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The Washington times., 1903-12-17
JOHN SCHAEFER'S WILL
PRESENTED FOR PROBATE
Value of Estate Under Petition of
Widow Fixed at s244,ooo.

The will of John w. Schaefer. late
secretary of the Commercial Fire In
surance Company, who died November
70 last, was today presented for probate
by his widow. Mary Gertrude Schaefer.
executrix- By the provisions of the will.
two policies of insurance. aggregating
$4,000, are bequeathed to the mother OF
the testator and the balance of the
estate is devised to his widow.
The petition asking for the probate of
the will sets forth that the deceased
left six children surviving him; that
the real estate owned by him Is assessed
as Of the value of sS1. 1872: that his per-
sonal estate, so far as the petitioner can
at present ascertain. consists of securi-
ties, stocks and bonds Of the value of
SS5.S22; that there were policies upon
the life of the deceased aggregating
$4,000 the total value OF the estate un-
der the petition being fixed at s244, 4s4.
Accompany the petition is the written
consent of the adult heir-at-law. Leon
Tobriner is named as attorney for the
executrix
The Washington times., 1903-12-17

I'LL FIGHT MUNROE,"
SAYS jim JEFFRIES
But He Must Whip Some of the Big
'Uns First, Declares Champion.

The possibility of a battle between
Jim Jeffries and Jack Munroe seems
brighter than ever just now. The
miners victory over AL Limerick in
Boston on Tuesday night has boosted
his stock. and the boilermaker has de-
cided to meet him Jeffries. however.
makes stipulstions. He wants the miner
TO defeat Few more of the big men
first, and this Munroe will try to do,
provided he can find opponents.
Jeffries seemed pleased over Munroe's
victory and COMMUNICATED the miner II
will fight Munrpe.'' he said. but just
when and where 1 can't say. 1 have
made a number OF theatrical contracts.
but / will break them If some of the
clubs care to bid for the mill. From
the way thinks look at present, the
fight, If arranged, will take place in
San Francisco"
Jeffries was perturbed over the re-
port that Gus Rubin was ready TO
meet him and give him the entire purse
II he Ruhlin) failed to stop him DEF
fries) inside of twenty rounds II don't
believe that Rubin made such an as
sertion," the champion declared, but
IL he did L am ready for the business. -
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
DEAL
ON TAP IN ST. LOUIS
Bergen, Poole, and Beckley May Be
With Browns Next Season.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 17.-There is every
indication that the Robisons will close
a deal within the next few days whereby
Catcher Bergen, Pitcher Poole and First
Baseman Beckley. OF the Cincinnati
Keds, Will be members of the 1904 Car
dinals The swap, as planned, means
the transfer of BARCLAY and Burke to
the Detroit american League) club for
cash, and the sale of "Cy'' Seymour,
the Reds eccentrie centerfielder, to the
New York Giants for 5000.
AT present the Cincinnati club is hav-
ing trouble convincing the St. Louis
club that it would be benefited by the
deal. Detroit wants Burke and Barclay
and Cincinnati is willing to give St.
Louis Beckley, Bergen and perhaps
Poole
ST. Louis would not mind giving up
Barclay. but. strange to state, the Rob
isons say they have not had a satisfac-
tory third baseman in many years be-
Tore they captured Burke from Pitts
burg. and that they must be sure of
having another third baseman in camp
before parting with Burke. There the
matter stands, AS soon as the RobIsCns
are willing to toss in Burke the papers
VIII be signed and the three-cOrnered
swap completed
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
TREASURY TEAM LOSES
TO INTERIOR QUINT

The Interior team won two games Of
the set bowled against the Treasury
I'VE on the Palace alleys last night
The Treasury boys bowled their best
series of the season and pushed the In
teriorites to the limit in order to win.
Two Of their scores were far above 800.
Their total pins for the series was fifty
i've more than their opponents made
The good work of Bum. who rolled 2I5.
won the first game for the Interiors,
while in the second Rice pulled the
game out OF the fire for his team. In
the third game the Treasury boys made
the best score Of the set. $50, and won
by nearly 100 pins. The following scores
over 200 were made: Farrell 245: Rice
70. 2Q2. The scores.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
SOME CURIOUS FACTS
ABOUT THE OYSTER

