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The Washington times., 1903-09-02
M'VEY AND ED MARTIN
TO FIGHT SEPTEMBER Is

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Sept. 2-The
date Of the Sam McVey-Ed. Martin go
has been fixed for September 10 This
is expected 10 be fine drawing card, as
both men have hackers by the hundred.
and OXnard. it is believed. will turn out
en- masse for the event.
Jack Johnson is in town waiting for
his turn at the winner, meanwhile hop
ing that Jenries will erase the color line
johnson says he has never been hit IN
the ring and he does not believe the
champion can get him. Johnson's plan
is TO keep on hoping and putting in a
word edgewise.
He argues that. as Corbett never drew
the color line, but met In Peter Jackson
one Of the greatest pugillsts OF all time.
and as Frank Slavin went into the ring
with Jackson. it is not for Jefries to
set up a barrier.
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
CAPTAIN MARION WINS
OUT IN THE FIFTH HEAT

The two races carded at the Bright
wood Driving Park yesterday afternoon
brought out a large crowd.
The match race between Joseph Stout S
Gladstone. Thomas Bonds Captain Mar
ion, and W. H. Rackey's Nellie r., for
500 a side. attracted the most interest
and much money changed hands on the
result. MIR. Bonds Captain Marion won
in the nth heat
Washington Nailor's bay stallion Mars
won from Robert Bedford's bay mare
Leona, in the second event, in the third
heat.
The judges were James Neale, George
Weavers. and Charles Meyers. The
events were started by Bernard d. Sale,
secretary OF the Brightwood Driving AS
ISOLATION
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
STEVE L'HOMMEDIEU
MAKES A BIG KILLING
Cleans Up $4,000 on a Ten
to One Shot at Chicago.
PRINCE BLAZES HIS MEDIUM
Noted Plunger Hits the Ring and Goes
Through 1t From One End to
the Other.

CHICAGO. Ill. Sept. Twenty 2. thou
sand dollars won on a 10 TO l shot That
is the story in ten words of the nerviest
and most spectacular betting coup of
the present racing season in Chicago
The killing" was made by Steve L'Hom-
medieu. 1t was a typical LHommedieu
killing" of seasons past. when the
name of L'Hommedieu was called with
the biggest and nerviest plungers on the
local tracks.
Prince Blazes in the last race was the
medium Of the play. With hundred dol
lar bills in both hands. LHommedieu
went up and down the line from book to
book, offering to bet any amount that
the layers would take, at from 10 to to
l. that the one-time stake horse in mud
would win the event He managed TO
place about $4,000 in the ring. the most
of IL to win, and when the old stager got
his neck first past the wire LHomme-
dieu had cleaned up over $40. 900 in
wagers, 10 say nothing of what he had
won in his book. where he had taken
money on every horse IN the race but
the winner.
IN All 100000.
Before that race. L'Hommedieu had
bet bunch on Orfeo. taking the short
odds OF to 2. He had one of the big
gest kinds of day. and quit a big win
ner. 1t is not unlikely that he won
from $50 900 10 SIS, 900. Del Fountain was
another one who made a cleanup on the
victory of Prince Blazes. He is said to
have won $1,000.
Fonsoluca won the mile handicap in a
common gallop. defeating Bragg by three
lengths, with Star Cotton. a heavily
backed outsider. third. Bessie McCar-
thy. who appeared to outclass her field.
and favorite at to 8. was beaten off all
the way. The bookmakers lost a for
tune on the victory OF Pirateer in the
fourth race. who was backed from 20 to
down to 13 10 2. He won easily by
two lengths. with Lord Melbourne sec
ond, and Hayden third
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
BLUES NEW TWlRLER
SHUTS OUT ST. LOUIS

Killian, new man. was given a trial
by Cleveland yesterday. shutting out
St. Louis. Petty also pitched good ball
for the Browns, but helped 10 lose his
own game by his poor fielding. BY win
ming yesterdays game the teams split
even on the series. The score:
R.H.E.
Cleveland III 1OIO10 d 0
ST. Louis .....O 0 0 0 0 o. 2
Batteries-Killiau and Abbott; Petty
and Sugden.
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
GARDNER AND DUFFY DRAW.

