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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
SULTAN'S ROYAL EDICT.
The Right to Excavate at Bismya,
BabyIonia, Given.

Chicago, Oct. THE royal edict
granting the University of Chicago the
right to excayate at Bismya in Baby
lonia has just been issued by the. sui
tan of Turkey, according to a cable
gram received by President Harper
Tuesday. The edict or "firman' is the
result of negotiations carried on at
the porte by President Harper The
work will begin at an early date, it
was announced, under the supervision
of Robert Francis Harper, professor
of Babylonian and Assyrian languages
at the university.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
governments Contention sustained.

Washington, Oct. THE court of
appeals of the District of Columbia
sustained the contention of the govern
ment in the case of Frank D. Edwards
VS.. the secretary of war. Edwards was
appointed lieutenant of artillery and
claimed that he should take rank from
the date of appointment instead of ac-
cording to previous service
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
SUDDENLY SUMMONED.
Gen. Robert N. Pearson Dropped Dead
Of Heart Disease.

Chicago, Oct. Gen. Robert N.
Pearson, assistant city paymaster,
dropped DEAD of heart disease in his
office in the city hall Tuesday.
The decedent entered the civil war
as a private and came home with a
brevet title of brigadier general, in
command Of the old regiment once
commanded by John A. Logan. He
was SO years of age.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
Nenro Shot to Death

Sheridan, Ark, Oct. Ed McCol.
lum, colored, was taken from the coun-
ty Jail here Tuesday morning by a
masked mob, tied to a tree in the
courthouse yard and shot to death.
The Negro seriously wounded Consta-
Bile Crutchfeld.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
FOR NoN-PAYMENT OF TAXES.
Russell Sage Farm and Andre Monu
ment Property Sold.

Nyack, n. Y, Oct. IA farm owned
by Russell Sage, at Sickletown, Rock
land county, was sold at the county
Cax sale Tuesday for non-payment of
taxes, amounting to $113. 1t was
bought in by the county.
The county also bought in the Andre
monument property at Tappan, where
Cyrus w. Field erected a monument
to mark the spot of Maj. Andres exc
cution. After Mr.. Fields death his
heirs refused to pay the taxes on the
property.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
FRED SEYMOUR HARRINGTON.
Files a Motion to Qussh Indictments
Returned Against Him.

st. Louis, Oct IA motion was fl
ed in the Clayton circuit court Tues
day by Frederick Seymour harrington
to quash the indictments recently re-
turned against him by the grand jury,
charging him with the murder of Jas.
P. Mccain In the motion to Quash
it is alleged that the indictment does
not set forth or charge facts to con-
stitute a criminal offenSe
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
LIGHTNING STRUCK TENT.
Two Men Killed and Twenty Others
Were Badly Shocked.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 7.-Lightning
struck a tent in the Rock Island rail
road camp at Eleventh street and Nun.
Gle boulevard in Kansas City, Kan,
during violent storm Tuesday night.
killed two men, injured five others and
shocked all the other occupants of the
tent, about Is in number. The injured
will recover. The other 80 men in the
camp were not hurt.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
Senator platt to Marry.

New York, Oct. Hon. Thomas
Collier Plat, senior United States SEN
ator for the state Of New York, has
made the formal announcement that
he is to be married October Is to Mrs.
Lillian T. Janeway, of Washington.
Senator Platt has been a widower
since February 10, 1901.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
Has Cancer of the Face,

New York, Oct. Eduardo zero
a member of the Cuban cabinet, was
a passenger on the steamer Mexico
which arrived Tuesday from Havana
He will submit to an operation in New
York for cancer of the face.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
AM ExtraditabIe onense,

St Louis, oct. 7.-Circuit Attorney
Folk departed Tuesday night for Wash
,ngton where ne will confer with Pres
ident Roosevelt about the advisability
IF having bribery made an extradita
ole ofeense.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
To Investioate AIIsoed BoodIinu

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. IAN inves.
tigation of alleged boodling on the
board of education Of Kansas City;
Kan, promises to end in sensational
disclosures. A grand jury may be ask.
ed to probe the matter.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
Nominated For Governor.

Providence, R. l., Oct. THE re-
publicans of Rhode Island met here in
annual convention, formed a perma-
nent organization and selected a tick
ct which is headed by Col. Samuel P.
Colt, of Bristol, president of the Unit
ed States Rubber Co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
Wild West Show Demolished.

