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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07
PREACHER AND THE POET.
Writer speeulates on Shakespeare a.
a Churchgoer.

Probably Shakespeare did his own
thinking on questions OF religion, said
little. and conformed strictly to the ex-
listing order. Still we question II he
was a good %churchgoer. The town and
church OF Stratford had a decided bent
toward Presbyterianism, and there Is
reason to think that he did not get
or we'll with 1t in this respect. Him.
self the wisest Of preachers, he does
not seem to have been fond Of preach
ing. That which sounds most like It
and very wise II is-comes from
PolOnius. whom he calls "a prating old
fool" We fear that when he walked
to church with his wife he went no
farther than the porch. but strolled
along the Avon, where he was found
by Susanna and Judith on "a grassy
bank" in close converse with daisies
pied and violets blue" and "herb-o'-
grace" as became Sunday. And in
winter he was not sorry when cough
Ing drowned the parsons saw" The
preacher and the poet have never got
on well together, and will not until
they are identically the same person,
a. Cardinal Newman says; and they
must not divide and antagonize what
God have Joined Observation-Disclosures
7. Munger in the February Atlantic.
Building UP Manila.
Manila is issuing building permita
at the rate OF from 10 to rs a daX
large and small.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

The man who declares that the
Wright brothers have solved the prob
lem OF aerial navigation and predicts
that the flying machine will be &C.
cepted publicly before the end OF this
year says that he knows Of no other
sport which Is so calculated to tune
up the nerves. fit men to make prompt
decisions and teach them confidence.
As to the latter quality It may occur
to the ordinary man that considerable
confidence is requisite for a man to
take up the pastime.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07
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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

ton by Senator Farris. empowering
tcS sergeant-at-arms to proceed at
once to arrest senators who have fled
from their posts Of duty on account OF
the smallpox scarce at their homes or
elsewhere" was laid over for considera
ton. Senator Gardner wanted to
amend by striking out elsewhere" and
this ELECTED from Senator Bradley the
remark Elsewhere is the place where
most Of them are at"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

Women in China have the privilege
OF fighting in the vars. In the re-
belliOn OF 1850 women did as much
fighting as men. At Nankin in 1853
about 500, 600 ONE from various
parts OF the country were formed into
brlgades of 10000 each, under female
officers. OF these soldiers 5000 were
picked women. drilled and garrisoned
In the city.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

Mr.. RockefelIer's gift to education
Is a magnificent one. He may get
little evidence of appreciation from
the present generation, which seems
to delight In denouncing both the good
and bad deeds of rich men. but, says
the Kansas City Journal, his name
will be honored in history as that OF
one OF the worlds great benefactOrs.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

Emperor William has given permits
horn with a double note when motor
ing. This. like the kaiser's wi motor
fanfare, will enable the public to read.
lily recognize the approach Of a royal
automobile.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

Prof. Scdwick, of the Institute OF
Technology, Boston, Is at the head OF
a movement for the establishing in
his city of a geological society, claim.
Ing Boston Is practically the only
large city in the world which has no
"ZoO"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

Which Is the less attractive color,
olive drab or olive green? The an
swer to that question will determine
the color of the new army uniform.
Anything not 10 catch the eye OF the
Cneiny is the idea.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

Leopold. the king Of Belgians, Is
still the richest monarch In Europe
after the czar. With his extensive
business interests in the Congo, 1t is
estimated that Leopold, the rubber
king" receives at least 1000, 900 an
nually.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

The latest statistics as to the com-
parative effect of juvenile occupations
on the youth of the land show the
newsboys 10 be the healthiest boy
workers. And they seldom suffer from
lung complaints.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

The mummy of Queen Meie, who
lived before the time Of Moses, has
been found, Wonder who recognized
h~er?-BunalO Express.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

Henry James says American WON.
en- cannot talk. Henry has never seen
two of the dears in the act Of telling
each other gOOd.by.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

II anybody who wants to hand the
writer OF these paragraphs a lemon
will only make it q dozen, 1t will be all
right.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

