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Canon Speoner.

From the New York Tribune.
The appointment of Canon Spooner as war;
den Of New College. Oxford. has given the
English an excuse Ia }ell numerous stories
Of that absentminded and nearsighted
scholar. Here are two new ones: A gen.
tleman, whom we may call Smith for the
sake of convenience, HAD come up from
his school to compete for an entrance
scholarship at New College. and was di-
rected to report himself to Mr.. SpOoner at
certain hour. On his entering the room
In highly nervous state, the dean, look
Ing up from his work. addressed him as Mr..
Cholmondeley and proceeded to reprove him
with the utmost severity and solemnity for
the irregularity of hts attendance at chapel
during the last few weeks. concluding with
the threat that any further delinquency in
this respect would be treated very seriously
indeed. 1t was only at this point that the
petrifed youth rallied his faculties and
managed to stammer that his name was not
ChOlmondeley, and that he was not men,
Der Of the college. The dean. petrified in
his turn. gasped and said he was excessive
iy sorry to hear It. <The incident then ter
minated.
Another and less authentic story of the
tricks which Canon Spooners sight occa-
sionaily plays him is told. The wind. 1t is
said. blew his hat. and as he pursued 1t
down the street q black hen darfed across
the patti. The canon, becoming confused.
pursued the hen for some distance, COZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
LARGEST IN ITS HISTORY.
Attendance at the Annual. Election of
the Potomac Boat Club.


The annual election of the Potomac Boat
Club took place last night and the attend
ance was the largest in the history of the
organization. thereby tending to prove that
the enthusiasm Is increasing In regard to
rowing and canoeing. and especially SO
among the members Of this progressive or
ganization. The reports of the officers
showed the club to be in good condition.
Twelve new active members were elected.
and it was agreed to purchase new racing
shells at once for the season. The new men,
bers elected on the board of governors were
Messrs. +. Baker Weaver, Odell Whtpple
and John J. Nolan.
Mr.. John Hadley Doyle was elected presi-
dent, being the eighth time in succession:
Mr.. Charles G. Warden, treasurer; Mr.. f.
Richard Gasch. secretary; Mr.. Joseph I.
DAILY assistant secretary; Mr.. Sully b.
Maize. captain; Mr.. Odell Whipple first
lieutenant; Mr.. Lawrence Eberback, second
lieutenant. Membership committee. Messrs.
Warden. Nolan and DAILY. Finance commit
tee, Messrs, c. r. Zappone. w. E. H. Mer-
rift and F. B. Weaver. Boat house COM
mittee, MeSsrs. Gasch. Doyle and DAILY. 1t
being impossible to secure property to re-
build on further up the river. a committee.
consisting Of Messrs. c. G. Warden, John J..
pointed to make immediate repairs Of pres
ent structure.
The members reported gratifying success
in store for their entertainment, May 4. at
Lafayette Square Theater, as all the friends
Of the club were securing tickets.
Captain Maize. the new captain. is one OF
the best oarsmen on the river, and will at
once issue orders for the men to report to
him for preliminary work for what prom
ises to be lively season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
POLICE AND BURGLARS FIGHT.
Two Of Latter Were Captured and a
Third Escaped.

A dispatch FROM New York yesterday
says: desperate battle with burglars
occurred tonight in Flower Hill Cemetery.
in North Bergen. Hudson county. N. j. in
which fifteen or sixteen policemen took
part Two of the burglars were caught
one Of them wounded, and the third is sup
posed to be seriously and perhaps fatally
wounded. and to be lying somewhere in
the cemetery.
Shortly after o'clock tonight Chief
Raves Of Hoboken learned that the safe
in the office of the Flower Hill Cemetery
would be blown open. Taking four men
with him the chief started for North Ber-
gen, five miles away. Other policemen
joined them. and when the entrance was
reached the party consisted of fifteen or
sixteen.
A light was seen In the building, and
the police closed in. AS they did SO three
men ran out and rapid interchange of
shots followed. Two of the burglars fell
and the third was knocked down and cap
tured while trying to break through the
police Gordon. One of the wounded men
was picked up. having been shot through
the chin. No trace couiu be found of the
other man. who is believed to be still In
the cemetery.
In the Office the police found complete
kit OF burglar tools and some dynamite
cartridges. The safe had been drilled and
all was ready for the application of the
explosive when the police appeared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
SEARCH FOR TATUMBLA.
American Warships After Gunboat
Belonging to Honduras.

