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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
GOOD THING FAILED.
Sporty Merchant Thought he Had
Won $4,000 at Hot Springs.

Chicago's sporting fraternity are enjoying
a good laugh at the expense OF we'll
known business man who has penchant
for playing the races. 1t seems that the
merchant had good thing" at Hot
Springs one day recently, and the tip was
so hot that he wanted to plunge. The
name of the horse was Rossmond and he
was a starter in the last race of the day.
The merchant had never dabbled with pool
rooms before, but had always speculated at
the track, where the books were conven-
iently near and the horses were actually III
sight
"Can you tell me where I can get a bet
down on the last race at Hot Springs to-
day?' asked the merchant of youth who
was in charge of the newspaper stand IN
one of Chicago's leading hotels.
How much of bet do you want to
make?" queried the young man, who was
not bit slow.
six hundred to win. fifty place and six
hundred to show replied the merchant,
who was visibly nervous
wait, I'll call up friend of mine, Jim
O,Leary and Wen see what he can do for
your replied the man behind the counter,
as he rang up the well-known bookmaker.
There's a man here who wants to get
81, go ON Rossmond in the last race at the
Springs, cut up three ways. with six
straight and third and fifty In between!
Will you take it?''
O'Leary did not care much for the propo-
sitioD, especially as he did mot know
whether he would be able to collect the
81. $50 in case the horse finished outside OF
the money, and as he hesitated the youth
took chance himself, calling out:
"Af right! Good-bye!'
Then he turned to the merchant who had
only heard the boys end of the telephone
interview, and said:
You're on! OLeary will take the bet!'
AS a matter of fact, the youthful schemer
figured that Rossmond would not win, and
that he would be 81, $50 in pocket II he made
the merchant believe that the money was
really on. So the business man. whose big
factory and warehouses are conducted ON
strict business principles, went back to his
office satisfied that his 81 $50 had been
wagered with Jim OLeary, although he
had only the word Of news stand keeper.
came over the wire several hours later. The
price was 10 to 1 or whereabouts. and the
merchant, who believed that he had cleaned
up nearly $12 900 on the good thing rushed
to the hotel. wild with JOY. The youth be-
hind the counter greeted him with pale
face and parched lips.
I'm awfully sorry, sir! said the youth.
in a hoarSe whisper. But after you went
away that bookmaker telephoned me that
he would not take the bet so your money
was not down on Rossmond after all. It's
too bad but there seems to be nothing l can
do to square it. Go to the bookmaker!'
The merchant rushed to OLeary, who
promptly declared that he refused TO take
the bet in the first place. Then ray of
light struck the business man. and looking
at the ground. refiectively, he growled:
81 was dead easy! The kid did me to a
turn! 90 home. and sin no more!"
But the story got out, and the merchant
has been living a miserable existence ever
since.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
INNOCENT MAN HANGED.
Another Confessed Deed for Which His
Brother Was Put to Death.

A dispatch from. Washington. Pa, says;
MY God! 1 killed that woman. l am her
murderer. not my brother" Adolph J.
Bloch, formerly of Philadelphia, for the
past three months a foreman in the Can
onsburg mills, made this outcry yesterday
when a-paper was shown him that Eugene
B. Bloch had been hanged In Allentown,
Pa, for the murder of woman there on
August 6. 1903.
The mill foreman went almost into hys-
terics and demanded that the officers o.
the law be called to arrest him, saying
that he was a double murderer. not only
having killed Mrs. Falzinger, but that ne
had also been responsible for the death OF
his brother by hanging. He was arrested
on a warrant sworn out before Justice But
ler charging him with murder, and BEFORE
Sheriff Pentacost he told of the crime.
Bloch said he had murdered the woman
by cutting her throat with butcher knlfe
and he had not thought that any one was
near there at the time He maintained
that since fleeing from the scene of the
murder he had held no communication with
his family and read only few papers. and
that he had not known that his brother ha0
been arrested for the crime.
Eugene Bloch, who was hanged for the
murder, died protesting his innocence, say
ing he had tried to protect the woman
against a stranger. and that he had been
caught by her side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
BALFoUR MINISTRY ToTTERING.
Government Majority in Army Debate
Down to Twenty-Four.

