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Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04
rIMBER land. AcT. JuNE 8. ISIS

NOllCE FOX PUBLICATIONS.
United States Land Office, Lewiston, Id0 no
Sept. "a, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provision of the act Of Congress of
June 1875 entitled "An act for the sale Of tim
Der lands in the States of California, Oregon.
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extend,
ed to all the Public Land States by act of Aug
ust 1892
Nora Tierney,
OF Troy, county of LAtah, State of Idaho
he's this day filed in this Office her
sworn statement No, 1920, for the
Will offer proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to establish her
claim to said land before the register and re-
ceiver at Lewiston, Idaho ON Friday, the 9th
day of December, 1907.
He names AS witnesses:
Jerome Terney, John NJ, Bellomy, James II
Muir and Emery Bellomy, all OF Troy, Ida
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described land are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 9th day
OF Dec. 1907.
oct4dec6 T. II. Bartlett Register
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE 8. 1878

NOtlce lor Publication.
United states Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho,
Oct lst 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress OF
June 3, 1875, entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the states of California Ore
gOn, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the public land states by act of
August 4, 1892,
Howard Shriyer,
OF Moscow, county Of latah, state of Idaho, has
this day filed in this Office his sworn statement
No. 3227 for the purchase OF lots Il 4, section
81 in township 40 north range east B. NJ,
and viii offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim TO said Iand before Register and
Receiver at Lewiston, Idaho, on Thursday, the
18th day Of Deem Der, 1907.
He names as witnesses:
Linnie Shriver, of Moscow, John J. Kaaen.
OF Park. Heney c. Morris, and Isaac c, Morris
OF Anderson. and all of Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adverSeIv the
above-described lands are requested to letheir
Claims in this Office on or before said 18th day
December, 1907.
oct4dec6 T II. Bartlett, Register.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04

When Tillman said that every man
should be good, patriotic American
citizen rather than republican or a
democ,at, should put country above
party, he struck key note that ought
to find a hearty Amen" in every
heart. Although we can't quite agree
that Mr.. Tillman comes within The
meaning Of his good advice. But
nevertheless he said something that
is worth remembering. In it lies the
hope, the guarantee, the safety Of
American institutions and American
government.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04

A few days ago The News editor
spent a day or two in Wallace, the
metropolis OF the Occur d'Alene mining
district There we saw something
like fifty slot machines. all under opera
rion, and some of them could be seen
from the street by passers-by. We
saw the city police watching men
gambling at these machines. We saw
men going and coming from the back
rooms, and heard the rattle of chips
and the jingle of money over the
gaming boards that were conducted
just out of sight behind thin board
partition. 1t was common knowledge
that gambling was running in full
blast. What had become OF the law7
Where was the better element of Wal
lace9 What was her Christian citizens
doing9 Where was the sheriff? The
the city government There was no
no attempt to enforce the law. Why7
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04

And now they have found copper
ore that assays over SSS per ton right
here near Troy. Troy is going to be
the real thing. All we need to
complete matters is that new court
house that Latah county is going to
some day build. We want people to
come to Troy to pay their taxes. But
this will give Moscow the cold shivers
and for old acquaintance sake Wen not
mention it in their presence. But
just the same Troy is going some day
to be the county seat Of Latah. Sure,
Mike"
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04

With special sales and rumors Of
sales It will certainly pay to trade in
Troy during the next two weeks. Real
ly, you had better make it point to
spend little money during the next
fifteen days with the Troy merchants.
There is something doing and the pub
lie will be the gamers. A good time
to lay in winter supplies.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04

Owing to several things done by
president Roosevelt it is alleged that
the negro vote Of the country will go
democratic at the next election. II
Pitchfork" Tillman hears Of this there
will surely be something doing.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04

Latah county is losing golden op-
portunity by neglectfng to hold county
fairs. Other counties all around US
are doing this and with less to exhibit
than has the best Of them all-Latah
county. Let US wake up. Let us get
in line and by making a little noise
inform the world that Latah county is
the best place on earth.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04

