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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
OUTLOOK FOR BOXING
BRIGHTER IN GOTHAM
Good Prospects for Limited Round
Bouts in New York, Says
Frawlev.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-sportins men
say that If they allow fiftesr and twenty
round bouts in Boston and six round
bouts in Philadelphia and Chicago. the
legislators OF New York State should see
to 1t that boxing isrevived in the metrop-
Oils at least Senator James w. Fraw-
iey' who viii introduce a new boxing
Dill at Albany next month. said yester
day that he had more support this time
than year ago. and that ne believed
the Legislature would take favorable ac-
ton. With bouts limited to six rounds
or perhaps ten rounds, under the strict
est rules, there would be a revival OF
interest in boxing that would pervade
all classes Of men, Senator Frawley
declares that If his bin becomes a law
the sport will be governed by men of
recognized ability and integrity. and
that all Objectionable persons identified
with the game will be barred
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
MAJORS MAY BUTT IN
ON SCHEME OF MINORS
National and American Leagues Will
Have Say Abort Proposed
Merger.

While the discussion of a proposed
merger between the American assocfa-
ton and the Eastern league, and the
forming OF a circuit OF four Eastern
and four Western cities. IS going on.
writers appear to have overlooked the
important question Of the attitude Of
the major leagues toward such move
Possibly the astute minor magnates who
conceived the plan did the same thing
The idea that the American and Ma
tional Leagues would stand idly by and
witness the establishing Of a circuit in
much the same territory that they cover
by an organization that would approach
their own Importance, is a false one
The plans Of these minor Ieaguers are
too much like those conceived and car
ried through by Ban Jahnson, and there
is no doubt that the first real attempt to
execute such a plan would meet with
positive resistance from the big fellows
The conditions are altogether different
now from what they were when Ban
johnson started his fight AT that time
the baseball public had become so
aroused at the "grab-alr' policy OF the
National League that It welcomed the
prospect OF a rival organization. and
gave it support from the start. II was
public sentiment that made Ban John
sons scheme feasible and ultimately
brought success.
So far as can be observed. there Is
no widespread demand for merger OF
the Eastern league and the American
association. and with the two major
leagues to fight. without any particular
puhiic sentiment TO back them. the am
bilious minor league magnates would
probably find IL desirable to capitulate
early I'm the struggle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
is WILLING
TO MEET THE WINNER
Will Take On Either Munroe or Shar-
key to Defend His Title.

Jim Jeffries, who is still on tour. an
nounced yesterday that he would agree
to meet the winner of the bout already
arranged between Tom Sharkey AMI
Jack Munroe. Jeffrles further said:
'Munroe has done the proper thing by
taking on Sharkey, whom ! consider a
hard proposition If he whips him he
will be In line for heavyweight honors.
and Will be prepared to sign articles
at once for a fight before the club donat-
ing the best incentive. If Sharkey, on
the other hand, Is successful, / will also
take him on. even though / have whip
ped him twice already. I will agree to
this because I have never been found
wanting when called upon 10 defend my
title. Munroe and the ex-sailor should
put up an interesting bout and may
the best man win
1t has been decided to choose a referee
Tor the battle between Sharkey and
Munroe two weeks before the contest is
held
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
UNDERTAKES TO DEFY
STRIKING DRIVERS
Will Ask for Military Protection, If
Necessary, to Carry on
Their Business.

CHICAGO. Dec. 24-Employers Of Iiv-
cry drivers propose to apply for an in
junction restraining strikers from inter
fering with the livery busienss and then
to renew business. The agreement not to
send out hearses and carriages will be
dissolved by mutual consent, non-union
men win be hired and hearses and car
riages VIII be available for funerals.
Police protection has been promised
by the city officials. Should this fall.
Governor Yates VIII be petitioned for
military force
There was n time when this thing
might have been arbitrated." said A. B.
Perrigo. of the employers organization.
THAT time has passed. We will resor.
to the courts TO secure our rights and
the rights OF the public"
The fact is. employers have lodged
arbitration.
Owing to Chief O'Neili's orders pick
cts are under cover. and are not molest-
ing funerals. No hearses or carriages
are in service. The dead are convey
ed to cemeteries in ambulances or black
wagons. The mourners follow the best
way they can.
The indications are that the attempt
of the employers to carry on their bust
ness will provoke riots. The greatest
danger Is expected when the vehicles
are returning from the cemeteris.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24

Smith MAY FIGHT
THE JOCKEY CLUB.
Plunger Vexed by Failure to Secure a
Hearing-Says He Isn't
Through Yet.

