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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
HARVARD PICKS UP
Shows Return of Old Form in Battle
with Scrubs.

Journal Special Service.
Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 25.-Harvard showed a
much stronger offense In yesterdays practice.
The men played we'll together and put up an
article Of football which was very encoura ging
to the coaches. Dan Knowlton, the famous 1908
tackle, who has recently been tried at fulback,
was shifted back to right tackle, where, in the
absence of Squires and Montgomery, who are
injured he will fit in handily. Davie, another
tackle who was tried at guard on the varsity,
played fullback on the second eleven, making it
appear that he and Knowlton had changed
places; Furd a second STRONG. man, was ad-
vanced to left and on the varsity. where from
now on he will fight it out with Whitman for the
position Of substitute to O'Brien. A number of
. coaches out yesterday and the varsity,
spurred by their exhortations, scored two
touchdowns against the scrubs. "A
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
|PADDEN'S ENGAGEMENT
Is NOW ASSURED FACT

Rumors that Dick Padden Of st. Louis has
been engaged to manage the St. Paul team
next year were verified today by President George
E. Lennon Of the st. Paul club. Fans are much
pleased with the selection and already see Wis.,
ions of pennant-winning form under the tutelage
enter upon active duties until next spring, when
he will make his appearance In st. Paul with the
first thaw and begin the mobilization OF his
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
SHAKE.UP EXPECTED
TO HELP THE ILLINI
Journal Special Service.

Urbana, ILL.,, Oct. 25-There was a striking
change in the Illinois lineup when the varsity
eleven went thru formations last evening. The
coaches had constructed a practically new line,
Bateman, at center, was replaced by WiIev
while Burrough was moved from fullback to
guard. with Warden, formerly a substitute, in
Whams post as the other guard. Wham went
to tackle instead of Captain Moynihan. who
appeared at fullback, place where it is believed
his offensive abilities will show better. The
coaches were favorab1y impressed with the new
players work well together in the game sat
urday. -, --..- =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
PRESENT-DAY AxIoMS.

American Illustrated Magazine. .
Every man pays for what he gets in
some kind of coin.
Scars on the face become marks OF
beauty when the heart is kind. =
When q man is sneak all thru, he
knows it, and the fact that he knows 1t
makes him q, sneak all thru.
The fear of man is the beginning OF
stupidity.
Cleanliness is not always next to
godliness.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
MICHIGAN REGULARS
OUT OF T0DAY'S GAME
journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service
Ann Arbor, Mich. Oct 25.-The regulars will
not be very much in evidence in the game with
Albion today. Captain Norcross is feeling con-
siderably the for wear since Saturday
and his place as quarter and field general will
be taken by Barlow Tom Hammond and Dun
lap, halves, will not be hand and their
posts will be filled by Kanaja and Hal Weeks.
Longman is having trouble with felon on his
hand and Embs will play fu1lback. Newton will
play end for Stuart, who Is also on the hospital
squad. -
Carries, the discus champion, was thought
earlier in the season to have cinch on end but
now it looks as if Denny CLARK would beat him
out as in the Saturday game Garrels' work at
defense weak.
The eleven had three hours secret signal prac-
Sice yesterday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
MEN TAKEN BY M'GRAW
Journal Special Service.

New York, Oct. 25.-Johnny McGraw Of the
worlds champion giants is busy these days
Strengthening his team for next season, and so
far has signed three new men. One is a pitcher
another catcher and the third fielder.
Catcher Marshall, who wore giants uniform
for time this year and completed the season
with Minneapolis, has been resigned by the
New York manager. as has Pitcher Wright Of
the Louisville club Of the American association
Ferguson, a player from the same organiza tion
is the other man signed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
HOPPE AFTER BIG ONES
Slosson's Defamation to Meet Phenom.
enon Does Not Worry Latter.
Iournal Snecial Service,

New York. Oct. 25-Willie Hoppe has with
drawn his certified check for $500 posted in sup
port Of his challenge to George Slosson for a
billiard match at 1872 balkline. and has turned
his attention to players now in Paris, in the
expectation that his def has attracted the at
tention of some expert over there who may ac-
cept.
The Paris representative of billiard company
cabled over for a copy Of the challenge, which
has been sent, together with Slossons declination
to accept, and it is thought that one Of the
stars now In Paris may wish to play the boy
lenge Hoppe is willing to play anyone, Cham
pion Vignaux in particular,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
How They Played.


