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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
O. BRIEN'S DENIAL
IS NOT CREDITED

MILWAUKEE. Dec. 1L-Indignant de-
malls by President O'Brien ana other
moguls Of the American Association
that a plan is on foot to invade the
north side OF Chicago with an associa-
ton team are not accepted by the fans
here.
The latter insist that there is some
thing more than talk in the ar. 1t IS
limited there that the syndicate to back
the invaders has been formed for some
time, and that the park has been Sc
cured in Chicago.
Inasmuch as It is far removed from
either OF the major ball parks Il is said
COmiskey and Murphy care very little
what is done. II the invasion is made.
however. it would be in defiance OF the
attitude OF the MAJOR leagues as a
whole.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
STOVE LEAGUE DOPESTERS BUSY WITH WASHINGTON CLUB
New York Police
On Guard Against
Tire Chain Autos
Many Forget Ordinance
Against Non-Skid De-
vices in Parks.

NEW YORK. Dec. 17.-No automobiles
with chains on their tires entered Cen
trail Park yesterday.
That is unless they stole by the po-
licemen on guard at all the entrances
after dark last night. During the
daylight hours IL was absolutely i'm
possible for tire chains 10 get into the
park.
At every entrance a policeman was
stationed. At some entrances were two
policemen. At the main entrances, at
the Circle and the Plaza, mounted
policemen kept guard. On the slippery
,avements or the city non-skiddins de-
vices were almost essential and three
fourths Of the automobiles that drove
up TO the park entrances were equipped
with the chains.
Non-skidding tires of the studded or
armored type are not barred from the
parks and several enterprising tire con-
Germs FASTENED to place that type Of tire
before their customers.
The park authorities, who are re-
sponsible for the new regulation. allege
that tire chains tear up the surfaces OF
the drives and render Il impossible TO
maintain them in good repair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
JACK BONNER AFTER
FITZGERALD'S SCALP

READING, Dec. 17.-It is likely that
Jimmy Bonner. Of Summit Hin, and
Willie Fitzgerald, OF Philadelphia, will
clash I'm ten-rc nd boxing match as
a wind-up to tbs next show of the
Reading Athletic Club. whose semi
monthly exhibitions have been drawing
packed houses.
The date for the next show has not
been announced because of a hitch in
the plans for the Bonner Fitzgerald
fight. Bonner wants Fitzgerald TO weigh
In at 1873 ringslde. It is likely that Bor-
ner will eventually decide not 10 insist
upon this, as those who are ACQUAINTED
with both fighters say that neither can
make l33 ringside and be strong.
Manager Coyle, OF the local club. will
visit Philadelphia tomorrow and en-
deavor TO get the pair together. IT Is
likely that they will come to terms
and Reading sports will be treated 10
The greatest ten-round go ever seen In
the city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
Burns Criticised
For Lack of Tact
At English Club
Disguised Boxing Officials
by Roughshod Manner
and Demand.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE first au-
thentic details by an eyewitness OF the
bout between To1rl'v Burns and Gunner
Aoir for the mpiCnship OF the world,
which was fought IA the arena Of the
National Sporting Club. London, on De-
eember 2 we're brought to America By
DR.. A p. Ordway. a member OF the
organization and for many years its
American match maker.
DR.. Orow1y arrived here last Thurs
day. and yesterday he told some OF the
inside details OF the match which have
not been published.
There Is no doubt" said Or. ORD
way, that Burns made a bad impress
sion on the members OF the club. He
also Disguised the officials by his rough
EhOd manner OF discussing the question
OF arrangements. AS a result II is
doubtful If another purse viii be offered
70 him In England, and the London
music hall engagements, which he would
ordinarily have had. have been with
held.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
COLLEGE BODY
WILL DISCUSS
SUMMER BALL

