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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-31

As closely watched as was the late
pope during his last Illness and after
his death it is remarkable hat "the
Fisherman's ring his signeI. could
have been stolen. The press dispatches
announced a few days : tina, it :
on his finger at the tune of his death.
Now il is said that this ring was one
that had been substituted for the zig
net. The latter. it seems. has disap
peared. There seems to be a mystery
abOut it: for those in authority give
the assurance that it VIII be forth
coming in time TO be broker n re-
set for the new pope. The dispatches
DO not make il clear whether the other
ring was put on the pope's finger pur-
pOsely II ~ a matter of Formally
and the signet disappeared after re-
movaI or lat it was stolen uy some
one who replaced il with the othe-.
1t looks as if the vatican authorities
are trying 20 conceal thu fact that il
has been stolen.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-31

AN NlSNn Al. DUN <
was off for the country and the land Of
bees. On the way out On a suburban
car he figured it u to his satisfaction.
His back yard was big enough to con-
tain at least 500 hives. The bees
wouldn't have to be fed or watered.
There would be enough clover within
five miles to supply them. 1t was no
business of the police whether he kept
parrots or bees. The profit on one hive
was $40, on ten $500, on twenty 800,
on fifty $1,000, on 500 $4,000. 1t would
be absolutely criminal on his part not
to go into the honey business and rap
a fortune.
He a to walk two miles beyo1d
the terminus before he came to a farm
with a couple of beehives on a bench
under a cherry tree. The farmer was
In stating that be had come out to dis
cuss the bee question.
You amt thinkin' of keepin' bees in
town. are you:" asked Uncle Reuben.
Eyes. Why not:"
WAL, 1 dunno. You look like that
kind of a man, however"
What kind?'
why, like a man who'd expect to
raise a crop O corn in his cellar. Have
you fggered out the profits on your
honay?"
Forty dollars to q hive"
"Um! Why don't you caikerlate On
your bees hatchin' out chickens?"
Il came here to ask you a few civil
questions" said Mr.. Bowser, but if
you don't want to answer them I'll go
on. You seem to think this bee ques-
ton. calls for sarcasm"
Il shouldn't wonder if it did. but I
hain't time today to bother with it.
There's my two hives up there, and
you'd better go and learn things for
yourself. You can see the bees goin'
and comm and workin', and you will
know more when you git through. If
you want to buy two hives I'll give you
a bargain on 'em. I'm rayther goin'
out O bees and into onions"
Mr.. Bowser sauntered up to the hives.
1t was a warm, sunny day, and the
bees were u and doing business. The
farmer watched him for a moment and
then shouldered his hoe and started for
the cornfield. He had reached it and
hOed a score of hills and was thinking
of back yards and $40 profits when a
series of yells alarmed him. Looking
up, he saw a human figure galloping
around his dooryard and cutting all
sorts of antics, while his wife began
blowing the inner horn from a kitchen
window as a tOcSin of alarm.
Hes zone into bees. I guess said
the farmer to himself as he started for
the house. but | kinder think he'll be
disappointed in the profits"
Three hours later Mrs. Bowser was
summoned TO the front door by a ring.
and the man she found on the steps
ducked his head to her and asked:
Have you got Il husband. ma'am?'
Yes
"IS he short and fat and ~baldheaded?'
Rather 500
INTERESTED in bees, amt he? Thinks
be can make a profit Of $40 a hive and
keep 'em in his back yard:'
"Has-has anything happened to
him. she exclaimed.
Yes, ma'am. there has. He tipped
up one of my boehiveS about three
hours ago to look for bepswaN. and
the doctor has picked forty singers
out of him and is lOOkin' for fifty
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-31
B06vSer'S Latest
He Goes Out Into the Country to
Discuss the Bee Industry and
Gets Laid Up For Repairs
copyright, 1908, by c. B. Lewis.l

