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The Washington times., 1903-03-31
SMALL-SIZED STRIKE
AT NEW BALL GROUNDS

NEW YORK. March 31--Tbere was an
inciDient strike yesterday Of fifteen post
hole diegers at the new American
League baseball grounds Oh Washington
Heights The P0sthole digging stopped
for about twenty minutes, when other
men took the place Of the strikers.
Contractor Henry KieJt. who had
charge Of that part OF The work. ex-
planned IL this way: Il had fifteen young
lads. most Of en- cigarette fends. dig
Eing postholes- The work was TO last
Two days longer. They demanded g a
day instead Of s1.50 when they came to
work this morning. I.Tefused 70 pay IT,.
and they quit work. The pOsthoIes viii
be dug by tomorrow night.
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
RUBBER COMPANY WITH
CAPITAL OF TEN MILLIONS

A certificate of the incorporation Of
the International Rubber Company was
pat on file today in the Office Of the
Recorder Of Deeds The purpose of the
company is TO grow rubber trees and
deal in all kinds of rubber goods. The
capital stock is stated TO be $40. coo 600
divided into shares of S100 each. The
inc5rPoratoTs are William Il. Spencer
and George ". Anderson. OF New York.
and Charles ". Pimpcr. Charles p. Ra-
vensburg. and Anthony J. Galeski, OF
Washington. D. c
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
Grip Remedies in Great Demand.

When colds and grip are prevalent
the quickest and surest remedies are in
great demand MIR. Joseph D. Williams.
of McDuf, Va, says that he was cured
OF a very deep and lasting attack of Ia
grippe by using Chamberlain Cough
Remedy after trying several other pre-
p9rations with no effect This remedy
has become famous for its cures of colds
and la grippe and can be depended upon
with implicit confidence. 1t prevents
any tendency of those diseases toward
pneumonia For sale by Henry Evans.
wholesale and retail. ard all druggists.
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
CHEVY CHASE HOUNDS WILL
MEET FOUR TINES IN APRI

The Chevy Chase Hunt Club has an
nounced the following meets for April:
April 1. Takoma Park. 3 P n; April 4.
Chevy Chase Inn, p. m; April s,
Brightwood. 3 p. m; April II, Chevy
Chase Club. 3 p m
This will mark the close OF the spring
hunting season. The first fail meet il
scheduled for November IS.
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
CUTHBERT CLASS DEFEATS
ORDWAYS AT BASKETBALL.

The Cuth5ert Glass Athletic Associa-
ton team won District League game
Of -Sasketball from the ordway Rifles
last night by the score~of to > Rough
play abounded 10 an abominabIe extent.
The Ordways have organized ar out
door baseball club for the summer. and
have already shown good team work in
practice
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
Another Idol Smashed.

a field Of FIVE met in the fifth at
seven furlongs, yellow Tail piloted by
Waterbury, at Q to 10, was considered
invincible. DAILY. with Burns in The sad
die, at 3; Red Damsel. Redfern Up.
at b Examiner, ridden T. little Hack.
and Wagram King. al 30. completed
the field yellow Tail, full Of running.
was first in the stretch, Examiner. Red
Damael and DAILY hard by. Tommy
Burns then showed his fine hand and
took DAILY up with Il rush and finished
an easy winner Examiner second ard
Yellow Tail third
The last race, one nile and sixty
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
MECHANICAL TEAM WINS
FROM CLERKS ORGANIZATION

The Mechanical quint in the Railway
Relief Association League last evening
won two games from the Clerks. The
series was marked by low scores. The
first game went to the MechanieaIs.
while the Clerks won out in their sec
ond round at the pins Throughout the
last game was close and exciting. and
when the individual scores were added
the Mechanical boys were but two pins
10 the good The scores
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
NOTES AT BENNING

Grazialio, which won the third event
on the card. is the star youngster Of the
Columbia Stable. He is entered in over
$4,000 in stakes. Futurity and Stallion
Stakes Included. Last fall he trimmed
all of the crack two-year-oIds at
Sheepshead in tryouts.
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
THE MAROONS WIN.

