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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-09-13
Be Comfortable

The practical uses of ELECTRIC
uY constantly increase unless you
have already tried them you have no
idea how much few simple electrical
aopliances will add to the comfort of
your home.
Electric Flatiron.
Current for its use costs less than the
fuel to heat the old fashioned irons. You
do your ironing in any room in the house
No heated rooms. Iron always lmmacu-
lately clean, always hot.
Elecric Fan.
Cool breezes on tap any hour OF the day
or night. Costs about IL cent per hour.
Run for a few minutes in your chambers
at night drives oat the heated air OF the
day and ils them with the cool ofevening.
Electric ovens.
Even heat. Cool kitchen. CHrrant costs
no more than fuel. Perfects the art Of
COOKERY.
Electric Chatting DISH
Heat constant and always under perfect
CONTROL. No guessing at what the result
will be. No injury to napery and turni.
ture from burning alcohol.
Electric Stoves.
small or large. Heat bsby's milk night
or day For lunches. For the noon or
evening meal. For every use, when you
want heat under dish. kettle or pan and not
in your room.
All the above appliances and many more
for Sale Or Rent of the
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-09-13

Ladies read this catalogue Of charms
Bright eyes, glowing cheeks. red lips. q
smooth skin w.tbou, blemish, in short,
perfect health. Fer sale with every
package HOLSTERS Rocky MountdR
Tea. 81 cents q. r. FoCg.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-09-13

The wages Of sin have not materially
changed in some thousands Of years
ST Louis Globe. Democrat
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-09-13

Peware OF he man VINO boasts OF hs
good deeds; he probably ouly awaits a IA
vorabe opportunity TO do mean ooe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07
COLUMBIA INDOOR.
MEET COMES NEXT
Not Affected by General Prohibition
Against Intercollegiate Contests.
Want Lightbody.

NEW YORK, Jan. C.-Despite the
present athletic situation at Columbia
University, the annual indoor meeting
of the association will be held in Madi-
son Square Garden, on Janaury 26.
Plans have been drawn up for the
holding Of the big event. and indica-
tons point 30 one of the best sets of
games decided indoor this season. The
Columbia University Athletic Associa-
ton is DESTROYS of making thia meet
even more successful than was last
years, and no expense is being spared i'm
bringing the best men OF the country
together.
Manager j. r. HOyt is already in re-
ceipt of numerous entries, and every
event which is carded IS sure to draw
its full quota. Interest is being conferred
in a great degree in the two A A L.
championships which are to be decided
the one-mile run and the 300-yard race.
For the first named event the entry OF
Lightbody, the great Western athlete.
has been solicited and the chances are
that he viii come here. lie is reported
as having rounded into great form. The
best milers of the East will 20 against
him in the championship. and the sports
enthusiasts hope to see him measure
strides with Harvey Cohen. the Irish
American A. 4. star.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07
DIDN'T WIN RACE
BUT GOT CREDIT
Mulcahy and Varley Work
ed Slick Trick.
PAIR WAS DISQUALIFIED
Refused to Row Over Again, Called Vic
tory, and Received 0vatiOn-of-
hcials After 'Em.
PAIR WAS DISQUALIFIED

NEW YORK. Jan. Changes in the
administrative policy of the National
Association Of Amateur Oarsmen are
contemplated.
The developments Of the past two or
three years have convinced the officials
Of the governing body that the abuses
which threaten 10 creep into the sport
must be baked. The attempted vio-
lation Of amateur rules by n few oars
men Will receive a sudden but decided
check which Will act as a warning TO
others,
Worked Slick Trick.
Two and possibly three, important
cases will be brought before the Ma
tionai Association which promise SEN
sationaI disclosures. From a local
standpoint the Mulcahy-Va case will
be the most important These two
oarsmen, captain and lieutenant res
pectiveiy Of the Atala4ta Boat Club OF
New York, took part in the national
German regatta at Hamburg last sum
mer. The race was stopped by the
referee on account OF foul. and the
contestants we're ordered TO row over
again. This the American Oarsmen re-
fused 10 do, and We're officially ruled
out of the event.
Captain Mulcahy cabled TO the Alta
Ianta Boat Club that the race was won
by him and Marley.
Upon their return to this city Null
cahy and Marley received all the honors
OF International victors and several re-
ceptions and q banquet formed part of
the local Oarsmens tribute TO their sue
cess. Later developments proved that
they not only did not win Ire race, but
they did not start, and their actions IN
deceiving the rowing public and placing
the Atalanta Boat Club and National
Association IS an unenvie bic position
will result in drastic action by the
national body.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07

