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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

speed. lie has the handbail knash Of
dlvinins The coming play and walks to the
In certain to come nine tlmes in ten, irt1-
faccidental1 block, Ills trick ef playing the
II. vet be in an opponents way. are tricks
of the real handball player.
William Reilly was of round age ana
weighed 80 pounds. but he could make
fast mar lock had by his ability to foresee
his Play. He could tell as soon az man
set to hlt tis bell just where 1t Was go
Ing. 49,
sharply. Heb IL Grsn. the football star.
he did rot Nit leo fsst. The handball
strohH is Il laay sort Of Ew'i,s, save when
tie sooner the nlayer starts his SWING and
the asler he makes Il the better. The long.
easy swing which LOCKS slow and tender.
Iueklns wall much, faster than II went
DIRK r. psTfor1asd y FIy'as ths bail l.! 81 :
sFS Draw hpa Yst Il ,a si rs b. an % "f
EPSILON with sfea'r speed than 1t goes
10 II, 40 does tho psspesly hit hand,ali re-
bound of the wall With greater velocity
ri hi;h houna or the highly played ball
rnst.rr 10 gel retur:i Of the tall In any but
re hish pay, Dfiy.ns fer ~, e!ln ,l, IL IT,
VITA q bound wsi.! hieh Of lower. OF
carree, 10 c,!neh II the object. Of play, but
~;th :he regulation ball ard court II Is
El,eft line ana on a low hound. When q
rarrint,pr ball - sen. In low and hard 1t
10 simply Impossible for an. opponent to
take &c. wi,araas it is hard indeed TO hit
being urtshen. Il IL liable to bound a bit
and hang even when hit perfectly,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

81. a 0s Whs s sa tha sa W
p p!as ssaa, i 't T as t2 n nss ,hs ShaHf s
may b To hlgE, and taan ,ths play ia e.
So both men play hiah and fae cut, keeps
Ing the , ball t. he o,hss wssh hs TEan
one man haif-n;sse2. sends In lew one
or takes CHANGE 20 make n einch
play. II he getr low enough. FL. inches
if il goes In . hit high; tho ethe,r player
it. meaning hlir il III >, low ana 50 fast
that there 10 ne, chance to get It,
circumstances. II the out player sends. In
u lo7i one and comes running expecting
a Icy, return. the IT. .p!ay.Sr mfy Tend y
in hish and hard, This VII make the out
thing to do.
The crack. hi = bali 90 hard that Il
shootr To tho wal, and hnck assih with
the speed Of a hasehsl! t',eted By u, tsst
pitcher, Doctor Neville can hi ysry hard.
He can make a ha!i send hrll In fror,
the back wall four fee. high and II will
r rs,H: e TIE rs.r ~sl q lie same ms.
must start for his uosition the moment
Doctn: Neville starts his SWIM, lilo must
Anticipate tho distance nnj direction o.
there II no charc" fr7. u NAN 10 ooYes
ground after tn. hpil bounds with the
rubber hall. which hangs IN the air eaa
floats. Their" is Cftsn plc1ty of ti1.r, II
waits fcr tho playeN 60 10 speak.
SPEED Vi. DISAGREEMENT.
Speed Of fa0t 10 n dr-idcrst,ti In q
handball player. but tho faculty Of fore.
casting the play aud rtnr..nR FOR the
right spot Lcfore 1t Is made beats speed
all hollow. Some Of the best hanaball
players Reem to he SLOW when In action.
Fitzporter. tho st. Louis University crack.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
In Ten Years Total Exports From
United States Increased
1000 Per Cent.
THIS BEATS ENGLAND'S GAIN.
Mother Country's Business With
Her Dependencies Grew Only
300 Per Cent During
the Same Period.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, Dec 19.-The vafue a
South Africa as a market Is the subject
Of some special attention at the present
time by reason Of report upon that sub
ject recently presented to the British Par.
Lament. This report shows that the Brit
ish colonies In South Africa have become
OF greater importance than any other Of
the British colonies except India
Ten years ago." 1t says. Great Bit
aims exports to South Africa were valued
at little under fS-Gg-GO: last year they
almost reached 5000. In 1888 South
Africa stood sixth ON the list Of Great
Britain's customers; last year it stood SEC
ond. and was only beaten by India: II i
pass India and stand first en- the list AZ
the largest buyer In the world Of the
produce and manufactures Of the mother
country"
This statement of the great importance
and rapidly growing imports of South Az
rica as an importing country lends espe-
cial interest to some figures just prepared
Dor. through its Bureau Of Statistics,
showing the growth of exports from the
United States to, British Africa and TO
that the exports from the United States
to British Africa have grown with even
greater rapidity than those from tho
United Kingdom referred to by the report
Exports from the United States to Brit
1sh Africa grew from $3.6Ss.39O In t88 to
$3-s44 800 in 1873. or, in other words. were
niue times as much in 1893 as In 1897 while
exports from the United Kingdom to South
Africa grew from $50 S9S 90 in 1893, to H35,-
5000 in 1907. the 1906 figures not yet being
available Thus. while exports from the
United States to British Africa are in 1903
nine times those of 1896. those from tho
United Kingdom were in 1902 but three
times as much as those in 1895.
The relative growth of exports from the
United States and from the United King
dom to the territory in question can be
more accurately determined by utilizing
the figures of the United States for the year
1902. since the figures for the United King
dom for the year 1903 are not yet avail
able. This shows that the exports from
the United States to British Africa grew
from S. 6sS 500 in 1885, to S2S. $50. los in 1902.
the total for 1892 being nearly eight times
as great az that for 1893; while. as already
indicated. that of the United Kingdom
was only three times as great.
The total exports from the United States
to Africa have grown with great rapility
from S. 1885, $50 in 1893 to $3S,064 63S in 1906.
being more than seven times as much in
1893 as in 1885, while to Asia and Oceama
our exports grew from $8.o64.0sS in 1893
to s95 .S21.52s in 1902: TO South America
from So. 3s.0T In 1893 to s4l 137 ,s72 In 1885,
to North America. other than the United
states. from S119, 7Ss $50 in 1898 to s215. 49,
769 in 1903: and TO Europe from $3.50, T6 10
in 1893 to Sl,023 .256.e5' in 1868.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
General Sentiment in Washing
ton Favors Metropolis for Big
Democratic Gathering.
NONE. HELD THERE SINCE SO.
Splendid Party Victories in Last
Two Elections Have Given
Democrats Warm Feeling
for Tammany and City.