SAGINAW. Mich. Sept Martin
Duffy, Of Chicago. the welterweight
champion of the world. and Gus Gard
ner. Of Philadelphia. champion az lSo
pounds, fought ten rounds 10 a draw
here last night Gardner was outweigh
ed by Duffy nearly fifteen pounds. and.
considering the discrepancy in weight.
did very veil. Duffy tried hard TO put
him out. but could not hit hard enough
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
In Ihree-Horse Race, DOL
phin Stakes, Chris Psactf-
calLy LeaVes FauLcorbridqe
at tbe Post.
Eugenia Birch at Last Breaks
Her Losing Streak and
Wins a Race, Rnoper's Bad
Shoe Costing Him Victory.

NEW YORK, Sept At seldom hap
pens-not more than once or twice during
a seasOn-that Starter Chris FITZGERALD
sends his horses away in bad shape. But
when he does-well, they are scattered
around the track like so many seeds
broadcasted by a farmer. Mr.. Fitzgerald
made one of his poor starts yesterday in
the fourth race. and out OF a field OF
three horses managed to leave one az the
post.
The start of the race decided the re-
suit and changed the financial standing
Of several plungers. among them Pitts
burg PHIL who suffered several thous-
and dollars worth Only three horses
started in the race, which was the Doll
phin Stakes. They were Eugenia Burch-
Faulconbridge, and Proper. Although
Bill Smith. brother OF "Pittsburg Phil"
was in charge OF Eugenia Burch, tbs
young plunger decided to cast his money
on Faulconbridge.
Proper the Favorite.
Proper opened the favorite, but when
the talent discovered that he had on
plate racing shoes. that are put on
horses with bad feet, and which hinder
his speed in heavy going, such as that
of yesterday, he receded rapidly IN the
betting.
While skirmishing at the start Faul-
conbridge, In the hands of an assistant,
was twisting around. when Starter Fitz-
gerald yelled Come on" and released
the barrier Martin had FauIconbridge
pulled up at the time. and when the
webbing few upward he was standing
still, while Eugenia Burch was two
lengths in front OF Proper. Before Faul-
conbridge could get in motion the other
pair were six or seven lengths in front
of him.
Eugenia Wins.
The pace. however. was so slow that
FaulcOnbridge was able to join the
leaders on the backstretch. When half
of the race was over Martin made the
blunder Of trying TO slip through next
the rail, where il was very heavy. The
squirt was shortIived and he dropped
back beaten after a run of a furlOng
with Eugenia Burch. The hTIy appeared
10 have the race safe until the last fur
long. where Proper challenged and q
desperate finish ensued- Fuller man
aged TO keep Eugenia Burch in front.
and she won by a short head. with Faul-
conbridge third, - FIVE lengths behind
Proper
Eagles ''Hunch" Fails.
Many members OF the Society OF
Eagles now in this city went down 10
the track. They had received a quiet
tip in the morning that Jack Follans-
bees gelding Eagle would surely win
the first race. barring an accident
With all the confidence in the world in
the youngster that bore the society's
name they rushed into the ring and
backed him from 10 down 10 3 TO 1.
At the finish the Eagles failed to
scream, for their mascot finished third.
Several OF the visitors fortunes were so
badly wrecked that they had to borrow
carfare TO get home.
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
INVADERS WIN FIRST
GAME OF O0UBLE-hEADER

The Invaders won the first game Of
a double-header from the Athletics ard
tied the score of the second game in the
ninth inning, when the contest was call
ed on account Of darkness. The games
were replcte with brilliant fielding. The
scores:
R.H.E.
Athletics -.....O 0 0 o o 0 O-l l
Batteries-Griflth and NcCaulcv.
Plank and Powers
Second game:
R.H.E.
New York 30 OOOO01-l 0
Athletics ......0 0 l 0 90 O-1 3 l
BatteTies-HOwell and McCauley;
Bender and Shreck.
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
GUNT0N-TEMPLE FAILS
TO PUT IN APPEARANCE