White. the English lightweight cham
pion. and Bob Russell, the clever Lime
hOEse boxer.
IN addition to the White-RUssen con-
test considerable interest is being
aroused over the meeting Of Ned Kiley,
OF London. and Tom Edmonds. OF Bir-
mingham. who box ten three-minute
rounds. The Midlander Is training stead
ilv for the event. and expects a hard set
10 with the Londoner.
Ernie Watson London) and Bill King,
Of Birmingham, meet In 9 twelve three
minute rounds encounter Quite recent
ly King beat Watson easily IN six rounds
at Worcester. and the Londouer IS anx-
ious to reverse that verdict He viii go
into training Immediately, at Jabez
Whites esta blishment. King Is train
ing at O!dbury and expresses himself
confident OF victory.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07

champion. was one OF the first Iaen in
this country 10 exploit the game and
founded the Washington Golf Club. This
club is only second in age in this
country, 70 the ST Andrews Golf club
on the Hudson. Colonel May is a mem
Of both the Washington Golf Club and
the Chevy Chase Club and If it had not
been for him golf in and around Wash
ing would not have attained its present
great popularity. J. H. Whigham,
champion in 1896 and 1897. Is another
man who has served in an official
capacity. Charles e. Mcdonald. togeth-
er with Whigham. started golf in Chi
cago, and was champion in 1895. the
first year championship was held.
Oldest Living Golfer.
Tom Morris. the grand old man of
golf" who was green keeper AT the
st. Andrews Club, Fife. Scotland. is
looked up to as the oldest living golfer
on the other side. In this country there
are men of mis- age who play the game.
but who have never figured in contests
rs Morris has. Our oldest living golf
ct in point Of time. is John Reid. He
is called the father of GOLF in the
United States. He is the man who, as a
Scotchman. played from his early
youth, as ali good golfers have done.
with one or two exceptions and when
he came out TO this country, he intro
duced and started the game at the 81
Andrews Club. New York. Hence his
sObTiqUeJ
Washington has been represented
twice bSfore and if Mr. Britton is
elected will have had three representa-
tives during the ten years of the exist
enCe OF the I. :. q. A. Washington
should always be represented and it is
hoped that one OF its golf or country
clubs VIII have some say in the way
things are run in the national asso-
citation. Some day Washington golfers
may wish TO hold d championship here.
The Chevy Chase Club is much pleas
ed with having one of its members
named for one of the vice presidencies
Of the United States Golf Association
and has expressed the same to Mr..
Britton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07
hOUNTEDPUSHDAIl
POLO SUBSTITUTE
West Adopts New Eau as
tlian Sport.
HORSES DO ALL TIE WORK
Riders Net Allowed to Use Hands or
Feet on Big GlObe-Fast Play
Possible.

CHICAGO. Jan. 6.-Pushban on horse
back is a game that is becoming popular
IA the West just as polo is popular ia
she East. because OF the combination
Of brains and skill Of horses and men.
The game cannot be put within the
reach OF the masses because of the time.
expense and space required FOR ii. but
II Is neverthe.ess very fascinating.
One of the most likeable features Of
tnis mounted game is the msnHer in
which the horses enter into the spirit
of the contest. once they overcome their
itar Of The big black bali In a fast
game the four-footed players perform
inteliigently. without suggestion from
jne hip or bride and dash madly
about as if they enjoy The sport i'm
nLensaIN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07
FAMOUS MARE WAS CHEAP.

