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The Washington times., 1905-12-26

WICHITA, Kan. Dec. 26-That foot
ball under the reform rules suggested
by Coach Walter Camp, OF Yale, and
CoacL Reid. Of Harvard. will not be a
success. was the verdict OF players and
spectators here yesterday in the game
between Washburn College, of Topeka.
and Fairmount College. OF this city.
Neither side can win a game under
the rule which requires the making OF
ten yards in three downs. was the gem
eral opinion at the end of the hard
fought game that ended in a score Of
Washburn. 0; Fairmount. 0.
Weather conditions and grounds were
in the best of condition, and the re-
form rule was given a thorough test.
Spectators yelled their disapproval. and
the players showed disgust before f1ve
minutes of the first twenty-minute half
had heen played.
Neither Could Score.
At the end of the first half it was
agreed by the coaches that neither side
could score An effort was made TO
again change the rule of gains in
downs. giving four downs instead OF
three in which 70 make a ten-yard gain.
but the game was played out under
the new rule of ten yards in three
downs in order to give the rule a
thorough test
That the requiring OF the ten yards
in three downs to prevent the forfeiture
OF the bail will eQuaiiZe teams to an
extent that will prevent any game re-
sultfng in a score. was the opinion OF
the football experts who witnessed yes
terday's game.
Seven First Downs
At the end of two twenty-minut'
halves neither side had been able q
score "a touchdown It get near enough
TO its opponents goal 10 score by
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

The German Automobile Club has de-
cided not 10 organize or take part in
any races confined TO racing cars in
1906 the German constructors being too
busy with the building of touring cars
10 give the necessary time for making
racing vehicles.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

AutOmobiIists are now discussing the
possibility Of using alcohol as a motor
fuel instead Of gasolene, which was sug-
gested in recent lecture given by
Whidden Graham at the Automobile
Club of America, New York. who said
that alcohol could be used, but that the
motors would have to be made a little
heavier. On the other hand, some ex-
!, perts claim that alcohol is not success
in motors of the present type. and IL is
questionable whether IL would be sue
cessful in any motors that might be
built
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
CHRIST MAS RACES
DREW OUT CROWDS
Larry McCormick's MysOtis
Carried Off First HOnOrs.
GREENLlNE OUT OF FORM
Famous PAGER Outclassed by Marion
Wilkes-Belle Hazel and Irish
Jack in Exciting Finish.

The Christmas Day matinee at the
new Speedway yesterday attracted an
enthusiastic crowd of over 1000 horse
fanciers, despite the raw weather and
bleak wind which blew over the course
The feature was the work OF Mysotis
2:13h. owned and driven by Larry Nc
Cormick. The little animal won the first
and fourth heats in the 2:1G pace. Nc
Cormick drew the outside and on the
third getaway Mysotis took a slight
lead from Bedford Boy. James Morrow
up, from the start and after the prettiest
race OF the day won by a nose. In the
next two heats Mccormick had some
difficulty IN keeping his speedy horse
to pace and had to be satisfied with
fourth in the second, and third in the
next. He easily took the fourth heat
Dy length. from Bedford Boy.
Gaiety's Boodoo Day.
The otner entries in this affair were
Robin Hood and Gaiety. Robin Hood
captured third place in the first and
second and won the third handily. Gale
ty. with Leonard Acker driving. had a
run of bad luck, being left at the post
in the first heat. and losing a tire In the
second.
Irish Jack, Peter Taylor driving. went
a dead heat with John o. Gheens Belle
Hazel. but in the second Taylor was un-
able TO keep his horse TO his stride and
lost the exhibition TO Gheen's mare In
1;OSk. Both heats were in the same
time.
Greeniine Was 0utclassed.
The exhibition by Mr. McDermott' 5
Greenline and Marion Wilkes. driven
as a team. was disappointment to the
crowd, which had looked forward to this
being the star event. The famous PAGER
seemed to be out of form. was altogether
Outclassed by his pole mate and was un-
able to stand the pace. He was fairly
pulled off his feet in two Of the heats.
Besides these races there We're several
others less exciting. B. F., with Harry
Woodford: E. +. Hall. with Howard o.
Charles Wetzel. with Nicola: and others
OF less note constituted starters in these
events.
The officials we're John II. Gheen. w.
II. Riqhardson. and b. w. Gheen.
Judges; Henry Copperthite, timer; Z. E.
Taylor, starter.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
AUTOMoBILING.

