davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
.FITZSIHhONS TO BOX
FOR SOME EASY MONEY
Chicago Promoter Offers "Old Methusa-
lah" $500 to Fight
Six Rounds.

Bob Fitzsimmons is TO fight again.
his next appearance in the ring Will In
all probability be at Chicago. The other
day Fitz received an offer Of $3.50 from
Charles Felte, matchmaker of the
Ml-averIy A c, to meet John Willie. the
western heayyW eight, in a six-rounI
bout on May .
Although he has not accepted the Of
Ter the chances are that he VIII do 50
before the week is out. FftZ originaIIr
asked Tor S5.5DJ, win, lose, or draw. but
Felte was not inclined to make SUCH -
guarantee IN view Of the fact that box
ing bouts do not draw as well in Chi
cago at Fresent as formerly. The recent
TIT between Young COrbett and Young
Mowatt was a disappointment from n
financial point Of view, II is said.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
GEORGE TOWN RELAY
PLANS UNCERTAIN
May Not Enter Champion
ship Glass.
FEARS BREAK ON ONE LAP
Thinks Yale, Harvard, and Penn Might
Prove Too Strong at Penn Relay
Carnival

Georgetown's course in the PennsyI-
vania relay carnival on April % has not
vet been determined.
The university athletic advisers do
not know whether 10 enter the varsity
team in the championship class or put
ii in the alternate lower class. The
matter is now q subject of warm dis
cussion at the school and viii not be
determined for several days. In the ten
tative championship class are Harvard.
Yale. Columbia. Chicago. and PennsyI-
vania. besides Georgetown.
Might Lose Lap.
Many of the experts of the Washing
ton institution do not think that their
team. composed of Muigan. Edmou-
stOu. Captain Reilly. and Mccarthy.
viii be able to beat Yale, Harvard, or
Pennsylvania. The men have big rep
utations and can go remarkable fast,
but II is feared that they would De
beaten in one Of the laps by the con-
secutvely good men Of the other
schools. and never be able to make up
the lost ground
This figuring on the probable chances
does not meet with the approval of
some Of the other students who think
the varsity. for the sake of its past
reputation for sprinting. should go
against the best there is. and take
what the fortunes Of war may bring.
Alternate Class Looks Easy.
The teams in the alternate class that
Georgetown would be pitted against are
North Carolina, Columbia, Syracuse,
and Georgetown Law School. There the
varsity would have an excellent chance
Of winning and many advocate going
into that class.
Georgetown Law School now has
money enough 10 send its team, consist
ing Of Captain Etchison. Staples. Been
nan. and YO0er, but may not go be
cause Of the class 20 which IL has been
assigned. In that class il would meet
material as good as that selected to
meet the varsity and the men claim that
such race would be inconsistent. The
Law School is anxious TO get into the
class with Jefferson Medical, Phila-
delphia College OF Pharmacy Hahne-
mann Medical. Art and Textile School,
Philadelphia Dental, MediCO-Chi. and
New York Law School.
Law School Wants Transfer.
IF the Law School cannot get trans
ferred 10 this class il would rot mind
running In that in which are Dickinson.
BUckneH Johns Hopkins. Pennsylvania
State College. Virginia. Washington
ART Jefferson, and Carlisle.
bout a month ago the Law School
team went against the Art and Tex
ike team at the a. A. l.. indoor games
10 Philadelphia, and ran away from II
bl some sixty yards OF so. That ex-
hlbition impressed the PeunslT-
yauia handicappers that they put the
Law School On the same footing with the
varsity.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
ALEXANDRIA NEWS NOTES

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April y. - The
Retail Merchants Protective AssOcia-
ton held an interesting meeting at the
rooms Of the Business Mems League.
A committee was appointed to wait on
the police commissioners and the chief
OF the fire department and to get them
to attend the next meeting of the as
ISOLATION. The association wishes the
city council to increase the number of
policemen and to install an efficient fire
alarm system The delinquent list was
reported to be ready and will be issued
i'm a few days At the next meeting Of
the association a smoker will be held.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
GHOST IN THE CLOSET.
Terrible Experience of a Man Who Was
Alone at Home.

