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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-05-29
rhe Saxon closs, Whence Comes tho
Name almanac"
SECOND FLOOR PLAN.

rhe Saxon cloee, Whence Comes the
Name almanac"
In these days, when printed calendars
are in evidence everywhere, the ques-
ton as to what device the elder folk
employed to help them mark the prog
ress of time is not uninteresting.
They" says Yerstegan, alluding to
the Saxons, fused to engrave upon
certaine squared sticks about foot in
length, or shorter or longer, as they
pleased, the courses of the incomes of
the whole yeere, whereby they could
alwaies certainly tell when the new
incomes, full incomes and changes
should happen, as also their fc~lvall
daies, and such carved stick they
called an al-mon-aght-that is to say,
al-mon-heed, to wit, the record or OBJ
servation of all the moolAs, and hence
is derived the name almanac"
An instrument of this kind was also
called the clogg, from its form and
matter, and had ring on the upper
end of 1t to hang on nail somewhere
about the house. On each of the four
sides were three months, the days be-
ing represented by notches. Every
seventh notch, being of larger size,
represented Sunday. Issuing from
the right side c the notches were in-
scriptions and figures marking the
festival days by some endowment of
the saints or illustrating the season of
the year by some work or sport char
acteristic of it.
Thus against June 20, st. Peters day,
were carved his keys. On Feb. Il a
true lovers knot appeared, and against
the notch designating Christmas day
was the old wasshalling or carousal
horn that the forefathers used to make
merry with.
The Danes, Swedes and Norwegians
used these almanacs under various
names, such as Reinstocks, Runstocks,
Runstaffs, Annales, Slaves, Stakes,
Cloggs, Runici, and so forth. Before
printing was introduced and when
manuscripts were rare and dear these
Runic almanacs were made the instru-
ments of instruction and regularity.
That they might be more serviceable
they were often carved on the tops Of
pilgrims slaves or stakes SO as to
regulate their time of assembling at
particular places. They were also cut
on sword scabbards and implements of
husbandry. These cloggs are not en-
tirely unlike the Egyptian obelisks,
which have been called fingers of the
sun and which may be regarded as a
species Of almanac.
One of the first printed almanacs or
calendars was thst of John Muller,
who opened printing house and pub
lished his almanac at Guremburg in
the year 1872. 1t gave not only the
characters of each year and of the
months, but foretold the eclipses for
thirty years In advance.
In England the year book of Henry
VII. gives, the first recorded account of
almanaca.-Ch Chicago Record Herald
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-05-29
X JOURNAL TALKS
"A TO ADVERTISERS
Small Beginnings

A Philadelphia builder, whose
name is as familiar to most of
us as the names of the principal
streets, began his career, says the
Philadelphia Record" after some
experience as boss carpenter,
by putting up two houses. Add
ing the profits to his original
capital, he erected six more; then
sixteen; and now, in partnership
with another operator, he runs
up dwellings by the row. That
is the way most of the successful
advertisers of to-day started out.
They didn't begin with whole
pages in the newspapers-that
came afterwards. There is no
reason for any merchant to feel
diffident about participating in the
profits of publicity because he
can't afford to make great splurge
at the outset. The gains from
two-inch "ad" lay the foundations
for four inches-if the right
medium is chosen.
The Journal" is the right
medium to reach those interested
in Five Mile Beach.
Tide Schedule tor May
Subject tovariations caused by storms
or prevailing winds.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-05-29
Characteristics.

"Geniuses are eccentric. Some Of
them touch every post or tree they
run across"
"Most of 'em touch every friend they
run across or almighty try to-
Louisville Courier-Journal
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-05-29

No man can wear one face to him
self and another to the multitude with
out finally getting bewildered as to
which may be the true.-Hawthorne.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-05-29

Tide Schedule tor May
Subject variations caused by storms
or prevailing winds.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

substitute this year; Orr who II a good
punter; McKaig. who was ineligible this
fall, and played a brilliant game on the
scrub. and Ballou and Carlburg. of the
II team. McCormicl's place viii be hard
10 ill, but il is quite likely that it will
be taken by MeCrohan, who played guard
at Holy Cross last year. lie is one Of
the most remarkable line plunsers ever
seen at Princeton, but a little slow. He
has been playing havoc with the varsity
line all fall Phillips win be greatly
missed. Rockwell, who came here from
Ohio University last year with the repu-
tation OF being the best center in Ohio
Case. substitute this year. and Rhein-
stein, OF the II team, are good men.
1t is likely that this coaching stem
subject viii be takC1 up by men promi-
nent in Princeton athletics. II the Idea
is put through. the Tigers viii be in line
for better work than they have done
lately. which simply means that they
ought to beat Yale. They haven't ac-
complished this feat for five years now.
The discus sion Of the plan should prove
intensely warm and interesting.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
G. ". U.SQUADPRIMED
Holds Final Practice Scrim-
mage OF Season,
WILL MEET EACH EVENING
Hntchetites VIII he Called Together
Every Night 10 Discuss Plays with
Coaches-Three of Strongest Mem
bers OF the Team VIII Reioin
squad for Signal Drill To-day.