Mendoza, ILL.,, Oct. IA tornado
struck this place Tuesday night and
did much damage north of here A
wild west show exhibiting here was
demolished, four of it's horses killed
and a number of Indians and cowboys
slightly injured
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
Convention of Royal Arch Masons.

Little Rock, Ark, Oct THE 32d
triennfal convention of the general
grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons
of the United States opened Tuesday.
The secretary's report shows the mem
bershiD numbers 219965.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
Frankfort & Cincinnati Railway

Connects at Georgetown Union Depo with
@ &C
Conn cts at Paris Unicn Depot with Ken
lucky Central.
Connects at Frankfort Union Depot with l..
& N.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1903-10-09
Railroad Time Card.
LOUISVILLE g. NASHVILLE.

LOUISVILLE g. NASHVILLE.
ARRIVAL OF TRAINS AT PARIS.
From :5S ann $3.50 pm.
9:45 pm.
From Lexington-5:1t ann; 7:45 pm
1928 pm; $40 pm.
From Richmond-5:o5 am; 1850 am.
3:l8 pm.
From Maysville-7s40 am; s:15 pm.
DEPARTURE OF TRAINS FROM PARIS.
To CiLcinnati-ss15 am; 1865 ana
$50 pm.
To Lexiugton-7:50 am; 1905 s4sa.
$40 pm; 9:49 o. IA.
To Ricl moDd-11:1O am; 5:SS pnat
1851 Pun
To y XSsvills-S:O0 en-; 8 90 pm.
+. B. CARR. Ags.
FRANKFORT & CINCINRATI.
Arrfrom Frankfcrt--S:a 1 am IS bpm.
I've. FOR FrsnkfOrt-S:. sm; 3 40 pua.
All F s. @ trains a. iva and depast
rom L. g. n. Station.
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
There Are Still Others.
As Regarded by a Fan.

The following letter received this
morning will give a fair idea OF the
esteem in which the local club is held
by the Washington fans:
To the Sporting Editor Washington Times:
l have just received a letter from q
baseball fan in Rock Island Ill. tell
Ing me that shortstop Osteen of the Da
Nenport Club. OF the Three League is
going to play with Washington next sea
son. MY correspondent says that Osteen
is 'crackaiack-"
He also writes that Graham. one of
the best pitchers of Rock Island Club.
OF the same league. has signed with the
Chieaso Nationals for next season, and
has already Joined the club.
l send you this item regard Os-
teen for the reason that you are the
only baseball writer in this city who has
the courage to tell the truth at all
times about the Washington Club and
its able CD manager. OF course. not
knowing whether or not you have heard
anything about Lotus signing this play
err
! have been a baseball crank" for
many years, and for several years was one
OF the attorneys OF Chris Won der Abe
OF the old ST. Louis Browns and was the
attorney who succeeded In getting Pres
ident Young's deposition in the suit
which froze out Chris and enabled Rob-
ison 70 gain control of the St. Louis
franchise. Respectfully yours,
THOMAS VI. ROGERS
Private secretary Of the Hon. James
J: Butler. NJ. c.. Twelfth district
Missouri"
Washington. September Is.
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
ENTIRE new LINE FOR
CORNELL'S ELEVEN
Wand, the Big Tackle of Last Seasons
Team, Decides to Leave College.

ITHACA. Sept. 1S.-The gloom about
the Cornell football training camp deep
ened yesterdas. when it was announced
that Waud. the big right tackle of last
seasons team. would probably not come
out for this year, but would engage in
business in New York city.
Waud came to town yesterday. and
made this announcement himself. but his
friends and Coach Warner have not Civ
en- up trying to induce him to remain at
the Ithaca institution one more year at
least.
With Waud absent the coach would
have a tremendous task before him. as
only four veterans Of the season would
be left. and neither Brewster nor Coffin
will report for practice until late in
October.
In case Waud does not play. Warner
viii have to construct an entirely new
line, with Captain Hunt. at right guard.
as the only nucleus. Vorhis, the big sub
stitute guard. arrived in Ithaca yester-
day. and will report today.
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
DAVE FULTz NAY COACH
BROWNS FOOTBALLISTS
Cd Halfback Is Badly Needed in
Providence.

