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The Washington herald., 1907-12-30
YARN BY MoRDEcA1 BROWN.
fEnthusias site Man Would Main Hand
10 Become Star Pitcher.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
I've had many peculiar inquiries con-
corning that missing finger on my pitch
ing hand MorGecai Brown. the star
twirler of the Chicagos. said the other
morning, but the strangest of all oc-
CURED In the South during our training
trip last spring
"One Of tho many recruits that Presi-
dent Murphy took on the trip was a
twirler by the name OF Purdue. He was
rather an enigma to the majority Of the
players. who did not know whether TO
take his funny little sayings and doings
as jokes or whether Purdue really was
serious about them.
"One day while We were gathered in the
hotel lobby discussing things in general
and nothing in particular Purdue came
over 70 me and said:
Brownie. let me see what's left Of
that pitching mitt Of yours
I pushed out the manned hand, and
after he had examined it closely he said
And do you mean to tell me that
you win all your games with your hand
in that shape?
I confessed that I did.
Well. 1 swan, he replied And how
did you lose the finger?'
Il told him that I had it chopped off
in feed cutter, and that the remaining
three fingers were broken at the same
time
Then he deliberately reached down
into his pocked, pulled out an indelible
pencil, and marked a line across his
pitching hand that corresponded 20 the
cuts on mine.
When l get home I'm going 10 put
my hand in a feed cutter. too he said
solenlnly, and maybe I'll got to be a
star twirler'
And when we left him in Nashville
the marks We're still on his hand"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-30
MoRANS RING RECORD.

Owen Moran. who viii be AttelPs oppo-
ncnt on New Years Day. was born in Bir-
mingham. England. October 4. 1854 His
weight Is l2 pounds: his height. 5 feet
inches. The following record includes sixty
ono fights his most important engagements.
Moran has engaged IN something ike sew
enty fights. and in a large percentages Of
them has scored knock0uts. He has Lost
but three decisions Ia his entire career, once
TO Joe Bowker and twice 10 Digger Stanley.
He has never been knocked ont.
Blu LOTsey, knocked out two rounds
Tom Ffogget, Knocked out; three rounds.
Bill Phaien. knocked out: Gsc rounds
Sargent TSOmas knocked out two rounds.
Johnny Hnshes, knocked ont four rounds.
Bill Phalen, knocked out; four rounds
Ernie Goodwin. won: eight rounds
Digger Stanley lost twenty rounds.
Harry Slough. Won: fifteen rounds
Charlie smirks. knocked out; four rounds
Jim Kennedy. won; ten rounds.
Johnny Hughes. Of London. knocked out:
nine rounds
Dave Job won eight rounds.
Jack Dougherty. knocked out two rounds.
Jack Morris. knocked out two rounds
John Moore. Wou four rounds.
Tom King. won; ten rounds.
Ernie Moody, knocked Odt; seven rounds.
Jim Glover. krocked out two rounds
Ti0bX Watson. knocked out; four rounds.
Jack Fitzpatrick. Won: ten rounds
Digger stanley, lost fifteen rounds.
Young Joseph, draw; tSeive rounds.
Dave Margon, won; six rounds.
Joe BoWker. lost twenty rounds.
JACK FltzIatrck. knocked ont two rounds.
Darky Haley. won: six rounds
Ted Moore. knocked ont; six rounds
George Moore. draw; six rounds.
Harry Ware won SIX rounds
Andrew Tokel. knocked ont twelve rounds.
Jack Walker. won; fifteen rounds.
Digger Stanley, won; twenty rounds
Danny Duugherty. won. six rounds.
Monte Attell. won: twenty rounds
Bob kenwick. knocked out SIX rounds.
Darky Haley. knocked out: six rounds.
Al Fellow. knocked out: two rounds
Cockncy Cohen. knocked ont : two rounds
hid Crisp knock6d out two rounds.
Al. Homewood- knocked out. two hounds.
Jim Kenwick knocked out seven hounds.
Bill Fielder. Won: six rounds.
Frank Cohen. knocked out. two rounds.
Willie Cunningham knocked out. three
rounds
Joe Bowker. no decision; four rounds.
Cockney Cohen. no decision six rounds.
Jimmy Ryan. knocked out. one round
Tommy Burns. knocked Ou; thirteen
rounds.
Pedlar Palmer. no decision; foar rounds.
Al Belmont. won: twenty rounds.
Billy Plummer, no decision; four rounds.
Joe BOwker. no decision. five rounds
Chris Cook. knocked out: two rounds.
Young Pierce. knocked out; seventeen
ronnds
Tommy OToole, no decision. six rounds.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-30
KEENE'S AMERICAN HUNTERS.
Owner Follows Stable of Twelve
Horses for English season.

