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The Washington times., 1907-12-30
KELLY ON LONG
END OF BETTING
Wagering Expected to Pick
Up at Ringside-Price,
10 to 9.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. Dec. 30-Billy
Papke and Hugo Kelly. who fight ten
rounds at SChlitzs Garden tonight for
the middleweight championship Of the
world. are both in the best Of condi-
ton and both extremely confident Of
winning by a knockout long before the
final round.
Papke feels certain that he viii win
with a knockout while Kelly. though
not talking knockout as strongly as the
down State man. Is certain that ne viii
be the winner when the contest Is finish
ed. This confidence IS born Of perfect
physical condition. the result Of weeks
OF earnest and faithful training. Since
the match was made both men have ap-
piled themselves diligently 10 bringing
about that fine edge that IS necessary
70 make q fighter without flaw and both
have declared that there is nothing lack
ing IN this regard
Big Crowd Expected.
That the greatest crowd that ever
saw a contest IN Milwaukee will be pres
ent when the two middleweights spar
for the opening seems certain big
delegation will arrive on a special train
which leaves Chicago over the Chicago.
Milwaukee. and St Paul road at 9
o'clock tonight. ana other fans viii be
streaming into the city all day from
different points Of the country
The winner VIII be entitled % one OF
the best claims for the middleweight
championship, though Stanley Ketchel,
Tommy Ryan, and Sam Langford viii
dispute IT,
Betting Light So Far.
Although there has not been a great
deal OF betting 50 far, IL is certain that
the wagering VIII pick up and become
very brisk at the ringside.
When the men step together in the
center Of the ring is likely that the
price Will be 10 10 with Kelly on the
long end
Papke looks fresh as a flower and IS
as hard as iron. II condition counts for
ANYTHING in this battle, Billy has much
in his favor.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
SHEPPARD AND HASKINS AGAIN.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.-Melvin w.
Sheppard. Of the Irish-American A. C..
and Guy Haskins. Of the University Of
Pennsylvania, acknowledged to be the
greatest middle-distance runners in the
country, have been matched to run a
]. 1.000-yard race at the Boston Athletic
Associations carnival on February /.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
Southern Saloons Doomed.

The strength of the temperance
movement IN the South IS enormous
and the saloonkeepers IN the compare
lively few towns where whisky is now
sold openly see the handwriting on the
wall. Mobile Is the only city in Alabama
where there will be saloons after the
first OF the year. and the whisky men
therc told me they die not expect to
stay in business more than another
year"
Leonard Will look around. and after
he has caught his breath expects TO set
tie in Washington again.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
To Gain Time

BY outsiders. however, the action
taken was interpreted as an at
tempt 70 gain time. the time being con-
sidered scarcely ripe for so radical a
move as invading the territory or the
major leagues In the face OF almost Ger
tain opposition.
The fact that no considerable time
was devoted 20 the discussion Of the
question in yesterdays meeting is taken
10 mean that the American Association
leaders are almost q unit on the de-
STABILITY Of having a cluA in Chicago.
Il was authOritatively reported that
only two Of the club owners. ". r
Armour. OF Toledo, and " II Watkins,
Of Indianapolis, are opposed 70 making
the move. while T J. Bryce. OF COlum-
bus. hitherto thcuEht to be in oppO-
sition. has changed his views TO the eN-
tent that he favyrs IL. provided every
means OF entering the new field without
starting a baseball war are first ex-
haUsted.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
OLYMPIC MANAGER BREAKS SILENCE TO REFUTE CHARGE
LEONARD RETURNS
WITH SAD STORY
Lost Buffalo Hotel, Then
Took Long Trip.
BY THOMAS S. RICE.

one of the most delightful and charm
ing visitors Of our fair city IN the past
week was Ristie Leonard, who depart
ed our midst about eighteen months ago
10 run a hotel in Buffalo. N Y.
At present this esteemed citizen has
no hotel. but a long. sad story. The
tale of mis- wrongs sounds ike a Bos-
ton discussion OF the treatment OF the
Filipinos, and he can recite more hor-
rOrs than a child-culture female telling
our mothers they don't know how 60
raise us. According TO Leonard's plant
pretty much everybody he had dealings
with in Iiumalo. with a few notable ex-
ceptions, acted as If the were Jack
O'Briens in disgust. Instead OF reach
ing him the glad hand they extended
hooks and dragged him IN. after which
they summoned the hammer clans aud
beat out OF him everything that WASH {
nailed down and most that was.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30