copyright, 1908, by c. B. Lewis.l
YHEN Nj. Bowser sat down
wv to his cigar the other even
" ing he produced a newspa-
per from his pocket and be-
gan to peruse it with such apparent
interest that Mrs. Bowser's curiosity
was aroused. She waited for ten min
utes, but as he made NO explanations
she finally asked:
Isn't that something new you have
there?"
Yes; it's the Beekeeper's Journal"
he replied as be looked up. Il got it
through the mail today"
But why should any n send it to
you?"
Il don't know, but 1 thank him, who
ever he a It's put an idea into my
head that / should never have thought
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-31

more. He'll be as big as a bar'l for
the next three days, and then he'll
come home. No cause to worry,
ma'am. Me and the old woman will
poultice him up and tell him that any
idiot would have known better, and /
guess he'll come home to drop bees and
60 to raisin' oysters" NJ. QUAD.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-31

The Messenger returns thanks to the
publishers, the Ennis Publishing Com
pany, of Raleigh, for a copy of their
North Carolina court calendar for
10000. 1t gives a full list Of the
courts from July l, 1903 to December
81, 1904 with the names of the judges
riding the different circuits and the So
l]icitOrs, also the supreme courc and
the federal courts. The pamphlet IS
gotten up IN neat style. The price is
fifty cents.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-31

. We are glad to see it stated that the
Mrs. Painter who c~onspired with sew
eral men to wreck a train and murder
the passengers is not a North Caro-
linian, as was at first alleged. She Is
from Staunton, Va. The woman must
be insane. We cannot conceive of q
Of sound mind being 50 vile and
debased as to agree to take part ir any
such diabolical scheme of wholesale
murder for the purpose Of robbery.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-31
Conspicuous.

"You have been conspicuous in the
halls of legislation, have you not:" said
the young woman who asks all sorts Of
questions.
Eyes, miss" answered Senator Sor-
ghum blandly. 81 think 1 have partici-
pated in some of the richest hauls that
legislation ever made Washington
Star.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-31
Safe.

What do you think Of my new O
ell" said the industrious author.
You are safe in one respect said
the inconsiderate friend. There is
nothing in it good enough to put you
under the suspicion Of plagiarism
Brooklyn Eagle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-31

What is the matter with Tom john
son? He announces that he Will not
accept the nomination for governor of
Ohio unless it is forced upon him. Has
the recent extremely hot weather eff
fected his brain or is he only trying to
fool somebody?
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-31
DUNN LUMBER COMPANY
Is Chartered by Secretary of State
baptist University to Build Music
Building.
Especial TO The Messenger.)

Raleigh. y. c.. July 24.-The STATE
mas chartered the Dunn Lumber Com
lpany. of Dunn. Harnett county with
600 authorized capital. Mr.. z. F.
Young being principal stockholder.
The Baptist Female University here
will erect a music building on its
grounds which it is said, will cost at
least s25, 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-31
Impaired Digestion

May not be all that is meant by dyspepsia
now, but it will be If neglected.
The uneasiness after eating, fits of nerv-
Gus headache, sourness of the stomach, and
disagreeable belching may not be very bad
now, out they will be if the stomach is
suffered to grow weaker.
Dyspepsia is such a miserable disease
that the tendency to it should be given
early attention. This is completely over
come by
Hoods ~JdrsdPdriHd
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21

In list of pensions recently issued
Edward Tattersall, of Harpers Ferry was
given an increase to $50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21
OBJECT OF SUIT.

OBJECT OF SUIT.
The object Of this suit is to obtain divorce
from the bonds of matrmony by John A.
Soldiers from Annie NJ. Seiders
1t appearing, on affidavit filed in this suit.
that the defe dant, Annie NJ. Seiders is non
resident of the State of West Virginia, She is
hereby required tc appear within One Month
after the date of the first publication OF this
order, and do what is necessary to protect
her interest in this matter.
JNO. NJ. DANIEL.
Clerk of the Circuit Court.
J. NJ. Mason, Jr., p. q.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21
For Sale.

l have. on Samuel street the most fashion,
able street in Charles Town. a Nice Lot Ct
Two Acres Of ground. well fenced aud In =
FINE State OF Cultivation. set with frnit-all
bearing trees. grapes, &c, which / viii sell
IN part or all together. Call anil see me.
Feb. 10, JOSEPH Fl. YESTERDAY, SR.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21
CAST ORA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature sssaa sss Of Ia<zzAzzz@
Western North Carolina in the
Spring.

