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New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
PROVIDENCE ENTRIES.

Providence, r. l., July 27-The entries for to-nor-
row at Narragansett Park are follows:
First (sellng for two-year-ods; 1--WE and a half
furlongs)-Demas and Ruth W, 1O4 Astral and Pro
gramme 1ol; Sunglow. Bonnet and Eileen Burn 95; VI
tesse,
Second race lfoE threeysarolds and up: about
longslCoector Jessup. 23 Preen Monacodor lO2:
Electress, lOl; Lochnyar Rosetint, 80; Diamond
Flush 81; Long Days Mirthless and Barbuta, 30
Third (sellng; for two-yesr-ods five furlongs)-
Programme, l02; ossneke. 10l Ambitious 90; Cologne
81; Vitesse "a. " S0'
Fourth race Chandicap; three years and up: one
ana one-slxteenth miles)-Ciaude. 124 New-York ia
stroller. ll2 Little Scout III: Elliott no. Foncasta
snd cloveTsnd. lo6: LORD Badge. co. AIonacodor and
Fi4th race Cor maiden two-yaer-ods; hve furIongs}-
)r Koch MI Budd. Jupiter and SpeedsInth 100; Harold
a Swallow Lady Peep. Changeabe, Princess ROYAL
isaekey Anna Schaller Josie Hampton. and FeTro-
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.

The Giants had a comparatively easy time in de-
feating Cincinnati before another large crowd at
the Polo Grounds yesterday by a score OF to 5.
1t not until the fourth inning that the home
team began scoring. but after this it had matters
ali it's own way. Brilliant fielding marked tho
playing Of the New-Yorks.
In the third inning stenfeldt was chesred for
getting GiIberts difficult bunt Just in the nick of
tirne and In the fourth inning Bresnahan dazzled
the crowd by a splendid pickup Of McGann's low
A fine pickup and throw to Barry Of Dahlen's
low drive In this inning, retiring the runner was
announcer feature OF the game. Hahn put out
OF the contest for disputing the urnpres decision
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
NEW-RocHELLLE R. c. RACES

The New-RocheIe Rowing Club viii ceIebrats ~
twenty-hfth anniversary at the clubhouse to-day
and tomorrow.
This evening at $50 O'Clock there win be display
of fireworks followed by a dance To-mOrrovg the
club viii hold the following rowing races at
2:SO p. m.
VS. y. r. r c.
Barge (half milel-Prizss for women passengers
St Lawrencs skin Chalf nnile)-Wornsn roxer~
cOxswains.
Canoe (half milel-rvo
Double scul gigs (ols milsl.
Canoe race (quarter u1iel-Ons man
swimming 200 yards).
Creased pole: fitting match: tug-of-war.
At the finish the club will give a smoker and frss
class vaudeville (for members only)
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
GOLF AT GREAT HARRINGTON.

Great harrington. Mass. July H.-The feature OF
the second days play in the annual golf tourna-
test In the first match play round for the Wyante-
muck Cup between Dwight Partridge, of Bedford.
the winner of the qualifying round and George
Stanley of the home club, ffteen-year-old school
boy. 1t took twenty-five holes to decide the match
and Partridge The summary;
Wyantenuck Cup-First round match play-Dwight
Partridge Bedford beat George Stanley. Wyantenucl-
Cole. westheld, Harold Wilcox. Montclar. beat
K C. Greenleat. Lenox and l. I. c B. Dana Wyan-
Dana, Lenox beat John Shepard, jr.. Providence
and 4; Thomas Sherman, Sedaquada, beat W. B. Slay-
back Wyantenuck. and 4; F. w Brodhead: Salem.
ingham. Lenox, beat NJ. Brown, Wyantenuck. and 2.
Second round-Partridge beat Weeks. and L. Will
beat rockingham. up; Sherman beat D. T
Dana, 1 and g. Brodhead beat L c. B. Dana, ! up.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28

The Highlanders did not play yesterday. and
game is scheduled for to-day. The team is on the
way home from st. Louis and will play the Cisvs-
land team in a double-header at American League
Park tomorrow
The team has made splendid record. considering
Its crippled condition the present Western trip.
winning eleven games and losing
Chase, klei2ow and Dougherty. who have been on
the injured list for some time, are expected TO be
in the game tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
GOLF AT MAPLEWOOD.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBrNE.l