PROVIDENCE. r. l., Sept. 1s.-It is
still undecided whether Dave FuItz. the
Brown haifback who last year coached
Lafayette. can accept the position of
head coach at Brown this season. FuItz
was IN Providence over Sunday. and will
be able 10 give his final decision in a
day or two. He is now under contract
to the University of the City OF New
York, and If he can get a man to take
his place there he will give his services
to his own college.
The football schedule for this year as
arranged by Manager Harold V. JosIin,
Of Scranton. Pa, follows:
September 30. Colby at Providence
October 3. Wesleyan at Providence. oe-
tober 10, Princeton at Providence: DC.
tober II. Pennsylvania at Philadelphia.
October "a. Harvard at Cambridge: DC
tober 81, Williams at Providence; No
yemher z, Vermont at Providence: No
vember Ii. Syracuse at Syracuse: No
vember 20, Dartmouth at Manchester
N r.
Candidates for the varsity we're called
out Wednesday. but little work was
done. Fairly good material is on the
held. but the coaches are not ready 10
issue statement on the teams chances
The management intends to pay a great
deal of attention to individual coaching.
/ and large number OF old Brown stars
VIII be at Andrews Field TO give the
new men the benefit of their exDerience
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
PENNSYLVANIA TEAM
PRACTICES IN STORM

BEACH HAVEN. y. J.. Sept. 49,
Coach Hedges had PENIS squad out on
the lawn by the hotel yesterday after
noon despite the storm that kept thun-
dering away all the time. The players
were given a drill in catching and 6isk-
ing the ball. tackling the dummy. falling
on the ball and signal practice. Captain
Metzger was slightly under the weather
and did not get into the work
This morning. owing TO yesterday S
slow practice, the coaches thought best
TO give the men a rest. Consequently a
quiz on the new rules occupied most Of
the time. These rules are causing the
candidates lots OF trouble, as they ara
entirely different from the old ones and
In many places there Is entirely TOO
much room left open for discussion.
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
LANDEFELDT RETURNS,
ALL lEHIGH JUBllANI

SOUTH BETHLEHEM. Sept 1S.--Le-
high was much surprised by the appear
ance of Landefeldt, the crack right
tackle of last years team. Landefeldt
did not intend returning to college this
year. and had gone TO Bucknell and re-
manned there for their preliminary prac-
tice. He weighs 1S9 pounds. and Will
probably be played at right half. He will
do the punting for Lehigh this year.
The rain has kept the team off she
field. but signals were practiced IN the
gym" after which a hot game OF bas-
ketball was played for about three
quarters of an hour.
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
HIMSELF IS AGAIN A
DEFEATED FAVORITE
GOLFER BYERS TO MEET
NORMAN HUNTER TODAY
These Players Reach Finals at
Ekwanok.

MANCHESTER. Vt. Sept. 1s.-E. NJ.
Byers. runner up to w. j. Travis in this
years amateur championship. will meet
Norman Hunter. Of the Oxford-Cam-
bridge golf team. in the final round to-
day in the English-hmerican golf tour
nament which is being played on tha
Ekwanok course.
An attempt was made to play the
final round yesterday. but It was stopped
at the sixteenth hole with the players
all even by a furious rainstorm, which
made il too dark to play.
The semi-fnal matches IN the morn
ing were both holly fought, especially
that between Byers and z NJ. Hunter.
which was carried to the twenty third
hole before the former won
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
WARD WINS ON FOUL

TORT HURON, Mich. Sept. 1s.-In one
of the fastest battles ever witnessed be-
fore the Port Huron Athletic Club. Mike
"aid. OF Sarina, Ont. was last night
gwen the decision over Willie Fitz-
gerald, of Brooklyn, N. Y, in the tenth
rouLJ on foul. Both men fought I'M
der weight. 1873 pounds. and were in
excellent condition.
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
CLEVELAND BEATEN,
BOSTON GETS PENNAR7

BY defeating Cleveland yesterday the
Boston team definitely won the pennant
of the American League. Score:
2. II. e.
Boston......... ~ 0x-l4 II 3
Cleveland. ..... 0 0 01 GO Z 4
Batterles-Winter and Farrell; Rhodes
and Abbott. Umpire-O'Loughiin
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
MAJOR DELhAR TRIES
FOR RECORD TODAY
Worlds Champion Gelding
Starts at Point Breeze.
TRACK IN FAIR CONDITION
A Strong Card Will Be Offered at the
Philadelphia Course, Including En-
dow's Track Record Trial.
TRACK IN FAIR CONDITION