J. Sheridan. Of the Irish American Ath-
letic Club. for professionalism a short
time prior to the trip TO Athens. Furth
ermOre, my activity in quest of evidence.
which will undoubtedly result i'm the
cleaning up of the semi-professional ele-
ment in the Metropolitan Association, is
not rclisned by the Irish-AmCrican Ath-
letic Club.
1t is almost public property chat be-
Tore the American team left New York
the antagonism OF the lrish-An erican
Athletic Club members reached such a
stage that Martin J. Sheridan was re-
0uested not to permit any Of the mem
bers TO use physical violence on me dur
the trip 10 Athens and return
Personal Charges.
Mr.. Halpin then goes on TO score each
Of the men who have attacked him in
the present controversy. He says a Ger
tain sporting editor Of a New York
paper, who had previously taken his
side Of the argument. Is now attacking
him under the pressure OF an editor con-
nected with the Irish-American Athletic
Club. He says Ray c. Ewry's animosity
Is due TO the fact that he had called
Ewry a grating amateur for giving ex-
Eibitions at circuses. Halpin IS surprised
at Hillman for opposing him. "Hilman
probably fancies that I caused his sus-
pension from tie New York Athletic
Club for owing his dues said HaIpin
Speaking Of Leavitt and Eaton the
Boston athletes. Halplu expresses the
belief that Leavitt dislikes him for ger
ting him out Of trouble with the Naples
police. He probably has forgotten the
furniture he smashed IN the Hotel Of
NapON and the people he insulted. %
says Halpin- Halpln thinks Eaton's
grievance Is due TO the latter's failure
20 get a loan OF some Olympic funds
Halpin finally loaned Eaton a little Of
his own. which he has only partially
paid back.
Anent the Sullivan Case.
Regarding d. A. Sullivan. OF Butte.
Mont, Halpin says this man intended
TO do" England as a professional at
the conclusion OF the Olympic games.
and for this reason he tried to get Sui
livan's registration card and his Olym-
pic uniform. Prince George Of Greece
was compelled to declare this man un1t
10 associate with the other American n
athletes, according to Halpin's state
meut-
Halpin also accuses the Irish-Amerl-
can 4. c. athletes Of stealing the con-
gratulatOry Cablegram 20 the American
team, sent by President Roosevelt. The
cablegram disappeared al a banquet
after the games. Halpin does not name
the men he suspects.
Halpin calls attention 10 the fact th3 /,
his mana cement has not been criticised
by the college element.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
Quit in Disgust.

Having taken his hotel from him one
day when ne happened u stray away
70 a ball game the Buualonlans hired a
dentist 20 extract the gold from his
front teeth. Discovering this nefariDLs
plot RistIe decided TO fade from Buff
falo. He took a tour II the country
which extended as far north as Seattle,
and as far south as Los Angeles. re-
turning 20 Washington by way Of the
Southern Pacific.
While in Los Angeles the Capital way
farer dropped into Jim Jeffries' saloon
and had n short talk with the cham
pion. but did not ask him whether he
intended to fight again. kinG-faced
strangers advised Leonard that the
question always veXed JEFF so much that
hc became quite irresponsible. wherefore.
being a man Of peace. the Washing
tcnian avoided that subject. Speaking
OF his travels, Leonard SAID:
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
AMERICAN CRICKETT
TEAM TO GO ABROAD
Fifteen Matches Booked.
Thirteen in England.
Two III ireland.

NEW YORK, Dec 20.-After a lapse
Of five years the cricl1eters Of Phiia-
delphIa Will send a team 10 England
next season.
Although the team has not yet been
chosen. all those whose selection is
assured have been approached and
have signuied their willingness to 20.
Should the trip not have been under
taken in 1878 it could not have taken
place until l3u. for the Australians viii
be IN England I'm 1919 and the South
Africans are down for trip in 1910.
The schedule of games for the Phila-
delDhians was drawn up at the last
meeting Of the county secretaries. held
in London on December .. It embraces
fifteen matches, OF which thirteen will
take place In England and two in
Ireland. The opening match VIII be
played on July o, and the concluding
contest on August q. Following IS the
schedule.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
The Schedule.