Owing to a series of embarrassing incl
dents within the unionist party, following
rapidly upon the episode in connection with
Sir A. P. mcdonnell, under secretary for
Ireland, the difficulties of the government
have increased so seriously that it is be-
lieved in London that its complete disinte-
grafton is threatened. Many observers ex-
pect sudden collapse, necessitating a gen.
eral election far earlier than even the most
sangune of the opposition hoped.
A succession of sensational divisions In
the house of commons today, in one Of
which the ministerial majority was only
"a were significant of the critical position
to which recent events have brought the
cabinet. The topic was the army estimates,
which. owing to the prolonged dissatisfac-
ton with the conduct of the war office, was
an unfortunate subject for the government
coming as it did Immediately on top of the
dissatisfaction among many of the govern
ment supporters arising from other causes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
GOLF NEWS.
District Players May Be Taken in the
Big Inter-City Matches.

Only eighteen holes of match play were
accomplished at Palm Beach yesterday in
the Women's South Florida Championship.
as the contestants refused to do more in
the warm climate. The semi-finals will
be decided today. In the days play Mrs.
Milton c. Work of Philadelphia defeated
Mrs. L. A. Ferguson, up and to play;
Mrs. James Wood of Pittsburg defeated
Miss Lucy Fay, 1 up, 10 holes; Mrs. Thorn
as McCook defeated Mrs. John s. Downey,
up and 3 to play; Mrs E. II. Filter Of
Philadelphia defeated Mrs. James W. Soul
ly Of Pittsburg, up and to play.
At the annual meeting of the Women's
Western Golf Association at Chicago yes
terday, Homewood, ILL.,, was selected as
the place for the individual championship
tournament this year. The tournament will
be held in August on date to be fixed
by the executive committee. Scoring &C
cording to the style In vogue at Philadel-
phia was adopted. The winner of the open
tournament will have not only medal as
a reward for her personal victory, but will
score 20 points for her club. Mrs. A. T.
H. Brewer of Evanston, ILL.,, was elected
president.
President Windeler of The United States
Golf Association Is planning for q tri-ci:y
match among golfers of Boston, New York
and Philadelphia the coming summer. He
has talked with President Chauncey of the
Metropolitan Golf ASsociat ton and PreSi-
dent Heebner of the Philadelphia assoc'a-
ton, and has evolved plan for the match
which fully overcomes the objections adj
vanced by the latter Mr.. Windeler's idea
is to have the three teams meet annually
in one city. instead Of having separate
matches in the different cities. two of the
teams playing their match one day and the
winner playing the third team the next
day. This follows along the lines of the
inter-city matches between the women golf
ers of New York, Philadelphia and Boston,
except that the matches are held down to
two days instead of developing into a
weeks tournament. He has alterna-
tive plan of taking in the District of CO.
lumbia association and running a four city
match in two days, with drawings to pair
the teams on the first day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
Lew Wallace's Gift Of Big Farm.

Following a wish expressed by General
Lew Wallace just before his death that his
country seat known Waterbabble should
go to the government as gift II It could
be arranged to establish fish hatchery
upon 1t. his son and widow have rendered
the place to the government and asked
that 1t be accepted and the fish hatchery
established. says a dispatch from Indian
apolis.
The farm consists of about sixty-ive
acres of the finest land in Montgomery
county and lies within four miles of Craw-
louisville. 1t was the favorite summer re-
sort of the general. and 1t was there that
he did a great deal of literary work. There
are eight small lakes on the farm, and the
owner was engaged in breeding trout and
bass at the time of his death.
Two years ago keepers house was
erected on the land at cost of 5000, and
there is also another house. which General
Wallace occupied every summer. An Ell
fort has been made for several years 10
secure fish hatchery station for Indiana
and General Wallace had this In mind when
he suggested that the farm be presented 10
the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
Escutcheon Beat Out a Good Field In
the Handicap.