Worried by troubles and a feeble corr
stitution. and awed by the darkness in
the lonely house. Mormon Bishop Pills
are the remedy that viii keep a man
from imagining he sees ghosts. Mormon
Bishop Pills are worth their weight in
gold for a sluggish brain, a torpid liver,
an aching back. constipation. loss Of VI
tality, weakened vitality. loss of mem
DRY, dependency and loss Of appetite
They are sold at Stevens Pharmacy.
Sth and Pa. Ave. 80 cents per box. or
6 boxes for 81. 80. Mormon Bishop Pills
positively remove all effects Of early de
cay. youthful folly. and excess.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
COLUMBIAN PLAYS
SYRACUSE HERE TO-DAY
Visitors Returning From Successful
Southern Tnp and Should Give
Locals q Hard Run.

Columbian University viii this after
noon have as its opponent, at University
Park Seventeenth and Streets north
west, the baseball team from Syracuse
University. The game will begin
promptly at 4:3o o'clock The New
Workers are just returning from a sue
cessful Southern trip. Tomorrow after
noon they will play Georgetown on
Georgetown field.
Columbian will line UP as follows:
Orison. third base; WiIkie. catcher.
Bielaski shortstop; Stevenson. first
base; Purcell. left field Wilcox. center
field; Price. right field: Ernest. second
base, and Noble. pitcher
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
EN- Days
Free Treatment
Offered Men.

Great Direct Method That Cures
Seminal Weakness ,VarIcocele,
Structure, elect, Gonorrhoea,
Unnatural Discharges, Irrita-
ton and Enlargement OF the
Prostate Gland, Bladder and
Urinary Disorders. Without
Taking Medicine into the Stom-
ach, and in Tn cir Own Home.
It VIII Be Sent Every Man
Absolutely Free.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
IT WAS SAMUEL RICE.

Undertaken Domaine has received a
telegram from Pauline Mason in Peters
burg. Va. informing him that the man
who died on the schooner Lula QuiIlin
at the shipyard wharf here last week.
and who was supposed 70 have been
named Samuel Rice The telegram told
the undertaken TO hold the body until
relatives from Petersburg came TO this
city TO make arrangements for its
burial
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
WIFE GETS DIVORCE
AND MAIDEN NAME

Anna Mehringer was today divorced
from Johann Mehringer. The decree.
which is signed by Justice Gould. allows
the complainant to resume her maiden
name, Anna Wagner. William +. Elite
rich represented Mrs Mehringer.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
DANNY MAHER FIRST
IN FOUR BIG EVENTS
Led to the Wire in Races Worth 400
Sovereigns-Seeond in Long
Course Trial.

LONDON, April Danny Maher, the
American jockey, made brilliant show
ing at Newmarket today. He was
placed in five races. riding the winning
mount in the Biennial Stakes of 500 SOW
ereigns; in the Ashley Plate of 200 SOW
ereigns: the Crawford Stakes of 800 SOW
ereigns. and the Fitzwilliam Stakes Of
200 sovereigus, and being up on the sec
Ond horse in the Long Course Trial
Plate Of 400 soNereigns
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
KNIGHTS GO TO WASHINGTON.

The members Of Fitzgerald Council,
Knights of Columbus, are making pre-
partitions to attend the ceremonies at
the Catholic University I'm Washington,
tomorrow. when the order will pre-
sent to the university $4,000 to found "A
chair of American history. At a special
meeting Of the council II wa3 decided
that the members would so as indi-
viduals. not in a body.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
FIREMENS ENTERTAINMENT.