July 6 South Wales. at Cardiff. o.
Worcestershire. at Worcester; -. Hamp-
shire. AT Southampton: y, . at
Folkestcn, 20 be arranged ltwo days.:
70. MiddleseN. at Lords. London; "a
Royal Artillery, at Woolwich 1.-TWO
days.; q. Northamptoushire, al North
ampton; 80. Surrey. at the oval. Lon
don; August. 3. Gentlemen OF Ireland
at Dublin; Z, Northern Counties Union.
at Belfast 1.-TWO days.: 13 MaryIebone
c. G. at Lords, London: II. DerbvshIre
at Derby; 90 Notts. at Nottingham. "a.
Durham County, at Durham: p. Kent.
at Canterbury.
Unless otherwise stated. all game. are
for three days.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
CONFERENCE MAKES
WAR SEEM LIKELY.
National Commission Con-
SentS to Talk it Over
With A. A.

CHICAGO. Dec. 30.-The proposed in
vasion Of the Chicago baseball field by
the American Association will be taken
UP at Cincinnati January between
President O'Brien, OF the American As
ISOLATION, and the National Commission.
Mr.. O'Brien. az the annual meeting
OF the American Association. was
appointed a committee OF one 70 take
up the question OF territorial rights with
the National Commission. The presi-
cents Of all clubs in the association
were present
Other business accomplished was the
reelection Of George Tebe1r Of Kansas
City, as chairman Of the board of di-
rectOrs. and Of NJ. c. CanuHon. Of Min
neapOEs, as vice president Of the organ
ization. A schedule committee. COM
posed OF Tebeau and CantHlon and Pres
ident Bryce. Of Columbus. was chosen
20 draw up a schedule OF l54 games for
1905 The 1907 pennant was formally
awarded TO Columbus.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
Leaders at Sea.

terpret the action Of the association re-
garding the invasion of Chicago. Presi-
dent Ban Johnson, OF the American
League, who is n member OF the ma
tional commission. asserted that the
national body had no Jurisdiction
over the question, and had already re-
fused 20 act In similar case, wherein
the Western League attempted 20 take
Topeka from the western Association.
q. A. COmiskey and G. W. Murphy,
presidents OF the America and National
League clubs. Of Chicago, refused TO dis
cuss the situation.
The American Association club own
ers themselves referred all inQUirers TO
President O. Brien. The latter was silent
when asked what the association eX-
pecIed 10 gain by an appeal 20 a body
which had no jurisdiction over the QUes-
ton.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
Visit to Jim Jefries.

'.Jenrits' place is certainly a beauty.
as far as hXinEs are concerned. It's all
there with the mahogany trimmings.
mosaic floors, and leather furniture.
while the gentlemanly barkeeps gerve
the stun in cut glass, but, judging from
the business going on while was there.
JeT IS not making more than a million
dollars q minute. His rent is high, aid
the amount Of money invested I'm tive
place IS large. and I should imagine ne
would have to have a constant trade
like a market saloon on Saturday night
to get by. but the day 1 visited him
there was no bowling mob in the bar.
Seffries sticks pretty close To bust
ness I'm the matter OF being on hand as
an ad for the place, and I found him
extremely affable and courteous 10 his
customers. I had known him here ia
the East. and we had quite a talk, but
I did not ask him II he intended enter
ing the ring again, FOR the first QUes-
tion handed him by every tourist and
newcomer 70 the Joint Is on that sub
jet, and it IS wearing him thin.
The Washington times., 1907-12-30
Depression in West.

Business conditions IN the North
west and west 1re IN a deplorable
state. There are thousands Of idle men
IN Seattle. AMI all business done along
the coast is throuRl tho medium OF
clearing house certificates, which pass
dollar for 6olisr in the city where Is
sued. but have to be discounted II you
want TO go elsewhere. People in Wash
ington, where S-e Government IS paying
of in cash regularly at the old stand.
have no conception now business has
been paralyzed lately in the matter OF
ready money. This has caused the post
ponemeut Of the vast majority Of new
enterprises. and has caused the failure
of thousands Of others The number Of
men out OF work who cannot even find
manual labor 10 do In .he West Is o.
palling, and . WAS glad 10 get back
here.
II intended to settle i1 Seattle, but
the scarcity Of rOin there and the gen
eiSl depression caused me 70 change my
MINI.
san , rauciscO is tied up much like
Seattle. snd the condition of the streets
rnpre is Z Wfui
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06