In comparing the high prices which
now prevail for hoTsefiesh with those
paid in old days for some which after
ward made their marks in tusf history
London writer recalls that when the
famous Queen Mary was offered for
sale sixty years ago at Edinburg she
attracted little attention. and was sold
for % guineas (about S131j Yet she
produced Blink Bonny. who IN time
gave birth To Blair Athoi, and both
were Derby winners. TO say nothing of
the long line of great racehorses which
came from both.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07
MINNEAPOLIS OFFERS
AUTOMOBILE TROPHY

MINNEAPOLIS. Jan. 6-The Mime
spolis Automobile Club has offered a
S3.Oe0 trophy for competition at the Or
mond meet.
It is FOR stock or touring cars al FIVE
miles and must be won three times by
the same driver for permanent posses
son. IN the general design Of the
trophy speed is symbolized- by a racing
tire encircling a silver globe. From the
swiri evolve decorative bronze figures Of
victory upholding a shallow silver bowl
Tho base Is OF ebony and onyx.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07
Investigating vespers.

The case of the Vesper Boat Club crew
which TOwed al the last Henley regatta
is now under investigation. The a1lega-
tons are a Misrepresentation of funds
and conduct pTeiudicial to amateur row.
ing. In connection with this the anna
teUr standing OF several of the members
Of the crew IS being inquired into
ClaI yes have been made that money
subscribed for legitimate expenses Of
the crew was paid to certain mem bers
or the crew which is contrary TO Ma
tional Association laws
While the entries Of the Atalanta Boat
club and espers were made from the
clubs. and not as national representa-
tives. this fact relieves the National As
ISOLATION of Amateur Oarsmen Of the
real responsibility is recognized by that
organization, but official action will be
taken in the interest of amateur rowing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07
YOUNG MULD0ON MEETS
KELLY IN WATERBURY

Flor-ie Barnett has matched Young
Iuldoon. the clever lightweight wrestler
of Harlem. 10 meet Johnny Kelly, rated
las the champion of Connecticut. before
The ITish-Amert-, ns Athletic CLUB Of
Waterbury. Coz a.. on january Il
The men Gre 10 raeet at the catch-as-
Icatch-can style ar 30 pounds. The win
ner VIII seek contest with the winner
of the B01hue--SwaBsCn match.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07
For Horses Cnly.

The game requires an umpire and
referee The BAH is put into play by the
TeIeree rolling il across the middle Of the
field the TWO hcrses being required 10
take il on the move. The riders are not
allowed 10 use their hands or feet on the
ball Such acts go fouls. il Is really
contest between - horses with the
riders there 10 help oHt equine intelIi-
gence with human reasoning The
horses push the ball any way. Riders
cannot use spurs.
Only trained horses show TO adEauta g.
for new horse viii Invariably shy al
the bali and must undergo quite
course of PLAYING before becoming a
good player. Ofteutimes me game is 50
rough that horses are thrown on their
sides or launches and their riders UNI
seated
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07
HACK AND hADRAL|
IN BATTLE ROYAL
Will Meet in London for
Worlds Championship.
DIFFERENCE IN STYLES
Russian Lion Is Quicker and More
Scientific, But the Turk Is
Heavier and Stronger.


Russian Lion" and Ahmed Madrali. the
Turk. meet in London in the near future
for the catch-as-catch-can wrestling
championship of the world. it will be a
battle of styles Hackenschmidt as
quick and nimble as a cat and with a
tremendous amount of power; Madrali,
somewhat elephantine in his movements.
but an even stiH stronger man when
aroused.
Russian Is Laid Up.
MadraH was beaten by the Russian
when they met under Graeco-Roman
rules in a very few seconds. Hacken-
schmidt recently injured an arm while
wrestling a Nottingham. England. and
despite his physicians injunction con-
tinued TO wrestle without giving the in
jured member time to regain its old
condition. The result is that he Will be
laid up for several weeks longer than
necessary
The mode of training OF the men is
quite different The Russian can turn
somersault in the air without a run, he
can clear the bar at six feet with
running jump. and is equally good al a
standing jump.
Takes Life Easy.
When getting ready for a big contest
ne takes life very easy. He goes TO bed
at an early hOur-early at least. for
a music hall artist-and he is UP soon
after the lark in the morning.
He does a little wrestling and then
undertakes a general physical culture
course. BY these means every muscle
in his body is brought no play one
exercise. for instance, which is general
~ INDUCED in by the lion is To raise ami
lower his body by the arms while lean
ing against a bench or desk. Walking
is another favOrite form OF recreation
with Hackenschmidt. while as for food
during the time he is getting fit, he he
lieves in plenty Of wholesome meat. not
forgetting sweetmeats. which. he has
stated. tend. To make men strong AID
powerful. That they have in his case is
evident from the ease whica he losses
weights the ordinary man would have a
difficulty in moving from the ground
from hand 70 hand while walking about
his training quarters
Turks Great AvoirdupOis.
Aladrali. quite a contrast to the Rus
sian in appearance. does not get near
" so much adipOse tissue of when he
is ready 10 wrestle in any OF his
meats He dnes a fair amount of
wrestling with E.s partners. Difficult
TO defeat he certainly is. for his
weight renders him practically immov-
able when on the defensive, while his
easy-gOing oriental method of getting
ready does not tend 10 get his pound
age down.
Madrah is not a weight litter he
does not favor that method when pre-
pairing for a contest. but that he is
possessed of enormous strength was
proved when he met and defeated Tom
jenkins. the American champion. His
fractured elbow, an injury sustained
when he first met Hackenschmidt, has
not impaired his powers: he is as good
with his right as with his left arm.
and even when wrestling in practice he
proves again and again that his bodily
powers are even greater now than they
were a wear or more
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07
RUSSELL BOUT
ATTRACTING NOTICE
English Lightweight Champion Will
Defend Title in Birmingham-Ed-
monds- Kiley Preliminary.

