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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
NINETEEN VACANCIES
IN ORDNANCE BUREAU
General CrOzier Suggests That Induce
ments Be Offered to Army Officers
to Enter the Department.

seventy-one authorized officers. aid nc
applications for the positions, Brig Cen
William Crozier, Chief of Ordnance
calls attention in his annual report to
the necessity for offering greater IN
ducements to officers TO enter the ord
nance Department of the army.
An attempt was made to improve con
ditions in the department last year when
Congress passed a measure affOrdsne
slightly increased inducements TO OFF,
GERS fitted for the work of the depart
ment, but conditions are worse now than
ever before. General Crozler says the
work of the department is tagging be-
cause Of the lack Of officers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
BROWNLOH ROAD BILL
HAS STRONG SUPPORT
Local Men Work on Meas
ure for District Ways.
NEW CARS FOR WASHINGTON
Endurance Run to Frederick Planned by
Vehicle Owners to Take Place on
Thanksgiving Day.

The good roads committee of the local
Automobile Association has received
from the National Good Roads Associa-
ton letter asking them TO support the
Brownlow bill for Federal aid in con-
structing good roads. which failed in
the last Congress. but is TO be intro
duced In this Congress. The officers OF
the National Good Roads Association
assert that members OF the House from
Pennsylvania, Maryland. New Jersey,
New York. and New England have
agreed to support the measure.
Local automobilists are working on a
bill for the Improvement OF roads in the
District and Maryland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
Father Bill" Not In.

The Dixie Stakes. the first long-dis-
lance event of the meeting. promises to
be a waIzover for Mrs. Curtis Ben
StrOme hliy. Eugenia Burch. There are
but six horses eligible for the race, and
unless Father Bill Daily starts Colon
say and uyria fer the short end OF
the purse. Eugenia Burch will probably
have the race al 10 herself Colonel
Tyler, Sunny Shore. and Tantalus cup.
the other three-year-olds entered will
not go 10 the post. Trainer BIN Smith
is giving Eugenia Burch special prep
aration for the Dixie. and she promises
TO be Mt when she faces the starter. Her
last work was a mile and "A half Ia 2:S4.
done over the Gravesend course on We'd
nesdav.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
GALLAUDET RESERVES
TRIM GUNTON-TE TEMPLE
Church Team Is No Match for the
Mutes and Fails to
Score.

The Gallaudet Reserves defeated the
Gunton-Temple eleven on the gridiron
at Kendall Green yesterday afternoon.
by the score Of 6 to 0. The ball was in
Gunton's territory the better part of
the game and the Church team never
had a chance to score.
The most consistent ground gamer was
Robertson, the big right halfhacS of the
Reserves. He was always entrusted
with the ball when GalIaudet was in a
tight place. Gentner. of Gunton, made a
twenty-yard run, the longest of the
game The Uua-uD.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
COLUMBIAN STUDENTS
HOLD MASS MEETING

A mass meeting of the students Of
Columbian University was held at that
institution last night for the purpose of
arousing livelier athletic spirit among
the undergraduates As a result the
student body will form en- nasse and
march to Georgetown Field tomorrow to
cheer their team to victory.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
Field of Ten Likely.

From present indications there VIII be
at least ten starters in the Columbia
Handicap. the feature Of the card on
Monday. Enoch Wishard is pointing
Runnels for the race. and It is likely
he viii start that horse instead Of High
Chancellor. Runnels Is going great
guns, an5 II the Handicapped puts a
reasonable weight on him this horse
viii be . hot favorite- The field is likely
to be made up from the following
horses: Unmasked. Runnels. Castalian.
Mrs Frank Foster, Lord Badge, De-
murer Injunction, Tosean, Embarrass-
ment, and Ice Water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
CURBS AROUND TREES
ON NEW YORK AHHENUE

General Gillespie. chief Of engineers,
has advised the District Commissioners
to treat the center parking space in
New York Avenue, between Eleventh
and Thirteenth Streets northwest. as
similar parking has been treated in the
same avenue between Ninth and Tenth
Streets. The space consists of narrow
strips along the car tracks IN which
trees are planted. The space is too mar
row to make a desirable grass plot, and
II is advised that a curb be placed about
each tree.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
COMMERCE AND LABOR
LOSES TO TREASURY

