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TURF AND TRACK NOTES.

In recent lawsuit in France the owner
of f1lly was awarded damages against his
trainer because the latter had, 1t was al
legged concealed from her owner the steady
progress the f1lly had made in training. She
was claimed out of a selling race by a
friend of the trainer, and the suit followed.
The two trainers whose horses have won
more money in 1905 than those of any other
on the English turf are amateurs. They
are the Honorable George Lambton and p.
P. Gilpin. The way was prepared for this
when r. S. Sievier, her owner, trained
Sceptre and won four of the five great
classics of her year. missing the Derby.
At the recent sale of thoroughbreds in
Kentucky two hundred head went to Mexico
alone. and they were bought for breeding,
from the southern republic. 1t is said that
the newly awakened interest in thorough
breds, as displayed by the Mexicans, is due
to the unprecedented success of many of
the great cattle kings Of that country, who
think there is at least as good a chance to
make the ring of horses pay as does the
rearing Of cattle.
George Herring, who died a month ago in
England, left a fortune of So, 500 COO, Of
which $1,000, 600 was left to the Hospital
Sunday Fund. The deceased amassed
large portion of this money while acting as
turf commissioner to the late Sir Joseph
Hawley, England's most noted turfman of
forty years ago. Sir Joseph owned in one
was thought good enough to win the Derby.
1t was won by Blue Gown, against whom
his most intimate friends had laid. Blue
Gown was purchased a few years later by
James r. Keene. but the horse died on the
voyage to America.
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ROAD DRIVERS
MATINEE ON SPEEDWAY

Fast sport on the speedway marked the
opening yesterday afternoon of the winter
matinees of the Amateur Road Drivers As
ISOLATION of the District of Columbia. Five
races were run, the event marking the be-
ginning of the series of performances for
the prize of a Philips road wagon which
is to be presented to the owner of the horse
winning the greatest number of heats dur
ing the associations series of matinees.
The results are shown in the following sum-
mary:
First race free-for- all trot: First heat-Forney
motif, second: Sir Eectroid John Benton). third
Time 1.10 Second heat-Forney (E. E. TaylOrl.
won: The Dean (charles McDermotD, second; Sir
Electroid tJohn Benton). third. Time, 1.09.
Rex Leader Charles McDermotn. won; Eddie B.
tH; Copperthite,. second; Nan Patterson Charles
same order. Time. 1.13A.
Third 2.1s Face: First heat-Harry Mad
jarvis. second: Red Rock w Nailor) third
Time. 1:13h Second heat-Run in same order
Fourth race. free-fcr-all trot: First healthy
sotis IL. A. Mccormick. won: Bedford Boy (Fran-
els Javins). second; Ada d. tH: Copperthite)
third. Time. 1.1oh.. Second heat-Mysotis q. A.
Mccormick, won: Ada d. III. Copperthite). Sec
1I2h
E4ersft E tE Taylor nss
Charles McDermott,. second; Colbre. third. Time
III. Sc, ord hcat-EveIett T. (E. E. Tayl n. won;
1os,s 1850
The following are the officials:
Judges-John II. Gheen, Cant. c. e. Hartlng.
Bridget. Charles T. Stohlman, starter: DR.. Char es
F. Hadfeld. clerk Of the course; Edward Tally:
nne Is 1ass
John o. Gheen and l.. Mccormick.
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RELIEF ASSOCIATION SMOKER.
Washington Railway and Electric
Company's Employees Entertain.

The members of the Washington Railway
Relief Association were the hosts at social
stag and smoker at OH E street last even
ing The members and their guests crowd
ed the hall and enjoyed an interesting pro-
gram. Later buffet luncheon was served.
The speakers were Gen. George III. Harries
and Mr.. H. w. Fuller. They were intro
duced by Fred j. Mersheimer. chairman of
the committee having the smoker In charge
The Apollo Quartet, consisting of Messrs.
Charles E. Myers, w. D. Mcfarland. R. R.
Rodrick and D. c. Holland. rendered sew
eral selections. and ]. Scheitlin gave a
number Of comic Rotations.
The officers of the association are: Gen.
George H. Harries, president; c. J. TIVE
dale, vice president: VIM. r. Ham, treas
urer; 7. c. Sheets, secretary.
The committees in charge of the smoker
consisted of FIJI. MerscheimeF, chairman;
P. H. Wentzell, w. s. Ballinger, w. A.
Wenner and M. Stallings. The reception
committee included W. s. Ballfnger. chair
man; j. T. Moffett VIM. Lowry, Chas S.
Reich. George Derehe. Geo. G.. Whitney,
L. E. Sinclair. Fred. Harries, S. I. Folsom,
Jas. B. Lackey, Dan Frazier, j. C. Nc
VIM. H. Hitchcock, VIM. r. Dement,, c. s.
Kimball. A. s. Parry. Warren Anderson, c.
B. Wilson. VIM. F. Ham, F. j. Whitehead.
E. s.. NARROW, p. Belts and w. H. Hemler.
The house committee on membership COM
prises II. w. Fuller. chairman; Fl. NJ.
Browning. secretary: F. ]. Merscheimer c.
8. Wilson, F. ]. Enders, w. 8. Baiinger A.
S. Parry, p. Wentzell. w. A. Wenner, M
StalIings and E. C.. Elliott.
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OBJECTIONS FILED.
Commissioners Take Action in Grade
Claims Case.

