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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28

HANLON SIZES UP
BASEBALL PLAYERS
Famous Manager Says Man With Con-
fidenCe Will Always Make
His Mark.

Ned Hanlon. without question. is one
Of the best judges of a bah player in
the country
When asked to tell of the attributes
that go tC make up the stars he said:
Actual, natural physical ability TO
play ball is one thing, and confidence in
ones own powers is another, and is just
as important
The player with the swelled head
may not be the best fellow in the world
TO know personally. but if he has the
physical qualifications he will be a great
ballplayer, while some good-souled but
difttdent chap who is just az strong and
speedy Is going back, till SIS month
just fits his pay.
The player who firmly believes in his
own heart that he can hit that ball, and
who regards any catch made off his bat
as an accident end an astounding occur
renee, is going TO bat somewhere around
300 all the tine, while the half-apolo-
getic player Who feels that there are
lots of better ba1ters on the team is go
ing to depart to the minor league with
percentage of .142.
Some men are stars in the minors
and no good at all in the bigger organi-
cations. In most cases these men fail
because they feel embarrassed and awe
struck In the presence of the mighty
veterans around them.
Other men actually hit harder in the
fast company than among the lesser
lights. These men are invariably so
self-confdent that a National League
pitcher to then seems only a mark set
up for them to win renown by"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
SCOTCH PLAID CRAZE
STRIKES SMOKY CITY
''Hoot Mon" Cones Into
Vogue in Pittsburg.
HUNTING UP THE OLD CLANS
Cravats and Shirt Waists to Commem-
crate the Old Tartans Create
Widespread Interest.

PITrSBURG. Pa. Deco. zs.-This city
Is threatened with an n,asion OF the
vogue Of Scotch plaid. Cravats. neck
ties. shirt waists. mltts. tailor-made cos
tunes and bows fashioned after the pat
terms Of the tartans Of Scottish ances-
tors are fast taking a firm hold here.
Plttsburgers whose forefathers min
gied with the clansmen and wore the
time-honored kits revere the striking
colors OF the old tartans, aid with the
growth OF family pride comes a stiil
greater admiration for the bright-hued
costumes OF the Scots. In Scotland this
reverence for good name and a dis
tinguished lineage finds expression In
the adoption OF the tartan's colors In
modern apparel. and among the Scot
itsh descendants In this country. and
more particularly in PittsburR. the
same veneration for ancestry is shown
by many families
The consequence is that Scotch-Aner-
leans and the descendants OF Scotch
Americans are ransacking books on
heraldry and the history OF the clans
in search Of the patterns OF the tartans
which the Highlanders wore in the days
OF Wallace and Bruce. In this they
have little difficulty.
In Scotland the same plaids are worn
today, and the weaves are similar IN
most minute detail TO those worn IN the
days when the tartan was the badge of
courage and undying patriotism.
OF course, the kilt would hardly be
accepted favorahly in the Fifth Avenue
promenade. eveo IL the lovers Of the
plaid could be constrained to risk rheu-
matism and influenza However the
colors OF the tartans are adaptable IN
hundreds Of ways TO the latest cuts OF
clothes for men and women, and the
feminine descendants Of Flora McDon-
aid are especially alert - see how
fetchingly they can be used.
Regardless Of the dictates OF Paris or
the fashion journals. clever women will
cunningly adopt the plaid. Here on the
golf links viii be seen costume OF
bright red and narrow dark lines OF
clan MacGregor, or perhaps the broad
green and the narrow white Of clan
Douglass. On the street viii be seen a
walking skirt OF the dull coIors OF the
Macpherson hunting plaid. and shirt
waist beside 1t in the rich hues OF the
clan Of Campbell.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
TEXAS RAISES TURKEYS
TO KILL BOIL WEEVIL
Boom in the Market of Birds Shipped
From the Cotton Section of Lone
Star State.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. ga boom In
turkeys. is reported from Texas. as a
result OF the boil weeyiI plague. and
that State, particularly in the boil
weeYil section, will produce from three
TO four times as many turkeys as here
tofore The shipment from Giddings
amounts 70 5000 turkeys The town had
never shipped any before, all those
raised there being used at home.
The raising OF turkeys is the direct
result Of the boil weevil. the farmers
holding that the turkey IS a fine bird in
the cotton fields, being able, because of
us long reach, 20 get the weeviis at the
top Of the stalk during the season of
greatest activity among the Insects
Then the boil weevil will be exterfni-
mated and the turkeys fattened at the
same time.
The determination OF birds in Texas
Is claimed by some to be largely re-
sponsible for the increase OF the " eevil
nuisance The turkey Is the only DO
nestle fowl able to get at the weevfI
easily
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
FROM DEBTS
AMOUNTING TO $53O,OOO
Referee Says President of National
Bank Did Not Conceal Any of
His Property.