The Maroon Athletic Club baseball
team defeated the suburbans Sunday by
the close score of to :, in a seven
inning game. Batteries-Dore and Hess
Ter: Morris and Patton.
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
JOE HANDLER QUITS
IN FIGHT VIE CeLE

BATH. Me. March 91-Arthur Cole.
of Biddeford. won his bout against Joe
Handler. of Newark. \. J., at the Ala
media last night. in a way that vas not
fully appreciated by the audience. At
the beginning OF the fourth round Hand
Ter stumbled went TO the floor and
stopped fighting, saving that he mad
sprsined his leg. The fight was then
awarded TO Cole
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
mccoy TO MEET ROOT.

Kid Mccoy viii meet Jack Root. the
Chicago middleweight, in a ten-round
bout before the Metropolitan Athletic
Club OF Detroit, Mich, on April % al
catchweights. The match has been ar
ranged by the clubs matchmaker. Billy
ConsldiHe- Both men have posted for
fejts
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
FAT MEN TRIM CARROLL
INSTITUTE IN TWO GAMES

In the District League last night Car
roll Institute dropped two of the series
to the jolly Fat Men. The former team
did not bowl up to its late form. two O.:
its games falling below the S00-mark.
Ludwig and Rice carried off high score
honors. with singles of 214 each. The
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
STANDING OF THE TEAMS
IN BOWLING TOURNAMENT

No games were played last night in
the two-men bowling tournament inau-
gurated by the Palace alleys. Teams !.
9, ., and will meet this evening. Up
to date the teams stand as follows:
The Washington times., 1903-03-31

The Columbia Stable had four entries
yesterday All of its horses received
heavy play because Of their we'll
F known liking for the mud. The stable S
record was one first. two seconds and
last.
Little Hack rode winner. brought
two of his mounts in second, got third
money once. but failed to get in the
money on THAN. Pretty good day.
Redfern's record was two frsts. two
seconds and twice he ran unplaced. He
should have won his second race on
Woodshade. in which he ran second.
Rol Parr. BaIumore's club man and
sport sman, has not yet missed day
at Benning.
Mr. Kuutt was at the track yesterday.
but was no wetter than he was after
his fatal plunge into the water tank on
Saturday
Mrs. Frank Fosters prohibitive odds
drove the talent we'll nigh to distrac-
ton
Father Bill Days victory with DAILY
sustains his unbrollen record of not less
than one winner each day.
Mara says that Gum Honey quit with
him on Saturday like a dog
The web-footed horse would have a
field day at Benning at present
a typical old Virginia nanny caused
much merriment in the stand when she
picked and backed four successive win
ners. There wifi be a barbecue in Vir-
'giHia Saturday night.
Tommy Burns demonstrated his abll-
ity 10 WIN an occasional race when he
brought Daily in
Demurrer's name appears In the first
race today. He viii hardly start. how
ever.
Ceisha Girl did not make her usual
showing yesterday.
CtreuIator viii yet make a name FOR
himself He is a good colt
Meistcrsinger is one of the best-look-
ing four ear-oIds at the track.
= world Of money was burned up on
Benckart in the last race.
On account of his huge size and the
heavy track Yellow Tail was played TO
win the fifth event. He tired at the
finish and failed to connect. finishing a
Id LhirL
The Washington times., 1903-03-31

The Columbia Stable had four entries
yesterday. All of its horses received
heavy play because of their we'll
known liking for the mud. The stables
record was one first. two seconds and
a last.
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
MEASUREMENTS OF
FEkTHERWEIGHT BOXERS
ATcGoveru