Maplewood Hotel. y. H., July 2.-The results Of
the semi-fnals and finals of the opening tourna-
ment the eighteen hole at Maple
wood are as follows:
Class AIRS Bond coo, Of Boston. defeated Mr.
Bates Q9. of Boston. up and to play: Mrs.
Johnson 90, of Boston, defeated w. E. Carlin QO)
Of New-York up and to go.
In the finals Mr.. Johnson defeated Mr.. Bond
up. winning the first prize. and giving the runner
up cup 10 Mr. Bond
Class, B-Mr; Magic 20). OF Princeton, defeated
MISS Knees 10 up and 8 to play; Mr. Atkinson
90 OF Boston, defeated $. Morgan. jr (S0). OF
Baltimore & up and to GO
NJ In the finals Mr. Atkinson Cs) defeated Mr.. Magic
(zO up and to play, winning the cup
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
HUDSON AND MOHAWK CIRCUIT.

Elnlira. n. Y, July 27.-The third days racing n
the Hudson and Mohawk Circuit was successful In
every way. The track record OF 2.12Ia estabIished
on Tuesday by Texas Rocker was eqJialIed in TIE
second heat OF the 2:u pace by l. T. Washburn
The summary:
Pacing (2;1s class; purse S40O)-Vests wilkes wcn:
sewing Machine, second; 3 B. V. third Best time
2;lf1ss Evelyn w. Nellie Rans. Rel.
and Robert Nc. also started ~
Trotttng (2:19 class: S4OOl-Ar4ba Ca v-,7-
imperial Aerton second; Prince Edward third Bsst
also started. '
Pacing (2:11 class; purse s400)-I T WsShbu-u
won; John F.. second: The Judge third Resi- am.
2:l2l3- Oakland Girl and Mary Bell also started-
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
LAWN TENNIS AT BRISTOL.

finals and the remaining match in the fourth
round in singles had been finished when play in
the Rhode Island State lawn tennis championship
tournament concluded tonight and two matches
In the doubles event
J. D. E. Jones and e T. Gross. each Of whom
had one set when darkness interrupted play yes
terday renewed the match this afternoon. and
Jones easily. ~
In the seni-hnal round j. o. Anes disposed of
R. n Dana in straight eets The winners of the
doubles matches played to-day were ], D. Zones
and S. 7. Wilcox and E. n Porter and Carleton
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
AXE FALLS ON CRossCoUNTRY JOCKS
Wilson Ruled Off Turf-Ray Fined-Dono-
hue Suspended.

At their last meeting the stewards of the National
Steeplechase and Hunt Association took drastic
measures with several Jockeys who had incurred
the disapproval OF the powers, and yesterday the
character Of the punishment that had been meted
out TO the various offenders made known.
c. r. Wilson was ruled of the turf for his ride
on Cardigan at Buffalo.
Ray was fined 500 for his fight with Rodrock in
the Brighton Beach inclosure. and Donohue was
suspended indefinitely for the misuse Of his badge
The action against Wilson is the most severe
that has been taken by the stewards in number
of
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
WASHINGTON. 4; CLEVELAND. 1

Cleveland July 27.-Washington made Il three
games out OF five from Cleveland to-day, Hughes
scoring his second victory of the series The game
was played in ono hour and nine minutes. the rec
ord for the league. The score:
r. Il z.
Cleveland ........... o o 0 o o Q q 3
Batteries-Hughes and Heydon: Donahas and Bsmis
Umplre-McCaTthy. Attendance aba
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PLAY POLO ON BICYCLES.
Tar TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIsUNp. |

-"~--SI1t7AIII IHIbUNEI
Cenarhurst' Long Island. July 2.-Polo ponies
were dispensed with in the match played this even
Ing on the field of the Rockaway Hunting Club be-
tween The men OF that club and the four from the
MEADOW BROOK club. and bicycles were used In
the sight was novel one. Four periods OF ten
lery on hand. 100 eN'-
Meadow Brook clearly outplsyed the Rockaway
men from start 70 nnish. and won by a total score
or goals 70 a or a goal Rockaway made one
seeis snd lost a quarter OF this for a safety.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
CHcAGo. Z; PHILApEr.PH1A. 4

Chicago. July 27-Philadelphia and Chicago played
q Tie game to-day. the score standing TO 4 when
the game was called at the end OF the tenth inning
to enable Philadelphia TO catch train. The score:
r. II E.
Philadelphia ...... o o. Is /
Batteries-Altrock, White and Sullivan: Plank aEI
Schreck- Umpire-Sherdan. Attendance. g. 100
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PHILApELPHIA. 9; CH1cAGo.