1t should not be lost sight of that
farm lands in this section are the
cheapest it the West. There are
golden opportunities that ought to be
picked up like juicy worms by hungry
duck.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04
WHISKERS

II not properly cleansed, or shaved
are breeders of disease. Sanitary
methods in shaving prevents skin
diseases. The Sletto Shaving Par
lor is safe and Satisfactory. Opposite the
Retman Hotel.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04

The world is a mighty fine place
alter all if only you make it so. If
you are not happy it's your own fault.
Just stop worrying over things that
do not happen, quit borrowing trouble,
learn to smile, get busy doing good to
others, get on good terms with your
own conscience, and then keep busy.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04

With tar added to the industries Of
Troy, there is reason to believe that we
will be even more than the biggest
little town on earth
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04

II Tillman was only as smart as he is
homely he would have them all skin
ned hundred miles. The trouble
with his face is that his mouth is wrong
side up.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1907-10-04

Well, one thing about the Idaho
land fraud cases neither the republicans
nor the democrats can say word about
it in the next campaign.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
OPENING OF AUTO SHOW.
Event Is being looked Forward to
by All Local Dealers.

With the opening Of the seventh an
nuaI automobile show in Dupont gar
ge Monday night viii come a feeling
of relief 10 the local motor car dealers.
The dealers have been complaining for
several weeks that all buyers have
been holding back until after the show.
The general agreement Of the dealers
is that never before in their experience
has trade been so dull pending the
opening Of the show. which is consid-
cred as the real beginning Of the auto
mobile year. For this. the exposition
Of new models now at hand is an event
Of unusual Importance.
When the show opens. the buying of
1907 cars viii begin IN earnest, not only
1T the Dupont garage, but in the retail
wareToORs generally. Never before
has it been so positively demonstrated
how truly is the show the arbiter of
fashion in automobiles, and that care
fm motorists feel obliged to wait until
then before deciding upon their clOice
of a car. This is explainabIe chiefly by
the fact that il is now the big. high
powered cars that are looked 10 for
setting styles and revealing whatever
is new in tendencies
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
SHERMAN STILL LEADS.
Local Man Has Big Advantage in
Match Pool Game.

Frank Sherman demonstrated last night
that he is still contestant for champion
ship pool honors BY increasing his lead
over Stewart the Canadian champion, 20
nearly 100 points, in their 600-point match,
which is being held at the Metropolitan
Hotel
The game was repetition OF what &C.
CURED on Tuesday, the match being close
until the thirteenth inning, when the
local man obtained a lead which could
not be cut down, in spite Of the splendid
playing of his antagonist.
The players started with the score 205
10 I59 in favor of Sherman. The score,
by innings, is as follows:
Sherman, "A. /. 6. 10, Is, 0, =, 3, 3, 3,
., q, p Il. S, Is, Is. Is. 13, O. 0. 6, 10.
Stewards. I. IA. 9. 0, 0, u, g. y, y, 10,
g. ., ), 4. 2. ., O. >. ., Is. IS. l, 0.
Eddie Voigt. a we'll known Washington
sporting man. offlciated as referee, and Will
act in the same capacity tonight NJ W.
Clarke, one Of this citys best pool shots,
acted as official scorekeepeT
The final block Of 200 points will be run
off tonight at S o'clock
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
TO PLAY LEADING SCHOOLS
Georgetown Props Arranging Pre-
tentious Baseball Schedule.
With Nearly All of Last Years Play
ers Available the Outlook for
Strong Team Is Good.