The Commerce and Labor team. in the
Departmental League. fell a victim to
the Treasury five in two of the three
games bowled on the Palace alleys last
night The work of the winners was ex-
cellent, two of their scores exceeding
goo The bowling of Budke was also
very good. He made scores of 80. z0s.
and A2 Buell. made two fine scores.
knocking over "a and 212 pins in the
second and third games. respectively
Jarvis was the only man on the losing
team TO bowl over 200 pins The SCORE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13

K STREET STARS WIN
FROM THE LAFAYETTES

The X Street Stars deTeated the Sec
ond Lafayettes in a well contested game
by the score of 10 10 O. The features
were the brilliant playing OF T. Knox,
T.. Cannon. T. Barry. and J. Cannon The
winners would Ike 10 arrange games
with all teams averaging % pounds. The
lineup. =. Champion. left end. $ Nor
timer left tackle, J. DraiZenstock left
guard; g. Smith. center; r Barry, right
guard q. Jeffries. right tackle; A. How
ard. right end; p. Knox, quarterback.
J. Cannon. fullback; r. Cannon. left
halfback T. Barr. right halfback.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
DISTRICT LEAGUE
BEGINS TOMORROW
Basketball Organization Opens Season
With Game Between Carroll In
sti.ure and Y. M. c. A.

The opening game of the third season
Of the District of Columbia Basketball
League Will be played tomorrow night
at S:45 p. m, IN the Y. II. c. A. gymna-
SUM. when the home team viii have as
its CUES: and competitor the team of
Carroll Institute, which won the cham
pionship last season. The Y. NJ. c. A
home team finished in second place.
Both hves are made W Of well-sea-
soned players. capable Of putting up a
fast game Of ball
The teams are eTsnly matched and a
fast game may be looted for. The line
up for the game will te as follows:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
Bliss AFTER GAMES.

The football team OF Bliss Electrical
School has been organized for the sea-
son, and would like TO arrange games
with any amateur teams in about
the city. They would especially Ike TO
hear from any of the local high schools.
Average weight. las pounds. Address
all communications to YOrke Burgess.
manager.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
Thomas to Be With Us.

The colors Of the young millionaire
turfman, =. y. Thomas. viii be fire.
Quently seen et Benning Mr.. Thomas
IS not in this country, bat Alexander
Shields. who manages the horses Of this
stable. win bring on a select number
OF runners. Among them VIII be Lady
Amelia. winner OF the Great Eastern
Handicap. Buttons. who has recently
developed into more than useful
horse; and the Washington faVorites,
Young Henry and Lady Potentate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
WESTERN BUDS HANr GAMES.

The Western Buds would ike TO ar
range games for Sunday. with teams
averaging 80 pounds. Address chal-
lenges 10 r. Connors $40 Twenty-siX tn
Street northwest The lineup follows;
K. ConnOrs. quarterback: WILLIAMS. full
back; Welch, right halfhack; McGielland
left halfback: Carkery. right end
Wrenn, left end; w. O'Brien, right
guard: J. Wrenn. left guard Cumber-
land. right tackle: J. McClelland. left
tackle; McDonough. right tackle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
Western Boy to Ride.

Jockey J. WINFIELD. the Western rider.
viii have the mounts on J. Grant Ly,
mans horses during the Benning meet
ing. WINFIELD was for several seasons
the premier negro jockey in the West,
but his form has not been Of the best
this season. Next spring WINFIELD viii
go TO Russia 70 ride the horses trained
by Jack Keene. who the past season
developed into the most popular and
successful American trainer in the land
OF the Car
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
INDIANS ARE HOPEFUL
OF BEATING "PENNSY'

CARLISLE, Pa. Nov. I3.-The Indians
held final practice for their big game
with Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon,
and viii leave today for Philadelphia
Coach Warner gave out the statement
that the team was in good condition
and hopeful Of victory. They viii be
accompanied TO the city by the famous
Indian band and large number CT stu
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
Pooling the Police.

Dispatches from Chicago say some
OF the automobile owners Of that city
are violating the speed laws and are
lodging the police by the use OF bogus
numbers. The numbers are placed on
the rear of the car, which flies past
the policeman. disappearing before he
can capture them. Another favorite
trick Is TO attach a wire to the tag
bearing the number and draw IL from
sight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
Has a Good One.

