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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-22
TRAINS RUN DOWN SEVEN;
THREE KILLED OUTRIGHT
fRy Assoclated I'ress.l

II CIzARKsBIrIlti,,5 w. VA. March 21,--5l
Seven people crossing 2 small railroad
bridge near yNisonburg to-day, were run.
down by a Baltimore and Chic passenger
train. sE
Anthony Manardi wife and child were
killed outright Frank Julnett was fa-.
tally hurt and three others were seriously.
injured. II ,5ga
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-22
An Elusive Fleet.
(Ry Associat6d Press,

cnONSTAD'r March 2l.--The Vestnlk,
the leading service organ here, surmiscs
that tho Russian Vladivostok squadron
has gone to attack Mororan In Ishikarl
Bay) and OtarupaI lin Volcano Bay,
boil, on tho Japanese Island Of Yer2o.
where an excellent quality of coal from
the Yerao Mountains, is supplied to the
Japanese warships. s IS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-22
Chinese Squadron Arrives.

81 AEsoc1 nted FTEss q,
Chinese pea Yang squadron, consisting of.
tho cruisers Hai CHI, Hr-:Y Ing II lsIicn3
ana Hat Slcw. under command 9 + Nd =
?mlrtal 3,rsah, have arrived here. It Is s,,n-f
derstood that at will proceed to New
5Chwang as soon as 10 the Ice is clea:sd
from that port $s n FL j$g 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-22
MARYLAND Bank Fails.
fRv Associnted press

CUMBERLAND. MD. MARCH, a.-Re-
5ceivers were to-day appointed for the
A1inegs, and Merchants Savings Bank of
Homecoming, which has 100000 on deposit,
It's failure being consequent upon that
q. tile CitysTrust and Blinking Company,
or Baltimore. which organized the Iona
coming Institution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-22

doubtful. THO consul also notified tho
Germans that III tho event or Russia be-
Ing defeated the recovery Of coirpei1sa Z
tion for losses. even II possible, could
only occur after tho lapse 9 G q long time.
and that IL Japan was defeated SUCH
recovery would DO 1nado sooner ~.
The British residents propose 70 prot est g
against the Indefinite absence III q All q
British warship from N Cllwatlg 8.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-22

BALTIMORE MD. March Tho ply
}slcjans at Johns Hopkins Hospital re-
ported late Tonight that former Cover
nor Russell. of North Carolina. who Is
undergoing treatment at that institution,
Is salts factory.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-22
/. REMAIN AT RISK.

German Consul So Advises His
Subjects at New ChWang.
Our Observer Stopped.
f(3y Associated Press.)
G YIN 1SOW, March Il, 7:S0 J.. M.--The
German consul at u meeting OF German
at New Chwang yesterday
notified them that they remained
at New Chwang at their own
risk and that in the event OF losses,
the recovery OF compensation was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-22
JAPANEsE9 Ian
Large Force Oh Korean Terri.
tory iii II car Of Port
.NArtf1u'

Il AfLl1uT iS5
Especial to The Tlmes-D ispatcf0 *
Xix OBlI. March FLA report reaches
here which has as yet not been oftlc y
confirmed, that the Japanese lave ef-
ifected d landing OH the I.iao ,rung #peni,i-.
$sula III tile arehr3 OF Port Arthur The
landing, 1t is said, was made Saturday.
night while tho Japanese fleet kept up g
vigorous bombardmert of Port Arthur.
Tho Japanese landing force Is, said TO
have comprised Il full division, and to
have been strong enough to wi hstand
any efforts of8tlie Russian force no W, on
the peninsula to dislodge It. q cco s
to- tho report, other panese troop are
being, rushed 10 reinforce those already
landed, and is expected there soon will
be a force sufficient to completely invest
Port Arthur, If 1t Is doomed advisable
to take 1T by storm. "a While tho report
4 has not beelltd Officially, firmcd,; It IS
generally. believed to be true g. n, IS . 3.s
LONDON. March 2l.---The Telegraph,
publishes d Toxic dispatch stating that
a division landed on the Lao Tung PENN
sula Saturday at O'Clock in the ewes
ming and made q simultaneous attack
with II the fleet which continued until & 10
o'clock Sunday morning. Sixteen ships
engaged i'm tho attack and the result@is
reported to have been the occupation Of
Port Arthur.
%TIEN-TSIN, March 21,--Kanlanka, a
Japanese merchant, suspected OF being
a Russian spy. was put to death by
being buried alive. The Japanese residents
are joyful over the fate of the traitor,
but the Japanese disclaim all knowledge
of the author Of the crime.
3 Owing to the outrages by bandits out
side the walls, tliet Chinese arc greatly
terrified and thousands are daily seek
Ing refuge. The bandit Yuan has per-
mltted four thousand bags Of flour to he
sent to New Chwanga for, tho relief OF
the furnishing Europeans is3 IN "A
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-22
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60 ii Sick rlenti N ay Get Wei, i, 4.