Baseball at the Georgetown Prep
School next season VIII be conducted
on larger scale than has ever been
attempted by the Blue and Gray young
sters.
Games have been arranged with all
the high schools in the District with
the exception Of Eastern. GaIlaudet
is on the schedule. as well as NJ a c.
and George Washington Freshmen.
Although few trips viii be taken. the
team viii probably go to Philadelphia
70 meet st. Joseph's. 10 Baltimore 10
play the City College, and to Annapolis
TO play the Plebes. woodbury. Forest
School Will be played on Decoration
Day. Brown Prep School from Phil
adelphia, Princeton Freshmen. and
Pennsylvania Freshmen. Tome Insti-
tute. and Holy Cross Preparatory may
be among the attractions seen on the
/ Heights this season. All Of these
teams have been in communication
with Manager kirkland. and some Of
1 the dates are already arranged.
/ Six Of last years nine have returned
+ 90 school, and all. with the possible ex-
f ception Of Fury. thu football player
and last years second baseman. viii be
/ eligible 20 try for the team. T. Sit
/ terding catcher; Capt OCOnner and
/ Johnny Martin, pitchers, Earl UlOnrs
/ sh0rtstoP and Scully, center field, are
/ the veterans. Practically the whole
Junior Props nine which was unde-
/ feated last year, although playing some
/ Of the same teams as the Senior Props
/ is eligible for the Prep team this year
/ OF this nine, Julian Ceudoye, first base
! Hammond, shortstop. and MuIvaney
/ Outdelder are star fieIdeTs and hitters
/ while Billy Sitterdng, the football
/ star and a younger brother OF the PREF
/ catcher, is a clever catcher and a good
! pitcher. Douglass Diamond. the star
/ pitcher for the Juniors last year, will
/ also try for the team.
/ OF the new men, Simpson. a pitcher
halls from Haverford Prep School
\ where he pitched last year. Billy
! Cogau. from New Jersey; Feensn, from
/ Salem High School. and Smith. from
/ Hartford High. have the reputation OF
! being good Outfelders There are Other
new men who have their regulations
vet TO make. who viii try for the team
! but fast team could be picked from
/ the above named squad without any
I additions
Bunny Larkin. GeOTgetOwn's crack
/ first baseman IF two years ago, viii
probably coach 4Or the team
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
"SCRAPPER'so BLUFF CALLED.
Eastern League Catcher sIdetracked
the Human Freight Car.

Because q man Is a prize fighter is no
sure sign he wants 10 engage In a rough
and tumble This has been demonstrated
on many occasions, and II would have
been well for a number Of professional
scrappers II they had been even more
wary than history tells US, for a cab
driver or a bartender who is used 10 the
car-biting. eye-gouging stunt. has a big
advantage all other things being equal,
over the athlete who is used TO the pro-
lection of a referee from such tactics.
Wild Bill Donovan brings up the latest
anecdote in point:
when / was playing in the old Eastern
League" says Bill. big Ed Dunkhorst,
the Human Freight Car was always one
Of the noisiest and most offensive rooters
on the circuit He lived at Syracuse, and
it was his delight to get a seat right back
of the catcher and call him names from
behind the netting
we had a scTappy little fellow named
Steelman catching for US He didn't know
Dunkhorst from the back OF a hack. The
freight car said some nasty things 10
Steelman. The little fellow walked back
to pick up a ball, and, before Dunkhorst
could dodge, threw a handful Of dirt
through the screen and simply covered
the professional scrapper.
of course we all expected trouble and
Steelman turned green when he heard
who the target was, but Dunkhorst shut
I'd Ike a clam, and We never heard a
peep from him in any game after that"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
BASEBALL NOTES.

