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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14

countries he is entirely free to do an
ne pleases. except that. as a rule. he
cannot draw a salary from the govern
ment larger than that on which he was
retired. Russia has a provision that ~
pensioner cannot have his pension sent
10 him at point out of the country for
more than five years without a special
permit
Persia has probably the most liberal
OF ali the civil pension laws. Nobody
is discharged for old age or incom-
petence. and when he can no longer
work he keeps right along drawing the
same old salary and spending Il as he
pleases. After the death OF the pen-
sioner the salary goes to his family.
As many officials take it on themselves
to die at an early age the countr, a
burdened with a large number OF sal
aries paid to healthy individuals who
do no work and draw good money.
Morocco, on the other hand. has the
worst Of the retiring laws. The civil
service report on Morocco SAYS:
Gentlemen on the retired list are
usually quartered on the state prisons.
and those who can obtain leave to re-
tire without pension are thankful
enough 70 do so. When once they have
amassed fortune they are free to
engage in whatever business they
fancy"
This is rather grim civil service jest.
1t is stated in the report that the
ofheials are supposed 20 squeeze enough
out OF the public to make a fortune
and retire. The implicit ton is that II
an official does no. have pull enough
10 hold his job and get the fortune ne
Is not strong enough to keep out OF
jail or awav from the soothing bow.
string
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-14

THE Garden OF Freaks. as the
Agricultural Departments ex-
pertinent station on the fats at
the southern end Of the Long Bridge
is generally known. will soA be the
scene Of probably the most remarkable
series OF experiments ever undertaken
By any Government since the beginning
OF things
In anticipation Of the experiments. the
Garden Of Freaks is already becoming
known among the people who have
knowledge of the departments plans as
the Radium Farm. and IL is pretty GER
tain that before long the public VIII
adopt the new name.
Stated prosaically. it Is proposed 10
determine by the most detailed and ex-
haUstive investigation the effect OF radi-
um and radioactive solutions variouslv
used and applied upon the different
forms Of plant and animal life and 10
acquire certain specific information and
data with regard TO the properties Of
the metal In poetic EHylish. il is pro-
posed 10 farm with liquid sunshine az
q fertilizer.
The scientists want TO find out some
hing more than is known AT the present
time about the fe-giying aud death
dealing properties Of radium. its powers
ard limitations. its uses and abuses.
And II a very small proportion OF the
hopes Of those having charge OF the
work are realized, the scientific world
viii be treated 10 sensation second
only to that which followed the dis
covery OF rsdium Itself.
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man in Washington and rode in the
largest carriage. This is. OF course, an
exaggeration, but the comparison comes
much more nearly being correct in the
case of the ENJOYS wife. Nine Taxa
hira is one Of the daintiest bits OF fem
ininity in official circles. She has ac-
companied her husband TO all his vari-
Gus posts. and has been very promI-
rent socially wherever she has tarried.
Unlike her husband. who speaks Eng
lish very huently, Nine Takahira
speaks our language with a most decid-
ed accent. However. she can converse
in French as readily as in her own
tongue.
Not Conservative.
Nine. Takahira is not so conservative
as the sister and daughter of the new
Chinese minister. and has discarded
the picturesque costume OF her native
land for American attire. The only op-
portunities afforded her American adj
mirers to see this interesting guest in
the fanciful garb OF the Land of the
Rising Sun occur at the fancy dress
functions, several Of which are held
IN Washington each season. On such
occasions she appears in heavily en-
broidered silks and satins. calculated
to arouse the envy Of every feminine
beholder.
This little visitor from Japan, and
likewise her sisters newly arrived from
China. proves conclusively that love Of
Jewels is not restricted to women Of
any race or cline. The sixteen-year-
old daughter Of the new Chinese min
lister Yss some Of the most magnificent
diamonds and pearls ever brought to
America, and the gems worn by Nine.
Takahira are worthy rivals OF the orna-
ments worn by the girl from the Ce-
Iestial Empire. The wife OF the Japan
csc envoy has an especially elaborate
necklace and coTsage ornaments OF
pearls. and one Of Der most beautiful
a white satin gown. Is en-
broidered in pearls and finished In point
lace
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revolving bookcases. tables. chairs. and.
in fact, every available space, not ex-
cepting a considerable portion OF the
floor. is piled high with reference books,
statistical works. pamphlets. reports.
and newspapers from all the principal
cities OF America. To and fro from the
outer Office hurry clerks with volume
OF correspondence which would stagger
many an American business man and
close at hand awaiting attention are
great piles of newspaper clippings COW
ering all the topics which even remote
~ touch Japan's welfare. In the midst
OF this confusion sits the minister. a
man OF less than medium height and
stockily built. who regards with admir-
able Oriental calm the heaps Of docu-
ments fianking him on either side in
proportions calculated to bring nervous
prostration to any hustler of the New
World who might be "swamped' by
such an avalanche
Takahira Well Read.
A mighty interesting personality is
this rlss-er OF composure who sits with
a COPY WHO'S Who in America under
one 4 and the two volumes Of WILL
lam .. Bryan's "commoner Condensed"
in their flaming red bindings staring
him in the face. Kogoro Takahira be-
gan his diplomatic career as an attache
Of the japanese legation at Washington
fully twenty-five years ago. and later
served as consul general in New York.
and he was from the outset a very close
student OF American commercial. indus
trial. and political conditions. However.
his diplomatic experience has not been
confined TO America. He was success
sively japanese minister at The Hague,
Rome, and Vienna. and when he re-
ceived his present appointment to act as
the Mikado's envoy at Washington, was
holding the responsible position OF vice
minister OF foreign affairs at Tokyo.
Some wag once remarked that the
japanese minister was the smallest
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30