NEW YORK. Dec. 16.-Summer base
ball will be one Of the subjects discussed
at the annual convention of the Intercol-
legiate Athletic Association Of the
United States in this city on December
IS.
Other leading topics will be: The
Function of Athletic Sports in College
and University Life "Amateurisrn. %
and The Length Of Schedules O. Inter
collegiate Athletic Contests"
II is quite probable. too, that the
association will name its representatives
on the American intercollegiate football
rules committee. In all probability
these representatives viii be practically
the same as now, and later on will go
through the usual process Of ANAL
gamattng with the representatives Of
Vania.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17

last seasons machines for the price, and
mat the relative merits Of machines is
not always regulated by the prices was
certainly shown In The Times run.
Difficulty in Afixng Seals.
An interesting feature or our part in
the contest was the difficulty which the
judges encountered in sealing the car.
since the machine is built so that the
parts are easily accessible to the driver.
II took no little calculation for the com
mlttee TO devise ways and means TO
keep the working parts out OF reach.
But they did IL even IL the process ala
make a big hole In their supply OF seals.
Except for the loss OF the chain we had
no trouble OF any kind and .he engine
never skipped an explosion The loss
or tire protector was really the big
gest handicap We could have labored
under, IN view OF the low power OF the
car. But the result proves that the
Maxwell really does utilize a very large
percentage OF its actual power. which
Is decidedly more desirable than a high
powered engine which does not transmit
enough power 10 run the car.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17

Block. Pitcher Oscar Graham and Third
baseman Pee O'Brien Is probably true,
except in regard to O'Brien. Block was
brought here from Galveston. Tex,
merely TO fiji in when Warner, Blank
enship and Heydon were all out at
once last season He played for the
CantillOns in the American Association
and they thought much OF him in thai
company, but he was too slow al around
for the majors. HE relegatiGI TO the
Texas League was due to illness, and
going to Minneapolis is but a return to
his own
Graham's Sad Failure.
Graham is one OF those peculiar young
men who can pitch a certain amount
OF good baseball and then go TO pieces.
In this respect he was much like Falk-
enberg- He was not lacking in nerve,
for he was one OF the most cocksure
youngsters that ever hit the circuit
He knew all about anything you asked
MIN and could give more reasons than
Billy keister for not having done the
right thing. His best bail was a pecu-
liar underhand shoot extremely difficult
10 gauge. The trouble was, when he
got into 4 tight place he lost confidence
in that ctlivery and went to the ordl-
nary curves, at which he was not a
world-beater. He was probably the best
man in the American League at catch
ing runners mapping on first. but that
was not enough 10 hold his job for him.
What About Third?
O'Brien has long been a hard citizen
to deal with, but If Cantillon has def
nitely decided TO let him go to Mime
apolis before trying out the Washington
candidates at Galveston the fans will
be somewhat surprised. The third base
job, II O'Brien has gone. falls TO Altizer
who is as uncertain as a Maryland
election. AltiZer may astOnish the ma
tives as third sacker, but he IS likely
10 fall into the dumps and queer the
combination for several days in success
sion. Shipke is I'm reserve for the place
but, while a great fielder. Shipke Is
shy on sticking Mcbride. the fielding
wonder from Kansas City. is a short
stop, which Altizer also claims 70 be.
Tony Smith did some great shortstop-
ping and little hitting here last season.
Too Many ShOrtstOps.
Thus. with O'Brien gone. CantIIIon
bids fair 10 start 1908 with tire short
stops-Altizer. Mcbride, and r. Smith
and a third baseman-Shipke. ont OF this
combination he must develop Altlzer
into a helGing third baseman, and get
a shortstOp who can poke the ball
out Of the lot once In a while. This
situation is much like last spring. when
Cantillon started with three second
basemen-Schlafly, Nil, and Perriue-
none Of whom was OF any particular
merit. and all Of whom were dropped
before the season was over. Much
valuable time, % say nothing Of games,
was lost foOling around trying TO get
a second baseman and shortstOp out
Of that material. Let us hope he sees
his way clearer next season with his
shortstcps and third basemen than he
did last season with his second base
men and shOrtstops.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
PENN'S ASSOCIATION
HAS NEW TREASURER

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 1.-THE board
OF athletic directors Of the University
or Pennsylvania met yesterday after
noon and elected officers aud commit
tees for the coming year.
H. l. Geyelin, last years president.
was again elected TO this position. with
Ihomas Reath as vice president. II
NJ LlpDinCoJt. the temporary secretary.
Vas CHOSEN 20 fll the position perma-
nehCly' ana VIII occupy the place for
merry held By the late CLAYTON y No
Michael NJ
Inc position OF treasurer Of the as
Scclation gave the board considera Die
uiIhculty IN filling. {. J. Pemberton.
again nominated. Joseph NcC Nfi.oI-
esOn was unanimously elected 10 IN
the vacancy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
Georgetown Quint
To Meet Maryland
In Opening Game
Local Lineup Will Be
Largely Composed of
New Material.