Horses for English season.
New York. Dec. 9.-Foxham p. Keene.
son OF James R. Keene. sailed yesterday
on the steamer Mauretania for England.
where he viii spend the winter in the
hunting country in the Melton-Mobray
hunting district Mr. Keene's departure
followed the announcement OF the safe
arrival in England OF his stable of twelve
American. thoroughbred horses. nearly all
Of which have been well schooIed for
jumping. The horses were all bred on
the Castleton Stud Farm. in Kentucky.
and included several that have been
trained as ste apIechasers, though it is Mr.
Keene's intention TO use them entirely in
the hunting field
The stable viii be one Of the biggest.
and, on the breeding and individuality of
the horses, the most promising devoted
TO fox hunting in England. and AIr
Keene. who for a number OF years was
foremost among the hard-riding men OF
the hunting field. viii make a notable re-
entry into his favorite sport on his ar
rival
The Keene shipment Of hunters was
made about two weeks before his de-
parture. and his establishment practically
has been put in order already. and will be
available for immediate use on his ar
rival
The Washington herald., 1907-12-30
Wand Badgers to Go to Cnnst

Chicago, Dec. 29.-The winter crop of
reports about things in the rowing line
has been enlivened by a brand-new one
from the Pacific coast, one that ap-
parently has something behind it. too.
The report is that the Pacific coast row.
ing eolleges-Washington Stanford. and
Caiiforhia-want to tear Wisconsin away
from its allegiance TO the East and form
OF the four Western college regretta
association That is the plan in brief.
and Washington has gone so far as to
send letter to the Badgers suggesting
the scheme and asking whether it would
be feasible. and whether the Wisconsin
men would be willing to enter into such
an agreement
The Washington herald., 1907-12-30
HATCHETITES FACE YALE.
Meet Eastern Basketball Cham
piOns at Convention Hall.

The George Washington basketball
team has what is considered the hardest
game on its schedule this evening. when
it plays Yale, the collegiate champions
Of the East. at Convention Hall.
The Ellis have been on the road since
December 3, playing some Of the strong
est teams in the East, and from their
showing, are considered 10 have an ex-
cellent chance for first place in the Inter
collegiate League.
The Hatchetites have been getting in
some hard practice in the Y. NJ c. A.
gym under the watchful eye of Coach
Cramer. The addition Of Rutherford TO
the team adds considerably 70 its
strength. as the quint now has three
veterans, Rutherford. Johnson. and Co
veil The game will start at $50.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-30
NO LACROSSE CHAMPION.
Johns Hopkins and Cornell Fail to
Play for Title.

New York, Dec 29--At the meeting Of
the intercollegiate Lacrosse Association
yesterday Cornell made a hard but inef
fectual fight to have freshmen excluded
from intercollegiate teams. The inter-
collegiate championship is still undecided.
as no provision was made for determin-
ing the winner. AT the last meeting of
the association the colleges We're placed
in northern and southern divisions ac
cOrding to their location. Harvard. CO.
lumbia, Hobart. Cornell. and Stevens In
stitute are in the northern division while
Lehigh, Johns Hopkins. and Swarthmore
are members of the southern division.
Cornell and Johns Hopkins won the re-
spective championships last spring. A
motion was made to have the winners
play of the championship, but no action
was taken on il.
1t was decided 70 award medals to the
individual members Of the winning teams
in both divisions Hereafter the annual
meeting Of the association will be held
on the third Saturday in November. in
stead Of the Saturday before Christmas
The Washington herald., 1907-12-30
Ball Player to Join Priesthood.

Hazieton, Dec. 29--BasebaH IS TO lose
one of its players in the person of John
Burke, Of this city. who is to be ordained
to the priesthood next April He is A
student Of st. Bonaventure College. New
York. and during his vacation periods
he played professional bah. last year he
ing with the Lancaster Tri-State League
team. For two years he had been with
the Jersey City team of the Eastern
League. He has many offers 10 Join
clubs in the National and American
Leagues. but will be obliged to ignore
them all on account of his coming ordi-
nation.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-30
G. W.U. SECONDIN RIFLE SHOOT
Buff and Blue Marksmen Do Well in
Intercollegiate Match.
j. w. Pnttison, of HatchetItes, Ties
with Columbia Man for High
Individual HOnOrs.
So . The Washington Hernld.