President Hermann .s well satisfied
with Ted sullIyan's scout work.
The ox.Brooalyn pitcher Roy Ey'
ans. ~ row with the Wilmington indie
pendent club
McGlnuity has beaten the Pittsburgs
four times this sea7on, three OF his
victories being shutouts.
Walter Brodlo, the old Baltimore
outnelder, has been released by the
Lebanon, Pa. Independent club
Street. the Reds now backstop, 10
regarded as the best base runner In
the Central league. Hardly "a day
passes but he pliers one or more
sacks.
The latest st. Louis acquisitions are
Catcher Butler and Outhelder Hill OF
Kansas city; and Inhelder Hallman
aud Pitchers Egan and Campbell OF
Louisville.
The Cincinnati club has options on
both jackson and Stone, the Amerl'
can association outhelders purchased
BY Cleveland and Washington respeo'
lively.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30

May Irwin has engaged Edgar Aohl'
son Ely for her new company.
sousa and Harry u. Smith are to
collaborate ON a new light opera.
Richard Carries new play, The
Mayor OF Toxic" will be produced
next March.
Thomas O. senbrooko Is to be star
red this year as John Doe In THE BIZ
lionaire," which was once played by
the late Jerome Sykes.
IL has been definitely settled that
Louise Allen will be in the company
of her husband civilian Collier this
season In "The Dictator"
James X. Hackett has purchased a
new play entitled "A Beggar on Horse
back" No arrangements have been
nado for producing II this year. how
ever.
Herbert Standing. long a member OF
Sir Charles Wyndham's company, has
been engaged for one OF the leading
roles In support Of Cecilia LOTUS In
"Tho Serio-Comlo Governess."
Richard Ganthony Is In New York
for few months visit. with the pur'
pose Of placing three plays-ono for
female star. one for Juvenile man, and
one for stock company purposes.
Ethel knight Mollison recently ere
ated the role OF Madame Butterfly
when that play was produced in sgd
ney. New South Wales. The actress
has become the wife OF a wealthy rosi
dent OF sydney.
Robert Drouet. has been engaged az
leading man for Margaret Anglin. who
Is now rehearslng her new play, THE
Eternal Feminine" in New York. Mr.
Drouet was with Clara Bloodgood IL
"The Girl with the Green Eyes"
Andreas Hartel. superintendent o
the Edwin Forrest Homo. has return
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30
Wnlthour viz WorId nae.

Bobby" Walthour Of Atlanta Ca,
won the 100-kllometor motor.paced
professional championship OF the
world from simar, OF France, at the
Crystal Palace. London, England, by
four and three quarter lengths. The
time was 1887 35.
The starters, who did not include
Dlckentmann of Holland. the holder,
were Walthour, America; Gerbi,
Italy; Hansen, Denmark; Simar
France; Goor, Belgium, and Andemars,
Switzerland. slmar led at the start,
but was overlapped and passed by
Walthour at the twentieth lap, not
withstandlng the fact that at one time
the Frenchman had lead OF a lap and
a half. From this point II was evil
dent that the race lay between Wal
thour and Slmar, who chung together
alternately taking the lead. Six and
two-third miles were covered In 1855.
Walthour led at tho end Of the hour
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30