The Crescent City Jockey Club provided
a card of six races yesterday. including a
handicap at seven furlongs which enlisted
the services Of many of the best sprinters
on the grounds. Jockey Martin, who next
to II. Phillips Is the most popular rider
there, returned to the saddle after an en-
forced absence and celebrated the event by
landing Caterpillar an easy winner In the
first race, selling affair. at six furlongs.
Caterpillar was one of the choices. but the
best backed horse in the race was Alard,
out of the stable of E. E. Smathers. Hill
dreth and his following fairly unloaded on
him. 1t had been a long time since Alard
had an airing. He ran game third and
then pulled up three legs. Sadducee was
the closest to Caterpillar at the end.
Blennenworth came from behind and beat
Whorler in the second race, at one mile.
Whorler looked like an easy winner coming
into the stretch. but he quit near the end
The handicap at seven furlongs was easy
for Escutcheon, who was coupled in the
betting with Right Royal. Escutcheon leo
all the way Jake Sanders made a game
effort in the last quarter. but could not
get up Edith May, who was equal favorite
with the entry, was third. Blennenworth
after winning his race was raised s2Oo over
the entry price by Frank RISK.
Summary:
First raee-six furlongs; CaterPilsr no q
Martini, 1s to 5, won; sadducee no eMecanerty,
third Time, 1.l4ts YellmantowH One More ore
Bennett New Amsterdam. Keough, Fleetful Pickle
Saint and Mrs. Frank Foster also ran. - ~
PhillipsJ 5 to l, won; Whorler 1o1 qee), Is to g.
second; Red Raven, 101 Baird, to l, third
Time, / AN Darnivan. Tom Mankins, DR.. Ste
phens Courtmaid, Aggie Lewis Ford French, MI
iadi Love and Trogon also ran.
Third receive and a half furiongs. Inspector
HaIpin 1O7 wv Robbins to g. won; Dottore,
10 Uee), 40 to l, second; Clique, 105 III. Phil
lips) o to 1, third. Time, 1.OS. Bavarian, Lady
Mercury, Mr.. Jack, Calendula, Myopia and Mon
Amour also ran 90,
Fourth receive furlongs. Escutcheon, 104
(Aubuchon), to 5, won; Jake Sanders, Ill (Rob-
bins) 6 to l. second; Edith May, LOT tCrimminsl,
o to s. third Time, l27. Right Royal, Anti
mony and Monaco Maid also ran.
Fifth race-One mile and sixteenth. Favonius.
1903 (Aubuchon), 10 to 5, won Miss Betty, 102 o.
Williams II to 1, second; Gravina, 104 q. Nc
Intyre) Is to l. third. Time, Las. nation,
Homestead st. Daniel. Loves Labor. Tristan
Shandy Rachael Ward and Bullfnch also ran.
Sixth race-Flve furlongs. Hannibal Bey, 102
(Schillng), to l. won; Margaret. 80 On. Murphy.
S to 2 second; Prestige, 81 Baird, to 2, third.
Time LOIS. Hershman. Billy wato, Cherry Boy,
Dixie Andrews. Chippie Thorpe, Ed. Barly, Pa
cetti Susie Cook Authority and Old Hal also ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
Turf and Track Notes.