The gophers took the kickoff and Harry
UBrien, getting the ball, made good return.
The old timers were full Of pepper and by
series of line bucks and end runs by O'Br1en
carried the ball down the field to where the
gophers braced and held for downs. Larkln trled
The stone age line for several bucks and found
It so ossifed that he dropped back and booted
the ball out of danger. Henry O'Br1en wrencneo
the historic knee and was forced to retire
Greaves replaced him. Thru another series OF
bucks and end runs the fellows who were loiter-
ing around Minntonka when the Ice went back
at the end of the glacial period got the ball
down within field goal distance Of the gopher
posts Greaves dropped back and on drop
Kick sent the ball square between the upr1ghts
Minnesota took brace and put the Prehtstor-
les on the run. They were w1nded ana their con
1,tion drew from Professor Nicholson, on the
eideIines the profound bit Of philosophy that "a
dog that runs fast can't run long" The var
sity went after the ancient and honorables and
scored two touchdowns and kicked the goals De-
fore the officials could make them quit.
The whole affair relief to the players
and gave them splendid bit Of practice against
u stiff offense.
Harding Was Quick.
Harding played like wild man and ripped
thinks wide Open several times. Boeckman's fast
starting in the backfeld gave Minnesotas sec
ondary defense lesson in coming up the line
at lightning speed and the speed ut which Henry
O'Brien worked his team was something for the
lesson lesson all 10 Around round "Pudge Heeianger had
been expected to take part in the scrimmage
but business kept him away from the field.
Punk Webster gave Brush wearisome
time as long as he was in the play, and Bert
Page showed tho present center a thing Of two
about the pivotal position. The gophers. taking
into account the lack Of conditioning of their
opponents, did not tackle them with great deal
of fierceness. It was good for the present team
and made the alumni players recall the days
when they were real young men. After the
scrimmage they gathered on the end Of the field
and whooped up the "ski-u-mah' until theil
throats were SORE They probably sore today
in other spots.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
TO CHALLENGE IN 1907
Sir Thomas Upton Announces New
Effort to Get Cup.

JoufnaI SpecIa1 Service. "
London, Oct. 25-sir Thomas Upton expects
again to challenge for the Americas cup in
1907. Asked concerning the reports from Amer
lea that he had given up the idea Of making
further efforts, the owner of the shamrocks de
clared he was as keen as ever, and that while
too late to challenge for 1906, If all went we'll
he would be at Sandy Hook with new chal-
lenger the following year.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
BALLPLAYER WEEDS HIS NURSE
"Billy' Sullivan Marries Woman Who
Attended Him In Hospital.
Journal Special Service.

dVufHHI op6cIHl SefvIce. :
Chicago, Oct. 25.-The romance Of Catcher
BILLY Sullivan Of the whitesox, which began
in a case of appendicitis, led to his marriage
yesterday to Miss Mollie O'Sullfyan, trained
nurse In Mercy hospital. The appendicitis ar
Peared two years ago and the athlete was taken
to Mercy hospital where Miss O'SulIivan became
his nurse. Then the romance began. The mar
rtage was in st. Demands church, Si1th-siIth
street and Stewart avenue, Father NJ. A. Dorney
officiating
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
TERRY TO MEET DANE
ARRANGEMENTS Practically Concluded
for Fight in December.
journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service. q,
New York. Oct. 25-Terry McGovern and Bat
been practically matched to battle. They will
probably come together in December before one
Of the Philadelphia clubs. The contest will be
limited to six rounds. 49, p.
The conditions under which Nelson agrees to
fight McGovern were practically accepted by
the latter and today bill that Is needed now
is the drawing up and signing of articles to
zinsureone of the greatest battle between little
men that could be arranged.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
KAuFFMANN THE FAyoR1TE,