Four thousand persons attended the
opening Of the grand circuit meeting
in Narragansott Park. at Providence.
II. /. While all OF the events were de-
cidod In straight heats, several Of
them were extremely interesting.
One worlds record was smashed
the pacing record for mares without a
pacemaker In front. Darrell. the hand.
some little mare owned by G. II. Cha.
pin OF Rochester. n. Y. lowered her
own record Of 2:O3A by half a sec
ond. After a false start the word was
given and she went to the quarter
pole In 81 seconds. The next quarter
she Increased her speed so that she
reached the half in 1:0ih. AZ the
three-quarters the watches clicked at
l;32h. Without apparent effort she
maintained her speed to the wire. the
final quarter being In 1904. and the
mile in 2:02A.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30

Pitcher Harry German OF Toledo has
returned TO his Carleton (Mloh.) bank,
More money In Il.
Pcnnell one OF Ted sullivan's Texas
league 'phonoms" OF last year. has
been bonchcd by Milwaukee until he
finds his batting eye.
Mike Kelly OF 81. Paul say no viii
manage the Toledo club next season.
and that Roger Brcsnehan will have
nothing 70 do with the club.
Leonard swormstedt. who pitched
for Milwaukee last season and who
later was with Louisville. Joined tho
Harrisburg independent team.
wyatt Leo should be tho biggest
star In the American association flrma
ment next aeson. Not only 10 no .
great hitter. but he Is rapidly improv
lng In his fielding.
The Kansas City club has decided 20
give VIII Terrence. with Pittsburg.
Mo-. most OF the season. but now with
Joplin. Mo. a try-out before the snow
files. Terrence can play everything In
the calendar. being both ratllns
/ good pitcher and catcher.
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& 5S.SB PEOPLE or 8zs
~ STAGFEAND IN

LILLIAN Russell has returned TO her
nome from Saratoga. and Is said to
be tuli OF enthusiasm regarding Lady
Teaale the opera made to order for
hef use from sheridan's school for
scamal' Four magazines are said to
De bidding for the privilege Of direct.
ing her affairs, but thus far Miss Rus.
sell has refused to consider any Of.
iers' and Is obstinately resting"
Tue announcement IL made that
Fred a. Stone and Allcno Crater OF
the Wizard Of o." company were Qui.
city married IN Newark on July 90.
They Will continue In the parts OF the
scarecrow and the Lady Lunatlc In
the Wizard again this season. David
Montgomery rs also to appear In his
role Of the Tin woodman. The part
norahlp Of Montgomery and Stone has
been In existence for the last nine
years
When Louis Mann appears as a star
this year Il will be in new comedy
drama entitled Tho Second Fiddle"
IL 10 by Harry u. Smith. the hbrettist,
wno claims Il as his hrst attempt at
a play The principal character Is a
German music teacher, who plays sec.
ond fiddle IN theator orchestra. Il
IL said that although the part Is a
sympathetic one. Il viii give Mr. Mann
plenty Of opportunities for comedy,
Irene Bentley will be Mr.. Mann's lead
ing woman
The executors of the Wilson Bar
rett estate are trying TO arrange an
American tour for that actors last
play, LUCKY Durham" and they want
70 send over the original company "a
New York this autumn, provided they
can secure suitable bookings. II book
' ings cannot be had In the autumn tn,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30
HIeks WIns Marathon Race.

The great Marathon race. the fea-
ture OF the third renewal Of the Olym-
pic games at Worlds Fair. was won
by Thomas J. Hicks OF Cambridge,
Mass; Albert Louis Corey OF Chicago,
second, and A. l.. Newton OF New
York, third. The distance OF the race
was forty kllometers, equal to twenty
four miles and 1900 yards. This dis
lance was run by Hicks In the Official.
" announced time OF hours 2s min.
utes and SO seconds; Corey, hours
"a minutes and 16 seconds; Newton,
3 hours AZ minutes and 80 seconds.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30

