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Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-12-12
REPORT ON SEWERAGE
AND WATERWORKS
Commercial Club Submits The Report Ot
Its Committee To The Vii
Iage Council.

the CITY Clerk at Caldwell; the
City Clerk and Mayor, Supt. OF
the Payette Valley railroad; Peter
Pence, members of the CONNER
cial Club and other citizens of Pay
cite; the City Clerk and several
of the citizens of Weiser.
An effort was made to obtain
printed facts applicable, such as
copies of franchises, bound volumes
of town ordinances, water and
light rates, rules and regulations,
and those obtained will be filed Tor
your inspection.
We found great diversity of
plants, methods, management, ma
terial, cost, etc. Upon inquiry as
to the reason, it was charged to
First-Not having a practical
knowledge of the needs of the town
as to what equipment would be
needed, or best suited as TO the
kind of power-steam, oil or elec-
trio, as to sewer and water pipe
material, red wood, fir, steel or
iron, etc.
Second-Changing administra-
lions in municipal plants.
Third-Up-to-date business man
agement of municipal plants.
Some towns build according to the
tax limit of the town and shortly
found that it was not sufficient, II
two, three or five years time
then commenced additions as fas
| as bonds could be issued, which
tresulted in mixing plants, neve
satisfactory.
SHOSHONE, IDAHO.
Private ownership and furnishes
both water and electric light AM
power under a franchise. Tota
cost was $50, 1000 but would hav
been less and better plant had
not been for some mistakes du
to lack of experience i'll this lin
of business by the promoters. 1h
plant today would cost 25 per Ger
more than then.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-12-12
Adams Goes
To Colorado.

Steve Adams, who was recently
tried at Rathdrum, Idaho. on the
charge of the murder of Tyler
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1907-12-12
Short Line RetrenChes.

Economy seems to be the policy
recently inaugurated in the oper-
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sHOsHoNE. IDAHO.

Continued on Page Thrse,l
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
RIDGELY IGNORES CHARGE.
ComptroIIer's ONCE Says II Was
Necessary 10 Close Chicago Bank

ComptroIIer's ONCE Says II Was
Necessary TO Close Chicago Bank
William Barrett Ridgely, Comptroller
Of the Currency, is disposed TO ignore
the charge made by John S. Miller. at
torney FOR John r. Walsh, the Chicago
banker. that the Comptroller knew OF
the use OF memorandum notes by Walsh.
and, IL fass, had advised the latter to
adopt them.
II was explained by one in authority
at the comptrollers Office that It had
been the practice OF that Office TO permit
the use Of certain forms temporarily. as
a means for reducing deprecated cOllat-
eral or securities open 70 suspicion In
cases where a national bank has a small
amount Of such securities and the gen
erai character CT the collateral IS good,
the policy is not to proceed summarily
10 close an institution, but TO give the
officers a chance 10 correct errors. This
Is policy that has always been observed
within well defined limits and it has Jus
tsfied the practice by saving many insti-
tItions.
Aside from the Walsh loans the Chicago
banks with which John r Walsh was
identified were holding good securities
and doing a conservative business. An
opportunity was given Walsh to correct
certain practices, and when he failed 10
DO 50 within a reasonable time the bank
was closed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
OAKLAND RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Fire furlongs. Banlora. l0l
CMoreiandl, 90 I. won Galmore JOS nynch). 10
/ second; Billy Meyer 100 Oiclntyrej 70 J. third
TIM. l95 IS No Father Jockey iAiounce Great
Apache. Art Critic. Stefsno Hook Ne. and San Oak
also ran
SECOND RACE-FiTe and one-haIf furlonzs.
Triumphant is Mcintyre Is 10 5. won: Nappa.
lcs tW. Miler), u 20 5. second ScFertOn los
lMeniryl. y 20 !. third. Time 1915 Calves
tonian. Big Store. Taant Handmaiden Dainty Nor
sci Furze. Peerless Lass Z. b. H., and Humada
also ran.
THIRD BACE-Fre furiorgs Boas. lol OIcIn-
tyre, 10 5. won; Sangil. 100 Butler. 10 J.
second; Calves los tRettis1. 50 to /. third Time.
les p Lord Filigrane. Van Gordon Pan De orc.
Mounond. and Villa Pink also ran
FOURTH RACE-One mile and 100 yards Judge
Nelson. lo5 (Ricel 20 TO- won: Fuletta. ID,
lynch, TO J, second; Northwest I0I CHayesl. 4
TO 1. third Time. l;i0 Is CASTLE Billy Pullman.
and Down Patrick also ran.
FIFTH RACE-One and one-sixtecuth miles
Captain Hale, los Carroll y to s. won. MAY
Amelia, l03 Hayes, 9 TO 5, second; Edith lame.
lol lKeoughl, 20 l. third. Time. / 81 45 stand
over, Melar, Isabellita, and Instrument also rau
SIXTH RACE-SiS furlongs. arklrta I22 Dlu-
ler). TO 5. won; Royal Maxim. rs Davis. % 10
/ second; Husky, lo5 tHildehrandl Z 70 ! third.
Tine, Is 50. Follie L. Contribution TavoTa. and
Huachuca also ran.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
] JOE STANLEY IN LINE.
Washington Man VIII Again Play
I'm Louisville OutfieId.

