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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
A COMING SINGER.
Harry Hughes the Possessor OF
Splendid Bass Voice.

The truth of the adage that boy Will
always find his true bent. no matter what
the obstacles may be. Is Illustrated In tie
career of Harry Hughes. the basso. who
ia now on a visit to Washington. his home.
His father wanted him to follow an army
career. and had him appointed to West
Point Harry didn't like the drill and math-
ematics, and shortly left, declaring that he
wasn't cut out for a soldier. Then. to
keep him away from music. his father tried
to make a lawyer out of him and placed
him in the law school of Columbian Univer-
sity Here the only distinction he won
was in an opera called Dorothy which
the students gave. Harry realized that ne
had voice and could sing, put ne also
knew that he needed instruction; that his
voice must be rightly placed. He frst
studied under DR.. Kfmball. in this city.
and when his voice began to broaden and
he realized that there was much good hard
work before him he went into it con amore.
and finally induced his father to send him
abroad He went to Paris and placed MN
self under Sbriglia. with whom ne mas peeh
studying for three years. Now ne comes
back with a full, resonant bass voice OF
excellent range and splendid quauty, as
was proved by his singing or Schumann
Two Grenadiers' at the saengerDu mo
work the other day Mr. HUGHES SAID that
he had been faithful in his efforts to follow
tha instructions of his master, ana mao
awaited himself or every coiiateraI HAstuou
range from low D to high +. and each ex-
IRENE is a good musical tone. while It's
volume through it's entire scope Is some.
thing remarkable He does not feel that
he is vet competent to take the place TO
which he asp.res, that of leading basso in
grand opera. and sails Saturday for a re-
turn to Paris. where he viii perfect MN,
seIf en- renerfoire. Those who have heard
hin, while he has been in Washington are
enthusias site over his future and predict tnat
he will soon be among Mr.. Conried's forces
at the Metropolitan Opera House In We"
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COILS SHORT GAME.
Advantage British Players Get From
Putting Practice.

An English critic. comparing American
and English golf. says an exchange. re-
views the trip of the Oxford and Cambridge
team, and comedies that the game OF this
country already reaches high standard,
ana, considering Its recent Introduction, Ii
sure to improve. AT all athletic sports"
says this writer. Americans hold their
own. At polo, lawn tennis and golf we can,
in the meantime, claim to be their supe-
riors, but. 70 far as the first two games are
concerned. the balance in our favor Ia but
trifiing. 1t. may be predicted that In the
course Of decade or so the struggle for
supremacy at International golf will be ex-
ceedingly keen, ana the issue by no means
certain" This critic finds American golf
characterized by 'tmpatience of delay,
strenuous eagerness to get ahead, a love of
shifting far, II not always surely" These,
the critic thinks. can scarcely be described
as faiiinEs; rather they indicate the keen
ness which makes for progress and ulti-
mate success.
One of the Oxford and Cambridge players
is quoted as saying: We won our matches
on the putting greens. where all matches
between players anywhere evenly matched
arc always won or lost Your players do
not seem to realize the important plaza co,
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curass approaching and putting play in tho

curate approaching and putting play in tho
sAme.s' IL
This once more senpEa1ixes thu necessity
Of practices ut thesshort3games A visitos to
almost any American c6urse In the season
viii find some Of the clubs best players
driving bail after bail. with caddie on the
fair green collecting them. With the Bril-
tons the practice rs mostly on and about
the putting green.doOn almost every course
visited by the British golfers It was COM
mon previous to the match to see several
of them pitching approach shots and put
ting. They worked hours at such playa,
and practiced on every green on the course,
and. as rule. learnedtin a day more re-
garding the pecufiarftiesD of each green than
local club members had picked up In hum
dreds of rounds. played over period Of
years. As result, athef Britons had their
American opponents distinctly at disad-
vantage when it came to serious match
play: The visitors were just as good as, II
not better than. the best American players
AZ the long game. and won their matches
through accurate approaching and deadly
putting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
HEAL T 90 Y 0LD AGE
There Is No Reason Why People Of
Three Score Years and Ten Cam
not Be Active, Bright and
Healthy-Nature's Way Of Max
ing Old People Well.

