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The Washington times., 1907-07-17

Johnson. in the opinion OF many first
class critics. has a yellow streak He
is big and clever. but has never shown
anything TO warrant the boosting he has
received. and II the woods were full OF
classy heavies. as they were ten or If
teen years ago. he would get little con-
sideratiOn. II is the fortunate circum-
stance for him that he happens TO be
one OF the very few men physically
large and in the fighting game which
has given him so much undue notoriety.
Johnson lost TO Marvin Hart in Frisco
in twenty rounds. He claimed he was
tobbed out Of it, and probably was, but
ne could not have put UP such a re-
markably good battle when the referee
had the nerve to give the decision
against him. Many of those who saw
the fight did not think ii was the worst
refereeing they ever saw by a whole lot.
Since then Hart has become a pugil-
iStic joke. and he never was much
better than a jest to start with. II
Johnson couldn't beat a joke badly
enough in twenty rounds to force the
referee to declare him the winner. he
would have a swell chance with Jim
Jeffries. for whom Hart wouldn't be
light exercise.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
Good Batting in Second.

IN the second game. WashingtOn
breezed under the wire on the chin
strap. Hughes allowed the Tigers only
two hits. and had them popping them
up in the air and swinging a foot away
from his shoots. Wichita WIlletts. the
Kansas speed marvel. was pitted against
Long Tom. but the Nationals chased
him TO the shed
Washington broke open the tally box
In the second session and hung UP one
run. Nil walked. Shipke famed, and
The Washington times., 1907-07-17

Earned runs-Flrst, I; Waugh, l. feft
on bases-First. 10: Waugh. 4 First base
on balls-On Litchheld. 1; or Collins 4: OF
Fries, /. Hits made-Of Collins, S IN in
lings: OF Fries. in ? innings. Two base
hlts-Rountree. 2: Stecker. l. Sacrifice hit
Litchfleid. Stolen bases-COleman. 4; Glenn
ents 2: johnson, 2; Rountree. 2: Harris
Duffy. Holman. 3; Litchfield, Collins, CohiIl.
Bishop. Double play-McLaurin to Collins
10 Fries. Hit by pitcher-By Litchheld. /:
by Fries l. wild pitch-COlhns Passed
balls-Hofman. 2: Dutton. Umpire-Mr. Hof-
man. Time Of game-i hour and 45 minutes.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17

'Batted Tor HeydOn In the eighth.
"sBetted FOR Smith in the ninth
Detroit. OOO2OOIOs-3
Washington. -.........-.. 20 0 o 0 0 90
Earned runs-Detroit, 2 First base by
error-DetIoit l. Left on bases-DetrOit.
3; Washington, E. Struck out-By Siever.
2: by Smith. ;. Three-base hit-O'Leary.
Two-base hits-Crawford, Nil. Sacri-
fee hits-Coughlin. O'Leary, Delehanty
Double plays-Schmidt TO ROssman; Nil
10 Anderson Hit by pitcher-Aitizer.
Ganley. Umpire-Mr. Evans. Time Of
game-l hour and 80 minutes Attend
ance-23OO
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
TodAy's Games.

TodAy's Games.
Washington ut Detroit.
Philadelphia at Cleveland.
New York at Chicago.
Boston at St Louis.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17

Also. johnson undertook to knock out
Young Peter Jackson IN Baltimore In
twelve rounds. and didn't deliver the
goods. although Jackson was a middle
weight. pure and simple.
1t took him fifteen rounds to get the
decision from Sam Langford, another
weller or middleweight.
He has had five fights in Philadelphia
with Joe Jeanette. and hasn't knocked
him out yet. while one of these fights
Johnson lost in the second round on
foul In 1906 he got a decision over
Jeanette in fifteen rounds. in Balti-
more. He and Jeanette have been In
The ring fOrty-one rounds without
johnson ever being able TO stow away
his man. All Of these battles have taken
place since March. 1905 so that we are
not going back TO the days before Jonn-
son struck the stride which has been
attributed 10 him.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
, AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results.