SYRACUSE. Dec. 2s.-By decision
Of Charles Stone. referee In bankruptcy.
Francis W. Gridley is released from
debts OF more than $4,000. Gridley
formerly president of the Salt Springs
National Bank. and by unfortunate in
vestments and in other ways rapidly
used up fortune which was left TO him,
and in a short time accumulated liabll-
tiles Of more than s5e00OO On the stand
he said he never kept any books, am
did not know where the money went
Mr.. Stone says in his decision that 81
seems incredible that Gridley never kept
books. but that the contention Of some
Of his creditors that he concealed some
OF his property was not proved
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
NEWS OF RAILROADS
AND OF RAILROAD MEN
Baltimore and ohio Changes.

The resignation of President I.oree of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. which
was announced exclusively in The
Times yesterday. came as a surprise to
his friends in this city, though there
have been rumors in circulation ever
since last summer that he intended to
sever his connection with the system
which he has done SO much to upbuild
in the five years he has been at the
head OF its affairs. There is. however,
no truth in the reports of friction.
President Loree leaving the Baltimore
and Ohio because he thinks he is going
to have a better opportunity for the
use of his acknowledged talents in max
ing the Rock Island part of a great
trans continental system. 1t was re-
ported when Chief Engineer Graham
announced that he had decided to re-
tire from the Baltimore and Ohio to
take charge Of the extensive improve
ments the Erie is to make in the Mid
die West. Mr.. I.oree would also get
out, but as the report was not confirm
ed at the time it was thought better
TO await official confirmation. President
Loree is to quit the Baltimore and Ohio
January ], and he is to assume his new
duties a few days later.
President Loree is one OF the youngest
and one Of the most progressive rail-
road presidents in the United States.
His departure from the Baltimore ard
Ohio is bound to be loss, though an ex-
cellent man, First Vice President Muir
ray. is mentioned as his successor IN
der President Lorees direction the Bal
timore and Ohio has become one Of the
greatest systems in the world. the i'm
provements being equaled by no other
railroad in the five years except the
Pennsylvania In all, President Loree
spent nearly $50, 100000 In improvements,
making the tracSage between Washing
ton and Baltimore and the West equal
TO that between Washington and New
York. He has also improved the roll
ing stock of the Baltimore and Ohio
until there is none better.
President Loree made himself ex-
tremely popular with all OF the officers
and employees of the system, and a
general regret is expressed by all over
his departure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
Block System Extensions.

1t is announced that the Frisco is 70
ADOPT the block system fer the preven-
ton Of accidents. This is the slxth
railroad to adopt the ideas OF the In
terstate Commerce Commission In four
months The Commission Is using every
endeavor in its power to have this sys-
tenn installed upon all railroads. and In
It's annual report It says on the subject:
IN view OF the frequency OF startling
accounts OF railroad disasters that have
been laid before the public in the news
papers within the last few months
there can scarcely be need Of argument
II any argument is needed In favor Of
the proposition to take legislative ac-
tion looking to the prevention OF these
horrible disasters, IL can be found In
the action already taken by the ma
Jority or the principal railroads Of the
country that have used the block sys-
tenn on their chief lines for years.
one prominent company, which has
used the block system for more than
twenty-five years. is now spending
many thousands OF dollars annually tn
improving and extending It's bloek-signaI
appliances, and the Importance Of this
feature Of railroad operation is Indicated
by the large appropriations which the
most enterpristng companies make for
scientific and vigilant oversight OF their
signaling plants
Some Of the defects In the ordinary
methods OF managing trains must be
looked upon as incurable. Either from
ineradicable mental infirmities in men
Of the most competent class or from
the employment OF men more or less in
competent, collisions, due to blunders
and forgetfulness. usually of two or
more men simultaneously, follow one
another In endless and rapid success
sion. Only about one seventh OF the
railroad mileage OF the country Is
worked by the block system, and the
strong arm OF governmental authority
which have not taken action. or whicn
have made progress so slowly that they
are chargeable with neglect OF a plain
duty to the public The proposed act,
or some measure OF similar character
Is therefore earnestly recommended 70
the attention of the Congress"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
CURSED BY HIS RICHES,
MISER is FOUND DYING
Made No Good Use of His 100000 and
an Equal Amount Invested
in Property.

