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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-08
0ROOTER," "BUG,D AND aFAN.n

It must. indeed, be admitted in all ius-
tice that. although photographers have
not as yet devoted their acumen to the
SUBJECT. there does exist q nice distinc-
iion among the terms ''roOter,'' bug, d"
and fan. Anyone may be rOOter if
he attends a baseball game only once In
lifetime and yells. A bug, too. need
not be a steady patron his chief re-
quf~ement is ability to quote date and
statistics dealing with averages, games
ana players. But the fan He IS as
FAR above the others as a naha tina
above a cOoiie To him baseball is
sleep, meat, and drink. It becomes a
fetish Having passed through the
stages OF rooter and bug. the soul Of q
fan frequently achieves a Eirvana that
enables him TO express untold passion
BY mere eye-glint Again, he may
elect 10 roar. He IS the suhlimation OF
baseral ferver, getting out of il al there
Is n t--Ailen Sangree, IN Everybody S.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-08
CONFIDENCE
MARKS BOTH
SCRAPPERS
Cans and Britt ReaSSure
Friends About
Monday.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. With
the fight between Joe Cans and Jimmie
Britt but fOTty-eight hours of both
men are down TO weight and both claim
they are in better condition than ever
before.
viii win in ten rounds" is the
assertion Of the lightweight Champion
Britt declares: Il viii win and with
a knockout I viii mix il from the
start"
Britt men claim that the negro's
science cannot overcome the age handf-
cap, and that youth and stamina will
tel. However, Joe is not worrying.
lie has bet heavily on himself. and as
sures his friends who visit him at
Alameda that he will bring home the
bacon as usual "
Both men got through with their
hard work today and only LIGHT ROAD
work Will be INDUCED in until they get
into the ring Monday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-08
QUAIL PEST IN COLORADO.

Their fields SO Overrun with quail that
tAeIr grain crops are being ruined. the
farmers of Montrose county have an
pealed 70 State Game Commissioner
FAR TO declare an open season on the
birds
A few years ago a shooting club i'm
ported large number of California
quail into MOntrose county and these
birds have Increased so rapidly that
they are now said TO be a menace To
the ranchmen.
thousands Of quail settle on a promis-
ing field Of grain at one time. and in y
few hours it is completely stripped and
valueless.-Rdco News.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-08
Believes in His Men.

Those fellows are good sensible men.
all OF them. I know they are on the
level I don't believe fines and suspen-
sions are cure-al. Such things hurt
more than they help.
Tn going TO put every man on that
team on his honor 10 play ball. There
isn't an unmanly fellow among them.
They've just had a little misunderstand-
ing"
That night a r9eeting was called. This
writer wasn't allowed at the meeting,
but there was a most wonderful creak-
ing OF that floor for two long hours
as Jennings talked. There was surely
something being said with no small
amount OF decision
After it was all over every one was
smiling and happy.
Jennings, the Orator.
Jennings pictured TO them their
chances He asked them for their CO.
operation. He talked to them from the
standpoint Of one who has made good.
They knew ne had and they listened.
Those who had been in no querreI told
him at the close OF the meeting that
they woulG do all IN their power to bring
the others around 70 the right way Of
thinking. But before they could make
any such move the fellows who had
quarreled were around telling Hughis
they had been hOt-headed and were will
Ing 20 forget everything and look for
ward only to winning games.
II was just that personality of bis
overmastering them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-08
STRONGARMED WHEY.
ROLLING PIN FLLRTER,
DUPED POOR HEZEKLAH

'Weue' said the court inqu!rlngly.
'-WaH. jedEe," continued the hapless
Hezekiah. In a tone pregnant with pa
thos, All thought dat Aid keep ner
WOrkiu' SOS she'd nevah fin no time tub
git intuh a fight VIII me. All thought
dat II She worked enuf she'd not be fool
ish enuf tub waste her heft on me.
All WIS wrong. jedge," wept Han
cock. "Ah wus wrong. She did me UP
as easy as she done up de close. She
yuster use de rollin' pin on me-"
At this Juncture Judge Mullowny
called of the prosecuting witness and
permitted Mrs. S,uunies 10 speak. SO
Hancock walked from the bar OF justice
and 504 pounds Of aggressive powerful
looking femininity took his place
Wife on Stand.
'Deys on'y one way tub git erIong
VIII q man. said the aggressive Mrs.
Smufies, and OATS not tub git erIong.
DE mo- yuh beats up yoah husban' de
mo- he keeps his face shut when yoah
tells MIN yoah wants somthin' done.
Las night"
You hit him?" interposed Judge Null
lowry
"Ah did after he done used sum dis
sipated langwidge aroun' de house" as
serted Mrs. Smufies.
well, you were provoked" said the
court. so your fine will be small-s5."
Hancock Hezekiah Smuffies, the beat
en- and bull-dozcd husband. was about
TO smile in triumph. he looked almost
happy. But alas, now short lived was
his victory
Come wifi me, niggah." ordered Mrs.
Smufhes, catching his arm after she paid
ner fine, "Ah want tuh see you when
we gifts home "
And Hancock Hezekiah went with her.
INCREASINGLY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-08
A PEACEFUL DISCUSSION.