The feeling Is general that there
should be more contests for automobiles
so as to bring out the good points Of
various cars and furnish the public with
Information which they demand before
buying. Tests of all sorts are promoted
by the automobile clubs OF France,
Germany. and England, and prizes are
offered by individuals for improvements
which viii make motor car driving safer
and more comfortable
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

John j. Mack the Yale athletic train
er, was in New York few days ago
1laek was greatly encouraged by the
showing OF the Yale football team this
fall. The men were I'm good condition
for every game. He GOES not expect
TO be able 10 turn out much OF a track
team, and apparently thinks that Penn
syivania viii have the best team In the
meet next spring. Cornell and Yale,
hf thinks viii have a good fight for
k3tond honoDt
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
Cause Many Accidents.

A particular source OF danger comes
from swinging rapidly around a corner
with the shafts OF dazzling light start
ling every man and animal that comes
within Its radius. Automobilists OF
slight experience are Oftener at fault
than those who appreciate the intended
use OF acetylene lamps. In the city
the side and end lights required by law
give all the illumination needed.
These lights were never Intended for
city use. The lights Of the streets are
sufficient for the safety Of traffic. and
the thoroughfares being paved. there is
no object in having a spot illuminated
100 feet away. The dangerous feature or
acetylene lamps is that they throw their
binding light into the faces OF drivers
OF vehicles coming from an opposite d.
rection. AutOmobilists themselves are
as much exposed TO this danger as the
drivers of horses
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

1t is claimed that a motor using aleo-
kol is very difficult TO start. and. more
over. alcohol does not supply nearly as
much power as gasOlene 1t is worth
noting that this cOuntry'S annual sup
ply of gasOlene is about 90, ,O00. 600 gal
Ions. OF which One-haif is exported.
When IL is taken into consideration that
in the States of New York. New Jersey,
and Massachusetts there are more
automobiles than are found in Franco.
the necessity fOr some substitute for
gasolene becomes apparent.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Oakland. Cal, has proved a failure a.
Pacific Coast League city. and Ia
coma proved a decided frost 1t has
been poor season out that way. Even
San Francisco did not make any money
tEe second half OF The season. The sale
of players helped that club a great deal
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
REINS AND SULKY.

G p Buchanan. Of Independence. Pa,
has sold to a Pittsburg man his fast
pacing mare, Lizzie w. 2:I4h. by Guy
Princeton. This mare worked a mile in
2:0Sl2 over half-mile track. Mr.. Blu
chanan also sold to the same persons 9
for 500 Emery Stone. by Breystone. who
has public trial of 2:lS trotting. He
still owns Janet j.. 2:21a. by wilkins.
dam by Churchill.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Pitcher Mckinley. of Haverhi1. ought
to make a fine acquisition for Barrow
in Toronto. and his many friends will
be much surprised If he does not easily
hold his own.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Pittsburg now has four left-hand
pitchers on its reserve list. Patsy
Flaherty. one of the southpaws, is
booked to be traded.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Ned Hanlon has decided to retain JACK
Harper on Cincinnati's pitching staf
Leo FIafford. the Vermont oollegian. has
signed with the Reds. He is touted as
another Reulbach.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Pitcher Mullin, Of the Detroits. i!
wintering at Wabash. Ind He is pass
ing some OF his time in the gymnasium
He is fond OF indoor games
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

The veteran Ted Sullivan was much
impressed by the coolness of Bender in
the game in which he shut out the
worlds champions. Ted said the Indian
showed he was born in a Refrigeration
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Columbia University Will have an inn
portant pitching accession in Tom Ross.
left guard OF the football team last fail.
he is SIX feet tall and weights 20
pounds. He comes from Oregon.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Pitcher Harry Thielman, of the Jerse,
City team, is studying dentistry at tn
University of Pennsylvania. and /
coaching the pitchers for next season.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

As the American League teams will
begin to set the ball rolling early in
March in New Orleans. the team OF
that city VIII assemble very early that
month.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Manager Jimmy McAIeer. of the St.
Louis Browns. expects a brilliant future
Tor his second baseman OF last season.
isaac Rockenfieid. II he does not play
MIN he VIII keep a string on him.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
Auto Club Will Act.