intercollegiate basketball will start of
with a rush tomorrow when the George
town University basketball team will
meet the strong University Of Mary
land quint at the Carroll Institute gym
nasium at s o'clock.
Georgetown has been practicing faith
fully for the past two weeks under the
supervision Of Prof. Joyce and the stu
dents who have seen the men perform
are elated with the bright prospects in
store for the team this season. Mary
land has had strong team the last
two years and will come TO washington
we'll primed for what is considered one
OF its most important games of the
year. Many Of the Maryland students
win accompany the team, as the hard
struggle they lost to Georgetown in
football last fail has stirred them up
70 even greater ambition,
Downey the Only VsS.
Captain Downey is the only member
OF last seasons team who will start in
the game for Georgetown tomorrow
evening. Though the regular varsity
has not been decided upon for the sea-
son the men who vii, represent George
town are playing their first year on
Georgetown teams. Crogan and C. Col
llfiower Will be at the forward positions
with Captain DOwney and J. Collifiower
at guards. Fred Rice will be at center.
Extensive preparations are being made
for the game with Columbia Saturday
The regular basketball court will be
marked out on the floor of the skating
rink and the game viii be played under
collegiate rules.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
Wanted to Make Sure of Money.
VETERAN H0RSEMAN'S
FUNERAL YESTERDAY

Under the auspices Of Garfield Post,
No. z, G. A. R., the remains OF James
Morrow. the veteran trainer and driver,
were laid away at Arlington yesterday
afternoon.
The funeral was attended BY a repre-
sentative gathering or Washington turf-
men. nearly all the horsemen Of promi-
nence Of this vicinity being present The
palibearers were chosen from the racing
contingent. They were Thomas Can
ron. AlOnZO Co. bin, William Brown,
Thomas Baldwin. DR.. J. ID. Robinson.
and DR.. Durhelm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
Secondhand Machine
Makes Clean Score
and Good Time.

That the claim Of durability made by
the Maxwell manufacturers is well
founded was demonstrated in The Times
Sealed Bonnet Contest when an early
1907 model. secondhand Maxwell. which
had already travelled 1900 miles. finish
ed with seals unbroken and with a per-
feet score.
The machine IN question was driven
by j. r. Thomas and was the lowest
powered car in the run. being u to IL
horsepower. In spite Of this Il finished
with a clean record and well within the
time limit, arriving at the clubhouse
at 7:45 o'clock.
Delay Near olney.
No trouble Of any kind was expert
enced until. after pulling out OF Olney,
the tire chain as lost from the rear
wheel, and some delay was occasIoned
In searching. As 1t could not be found
the run 20 Frederick was made with
considerable difficulty on account Of the
frequent skidding. After leaving Eli
colt City darkness began 20 fan and
the going was slow through the mud
as the Maxwell was not provided with
a searchlight-
II was pleased with the whole affair.
and after taking part in The Times
run / intend to enter everything OF the
kind that comes along" said J. r.
Thomas, who drove the Maxwell. Both
a Maryland and a Maxwell Will prob
ably be sent up 70 the Harrisburg en-
durance run, and II there are any more
local competitions you can count on
me to be in the running with a fhl
quota OF cars
Proved MaxwelPs Worth.
The record made Wit ny second
hand machine in the cont last week
clearly shows why the Max ell has at
tanned such popularity here n the past
two years. In the early part OF 1876
there were but two Maxwells in Wash
ington and now there are seventy
i've. For the coming season sales prom
Use 10 be even more active than hereto.
fore. I slready have orders for fifty
cars OF the three types handled by our
firm, the Maxwell, Maryland and Pull
man, and the season can not be said to
be well under way.
The 1908 -Maxwells are out and a
demonstration model arrived at our
agency, fS2S L street. last week Il IS
built In tie same substantial manner
as the later 1907 models and there is
no change except in the addition OF a
running board. 1t is hard TO see how
any Improvement could be made over
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
Thoroughly Angered.