REpUBIIc SPECIAL
Washington, Dec 19.-The plan to hold
the next Democratic National Convention
in New York is attracting the attention
of Democrats all over the country.
.If New York wants the Democratic
National Convention it can get it" seems
to be The CONSENSUS Of opinion.
The Democracy of the country. SO care
full inquiry to-day shows. feels very
friendly towards the Democrats of New
York. Hatred of Tanmany Hall has died
away since the city gave 1900 majority
for Coler in 1862 and followed with 62.01
for Mcclellan against a fusion ticket this
year. These figures have given the Dem
ocratic party the first hope it has enter
tanned since the congressional elections Of
1884
Thus for the first time in years the DEM
ccrats are taking heart and believe they
have good chance of carrying the coun-
try IL they can only win New York. With
this friendly feeling already entertained
and with Democrats of every shade-ex-
cept those of the extreme Bryan school
showing disposition to get together. the
the convention for New York City has
been accomplished.
In 1892 and prior to that time there
was hostility to Tanmany Hall. In 1893
and 1900 the Bryan element would NOT for
n moment listen to the proposition to
have the convention held in an Eastern
city. Hence it has been that New York
has not had Democratic National Con-
vention since 1868. when Governor Horatio
Seymour was nominated in Tammany
Hall.
Chicago got the recent Republican Con-
vention on guaranteeing to furnish the
hall free and TO place at the disposal of
the Republican National Committee So
CO. Chicago is an applicant for the DEM
ccratic National Convention, and IS pro-
ceeding on the calm assurance that New
York Is not trying to get 1t. If New York
will make better bid than Chicago. or
even as GOOD bid. it is believed these
States will vote to give the convention to
New York.
Texas. Louisiana. Mississippi Florida
North Carolina, South Carolina. Virginia,
Maryland, New Jersey. Pennsylvania,
island, Massachusetts. Vermont. New
consin. Minnesota. Montana, Missouri and
West Virginia.
This is exactly half the committee and
more than sufficient to give New York
the convention on the first ballot but
there probably will be half dozen cities
applying for the convention. and the OPP
POSITION vote would be split up.
The Democratic National Committee
meets at the Shoreham Hotel Washing
ton. January II.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
DONGS OF THE COMMENT