San Francisco, Oct. 25.-For some unexplained
a favorite over O. Brien at 10 to 8. altho there
is little betting. Kaufman is outclassed In
oleverness but he has the strength to win. 10
the wise men the present price seems a bit out
Of line Both men have eased up in their train
ing. O'Brien will enter the ring at about 1853,
while Kaufman will fight at 1se.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
mo "GRAD" COACHING
|. Il. FOR THE HAWKEYES
Journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service = - 100000
Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 25-The report that the
system of professional coaching for the Un1vers-
ity Of Iowa football teams would be replaced
by graduate system of coaching is entirely I'm:
founded. It is argued by those who have been
acquainted with conditions here that the fail
re Of the hawkeye coach to produce champions
ship teams has been the result Of lack Of ma
terial. That has been the chief fault Of the
Iowa squad for the past five years.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
McGRAw DENIES HE'LL QUIT
Chicago Rumor that He Will Leave
Giants Branded False.
Journal Special Service

Journal Special Service.
New York, Oct. 25.-A wild story comes from
Chicago to the effect. that McGraw will not man
age the giants next season. Manager McGraW
laughed when asked about the story He said he
neve- has had any intention Of quitting the
giants. He lakes the town and Is popular with
the players
team and two-time pennant winner. l don't
see how it is up to me to quit. The yarn is q
pipe" concluded the little manager.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25

PLANS THIRTY-ROUND GO.
San Francisco Oct. 25.-Manager Coffroth has
arranged thirty-round fight between Willie
Fitzgerald and Fred Landers for the night of
Nov. 4. The boys will box at 135 pounds at 5
oso1
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-25
Old STARS out
FOR SCRIMMAGE
Bert Page Leads the Ancient and
Honorable in a
Mixup.
BY o'Loughiln.

Thru the efforts Of Bert Page, Gilmore Dobie
and several other veterans of Minnesota football,
there was lively time on Northrop field yester-
day afternoon Page has spent several days in
calling out old-time football players and get
ting them to promise to line up against the
xophers. Last night the veterans appeared and
with substitutes to I'LL up the line and the
fun was fast and furious. The stars lined up
against Minnesota as follows:
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-02-04
THE6Es GLASS WORKERS.
The High Art that Fiourished Over
Forty Centuries Ago.

The High Art that Fiourished Over
Forty Centuries Ago.
The glassblowers of ancient Thebes
are known to have been equally as pro.
dcient In that particular art as Is the
most scientific craftsman OF the same
trade Of the present day, after a lapse
Of over forty centuries Of 10 called
progress" They were we'll ecquaint-
oil with the art of staining glass and
are known to have produced that com.
modify In great profuslon and perfec-
ton. Rossellini gives an illustration
Of q piece of stained glass known to
DO 1000 years old which displayed ar.
tsdc taste of high order. both in tint
and design.
In this case the color / strack
through the vltriiied structure, and lie
mentions designs struck entirely In
pieces from a half to three quarters of
an inch thick. the color being perfectly
incorporated with the structure Of the
piece and exactly the SAME on both
the diverse and reverse sides.
The priests Of P'tah at Memphis
were adopts In the glassmaker's art
and not only did they have factories
for manufacturing the common crysta
variety, but they had learned the vltrl
flying Of the different cOlOrs ana Of i'm
itating precious stones to perfection
Their limitations of the amethyst and
Of the various other cOlorcd gems were
SO true to nature that even now. afte,
they have lain In the desert sands
from 1000 to 1900 years, 1t takes M
expert to distinguish the genuine arti
Giles from the spurious. 1t has beer
shown that, besides being experts IL
glassmaking and colorlng, they alst
used the diamond in cutting and en-
craving. In the British museum Their,
IL beautiful piece of stained glas.
with an engraved cmblazonment OF
the monarch ThOthmes ILL.,, who LIVED
8.4O0 years ago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-02-04
JAMES GILLESPIE.

