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The Washington times., 1903-12-23
WILL HOLD SOCIAL.

A Christmas social will be held tomor-
row evening at Good Templar Hall, on
the Brookville Road, Tenleytown, IN
der the auspices of Silver Star Lodge,
No. 20. L O. c. T. The program of the
evenings entertainment is now being
arranged by committee of which Mrs.
Curtis NJ. Smith, chaplain of tie lodge.
is chairman.
The next meeting of the lodge will be
held on the evening of Thursday, De-
cember 81, when New Year reception
will be held under the direction of a
committee, of which Cora L. Bowling,
financial secretary Of the lodge, Is
chairman.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
REYFoLDS-SHELT

John r. Reynolds. a former George
town boy, and Lola Shelton. of George
town. were married this morning at a
Catholic church, in Philadelphia, with
nuptial mass. The groom is the young
est son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Rey-
nolds, of Thirty-ffth Street northwest.
while the bride is the daughter OF Rob
ert p. Shelton, of $40 o Street north
west. Immediately after the ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds took a train
for Washington. They will spend their
honeymoon. at the home of the groom s
parents, where they will be pleased to
see their friends After a weeks stay
here. they viii return TO Philadelphia,
where they will make their home.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
.PITTSBURG PHIL MUST
REMAIN AN OUTLAW
Noted Plunger's Request for a Hearing
Laid Upon Table by the
Jockey Club.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.-At meeting
OF the stewards of the Jockey Club, held
in the apartments of J. r. Keene, at the
Waldorf-Astoria, on Monday afternoon,
the application of George E. Smith
GETTYSBURG Phil'O for a hearing was
laid upon the table.
About the middle of last season Mr.
Smith incurred the displeasure of the
stewards and they ordered that his eI-
tries be rejected. The noted plunger
has been striving ever since TO have the
stewards give him a hearing in order
that he might set himself right before
the racing world.
The Washington Jockey Club was in
structed to pay II. Roster Dulany the
amount of second money in the Vestal
Stakes less SIS for fees to the Jockey
Club.
The stewards present at the meeting
were August Belmont. James r. Keene,
]. II. Bradford. Andrew Miller, and II.
X. Knapp. Mr.. Belmont presided.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
ALL THE NEWS AND GOSSIP OF SPORTS
.REDFERN BEST JOCKEY
OF THE PAST SEASON
Leads Riders of America and England
in Percentage of Winning
Mounts.

A comparison Of the riding ability in
the matter of winning percentage Of
mounts among the leading jockeys on
the American and English turf during
the past season is decidedly in favor
of the Yankee boys Fuller rode 224
horses first past the post out Of 675
mounts, and Redfern had 162 winners
out OF 462 mounts. Otto Madden, who
leads all the jockeys in England. finish
ed in front 154 times. while w. Lane.
his nearest rival. was next with 149
winners.
Although Fuller and Madden are the
leading jockeys OF America and Eng
land. respectively. both riders from a
percentage basis were inferior to Red
fern and Lane. their nearest opponents
RULER has a percentage of 80. whereas
that of Redfern is 49, Madden's per-
centage is 1901 against that of pol by
Lane.
Lane was the leading English jockey
last year, and held that position this
season until the last month Of the Eng
lish racing season. when Otto Madden
passed him. Madden did not ride last
season. In 1901 certain actions Of his
caused the Jockey Club stewards to re-
fuse him license for 1902.
As Madden was very prominent rider
and was under contract to some of the
wealthiest British turfmen. his suspen-
sion caused as much talk in turf circles
abroad rs that of Lester Reiff's ruling
OF at newmarket. He took his sus-
pension quietly and waited until the
season was over; then, through the in
hucnce OF powerful friends. secured re-
instatement.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
FARMER FINDS GUEST
ROBBED HIS CORN CRIB
Young Man Had Entertained Family for
Hours Before Proceeding to Business.