Billy Sullivan q wonder going
after foul flies.
Jesse Burkett has made only one
sacrifice hit this season.
Fielder Jones has benohcd himself
In favor OF "Ducky" Holmes.
Pat Flaherty prophesles the Amer
lean pennant for Comiskey's squad.
The Boston club has made deal
for pitcher q. II. Josslyn Of the New
Bedford club
The Detroits have been vastly
strengthened by the acquisition OF
Hickman and Coughlln.
Detroit has purchased pitchers
Cromley OF indianapolis. Thompson Of
Sc. Paul and Ford OF Minneapolis.
The Boston club has purchased
pitcher Elmer Strlcklett from the MIL.
waukec club for September delivery.
The Cleveland club has purchased
outncldor Friel and Pitchers Hickey
and Malarkey from the Columbus
club
IAiolo is said TO enjoy downing
the Athletics moro than any team In
the country. He is not very partial
to Connie Mack.
silk o1AughlIn. said by the Phil
adelphia and Boston critics to be the
greatest of umpiros. is much disliked
In New York aud Cleveland
Frank Farrell says that as soon az
his grounds have the benent OF tho
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30

ed to his post after few weeks rest
At Atlantic City For some months
past he has not been In robust health
The change benefited him greatly
II is reported from Copenhagen that
Henrik Ibsen is at work ON a drama
with war as rs motive. He is said TO
oppose Tolstoi's ideas ns to war, hold
ing that tic vocation OF the soldier is
necessary 10 teach discipline aud re-
dsting power.
Ivan Caryll, composer OF many sue
cessful English musical comedies or
rived In New Yorl, last week from
London. to spend q fortnights vaca'
ton In this and other Amerlcan cities.
This is his FIRST VISIT 10 the United
states In fourteen years.
Robert Drouet returned TO New
York last week, after a very success.
ful summer season as leading man OF
the Broadway Thoater Stock com
pany. Denver, and was Immediately
engaged by Frank l.. Perloy 10 play
the principal male role OF Lysander,
In 1.-THE Eternal Feminine" supporting
Margaret Anglln.
Galwey Herbert, the new stage man
ager of the Royalty theater, London
arrived In that city two weeks age
from a tour as a member OF Daniel
FTawley's company. covering nine
months through Australia, New Zea-
land and South Africa. Mr.. Herbert
played Wilfred in Secret Service"
and other boy parts.
Guy Standing will be Mrs. Patrick
Campbell's leading man when she
opens in "The Sorceress" In New
York next month. Mr. Standing has
long been associated with John Drew
and with the best Of New York stock
companies. Miss Gertrude Coghlan,
daughter Of Charles Coghlan. will play
leading parts In Mrs Campbel's COM
pany.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30

American tour will be delayed until
next March. Lucky Durham" was
one Of Wilson Barretts biggest hits.
and they think II is an American play
for Americans.
Miss Ethcl Barrymore evidently In
herts 20 a degree her unfortunate
nthera keen VII and his facility Of
rerartce The following story Is told
oil her when she was appearing IN
New York In the Fitch play, capt
Jlnhs Of the Horse Marines" at a
time when Mrs. Patrick Campbell was
90 the he.ght OF her American Topu.
larily. Both attended a reception Civ
ca " wen known society woman.
and when Mrs. Campbell espiod the
young actress she rushed 10 nor and
eraeled her with an ELUSIVE Kiss on
each check. MY deah child" she said
IN me most ratronlzing manner. but
'n tones sufficiently loud to be heard
W many OF the ladies' present, I'm
heartiiy Glad TO see you. Indeed am.
zen me, my deah. are you still acting
~ that riece-what do you call Ito,
yes capt links? Such rather com
mon ming, I'm told. hope. my deah,
thal youu progress. I'm interested In
you believe me, | am" Mits Barry
more oyercame her embarrassment
anu thanking the English actress, told
her that she had not reached the point
where she could choose her own plays.
a year later Mrs. Campbell returned
ana made a feature in her repertoire
Of me play known as beyond Human
fo"et Miss Barrymore and Mrs.
campbell agnin met at a reception at
inc same society womaD's house. and
thls ume the young actress rusned to
the English woman and greeted her
win Kiss upon each check. MY
doah mrs Campbell" said Miss Barry
more 4 am delighted 70 meet you.
lnueeu am, but tell me, are you still
Aeuns Beyond Human Endurance'?
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30
HaekennehmItt ) Mender.


TON" Jenkins has returned from
his trip abroad. He engaged in several
matches and met with only one defeat
His conquerer was George Hacket.
schmltt, who won their match for the
Greco Roman championship.
The men we're guaranteed a purse
OF $4,000. The promoters claimed aft.
er the contest that the amount taken
in at the gate was but little over the
guarantee and refused to pay. Jen.
kins and Hackenschmltt now have
their claim in the hands OF law firm
of London. and expect to win the suit.
Hackenschmitt would not meet tho
American under catch as.catch.c can
rules, and In order TO make the match
jenkins had to agree 10 meet Hacken.
schmitt at his own style. After the
contest the Russian agreed to give
Jenkins a return match under the
catch.as catch.can rules. Jenkins is
confident that he can defeat him, and
II satisfactory arrangements are made
he will return to the other side this
fall.
Jenkins claims that Hackenschmitt
is the strongest man he has ever
faced.
"You talk about Jeffrles being a
physical marvel; this man has him
faded. He weighs 26O pounds in con.
dltion. He has II on tho Turks. and
they are wonders. II no could only
be taught TO box he would be the won
der Of the century" said Jenkins.
Jenkins will go after matches with
Frank Gotch and Piening.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30
Famous "All.Round" Athlete.