Belonging TO HONDURAS.
dispatch from New Orleans yesterday
Saws: Capt Warnecke of the Norwegian
steamer David, which has arrived here
from Ceiba; Spanish Honduras, reports an
exciting experience with the Honduras
gunboat Tatumbla
The David was off the north coast of
Honduras when the Tatumbla hove in
sight and commanded the merchantmen
to put into Utila against the orders of
the captain on the David.
The Tatumbia was in command of Col.
Villarde, who put a half dozen of Hon
insure the proper carrying out of his
orders.
.apt. Warnecke objected. saying that he
had no business In the harbor of Utila, and
protested going so far out of his course.
The commander Of the Tatumbla was de-
termined and insisted that the David pro-
coed where he ordered her to go.
Capt. Warnecke argued that he was Off
the coast of Honduras looking for native
pilot to take the ship to Ceiba, which was
his objective port, but he had to submit
to the humiliation of changing his course
and steam to Utila. The captain of the
David feared that Capt. Villarde meant to
seize his ship to transport government
troops from that place to the mainland,
or that the Tatumbla was short of coal
and wanted full supply from the David
The David anchored off Utila, which Is
small island off the northeast coast Of
Honduras for the night and left the fol-
lowing day without being boarded by any
troops.
Capt. Warnecke proceeded to Puerto Cor
tez harbor and informed Admiral Coghlan
of what had happened; two United States
war vessels went at once in search of the
Tatumbla, but from last account they had
not located the troublesome craft.
The day the David sailed from Ceiba
everything was quiet there. with the revo-
lutionists still in control. The David
brought but half a cargo Of fruit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
Children's Herbariums.

From the Boston Transcript.
Rather anxiously do lovers of our native
plants. watch the annual offer made by the
Massachusetts, Horticultural Society for
chiIdren's herbariums. Circulars are dis
tributed throughout the state calling for
carefully mounted collections OF native
plants and offering generous prizes. The
request Is made that the specimens show
fruit, leaf and flower. when possible. but
warning Is given against disturbing the
roots and gathering the plants careiessly.
Such q movement has been the cause OF
CONSERVATION among those persons who
wish to. guard the wild flowers. If the
matter Is carefully looked into it will be
found that the alarm is needless. for those
having charge Of the exhibition of chill.
dren's herbariums are practical teachers.
botaniats. founders Of school gardens and
horticulturists who understand both chill
dren and plants. They are not persons who
would tnjure or In any way endanger the
native plants or do anything to make the
woods and fields less attractive. Their cir
cuiar contains one provision which must
not be overlooked. They request that spec
linens be labeled in the handwriting of the
exhibitor with the botanical name Of the
plants and few words regarding Its habi-
tat This. OF course. necessitates the would
be prize winner being under the direction
Of some botanical friend In order that he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
American League Opposed to
Foul Strike Rule.
WILL IMPROVE GAME
ASSOCIATION TO
ADOPT NEW BETTING RULES.
Over Shortstop Clingman-
$4,000 Bet May Bring McGovern
and Corbett Together.