George E. Smith (Pittsburg Phn) is
not discouraged by the recent action of
the Jockey Club stewards in refusing
him hearing of his case. He win make
another attempt later to present his side
of the case to the Jockey Club If the
officials fail to give him the hearing
that he so much Graves, he will prob
ably take steps-possibly legal action
to find out just why the entries of his
horses have been refused by the Jockey
Club.
The young turf plunger was reticent
about the ma,rer. and declined to talk
at length as 20 what action he would
pursue in the future. He merely said:
I'm not through yet. but I have not
fully determined what course 1 will take
in the matter"
While Phil was inclined to be nom
committal, his friends were more out
spoken. One who is IN close touch with
him said:
IF the Jockey COB continues to re-
fuse Phil the chance 10 clear himself
before the racing community of the
stigma placed on him by the Jockey
Club stewards when they issued the or
der to the various racing associations in
this State to refuse the entries of his
horses, Phil will undoubtedly have the
case thrashed out in open court Phil
says that there is no man who can Just
ly say that he has ever been dishonest
on the turf.
He has frequently offered a large re-
ward to any man who will step forward
and prove that his acts have not been
honest. The Jockey Club. by star-cham-
Der proceedings, issued an order against
him this summer which forbade him to
race horses. Phil wants to know why
they took such action. but the Jockey
Club stewards refused to give him any
information on the subject Now, unless
the stewards show an inclination to
hear his Size of the story, he may bring
an action for damages against them"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
TWO MAYNARD GIRLS
BACK IN THEIR HOMES
Misses ellison and Lewis
Returned to New York.
EACH ACCUSES THE OTHER
Welcomed Warmly by Their Parents
Who Declare Forgiveness for Their
Daughters Misdeeds.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Accused of
having robbed over 100 schoolhouses II,
New York and over dozen in Washing
ton. Celia ellison. of Il East f14th Street.
and Fannie Lewis, of $50 East IOlst
Street. returned from Washington to
this city, escorted by Agent Massie, Of
the Prisoners Aid Society, and went d.
rectly to their homes. where they were
received with open arms. The girls
went away three weeks ago friends and
returned enemies.
Agent Massie took the girls to the
Lewis home first, and there Fannie was
received with embraces and tears.
It's all right. Fannie shouted her
father. down the stairs Come right
UP to your father and mother. You are
forgiven"
The agent then took Celia to her
home.
why did 1 go to Washington" said
Miss Lewis. in answer to a question.
Simply because of some freak notion
suggested to me by Celia ellison. She
is bad girl, and. though she is two
years younger than 1 am. she persuaded
me to go. She is a thief, and was dis
missed from department store some
time ago for stealing.
Il admit freely that l stole $50 from
my family. They have forgiven me for
n. 1 never stole from a public school
that is. not directly-although 1 may be
to blame 1 used to stand on the oppo-
site corner from a school while Celia
went in and took the pocketbooks. 1
suppose I am to blame as much as she"
''Of course you are. broke in Mr..
Lewis. and he struck the girl with the
palm of his hand. You are as bad as
that ellison girl. bad as she is
I'm noti" cried Fannie. I'm an hon
est girl. and you know it. Celia is to
blame"
Celia ellison asserts that Fannie did
all the stealing In Washington. and de-
MES that she took anything herself.
Both girls mentioned "A1" Garter, who
IS employed IN Washington.
AL. +" said Miss ellison, is Fannie's
beau. and that is why she went to
Washington. She says 1 am trying to
throw the blame on AL by saying that
l have said he persuaded me to steal.
1t Is all lie
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
FATHER OF COMEDIANS
HAS NO SHARE OF WEALTH
Son, Making s3co a Week, Left His
Aged Parent Dependent in
Almshouse.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec GA totter-
ing old man. attired In faded. ill-htting.
clothes. called at the Elks' Home and
asked to see some member of the order.
Il am William Kernell." he said ''the
father OF John and Harry Kernell. the
comedians. 1 have learned OF the death
Of my son John in Detroit. and i havs
called to ascertain what disposition has
been made Of his body. / am told the
EIks may know"
Ne one could answer, so the steward.
noting hts infirmity, insisted that the
old man give bis address. thus saving
him the trouble Of calling again
We'll. then. send the letter to the
almshouse." he said. his head bowed.
That is my home-has been for many
months"
Harry Kernel has been dead for SONS
time. John. who wes a good money
maker as an Irish comedian, Is thought
20 have died wealthy. II was married
and lived in the actors Tony at ST.
James. L. l.
At the almshouse II was said that, in
spite of the fact that John Kernel had
been earning large saIaries-his recent
Keith engagement bring him $500 a week
he had contributed nothing to the
support Of his old father. and cid not
even inquire concerning his welfare
Unless John provided for his father In
his win. the estate viii 20 20 the wife
and children. leaving the old man on
the list OF public dependents
At last accounts, Mr. Kernel had not
returned to the almshouse He Is IN
failing health, and the authorities are
concerned regarding his whereabouts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
lsnecial 10 &c Washington Times.l