Why does an oyster sleep and live
on its left side2" asked a man who is
interested in oyster culture. wen. I
suppose we will have to put the ques-
tion to Nature. and Nature has her own
way OF answering questions / have
been around in the oyster waters Of the
Chesapea Bay and Choptank River
for many years, and am in a position
to say that this is the natural position
of the oyster.
Il may remark parentheticaIly that
this is one of the difficulties we have
to contend with. for in rebedding oys-
ters and punching them an oyster Is
occasionally thrown upon its right side
and weighted so that it cannot turn
over. II simply dwindles away and dies
by degrees. Put upon It's right side
the oyster cannot live. OF course, there
is an explanation of this popularity.
The right-hand part OF the oyster shell
is the top and movable part.
If the oyster is put in it's natural
position-that is, on it's left side, il
requires but a small amount of ply
,sical energy TO open and raise the right
hand section of the shell when the oys-
ter wants to feed. Reverse the position
and put the oyster on the right side
and we find an extremely difficult prob
lem from the oyster s standpoint. In
order to open the shell for feeding pur-
poses it is necessary for the oyster to
raise not only the weight of the left
section Of the shell. but its own weight
as well.
"If we reverse the natural position of
the oyster, put IL on its right side and
wedge IL so il can't turn over, we
simply smother and starve II 10 death.
OF course. 1 am just theoriZing about
this thing. There may be some other
explanations of tbs left-handed life of
the oyster but f-Jm my experience I
am inclined to think the explanation
given is a reasonable one. ''-Philadel-
Dhia Record.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MEET.

Potomac Commandery. No. 3. K T,
Of Georgetown. raet in regular session
last night at Masonic Hall. on Thirty
second Street northwest. The orders OF
the Temple and Malta were conferred.
The Right Eminent Sir Knight William
T. Galliher. inspector general Of the
Communicates of the District of Column
bia, was present at last nights meet
ing and inspected the ranks of the local
commandery.
The usual meeting Of the command
cry viii be held at noon at Masonic Hall
on Christmas day. for the purpose of
paying the customary tribute to the
most eminent grand master The fol-
lowing sentiment has been prepared
ITO the Most Eminent Grand Master
Henry Bates Stoddard:
las a hundred thousand knights at
one moment look Southwark. so a hun
dred thousand hearts go forth 20 him
with glad Christmas greetings.
The grand master sends the following
response: To one hundred and forty
thousand knights in the North. the
South. the East, the West, greeting:
Sweet Christmas JOY be thine
TO make my fondest dreams complete
The bells ring out my message sweet,
And this is what they seem to say.
God bless you all on Christmas day
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
FRANK SHERMAN WINS
FROM ALFRED De ORC
Local Man Defeats Worlds Pool Cham
pion by Ninety-two Points in a
Six Hundred-Ba Match.

Alfred De Orc. the champion pool play
er Of the world, was defeated by Frank
Sherman of Washington in the final
round of their e00-bal match at the Ma
tionaI Hotel last night by the score
Of 6O7- TO 515. difference of ninety-two
points.
= The match. however. was not for the
Championship of the world. In Balti-
more last week De Orc defeated the
Washington boy for the Championship
by eighty-three points. In his match
here. De Orc did not play up TO his
usual good form, while Sherman. ex-
perts say. played the best match of his
life. He took the lead on the first even
ing. the score standing 210 TO 17s in his
favor. and held it until the end On
Tuesday night De ORC cut his lead
down eight points, making - magnifi-
cent squirt in the last fifty balls, but
last night the local man increased his
lead. making the champion look like
an amateur.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
SKULL COULDN'T STAND
BLOW WITH A CHAIR
John Pratt's Head Broken and John
Sanders Arrested for Assault.

At the point of death from a fractured
skull. John Pratt. a negro. lies on cot
at the Freedman's Hospital. and John
Sanders. another negro. was this morn
ing in Police Court and committed to
jail on a charge of assault with intent
To kill. to await the result Of Pratt's
injuries.
The trouble was over the payment for
an order Of oysters, and occurred in the
oyster saloon Of Sanders. at GAL Rhode
Island Avenue northwest The weapon
used was chair. Pratt. so ii is stated.
threatened to clean out the place. and
placed his hand in his hip pocket. where
upon Sanders felled him with the chair.
Sanders was arrested by Policemen
Behrens and Sweeney.
At the hospital. it is stated today that
there is a bare possibility OF the recov-
cry of Pratt.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
DISEASE STATISTICS.