Special 10 The Washington Herald
New York, Dec. 29-CoIumbia won the
intercollegiate indoor rifle shoot yesterday
at the spoTtsmen's show at Grand Cen
tral Palace. scoring 9S7 out of a possible
100 points. George Washington University
was second. with $50 points, and Cornell
third with S6I. Five teams competed,
and excellent scores We're made by all the
teams.
The high guns were 2. Agremonte, OF
Columbia and j. ". Pattison, of George
Washington. who made 80 out of a possi-
bic 100 points. The conditions Of the match
called for teams of four men. each man
hiring ten shots offhand and ten shots
prone with .22-caliher rifle and one-inch
bulFs-eye. The scores:
fs,-tr
The Washington herald., 1907-12-30
The Lnrcest ,Iorninr CircnIntion

All advertising contracts made by
The Washington Herald are based upon
its sworn circulation circulation IL
Washington larger by thousands than
was ever before attained by any morn
ing newspaper at the Capital It's
books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-30
OUTLAWS IN RIcHMoNDp
Option Has Been Obtained on Park
for Union League.

for Union League.
Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va. Dec. 29.-President Al
Lawson, Of the new Union League. has
cast his eye RichmOndward. and It ap-
pears at this time that Richmond may
be taken into the outlaw circuit OF
eight clubs now being organized Brook
lyn. Philadelphia. Washington. Balti-
more, Reading. Newark and probably
Wilmington. Del. are the other clubs
slated to make up the circuit Tommy
Atkins, who is promoting the Old Do
minion League. has been In cOmmunica-
tion with President Lawson, and in a
letter 70 Atkins, Mr. Lawson says:
Dear Sir-Replying 10 yours Of the
list instant viii say that. as president,
/ have been instructed TO look into the
various applications for franchises in the
Union League and make rec0umenda-
tions as 10 the most worthy az a meet
ing 10 be held in a shOr- time 70 com
plete the circuit.
Now, then. personally I believe that
with the proper people back Of a club in
Richmond II ought % be a good city for
our circuit. and there is no question in
my mind as 10 which would get the pa
ronage in Richm1ld.
l would advise you 70 get a thirty or
sixty days lease. or a lease for term
OF years, upon a park. with the under
standing that il viii be null and void in
the event Richmond is not granted a
franchise in this league
I VIII say right here that Richmond
looks good 10 me- If you have the right
sort Of people with you.
Yours truly
The Washington herald., 1907-12-30
SCHUYLKILLINFAYOR
Oarsmen Like Philadelphia
for Big Regatta.
OTHER CLUBS ENTER FIELD
Saratoga and Providence Said to Be
tContesting for National Event, but
'soatherners VIII Back the Quaker
City-COurse Best Adapted of Any.
All Crews TO Be Treated Fairly.

Special to The Washington Herald
New York. Dee. 29.-It has been an
nounced that Saratoga and Providence
both tare after the national regatta for
1908, and it is said also that the New
York delegates would favor Saratoga
Lake, and that the New England men
will be FOR Providence.
According 70 this report the Bostonians
want the national regatta in 1902 and
therefore will endeavor to make a trade
Of the New England support this time in
view Of their plans for the year ahead.
Furthermore. the Southern clubs. accord
ing TO tie same report, are to line up for
Providence out OF feelings Of gratitude for
past courtesies. That leaves Philadelphia
as a sort of keystone point for the whole
battle. and what the PhiIadelphians say
is supposed TO be going 10 settle the whole
argument
Think Matter Decided.
As a matter OF fact, it has not entered
the head Of any one who is seriously
thinking Of regatta dates that any place
except Philadelphia is going 10 get the
regatta for 1905. 1893. and any other years
that may be thought Of. The Schuylkin
is the place for the regatta for any one
Of a dozen considerations. and it would
not take them all 10 influence a decision.
Even If there We're a lineup about the
matter. il is safe 10 say that New York
and Philadelphia would be in favor Of the
Schuylkll. and IL IS known absolutely
where the SOutherners stand. The Bal
timore. Virginia, and Washington clubs
g. M
chief reason is that the SchuylkiU Navy
and the Southern clubs have a sort Of
tactt agreement that they viii inter-
change influence 10 bring the national re-
gatta 70 Philadelphia. and the Middle
States 10 the Potomac
Even If Philadelphia should not care for
the national regatta this coming season.
which Is reckOned an impOssibility. the
WashingtOuians would be for the New
York selection. As FAR as gratitude Is
concerned, they figure that the loyal sup
port they have received from New York
clubs in the past five or six years is
worth more than anything the New Eng
land crews ever have done Harlem clubs
in great numbers have helped out the
entry list in regattas on the Potomac.
and figuring on these. the Potomac oars
men have not the least idea Of swinging
for Providence for any regatta.
Fair TO All Crews.
The SchuylkilI is an excellent course.
Il is fair to all crews. and the biggest
consideration is that the railroads make
some concessions 10 the oarsmen. Il is
easy 70 ~ shells 10 the SchuyIklu
course. anC there Is accommodation
along the course for any number of visit
ing clubs. The Harlem has not these ad-
vanJages, and the local oarsmel are free
70 admit that So that 10 IS no derogation
and no blow TO local pride 20 say that
Philadelphia is the ideal place for the
national regatta New York doesn't want
the date any more than every few years.
and it wouldn't hurt any one 70 have
the races go every year 10 Philadelphia
The Washington herald., 1907-12-30