The Gunton Temple team failed 10
put in an appearance within the time
limit for its game with Temple Baptist
yesterday. and by right of forfeit, I'm
pire Belts gave the game TO the Baptists.
tying the TWO teams for first place in
the Church League.
Gunton's place was filled by the Fourt h
PTesbyterians. who put up a pretty game.
The score ended in a tie-5 10 ;.
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
BASEBALL ON LABOR DAY
ON GEORGETOWN CAMPUS

The OIympics will cross bats with the
Rock Creek Stars on Georgetown cam
pus on next Monday at 10:30 o'clock. and
at $3.50 the Dumbartons will play the
Stars. Umpire Belts will handle the in-
dicator in both games, the proceeds OF
which will go for the benefit Of the.
Georgetown University Hospital
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
PIGEONS LIBERATED.

WILMINGTON. Del. Sept. About
1000 homing pigeons belonging to the
clubs OF New York city and northern
New Jersey were liberated yesterday
from the Pennsylvania Railroad station
by Stationmaster Thomas b. Brison. and
the great pigeon flying match started
The birds were 10 have been liberated
On Sunday, but the condition of the
weather caused the postponment.
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
FAVORITES WIN AT THE
BALTIMORE MEETING

BALTIMORE. Nd. Sept. 2.-Favorites
had matters their own way al the open
ing OF the light harness racing al Cen
tlemens Driving Park yesterday. Both
Calf and Mattagorda Chief won their
races "off the reel" and l. T. Washburn
would have carried of the honors in the
third race. but for the careless driving
OF Davis. who ran the wheel OF his sulky
into q pair OF spreaders worn by March
Gale. after which he was distanced
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
CAREY FOR BUFFALO.

BUFFALO. Sept. 2.-Manager Stallings
has signed number of new players 10
take the places of the disabled men of
the Buffalo Eastern League team. They
are: George Peer. a fielder, from the
Texas League; George Gibson. catcher.
London, Ontario; George Carey, ex-flrst
baseman. Washington American League.
and Wiley Piatt. pitcher, formerly OF
the Boston National League team
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
HARRY H. SMITH TO UNDERGO
OPERATION FOR INJURIES

Harry II. Smith. formerly Journal
clerk of the House of Representatives.
is spending a few days in Washington.
Mr. Smith will go to either Johns Hop
kins Hospital or a New York infrmary.
where an operation will be performed.
The operation has been found necessary
because of injuries received in an eIe-
vator accident last July.
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
Leg Broken by Bicyclist.

Jacob wilkins, a three-year-old negro. was
playing in front of his home at 40 Ridge
lians. negro girl. riding a bicycle ran over
him. The girl was riding on the pavement
az the time. The child's right leg was broken
at the ankle. lie taken for treatment to
the Homeopathic Hospital.
The Washington times., 1903-09-02

First base by errors-Washingto /;
Boston, 2 Left on Washington,
Z; Boston, ). First base on balls-On
Orth, /; of Hughes, 2. Struck out-By
Orth, 6; by Hughes, ). Three-base hits
-Orth and Freeman. Two-base hit
Hughes. Stolen base-Dougherty I'm
ptre-Mr. Connolly. Time of game-l
hour and 40 minutes.
The Washington times., 1903-09-02