ship of the world. He believes from
the bottom of his heart that Corhct-
was a lucky fellow. and be viii leave no
stone unturned to prove it tonight.
Terry has promised TO keep 4 cool
head. but that is out Of the question.
When Ed Graney. the referee. sends
them to The center of the ring thereTI
be something doing. NcGovern viii 90
IN 10 win and win quick. Il viii then
be q question as TO whether the cham
pion with his gcneraIship, hitting pow
ers and ability 10 give as well as re
ceive can withstand the repeated as
ssuirs of the human batreriug ram from
the City of Churches. Success was with
him III his former battle. but tonight
the talent leans toward McGovern, few
of the wise ones being of the opinion
that the Westeruer can repeat his per
Torrance
Terry a Hard Problem.
Those who were privileged TO witness
their battle for the championship know
: bar Young Corbett several times came
close to . knockout. and that only Ter
rvs desire 10 end matters in rush
saved the dag and worked 10 the undoing
Of the former champion
The hundreds of sports gathered in
Washington 10 witness the Benning
races have been wagering their tens,
twenties. and centuries for several days
past. and all eyes are trained on
Frisco. Much local money viii change
hands on the result.
For the benefit Of those who may elin
be DESTROYS OF placing a bet OF two The
following dope" will help them get a
line on the chances of either man:
Corbett, as far as cleveTness IS cen
ceraed. is the superior OF McGovern.
while the latter viii enter the ring in
better condition. The Denver lad also
holds the whip hand in ring general
ship. As far as hitting power is con
cerned. its an even thing. with agrees
siyeuess on the side Of the ez-champion.
Corbett's weakest point is his body
while light blow is known 10 rack
Terry when landed flush on the Jaw.
The Westerner again has the best al long
range fighting. while his cooIness in a
nfz-up might give him a shade the best
Of 1t in the in-fghting. although at
lppercutting McGovern is the most dan
EprOus
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
WAS NOT A MEMBER
OF SECRET SOCIETIES

Morgan Bradford, ST. who died last
week. was not a member of several Sc
cret societies. as was reported al the
time % bis Death.
The Washington times., 1903-03-31

Little Hack rode a winner. brought
two of his mounts in second, got third
money once, but failed to get in the
money on THAN. Pretty good day.
The Washington times., 1903-03-31
Contest a Toss-Up.

With both men in condition and
primed for battle thereu be no
wasted moments. Ia the opinion Of the
vast majority of the sportsng world its
dollars 10 dougbnuts' the 6stie en-
gagement viii have ended long before
The bout shall have gone ten rounds.
McGoyern rules the favorite in the
betting, and with some reason. The
little Brooklynite has been training for
the contest ever since last Thanksgiv-
ing a year. when the Denver boxer
snatehed from his hands the champion
The Washington times., 1903-03-31

II one is to judge by past perform
ances the battle ON the Pacific slope
tonight viii not be unlike d musketTy
duel. Two more evenly matched feath-
erweight fighters never trod the resined
floor Ct prize ring than Young Corbett
and Terry McGoyern. so their meeting
should prove bang-uD affair from the
sound Of the gong. With the possible
exception Of George Dixon they repre-
sent about the best the pugilistfc game
has produced
The Washington times., 1903-03-31

Redfern's record was two frsts. two
seconds and twice he ran unplaced. He
should have won his second race on
Woodshade. in which he ran second.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
snortInn Notss.

Hank Griffin WIN act as sparring partner
for Bob FHzsimmons.
The S-Rays show that Terry AfcGov-
ern's hand Is not broken but. only badly
spnained.
Teddy Peppers was disqualified for
punching "Aust1oaia BILLY" Murphy while
he was down IN tho second round AFT KAN
sas CITY. Monday night.
Andy p. Oyler. the fast sh0rlstop Of
the Minneapolis Association team. has re-
turned 90 his Ncwviile, Pa. home. He
was assigned 10 the same team next year
Jockey o Brien, who came hero from
England S1lis season TO rldo ia stoeplo-
chase races. viii sail for home on satur-
day. He says no may return next season.
Otm Of 1sS competitors entered ninety
kuao started IN the go-as-you-please walk
from BORDEAUX 70 Paris. a distance Of 575
miles. Bob Alien represents rhe United
States.
AL. Foalows the Chicago bnntam-welehi
who won a number Of fights In Boston
whilo under the management OF Johnny
Mack, has aanled from Boston 20 England
whore he expects TO get on matches wlth
some Of the litlle follows.
Gus Gardner, the Philadelphia welter-
weight, has another fight on his hands.
lie was matched yesterday 80 meet Henry
Fagfn. Of Chicago. for ten rounds at catcn
weighs before nhe Metropolitan Athletic
Club. Of Detroit. Mich. the latter part Of
dhis month
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
SPORTS
'S't'':':'s'3 80 s5Is93993s s39s32
WILL NOT MEET MONROE
Jeffries' Manager Scores Western Box
er as a Fake.

