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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
PROFESSIONAL BAsEBATJ,

With the major leagues playing schedules
agreed on and ready for announcement and the
training trips planned in detail there only re-
mains meeting Of the baseball rules committee
70 complete arrangements for the coming season
As usual, suggestions are being advanced for
changes more or less drastic. but the rules are
satisfactory in the main, and the committee I'M
noaptedy VIII Jet we'll enough alone, as has been
the policy for several seasons There are
number Of Inconsistencies, however. which could
De Strengthened our and few minor changes
made that would improve the playing code ma
ter1auy- There is apparent conflict in tyyo
rules referring TO the foul tip as strike as the
result Of changing the definition Of a foul tin
without reversing the rule regarding returning
70 bases No trouble has arisen over this in
the major leagues the Interpretation is thor
oughiy understood. but it has caused con,ro-
Versies among amateur umpires particularly in
the country districts. A slight change might
also be made to advantage in the much die
cussed foul strike rule 1t seems an fnius,ica
20 ba;sman 10 have strike called if. In dode-
ing wild pitch, his bat accidentally tou,,as 4to
oall ana tips it foul. This is the correct de-
clsion Tor an umpire 10 make. under the ruIas
put an unfair one for all that as the n1aya-
makes no attempt 10 hit the ball and &c NOT
FOOLED In any way by the pitcher He is sironl,
unable TO get both himself and his bat out Of the
way IN time. In speaking on the subject a we'll
known critic SAYS:
II q Wild pitch hits the batsmau and NOT the
paL ne gets his base if he makes an honest effort
70 oooge Even If. in the umpires opinion. the
patsman is not entitled to first base the pitcher
~ penallzed by calling it ball But when
TIC patcher IS so lucky 10 hit q mans hat
with wild bah ne gets credit for a strike-11r
TESS TWO strikes have been called of course
sometimes The ball rebounds on TO fair eround
when a oatsman is trying 10 dodge il but allows
~ 10 MT ms nat. In that case the man is thrown
OUT al hrst with ridiculous ease. rule which
wil remove that injustice TO the batter will i'm
prove the game without doing the pitcher any
injustice The latter is profting purely b,, tIra
FORMERS hard luck, when, under ordinary cir
cEhlstatces. the pitcher would be charged with n
bail II VIII be argued I'm opposition of course
tnai sUch a rule would make the work Of tI,e
umpire harder and produce more Kicking As a
matter CT fact, however. the un pires worl. is
getunS easier every year, some Of the indi-
Gator men admit. II is more difficult for an
umpire TO decide when man is irving To dodge
Dali and cannot get his bat out of the wa-
than II Is to tell when a man ATTEMPTS To hunt
hall, or whether or not ne is entitled to 90 10
nrst base after being hit by the pitcher Kicking
sometimes arises in making those decisions bnt
the sgm total OF kicking" would not he IN
creased, because the where a hat Is bit
accidentally are not frequent as where the
baLsrnan himself is hit or attempts to bunt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
VALUE OF BREEDING BUREAU.

In spite Of the fact that the breeding bureau,
OF the Jockey Club mas placed some thirtv-seven
staliions in various parts Of this state at a mere
ly nominal fee. applications for more are stin
coming in 10 the secretary of the bureau Tho
work has met with such general favor an,on.
the farmers and small horse gamers than The.
are not stations capagl - go round Under
the circumstances II is possible that A..2,e,
Belmont, Harry Payne Whitney James B. Hag,
gin. James r. Keene. 4. K Knapp and other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
COLLEGE BASEBALL

