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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-11
Y. N. c. A. ATHLETES
PLAN MANY MEETS
Six Closed and Four in
Tri-State League.

It IS the intention Of Prof. Beckett,
Of the Washington Y. NJ. I. a. 10 have
an ambitious program Of athletic sports
for this winter.
Six meets for association members are
scheduled. The dates are Nov ember IS,
December 1s. January 50. February 20,
March Is, and April Is. Ribbons will
b. given as prizes in each OF these
meets for first, second, and Chird places.
First place will count FIVE points, second
place three points, and third place one
point. The three men making the high
est number of points in the six meets
win be presented with gold. silver, and
bronze medals, respectively.
The meets will be alternately scratch
and handicap
Prof Beckett has formed q Tri-State
Athletic and Gymnasium League be-
tween the York Y. NJ c. A.. Baltimore
Central and Western Branch Y. II. c,
A. and Washington 7. II. c A Four
meets are carded, one in each gymnasium.
Each association will be represented By
FIVE men. The date of the try-out for
the Washington Y. NJ. c. \. is We'd
ne5day, November % The team win
ming the largest number Of points IN
the Tri-State League will DC presented
with a shield. Medals will also be given
to individual performers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-11
ENGLISHREN LAUGH
At TOMMY BURNS
Moir's Superior H Gig h t
Causes Them to
GiggIe.

NEW YORK. Nov. u--Gunner Moir,
the ex-soldier who is to meet Tommy
Eurns before the National Sporting Club
OF London early next month, was very
much disappointed at the delay In the
big night. but goOd-naturedly agreed to
the setback.
He has been training, expecting the
bout 10 take place on November .. but
the train wreck in which Burns was a
leading actor. caused the break
Moir almost dropped with surprise
when he met the Burns person in the
National Club the day he arrived. Moir
was so much taller than the American
champion % that a gIgglc went all
through the crowd and then big Wills
perings after that Burns left the next
day for his training quarters, taking
two big fellows with him tor prnching
bags.
The latest reports from the other side
state that the best seats in the house
have been sold already and that the
biggest house IL years will see this go.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-11
ARMY TEAMS ANXIOUS
TO FURNISH MEN FOR
THANKSGIVING GAME

The management Of the Army-Nayy
football game which will he played in
this city on Thanksgiving Day IS be-
sieged by applications from Army foot
ball elevens for representation in the
annual contest with the Navy.
one now under consideration is a pro-
unsitiOn from Governors Island, New
York. which has four football teams,
The New York players want to stack
In a picked team against Fort Della
ware and Fort Samen, two forts along
the Delaware river, and send the win
ming eleven to washington to represent
the Army on Thanksgiving Day.
The promoters Of the enterprise are
seriously considering the scheme. as II
is thought that a strong eleven could
be brought together to meet the Navy
in this manner. The Governors Island
teams are all strong, and Fort Della
ware has a clean record to date after
playing ten games with teams of good
standing in New York State
The Navy squad is practiclng daily,
and viii be out for three hours hard
work this afternoon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-11
LANGFORD JAGKSONl
TRAINING IS OVER

Los ANGELES. Cal. Nov u-Sam
Langford, the colOred Boston fighter
did his last work yesterday in prepara-
ton for the fight with Young Peter
Jackson on Tuesday night
Langford appears 20 be IN first-class
condition, and has created @ good i'm
preston by his cleverness displayed
while sparrng with his numerous
helpers. Manager WCodma1 says his
man IS prepared to meet Jackson IN any
style OF fighting that the latter secs 1T
70 start II Young Jackson tries 70
make a smuggling match Of IL. he claims
Langford VIII win IN short order.
Jackson will continue work of a light
order right up TO the time he goes into
the ring He says he Is IN fine shape.
but has c hobby Of working all the
time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-11
Home Grounds Will Help.

The Aggies are fortunate in being able
to play the game on their home grounds
this year, and the comparative strength
Of the two teams also promises well for
Maryland Agricultural College. Byrd
and Cooper are two Of the fastest play
ers in Maryland, and the majority of the
players on the Aggies' team are ex-
perienced men.
The game Saturday will begin at 3
o clock. A large company of rOOters
Will come along with the Annapolis team,
and as the game is the most popular
event Of the year for the home team It's
rOOteTs should be on hand in force on
Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-11
ELEINOW WANTED
FOR WASHINGTON

A washington dispatch to the New
York Press this morning says Washing
ton has abandoned hope OF getting
Elberfeld from the New York Ameri-
cans, and is now trying to get KIeinow
from the team to strengthen the Wash
ingt0n STAFF Of catcheTs, which Ia de-
cidediy weak
Jack Warner is the only veteran back
stop now with the Washington team.
and with his young pitchers 10 develop.
Manager CantillOn needs another OLD
head behind the bat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-11
BACK TO THE FARM.