When Billy Delaney the trainer Of
Jeffries, was asked his opinion Of the
recent fizzle between Munroe. who
claims to have knocked Jenries down,
and Jack Mccormick IN Philadelphia
recently, Delaney said:
/ am not surprised at The failure Of
the men. to fight. Munroe is half
scared to death every time any one
talks fight to him. and / presume he
bought Mccormick Off He need not
worry about Jeffries; he win never get
another chance TO meet the champion.
His action IN refusing a match when
the opportunity presented itself speaks
louder than words and shows that the
affair In Butte was a put-up Job from
start 10 finish. II Is the first time
that q champion has such mark
against him. When Sullivan failed TO
knock out Tug Wilson, Jack Burke
and Dominick McSaffrey IN the stipu-
lated time no referee decided against
him. They simply stated that Sulli-
van failed, but at the same time they
awarded John J.. the decision as hav-
ing the better Of the bout
IN Butte they never gave Jeffries "a
chance. II does seem an injustice 70
this fellow Munroe 10 hold a decision
over the champion
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
EootbnII pInnora Have Epld.mIo.

An epidemic of water on the knee
seems 70 have struck the Pennsylvania
focttall team. Reynolds, the star punt
en-, and Hoffman. the tackle, spent all
day yesterday la bed on account OF
their knees, while Bennett was unable
to practice. and Drake is also In a bad
way. The trouble waa caused by short
football trousers. which brought the
iSnee-pads too high TO protect the cap
Of .he knee. Water on the knee IS the
most serious a'hacnt that football
player can tasc. as 81 slows him up
greatly and he IS liable 10 be nut out
IN almost any scrimmage. The injured
ones viii be cnsefnlly nursed, and they
win be teat ont Of the game as much
as possible.
Tho heavy rain converted both
Franklin Field ard the new field into
lakes Yesterday, and from fear OF in
jury Head Coach Williams did not
have any scrmmage work. Instead
the men were instructed TO put on rum
ming trousers and were taken out on
Franklin Field for a half-hour's prac-
tice in the signals. The slippery bah
bothered The backs. and no one seemed
able TO hold the pigskin. To finish the
day all the men were given a mile
around the track.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

sHFRIFF'S SALE-vT VIRTUE OF A
writ of Ievari Facias to me direct
ed will be exposed TO public sale, at the
Court House on Market street between
Tenth and Eleventh streets, in the city
OF Wilmington. New Castle county
State Of Delaware,
ON SATURDAY.
TIE 24t, DAN OF OCTOBER, 1903.
at 10 o'clock a. m,
the following described real estate, viz;
All that certain iot or piece of land
with the tVO-stOry brick dwelling house
thereon erected situated IN The city Of
Wilmington and State of Delaware,
bounded and described as follows, 70 wit;
Beginning on the northerly Side Of
Eleventh street between Lombard and
Zine streets. nj the distance Of ninety
feet westerly from the westerly side Of
Pine street: thence nOrthCrly parallel with
said Pine street passing through the
division wall between the house on this
lot and the house adjoining on the east
q four-icet VIDE alley; thence thereby
weeterly parallel with said Eleventh
street thirfeen feet four inches: thence
sOu,hcriv paraNCl with said Pine street
and passing through the division wall be-
tween the house on this lct and the house
adjoining on the west slxty-eight feet 70
the said rorthcfly side OF Eleventh street,
and thence thereby oastcrly thirteen feat
four inches 10 tho place Of beginning. To-
cher with the privilege Of the use of
said alley On common with others enti-
tied thereto forever.
Seized and taken IN execution as the
property of William j. Clerk and Annie
A.. Clcrk, his wife, and tits and TO be
EdAITT +. sTIDHAM. Sheriff.
Sheriii's Office, Wilmington, Delaware
October. 8, 1903.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
Crons h lreIand.