Professor ". l.. Dudley, of Vanderbilt Univer-
sity member of the executive committee of
the Intercollegiate Athletic Association and the
member of the football rules committee
has come out strongly against summer ball
playing as one Of the most detrimental influences
in college athletics. He says on the subject:
The vast majority of boys when they start to
preparatory school college are gentlemen with
clean, healthy moral characters as a result of
their true American home training. They
sportsmen by nature and If they become any
thing else 1t is the result of persuasion
ample. My observation is that nine-tenths Of
the dirty players in football and all other sports
have been summer ball players. who
have been induced to attend school college
by the offer Of graft, scholarships IT some
thing less indirect. TO avoid amateur rules. The
straight student who has always paid his way
and asked no favors and kept clear of The de-
TnordliZing influence of the summer nine is
rarely anything but a true sportsman. From
thirty years experience with college athletics
l say without disparagement that college is
competent to pass the eligibility of its
students, nor is any committee which its faCu-
" may create. II is not i'm a position to get
at the athletic history of Its I be-
lieve that President Roosevelt is the man. by
virtue of his force OF character, strength of IN
telligence and official position. to develop such
an organization to its true position. l trust he
Will exert his influence 10 that end. for by doing
he will contribute substantially To the moral
welfare Of American youth and elevate the plane
of American craftsmanship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
SPORTING COMMENT.
Meas and Viezcs on Current Topics,
amateur and Professional

For the first time IN two years the skaters in
the metropolitan district enjoyed real feast
last week, ana 1t was the more enjoyed and ap-
preciated. perhaps inasmuch l. not r.
regular scheduled fixture. II filled a long felt
want moreover. and provided entertainment at
q time when the long closed season began 10
pail There is likely to be more Of it in the next
few days. and II VIII be welcome otherwise
& quiet week is in prospect. Chief interest Will
centre in the continuation OF the chess match for
the worlds championship between DR. Emanuel
Jasker and Frank J. Marshall. three hockey
games at the st. Nicholas Rink and the indoor
games Of the Pastime Athletic Club on Saturday
Madison Square Garden. OF the hockey
games St Nicholas and the Hockey Club will
meet on Tuesday and the New York Athletic
Club and the Crescent Athletic Club on Thurs
day. The other game is in the intercollegiate
championship series between Yale and Prince
ton on Saturday. It is likely 10 be the most i'm
portant game Of the season, and a deciding one
as Princeton has a clean record and will win
the title II victory IS earned. The most impor-
tant happenings last week were as follows: The
battle for the chess championship, in which DR.
Sasker two games and drew one. making
The standing Lsasker 2. Marshall O. drawn /:
The sale Of trotters and PAGERS at Madison
Square Garden. in which the strength of the
market was efnpndSlZeG- the announcement or a
return race between the American and German
sonderklasse yachts in Germany; the motor
boat racing in Florida, in which the Dixie earned
chief honors: the indoor games Of the Irish
american Athletic Club. in which Coe the shot
putter, and Bonhag. the distance runner, made
new indoor records. tho announcement of the
weights for the Brooklyn and Suburban handi-
caps and the action Of the National Skating As
ISOLATION in conforming 10 the demands Of the
Amateur Athletic Union. 10 the end that the as
ISOLATION might be saved from disruption and
the sport from general chaos. II may be said
here in pa ssing that the action Of the National
Skating Association. although only by close
vote, was viCtory for James E. Sullivan. presi-
dent OF the Amateur Athletic Union, IN his
slant fight for pure amateur sport. 1t might be
better II the Amateur Athletic Union took con-
troll Of skating and il is not unlikely that this
may follow now. the formation OF the
international Skating Union of America on Sat
urday in Canada indicates that there will be a
split in the National Skating Association which
may lead IN disruption There IS some need for
a general hOusecleaning in skating circles, and
IL is likely to come now in short order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
BrookZun Property to Let.

MARCY AvE.-Corner store 10 let. with stable: glis-
vi able butcher. blocks from Williamsburg
Bridge. Apply owner. Isl South I'd 81. Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04