So great has become the nuisance that
I'm his annual address to members OF the
Automobile Club OF America Dave Hen
nen Morris. president Of that organiza-
tlon. called upon the 700 members TO use
their influence to curb the practice of
using headlights within the city limits.
Automobilists who have recently re-
turned from the Paris salon have com
mented upon the difference In the use OF
automobiles in the French capital TO
that In the American metropolis. In
Paris. the home of the automobile. no
dazzling headlights are encountered; no
beams OF acetylene are fiared along the
Champs Elysees like myriad OF search
lights 10 throw drivers into doubt and
lives into danger.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Bill Dineen objects to signing with
the Boston Americans at the figure
named in his 1896 contract.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Jimmy Barrett may be released by De-
troit 1t is feared his bad knee viii not
permit of his competing with Mcintyre.
Crawford and Jones for regular berth
in the Tigers outfield.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Manager Frank Chance, OF the Chi
cago Cubs. feels confident that Catcher
NoOnan. formerly of Holy Cross will
make good next season
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
BASEBALL.

Jack Heydon and Red Owens. black
listed by the National Commission for
jumping to the Tri-State League, intend
TO bring suit against the commission for
its action
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

A Buffalo writer says that if the dark
looks of Joe Bean. of the Jersey Citys,
would Kill not single Eastern League
season
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

At the regular meeting of the direct
ors of the Belmont Driving Club. held
at the Philadelphia Turf Club. the treas
urer's report showed balance of s.. COO.
william H Dutton was elected a di-
rector to- take the place of Jacob Err
penbeck who resigned.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

A manufacturer in Toledo has pro-
vided for every possible emergency by
using the new chrome nickel steel,
which has a tensile strength of 225, ,000.
This steel is used mainly in transmits
sions. and in a recent test the teeth of
a gear wheel were struck 160 times with
a siX-pOund machinist's hammer with
out causing a break, while wheels of
ordinary steel were broken 10 pieces
with four OF five blows.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Sam Larocque, who has been playing
in the Southern League since 1898. Il
employed in the Birmingham (Ala) fire
department.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

j. S. Nipond. horseman of Altoona.
Pa. obtained a promising youngster in
a yearing colt. by Beaumont. 2:O61s. da m
Susie, a daughter OF the great Chimes.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

o. Iseman. the Pittsburg trainer. p,Ir-
chased a black pacing mare, Miss Kip
ing. by Kipling. at Lexington. she
made her first start TO wagon.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Chieagos pennant hopes for next sea
son are based on the idea that Christy
Mathewson will not be as effective next
season a he was last At the same time
Matty Is happy and healthy and grow
ing stronger every day.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Erving Waldron, OF SOuthbrldge. now
with the San Francisco team will stay
on the sloDe during the winter
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

The trotter. Blanche X. 2I71z. by
Frantic. that disappeared about a year
ago. has been found near Columbus
Ohio, and returned to her owner az
Pittsburg. The latter reports that tho
mare has not had a harness on since
the fall of 1904, and was kept in hiding
all this time.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Ray Snediker who trained for DR.. 7
c. Mccoy. of Kirkwood, Del. this sen
son, and drove Admiral Dewey. 2:O44.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

X II. Hazelman. of Lebanon. Pa mr.
chased a good two-year-old in Optional
by Alierton. 2091<. dam Highlawn Maid
Soam OF Charley Hoyt, 2.0614) by Al
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Ed Barrow, OF Toronto. thinks that at
the baseball league the reduction Of the
number Of bad balls from four to three
is likely to be adopted. also the exten-
sion OF the playing field ten feet outside
away with calling line fouls and long
high foul drives as strikes Is .hat ally
Rather different, this opinion. from that
OF Rule Committeeman Murphy. Of CHI
eago. who says no changes are likely
70 be made.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
TWO MEN WERE KILLED
IN REAR-END COLLISION
Fast Freight Runs Into Passenger Train
er the Alabama and vicksburg
Railroad.

VICKSBURG. Mass. Dec. 2s.-In a
rear end collision on the Alabama and
Nicksburg railroad. at Chunkey last
night, two men were killed. three others
seriously injured. train load of passen-
gers badly shaken up
The dead are Vane Lader. fireman, and
Peter KeBosky, of Bay City. Miss.
The passenger train had stopped 10 un-
load baggage. when a freight. running
close behind, crashed into the rear
coach Engineer Tucker. of the freight
train. and his fireman jumped
Beyond being shaken up none OF the
passengers was badly injured
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Catcher King, of Chicago. is occu
pied with his little baby girl-a recent
arrival in his household
The Washington times., 1905-12-26
FOOTBALL : BOWLING TROTTlNG SHOOTING
Personal Comment on Men and
Things in the Field of Sports

has engaged to train for c. B. Knox. of
JohnstOwn. next season
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