The n. Floyd Featherstone Novelty
Company last night gave an entertain
ment at the opera house for the benefit
Of the Reliance Steam Fire Engine com
pany. Besides Mr.. Featherstone, who IS
well known 10 Alexandrians. those who
took part in the Entertainment were
Milton Clark, formerly Of Primrose and
DOckstader's Ninstrels: La Petite Alma.
Of the New York circuit; lie Roy, the
magician, central circuit. Tom Trodden
Of burnt cork fame. and many others
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
IN POLICE COURT.

In the police court, Justice Cation pre-
siding, the following cases were disposed
Of:
Arthur AcCleur. negro, arrested by
Policemen Lyies and Mayhem, charged
with assaulting Mr.. Pepper, had his case
postponed.
Charlotte Archie, a negress. arrested
by Policeman Arlington, charged with
keeping a disorderly house, was dis
missed.
Margaret Nelson, q negro. arrested by
Policeman Young, on suspicion of steal
ing money from Marie Coleman, was
fined 81
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

The regular semi-monthly meeting Of
the city council was held at the city
hail last night. The committee on
streets reported favorably on a PROPOSE
ton to allow George w. Pettey to erect
"A signal for fire engine houses at the
corner Of Royal and Prince Streets.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
MOUNT PLEASANT JUNIORS
BEAT H0LMEAD MANOR

The Mount Pleasant Juniors vester-
day afternoon defeated the Holmead
Manor team by the score Of 9 TO 8. in
snappy game. The fielding Of the
winners was especially good Tomorrow
the Juniors play the Friends Select
School team.
The Mount Pleasant Juniors are espe-
Cialiy confident this year. and will tackle
anV team whose ages do not exceed fif-
teen wears.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
CAPTAIN wEBsrER's BIRTHDAY.

Capt James F. Webster. chief Of the
Alexandria police department, yesterday
celebrated his seven ty-seveuth birthday.
Captain Webster has been on the police
force Of Alexandra thirty-eight years
and twelve days, and despite his age
is still active IN police work
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
COOPERATION MEETINGS.

The annual meetings of the Sherman
Apartment House Company. the Nation
al Capital Copper Mining Company. the
Security Investment Company, and the
Alexandria Perpetual Building Fund As
sOciation were held in this city yester-
day All the companies elected either
officers or directors for the ensuing
year.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
AT LYCEUM.

The bazaar at the Lyceum Hall was
attended by the Alexandria Light Infan-
try and the Young Mems Sodality I.y
ceum After 10 o'clock dancing is in
dulged in and lasts up until the time
the bazaar closes.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
PERU ENFORCES TAXES.

LIMA, Peru. via Galveston, Tex. April
12.-Against the loud protests of the
poor and labOring classes the govern
and sugar.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
REAL ESTATE NOTES

The Commissioners have adopted an
amendment 70 the building regulations
requiring the written consent Of all the
property owners on that side OF the
street Of the square where a porte
cochere is proposed TO be erected
Thomas Hastings. OF the firm OF Car
rere * Hastings, New York architects.
has been selected by Elliott Woods, Su-
perintendent Of the Capitol, to perfect
the plans for the new Office building
for the House Of Representatives The
plans for the interior have already been
completed by Mr.. Woods.
The w. A. Clark Realty Company has
been Incorporated in Albany, y. Y, its
purpose being to take over all the real
estate holdings of Senator Clark of
Montana in Washington, New York, and
several Western cities.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12

BY 2 wonderful method. successfully used for
years and now for the first time introduced to
the public, il is possible Tor any man, no mat
ter how bad of, to quickly regain the vigor OF
young manhood without taking any medicine
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
McGRAw'S GIANTS WIN.

New York; o ] o I o x-7 q
Jersey City.0 o o o o o o O Ii ;
atteries-MatthewsOu and NcGi7nitv
Bowerman and Warner; FOxeu and
Nandegrift/ Cmpire-JOe HOrnung At
tendance 800
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
ANOTHER FOR THE ATHLETICS.

Phila. National OO0000OO-O e /
Paila. American @ % % 002x-2 /
Batteries-Lush and Doom. WaddeII
and Schreckengost Tmpire-Smith. At
tendance. LOG
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
FUNERALS OF A DAY.

