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The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
TALENT FOR LANGUAGE.
jeremiah Curtin, the Author, Had
Acquired Sixty or Seventy.

Acquired sixty or Seventy.
From the Hartford Times
jeremiah Curtin. who died at Bristol,
Vt, on Friday, was one of those men
who have an extraordinary talent for ac-
curing languages, Of which he was said
to know sixty or seventy. He had also
the desire, which does not always go
with that gift. to travel and study each
language in its home So it came about
that soon after his graduation at Harvard.
in 1853. he got himself appointed secre-
tary of the United States legation IN Rus
sia Later he was made consul general
in Russia. and in these two places he
spent half a dozen years or more. Here
he laid the foundation for much of his
knowledge of the SiavOnic languages.
Afterward he was employed by the
Smithsonldn Institution In the bureau OF
ethnology He travelled extensively.
especially for the study of folklore In
1901 he made Journey around the world
with special reference to Eastern Asia,
and obtained much valuable material
among the Buriats. the only tribe OF Mon
gols which retains the famous horse sac
rifice and has preserved its early creation
myths. The following year Mr.. Curtin
spent in visits TO the Indian tribes of this
country.
He was a prolific writer in his special
ties and a large translator. To many he
is best known as the translator Of the
novels of Henryk Sienkiewicz. He was
born in Milwaukee in 1910. The cause o.
his death was Bright's disease.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
HARVARD WANTS COBURN.
Doubtful il Last Years Baseball
Coach VIII Take Position Again.

Boston. Dec. 23-Harvard is looking for
a head coach in baseball EntreatIes 10
several old captains and stars have been
Of little avail. 1t is doubtful If Paul Co
burn, who had charge Of the varsity nine
last spring. viii have time to coach an
other year. Within a month indoor prac-
tice in the cage on Soldiers Field will be-
gin. The lack Of asDiraRts for coach has
begun TO look alarming in Crimson ath-
letic circles. Capt. Dexter and Man
ager Sugden have been busy looking for a
leader, but the men most desired appear
10 have other enga gements.
The players ON last seasons nine all
want Coburn back again, but the former
pitcher says at present il looks absolutely
impossible. During the football season he
was waited upon about twice a week by
groups of friends, who tried to suggest
how ne might come back but they were
unable 10 persuade him. He is Il close
friend Of Dexter. captain this year. who
is eXerting every effort TO secure him.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
CANNON TO RIDE ABROAD.
Jockey Engaged by Prince Leber-
isSey. Nephew of Gar of Russia.

New York, Dec. 23.-Jockey William
Cannon. who formerly rode for L. y. Bell
and J. H Mccormick, until he took on so
much weight that he decided 10 become a
trainer, viii ride in Russia next season.
Cannon, who is at New Orleans, has
made arrangements 10 ride for Prince
Leberiskey, nephew of the Gar who is
a friend Of Reginald Vanderbilt and is
in this city just at present. The prince
has charge of the imperial stables at St
Petersburg and Moscow, ana viii have
10 horses in training. Cannon who can
easily make the weights on the other side
Will be the head rider among a dozen
Jockeys. He will receive a salary of 5000
for the season, with 5000 extra added for
expenses He viii sail for Europe in
about ten days.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
BEAUMONT FOR BOSTON.
Pittsburg Fielder Likely to Be
Transferred to Tenney's Team.

Pittsburg Fielder Likely to Be
Transferred to Tenney's Team.
Boston. Dec. 23.-It looks very much as
If Clarence Beaumont. Of the PittsburS
club. would be the player who will be
turned over to the Boston Nationals,
President DOyey isn't hazaTding any opin-
ion on the matter, but the indications
point very much that way. Another such
is Roy Thomas. Of the Pniilies. who may
be east loose next spring II waivers
were asked on this player. it is very
likely that Tenney wcsild make play for
him in a minute Beaumont is one OF
the best hunters there is in the country.
and If he can regain his old-time speed
will he a very valuable man, indeed, for
q club.
Boston viii not be SO bad of IN any
contingency, as 'Cosey' Dolan is a good
man 10 lead or, is a first-class inside
player, and has plenty Of sand and nerve
Last season Dolan batted for close to 40.
in the latter part Of the season
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
NO RACING IN KANSAS CITY.
Supreme Court Denies ReheaFing of
the Oldham Case.