Statistics recently compiled by the
health authorizes of Berlin show that
more persons are afflicted with tuber-
culosis in Russia than I'm any other
European country. One reason is be-
cause Russia is subject to periodical
famines. and another is because the
large agricultural population knows
little or nothing OF the laws OF hygiene.
and as "A rule is poorly supplied with
proper food and medicine.
In Russia 1000 out OF every million
Inhabitants die of tuberculosis, in
France and Austria-Hungary 3,O00 in
Germany, Ireland Sweden and Switzer-
land. 1900, and in England. Belgium,
Scotland, Holland, Italy, and Norway
1000.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
HoXToN-T

Hoxton to Sara Purvis Taylor took
place at st. PauPs P. E. Church last
night at o'clock The Right Rev.
Bishop Randolph. of Virginia. and the
Rev. p. p. Phillips. pastor of St
PauIs Church, anciated. The matrons
Of honor were Mrs. Hugh Mcclure and
Mrs. Louis Green. The maid of honor
was Harriette Fowle Taylor, and the
bridesmaids were Anna r. Hoxton and
Mary II. DangeTfield.
Lewellyn G. Hoxton. brother of she
groom, was best man, and the ushers
were G. l.. Boothe, Luke NJ. White.
Cary N Davis. DIR. Brodie c. Male, c.
s T. Burke, and Thomas K Nelson
The bride wore a gown of white liberty
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
PUT UP YOUR MONEY,
SAYS M'GRAW FACTION

The friends of Robert McGraw. who
was reported as having been thrown by
Jack Spaulding. Of the Independent Ath-
letic Club. in a wrestling match for the
bantamweight championship of the Dis
trict, deny the statement. They say Nc
Graw had his opponent in tight holds
five times. and Spaulding crawled OF
the mat. the referee refusing TO caution
him. They further say that McGraw
got Disguised with the referees decis-
ions and left the mat at the end OF an
hours work. without being thrown.
The McGraw faction is willing to put
up a side bet that it's man ca nthrow
Spaulding, provided Joe Grant or any
reputable wrestler is engaged as ref
cree.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
SILVER STAR LODGE.

Silver Star Lodge. No. e, I. o. G. T..
Of Tenleytown. will bold It's regular
weekly meeting tonight at Good Temp
lar Hall. on the Brookeville Road. The
meeting will be in charge of commit
tee. of which John T. Finney, past chief
templar OF the lodge. is chairman. To-
nights meeting will be known as off
GERS night
At the next meeting of the lodge, to
be held next Thursday evening,
Christmas social will be held. which is
now being arranged by a committee. Of
which Mrs c. NJ Smith. chaplain of the
lodge, is chairman
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
BOATSWAIN DEERY WILL
GET MEDAL OF HONOR

Patrick Deery. boatswain on the
Peoria, who saved the submarine tor
pedo boat Adder from grounding with
the Moccasin below Currituck Inlet has
been commended by Secretary Moody
for his heroisrn. and will receive a medal
OF honor as a reward for his bravery.
Deery swan through a rough sea to
the helpless Adder and made fast
hawser, which had been snapped in the
storm while the Peoria was towing the
Adder into the Chesapeake.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
LOCAL CHAMPIONS
MEET ON ALLEYS

The first and second teams of the
Senator's Bowling Club. which will rep
resent Washington in the tournament of
the American Bowling Congress at
Cleveland in February. met on the
Palace alleys last night and the first
team won the first and second games.
hut lost the third. All Of the scores
were good The following totals over
200 were made: Harlow. 225; Miller, 223.
and 212; Rodrick, 222; Harlow, us; Lud-
wig and Cox. Z1: Krauss, Dos, and
Sniass 204 The scnraa.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
Pennsylvania ALUMNI
TO ORGANIZE A CLUB
University Men Hold Smoker and In
dorse Plans.

The University OF Pennsylvania Alum
nj Association of the District OF Column
bia held a smoker last evening at the
Octagon.
Committees were appointed TO make
arrangements for the annual meeting
and dinner Of the association, to be
held in January. The proposed plans
for the organization Of a university
club in Washington were Endorsed.
The secretary of the alumni associa-
ton OF the District of Columbia is
George p. Chase, Columbian Building.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
STOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

The stockholders Of the Charlottes-
vile and Rapidan Railroad Company,
met in this city yesterday evening. and
elected the following officers and direc-
tors: President A B. Andrews; secre-
tary. r. D. Landlord; treasurer, II. c.
Ansley; auditor. A. H. Plant; directors.
L. w Reid. E. L. Dangerfield. W, r
Manor. A 3. Andrews. John B. Moon,
T. p. Wallace, and John w. Burke.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. lin the
mayors court, the Hon. George L
Simpson presiding. the following cases
were disposed OF this morning:
George DOmax, a negro. arrested by
Policeman Nicholson. charged with as
saulting Henry Stewart with a gun. was
fined go
Daniel Jones, a negro. arrested by Po-
liceman Henderson, charged with steal
ing money from william Schiller, was
fined $40.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
HOSPITAL ADDITION.