Gwynn Tompkins viii probably depend
on Amur in the Biadensburg Steeple-
chase Handicap 10 be run the opening
day. He has two other horses entered
LavatOr and HaTOw-bGt the former
viii doubtless be given a heavy impost
BY the Handicapped and Amur looks 10
be the class Of the others entered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
A Royal Contest

There viii likely be intense rivalry dis
played in tHs races for gentlemen riders
Dion Kerr. the local rider, won most q
the races FOX. gentlemen riders at PIN
leo. defeating the crack Baluimorean
Mr. Taylor. The latter accepted his de-
feats with not the best of grace and
viii carry TIE war into the enemy
camp. When Mr.. Kerr and Mr. Taylor
meet Ia rae the fight viii doubtless
be a hot one from beginning 10 end.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
BASKETBALL TONIGHT.

The Urell Rides and the Ordway
Rifles, of the National Guard Athletic
Association will meet tonight in the
second basketball game of the season in
the Center Market Armory Dancing
viii follow the game.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
RIGGS BANK TEAM
D0WNED BY BELT & co.

The Riggs team in the Bank Clerks
League, was defeated by the Bell & Co
five, on the Palace Alleys last night. the
latter winning the full set All the win
ner's scores were over 500. while Riggs
failed to once reach that mark. Shall
lenberger, with oil, made the best sin
gle. The scores:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13

Several automobile owners are to call
on Col. T w. Symons and submit a
proposition TO him concerning the Joint
use Of the proposed Virginia speedway
by the Road Riders and Drivers As
ISOLATION and the Washington Auto
mobile Club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
INFERIOR BOWLING IN
7. N. C. A. LEAGUE

Team a won each OF three games from
Team D by over 100 pins in the Y. NJ c.
A. League last night. All of the scores
were exceptionally low. Team ID failed
to register as high as coo IN a single
game Barber. with les. carried or high
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
Endurance Run to Frederick.

Some of the local dealers are work
ing up an endurance run to Frederick
and return for Thanksgiving Day. This
contest is not TO be a fair day affair
but the cars are TO make the run
rain OF shine. it being deemed best not
to alter the plans Tor any reason. but
for all to take chances alike, and test
the merits of the different machines
under whatever road and weather con-
ditions exist at the time the event is
scheduled TO take place. Vehicles are to
be checked out of Washington. upon ar
rival at Frederick. on leaving Frederick,
and or arrival at Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
New ard Old Course.

On Monday. the opening day of the
meeting at Benning. there win be three
races ruH over the Columbia course
and two over the old course The first
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
NEWS AND GOSSIP or THE DA Y IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS
JOCKEY CLUB OFFICIALS
PLEASED WITH COURSE

the Columbia Handicap. fourth on the
card. The other race is a steeplechase.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13

Umpire and referee alternating
Messrs. Rosson and ClaXton. Time
keepers-Messrs. Hendricks and Pugh.
Linesmen-Messrs. H. Seay and Escher
Time OF halVeS-15 and 10 minu- eS.
Standardization. Goal-Robert-
SON Score-Gallaudet Reserves. s.;
Gunton-Temole, 0.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13

Among recent contracts for show
space are the Rose Manufacturing
Company. Of Philadelphia; the Electric
Vehicle Company, of Hartford, through
H K Haupt, local agent, and Cook &
Owesney, for Winton and Stevens
Duryea-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13
winton Motor 1904.

Cook & Owesney have received from
the Winton Motor Crriage Company.
OF Cleveland Ohio. a booklet giving ad-
vance information regarding the i'm
provements to their 1904 model touring
car. The general system remains the
same, though many changes have been
made In the machinery.
Albert Champion whose hip was frac-
tured in the races at Brigton Beach. is
reported to be recovering slowly. II is
asserted. however, that the racing days
Of the famous motor cycle racer are
over. as he viii be a cripple for life
Tom Cooper. the Detroit racing ehauf-
feur. IS building two racing machines
with which he expects TO exceed any
speed so far made on a track.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-13

league viii open the game by throwini
the first ball up between the centers.
The National tribune., 1903-04-30
FINANCIAL.