The funeral of the late Claude W.
/ Carter took place from his home. 1925
/ King Street, yesterday. The Rev. W. /
The Washington times., 1904-04-12

Morton, pastor Of Christ Protestant
Episcopal Church oficiated and the in
Cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Ella J. Thomas
took place from her late home. 40S Queen
street, yesterday. The procession went
to St Mary's Catholic Church. where a
mass of requiem for the repose of her
soul was celebrated by the Rev Father
Cutler, the pastor. The interment was
made in St. Marys Cemetery
The funeral Of the late Ernest Lee
Gerihond took place from his late home.
220 South Fayette Street. yesterday The
interment viii be made in the Metho-
dist Protestant Cemetery
The funeral of William c. Chichester
took place from Grace Protestant Epis-
copal Church, yesterday. at 8 o'cloc-.
ana the Rev c. f. Ball offciated -,
lnterment was made In the Methodist
Protestant Cemetery
The Washington times., 1904-04-12
Chevy Chase Links
Greatly Improved
Lengthening of Course Gives Good Player
Better ChanCe--Bernard Nichols to Try It
TOday---CriCketC Club Sends Invitation.

defeated the famous English profess
GiOnal i'm this country, is stopping at the
Willard. This afternoon he viii go the
rounds of the Chevy Chase course, play
ing against Ormsby McCammOn, Donald
Ball. professional of the Washington
Coli Club. and James Douglass, pro
fessiOnaI OF the Chevy Chase Club.
The action Of the Chevy Chase in
IengtheninE its course meets with the
approval of all of its members. The
move was contemplated for some time
and 1t was proposed to buy more land.
either 10 thc north or west in order TO
increase the distance between the holes
The club at present owns only enough
ground for twelve holes. six of the
holes TO the west being on -the badge
course has been greatly improved and
at but small expense.
Philadelphia Hospitality.
a letter was received this morning
from Samuel G. Heebner. president of
the Golf Association Of Philadelphia.
stating that the Merton Cricket Club
has offered to entertain as its guests
the Washington golf team when it PLAYS
in the intercity match at Philadelphia on
May I3.
James I. Taylor, Of Brooklyn. who
has played in several tournaments at
theNy Chase, writes that he has decided
10 sail on the Arabic with Walter 4
travis and John Mohler. jr. and take
IN the championship tournament at
Sandwich. England.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12

PITTsBURG, 70; KANSAS CITY. =.
The Washington times., 1904-04-12

A thin, vapory smoke, lazilv
ascending from its crater, may be the
only visible sign of life in the sleep
ing volcano; but within is a raging
sea of fire, molten rock and sulphur.
Gus gases. Those who make their
homes in the peaceful valleys below
know the danger, and though fire.
quently warned by the rumblngs and
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05
Glover Leaf and Horse Shoe whist
Party.

Mrs. William Anderson gave the
largest card party of this season at
her attractive home on Fort King
avenue yesterday afternoon. There
were over fifty guests present, there
being eleven tables of whist and two
of finch.
The guest of honor at this very
elegant affair was Dr. Ander-
sons sister, Mrs. T. H. McKOy, of
Wilmington, n. c., who is a very
charming woman aud who made
many friends yesterday by her gra-
cious manners. She was handsomely
gOwned in black silk. Mrs. Ander-
son also wore black gown. Mrs. NJ.
c. LOoney met the guests at the door
and invited them into the parlOr
After ali the ladies had assembled
whist and finch was play ed most
spiritedly. The many lovely ladies
present with their many hued and
beautiful gowns, interesting cOnver-
sation, and bright repartee made the
afternoon pass very rapidly.
The large parlor and dining room
were quite deliberately decorated with
horse shoes ana four leaf clOvers,
indicating ''gOOd luck" The score
cards were also four leaf clover and
horse shoes and brought much luck to
Mrs. Mary EagletOn, who won a
lovely wishboue and four leaf clover
lace pin and TO Mrs. Clarence Camp,
who received the finch prize, a silver
clover lace pin. The whist BOBBY, a
com bination magazine opener and
book mark, Ornamented with four
leaf clover went to Mrs. Frank HaT-
ris. Miss Lila Brumby was awarded
the finch BOBBY, a silver wishbone
pin.
During the afternoon Misses Sue
and Margaret Anderson, Lorise Scott
aud Annie Atkinson passed fruit
punch and after the games were tin-
ished served most enjoyable lunch.
In every way the afternoon was
complete social success and will long
be remembered by the fortunate
guests.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05
THE MAYORS MESSAGE.