Montagu Holbein, an English swim
mer, has already made three unsuccess-
ful attempts TO swim the English Chan
mel. On August 25, 1901, he came with
In five miles OF swimming across from
France. He reached point within five
miles OF Dover and then collapsed. af-
ter having been in the water twelve
hours and forty-six minutes On July
81 Of last year Holbein again started
from France at o'clock at night. but
after being in the water thirteen hours.
he was beaten by a strong tide and was
taken from the water. after having COW
cred thirty miles, more than the dis
tance from coast TO coast. although he
had only reached point eight miles off
the French coast
HolbeiD's third attempt was made Au-
gust 2S of last year, when he left the
French coast at Cape Gris-Nez. his
usual starting place. at $3.50 in the af-
ternoon. He was taken out of the water
exhausted when about a mile from
Dover, after having been in the water
twenty-five hours and twenty-one min
utes. strong westerly tide made it
useless for him to continue the struggle
any longer
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
SEVENTY ENTRIES
FOR MIDDLE STATES
Regatta Will Equal in
Numbers the National.
FIVE IN SENIOR SINGLES
Titus Will Row in This Glass and Pos
sibly Juvenal-Greer, the Cham
pion, Not Coming.

Nearly seventy entries have been made
in the Middle States Regatta. which will
be held in Washington under the aus
pices of the Potomac Boat Club. on
Labor Day. The entries were opened at
a meeting of the Middle States Regat-
ia Association in New York last night
This long list of entries will make the
Middle States a larger regatta than the
American Henley, the Schuylkiu Navy
Regatta, the Fourth of July Philadelphia
Regatta, the Harlem Decoration Day Re-
gatta. and equal in size and Importance
TO the National Regatta. recently held
at Worcester. which was the largest re-
gatta ever held in the history of the Ma
tionaI Association of Amateur Oarsmen.
Senior Singles.
The senior singles, the event upon
which the greatest interest is centered,
has 1--WE entries. Titus, the former ma
tional champion. heads the list Greer.
by whom he was beaten in the national
regatta, has withheld his entry in order
TO row in the Labor Day regatta in Bos-
ton. The other cracks entered in the
senior singles of the Middle States are
Wesley, First Bohemian Boat Club, New
York; Meyerhoff, Nassau Boat Club +;
West, West Philadelphia Boat Club, and
Fursel. Harlem Rowing Club, New York
There Is a good chance that the Vesper
club will enter Juvenal at the last min
ME
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
Thief Takes Handbag.

Mrs. 7. f. Porter Of 1922 Third Street north
west, has reported to the police that yesterday
some one stole from hat rack at her home
handbag containing 81 and other articles.
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
Zappone Returns.

Claude r. Zappone, of the Potomac
Boat Club, was present at the New York
meeting TO take the entries back with
him and to attend to other points of in
formation for local competitors. The
chair was occupied by Judge Tighe, Of
the Sheepshead Bay Rowing Club. OF the
events the junior doubles attracted the
most. there being seven entries, while
the junior and intermediate singles drew
six apiece. The association singles and
senior singles and junior eights brought
five each. all the other events averaging
about three or four. For the interme-
diate centipede. there being only one en-
try. some were in favor of dropping it
then and there, while others favored q
post entry. One of the rules of the as
sociaticn stipulates that there shall be
two or more crews entered TO make a
race, and on a motion from James Pix
ington, president of the y. A. A o.. this
rule was suspended. second motion
was carried allowing the closing of the
entry to remain open until Friday next.
1t is safe TO say that there will be at
least three entries in this event
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
LOU DILLON BREAKS
HER WAGON RECORD
Driven by Mr.. Billings, She
Clips Off IA Second.
CROWNED QUEEN OF TURF
Her Owner Pilots Her Around Cleveland
Track, Covering Mile in a:o4 Ia.
The Monk Wins.