roLD, GOLD! GOLD! WE ARE OFFERING
" for sale the Treasury Stock of the Powhatah
Mining Co.. and are anxious to place TINS liiornia,
ton In the hands of every Individual VINO mas nuch
little money TO invest. The mines owned Dy ths
Company are located in Culpeper County, virginia,
about midway between Culpeper Court HOUSE anu
Fredericksburg and between the Rapldan ana hipPa-
hammock Rivers. They only II miles from rem
ington southern Railroad, and 10 miles ho,neI
" from the Wilderness battlefield They nave oeen
proven to contain vast quantities OF stlphiIe ore cui-
rying gold value of from % to so per Ton ana gen
eral average would indicate the vaie g at least 20 per
ton Ii proposed sell the Treasury STOCK, iooW
shares and install ChloIaTaiion plant, win ciilac!
to treat 80 tons per day. We have The authority Oh le
best mining experts for the assertion thl the ore can
be mined and treated at cost of not 10 exceed sovIer
ton II is believed. for experience has shown ial lie
ore increases volume and value as depth y opa,neu
Gold WAS mined in This section before Inc CiIh war
and many an old soldier will recall The evidence OF
the fact observed by him while passing through ms
section in the days OF "a. We expect Inc deNeiol
ments when modern methods of mining ana mining
Introduced TO show most gratifying results, me
Powlatan Mining Co. has expended large amount OF
money in the purchase of the mines and III proving
their extent and value The officers and directors anu
present stockholders have, by Ieso uton made t..e
Treasury Stock preferred sock TO the extent OF being
entitled TO preference dividend Of fix per cent DeOie
the other stock of the Company can participate IN .e
net earnings We the sole agents for the SAFE Oh
Treasury Stock, and invite correspondents Geo NJ
Slye d Co., Investment Bankers, 6l9 81. n. W.,
Washington, ID. Z.
The National tribune., 1903-04-30
PAINTS.

DAINT WITHOUT OIL-REMARKABLE DIS
Il covery That Cuts Down the Cost of Paint Seventy
five Per Cent Free Trial Package is Mailed TO
Everyone Who Writes. A. l.. Rice prominent man
uiacturer Of Adams, n. Y, has discovered process
oil. He calls 1t POwdrpaint 1t comes to the farmer
dry powder and all thai Is required is cold water
oil paint 1t adheres to any surface wood stone or
brick spreads and looks Ike oil paint and about
0ne-fOurth as much Write to Mr.. A. L. Rice, Manurr
$50 North ST., Adams, n. ". giving the name of the
dealer from whom you buy your paints Mr.. Rice will
send you free trial package also color card and full
Information showing you how you can laye a good
many dollars. Write to-day.
The National tribune., 1903-04-30
REAL ESTATE.

- EAL ESTATE.
Ii l25 o., Meigs Co., Ohio; five-room house. 90 800
10 a., Ross Co., Ohio; four-room house, 81 CO.,
- a., Meigs Co., Ohio; buildings fair, $1,000.
155 a, Johnson Co., Ind; sevenrOOm house, $500.
30 a. Monroe Co., Ind: fair improvements, 50 CO.,
ID H. Sussex Co, Dell three sets buildings, sli,2JO.
10i H.. Steuben Co. y. Y: good buildings, si,200.
100 a.. Lincoln Co., Neb.; no buildings $500
1G0 a.. Bradley Co., Tenn; no buildings, +, 600.
40 a., White Co, Ark; no buildings 500.
160 a. Dewey Co., Okla T.; two-room house, 81 co.,
1Oa., Dunn Co., Wis., residence and mill $500.
80 a. Furnas Co., Neb.; good buildings, $500.
160 a., Furnas Co., Neb.; four room house, a. 600
40 a. Fremont, Mich; eght-room house, 81, 800
40 a. Webster Co., Mo-; buildings fair, 81 coo.
go a., Wright Co, Mo-; small house. $500.
IG0 a., Jewell Co.. Kan; house fair, e So
Hardware business, Elizabeth Pa, 5000, or at in
voice Owner wishes to retre has been la the business
80 years; annual sales, $4,000.
Improved patent grain drill. Z. s. right, s. $50.
Write for complete description of any Of the above
IF you have real estate to sell send description and
price. Arthur Beaver. Bashan, Ohio.
The National tribune., 1903-04-30