The George Washington football squad
has had its last scrimmage in prepara-
ton for Thursdays game with George.
town.
For nearly an hour Saturday afternoon
the Hatchetites wallowed through mud
which was ankle deep, in a hard prac-
tice with the strongest reserve team
that could be gotten together and when
it was all over the scrubs were dismissed
for the season
That the team showed a marked i'm
provement last week is evident by The
decided air OF confidence which pervades
the squad, and II the team does not rgin
Thanksgiving Day the Hatchetitcs will
be the most disappointed set of men in
this city.
During the remaining days. before the
final game, the squad will have signal
practice each afternoon. and in the even
ing the whole squad will assemble at the
university for quizzes and talks by
Coaches Fred Nelson and Phil King on
the work which each man viii be ex-
pected to do against Georgetown. Black
board instruction will be- one OF the fee
lures of the evenings meetings.
The squad will be greatly strengthened
this afternoon when Morris. who has
played tackle for two years. and Maxey
and Crafts. the two best half backs IN
the college. rejoin the squad. All three
Of these men will probably be in the first
lineup against Georgetown
The two colleges will exchange the
lists Of players tomorrow, and il is ex-
pected that the three officials will be
agreed upon to-day
1t has been decided TO start the game
lat 2;S0 o'clock. The sale Of seats viii
open to-day at Spauldings. Hickman &
Whites. and Walford's
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

neither forward pass nor on-side kick.
and they could tighten up and pinch the
Harvard plays in the middle
This is just what happened. and Yale
held them. and the game was over Not
man on the Harvard team SO far as
one could see but played up 10 his very
limit. And the spirit with which they
came back time and time agaia. and.
finally with the game lost, they made
that struggle for a score worth going q
/ long way 10 see
Their ends were. particularly brilliant
their on-side kicks well placed, and theiT
attack sent with strength and fierceness
Had il been more varied, il would have
forced Yale On the other hand. Har-
wards defense. while it did not stop
Yale from occasional gains. did what was
far better It practically put out OF QUes-
ton any chance for those continuous sue
/ cessiOn Of smOthering, sweeping plays,
such as Yale had upon occasion during
the season been enabled 10 force over
and through any opponents they have
faced.
But there is something to be said also
for the Yale team A week ago they
went through one Of the most trying ex-
periences that any team can have. And
when they met Harvard and found that
instead OF meeting an ordinary team they
We're up against individuals who would
not be denied. who were always ready 70
come back, and who never let up, il re-
quired a steadiness OF play that II IS
possible they might have shown with
out the experience and lesson of the
Princeton contest They did their work
earnestly and steadily without for a mo-
ment letting Up.
one of the most marked features OF
the game was the extremely clean hand
ling OF the ball by both sides. Not q
tumble in the back field on running
plays is an enviable record for both quar-
ters and backs.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
HOLD BOUTS IN DELAWARE.
Promoters May Obtain
Use of Rink Near Wilmington.

Wilmington, Del, Nov. 24.-It was an
nounced here last night that Robert
Deadly, Of Philadelphia, is arranging TO
lease a large new rink adjacent 10
Brandywine Springs. Del, to give boxing
matches. The final details viii probably
be completed within n few days. Jimmy
Ryan, the ex-middleweight, will be ref
cree. and Deadly the matchmaker. The
purpose is 10 match New York and Phil
adelphia men whenever possible. This
will be done in the first exhibition.
The rink will seat $500 persons, and is
situated directly on the Landenberg
branch of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road. Brandywine Springs IS five miles
from here, at the end OF a trolley line.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
PRINCETON MAY CHANGE.
Present Coaching System VIII Prob
ably Give Way 20 New Plan.