Western North Carolina in the
Spring.
estern North Carolina is a tractve
any Sea IN of the year, but certainly during
the Spring months, when the trees are bud.
ding. and the flowers bios oming what could
be more inviting than a trip to this beautiful
mounan country.
The months of April and May in the Land
OF the SKY and Sapphire County, including
Asheyille and Hot Springs n. O., are very
enjoyable. Tee climate at this season is de
lighiful, the scenery most beautiful, and the
opportunities for the enjoym nj of sports, in
Guiding golf, cannot be surpassed
The Hotels in this region afford the very
best ace Jmmodatons.
II YOU wish 70 know something Of this de-
llghtful region, call on the nearest Southern
Railway Ticket Agent. or address. l.. S.
Brown. General Agent. Southern Railway. 705
Fifteenth Street, Washington, d. c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21

Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure a cold
in one day. No Cure. no Pay. Price % cts.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21

A military Company has been organ
lied at Front Royal.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21
Testing Generosity OF Audience.
IN u Cor. Baltimore sun. April 4

N. X. Cor. Baltimore sum- Al,fli a.
Those who have seen Charles Hawtrey
in A Message from Mars" viii remeFn-
Der that it is the story Of man who IS
taught the blessings Of unseIfshness by a
messenger from the planet. The play is
now running at the Criterion Theatre.
One night last week the dramatic editor
of the New York Evening World and
Wells Hawks. formerly Of Baltimore,
who is manager of the house, had an ar
gument as to whether an audience who
had witnessed the play would feel gener-
ously inclined when it came from the
theatre. The critic thought they would
not and the manager thought they would
To decide the question it was agreed 70
have a reporter Of the New York World
disguised as a beggar and placed at the
Criterion door just as the audience was
coming out.
To make it additionally interesting,
Mr.. Hawks agreed that if his end Of the
argument failed he would give theatre
party to the entire editorial staff OF the
New York World, while the editor agreed
that If Mr., Hawks end Of the argument
won out he would give him half column
day to be devoted to anything that he
(Mr. Hawk > would write about Mr..
Frohman's various attractions. A re-
porter was taken on the stage and given
tramp's costume and made up. When
the audience came out he posted himself
at the door and solicited aims. Tie first.
man to notice the beggar was we'll
known bookmaker. who handed HIM a
quarter. In exactly eight minutes the
reporter and erstwhile beggar collected
63 cents, and narrowly escaped arrest by
a headquarters detective.
Thus the dramatic editor lost his end
of the argument, and Mr.. Hawks is now
busy filing space IN the New York Eve
ming World.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21
NOTICE to TAKE DISPOSITIONS

To Annie d. Soldiers:
lake Notice that on the 7th day of Nav.
l903, between the hours OF A. NJ ard SPIN
at the Office Of james NJ. Mason, Jr. In c harles
Town, West Virginia. will proceed to take
the dispositions Of suudry witnesses. ID. W
seidsfr. hiiza MoGei, myself and Others Ia
re read as evidence III above entitled suit. 10
which am plaintiff aud you are DEF, ndaut
pending IN The Circuit Court OF Jefferson
County. West Virginia. and II said depositions
are not begun or concluded on that eay. the
tahiog thereof viii be confined from day to
day until completed
JOHN A. SEIDERS.
BY Counsel
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21
Painting, Papering, &c

THE undersigned Is prepared 10 do ali kind
OF Painting. Graining. Paper Hanging
&c. Prices moderate ard prompt attention
given to all orders r R4Krp
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21
Order of Publication.