Hiram y. Lathrop, of Boston, the
new treasurer of the United Society
OF Christian EndcavOr, Is best known
as the successful manager OF per-
haps the largest excursion parties
which the world has ever e
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

The Rev. Checlzzli brings to the
western world the Information that
Isaiah. the prophet. was a black
Any information as to Isaiah ia accept.
able, remarks the Indianapolis News.
The Bible critics have been worrying
about him for years. and most OF them
have settled down TO the opinion that
there were two or three OF him. 1t 10
agreed, however. that he or they WELD.
ed a vigorous pen. and that the lead.
Ing articles produced were ornaments
to the Journalism OF the time. Isaiah's
CT, culati0n was something fierce.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

An Evanston constable seized a hive
Of bees while executing an attachment
writ. Stung.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

Some OF the physicians think the
clergymen should practice only what
they preach.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

That fallen earthquake p~redictel
should invite the ground hog to hi
consolation party.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

A New York woman. angered by a
court decision against her. swept out
Of the room highly indignant. but re-
turned in q few moments, hurried up
to the recorders desk and presented
to the magistrate an unusually large
and juicy lemon. The recorder. how
ever, was wise in his day and genera.
ton. Instead of finilg the woman for
contempt OF court. he accepted the
lemon she offered him with a pleasant
smile, remarking that good lemons
cost q good deal of money nowadays.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1907-03-07

Pittsburg wishes It's millionaires
would commit their atrocities at home.
The Washington times., 1907-11-21
NEW MEN TO PLAY
ON HARVARD TEAM
Crane Takes Blame for
EleVen's Poor
Showing.

CAMBRIDGE. Nov. H-When Har-
ward takes the field against Yale on Sat
urday, Houston and Broome viii be the
regular ends. They are new men on the
squad and it is a radical move using
them, as neither has ever before figured
In a big contest
Two thousand Harvard undergradu-
ates headed b. a band marched 70 Sol
diers' field yesterday afternoon in the
biggest demonstration ever known at
Harvard 10 see the last open practice OF
the year. The first part OF the driD con-
sisted Of long tackling. the dummy prac-
tiCe directed BY Dave Campbell punIing
breaking through, and experimenting
with the new plays and formations. sew
eral ingenious formations 20 be used
with the forward pass having been de-
Vised.
Following the varsity practice, the
scrubs and seconds scrimmaged fifteen
minutes, the former scoring two touch
downs on forward passes The eleven
viii be taken 70 the Norfolk Club, at
Medheld. today 10 spend the night
Head Coach Crane. IN q powerful let
ter TO the college paper, takes al ths
blame for Harvard's poor showing on
his shoulders and on the players them
selves. He praises his assistant and
declares that II wouldn't be much OF q
disgrace 10 be beaten by Yale. as no
considers the New Haven aggregation a
wonderful combination.
The Washington times., 1907-11-21
PREP SCHOOL TITLE
At STAKE TOMORROW