Philadelphia. July 27-Philadelphia scored an easy
victory over Chicago to-day. Weirner was batted
freely and was relieved by Pfeer after the second
inning. The score:
r. r 2
Chicago o. s 2
BatteTies-sparks and Doom: Pfener weimsr and
king. CmptTe-Johnstone Attendance. 35S2
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
FAST HEATS At SAUGUS.
Irotting Stallion Harrison Wilkes
Cuts Track Record to 2:I1S-4

saugus Mass. July 27.-The New-Hanpshirs stall
ion. Harrison Wilkes. reduced the trotting record
AZ the local track to-day from 2215 TO AHA In the
2.l6 trot. The former Baltimore mare Roberta led
in the heat almost TO the wire.
Every event on the programme was interesting
as the winners were in doubt until the end. Tha
1avorttes that won were NixedWoOd and Harrison
Wilkes, though Chestnut, from Hartford Conn.
and Isabel were strong second choices
The victory CT Larabie Rose entirely unex-
pected Horses which reduced previous records Wera
Harrison Wilkes, TO 2113t; Larabie Rose to 2:iS5-
and Princess Lesa. to 2:1Sls The summary:
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MISS BUsK AND MISS wErMoRE WIN
Beat the Misses Sands in Final Match of
Doubles at Newport.
IBT TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBuNr.l

Newport. r. l. July 57.-There was a large gath
erins of society people at the Casino this morning
TO witness the finals in the tennis doubles for
women.
Miss Margaret Busk and Miss Maude Wetmore
beat Miss Anna Sands and Miss Mary Sands, is,
S-S, Ga
The finals IN the junior tournament were also IN
order but there was match Miss Blanche Oel-
richs defaulting to Miss d. Moran The mixed
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
ANDERSON TURNS TABLES.

Rochester July 27.-Willie Anderson this after
noon turned the tables Bernard Nichols in the
match over the course OF the Country Club Of
easily better In approaches, but putted poorly
Anderson by excellent work in the long game
in 81
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
WORKS BOTH WAYS.

Eaaent-Ady greatest trouble is Insomnia, doctor.
! can't get any sleep at all
poetor-oh. that's easily remedied- Before re-
firing soak your feet in hot water.
Patent-But don't think the trouble is IN my
feet. doctor. 1t seems TO be IN my head
Doctor-oh. we'll Foak Jour hsad.-(Chicaxo
News
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
ONE MORE FOB suPERaAs.

The Superbas defeated St Louis at Washington
Park yesterday by a score OF to g. Bunching of
hits in the fourth and fifth innings was responsible
for the victory.
In the first part OF the seventh the visitors had
the bases filed three times but sharp fielding nr.
vented scoring. The score:
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PITTsBURG. 2; BOSTON. |

Boston. July 27.-Leever pitched a remarkable
game for Pittsburg to-day allowing only two hits
and giving no free bases. Young hit moro
freely. The score:
r. H E
Pttsourg ............ I-a /
Boston -............. o o o 0 o o o-1 3
Battsries-Lsever and Gibson; Young and Moran. I'm
pire-Enslie. Attendance ., ,362.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
LAKE ERIE CIRCUIT TRors

Titusville. Penn, July 27.-At the third DAYS
racing OF the Lake Erie circuit. Harry l. a hot
favorite in the 2:12 pace, was an easy winner Pav
Day, field horse in the 2:23 class pacing won the
last three heats handily. Ontario won the un-
finished 2:I trot. and Gale the 2:lS class trot
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
sogR wAR cRIckETERs LOSE.

A cricket match was played on the Parade
Grounds. at Prospect Park, Brooklyn. yesterday.
between the Brooklyn Cricket Club and a team
from the Boer War spectacle at Brighton Beach
Inc score was: Brooklyn Cricket Club 81 Boer-
British team. IS The players on the Boer War
team were:
sergeant Major Burrett. Prtvates Furniss. Gould'
Haynes. Redmond, Suttle. Raaff Wagner and Ali-
SON and Major Scott Hardened and Sergeant No
GOwen.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
EASTERN LEAGUE RESULTS.