Louisville, Dec 27-For Christmas
present, Tom Chlvington. vice-president
Of the Louisville baseball club. received
the signed contracts OF suter sullivan
and Joe Stanley yesterday merning.
Sullivan reports that he has been spend
ing the time quietly in his Baltimore
home, and that he is enjoying the best
of health. In 1906 he was the leading first
baseman Of the association, and is rec
ognized all over the circuit as one Of the
best guardians of the initial bag in minor
league company.
Stanley says he is pleased to play in
Louisville another season, as last season
was the most en- oyable he has ever had
in baseball. He reports that he is taking
on weight, which Is most desirable in his
case. Stanley was too fine when he re-
ported for practice last spring, and dur
ing the month Of May he was sick most
OF the time He played in nearly every
game. but it was simply because his team
did not have any one TO put in his place
Naturally. his hitting took a sudden
slump, and but for his Illness he would
have been higher up in the averages
without doubt The Washington outfeld-
er is one Of the greatest helders IL the
business, and he will no doubt prove a
better man for the team next season than
he did last.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
MIDDLESEX HUNT IN CHASE.
Grey Fox Is Run to Earth After Ex.
citing Run.


Leesburg, Va. Dec. Z7.-The Middlesex
Hounds. twenty couples strong, were out
at Upper Colon to-day for delightful
run. The dogs. in the absence OF A.
Henry Higsinson. NJ. F. H.. were in
charge Of Julian l. Chamberlain. hunts
man.
The start was on the Upper Colon es-
tate Of ex-senator Stuart. II was wit
messed by a large field. including many
ladies. from Leesburg and the surround
ing country. The hounds were cast in the
open and finding, led the field over a
course. Of several miles over the Lower
Colon. aad north along the banks Of the
Appomattox and through adjoining farms.
A large red fox was finally put in. with
the field well up at the finish The hounds
were shortly thereafter recast. heading
Immediately toward Auburn, and thence
east toward Leesburg. with a gray fox in
full view of the riders and followers.
The quarry was finally denned near
Goose Creek. Among those riding to the
hounds were Nessrs. Chamberlin, Rogers.
Castle. Christie Heflin. Davis. and White
and Misses Swart. White Nickel, and
Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Castleman. and others.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
LOS ANGELES RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Seyen furlongs Niblick loi Oud-
leyl. 70 3. won; Sharp Boy l04 tR Lester) 50 to
], second; BAIL. lA lRucker 10 to !. third. Time
lo - Nellie Racine. Mary Candemas ard Edna
Felice also ran.
SECOND RACE-Five furlongs. Jane Swift lO7
lC. Burnsl, TO g. won; Creston. ll6 tPrestonl. 3
to z, second; Boogur Red, l03 (Schillingl Is to /
third Time, SO 45. Royal Queen. Oburndaie. and
Godfather also ran.
THIRD RACE-six furlongs. Money Muss no
lPrestonl. 70 5. won ScaTfe 100 MCCARTHY. TO