a. ". LAWSON.
President"
An option has been obtained on park
Just east Of the Horse Show Building.
near lakewood Park. and report says that
there is ample local capital back Of the
proposed new club 10 be located here.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-30
RUN UNDER PROTEST
Jockey Club Unable to Iden-
tify jamestown Horses.
NEARLY ALL ASSUMED NAMES

Some OF the Best Purses Mt ExpOsi-
ton Meeting Were Wen by Horses
Which Competed as Those ReEu-
larry Observation-Disclosures at Cali
fOrnia Tracks BECOME Vexed.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-01
Which !. Your Shortest Hour7

What Is your shortest hour In the
day." asked business man Of an ac
quaintance. Don't say you have none.
You have, although you may not
know 1t. Everybody has. OF course.
reckoned by actual measurement, each
hour is composed Of sixty minutes. yet
notwithstanding that chronological ex-
actness the hours vary In length. My
shortest hour Is from 2 to 3 o'clock In
the afternoon. I find upon inquiry
that this Is the feetest period for many
people. In my case SO swiftly do
those sixty minutes hurry by that
try to crowd into them as many of
the disagreeable, yet inevitable. things
of life as | possibly can. II have
to interview a bore. see him then;
II | have to visit the dentist, do It
then. That hour Is bound to slip away
quickly, 10 matter what happens:
therefore the agony Of dlsagreeable
scenes seems Of shorter duration"
New York Sun.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-01
earnate Won the Bet.

IneM Is legend OF an amusing
competition in connection with dis
cussion regarding the financial value
Of literary genius. Barney Barnato,
who was genius. but not literary,
began to chan some financial jour
nalists. You bloomin' fcllers don't
know nothin about literature. I'll
back myself to write Il little piece
against any of YER
The challenge was laughingly ac-
cepted, and a referee appointed The
papers We're thrown into hat, and
the referee, after analyzing them. said
Gentlemen, am bound to shy that
the palm must he awarded to MIR
Rarnato. His piece is tersc. faultless
in form, irreproachable in matter
You yourselves shall Judge And he
read out the following essay:
promise to pny to Mr. X the sum Of
fl0O for his Kindness in acting as referee
In tlis Interesting competition
b. l. BARNATO.
The award was unanimously con
firmed by the competitors, and the
check was duly honorcd- 1.ondor
Telegraph.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-01
pel;e.t.!x Put.

IN footman," said banker. "callcd
his master UP by telephone and said:
"I regret to inform you. sir. that
your house is on fire and fast burning
down.
"'Oh.' cried the master. what IL ter
rible misfortune! But my wife-is shc
safcy
quite safe, sir. She got out among
the first
"'Are my daughters they all
right?'
".All right, sir. rhey's with thci,
mother
',rhcrc was pause Then:
And what about my mother law
james,
That, sir, said the footman suave
ly. was what wished to speak to you
about, sir. particularly. Your mother
in-law Is lynn asleep in the third story
back and KNOWN your regard for hel
comfort, sir. wasn't sure whether
ought to disturb her or not, sir. ~
Los Angeles Times.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-01
A Week Of Sport,

The combination tournament and
old settlers picnic at Pollock last
week was q success both in attendance
and in the enjoyment of those who
attended. Many old-timers who had
not seen one another for years met
and renewed old friendships, and pio-
neers and newcomers availed them
selves Of the opportunity to get ac-
quainted. The base ball games were
thoroughly enjoyable, and every body
who wasn't looking for a chance to
knock seemed to be entirely satisfied
with the treatment received. The
people Of Pollock have been among
the leading forces in creating interest
in base ball in these parts, they get
ting up the first tournament held in
this part Of the country, not know
ing whether their initial effort last
year would prove a success or show a
good sized deficit. Practically every
one with whom the writer has con-
versed who attended the big Pollock
function last week has expressed him
self To the effect that he "had good
tinoo .,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-01
BALL TOURNAMENT.