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send n,s sn VIA npsss ep
fhtg Twin Wlll arrange Sltl, !,
Etlriaglst near him 50 that lie iunS nkc siX
politics ''oos s ne ay 'eke
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t,t,es on Just those ternR, ana ~ put e, ~
pay Just as lilnsls ,shci, ole says II hove
IIfetImo f Work. 'ffaSs pcrrc ,yatcI
ling results N thourands Of tho inost diIsM
caaes that meet Know VIA
My success eotnes from ensthe,nnE weak
remedy that does tni. Nhnii ~ N,
wenk Sls bring back II he nerve wet Whi ~.
alone operates avery Win organ y ~ !ik,9
giving m sse q Nh, thefo Wei, e
soLiier Wns.&to ihakbtH weak organ WEI LII,
Can you conselyr of ~ sisk one ne wh 70, w WI
tire risk . "a !, j, 81 :. n. 4, Fl # y
III sin,piy state which Book ontho H M
book SOU wait. and Book on tho Kidneys. ~
address 1or. shoop, p Iooli for Women. I, !
box s2ss Racine hook di' b e,, ian3
y Mild ses not chronic. arc often cured Will
ana ar two bottles, at druggists
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-03-22
STORIES OF FIGHTING
FLASHED FROM EAST

CONTINUED From First Page.)
at different points on the coast are In
Yentlons."
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
AN EASTER WEDDING
Washington Belle Webs a Lieutenant
of the Army

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
WASHINGTON. D. c., April 5.-One
of the principal social events of Easter
week in the capital was the wedding
today of Miss Sally Franklin VAIN
wright and Lieutenant Henry High
man Bull, L. S. A. The bride is the
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dallas
Bache Wainwright of this city and the
granddaughter several times removed
of Benjamin Franklin. The wedding
ceremony was performed in ST. An
drew's church in the presence of a dis
tinguished company of army officers
and other persons prominent in the Of
fetal and social life of the capital.
After a short wedding trip in this
country Lieutenant Bull. will take his
bride to the Philippines. where he has
been stationed during the past year.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
IN EXISTENCE
FIFTY YEARS
Philadelphia Street Railway Gel.
ebrates the fiftieth Anniver-
sary Of its Organization

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, April 5.-The
fiftieth anniversary Of the advent Of
the first street railway in Philadelphia
and practically the first line of any
extent established in the country, was
celebrated today. It was on April 1.
1854. that the Philadelphia and Della
ware River Railroad was chartered.
The road began with a very small
capital 1t was equipped with ten
dummy engines and few horses and
mules. About three miles Of track
were operated and less than 100 men
were employed. The number of pass
engers carried was very small.
The extent and business Of the road
developed rapidly. however, and its
present-day successor. the Philadelphia
Rapid Transit company, represents
more than 500. 100000 of capital. It
operates more than 1000 cars, which
run over 500 miles of track
1t employs nearly 5000 men and car
RIGS about s75 100000 passengers every
year. Moreover, the group Of capital
lists who own the company control fully
one-third of the mileage and capital
Of every street railway in the United
States.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
Tennessee Epworth League

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, April 5.-The
annual spring meeting of the Epworth
league shapters Of the Holston con-
ference opened in this city today with
large attendance of Methodist
churchmen and lay workers from all
parts Of Tennessee and neighboring
states. All phases Of Epworth league
work are to be discussed during the
two days the conference will be in ses-
sion. In addition there will be sermons
and addresses by number of promi-
nent divines of Chattanooga, Green
vile, Johnson City and other places
The reports of officers and committees
show the past year to have been one
Of great activity and prosperity for the
league in this section.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
LAUNCHING OF THE VIRGINIA
new BATTLE SHIP OF THE navy
Interesting Ceremonies in Connection With the
Christening of the Boat at
Newport News

battery will consist of twelve 3-inch
rapd-five guns, twelve 3-pounder
emi-automatic. eight 1-pounder heavy
automatic, two machine guns and six
Colt automatic guns, all mounted in
commanding positions and having
large arcs of fire. The ship will also
be fitted with submerged torpedo tubes
She will be completely and heavily ar
6lored. all of the material of construc-
ton being of the same high quality of
steel which has entered into all of the
vessels of the new American navy.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
POLITICS WARM
IN Indiana
GubernatOriaI Nomination SOught
for BY -Four Strong
Candidates