Spe al % The Washington Herald
Princeton. y. J.. Nov. 2i.-The Prince
ton Alumni Weekly this week published
letter from William W. Church, 81, who
formerly coached at Georgetown. attack
ing TIE coaching system at Princeton.
and advocating a football advisory board
Of nine 70 fifteen men who would have
entire charge of the football situation.
and would appoint a field coach who
would carry out their plans. This idea
IS receiving some support among the
students, but at the same time only
praise is heard for the work OF ". "
Roper and his assistants this fall.
In spite OF the fact that Mccormick,
Harlan, Phillips, Wister, and Brown Will
be lost by graduation. Princeton's pros
poets for next year are bright. For Har-
lan's position there are a number Of
strong candidates. Among these are
Logan Cunningham. the Washington boy
who came 10 Princeton from Wesleyan.
and was not eligible this year; Read. first
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
Footbam Pa-s at NIinnesotn.

Minneapolis, Nov 9.-The athletic
treasury Of the University Of Minnesota
has benefited by the four football games
here this fail 10 the amount Of SiS.T
The association viii have a surplus of
about $4,000 on January !. Football has
been the only branch OF athletics that has
paid well, and some Of the others have
run very near the margin. There was a
surplus of $1,000 on hand the first of
this year, the result OF several years
saving, and that amount will be nearly
doubled this season.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
BILL DONOVAN BEST
Led American League Pitch
erS by Big Margin.
OFFICIAL AVERAGES ISSUED
Detroit TwirIer Lost Only out of
20 Games-JOss second, with Dy-
CERT Third-White SOx Led in Club
Fielding, While Nationals Brought
Up Rear with Average of .935.

Bill Donovan, OF Detroit. was by far
the most successful pitcher in the Amer
ican League last season. The smiling
Tiger twirler lost only four games in
twenty-five. according 20 the official aver
ages. which has just been issued by Ban
johnson. Addie Joss is second with
Jimmy Dygert, of Philadelphia. third.
Case Patten, who stands thirty-second
on the list, made the best record of any
of the Washington pitchers. having won
twelve and lost seventeen games. Wal
ter Johnson. Tom Hughes, and Charley
Smith. in the order named. are the next
three National pitchers.
In club fielding the Chicago White Sox
finished at the top, with Detroit next and
Cleveland and Philadelphia tied for third
place.
Although Lave Cross and Bill Shipke
made the best records Of any Of the
third basemen. and Cliff Blankenship.
the eatchers. Washington was last in
club fielding. with an average of .9S5.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
squireS 10 Fight Flynn.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Bakersfield. Cal. Nov. 24-Bin Squires.
of Australia, has accepted an offer 10
night Jim Flynn here on the night OF
December q, and only FIynn's acceptance
is needed 10 complete the match. The
fighters are - split 50 per cent or a guar
anteed $4,000 purse, and an effort IS
being made 10 secure Jim Jeffries 10 act
aS referee.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
Morse Leaaa wnIIamr Team.

Williamstown. Nov. 2I-Gilbert Living
stone Morse. 90. Of New York. has been
elected captain of the Williams football
team for next year. Morse earned the
election by consistent playing at center
for the past two years This year he
played both center and half back When
he came 70 Williams he did not know
thing about football He made his
freshman team by his weight and
strength. and during his sophomore. year
he did not miss minute OF any game
at center on the varsity.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
The Largest Morning Circulation.

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
sworn circulation circulation in wash
ington larger by thousands than was ever
before attained by any morning news
paper at the Capital It's books are open
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
Boost for Mike Thompson.

But it would not have been allowed in
any event, although il went far toward
justifying Referee Thompson's usual
habit Of rushing in for the ball Just
as he blows the whistle for the call OF
time.
The second half found Yale coming a
little stronger. but with nothing like the
dash exhibited in the second half Of the
Princeton game. Harvard was begin
ming 10 work more end runs. but her
Interference had "A tendency TO hold the
Yale ends, and penalties followed. Yale
felt out Harvard d little along the same
lines, but found the Harvard ends too
quick. as Tad Jones was startin, slowly.
Thus far both teams had found their
plays not working as cleanly as they
should have done for consistent gains.
But Yale's attack. being moro varied.
was gradually eating its way into Har3
ward territory. Tad Jones seemed TO
have confidence in forward passes. As
the ball was once more within striking
distance. Tad Jones felt out the Har-
ward line. But the defense was tight.
and he was forced 10 withdraw il to
another forward pass. which gave him
the required start.
Then he let loose Philbin through the
Harvard tackle, and followed il by stead
ily driving through the middle, which.
although Harvard held desperately and
forced Yale to the very limit, Coy finally
went over for the second touchdown,
which again Biglow converted into a
goal
From that time on It was only a ques-
ton OF whether Harvard would succeed
IN scoring. And with fine pluck they
went at it, Wendell was surprising him
self. and long run of his brought the
ball down where the Harvard stands rose
and rOared for a touchdown The Yale
stands answered back. Hold them, and
one of the most desperate struggles of
the entire game took place right on the
edge OF Yaln-s goal
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
PIayed with Spirit.