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 1S.-Major
Delmar, the worlds champion trotting
gelding. 2:OO14. will positively go against
his record at Point Breeze today
Despite the heavy rains the track yes
terday was in fairly good condition Mr..
McAnany put ten teams on the course
as soon as the rain stopped. and the top
soil was turned up and rolled. All the
course needs now IS a good wind and a
little sunshine to make IT fast
Alta p. Mcdonald visited the track
yesterday, and was surprised to find it
in such good condition.
He said: Without any more rain the
major will be able to show Philadel-
phans fast mile
A Wonderful Horse.
He is a wonderful horse. strong. and
with magnificent wind. and heavy tracks
have no terror for him. / don't think
there is a trotter in the world that can
defeat him as / am sure he has not
reached the limit or his speed.
He is easy 10 handle and goes about
llS WIN tuttIluii9s anu no mile Is tOU
long for him, I look for him to surprise
the public today
In addition TO the majors trial. En-
dow will try to lower the track record
10 wagon of 2:171I. held by Swago. and
Charles Titman's team. Big Dutch and
Maryland Boy. viii go against the team
record OF 2:19l4. held by Frank Bow
er's King Harry and John p. Stewart.
Three other races are on the card. and
the sport will begin at 80 sharp.
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
GOOD GAME EXPECTED.

The Norris Peters and Dumbarto1
teams will play ball on the diamond al
Georgetown Field tomorrow Afternoon
at 1 so o'clock.
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
Father" Bill Daily and Stew
ards Fail to Explain the
Horses Latest Reversal
in Form.
Identically the Same TAG
tics Cause Young Henry
to Get a Poor Ride and
Straggle All Over Course.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1s.-Men with bit
terness in their hearts stood on The
lawn Of the Gravesend track after the
second race yesterday and hurled oppro-
brious epithets at PA" Daily. the
Thomas Shields stable and the stewards.
The many errors of the race. the poor
physical condition of the favorite-Him-
self-and the lethargy Of the officials
caused the spectators to give veat 10
their feelings in words far from com
plimentary to the men who were largely
interested in the result Of the cont test.
That shining exponent Of all that is
pure and good in horse racins-''Pa
Daly-came 10 the front again with
Himself, a horse that no one seemingly
can understand. Pa" poor man, laid
he was as much in the dark about The
horse's bad showing as was every one
OF the innocent spectators.
II was what Himself did not do that
caused the adverse criticism. Because
of the horses excellent showing IN
Tuesday, when he finished second to
Eugenia Birch. and his fondness COR
soft going, such as prevailed yesterday.
he was made favorite over Young
Henry. Carbuncie, April Shower. ant
Responsive
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
NEWS OF IHE BOXERS.

Terry McGovern has two fights on his
hands. Friday night. September 20, he
will meet Sammy Smith In a six-round
bout in Philadelphia, and Wednesday
night. September 80, he will box Kid
Goodman six rounds In Boston. Both
look like easy propositions II Terry is
the Terry of old.
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
Creamer at Fault.

In the last race the way to success
was paved for Gaviota. a so to l chance,
by the reckless riding Of Dreamer on
Stroller Mr.. Thomas Jockey cut across
his field so sharply after the barrier
was released that Stuyve was nearly
Knocked down and Fuller unSeated. That
killed Stuyve's chances. When Ella
SNYDER closed on Strolle-. ST the bod Of
stretch. Dreamer forced the illy to tho
extreme outside This move enabled
Gaviota TO save eight lengths by cling
ing TO the rail, and in the run home she
passed Stroller and beat him by open
daylight.
Shot Gun. with 126 pounds on MS pack.
Won the Ia n s.eAg .-----.a>--.- --lt
a fast lot of sprinters. The big son Of
Artillery fairly reveled in the mud and
acted as pacemaker throughout.
Daisy Green, we'll ridden by Higgins.
won the Speculation Stakes from ROs-
tand. the favOrite. Fuller on the lat
ter. made the fatal error of making his
run a half mile from home. The IA
vorite opened up a big gap. but tired
badly in the stretch and was beaten out.
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
NICHOLS MAKES HIS
PROFESSIONAL DEBUT
Norris Peters ShOrtstOp
Plays With Detroit.
LOTUS ASLEEP AT SWITCH
Thomas M. Reg, a Well-Known Fan,
Writes and Tells Of a New Wash
ington Player
LOTUS ASLEEP AT SWITCH