The howl In the American League against
the foul-strike rule, originated by the Ma
tional League, and later adopted by its op-
ponent, still continues, says the P1ttsDurs
Press. The Americans players denounce
it, and say it must be repealed The mag
mates have but little to say about the mat
ter In view of this fact, 1t Is interesting
to recall how the rule was first received
when introduced into the National League.
Last season, after the first practice game
at Hot Springs, in which the Pirates used
the rule, Manager Fred Clarke wired to
President Dreyfuss, who was then at
home: Foul strike rule all wrong. 1t
must be changed" President Dreyfuss did
nothing in response to this, and before the
opening of the official season there was no
more enthusiastic friend of the new rule
than Fred Clarke. He declared then: The
foul-strike rule is all right. 1t is a step to
the front and should stand at all haz-
ards" Just so other players were affected.
When they first played under the rule they
declared that it was foolishness and could
not stand. but it was only snort time
until the National League players fell into
line and expressed their admiration OF the
mea sure.
1t is probable that the same thing will
happen In Ban JohnsOn's organization. de-
spite the fact that the rule was fathered
ball was out when caught on the first
bound. So was foul caught on the first
bound behind the home plate. These rules
were rescinded, and a terrific howl was
raised by the players, who declared that
the game would be ruined If the new rules
We're allowed to stand. Now. what would
the players say If a rule were adopted max
ing fly out on the bounce? When loco
motives were invented and run for the first
time in America the people fled before
them. They considered the big engines as
demons. and were filled with fear. Every
step of progress has difficulties, prejudices
and superstitions to overcome-and so has
the foul-strike rule. Hard hitters, who
swing at the ball with all their force, such
as Wagner and Bransfield. were hindered
at first by the rule because they had been
accustomed to making a number of fouls
each time at bat. and this brought down
their chances of getting hit. But after
they played under the rule for short time
they studied the placement of hits more
carefully. and discovered that the rule
made player more careful as to his hits,
and that half the fouls they had made in
the past were useless. The foul-strike rule
will stand, we believe. in the American
League. The opposition to 1t will be over
come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
The Fish Was Drowned.
From the Great Rural World.

From the Great Rural World.
A German scientist-he could only have
been German-once conceived, we are told
plan to train fish to live out of water
He placed thriving little carp in small
tank and with infinite patience and great
exactness removed from the tank one
spoonful OF water every day, at the same
Time increasing gradually the amount of
oxygen in the water. In time the water
barely covered the carp, and still IL
thrtved. The quantity of water Continued
to diminish and by slowly adapting its
method of breathing to the new conditions
the nsh began to breathe air and. indeed
became quite terrestrial in its habits be-
fore the tank was entirely dry. The scien-
tist had grown to love the carp He fed IL
from his own hand and now that it was
living in the same element with himself he
took 1t from the tank and left 1t as free
to follow its own devices as was the family
cat. The little fish also loved it's master
1t followed him about from place to place
hopping along after him. stopping onlv
occasionally to leap for a passing f1y One
day the scientist was crossing a. bridge
The carp, as usual, was at his heels en-
Joying the pleasant air of the countryside
and uttering from time to time a little
sound expressive of delight and content
ment About the middle of the bridge a
rat house fly was summing itself on the rail
The carp spied the fly and jumped for 1t.
but, misunderstanding the distance went over
the rail into the rfver-and was drowned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
ROOSEVELT SAYS "SPIT."
Objects to the Word ''Expectorate" al
Bad English.

A New York dispatch says: The health
department has nearly completed a revi-
sion and extension of the provisions of the
sanitary code. One OF the ordinances to
the extension of which special care has
been given is section 172. which provides as
follows:
Splitting upon the sidewalk of any public
street. avenue. park. public square or place
in the city Of New York. or upon the floor
of any hall in any tenement house which is
used in common by the tenants thereof, or
upon the floor Of any hall or Office in any
hotel or lodging house which is used in
common by the guests thereof, or upon the
floor of any theater or Of any public as
semblage of persons, or upon the floor OF
any ferrybOat. railroad car or other pubic
conveyance. or upon the floor OF any ferry
house. depot station. platform or stairs
of any elevated railroad or other common
carrier. is hereby forbidden.
Some of Commissioner Lederle's corre-
spondents have objected to the use of the
word spit" as they think "expectorate"
more elegant. The following letter Is from
the files of the health department.:
Police Department,
900 Mulberry Street.
New York. March 81. 1890
Hon Charles G. Wilson. President Health
Dear President Wilson: Can't you have
our form of notice changed so as to read
spit instead Of "expectorate?" Expecto-
rate Is a vile word and the health board
ought to use good English. Sincerely
yours. THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
"Mets" May Adopt New Ones to
Eliminate Disputes,