When I look over my outfielders-
Flick, jackson. Bay and Congalton, -
says Manager Laj joie. of the Cleveland
Maps, II feel that the daisy patches
will be well looked after"
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

Connie Mack may take thirty players
South. Some club owners would throw
a fit at the idea.
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

1t is fact that plenty of good
youngsters remain in the minors
The Pittsburg Press says that Brushs
throne is tottering John T is not
The Washington times., 1905-12-26

The Boston American League team
has cleared close to $4,000 the past
two seasons
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-12
BIDS FOR n. C. STATE BONDS
Awards Made by State Treasurer.
Virginia Press Association to be
Welcomed by Governor Glenn-A
Building for Aged and Infirm Odd
Fellows
Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, n. c., May 1O.-Bids for
S250,OOO per cent. bonds for settle
ment of the South Dakota judgment
and Shaffer Bros holdings of old
North Carolina bonds were opened in
the Office of the state treasurer today
at noon and the bonds awarded to
Townsend, Scott & Co., of Baltimore,
and G. A Webb & Co., of Asheville, as
highest bidders, their bid being $751;
176 fiat, a premium of SIS, ,44O, so that
the bonds bring in to the state $780,
44O for $25C,OO0 issue. The second
highest bidders was Baker, Watts &,
Co, and Stern Bros, Baltimore, $lO,341
interest to date of issue.
Hugh MacaRe & Co., of Wilmington,
put iii a bid for the whole issue at
$3.50 $50 and interest to the date of de-
livery.
Governor Glenn has accepted the in
vitation to deliver the address of wei
come on the part Of North Carolina to
the Virginia Press Association, when
tEev meet with the North Carolina AS
sociation at Asheville, July 5th.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows ir
session here, adopted resolutions to the
effect that the trustees Of the Orphans
home, at Goldsboro, proceed at once to
erect $4,000 building for a home foi
aged and infirm Odd Fellows. Four
thousand dollars of the money is in
band, and $4,000 more will be raised
before the year is out. Salisbury and
Goldsboro presented invitations for the
Grand Lodge to meet there next year.
Goldsboro was selected especially for
the reason that the orphans home Is
there and the home for aged and IL
firm is to be erected during the year
and can be dedicated at the next an
Eual meeting.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-12

Tor pride in the republic. finding these
GROUNDS In the history of the nation.
III the tyDe Of manhood that the re-
phD'c mas produced. in the institutions
L mas developed for the building of
MANHOOD. in the power of these insti-
tuaons to assimilate new people.
lie discussed the dangers to be
guarded against. through the failure
or Tree institutions to govern great
cities. the peril incident to corrupt.
ignorant and venal voting and the
peril OF corDorate wealth In the hands
OF selfish and unpatriotic men. He
found the remedy in the gradual diff
fusion OF intelligence. and the
STRENGTHENING of the forces that work
AGAINST moral iIliteracy. and in the
lifting I'D of ideals other than mere
wealth.
AT a business session, Washington
was selected as the next meeting place
and officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows:
General Henry G. Dwight, of Hart
ford, Conn, president; General HoratiC
c. King, recording secretary; FRANK O.
Holiday, treasurer; w. L. Potts, cor
responding secretary.
Colonel George Patrick of Washing
ton, introduced resolution which was
adopted, calling on Congress to pur-
chase Gettysburg battlefield and make
it national park
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-12
FUNERAL OF WASHINGTON DUKE
5000 People Attend the Services.
Business i'm Durham Suspended.
Profuse Floral Oferinss-Ameri-
can Tobacco Company officials Ar
rive From New York i'm Special Car
to Attend the Funeral.

Durham, n c., May 10.-Fffteen
thousand people attended the funeral
of Washington Duke, the founder OF
the Duke branch of the American To-
bacco company here today. The banks
and schools of the city, and many of
the manufacturing establishments were
closed during the entire day, and prac-
tically all business Of the city was
closed during the exercises, which be-
gan at IL o'clock at Main Street Meth
odist church, of which Mr.. Duke was
a member. The services were conduct
ed by DIR. J. C. kilgo, president OF
Trinity College, assisted by DIR. =. A
Yates, of the Trinity faculty and
Rev. T. = A Smoot, pastor Of the
church.
After the services at the church .he
remains were placed in the Duke mau-
soleum, a. Maplewood cemetery, fol-
lowed by procession made up oi
trustees of Trinity College, the facui-
ty Of Trinity College and Trinity Park
High School, fremen, board of aldes-
men and city officials, county Officials
and citizens generally. The floral Of
ferings were probably the most profnse
ever seen in the slate, one florist alone
bringing half car load OF designs A
special car from New York brought q
number of American Tobacco Company
officials and directors TO attend the fu-
neral.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-12
SHIPS IN GOOD CONDITION