Catcher Coughlin. who was with Cum
berland last year, has been purchased
by Cincinnati.
KoehIer. the St Louis Out6elder. Will
go 70 St Paul if the other American
League clubs VIII waiver.
A younger brother Of Frank IsbeH viii
break into the professional ranks in the
spring as a pitcher for a Kansas club.
Leo Hafford, who was a sensation as a
Boston schoolboy pitcher two years ago,
will be on the Indianapolis twirling stan
next season.
". D. Cantillon, a brother Of the Ma
tionals' manager. Is general manager Of 4
division of the Northwestern Railroad.
He played ball in a Wisconsin League
years ago.
sam Mertes says there is nothing to
the report that IS going the rounds to the
effect that he tried to get the manage
ment OF the St Louis Nationals from
McCloskey.
Lou Criger. the Boston American
catcher. will assist in coaching the Notr5
Dame University team. He is expected
to go TO South Bend this week and will
remain until the opening Of the league
/ season.
I The Kitty League. one Of the best
1 known organizations In the Middle west,
has decided 10 give up the ghost at a
meeting this week Unlimited salaries
and very limited patronage brought about
/ the downfall OF the Kitty.
/ The return OF Billy Hamilton. one OF
| the famous veterans, as manager OF the
Haverhiu (AIass) club IS expected to re-
vive interest in baseball in that town
/ Under Hamilton's leadership Haverhil
won a pennant three years ago.
American League umpires viii indicate
/ strikes by holding the arm high in the
air-ExChanEe
The third strike on one of the home
| players might be indicated by drawing q
/ gun and holding 1t in front of the face
in a defensive attitude
! Several Of the hotels on the Virginia
/ State League circuit have declined TO Of
/ fer terms to the ball teams.
The St Louis Browns will start on theiI
Southern "trip on February Is. The Browns
I will get into condition at San Antonio.
Dick Harley has not been asked to sign
1 with Providence and it looks as If Dick
/ Is to remain on the baseball market foI
some time. Harley Is spending the winter
| listening to the cash register ring at his
wholesale liquor establishment in Phila-
delphia.
/ Jake Wells is slated for reelection as
president OF the Virginia League at the
meeting on February 6. The question oil
whether Petersburg and Newport News
will be given franchises will be about
/ the most important business that will
| come up al the meeting.
| Connibear. the University of Wash
| ington physical director, win be unable
to accept the offer to train the White
1 Sox in the spring, as his contract with
4 the college association does not expire
/ unit; June He may take charge Of the
champs In midseason
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
GEORGETOWN WILL RUN.
Trials for the Varsity Relay Team
Were Held Yesterday.


Trials for the Georgetown relay
team, which is to run at Richmond
Saturday night. were held yesterday
on the indoor running track
]. Cohen, Of last years Prep team;
Miller, the football man. and Herbert
Doyle. OF the 1907 class team, made the
best time. OBoyle. Of whom much
was expected. had a bad fall when
turning the corner on his second lap,
and will get another trial tomorrow.
Genal, the St Louis University boy,
made the best time FOR two laps. but
went to pieces at the finish. He may
enter in the 220-yard dashes at the
coming meets. Porter and Mccartney
made good time on the stretches, but
had trouble with the corners.
The makeup Of team is apt to be
changed to-day when Capt. Montgom-
cry eX-Capt. Sullivan, DeYine, and
O'BOyle run
Manager Crummey will not accom-
pany the team to Richmond, but the
squad will be under the care of Linus
Moran, assistant manager
Ed" O'Borman. the shOt-putter, who
IS In New York. will join the team In
Richmond. The young weight thrower
Is personal friend Of the great Sheri-
dan. and for the past week has been
training under his especial care at the
latter's place ia New York City.
The opponents OF the Blue and Gray
in the Richmond meet will be either
Richmond College or Johns Hopkins.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
100 TO l SHOT WINS.
Unsupported, The Mist Captures
Second Race at Ascot.