Detroit, 3; Washington. 0.
Washington. 6: Detroit, /
Philadelphia, 3; Cleveland. 2
Chicago. 3; New York, 2.
ST. Louis. s: Boston, 3.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
Standing of the Clubs
NATIONAL TEAGUE-
Yesterdays Results

Philadelphia. :; Cincinnati, 4.
Philadelphia, s; New York. 2.
Brooklyn, 3; St. Louis, 2.
Chico go, 4; Boston, 2
The Washington times., 1907-07-17
Today's Games.

Today's Games.
Pittsburg at New York
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at Brooklyn.
Chicago at Boston.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17

Another English phenom was cxplod-
ed in Philadelphia last night when Har-
~ Lewis. who figures as only near the
top OF the second division of American
iightweights. put out Jack GOldswain.
OF London, advertised as the conQuerOr
Of Jabez White. and he lightweight
champion Of England. Like Johnny
Summers. Goldswain seems to have heen
lamentably lacking in ability to take
punishment. was shy on headwork. and
was not properly trained. He was
game. and that exhausted the list Of
his ring virtues. The same was true
OF Bill SQuires.
II these fellows are really the best
Britain can do, a patriotic parliament
The Washington times., 1907-07-17

If Fitz puts out Johnson tonight he
will have done the boxing game an
inestimable benefit by showing up some
OF these hectic touters who are always
bulging into print to bring about
matches whether or not they are justi-
fed or desirable
If Johnson should decisively whip the
aged one. Just heavens defend US from
the sea Of slop that will he poured out
by the New York and Frisco papers
about the need for an immediate conflict
between the negro, who has not been
able to polish OF welter and middle
weight rivals. and Jim Jeffries. who has
beaten every big man Of his day.
The Washington times., 1907-07-17

Johnson will deserve little or no credit
for beating an old man with bad hands.
while fl he loses he should be counted
rs dead as Jack O'Brien.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
JUDGE KIHBALL
STRICKEN IN COURT

Judge Ivory G. Kimball was taken so
ill when on the bench 70 the Police
Court this morning that his removal
TO his home was necessary. While his
condition is not regarded as critical.
II is said the Police Court Judge is
extremely I'll. and Il will be some days
before he viii again be able 10 preside.
Several days ago Judge Ktmball was
stricken with the grip and remained
away from court @ day or two, but he
insisted on returning 70 the court, where
ne has presided fer eighteen years or
more
When Judge Kimbau appeared today
It was evident that he was very M.
and court officials endeavored 70 per
suade him TO return home, but he
would not hear them. Shortly after
court convened Judge KimbaII began
coughing violently and frequently halt
ed tho proceedings.
A few moments later he was com
PEELED 20 leave the bench because OF
severe coughing spell. but returned
after a quarter OF an hour. About 1920
O'Clock, when jury trial was in prog
ress Judge kimball suddenly grew red
IN the face and clutchcd at his throat.
as II great pressure was upOu H.. He
jumped to his feet. but was compelled
10 steady himself by holding 10 his
chair. He was escorted 10 his room
and soon was sent home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
FIRE DEPART ENT
NEEDS MUCH WORK

That IN many instances The valuable
properties OF the Fire Department have
been neglected to a ceHsurable. degree
Is the statement made in the report to
the Commissioners Of the committee ap-
pointed to examine that department,
the investigators were John L. Weaver,
Henry w. Reed, and S. Duncan Brad
ley. The entire department, Il is said,
suffers from neglect 70 provide the or
binary materials and supplies necessary
to keep any property in good order.
The plumbing In many instau ces Is
old and dilapidated." says the report.
The custodians Of all buildings should
be provided with paints. oils. brooms.
etc, without which ordinary cleanliness
IS impossible. The men with practically
no exception expressed : willingness 10
do this work. IL materials and tools
are provided"
Henry Storey. superintendent Of re-
pairs, TO whom the report was referred,
said that he fully agreed with the COM
mlttee as to the condition Of the plumb
ing IN the several buildings, pointing
cut at the same time that more liberal
appropriations for repairs are needed
In reference to the report of the com
mittee Building Inspector Ashford said
that he believed careful inspection OF
the engine houses will show that the
work was placed where It would do the
most good without regard to the i'm
DressiOns that might be conveyed 10
the casual observer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
FOUNDERS DAY BANQUET
PLAN OF ALUMNI OF G. w. U.