Discouraging reports Of the state OF
the crops continue to be received from
nearly all parts OF Ireland. The recent
heavy rains have been equally serious
Tor hay and potatoes in the west and
midlands. Lowlying lands are nearly
all under water.
A message from Athlone says that
nothing short OF a merciful dispensa-
tion Of Providence can save the farm-
ing community between Athlone and
Banagher on the middle reaches Of tho
Shannon. IN this district floods have
played sad havoc with the crops. main-
ly potatoes, oats and vegetable pros
ducts. and n substantial peat indus
try, which was hitherto an assured
source Of revenue"
Similar reports come from Roscom-
mon. Mayo, Cavan and Leitrim. In
Cork and Kerry the supplies Of oats
and barley are likely to be very short.
symptoms Of blight, too, have appear
ed among the potatoes. though In some
parts OF West Cork. where spraying
has been generally practiced, this crop
is abundant and Of good quality.
A split is reported in the Republic
can party in Alabama. The extent OF
the mans injuries Is not stated.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
cornell Has Another Shake up.

Ithaca, N. r.. Oct. 9.-Smll moro
changes occurred In tho lineup OF the
Cornell football team yesterday. lne
coaches sscm unable TO definitely pick
men for at least half of the positions.
Van Fleet, tho big freshman, was tried at
fuA-bacS and played credltably. Law
renee WIS back az left end, while Forgy
was in Tourlson's place AT right end.
Lun was IN az left guard In place Of Will
der, whiis Costello was back IN his old
position ~ right tackle. McAhister and
Cofdn were not out. Under Brewster 8
generaiship the team worked we'll and
made three touohd5wns against the
scrubs. .,
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
nonton. 8. plttahurn. 3.

Pittsburg. Oct o.--That the enthu.
slaam in the worlds base ball cham
pionahip seLies has not abated TO any
syas sndw1r when another large
attendance turned out 20 witness the
third home game, although high west
ern winds made n rather uncomfort.
able for the spectators. Boston won.
6 to 3. Lever ard Dineen did the
pitching, and eacL allowed 10 hits.
The batting and base running OF Beau
mont and the aelding of Parent were
features. Score by innings:
Plttsburg ...... o 0 O 0 0 0 3 0 0--3
Boston ..... 90 s02 0 0--6
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
ARMY-HAvY FOOTBALL
High Officials are Trying to Settle DIFF
ferenoes Between the Academies.

West Point n. y, Oct. SIT was
learned yesterday that tho negotiations
undar way TO arrange tho annualarmy and
navy football game have drtrested sew
eral high officers in Washington. who are
actively working to settle the differences
between the two academies and have the
game as usual.
These officers are On Communication
with the superintendents Of both institu-
etons and tho outlook for the game APP
pears brighter. The cadets are willing 10
yield to the earlier dato asked for and
will play November 2s. This would bo the
deciding game oe inc series begun in 1890
and the cadets are very eager Tor Il TO
come of.
No proposition 20 arhitrate hes yet been
received from Annapolis.
The proposition Of Annapolis 20 make
new conditions for tho deciding game Of
the series Is not favorable 10 any Of tho
officers or cadets az West P0Sr.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
DON'T LEAVE THg CITY.
Plenty Of Proof Right Here in vii.
minatoni