time. will weigh 1sa pounds now.i SO that
Creseeus has something to draw In his
races besides the sulky.
Both CFeseeHs and Major Delmar have
trotted In is94. but Cresceus was the
first stallion to step under two minutes.
Major Delinar Is a seiding. The racing
colOrs of the Ketcham stable are orange
and green. and until the Memphis record
of Lou DillGn the orange and green had
held-but for thN space of "a few weeks
the worlds trotNng record since the Vic
tory over The Abbot. For three seasons
Creseeus had no rival In his class He was
an exhibition horse In lonely contest
against time. Now that he has rivals
worthy of his attention. one OF whom
has lowered his record by a quarter of .
second. the sporting world Will look for Il
contest uest SEASON between the cham
piona. Mr. Ketcham IL too good sports
man and too confident In tho ability Of his
horse to let such an opportunity pass.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
cHAs. A. DUFF. N. D.

Not
- disease
NO
patient Is given refund dollar services
l a
a. m D. l.
N. II, street. 81. Lou
Of omcs r.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
ABSORPTION IRRIGATION AND DIGESTION THE ONLY CURE FOR
STRICTURED men.

method that seDa rates the nbera Of st1Ic-
ture, dig sts and passes them from the canal,
Immediately reduces inflammation, giving
instant relief from the torturinE misery Of
painful and dlmcult urlnnti0n, without sign
Of blood, the least bit of pain unfavor.
able symptom thereafter. leaving the canal
natural when born.
My method Of curing Structure in all its stagesis
by Irrigation and Digestion which absorbs the sub
stance that connects the ccatrx. fbrous forma-
ton, that the structure is removed in shfedlike
particles. leaving the canal entirely free and unob-
structed II 1t is Inorganic structure commonly CALL
ed chronic gonorrhoeii gleet reduce the infiam
nation at once: discharges. irritation. painful and
frequent urination stopped Immediately. and
soon the canal heals. resuming perfectly natural
condition. BY removing oil the Inflammation in the
entire genito-urinary system my treatment cures
the severe complications with the kidneys. bladder
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20

arrange for a consolidation OF the international
events so that they may take place within a
shorter reriod Of time Permit me 10 Ycfe! Vol
in this connection 10 the paragraph. In my last
article which has bearing on this rcint
The Hamburg Polo Club. in all probability.
VIII 81 nd a team to st Louis. The League U.
German Whesiinen intend also 10 ;enI G team
TO compete in the bicycle competitions.
In conclusion permit mo to ask You to as
exert your entire influence TO the effect that
the regulations for amateurs and other condi-
ttons VIII not be narrowed down to" much To
American conditions and conceptions. 1t IL
feared here your people nigh, proceed too one
sidedly In this respect. and International inter
est De lost sight Of.
Very respectfully yours.
DOCTOR w. GEEHARpT
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-20
PLAYING HANDBALL A SCIENCE
IN WHICH BUT FEW EXCEL

Though Hundreds of Men Play the Popular st
LOUIS There Is but One Court. and That
Regulation Contest Can Be Secured-Notes the PLAYERS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
Topographic Maps.

Nearly 100 copies OF the new top
ographic map OF Kent county, rec
emily completed by the Maryland
Geological Survey, have now been
distributed. Some delay in the
delivery has been caused by u mis-.
taken announcement of College
Park as the Surveys address, the
proper address being Baltimore.
The map is as complete a picture
OF all the surface features of the
county as the large scale of an inch
to the mile will afford. A soil mar
and a geological map are now under
preparation upon the base furnish.
ed by the topographic map. These
will be followed by systematic re.
port on all the physical features OF
Kent, considered both technically
and in relation to the county's
products and industries.
The Surveys topographic map OF
Cecil county was issued some
months ago and DIR. Clark now an,
nounces that large parts of Queen
Anne's and Talbot have been sur.
veyed. The maps may be obtained
free of charge by application to the
Director of the Geological Survey
at his office in Baltimore. If or.
dered by mail the packing and
postal charge is ten cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
OUR STRENUOUS LIVING.
lean widows and Orphans and
Kills Our Young Men.