A Middle West graduate came to New
York to seek employment. Through a
friend he received an offer of a place
as shipping clerk to a certain firm. In
reply, he wrote as follows: a
81 regret that 1 cannot accept your
kind offer Of the position Of shipping
clerk. but. the fact is that 1 am always
sick when on the water. Success Mag
azine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-11
NATIONAL GUARD
ATHLETES ACTIVE
IN ALL BRANCHES
Basketball Season on.
BoWlerS Announce
Schedule for
Season.

Tne Corcoran Cadet basketball team
will play the West Branch Y. NJ C. A,
Of Baltimore, next Wednesday at the
National Guard gymnasium.
The Washington team is working hard
to get into trim for the game. which
promises to be one Of the most closely
contested Of the season. The Corcorans
have been handicapped by the absence
Of Cassard and Hunter, who have been
unable to play on account OF sickness
They are expected back before the finish
OF the league season.
The Second Regiment showed good
form in the game with the BaltimoBs
Belvedere team last Saturday. The Sec
Ond Regiments work mas also been good
in the league games, and IL is already
picked winner by some in the cham
pionship race.
Both CaprOu and Company @, while
they have excellent material, have
failed to lay stress on team work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-11
Horan's Team Looks Good.

Prof. Koran has gotten together a
lively bunch in the National Guard
Athletic Association team, and Il will
make game fight for first place IN the
second division The athletic association
has arranged for dancing after the
a new plano.
On November Il a wrestling match be-
tween Turner and Monday, for the
benefit OF the athletic association. will
be given, and on the following Monday
the bowling starts
The Bowling Schedule.
The bowling schedule follows. The
letters indicate the company aid the
fg1lres the regiment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-11-11
THE YOUNG IDEA.

It had been anything but an easy az
ternoon for the teacher. who took six
Of her pupils through the Museum OF
Natural History, but their enthusiastic
interest in the stuffed animals and their
Open-eyed wonder at the prehistoric fOs-
sis amply repaid her.
well, boys, where have you been all
afteTnOOng' asked the father Of two OF
the party that evening
The answer came back with Joyous
prOmptness; "Oh. pop! Teacher took us
TO dead circus. From an Exchange.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18
CarencrO Notes.

Miss Camille Sicily was host
eSs of the Ladies Card Club on
Tuesday afternoon. The guests
of honor were Misses Vincent
and Guidry. The first prize WAS
given to Miss Anna Jeanmard;
the second Miss J. Miller; lone
hand, Mrs. 0. Guidry; BOBBY to
Miss Sue Marshall. Delicious
refreshments were served and
every one pronounced it a most
enjoyable meeting.
Misses Marshall, McGOldrick
and Sample, spent Saturday in
Lafayette.
Last Sunday a democratic rally
and barbecue was held at the
race track for our popular can
didate for sheriff Mr.. Chas. Mil
Ter. A large and enthusiastic
crowd attending.
The increase in the attendance
of the public schools is remarka-
BILE, as we'll as pleasing.
The material for the water
works is arriving daily.
Mrs. Albin Bechet accompani.
ed by her little daughter Mil
dred and Miss Nina Brown visit
ed relatives in Jennings last
week.
Hon. Geo. Melchior went to
Lafayette several times this
week on business.
Mr.. Ravol Breaux left Sunday
for New Orleans where he will
attend Tulane Medical College.
A very disastrous fire visited
our town last Wednesday de-
stroying a cotton gin owned by
V. H. Sibille of Sunset. On &C.
count of the stormy wind prevail
ing the town was in great dan
ger.
Mr.. Geo. E. Brown has return
ed from New Orleans where he
purchased a large stock of millin.
cry for the firm of Brown &
Bechet.
Mr.. A. G. Bechet accompanied
his mother to New Orleans last
Tuesday.
Prof. F. M. Cook sprained his
ankle very badly while playing
tennis last Monday. He is using
a walking stick these days.
x. Y. z.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18
HAVE TO HAVE MERCURY.
In Guatemala Natives Steal 1t from
Thermometers.