=, second; Progress. ia tHarty) To third Time
l;R IS. Aunt Polly Succeed. Mintia. Illusion.
Prolific. Prestige. and Amora also ran
fOUIsTH RACE 90 One and one-eiehth miles
Marster jog tPreston). 5 to ?. won: Ed Han l0s
Hardy, 10 S. second; Eduardo lO7 (W Fischer
TO l. third Time. 50 25 Jocund. John LvIe
and Summer Cloud also ran
FIFTH RACE-Fiye furlonEs. Halton. 100 4
Martini 10 ?. won; Lee Harrison H. II2 ROSS Z
to l. second; Kirkheid Belle. 81 blair. s 10
third Time. l07. Karasilany. Airs Daisy Frost
Winsome WAYS Commida Cambysses. MeDden
Prince Of Orange. Lady Laughter, and OreNo also
ran.
SIXTH RACE-One mile. Crepps Beckham Ia7
lTaylor). to ?, won; Homeless. D7 AIoriarityl so
70 l. second; Nadzu, lN (Buxton) Is TO 10. third
Time lao Is. Lisbia BejoTis, Bazzini. Brato Ella
True. Audubon. and Sainperia also ran.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
EXCURSIONS.

The great irrigation works begun or
projected and which win soon place under the
ditch $4,000 acres Sacramento Valley land and The
great scheme already inaugursted for controlling the
food waters Of the Sacramento. % involve the ex-
penditTe Of s2s.oo3oOo. and 70 restore 70 use and
beauty vast tracts Of waste land-au this involves
employment. opportunity. prodt Franchises for
electric railways have been granted IN several drec-
tons. and complete system Of interurhen lines
vii probably b constructed In ths near future
Work has already commenced ca several q them.
The live man VII interpret this Alright Il means
growth; growth means Opportunity. and every live
man wants to be where there is something doing
All signs point 70 great future IN this magnificent
valley. A. J. PoSt0n IS the general agent Of the
Washington-Sunset Route. ST Penrsyiyania arenue
northwest and 18 Fifteenth street northwest
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
PLAN NEW RACING CIRCUIT.
VIII Be Formed by HOrsemen I'm
West Virginia and Kentucky.

ParEersburg. w. Va. Dec. ga meet
ing Of some of the most prominent horse
men in West Virginia. Ohio. and Ken
lucky, will be held in this city the first
week in January for the purpose Of or
ganizing a new racing circuit, "a be known
as the Tri-State circuit. and including
cities in each of the above-naned States.
1t is proposed to include in this circuit
the cities Of Portsmouth and Marietta.
Ohio: Catlettsburg, and, possibly. one or
two other cities in Kentucky. and HIM
ungton. Charleston, Parkersburg. Clarks-
burg. Elkins, Fairmont. and Wheeling.
w. Va
II carried out according to present in
tentions it will be unrivaled among half
mile circuits IN the country. All of The
cities named above now have, or will have
shortly, half-mile tracks Local associa-
tons will be formed in each of these
cities.
This city has one of the finest half-mile
tracks in the country, and at the meeting
OF the horsemen. early in January. II is
the intention to have the opening meet
of the circuit here. early in next July.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
HyattsvilIe Physician buried.