Second Race at Ascot.
Los Angeles. Jan. 23.-For the second
time this season at Ascot, 100-to-l shot
reached home "a winner. The Mist. IN
supported even by the stable-boys, went
10 the post in the second event at Is to I.
and in some books reached the high price
of1l0 10 l. The SUNNI ries:
FIRST RACE-FIye aad one-i.alf furlonss. Lotta
Gladstone. IS ID. Riley. IS to 8. won; Giovanni
BaIero. l8 Jprestoai, 20 5, second; Neamess. @
DIcDanisu IS 10 l. third Time Ia9 TaIer. FL
b-Tuado Dsrdum, Eelyg.r, J. WrcUsemau, TTam0-
tor AvIauon. trascueIo, Auona, and pertiti0n also
IAN.
SECOND RACE-siz frrlonss. The Mist lL
lKerGlt So % J. won: T0uTee I9i .kUnzi, 10 20 /,
sscaud- jersey Lady. 90 tBrUsseln, Is 20 3 third
Time. 1885. Toots Mock Platoon, Minta, and
Common Sue also ran.
ter l02 lIulsssu. j. 20 1, won; Lorraine. g NC
DamJu. 10 90 J. second; Viola b.. l25 tIuui. 2 90
Z. third. Time. l,44. Remember, Round Dance,
Kukleld. Ben, SJCrlof and Nadlua also ran
FDTETU RAEE-Handic1p- one and ClC-sIX-
telurI miles IS. Il 0iaCB. 10 .HaHi5f, 10 .,
won, Cello IS Fischer I5 20 3, second; EupiiCs,
9, Mcdaniel j. 20 Q third Time Ia. Ware
ts=. StiIicho. AGRA, AID NerliHg1 also ran.
FIFTH BACE-SelImg; SIX furl0uE5. Or. Crock,
lI0 lPrgstw'. % J. won, Treasure Seeker lla liar
nsi. = o. J. SECOND; Dulciuea, Jos iFIachl, 70 2.
third. Time. lI5a4. AAerlou. Pepper and salt.
Miss Martha. Ray Ecau. and King Ahab else ran
SIXTH RACE-Seling: Brooks Coarse. KgseTTa
tao ~ .haerucrI. 3 % To- won, Jack Little q
Cj.vE7-.u. I5 1o J. second Marcus Mayer, 81 tTal
t- . g. D. third Time. l0iiz- Black Primo.
FrcCsls. Sheriff Bell Iuyictus Baldo, >. Craig,
Dc-L5.gS I Adams and Circus also ran.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
HARNESS HORSE NOTES.

Cay Bingen goes to the New York sale
Onward is credited with 129 producing
sons.
Buffalo talks of giving a $1,000 purse
for the PAGERS.
Barney Birney is wintering a dozen
head at Wilkesbarre, Pa.
The Horse Review has raised the value
OF its FutuTity to $3.50.
ed S, 2:0S14. has been sent to Harris
Jones' the Rushville Qnd) trainer.
Baron Wilkes goes TO Missouri. which
means a lot for Western breeders.
Sweet Marie has the unequaled record
of having won twenty-five races out of
thiTty-four starts,
The Horse World has opened another
81 800 staIlion-prOduce stake for foals OF
1907
Susie J., 2;O6iz. now owned in Russia, is
to be nominated in all of the American
Futurities. She is in foal to Bingen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
MILLER LANDS THREE.
Champion Jockey Has More Success
at Oakland.