After being read before the board Of
aldermen, the mayors message was
received as information and ordered
filed.
1t seems to US it should have been
received and referred to appropriate
committees for consideration.
Some of the recommendation are
urgent and important and deserve
thoughtful investigation and discus
sion.
The mayor shows that the scrip is
interest bearing and yet is discounted.
Ii is twice as valuable as a govern
ment bond and should pass at
premium.
Although paid for in interest bear
ing scrip the city pays ten per cent.
more for every item it purchases than
the ordinary individual has to pay.
This part of the III essage surely de-
serves a better fate than to he entUm D.
ed in a pigeon hole.
If there is any possible way of cor
recting that evil it should be done.
This condition of affairs certainly
cries above a whisper for some sort Of
a remedial agency.
There are other suggestive items in
the mayors message that are timely
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05
From Sundays Daily
DEATH OF J. F. EDWARDS.
The End Game Suddenly Yesterday
Afternoon

The startling announcement Of the
death of Dir. John F. Edwards was re-
ceived throughout this community
I with hushed aHd profound sorrow.
The end came suddenly at 4:20 yes
terdry afternoon and was produced 10y
heart failure.
Mr.. Edwards was bern in Chambers
county, Ala, forty-eight years ago.
He moved from there to Atlanta
and accepted a position with the
Singer Sewing Machine Co., and
came TO Florida as superintendent of
agencies in 1878. He located ia Gaines
vile, bought property there and be-
came one OF its most enterprising
citizens.
Mr.. Edwards bought the Ocals
House ia 1901 and soOn afterwards
came to this city to permanently
reside.
He took great pride in his purchase
and spared no effort nor expense in
keeping il up to the highest standard
of excellence aud under his direction
it achieved distinction Unexcelled
by any hotel in the state.
The deceased WAS a progressive,
public spirited citizen and a big,
warm hearted man, and performed
many acts of charity aud benevOlence
that were known only to his most
intimate friends.
His death is q great loss 10 our city.
In a conversation with him few
days before his death he told us of the
plans he had ia contemplation which
meant much for the improvement of
our city and ended the conversation
by saying:
"Ilove Ocala and its people. 1t
shall always be my home aud when
/ die [ want to be buried under its
quiet shades"
His wish will be gratified and his
remains will be inferred ia Green
wood cemetery this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock.
The funeral will be held in the par
lors Of the Ocala House, Rev. Henry
w. Little officiating.
Tue following named gentlemen
will serve as pail bearers, viz:
Frank Harris, George Crom, NJ. g.
McCarroll, Charles Whitesides, G. II.
Perkins, jr., Or. Walter Hood, DIR.
Dan Morgan Smith.
For and on behalf of this entire
community this paper extends To the
devoted wife, the aged parents, and
other relatives, its most tender SYM
patty ia this hour of sorrow and
bereavement.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05
Candidate for Sheriff.

