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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-25
FOUR HORSES FALL IN
ONE RACE At AQUEDUCT
Mark Cheek Had to Be DestToyed-Joc-
keys Escape With But Few Cuts.

Seldom has there been more excite
ment on q racetrack than was furnish
ed in the third event at Aqueduet yes
terday- During the running Of the race
there were four distinct thrills, and at
its conclusion two-thirds OF the persons
in the grandstand were on the verge Of
nervous COLLAPSE.
It was a selling affair. and fifteen
horses went to the post. Lord Turco,
ridden by little De souza. was the favor
lite, while Paul Clifford. Lord Advocate,
Atilla, I Know. and several others were
we'll backed.
About the center of the backstretcn
Mark Cheek. who was in the front
ranks, broke down and fell, the entire
lot galloping over him and Waterbury
his jockey. that is, with the exception
of Tenagra. which also went down. Then
on the far turn Lord Turco stumbled
and went down. followed by Harrison.
Mark Cheek had TO be shot after the
race. All OF the jockeys escaped with
few cuts and bruises.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-25
CRESCENTS ORGANIZED.

The Crescent Baseball Club, whose
players average seventeen years of age.
has organized and is anxious to arrange
games. Address all challenges to w.
r. Foley, 212 Kentucky Avenue south
east.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-25

New YORK . U III
First base by Observation-Disclosures 8,
New York, / Left on bases-Washtng-
ton. 7; New York, 3. First base on
balls-On Tannehill, l. Struck out-By
Patten, 3; by Tannehill. l, by Wolfe, 4.
Two-base hits-Ryan. Williams. sacri-
fee hit-FuItz. Stolen base-Fultz. I'm
pire-Connolly- Time Of game hour
and so minutes.
Seen From the BleacheTs.
Willie Keller had an error!
Case PatteH IS a hard worker.
"
Robinson has hit a lively pace.
Clarke Griffith had very little to say.
Connollys work was quite acceptable.
Demontreville's leg is in bad shape.
The New Workers mitts leaked like
sleeves.
Patten threw Davis out at first three
times.
BeyiIIe is one of the heaviest men in
the League.
FuItz had the solitary sacrifice and
stolen base.
Herman Longs enforced retirement
seemingly demoralized the Highlanders.
Three screaming singles for Dele
hanty. Ills eye is still with him.
Ders running catch OF KeeIer's long
fly in the seventh was a good one
DeIehanty has lost twenty-five pounds.
Twenty-Five more won't hurt him.
Keep your eye on Wolfe. He wasn't
disguised in sleeps clothing, either!
Keeler on the coaching Iinesi Did
anyone ever hear him utter a word?
Carey fouled them off with ease after
he had two strikes, and then got IN a
hit.
Jimmy Ryan displays more judgment
on the coaching lines than any man we
have.
Wolfe hit the ball hard. Setback
caught him out twice after a long run IN
each case.
Jimmy Ryan is doing some nice stick
work these days. Twice he attempted a
bunt yesterday. Each was called foul
by Connolly. although the last was fair
& foot when Conroy picqed it up.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-25
PENNSYL WANNA HOLDS
INDOOR MEET TONIGHT
Georgetown Well Represented, and Has
High Hopes of Victory.

College men. prep" school. and high
school students are eagerly watching for
the results OF the athletic meet to be
held by the University OF Pennsylvania
tonight. Georgetown Is well represented
in many of the events. and has high
hopes of victory
The favorites for the special contests
are Magee, OF Chicago in the pole vault;
Jones, Of New York University in the
high jump; Dewitt, Of Princeton. and
Glass, OF Yale. In the hammer and shot;
Prinstein, of s. racuse, in the broad
jump; Schick. OF Harvard. in the 100
yard dash. and Jones. of New York Uni
versity, in the 120-yard hurdle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-25
GOULDS WIN RIBBONS At
LAKEWOOD HORSE SHOW
Ivanhoe and Prince Get the Yellow and
Prince the Blue Rosette.