CLEVELAND, Ohio. Sept. 2.-WhiIe
the band played, Lou, Lou. I Love
you," Lou Dillon, the first two-minute
trotter in the worlds history. marched
on to the track at Glenville yesterday
afternoon, while thousands of people
cheered themselves hoarse, and c. K g.
Billings, her owner. was the happiest
man alive.
After a parade. in which all the mem
bers of the Cleveland Driving Club took
part. H. r. Devereaux placed a blanket
of flowers on the mares back and pro-
claimed her the queen of the turf. Lou
Dillon objected to the blanket and 1t had
to be removed.
Breaks Record.
A few hours later she delighted the
large crowd at the Intercity matinee by
breaking the record for wagon already
held by herself. She got away on the
first attempt. The queen was trotting as
true as die. Without a skip or falter
she went the oval, coming home fightins
for her head. She was given a great oya-
tion as she flashed under the wire IN
-"V'F DANohlAs ONA WI IL iSNOA u
of 2:04A.
The Cleveland Challenge Gold Cup
race was won by The Monk. owned and
driven by c. X. G. Billings, OF the
Cleveland club. Although there were
only three starters. four heats were
necessary to decide the event, as when
three heats had been trotted each con-
testant had won one.
Billings Her Pilot.
Aside from this race. interest cen
tered in the exhibition OF Lou Dillon,
the champion trotter. in an attempt tc
lower her record of 2:O4A, to wagon
Driven bv Mr.. Billings, her owner, she
succeeded in chipping one-quarter OF a
second of her previous record.
In the class events at the matinee,
Columbus horses were successful in two,
Memphis in two. and Cleveland in one.
About 1000 persons were present To-
day an effort will be made by Mr. Bill
lings to drive The Monk and Equity to
pole to beat the worlds ,trotting record
for teams
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
AMERICAN GOLFERS
MAKE GOOD SHOWING
DR.. Lee Harlan Makes Game
Fight Against Egan.
HE LOSES OUT BY ONE HOLE
Findlay S. Douglas Makes a Runaway
Race of His Match Against E. w.
Alexander, of Detroit.

GLEN COVE. r. l., Sept. 2.-Fiudlay
s. Douglas, the former amateur golf
champion; H. Chandler Egan. Of Chi
cago, the present intercollegiate cham
pion; H B. Mcfarland. the strongest
golfer in the University of Pennsylvania:
and Malcolm McBurnie, who recently
won the Stockbridge (Mass) Golf Club
championship, were among the leading
winners in the opening round yesterday
Of the national amateur golf champion
ship tournament on the links of the
Nassau Country Club.
All but Egan won their matches hand
ily. He met Lee L. Harlan, OF Wash
ington. d. c., and had hard game from
the start, winning by only one hole.
Douglas made a runaway victory of his
match with E. w. Alexander, of Detroit
winning by 8 up and 10 play. Alex
ander failing TO win a hole. McBurnie
also won by high score. defeating o. E.
Stevens, of the local club, up and I to
play. Mcfarland had an easier victory
than was expected with J. Whitney
Baker. Of Princeton. winning by up and
l to DIav.
Four Defaulters.
AS -four players defaultcd their
matches, only twenty-six of the 145 en-
tries took part in the opening days play
Of the United States Golf Association.
The other III. with the winners today,
will play in the first round tomorrow
morning. The change is due 10 the fact
that the event this year for the first
time in America is conducted at all
match play.
Most Of the players who drew byes
were on the course practicing. Louis
y. James, of Chicago, the present cham
pion. and Walter J. Travis. the former
title holder for two years. were among
them.
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
MERlDIANS FORFEIT
GAME TO THE BUREAUS

After playing four innings OF a Dis
tIict League baseball game With the
Bureau Athletic Club. the Meridians OBJ
jcc'ed to a decision by Umpire Barr and
left the field. forfeiting the game to the
Bureaus.
This afternoon these same teams will
cross bats at Thirteenth and Streets
northwest. and Norris Peters ana rhe
Harlems will meet at Thirteenth and d
Streets northeast. The score:
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
HOLBEIN APPROACHES
DOYER'S' WHITE CLIFFS
Is Swimming English Channel.
Will Probably Finish.