CHESTER. Pa, Dec. 2S.-Walter Lye
is one OF the horny-handed tillers OF the
soil in Bethel township. Delaware couu-
~, near Booths Corner. He had a fine
corn crop last fall, but the cereal has
been disappearing from his corn crib in
the most mysterious manner. so last
night he resolved TO sit with loaded
shotgun waiting for the thief.
A loquacious young man had called
that evening and entertained the family
in very delightful manner. and about
IN o'clock rose to go. He drove down
tie lane. and Farmer Lye was surprised
to see him turn and come back, and
after filling a sack with ears of corn
at the crib. was about to get into his
buggy. when the farmer confronted him.
The visitor meekiy put the stolen ce,
real back. and begged not to be prose,
cuted, then admitted that he had helped
himself upon the occasion Of other Wis
it's.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
CONTINUOUS SPORT IN
Y. NJ. c. A. GYMNASIUM
Centrals, of Baltimore, and
Locals Star Attractions.
GRADED CLASS LEAGUE
Three Teams Tied for First Place.
Results of the Games
PLAYED.

An interesting program has been ar
ranged at the Y. NJ c. A gymnasium
for Saturday evening. consisting of two
basketball games.
The first game viii be played between
picked teams from players of the Y. NJ.
c. A reserves, and captains of the
Graded Glass League
Following this game viii come the
stellar attraction Of the evening when
the Central Y. NJ c. A. of Baltimore.
and the Washington Young Mems Chris
tian Association teams will meet in con-
fiict. These teams have exchanged
games for the past several seasons, and
are about even on the series and good
contest is expected 10 result. The first
game will start promptly at Sis O'Clock
and One-half of the game viii be played.
Then the big game will begin and dur
ing the intermission. the second half OF
the first game will be played. and at the
conclusion the Monumental City lads.
and the Washington boys will wind up
their set-to.
This arrangement provides for a con-
tinuous program of two good basket
ball games. which should please the
audience. The lineup Of the picked
teams. will be as follows:
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
TOM JENKINS RETAINS
TITLE OF CHAMPION
Throws Dan Mcleod in Two of Three
Falls at Madison Square
Garden.

At Madison Square Garden, New York
last night. Tom Jenkins. of Cleveland.
beat Dan Mcleod OF Canada in a finish
match for the catch-as-catch-can wrest-
ling championship. gaining two falls out
of three. About 1900 persons were in
attendance, and If last nights enthusi-
assn is any criterion, this particular
branch Of sport is as popular as in the
days when Clarence Whistler and Billy
Muldoon were the knights of the mat
Mcleod was in no way disgraced by
his defeat. In spite of his handicap in
weight and height. he displayed great
skill and used excellent judgment
throughout.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
o4LEXANDRLA NEWS NOTES