The Metropolitan Turf Association seems
to be fair mark for the critics these days.
One critic clamors for the adoption of bet
ting rules. Another wants a layer who
took in considerable money on Carroll D.,
on the occasion when Miles rode a bad race
on the DAILY horse, made the subject Of in
vestigation.
In desperation the Nets have decided
that at the next meeting OF the association
both questions will be threshed out So
far as the adoption of betting rules is COM
cerned. that is matter which should be
attended to at once.
Betting rules are quite necessary. The
public In the past has received protection
from the racing associations. but under the
present laws betting Is not recognized and
the Metropolitan Turf Association Is the
sole arbiter of betting questions. No one
for a moment believes that the Nets
want to give the public any the worst Of
any condition that may arise.
Since the adoption of the present system
and the reorganization of this association
of bookmakers there has never been a
time when the public has really had the
worst of it. Nevertheless. there should be
betting rules. fixed and infiexible, which
should bind bookmakers and bettOr alike.
1t will be very hard matter to adjust
satisfactorily. but it can be done by vary
ing the rules to meet certain conditions.
For instance. where horse is posted as a
starter and withdrawn. and betting has
been going on because Of ineligibility or be-
cause he has been delayed in reaching the
course. money wagered should be refunded.
In such case the bettor had absolutely no
chance to win. At the same time the
Nets should reserve themselves the OPP
ton of declaring all bets off on the race.
If the horse in question should be a favor
lite. and is withdrawn at the last moment
for the reasons quoted above. there is no
Justice in making the bookmaker suffer by
the mistake. The public does not want
the bookmaker to profit at their expense.
and the public should not wish to profit at
the bookmakers expense.
Where a horse Is posted as a starter and
withdrawn during the betting. because of
an accident in the paddock, at the post or
in a preliminary. all bets should stand.
That should be regarded part of the
luck Of the race and the public and layers
ought to take their medicine. no matter
how the shoe pinches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
ronieht,s Wrestling Match.

Frank Huseman of this city, the wrestler,
will meet Young Muldoon of Baltimore in a
match at the Empire Theater tonight for
the feather-weight championship of the
world and purse of 500. offered by Man
ager Schlesinger Muldoon. who is a native
of Baltimore is one Of the best known
lfsht-weight wrestlers in the east and has
defeated all in his class. Huseman Is a
first-class man. and believes he can win the
worlds championship from the Bald-
morean. The bout will begin soon after the
regular theatrical performance, about 11:4o,
and will be best, two out of three fails.
catch-as-catch can. Jack Adler. the racing
man will referee~ the bout and Pepper
Joe" will hold the watch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
Georgetown to Play Yale.

The Yale base ball team will try con-
tentions with the Georgetown University
nine on the latter's field at o'clock this
afternoon. The followers Of the Blue and
Gray were disappointed twice this week
on account of the weather. when 1t was
found necessary to cancel the games with
Syracuse and Cornell. The Yale team Is
said to be the strongest ever sent out by
that institution and the contest this after
noon will undoubtedly be worth seeing The
shortstop: Barnwell. center field: O'Brien
second base; Cote left field; Barnes or
Thorne. right field: Winslow. catcher: Chit
tenden, first base: Thompson. third base
and Bowman and Westcott pitchers.
Yale will play Georgetown here again
next Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
Where to Find Blue Blood.

From the London Truth.
Since the new year came in 1 have once
or twice had to notice the new "Peerages,"
which are growing SO In bulk and sp,endor.
/ was rather relieved the other day to find.
notwithstanding this, that "Walford s Coun-
ty Families has come out for 1908 In I'M
diminished size. So We really have some
old families left, in spite Of the growth Of
the peerage. I do not wish to hurt any
body's feelings. even those Of a twentieth
century duke (from South Africa). but am
Inclined to think that II you want to find
the aristocracy In these days the safest
place to look for 1t Is In the pages of oval
ford. Blue or not. the blood here Is not
SO much blended. as In Burke" and
LODGE" with the New York and Chicago
vsntages,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
A NEW CURVE.
Clarkson Of Harvard Saving It for
Yale