The District Commissioners, through
Special Attorney A. Leftwich Sinclair, have
filed objections to the apprasements of
grade damages recently made by the union
station grade-claims commission in favor
of Mary L. O'Leary, Margaret Horn, Cath
crime v. Jackson and Johanna M. O'Leary,
Silas B. Daish, M. Frank Rupert, w.
Clarence Duvall and Sidney T. Thomas,
trustees; jeremiah Mackessy, Margaret L.
Kennedy and John J. Sheehy. guardians ad
ltem for Julia L. Kennedy, an infant:
Thomas Mcmahon, jeremiah OLeary
Maurice Collins, Johanna Collins and Kath-
crime Murphy, the owners of real estate
on Massachusetts, avenue between North
Capitol street and New Jersey avenue. The
objections of the Commissioners are adj
dressed to the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict.
The Commissioners assert in their petit
ton that the damages awarded the prop
erty owners named on account of the
change of the grade of Massachusetts, ave-
nue., in front of their property. are con-
trary to the evidence submitted to the
claims commission at the trial, and are ex-
cessive. The Commissioners further de-
clare that 1.-The damages alleged to have
resulted to the property of said parties from
the change of the grade of Massachusetts,
abuts, are offset by the benefits and advan-
tages which have accrued to said property
by reason OF the establishment, in proxim
ity thereto. of the great union railroad
station, authorized by the Congress of the
United States"
objections will result in the summoning of
a jury of seven citizens to determine what
amount of money shall be paid to the land
owners in question as grade damages.
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MANY CLUBS WANT sTAHL.
Trade for Ex-Manager Feature of
League Meeting.

CHICAGO, December 12.-The owners of
the clubs in the American Base Ball League
will late today at the Auditorium begin
their annual meeting. Earlier in the day
the directors of the league met at the office
of President Johnson, where the champion
ship pennant for the season of 1905 was
awarded to the Chicago team and S10O was
awarded to President Comisky for the pur-
pose of purchasing pennant emblematic
of the championship.
1t is generally expected that the greater
part of the work of the meeting will be
accomplished today, as there are no per-
picking questions pending. One subject tn 1T
will be taken up will be the shortening of
the playing schedule and the extension of
the championship series at the end of the
regular season.
Interest in the meeting centered in prob
able trades and purchases of players. The
most important of these is the disposition
to be made of Stahl, former manager of the
Washington club Nearly every club in
the league is willing to take him. but Bos-
ton and Detroit are apparently most anX-
ious to secure him. Another trade of im-
portance is that involving James Collins,
late manager of the Boston team.
A successor to Charles W. Somers. vice
president of the league. is to be elected, as
we'll as a new board of directors.
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COURT ENJoINs MEETING.
Purchaser Of Stock Sues Telegraphone
Company.