That the Western Jockey Club has de-
cided to enforce the 'outlaw rule against
all persons who identify themselves with
the operations of the American Turf Asso.
citation is shown in the action Of the Har-
lem Jockey Club of Chicago in notifying
horsemen who have participated at City
Park that the entries to Harlems stakes
will be refused
II have been agreeably surprised at the
way Sloan has worked since the stewards
found fault with his ride on Poseur re-
Gently, said Romes Respess the other day
He IS at the track at O'Clock In the
morning and usually exercises a dozen
horses I put him up on my own whenever
/ can get him. At first he was bit I'M
steady, but now he Is riding as well as any
of the boys who have had constant practice
He will show all of his old form before
many days."-New York Sun.
Many trainers took advantage Of the
splendid weather yesterday to send their
horses over the Coney Island Boulevard for
light exercise. Tom Welsh had big string
of two-year-oIds belonging to w. b. Leeds
and Andrew Miller out early, while Frank
Lightfoot took Ostrich and Palette out for
a series of gallops. John ]. Hyland was
also in evidence, as were the trainers of
the horses belonging to Newton Benning
ton, Frank Farrell, J. L. McGinnis and T.
D. Sullivan. If the weather grows warmer
the trainers believe there Will be q chance
to use the tracks by the middle of next
week John e. Madden will reach Benning
on March II with string of thirty, includ-
ing his two-year-olds-
Dave Gideon, who has just returned from
New Orleans, has some interesting things to
say of the racing situation in the Crescent
City. The racing there was fine and the
Crescent City Jockey Club must have cleaned
up S225 900 before 1t clashed with the City
Park Jockey Club. says Gideon. But now
they are both issuing four thousand or five
thousand free passes a day and losing
about $4,000 a week. The racing in the
south and west Is too much for the tracks.
All are for the spoils and hence this con-
tinual warfare. In the east it is more for
the love of the sport, and the stewards act
in accord with other officials. Men like
Belmont. Whitney, Keene. Knapp and Mil
Ter maintain their racing establishments at
a loss, however good their horses may be.
Young Whitney will probably lose $4,000
in a season, although ne has curtailed the
lavish outlays OF his father. We have square
sport In the east, and the coming season
bids fair to be more brilliant than ever be-
fore.
In few days the exodus Of thorough
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
ANTITRUST LEGISLATION.
Kansas Senate and Nebraska House
Adopt Stringent. Measures.

a dispatch from Topeka. Kans.. says: The
Kansas senate yesterday unanimously
passed a bill to prevent the operation Of
trusts within Kansas. The measure is pat
termed after the Texas law. 1t provides a
fine Of $50. 900 for each attempt to stihe
competition in any business. Provision is
made for the expulsion from Kansas of any
firm that may persist in violating the law.
y dispatch from Lincoln Neb., says: The
house of representatives of Nebraska yes
terday passed an antitrust bill by vote
of - to 10 The bill has still to be con-
sidered by the senate. The bill eXempts
domestic corporations in it's provisions, and
its author. Representative Junkins. said
that while 1t affected all foreign public cor
porations. IL was aimed specifically at the
so-called beef trust and the Standard OIL
Company. Publicity by the medium of
Complete reports to the attorney general
and severe penalties for violation of the
provisions against rebates are leading fea-
lures of the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03