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. cs,-TNo
alarms of fire were sounded last EIgrt-
which brought out the entire firS d.
partment.
The first fire was discovered about z.l0
o'clock this morning in a vacant house
IN the court bounded by Prince. Duke,
Columbus, and Alfred Streets. The fire.
men worked hard to extinguis' the
flames, but the structure was nearly
consumed.
The second alarm was sounded at 3:15
o. clock this morning, and was caused by
fire In the house Of a negro named Ad-
olson Bordin, in West Street, between
Prince and Duke Streets. The damage
TO the house will not exceed $50. Both
of the fires are supposed 20 have been
Of incendiary origin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
AUGUST FAUST'S ARM
IN A BAD CONDITION
Luudin Secures Hammerlock and Tears
Ligaments of the Limb.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 24-Hjalmar Lun-
Gin. the clever Swedish wrestler, de-
feated August Faust in their Graeco-
Roman wrestling match at Brooklyn.
n. Y. recently. Only onefall was scored.
Faust being so badly injured that he
was unable 10 continue
After forty-four minutes Of lively
wrestling Lundin secured a hammer
lock. which he had been playing for all
the time. Faust made frantic efforts
TO escape the deadly grip, but as he
struggled to free himself the muscles
pulled away. Failing 10 break the hold
a fall was inevitable, and Lundin worked
bis mans shoulders gradually TO the
ground as he grew weaker and weaker
from the effort.
Fausts right arm was almost torn
out OF its socket He was practically
helpless at the end Of the match, and
subsequent examination Of the Injured
member made here showed that the liga-
ments OF the arm had been badly torn.
Knowing that IL would be Of no avail
TO make any further effort under such a
disadvantage Faust refused to continue
and LUndin was awarded the decision.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
GROOM DID NOT APPEAR.

A wedding was TO have taken place
among the negro population Of Alexan-
dria last night. but when the time ar
rived the groom-elect did not put in
his appearances. The Third Baptist
Church, for negroes. was crowded TO the
doors to witness the marriage of VIII
Craig to a negro girl named Lucas.
As the time for the wedding approached
the bride-elect appeared. but shortly be-
fore the time set the groom sent a note
to the pastor saying There viii be no
wedding tonight"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
Races in Florida.

Much interest is being manifested in
the races which are soon to take place
on the wide, hard shell beach at Or
mond, Fla The proposed races are
regular. authority having been granted
by the national racing authorities. This
beach. which is fully thirty miles long
and from fifty to one hundred yards
vide. is a Federal property, and there
can be opposition to race meets.
From the standpoint Of safety it is the
best course in the world. and makes
the ormond-Daytona Beach a most de-
sirable place 10 race over.
The course is bounded on one side by
the Atlantic Ocean, and being perfect
~ level, the tides gently lave the
sands. and that accounts for its smooth
ness. On the other side are the sand
dunes which is a natural amphitheater
for miles, these dunes being dotted with
palmetto and other tropical growth,
and makes an ideal, safe place for
spectators.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
HISTORIC HOTEL SOLD

CHESTER, Pa, Dec. 24.-The Steam
boat Hotel, on the river front one of the
historic buildings of this city. has been
sold The hotel was built before the
Res olution. and in IN, when the British
frigate Augusta passed up the river a
shot from one of her guns struck the
hotel and made big gap in the gable
end. The owner subsequently built a
circular window about the hole. and it
Is still there.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
IN CORPORATION COURT.

