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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09

James +. Lannarau to coach the football
team next year in the place made vacant
by the resignation OF Bill Reid, who has
turned out the Harvard team for many
years. L.annigan has been coaching the
Stanford University team for several
years, and has met with great success.
II looks now as though George Herbert
has got to produce OF so into retirement.
Mr.. James Mum. promoter OF sports in
the city. is in receipt OF a letter from
BIZ Mackey. who was here n few weeks
ago, and who Is now in Dayton. Ohio. in
which Biz says that he will forfeit 500
IL he can't put Herbert in the cosy corner
in six rounds. Hen go 70 sleep all
right before I fight him six rounds"
writes Mackey and II he don't want 20
close his eyes I'm that time. he can take
q peep AZ the one-hundred round ones
am handing out
Herbert has been against Mackev and
knows what Mackey can do. Mackey
also knows what an OF the amateurs in
this section can deliver. and he hasn't
any idea Of taking any aqua pu-a when
the fight talk IS handed out. as it has
been for the past week or so.
Sailor Kelly. the clever wrestler who
was seen here some months ago. is now
In Dayton, O.. and will come to Rich
mond as soon as all the arrangements
for the bout with Joe Grant are made
complete. In a letter TO a friend here lie
says that he is in better condition now
than he ever was before and that he
will 90 on the mat with Grant. confident
that lie VIII win two of the three falls
Grant threw me once. when 1 was on
the defensive. but he failed 90 put my
shoulders 20 the mat twice in an hour
/ dent believe he can send me 90 the
mat once in an hour now. III certainly
give him q good run for his money. and
lf the people Of good old Richmond are
not satisfied when it's over. then they
VIII be hard 10 please" writes the Sailor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
BRIEF SPORTING ITEMS OF ALL SORTS

Although from present indications Gus
Saive would like 70 be able 20 cut loose
from the Richmond team next season
Pee VIII not Zoe allowed to do 50. Shaner
and Bradley refuse 10 allow him to leave,
and he viii be back next season.
When Salve came here last summer
mo signed contract which called for
two seasons OF ball play. and he will
have % live up 10 It. When he went
home last fan Che lives in Providence
Pat Powers. owner of the Providence
baseball team. found ont his record and
made a try for him.
SalNc put Powers in communication with
Shaner and Bradley but they refused
90 let him so. even after an offer OF
500 for him. This should be good news
irr The fans Of This city. who will be
s.ad 70 see Salve back again next sea
SON.
since the memorable Petersburg fight.
where Copin and Pacini We're headuners.
serappers have been popping up from
every quarter. all clamouns TOT q bout
With either OF the abovc-named
Herbert has never ceased 70 throw
challenge after challenge TO all and
everybody who wants t. fight Coplin de-
clares that hc loves trouble. and new
mcn aie coming up almost every day.
sm Munn received another challenge
for hi- protege lCorHm yesterday. when
a.n-e. kim Kerr of Norfolk. declared
s t.-r. to tcA amy one OF the Rich
.a"ni rr-s. d. fs pretty safe tn Ills
proposition. however as he wants 20 fight
pounds which is less than any Of
9Th. ilelnunl.rs can make.
This weeks bowling contests will lie NJ
rr .t interest O. those concerned in that
match d-clDin game viii certainly De
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
FIGHT WITH HERMAN
LAST TIME IN RING
No Need to Fight More, and
Prefers to Retire Before
Reverses Come.

TONOPAIT NEW, December S-''Yos,
am going TO night Kid Herman on Jan.
1st. and that will be my last fight" said
Joe Cans. the champion lightweight boxer.
There viii be one possibility Of my going
into the ring again; that ~ II Battling
Nelson really wants 70 fight me and Will
make terms 70 suit me. / mean by this
not such terms as Will give every adj
vantage, as was given him At Goldheid,
but anything that Is fair, square ana
equitable. Yes, I would be more than
glad TO fight him again. After that 1t IS
good-by to the ring for Joe Cans
Has Enough Money.
my reason for retiring is first that
have now enough money to keep me all
the rest OF my days. When you con-
slider that have been fighting for more
than half Of my life. and do not have 70
keep It up. you cannot blame me for going
out of the game at the top-notch OF sue
cess, and before reverses come with adj
vancing years.
After next weeks show I shall re-
turn TO San Francisco and Will follow up
my efforts to enjoin the pictures"
Among the assets Of Cans arc 100
shares Of go,d-mining stock presented to
him by the miners Of Goldheld When he
got them they we're worth $3.50 a share, OF
81 800 They have since gone up to $40
a share, and their worth is now $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
NEGRO SOLDIERS
ASK REIMBURSEMENT

WARRINGTON, December Sat the IN
stance of Secretary Taft, Sergeant Arngo
Sanders and Private Elmer Brown Of the
Twenty-fifth Infantry. colored. to-day filed
with the military secretary applications for
re-enIistment in the army. One Of these
has been /eferred to the President in
order that he may determine whether or
not any Of the men OF the Twenty-fifth
Infantry who were recently discharged
without honor shall be re-enlsted, and.
II 50. on what condition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
SILVER SERVICE.
Tennessee Will Present Hand
some Plate to Battleship.