special 20 Ths Washington Herald.
Hyattsville. Dec 27.-The funeral Of
Dr. Maroon D. Humes. whose death oc-
CURED az his home in Marlboro. Prince
George County. Tuesday morning. took
place yesterday from Trinity P. E.
Church, Marlboro. and was largely at
tended by friends OF the dead doctor.
Rev. F. E. McManUs officiated at the
church services, at the conclusion Of
which the remains were placed in
charge Of members of the Masonic
fraternity from BeltsvilIe. Hyattsvflle.
and Marlboro, who escorted the BODY
to The Marlboro Cemetery. where the
burial service Of the order was con-
Quoted The pallbearers were Drs
Charles A Wells. Charles A Fox. and
w O. diversified, and Messrs. Robert
V Humphrey. Alan Bowie, and T. Van
Clagett
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
WILL REGULATE BANKING.
Virginia Legislature Is Expected TO
Adopt New Measure.
cal 20 The Washington Herald.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald
Richmond, Va, Dec. H.-Aithough but
little has been said about the matter. and
in some quarters there even appears 10
be tincture OF sscretiveness about the
movement, IL IS practically a certainty
that the coming legislature viii seriously
consider the advisability Of establishing a
bureau or department OF banking. or at
least take some steps looking 10 the pro-
lection Of the public from wildcat banks.
The object Is 70 bring about the adop-
ton OF some laws that viii insure a care
ful examination Of al State banks By
expert accountants. whose judgment can
be implicitly relied upon. Just how the
scheme viii be worked out is not known.
In some quarters the belief exists that
the proposed new bureau will be attached
to the department OF insurance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
BLACKBURN AFTER CANS.
Bob, of Fighting Family, Wants a
Match with COIOred Champ.

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 2.-There seems
to be raft Of boxers on deck after an
opportunity to meet Joe Cans, the light
weight champion Of the world in the fea-
ture event Of the big benefit OF Herman
Miller az the Germania Maennerchor Hall
under the auspices Of the Eureka Ath-
letic Club next Friday night
The latest challenger Of Cans is Bob
Blackburn, brother of Jack Blackburn.
one Of the best light-weights in this coun-
try
Bob has been after a battle with Cans
for a long time, as he was on Cans trail
when the champion was in Pittsburg two
years ago. Blackburn has been in the
East for some time. and when he learned
that Cans was willing TO meet any man
IN the world Blackburn lost no time in
coming to this city in an effort 10 get
chance with him.
He called at the headquarters of the
Eureka Athletic Club yesterday afternoon
and had talk with Manager Al Her
ford, who Is directing the benefit, about a
match with Cans.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
ENTRIES CLOSE TONIGHT.
Prospects for G. w. L. Cross-eoun.
try Run Are Bright.

Arrangements for the cross-countrv
run New Years Day, under the auspices
of the George Washington University. are
rapidly approaching completion. Man
ager Fleming announces that the num-
Der Of entries have exceeded original ex-
pectatiOns.
The entries will close tonight. and
those which are not flied with Manager
Fleming, or deposited in the mail before
midnight, will be rejected.
Besides the banner to be presented to
the winning four-man team, the individ-
ual prizes TO those finishing first. sec
ond. and third Will be quite attractive
The handsome cup donated by A. G..
Spalding & Bros. as first individual
prize. is now on exhibition IN their store
WINDOW, 3O9 Fourteenth street northwest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
DURNELL'S HORSES SOLD.
Total of $4,000 ReaIized-womnn
Makes a Scene.

San Francisco. Dec. 27.-The Durnell
horses were sold to-day at public auction.
and brought total OF s22.00o Seweu
was purchased by George Miller. for
$500 Miller vas acting for a local coal
merchant named Smith. a handsomely
gowned woman, wife OF a Washington
business man, created scene by roundly
denouncing Bookmaker Preston. She
had just arrived from the East. and
claimed that Durnell and Preston had de-
frauded her husband on some horse deal.
Durnen also had some trouble in re-
gard TO his jockey + Duganl He rave
the boy check on New York bank. but
W. DUgan. the older brother Of z
Dugan. demurced. The matter was finally
settled by Durnen giving E. Dugan an or
der on the auctioneer for $1,000
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
Chicago Loses Crack AshIetes.