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Dec 2s.-The fol-
lowing music will be given at the
churches in Alexandria on Christmas
Day:
St. Mary's Catholic Church. at a. m.
Christmas morning Millard's Mass.
"Adeste Fideles'' The choir will be
composed as follows: Mrs. Jacob Brill.
directress; Mai Greenwich. Mary Steiner.
Annie Stoutenburgh, Margaret Nor
moyle. Kroes Ficklin, Lottie Green
well. and Mrs. Brill. sopranos; Miss
German, Misses Breen, altos; Mr..
Lynch, 2. NJ. Birrell. T. A. Stouteu-
burgh, and Leo p. Harlow. tenors; p. F.
Downey r. Wenzel. and w. l. Hoy,
bassos; Joseph NJ Monroe. organist.
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church,
a. m--Festal Holy Communion. with
service in F. by Tours; offertory an
them, Shepherds" II. P. banks;
Gloria in Excelcis," Wilkinson: "Nunc
Dimittis," tonus regius. At 1890 a. m,
Morning Prayer and Holy Communion.
"Venite," Humphrey; "Glorias." 70. n,
and 60: "Te Deum," r. H. Mccartney;
"Benedictus." DR.. Hodges; offertory an
them. Arise. Shine" F. c. Maker;
"Kyrie." II. Hills. jr.; Gloria in Excel
sis " old chant: ''Nunc Dimittis," tonus
regius. The choir will be: Mrs. r. F.
Green. soprano; Mrs. c. ]. Deahl. alto;
Charles ]. Deahl. tenor: F. T. King
bass
St. Paurs Protestant Episcopal Church
Hymn. 'HarlS the Herald Angels
Sing" Mendelssohn: "Venite." Bel
cher; Gloria Patri." Belcher; 'Te
Deum." Buck; "JubIlate.' Warren: in
troit anthem. "Hark, What Means
Those Holy Voices" Stair; "Kyrie Elei-
son." Elvey; Gloria Tibi," Garrett;
hymn, 1T Came Upon the Midnight
Clear" Dykes; offertory antfsm, Sing,
o Heavens" Tours; offertory ascription,
Praise God From Whom All Blessings
Flow" "Sanctus." Stainer: hymn.
Gloria in Excelsis." old chant. The
choir will be as follows: Margaret
Veitch, Lucy Graves, Alice Chinn, Lucy
Brookes. Ruth Bryant. Catherine Smoot
and Mrs. Blanche Beckley, sopranos;
Bertha Jett and Mrs. c. T. Lindsay,
altos; Frank Field. Benjamin Wheatley,
and William Mills. tenors: George H
Evans. Harris Franklin, Richard Writ
and Edmund Franklin, bassos; Sher-
man Fowler. organist and director.
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Morning service: Anthem, ''Mortals,
Awake!" Herbert. SOLO, Dawn of
Hope" Shelley, by NJ L. Dinwiddie;
anthem. Christ Is Born" Lyon Even
ing service-Anthem. Il Will Praise
Thee. o Lord" banks; solo, 'sBethle-
hens Guiding STAR Mario. by Annie
Vierkorn; anthem. Good Tidings Of
Great JOY" Herbert. Tie choir will be:
Miss Vierkorn. Mrs Smithers, Mrs.
Field, and Mrs Truatt, sopranos; Mrs.
Hulfish. Mrs Gillian. and Maggie vier-
korn, altos; Wilkins, Netherland and
Hill. tenors; Pollard and Dinwiddie.
bassos; Alice Thomas, organist
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
COURT GIVES FATHER
CUSTODY OF HIS SON

Chief Justice Clabaugh. of the District
Supreme Court has granted the petit
ton OF George Harris, VINO asked that
his son, Harry f. Harris, be dismissed
from the United States Marine Corps.
stationed at Washington Barracks The
matter came up for hearing several days
ago on the petition of Mr.. Harris 70 OBJ
tain the custody OF his son, who he
says is a minor, only nineteen years old.
The court took the matter under adj
visement and yesterday announced a de.
cision granting the petition.
Assistant District Attorney Jesse At
kins. representing the Government
gave notice of an appeal from the judg-
ment OF the court. Messrs. Lambert 6.
Baker represented the petitioner.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
MOTHER MUST CHOOSE
BETWEEN CHILDREN
Court Allows Divorced Wife to Taxa
One of Her Babies, Other Going
to Husband.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-Rscked IN
spirit by the Knowledge that loving
both. she soon must part with one OF
them. the beautiful Mrs. EIbridge Gerry
Snow sits in her apartments Ii the La
Rochelle. hugging close TO her breast
the children. who. innocent are still the
indirect cause Of her misery. In a way
she fills the role OF being her own exc
cutioner. BY a strange order of Justice
Truax. who has granted her an inter-
locutory decree Of divorce. she must
give up one OF her babies to her hus-
band. and must herself choose which
one she VIII keep.
Seldom is il given mother to endure
the agony of such suffering. No matter
on which one her choice finally rests
there must still be present the mental
anguish that she has decided n favor
or one against me other Of her chill
drea Both are beautiful. Iovable lots
boy and girl-the latter the elder.
blue-eyed and fair-haired: the boy q
rugged little chap of about three years.
Her dilemma IS more than pathetic
IL Is heartrending. and she must endure
her suffering until March 5. when she
must announce her choice. The condi-
tions OF the separation from the one
child are such that she viii be allowed
TO see tt quite frequently, but unless
death intervenes it viii never again be
hers to own The provisions set forth
that each parent shall be permitted to
visit the absent child by mutual agree
ment, and that the one given the father
shall be allowed to remain with Mrs.
Snow four days each month-from Fri
day until Monday. There Is. however.
always the danger Of estEangement, and
that, once gone, the child who Is not
chosen, will drift out Of the mothers
life.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
GOVERNORS MOTHER
DIES IN DIES MONIES