LAKEWOOD. y. J., April 25.-At the
Lakewood Horse Show four pairs OF
harness horses were entered in Glass 5.
William II. Moore drove his entries.
Nutpiek and Lady Gay. and earned the
blue ribbon. County Girl and Captain
links, shown by Irving T. Bush, took
the red, and Mrs. George J. Gould's
Ivanhoe ard Prince had to be content
with the yellow
Four Of the nine exhibits shown in
class 6 belonged TO William II. Moore,
and ne managed to take first with Es-
oort. Mr. Moore also obtained the blue
with Foraker. Irving T. Bush's PEN
man was third. which fer time lay be-
tween him and Mrs George Gould's
Countess. but the latter finally got tbs
gate. Miss Marjorie Gould had the field
all to herself in class 10, single ponies
in harness. Miss Could showed Duke.
a gray gelding pony. Mrs. Henry siegel,
the only other 10 enter a pony, with
drew.
The first lot OF jumpers shown furnish
ed surprise. There were thirteen
shown, and Howard Willets. Of White
Plains. had Hestherbloom, looked uDoa
as a sure winner Richard DonaeIIy'z
Rife. which he rode In person, however,
outclassed HeatherbIoom. taking every
barrier without break HeatherbiooHa
was second, and Mr.. WilIets Cissy Crow
was third.
George J. Gould found his first winner
of the show IN Queen, q polo pony. r.
3. Reynal's Marie was second, and
Morton ". Smith, OF Staten Islanfi,
scored third with Hayseed. The final
class was the tryout Of Eve ponies over
the jumps, the performance only count
ing Kingdom Gould obtained the blue
with First Choice E s ReynaTs Aiken
was second and Harvey Fisk's Ken lucky
Rahe third.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-25
WEYMOUTH'S COUNCIL
H0NORS SIR THOMAS

SOUTHAMPTON. April 25.-The two
Shamrocks left Southampton yesterday
in tow for the clyde.
The town council of Weymouth. at a
meeting yesterday. decided to present
Sir Thomas Upton with an Illuminated
address in recognition OF his sportsman
like efforts 10 Tecapture the America
Gun
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-25
FRED FOSTER TO TRAIN
THE GREAT M'CHESNEY
E. z. Smathers Has Engaged Crafty
thurman to Handle His Horses.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. April 25.-Fred Eos
ter. the well known trainer. who WOE
the Brooklyn Handicap in 1894 with
Dr.. Rice, arrived here yesterday and
took charge OF McChesney and the two
yeaf-old Dick Bernard. and will take
them to Chicago today. He has been
engaged by E E. Smathers to handle his
horses. and said that II was Mr.
Smathers' intention TO still further add
to his stable.
Foster trained the leading stable in
Germany during the last three seasons.
and is recognized as one of the best OF
his craft.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-25
BOSTON DOWNS
THE CHAMPIONS
At Philadelphia /:

R.H.E.
Boston ...,001l 5000 CO s !
PhlIa. .....1 100000 OIL s 1
Batteries-FarTen and Young;
Powers and Plank Attendance
5,0Ss.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06

STATE Dairy and Food Commissioner
j. q. Emery has sent out circular let
ter to dealers or would-be dealers in
oleomargarine or butterine of Wisconsin
warning them against violating the law
governing the sale of these products in
this state. The commissioner intimates
that he will prosecute vigorously all per-
sons guilty of violating the statutes Gov
ering the matter. A portion of the let
ter to the dealers says: ''The purpose
of this circular letter is to inform dealers
or would-be dealers in oleomargarine or
butterine in this state as to the laws of
the state that absolutely prohibit the
sale in Wisconsin of oleomargarine or
butterine, 'colored in imitation of yellow
butter and to caution them against be-
ing deluded by the agents of manufac-
turers of oleomargarine. butterine, ETC.,
into the belief that United States IL
cense to sell uncolored oleomargarine or
butterine protects them from the opera
ton Of the state law. Such statements,
by whomsover made, are absolutely un-
true"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06
UNDER the proposed primary law, what

UNDER the proposed primary law, what
is the use of party committees? No
conventions are to be called and the
platform is made by the nominees. And
the special recommendation of the law is
that it will abolish or render nugatory
the bosses and party wire-pullers. What
then is the use of party committeeman?
Ornamental? Each candidate must have
his own canvass and depend on his per-
sonal following for support. He organ
ICES his friends before the primary takes
place. The candidates individually or
collectively can run the campaign. What
IS the use of a party committee? Won t
some ''reformer" in the legislature please
amend by leaving them out? Is it pos
sibIe there is to be some "bossing" done
under another name, that committees
are wanted? Perish the thought!-Mil-
Waukee Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06

The Stevens primary bill that two
years ago proved the rock on which the
legislature hopelessly split, is mild
measure compared with the bill pro-
posed by the Assembly committee last
week and crowded through that body
Wednesday. The fate of such radical
measure will be hard to predict at this
time. One thing is almost self evident,
the common people do not want their
politics subjected to any such straight
jacket proceedings.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06
The Spirit Was Willing.