Chicago, Dec. H.-University of chica-
go track team will be shy three of its
best athletes on the track this winter.
lddings. Merriam, and Lightbody will not
be with the squad. The first two will NOT
be in school, and Lightbody will not be
eligible for the winter sports. The loss
of these three viii mean twenty-five points
less for the Maroons in their meets. ID
dings is considered the best pole vaulter
in the West Merriam has proved him
self the best quarter-miler, and ranks
among the first-class murders. Lightbndy
has no equal at the mile and half mile.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
Hagerstown Bu.ines. Man No.,

Special to The Washington Herald
Hagerstown. Nd, Dec. 2-Frank ].
Gabriel. a prominent business man of
Hagerstown, died this evening at the
Washington County Hospital, where he
was operated upon one week ago to-hIght
for appendicitis A second operation was
performed Christmas Eve Mr.. Gabriel
had been engaged as merchandise broker
for number OF years. He was forty
three years old and single A brother.
DR.. Calvin n Gabriel, Baltimore and
a sister. Mrs. Mary Burkhart. Cearfoss
survive.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
MOB THREATENS LYNCH1NG.
Slayer of Bristol Deputy Held I'm
der a Heavy Guard.


Bristol, Tenn, Dec. 27.-Luthe- Wallace.
the young man who shot and instantly
killed Lee S. Eldridge. a prominent citizen
Of Holston Valley. on Christmas Day, was
captured near Abingdon this evening by
a posse Of citizens. headed by sheriff
Hortensteine- There Is much excitement.
and a iynchinS is feared. though the pris-
oner IS being heavily guarded.
wallace broke into the pOSt-Office at
Hoiston Valley Christmas Eve and when
Sherin White and party which had
been deputized. attempted to arrest him
he fred, killing Eldridge instantly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
Former Maryland Executive
Passes Away in Sleep.
WAS A POWER IN POLITICS
Served AS State senator and Cow
ernOr, and Was Frequently Mem
toned for the SENATE of the United
States-Had n Successful business
Career-WeaIth in Lumber.
REARED ON A FARM.

Bora November g. 1877. near SALISBURY.
Wicomieo County. Nd. then Somerset
County,, and reared on fam.
Son Of Hugh jackson.
Educated al public schools.
Started country store at Delnar On bor-
der liae between Delaware and Maryland.
IN 1859
Removed 10 Salisbury IN 1854 and went
into the lumber business. Later opened
branches in Baltimore ard Washington.
and then IN the South. Made fortune
from u.
Vas connected with numerous financial
institutions on tie Eastern Shore
Member house Of delegates 1852 70 lsS3.
state senator. 1885, to 1888.
Governor 81 Maryland. 1855 70 1892.
Again EXCITED % Stale senate il 1875
Declined Nomination Tor Congress in 1904
Several times mentioned for United States
Senate
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
Police Forbid Masks.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Winchester. Va, Dec. 27.-As a result
of Police Magistrate c. w. Wilson being
assaulted in the streets here last night by
masqueraders. Mayor II. II Baker to-day
issued a proclamation. forbidding mas
queradeys parading the streets, which is
a popular custom at this season. To-
night the officers are to warn all wear
ers Of masks, and tomorrow night, any
making their appearance. will be arrested.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
Woman Arraigned for Murder

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis. Nd, Dec Z7.-Charged with
the murder Of Edward Walton. eolored
80 years old, Florence Hall. forty years
old, also colored, was arraigned before
Police Justice John N Davis. in Annapo-
lis, to-day. She waived a hearing. and
was held for the next term OF court.
Florence was jealous of her husband
William Han, because Of sueged atten-
tons to another woman, and. after some
words, she procured a shot gun and fired.
supposedly at her husband. but the load
struck Walton, lnhicting wounds which
caused his death about an hour later.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
NAVY TO MEET PENN.
Middies Play Their Second Basket
ball Game To-day.
slecial b "a Washington He'd.