Sir John McGraw and Hank O'Day
Were talking Of a certain play
Which happened in about this way;
The bases were -congested,
When Michael Lynch tore of a hit
That bounded from the pitchers NIT,
And toward right field began to fit
Ere it could be arrested.
Brave second Baseman Alperman
After the bounding leather ran,
And in from third a New York man
came prancing wish a tally;
Behind him murdered Danny Shay,
Who also tailed on the play.
And Louis Mann was heard to say.
''Well, boys, this starts the rallyr'
RJt stay. Young Second Baseman Doyle
Sent Whitley crashing to the soi>
And fell beside him in a coil
While Mr.. shay was scoring.
Time, time! Kings X!" yelled Hank
O'Day,
Get back to third. you Danny shay.'
This. gentle readers. was the play
That started all the roaring.
Now, Henry" murmured John Nc
Graw.
Lets speak about the baseball law;
I'll prove that your DECISIONS raw
With no display of temper
Hank, you and I are peaceful Jays,
With thoughtful minds and gentle ways,
AS the old Roman poet says:
'Nux vomica. Sic selnper. ."
Thanks. John" said Umpire Hank
O'Day,
Now that you've had your little say.
Back TO the bench for yours and stay!
Please do not be offended"
u Il go. said Mac, but as for you.
You piece Of cheese. you fat-head stew
You're wrong in everything you dol'
And there the matter ended.
-&5sW E0rk Journal
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-08
ANALOSTAN SHOOT
DRAWS GOOD CROWD,
FARNHAH IS HIGH
District GunnerS Prefer
Clay Pigeons to Live
Birds on the Marsh.

The weather conditions yesterday were
most favorable for the AnaIostan gun
shoot, A large number Of shooters were
on hand the scores were good. This
Is the first regular shoot since the
opening of the reed bird season. but as
the wild oats are still very long and
the birds difficult to find, most of the
gUnners preferred to use their shells
shooting at the clay pigeons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-08
The Rendezvous.

Those who made the Southern trip
with the Tigers win never forget Merid-
ian, Miss. 1t was in that sQualid MIS-
sissippi hamlet that the Tigers gathered
together their forces for the fight they
are now making.
The team was disorganized. Schmidt
ana Cobb had other unpleasantness.
There were other elements that worried
Hughie.
IF you ever get that crowd working
right now you'u be a wonder" was re-
marked TO the leader.
Hughie shut his fists just as he does
now when, in the ninth inning, there are
three on and two out
They'll get together" he snapped.
"SuspensiOn?'
No"
"Fines2'
NO"
well, what?''
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-08
TINKER SUSPENDED.

PITTSBCRG, Pa, Sept. 7.-Shortstop
Tinker has been suspended indefinitely
by President Pulliam on 3 report of
Umpire Rigler after he had suspended
the Chicago player for kicking on the
decision of Nealon at second n yester-
days game.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-08
Medal and Trophy Shoots.
CLASS A

The medal and trophy shoots resulted
as follows:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-08
CREDIT GOES
TO JENNINGS,
COBB THINKS
Hughes Personality the
Trump Card of Tiger
Aggregation.

Jennings IS the greatest coach IN the
world" declared Ty Cobb, gazing with
undisguised admiration at the little red
head yelling hello 70 everybody at once
says a special from Detroit.
These paperes can say what they
want about his shouting not helping. It
does. You can't appreciate it unless you
get into the games.
Every time I go to the plate and hear
Jennings talking 10 me 1 have a new
born confidence" I just know I'm TO hit
that ball. His enthusiasm just makes
you feel that way, BY the time the
pitcher winds up there is not one bit Of
nervousness. Hughie has taken it away.
The batter is as calm and serene and
confident as though he could see the
Lall hitting the bat
Jennings coaching has done as much
as our sticks to swell the batting aver
ages we fellows can't give him too
n uch credit"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-08
HYPNOTISM.