Kansas City, No. Dec. 23.-Although the
Supreme Court at jefferson City yesterday
overruled the motion of Attorney General
Hadley for rehearing Of the old race
track case, racing viii not be resumed in
Kansas City.
The effect of the courts decision is to
discharge Charles Oldham. who was held
in $500 in the Criminal Court here for reg
istering a bet on race at the Elm Ridge
track last May. The bet was telephoned
across the line into Kansas. j. III. Hark-
less, attorney for the Kansas City Jockey
Club, which controls the Elm Ridge track.
said this morning that while the club did
not regard race meetings with betting as
illegal, It was not contemplating further
meetings. Arrangements have already
been made. he said, TO use the track and
grounds for other purposes.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24

courses, and the gulf may continue To
widen to proportions far beyond anything
seen in the past.
That there was any politics in the kill
ing can be emphatically denied, as the
Strothers did only what they believed vas
right as a matter of justice to thar sis
ter and the Strother family, but the old
affiliations will crop out in Cuipeper
County affairs for years TO come.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24

The veteran Jack Doyle, once a favorite
New York player at the Polo Grounds,
has just signed to manage the Milwaukee
American Association team. Doyle has
been associated with so many different
ball teams during his career that it is a
difficult matter to keep track of his move
ments. Doyle began his professional ca
reer with the Canton Ohio team in 1883.
but he was quickly snapped up by the
Clevelands. who turned him over to New
York in 1S92- He was catcher then, but
John NJ Ward made him a first baseman
in 1894 Doyle for a time was the man.
ager of the New York team in 1895. after
which he was traded to the BaItimores.
sons.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
A YANKEE on A THRONE.
Kaiser Possesses Many of the Attri-
butes of the American.

butes of the American.
From Review Of Reviews
Although the Kaiser is thoroughly i'm
bued with the Importance of his mission
as a ruler, he does not consider himself
mfalIibIe. even though the positveness
with which ne sometimes utters his opin-
ions might lead one sometimes to suppose
so. As soon. however. as a different
opinion presented IN attractive form and
based on sound reasoning is presented To
him, he is always ready TO modify his
own views While placing value on little
things. the Kaiser has no inclination 10
be petty, and. as Chancellor Won BuelOw
once said of him: he Is no Philistine.'
On the contrary. ne is a thoroughly up
to-date monarch. and a hustler" in the
best sense Of the word. He rightfuIly
has been called a Yankee on a throne,
and he himself has expressed his appre-
citation Of the energetic qualities of the
American by saying: 7 can use only
Americans for my work" While fully im-
bued with the strength of his own pow
ers, the Kaiser at the same time real
ICES that one can always learn new
things. In military and naval matters,
however. he likes to be considered an
authority. The Kaiser has an excellent
knowledge Of men and a proper appTeCi-
alton Of the realities of life. but COM
bines with these qualities feelings Of deep
sentiment He is very attentive TO his
friends and family. and is most kind 10
those who are otherwise close to him.
OF in whom he IS greatly interested II
viii be remembered how, when Victoria
died, he rushed TO England and there,
with his own hands, assisted his royal
relatives in decorating his grandmother
coffin. It is also related that at the we'd
ding Of the crown prince, there not being
sufficient room in the royal castles for
all the guests, the Kaiser saw in person
that all were taken care Of elsewhere,
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
Lindsay Demands Release.

Chris Lindsay. the Detroit first basemau
who will be succeeded next season by
Claud Rossman, has been heard from.
Chris is bitter He says the official aver
ages did not treat him fairly, and. among
other remarks, states that he VIII not go
to any other club to which he may be
sold. He says he will demand his release.
The Detroit owners plan TO sell him 10
either Baltimore or St. Paul
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
CARD AT NEW ORLEANS.
CIamOr Figures strong in the Gem
tiIy Stakes.

New Orleans. La. Dec. 23.-The feature
of the card for New Orleans tomorrow
is the Gently Stakes. at six and one
half furlongs, with Glamor. Sir Todding-
ton, Monet. Rebo, and Belle Strome prob
ably the best IN the first race for
maiden two-year-olds, at four and one
half furlongs. Garguanta. Windfall Kai-
serhof, and Kankakee have chances.
In the second race. at six furlongs. Mer-
rick, Incarnation, Gentian, and Gravilla
may run well.
In the third race, at one mile and sew
enty yards, St Valentine, JacomO. Allow
maise, and Royal Breeze look formidable.
In the fifth race, at six furlongs, Spion,
Belle StrOme, Sally Preston. Blackburn,
and Hyperbole look the best
In the last race, at one and one-siX-
teenth miles Marvin Neal, LampadrOme,
Lucky Charm, and Old Stone may be
factors.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
Jockey AliIIer,s Real Name.