eration-the future men and women
Of our nation. A high standard Of
citizenship is never born of keeping
low standard forever in evidence.
A knowledge. Of crime invariably fire.
cedes the commission Of it. -
'Where ignorance is bliss, I
IT'S folly to be WISE"
Let us keep the minds of the young,
pure and free from all communicating
influences. The theory of punishment
as an example has long ago been ex-
ploded. 1t is not the fear Of. punish
ment that keeps people virtuous, but
that innate sense of honor, self-respect
and decency, which, in a more or less
degree, is an attribute Of every In
diyidual that lives. Don't let US en-
feeble it by exhibitions Of its opposite
weakness e;.. :. *.. 81
AS we understand it the Board Of
Public Works has n1easurably COM
piled with the request. -
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
ST. LOUIS HOTEL
PRIDE OF THE CITY

An hotel which enjoys an exception
ally excellent reputation throughout
the Northwest and with the travelling
public, is the ST. Louis hotel, located
at 318-32S West Superior street. In
every way the management Of this
famous hosiery has put forth most
strenuous efforts to please patrons and
give the best service offered by any
hotel in this section Of the country.
The accommodations are complete in
every respect and the rates are reas-
enable.
The manager, Mr. j. T. Michaud
gives the affairs Of the house his con-
slant and painstaking supervision and
: the courtesy shown to the patrons
and the excellent accommodations Of
fered are the source Of the growing
popularity Of his house.
The merchants and travelling men
Of the entire Northwest will find it to
their advantage to stay at the ST.
Louis hotel which. with it's cozy lobby
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
PROTEST FROM
PLUMBERS UNION
Cooent Reasons Against Employ
mont Of Chain Gang on
Streets,

The Plumbers union of this city de-
sire to go on recor das registering a
vigorous protest against the employ
ment Of prison labor on the streets Of
our city. Their objections are based
upon certain propositions the sound
ness of which it would be hard to
gatnsay.
F1rst-The question, as to the very
serious evils resulting from permitting
prison labor to compete with free la
Dor, has long ago passed the stage of
discussion or controversy Intelligent
men have no differences of opinion up
on the subject. :
Second-1t is cruel and inhuman to
subject persons convicted Of triding
ofrenses, to the shame and indignity
Of chain gang employment, under the
observation Of every passer-by. II is
destructive OF that sense of self-re-
spect without which no man can be
either a good or useful citizen.
Third More serious than all, is tts
Injurious effect upon the rising Ken
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
SPAULDING HOTEL
CREDIT TO THE CITY

In all cities there are numerous
hotels and the first question which
confronts traveller is, Where can
get comfortable accommodations? %
This question is most important to
them. The Spalding hotel at Superior
street and Fifth avenue west offers an
inducement. The building is solid
structure, the rooms are light, clean
and airy, has large cheerful office,
and a dining room in every way sat-
isfactory. The table is bountifully
supplied with wholesome and nutritious
food, which is carefully prepared and
served in a neat and appetizing way.
This hotel Is one of the best In Du-
luth, centrally located, everything new
and strictly modern. The proprietor
IS painstaking and makes his guests
feel at home and they want to come
again and tell their friends. He runs
the house upon the plan, If you are
pleased, tell your friends, If things are
not right, tell me and I will find the
cause and remedy 1t. This is the true
American spirit.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
BR0sTEDT Gets 5000
BOOST ON HILL ROAD
Will Represent Great Northern in
Important Position at
Winnipeg.
Duluth Delighted Over Promo
ton But Regrets His
Leaving City.