The observations and experiments OF
those who have made hvpuotisTn and
hypnotic phenomena their especial study
all tend 10 show that, while the operator
has a great control over the hypnotized
person, il IS by no means complete. even
during the deep somnambuliC states
London Hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-08
May Sutton
Tri-State
Champion

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept MAY
Sutton. Of California, worlds tennis
champion. again won the ladies' sin
giles at the tri-State tournament. to-
day. defeating Martha Klnsey. Of
Cincinnati, in two straight sets, 81,
6-1.
Miss Sutton wins the tIi-State cup
on which she had two legs, and the
the tri-State championship
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17

We are Indebted TO John Adams for
our national motto. az Pluribus
unnm." While he was minister to
England Sir John Prestwick suggested
1t to Mr.. Adams as n good motto TO In.
dicate the union of the colonies. ii
was Submitted 70 congress and adopted
by act of congress June. 1882. The
eagle In Its beak bears Il ribbon on
which Is the motto. In tie early DAYS
OF It's use the eagle bore also I'm its
ia!ons q bundle OF thirteen arrows. but
when. In 1911. new seal was made TO
lake the place of the old one. which
mad become worn, only six arrows
were placed in the talons. Whether
mis- change was ordered by law or not
Is not known. The old Latin motto
was In use In England as far back as
lI3o on the Gentlcman's Magazine.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
FRANKLIu's KITE.
rho Philosophers Famous Experiment
as Described by Himself.

The famous kite experiment Is de.
scrlbed 10y Franklin in letter dated
Oct. ID. 1852: Make small cross Of
light sticks of cedar, the arms SO long
Us 10 reach To- the four corners OF n
lurge, thin silk handkerchief when eX-
tended. Tie tM corners OF the hand.
kcrchlef to the cNtremitieS of the cross
50 you have the iody of II kite. which,
being properly accommodated with Il
tail, loop and string, will rise In Tie
mir like those made of paper, but he.
Ing made of silk Is better fitted to'hnar
the wet and wind of thunder gust
without tearing. To the top of the up
right stick of the cross is to be fixed a
very sharp pointed wire rising foot
OF more above the wood. To the end
OF the twlne next the hand Is to be
tied Il silk ribbon. nnd where the sill,
and twlne join Il key may be fastened
This kite Is to be raised when n thun-
der gust appears To be coming on. ANA
the person who holds the string must
stand within n door or window or I'M
der some cover so that the silk ribbon
may not be wet. ana care must be TAX.
en- that the twine does not touch the
frame of the door or window AZ soon
us the tlllnderclouds come over thu.
kite the pointed wire Will draw. tie
electric fire from them, and the kite,
with all the twine. will be electrified
aud stand ont every way ana he nj.
tracted by an approaching finger. And
when the rain has wet the kite ana
twine yon will find the electric fire
stream out pentifu!ly from the key OH
the approach of your knuckle."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
Soldiers Home Adiu|aNt Elected
by c. A. R. Gepartmsnt Of Viz.
g|n|a and North Carolina.
CAPT. SpRAGut NEW A1JUTAA1
Annual Encampment Of the Depart
ment Was Held in the Theatre at
the National Soldiers Home Yes.
ter-Large Number Of Delegates
Were In Attendance.