well known horsemen who have already do
mated horses may come forward again to heip
the good cause The breeding bureau Of the
Jockey Club is only year old. Its direct pur-
pose is the improvement of the breed of gen
eral utility horses throughout the state oy the
crossing of thoroughbred stations with mares
of coarser strain. This means better type OF
horse, one that will mature more quickly and
command better price in the open market
we'll known authority in writing on the subject
of the Kings Premium Stallion, the name Of
the breeding bureau in England has the follow
ing to say IN q London exchange:
II is very satisfactory that the roya! commits
sion horse breeding should 50 clearly indicate
that the racecourse Is the most valuable factor
in improving breed of horses It is an opln-
ion which has long since been expressed 10y
Count Lehndorff and other authorities on the
Continent-indeed, it has never been seriously
dsputed-and throughout Europe. from Russia
to France, horse racing has for generations been
promoted, not mere sport to gamble over,
but because, whatever may be its incidental con-
sequences, il is an essential TO the production Of
good, sound, hardy horses for remOunts anG
other purposes. The raceCourse test of horses
intended for stud purposes is the only sure one.
BY no other means soundnesS and COnstitu-
ton be proved. Many and many good looking
animal will pass sound and actually be sound
until the pressure of training is put upon him;
he may even go all right in his half-speed
work, and yet be unable to stand his Windng-up
galops Possibly his constitution is such that
work sends him off his feed. and for that reason
he cannot be trained. Be that il may, the
horse who has not gone through the mill may
have all sorts of latent Weaknesses which no VET
Urinary skill can detect careful trainer sell
dom breaks his horses down. He discovers be
fore any such accident that this or that one of
his charges will not stand and they turned
out of training In due the doubtful leg
becomes as fine the other and no weakness
can be detected by merely feeling and examining
1t. but the weakness would develop soon enough
once more if the horse under notice put in
training. Such a horse is not the right sort TO
Improve the breed, and for the purpose Of eim-
mating him the racecourse test is unique.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04

SanFrancsco Lar: ciass Huta jefferson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-04
Unfurnished Apartments to Let.

ATIDwINTER BARGAIN-Six large. light
VI Q4S6 Lexington ave); all improvements; SS5s4O:
worth S55 S6o Janitor s HARRIS. l9S Broadway
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-03
NO. A..
Prescntiments.

Is a presentiment the mere prod
uct of a morbid imagination or
neutral manifestation OF prescience?
Who can tell? Human imaglna-
ton is so powerful that it is difficult
to distinguish that which belongs
to prescience from the product OF de-
sires, fears and received Impressions
Allowance must therefore be made
for the morbid work often going on
in the mental domain when weak
ened, excited or of diseased i'm
nressionability. In this event pre-
sentiments are frequent. We then
prophesy every instant, If not aloud,
silently at the bottom of our SOUL
The realization of such prophecies
are rare; still, it cannot be denied
that at times it becomes strikingly
manifest. Whence comes, then, this
forerunner of JOY or pain? No one
knows-even as we do not know the
origin of the phenomena of tele-
pathy, foreboding dreams, second
sight, seeing at distance, etc. we
are surrounded by a world OF mys-
teries. Do we know whence come
the sensations of our dreams? We
see, and our eyes are shut; we hear
and speak. and our ears and lips are
closed; we roam about in the uni
verse, and do not leave our bed. Thus
our sensations are produced without
the aid of our senses. These are
facts which every one explains as he
likes, but of which no one, to our
knowledge, could give mathemati'
cal demonstration. The phenomena
of prescience are undeniable. There
is, perhaps, not human being who
could not cite some example OF his
experience. To try to explain II
would be a great presumption, and
to deny it and throw it into the bas.
ket of old superstitions or the puer'
ilities of primitive peoples would be
unworthy of a serious mind. Until
psychology throws more light upon
the subject we must keep alike far
from bold hypothesis and definite
conclusions.-New York Tribune.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-03
11RNONT FREDERICK COUNTY, 1907

