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The Washington times., 1905-07-30

No monument has been erected to the
memory Of James G. Blaine in Maine,
his native State Shortly after his
death there was an effort made TO pro-
cure funds for such 4 purpose, but the
difficulty IN getting subscriptions was
50 great that the project was aban-
doned. The State has not even claimed
the remains of her once iilustrious son.
and the body is buried II Washington.
In the rotuda of the State house is
the bust OF James G. Blaine, done in
pure white marble.
Prof. G Trentauove, of Florence,
italy, made the bust, and it was placed
in the rotGnda of the capitol in 1899,
but up to this day the sculptor has
never received a red cent IN the mu-
tations OF politics and the shuttle Of
campaigns the Italian sculptor has
been almost wholly forgotten.
He reminded Governor Cobb that he
was living. however, in u note recently
forwarded. In which he says he would
like TO hear of some slight inclination
TO Hquidate the bill.
No appropriation has ever been made
for the payment of any expense In
CURED on account of the bust. nor Is
there in existence any contract on
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them. but leave no doubt of their
strength. The movement of her hands
and feet when il the water is good to
contemplate. Her feet are small. instep
high, and as they move through the
air during dive. resemble those of d
Partisan premiere danseuse. The activ-
ity of this 148 pounds. ) feet inch young
woman betokens an immense amount Of
nervous energy under perfect control
This same characteristic is notable in
Miss May Sutton the American tennis
champion. Both girls are cool and de-
cisive in action, quick witted. educated
and refined
Out of the water Mics KeIlermanp
would be taken for an American product,
so closely does she resemble the out
door, sport-loving Vassar young woman.
All animation and with healthy ideas
she is constantly seeking information.
In dress her taste is decidedly American.
After being assured that there could be
no doubt of the favor with which she
would be received in the United States.
Miss kellermann told much of herself
and her ambitions. During this nearly
four hours conversation she chatted
with the greatest comfort and ease. not
once changing her stroke or pace-a
truly remarkable performance.
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Australia in still, salt water. in %
minutes, which Was 3 minutes and 49
seconds faster than any woman in the
world had done. She then made two
and quarter miles in Is minutes and
80 seconds. When she had acquired all
the amateur Australian championships.
Miss kelleTmann became q professional.
In the last three years she won every
Australian long distance swim. making
five miles in ] hour. IS minutes and 81
seconds, and ten and a quarter miles
in hours and q minutes. So far her
other speed records are 100 yards in
minute and Is seconds, the best ever
made by woman. and a quarter mile
in minutes and > seconds, although
she prefers the long distance tasks
She is also the holder OF many cham
pionship prizes won in her diving con-
tests.
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Children's Convalescent Home, Established
and Maintained by Philanthropic
Washingtonians, Is Proving
a Great Success
a Great Success.

wENTY years and more ago when
the Caiidren's Country Home was
founded, the idss, of taking the
children OF The poor of TO the
country Tor a free outing was new
one. Since then. the idea has become a
movement and Washington has Camp
Good VIII and the Bell Home, at Colonial
Beach, and It has not infrequentiy hap
penad that a youagster by spending two
weeks al each. would enjoy q most luxu-
rtcus GUNNER. Therefore, the board Of
lady managers OF the home, this year,
esksd themselves the question, Would
not the home do greater service as the
Chi!drsns Convalescent Home? Let US
reserve It especially for the poor little
folks ral1ylns froTn u siege Of illness"
As all know. this plan has been put In
nct!on and the erstwhile childFen's
Home opened on July as the children's
Convaieseent Home
But this change means far more than
n change OF name It means change in
The methods and rules of management
Formerly, each child was allowed tour
Of two weeks ia the country. Now. the
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dance a ballet in public. But you have
no idea how useful ballet dancing has
been to me, particularly in diving. I
know Of no other method TO train the
muscles so that the feet may take on
the suppIeness of the hands. Then I
am very fond of tennis and have won
several championships. bat now only
play, as / dance. to help my swimming.
When there is a semblanea Of training
required I usually run a few miles for
several days before a contest. Other
wise, do not believe in doing too
much. 1t wears one down. I eat the
same things other people do. but only
take one drink of any kind of liquid
each day. This helps the wind"
What do you think Of the relative
speed merits of men and women in the
water?" 1 asked
IT'S no use for a woman to try and
beat man at short distances. That is
a question OF brute strength But for
long distances I certainly favor my sex
because we have more patience. I am
willing to swim any man in the world
at any distance over ten miles. I do
hope l will be able TO get some of your
American champions to try long
distance match with me-"
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the part Of the State which provides
for the furnishing of the bust, but
Governor Cobb is disposed TO do the
right thing by the sculptor. and he haa
written to him asking him to formal
ly present his bill and give The autho--
ity for the making Of the bust
1t is understood that Prof. Trentanove
wants $1,000 for the bust. but this In
thought to be a high figure for the
work, in view of the fact that it is con-
sidered q poor likeness of Blaine
Young James G. Blaine has studied
II carefully and mas regarded it as =
poor likeness of his father. The fam
lily do not regard the marble as a salts
factory likeness.
\ pecuiarity of the bust is that on
the left side it presents a striking like
ness. but on the other side one would
hardly recognize the physiognomy Ct
the tatesman.-Boston Globe
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Reaches America in September.