Arrangements are being perfected by
a committee OF the Society OF Alumni of
Georgetown University for a banquet,
January g, to celebrate the birthday of
the Rev. John Carroll. who founded the
university in 17s9. 1t viii be the first
time founders day has ever been OBJ
herved, although each year the assO-
citation gives a mid-winter banquet The
day following the celebration Of found
er's day a reception viii be held for the
student body. George Z. Hamilton is
president and Harry r. Cover. secre-
tary, OF the alumni association.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
TRIAL
STRICTLY CONDUCTED

BOISE, Idaho. Dec. 1.-THE fact t-at
Judge Wood VII not eaE1it testimony
which had beSl received at the Hay
wood trial, ar that he has asked the
attorneys 70 submit theiS authorities on
cOrrObOradve evidence Is being taken TO
mean that the Pettibons trial viii be
tried strictly on fits merits. without re-
latiOn 10 the Haywood case.
1t is believed also that the nature
Of the courts instructions to the jury
which in the Haywood case was con-
sidered as favorable TO The defense, may
be changed 10 conform 70 the evidence
now being admitted.
We are not trying the Haywood case
now" Is the significant statement Of
Judge Wood in dispOsing OF contested
points.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17

the PARENTS Of some OF the class. He is
ahiy assisted by his wife. In the class
arc twenty-three. ten OF them being
girls. They are paired or with ten boys,
while the extra boys are used for dem
onstrations IN jealousy.
Pupils will be expected 10 learn:
How 10 take the heart by storm or
siege.
How to detect the advent OF the grand
passion.
How to behave IL parental objection
is manifested. CAN pupils taking this
branch Of the course are requested to
take out accident insurance..
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
NEWLANDS URGES
WATERWAYS FUND

Senator Newlands Of Nevada, recog-
nized as the "fSther OF the irrigation
policy" advocated in the Senate today
the creation OF "A permanent inland
waterways comm Lysion. He urged that
the Executive r given full control OF
the operations. ''To put the President~in
a legislative traightjaCket would be
sure to result in inefficiency and fail
ure," he declared.
He favored the creation Of an inland
waterways fund OF S50,OO0,O0O and would
give TO the President power 20 replen-
ish IL by the sale OF bonds whenever
Il got below that amount.
Under the provision or the bin which
he has introduced. he would give the
commission power 20 supervise irriga-
ton Of arid lands, reclamation OF
swamp lands, conservation OF forests,
Qualification OF streams, and TO utilize
water power wherever It may be deemed
advisable
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
INDIAN TURPENTiNE SENT
TO BRITISH PAINTMAKERS

Samples OF Indian turpentine. which
the forest department Of the United
Provinces IS now manufacturing at its
factories AT Dehra Dun. Naini Tai. and
Nurpur. have been sent 10 the Imperial
Institute in London for chemical exam
nation and exhibition IN the Indian sec
ton, from which Il IS expected they VIII
be brought by the authorities to the
notice OF those interested in tie trade.
a report on the samples sent 3 awaited
in this country.
Samples have been sent TO n large
trial.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17

How 20 pay a compliment-and how 20
receipt for one.
How 10 encourage q bashful sutton
or corner an elusive girl. CThere are
little aids for this branch, such as the
new Cupid contracting sofa guaranteed
70 cause propinquity. See cut)
How 20 ailay unfounded jealousy,
How TO propose
How TO ask papa. a full equipment
OF landing nets and first aid to the in
tured kits are furnished 10 all who are
properly registered)
The etiquette Of the engagement ring.
Department during engagement. (The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17

Illinois form is not supposed TO find
favor in the Boston schools, end vice
versa)
Girls viii also learn how TO promise
20 be sister. And the years course
Will take the students all the way from
the first sweet sting OF love 10 the
altar. that IS. all the first class. with
the exception Of the three extra boys.
and II Will be a case Of "stung'' with
them.
Prof. Russell refuses 20 make any
statement IN regard TO a postgraduate
affinity course. but the march Of time
viii show.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
AGED MAN FOUND DEAD;
VICTIM OF ALCOHOLISM

Robert McPheton. seventy years old
Of IS q street northwest, died on the
street last night a victim OF acute alco-
hOlism. McPheton was taken to the
Casualty Hospital from his home yes
tcrday morning. Last night Il was
discovered that he had left the institu-
ton without the knowledge OF any OF
the doctors.
McPheton was found lying on the
pavement about two blocks from the
hospital The physicians say he had
been patient at the institution many
times during the last few years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
AGED MAN REGAINS SIGHT
BY SERIOUS OPERATION