The slnice gates of the heavens were
opened wide yesterday afternoon. and in
consequence the Washington-De Detroit
game was called of. This was unfortu
nate. since the senator. have. on more
than one occasion, demonstrated their
prowess as mud larks.
This game will never be played Of,
since no open dates remain between ow
and the end OF the season. This after
noon two games are in progress. the
first. q postponed game from the Tigers
last visit to the National Capital.
1t may be interesting TO the local
Tigers manager, viii play Washing
ton boy at short The ycungster is
Nichols, who has played such fine ball
for the strong Norris Peters teaul
Nichols is said to be a erackajack, and
it is earnestly hoped that he will "raake
good" and remain a fixture in major
league company
There Are Still Others.
a few visits on the part Of Mr.. Lotus
to some OF the amateur games in and
around Washington might prove bene-
fetal TO him and demonstrate that more
than one player in this city is better and
more worthy TO draw a salary from his
Golfers than some OF the alleged stars
now under contract to the Washington
Baseball Club. -
1t is a sad commentary on the avowed
Intentions of Lotus to build UP a strong
team here next year to have man from
the Wild and Woolly West to drift into
town and sign a player directly under
his nose. especially when they are SO
badly needed at home
The Washington times., 1903-09-18
Young Henry's Burden

Some one, with the earmarks OF a
Solomon sticking out from him like the
quilts on a porcupine. decided. in this
same race. to substitute Dreamer, one OF
the poorest jockeys in the East. on
Young Henry in place OF George Odo-n,
the premier rider. and the regular pilot
of the horse. Odom. who has ridden
Young Henry several times 10 victory
this season. was replaced. as the wise
men of the paddock said: Because =
poor jockey can ride Young Henry much
better and make him go faster than a
hrst-class one Carbuncle finished first
with April Shower four lengths in front
OF Young Henry.
Himself ran with the same freedom
and grace that he showed at Saratoga
when he was suffering from a big girsh
gall What little disposition he had 10
race was killed by T. OBrien. who maui
ed and mauled him around the course.
And the stewards stood on the veTanda
OF The House OF Wisdom" and nodded
their heads approvingly.
The Washington times., 1903-09-18

Young Corbett is to give Dave Sullivan
chance. He Will meet the hard hit
ting Sullivan in a ten-round bout In
Boston. October 10. This contest prom
ises 20 be real battle. for Sullivan is
a fighter pure and simple. and Young
CoTbett is the same kind of a little
man.
The Washington times., 1903-09-18

Sandy Ferguson is around New York,
looking for a match. AS Sandy is
matched to fight Jack Johnson, the
Black Jeffries," IL appears that he
should not be looking for more trouble.
The Washington times., 1903-09-18

Gls Rubin has another match. Billy
Madden has matched the Ohio giant to
fight Joe Miller in San Francisco. Octo-
Der %. Miller is just in from the gold
fields at Nome, where he won several
fights
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
RECORDS OF THE SEASON
Averages Made by Players in the Three-Eye
Leag1e---Dickey Leads the
First BaSemen.

Batting who took 10
b NJ H.. the retiring president
Springfield led batting of $40 Hines
Rock ands TIA catcher, held fifth place
Dickey of Rock
raled along
the SECOND basemen TRULY
Island ninth of Du-
the third basement DOLL who Rock Island
Springfield third
IIesso of of
Osborne of Du
of
dof4
Bloomington with
Rock Island who caught O
of record, with Ora
of Rock
n
the Is
an by and one tie
Rapids suffered
played
administered Deca
and
of eight
-ous. played and
Rockford ~
OF
Springfield second
10 and
The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
Costly BattIeshIp.

The battleships and cruisers now
building in the government yards in
England are all costing more than
the original estimates. except i'm one
case where large saving was effect
ed. 4 large saving. both in time and
money, viii also be effected if you
will only give up your old methods
of trying to cure stomach. liver and
kidney disorders and use Hostetter's
Stomach Bittcrs. 1t acts quickly.
without gripping the system and will
always cure. if such thing is posi-
bic. Thousands of persons have vol
UNFAIRLY testified TO its value in cases
of STIFFNESS, nausea, belching, indiges-
ton. dyspepsia, constipated bowels,
impure blood, or malaria. Be sure TO
try it. The genuine. with our private
stamp over the neck of the bottle, is
for sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-10
Notes of Rail

During the last two months the
Rock Island has dispensed with the
services of between 2,5Oe and 5000
men in the construction departments,
saving between $125,OOO and $15O.OOO
a month. The company is not aban-
doning any new work, but no more
will be started for some time.
Denver. Col. Nov. 1O.-Dr. Elder,
treasurer of the city of Denver, APP
piled To the district court late yes
terday afternoon for a receiver for
the Rock Island road, to secure the
payment of $4,000 in taxes that have
been in dispute for years. The suit is
due to a decision of the court of APP
peals decreeing this the sole way to
collect.