Saigon, Cochin China, May 10.--The
Russian cruiser Jemtchug and tbs
Russian auxiliary cruiser Rion belong
ing to Admiral Rojestvensky's squat
ron, arrived off Cape st. James, near
here during the night of May and
left yesterday morning at the request
of the governor Of French Indo-China
These cruisers which brought in
structions for Rear Admiral Nobogatoff
anchored three or four miles off shore
A heavy sea was running, exposing a
good deal of the warships' hulls which
were quite free from barnacles Or sea
weed. The ships appeared to have un-
usually large crews, and the men all
seemed in good health
The main Russian squadron is said
to be we'll provisicned, but to be short
of tobacco and cigars.
1t is considered likely here that Ne
bogatoff's division has already passed
Cape st. James.
The Russian hospital ship Kostroma
whose arrival here was announced May
s sails May II.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-12

George Hiss, of Charlotte, n. c.. con-
tlnued the discussion turning his at
tentlon particularly to the need Of
training men to represent this country
n foreign lands, that American mar
; kets might be extended. He closed
with presenting resolution which was
| unanimously adopted that the associa.
ton petition and memorialize the Sen
ate and House of Representatives, that
they consider the advisability Of en-
acting law providing for the creating
of college Of commerce for the pur-
pose Of the education of young men Of
our country, with a view to their be-
coming thoroughly competent to repre-
sent our country as consuls and COM
mercial agents in foreign countries,
with the object in view of extending
iutions will be sent the President and
delegate is pledged to work for the sue
cess of the measure.
In his annual address President
Rheinhardt entered into discussion of
the development of the cotton industry
during the past year, and concluded by
predicting a great export trade, which
bas already begun to augment. To the
wide fuctuation in the price of cotton
in America in less than a year, from
1G 1-2 to 6 1-2 cents, he attributed the
Unsatisfactory demand for cotton
goods. He congratulated the cotton
mill men upon the absence of labor
troubles. In conclusion he advocatd
the enactment of we'll considered
merchant marine BILL and an aug
mented navy to protect foreign trade,
which he believed is certain to follow
the opening of the Panama canal.
J. w. Nasmith, of Manchester, Eng
land, next discussed the Nasmith comb
er. His paper was followed by one on
the steam turbine, read by L. G. Bull
lington, of the Westinghouse Machine
Company, of Pittsburg, Fa. He COM
mended the turbine, especially for use
in cotton mills.
G.. A. Green, manager of the foreign
department of r. G. Dun & Company
of New York, spoke on ''Pians for Fur
thering Export Cotton Trade He rec
commended that representatives be sent
to foreign fields, several mills to pay
the expenses of one delegate. They
were to study the needs Of the people
in foreign countries.
Harvie Jordan, president of the
Southern Cotton Association, spoke on
"Closer Relations Between Producer
and Spinner" William Whittam, Jr.,
of Charlotte, n. c., editor of the Amer
lean Cotton Manufacturer, discussed
Foreign Consumers of Export Cotton
and their Requirements"
Louis |. Guion, of Columbia, S. c.,
told of experiments with electricity as
motive power in mills.
Frank W. Weston, a boston archi-
tect, delivered the closing address Of
the day On mill Ventilation"
Following the afternoon session, re-
ceptions were rendered the visitors by
commercial organizations, Elks, ETC.,
and tonight all were taken to a suburb
an park. where a reception was held.
AS a result of the convention today
a party of mill men are to make tour
of Southern cotton mills as the guests
of the Southern Railway.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-05-12
EXPECT TOGO TO DECLINE AN
OPEN BATTLE.

St. Petersburg, May 10,-Much sat
isfaction was expressed at the admiral
ty over the uniting of the divisions OF
Admiral Rojestvensky's squadrons, ex-
perts calculating that the Russian ad-
miral now enjoys superiority over
his adversary of 25 per cent. in ships
of the line. The impression here is
that it will require week for Nebo-
gatoff to coal and get everything ship
shape for the final stage of the jour
ney to V1adivostok. Admiral Togo is
expected to decline an open battle.