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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-07-19

So many games were postponed last
spring because of wet grounds tnat
the management of the Washington
American league team has taken the
initiative to obtain some sort OF pro-
lection for the infield against ram.
Lee lanai, local inventor, has given
the matter much thought, and believes
that he has solved the problem. He
has device which is going to make
it possible to play ball games on all
days, save when it is pouring, and no
such thing as wet grounds sign Will
be seen if his invention will do what
he claims of it. lanai will build a
truck on very wide wheels, which Will
be placed in the center OF the dla'
mond. The canvas is rolled up on 1t
and will be run out in all directions,
covering the entire infield by means OF
small trucks, which carry the canvas
to the extremes of the infield. In this
way the infield can be covered and
protected from the rain in less than
ten minutes, and it can be cleared and
be ready for play in about the same
time.
President Moves and Manager Can
tillon had long talk with lanai the
other day, and he will soon show
model of his invention. If the inven-
ton will do what is claimed for it, one
of the machines will be purchased and
few games will be postponed at Ma
tional Park thereafter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-07-19
More Water for Egypt.

Sir William Garston has recon.
mended that the great dam at AS.
souan, Egypt, be raised nearly 20
feet, which would more than double
the present water supply. The dam
now supplies about quarter of the
water which eventually will be needed
in Egypt. With the proposed enlarge
ment about $4,000 acres of land
would be brought under cultivation.
The change would cost about $780,.
600
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-07-19

average ball player who depends up.
on these accomplishments, apart from
pitching, for his reputation. White is
of rather delicate organization and
does his best work when not used too
frequently. He is the very beau ideal
of the intelligent, educated athlete
Furnished with perfect instrument
for his purposes, a splendid pitching
arm, he adds thereunto the advan-
tages of keen and well-trained mind,
high energy and great ambition. All
these things unite to make him most
valuable and wonderful baseball
player.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-07-19
Not Certain.

He-Is Jim doing hack work On the
paper now?
She (cautiously)-I don't know. He
was writing yesterday about Might
Owls."-Baltimoro American.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-07-19

Harry White, the wonderful left
handed pitcher of the Chicago White
Sox, is graduate of Georgetown uni
yersity and practicing physician.
White is one of the keenest ball play
ers in the profession. A pitcher of in
comparable ability, he can bat, field
and run bases quite as well as the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-07-19

The longest game of baseball ever
played in the world was contested be-
tween the Henry L. Pierce grammar
school of Dorchester, Mass, and Ben
nett's school of Brighton recently. For
2S innings both teams struggled for
supremacy, the Pierce school finally
winning out ny the small score of to
8. The game, which lasted more than
three hours, abounded in spectacular
plays on the part of both teams.
Neither side scored until the third in
ming, when the Pierce school scored
two runs, but in their half the Bennett
boys made three. This was evened up
in the fourth by Pierce. Then TOR %
innings both sides went out in order.
In the final inning the boys from the
Pierce school punched their hits, scor-
ing the final and winning run. One
remarkable feature of the game was
the fact that both pitchers stuck to
the game until the finish, although
both We're allowed to give way to some
Of the substitutes
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-07-19

Jimmy Britt has decided to take a
fall out of Hamlet James has been
stung good and hard by the stage bug
Said Jimmy: Il know have, the
class to kick in with these high brows
All I lack is the opportunity. Why,
look at Jim Corbett See the hit that
he's making. Why shouldn't do the
same? I think I can win the stage
championship from him without turn
ing a hair" Last week breathless,
bare-legged little boy ran into the con-
stables Office at San Rafael and said
there was crazy man out in his pas
ten-arce lot After the constable had
called together a good-sized posse he
cautiously approached the raving
maniac and bounced upon his back.
After the victim had been bound and
gagged some one remarked that the
features resembled those of Jimmy
Britt. Sure enough, when they IN
vestigated the supposed maniac
turned out to be Jimmy. He was out
there tearing "Gray's Elegy in Coun-
try Graveyard" to tatters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-11
OLD BAILEY SOLD OUT
PASSING OF THE MOST NOTED
ENGLISH CRIMINAL COURT.