Reyjnning next Friday in case but
,,,r clnbs should take part, and be-
Ginning Thursday in case five clubs
.hoold enter, and ending Sunday, Au-
,,st nth. there will be a baseball
tournament in Linton. It cannot be
stated exactly at this writing just
wh,t.clubs Will be present, but several
,,ve EXPRESSED a willingness to come.
The eyac, program will be printed In
Nil form in couple Of days and sent
out to the various postofiices, There
+ some trst.class ball-playing being
dOneby clubs in this part Of the Mis-
souri Slope this year, and those who
tal, TO attend the tournament will
miss a great treat.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-01
Legend Of the Violet.

A Latin poem OF the sixteenth cen
fury has pretty legend Of violet
that, in NEUROLOGICAL days. was 9
maiden called Ianthis. one Of Dtana's
nymphs. She attracted the attention
of Apollo, whose admiration she did
not return, and, flying from his pur-
suit, she implored Diana to destroy the
beauty which occasioned her SO much
trouble. Diana granted her request
and turned her face to dull purple.
Iantllis, however, soon regretted the
loss Of her beauty and was pining
away with grief, when the goddess
had pity on her and changed her into
a flower, which still shrinks from Apol.
10 (the sum and hides her modest head
In the shade.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-01
Notice Of Hearing Petition for Ii.
cense to Sell Real Estate.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, ! IS
County of Emmons. -
In County Court. Before Hon. Charles
B. Carley, Judge.
In the matter Of the estate of Elizabeth
Webster, deceased.
Chas. Coventry, petitioner, VS.. Phoebe
NJ. Clark, William Webster, Phoebe
Stanton, Heirs of Fanny Cillett, Heirs
of George Webster. Heirs of John
Webster, Heirs Of Harry Webster, re-
spondents. Notice of Hearing Petition
for License to Sell Real Estate.
The State of North Dakota to the above
named respondents and all persons in
terested in the estate of Elizabeth
Webster, deceased:
You are hereby notified that the petit
ton of Chas. Coventry, administrator
of the estate of Elizabeth Webster. late
of the village of Dale. in the county of
Emmons and state of North Dakota. de-
ceased, has been filed in THIS court,
therein petitioning that he be authorized,
empowered and directed to sell real es-
tate belonging to said decedent's estate,
described as follows, towit:
North one-half IN. of the northeast
quarter IN. E. ~ and the southwest quar-
ter Is. w. ~ of the northeast quarter IN.
E. y, in Section eighteen (l8l, Township
one hundred Twenty-Five (l29) north OF
Range seventy-seven IN west OF the
Fifth P. M.
That said petition will be heard by
this court on Friday, the 23d day Of
August, A. D. 1907, at lOo'clock in the
forenoon of that day. at the court-rooms
of this court. in the courthouse, in the
village of Linton. county of Emmons
and state of North Dakota.
And you, and each of you. are hereby
cited and required then and there to be
and appear before this court and show
cause, If any you have. why this petit
ton should not be granted.
Dated the Goth day of July, A. D. 1907.
BY the Court: CHAS. B. CARLEY,
[SEAL] Judge of the County Court
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-01
Naked Truth.

An encounter of wits once took place
between the late Eugene Field and q
New York woman. 1t was ut dinner
and the woman was In evening dress
which was rather decollete. After Z
skirmish between the two relative ia
the respective merits Of a we'll known
author 1T would seem that Field came
off second best.
"Oh, Mr. Field" exclaimed the wo-
man exutantly, you must admit that
you are fairly beaten at your own
game
Field bowed politely and, with q
smile, promptly rejoined. "At any rate
Miss Blank, have one consolation
you can't laugh Mt me in your sleeve
-Lippincott's.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-01
Death of q Baby Girl.

Ethel Margaret, daughter of MIR.
and Mrs. A. NJ. Britts, OF Linton, died
Saturday, July q, 1907, at II o'clock
q. M, aged four months and two days.
The fatal complaint was cholera In
fantum. She was sick but a short
time. Little Ethel was a twin, her
sister dying at birth. The funeral
took place Sunday, the 18th, at the
Methodist church, the Rev. S. w
Hover conducting the services. The
interment took place in Linton GENE.
terry. The sympathy of all is extended
to the bereaved parents.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1907-08-01
Auction Sale.

Tuesday, August 20, 1907, will sell
at auction at the stock yards in Lin
ton. to the highest bidder for cash or
bankable paper, a carload Of horses.
Some Of them are heavy draft horses:
three are l5OO.pound mares, some
drivers, and a pair of young mules
These horses must and will be sold to
the highest bidder. SO, if you want a
bargain in horses, don't miss this Sale.
C.. Il. INGuAM.