Burns and his manager. Billy Neal.
both lack tact, and their brusqueness in
dealings with the club angered the off,
Gals TO an extent which will not result
in any pressing invitation 20 remain IN
England. The action 81 the American
that broke the camePs back came Just
before the battle with NOR started
With the club theater flled 10 discom-
fort by tie titled spOrtsmen OF the king
dom, who gave as much as 30 guineas
for choice seats. and everybody on tiDtOe
OF expectation for the combat between
the fighters, who sat in their corners.
Burns said, In a harsh voice that could
be distinctly heard all over the theateT.
Wanted to Make Sure Of Money.
Has the referee got the money!
Eugene CORR. a member Of the stock
exchange and a wealthy man and patron
OF sports, who had been selected as ref
cree and who sa- in the place outside
the ring provided for that official, looked
askance when the question was repeated
20 him. II referred 20 the $500 purse
and Burns tactics. that are necessary
with fiy-by-nighL clubs, demanded that
the referee hold the purse before the
fight began"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
LONG TRIP FOR QUAKERS.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 17.-After
Wednesdays game with Swarthmore
PENIS basketball team viii go on an
extended trip that will reach as far as
Detroit. Leaving Friday. Penn will
play eleven games before returning
home, including West Point, Annapolis,
York, JoEnstown, Western University
of Pennsylvania, and Detroit
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-12-17
FOUR LOS ANGELES
FIGHTS TONIGHT

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17.-Four fights
are scheduled for tonight al the Pacific
Athletic Club
The main event win be ten rounds be-
tween Jim Barry. OF Chicago. and Sam
Langford, the Boston colored fighter
The eurtain-raisers viii be six rounds
between two Japs. Kid Webster and
Kid Dolbert viii 60 ten rounds and Ed
die Menney viii meet Harry Dun. Ref
cree EytOn viii odiciare.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-29
CHURCHES MUST VOTE
ON THE PROPOSED UNION

CHICAGO. Mch. 29.-The reported
union of the Congregational. United
Brethren and Methodist Protestant
churches was explained by the Rev. w
A. Bartlett Of First Congregations
church, who said the announcement
was premature and misleading.
This report was simply that Of a
large committee" said DR.. Bartlett
THE whole subject will now come
before individual churches, and local
associations, and state associations
and the national council. After the
national council has made deliver.
ance it will come back to the local
churches again.
up to the present time there has
been no change in our denomination
These are simply suggested changes
Even if the whole thing should event
ually come. as now recommended by
this council which has just adjourned
there would be little modification in the
denomination itself. The most radical
change after all is in the name. the
United churches, comprised of the Con-
gregatiOnal. the United Brethren In
Christ. and the Methodist Protestant.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-29
DON'T COMPLAIN

If your chest pains and you are unable
to sleep because of a cough. Buy 3
bottle of Billiards. Horehound Syrup
and YOU won't have any cough. Get q
bottle now and that cough will not last
long. A cure for all pulmonary dis
eases. Mrs. j., Galveston, Texas
writes: Il can't say enough for Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup. The relief
It has given me is all that is necessary
for H.. to say
Sold by A. B. Shelton.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-29
PERSONAL MENTION

William Moore, district manager of
the Pacific Coast Elevator company, is
visiting in the city today.
M. E. Hay, a merchant of Wilbur,
Wash, accompanied by Mrs. Hay, is
registered at the Dacres.
r. NJ. Mitchell and wife of Starbuck
are in the city today
Charles z. Nosler of Seattle who will
have charge of the Blalock Fruit COM
pany's city branch, has arrived in the
city, accompanied by his family. Mr.
Nosler and family will reside in the
city permanently.
A. D. Fairburn, VINO has been a
member of the news staff of The
Union, left yesterday evening for Sc
attic where he will accept a position
with The Morning Times.
Miss Cora Snyder of this city, who is
visiting in Dayton, is said to be recov-
ering from her recent illness.
Miss Ella Wooten of Starbuck, is in
the city visiting with Dr. and Mrs.
Ruckman
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-29
CITY NEWS N BRIFf