The State of West Virginia, Jefferson cout t..
fo-wit:
Al Rules held in The Clerks Office If the
Circuit Court of jefferson county. on first
Monday in April. 1903.
JOHN A. sEIDERs. ..... Plaintiff
VS.
ANNIE NJ. SEIDERS. Defendant
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21
GEORGIA MEDICINE CO., GAINESVILLE. q
First Class Barber Shop.

IN REAR OF WATSON HOUSE.
Ms shop has been thoroughly ref tied and
painted and has been supplied with a COM
plete outfit of the
LATEST IMPROVED REVOLVING CHAIRS
Toilet Cases. Washstaud. etc. and viii COM
pare fayorably with the best anywhere. Ev
eIYthing neat and clean. frst-elass work guar
anteed and polite attention given. Trusting
that | shall continue to receive a liberal
share Of the public patronage, | remain most
respectfully.
James H. Thompson.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21
Old Blacksmith Shop

REOPEN I'D,
The undersigned has taken charge Of The
old and weII-known
DAVIS SHOP IN CHARLES TOWN.
aud i PREF AIRED, from an experience of many
years. to do al kinds Of BIacksmithiug
liorseshoeing and Repairing q specially. win
be always fond on hand to execute work
and win do It at reasonable rates.
April 7-y. MOSES YOUNG.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21
IN SEASON.
PETER BROOKS.
Money TO Loan.

Money for sale BY Jtfferson Building and
Loan association % redemption Of sbares. or
Loaned on vel endorsed negotiable pan.r az
or II months. ID. s. HUGHxs. President: :.
:. DALsARN. Gro. II. HAGLxY, Financial
Committee, Apply TO ei her.
Dues received al the store of u. 8. Hughes.
GEO. FL. HAGLEY
FeD. il-tf- Seesy and Treaa'r
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21
Grocery and Eating House
full Line of Groceries
Will Clean, Press and Sew,

The undersigned win Clean and Press Gem
tlenen's Clothing ia frsf-class manner and at
moderate rates and will also take in Plain
Sewing. Residence in the former Dobson
house, South West street
(Mrs.) SALLIE LANCASTER.
Tuly 2l-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21

The juice of the Portugal Port
VINE grape grown in n. is tisicss
and rich sameas the juice of pears
and otherfruits grown here. From
California pears you can squeeze
water as from a sponge: So
with all fruits grown in Califor.
MA; wnile those grown in New
Jersey are solid in substarcc-leSs
Juice but thick and richer. Tie
New Jersey apples, for instance.
make a cider that was always
popular the world over. II Won
want a wine for sickness or for
entertainments don't take cheap.
watery wines but choose a first
class old. full bodied. high grade
VINE from Speer's Passaic vine
yards. Sold BY Druggists.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-21
Notice to Creditors.

On Or before Wednesday. April %. 1903. a,
nv Office In Charles Town, West Virginia. /
will receive proof Of dehts or demands against
Rebeeea Fry. deceased. or her estate. the ac-
count Of s. W Washington. her adraIniss RAJ
tor being before me for settlement.
Given under my hand this 23rd day of
March, 1908. J. r. ESGLE.
Mar 24-st- Commissioner OF Accounts.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
POULTRY SHOW CLOSES.
Annual Exhibition Ends After q Mos
Successful Display.