Special Cablegram TO The Star.
LONDON, August 10.-1'he original "Old
Bailey has lust been sold at public auc-
ton. The SIZE comprised the whole of the
interior fixtures OF the four criminal courts.
the original prisoners dock. the fittings of
the prisoners cells Gncludng the famous
cell from which Jack Sheppard escaped and
the one where Lord George Gordon died)
and the Old charge room 1t was an ex-
traordinary and an historic scene-just the
scene which Dickens would have loved to
describe
When the grim old doors were thrown
open there swarmed into the building which
had been the scene of 50 many tragedies
and the place OF doom for many noted
criminals of nearly three centuries of
shame the representatives, from the Stun
quarters of the city. for the men who had
come To witness the downfall of this an
Client haunt OF infamy were mostly from
the thieves dens of Whtechapel and West
minister from Mapping and I-imehouse,
from Eagle street from Harrington market
and the Clsrkenwel alleys.
There We're papers of interest strewn
about on The floors and loose in the cup
boards These papers We're the records of
many d. OF human life. One picked
up al rlr ion was a Est of 100 convic,s en-
harkei on tn" Morley for New South Wales
from the Dolphin hulk at Chatham this
RI. Hon Robert PceI's order OF the 18th
day OF July. lS29" There written in
sttll clear copeland were the names of
those hundreds Of poor wretcfes sent out TO
the horrors Of the settlements. Against
each nam" was the crime and sentence.
For stealing an apron a life sentence;
FOR stealing bacon and butter" a life
sentence; FOR stealing a hat life SEN
tenCe. for stealing potatoes fourteen
years. and so on Most OF the men, II was
noticeable. were under twenty years of age.
Scattered here, there and ali over were
records of the murderer Wainwright. OF
Palmer. the Rugeley po'Soner; of Bishop
and Williams. Of Holloway and IIaggerty
OF Be!liugEam. who killed Spencer Perce-
val. Of Capt Mcnamara. who in 1905 killed
Col. Montgomery IN duel, of the Marquis
di PaleOttt, who in HIS killed his servant
in Isle street. Of Green, Berry and Hill,
who far back as 1918 killed Sir Edmund
bury Godfrey. II was commented upon at
the time tnat here could be found the ma
terial for Il thousand romances, extending
from this, perhaps greatest or prisons in
all directions all over the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-11
Looking for Bigger Game.

From the Third Rail.
The passengers on a crowded crosstown
car In Brooklyn one day last week felt the
brakes applied with such suddenness that
only a few OF those who We're standing
withstood the jar Then they saw the mo-
torman jump from the platform and kneel
In front OF the car. Several of the passen-
gers made their way out and We're sur
prised to see the motorman stroltng the
feathers OF a mother dove that sat on one
Of the rails with little one under her
wing.
I've never taken a life yet" he ex-
planned as he placed them on the curb out
OF harms way. and ! don't propose to
l6tart with a tame dove
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-11
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-11
GIVES UP ACTIVE WORK
RETIREMENT OF PROF. AARON N.
SKINNER OF THE NAVY.

Under the age limit Prof. Aaron ~ SKIN
ner. United States Navy, retired from
active service yesterday after a service OF
thirIy-seven years as an astronomer ana
professor Of mathematics in the navy since
1898
Prof skinner is native Of Boston. Mass
and was educated in the public schools and
Reloit College. After a special course OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-11

froI. Aaron NICHOLS ohiAuol'
astronomy at the University of Chicago he
was appointed assistant astronomer at the
United States Naval Observatory in 1870.
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In 1S94-5 he determined places of $3.50
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deciination as contribution to the great
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Society.
Prof Skinner has discovered a number of
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Prof Skinner will probably remain at
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on hand
Assistant Astronomer Herbert Louis Rice
OF Illinois will be appointed to the profess
sorship made vacant by the retirement or
Prof Skinner.
Mr. Rice was born in Chicago, Ill. De-
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Michigan University. He Is a BF. of Co
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-09