Suspended over his head, in the shape
of a net, by means Of pieces of string
tied to the bare rafters of the ceiling,
was his fathers nightcap, the tassel, as
you looked up, being the first part Of 1t
that met your eyes.
A man of Imagination might have
conjured up the outlines of old Dexter's
ghost standing on his head in his night.
cap in reversal of the laws Of nature,
with his legs sticking upward through
the roof.
Into this nightcap Thomas Dexter foR
many years had been in the habit OF
throwing an odd piece Of gold or silver
upon every occasion Of his making a
good bargain, and it was now so heav.
lily weighted that, as he lay abed gaz.
Ing at it, there was really a danger Of
the strings giving way and Of its fall
ing upon his crooked nose and making
1t crookeder.
But he did not attempt to remove this
constant source Of danger. He re-
garded his fathers nightcap with su'
oerstitious reverence, and he had fear
that If he shifted its position, even by
a hairs breadth, it might change his
luck.
He lived all alone, without chick or
child. He washed and cooked and did
everything for himself. If Cupid had
possessed a rusty antiquated arrow, he
might have sent it in the direction Of
Dexter's shop; but Cupid's arrows are
always new and brightly polished, and
such shining articles would have been
completely wasted upon this dealer in
odds and ends. One arrow, indeed, had
found its way to Thomas Dexter's
heart, but that was many years ago,
and he was now fast growing to be an
old man, without soul in the world
to love or take care of him. AS for an
occasional kiss from or upon pair Of
fresh young lips, he had forgotten the
taste of such thing-assuming, Of
course, that he ever had enjoyed it.
Kissing, indeed! What time did any
person suppose Thomas Dexter had for
kisslngl
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-03
WELCOMING LEAVES.

Can the ends of the leaves of the
aloe, or century plant, be prevented
from turning yellow and dying In
the winter? The same question In
regard to palms.
No. 1t Is the nature Of these
plants to turn in this way. If kept
in a moist greenhouse, they turn
less; but even there they will dis
color. 1t does no harm to clip the
ends carefully at the very edge ol
the green.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-03
TOWED TO SEA BY SHARK.

Word has just been received at
Cincinnati of thrilling time expert
enced by George H. Armstrong, while
fishing for tarpon off the coast of
Florida. For two hours he and his
guide were at the mercy of shark
that towed them out to sea.
Mr.. Armstrong was fishing in Tar
pom Bay, fifteen miles from Fort
Myer, Fla. He hooked a large tar.
pom, weighing at least one hundred
pounds. AS the tarpon was brought
alongside the boat an enormous
shark appeared and cut the tarpon in
two. Having disposed of the lower
part of the body. the shark went after
the head.
The shark swallowed the fish's
head and hook and began towing the
boat toward the Gulf. After strug-
gle lasting two hours the shark was
shot.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-03

This scrap of paper is still in ex.
istence to-day and is positively the
only clue to the buried $4,000 OF
United States money which should
have gone to the troops whom Col.
Taylor took up the Mississippi from
st. Louis year or two before.
The supposition all along has been
that one of the gold hiders, finding
that his last moment was near, hast
lily scrawled the best directions he
could. in the haste and danger upon
the paper and threw it from him in
the hope some of his fellows would
find It. Col. Taylor had parties dig
ging for the money for many days.
but never a trace was found.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-03

KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES.
Death dismounted from his pale
horse.
THE old animal is too SLOW" he
said
Climbing into an automobile, he
grasped the lever, turned on full
speed and resumed his journey
Chicago Tribune.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-03
BLACK HAWKS TREASURE

Indian Riches Buriedin the "Halfbreed Tracts
Recent Discovery Made by an Iowan-Soldiers'
Pay Hidden by Order Of Gen. Zachary Taylor
Money Sent to Iowa Mysteriousy Disappeared
in Transit. g: g: 20: .: .: .:
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1907-01-03

Reporters on Paris newspapers ear1.
from $50 to $50 q month"; --.-.~
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-19