Successful Display.
| With the largest attendance that ever
| turned out for the show. the poultry ex-
hibit closed last evening. According to
| Director Steinmesch. the affair has been
the most successful in the history of the
| Fanciers' Association.
A holiday crowd showed up yesterday
and last night. and the days crowd broke
the previous records for the display. On
| account of the high number of points
scored by several birds. 1t was announced
| that they would be held over until the
Worlds Fair and exhibited Two or three
| of the turkeys shown will be kept for
| next years international display.
of the show was a brood Of ducklings,
Matched in this untimeiy season Of the
year. They were the products of brood
Of ducks owned by, a carpenter on the
has developed strain OF ducks which
will lay in the winter months.
The summary:
PIT GAME ANY COLOR.
Cock-First. c. E. Sandstrom Kansas City
Kas.: second. H. J. Piegge ST. Louis. Mo. i:
third. Charles Sculiin. ST. Louis, No.
Hen-Frst. P. Q. Branch. ST. Louis, Mo. !;
second. Charles Scullin. St. Louis. Mo-: third,
T. E. Sandstrom. Kansas City. Kas.
cockerel-First. S. F. Pinkston. Parrot. Ga:
F. Pinkston. Parrot Ga
Pullet-Ftrst. Charles Scullin, ST. Louis,
MO; second. S. F. Pinkston Parrot. Ga
third. Charles Scullin. st. Ii uis Mo-
G RHODE 1SLANE REDS.
nSosck Puilet and Breeding Pen-FIrst. Purity
Poultry Farm. Jennings. Mo- ''
X. {. RHODE ISLAND REDS
M lien; SSekerei and Pulet-r1rst. Doctor J.
s: e. BROWN LEGHoRN CORRECTED,
Puilet.Frst. Edward Gay Martin Kirk
wood. No. siA second. John Gartenbach ST.
LOUIS! LOUIS; MO-, ~; third. Mrs. NJ E. Ratlin,
s. c, BLACK MiNoRcA CORRECTED.
nrseoins len LEI, First. II. Kanenberg, 81
LOUIS NO.. III: no second: no third
SPECIAL PRIZES.
Bronze Tnrkegs-Best tom. Mrs VIM Roe-
No. '' Lisoeify'
w. II. Thompson & sons t-oii,nsviIi. HHiaspiay'
PoiishELargest and best display, Geo Reif
DucksanLarsest and best display. chas. L,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
now officiating as associate steward with
Frank j. Bryan.
PHYSICAL CULTURE
LECTURES SECURED.
Doctor Joseph Roycroft of Chicago
University Will Have Charge
of the Exhibits.

| At a conference of members OF the De-
| partment of Physical Culture OF the
| Worlds Fair yesterday several important
| executive appointments were made.
| Doctor Joseph Roycroft Of the Uni
| versity OF Chicago and a member OF the
| Physical Training Committee will have
charge of the securing of exhibits.
Professor Clark w. Hetherington Of the
University of Missouri will have charge
of the executive work of the Olympic
lecture course.
G. T. Hepbron of the Young Mems
eral overseer.
For the physical culture lectures some
Of the best known lecturers in the United
States have been secured.
G. Stanley Hail will lecture on Health
as Related to Civilization
Theory and Practice for School Games"
will be Doctor E. H. Arno.ds subject
Doctor William V. Anderson will dis
cuss gymnaStic dancing.
School gymnastics will be the subject of
lecture by Jacob Bolin.
Adaptation of Physica Training in the
George T. Hepbron will tell how to
manage athletic contests.
Professor Clark W. Hetherington Will
have some original remarks to make on
the Divergent Effects of Uniform Physi..
cal Training Upon Different Individuals.
Organization and Administration of
Physical Training" will be the subject of
a paper by Doctor Joseph E. Roycroft.
Present at the meeting were James E.
Sullivan, chief of the Department Of
Physical Culture. Doctor Luther Halsey
Quick of New York. Professor Clark w.
Hetherington. Doctor Joseph E. Roycroft
and George T. HepbrOn.
1t is the intention of the Physical Train
Ing Committee to have the scientific and
educational features eliminate in August.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
CARBUNCLE WON EASILY.
Took the Three Mile Event At Ben
nings Under WRAPS,