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Wis.
The National tribune., 1903-04-30
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We do not detain You from business. We give i'm
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Write at once for free booklet which gives refer
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Suite 56i, 1l35 Broadway, New York.
The National tribune., 1903-04-30
lust THINK OF 1T.
81 Ii Mill be a very Misa


- 1t will be very wise plan to buy some of the
following property while il Is so cheap:
Lansing, the capital city of Michigan has popula-
ton OF 10000: at least 40 manufacturing establishments
agricultural college, with 900 students. that has
National reputation; and has fine State Capitol
buildings any State In the Union 1t is safe to say
that this property has struck Its lowest NOTCH and
come; So If you don't take advantage OF these prices
you will be too old after the next panic. What every
body says IL generally true and everybody says, after
looking at the prices below thai the bottom has fallen
out, and prices can never 90 any lower
Ten thousand dollars will buy IL tenant houses, all
newly painted and decorated, and good barn. to-
gether with six of land bounded the east by
the Michigan Central Railroad; the north by Grand
Chicago to Port Huron The north three of this
land Is held for factory purposes and better site
be found In Michigan. The above houses and barn
constantly rented. which pays more than six per
insurance and repairs Good improved farm property
would be taken In part payment for this property
Two thousand dollars will buy six of land In
side of city limits at the crossing of the Grand Trunk
and Michigan Central Railroads, the two great trunk
lines running through Michigan One OF the best sites
in Lansing for Il large manufacturing plant
One thousand dollars will purchase three fourths OF
an acre. with good stone basement barn on same II
Is bounded on three sides by railroads. viz, on the
west, by Lake Shore d Michigan Southern; on the
east by the Michigan Central: the south, by the
Grand Trunk. The largest vinegar factory in Mich
gan Joins 1t on the west where million bushels OF
Michigan apples are used annually. Hugh Lyons d
Co., manufacturers of brass fixtures and figure heads
for display windows working 200 men. Joins ii on the
east This property with Its three railroads. Is fine
site for a small factory.
Twenty good, improved farms, within 10 miles of
the capital city of Lansing, Mich, for sale. Prices
ranging from $40 to $50 per acre.
For Information regarding any OF the above prop
erty, write 10 Il. Il. Potter, Lansing Mich.
The National tribune., 1903-04-30
M EDiCAL.
EREE.-A WONDERFUL SHRUB.
CURES KIDNEY AND BLADDER
DISEASES, RHEUMATISM. ETC,

New evidence shows that Alkovls, the new botan-
ical product Of the Kava-kaVa shrub. is indeed n
true specific for diseases caused by Uric acid
in the blood or by disorders of the Kidneys and
Urinary organs. remarkable case Is that OF James
Thomas ESQ., of the Board of Review, Bureau of Pen
sions Washington, d. c. told in the NelU York Workd
of recent date. He cured by Alkavis after many
physicians had failed and he had given up all hope of
recovery. Similar testimony of extraordinary cures of
Rheumatism and Kidney and Bladder dis
eases of long standing comes from many other suffer
ers, and 10 hospital cures recorded in 30 days So
far the Church Kidney Cure Co., No al Fourth Ave
nue., New York, are the only importers of Alkavis,
and they are so anxious to prove its vane that for the
sake of Introduction they will send free treatment of
Alkavis, prepaid by mail, to every reader of THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE who is a sufferer from any form
ease. Rhenmafism. Diabetes, Dr0psy, GRAY
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10 send their and address to the company,
and receive the Alkavis free To prove its wonder
full curative powers, ii Is sent to you entirely free
The National tribune., 1903-04-30
CIGARS.

Sn CIGARS, GENUINE GOOD SMOKES 500:
~ Is good SC. cigars. guaranteed, 65c.; IL good &C.
cigars, guaranteed, s5c; Florodora cigars for 1oc
Creme cigars &C.: Cheroos Stogas etc. by mail pre-
paid VIII please you refund money. BY mail pre-
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Graiot Sta, Evansville, Ohio
yIyANTED-Co TO SELL GENUINE
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