In old people. matter how healthy the indi-
vidual may otherwise BE- there IL often a tendency
to coldness Of the extremities sluggshneas Of the
circulation. torpidity of the liver and constipation
This tendency Is really q condition. and one OF the
many Accomplishments of old age. and not q dis
ease II there Ii one remedy more peculiarly
adapted for this condition than another that rem
edy is Smiths Pineapple and Butternut Pills. They
tmpart energy to the whole system, invigorate the
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thus improving the stomach action and nutrition.
they quickly relieve all unpleasant symptoms usu-
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headaches. etc. Smiths Pineapple and Buttsrnut
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vanced age. but also in people Of all ages. They
prevent premature wrinkles, give healthy glow
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07

Manager Hanlon of the Hrooklyns says
that he will not oppose Joe corbett's going
with the st. Louis Nationals.
The election Of officers OF the national
commission has been postponed until next
September. when the present officials will
have served one year. ~
Shortstop Raymer OF the Bostons has
been notified that he must return $200 adj
vance money to the Columbus club before
he can join the Beaneaters.
The Brooklyn club has changed its mind
about selling Jimmy Sheckard, and 1t II
now announced that he will be with Ham
Ions aggregation again next season.
Philadelphia IL trying to secure Second
Baseman Bowcock from Columbus. Presi-
dent Bryce refuses to part with the man.
who finished the season with the st. Louis
Americans.
The New York Americans are booked for
series of games with college teams IN the
spring. Among others they will tackle
Yale. Columbia, Manhattan and perhaps
Harvard.
The national commission has adopted a
rule that hereafter all players must report
for practice In uniform. This win do away
with the habit some players have of sitting
in the grandstand and watching the others
work. ]
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WIND SHIELD CONTROVERSY.
Trotting Association Will Discuss Sub.
ject in Joint Committee.

The second day of the conference OF the
representatives of the trotting associations
and the Register Association, yesterday at
New York, was devoted mainly to routine
business in adopting changes to existing
rules that will be resented for action at
the regular biennial congress Of each trot-
ting association, to be held at an early date.
The resolution offered by H. K. Devereux
to allow amateur associations to hold pure
ly amateur meetings and charge an admis-
sion fee, without mourning records for the
winning horses. was acted on adversely. A
change In the rule relating to the distance
will be recommended. making fifty yards
the distance instead of eighty, as the rule
Is at present.
A change in regard to the required
weight will also be suggested. At present
the rule requires driver to weigh at least
$50 pounds The change will do away with
this and make it virtually catchweights. 1t
will obviate drivers weighing In and out
with each heat. change in the time Of
starting delayed races Will also be recon-
mended, provided no heat may be started
after the hour Of sunset.
The joint committee has decided to take
I'D the matter of wind shield records or
Irregular performances made behind run
ner and cart to eliminate atmospheric re-
sistance. The committee win comprise
Major johnson, president Of the National
Trotting Association; W. o. Ijams, presi-
dent of the American Trotting Association,
and William Russell Allen. pres. dent of the
American Trotting Register Association.
Robert e. Bonner, David Bonner and c.
X. g. Billings have been invited to appear
before the committee. VIII Oh will hold an
open session. and give their reasons why
or why not the records should stand or an
opinion as to how they should be classified.
II IN not believed that Mr.. Billings will be
present. but that HIS interests VIII be look
ed after by II. K. Devereux and Charles
Tanner, both of Cleveland The commit
tee will be glad to listen to suggestions
from others interested In the matter,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
HARVARD ALUMNI DINNER.
Made for the Function
at Meeting Of Club.