The thermometer registered 81, and
looking at it, the two men wiped
their red, wet brows.
"Phew, it's hot said the visitor.
But why have you got your thermorl.
eter all incased in heavy iron wire?'
Because" replied the host, 1T is
a Guatemalan thermometer. In Qua
temala they are all incased in wire
like that"
But why?"
ITO prevent the natives from eat.
ing the mercury"
go on"
1T is a fact. In Guatemala the In.
tense heat causes the natives to suffer
dreadfully from torpid liver. They
know that mercury is a liver specific,
but they have no money to buy it. so
they steal It. For their health's sake
they steal it, poor sick creatures, out
of thermometers. On any dark, hot
night, II you hide near an unprotected
thermometer, you will see a native.
weak and thin, steal up to the instru-
ment. He groans and presses his
hand to his aching liver; then. with a
quick look round, he breaks the glass
and swallows the ball Of mercury in
one mouthful."
Tho listener smiled.
Il suppose that Guatemala" he
said, us the only place in the world
where thermometers are looked on as
an article of food"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18
DR.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Delaney

DR.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Delaney
and little son Albert left Tues
day night for their home in
Goree, Texas, after a pleasant
visit to DR.. Hopkins family.
Flour and Feedstuff, phone 40.
The painters say Climatic Paint
is pure paint all the way through.
Sold by Lacoste Hdw. Co., Ltd.
When you want your prescrip-
tions filled or medicine of any
kind, be sure and go to the Lafa-
yette Drug Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. LeRosen
and children left Tuesday morn
ing for Shreveport to spend a
week with relatives.
Ramsey Elevator Mills, phone 40.
Climatic Paint is good, covers
we'll, lasts longer. Sold by
LacOste Hdw. CO.. Ltd.
Let me tell you about the good
things to eat We have. in stock
call or phone uS.--Rnbt. FL. Nc.
Faddin.
Let me supply you with seed
oats, feed oats, corn bran, chops,
hay, s~taffolife, etc. D. P. Upton.
successor to Ramsey & Upton.
phone 1872.
Ramsey Elevator Mills. phone 40.
DR.. N. P. Moss participated
in the brilliant reception tender
ed the European COTTON spin
ners ut New Orleans last Satur.
day. and reports having had an
ENJOYABLE and interesting ex-
change of ideas and courtesies
with this distinguished body of
men representing nine different
natiOnalities.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18
Stick to one Breed.

The farmer who buys a trio or
more of fowls q the fall will make
no mistake, ana X he prefers to get
the eggs in the spring all will be
well, but he must expect to be ridi.
culed by some Of his neighb0rs for
paying one OF tive dollars for a male
or hen. Nevertheless. these same
farmers and neighbors will promptly
come forward and request 20 change
eggs" with him when they desire to
hatch chicks n the spring. n q
farmer buys eggs Of the standard
breeds he buys stock. the eggs being
simply the embryo chicks. The
farmer who desires to Improve also
goes too far sometimes. Instead Of
depending upon n breed he begins
with two Dr. mor His interest will
be sufficiently strong for q year or
more - keep his birds separate, but
in the course Of time he will under
take to save labor by turning out all
the breeds together.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18
TWO VERY TALL STORIES.
Brought Into Light Of Day by Contest
Between Wits.

A couple of witty fellows were con-
versing together recently. and their
arguments finally occasioned a bet be.
tween them. Each agreed to tell a
peculiar incident, and the reciter OF
the stranger episode was to receive
the stakes. No. 1 began and said he
knew . who was turned into
wood"
"Impossible!" said No. 2; explain
yourself"
You see," was the reply. the
woman was placed on . vessel. and
then she was aboard"
Very good" said No. z: but listen
to this. once knew a man who had
been deaf and dumb for 20 years, but
last week he regained speech in n
minute"
''Nonsense!" rejoined No. !; "bnt
proceed"
WELL" replied No. 2. the man !
mean went into a bicycle shop with a
friend, and. STOPPING down. he picked
up . wheel and spoke"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18
Bull Goes Hunting.