A meeting of the stockholders of the
American Telegraphone Company, adver-
tfsed to occur yesterday at the Hutchins
building, was enjoined by Justice Gould of
the District Supreme Court at the instance
of Charles K. Fankhauser of New York
who filed suit for an injunction against the
corporation. A temporary restraining order
was issued, returnable next Friday.
Mr.. Fankhauser informs the court that
the company is capitalized at 5000, 600.
represented by 10000 shares of stock, at
the par value of $40 each. July last he
alleges, the company agreed to sell and de-
liver to him 225.OCO shares of stock for
$4,000. payable in installments. with the
proviso that the treasury holding of 100000
shares should not be placed on the market
until he had paid for and received the total
225,C0O shares. Mr.. Fankhauser declares
that he has paid the corporation about
100000 and has received 10000 shares. He
offered, pursuant to his agreement Deem
Der last to pay an additional $4,000. and
demanded the proportionate number of
shares to which he would be entitled for
such payment under his contract The de-
PENDANT, is is alleged, refused to accept the
offer.
AS reason for desiring the meeting of
stockholders enjoined Mr.. Fankhauser says
that he believes it Is the intention of the de-
PENDANT. if allowed to hold the meeting
without his right to vote the shares to
which he claims to be entitled, to take ac-
ton hostile to his interests. and render, he
AYERS his stock now held and contracted
for valueless. 1t is further claimed by Mr..
Fankhauser that certain persons. repre-
senting a minority interest in the company,
have conspired with the officers of the COM
pany. or some of them.' to deny and de-
fraud him of his rights by procuring and
causing the refusal Of his request for the
additional 81. 900 shares by declining to ac-
cept the proffered $4,000.
Attorney Charles w. Darr appears for the
complainant.
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FIGHT AGAINST cANTEEN.
officers Who Drink May Be Oppos-

The agitation in Congress against the
army canteen has assumed a new phase
which promises to be very interesting. In
formation has reached some members of
the House that the Anti-Saloon League,
which has been fighting the army canteen,
against all the efforts of the officers who
handle the troops to restore that institu-
ton, proposes to turn its guns now upon
the officers themselves.
1t is said that proposition is under con-
sideration by the leaders of the movement
to ask Congress to pass a law prohibiting
the promotion of officers of the army and
navy who use intoxicating liquors. 1t is
contended by those who are advocating
this movement that the same principles
are employed on many railroads and large
industrial establishments. where employees
who use intoxicants are Disseminated
against in promotion.
The Rev. s. +. Nichols, superintendent of
the Anti-Saloon League of Pennsylvania, is
in the city. and is understood to be in con-
sultation with temperance workers in advo-
cacy of this new idea. 1t has not been de-
cided, it is said by the organizations which
have been fighting the canteen to go to the
extreme length suggested by Mr.. Nichols.
but 1t is claimed that some of the temper
ance workers are very much impressed
with his plan.
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MOTION TO RATIFY.
Action of District Counsel in the Mat
ter of Advertisements.

Attorney Sinclair, representing the Dis
trict Commissioners. yesterday filed mo-
ton in the Supreme Court of the District
asking the court to ratfy the following
appraisements of damages made by the
union station grade claims commission: Lot
/. square 625, Michael T. Burns, owner. no
damages; lot 8, square 625, Avarilla Lam
bert, owner, no damages; part of lot II.
square 625, Catharine Burke, owner. $50:
subot IA and part Of lot ID, square Go.
John H. Hutchinson, owner, lot Al. Chris
tan Heur;ch and Augustus B. Coppes, trus-
tees, owners, $50. and lots 40. 30 and ii,
square 625. Mary NJ. Duvall, owner, $500.
The property in question fronts on Mas
sachusetts avenue and has been affected by
fill made in this street Mrs. Duvall re-
Gently filed objections to the aDpraisement
of damages made in her favor and asked
for trial by jury, but it is stated that
she will withdraw the objections and con-
sent to the confirmation of the appraise-
mentS.
The District Commissioners objected to a
number of other appraisements of damages
resulting to Massachusetts, avenue property
from change of grade, claiming that the
appraisements are excessive and not SUP
ported by the evidence submitted to TIE
damage commission.
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FAv0RITES BEATEN
AT NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS. December 12.-It was
bad for favorite players at City Park yes
terday afternoon. as four OF the choices
were defeated. The hardest blow of the
card was in the second race. at seven fur
longs. In which the public made Charlie
Eastman an odds-on favorite. Charlie
Eastman was q poor third Harry Scott an
outsider at 25 to ], winning. Toboggan,
who ran some grand races at the Fair
Grounds, was also beaten.
Starter Cassidy suspended Jockeys Larsen
and Fisher for two and four days respec-
lively for disobedience at the post. The
Judges announced that the entry Of Iron
ton will be refused until he is ready to race.
Jockey d. Hall. who was ruled OF the turf
in San Francisco, was allowed to ride yes
terday. The summaries:
First race, I'VE and a half furlongs--Druien, 10S
to seeena Cart HAZE Haze na'G' Ssly
Jack Hardin, Elixir, Black enamel, Robert MIN
ton and Alderman GoebeI also
sas SSaa .e IS s 10 Won sset Dol.n
ns,nss e tss% Tme is as po1
Prim, Hera, Peter Sterling F-rebrand, Goldbearer
and Concert also ran.
III (Mountain), to 2, won; Padre, loo1C. Fish
er,. to /. second: scaigoek 10 Dep, 20 t. +
Lampadrome, Bitter Brown. Roseboro. Fred Horn
beck, Obercn, Gladiator Golden Mineral and Fir-
gle Witters also ran.
Fourth race six furlcngs-R Hickey, 1o5 (Garnerl,
10 to L, won; Faxerita, 105 on. WOodsj 60 to /,
second: Goldle, 10 Oh. Larsenl. II to I. third
Time, l.15 3-5. Poetry, Society Bud DIR. McCleur,
Chauncey Olcott. Balshot. Henry Hendricks, Gl n
clare. Kara, Quinn Brady, Self Reliant and Gauz.
also ran.
Fifth race, Ave furlongs-C olloquy. 107 fGarner),
Z to 10. won; Bonart. 104 tAubuchon). to Sec
ond; Voting 101 tMountain), IL to 1. third Time,
101 3-5. Billy vartress, Tudor. Regal Lad, Miss
Jersey, Sally Preston, Dinamock and Expect to
See also ran.
Sixth race. six furlongs-Rebo 104 q. Hennessyl,
to I, won: Toboggan. 10 (Mountain). to 8.
second: Airship, 1O4 (AubuchonD, s to 1, third.
Time, LA 30 Auditor, Martius and Orderly also
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BISHOP CLINTON TALKS.
Race Troubles hites and
Blacks Contrasted.