WEEPING WATER. Neb., Dec. 2s.-
Starving to death with $4,000 In Govern
ment bonds in the same room was the
plight in which Bert Hartman, an eighty
year-old hermit, was discovered yester-
day. The old man was unconscious
when found ana died an hour later
Hartman had Ions been known as a
mlser, and is supposed to be without
relatives. He had not been seen for
several days, and this morning neigh
bors went to the house, which was
found bolted and barred from within. By
the aid OF ladders entrance was gained
and in the attic. without FIRE or food
Hartman was found dying. A horse In
food In addition to his $50 900 in bonds
Hartman owned real estate worth $50 OO1.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
Gould Back North.

george Gould has returned to New
YORK from his Southern trip to High
Point. n. c.. and has apparently de-
cided to drop the discussion OF railroad
projects until after the holidays. not a
word being said by anyone interested IN
the matter or his intention to build into
washington or construct the much talk
ed-of railroad from the West yiroIni,
coal fields across Virginia 70 tide water
IN the meantime. work is going on
slowly on the connections which are To
complete the lines of the Wabash into
Baltimore. because Of the cold weather
1t begins TO look as though Mr.. Gould
was premature when he announced that
ne would have all Of the connections
made and the lines in operation jan
uary l. Judging from the progress now
being made it would seem that M
Gould's promise cannot be made good
until early spring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
TO BRING TO AMERICA
THE BODY OF SMITHSON
Founder of Institution on the Mall to
Be Buried in Washington at
Private Expense.

The remains of James Smithson.
founder of the Smithsonian Institution,
sill be brought to the United States
by Prof Alexander Graham Bell, who
reached Genoa, the resting place of
Smithson. yesterday. Prof. Bell will
bring the remains to the United States
at his own expense. and the opinion
among the scientists of Washington is
that they should be buried beneath a
suitable monument in the Smithsonian
grounds.
The growth of a marble quarry has
so encroached upon the English ceme-
terry at Genoa that the bodies have to
be moved. Prof. Bell offered three
years ago TO bring over the bones at his
own expense, and renewed the offer last
spring. he Is a member of the board
of regents of the institution
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
SIl-BERBERG, SWINDLER,
DYING IN MINNEAPOLIS
Suffering From Exposure, End Is
Tho.Pht to Be Near.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. Dec. 2s-The
man known as ]. ]. Carlisle, wao was
recently arrested in Washington on a
charge of swindling women. and brought
here for trial, and whose identity as
Harry Silberberg, a well.known swim
der, who got an international reputa-
uon by passing as j. Coleman Drayton
the wealthy New Yorker, was estab-
lshed, has collapsed. He is suffering
from recent exposure. and Is believed to
be dying
Silberberg interested prominent capt.
talists of oregon in his schemes while
posing as Drayton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
The twenty highest men up 20 tn
morning are as follows:
Plate Printers League.

In the Plate Printers League-the
averages in which were not published
IN the previous bowling edition of The
Times-the Philadelphia and New York
teams are having hard fight for first
place, with the Quakers showing In
front by a slight margin. The remain
der OF the CUNTS are separated by only
few games, with the Washington five
In last position The locals. however.
have toppied over more pins than the
Bostonians in as many games.
Charlie Lord stiIl holds command
ing lead over the individuals, with his
old Departmental League team mate,
Joe Hardle, in second place. The rec
ords, as compiled by Offcial Scorer M
J.. O'Connor, are as follows:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
Leeds Retirement.