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
INDIANAPOLIS. April 5.-With the
republican state convention less than
four weeks of the campaign for the
gubernatorial nomination is fast ap-
preaching the boiling point. Many of
the counties are instructing their dele
gates, and each of the four candidates
In the field has a goodly number to his
credit II the instructed vote only is
considered Frank Hanly Of Tippecanoe
county Is in the. lead so far, and his
friends are claiming his nomination
easily. sa35sslN
The other candidates. however, are
far from conceding victory for Hanly
and the contest promises to be a hot
one to the finish. The leading oppon-
ents of the Tippecanoe candidate are
Judge William L. Penfield of Auburn,
L. Taylor of this city.
Judge Penfield has never been a
marked factor in state politics, but he
has been connected with the national
administration since the election OF
Mckinley in 1896. and as a represent
alive of the country before The Hague
tribunal in the Venezuelan controversy
he attracted considerable public atten-
i ton. Warren G. Sayre. who is making
| an active canvass for the nomination
has been associated with some of the
stirring scenes of Indiana politics, and
has won distinction as a leader Of his
party. VIZ L. Taylor. the fourth cam
didate, has been attorney general OF
the state for four years. Like the 9th
ers, he is lawyer, and a man of pop
| ular presence.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
Jno. L. Webster Speaks

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, April s.
The Minnesota State Bar association
met in annual session here today with
large attendance of prominent law
years and jurists from various parts
of the state. The principal address was
delivered by John L. Webster of
Omaha. The meeting closes this even
ing with a banquet at the Nicollet
hotel.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
Johnnie Brooks Weds
Especial Telegram to Evening r

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
SCRANTON. Pa, April 5.-A we'd
ding OF note here today was that of
Miss Augusta Archibald, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Archibald of this
city, and John H. Brooks. Familiarity
known decade ago as Johnnie"
Brooks, the hero of the Princeton base
ball team of '95. Mr.. Brooks is now a
prosperous Independent coal operator
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
Crumpaeker Wins Again

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
LAPORTE, Ind, April 5.-The re-
publican convention of the Tenth dis
trict today renominated Congressman
Crumpacker. There was no opposition.
The convention also choose two dele
gates to the Chicago convention and
passed resolution indorsing President
Roosevelt for denomination,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05

Agents Of either sex should today
write Marsh Manufacturing company.
SIS Lake street. Chicago. for cuts and
particulars Of their handsome ALUMNI
mum Card Case with your name en-
graved on Il ana filled with leo calling
or business csrds. Everybody orders
them. Sample case and 100 cards. post
paid. 40c. This case and 100 cards re-
tail at Is cents. You have only to
show sample to secure an order. Send
aOc at once for case and 100 cards or
send 300 for 100 cards without case.
Ne Deise for every aoent., Mention
AlS pager. O-yuna n
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
Forbes Robinson in Hamlet

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller
CAMBRIDGE. Mass. April 5-Mr
Forbes Robinson, the eminent English
bridge today in response to an invita-
ton to give two performances OF
Hamlet" at Harvard university. Nc
scenery is to be employed. and the
play Is to be given in the sixteenth
century manner on the Elisabethan
stage of Saunders theater. The honor
conferred on Mr.. Robertson has at
tended only two other actors, Sir
Henry Irving and Joseph Jefferson.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
Found

Young's Music House has moved to
a more central location. to meet the
requirements of their increasing BUSH
MISS. They will be found at Bethers
Jewelry store. 294 Main street. with the
most complete stock in the northwest.
A.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
Hepburn Renominated

CRESTON, Ia, April 5.-The repub-
ltcan congressional convention of the
Eighth district held here today renom-
mated Col. William p. Hepburn by ac-
clamation.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05

Commandsry, Knights Tsmplar
Lewiston Commandery No. ,. Knights
Templar. holds regular conclave on
the first Saturday evening Of each
month at the Masonic temple. e. D.
Thomas. recorder; J. D. McConkey.
e. Com.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05

Now Is the time to subscribe for the
Lewiston Evening Teller because all
Europe will soon mix in the far eastern
war. The political campaign Is also
coming on and you will certainly want
to keep pasted in these matters.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
Furniture for Sale

At Great Bargains-BedrOom sets,
formerly used in Raymond hotel APP
ply at Raymond hotel Office from 10 to
II daily, while it lasts. Don't miss this
chance while it lasts, bring your wag-
ons. If
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
W. r. c. No. ?