''See here" cried the tailor rs Slopay,
having donned his new suit. started out
of the store; you're forgetting some
thing"
''Indeed?" said Slopay. whats that?'
''You must remember our understand
ing | made this suit for you only be-
cause you said you wanted to pay cash
for it,
''And 1 still want to, but I'm sorry to
say | can't" -Philadelphi Press.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1903.

IF THE bill introduced in the legisla
ture this week prohibiting political &C
tivity of state officials under penal pen
alties ever becomes law, more than a
hundred game wardens, oil and factory
inspectors will be relieved of the greater
share of their duties. In the interests of
popular reform, pass the bill. Every
body is willing to admit that state en-
ployes are both overworked and under
paid.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06

THERE is great suffering in northern
Sweden because the deep snow has SO
cut off communication with the outer
world that provisions cannot be had and
the people are starving and dying with
fever by scores. Crops failed, fish which
have been reliable food supply have
forsaken the streams, and the country
being sparsely settled, relief seems al
most out of the question, because of the
mountains of snow.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06

ONE of the most attractive of the Feb
ruary magazines is Conkey's Home
Journal (Chlcago). 1t has a striking
Valentine poster cover design in colors
and it's contents are thoroughly practi-
cal for the home. It is one OF the very
few magazines whose contributors write
with the definite purpose of being clear
ly understood. The subjects of the arti-
cles are always attractive and the arti-
cles themselves never fail to do justice
to the subjects.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06

-LosT.-Black fur glove, between U.
IS. hotel and the Brill warehouse. Leave
at u. S. house.
From and after this date w. b.
Clarke will do strictly cash business.
All those owing him are requested to
call and settle at once. TVS
House to rent. Inquire of E. M.
Ladd Edgerton. 7w3
The engine for farm use is the Jack
OF All Trades" Call at F. F. Burgy's
and see it in operation.
If you have furs to sell bring them
Ito F. r. Burgy.
Lot for sale. Inquire of F. F. Burgy.
Very desirable lot for building upon.
-Four hundred bushels of pototoes
for sale. Will be delivered in lots OF 5
bushels or over. Phone 1873.
C.G. BIEDERMAN.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06
Simple.

The Doctor-A queer case of insanity
came under my notice the other day.
The fellow is perfectly sane as long as
anybody is looking at him, but raves
violently when his friends quit watch
ing him.
The Professor-Humph. Out of sight,
out of mind.-Chicago Tribune.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06
A Matter of Business.

II cannot understand, sir, why you
permit your daughter to sue me for
breach of promise You remember that
you were bitterly opposed to our. en-
gagement because l wasn't good enough
for her and would disgrace the family"
young man, that was sentiment;
this is business"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Edgerton. Wis, Feb. 3, 1903.

The council met in regular session and
the meeting YVES called to order by May
or Doty All members were present ex.
cept Aid. McDonough and Stricken
Minutes of Jan. 9th and 18th were read
and approved.
The following bills, approved by the
Finance committee, were, on motion OF
Aid. Ladd, allowed, all aldermen voting
ave:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06
After the Expulsion.

Eve-Im so sorry,
Adam-Too bad. 1t was a FOOLS par
aGise!-Smart Set.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06

AID. Nelson moved that the Mayor,
Aid. Mcintosh and Laid be committee
to canvass the city to procure boarding
accommodations for tobacco workers and
file report of same at the office of Henry
johnson. Motion carried.
Aid. Mcintosh moved that 81 each be
paid to the first three rigs responding at
the engine house to the alarm of fire to
haul the ladder trucks and hose carts
Motion carried.
On motion the council adjourned.
HENRY JOHNSON, City Clerk
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06
4 arm For Rent

An IS acre farm in the town OF Albion
for rent on shares or for cash. Enquire
of HENRY WILEMAN.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-02-06

ALI kinds of saw cumming and sharp
ening and general machine work done
by F. F. Burgy. Work is always guar
anteed
Corn wanted at our custom mill.
WHITTET Bros.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-20
Mr.. ROCKEFELLER
WAS OUTWITT
He Had Track Changed, but
Court INTERVIEWED and it
Was Replaced.
fBv Associated Press,)