This Australian girl is curious to
know how her swimming will be re-
garded by Americans because she ex-
poets TO visit the United States. prob
ably early in September. Before that,
however, she viii attempt several little
aquatic feats-notablY TO swim the
English Channel. Miss Kellermann,
who is now only nineteen. has never
before been defeated in any contest Of
long distace swimming or artistic div
ing. either by man or woman.
So far her record is one continuous
report of victories, At fifteen she won
the amateur mile championship OF
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Y x
A Splendid Athlete.

With it all she has found time to edu-
cate herself greatly beyond her years
She has an intense adn1ira ton for
things American-whIch is only natural
as her mother came from Cincinnati
and she is looking forward with IN
common interest to her coming visit to
the United States
The Australian girls Beautifully mold-
ed limbs and remarkably well developed
shoulders have nothing masculine about
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four small rooms for mother and in
fant. Just opened this season
Visitors are always cordially welcomed
at the horne any day but Sunday The
best way TO get there is to take the
Chevy Chase car and get off at Grant
rcad. \ ffteen-minute walk up Grant
road viii bring you 10 the home. which
is plainly marked by a large sign. There
is Pretty spectacle at $50 o'clock when
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the children all march out to supper.
OF course. contributions of money. or
games to while away the rainy day are
always acceptable, and may be sent TO
F. V. Robinson. the treasurer, at 1924 G
street or to any of the ladies of the
board. Several rooms have been en-
dowed as memorial rooms. sacred to the
memory of a dear lost baby by different
prominent Washingtonians.
The supervision of all this good work
is undertaken by the officers and the
board of lady managers The president
is Miss Kate L. Roy. the only member OF
the present board who was also a men,
Der of the original board Of the home.
The first vice president is Miss Victoria
de MouthoIon Emory second vice presi-
dent, Mrs E. Eveleth Whiting; record
ing secretary, Miss Constance Claver-
house Adee; corresponding secretary.
Miss Jane Hunt; treasurer. F. V. Rob-
inson. The other ladies Of the board
are Miss Ida r. Bartlett, Miss If. o.
Battles. Mrs. S. c. Briggs. Miss Eliza
beth Bryan, Miss Katharine Bradford.
Miss Blanche Burrell. Mrs. Chapman.
Miss I.ucretia Dodge, Mrs. George T.
Dunlop Miss Grace Dunlop, Miss Annie
H. Eastman, Miss Carolyn Huff, Miss
Helen Hughes. Miss Elizabeth Jewett.
Miss Margaret McAdam. Miss Riichie.
Miss Katharine MimmacR. Miss MyeF,
Mrs. Newbold. Miss Elizabeth Patterson.
Miss Perkins. Miss Agnes Peter, Mise
Elizabeth White, and Miss Nellie Wood
null,
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REAL PRESENCE OF MIND.

What would you do If you were drlv-
ing an auto at sixty miles an hour and
a pretty girl was with you and you
should come to lonely bit of road?"
Wreck the auto. l reckon. Houston
Post.
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Hag Won Tennig Championships.

..Tlaining?'' she asked. Well I do
SO little it is hardly worth mentioning.
I am a great believer IN proper develop
ment. 4'or instance. I practised ballet
dancing for two years. Privately.
though, for I would not for worlds,
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record the Australian girl found no diff
fculty III carrying on a most animated
and interesting conversation with your
correspondent, who, with her father and
her official tinekeeper. occupied
launch which kept about an oars length
away from the fair swimmer. Miss
Kellermann began her phenomenal swim
with a dive off historic Putney bridge,
and in spite of the long distance and
the fact that she had talked nearly all
the way. was the freshest member of
the party when she got out Of the wa
ter ii Blackwell pier and ingenuousIy
demanded something to eat
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POrches, Swings, and see-saws.