A meeting under the auspices of the
Church Extension Society of Galbraith A.
NJ E. Zion Church, on 9th street northwest,
was addressed last night by Bishop George
Wiley Clinton. The devotional exercises
were conducted by DR.. S. L. Corrothers.
after which he introduced the bishop, who
said in part:
1.-The church as a factor In the elevation
of the race Is the theme that 1 shall talk
to you on. as 1t Is the most important ques-
ton, perhaps, in solving almost all of our
troubles both of church and state. A race
that can be brought up to obedience to
the divine law will obey the human law.
Church extension work in the Zion connec-
ton began five years ago and II has spread
over our country and broken the bread OF
life beyond the briny deep, and yet We
need better and more systematic work
along this line everywhere.
I'm the elevation of a race the Christian
church has wider scope than the mere
propoga ton of religious doctrine 1t must
not only save souls. but 1t must lift men up
and save them from moral degradation,
crime and ruin. 1t must make good citi-
zens as well as spotless saints. The church
great. prosperous and glorious Union. The
combined negro churches In the United
States alone own over $50. 000,0 worth OF
church and school property, the share of
the Zion Methodist Church being more
than 81. 100000.
1.-The flag that floats 50 proudly over the
White House and the Congress of the ma
ton. bearing ON its field of blue the galaxy
of our states. and the English jack that
floats above great commercial fleets will
at last be folded, to wave no more. crum5le
to dust and with all they represent pass
away. but the church of God will live on
and the flag of Emanuel will float on for
ever. God will yet raise up a negro Moses.
ssToday NE are divided and disl,uited
Talk of enemies: l am more afraid of the
black man than I am OF the white man.
A united church with God and right In
the lead can solve almost any problem"
Bishop Clinton will speak at Trinity A.
NJ. E. Zion Church on Morton street north
west this evening at o'clock. which will
conclude his episcopal work here at this
time.
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S0DEN CANDIDATE
AGAINST PULLIAM