Capt. A. a, Hagcr. adjntant of the
National soldiers Home, was ycStcr-
day unanimously elected the com
mmdcr of the department. of Virginia
and North Carolina Grand Army oi
The Republic.
The department held It's annual en-
canlpmcnt in the Home theatre yes.
tcrday and there We're delegates pres
ent from every post in Virginia and
North Carolina, Ii was a very hur.
mOnions meeting and the election oil
officers occurred at the morning SEES,
sion. In the afternoon. after attend.
ing 10 routine BUSINESS. the new Off.
GERS We're indicted into office and
the encampmcn, completed It's bust
ness shortly after > O'Clock
The Officers Chosen Follow:
Commander, a. lInger, National
Soldiers Home.
Senior vice Fred
Smith, Portsmouth.
Medical examiner Or j +. Garter.
Norfolk.
Chapain-I, l.. Gibbs. Norfolk.
Delegates TO the grand cncamDment
In Saratoga Springs Robert Dorsey,
National Soldiers Home; W. A. Par.
sons, Richmond.
Council OF Observation-Disclosures
Dolm, National Soldiers Home: d.
r. Wilson, Richmond; IL. w. House.
Portsmouth; George Wilson, National
Soldiers Home; Nj. Nicholas Lang.
ley, Richmond.
The proceedings were presided over
by the retiring commander, d. II. vii.
son, of Richmond
Capt. Hagcr, the now commander
mas been the adjutant and quarter
master general Of the department OF
Virginia and North Carolina for the
past sixteen years. He is the adju
tant In the Soldiers Home and is
very much esteemed in the Grand
Army circles.
Capt. sprague the Adjutant.
Commander Hager announced YES
lerday that he has determined to m
point Capt. John Il. Sprague as adj
1ntant and Quartermaster of the de
parlment. Capt Spraguc is clerk
III the adjutants office ut the Ma
tional Soldiers Home and is we'll fit
TED to discharge his new duties.
Most of the delegates returned IL
their homes last night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
TO CLOSE ON APRIL 18TH,
Many of the Hampton Business Men
Will Witness Exposition OPENING.

movement was inaugurated yes.
terday to making April Goth u gen.
oral holiday in Hampton. Several of
The merchants expressed the desire
TO close their stores all day on the
Opening day Of the great Exposition
ana ii is probable that the business
men will meet and declare the day
a holiday. The firm of Steiner & Kauf.
man is anxious 10 Join III the holiday
spirit.
Ii is expected that as far as nos,
Sible all business will be suspended
and all OF tho lower peninsula will
go To the Exposition on the goth.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
OLD TIME THEATERs.
The Way Houas and Stage Were
Lighted In Garricks Time.


1t must have often struck people
When reading OF the performances In
the eighteenth century how il was that
the lightning was contrivcl. The pow
er of oil lamps was limited enough.
Theaters like Drury Lane and Covent
Garden were Of enormous size. There
were no footlights, at least until about
the middle of the eighteenth century.
and they We're the humble "aoats," dim
enough. Yet there was ample light 10
observe expression and play Of fea-
lures. so necessary in Interpreting the
fine old comedies of character. Now
ndays the stage Is one blaze. 1t is liz
orally bathcd and suf'used in light
There are no shadows. and yet 1t might
he said tile amount of necessary light
Is no more than there used to be and
Is not nearly as satisfactory. How was
II them
III the theaters of Garricli ana earlier
days the stage was really lit by -four
great chandeliers. which hung directly
over the heads OF the actors from the
arch of the prOscenlnm and Just out,
side the curtain. When the play was
over, these were lowered slowly. II sig.
nal for the audience to depart. These
chandeliers furnished gOodly amount
of light on circular zone lmmcdiately
below them. The actors faces and fig
nres were lit in the natural way. as The
sun would light them. but the rest OF
the stage was comparatively dark OF
gloomy Blackwoods
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
HEARD INTERESTING
REPORTS ON FIRST DAY
Richmond District Conference to Dis.
cuss Important Matters To.
day


The first days session OF the Rich.
mond District Conference of the
Methodist church. which convened in
quarterly session in Central Methodist
church yesterday. was devoted 10
nearing the reports from tho minis.
tcrs OF the conference. The reports
showed the churches throughout the
conference to be doing very good
work
The committee on Sunday School
work made an Interesting report
which was discussed at much length
by Rev George Wray. Of Norfolk.
The conference was called to order
by the presiding elder Rev. w. V
/ Tudor, The attendance is not very
large, but there is considerable on.
lhusiasm manifested.
Last night Rev. w. Asbury Chris
'ian, of Newport News, preached the
opening sermon His discourse was
a masterful one and he held the clos
, est attention of his hearers.
! This morning the conference will
take up the question OF How TO Gre
ate More Interest in the "Wednesday
| Evening Prayer Services" This is
| expected to be very interesting dis
cussiOn
Rports from the mission work will
De read today BY Rev. X. NJ. Maycy
Of Richmond.
II is thought the conference will
finish It's business this afternoon and
adjourn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
LOST.
WANTED
To the Voters of hampton:

| take this method of informing my
trends and the voters generally that
| am candidate for mayor of Hamp
ION, TO be voted for in the Democratic
primary on May 18th. II will be my
highest aim to serve the best interest
OF everyone. If the people Of Hampton
confer this honor upon me. | am
heartily in favor Of Greater Hamp
ton and naturally am for annexa
uon. r. l.. j. GAYLORD.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
MIR. Bonneville Mentioned

wi D. Howard Bonneville principal
'he ihocnus Graded Schools and
u,ir OF me best known men in the
5lst Ward, will probably be can.
ulua'e Tor council from his ward in
ne democratic primary. Quite \
number OF the voters in the ward have
requested Mr. bonneville 10 offer for
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
PAY Your Poll lay

DO YOU want to vote in tho gaparo,
eoPlts election? DO YOU desire 10
"sS'S. IN ciecting the sheriff. treasur
MAGISTRATES, supervisors. consta
uie"' STATE senator and member of
NC legislature? Then pay your poll
TAX before May 4th. Every self.res.
pcc'ing man should attend TO this
very important matter.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
Bradley Held Far cr,n,

Elmer c. Bradley, the young man
arrested Tor stealing $40 from the
iScKct OF George Hawkins. was held
.or INC grand jury by Mayor Thorn.
ION r. Jones yesterday morning
l'raoieE was bailed in the sum of sim
lof ms appearance in the MAY term
OF the Circuit Court.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
RoUTTEN.HoUsE.
Pretty Home Wedding viii Take
Place in Bailey Street Tonioht

Mr. George Routtcn and Miss Mat.
We House Will be married in the home
Oh Mr' and Mrs. Frank House in
l"liiey street. this evening ut S
o'clock Rev. A. j. Renforth. who
now resides in York county, will be
The officiating minister.
Misses Emily House ana Virginia
iiiX and Messrs, Arthur Dunton ana
wesley Routtcn will be the attend,
ants.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
WALTER coReIN UNDER ARREST
Negro Wanted in Hampton for House.
breaking Held bv NorfoIL Dali,

4 Y y Vt 'OTN = OTTCU.
telegram received in HAMPTON
,as' night from Norfolk stated that
Wai'er corbin. colorcd. Who is want.
ca mere for housebreaking is under
nfr'l IN trat city and will be he;G
Tor The local authorities.
Deputy Sherin c. C. Curtis will 90
70 Nofloik today to bring CorDin
pack Corbin is charged with break.
ms INTO the house of n man named
Jones '''''''cu
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17

MIR. w. Il. Dobson. who has been
vislting III Mathews county. is ex
pccted 10 return home today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
Mr.. Risendorf m

MIR. Harry Risendorr. who has
charge of the guns nj Fort Munroc
is very i'll with Brights disease in his
home IN North King street. He was
said to be exceedingly i'll last night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
Drill Tomorrow Examine

On account of the Eagles enter.
Mlhment in armory hall tonight Tho
regular drill of the Peninsula Guards
vii! occur tomorrow evening.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
Or. Tinsiey Dead.
CRv Associated pressl

49, sf'''p'ih''u ETtSS J,
AUGUSTA, GA, April lG.-Dr. Aus.
''n 5. Finsley. a noted southern medl-
cal specialist. died here today after
an illness OF two weeks.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
EAGLES CELEBRATE TONIGHT,
hampton Earle to Observe Fourth
AnniNcrsaru In hrnnnru

Anniversary in Armory.
hampton Aerie Of Eagles will cello.
pirate the fourth anniversary OF tho
lodge tonight with ENJOYABLE eyer.
cisos. During the early part of the
evening big parade will he heir.
me Fort Munroe band will lead the
column.
Following the parade the Eagles
ana their friends win go to armory
ila,,' whore an enjoyable program
will be carried out.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-WILL SELL CHEAP.
500 certificate in the Lester Piano
contest. It's snap. MRS. S. r.
ELLISON, Banks street, Hampton,
va. 4-1G3t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17

me Bayarian government will IN.
Smll u locomotive claimed Ito make "a
miles al hour.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
Mr. Thomas Collier has returned
rom the Franklin Military Academy

Mr.. Robert Marcus is expected TO
reach home tomorrow from New York
where he has been for the past sev.
eral days.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-04-17
PERSONAL NOTES.
The Coming and Going of the People
You Know

Mr., Claude l.. Crockett left last
night for II stay of Il few days in New
York city.