social prominence in Indiana Of all
the actors in the tragedy, attracted
widespread attention to the case. The
Gillespie family was one Of the Oldest
and proudest in Indiana. James Gil.
lespie ana his sister, Elizabeth. were
twins. They were inseparable as chill.
dren and young people. The girl be-
came engaged at the age of 90. but on
her brothers account broke the en-
ca cement. Though 10 word of trouble
leaked out this beautiful society wo.
man from that time grew in appear
ance from young girl TO an aged
woman. her hair turning almost snowy
white within year. She never mar
ried nor did her brother. James.
Elizabeth devoted herself to the care
Of her widowed mother and threw her
self heart and soul into plans which
afforded pleasure to others. She was
leader In the social world and in
church work. Then came trouble be.
tween her and her brother. and fam.
lily feud was brought on which culmi.
nated in murder. James Gillespie left
his mothers house and went to live
with his other sister, Mrs. Belle Sew
ard, across the street. DIR. william
Gillespie had married niece Of DR..
Thad Rcamy. noted Cincinnati ply.
sician, and had moved to that city.
His wife's sister married Myron Bar.
bour. and they lived directly across
the street from the Gillespie home.
stead. adjoining the Seward residence.
On the evening Of Dec. 8, 1908. Eliz.
abeth Gillespie was preparing to re.
csive at her home the Women's Lit.
erary Club. of Rising Sun. As she
passed a window looking into the
street from her parlor the report Of a
gun rang out In the darkness and Miss
Gillespie fell to the floor. blood stream.
ing from Jagged wound in her head.
She died the day following. Suspicion
at once fastened upon James Gillespie
and he with the others named above
were arrested and indicted for muir.
der. 1t was shown ut the trial that
Elizabeth Gillespie lived in mortal ter.
ror of her brother. On the other hand.
members Of the family from all over
the State. all Of whom are wealthy,
made strong effort to save the fami.
~ name and to free james Gillespie.
The two trials were bitterly contested
and thousands Of dollars were lavish
ed on lawyers by the defense. The
State, however, won.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-02-04
Future Of the Indians.

James Mooney, attached to the
Smithsonian bureau Of ethnology, sees
hopeless future for the Indians.
among whom lie has spent the greater
portion of his life. He believes that
It is practically impossible to civilizl
the Indian; that, having no ambition
for Improvement or progress. they will
continue In their present state. dyinG
out In numbers till they become sim
Dly rowing bands.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-02-04
FAMOUS INDIANA rRAoEpY.
James Gillespie Found Guilty Of the
Murder Of His Sister.

The conviction Of James Gillespie,
on the charge of numbering his sister,
Miss Elizabeth Gillespie, in Rising
Sun, Ind, on Dec. 8. 1908. and his sen.
tence TO life Imprisonment for the
crime. meets with the approval Of all
persons who are familiar with the de-
tails Of this tragedy which, at the
time of its occurrence, awakened In
terest all over the United States. This
was james Gillespie's second trial. A
year ago he. with his sister. sIrs. Belle
Seward. and Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Bar
bour. were tried together fer the MUIR
der and the Jury disagreed. When the
case came into court again, Gillespie
demanded to be tried alone. His re.
quest was granted and after trial the
Jury, after three hours elaboration,
brought In q verdict Of guilty.
The circumstances surrounding the
murder Of Elizabeth Gillespie and the
The statesman., 1905-05-26

chauan does the fighting and hunting
and Wise bags the game,
Some reflections may be made up
on my leaving on tour to England
just at this time. have only to say
that my going to that country. has
been rather delayed. than FASTENED by
the insurrection at Harper's Ferry.
All know that | intended to leave
here in the first week in November.
FREDERICK DOUGLASS.
From the Anglo o-African Magazine
1859, New York, Thomas Hamilton
Editor. Account of the trial of John
Brown with names of the men en-
Gagged in the insurrection and officers
of the provisional government which
he contemplated establishing.
The statesman., 1905-05-26

L. Vernon Graye Of the Zanzibar To-
Gated at Helena, Montana, writes us
that there is good opening in hi,
city for Negro labor. He especially
mentions BARRIERS, porters and walters
We also are publishing letter from
W. T. Thornton the Expert Cleaner
of Albuquerque, N. NJ, asking for
competent help.
It is pleasure to serve those who
wish work, and we invite the whole
western country to use these columns
as have these two. Life is empty il
one lives only for self and we wish to
commend them for their interest in
helping others. We wish for them
success in their respective lives.
The statesman., 1905-05-26
NAILED DEER TO TREE.
II You Don't Believe It You Can See
Its skin.