In the corporation court, Judge Louis
c. Barley presiding. the following cases
were disposed OF yesterday:
A decree was entered in the case Of
J. A. Seaton VS.. NJ L. Robinson ct al
confirming report of commissioners of
sale OF property 10 the Mercantile Rail
way Building and Loan Association
Mrs. Kate Zimmerman was appointed
administrators of the estate OF her late
husband, w. d. Zimmerman
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
INCREASE OF FARE.

The Washington. Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Railway Company has
served notice that after January 1. the
rates for carrying passengers will be ad-
vanced from IS cents to 30 cents a
round trip from Alexandria to Mount
Vernon. The fare from washington to
Mount Vernon has been Increased from
50 cents to IS cents q round trip
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
JACK BLACKBURN WHIPS
JOE CANS .CONQUEROR
Sam Langford Gets a Severe Drubbing
From Philadelphia Negro.

BOSTON, Dec. 2l.-Sam Langford. the
colorec youth who defeated Joe Cans,
the lightweight champion, several weeks
ago. received q severe drubbing from
Jack Blackburn, also colored. OF Phiia-
delpaia at the Central 4. G. last night
Had the pair not made an agreement
Tor draw in case both were on their
feet at the close OF the bout the Phila-
dolphin boxer would have received the
decision blackburn pummeled his op-
pcne1t severely, and at the end Of the
tenth Langford WAS all in He managed
70 last out the two other rounds by
staliinG-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
AUTOMOBILISTS STILL
WORKING ON SPEEDWAY
Plan to Construct Maps of
Several Routes.
SPEED RACES IN FLORIDA
Course Is on the 0rmOnd-Daytona Beach
Stretching for Miles Along the
Ocean Shore.

Another meeting of automobile own
ers and dealers interested in the prof.
ect for a speedway was held yesterday
afternoon at the Offices of the Willard
Company, A L. Kuli, presiding. 1t was
agreed to have a plat made of several
pieces Of property, or routes for the
speedway. so that figures can be OBJ,
tanned as to the cost OF any one OF the
projects.
Opinion seemed TO be equally divided
whether the city should have the track
or the speedway. No definite action
was taken Matters are progressing
slowly. as the cold weather usually
dampens enthusiasm for riding. 1t is
expected, however, that a decision will
be reached and preparations for work
commenced early in the spring
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS.

The pupils OF St Paurs Protestant
Episcopal Church Will hold their Christ
mas celebration at the lecture room, In
Pitt Street, this afternoon at 4:30
o clock The celebration of Christ
Church Sunday school viii take place
at o'clock this afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
CHILD
FOR CHRISTMAS

READING. Dec 24-Henry Hess. Of
Lyons Station. this county. is the hap
piest man IN all Berks county, his wife
having presented him with a bouncing
baby boy. He is now the father Of twen-
ty children. nearly all living, and may
name the baby Theodore Roosevelt Hess,
in honor OF President Roosevelt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
ENGINE HORSE DROPS DEAD.

While on its way to the fire abert ?
o'clock this morning the horse attached
to the hose carriage of the Columbia
Fire Company dropped dead in Column
bus Street near Prince. Heart disease
is supposed to have caused its death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
LINcoLN's LAW PARTNER DEAD

CHICAGO. Dec. 24-Hiram W. Beck
with. a law partner Of Abraham Lin
coin from 1856 to 1861. is dead at st.
Lu<es Hospital here at the age of sew
enty-two His father was one Of the
pioneers Of the State. and among the
founders of Danvi!ss in 1873. Hiram
Beckwtth became one OF Lincoln's clos
est personal friends. From 1897 to 1902
Mr.. Beckwith was president of the
State Historical Society OF Illinois.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
FLOUR For THE WIDOWS.

the role of Santa Claus, Augustus
Springman, e. widower, and one Of the
wealthiest residents OF Washington
township, Snyder county, distributed
bags OF -four to every widow in the
township.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
INJURED HIS HAND.