The formal opening of the new addi-
ton to the Georgetown University Hos
pital. corner Thirty-fifth and n Streets
northwest, will take place the early part
of January. The addition is a spacious
structure, being larger than the main
building. Several thousand dollars were
expended on interior decoration II cost
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
SEVERE STORMS SWEEP
MEDITERRANEAN COASTS

MADRID. Dec. f7.-Severe storms
have swept the Mediterranean coast of
Spain near Malaga and Ferrol, and have
done heavy damage
Fourteen fishing smacks were wrecked
and a number CT lives were lost.
Twenty-Five bodies have alredy been
washed ashore.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
AMERICAN STEEL MAY
BE USED IN ARABIA

CONSTANTINOPLE. Dec lit is
learned that a contract will be signed
this week with a representative of the
American steel trust to supply 1900. 900
francs worth OF material for the con-
struction Of the projected FL HedJaz
Railway in Arabia.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
MRS. VANDERBILT BUYS
FlVE-CENT PRESENTS

NEWPORT. r. l.. Dec. 17.-Mrs. AL
fred G. Vanderbilt spent an hour yes
terday buying Christmas presents at a
five and ten cent store She filed her
tan-colored trap with the goods she
bought.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
RESOLUTIONS OF COINCIDENCE.

Called meetings OF Alexandria ccun-
ell. Junior o. L. A. NJ. and the Colura-
bia Steam Fire Engine Company were
held last night Resolutions were pass
ed upon the death of W. D. thinner
man. who was killed by being struck by
train late Tuesday night.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
HANcocK-cURTIN.

Mitchell Hancock and Ruth Curtin,
daughter of Alderman J r. n. Curtin
were quitely married at the bride s
home, in north Columbus street yester-
day afternoon, at O'Clock. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. Mr..
Councillor, Of Del Ray. after which Mr.
and Mrs. Hancock departed for trip
South.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
EASTERNS TAKE TWO
FROM THE S0UTHERNS

The Eastern team won all three games
from the Southern quint I'm the Railway
Relief Association League last night.
The first and third games were won
ea silly. but the Easterns were only one
pin ahead in the second. The Eastern
five now holds 2 commanding lead in
first position. with the remarkable rec
ord OF nineteen games won and two lost.
Dodson, with 19s. carried of high single
horrors. The scores:
The Washington times., 1903-12-17

embroidered silk. and carried a shower
bouquet of Bride roses and lilies Of
the valley. The matrons of honor and
bridesmaids were dressed in white NOUS
seine de sole. pink chiffon sashes. with
pink coronets in their hair. and car
ried shower bouquets Of Bridesmaid
roses
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
MAGNATES WARLIKE
IN THEIR ATTITUDE
American Leaguers to Gen.
sure National Officials.
TROUBLE FOR NEW YORK
Johnson's Organization Will Try to Put
Andrew Freedman Out
of Business.

CHICAGO. Dec. 17.-D6rk war clouds
are hanging over the baseball world
these days. and unless dispelled by the
most conservative and diplomatic hand
ling at the meeting of the American
League magnates in this city today they
threaten to plunge the two major organ
izations into the bitterest strife ever
waged between rival bodies of club
owners.
The publication of attempted bribery
charges to be pushed against Andrew }.
Freedman, owner of the New York Ma
tional League team. followed by hints
of broken faith on the part of the Nc.
Graw aggregation and the New Workers.
intention to play Outfielder Jones and
Shortstop Davis in the face OF the ruiz
ing awarding the players 10 the Chicago
Americans have aroused the indignation
of the American League maEnates to
fever heat.
Trouble for Freedman.
1t was widely rumored yesterday that
an ultinlatum demanding the censure OF
the New York management will be SEM
to the National League.
= ''Censure Freedman and his henchmen
or fight us viii be the substance OF
this ultimatum, according to a we'll
known authority.
Unless this message is couched in the
softest of words, local baseball fans
are Of the unanimous opinion that war
wiz be provoked Immediately.
President Hart announced that he
would not abide by his promise of a
year ago to vote for the abolishing of
the foul strike rule.
Menefee Released.
President Hart. Of the Chicago Ma
uonals. has sent Jack Menefee his un-
conditional release. Menefee is one of
the Oldest veterans on the West Side
bah team. Last season Menefee did not
pitch UP to his old-time form. and on
number Of occasions talked of perma-
nently retiring from the game
II he desires 70 continue ball playing
he is at liberty TO make terms With any
club he desires. for the release given
him by President Hart has no strings
attached to it 1t is believed that
Menefee will probably devote most of
his time to his business interests. which
are said to be considerable. but there
as n possibility that he may look for a
managerial berth in some minor league.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
BASKET BALL GAME
WINDS UP IN A TIE
Technical High School and Friends Sc
lect Battle Without Decision.