A full-grown black bull. says q
Madrid correspondent. rushed towards
a mill on the estate Of Marquis Sastel.
ZONES. The animal set of in pursuit OF
the marquis, who had started for his
mansion to warn his family. He
found the marchioness and his two
daughters sitting in the open near the
door. The bull was close behind him.
and the marquis seized his wife and
children and literally flung them
through the door, which he slammed
behind him. An instant later the
bulls horns pierced a panel Of the
door, which held firm. The marquis
seized a rife and shot the bull from
a window. Five bullets were needed
to kill the Infatuated animal.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18

q 1901, seven counties reported %
bacco culture. In 1905 only three.
Why? 0adsden county then. az now.
produced nine-tsnths Of the product.
The counties Of Leon. Pasco Calhoun
and others On he northern and west
ern border are equally n well adapted
for both open neld and shielded cul-
ture. At one time, within the knowl.
edge Of the writer there was q colony
Of Cubans at Fort Meade, in Poke
county. engaged In the business. bat
these people are not there 10Y
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18

Save all the witty clippings and
paste In a small s~crapbook. Often
when one is not able to read lengthy
articles something bright and witty
will help brighten the day. It should
be loaned and passed along only
where it would be appreciated the
most. Little pieces . be pasted on
cardD, and are held much more easily
BY persons lying in bed. Gay pic
lures, comic and otherwise. are nice
for children. and afford amusement
to the impatient little sufferers who
must remain in bed.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18

One of the oldest reasons ever
given for bankruptcy was that heard
about a year ago In a Malta court. A
Maltese tradesman whose affairs were
in hopeless disorder put it all down
to the fact that he followed q creditor
on board ship, and found himself an
unwilling passenger to England. the
ship having started while he was be-
low. During his enforced absence his
foreman collected all the available
cash and decamped, leaving the shop
to look after itself. When the owner
got home he found himself . ruined
man.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18
Explained.


Say dad. what does uppity mean"
The same a. persnickety. my son."
We'll what does persnickity mean"
The same as uppity. Run along
now."-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Reform in Ballns.
Al several large gatherings OF CO..
ton farmers are set to come on soon
for the purpose Of getting together on
the best system Of storing and mar
keting cotton, we are of the opinion
that the first step in reform is to de-
mand a more dense compact form and
better covering for bales. When we
sell cotton the weight Of the net lint
only should be considered. We should
forget the bagging and ties and sell
lint cotton by taking the graft thsFe
Is in the question out Of the way alto
gether. Cotton yarn Is sold in bales
the cane - HAT. bue the actual net
yarn only in the bale enters into con-
sideration. Cotton producers must
protect their lint cotton from tho
weather, dirt, waste, CRIME and pilage
the same as the manufacturer pro-
tects the manufactured cotton goods
from the same loss. II 70 Of little i'm
portance to the average cotton grow
er whether ne round bale or the
smaller and more dense form Of
square bale takes the day 50 that he
rids the trade Of its present great
loss as before named.-J. C. Stribling.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18
Not Proud, But Strange.

fhey all wondered at the big 50.
ciable table in the little cafe why Il
was he seemed 30 naughty. Some
thought It was because he was 50
clean. Another because his nails had
20 evidently been through the hands
OF q m~anicurist. Another because his
sule of clothes vas SO slick and span
and new. At last N spoke a. she
passed the salt. The newcomer bowed
and smiled at her.
Il cannot you answer" hs said. Il
have just arriv' only. l NO spick An
glaiS."
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18
THEATRE TALK NO. 2.

It pays to wait after all, for the good
comes in time, even in the drama, bring
ing a splendid recompense for some Of
the "cheats' you have had.
"Monte Cristo" which comes to town
pretty sooD is . play that can b seen
again and again by those who have
souls to feel the spell Of real romantic
drama. IT RANKS AS ONE OF THE
GREATEST DRAMATIC TRIUNPHS
OF THEATRICAL HISTORY, both
Real Romantic Dram, s,s'.s'ss1'y and :,
has had phenomenal success throughout
the entire world and will live in the
annals of the stage a. one of the highest
examples Of dramatic literature. HOW
EVER MERITORIOUS A PLAY
WITHOUT AN INTELLIGENT CAST.
an artistic and effective production is
impossible. No pains OF expense has
been spared to get the best. Young,
bright, intelligent, yesourceful actors
have been selected in each instance,
with express reference to a%daptability
to the parts assigned them.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18

Smart Girl-Mr. NicefellOw. this IS
my little sister, Miss Ella. What do
you wish, pet? Why are you regard
ing the gentleman SO intently?
Little Sister, was looking for the
strings, that's all.
Strings? What strings?"
why, m said you had two
Strings to your beau.'-N. Y. Weekly.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18
CoIOred Views.