FOICHts, oWIHgsI anu ott-odWs.
The house itself is large roony
frame building in a wooded tract o.
eight and one-half acres not far from
Rock Creek National Park. The ground
was decided for this purpose by g. c.
Glover. out Of doors. there are porehes,
swings. and see-saws on the lawn. Re
Gently a large playroom h. been added
TO the building. which Will be a great
benefit on rainy days. There are also
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Gives Out Interview
While Breaking a
Worlds Record.
Has Made Five Miles in
/ Hour 48 Minutes
81 Seconds.

London. July %.
ktH 0 YoU think the Americans
Will like my swimming"
This question was asked
under somewhat remarka-
bic circumstances. It came from Miss
Annette Keilermann of Australia. who
had Just got we'll started on her recent
Nong distance swim in the river Thames.
During this journey she completely over
shadowed al previous performances
under similar conditions-incIuding that
of Captain Matchmaking thirteen and
a quarter miles in three hours fifty-four
minutes and sixteen seconds.
While thus creating a new worlds
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sick little ones viii stay until discharged
by the inspecting physician, for DR..
Presley NJ. Hunt has volunteered his
services to the cause and will visit the
home once week As heretofore, two of
the Episcopal Sisters Of st. Margaret
will be in charge Of the home, which
is. however, absolutely non-sectarian.
Thomas Murphy. the caretaker. is still
on guard with his wife and four chill
dren. three Of whom were born at the
home. In addition 10 these trained
nurse from Baltimore has volunteered
her services for the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
THE AMATEURS


 A special train load of bowling rooters will come from Pell City this afternoon at o'clock over the Seaboard to back the team from that city in the game against the "C. O. B. team at West End park
 The game will be called at o'clock and promises to be one of the livest ex- hibitions among the amateurs which was ever negotiated in Birmingham. The teams are great rivals, and the locals are searching for some sweet revenge from the Pell City aggregation for a drubbing administered last week in that town.
 Pel City is prouder of it's team than any other organization in the city and gives it the most loyal support. As apprecia- tion the team has been winning a big majority of it's games. The "C. o. B." team Is considered about the strongest of the amateurs about Birmingham, and Manager Lamb is firm in the belief that he will turn the tables this afternoon.
 Scott Chestnut's Travellers are rapidly getting into condition and the last prac- tice before the first game will be this af- ternoon. The Travellers will go to Tal- ladega for game Monday and two on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01

Atlanta June 3O.-(Special)-Char
 Smith essayed the McGinnity act this afternoon in trying to win double header from Birmingham and in both games the big boy showed that he was in fine pitching form growing stronger as the innings passed Results; First game. Atlanta, 3; Birmingham 2; second game, Birmingham, 9 Atlanta, O.
 Steady, consistent pitching by Smith in the first game, combined with few Atlanta hits and couple of errors by Delahanty, gave the first game to the locals
 In the second game Ragan was well nigh invincible and though Smith con- tinued in fine form, the locals could do nothing with Ragan. When hits were needed they were simply not to be had. Two hits by Carlos Smith, one in the fourth and one iu the sixth brought in both runs made by the Barons in tho second contest. In this game the field ing work of Jordan was the finest ever seen in Atlanta Around second base twice hits appeared to be past fielding and on both occasions he snapped them up on the dead run and fielded the men out at first Manager Vaughan expects to use Pylant in the game tomorrow, while Jackson will go on the firing line for Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
The Store News for Saturday-S Specially
 Interesting is the Store News for Men,