If Ssv Gs.e sooerbsef DICE
Dixon Merdin; Perchance. b. T.. 4. BY Ardinst0n-
farr. A. D-Croxton. CHI. g.. 8. by Troy Marlowe.
Page II. S.-Pious, ch g.. D, by Ciear tne VIZ
Paget. sydney-Red. White and Blue. b. e.. 4
Portner Paul v.-Wace, b. g., aged. by Trouba-
dour Day light.
Kantaka or Perblaise Golden Fleece.
Saportas. Geo A.-Mackey Dwyer. Dr. g., o, BY
Golden Garter or Bassetaw- Madrid; Sh1ase' Df. g.
5, by Prince of Monaco-Lillian Lindsay; Don John,
CHI; e.. 4, by Esher;War Mantle -. :, g.,
Tut, Samuel-Collegan, b. g., aged. by Sh
Waiaeh. E. J-Punctual. b. g.. aged. by Eolus
or Eon-Guava.
Spring Hunters Steeplechase.
For FOUR year olds and upward:
Colt, ]. w.-Sandhurst, b. g., 4, by Indio-Flora
Hurst Ohio Vaughn, b. g., 4, by Flatlands- Activ-
fty.
Gotten, Mr.-Gameeock, br. g., 4, by Black Cock
valorous: Wood Daisy, ch. m, 9. by Star Ruby
Evans, r Topaz. CHI g. Oh. b., aged, by
Grand Master. dam half bred.
Hayes, E. o.-Champion b. g.. aged, by Cava-
1ierMaybee; Again, CHI m, 5, by Midnight Kiss
Me-Quick.
,, Mlisheoek, g. Thos1Hyas b. g. BY Med Ned
sembler; Gansevoort. ch G.. 4. by Clifford Ethel
Knut. s. P-TwilIght, b. g.. aged. by Torchlight.
dam unknown Duke Of Grassland, b. g., aged, by
Torchlight, dam unknown.
Loriliard P-Emigrant br. e., 8, by The Pep
er-Westbound; Czardas, oh. g., 4, by Slepner-
Virginia Reel.
Langhorne. A B.-sifter b. g., aged. by Icono-
clast-Sif jr.
Neville Robert-Per Chance b.f., 4, by Ardihg-
ton-May Lose; Glenard. b. f., 4, by Arlington
Glencora.
Paget, Sydney-Red, White and Blue b. g., 4, by
Requtal-Our Flag.
Page, II. S.-Pious ch g., 5, by Clear the Way
Pluto.
rortner. Paul v.-wace, br. g. aged, by Trou-
badour- Daylight.
Wallach, E. J.-sfinavIlle ch. M, 8, by Poto-
lieu COnsgnee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
THE sLoCUM INDICTMENTS.
Men Accused of Placing Iron in Life
Preservers to Stand Trial.

\ dispatch from Trenton, n. J., says;
Judge Lanning. in the United States district
court, yesterday dismissed the demurrers
to the indictment of J. S. Stone, II. b.
Quintard, Charles w. Russ and James Russ
OF the Montana cork works of Camden,
charging them with conspiracy to defraud
the United States government by inserting
pieces Of iron in cork life preservers.
A number of points were raised in the de-
murrer all of which are adversely decided
by Judge Lanning. On the principal point
that the indicted men did not know that
the life preservers did not fulfill the legal
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Lanning said that the
law required at least six pounds of cork to
each preserver, while the preservers them
selves in their entirety as furnished by the
defendants, only weighed five and half
pounds
AS a result of Judge Lanning's decision,
the defendants will have TO stand trial
under the Indictment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
INTER-CITY GOLF.
DR.. Lee Harlan Elected President Of
Maryland and District Association.

The annual meeting of the Golf Associ-
alton Of Maryland and the District of CO.
lumbia was held last night at the office of
the president. DR.. L. L. Harlan The Of
f1cers for the coming year were elected
reports read and adopted. and the place
for the annual tournament selected The
election Of officers resulted as follows:
President. DR.. L. L. Harlan, Columbia Golf
Club: vice president, N. Winslow Williams
Elkridge Hunt Club; secretary. Alexander
Britton. Chevy Chase Club; treasurer, Yates
Penniman. Maryland Country Club mem
Der of executive committee John w. Prick
Baltimore Country Club.
The Columbia golf course was selected as
the place for the annual tournament which
will probably be held about October l. The
report of Treasurer f. R. Parks showed
good balance in the treasury, and a vote
of thanks was rendered him, and also the
retiring secretary, r. w. Graves, who have
each served the association faithfully in
their respective offices. Those present at
the meeting were John c. Frick. Baltimore
Country Club; J. Howard Hiss, Gainesville
Country Club; @. Thomas Dunlop, Chevy
Chase Club; ]. William Mckinley. Column
bia Golf Club; r. w. Graves. SLdbrook
Golf Club: E. M. Talcott, Washington Golf
Club; N. Winslow Williams, Elkridge Hunt
Club. and w. D. Gill. Maryland Country
Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
Amateur Base Ball.