Mr.. Allan Rodgers, of this city
makes his announcement as a candi-
date for the office of sheriff of Mar
ion county. He has several advsn-
tages in his favor that will qualify
him for this Office-he is tireless and
fearless.
Mr.. Rodgers is native of Ken
lucky and has been resident of
Ocala twenty-fOur years. He owned
a homestead in Citrus county, built
an orange grove and has shared the
fate of the balance of us "Old timers"
in adversely and prosperity, but
whether in storm or sunshine he is
always a FlOridian and manages to
see q silver lining to any sort of
sky.
Mr. Rodgers is a consistent demo-
crat and has given to his party an
ardent and loyal support.
This is his first trial for an office
and if loyalty, consistency, devotion
and enthusiasm are feathers in ones
political outfit, he is in position to
make good race for it. His persim-
mon pole ought to be quite long
enough to reach the fruit.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05
Escaped an AwtcI Fate.

Mr.. II. Haggins, of Melbourne,
Fla, writes: My doctor told me l
h = d consumption and nothing could
be done for me. 1 was given up TO
die. The offer of a free trial bottle Of
Or. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, induced me to try it. Re-
suits were startling. / am now on the
road TO recOve.y and owe all to DR..
Kings New Discovery. 1t surely
saved my life" This great cure is
guaranteed for all throat and lung
diseases by AntimOnOpoly drug store
and Tydings * Co. Druggists. Price
soc. and 81. Trial bottle free. m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05
APlesssnt Bowling Party.

A delightful and informal event OF
the week was the bowling party given
at the bowling alley yesterday after
noon. Mrs. F. l.. Watson entertained
a number of the young ladies for her
sister n-law. Miss Watson, of Jack
souville.
Mrs. Watson's GU SITS included
Misses Mamie Watson, Gertrude
Pereda, Sara and ViOl~t HarFiss,
Johnnie LiddOn, Ethel Sinclair,
Valeta Potter, Sara Whitfield, Edith
Platt, LOuella Gary, Margaret and
Mamie Taylor, Florrie Crook, Annie
Mae STANDBY, Sue BarcO and Aline
Thomas, of Greenwille, :. G.
Two games were howled. In the
first game Miss Pereda made the
highest score and in the second, Miss
Violet Harris made the highest. In
adding up the scores the latter won
out by one pin and was awarded the
prize, very pretty picture.
Fruit was served between the
games and altogether the afternoon
was pleasant one.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05
Married ladies, Whist Club

One of the most delightful meet.
ings of the Married Ladies' Card Club
held this season was the one al Mrs.
L. A Finch's Wednesday afternoon.
She WAS assisted by her daughter,
Mrs. Mason. There were four tables
Of progressive whist. The visitors
present outside the club, were Mrs. D.
NJ. Smith and Mrs. NJ. b. Arentz, of
Rochester, n. Y.
A delicious fruit salad, saltines,
olives, sailed almonds and coffee were
served. The prize, a pretty gold hat
pin, was won by Miss Mary Piatt.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05
Another HARDWARE Store.

Messrs. T. w. Smith & Co. have
leased from Mr.. r. L. Anderson the
store building now occupied by Mr..
NJ. Fishel and will on March first
open hardware business. The senior
men. Der of the firm was head sales
man for Ed DelOuOst for a number
of years and is familiar with the
hardware trade.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05
A Thousand Dollars Thrown Away.

Mr.. w, w. Baker, of Plainview,
Neb., writes: 'My wife had lung
trouble for over fifteen years. We
tried a number of doctors and spent
over q thousand dollars without any
relief. She was very low and lost
all hope, when friend suggested try
ing FOley's Honey and Tar, which l
did; and thanks be to this great REM
edy, it saved her life. She is strong
er and enjoys better health than she
has ever known in ten years. We
shall never be without FOley's Honey
and Tar and would ask those afflicted
to try it. POstoffice Drug Store. m
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-02-05
Cured Consumption.

Mrs. w. b. Evans, of Clearwater,
X, writef: MY husband lay sick
for three months; the doctors stated
be had quick consumption. We pro-
cured a bottle of Billiards. HOrehOuud
Syrup and it cured him. That was
six years ago, and since then We have
always kept bottle in the house. We
cannot do without il. For coughs or
colds it has no equal" 25c, soc and
SI.OO bottle at Autobiography Drug
Store and Tynings & Co, druggists. m