Georgetown Props spent two hours
IN final practice yesterday before the
game tomorrow afternoon with Tschni-
cal High school, which will decide the
scholastic championship OF the District
Technical was also hard at work for
two hours at Van Ness Park. Although
Fullback Thrau is out on account Of
injuries. Blair, who will take his place.
has made good IN his previous appear
ances and lacks only the weight 70 put
him on a par with the hefJy Thrall-
He was not seen in the high school
series. being ineligible 10 play because
Of conditions All the other Tech regu-
lars can be counted on The lineup
will not be announced until just before
the game tomorrow.
Fury and Bloom, who have been care
fully saved Cor this contest, are in
excellent condition. having recovered
from the injuries sustained earlier IN
the season, and viii both play tOmOF-
row.
Jack Gass viii referee. Dave Houston
has been chosen as umpire, while W.
G Thacer viii Be head uneguan.
The Washington times., 1907-11-21
SECRETARY METCALF
WILL ATTEND ANNUAL
ARMY-NAVY SKIRMISH
Other Prominent Officials
Have Declared Intention
to Be Present.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. New. H.-It was
announced at the Naval Academy yes
terday that Secretary OF the Navy Vic
ter n. Metcalf had declared his inten-
ton OF being present at the Army-Navy
football game to be played IN Phila-
delphia on November 80.
With a party OF other officials and
friends he will occupy a box IN the
north stand, where the Navy contingent
viii. as usual. be seated
The Navy and Army Athletic AssO-
Citations nave, as usual, extended an In
vitation to President Roosevelt 70 at
tend the game. but the natiop's Chief
Magistrate has not announced whether
he viii be able 10 20. In addition 70
Secretary Metcaf. the Navy Athletic
Association has also invited other dis
tinguished officials TO occupy boxes in
the Navy stand.
Governor Warfield Has Accepted.
Among those who have accepted is
Governor Warheld. The governor has
already signifed hts intention Of attend
ing. and will be Maryland chief repre-
sentative at the great struggle. Among
other dignitaries who will occupy boxes
otl lilC navy sue u llAS uelu are ~
sistent Secretary Of the Navy Newberry
and party Rear Admiral Willard II.
BrOWnson, chief Of the Bureau Of Navi-
cation, and party Capt Charles j.
Badger, superintendent OF the Naval
Academy, and party, and Commander
William 3. Benson, commandment Of
midshipmen, and party.
The athletic association yesterday be-
gan the work OF distributing the Nays
share OF 5000 tickets. Only members Of
the association and midshipmen nave
been supplied thus far. and the few
remaining Tor the general public will be
distributed the latter part OF this week.
The Washington times., 1907-11-21

The Chevy Chase steeplechase and the
Vestal Stakes were supposed to be the
features Of the card at Benning yester-
day. but the real features were the VIC
tory OF Bill Days Killiecrankie in the
last race.
This was the first winning for DAILY
IN a long time and his third this year.
and was received with much hilarity at
the track.
After the race PA" was given great
ovation by his friends and warmly con-
graduated. Some lady in the clubhouse
had thrown away a withered bouquet Of
roses. Captain Farley. Of the Pinker-
toms, picked It up. and after Killie-
cranIie's victory he presented is to DAILY.
Pa was a sight for the Gods. stump
ing along with this bouquet IN his hand
and a broad smile on his wrinkled phiz.
Many bets had been made tnat DAILY
would not win another race this year,
ana Pa" was especially hilarious last
night over the fact that he had put
these wise ones TO shame. Sol LAchten-
stein Is said to be one Of the mourners.
Killiecrankie won like a good one, and
the odds. 10 to 1, were decidedly out OF
line. II the hlIy had been in any other
stable the bookies would not have taken
such liberties.
The Washington times., 1907-11-21
PA" DALY'S VICTORY
CAUSES BIG LAUGH
AT BENNING RACES

thought he had a good thing in NOrbitt-
Usually ScuIly confines his wagers to
fve-spot, but yesterday Norbitt looked
so good that he put down $50, all
straight. on the colt. When he made
the bet scully remarked to friend:
'If this colt doesn't win today he will
not go back to New York with me. 3"
Norbitt ran second and now there is a
colt for sale IA the Scully stable.
Jimmy Roscie has decided to start
Gretna Green in the Dixie. The Keene
entry is being pointed for this race and
looks like a winner. Notter has been
engaged to ride and the horse win be
shipped to Washington at once.
The probable starters for the Dixie
are dwindling down II is doubtful II
Gold Lady or MontfOrt will go. Gold
Lady was carded In the Vestal yester-
day, but was not at the track.
Lebert and McDanieIs Will leave for
New Orleans tonight. reducing the force
Of available Jockeys. The boys at the
track are bad enough now. and almost
any sort Of Jockeys can get mounts.
Bobby Taylor. Baltimore's clever gen
tleman rider. put II all over his o5po-
nents in the Chevy Chase Steeple ciase,
His mount, Kara was very rank ~
first and jumped badly, but Mr.. Tay-
Tor held the mare together until s.a
got into her stride and then weDt on
TO an easy victory. Mr. Taylor out
classes most OF the gentlemen riders
and very few Of the professionals have
anything on him in Races over the
sticks.
A hot tip was cut on Live Wire yes
terday IN the opening race and a heavy
play was made on the Darden colt. He
ran a bad race, but II is good betting
that before the meeting Is over Live
look out.
Why should horses be put on the pro
gram as starters who are not at the
track? This is an imposition on the
public.
The Washington times., 1907-11-21
Southern League
Welcomes Giants
But Not MCGraW