It is now said that Jockey Miller's real
name is William GOldstein, and that not
many years ago he was a Park Row
newsboy. He is spending the evenings
at Oakland in disporting himself in a
roller skating rink. and is wearing a 8, coo
solitaire diamond ring. Some turfmen in
sist that tie midget's head has become
greatly swollen, but this is not a serious
fault if he continues to ride with the
phenomenal skin he has shown in the
past
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
WILL SEE MRS. BYWATERS.
Detective VIII Return to CuIpeper
to Get Widows Statement.

II has been intimated that Detective
Cornwall, whose return from Culpeper
resulted in the arrest of DR.. Edward Leon
in connection with the Strother- Bywaters
case. VIII probably return TO CulpeDer
this week TO get a personal statement
from Mrs. Bywaters, widow of the dead
man. whom he could not see on his
former trip.
The police are confident Mrs. Bywaters
win come to Washington to testify when
the case against Or. Leon is called, bat
will leave no stone unturned TO make q
case against him.
DR.. Leon refused to see visitors yes
terday. He has continually denied his
connection with the matter, claiming mis-
taken identity, and has left his case
wholly in the hands Of his attorneys
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
MIDDIES IN BASKETBALL.
Sailors viii Play Their First Game
Next Saturday.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Md, Dec. 23-Many local
lovers Of athletics will be given their
first opportunity Of Witnessing the game
Of basketball on Saturday next. when
two teams selected from the midshipmen
viii play an exhibition game. This sport
makes its first appearance at the Naval
Academy this winter. and Homer Nor
ton. the quarter back Of the football
team, has succeeded in mastering a big
squad OF candidates Practice is held
daily schedule of games is now be-
ing arranged, and, ii is stated, date has
practically been closed with Georgetown.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
GRIFFITH COMING EAST.
New York Manager Soon to Begin
Signing I'd His Team.

SlEDtHE 1 - his ASAAAs
New York, Dec. =. - Clark Griffith,
manager OF the New York Americans.
who has been spending several weeks Oh
his Montana ranch, viii be in town shortly
after New Years Day. when he viii be
gin 10 make arrangements for the COM
ing campaign. Griffith is a member of
the American League rules committee,
and he may have some suggestions 10
offer to the magnates when they convene
in February.
In the meantime it IS probable that he
will advise Frank Farrell to complete a
couple Of deals for new pitchers, at the
same time sending out q bunch of con
tracts TO the players who viii represent
this city in the championship race next
summer Griffith intends to take the
New York Americans TO Atlanta on OF
about March l.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24

From the Cleveland Leader
Il think" said the Woman's Rights or
ator. that husband and wife should have
an equal voice in the management of
household affairs
Nonsense exclaimed an auditor
why, that rule world give my husband
as much to say as I have"
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
nIh Fnrtinnn Lincd I'D.

These breaches. of late years so poorly
defined as to be almost blOtted out, have
reopened. and as pretty nearly every one
in the county is related to one side or the
other, it is probable that people who have
been on friendly terms for the past ten
or twelve years Will again follow opposite
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
O'BRIEN And BURNS
Fighters to Meet at Los An
geleS for $4,000 Purse.
BOUT TO TAKE PLACE IN MAY
Twenty-Five Rounds Agreed Upon as
the Limit. and Winner VIII Garry
away 90 Per Cent of the Parse.
Burns Starts East To Join TheHt-
ricaI COmpnny-FOrfeits Posted.