L
Walter Clarkson. captain Of the Harvard
base ball nine. has a brand-new curve.
which he expects to spring upon the Ellis
when the two big rivals clash against each
other in June.
The curve Is an in-drop. It Is delivered
in a peculiar. twisting. northumberland
manner and comes with terrific force.
About seven feet from the plate 1t breaks
sharply, shooting in toward the batsman's
chest and down several inches below his
swinging bat.
At the present time. Capt. Clarkson says,
he Is aiming at two things-first, to get per-
feet control of the ball. and secondly, to
develop a new set of muscles SO that he
can make use Of his discovery with no fear
of injury. Probably no ball Is harder to
deliver than an in-drop. and 1t Is for this
very reason that National Leaguers never
use the curve. Clarkson himself is able to
throw 1t only on rare occasions but is saw
ing it up for tight place. and when the
right time comes 1t may save Harvard from
a bad defeat.
Capt. ClarksOn Is a brother of John Clark
son. the noted league pitcher, who, with
King Kelly. once formed the famous $1O,-
600 Boston battery, that price having been
paid for their release from Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
$4,000 BET ACCEPTED.
Considine Brothers Will Back "Young
Corbett'' Against McGovern.

It is all up to- Young Corbett now II
he is willing. Terry McGovern will fight
him for the third time. probably in the next
four months. On the arrival in New York
of McGovern from San Francisco on Tues
day Harris announced that McGovern
would not again challenge Corbett. but at
the same time said that he was willing to
bet $4,000 that McGovern could whip
Young Corbett."
George and John Considine. close friends
OF Young Corbett," who backed him in
his two victories over McGovern, yesterday
in New York announced that they would
battle with McGovern. Sam Harris went
to the Hotel Metropole and after signifying
his desire to back Terrible Terry" for $1O,-
600. agreed to meet the Considine brothers
Immediately on the arrival Of Young Cor
bett'' in New York and post the money.
Young Corbett is now giving exhibitions
in San Francisco, and is not expected in
New York for ten days. Whether the two
men will meet is doubtful. as Young Cor
bett" has often declared since the fight that
he would not consider McGovern as an OBJ
ponept for some time to come. George and
John Considine. however, have a strong in
him to take on McGovern again.
George Constdine said that while he had
no preference as to the club he Thought
Fort Erie would be good place for the
contest.
Judging from McGovern's remarks II ia
likely he will ask that the weight be $50
pounds at the ringside
A special from San Francisco SAYS: ST
have signed articles for a season on the
stage" said Young Corbett tonight. AFTER
that expect to take rest and at the end
Of the vacation / viii be ready to talk light.
Further than what have seen in the news
papers know nothing of the efforts to ar
range a return match between McGovern
and myself
Until the plans are set before me fully
l cannot say whether should be disposed
to accept them. However. don't sec why
l should meet McGovern third time. Hav-
ing defeated him twice ought to give pref
erence to other aspirants for the cham
pionship. The man Of all others would
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
Fighting for Clingman.

The dispute over the ownership of Billy
Clingman. the shortstop, now being waged
between the Milwaukee and Columbus
clubs. was taken up yesterday by President
T. ]. Hickey of the American Association
with President Brice OF the Columbus team.
President Hickey has been to Milwaukee
in conference with Mr.. Havenor, and, 1t is
said favors that owners claims for the
player No statement was made by either
of the parties to the conference. Clingman
insists that he was formally released in
writing before he accepted Columbus
terms. It Is likely that some decision may
be reached today. Should it fail the dis
pute will be referred to the national board
of arbitration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-09
No Sufferer

from disease is doing all he can to
recover, unless he investigates the
claims made for RADAM'S MI
CROBE KILLER that it is cure
for all Blood and Chronic Diseases.
including Catarrh, Consumption,
Rheumatism, Bright's Disease and
others usually considered hopeless.
Extraordinary as they are, these
claims have been established in a
court of justice, by score of sworn
witnesses, while thousands of testi-
monials equally conclusive are on
file awaiting your examination.
Write or ask for convincing proof.
Write for The VIM. Radam Microbe Killer Co..
Free Book. 121 Prince ST., New York, or
Washington Office,
6I4H Ninth St. NV.
Chas. E. Bell, Manager. Phone 2l76-Y.