Here are Underwear, Hose Shirts and Paiamas and in every instance the price is less than regular Especially attractive bargain lot of balbggan shirts and drawers Tn White and an the drawers have double seats regular price 35c; they go on sale at Ioc
 French Babggan Shirts and Drawers pearl button front shirts oouoe seat drawers regular price soc; special 2sc
 French isle Shirts Drawers long and short sleeve b
 double seat drawers cool and durable underwear regular price o0 special Ton
 Fancy Half Hose in mbrodened figures and stripes gauge se Tn aney hgues and slPes regular price soc; special 39c
 White and colored Madras Paamas trimmed with silk braid regular price 1.50 special I29
 Nansook and Madras Paamas colored trimmed front regular price 200 special Le9
 Pongee Silk Paamas in solid and fgured regular price 35o special 26a
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ity course-Ala Russell, TOT Burns) to 5, won; Flagyne, 99 (Crimmins) F to 1. second; Listless, 1O1 (NicoD 15 to l, third. Time, 1:O1 4-5.
 Third race, mile and a he,f-Blandy 11S tOdom) even, won; Bellatrix 90 (Miller) h to l, second: Voady, 105 (l3. Smith) 15 to l. third Time, 2:35 3-5.
 Fourth race, the Pansy stakes. selling, six furlongss. on turf-Anodyne. 95 (Baird) to 1, won; Hooray, 93 (Diggins) to ,, second; Capais. 109 (NicoD 6 to 1, third. Time, IA
 Fifth race, six furlongs, main course Handzar, III (Burns) 8 to 1, won; Broad- cloth. 12l (Martin) to 1, second; Kurtz- mann, 116 (NicoD to 1, third. Time, 1:13 2-5.
 Sixth race. mile and a sixteenth on turf-Dnah Shad. 110 (O'NeiD to l. won; Sailor Boy, 103 CD. O'Connor) ? to l. sec- ond; Jerry Lynch, 103 CMorarity) 13 to 5, third. Time 2:1S 2-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01

| New York, June 30.-Ten million dol lars as an endowment for higher edu- cation in the United States has been given the general education board by l John D. Rockefeller. The announce ment was made by Dr. Wallace Butter l ick, of the board, at a meeting today. The following letter to the secretaries and executive officers of the board from F. T. Gates. MT. Rockefeller's represen- tative. was given out
 NO. 26 Broadway, New York, June 20, 1sO5
 ITO Messrs. Wallace Butteriek and 1 Starr J. Murphy.
 Secretaries and executive officers. General education board, New York. Dear Sirs: l am advised by MT John D. Rockefeller to say that he will con tribute to the general education board the sum of ten million dollars (S10,000,- OOO to be paid October 1 next. = cash Or at his option, in income producing securities at the market value. prin- cipal to be held in perpetuity as foundation for education, the income above expenses and administration to be distributed to or used for the benefit of such institutions of learning, at such times, in such amounts for such pur poses and another such conditions, or employed in such other ways as the board may deem best adapted to pro- mote a comprehensive svstem of higher education in the United States.
 Yours very truly,
 "F.T GATES"
 With the letter the following state ment was given out:
 John D. Rockefeller, Jr., with other gentlemen of this city was instrumental in forming the general education board in February, 1902 A very broad and admirable charter was secured from Congress and signed by President Roose- yelt on January. 12 1903.
 "A gift of $1,00O,O00 from John D. Rockefeller was immediately passed over to the board, especially designated for educational work in the south. Other funds have been added by other philan- thropists since that time. and the board has confined it's work hitherto mainly to educational work in the southern states.
 The preesnt gift differs from MT. Rockefeller's first gift to the board in the following places:
 The principal sum of the gift of one million dollars made on the organiza-
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IT (Castro) to 1, won; Ed Sheridan, 101 (Schade) even, second; Bonnie Prince Charlie, 107 (Mountaim to 1, third Time 1:2SIa.
 Third race. five and half furlongs-Dr. Gardner, 120 (FeichD 1 to g. won; Wes, 10 L. Wilson, 5 to l, second; Watchful, 100 q. Daven) to 1, third. Time, 1:09
 Fourth race, mile and a quarter-Joe Lesser, 102 (Mountain) to ?, won; Spen- cerian, 97 tSchade) to 5, second; An drew Mack, 103 (FeichD g to ?, third. Time POS.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Dargin, 114 (FeichD even. won; Mordela, 109 Der kins) to 1, second Allista, 109 (Williamsl to 1, third. Time, 1:15M.
 Sixth race. n ile-Yada, 101 (Schade) 3 to 5, won; W. B. Gates, 113 (Battiste) ' to 2, second; Mabel Simms, 90 (Cheney) 9 to ?, third. Time, 1:49A.
 Entries for Today.
 First race, six furlongs-Ameliana, Fall lena, 90; St Florence, 99; Back Number 104; l. Samelson, 109; Ora z, 103; Nnyx 106.
 Second race, four and half furlongs- Maggie Powers, Pinsticker, 102; Tomichi- chi, Tom McGrath, Joe Wooten, 105; Bit ter Brown, Malacchi, Kite Tail, TOT; Char latan. Belle Vue, Kavanaugh, 110.
 Third race, six furlongs, selling-Last Faustus, Hilona. 92; Sea Voyage, 94; Mor- della. Lady Free Knight, 103; Beautiful and Best, 109; Duelist. 106; Water Pansy Ill.
 Fourth race, seven furongs, The Gas ton hotel handicap-The Regent, 97; Just So. 102; Gregor K, 11S; Tartan, 95; Right full, 109.
 Fifth race, one mile-Lovey. Limerick Girl, 91; Inflammable 9S; MT. Jack, 101; Sir Carter, 1O4 Intrigue, 96; Ora Me Kinney, 102.
 Sixth race, mile and a quarter-Cottil- ion, Sincerity Belle, Maie Hanlon, 91; Monaco Maid, 95; w. B. Gates, Ill.
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Brooklyn 6. New York 5.