SPECIAL 70 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Nd, Dec. 2.-The midship-
men viii play their second basketball
game OF the season tomorrow afternoon.
Their opponents will be the quintet Of
the University of Pennsylvania. and
much interest is being taken in the con-
test because Pennsylvania won from
West Point last Saturday by the close
score OF % 70 q.
The Middies played their initial game
Two weeks ago with the Corcoran Cadets.
OF Washington, well trained team, and
overwhelmed them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
LUSH RECOMMENDS TAD JONES.
Believes Yale Man Would Make VAL
liable Catcher for Maps.

AOE maps.
Chicago, Dec Chilly Lust. former left
fielder for the Cleveland baseball team.
now coaching the Yale basketball squad.
which lost a game here TO Central Y. NJ.
c. A, is authority for the statement that
ne has seriously recommended Tad Jones,
the Yale football star and baseball catch
er, TO Cleveland, fora backstop next sea-
son.
Lush, himself, is trying 20 sign up with
the Maps next year.
Jones finishes college next June. and
would like to try At big league ball. if he
saw his chance clear" said Lush. to-day.
I think his backstop work compares
favorably with the majority Of big league
catchers I've seen working the last year
or so"
1t is doubtful If Jones will play pro-
fessional bail, II he wants 70. any team
In the country would give him a chance
Connie Mack tersely remarked. after see
ing him catch a game against Penn.
Hes the best college player ever saw -
Jones hits left-handed and can line them
out or bunt. He is fast and has great
arm. 1t is understood, however, that he
has prejudice against becoming pro-
fessiOnal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
ALLEGES A BOGUS CHECK.
Victor Adler Claims He Was De-
frauded of $50.

Victor Adler, proprietor Of clothing
store at s27 Seventh street northwest. re-
ported to the police yesterday afternoon
he had eashed a check for SIS on Decem-
Der l6 for man who said he was Rev.
E. E. Harrell, and which he declares is
fraudulent
Adler says HarreH entered his store
and purchased SIS worth Of merchandise.
Re gave him the goods. and HarrelI took
the change. He has not been seen since
The check was supposedly signed by a
high official Of the Methodist church.
who. ii IS said, declares the signature
forgery
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
DOUBLE HEADER AT Y. M. C. A.
Regulars Meet Belvederes and Re-

Regulars Meet Belvederes and Re-
serves Play Fort Myer Quint.
There will be two games of basketball
tonight at the Young Mems Christian
Association.
The first game. between the Y NJ. c. A.
Reserves and the Fort Meyer team, will
start at o'clock, and the second game,
starting in the intermission Of the first
game, viii be between the BeIvederes.
champions of Maryland for the past two
years. and the regular team Of the asso-
citation. The two teams will probably line
up as follows:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
ECHO OF McCRACKEN CASE.
Furniture Purchased by Woman TO
Be Sold at Auction.

Furniture alleged 10 have been pur-
chased by Mrs Ruth MeCracken for her
home in Connecticut avenue viii De
aue1ioned of By the United States mar
shall to-day. Among the goods to be sold
are beds. carpets, draperies. tables. and
other articles worth hundreds OF dol
lars
Mrs. McCraeken. her daughters. and
son are in the District jail on charge
Of obtaining goods under false pretenses
from number Of Washington mer-
chants
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-12-28
OLD CY AND TANNEHILL SIGN.
Veteran TwIrIer Says He Is ReHdy
for Another Campaign.

Boston. Dec. 27.-The signed contracts
for 1908 of Cy Young and Jesse Tannehn
have been received by Hugh McBreen. OF
the Boston Americans.
The grand old man among the box ar
lists mailed his contract from Paoli,
Ohio. where he is spending the Writer
on his farm. With a contract was a let
ter in which he said he never felt better
since he began playing baseball. and that
he would be ready for the real business
when the time came.
Jesse Tannehill is spending most of his
time this winter in Newport, Ky.