LONDON, Jan. Preparations are
being made for a big assembly at the
Horse Repository. Birmingham. on Jan
nary s. when the principal attraction viii
be a hfteen-round contest between Jabez
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07
Golf Championships
Not in Great Demand
No Clubs Have Yet Openly Sought Amateur
and WomenS' EventS-U. s. @. A. Off
GERS Seldom Crack Players.

The annual meeting Of the United
States Golf Association will be held in
New XKrk during January, instead Of
February. as il has been heretofore.
As Is the custom. the officers OF the
association are elected for the year ana
the courses for the three championships
are selected. Al this years meeting
the question OF lowering the dues viii
come up. and IL Is expected TO produce
some little excitement. as opinion is
pretty evenly divided about what shall
be done 10 further the interest OF clubs
in the association. and TO help golf in
AS Yet no club has openly expressed
a desire to have the amateur champion
ship or the wOmens championship. but
the Englewood Golf Club wants the open
for it's course. The Womens National
most likely viii go West, while New
England claims the amateur
This years committee selected 10
nominate ticket is Herbert Windeler.
d. r. FOrgan. and Devereaux Emmett
Most of the men named by them are
from last years officers. Alexander Brit
ton, OF Chevy Chase: q. f. Willett. and
our national champion. H Chandler
Egan will be the new acquisitions. All
are good men and should make an ex-
cellent showing in their respective posi-
lions.
May Recognize South.
The Pacific coast and the extreme
Southern States have never been repre-
sented on any Of the L. s. g. A. boards,
nor have they held any other official
position although it has been the Gus
tom for some years past TO select men
who are not from the heart of gOlfing
Centers Next year may see one or
more from both the Gulf States and the
West Coast.
1t has been the exception rather than
the rule, that those in authority in the
/. S. 6. A. have been considered first
class players here. II. Chandler Egan,
one of the new men, has been champion
twice and has won many events only
secondary TO the championship. Eben
NJ. Byers is another, He has figured
very prominently in all kinds of tourn-
aments and has been runner up in the
National George D. Fowle has a ma
tiOnal reputation. but of late has not
been prominent in tournaments
Col. Henry May, although never a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07

SANDY McNaughton and Frank Light
Zoe. are back in New York from trip
10 New Orleans They had expected to
shn q carload OF horses 10 City Park,
bus we're unable 10 get stable room. Me
Naughton has stable OF fifteen horses.
all his OWN thirteen OF them being
lMo-Year- olls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-07
Teams Of -Four.