But the ball was too near the goal line
really for Harvard's advantage It was
so near that the Yale defense feared
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
FEATURE RACES THURSDAY.
Holiday Crowd AT Benning Is Prom
iSed Good sport.

The holiday crowd at the races Thanks
giving Day VIII be treated 10 two feature
raees-the Third Junior Steeplechase, foi
three -year-olds, which viii be run as the
third race, and the fifth race, for the
Tenth Washington Cup, for three-year-
olds and upward.
Entries for the above events closed Sat-
urday and include some OF the best pieces
OF horsefiesh at the track. The entries for
the Junior SteepIechase, which VIII be
run at a distance of about two and one
half miles are as follows:
Chelsea Stables b E. Canvas 3 years
j. ". Colts ch. T. Economy. ; years
J. ". Colts ch &. Percentage. years.
T. W Lageroth's CD. C. Monkey Puzzle. y-ara
ID. X keu's b. 8. Fin MacCool, 3 years.
Robert Neviiles hr. g. Sir Wooster. years.
&. H. smiths ch. E SANDY Crceker. yearA
C. H. smiths ch. E. jim Mctiill years
G. e. smitIlson b. {. Lizzie Flat. years
There are ten entries for the Tenth
Washington Cup. At two and one-quarteI
miles as follows:
Chelsea Stables b & Recruit. 1 yearS
j. W. Colts b. 8. lrunsides. a years
p. J. Dwycrs'5 ch. h. Red Friar 8 years
A r. Hamilt0n's b. c Lane Allen. years.
sam Lazaulss blk h. Right Royal. years.
J. Y. Lemaires b. G. Boaucere years
J. 7. Moran's b. & D'Arkle s years
C. H. smiths b. &. Pete Daley years
g. II. smiths br z Navajo. 5 years
A. Stokes b. b. Banker. years
The last feature race of the meet w!ll
be run as the fourth race on Saturday
getaway day al the track. II will be the
Eighth Maximum, for three-year-olds and
upward. at a distance OF three miles
There are nine entries for this event, as
follows:
Chelsea Stables b g. Recruit. years
J. " Colts b. &. Ironsides years
sam Lazanls's blk. D. Right Royal. years.
J.. Y. Lemaire's D. 8 Beauclere years
], ]. M0ans b. & D'Arkle years.
Oakley Stables 2. II NobloSse Ohlige. years.
G. H. Smith's h. s Pete DALEY years
G. II. smiths br. <. Navajo. years
A Stokes b. b. Banker. 5 years
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
SECOND REGIMENT WINS.
Local Basketball Team Downs
NevvarIss, of baltimore,

The Second Regiment basketball team,
Of Washington. defeated the Newarks. or
Baltimore. I'm a closely contested game
at Cross Street Hall Saturday night. by
- 20 l..
Twenty minute halves were played. and
AT the end OF the first half both teams were
even. During the second half the visitors
outpiayed the Newarks. The lineup:
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
CREDIT TO HARVARD
Walter Camp Praises Pluck
Of Crimson Team.
PLAYERS MUCH UNDERRATED

Before First Period of Play Was
Half Over Yale Realized That She
Was Meeting a Team Determined
TO Fight to the Last Ditch and
Ever Ready to Make Most of It,
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

Goshen fzught al
der WORKER his race
ain to winner
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
RESULTS AT BENNING NOV. %, 1907.


and
I m good Wn pao am. Time Winner
b. p A HrdA
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

noe was home N As SE and gkhs
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25
; hreeyear-olds and up
New Orleans.

Apprentice allowance claimed.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-25

N B--OOectonable characters positively excluded.
, 1907-02-01
CRESCENTS DEFEATED IN
THE CHEYENNE GAME

The Chicago Crescents were defeat.
ed in the basketball game with Chey.
enne Business college at Cheyenne last
night, the score being Al to &c. The
Crescents' manager says the c. B. G.
team is certainly a "goer," and that
his boys have seldom had a harder
tussle. The team arrived in the city
this afternoon for a game with the
university team tonight. Captain Hea.
vey, who went to Cheyenne to see the
game, came home last night.
, 1907-02-01
ENERGY, A NEW BREAKFAST
FOOD, ONLY 1oc PACKAGE, AT THE
LARAMIE GROCERY co, l45t2
White Wedding Cake.