NORFOLK. VA. Dec. S.--A silver service,
the gift OF the State OF Tennessee to the
armored cruiser Tennessee will be present
cd TO the vessel at the Norfolk hayward
Dec. 10.
Governor Cox. OF Tennessee. and a party
OF State officials are scheduled 20 be here
for the presentation. which occurs on the
same date that Governor Swa naon Will
present 20 tho battieship virginia here a
silver service. the gift Of this State.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09

breeding establishment and Southern
country home, Plain Dealing Farm. near
Scottsville, Va, W. y. Wilmer. the New
York lawyer. purchased z colt OF rare
breeding during tile FIST week u the Ola
Glory sale. IN Bon Axworthy, 1888. by
Axworthy. 2:15 -. dam Sunol. 2:oS ~
she worlds champion 70 high wheel
sulky. for whom Robert Bonner paid
s41.OO. Sold shortly before his sire. Ak
worthy. who brought 81 600 the sensa-
tional figure Of the sale. Bon AXwOrthy
fell to Mr.. Winners bid
Mr.. Shuts owned 90 Axworthy. a son
OF the 10000 Axtell. and Sunol. and bred
Bon Axworthy who Is a large stoutly
made youngster. with some speed at tho
trot. being credited with a half this sea-
son IN 1.l5. and a quarter in SO seconds.
Bon Axworhy IS entered in cloge 20
80 OO worth OF stakes. but being so
big, will be handled with care and then
used for stock horse IN Virginia.
Dion Kerr Of Warrenton; Robert
Neville. OF Melbourne. and David Dunlop
OF Petersburg. make up a trio OF win
ming owners in Virginia that have done
well with their horses this season. Mr..
Kerr. who is both able and decidedly pop
ular as an amateur jockey. rode hts own
horses mostly. and Ike Mr.. Neville. raced
steeplechase. while Mr.. Dunlop had most
~ performers on the flat. The last named
has added to his stable Pater. a two
year-old stake winner OF 1905. and WI
Ham Garth. his trainer IS on the lookout
for others. A recent addition to Mr.. Kerr's
stable IS the steeplechaser Essex bay
eeldiEg. 4. by Judge Morrow, dam
Mimosa. who won az Richmond this fall
and mad a very creditable showing az
Washington.
Algernon Daingerheid. assistant score
tary or tho Jockey Club. or New York
accompanied by his cousin, Foxhall
keene. is off on a shooting trip to Abe
marie county. and both men being good
shots. are reported as bringing down
plenty OF quail and other game said 70
abound In that section this season. A
native here and to the manner born. Mr.
Daingerheld's earlier years were spont
IN Virginia where he acquired a firm seat
In the saddle and became quite an expart
with the reins. can be testified Nv
those acquainted with his work in other
days.
a trio OF Virginia fairs and race meet
ings that did we'll in 1906 and attained a
degree Of success that is likely to result
in ever greater efforts being nut forth
another season, were those at Kellar
Mathews and Eynporia. although apart
from any regular circuit. At Keiiar. as
usual. the harness races were really the
most pronounced and popular feature. as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Jones Ahead of Dillon.

At quarterback. Jones. Of Yale. although
erratic. was a better man than Dillon
when the two met at Princeton. and far
superior q little Newhall, the Harvard
quarter. With Dillon for second choice.
Price tho Washington and Jefferson star.
would be my third for his open field
work was the best 81 the year.
Sieber, the Gettysburg captain and left
halfback. could show them all tricks Of
tho trade in carrying the ball. and CON
siuering the fact he had only the coach
Ing OF one man TO aid him. his showing
was little short Of remarkable. His play
ing earned for his llege the best posi-
ton IL has ever occupied In football. and
1t shone most brilliantly the strongar his
opponents. Especially was this true OF
his work against Pennsylvania His one
tault, hardness IN getting started, would
easily be corrected and given d strong
team Ike Yale or Harvard to work with.
ne would have made an envlabie record
TO Mayhem OF Brown. f. due second
place. Against teams like Pennsylvania.
harvard and Yale. he was a constant
worry. To is the fastest haifback OF the
wear and undoubtedly the best man NJ
advancing the ball Knox. o. Yale. Hub
hard. 81 Amherst; Greene OF Pennsvi-
Nania; Gibson. OF Cornell. Foster. Of Har-
Nard. and Rulon Miller. Of Princeton all
proved splendid ground-gainers for their
teams
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Children's Refers