fries has issued a defiance to the
world, agreeing to meet any three
men in one night at ten rounds apiece.
II either of the three bests him, the
three challengers may contest for the
championship. Here is "Jeif's" cartel
Of defiance:
"san Francisco. Cal, Sept, al will
fight any two or three men that can be
signed 10 meet me In one night. will
take them on for ten rounds each,
and II they whip me they can fight for
the title that | will pass over to the
winner"
Tho big boiler maker was In deadly
earnest when he made the sweeping
challenge, and he will at once sign
articles calling for him TO light three
men In the one ring II the men can
be found TO face him.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30
In Double Play Though Dead.

At tho end Of the second game be-
tween The Patersons and Hudsons OF
the Hudson River League. Johnny Bis.
sett left fielder OF the Paterson club,
in taking a high ny from the center
field fence. trlpped over a fence sup
port and was thrown on his head. His
fall resulted IN a broken neck.
Bissett held the ball after he fell
and It was taken from his hand by
Center Fielder Barry who returned
Il to the FIRST baseman In time to com
plote a double play and the last out OF
the game, the umpire calling tho game
at the end Of the seventh inning,
owing to the delay caused by the
accident to Blssett.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30
Continental Record Broken.

L. L. whitman and Charles Carris
arrived at the Automobile Club OF
America at San Francisco at $40
p. m, Sept. 3, at the end OF cross
continent automobile trip from San
Francisco.
They covered n distance Of $500
miles In 32 days 23 hours and 20 min.
utes. thus breaking the old record by
nearly a month. The time before re.
corded was slxty-one days, made by
Tom Fetch last year.
The men travelled in a motor, air
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30
Iefrlen, sweenlnn pnflancn.

Not content with his easy Victory
over Jack Munro or previously van.
gushing Bob Fitzslmmong, Jim Cor
bett and Tom Sharkey. James j. JET.
fries. champion pugillst OF the world,
signs. like fistlc Alexander. for more
"plugs" to conquer.
In order to bolster the waning con.
hdence Of prospective adversaries, JEFF.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30
Western wlnnowInus.

Walter Preston, once Louisville
player, has been sued by his wife In
Denver for non-support
Billy Hostetter Is oaptaining a Den,
yer team and Carl Lemke is 10 20 70
Cripple Creek TO pitch for a team
there.
Four men on the Denver team have
made over 100 hits du' Ing the season,
and yet not a man or Me Mise Is bRt
tug over 800.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30
oorb.tt.ao,nrIeng Bonn on.

The proposed six.round boxing con
test between James j. Corbett and
philadelphia Jack o'Brien" at Phila.
delphia Sept. was called of by the
management Of the Tuxedo Athletic
club. Tho reason given is that Mayor
Weaver had informed the promoters
that he would not permit the contest
to take place.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30

Davenport has signed James
o Rourko ANA Fred Nleman. Tho lat
tor is a catcher
The Eloomlngton club has signed
Ralph PIES, former third baseman Of
tho University Of Illinois team
Manager Donnelly of Springfield has
sent Pitcher Brittsen home and has
signed Red Morton OF the Northern
league to pitch out tho remainder OF
the season.
Manager Hayes Of Davenport has
signed Pete Burg OF Chicago TO play
second base. Burg is regarded as one
Of the fastest lnholders playing with
the independent clubs In and around
Chicago.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30
IHESWOPLD OBJ
GSPORTS191

claims the worlds championship and
who, in making the distance In l
hour % minutes and 81 8.5 seconds,
Is said TO have made a new record.
Twelve men started. but only Peter
Cavill, the Australian champion. who
was a good second, and James McCus.
ker OF Boston, who claims the cham.
pionship OF the United States, who
was third. gave Nuttall anything like
a close race.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-09-30

cooled instead OF water cooled as
usual. 1t had been supposed the trip
could not be made In an air cooled
motor Little riding at night was
done. The longest single days jour.
ney was 1926 miles, between Toledo
and Rochester.