1t may be asked if American domes-
tic habits have not something to do
with the frequent breakdowns of
American nerves. In perhaps the ma
jority of cases, in cites, at least, the
day is admirably arranged so as to give
the business man no rest whatever until
he gets into bed. 1t has come within
our observation that, in our civiliza ton
there are three systems of living out
the ordinary working day, says Har-
per'si Weekly.
There is the French system, which
is that of the continent of Europe in
general; there is the English system;
and there is the American system. The
last combines the chief features of the
other two. The Englishman goes to
work late and comes away early, but
during working hours he works all the
time. His luncheon is light, and eaten
hastily-perhaps at his desk. For this
he makes up by leasurely breakfast
and leisurely dinner; while he has
the early part of the morning and the
latter part of the afternoon to himself.
OH lilt
goes to work early, and works hard I'M
til noon. The American is apt to I'M
derrate the energy with which the
Frenchman works while he is working.
But at noon work ceases, and he sits
down to an abundant meal, well
cooked well served and eaten with an
appetite and in peace.
= :, l.. 1. II = A
verre, his smoke, and perhaps game
of dominoes or cards, while he dis
cusses politics, the arts. or the topics
of the day. He takes his two hours of
refreshment as matter of course;
he has no prickings of conscience at
wasting time, nor searchings of heart
: lest some one else should get ahead of
him." Even the laborer, who in Amer
! lea eats his cold midday meal in a ditch
or behind pile of boards, generally
sits down in Europe to decent table
| deity served, and however coarse his
| food, has time to eat otherwise than as
! the lower animals. Then with mind
cleared and cheered. and body strength
ened and refreshed, laboring man and
business man return to their tasks, to
work hard and late. The American
system, as we have said, combines the
chief features of the other two. The
American goes to work early, like the
Frenchman; like the Frenchman, he
works hard; like the Frenchman, he
works Late; but, like the Englishman,
he takes no time to himself at midday.
His luncheon is the merest Smack; it
is oftener still, perhaps, drawn from
a paper in his pocket, and not served at
all. AS for any intellectual repose or
mental distraction from the grim facts
of work-not only is it not thought Of,
but the very idea would be laughed to
scorn. From the moment of setting
forth to the moment of return mind
and body alike are deprived of their
proper nourishment and rest. 1t is
scarcely strange, therefore, that Eu-
rope should be rich in elegant Ameri-
can widows and orphans, and the
churchyards at home to full of young
mems graves.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
A Startling Test.

To save life, DIR. T. G. Merritt,
of North Mehoopany, Pa, made a
startling test resulting in a wonder
full cure. He writes, "a patient
was attacked with violent hem.
orrhages, caused by liberation OF
the stomach. | had often found
Electric Bitters excellent for acute
stomach and liver trouble so | pre-.
scribed them. The patient gained
from the first, and has not had an
attack in IA months" Electric
Bitters are positively guaranteed
for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Consti.
patton and Kidney troubles. Try
them. Only soc at DIR. Kirk Is
drug store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
A COOL FISHERMAN.
Forest and Stream Describes Him In
the Act of Catching a
WhOpper.

ROW Slowly nova little nearer to
the shore-There, that's right-Steady.
now-This eddy looks like good place
The left oar, just a little-There,
that's tine-Just by these lilypads a
large one was caught the other day
Gee whizz! did you see that-A strike,
and he was beauty, too-An eight
FOUNDER, I'll bet-Back water, quick,
TILL try'him again-S<eady, now-This
is the place. guess we've missed him
NO, by Jove! there he was again-He's
got it! He's got it-Turn her out into
deep water-He's in the lilypads now,
and goner sure-Thunderation and
he was monster-Must have weighed
at least 10 pounds-No, there he Isle
is still hooked-He is all right-Steady,
now-Put the oars in the boat-See the
pole; he bends it nearly double-And
doesn't he make the reel sing-Now, he
has turned-He is coming toward us
Hand me that landing net-Quick!
Quick! He is going under the boat
he will snap the line-Holy smoke!
there he goes-Grab the line-Grab the
line, say-Have you got it-Keep him
fast, now-Just a second-Steady, now
There he goes into the net-Here he
is in the boat-We have him-He is safe
And isn't he a beauty ?-Isn't he a
beauty, dandy, cracker-iack. n
peach?-He will go above six pounds
If he weighs an ounce-Wasn; he live
ly?-Did you see him make that three
foot leap out of the water?-You
didn't-Man, where were your eyes?-
Row in, now, and we will weigh him
How much did you say Pour pounds
and two ounces-Pshaw! that can't be
right-Your scales are not accurate
Well, he's beauty, anyway-It took n
full hour to tire hiIa out and land him
Three minutes, you say?-O, you are
mistaken-Tha$ can't possibly belt
was surely longer than that-He was
fighter to the last-Excited, when I
caught him?-Naw! not bit-Cool as
cucumber, just as l am now-He GER
tainly is a beauty.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
Greatest American Festival.