Brooklyn, June 9O.-Hanlons men sprung q surprise on the New York Ma tional league champions in a postponea game played off today at Washington park. The visitors outbatted their op- ponents. but fielding errors with a wild pitch lost the game for New York. At tendance aOO Score: Rur New York ....... OPP 0O0 010-5 12 E pTookiyn .. ....OOO 000 051-6 1
 Batteries: Ames and Bowerman; Me- Intyre and Bergen.
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Cuba 22, York 7.

Cuba, June 30.-(Specal.) )-The York baseball team came up yesterday and crossed bats with the Cuba team. AL though there was some slugging, the game was greatly enjoyed by a large crowd of fans. Batteries: York, Hern and Peteet and Hale. Cuba, Treadaway and Vaughan. Score: York, '; Cuba, % Those York boys are clever fellows, but they can't play ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At Memphis.

Memphis, June So.-The public fared we'll at Montgomery park today, favor ties and well played second choices win ming the major number of the six events. Continued showers keep the track heavy. Summaries:
 First race, four and half furlongs-Ina Gray, 105 QBattste) to 1, won; Bess Chaney. 99 (Schade) 10 to 1. second; Bit ter Hand, 103 (Perkins) Il to 5, third. Time, :56s4.
 Second race, seven furlongs-Echoda
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IT lbs granulated sugar Sl.
 A. & F. Tea Go.

HO FOR EAST LAKE
 Through trains leave for East Lake every evening from End avenue and 18th street at 500, 8:12, and 6:24 D. m., except Saturday and Sunday. Passengers for in termediate stations W l l please net get on these cars. Birmingham Railway, Light & Power Go.
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D. ROCKEFELLER GIVES
 SlO.OOO,OOO TO EDUCATION

1 ton of the board could be distributed l The preesnt gift of ten million dollars
 Ia held as endowment. the income only
 being available for distributions
 '.The first gift was designed to be used
 exclusively in the southern states. The | nrasent gift is for use not only in the
 southern states, but throughout the
 United States, without distinction of sec 1 ton.
 "The first gift could be used for com
 mon schools and secondary education
 The second gift is confined to higher edu-
 cation, and Is designed specially Tor col 1 leges as distinguished from the univers'- l ties although there is no prohibition in the letter of gift against making contrl- l buttons to universities.
 Both gifts are alike available for de- nominational schools as well as for those which are non-sectarian. While the funds may be employed for denominational schools. they will be employed without sectarian distinctions. No special denomi-
 nation will be particularly favored, but the funds will be open 10 approved schools
 of all denominations, although they can not be employed for giving specifically 1 theological instruction.
 | "In distributing the funds the board will l aim especially to favor both institutions
 which are well located and which have | local constituency sufficiently strong and able to insure permanence and pow
 CT. No attempt will be made to resusci- tate moribund schools ana to assist in- sttutions which are so located that they cannot promise to be permanently useful. within these limits there are no re- strictions as to the use of the income. It
 may be used for endowment for buildings. for current expenses. for debts, apparatus
 or for any other purpose which may be | found most serviceable.
 ''It is known that Mir Rockefeller has l had this gift in contemplation for a long
 time, and MT. Gates has been studying the subject in his behalf for many
 months. If the fund proves to be as use
 full as is now anticipated, MT. Rockefeller
 will undoubtedly make large additions to | it in future years.
 "The present members of the board are
 as follows Robert C. Ogden. chairman; George Foster Peabody, treasurer; Wal
 lace Butterick, secretary and executive officer for the states south of the Poto-
 mac and Ohio rivers. and Arkansas, Lou isiana and Texas; Starr J. Murphy, secre-
 tary and executive officer for the states
 of the north and west; Frederick T.
 Gates, Daniel O. Gilman, Morris K. Jes- sup. Walter H. Page, Albert Shaw. John
 D. Rockefeller. Jr., Hugh H. Hanna, Will Ham R. Harper and E. Benjamin An drews.
 There are four vacancies in the board which are expected to be filled later'