Rosa Cannon. president: Elisa Baum,
8. v. president; Mary Gtffen. J. v.
president; Sarah A. Rowley. treas
urer; DQsa Pisrstsff. chaplain: Nag
gle Parker. conduoter; Barbara
Trip. guard; sasAA Z. Aanaine.
oaUe1aFy.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
R. B. H.ye. Post No. 2, q. A. r.

Department of Idaho meets first and
third Friday in each month In the
city hall. H. w. Kimbrough. post
commander; L. Rowley, s. v. p. c.;
Henry Tobin, ]. v. P. c.: s. l..
Thompson. chaplain: A. Small. sur
geon: J. s. Cox, o. D.; S. r. Strong,
o. G.: Geo. A. Manning, adjutant and
Quartermaster.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
LODGE DIRECTORY
Lewiston Lodge of EIks No. 896

Lewiston Lodge Of EIks No. 896
Meets every first and third Saturday OF
each month at the Masonic hall G.
w. Temple. exalted ruler; Chas. w.
Mount, secretary.
Nez Perez Lodge No. 10 A. F. & A. N.
Regular communication the second
Wednesday nights Of each month.
All sojourning brethren welcomed.
r. B. Ward w. NJ. J. d. McConkey,
secretary
Excelsior Lodge No. 2. X. Of p.
Meets every Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock. Visiting knights always
welcome. J. A. Cook. X. Of r. l. s.:
J. E. Chapman, c. C.
Modern Woodmen Of America
Regular meetings second and fourth
Thursdays of each month. Third
floor of Adams block. F. J. Edwards,
v. c.; Henry Fair. clerk.
Moss Rose Circle No. 1873, Women Of
MODERATE
Meets on the second and fourth Mon
days of the month at Odd Fellows
hall.
Court Lewiston No. 5, Foresters o.
AnAr,ea
Meet every other Thursday evening at
Odd Fellows hall. J. NJ. Jamison. C.
r.: J. w. Mather. F S.
Meets every Friday evening at Ma
sonic hall. M. L. Smith. sachem.; l.
LeQuime. c. OF p.
Pearl Assembly No. 1870, United
Artisans
Meets on first and third Saturdays in
the l. o. o. F. hall.
Augusta A. Hive No. II, 1. o. T. N.
Meets first and third Thursdays ak 1850
p. m. sharp at Masonic hall All
visiting members cordially invited.
q Mary r. Hollywood lady commander.
g Snake River, avenue.
Mountain Gem Chapter, No. Z, O. z. ..
Chapter room. Masonic hall Sisted
communications first and third Nom
! days Of each month Mrs.. ElAsAbsth
Barnett, W. NJ; J. H. NcCpnkey. ".
P: Mrs. Louise eQuter. secretary.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
I. Q. O. r. Enoamumont

Clearwater Encampment. No. I. I. o. o.
r.. meets second and fourth satur.
days. VIM. schuldt. G. P; Z. A.
nowley. scribe. Visiting patriarchs
welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05

Alpha Rsbskah Lodge No. I, |. o. O. T.
Meets every Friday evening at 1880
o'clock. Sister Nettie Knight, N. O.;
Sister Emma n. Edwards. r. 8.
Visitors welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05
I. o. o. ?.

Lewiston lodge. No. 3. l. o. o. r., meets
every Tuesday evening at 1880. VIM.
Schuldt N. O.: e. A. Rowley, r. 8.
Visiting brothers welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05

Meets every first and third Saturday of
each month at the Masonic hall. G.
w. Temple, exalted ruler; Chas. w
Mount. secretary.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05

Neg Perez Lodge No. 10 A. F. e. A. N.
Regular communication the second
Wednesday nights Of each month.
All sojourning brethren welcomed.
T. B. Ward. W. NJ. ]. D. McConkey,
secretary
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05

Excelsior Lodge No. 2. X. Of p.
Meets every Wednesday evening at
o'clock. Visiting knights always
welcome. J. A. Cook. X. Of r. 4 s.:
J. E. Chapman, c. C.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-05

Chapter room. Masonic hall stxted
communications first and third Nom
! days Of each month. Mrs. Eliaabeth
Barnett, W. NJ; J. H. AoCpnkey. ".
p: Mrs. Louise 6Quier. secretary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-03
SULLIVAN LEAVES
FRISCO WITH CANS