Rarely has there been a promotion
in railroad circles as gratifying to the
people Of Duluth, as that of A. Bros
tedt, from the position Of Northern
passenger agent of the Great North
ern road, to that of district freight and
passenger agent Of the same road at
Winnipeg, Manitoba. While we all
realize that Mr.. Brostedt's efficient
service on behalf of his employers,
has we'll merited this recognition, still
we wish it could have been accom-
plished without necessitating the re-
moval of Mr.. Brostedt from Duluth.
However, our loss is Winnipeg's gain.
Mr.. Brostedt is an ideal public official.
During his three and half years resi-
dence in Duluth he has won the con-
fidence and respect of all our citizens,
and their very best wishes accompany
him to his new field. When Mr..
Brostedt becomes president Of one of
the great trunk lines we hope he will
make Duluth his headquarters. He
certainly has no warmer or more
steadfast friends anywhere.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
THE CONSOLIDATED
ABSTRACT COMPANY

Nothing can be of more importance
than absolutely correct and unim-
peachable title to property, and no one
can feel quite secure In acquiring title
to property, unless the abstract is pre-
pared. In the state of Minnesota,
there is no company so well equipped
to give the purchaser this service at
reasonable rate, as the Consolidated
Abstract company, located at spacious
offices well arranged for. the handling
Of their immense business, at No. 306
West Superior street.
This company has been in business
for many years in this city and have
the most perfect and complete system
of handling the abstract business
which can be devised, and their records
and system are beyond comparison.
No other company has SO high a stand
ing and no other takes an equal
amount Of pains to see that there is
no possible flaw or loophole in any
abstact of title furnished by them.
Their office force is large and tho
roughly trained in the work they have
to do, and are experts in their line.
The members of the firm are among
our best known and most highly es-
teemed citizens, and have been strong
factors in making Duluth so favorably
known in the financial and business
world Of the country. These gentle
men are:
M. H. Alworth, president; J. L.
Washburn, vice president; F. w. Hell
mick, secretary and treasurer; P. F.
Heimick, assistant secretary and treas
urer.
These gentlemen are interested in
many projects for the advancement
and growth of our city and this section
of the state, and are always among
the first to assist in any movement
having as it's object the betterment
Of the condition Of our city as
whole, or of any portion Of it's popu-
lace. Their reputation of liberality and
fair dealing is we'll established, and
both in their abstract business and
their other large interests all who
have business relations with them are
always assured that they will be
treated with courtesy and considera-
ton, and that any business entrusted
to this company will receive as care
full attention as if it were a strictly
personal matter.
A company of this sort, which is
absolutely dependable in every partic-
ular is of incalculable benefit to a
commounity, and the citizens of Du-
luth and vicinity are to be congratu-
lated that this business is in such
competent and trustworthy hands.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
In the City of Duluth Real
Estate Has Never Been Con-
IS. sidered AS q Mere Com
modify Subject in Price to
Market Fluctuations.

Considering the growth and pos
sibilities of the city, as the CONNER
cial metropolis Of the great North
west, the selling price Of real estate
within the corporate limits Is remark
ably reasonable. A comparison Of it's
realty prices with those of other cit
les Of equal size, or even less, shows
that prices elsewhere are too high or
prices here are too low, and have not
kept pace with the progress of the
city along other lines. Perhaps the
low prices may be due to the sound
wisdom of our real estate men in
strenuously opposing any advance or
initiation Of prices that was not just
flied by the very best interests of the
city. It Is conceded by staunch, con-
sentative business men that capital
can find no better or safer investment
than is afforded by Duluth real es-
tate.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-04-06
r. B. KNOX & CO.,
REALITY DEALERS

Prominent among real estate men Of
our city stands the name of r. B.
Knox & Co., whose offices is located
in the Exchange building.
Mr.. Knox does a general real estate,
mortgage, loan and insurance busi-
ness; he handles both city and SUI
burban real estate, being exclusive
agent for large list Of properties in
this city.
Mr.. Knox has some Of the finest
real estate to be had in the entire
Northwest. He is an experienced and
reliable business man and prominent
citizen, and has proven himself to be
broad minded and public-spirited. He
has always co-operated cheerfully and
willingly to further the cause Of con-
sentative organized labor. and already
counts host Of friends among the
workingmen: Of Duluth.
This commendable enterprise is
worthy of the cooperation and sup
port Of all who have the best interests
Of the community at heart, and Mr..
Knox has justly earned by his con-
siderate and friendly attitude toward
all classes the position Of universal
popularity, which he has so long en-
joyed.
It is one Of the broad and underly-
Ing principles Of unionism to foster
and encourage an enterprise Of this
kind, which has not only displayed a
friendly spirit toward the cause, but
which has taken an active part in
promoting the best interests Of the
working peole.
Mr.. Knox has by his honorable bust
ness methods built up a hourishing