In tan and red. and OF 90 m
fine quality pure wool NIX <0
Flanne.s and Coverts. TO"SO
cut ia nobbiest style. beautifully
made with black velvet collar.
chevron on sleeve, brass buttons.
good 1880 value. special to-mor-
row. S3.39.
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Three for Full

ulloack was closely contested. IIolicn-
pack Of Pennsylvania was the best man
OF three good ones: WenGall. OF Harvard
and Mccormick, or Princeton. being the
"tner two Wcndall was ideal in the
open. but too prone 20 use his fists. while
M"''or00ick woe the best hatterirc VAN,
any team possessed. IIollenbaclr Vas
close to each Of them AT their best work.
eid all the punting and running back ~
Kicks for his team. and. besides. vvae tr,9
magnetic leader TO pull his team out ~
defeat His experience at end. and centre
rush Qualities him as one OF the best an
around players Oh any team. and served
I'M we'll In defensive play.
FHncetonv Dgwk jqvbgkq vbgk1 vlrl,o
meric1n team. F,0de- NVFete- ~
inc'ton. and Forbes. OF Yale: Tackles
hlselow. OF Yale. and Draper. OF Penn
sfiFanla; Guards-Burr. Of Harvard ana
D1esiei, OF Pennsylvania: Halfhacks-s.o-
h'r OF Gettysburg. and Mayhem, OF
brown; fuHoack- Honenback. OF Penn
sylvania; Centre Hockcnbergor. ~ ,..l,.
0uartcT-Jones. Of Yale.
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Boys Long Overcoats

OF good quality Oxford M ~
gray, and stylish pat ~ a.
terms. this seasons YOe AZ
models. absolutely Unu.atchabfe
garments under $500: al sizes %
l6 years. only S3.45.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Jews Of HORSES
AND HORSEMEN
Joyner, OF North Carolina, Rowe
and Garth, of Virginia, Are
Great Trainers.

Among the trainers OF runners not one
in America stands higher or has achieved
a greater degree Of success than a. J.
Joyner, tie former North Carolinian.
whose father. the late Or. Joyner. was
a successful physician IN the Old North
State. while among otner handlers OF the
thoroughbred horse who rank high may
be mentioned James Rowe, a vIrginian.
and 20 the manner porn. and william
Garth, who was born and reared among
the rugged and beautiful hills Of Abe
marie county, right near Charlottesville.
And while on the subject OF trainers the
apt comments OF an exchange may be
quoted.
''Of the skilfui. patient. vigilant and
practically unseen men, the trainers
to whose unceasing toll the race-golng
public owe so much OF its entertainment,
Andrew Jackson Joyner has the most
cause to be joyful To him II fell 10 pre-
pare winners OF sixty-fOur races for va
rious owners, and he is a trainer without a
superior. as well as a marvellous rootsr
when his horses are IN action. Another nc
complished trainer. Thomas Welsh, won
second honors with a score OF forty-th-ee
races won Then followed James Rowe.
premier among Jockeys IT his youthful
days and trainer OF great worth IN all
respects and very much Of a man to
boot WITH thirty-three races. John Il.
Madden ard r. Burlew tied at thirty
two each. W. Garth. J. Hynes. W. II.
harrick. O. Herman, J.. II McCorYnjos-
]. W. Rogers. J. Shields ard r. y. Weir
also achieved results that they can view
with satisfaction.
Charles ". Smith OF Warrenton Va
patron and manager OF horse shows
breeder and owner OF hunters. Jumpers
and runners. and generally interested in
racing and the like, who was 80 severely
injured while taking q horse over the
jumps at the Norfolk Horse Show. has
suhciently recovered TO be brought back
10 Richmond. and later will be taken
10 Warrcnton. though now paraIyzed
from The waist down. and unable 10
move without assistance. As manager
ana race secretary Of the recent Virginia
state Fair. Mr.. Smith was success
Going from Richmond to the Norfolk
Horse Show, also under his manage
Hent II was at the latter place that he
met with the accident that for a time
seemed likely 20 prove fatal. At differ
e"t times Mr.. Smith has served as man
nfer ~ the Richmond. Norfolk Char
i"ucsVille, WarrentOn. Culpeper and
oiner shows. with success. and also ln
olHerent capacities at the Washington
ana baltimore running meetings. while
among hunters developed and brought
out by him may be mentioned Becky
'n Foxnin Keene's great mare OF
former years IN Europe: Garnet Ripple.
and many other lesser lights
Ultimately for use in the stud at his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09