MEMPHIS, Tenn Nov. 21.-Relations
viii be resumed by Southern League
baseball clubs with the New York
Giants provided Manager McGraw' 3
connection with the club snail end.
This IS the official statement given out
regarding the probability Of the Giants
securing dates in the South for next
spring practice. Tho reason given for
barring the Giants from Southern
League territory is that trouble and
shooting scTapes In some instances fol
lowed n their wake IN 1903, when they
trained at Savannah, In 1894 when they
pTacticsd in birmingham. and 1905 when
they trained at Memphis.
The Washington times., 1907-11-21
PHY-KEYES
BOUT STOPPED
Gotham Police Raid Club.
Blackburn Beats
Lewis.
By TAD.

NEW YORK, Nov. H.-The police
stopped the Tommy Murphy Bert Reyes
fight last night. which was to have
taken place at the Sharkey Athletic
Club.
It was a raid, swell raid. the gum
shoes worked to perfection, and the
sports were done to a turn
For the past week they had been dop-
ing up the great battle of the light
weights, the best boys OF their weight
in the East
Up and down Broadway, up in Har-
lem. sand on Fourteenth street, they
figured il this way. that way and the
other way. Last night was 10 have
settled II. II caused almost as much
discussion as the run on the banks
Just Like BlsdensbuIg Road.
At 7:30 O'Clock last night there was a
crowd inside the sharkey Club that re-
sembled a young army. They were just
beginning 10 enjoy the thing when a
man resembling Jack Dalton rushed Up
the steps by the ring. jumped over the
ropes. grabbed Referee jim Buckley by
the arm, and, removing his false beard,
cried: 1T IS I, Sherlock Holmes, the
detsctive!'
I'VE Gods, tie gendarmesT' cried a
man. in the rear.
Right on his heels ten more. strangely
dressed men with boards and masks
jumped IN. They nailed the fighters Ia
the preliminary, and it was all over.
Blackburn Wins.
Jack Blackburn last night gave a great
exhibition OF boxing when he outPointed
Harry Lewis In FIVE out OF six rounds
st the National Athletic Club. IN PfEla-
delphla-
Lewis tried hard TO get TO Blackburn.
but the negro used his advantage OF
height and reach 10 keep his opponent
of during nearly every minute Of the
contest. Blackburn planted his left
against lewis face when he pleased.
and also worked IN some good right
uppeTcuts 20 the white boys face, al
though Jack nearly always missed when
he let go q right swing for Lewis Jaw.
The Washington times., 1907-11-21
Plan to Counterfeit
Ya1e-Harvard Tickets
Is Nipped IN the Bud

CAMBRIDGE. Nov. H.-Boston and
Cambridge within a day or two would
have been flooded with bogus tickets 70
the HATvaTd-Yale football game but for
the timely discovery of q cOunterfeiLers'
plot by the police OF Portland. Ne.
Harvard sent a representative to Port
land 20 AID in the prosecution OF William
Leighton. alias Brooks. OF Boston. and
Fred Patrick. a Portland engTaver, ar
rested after a block Of lockwood bearing
q draft OF the Harvard Yale ticket was
found IN Patrick's ROOM
Patrick. the police say, declares Leigh
ton offered him SIS 20 make the en-
craving.
The Washington times., 1907-11-21