DIES MONIES. Dec. 23.-Mrs. T. ].
Cummins. mother of Governor Cum
Minis. died yesterday morning Of pneu-
mcnia
Governor Cummins was at the bedside
at the last moment. Mrs. Cummins was
seventy-seven years old and was born
in Greene county, Pa.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
NOVEL HIT POLITICIANS.
AUTHOR LOSES POSITION
Speed Mosby's "Ben Blunt" Touched
Sore Spots in Missouri.

JEFFERSON CITY, Dec. 2S.-speed
Mosby, author of Ben Blunt" a po-
litical novel, has been discharged from
his Office as deputy clerk OF the Missouri
supreme court because Of his book. The
novel deals with grafters lobbyists, and
"rounder" politicians.
To some Of his characters he attrfb-
utes personalities of Missouri poIiti-
clans. For instance. to one lobbyist he
gives Governor DOckerys peculiar wink.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
IN MAYORS COURT.

In the mayors court. the Hon. George
L. Simpson presiding the following
cases were disposed of this morning:
Samuel Madison. arrested by Police
men knight and Lyles, charged with
disorderly conduct. was fined S.
Matt Williams. arrested by Policeman
Sherwood and Lieutenant Smith, charged
with being drunk. was fined s..
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
THE 9[EWS OF GEORGETOWN

Columbia, Henry Bates Stoddard The
following sentiment has been prepared
by the local commandery:
As a hundred thousand knights at
one moment look southwark. so a hun
dred thousand hearts go forth to him
with glad Christmas greetings"
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
HIs CONDITION IMpRoyEp-

The condition of Joseph Clark, OF
2S05 n Street northwest, who was badly
burned Monday morning. while filing
an acetylene gas tank at Fort Myer.
Va. was reported this morning to be
greatly improved. 1t is thought he Nill
be able to be out in about a week He
is being attended by a surgeon OF the
Fort Myer post.
Mr.. Clark was burned about the
mouth. received a deep cut on the fore
head. and was otherwise injured
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
RUNAWAY IN KING STREET.

A two-horse team Of James Patterson
ran away in King Street this morning
The horses started from In front of
the Adams Express Office in King Street.
near St. Asaph, but were stopped be-
fore they reached Columbus Street.
without doing any damage.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
Results of Games.

The relative strength OF the teams
may be gagged by the results Of all the
games played thus far, which have re-
suited as follows: EaTnshaw, Il; Nc
Claim. s. Stems. 10; Quantrille, 8.
Schlosser. Is: Richardson. S. Fowler. p;
Leach. 16 Quantrille. 0: Tanner, o.
Williams 2; Nordhead, O. Earnshaw, IL;
Stems. a. McClain. "A; Leach. 8. Fow-
er, IS; Richardson, .. SchlOsser, 16; VIII
iams, g.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
ALMSHOUSE CHRISTMAS.