In Memorial day the American people
have an observance of greater breadth
and scope and appealing to more varied
emotions than does that of any other
national festival. Washington's and Lin
coins and other birthdays commemorate
particular men, but this commentaries
all who have served the nation in the
crucial war test of its energy. Labor day
is emblematic of industrial achievement,
but Memorial day is emblematic of broad
er forms of achievement The Fourth of
July exemplifes national pride, but Me-
mortal day conjoins joy and sorrow.
Christmas the American people share with
all other Christian nations, but Memorial
day is all their own. 1t is the great and
high American festival, and as such as
the years go by will it be increasingly re-
garded and observed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
A Sure Thing.

1t is said that nothing is sure ex.
cept death and taxes, but that is
not altogether true. DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption is
a sure cure for all lung and throat
troubles. Thousands can testify TO
that. Mrs. &. b. VanMetre OF
Shepherdtown, w. Va, says IL
had a severe case of Bronchitis and
for year tried everything | heard
of, but got no relief. One bottle of
DIR. Kings New Discovery then
cured me absolutely It's infal.
lible for Group, Whooping Cough,
Grip, Pneumonia and Consumption.
Try it. It's guaranteed by l.. r..
Kirk, druggist. Trial bottles free.
Reg. size soc, 81 90
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29

by the historians and they shall never die.
The living of to-day are to be congratulated
hat it is permitted them to see and know
many survivors among those who charged
ramon and who gave and took sabre strokes
ind passed through hailstorms Of bullets for
their country's sake and Gods.
Lest we forget" Tell of the deeds of
these men. Make the children familiar with
them. Let it be known how they braved all,
endured ALL. suffered all, that the union
might be saved. Let it be told that their
heroism intensified the merit of the cause
made glorious by reason Of its exalted prin-
ciple.
The pageant moves on. Fewer the number
of those who fought. Those in the line now
march with unsteady feet. Time does not
neglect its office ever, and soon it will do
its complete work with all of these men.
Eut Decoration day will survive this gen.
ration, and generation after generation to
follow. When the people cease to honor it
they will have learned to forget its lessons
and to hold courage and patriotism in no
esteem.
But such things will not be. The heart
beat of the people is as the pulse of these
soldier heroes-dead and living. The coun-
try is dear to all, and what is of the country
and what contributed to its glory will be
held in cherished and grateful recollection
forever. WILLIAM ROSSER COBBE.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
interchangeable 1000 Mile Refund
Tickets.

Commencing jane !, 1898 interchangeable 1000
Mile Refund Tickets viii be placed ON sale. limit.
ed 10 one year from date OF Issue. good only for
transportation OF the owner with usual free allow.
Of $50 pounds baggage over any Of the follow.
ing lines;
Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad - Between al points
east OF Ohio River and between Pittsburp and
Kane Al-o 10 and from points on Fhilad,lphis
a Reading Railway aud Csttral Railroad 81 New
Jersey bttwe,n FLilad,lphi4 aud New York
Chesapeake Ohio Railway. East of aud inelud.
ing Huntingdon
>, lnwarc. Ltckawsnua & Western Railroad.
erie Railroad Fast OF aud Including jamestown
and Suspension Bridge
Lshigh Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad.
These tieksts will be sold a. rate Of $500 each
sat ject to refund u si00o on surrender Of cover
to Trunk Lines Mileage Ticket Bureau. No ils
Liberty street. New york. At any time within
eighteen months from date OF purchase.
This form Of ticket viii be issued in difference
10 requests of numerous patrons 81 the lines In
interest desiring ticket good over several lines
instead Of having TO provide hsmsslvss a. al
escnt with a separate ticket iar each line they
desire 81 use
Agents 20 principal stations Of the railroads
uamtd above wiil have these tickets ON sale and
give All further affirmation REGARDING them that
may be- required.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1903-05-29
A Little Early Riser

Now and then, at bedtime will cure
constipation, biliousness and liver troub-
les. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
famous little pills that cure by arousing
the secretions, moving the bowels gently,
yet effectually, and giving such tone and
strength to the glands of the stomach
and liver that the cause of the trouble is
removed entirely, and if their use is con.
tinued for few days, there will be no
return of the complaint. Sold by Eli T.
Reynolds,