y tell you for a modern business
man, Black is white"
That's because he's green yet
81 don't agree with either Of you. I
found him rather blue this morning
oh, that was on account of a per-
sonal reason. He is sensitive about
turning gray SO soon.'-Baltimore
American.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18

4 man on q Chestnut street car,
searching his pocket for . ticket,
found he had only one. and handed
the conductor . nickel instead.
II wouldn't think of giving up my
last Ticket" he explained to . friend.
TOR I'm liable to blow in all my cash
and want to be sure Of getting home.
I always keep one ticket IN hand for
cases of smsrgsney."-Philadalphss
Ledger.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-10-18
Friday. Oct. 18. 1907.
Personals.

Miss Bessie O'Bryan, who has
been an employee of the Adver-
tiser, returned tO her home in
Abbeville Tuesday. While here
she made Il number of warm
friends who regret to see her
leave Lafayette.
Don't think IF buying your fall
or winter suit until you see our
stOck-we can please you both
as to pattern and price-Schmu'
len.
Use Climatic Paint because it
is the best. Sold by Lacoste
IIdw. Co., Ltd.
TheOphile S"nnier, of Ossum,
YVES in town Yesterday and paid
us IL welcome visit.
". want to show you our hand
some new line of dress goods,
W. know you will admire the
many lovely patterns. and the
price will suit yOu.-Rene Del
hOmme.
Everybody who has tried the
Eclipse shoe likes it, and you
ought to try it and see how well
you will like it. -Schmulen.
Blake Theall, of the fourth
ward, was in town Wednesday.
Climatic Paint covers most,
lasts longer, looks better. Sold
by Lacoste Hdw. Co.. Ltd.
Judge Alfred D. Breaux, of
Ridge, was a welcome caller at
our Office yesterday forenoon.
We have SEED OATS-Paul
Guidry&Co.
When you buy clothes from US
you get quality. style and finish
and an exact ft.-the price is
also very attractive 8.
]. N. Breaux, weigher for the
Billeaud Sugar Factory paid Us
an agreeable visit yesterday.
He says their factory will begin
operation Monday.
F.. F. Carter is ready to take
your picture and give you a good
likeness and finish the picture
up in fine style. Call and see
him.
WANTED = Pupils for vocal
and piano lessons by Miss Leola
LeRosen, graduate of the Brenau
College and Conservatory of
Music, Gainesville. Ga. Phone
No. 8.
Pastor j. I. Kendrick Of the
Baptist Church is spending some
days in Alabama in the interests
of the church building fund.
Service may be expected ct the
Masonic Hallon Sunday a. usual.
Rev. W. H. Eddleman Of Vinton,
will preach at both morning and
evening service. Sunday School
at Gas q. m. Preaching ct II q.
m. and 7:s0 p. m. Hearty vel.
come to all.
We carry an elegant line of
toilet articles and one Of the at
trac4ive features about them is
the low price-let us rs show
you.-IAfayette Drug Store.
Music made easy for begin
ors BY Mrs. J. I. Putnam, next
b. 70 Moss Pharmacy.
Raw E +. Howell. Of Lake
AxChnrs Nne . business visitor
GI11vstte Wednesday,
Semi-weekly herald., 1907-11-21
NO PLACE FOR THE COWARD.

Charles T. Banney who was torme'
IS head OF the Knickerboct Trust com
pany. is dead. The fact tiiat he blew
bis brains ont proves he was moi the
right man at the head oi that great
financial institution. That he was
weak and cowardly II must he admit
ted. or he would never have sanctioned
loans made ON over capitalized stoci
concerns When the water was
squeezed out of the securities upon
which he had loaned with depositors
money the great trust company found
that the securities held were not worth
one-hnlf of what they had loaned on
them. and they could not realize ready
money upon them. The institution
the greatest of It's kind in New York.
began to crnmbe, and after few
hours run. the doors were closed
Had the warning of President Roosc-
welt boen listened to and heedod wild
speculation would have been checked
and the country saved from the re
cent collapse in Wall street For
tunately no one has been hurt but Wild
and foolish stock jobbers. Upon a
wrecked snip the captain is the last
one to leave his post-rather go to
the bottom of the ocean than SHOW
cnwardice.