The preliminary arrangements for the
annual dinner of the Harvard Club of this
city were made at the annual meeting of
the club In the Office OF Mr.. Frank Hacket.
in the Sun building yesterday afternoon
Judge Edward Landon. '35 presided at the
meeting and Mr.. ]. w. Davidge acted as
secretary. A committee. consisting of Or.
II. w. Wiley. Prof. Truman Abbey. Mr..
Fritz Won Ericsson, Mr.. Percival Hall and
Mr.. ]. w. Dayidge. was appointed to ar
range menu and toast list and make
other arraneements for thu dinner. The
announcement was made that efforts would
be made TO have President Eliot of Harvard
to attend the dinner. Another COMMITTEES,
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Want to Wipe Out the Bunt.

Little was done at yesterdays meeting Of
the Eastern League of Base Ball Clubs at
New York beyond consideration of the
playing rules.
THIS strong aggregation Of teams has
gone on record as seeking modification Of
the bunt rule, which, IL adopted, means the
elimination Of sacrifice batting. The move
10 radical one. but. according to the as
sertions Of the smaller league, it will put a
premium on place hitting and in every way
improve the national game
In no other way have the club owners Of
the Eastern League sought to combat the
National League and the Americans. Be-
yond this radical change in the playing
rules. which provides5 that the bunt shall
not count when nrst base 10 occupied and
no one out, the Eastern Leaguers have not
sought to alter the game materially, and
as far as they are concerned harmony pre-
wallis. eus r-,ts
The suggestion for, a change In the rules
l. said to have epenated from National
League. source. and fogf this reason. II for
no other. has more than an even chance OF
going through. ~ -
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slueeing at Basket Ball Game.

A smuggling match ended the game last
night In the Washington Light Infantry
armory between the Urell Rifles and list
Battalion basket ball teams. The trouble
arose from a smuggling match between Kirby
of the battalion team and Bateman of the
Urells. Umpire Ross ordered both men of
the floor, and Capt Wallach retired Kirby
from the game, but Bateman refused to go.
and Mr.. Ross awarded the game to the bat
talon team. The battalion team was in the
lead when the trouble arose, the score being
23a to II. Both teams played an unneces-
sarily rough game. a..
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FUNERAL OF GEN. LoNasrREpr.
Remains Escorted to Grave by State
Officials and Others.

The funeral of the late Gen. James Long
street was held at Gainesville, Ca, yester-
day. the rites Of the Catholic Church being
conducted by Bishop Kelley Of Savannah
Special trains brought hundreds Of premi-
nent citizens from all parts Of the state
The escort to the grave included state and
city officers. various organizations of con-
federate veterans Daughters Of the Con-
federacy and military companies.
So great was the throng about the court
house, where the body had lain in state
since yesterday. that the funeral procession
and ceremonies were delayed nearly an
hour
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IA ~. 1A n n
Hon. Elihu Root, Washington D. c."
JANUARY s, 1900.

My dear Mr.. Payne:
I thank you for your very kind letter of
December 18th. which have delayed an
swering because I wanted to think the SUBJ
tect over little.
II think. on the whole, 1t would not be
wise for me to write any letter for publica-
ton about this vice presidency. The whole
matter has, so far as I am concerned. been
to such an extent personal and informal,
that any form Of treatment Of 1t by me
might seem like declining something which
the people of the country generally did not
consider to have been offered. I should,
however, be glad ii you will say to the re-
publicans in your part Of the country. who
may be interested In this subject that 1 am
not to be a candidate for Woe President,
and state to them the grounds upon which
the conclusion has been reached
II need not say that I shall always rs-
member your kindness and confidence
Faithfully yours,
"ELIHU ROOT"
''Hon. Henry c. Payne,
'451 Broadway Milwaukee, Wis"
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Post Office Team Beat Printers.