At the meeting held Wednesday
evening. ~Walla Walla Chapter No. !
r. A. NJ. elected a class of three, can
didates and received two applications
for membership.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kralman, who
died at the family home eight miles
south of the city Wednesday,, was
buried in the city cemetery this morn
ing
Rose Croix Chapter, F. & A. M.
celebrated Maunday-T Thursday at Ma
sonic temple yesterday evening. Dur
ing the exercises the Lords supper
was observed. Many of the members
were present. The chapter will hold
another meeting on the afternoon Of
Easter Sunday.
Members of Washington Comman-
dry, F. h A. NJ. are arranging to at
tend church in a body Easter Sunday
evening. The custom is one which is
observed every year. The members
will meet at Masonic temple at $3.50
p. m. They will attend the Central
Christian church.
Mrs. w. A. Gillian, 315 Newell
street. was hostes of the Sunshine
club yesterday afternoon. A vocal
solo by Mrs. Walter Upinkton ana
some approximations by Mrs. Mulkey
were pretty features Of the excellent
program which was the feature of the
meeting. A dainty luncheon was serv-
ed. Mrs. w. P. Hooper and Mrs
Flora Oliver will entertain the club
at it's next meeting.
Workmen are today engaged in plac-
ing the big steel door in the new vault
in the court house which will be occu-
pned by the county clerk. Steel shut
tiers for the windows are expected to
arrive shortly. ---ss
Two building permits were issued
by Building Inspector Glasford yes
terday They were to Mr.. Clark of
WATERFOWL. a residence $500; and
Clark Walters, SIG East Rose street.
addition to residence $400.
Mrs. M. E. Hilbourne, formerly of
this city, passed away at Oakland.
California, Wednesday evening. The
news of her death was received by her
daughter Mrs. r. J. Bergman. AS it
was not known that Mrs. Hilbourne
was i'll the news was a great sur
prise as we'll as shock to her many
friends in this city. Mr.. Bergman
left for Oakland yesterday evening
to bring the remains to this city for
interment.
Four to three was the final score in
the game between Whitman college
and the Fourteenth cavalry played on
Ankeny field yesterday afternoon. The
college lads had the best end of the
zeal at the close of the eight inning
when both sides agreed to quit on ac-
count of the weather.
f "A. Martin of 10 Washington
street, this city was seriously injured
while hauling wheat near Touchet
--artin was loading wheat when his
, wagon turned over. throwing the load
on his body. A number of ribs were
broken and internal injuries resulted
He has, so far, not recovered sufficient
ly to give an intelligent account of the
accident.
Aaron Vinson, a chicken raiser of
South Second street, lost $50 young
chickens when a lamp which was used
to heat the brooder exploded Every
one of the $50 chickens were burned to
death. The brooder was a complete
loss and some damage done to the
building in which the wooden hen was
kept
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-29
PUBLIC SALE,

Public sale. Saturday. March 80, 1907
at Olson's implement house. corner OF
Third and Rose streets, Walla Walla
Wash. commencing at o'clock p. m
Eight head, work and saddle horses
One mule colt.
One span of matched yearling colts
Two good wagons.
Two good sets double harness.
One good buggy.
The owner of the above property is
going to Montana and the entire lis
must be sold.
Terms, spot cash.
O P. Lowe, owner; Fred Eiffert
auctioneer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-29
ONE FLYING GAMBLER
CAPTURED IN PORTLAND

Sky Pagan Scott, wanted in this
city on the charge of gambling. has
been arrested in Portland, according tc
a message received by the local au-
thorities. Sheriff Stevens has been no.
titled to hold Scott until Deputy Sheriff
Painter can reach the city when he will
be returned to Walla Walla.
Scott is one of the three men who
succeeded in making an escape before
the local officers could make their ar
rest. A careful search is being made
by the authorities and it is expected
the other two will be in custody within
short time.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-03-29
WASH CRAZY GERMS" away
Philadelphia Doctors Soon To Use
Water Cure

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Mich 90
l. treatment or the insane by water with
the IDEA of washing away insanity
germs VIII be an innovation in the
new quarters for the insane at the
Philadelphia almshouse, which will be
opened On Wednesday. DR.. Coply d.
rector of the department of health. is
confident of the success of the move
ment.
The plant is designed primarily for
the treatment of cases of acute mania
by a system of bathing by which the
body of the patient is kept complete
~ submerged in running water for as
long as is deemed necessary to effect
a cure. The plant, in it's present form
is composed of number of rooms. OF
which two are specially set aside fol
this kind of treatment. orr
In each bathroom a hammock is
arranged on which the patients body
rests. Above are hot and cold water
faucets with a thermometer attached
for gauging the temperature. There is
a special appliance for emptying the
tub instantly. The water generally is
kept at temperature of 100 degrees
and is kept continually flowing.
The patient remains in the ham
mock for a period varying from fouz
to eight hours at a time. At the end OF
each period he is taken from the bath
and placed On a cot, rubbed down, and
allowed to rest for half an hour
He then is returned to the swinging
hammock and immersed in water. The
only n,1rpOSo for which no iS takor
from the water is an occasional rest
His meals are given to him in the bath
The head. which rests on circular
rubber cushion, is the only portion OF
the body not submerged.