the first OF the week. and the series would
} be started at once.
Three series Of games will be played
/ and the hest two out OF the three will
| win the match. A series will be played
IN each Of the abovenamed alleys. ana
the third will be played on some neutral
alley, as yet undecided on.
Four teams in this city have begun
work IN preparation for the track meet
to be held in the horse show building in
February. They are Richmond College
MoGuire's School. High School and ST.
Andrews School All OF these teams
made very good showings last year at
the meet and are trying for a better
this year.
Under the management Of Mr.. Dunlap,
who coached the football team. the Rich
mond College team has the brightest
prospects possible. A number Of old.
fast men are back, and tire squad looks
good for speed
McGuire's School has perhaps the best
set of vaulters and jumpers IN the school
class. and will give outside schools a
run for the places. In the pole vault.
Forsyth has reached a good height and
Will certainly improve under the train
ing of Coach Rosebro-
II has become definitely known thar
e. lly Garth. OF Charlottesville. viii
handle the string Of racers owned by
Roy a. Rainey. the Cleveland turfman
For many years the Rainey stable has
been handled by 'Bub" May. but his
methods have not always met with the
approval OF his employees. and when Roy
a. Rainey bought his brothers horses he
put Garth in charge.
Garth Will take the string Of thorough
hreds 20 his farm near Charlottesville
where he viii put them through winter
training
1t is rumorod that Harvard will have
but not tic ail-around men the first two
are Northcroft Of Annapolis, was a
splendid player. and his place kicking
ability would earn him a place were he
a little better at opening up holes
Wister. OF Princeton, was the Tiger
mainstay on attack when new football
came into play. His cleverness in handling
the forward pass and fair ability az get
ting down the field and defending his
wing make him the 'irst choice for end.
Forbes. OF Yale, has little on host OF
others. though his 81 perience as an ALL
round player and his strength and en-
durance have pulled him the honor. Le-
vene, OF Pennsylvania, played a strong
defensive game and covered kicks very
well. though he was not as fast as his
teammate. Scarlet Levene was very Ger
tain OF the forward pass and a great
player 90 diagnose the opponents attack
nerceness of Forbes. due to his llghtness.
Hoagland Of Princeton. starr OF Iar-
ward. and Exendine. Of Carlisle, were
all firgf-class ends
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Boys Very Choice Dress Suits,

Look at the best $500 caro-
and 5000 Suits else sD4.0U
where then come 10
this store and be prepared 20 find
az good or better at S4.5o. and
rest assured you viii not be die
appointed. Wonderful values at
$50.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Boys Finest Apparel.

Our display OF Boys Hlgh-Class
Apparel stands absolutely without
a single rival. both Of extensive
ness. assortment and characteris-
tic elegance OF style. Double
breasted and exclusive model Nor
folk Suits with plain or or M
knickerbOcker Trousers. AA.M
at $3.50. $3.50. Sc and. YO'OO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Our Children's Department
Beyond Contention the Apparng Headquarters for Bows
Children's Russian Overcoat.

BOYS Stylish Russian ~ -
CFercoats. Of good quail uR
~ dark navy blue or AsOO
oNiord gray Chevlot attractlveiv
made Win belted backs. black vel
vet collar. chevrona on sionves
good $500 value. only Sf.9s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
Children's Fine Novelty Suits,
$3.50, 81, SIS, SIS.

Handsomely made and trimmed
Sailor and Russian Blouse sults
OF hiEh-class Blre Serges ans
CneNiots, pretty Gray effect Cas-
slmeres and Cheviots. unmatrh-
able elsewhere az the prices
quoted.
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Boys Good Wearing Suits,

They viii sell at sight. On m
q single glance. being 0Z.UU
sufficient 70 tell their
exceptional bargain worth. The
$500 Suits Of most places will not
compare with them for quality,
all sizes 70 age l.. only $500.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-09
ChiIdren's Natsy Novelty Suits

sailor Blouse and Rus 40 ~
sian Blouse Suits. In 4Z.15
sizes 10 age 10. Of pure Y&sOO
blue Serge and Cheviots, we'll
worth S4.OQ. only 50 90.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-04

