others
believe that Castro is preparing to make
strike at Colombia at a time when
that country is in fear of secession
airy movement on the isthmus.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
PRESIDENT TO MEET
LEADERS ON SYLPH
Three Conferences Scheduled for
New York Harbor.

OYSTER BAY. Sept. 15.-An import
ant conference between President Roose-
welt and Republican party managers will
be held IN New York harbor tomorrow
afternoon and evening on board the
yacht Sylph.
The President leaves here on the Sylph
tomorrow morning at o'clock for Ellis
Island. AS soon as the immigrant sta
tion Is inspected he will return TO the
Sylph and shortly before midnight will
take train at Jersey City for Antietam.
Md, TO attend the dedication ceremonies
OF the New Jersey battle monument.
National and State party leaders will
begin 10 gather at Ellis Island soon
after the President arrives. Exactly VINO
Will be there outside OF Senator Platt. OF
Connecticut, as announced this morning,
cannot yet be told. A number OF these
will conclude their conference early,
others will take dinner with the Presi-
dent, while still others will talk with
him IN the evening.
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
STREET CAR MOTORMEN
VIOLATE SPEED LIMIT
Law to Be Enforced Against Local
Railways

The Commissioners have inaugurated a
campaign against mOtormen on the
local street railways who persist In vio-
lation Of the speed limit regulations.
Two OF these offenders are now awaiting
trial In the Police Court. and Commits
sioner West today announced that the
police have been instructed to strictly
enforce the law.
The action was taken upon the com
plant Of irwin II. Hollander, calling at
tontIon TO the excess speed at which
the Eleventh Street cars are allowed TO
descend the hill between Massachusetts
Avenue and Street northwest The
Commissioners verified the facts. as
stated. and notified George H Harries
vice president of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company. to imme-
diately conform with the lsw. A prom
ise has been received by them to this
effect. and no further trouble is antici-
pated
The Washington times., 1903-09-15
Also on Pennsylvania
Railroad Bridge Over
the AnacoStia.
TO BE RAPIDLY PUSHED
First Named to Be Finished
in 1905 and Be the Fin
est in the Country.

After much delay caused by inability
to get their supplies on the ground the
contractors and engineers this morning
begal simultaneously the construction
of two of the biggest bridges contem-
plated in the railroad and other great
improvements to Washington. Exeava-
tions We're begun for the approaches TO
the highway bridge over the Potomac and
Engineer Farnham, OF the Pennsylvania
began to put down the piers and abut-
ments for the railroad bridge over the
Anacostia. over which the new line in
from Magruder is to enter the city.
The beginning OF both bridges is an
epoch in the history of improvements to
the city. The highway bridge is 10 be
one OF the finest in the United States.
and it is to cost Uncle Sam $3.50. 900.
$4,000. The Pennsylvania is building
one bridge. and McMulien & McDermott.
the New York contractors. have charge
of the other. They are the men who
put down the foundations for the new
Long Bridge. over which all OF the
trains from the South are to come into
the city.
The highway bridge is TO be completed
in 1905, and the smaller structure in a
few months. The former is to be $500
feet in length. and is to be constructed
OF white granite and steel.
The roadway Is 10 be asphalted. Stone
rails are to guard trafic Handsome
lamps are being designed tor the pillars,
which are 10 rise above the rails at
ffty-font Intervals
The approaches are to be works of art
Taken all In all. the bridge is to be one
of the handsomest in the country
The steel work on the draw of the new
Long Bridge is going into place rapidly.
and Engineer Farnham said today the
big girders would be in place the earlier
part of next week