TloUhy OF TFVoI nlHUt FltTp " WIZ
minaton,
Claim is one thing proof another.
Columbus claimed the world was
round.
Did people believe itg Not until he
proved It.
unproven claims have made the
people skeptics.
Every claim made for the Little
ConQuefor" Is proven.
Proven IN Wilmington by local ex-
perience.
Here is one case from the many
we have.
Elwood stout. engineer Of 42s East
Fourth street says. "For some time
had symptoms OF kidney complaint
and suffered mostly when I caught cold
as It always settled in my back and at
such times 1 could hardly bend over.
had also pains i'm my limbs and
loins and Standing long at a time ag-
gravated the trouble. / noticed that
Doan's Kidney Pills We're highly
recommended for these troubles and /
got }box OF them at Danforth's drug
store.l II only required one box 10
me and ! have not been troubled with
set me right The pain and aches left
anything of the kind since. / have a
supply of Doan's Kidney Pills now on
hand IN case l should ever need them.
You are az liberty 20 use my state-
ment for publication for ! know that ]
am recommending something which
every. one suffering as I did win appre-
ciate."
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents per box. Fos-
ter-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. ", sole
agents for the United States. Re
member the name Doan's and take nc
lOthcr
Evening journal., 1903-10-09

Michael II, Donovan the present cham
pion walker Of the world, and Vincent E.
Bowen. Of Dorchester, are TO walk for The
two-mile championship of the world and
q purse of $500 at Dorchester, Mass, on
Saturday. The match will be started be-
tween the halves Of the football game.
which WIN start at 3 o'clock.
Young Corbett wired Morris Levy. oi
San Francisco, Offering TO go ON with
Hnnlon in December but wanted such a
large proportion Of the receipts that his
message Will not be taken seriously. Ben
Jordan and Benny Yanger or Hanlon and
Aurelia Herrera would suit Levy and
there Is o chance 20 make the last-named
match without much effort.
Evening journal., 1903-10-09
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET s
TON, PHILADELPHIA.
EOP. THE WEST AND NORTH


40 a. m. daily. Pittsburg, Chicago,
oianapolls and Louisville. Dining c.
TO- Is a. M. daily for Pittspurs, Chlca
indianapolis and Louisville. (Dini
Il, 40 40 4. m. daily, Pittsburs, and cleS
12iso is1u D. m. daily, "st. Louis Limited
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Indianapolla lan2I
ST. Louis. Dining Caro-
Pitfsb,ure' 'chicaa5. Cleveland. T5ledo.
and Detroit. Dining Car.l ~,.,
40 p: n. daily, PittspDurg, GhieaKs.
7.0s p. m. daily. from Germantown juno
Chicago, Che Toledo. and cleveland. CDin-,
SIS D. M m, daily, Pittsburg. Columbus,
Cincinnati, indianapolis, Louisville and
ST. Louis. For Gary, W. Va. (via Shen-
andoah Valley Routel.
$50 e. eaix exxePt P'sseSrsd sanTday Snd ch'eaS0
II los q. m. daily, Pittsburg. Cleveland,
Cincinnati. and st; Louis. CO.
daily for l; 1fSncxviiie, va Shenandoah
Valley Route; FOR Cleveland. except Sat
4. .25 a. m. daily. Lock Haven Express.
S.30 a. m. week days, Kane Express.
II 40 a. m. week days, Elmira and Remove
80 p p. m. m. Sundays. wnHams2ort Express
$50 p. m. week days, Williamsport Ex-
$50 ?. m. daily. Erie Express.
Cumberland Valley r.. r., 4.25, SO n.40
a. M, $50. S25 and II 20 p. n, week
days. Sundays. s25 and 11.2O p. m.
FOR BUFFALO.
Via Emporium Junction, $50 a. m. and
S.25 .. m, daily.
Via Cananda1gua $50 a. m. week days
$50 D. M, except Saturday, and 11.20
D. M. daily.
~ Dining Car.
| as Accommodation Trains.
! (s+) Limited Express. Vestibule parlor
Cars, Vestibule Passenger Coaches, and
Dining Car. No extra fare.
The Wilmington Transfer Company VIII
call for and check baggage from hotels
and residences.
For further information, passengers are
referred to the ticket agent at the sta
/ ton.
W. W. ATTERBURY. J. r. WOOD.
Gen. Manager. Pass'r Traffic Manager
GEO. W. BOYD,
General Passenger Agent.