tics He lays down his platform arraians in unmeasred
terms those great combinations Of capital which seek 10
rob the Masses calls them BY name and says to he peo-
pie: Elect me your Governor and promise you that
every vested in the Office Of the Chief Executive
viii be invoked in the interest Of fairness right and the
honest enforcement Of the law" It is unnecessary to
in this article this sixth gentleman Suffice It to say
he is the youngest applicant for the place, young man
inspired BY the highest ambition and oltest feelings for
those who combine the basis Of hardy citizenship and
produce the wealth with which others gamble and play.
This young stands for better condition for these
producers stands for enforcing the laws against the
strongest corporation rgdy against the humble
citizen for the obieration Of bucket shops, and other
dives Of iniquty and destruction in the state for clean
moral upbuding administration against which the breath
Of suspicion cannot be breahed nor the charge Of cor
updon laid
Against this young man. Of course is anayed all the
forces Of opposition Of the men seeking special favors anc
attempting to evade the administration Of justice in hgi
places Against his election will be found all the inau
ences Of the great corporations trusts and combines. Bu
his manhood appeals the people his honest ouspoker
promises suggest him the safest and most desirable mai
for the Office Of Governor.
is This kind Of man, recognized by the masses AM
elevated to place Of dignity where the power and nau
ence he exercises is ever on the side Of the right who's
sober thought and rational action is upbuildng to human
/ y, to home and to country.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-19

The flagship Varese was visited by sightseeing Ameri-
cans who stole everything that could be carried away.
The gold toilet set preserved to the duke by the hing oi
Italy was divided among fifty persons and his clothes
brushes his hair brush his comb and the very buttons
his clothing that was lel hanging bis cabin disappeared
in the hands Of the despoiers. When Prince Henry
made his famous visit American harbors his ship. the
Hohenzolern was fairly stripped Of small articles includ
ing gun sights from costly machines. buttons and
personal effects Of the officers.
What quality is in the mind Of the average American
or perhaps we should say The average American traveller
that makes him half burglar and bali bignwayman Every
hotel counts upon heavy losses BY well dressed thieves
who Justify their depredatons the ground that they are
collecting souvenirs It is not only spoons and other
siverware that find odgmen ia fashionable sleeves and
other places Of concealmenl but pillow slips towels ban
kets and even rugs are stolen from hotels Pullman cars
and other places infested BY The American traveller. IN
an English hotel not long ago party Of American travellers
was quietly herded into a side after dining one eve
ming and there required discorge he souvenirs stolen
BY the members. It amzng what quantity OF valu-
able silver had been taken and the Americans realized
shameuly how far they had rangressed The canons OF
honesty and decency.
Rear Admiral Evans says no other people ID the world
are sUfh persistent and expert thieves Americans he
is obliged to set guards American guests who visit bis
ship but in other lands visitors and go without 1
turbne The most attractive souvenir. This is repuas
that we. as a nation should live down and the only
to do this is for every well disposed person to discod
nance the souvenir collecting mania ct aH lines
places
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-19

i a couple OF Japanese cooks are Heidenty damaged
in person or property in labor riot started in the neigh
borhood Of their shops the victims have remedy and
one only The laws Of California provides that city
able for any reason to protect property responsible Tor
the damage done through the city failure to protect It
the Japanese Consul at San Francisco deems It exped-
lent to the city for the crockey and glass broken in
the two cook shops Of his counmen the courts open
10 him.
It seems like nothing else than simple and .uadulerated
demagogery for Progressive politicians in Ja discred
the Mikados Government because he doe put down
with firm hand what these politicians are pleased to
call the prejudice existing in the United States against
their race
here IS not an ounce more prejudice against Japs
this country than there is against Americans in the Mix
dos Kingdom-probaby not so much In Japan as in
the United States there is likely to be friction when the
two races are numerousy in close contact But except
for political effect the other side Of the Pacific there
no reason why the Progressive politicians should try to
make rough house every time Jap engages IN 6st-
cuan with white in San Francisco or because Japs
above the school age are excluded from the chidrens
schools and referred the night schools for nstrue
ton.
The Cow (ent Of California viii protect the lives
and proper fJapanese soiourners. as does the lives
and property Of its cihzens The Progressive politicians
Japan will have be satisfied with the assurance that
this will be done But they likely to keep on hm-
ing.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-19
THE RICHTS OF STATES

D more Interesting decision has been
rendered from the supreme bench Of
the United States in several years than
that in the suit Of Kansas against Col
orado. with the United States Govern
ment intervening. over the diversion Of
the waters Of the Arkansas river BY
the defendant state ior the purposes Of
irrigation. While Kansas suit is dis
missed. it is without prejudice and the