TRENTON. Dec. 17.-Although eighty
two years old. George Wainwright, a
nurseryman Of this city, has success
fully undergone an operation which
restored hts sight. of which he had been
deprived for three years by cataracts
Doctors were fearful Of the effects OF
an operation, but the old gentleman In
sisted that he would rather die than be
left In his helpless condition.
The operation was performed on the
right eye, and the doctors ore now con-
sidernig the advisability Of duplicating
u on the left.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
MRS. SELIGHAN DEAD,
WIFE OF WALL STREET MAN

NEW YORK. Dec 17.-Nfrs. James
SeligTnan. wife OF the Wall Street
banker. who has been III in her apart
nentU at the Hotel Savoy for more
than a week, died this morning.
Her illness was caused by a slight
cold which she contracted while out
driving. It continued % grow worse,
and developed into pneumonia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
PTLL0RIED DURING FIT,
STRANGLES TO DEATH

YORK, Pa. Dec. I7.-5elzed with an
epileptic At as he was mounting TO the
seat OF a buggy in HE stable here last
night, John Heininger. about forty
years old, feIl IN such manner that
his neck became wedged between seat
and dashboard and he strangled to
death. His body was found several
hours later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
Won't you teach me how 10 WOO?
Teach me how to kiss?
TsynEnAH-~

This and songs commencing with SINH
lar sentiments are doomed 10 oblivion
along with Fifty and his machine. The
next generation would scoff at a public
rendering Of a song of the Teach Me
How to Kiss" variety. for. now that
the public school OF Greenvine, III, has
duly inaugurated a course OF wooing, ig-
nOrance Will not be permitted.
Prof II. G. Russell. superintendent of
the Greenville High School. introduced
the course I'm spite OF the objection OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
JOSEPH BRAKEMAN SELLS
NJ STREET RESIDENCE

Prof. Joseph Rakeman has sold his
property at $50 NJ street northwest.
which wiz be used as a home by- tba
purchaser. whose name is not given
The transaction was made through
the real estate firm of Moore & EIfH.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
LORD KELVIN DYING,
ILL SEVERAL DAYS

LONDON. Dec. I7.-Lord Kelvin, the
famous scientist, who has been IN sew
eral days. IS 50 low his physicians say
he can live but a few hours.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
Former Governor Called.

Former Gov. David II. Clough. OF Mn
nesota, now running 4 large lumber
mill at Everett, wash, was asked II ne
did not know that James J. Hi, the
venerable railroad president, had cham
pioned him when he was in Minnesota
politics. Mr.. Clough replied:
"Oh, not especially, no more than a
majority OF the people OF Minnesota
was in politics for fifteen years. and
I won every time"
Pursuing that line e inquiry" put
in one Of the lumbermen's attorneys
with fine sarcasm. lis IL not a fact
that, despite your continued success
you ran 5000 votes behind Mckinley
on the ticEetF'
At ran behind" conceded the former
governor, but I won. I was elected. all
right"
At this point one OF TIE Commission
ers, having decided that, while log-rol-
ling Is a great factor in politics. pOIiti 5
has nothing TO do with the lumber bugi-
ness, cut short the recital OF Mr.,
Coughs triumphs-
II was a great hearing. according -
those familiar with the lumber business.
But the sausage accent and the political
history were the only things that put
any life into the affair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
OPPOSE WAGE CUT
DECLARE UNIONISTS
Gompers and Mitchell
Speak to Employers
in New York.
Say Wolkingman Is Not
Responsible for Finan-
cial Panic.

NEW YORK, Dec. 17.-Samuel Com
pers, president Of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor. has served notice upon
employers that attempts TO reduce
wages at this time VIII DO fought TO
the utmost. He delivered the ultimatum
IA an address at a dinner Of the Civic
Federation. attended by 500 persons at
the Hotel Aston. John Mitchell also in
cluded in his speech a similar warning
10 employers.
Since 1 have been in New York, -
said Mr.. GOmpers, Il have been aD-
preached a dozen times by bankers.
hnauciers, capitalists, in open CONVERSE
ton. In written communications, and In
whispers. TO the effect that wages must
come down; that the laboring man must
make UP his mind 70 bear his share or
the hard times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
Worse Conditions Result.