It's OklU.
The open season for deer in New
York closed with a remarkable hunt
by Sam Van Inwegan, VIII Crane and
Ed Vsn Inwegan, accompanied by the
-steran hunter, Zeke Rosecrance Of
Big pond.
They had failed to bag anything
when they heard the report of Rosen-
s?raHce's gun in the distance. They
hurried to the spot and found the old
man lying on his back rubbing his
head. His gun had almost kicked the
life out Of the hunter.
They had failed to bag anything
when 100 feet away standing at tree.
All raised their guns to fire, when
the old man said
Boys, that buck is just waiting rv-
me, he won't run away" Rosencrance
informed them he had nailed the buck
to the tree.
you see," he said, Il never use
nothing to hunt with but hoss and
shingle nails, and that buck passed
the tree just as fired"
The hunters examined the deer, and,
sure enough, the nails used by Rosen-
crance had passed directly through its
body, mailing 1t fast to the tree.
Its skin is on exhibition at Gregg
Porter's livery stable with the marks
Of the nail holes in his skin.-New
York World.
The statesman., 1905-05-26
Courts Cur, Decision.

Justice Scott Of the supreme court
In Manhattan has handed down what
probably is the shortest decision ever
put on record in that court Mrs. Celia
schlesslnger is suing Adolph Schles-
singer for limited divorce. for an
allowance of $3.50 week alImony
pending the determination OF her ac.
ton and a council fee OF $1,000 TO
enable her to prosecute the suit. DE.
MED" Justice Scott wrote ON the pa.
pers, and Mrs. schlessinger must con.
tinue her suit without either allmony
or counsel fee. Mrs. schlesslnger is
known as The Queen Of Diamonds"
of the East Side and is wealthy.
The statesman., 1905-05-26
STATE BUSINESS LEAGUE
Continued from first page

Afternoon Session, 2 p. IN.
Papers, The Need Of Negro sani-
tariums," Drs. P. E. Spraslin, j. ".
Cottrell, Justina Ford, Denver.
Paper, Tho Negro in Medicine"
DR.. RS. Grant, Colorado Springs,IDr
G. w. CofTey, Denver.
Three minutes discussion.
THE Negro in Music" Miss Gertie
A. Nichols, Garfield Wilson, Denver,
Prof. L. L. McGrudsr, Colorado
Springs.s
Address, Congressman franklin E.
Brooks, Colorado Springs.
THE Negro as Lawyer" Atty. j.
Malone Tildon, Denver.
"Ths Mining Interests Geo. C.
Sample, Denver.
"Tho Negro Druggist" DR.. E. L.
Faulkner, Denver.
Adjournment.
Wednesday evening, s p. N.
Song, Shorter Choir.
ADDRESS, Congressman r. W. Bon.
ynge, Denver.
Solo, Miss Pearl G.. hampton,
Washington, D. c.
Address, Mr. Fred K. Moore, Secre.
tary and General Organizer, National
Negro Business League, New York.
Music, Centennial Mandolin and
Guitar Club, Denver.
Address, Mayor r. W Speer, Den
yer.
Song, Shorter Choir.
Rev. E, W. Hampton, D. D., Finan.
cial Secretary A. NJ. E. Church, Wash
ington.
Banquet in lecture room of Shorter
Chapel.
The statesman., 1905-05-26
Nublan Whlstllna Tree.

Among the curiositles of tree life Is
the sofar, or whistling tree, of Nubia.
When the winds blow over this tree it
gives out fute-llke sounds, playing
away to the wilderness for hours at a
time strange, weird melodies.
The statesman., 1905-05-26
Forblds Gard Playina.

The University of California has
formally forbidden the playing Of
"crusoe" by the students, both be.
cause II is gambling and because the
students made so much noise over II
as to disturb the professors.
The statesman., 1905-05-26
Black 22O7.
Phone us your news.
Phone us your printing orders.

Applicants who intend taking the
Mint examination are notified to file
applications with the Secretary, room
/, Postoffice building, before June A.
The statesman., 1905-05-26
Improves Her Complexion.

A dairy maid has been arrested at
Cologne for bathing herself daily in
the milk before it was sold, because
she had read that milk baths were
good for the complexion