LONDON, Sept. "A channel boat
passed Holbein. who is attempting to
swim the English Channel. at o'clock
this morning. At that time he was more
than half way across. Splendid weather
prevails, and It is believed that he Will
accomplish his purpose
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
SENATORS FAIL TO Hit
AND LOSE TO BOSTON
Visitors Take Last Game of
Series by Score of 2 to l.
EXECRABLE BASE RUNNING
"Long Tom" Hughes Shut Locals Out
Without a Run OF Hit Until
Sixth Inning.
EXECRABLE BASE RUNNING

Boston made its final appearance of
the season in Washington yesterday and
as parting gift handed out another de-
feat TO the weaklings of the National
Capital The final score was 2 to I, but
despite its closeness. the game lacked
interest and was slowly played, until
the ninth inning, when the Senators took
a little brace and threatened to tie the
score. Then. and only then, was any
enthusiasm manifested By The -aoters,
but the final squirt was a mere flash in
the pan, and soon petered out.
Long Tom Hughes and Al Orth did
the box work for their respective teams.
The former shut the locals out without
run OF hit. until the sixth inning.
when three safeties were ring up, only
two of which figured in the run getting,
however.
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
A Dying Flutter.

In the ninth the Senator'S injected a
little ginger into their play and infused
little hope in the breasts of the spec
tators. Orth led of Witt fly TO right
and sat down. Moran singled to right,
and Hendricks struck out. Selbach then
worked pass. having struck out his
other three times at bat. by a little
lively coaching and with two men on
bases Many thought there would be
something doing. but alas, Ryan raped
hard one down the third base line
Collins took it with one hand, tagged
third and Moran was forced.
The Washington times., 1903-09-02
Al's Long Swat.

Orth led off with a triple. a screamer,
too, and Charlie Moran pokCI one over
Hobe Ferris head for single, scoring
Orth. Charlie Moran tried to steal sec
ond, but CriEer and Ferris nipped linn
by city block. Hendricks then con-
tributed the third hit. his, too going
over second. One OF the Senator's coach
ers sent the youngster down on the lrst
ball pitched. Ditto-only by two city
blocks this time
Boston's two runs come singIy. one
each in the second and third sessions.
La Chance flied to Selbach. Ferris rip
ped a scorcher at Orth and was safe.
but was forced at second by Criger.
Tom Hughes then banged the leather
over Ryan's head for two sacks, and
Criger scrambled across the plate with
the agility and grace OF a camel.
Dougherty ended the inning with a fiy
TO Selbach. IN the third Collins
started off with a fly to Ryan Chic
Stahl singled and scored on Buck Free
mans triple. That ended Boston, IS
scoring for the day.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-23
Changing System.

Superintendent Cogan, the hustling manager of the Bisjee improvement company. is about the busiest man around town these days. The old cables which conveyed the lines into the Copper Queen Hotel building by conduits have grown old in the serv- ice, and in addition to this had becom@ faulty The casing leaked owing to imperfect work in laying in the first place. and this admitted water. Nat urally enough when the lines were in use, the opening of the receiver, from the contact by water in the cables, grounded the connections, and the re- suit was that other voices could be heard on the wires. This is all be- ing changed by new cables and string ing metallic circuits in the business section of the city, and then Bisbee will have one of the best telephone circuits and service in the country. It will take about two weeks more to complete the changes being made, but Mir. Cowan is pushing the work just as vigorously as possible.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-23
CHRISTMAS AND
 HUMAN NATURE.

No time of the year affords such study of human nature as that ot the Christmas season. Take a Iool, through our stores and see the smil ing faces on the older persons. and the glad beams of happy nature which display themselves on the radiant faces of the younger folk and the children. With what glee the lit. tie tads, if they be boys, look at the locomotives and the express wagons. the mechanical toys which skilled workmen have brought to perfection and within the reach of even modest pocket books. and if little girls, how their eyes dance with delight at the sight of the dOllies. and sets of olsnes and dresses, and furniture.
 Glance at the old man, or the old lady as they lift from the counters some object and scrutinize it, and then take from their pockets a hand kerchief and slyly brush away a tear. How you can read there the missing one. Some son possibly away, far away from the side of the never fail ing love of mother, of the tender rec ollection of father, a sister maybe, not seen for years. a brother they would give the world to see in person. clear, they stand before the pur- chaser and the little gift is to signify that love and esteem. If for mol