"Stop right here!" commanded Rich
 ard sternlu.
 vate convictions chanced to be, and poor Mrs. Renwyck lived in mortal dread of a tilt la entrance between the two. Moreover, there had been a recent discussion, which, had Richard known it, would have caused him much distress of mind, for the rock on which the brothers-in-law had split was a business deal with one Bill Will Hams of San Antonio, Tex.
 Before the advent of Mir. Corrigan, Richard had been pluming himself on having carried out bis role so success fully. It was comparatively easy to throw sand in the eyes of the Rem wycks and their guests, but MT. Corri- gan put a different complexion on the face of things, for the Texan recog- nized the gentleman as stanch friend of his fathers who had visited their ranch some ten years before. Richard was then a mere boy and would scarce ly be remembered, he hoped, especially when masquerading as a foreigner. Still he had his quaking doubts and re- doubled his efforts to appear un-Amer- ican. AS the dinner progressed ne was rejoiced to detect no sign of recogni- tion, but before the salad was served he found himself in trouble.
 For the benefit of his guests NIT. Renwyck recounted the afternoons feat of hOrsemanship, and Richard found himself upon the defensive. For tunately he knew the details of the real Lord Croyland's venture in Texas cattle and told the story with good effect. thus accounting for his ability to ride anything that ran on four legs yet all the while he felt the steady gaze of Mfr. Corrigan's little gimlet eyes, which made him most uncom- foTtable-
 When this ordeal was passed Miss Chittendon forced him into one more complication
 -Oh, Lord Croyland." she gusbed from her seat on the opposite side of the table, won't you please tell us a lot about EnziandI I've never crossed. you know. and I'm just dying to see the places I've read of in 50 many books"
 -Ny dear young lady" Richard re- tuned with unnatural Ianguor. -yOa wouldn't find 1t half 30 jolly es yOur own country. Really. yOa know. I'm becoming such a good American that fancy I shah never return to E1giznd Egzin-
 He vas 1ot to get ozt Of that coil zc eaxsIy. however. fer the ladies pied hiz Nith diEeuIt questions untz hs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-09
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ed at last by the sight of him coming down the road at an easy canter. evi- dently master of the situation.
 He rides well, father. doesn't he?'
 "He does" the old gentleman replied and added something which qualified a firm opinion.
 Richard soon reached the paddock fence. forcing his jaded mount to take it for a second time. crossed the field and dismounted at Miss Harriet's side The horse stood still. his head dropped again. but this time in utter weariness. not mischief. His glossy coat was streaked with foam. his widespread nostrils inHamed and red, while his barrel heaved to the pant of his labor ed breath. He shivered in defeat and offered no resentment of his riders arm about his neck in rough caress.
 Look here. young man." said MT. Renwyck's greeting. "where did you learn to ride like that?"
 'I was uncommonly keen on riding as a boy" said Richard. falling into a lazy dravi. and. besides. stayed for several months in Texas. you know"
 Miss Harriet started and fixed a searching gaze on the speakers face. but her father nodded gravely
 "Umph." he returned. T see. Good instructors, those fellows on the plains. ehT'
 Well rather" assented Richard, with a laugh. My trainer was q gen tleman known colloluially as Dog Faced Sam, though dare say his par ents never bothered 10 christen him at all. Jolly sort. thOse-er-cow chaps. 'pon my word"'
 There was a short silence: then Mir. Renwyck blurted out abruptly: well. the horse is yours. of course. You rede him for a full half hour"
 Richard took out his watch. glanced at 1t and closed it with a snap and a sigh.
 "Twenty-eight mlnGtes-' he excIaim- ed in well assumed dismay. By love. I've lost my wager
 Hold on there" cried the old gentle man. but laughing in spite of his ear nestneSs. "yOu can't squirm out of 1t that way. Why. bless my soul. you could have spck on him till he drop ped dead NO. Lord CrOyland. I'm not a welsher. nor do I shy at a margin of two minutes No. sir. Hawk is yours-
 For answer Richard made a twitch of his thumb and finger. opened the horses mouth and pointed to a badly swollen gun
 He las q had tooth. yIr. Renwyck- wkich perhaps aco0Huts for his ugly temper. FIJI t and youH find q very different suIulzL-
 What has that to do with the bety~ demanded 1sr- Re1wyck obstfnatsly- REchzrI fasteued n his uo1oeSe aft CT a desperlte strurzie and smiled and instantly IoSt his labor. fer wien ever ke szfled E ersVEed ozt again
 ~Couiazt think of acrevtizz a diff fsrszt szfzaI. T kzou- Eez.y. ss BIS says. II uozl5n-t lit oS win uy eozseEuce-
 -CsyIand-- szsa the ed esztIsusu. thruztfzs s1- hzs hzEd T d51nt take
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-09