When Monopolist was beaten the first
day Of the meeting. Johnny Hyland was
very much disappointed He advised all
his friends to have a bet down the next
time he started, claiming that the colt
had not shown his form. Yesterday
Monopoist proved that Hyland was
right and won like real Clinker. com
ing from behind and going away IN the
stretch. Albert simons had intended to
make an entry in this race. but did not
and gave HyIand the services OF his
Jockey. Notter. With Notter on Monop-
olist. Jack McGinnis put down Sl.lO0 on
the colt and landed substantial wager.
Following Notter's mounts is a pretty
good tip. as can be seen by glancing
over the Benning charts. The little
Jockey IS always there, or whereabouts.
Farmer Bill scuIly played in great
luck yesterday when he won the Vestal
stakes with his fIly, Pins and Needles
Mr.. Scully's fIly IS OF very ordinary
caliber and only got out OF the maiden
class this fall To land a good stake Of
s. 600 added with such an entry Is a
matter for congratulation.
The Benning management has been
rather unlucky with this stake ever
since its inception. The starters have
dwtndled down N every year 10 small
fields OF very inferior quality. Santa
Cotoliva, which won the prize In 1905,
is the only hlly Of any class on the
winning list.
Farmer Bill was not so lucky in
the fifth race. when he started Norbitt
This was a maiden event over a dis
lance OF ground and Br'er Scully
The Washington times., 1907-11-21
PHELPS DEFEATS
REGENT ATHLETES

In q. fast game played yesterday after
noon the Phelps School defeated the
Regent Athletic Club eleven by 10 20 O.
The features were the work OF Rich
ards. Falconer, and Captain Smith for
the winners, and Mcdonald and War
ner for the losers.
The Phelps School team wants games
Sith teams avera ging I0s pounds. Ad-
dress R a. Miller, 1875 Eighth street
northwest.
The Washington times., 1907-11-21
All Western Team
Picked by Critic

One crit5c picks the following as an
aI-Westen team and claims that
Schulz, o. Michigan, is the only man
in the West eligible for consideration
for the alI-Americaa team
The lineup Is:
The Washington times., 1907-11-21
BROOKLAND WINS FROM
PATENT OFFICE ELEVEN

The second BroolIand eleven defeated
the strong team from the Patent Office
yesterday on the Broohand oval by
II 10 0.
The open field work OF the victors,
coupled with their effective ends. was
the feature OF their work. Rohamnd
and julie starred for the losers For
games wifi The second BrOokland team
address r = MahOney. IT.. 3ll6 Twelfth
strCeS, Brookland, y. c.
The Washington times., 1907-11-21
Negotiations for Thanksgiving Game Strike Another Snag
LOCAL WRESTLERS
ACCEPTING DEFlS

Joe Turner the Washington weller
weight wrestler. announces he expects
to meet Young Parker. of Baltimore, IN
a finish match in washington on De
cember 2 at the National Guard gym
nasium in another benefit for 'the Ma
tiOnal Guard Athletic Association.
Parker has been doing stunts in Bal
timore for some time, and claims the
mlddleweight championship Of the
South. He is said to be heavier than
Turner, but those who have seen him
work do not think he Is as clever as
the Washington man. Turner has made
a better impression against Cutler,
BrURgliO. and other travelling heavies
than Parker, and the Baltimore man Is
his own weight
Mackey Challenged.
A bold boy calling himself the Chi
cago Sandow. has written a sassy let
ter from Richmond. Va, challenging the
only original Rob Roy Mackey. OF
Washington, TO a finish match In this
city. The Sandow person says he heard
Mackey was the welterweigIt champion
OF the South, and, as he hungers for
titles. is willing to take that one on
the run. Mackey's vOluminOus reply
was mostly TO the effect that he was
stu IN the game and would give San
dow any kind Of a tussle he might ask.
SandOW has a long record in the West.
according TO his letter. but is but little
known in the East. and is anxious to
get a start in this city. He and
MGckey VIII probably meet In the next
two weeks
In the meantime, GIno BerfnEgIio IS
willing 10 take on anybody, big or little,
who viii take q try with him
The Washington times., 1907-11-21

Farmer BIZ was not so lucky in
the fifth race. when he started Norbitt.
This was a maiden event over a dis
lance OF ground and Br'er Scully