Al Baltimors-Baltimore. 5: Buffalo. g.
At Proyidencs-Provtdence 8; Montreal O.
At Jersey Cttv-Toronto. 8: Jersey City s.
At Newark-Newark. 81 Rochester. 0.
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on Fi5ss b eaSs on SErGrs0NeTYorl 2 Cincinnati. Left
sensT0n Wiltse 4; on Hahn. Struck out-By wftse.
c. Iwo-9ase hts-McGann. Dahen. Wiltse stenfedt.
Sacrince hitsBrown, Mertes. Dahlen, Gilbert Kelley,
Stolen hasesBarry. Sebring. Double piay-GiIbert Dali
len and McCann- Passed ball-Bresrahan. Hfts-Or
Hahn. IN six innings: of Harper In ave Innings
UInpires-BauseUtns ani Klein Time Of game 1855
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CONNECTICUT LEAGUE RESULTS

At Observation-Disclosures. 8: Bridgeport, O.
At Standardization, .: Springfield l.
Al Norwich-Norwich 8: New-Haven /
At Observation-Disclosures. .: New-Londou l.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
PADDOCK PARAGRAPHS.

The most gratifying feature Of the disappoint-
ine race Aerrnis ran yesterday was that he did not
pun up lame. He apparently cooled out nicely and
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
NEW-ENeLAND LEAGUE RESULTS.

At Haverhill-Sashua, g. HaEerhiu. 5.
At Lowell-FalI r yer. 3: LoweN 5.
At Lawrence-Lawrencs. 4; Nsw-Bedford.
at Lynn-Concord 8; Lynn. 5.
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STATE LEAGUE RESULTS

At Observation-Disclosures 8: Syracuse O.
At Gloversville-lbany. I; A, ]. & c., l.
At Scranton-Scraaton. Z; Binghamton, 5.
Al Utca-Ctca. 6; Troy Girst camel Utica g. Troy.
(second game.
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LWo,pase hlts-Sheokard, Dunleavy Beckley. Sac
b bbinoe hIIs1EKitter shannon TAYLOR. Mcbride Stolen
oases-Dobbs, Lumley Lewis Arndt Double play
Arndt Mcbride and Beckley Left on bases-Brookiyn
O.: 81 Louis, 8. First base baIls-OR Mitchell 81;
on 2, Taylor. g. First base on errors-Brookyn !; St
out-By Mitchell s: by Taylor. ?. Tine-I:so. I'M
pire-Mr. QDay. Attendance. 200.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
COLLISIONS At EMPIRE.
Numerous Breakdo1cns Nar Nezc-
York Dri0ing Club Matinee.

Collisions and breakdowns were the feature OF
the sport at the sixth matinee Of the New-YorI
Driving Club at Empire City yesterday
In the first heat Of the for trotters OF Class
c. W. ]. Clark. who drove nderim, lost a wheel
Belfry Chimes cutting Off Bright Light on the
first turn and forcing him into collision with
ndertm. the pole horse
In the second heat Bright Light and Dan came
together. near the haIf-nliIe pole. crushing both
rear wheels of Bright Lights wagon into spIin-
ters, and causing OF the wheels Of the wagon
drawn by Dan to collapse
Both Albert de Cernea. the driver OF DAN and
Stewart Barr. who drove Bright Light. escaped
injury but they had to walk in from the half-unile
pole and lead the horses. with the broken down
wagons. behind them. Both complained to the
judges. each maintaining that the other had caused
the accident. Without placing the blame the
onicials placed the horses they came In.
Keen. hard fought contests characterized the
sport sport IN aH races OF the day. Invader the crack
PParfIy fE. escaped defeat 6y Joseph Meyers swso
winner and loser. The summaries:
TRorTING-CLAss E.
Willte Wae3 + s'Sfs Ripas4of. ri Gray R65a
Ge0rge H HIber's 5. Rhythmic Junior 70
Time. a5195 -- 2:S5S. 5S.':5 5:sos TO
PACING-CLAss c.
A G. VermiIyeas br. Carrie
TROTrNG-CLAss c.
Andrew CraMfOrds b m Befry Chimes.
W ll1am j. clark D. llder1r =
arthur lape DIN. & DaI 3 ,
Joseph F. GibbOnSs b. G. Orne.
Stewart Bars br s. Bright Light.
Time, 2:l9l2. 2:1Slz.
TROTTING-CLASS 4.
joseph E. Meyers b. Kitty Giltnsr. I
A c. Sohuyler's Mona Wilkes. ..............
William Scott's b. Kitty Wilkes.
Time. 2:1SIs. All
PACING-CLASS Z.
Marcus Bruckheimer's b Baron said. .......... 1
George II. Huher's ch. 6. Harry Van.........--.
W. L. puhy's b. Bessie
Time. 2;25. 2;21s4 2;2T.
PACING-CLASS A.
Thomas B. Leahys b. G. sampson ...........a...
Andrew Crawford's ch- &. DR.. Madara.
W. w. Cochranss b. Bessie Thompson. TO
Time. 215. 2:lT. 2;1a
TROTTING-CIASS A.
Andrew Crawfords b. &. r.........-.......
Joseph q Meyers b. e Swayo..
Thomas 3 Leahys blk Princess PiQue-.-.--....
Time. 2:14A. 2:15.
TROTTING-CIAASS D.
Philip Heipenhausen's m Nelly Wilkes.
:. r. Ban's b. Eilarnore.
Time. 2:26. 2;2415.
The next meeting OF the driving club will Be held
Saturday, August 8.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
GEERS WINS WITH HAL c.
Veteran Reinsman Takes c. Of q
Consolation at Detroit