Superintendent Smith, of the aims
house. reports that there are nineteen
inmates and FIVE prisoners under his
charge at the almshouse and workhouse
ar the present time On Christmas Day
they viii each have a whole pie and as
much duck and chicken as they can eat
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
CORNELL ASKS SHARPE
TO DIRECT ATHLETICS

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Dec. 23.-Dr. Al
bert II. Sharpe. OF Philadelphia, former
y a prominent Yale athlete. has been
offered the position OF director of the
Cornell University gymnasium. and adj
visory overseer Of general athletics. Il
is not likely that he will accept
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
HERRMANN'S DECISION
AGAINST PITTSBURG
No Purchase Money Paid by Dreyfuss
and lion Gets Scanlon.

CINCINNATI. Dec. 23-President
Hermann. of the national baseball com
mission. promulgated a decision yester-
day in the case Of W. ID. Scanlon of
the lion. N y. club He was claimed
by Pittsburg. as that club has begun
negotiations for him.
In view of the fact. however that no
purchase price had been paid. the claim
of Pittsburg was not allowed. and Scan
Ions name was ordered placed on the re-
serve list Of the lion Club.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
FOOTBALL GAME OFF.

The football game between George
town University and the AIl-Washing-
ton teams. which was scheduled 10 be
played on Christmas afternoon. has been
declared OF on account Of the inability
Of Georgetown TO get its players
together
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
FIRE COMPANY MEErs.

A meeting of the Reliazsce Fire Engine
Company was held last night and a COM
mittee was appointed to prepare a mu-
steal entertainment for the benefit of
the company. New uniforms We're also
decided upon
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR GREETING.

At noon on Christmas bay the knights
of Potomac COmmandery. No. 3, of
Georgetown, will meet at Masonic Hall
on Thirty-second Street. for the purpose
Of paying the customary tribute of 10y
atty to the most eminent grand master
of knights Templar of the District of
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
YOUNG MEMS LYcEuM.

The Young Mems Sodality Lycenm
held a meeting last night and nominated
officers for the ensuing year. The cleo
ton of officers VIII take place at the first
meeting in January. Three new men,
bers were elected and one application for
membership received.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23

Of the NJ. f. Church South, oficiated
and the pallbearers were Park Agnew,
l. II. Thompson. S. II. Lunt. Peter
Aitcheson, Fora Hill. and Fl. x. Fields
Interment was in Bethel Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
COLE on CHRIsTMAS.

An eighteen-hole bogy handicap
match VIII be played over the Chevy
Chase links on Christmas Day. Players
have the option Of competing either in
the morning or afternoon. First and
second prizes win be given.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
TO REDUCE STOCK-

A special meeting of the Anglo-Amer-
lean Company, Limited, will be held at
the principal cfiice OF the company, 3Oe
Prince Street. this afternoon. for the
purpose of reducing it's capital stock
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
WESTERN DEFEATS
FRIENDS SELECT
Boys From Georgetown Win Basket
ball Game by Score of
IS to 7.

Western High School defeated Friends
Select in a fast and well-played game Of
basketball on Monday by the score OF
10 to Z. The team work of both fives was
good. and the passing clean and accu.
rate Captain Morse and Church played
the best game for the winners, and
Hamlin carried off the honors fo,
Friends Select
The
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
BoRAN-BRILL.

The marriage of Edward Boran. Of
Washington. and Gertie Brill. daughter
Of Councilman Brill, OF mis- city. was
performed by the Rev. Father J. II. J.
Cutler. at the parsonage of St Mary's
Church, last night
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
FIRE IN WILKES STREET.

4 slight fire at a house in Wilkes
Street, between Washington and Column
bus Streets. brought out the depart
ment this morning. The blaze was soon
eStinguished and the damage was slight
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
CAPTAIN ADAMS FUNERAL.

The funeral Of Capt James L. Adams
took place from his late home, in South
Zee Street, this AFTERNOON, and was
largely attended. The Rev. Mr. stump.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
PEPPERMAN GOES HOME.

w. Leon Pepperman. assistant chief
of the Bureau Of Insular Affairs. has
gone to his home in Alabama 10 spend
Christmas.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
INVADERS CIR uNGLAuR-

MILWAUKEE. Wis. Dec. 23-Robert
Unglaub, who played third base for
Milwaukee last season. viii play with
Clarke Oriffith's New York Americans
next year
The Washington times., 1903-12-23

Another interesting game has been
arranged for Saturday. January 2 when
the West Branch Y NJ. c. A team. of
Baltimore will play the local Young
Mems Christian Association five IN the
local association gymnasium
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
A POUND PARTY.