The second game of the series between
the Technical High School and Friends
Select School ended in a tie, but was
slow and uninteresting. The score was
s to S. Had the time of the second half
been extended five seconds Technical
would have won. but a goal thrown by
Hagan was disallowed. as the referee
ruled the ball was in the air when time
ives called. Hamlin and Keller played
best for the Friends. and Windsor, Pr
per, and Hagan carried off the honors
for Technical. The lineup:
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
PHILADELPHIA SCORES
VICTORY OVER BOSTON

In the Plate Printers League last
night the Philadelphia five won two
games from the Boston team. The Quak-
ers won the first two. but in the third
the Boston quint made the best total
OF the set and-gon easily. Charlie Lord
and Cook tied for high single hOnors.
with IS5 each The scores.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.

The pupils Of ST. Mar-r's Sunday
school will give their annual Christmas
celebration at the hall of the Young
Mems Sodality Lyceum, next Tuesday
afternoon.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17

The return game between the Central
y. M g. A. OF Baltimore. and the local
y. NJ. c. A. team will be played in the
local association gymnasium on Deoem-
Der 26
West Branch Y. NJ. c. A. of Baltimore.
in the Monumental City on Saturday
night. and the West Branch lads viii
give the locals return game on jan
uary 2.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
MR.. RISToN BUYS HOUSE.

G. w. Riston has bought from Robert
Elliott. a house and lot on the west
side Of st. Asaph Street. between Wilkes
and Wolfe Streets.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
IRELAND UNDERGoEs OPERATION.

Prof. William 3. LELAND. principal Of
! the Tenleytown public school. a few
days ago underwent an operation at the
Sibley Hospital Washington. for APP
pendicitis The operation was success
full. Prof. Ireland's home is at Long
Branch n. ].
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
Drunkenness a Terrible Affection.
ORRINE CURES IT.
DEALERSIN
Drugs, Chemicals, and Patent Medicines,
COR NINTH g. r N. w.

Washington Is.
oRRIrE
had but
a Of
of
truly. f. &
Ask orfreebO q Orrne 5 IN nys
Money efund 4 he
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
THE gyEWS OF GEORGETOWN

in the neighborhood of 0.0O0. and stands
on the lot donated to the hospital au-
thorities by Z. Francis Riggs.
The Washington times., 1903-12-17
BASKETBALL GAMES
ON SATURDAY NIGHT
Four Y. M. c. A. Teams Will Meet in
Conflict-Locals Play in Balti-
more This Week.

Two basketball games will be played
in the Y NJ c. A gymnasium on Sat
urday night. The first will start prompt
ly at s:45 O'Clock. The first game will
be played by teams captained by Fowler
and Richardson, and the second by Cap
tains SchIosser and Williams The line
up:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03
COMPLETE COLLAPSE
AFTER He SWORE OFF
in a Hospital Because
He Quit Drinking
Habit.

indianapolis. Aug. 3.-Albert Wciz-
mann. giant blacksmith. with mind
as powerful as his muscles. swOre off
drinking a few weeks ago. Now ne
is in the hospital a mental and physi-
cal wreck But he kept his word. 1t
is probable the struggle against the
habit was too much for him" said
Police Surgeon GarStang. but his de-
termination carried him through to the
bitter end and utter collapse"
Even when the doctor who called
prescribed whisky Weizmann hosi-
tated before he followed the instruc-
tionS. Weizmann is a complete nervous
wreck Shaking like an aspen, he could
not hold his own coffee cup or medi-
cine spoon to his lips, and was pitt
full sight to those about the jail, who
feared that he would die before he
could be taken to the hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-03
IOWA MANS MISHAP
WHILE IN CHICAGO
Meets a Stranger There and is Now
in the Hospital and Half
Conscious.

Chicago. Aug. 3.-James +. Morgan.
of Ottumwa. Ia. is in the county hos
pital in this city in Il semi-conscious
condition and may die. He is suffer
ing from u fractured. skull, and also
from the effects of some narcotic poi
soning. Morgan was arrested on the
west side by the police wandering
aimleSsly about and unable to give an
account of himself. Soon after being
taken to the police station he became
unconscious and was sent to the hos
pitaI. There the nature of his injuries
was discovered.
Later he recovered consciousness for
q short time, during which he said
that he lived in Second street, OF
tumwa, and that he came to Chicago
Friday in connection with his insur-
ance business. He knew nothing of
his movements thereafter except that
he had met a stranger. The police
are working on the theory that Nor
gan was drugged, then assaulted and
robbed