New York, Dec 23.-After waiting in
vain for a larger offer from the Rhyolite
Athletic Club, OF Nevada, Jack O'Brien
and Tommy Burns have signed articles
for a twent-ave-round fight to be de-
cided at the Pacific Athletic Club, of Los
Angeles. some time between May and
H. for a purse of $4,000. The pugilists
reached an agreement Saturday night.
each man posting a forfeit of S2,500 TO
appear at Los Angeles on March Is and
begin training
Either Jim Jeffries or George Sier
viii be the referee. and in case neither
can be induced to accept. some other
competent boxing judge viii be mutually
agreed upon.
The $4,000 purse viii be cut up on the
basis of 50 per cent TO the winner and
40 per cent to the loser. The contest will
be governed by straight Queensberry
rules, all other points at issue to be de-
cided by the manager of the club. The
men will be permitted to wear fngerless
kid gloves and soft bandages on their
hands prior to drawing on the four
ounce mitts. O'Brien has received per
mission to box any one he may select
before March 10. and intimates that he
may accept a challenge from Gunner
Moir. the English heavyweight As soon
as the articles had been signed Burns
started East, TO go on a theatrical tour.
Avoid Finish Fight
In making this match, Burns and
O'Brien have avoided taking part in a
tight TO finish in the State of Nevada,
which would have definitely settled the
question of supremacy. Jeffries, II viii be
recalled, declared their recent limited
round battle at Los Angeles a draw,
which has caused a great deal of dis
cussiOn ever since.
This match, incidentally. means that
Jefries viii not have chance to return
to the ring for nearly a year, if then.
The boilermaker has declared that he
would tight the winner of the Burns
O'Brieu affair for purse of S50,G00 but.
as all sporting mer know. an offer of
this kind for such an embarrassing. one
sided contest would hardly be made by
responsible promoters. So Jeffries viii
have to wait until some young giant looms
up. equipped with both skill and pres
tige.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
BOWLING SCHEDULES.

DEPARTMENTAL LEAGUE.
palace Alleys.)
Wednesday-G. 2 .. vs.. Bureau.
Thursday Commerce vs.. Treasury.
Friday-Post-ofiice vs. Agriculture.
PLATE PRINTERS LEAGUE.
lBrandt's Alleys.l
Ssturday-St. Louis vs.. Boston.
BINDERS LEAGUE.
Royal Alleys)
Monday Cowboys vs.. Foundr.
Wednesday-Un rs Blanks.
Friday Stamyers vs.. Rulers.
RAILWAY LEAGUE.
ION Own Alleys
Wednesday-Gen Once vs.. Eastern.
Friday-Lighting Company vs. Columbia.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
RAILWAY LEAGUE.
Herald Want Ads

will be received at Atkinson's Pharmacy.
Eleventh and G SITS. NV. and promptly
forwarded to the main Office.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
Ascot Park.

FIRST RACE-Handicap steepleehase; short
c.I-rsa-
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24

SECOND RACE-Pdrse; tF0-yeaT-oldsi
The Washington herald., 1906-12-24
Troubles with Jockeys.

Naturally a starter occasionally has his
troubles with the jockeys Among the
great number of little fellows now riding
whose employment is necessitated by the
very light weights under which horses
race in this country, there are many
who lack the experience and strength
necessary to control a FESTIVE thorough
bred. Indeed it has often been a Won
der to me how well these midget jockeys
get on, and that they do so well is
proof of the precocity Of our American
youth. whose ability in the saddle makes
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-15
L'ENVOI

For any ten-cent magazne)*
When earth last scandal is printed and
the forms are battered and pied
When the newest muck heap has crIlm-
bled and the oldest raker has died,
we shall rest, and, faith, we shall need it
lie down for an aeon or two,
LII saint Teddy the Master Critic shall
find us something to do
And those that were good shall he happy ::
theY shall sit on a cloud and rail
AT the swing of the stars in their courses
and the curve of a comets tail
Ihomas and David and Upton, Sammie
and Ida and Ray,
Ihey snail censure and kick and cavil.
and never be tired a day.
And only Saint Teddy shall praise lis. and
only Saint Teddy shall blame;
AND no one shall kick for money, and no
one shall kick for fame;
But Just for the joy of the kicking; and
each shall be perfectly free
10 change and arrange Creation as he
thinks that it ought to be.
Win 'he usual regrets. Puck.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-15
SAFER LIFE INSURANCE