The retirement of President w. j.
Leeds from the position which Presi-
dent Loree is to I'LL is due to III health.
He is not however. to retire from the
system entirely. 1t is announced that
he is to remain on the board Of directors
because of his large holdings of stock
Mr.. Leeds is only forty years of age,
and is a Pennsylvania trained rail-
road man. He spent number OF years
In the employ Of the keystone system,
leaving IL finally because he thought
the opportunities for advancement We're
greater in the West. He has been iden-
titled with the Moore Brothers and Dan
lei Reid in the promotion of National
Steel, and has been in a number of
equally large operations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
FELL THRouGH WINDOW.

About L o'clock last night an un-
known man under the influence Of
liquor fell through the show window
OF tho Capital Stained Glass Company,
between Ninth and Tenth Streets. on
z Street northwest. and after doing a
little glass staining with his own blood
he wandered on his way. and the own
er Of the shop is waiting for him to
come back and pay for the broken win
dow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
HELD FOR GRAND Jury.

For the alleged larceny of a $50 bill
from Selma Vincent. OF 2l33 Tenth Street
northwest. on last Saturday night
Charles Wallace was held under $500
bond for the action OF the grand turv
by Judge Scott. in the Police Court this
morning Policeman Waldron. who made
the arrest, says o. recovered the bill
from Wallace.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
CAPT. EIKER'S TEAM WINS
IN Y. M. C. A. LEAGUE

In the Y. NJ. c. A. Bowling League on
last Saturday evening Captain Eiker's
quint scored an easy victory over Cap
tain Thorsons team, winning the full
set The losing team was unable to
bowl 500 in a single game. Lockwood
made highest single. with 213. and
Eiker was next, with 2o2. The scores:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-28
YOUNG CORBETT RULES
A SLIGHT FAYOR!TE
Betting on Champion Is 10
to 8 for Coming Fight.
KEEPS UP HIS HARD WORK
has Three More Pounds to Lose Before
Entering Ring Against
Han1on.
KEEPS UP HIS HARD WORK

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Dec. 2S.-
"Corbett" is confident of victory on his
record, and Hanlon hopes to win next
Tuesday night That expresses the
present state of affairs in the coming
featherweight championship battle.
The great variance between Cor
belts" condition at present and that
when he met Eddie" Hanlon before
gives him a shade the better of 1t on
form. There are dozens of angles to
be considered, but added experience
gained by the Californian IN his two
struggles with Benny Yanger is not
believed to be a sufficient Offset to the
punch and rapid ring generalship of his
opponent.
Hanlon Is Dangerous.
Hanlon is the hardest man that can
be picked for Young Corbett." Al
ways dangerous and ever careful to
save himself during the hardest mill
ing, possessing a defense that has both
cred all corners. and with elbows that
threaten every moment, he is a for
midable antagonist. No one knows Just
how good Young Corbett" is His
first bout with McGovern was consid-
cred fiuke by many because the
knockout came quickly and while Ter
ry was swinging wildly. Few know
that "Corbett could have beaten Nc
Govern in the second round. when
right to the head sent the former
champion to the mat. "Corbett'' wanted
no more talks about superiority. He
simply stood away and played with
Terry until the proper opening Of
fered.
There was not much let-up in Young
Corbett's" work out by the ocean yes
terday. The little rest he took on
Christmas put some weight on him,
which had to come OF, so he pitched
into hard work again. He took his
usual run on the road, which was fol-
lowed by long session In the gym
nasium
Corbett Works Hard.
He concluded by boxing four rafting
rounds with Billy Otis, who was in
fine form. "Corbett" did not expect to
box any more. but the festivities of the
previous day made II necessary. When
he was through he said that he weighed
1S2 pounds. which makes him still three
pounds overweight. This ne expects to
lose in plenty of time for the fight
''Corbett" spent yesterday principally
IN receiving friends. but he put in some
good work on the road and In the gym
nasium. Hanlon did light work yes
terday and today. Betting Is 10 to in
favor Of "Corbett"
Eddie" Graney has been selected to
referee the fight. Hanlon announced
positively that he would not fight If
Graney were selected as the referee
'Corbett's'' choice was Graney or Harry
Corsett, but the latter declined to serve.
A meeting was promptly held and
Young Corbett" announced that it was
either Graney or no fight, and after
some argument HanIon's hackers con
scented TO allow Graney to serve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
LONG TERM OF SERVICE.
Policeman Acton Completes Thirty.
Sixth Year as Member of Force.