The Lafayettes have reorganized for the
season of 1905 and would like to arrange
schedule of games beginning with May
Is. The team is composed of the follow
ing players:
Worden Devln. catchers; Graves, VII
holt. pitchers; McKnew. first base; Ross,
second base; Cross, third base; Hunter.
shortstop: Krauss. left field: Thomas. cen
ter field Mckinney, Bridget right field
All teams averaging sixteen to eighteen
years address James Darcy. 2146 I street
northwest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
Y. M. G. A. Athletes.

The seventh contest of the Bi-Weekiy
Athletic and All-Round Gymnastic Club or
the local Y. NJ. c. A. was held in the as
ISOLATION gym. last night.
The following events were participated
in: Exercise on the parallel bar, under
swing on horizontal bar for height and 10
yard potato race. CThree potatoes.)
The team totals to date as follows:
Capt. Schlosser. 3,744; Capt. Smith, 31Sola;
Capt Manglitz $3.50; Capt. May. 25IS;
Capt Williams, 1,970.
The individual totals to date are as fol-
lows: Schlosser, 1.16S: Tanner, 1,OC51s, Man.
glitz, 1,0041a; Hatch. 9951s: Leach. 913R:
Smith, STAY; Quantrlle, S571a: May. SD;
Murphy, 755; P. Herring, 713 The remain
ing contestants totals are under 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
Jeffries Calls President a Good Spare

James Jeffries, the champion pugiIist'
held a levee in Richmond, Va. "Wednesday
night after his theatrical performance. He
said he knew the President well and had
spared with him several times. He de-
clared Mr.. Roosevelt was the best pugilist
outside of the ring and that he knows how
to give blow and get out of the way
Jeffries said the President was man after
his own heart. He declared that the Presi-
dent was gentleman and never kicked
when pummeied by his opponent. He said
he invited the best scientific work of his
trainer and took his punishment Hike a
man. Asked II the President ever got in
did, and that they came good and Itrong.
Jeffrdes says Roosevelt would have made
q reputation In the ring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
NATIONAL RACQUET TOURNEY.
Championship Doubles Started on the
Boston Courts Yesterday.

II. H. Hunnewell. jr.. and Quincy A
Shaw. jr.. defeated P. 8. Winslow and ]. s.
Lowering In a tournament for the racquet
championship In doubles of America at
the Boston Tennis and Racquet Club yes
terday. The score was Isl. 17-15. 15-13
1916
Twelve players will participate in the
competition. Two Philadelphia teams
which were to have played cannot go.
and so have defaulted their matches. The
several battles that were expected In the
preliminary round dwindIed down to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
GREAT BATTLE COMING.
Jimmy Britt and Battling Nelson Sign
to Fight This Month.

The boxing situation at San Francisco
has taken on more complications Alex
Greggains has been granted the March per-
NIT by the board of supervisors and has
matched Jack Johnson and Marvin Hart
for his attraction. Jimmy Cofforth. who
opposed Greggains In the board, and who
was defeated through the pooling OF the
strength between Greggains and Morris
Levy. has contracts in his pocket binding
Battling Nelson and Jimmy Britt for q
fight before the Yosemite Club.
Young Corbett Is very much detected. Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
Richmond Mayors War on Nude Art.

A dispatch from Richmond. Va. says:
Yesterday Richmond's police justice COM
PEELED the removal Of a number of pic
lures from the window of an art store on
the ground that they were improper. All
dealt with light-clad females. Under in
structions from the mayor the police are
watching closely for violations Of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
Equitable Life Legislation.

The committee of policyholders which has
been formed under the leadership of John
d. Crimmins to secure legislation to mu-
tualize the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety so as to give the policyholders vote
for trustees had Its first meeting in New
York yesterday. Mr.. Crimmins was elected