Cream together two cups butter and
four Of sugar. Add alternately two
cups milk and six cups -four that has
been sifted three times with two
teaspoonfuls baking powder. Stir all
well together, then stir or knead into
the batter two pounds citron sliced
wafer thin, two pounds almonds
blanched and chopped, two medium.
sized fresh c%ocoanuts grated and two
wine glasses white wine. Last of all
fold in the stif1y whipped whites Of 16
eggs and bake in a very moderate
oven. Flavor with almond or vanilla.
, 1907-02-01
NEW TELEPHONE LINE
is WORKING NICELY.

The Republican had a telephone call
this morning from Hon. G. H. Jones,
whose ranch is now connected with
the city over the lines of the Little
Laramie Telephone company. "Tm
baching out here and the telephone is
sort of company" Mr. Jones said. This
line includes the Jones, Stickney, Car
roll, Bamforth, Alsop n Bath ranch
es. There are two other lines, one
having five subscribers and the third
about six. Not quite all the lines are
connected yet, but will be in a few
days. The subscribers had a sort Of
jubilee time of it Wednesday night,
when monographs were turned loose
at intervals and the neighborhood ex.
changed greetings as neve before.
, 1907-02-01
A NICE PARTY.
Dance and Supper at sibyIee Hore Of
Mr.. mi Mrs. William Radichal.
Special to The Republican.

,Speclal TO Inc Republican.
Slbylee, Wyo, Jan. 2S.-Mr. and
Mrs. William Radichal entertained a
number Of their sibylee friends at their
home at Plumbago Saturday evening,
January &c. After a bountiful supper,
prepared by the hostess, the evening
was spent in dancing and listening to
~recitations and songs from different
members of the company.
Those present were Mr.. anil Mrs.
August Radichal, Misses May Sanborn,
Ella Radichal, Cora Radichei. Way
Dech, Marie Radichal, Mable Radichal,
Elsa Radichal, Messrs. Albert Radi-
chal, Rudolph Henke, jr., Walter Ber-
ner, Albin Playa, Arthur Radichal and
r. w. WOODS.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
, 1907-02-01
LoRcH COMPANY is

TO PLAY TONIGHT.
Red River" the new southern mel
odrama which will be presented by
Mr.. Theodore Torch and his splendid
company Of capable players at the
Opera House this evening comes very
highly recommended by the eastern
press INC theater managers. The play
Is n of the same nature as the IA
nous "Clansman," which is founded
on the feud between the white man
and the black man in the hills Of old
Tennessee Inc is full of bright COM
edy, with lots of adventure for the
hero and heroine. This is the first
time that this popular play has even
been presented west of Chicago.
Prices, 75c, SOC and 35c. Seats at
Laramie Drug Store.
, 1907-02-01

Pioneer canal which has over a hun.
dred families settled upon 1t and sup
ports more cattle than 1t did when an
open pasture.
At the next meeting Of the club,
Ross Moudy is to speak upon a uni.
versal- language and DR.. A. B. Hamil.
ton is to speak upon a subject chosen
by himself.
, 1907-02-01
PICTURES OF THE

NECSON-GANS FTGHT.
Tomorrow evening at the Opera
House Mr.. Tex Richard of Goldield
will present the only original moving
pictures Of the Gans-Nelson contest.
These pictures will show the much
disputed foul blow that ended the
fight, Cans winning on a foul. Many
of Americas foremost sporting writ
ers differ in their opinions, and some
have gone So far as to say that Mel
son was robbed of the contest. This
will be Laramie's last chance to see
the pictures of the greatest contest in
ring history.
, 1907-02-01
DUST BLEW U
{

SPRINKLER CAME NOT.
There was some comment on the
Tact that the street sprinkler was not
used on the streets this morning, al,
though the reply was made that the
cold weather might freeze the water
and cause somS trouble that way, es-
pecially early in the morning and late
in the afternoon. At 4 o'clocw snow
began falling and tie high wind
ceased.
, 1907-02-01
BRIEFLY MENTIONED.
Albert Rosin is laid upln bed.

Albert Rosin is laid upin bed.
There was a fire at the brewery this
afternoon.
The Crescents of Chicago arrived
on the afternoon train and are guests
at the Union Pacific.
Snow is fallin gta Medicine Bow and
the storm is coming this way.
The wind storm at Sherman was
one of the worst that trainmen ever
witnessed.