Kid Sullivan. the clever little Wash
.lzton pu=l.lst- and sparriug partner OF
Joe Cans Lls lightweight champion.
lrfy San Francisco yesterday morning
for Baltimore. where He viii meet
Tommy DAILY next Thursday night at
G=ruaaia LIa-anerehor Han before the
Eureka Athletic ana Social CLUB. lie
was accompanied east by Cans. and On.
pair Is expected 90 arrive some time
Saturday or early Sunday morning
KNOWN. well tine ability OF DAILY
whom sullivan - 90 face next Thursday
Night. Manager I-TfoTd decided 90 hire
400 entire a -sa=e car and rugged DE- up
aE lFU..Hlul. The time viii u8L
drag OBJ r#. .stsH.s' hands ou L4s Esag
East from ..a coast. die viii have tha
l#e VT good punching beE. duWlur .la
taa other UaIauaarlai4a. NUt-. W..l
help him greatly 90 keep Hlas..f ua
edge for r.r bout Cans VIII also 1JE "a
few rounds with tine ltid every day. OF
course. sullivan viii 1o some work
after arriving here. Sullivan has been
WORKING .ifl Cams for the past two
HaE.H#. AND aa .s already iU hrst-clas
u.... |..I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-03

Prospects do not look any too iuVIt-
ing for Princeton and Harvard ar foot
cali this year Et looks like Yale
THE lrotJinE season is over. Daa Patch
stands as the pacing champion Major
DeImar is proclaimed the best Jr0rtllg
Ee.dluE. ana Sweet Marie is JEe bright
est light among the Ir3ttiUs mares. she
bias won q mint of money.
The ST. Louis boobies g0l theirs for
fair on Saturday. Amberitas was back
ed from 80 10 ] To 1J 10 J., won by five
lengths. and the peEcilers shelled out
about $4,000 10 the talent
Instead Of the usual jubllaut rah- rah.
raL- Harvard is now getting the Ha-
Iia- Hal
Iu Curtis. lfichigau has a man who
IS sure of ID place on the AIl-EEesteEu
eleven saws Western critic. Curtis.
Dee continues -Eas played iu "a number
OF games. and s. fIu af grit. he is a.
-ls- sIrll-eI, zoo. luL Is NOS So heavy ass
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-03
SOWING RACING g ATHLETICS BOXING g FOOTBALL
VIII ReDipe Boxing
Near the District
Arrangements Made to Pull Off Bouts I'm
der Conditions Obtaining in Baltimore.
Henninq and Lowe Matched.

wrangliug between the pugilists and
managers. Lowe is large, heavy boy,
weighing l99 pounds at present, so he
stated yesterday. and he refused TO go
lower than rs. Henniug weighs about
40 at present, and viii tip the scales
at us when lac enters the ring.
Heuulng offered 20 meet Lowe at
eaten weights FOR the entire purse, but
the big boy refused to take a chance Of
losing slice OF the coin. He finally
agreed TO make rs pounds and that win
be the weight
Henning Has Experience.
While Lowe win have a handicap OF
ten pounds the fight should be even and
we'll worth seeing His opponent has
had several years experience ia meet
ing men heavier than himself and has
managed to hold his own with credit
He fought "a number of Iightweights ia
Chicago, although he is bantam and
can do the strict bantam limit Of ll5
pounds IL was at this figure he won
his fights on which he bases his claim
10 the championship Of the South and
after his engagement with Lowe it is
proposed 20 bring ON some OF the best
bautams I'm the East for try at Hen
uiug hGuors
There VIII be "a six-r0uud preliminary
90 the biz bout on November I5. but the
boys for this opener have not yet been
selected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-03
BIRDS FRIGHTENED
BY NOISE OF CARS
Why Reedies Are Scarce at
Benning.
PLENTIFUL ELSEWHERE
Rice Crop Good Near Washington, But
Patuxent Was Favored by
Night Filters.

At last a gunner has come forward
with an explanation for the scarcity OF
reedbirds on the Benuing marshes for
the past two seasons. The lights on the
bridge and the trolley car traffic. he
says, prevent the birds from settling
there because Of the 5ucessant light and
noise at night.
Reedbirds and other game birds travel
by night and feed in the daytime. The
rumble of the cars over the bridge lu
the night frighteus the birds. and in
stead of coming down into the
marshes they Keep straight ahead or
steer for the PnIuHent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-03
Had Better Luck.

Yesterday guuners had better luck
with rabbits and partridges than On the
day before, wher the season for them
opened. There were not so many MIN
rods and cur dogs out. and one gunner
did not have 10 contend with about six
others in his quest for c0tt0utaiIs and
quail. Rabbits ana parIsl6ges are said
to be- more plentiful this season than
since the blizzard OF 1855 in all parts OF
the surrounding country except near
Beuning. where there are but fes- rab-
bits. Quail, however are plentiful iu
that vicinity.
reports from the nearby counties OF
sport ia years.