NEW YORK. December 12.-During two
sessions of the National League, held yes
terday afternoon and evening at the Hotel
Victoria. the magnates unanimously adopted
a resolution most heartily commencing
President Harry c. Pulliam for his efforts
In enforcing proper discipline on the ball
field accepted the designations of Arthur
ii. Soden and William H. Couant, former
owners of the Boston club and elected
Soden and Conant to life membership to
the league; received George s. Dewey. the
new owner of the club. and, after approving
the minutes of the meeting adjourned until
j o'clock today, when they will elect a
president to succeed Pulliam
The real business of the day was done In
the hotel lobby. 1t developed that the oppo-
sition TO President Puliam's reelection will
today present the name of A H SOden for
the league presidency. Soden was the dean
OF the league club owners. having been af-
.filiated with the organization since 1876
when the league was formed While IL Is
figured that there is no chance of the Bos-
ton mans election. this move will give
President John 7. Brush of the New York
club and President Garry Hermann of
Cincinnati a chance to make a graceful re-
treat from their opposition to Pulllam.
President Charlie Ebbetts on behalf Of
with an offer for trade. He offered Presi-
dent Charles w. Murphy of the Chicago
club $4,000 for the releases Of Pitcher Ed
Reuibach. Arthur Holman and another
player. When George Dewey. the new Bos-
ton magnate, was told Of Brooklyn's ofrer
he raised II to $4,000 for the same players
Murphy refused to consider the offer, and
said:
There is not man on the Chicago club s
list that is for sale outright. II can
strengthen the team by means OF trade 1
viii do so. But We do not need any cash.
and therefore will not sell any of our men."
After considerable dickering Manager
Fred Clarke of the Pittsburg club and Fred
Teoney of Boston put through deal by
which the Pttsburg club secures the serv-
Ices OF Ed Abbatichio on exchange for
Pitcher Patsy Flaherty, Second Baseman
George Richie and one of the Pirates out
heiders. Otis Clymer was to have figured
In this deal. but refused to go to Boston
under any circumstances. John McGraw
recently offered Abbatichio a contract cali
anE for M2o0o for two years. The player
refused TO do business with the Giants
manager. because. under the Pennsylvania
state law. he cannot leave his business in
IAtrobe. Pa. for more than three months
ut n time BY playing with Pittsburg he
can spend half the season at home
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0RDWAYS NOSED
OUT LIGHT INFANTRY

After winning one game each early in the
season the Ordway and the Washington
Light Infantry basket ball teams clashed
last night for their third battle and for
supremacy. The Ordway boys won the
honors by defeating their rivals by the
close score of 251a to %. The game was
pulled of at Washington Light Infantry
Armory and large crowd was on hand
to cheer the respective teams. Probably
never before this season has so much In
terest beep shown In basket ball game.
1t was a well-known fact that the teams
were pretty evenly matched and the close
result was no surprise.
The Ordways secured the lead after If,
teen seconds of play. and this they MAIN
tanned until the end. The losers fought
desperately to overcome their opponents
lead, but to no avail Thompson and San
nino played about the best ball for their
team while Barker excelled his team
mates.
December 10 two picked teams consisting
of the best players of the league will line
up for a benefit game.
Ia ar civ ary.
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WEST wAsH1NoroN CITIZENS
Association Hears Discussion Of Local
REPRESENTATION in Congress.

At the monthly meeting of the West
Washington Citizens Association. held last
evening In the IA. e. Church at w street
and Conduit road, the members were adj
dressed informally by Representative T. w.
Sims OF Tennessee and Representative E. l..
Taylor, r.. OF Ohio. on the question of local
representation In Congress.
Immediately after the meeting was called
to order by President Greed NJ. Fulton it
was resolved to postpone all the business
before the association until the next meet
sentative Sims. The latter spoke mainly
on the measure he introduced in Congress
several days ago providing for two dele
gates In the lower House of Congress- whose
bates and affairs concerning the District.
Representative Sims added that no perfect
form Of government would be secured I'M
u the District gets local representation In
Congress. According to his view, the dele
gates should be bona f1de citizens of the
District and not outsiders who have come.
here only for short time. They should
be well versed in national affairs. the
speaker added. inasmuch as all that con-
Germs the District Is of national impor-
tance.. In conclusion he pledged his sup
port to the measure. which. he said. he
hoped would be carried through this ses-
sion.
Representative Taylor was then intro
duced. He spoke entertainingly on the
question Oh local ieGlSiauOn ana said he be-
heved it is due the District to have dele
gate in Congress He explained that it is
not always advantageous to have eighteen
men, each from a different state of the
Union with the exception of two from
Ohio, including himself, whose main duty is
to keep the lid DOWN. to care for local in
terests. Although their efforts always
well meant and usually produce the desired
result, 1t would be easier and would SIM
plify matters both for the committees on
the District of both houses as vel as for
all local citizens, If they managed their
own affairs i'm Congress He reiterated the
statement that taxation without representa-
ton Is not the republican method of doing
business. He pledged his support to Repre-
sentative, Sims bill
At the conclusion of this address Presi-
dent Fulton stated to the members present
that the committee of five members from
the association would be appointed soon so
as to confer with representatives from the
other District associations in the matter
u local representation in Congress.