The upheaval in life insurance busi-
ness shows no sign of subsiding, The
worst is over the early eruption having
thrown out the corrupt managers of the
three big concerns in New York, but
violent agitation continues in two of
them.
The new managers Of the Mutual Life
company, and also Of the New York
Life company are striving for perma-
nert retention of the cozy positions
they occupy. They are trying to for
tify themselves in those positions by
the old process of controlling large
blocks of proxies made in their favor
by policy holders. And this plan of en-
trenchment has led to the formation of
what is called the International Policy
Holders committee, composed of men
of the highest integrity, for the purpose
of controlling the management Of the
two companies before named.
But all this agitation is making for
the security, safety and economic
management Of life insurance generally.
The managers of the two companies
now under fire are sending out state
ments broadcast showing the great cuts
they have made in expense accounts
and demonstrating how solid the irsti-
tutions are in every respect. And there
is no question about the truth of these
averments,
The corrupt features Of former man
agement have been eliminated and the
entire business is safeGuarded more Sc
curely than it has been for many years,
at least. The only basis for the move
ment on behalf of the policy holders
seems TO be he fear that former con-
ditions may recur unless radical
changes are made to prevent the proxy
abuse which forms the basis of COM
plant.
To the many millions Of the American
people who are directly concerned in
the stability Of life insurance the up
heaval in New York has been. and still
is, of incalcuable value. The assur-
ance of safety in the whole line of life
insurance has been immeasurably
strengthened This is true not only in
respect to the big companies directly
involved, but also concerning the hun
dreds of societies and associations that
conduct a personal insurance business
whether in life, accident or disability
policies.
Closer scrutiny into the management
of all such concerns has resulted from
the disclosures in New York, thereby
contributing to greater safety in every
! insurance line.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-15
LITERARY LETTERS

OF old II was an easy thing
TO write a letter to ones dear,
To line the words we felt. and cling
To simple sentiments and clear;
But times are sadly changed, we hear
Love grows enamored of the mint;
We pen our lines with care and fear
our letters must be fit to print.
No more i'm our accustomed way
We say the tender things we mean;
Our letters may he made to play
A part in book or magazine
All me- They once by one were seen
We did not have to hedge or hint;
But now the public comes between
Our letters must be it to print
Whene'er the lean wolf snarled Of old,
man sought friends without demur,
Or left his watch I'm Shylocks hold
or starved or stole. as he'd prefer;
But now he takes the notes of Her,
The honeyed lines she did not stint,
And HES him to a publisher
Our letters must be fit to print.
L'ENVOI.
Sweetheart, henCeforth with words alone
Shall love his fond expressions tint,
1t grieves me sore, yet must ! own
My letters are not fit to print
-lneodosa Garrison in Century
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-15
PITY THE YOUNG MILLIONAIRE

A suggestive thought was expressed
a few days ago in an address delivered
by Congressman Lands of Indiana.
Here it is: People are in the habit Of
sympathising with the poor mans boy
because he lacks chances in the world.
but ] sympathize with the rich mans
son because he has absolutely no
chance This parallel relates. of
course. to average cases. The speaker
had in his mind an example of the
rich mans son when he said, in the
same connection: 1T is with sons like
Harry Thaw that I sympathize, be-
cause they never had chance to be-
come anything"
It is a new line Of thought, as re-
garded by most people, that is disclosed
i'm the foregoing sentiment The COM
mon idea is that responsibility should
be measured as a rule, by opportunity.
That accords with the presumption
that "Where little is given little is
required" tnversely, therefore where
much is given much is required. APP
plying that rule to the case of young
Thaw, who has had boundless opportu-
mites for an honorable and useful life,
the requirement from him should be
almost merciless.
But Congressman Lands looks
beyond the opportunities afforded by
the vast wealth of the Thaw family
and the appurtenant advantages of
position and influence. He sees the
reverse side of the picture. And it is
the revelation of this other side that
leads him to express sympathy for the
young millionaire because he never
had chance to become anything"
1t is fact that the conventional
methods of rearing scions of wealthy
Americans, in the average, are more
harmful than helpful in the develop
ment of character. The greatest incen-
| tive to laying the foundation of use
full life is missing in the case of a
young man who cannot remember the
! time when his pockets were not stuffed
with money. He experiences no need
for self-exertion. Why should he give
attention to any of the activities of
| life When ne mas more tndn enough
means to crafty every wish?
] But if pampered sons of millionaires
are entitled to sympathy for their mis-
fortune in being products of the social
hothouse, there must be responsibility
elsewhere. Wealth is not necessarily
drawback to a life of honor and use
funess, as many examples attest. 1t
| is the lavish misuse Of wealth and the
| lack of correct training in the million
aires home circle that rob the scion of
the opportunity for usefulness and jus
tify the sympathy expressed for that
class because they never had a chance
to become anything"
The correctness of this conclusion is
proved by the fact that American men
of reputable mark almost invariably
started in life with rough-hewn oppor-
tunities-not the finished kind offered
TO rich mems sons. Nine-tenths of the
fathers of our young miilonaires of
today made their start in life at the
! bottom OF the ladder But having
reached the top, they make the vital
mistake of assuming that wealth alone
constitutes sufficient opportunity for
their children.