The Government Printing Office bowling
team won the opening game in the series
with the Post Office quint last night. but
were beaten by 10 points in the second and
vanquished in the last. Brown and Fitz-
williams were largely responsible for the
91s points In the first. the former getting
212 and the latter 204 The Post Office team
improved greatly In its work in the last,
McCauley making 227, Douglass 2O3 and
Bishop 202. The scores:
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POST OFFICE.
Railway Relief Bowlers.

The first game In the set bowled In the
Railway Relief League, last night was a
very interesting contest, the Columbias
beating the Mechanical team by points
In the second the Mechanicals had consid-
erably the better Of this contest, although
both sides rolled small scores The Me-
chanical boys pulled up again in the last
and easily defeated their opponents. The
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DOWN THE ALLEYS.
business Men Outbowled the Raths-
kellers.

The Rathskelier bowling team visited the
south Washington Business Mems Club
last evening for the first time this season
and lost two games by small scores. In
the first the Business Men won out by
eight pins, but the Rathskeller captured
the second. although it was the poorest
game Of the set for the visiting team.
Three pins separated the teams In the final
contest. Allison was high man. with 225.
and Crosby hung up 214 For the Business
Men Hough distinguished himself in the
nrst and second, having totals of PIP and
2fO. but fell down in the final round The
1Coran,
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Harris. Gates Co. of New YORK, the
b;ggsst stock ard grain house In the United
states. or perhaps in the world. IL to dis-
solve partnership on March l. The an,
nouncement occasicned surprise In nnancial
circles.
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FdICHIuIIy yours,
ELIHU ROOT"
Hon. Henry c. Payne. Milwaukee, Wis"
MILWAUKEE, Wis. Dec &c. 1890.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. &c, 1890
my dear Mr.. Root:
Il find yours of the 21st inst. on my re-
turn home. Your statement of the situation
80 far as your relations to the administra-
ton and the duties which you are now per-
forming in connection Herewith are con-
cerned. appeals to my judgment as proper
and right, and am constrained to say that
under the circumstances, you are entirely
justified in your conclusions.
"As l may possibly be responsible some
what for the use of your name in connec-
ton with the Office of Vice President. shall
be only too glad to put you right before the
country on the lines Of your letter under
reply. Or, what might be better, If you
think can be of service to you in that d.
rection, you could write me a letter which
l might cause to be published from here
which think would strengthen you with
the good people Of the country; or IL you do
not care to write such a letter. shall be
pleased to make any statement regarding
the matter which you may think 1t wise for
me to publish.
Il have found no reason to change my
opinion of the situation so far as the senti-
ment of the republicans of the country OBJ
tains toward yourself.
VERY sincerely yours
III c. PAYNE"
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CAROLS Won at Basket Ball.

In the District Basket Ball League last
night the Carroll Institute team defeated
the Moron Cadets team by a score of AZ to
8. The CAROLS had everything their own
way from the outset. The CAROLS have
not lost game this season. The passing
Of the CAROLS was excellent.
During the intermission a wrestling bout
took place between Tony Gull Of the Car
roll Institute and Robert Gallagher, unat-
tached. The bout was for fifteen minutes,
and as there was no fan In the time limit 1t
was declared q draw. Prof. Joyce had Of
fered Gallagher gold medal IL he threw
Gull. These two boys expect to meet again
in the near future. and the offer Of the gold
medal sim stands good The lineup and
summary:
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ROOT WOULD NOT RUN
Declined to Allow Name Used
for Vice Presidency.
ECHO OF 1900 CAMPAIGN
LETTERS BETWEEN HIM AND II.
G. PAYNE MADE PUBLIC.
Mr. Root Believed He Should Remain
in the Cabinet to Complete Work
Of Army Reorganization.
ECHO OF 1900 CAMPAIGN