ninEs Under Wraps.
Washington, Dec. 5.-The Maximum, at
three miles. was the feature on the pro-
gramme for the closing day Of the fall
meet at Bennings to-day. River Pirate,
Circus and Carbuncle were the only en-
tries. and the race resulted in an easy VIC
tory for the latter. Burns had the winner
under wraps all the way. and readily drew
away when called on. Track fast. Sum-
mary:
First race, handicap. Syear-olds and up
90 second s1 S sSn; Eu'' sss H rs
Gloriosa. Gallant and Mrs Frank Foster also
ran.
1Bill Curtis; lo7 !r. Burns). s to s. won:
11F eeR S os5 ssTfG ms M NESS F Tse
sIs: SaasIs;1 Sss Ann
also ran.
Third race. s.eeplechase. about two miles
sefnharap. il to l. second; Merfeiiton Chief e,
- a.. ,Mr n, Taylor. TO !, third Time, SIG III
ferion Goonsh and MD Trapeas. also ran.
three ias Msn and up
F Flgsr Pirate no M Callahan s. third
lonsswsssr $ Screa%er. j. to i. won won: TSs-
can %n.,t los T Burns. $ to s., second: Mary
I:2s 2-5: Magraviate. unterock. Morockanta
Nellie Forest, Widow.s Mite Tarmss Jim. Iqrd
81, Sixth race. handicap. s;yeaT-olds and up;
Te and f0Fy anS of Ksnd rs
" 5ss %ss sn
Guardsman also ran.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
Results Mt OnL,.ra

San Francisco. Dec. 5.-Results at Oakland
Track fast:
First race. six furlongs. eellns-Saintly. 1os
Cd. HalD. to l, wen: Fort wayne 1oS
Knapp. 2 TO 1. second: Quartre, 1o1 fFolev,
to l. third. Time. lib. Sterling Towers Eer
Nogg. Ural. Sir Tom fiddler, Pure DALE
waterpower. Goddess Of Night. Bee Rosewater
and Hellas also ran.
Second race. six furlongs-Padua. 100 Nv
Waldol. to l. won Military. los o. Martin,
to 5. second; Ananias Ill Reedl n
third. Time. 1:l3A. Alamanzor Samar E,ea
Ahydos Captain Forxee, Northwest and Ebonv
also ran. 1A'
Third race. one mile and fifty wards se,,,r,
Silver Ffzz, So Anderson). to /. won: shell
mount. "a Knapp, 10 to /. second; Invictus' 10
tKunz). 30 to i. third: Time. l:l3h Rose. If If
May. Alice Carey; Miss Vera. The Ledsen n.
Fourth race. one mile and a sixteenth. handi-
cap-Horatius. "a u. Booker, s 10 Won.
yellow Tail l1s dSing). to !. second: bivtns
10 u. Martini. to s. third. Time. i:i5E. Du.
pont Ishtar. veterano and Forest King also
ran.
Fifth race, six furlongs selling-E M. Brat
tain. 10 (Chandler). 3 to l. won: Sud Sam 107
toes,. 70 third. Time IS a Headaa,s JOG
Captivate. Jockey Club and Bay Wonder also
Sixth race. one mile and fifty yards, selling
Harry Beck. 81 q. Martini. . to /, won; IN
Orient 80 Knappl. to 2 second: J. J. Cor
bett lo2 u. Booker. s 10 I. third. Time 1:{IK
Ohio Girl. Prince Blazes. Galanthus. Canejo
Dosterei. Cambaceres and Burdock also ran.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
HOLLAND GIANT
b d. SEEKS A FIGHT
N
Henry j. Placke, Who Claims
Championship of Continent,
Anxious to Meet Jeffries.

New York. Dec. arrangements are
under way looking to a boxing contest
between James ]. Jeffries and Henry ].
Placke of Amsterdam, Holland, who
claims to be champion Of the continent.
Placke has sent $500 forfeit to Richard
x. Fox Of this city to support a chal-
lenge. and Billy Delaney. Jeffries's man
ager. has signified his willingness to me-
gotiate for a match.
Placke Is 80 years old. is s feet 5k inches
tall and weighs 252 pounds. He claims
that he is backed by members of the
Netherlands nobility. whom he has taught
to box.