The Dorcas Society viii give a pound
party at the Methodist Episcopal Church
South this evening.
The Washington times., 1903-12-23
In the Graded League.

The teams captained by SchIosser.
Earnshavv, and Fowler are tied for first
position in the Y NJ. c. A Graded
Class League. with two victories each
The standing of the teams is as follows.
Won Lost
The Washington times., 1903-12-23

The Central and local Y. NJ. c. A
teams will line up this way:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-05-13

men, and well qualified to perform the
duties OF the position to which they
aspire.
In many ways Mr.. Hamlin has the ad-
vantage OF his opponents in the contest,
and the foremost OF these advantages
lies In the fact that there is no man In
Maine with wider connections with the
leading men and mure pleasant acquaint-
ance with the same than Mr.. Hamlln.
He Is known in every county in the State,
and liked everywhere that he Is known.
He is thus able to draw support from all
over the State, where the other candidates
are dependent especially upon their own
localities.
There can be no question concerning the
fitness OF Mr.. Hamlin for the position.
He has behind him fine record as law
yer, and legislative experience in which
he carefully and brilliantly cared for the
interests OF his constituency and OF the
State. As president of the State senate he
served with dignity and great executive
and parliamentary ability.
Mr.. Hamlin has made no effort to OBJ
tain support in the counties in which
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-05-13
FOR ATTY-G ENERAL.
COL. IL. E. HAMLIN, OF Ellis
WORTH, AS A CANDIDATE.
HIS FRIENDS EXPECT HIM TO WIN ON
FIRST BALLor-sKEToH OF HIS
PUBLIC CAREER.
(Bangor Commercially

While Hancosk county politics is sim
mering as usual, the matter that is at
tracing the especial attention of the
republican statesmen OF Hancock county
is the candidacy OF Hon. Hannibal E..
hamlin, OF Ellsworth, for the attorney
generalship. For more than two years it
has been known that Mr.. Hamlin will be
an aspirant for this position before the
legislature of 1905. and his friends are
now engaged In pushing his candidacy.
Ihey feel, as one OF The mum Der expressed
1t to representative of the Commercial,
THAT Mr.. Hsmlin Is as certain OF the
nomination in the republican caucus as
the nominee OF that caucus is certain OF
election In the legislature.
While there are already five candidates
In the field, 1t is generally felt that Mr..
Hamlin is far and away in the lead, and
the well-versed politicians In the State
say that he will be chosen on the first
ballot in the republican caucus. In max
Ing this statement no disparagement is
meant to the other candidates who are
recognized as worthy and able gentle
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-05-13
BREAK AT BLUEHILL.
SAFE CRACKERS SUCCESSFULLY
RAID PosToFFIoE.
THEY GET NEARLY $500 IN MONEY
AND sTAMPs-No CLUE = LADIES'
SOCIAL LIBRARY-ENTERTAI
MENT OF CHEMTENESo CLUB.

Safe blowers entered the Biuehill post
office last Wednesday mig hit, and secured in
money and stamps between $500 and 5000.
The safe was moved into the front
room of the building and blown open,
after having been covered with horse
blankets which had been taken from the
barn and shed Of Austin l.. Parker and
Fred A. Fisher, who live a half-mile or
more from the office.
A monkey wrench, chisels and other
tools were found, that proved to have been
taken from shops In North Sedgwick and
Biuehill Falls.
Nearly $500 in stamps and money was
taken from the safe. There is as yet no
clue to the burglars.
Postmaster A. @. Hinckley had a similar
experience few years ago when the safe
In his store was robbed in the same man.
ner, and nearly 5000 stolen.