While working at the fire in West
Street last night. Assistant Foreman
George w. Petty, OF the Reliance fire
company. who was acting foreman at
the time, severely injured the palm Of
his right hand. Surgical assistance was
rendered the unfortunate young man by
DE-. German.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
NIMRoDs ATTACKED BY CATTLE.

WILMINGTON, Del, Dec. A.--John
Fletcher and William Polk, OF this
city. while cunning for ducks near Del
aware City. were attacked by a herd or
cattle The hunters were compelled 70
run for their lives. and barely escap~
ed after an exhausting run by jumping
a fence
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
ALEXANDRIA NEWS AOTES

At the time the horse was stricken it
was going at fast gait and suddenly
dropped. breaking one of the shafts Of
the wagon and nearly throwing the
driver Of the carriage, Stephen Taylor
from his seat. The carriage was dragged
to the seems Of the fire by hand
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
Foreigners Coming.

It is said a number of prominent for
eign chauffeurs are TO take part in the
contest at Ormond, and that some of
the best known American sportsmen are
also going. Among the latter is men,
toned w. X Vanderbilt, jr. II Is said
Mr. Vanderbilt is to take south with
him his thirty-horsepower Mors ma
chine and his ninety-horsepower Mer-
cedes. There is some talk of one or two
Washington owners going into the race,
but as yet they have been unable to
say ANYTHING definite.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
Guarantees Purchasers

The Ford Automobile Company has
sent out circulars in answer to the ad-
vertisements Of the automobile combine
guaranteeing the purchasers Of its ma
chimes against any loss the. combine
might attempt TO infict pending the
fight in court over certain patents. The
Ford has become one of the best ma
chimes made, and It is alleged that the
makers have used some of the Selden
patents which do not belong to II. The
Ford Company retorts that it. had an
automobile running three years in
America, using the same principle,
which. improved. is now in use in its
machines. prior to the manufacture Of
any other successful machine. This old
time Ford IS still in use.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
MUST ESCHEW MEATS
TO REDUCE WEIGHT
COrbett's Trainer Forced to
Dangerous Expedient.
HANLON is CLOSE TO l29
Little Featherweight Champion Is
Really Lightweight-odds
Are Set at 10 to 8.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2l.-Nothing
but virtual abstinence from meat from
now until next Tuesday will enable
Young Corbett to get down to 129 pounds
for his fight with Hanlon.
The featherweight champion. who is
really a lightweight. now carries lbs
pounds. and in spite OF the most vigor-
Gus work is not cutting this down.
Tuthin. Corbetts trainer. has reached
the point where he considers that the
weight forfeit is in danger of being lost
and hence has delivered the ultimatum
that Corbett must cut out the meat.
Dangerous Expedient.
This is recognized as a dangerous ex-
pedlent, and one that is only warrant
ed by the desperation of the case.
Meat is pre-eminently the strength
producing staple of the fighters. and al
ways forms the principal feature Of
training diet To keep Corbett away
from flesh foods for a week previous to
the battle. in which he viii need all his
stamina. seems questionable wisdom.
only the faith which the experts have
in the ability Of Tuthil has kent the
hackers of Corbett from a bad fright.
Corbett Is now taking daily surf baths
his rooms are heated to Turkish bath
temperature. and he is abstaining as
far as possible from all liquids. includ-
ing water. If he manages to get down
to weight by the day Of the fight 1t will
be notable triumph for himself and
trainer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
Moe SD.

Manager Libbey. Of the Olds Company:
Cook & Owesney: Manager Foss. of the
Pope Company, and Manager Kull, all
report more sales. the total for the
week ending today being six machines,
the prices ranging from 500 to s., 500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-24
Divergent OPINIONS
ON THE NEW GAME LAWS
Marylanders and Virginians
Are Disappointed.
HUNTSMEN FOUND NO FAULT
Professional Gunners Are the Ones
Worst Hit by the High
Licenses Required.

The new game laws of Virginia and
both natives and visitors, are not as dis.
pleasing to most huntsmen who have
visited there this season as to the rural
residents of those States. who are much
out of pocket as a result Of the new or
dinances. Heretofore, they claim. they
were always sure of a fair income from
boarding sportsmen. but now. they say.
the many restrictions placed upon non,
resident gunners are so expensive thai
only half as many as usual come tn
search of game and sport