spLATTsBuRG. n. T., Sept. IA gang
OF men in the employ of William Rookie
.felier, the standard Oil magnate, Thurs
day started in 10 change the gauge on tho
little lve-mila spur that runs from To-
kene small station on the Adirondack
hranoh of the Delaware and Hudson Raj.
wav west into tho Rockefeller pre-
serves. The rails and tics on the supr
are owned by AR Rockefeller, while the
right OF way is owned 1t is claimed, by
tho Chnteaugay Ore and Iron Company,
controlled by the Delaware and Hudson
Railroad. @
Tho Delaware and Hudson officials
,,sa,d OF it late that night and sent At
tnr,ey ngI Thomas B, Cotter Of this city, to
Tnrt Henry, N. ". by special train, lenY
~ here at o'clock In the morning and
..a aaa,,;ne tho run OF iitty-tlve miles In a
,i,t,o ,t over an hour. Mr.. Cotter reused
I,. Instica chester r.. Mclaughlin from his
va va and procured an Injunction, restrain-
;me nse. Mr.. Mr. Rockefeller fro mlnterferins with
the road a,.
,..antiHnir,en to Tekene, where Judge Me-
= anrblin's order was at once served on
inIr n,r '' 'RocKe feller's agent. The track was
Nestored Hesi to its original condition by yhe
afternoon
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-20
Terrible Experience of a Big.
Five. .Masted Schooner.
STORM UNDER FULL SAIL
Lost Her Big Anchor. and Drifted at the
\ Mercy Of the Wind-The Practice
Il Bark Salmon P. Chase IN Storm
With Cadets on Board.
~, y .F-l1. u
(Ry Associated Press.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. Sept. 1s.-The
ive-masted schooner Governor Ames.
Captain King, has arrived IN port badly
damaged by the storm. Captain iking tod
q thrilling story OF the experience OF his
ship. He said: Il 5
"We were running light from Boston to
Newport News for coal. Last Tuesday
night about 10 o'clock we were heading
In for the Virginia capes, thirty miles
away. under full sail. when hurricane
struck US. It came up so unexpectedly
that we had no time to prepare for It,
I'VE tried to lower the sasii. but the
wind. which was blowing at terrific
velocity tore through them as though
they We're OF tissue paper.
ss TORN INTO SHREDs.
Three OF tile big sails were torn into
shreds and four jibs and ono gar topsall
were lost. r We let 90 the big anchor. but
the small anchor foued and 200 fathoms
Of chain was run off on the one anchor,
FI"The wind was fast carrying us IN
shore. and It began to look as though the
ship would be beached and break herself
to pieces. The anchor chain parted, and
We lost our big anchor In addition to $50
fathoms of chain.
f"At 2 A. NJ, tho wind shifted and bleW
off shore. This was all thatsaved u.s. We
then began to drift seaward again, but at
8 o'clock next morning we were In only
f,ftcen fathoms OF water. We dr!fted all
day and dropped tho small anchor at
night In forty-hve fathoms, and fitted up
enough sails to carry the ship to New
port News Thursday We struck bad
weather again. and the anchor dragged
until we were only In ten fathoms,
SHIPS IN DISTRESS,
IT saw six ships In distress on Wednes-
day and Thursday. but was able to offer
no assistance.
'"rhe storm was one of the worst I have
seen In many years, and l think we must
have been right In the center of It.
regard our escape from death as prov-
dental. There We're thirteen lives on
hoard, Including the crew. my wife. my
self and the cat 5t8f
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-20


Every available seat in the spacious
courthouse Is occupied besides crowds
constantly thronging the corridors out
side, j.6 # u 81 s.$.. s5 III
g IT will be recalled that Reuben D.. Pitts,
principal OF the graded school at 1nman.5
S. G.. shot and killed Eddie Foster on the;
24th Of last February, while attempting
to chastise him for disobedlence and In,
fraction OF school rules. Previous to the;
date OF the tragedy. Foster was COM
lmandeds by Pitts to stay in after school,
which he disregarded Vi, Foster returned
on the fatal day, and behaved as usual,
such as to cause others to misbehave
also and he with four other studehtsi
were commanded to remain for correc-i
ton after the school closed. .TT s3i
After Pitts had disposed Of the four
cases mentioned. sending them into an
adjoining room, he then undertook to whip
Foster, striking him two licks. when
Foster resisted. During the souffle Pitts
pistol was discharged. the ball 4 striking
Foster. from which he died few days.
later. AS soon as the fatal pistol shot
was fired, the other four boys ran In from
the adjoining room, and Pitts realizing
what had happened, Immediately sent for
a physician, even going himself for-one,t
and also to surrender to tho officer.
IN. .SELF-DEFENSE.
1t was In evidence that Pitts drew his
pistol to intimidate the boys and not To-
shoot, as he feared an assault from them,
being himself physically inferior, to any
OF them. Pitts Is a young man. tho son
OF Rev. j. d. Pitts, a prominent BnptlNi
minister OF Laurins, S. c., and has al
ways borne a nexcellent reputatlbn,a and
established by strong evidence character
for uprightness and truth.
Eddie Foster was Il youth OF eighteen,
son of c. G.. Foster, living near lnman,
and also bore good character. Pitts has
been out OH bail since the sad occurrence
A brilliant array Of counsel is insthei
case. For the State, Solicitor 7. S. Sease,
assisted by Senator. D. #, FIeidrick and
ex- Governor John Gary Evans appeared,
while for the defense, Hon, Stanyarnc
Wilson. Judge George w. Nichols. w. NJ.
Jones, S. r. Simpson and Ferguson and
Featherstone. the latter n prominent law
firm OF I.aurens. S. c., is employed. The
trial resulted In acquittal of Pitts as to
taa murder charge, but at this writing
sentence has not been announced on the
charge OF carrying concealed weapons.
* There was great demonstration IN the
court room when the verdict was an
nounced. the Jury being out only about
an hour.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-20
MAY CAUSE;
BIG SIIR-U.P
.Standof Captain Myers Likely
to Bring Results.
NEITHER is TALKING '.-'
Both Colonel Stern and Captain Myers
Are Too Much Soldiers, to Say
Much-Latter Being Congra,u-
lated-OId Story Revived.