The fact that Secretary Root was regard
ed in 1900 seriously as vice presidential
possibility by the leaders Of the republican
party is made known in the course Of an
article In the current issue of the North
American Review from the pen Of Brigadier
General W. H. Carter, U. 8. A. General
Carter, apropos of Secretary Roots early
retirement from the cabinet writes in high
terms Of his services in the reorganization
OF the land forces OF the country and de-
clares that he had devoted himself to this
work in spirit Of seif-sacrihce. as attested
by the following facts. now for the first
time formally made public.
At dinner recently given by the general
staff of the Secretary of War. on the eve OF
his departure for England as a member Of
the Alaska tribunal. In recognition Of his
distinguished and able services. a member Of
the cabinet told Of proposition which had
been made to Secretary Root, by powerful
members Of the national committee. that
his name be placed upon the republican
ticket with that OF President Mckinley. II
was stated as more than probable that had
he authorized the use Of his name, he would
today be President OF the United States.
The correspondence in this matter should
not be lost to history. Through the cour-
tesy Of the Postmaster General, the letters
DECEMBER 21, 1892
MY GEAR MI. Eayn0.
II have been talking over the situation in
the War Department with the President.
and particularly the very delicate condition
Of affairs which will continue for consid-
cradle period in Cuba and the Philippines;
and we both agree that 1t is far more Inn
portant to the administration. the republi-
can party and the country. that 1 should
stay here and attend to the business that
have commenced, than that / should be q
candidate for Vice President. 1t is not that
there are not plenty of other men who could
take care Of the situation here. but 1t Is
that have spent five or six months in be-
coming familiar with the subject, and no
other man can step In and take 1t up with
out going through the same training
ut Is like case which Is actually on
trial, and the proposition to take out the
counsel who is trying it and put In new
man who has never heard of the case be-
fore. OF course, being a candidate for Vice
President means not merely a withdrawal
from the War Department on the 4th Of
March. 1901. but It means practical with
drawal from attention to it's duties within
q very few months, when the activities of
the campaign begin.
Il feel this explanation Of the situation
ought to be made to you, In view Of your
very kind expressions to me when you were
last in Washington.
Faithfully yours,
ELIHU ROOT"
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WE PROVE 1T

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-24
HAVE YOU A WANI? PHONE THE STAR

south westerly boundary line u
Block 4G5. of said Seattle Tide
Lands. produced north westerly
thence aouth -eaaterly. along SID
south westerly boundary linz %
said Block iG5. Seattle Tide LandE,
produced. 10 the place Of beginning.
That the polls will be open upon
Hnid September 2sth. 1904. the day
ret for said special election. between
the hours Of . o'clock a. ~ and Z
o'clock +. NJ
That the following places a
which the polls will be open upon
said day shall be a. follows;
For all those portions Of Hivsr-
aide. Spring Hiii and Mountain
View precincts included within said
territory 30 proposed 20 be ANNEXED
20 said city. at the residence Of
Peter Hanson. IN said Riverside pre-.
clnet, said residence being located
in Block no. 4. Of Banner Tract Ia
West Seattle.
For all that portion Of West Bs-
attic precinct IN said territory "a
proposed to be annexed 70 said city
and not included within the present
corporate limits OF said City %
West Seattle, at achlotter's Hall.
situated on Olympic Avenue. In said
CITY:
Tor the city Of West Seattle. al
setiotter'a Hall. on Olympic Ave
nue.. ia said city.
That there are hereby appointed
and designated as the officers Of
said election.
For the precincts % Riverside.
Spring Hill and Mountain View.
Peter Hanson. Inspector. and y. r.
Lemonda and Charles Davis. Judgee5
For that portion 81 West Seattle
Precinct not included within the
corporate limits Of said city. c. y.
King Inspector. and 4. r. Nieaz
and John schl0tter. Judges.
For the said City OF West Seattle.
e T.. King. Inspector. and u. r.
Nleaz and John sehl0tter. Judges.
COUNCIL or TIE CITY or WEST
SEATTLE. King County. WASH
ington.
q. B. NICoiL. Mayor
Attest: ". @. DICKINSON.
City Clerk.
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