Detroit July 27.-Ths veteran driver "a E.
Ceers. who on Monday drove Walter Direct en
victory In the Chamber Of Commerce. Stake az tas
Crosse Pointe track. to-day followed up his
achievement By capturing first money with tas
chestnut geIding Hal c. IN the Chamber az Com
nsrce Consolation
Geers traHed most OF the way IN tbs two nssS
that he won and forged TO the front under TIA
shadow Of the well filed grandstand Again. Il
the els trot. which Glenwood NJ. ths tavorfcs.
won IN straight heats Geers made splendid drives
with Turley In the hOEestretch IN each hs&s
finishing a close second IN all three.
Josie, the favorits in the Eli pace. won ghs
second and third heats and the race after break
ing badly In the first heat Just as she had forged
a nose ahead OF Peruna as the horses paced into
tho honestrstch Peruna became favorits altar
the first heat at $50 to S55 for the deld.
In the second heat Josie came into the stretch
third. and. passing outside Peruna and irish Jack
was easily first under the wire and Der price than
went up again to $50 70 s23 for the field.
After the frst heat OF the Chamber OF Com
merce Consolation the Judges put Jack Curry ID
behind AIbuta as they were dissatisfied WITH
Walkers driving. Ths summaries;
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE BASEBALL.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Giants Haze Easy Time sVith Reds
at Polo Grounds.
GAMES TO-DAY.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
No games scheduled
RESULTS OF GAMES YESTERDAY.

NATIONAL LEAGUE
New-Yorx o. Cincinnati. 8. Pittsburg. =; Boston. 1
Brooklyn. IL St Louis. & Philadelphia o. Chicago,
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returned to his quarters at Gravesend as sound as


ever.
Those who have contended that Herrnis not
stout hearted had occasion for saying II
told you so" after the race. majority of the
critics however. OF the opinion that the chest
horse is not within ten pounds OF his last years
form.
IN the last Mr.. Keene started Bsllotta and
Curiosity, two maiden two-year-old dllies and
first and second with them Curiosity was much
the better and could have had the stable
wished Il. Lyme. who rode. could not resist the
temptation OF making "Fuddin' -" Mcdaniel so to
the whip and that fat youngster did so. much to
his own chagrin and the amusement of Lyme.
Mr.. Keene introduced Kuroki. another Of his
''Jap" colts, TO the public In a six-furlong sprint
for two-year-olds. and he proved disappointing
as Oyama He showed by his brilliant through
the stretch that II greenness. rather than lack
of speed. that caused his defeat CassinL who
finished third. beat him. and it noted that this
the first time the Russians had had the better
Of It.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-28
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Highlanders Bound for Home
Cleveland Here I'o-morroU.
GAM ES TODAY.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
no games scheduled
RESULTS OF GAMES YESTERDAY.
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
hicago; 4; Philadelphia, q Washington. .; Csvsinnd
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era ana held 10 the race With courage :" AA4i
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Knapp rode waiting o Tree Chimney sws.p
cisposec OF The Southerner eariy
fTE RAcEFor two years old $500 asded n
~ Time. los Winner. n. T.. by Voter-Ela
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Blessings Last quit e - -- al IHe way
sd RAcE.-For tuo-yea--oIsy 81 oo1 s5s.s - ,-, e.. -
- By Melton-orea " WV N-' ia -'''V"eS o'aIt &c
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Wild Mint S.....lKeeael
Hamburg Belle. {. CPaEer)
1uttiing. S...-CMcGinnis)
Alzn-a-Dsle. 6-McDowelD
GsTTuis, 6.....fThomas)
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'Anrrmtics Mos,ne>
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
RAMSDELL,S BOUQUET
STARTLES SENATORS
Bouonnere of SeIgeantIt Arms of Senate Made This In
divdual the Cynosure of All Eyes Because OF EdIct
That Was Served Barring All Flowers