Speaking along the Same line, Mr..
Mitchell said:
''Is It going to make matters any bet
ter TO reduce wages2 Such resorts have
never failed to make matters worse. in
stead Of better"
The dinner followed a day session in
the Park Avenue Hotel Among the
speakers were August Belmont. Andrew
Carnegie, Gen Frederick d. Grant:
President Eliot, OF Harvard: Postmaster
General Meyer; former Governor Her
rick, OF Ohio; Alfred CrOzier, OF Will
mingtOn, Del, and others.
Andrew Mills. president OF the Dry
Dock Savings Bank, said 81 ,469 000, 900
was IN 1876 savings banks in New York
State, and In the pre- Il crisis the tene-
ment house dwelle. had lent money
upon the home Of the millionaire.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
SAUSAGE ACCENT
AND MAN OF EX'S,
TELL OF RATES
Pacific Coast Lumber
Cases Before Com
merCe Commission.

Two witnesses. one with an accent
that made a noise like a frankfurter
sausage, and the other with a political
past in which he took great pride, were
examined before he Interstate COM
merce Commission today by the defend
ant railroads ia The action brought
against them by Pueihc coast lumber
men 90 restrain the p per cent increase
in charges for carrying lumber.
Jonann Poulson, who runs the biggest
lumber mill in Portland, testified that
for about six years he ran his mill night
and day without cessation; that he con-
tents himself now with running Il only
By day; that he IS making money out
OF the business. and that IN the last
five years he has cleaned up for his
corporation profits amounting 70 the
modest sum o. s1.OO00O0
Having shown that the lumber bust
ness IS stin doing business at the same
old stand despite the increased Transport
tation rates, the attorney for one Of the
railroads leaned back IN his chair wits
an air OF great satisfaction and demand
ed OF the witness II It was not a fact
that he had not been bothered By car
shortage.
But Mr.. PoiIlson came hack With
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
Why Attack wOrkingman7

And I turned to those men and I
asked them whether the soil OF our
country is less fertile. the treasures be-
meath the soil less valuable, mems
minds less active. the labOring men less
Industrious? wherefore. 1 asked them,
is there reason or necessity TO thus at
tack the American standard or our
wOrlIingmen7
THE history OF industry demonstrates
that every such reduction Of wages, In
tended to meet such conditions as now
exist, has only accumulated the sltua-
ton, made matters worse. When you
reduce the labOring mans earning ca
pacity you reduce his consuming power,
and thereby intensity what was already
bad enough.
so, say to the employers-to the
bankers. the lawyers. the manufactur-
ers. tho mine operators, to all employers
that II they now attempt 20 reduce the
wages they are not going to have the
Easy sailing they had a few years ago,
for the American worklngmau has come
10 the conclusion that il for any reason
the financial situation Is as il Island I
shall not suggest any reason-it was
not, at any rate, due TO any fault OF
the working people. They have made
Up their minds that they are not going
10 be the chief sufferers because OF an
artificial panic, or of one caused by the
plumbers OF those IN charge OF the
finances Of the country
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
Competitor Got More Cars.

"One OF my competitors shipped mora
cars than did IN proportion TO the size
OF our mills. think % stood fl with
the railroads better thsn did. I had
some troubi5 with them about dernur-
rage. and m forth. I'm soured on
them"
All this Mr.. POulson told IN an &C
cent that wrapped itself about the ste
nographer's pen like q. bunch OF saUer-
kraut. and kept him listening until his
head ached. Mr.. Poulson's manner Was
that OF a very self-possessed man, with
q contempt for small figures or small
amounts OF money.
When he spoke OF making 81, 900, o00 IN
five years, he cid IL with the air Of one
who IS disposed 20 look on that sum
as small When he was asked II he
owned any OF the timber used IN the
lumber business, he replied:
a little"
How much7''
'Oh, about 800, 10000 feet" he an
swered, as II he bad been speaking OF
the trees that grow on Pennsylvania
avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17

What IS more appropriate than
the Planoz Everybody can enjoy
every hOme-a gift that appeals 70
father, mother, son and daughter