The game was beomeu iu the far
West TWO ~ three years ago. and varia-
ton Of IT. has been played ar local
riding academies.
The regulation push ban about six feet
in diameter IS used. The field Is not as
large as "a football gridIron. and q score
is counted when 81 Is pushed across the
goal line Zach team consists Of four
mounted players Two on each side
line up back near The ends Of the fields
after the manner Of goal tenders ia foot
ball They are really emergency men.
rs four horses around the ban would
make the game dangerous. ard would.
besides. interfere with fast play. In
case one horse slips the ball away from
an opponent and starts down the field
W IA it. the emergency horse is brought
into play.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-04-11
RESULT or ELECTION
NOT A SURPRISE
PinkOsOn and Bradford Win Over
Their Opponents.
eRooME LEADS FOR COUNCIL

Secures the Highest Vote-Wittstocl
and Bunch Eectsd-Colson arc
Thomas Tie for Board Of Public
Works.
Mayor--w, r Thomas,
Marshal--O. Pinkoson.
CLERK aud TreAsurer-J. NJ. Dell.
Ooliector---T. b. Ellis.
ASsessoP--W. NJ. Bradford,
AldeFmen--G. X. Broome, J, F,
Bunch aud A f. Wiststock.
Board OF PHblic workS-H, F. Dut.
ton, W, N, Wilson, W, W. Hampton,
H. E, Taylor. 9th member q Gle vote
between 8. J. Thomas and P. N, Col.
con.
Amendment to the city charter vine,
Interest In the election for officers
for the city OF Gainesville yesterday
cenie'ed IN the race between W. NJ.
Bradior and W. l.. Hill, candidate
for assessor, aud 9, Pinkoson and r, J,
Rifles, candidates for city marshal.
While there was more interest In this
contest from personal standpoint
than there was in the race for council.
men, the latter was certainly q factor
In bringing out votes In this race q
high compliment vas paid to @, X,
Broome, who received the highest vote
though a strong fight had been made
aga inst him.
The Vesult OF the election, ~ an
nounced by the inspectors and clerks,
10 as follows.
Mayor-w Il Thomas, 2SS.
Marshal- g. P,nkoson. ga; u. ],
Riles. 1877.
Clerk and TreSslrer-J, NJ. Dell,
800.
Tax Colleetpt-T. u. Elli1, 903.
Tar AsseGtor-W. NJ. Bradford, go ;
W, l.. Hill. Is?
Aldetmen-G X Brnome. 2li; +.
A. O'NeIll, 1873 4. T. WiI'stock, l72
r. Il, Aver, 6S; & A, ColcIough, 70
J. = bunch, $50; W, =. Dorsey, 81,
Members BoAri - Public Works--
II. =. Dutton, ?0l; W. n. wilson, ?l0
p. NJ, Oolson, 1853; ". W. Hampton
400 8. ]. ThomA', 1893; T., Z Can.
non. 81; L. G, Lynch, i59; =, u,
Warner, 70i II. +. Taylor, ?07.
For Amendment, 1874
Against Amen dment, Is
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-04-11

the amount paid In in excess OF amount
drawn. tS4. bS8.26. The report further
states that there has never been . con-
test OF any claim paid GOT In the State
and that every claim has been paid
promptly.
The membership Ia growing" re-
marked Mr.. D'Alembert. ut 10 Ia
the healthisst condition since its ex
istenee, not only In Florida, but every
where. The increase In March was
more than 800"
Confidence IL being restored. u ever
lest. which fact 10 shown by the large
number Of applications and inquiries
being made.
The Supreme Lodge at ice last ses.
sion. held In Atlanta, 90 amended the
laws 90 TO sde,It ladies 10 membership
upon the SAINT footing and same con.
ditions No mel. with the result that
large numbers NSs joining the order IN
the North and weSt. ThIs a60FdS .
reliable and cheap Insurance for no.
men.
The Grand Lodge members Sers
driven abou, the city after the after.
noon session. VI,ltInR the University
building. and other points Of Interest
They expressed themselves - being
VeEy much Impressed.
The session will likely be concluded
tonight.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-04-11
A Dandy For DvrnS.

DT. BsPgin, Psna. III. WFitesi II
have used BaIlard's eaou LInimsbt
always recommended 10 TO my friends,
~ am confident there 10 no better
made, 10 10 . dandy for burns.
Thoss ohio 1--we oa farms are especially
liable 10 masy accidental ssIs. bsrn'.
bruises. witch heal Fspldiy whsB Bal.
iard's Snow usimsal 10 applied. 4.
shOsh always BE- lsps 10 the hooss ios
sasss 81 smsressey" Ne. sos and 81
Bold ~ W. N. JoAnsoo.