The determined stand taken BY Ca plain
william NJ. Myers, Of the Richmond
IJowitzers Friday night, when he refused
Ia allow Captain c. Gray BossicuS to
inspect his battery upon the request or
order of Colonel 10 Lane Stern, -Assls-
tant Inspec tor General. was the talk Of
the city yesterday. more especially, OF
course. in military circles
Many individuals are siding with Cap.
tain Myers. and It is understood that
many of his confreers in the service con
graduated him yesterday Colonel Stern
Is not only military officer OF ability
and long experience, but an accomplished
lawyer, and 1t is quite reasonable to OK
pcct that he had good grounds for his
course. isf g5a. III
The. story is one fullrof Interest. and the
members OF the Howtzer's Battery are
much worked up. To state the matter
Plainly, from the standpoint Of the How,
tiers learned by talking with officers
and members Of the battery. they believe
that Colonel Stern Intentionally ignores
and sights them, and that tho action Of
Captain Myers was taken to bring the
matter to q head.
Goes Back Four Years,
It was stated yesterday that Colonel
Stern had not inspected the Iiowtzers
and property for fourtor five years. IN
fact. not since 1898 or 1900, when the
officers OF the Howitzers, especially Cap
tain Williams and Captain Myers ther
lieutenant Myers. took a leading part ir
the effort to get the office OF Colonel
Stern abolished That this effort Is re-
sponsihle for. the fact that Colonel Stern
has not since visited the battery TO In
spect It, his friends would Indignantly
deny, Certain 1t Is, however that some
leading officers and men OF the 1Iowitzers
are inclined to believe it is, and they
are very sore over It, AS learned from
a member OF the Howitzers yesterday, In
1898 or 1900 a concerted attack was made
by certain OF the military officers at the
State on the ONCE of nspector-general
& II was distinctly not an attack upon
Colonel Stern, hut officers appearing be,
fore the Military Committee Of the Legls-
glature stated that 1t seemed to4 them
thoroughly practicable for 1.-THE Adjutant-
General to inspect the militia OF the
state, In addition ia his other duties. and
thu. save to the State or the military
the s7oO or $500 now being paid out an.
nually to Colonel Stern, II was distinctly
stated then that this fight was not n,ade
against Colonel Stern, but against his
office. II, 5, S3ll..
+ this fight. and the impression prevails
in the battery that Colonel Stern thas
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-20
SHOOTING MATCH
AT BLUE RIDGE !.
Splendid Contest Between
the Lynchburg and Ro-
anOke Teams,
(speciai to The Times-Dispatch.)

ISDeGlNI 10 TIC TImts-OIsFHlcI1
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS, VA, Sept
la.-In the clay pigeon shooting tourna-
ment this afternoon ON Archard Hill
where two gold medals were contested
for between tho Blue pidgo Club, OF
Roanoke. and the lYnchburg Club, tho
Lynchburg team won the frst gold medal
in score OF 2ls against 2os, out Of pos
sible 250,
The second prize went to r. r. Falr-
fax. OF the Blue Ridge Club, score 48 out
OF a possible so,
The afternoon was an ideal one. The
clear sky background enabled the sports
mon to quickly draw bead and the Blue
Ridge pigeons would dissolve into m!sl
OF dust