san Francisco, Jan. 23.-WaIter Miller
rode three winners this afternoon. Col
iege Widow was the winner Of the baby
race. Ruby was backed well TO win the
second race, but Sugar Maid won by a
neck. The summaries:
FIRST RACE-ThTee and 0ne-haE fJIrl0nvs. Col
ICge Widow. I01 ON NnICTl. 5 % .. won; Leon
iTdsd1Ie. 10 NlcBudel z 10 J. second; Billy Nyer
ito IL. Wniamsl. to o. third. Time. O:i2 IS.
Ocslita, Adeua, Raleigh, Orongo. Wayne Frank
Skinner. and Abe RUeG also ran.
SECOND RACE-Five furl0ngs Sugar Maid. lOa
~. Miller, TO J. won; Ruby, l0l IA. Brown. i
30 10 second; Billy Mayhem. 100 SANDY 10 !,
third. Time. If3 Is. Yada- David Roland. Jery
Sharp. Boyal Scot, SinSsvcrth, John c. Grsus, and
Rose POmUCm aiSo ran.
THIRD RACE-Scven fHlOnEs. Santa Ray l0i
"a. BT0vul 10 3, voni Fury JOS Il. Sgllivant, ];
to s. second; Judge, l63 r. Davies, 70 20 J. third
Tine 80 p. Water Cure, Sir Garter. BOgOhama
Eduardo Warte NIGHT, and Sharp Boz also ran.
FOURTH EACE-Oug and one-eiShth miles VIOLA
day, Io7 lSN. Miller 20 5, won; The Borgian
lgl Hunter % J. second; Gateway, &c tKlrsch-
bsuni II 70 2 Third. Time. I.49 50. Mandstor,
Blno Eyes. and Corrigan also rar
FIFTH RACE-0ue mile and fftv yards. Dorado
Ice Il. Williams. : 10 s. won. Avoualis 81 lW.
Miller even, second; Hooligan. 10 tHorner) Il
to !, third Time, La Is Baker Imssn. and
Huston also ran
SIXTH RACE-F3twity course. Ingham. lol
(Hornerl, l3 TO TO- won; Gemmen, I0i Brown
10 @ second; Fair Fagot. I0l CdcBride). 10 2
third Time. Ill Is. Mabel Hollander. Talantosa
and FRITZ FeTi also ran.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
BIG BENEFIT FOR TERRY
Show at Madison Square Garden
Nets Nearly $4,000.
More Than 5000 Persons See Box
mer Champions Testimonial.

New York, Jan. 23.-The benefit for the
family OF Terry AICGOyern in Madison
Square Garden tonight was a big success.
More than 800 persons paid admission,
and from all sources it was estimated
that nearly $1,000 would be realized.
William A. Brady sold at auction six
pictures of the demented boxer in fighting
attires for a total Of $1,S75. One of these
pictures was sold over again for $50. the
money. going 20 MCGOVeTn's old opponent.
George Dixon. now penniless.
The programme was made up Of boxing,
wrestling. and vaudeville acts. Among
the boxers that put on the gloves were
Spike Robson, the English feather-weight
champion; Mike CTwin) Sullivan, Honey
Melody. Harry Harris. Martin Candle,
Martin Flaherty. Harlem Tommy Muir
ply. Young Critic. Kid Carter, Jimmy
Gardner, Patsy Haley, George Dixon,
Austin Rice, Jack DOwney, Tommy
Lotus. Tommy O'Keefe, Johnny Bur
dick. Phil McGovern, Matty Matthews,
aud many others. John Pienig and Ernest
Roeber were among the grapplers that
appeared on the mat. Tim Hurst, Charley
White. Tom Sharkey. Gus Hill 4doIph
link. Teddy Marks, Bert Crowhurst, Jack
McGuigan. and others onciated as
referees.
kilograms making contributions to the
fund were received from a number Of
out-of-town sporting men, including John
L. Sullivan, Spider Kelly. and Otto FlotO,
of Denver.
The show, which was one of the biggest
Of its kind ever held in this country, was
not concluded until after midnight. 1t
was attended by all Of the best known
men in racing. boxing. baseball, and
theatrical circles, who aided Sam Harris
and Joe Humphries, the managers Of tho
affair, in making it a memorable testi-
monial to the little fighter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-01-24
ALLOW snces claimed.
DONOVAN MAY PLAY.
Brooklyn Manager Is Likely to Hold
Down First Base.

Brooklyn. \, Y, Jan. 23.-Thot Manager
Patsy Donovan may play first base for
the BROOKLYN club next season was an
nouncsd by President Charles H Ebbets
yesterday. Donovan's playing the bag
for his team hinges on the action Tim
Jordan may take in regard to signing
with Brooklyn for 1907. Jordan is holding
out for a salary Of 5000. which he con-
sideTs the right amount for waIIoping the
ball for twelve home runs a season.
Ebbets says the club win not pay Jor-
dan anywhere near 5000. and II the big
first baseman refuses TO sign, Donovan
viii probably play first base. with ABE
Hummell as another possibility