Sergeant Daniel Ramsdeil. Of
the Senate. forgot to observe the pro-
visions Of the no flowers mandate at
the opening Of Congress yesterday.
When he appeared on the floor of the
Senate chamber a few seconds before
Vice President Fairbanks raped for or
der at noon. assembling the Fifty-ninth
session OF Congress, M. RamSdell was
the cNnOSure Of all eyes. Some one SAID:
See Ramsdell. ne is wearing bu ton
mole bouquet" II was the Only ssmblance
of a flower visible n Jre caam.tr. me
galleries could not understand il ana
commented adve. Sely upon the order
prohibiting the placing of bouquets on
their friends desks.
Some OF those who have witnessed the
The Washington times., 1905-12-05

opening of Congress for years said it did
not look like an opening day. that the
Senate chamber was robbed Of one Of
its features, and other -Hncomplimentary
things about the prOmulgator OF the
no flower order
Outside Of the one Mr.. Ramsdeil wore
there was rot a flower to be seen on
the floor Of the Senate. The President
OF the Senate. Senators. Senator's sec
retaries, pages. doorkeepers. or their
friends followed the provisions Of the
mandate to the fullest extent
The order. in fact. was construed to
such wide extent that but few of the
visitors even Wore the customary bou-
tClniere.
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known as the personnel bill. and led to
many suggestions looking to the pro-
vision or more. or more competent. en-
.ylneer officers for the navy. This sub
iect is discussed in the report of the
engineer-in-chief to which l respect
fully invite your attention 1 trust his
views will receive the careful considera-
tion to which they are entitled from
the Congress. ] must add. however.
( that | do not share these views, al
though / recognize fully the necessity
Tor some action to deal with the serious
situation which he very accurately de-
The provisions OF the personnel bill
I I'm so far as they affect the engineers
are based upon the theory that a line
oincer OF the navy must now be COM
Fetent machinist. just as in the days of
SalIlng vessels line officer of the navy
had 10 be competent sailor"
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
DOG THAT CHEWED COUNTY
KISSED OWNER WHILE MAD

WINSTED, Conn, Dec. Mrs. James
Christine, whose large bulldog ran
through three villages here last week.
biting two persons, horses. swine,
poultry, and dogs. says she had noticed
the dog acting strangely. but had per-
mitted IL to kiss her the day II ran
away.
Four more dogs have been killed in
Norfolk. They were bitten week ago
by q mad coach dog
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
CONFERENCE OF PRIESTS.

The semi-annual conference OF t"e
rriests Of the diocese of Northern Vir-
ginia. WAS held nj the rectory Of St.
Narv's Catholic Church. this afternoon
a large number of priests from virginia
and West Virginia were present ana
several papers were read on -theologicai
subjects
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
CORPORATION COURT.

In the corporation court, Judge LOUIS
c. Barley presiding. yesterday the iol-
lowing business was transacted;
Mamie A. Breen was appointed guard
ian of Ida ]. Breen, vice Leo p. Harlow,
resigned.
The court confirmed S. H Devaughn,
r II. Remington. and l.. o. Hardln as
police agents for duty at the new rail-
way station at the head Of King street.
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
LIBRARY PLACES ORDER
FOR REFERENCE BOOKS

The Library of Congress has placed a
large order for art reference books for
the institution. The 200 restrikes of IA
nous engravings in the Louvre which
were selected and presented to the Lii
brary over a year ago by the French
minister of education, have been mount
ed insthe new mahogany cases as COM
paafon exbfhit 80 the facsimiles re-
-eeived q few weeks ago from the Ger
man government
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
FUNERAL OF JAMES ROUNTREE.

The funeral Of James Rountree was
held at Whcatley's undertaking rooms
this afternoon. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. ]. II. s. Ewell, or the
Methodist Protestant Churcn. l. inter
ment was in the Methodist Protestant
Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1905-12-05
BAZAAR POSTPONED.

The Christmas bazaar given for the
benefit of the Churcii of the Advent.
which was to have been held Decem-
Der 6, Z. and S, at IL Thirty-fourth
street northwest, has been postponed
until further notice. owing to the ex-
treme illness of the rector's mother.