Policeman Joseph Acton Of the first pre-
cinct yesterday completed the thirty sixth
year Of service as a member of the poles
department and has been receiving con-
gratulations from his fellow members Of
the force. Sergeant" Acton, as he IS
called by his numerous friends. became a
policeman in 1867. six years after the Or
ganization of the department, since which
time he has done duty in all Of the pre-
cincts. with the exception Of the seventh
ninth and tenth. In 1869 he was made a
sergeant. and ten years later was promoted
to the detective force. and did duty in that
Office until 1888. when the Office was reor-
ganized and he again became private
He served as such until 1891, when he was
promoted to be sergeant doing duty as
such until 1899. when he was reduced at
his own request and assigned to post duty
In the vicinity of Center market and COM
mission houses on Louisiana avenue
Acton was doing duty at the Pennsyl-
vania depot In April. 1892 while the troops
were returning from Cuba, and while at
tempting to quell disturbance among a
number OF soldiers was shot in the right
arm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
LAST RITES PERFORMED.
Funeral Services Over the Remains of
William Dickson.

Funeral services over the remains of VIII
liam Dickson were held this morning at
$50 o'clock in st. Patrick's Church, after
which the interment was made at Airing
ton. The full burial service Of the church
was carried out. high requiem mass being
conducted by Rev. Father T. s. Dolan,
sung by Mrs. Anna Grant Fugitt, soprano
soloist Of the church. Besides the large
number Of the warm personal friends of
the deceased the funeral was participated
in by the local brotherhood Of Elks. of
which Mr. Dickson was a popular member,
and by the members of John A. RaWlins
Post, No. /, G. A. R., of which he was also
a member. The simple service at the grave
was conducted by the veterans.
The music throughout the service at the
church was most impressive. An organ pre-
lude by Organist Armand Gumprecht was
followed by the singing Of Lead Kindly
Light" by Mrs Fugitt. and as the flag
draped casket was being borne from the
edif1ce Nearer My God to Thee" was rem
dered.
In his remarks on the deceased Father
Dolan referred to the splendid public serv-
ice Mr. Dickson had rendered throughout
his life, his wide acquaintance and his
cordial relationshipDwith men. It was on
his Christian life, however, that the
preacher dwelt with most emphasis. His
child-hke faith in his God, his simple obe-
dience and pleasure in hts church life. and
his tranquil death IN the Lord were all the
evidences Of the greatest success in life
and a consolation and assurance of the
highest reward in DEATH
The honorary pallbearers were Commits
sioner Henry L. West, G. Maurice Smith
John Boyle, Charles Dodgherty of Phila-
delphia; Frank p. Morgan, Scott c. Bone
Harry King, Robert. =: Boyle. N. q: Mo
Charles Smith, Major Me- e. Urell and 81
Chapman Neale. Il %s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-13
Changes in Buoyage.

The following changes in the buoyage of
the fifth lighthouse district have recently
been made. and are Of interest here:
Potomac river. Maryland-Point Lookout
shoal buoy. No. 2, was changed from a
spar to a second-class nun buoy for the
summer. April Z.
Yeocomico river. Virginia-Horn Point
buoy. No. 2. a spar. was reported missing
April o. and will be replaced as soon as
practicable.
Patuxent river, Maryland-Hog Island
shoal buoy, No. 1. was changed from a
spar to a secondclass can. for the sum-
mer, April T.
James river, Virginia-The following
buoys were changed for the summer April
Z: Newport News Middle Ground east end
buoy, from a spar to a first-class nun:
Newport News Middle Ground west end
buoy. from a spar to a hrst-class nun:
Naseway shoai upper buoy. No. 8. from q
spar to first-class can: Glover Blur shoal
buoy, No. I, from spar to q frst-class
can: Hardin Bluff shoal buoy No 0, from
a spar to q first-class can; Hog Island
Point shoal buoy. No. II. from a spar to a
frst-claSS can.