was comparatively easy not to seem to appreciate joke and to intersperse small talk with a few stock phrases delivered in q British drawl, but when he looked into the eyes of the womSn he loved he longed with all his heart to be for once and all time an Ameri- can. He sighed for the sweep of the wide free plains, for gallop with her across the fragrant prairie, to speak to her in his natural native tongue and to tell her he loved her as he loved his land.
 ed him to notice how the valet resent ed the use of his Christian name, I'm afraid, after all, l shall have to ask you to tie this neck thing. The ones had at home were ready made and could be cinched up properly with a practical buckle at the back"
 The valet deftly adjusted the bow then gave a pull here and poke there to the dinner suit. to which the mas ter submitted meekly.
 "M' lord" observed Bills. surveying his charge with an experts eyes, "ssk- in your lordships pardon for presum- in to mention it, the-er-the other one never looked quite so convincin', m' lord"
 Thank you, cardinal"
 Thank you, sir, an I ain't no judge if the lady don't think so too"
 Richard wheeled upon him sharply.
 Lady? What ladyT'
 "w'y, Miss Renwyck, sir. the lady wot strikes me as"-
 Stop right therew commanded Rich ard sternly. There are certain sub jects which are not discussed between a gentleman and his servant. This Is one of them. Please remember It."
 Thank you. Mr.-er-I mean m lord" said the valet respectfully. "Very good, sir"
 In sizing up his man the astute Bills had made a grave mistake. wherein he found much food for reflection regard ing his future line of conduct. He had long since learned to manage his for mer master by various cunning little artifces, but this wide awake Texan. with his square chin and steely blue eyes, was quite another proposition. Although Bills had divined the object of this masquerade, it did not seem as if he would profit much by 1t, and yet there must be some way in which he could turn 1t to his own advantage eventually, he was sure
 Meanwhile the adventurer descended into the drawing room and was pre- sented to several other members of the small house party who had arrived by the late afternoon train for the week end First there was Miss Caroline schermeriy, half sister to Mir Ken uyck and belonging to the haute no bSesse o< old Manhattan FIsttererS descrfbed her as e lady of uncertain age. a1though there was little doubt as to her personal antiquity She vas taIl. somewhat angular and incased in q formal coat of blue biooded sleet vhlch had never thaued s1EcientIy fo ad-ft of a hustand Icing warned so Der Ss1e- Sse spp-ove1 of ears They rszreseused caste. therefore she rruzptiy teok Rtchzrd u.dsr her
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-12-09

WEYHILE dressing for dinner aft E% CT q |. delightful afternoon VIZ with Harriet Renwyck,
 Richard took his first lesson in modern English history and geogra- phy. The we'll trained Bills attempted to take full charge of the toilet. but upon this the new master put his foot down firmly.
 Bills" he said, just about eighteen years ago. If remember right, my nurse came to the conclusion that l was then old enough to get into my brooches without her able assistance. The conditions remain unchanged. Sit down and talk to me about London" Gingerly availing himself of the edge of a chair on account of this conde- scension of inexperience. the valet de- tailed an account of his masters move ments for the past three years. On the whole. the story was interesting. though distinctly unfattering at times to a member of the nobility. Outward ly Bills was as erpressionless as a sphinx: inwardly he enjoyed his own narrative hugely. It was seldom he had so glorious an opportunity of lay ing bare his private opinions of his whIlom master.
 'Cmph- grunted Richard as he tried on one of Lord Croyland's dinner jackets. "So am responsible for three entanglements and one scandal of which still wear honorable scars. Drop that part of it- I'm a seeker after general information only"
 Bills looked disappointed. but strove to earn his salary on less tasteful lines. He was a shrevd man. and his knOwIedge of the requirements of Richards case led him to give valuable Information He described Hyde park. PiccadiIy. the Strand and many other hzuuts of the fashionable set: also a club or two and various prominent English people likely to be mentioned in general conversation
 Richard vgss possessed of a retentiye ueu0ry. whfch ke now stored full of otIsls and ends which wcud help him p7ss muster. provided of course. he did not ruu foul of the initiated ia which case he shudde-sf to think Of the Pos- sIbIft5eS. His alleged SoiOurn in the United States. especially his winter h Tez1S. zeco1nfed f1 a measure fer ocrzSsszzl sips. hzf even win this ia his fzvor tse position ESs a tryi1g 0z
 Tbe-s Ezs ancther feature of the en- tE-E-sss vhsca truzhled hi1 sorsly. It