. a n d h a d to
have all her
pretty brown
curls cut off,
J o b n W a s a
v cry forlorn
and lonely lit
tie boy. B u t
now Janet was
well again n,
looking m or e
than ever like
John with her
hair short like
his.
It was holt
day time, and
t h e children
" e re playing
d e s s u p''
and g let s pre-
tend'' in the
attic. j a n e t
W a s gorgeous
as the Queen
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-04
The Adventure of Peter and Polly

~ ETER wADDIE, just combing fluffy
sat the back walk: " = =; oo,' =.
everything and eveybody even
h % @ Who 2sas seed f5 his out s Of
had just closed the - = - =. -
see that hs rays
z1 6odd Polly cedde could get
ae 1 Rs % Peter Wda did belong
maids fur and wore no
s9s
But she Like Peter only months old and had
] her % ssssst sss sfss
to his sna this more bumped its back aattsned
t ass %
shs sst but proud toe
lest spirit frndlness got up
play DASH but this was bought up
self from backward somersault He looked
When he wanted anything the house. and they
w w t s s 5 tf he . his He
the people in the house; sitting up might @
SS s Poy % 5 o P9 sy he had
with her washing Peter dropped all tours again He felt about dis
happen , that he his sometimes rolled did like
rsaay 5 for good
o ap done And whether the y
kitten play WITH
s'en r R o n put
then nto e Of tSs fre
came an Interruption Somehow from the nlatehd
the Of the house he caught sight of kittens making
down the walk close before could
1t an awful moment and Peter who had had
danger before would have turned But Poys life
her better than that She knew must from dog unless
@ s % ns st 5 fsnss we're % & and
Instead she faced squarey about baced swelling her
self beyond anything would thought possible all
her might And Peter catching spirit Defiance
and spit, too. ~. -
1t was sight to daunt Drawer dog than this who not only
stopped backed foolish
back higher attenng Peter
showing that he could learn rapidly followed example.
The dog stood perfectly still for the
kittens with look that if they earnest
and apparently deciding that they silly
and STEP if to protest that he frightened
numbered round the house to the -
Slowly the kittens unswled
followed the the carefully
Nothing was to be all safe and quiet.
bumped back 49, - -
Prr-t!'' said
answered Polly which
was over, and they were good friends indeed. a..
The Youth Companion.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-04

of Sheba in plaid silk dress of bygene days, with
godembroidered china-sk bureau scarf draped grace
fully around her waist AS she fastening gilt
ering curtain rings her noticed that John
had become strangely silent She turned and gave little
shrek of delight There john dressed in her Dress
the she had just taken off, and looking just much
like her as possible. Almost at the moment the
twins cried, ''Let s fool mother!'' Ill., -. -.
In less than minute they creeping stealthily
down the stairs Mother in the sitting room with
the great pile of stockings in her lap which Janet
and John she would to mend When
she looked up with SMILE she did the Queen of
Sheba glitterng bundle of CYCLES concealed in
the doorway. What she did see was, as she supposed
Janet looking shy and pentent which usually
broken torn frock Wha is it, Janet?' mother
asked t'Why, how well you look little girl! I guess
we will not have to go to the seashore after al.'
But at this the real Janet could not wait another
minute. The giggles longer could be held in. In
second more the filed with merriment, which
only needed fathers CHEEKY, Helo, what's this?' to
make their happiness complete.-The Sunbeam.
H.. MOTHERS HANDFUL.
Jack-May I have Of these chestnuts
mother? IL
Parent-Yes, you may take handful.
Jack-Won' It you give me them, mother9 Your hand
is bigger than mine.
ENLIGHTENED.
! f'I saw curious thing the other day -, said the ia
vorite story teller at evening party
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-04

VI d uuCh Wdo
it? Any par
ticular kind?'
eyes; it was
a diving duck.
Strange to say,
t h e d u c k
dived. - F or
some moments
p there was sill
cnce. Then the
host asked:
And what
became of the
poor cat9 Was
it drowned, or
did it only lose
one of it's nine
lives?''
ono; it was
Mt drowned"
said the story
teller. you
see, the duck
dived in the
middle of the
pond, but the
eat was sitting
on it's own tail
on a wall close
by"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-04

''Well, what is it? Is it true storyq" asked one
Of the listeners.
eyes; perfectly true. saw duck swimming across
pond, and cat sitting its tail.''
"lndeed!' exclaimed another listener. "What sort
Of duck
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-04
POOLING MOTHER.

r ANET and John twins-' two twins' Janet
o always said and they just as much alike as
two peas Everything they did, they did together,
for they loved each other only twins love. If
John cut his little finger Janet must needs
responding finger tied up When typhoid fever