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The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
BLINDS FOR DUCK SHOOTING.
on Their Construction for
the WOuId-be NImrod.

Ernest MCrdHey, N htOIeAAiuu.
The science OF constructing blinds for
duck shooting while it may be brought
to a great stage of perfection, is not al
ways an exact science For instance, a
willow blind. with tall willow stumps
about. may be a fine place 10 shoot pin
tails froa on some cold days, and then.
suddenly. the weather may turn bright
and warm and the birds viii not decoy
there, but will come into a grass blind,
strung about squat ducking boat, built
10 be as inconspicuous as possible with
the hunter lying down almost totally con-
cealed from the ducks by the grass which
meets above hinl-as he lies in the boat
Dark days and bright days make lot
OF difference. both as to where to build a
blind and how to build it, On bright
days the birds are more suspicious, ap-
parently. and are less apt TO be travel
ing about On dark and stormy days they
are less alert and more constantly on the
move. Blinds for the greater and lesser
scaup ducks. the big and little bluebills.
may be constructed from almost any
thing. These birds viii sometimes come
in to where a man is throwing out de-
coys, and they are, together with the
ringbills, the easiest Of all ducks to de-
coy.
Early in the season an old log may
serve as a blind. and half a dozen decoys
will serve to bring the bluebills in. Where
the birds have been more or less shot at
and have become more wary, a brush
blind. with some grass, or even hay.
tucked in, will make a good blind. and a
large flock Of decoys will be found ad-
vantageous. One of the very first requis-
ties for the occupants of duck blind is
Immortality. A duck has the sharpest
OF eyes, and peeping out OF getting up TO
stretch is npt only the sign of the ten
derfoot," but is certain to be the cause
OF losing shots.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
NEW DIRECTORATE NAMED.
Transfer of Tennessee Coal and Iron
TO Steel Trust Made.

New York, Nov. 9.-The formal transfer
Of control Of the Tennessee. Coal. Iron.
and Railroad Company took place at q
special meeting Of the directors to-day
AZ which they all resigned except Two,
and were succeeded by officers OF the
United States Steel Corporation. which
arranged for the purchase Of control at
an all-night conference last Sunday
John A Topping. chairman OF the board,
and F H Crockard, remain on the direc-
tOrate temporarily, presumably in an ad-
visory capacity. on account Of their inti-
mate knowledge Of the cOmpany's affairs
WHICH the new men could not be supposed
10 have. The directorate who resigned
were A y. Brady. George A Kessler. J.
v. Gales. L c. Hanna. z. ". OgIesbay.
G. B. Schley. :. G. Cooper. E J. Berwind,
and Oakleigh Thorne.
The new directors are f. H Gary. chair
man Of the board OF the United States
Steel Corpora ton; ". E. Corey. president,
W B Dickson. vice president. " J. FL
bert, comptroller. Richard Trimble. secre-
tary and treasury. and Thomas Murray.
This leaves three vacancies in the board
still 70 be filed. and when Mr. Topping
and Mr. CrOCkard resign there VIII be I'VE
vacancies.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
GOPP'S EYE ON BAD BOYS
Probation Officer Makes Saturday
Night Tour of Theaters.
Finds Fewer LOiterers Than For
merly Seeking IntermissfOn
Checks from Patrons.

visit through the galleries OF the
cheaper theaters and a general tour Of
observation was made last night BY Rev.
Led H. Copp. the District probation Of
nicer. who has made several such trips
about the downtown sections Of the city
on Saturday nights recently.
DR.. COpp paid especial attention 70 the
theaters last night. because Of the NJ
merous complaints which the police have
been receiving recently concerning tho
crowds Of small boys who loite- about
the entrances 10 the resorts in hopes %
obtaining intermissiOn checks By which
they can gain admission Several nights
ago the police OF the First precinct
made a number OF arrests. and as the
result conditions appeared 70 be much
improved last night
The probation officer made a careful
obseTvat ton OF the audiences al the the
alters. visited and questioned a number
Of the young boys whom he CHANGED 70
meet while on bis visits He was greatly
pleased 10 find that out Of the hundred
and fifty or more boys about the city
who are on probation and under the
management OF the juvenile court au-
thorities. but four OF five OF them were
seen last night IN the theater galleries
or in the vicinity Of the amusement re-
sorts Policeman Lie. OF the First pre-
Cinct accompanied Dr. COpp a greater
part Of the evening and offered his as
sistance when the probation officer
wished 10 corral small groups OF the
boys 10 inquire their age and whether
or not they had made II habit OF fire.
qGenting the places.
The whole evening was spent on the
trip. and at the conclusion Dr.. Copp
stated that ne was greatly pleased with
the improved conditions.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
BASKETBALL at PRINCETON.
Five Veterans from Last Years
Team Are Again Available,

Princeton, n. J.. Nov. 9-Basket- ball
practice started this week in Princeton,
with a score of candidates out for the
the schedule, with Fordham. on Decem-
Der Z. the squad will be drilled three times
a week on the gymnasium floor under the
direction Of Capt f. r. Halliday and
Coach c. F. Kogel
The Tigers are looking forward to a
successful season this winter All of last
years five have returned TO college and
will be eligible for the team this season.
Besides the veterans. Capt Halliday T.
S. Clark. W. NJ. Thompson, A. Ryan. and
r. l. Hagenbuch. there is a quantity OF
promising material. both in last years
freshman class and among the men who
substituted on the varsity quintet.
This fall every candidate will have a
thorough trying-out and a chance TO Dust
the men who played last year Capt.
Halliday, VINO has covered the guard po-
sition for two years. is an exceptionally
fast and experienced man. probably the
strongest Of the five veterans
An innovation in the shape of a sepa-
Idtc SCueuule lot the second team has
been introduced this year, TO induce new
men TO try for the team. This schedule
will consist of seven or eight games. most
Of which Will be played away from
Princeton.
On the varsity schedule are sixteen
games this year. Penn plays in Prince
ton on January II, while a return game
with the Red and Blue Will be played in
Philadelphia on February Is In addition
TO the usual New York and Philadelphia
trips. two extended trips 10 New Eng
land and Northern New York State have
been arranged.
Negotiations are also under way for
games with Wesleyan, Williams, and New
York University.
The complete schedule follows:
December Z, Fordham, at Princeton: II
open; IA. open; IS Columbia, at New
York; January s, open; IL. Pennsylvania.
at Princeton l6. Brown. at Providence:
H. Yale. at New Haven: Is. Harvard. at
Cambridge; February 9. Colgate. nj Utica:
s, Cornell, at Ithaca; Is. West Point. at
West Point; is. Pennsylvania. at Phila-
delphia; %. Yale. at Princeton; "A, Har-
ward. at Princeton; rs, Cornell. at Prince
ton.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
READY FOR FIELD TRIALS.
District and Maryland Association
VIII Meet Near Laurel.
Special to The Washington Herald.


Laurel Nd. Nov. 9-The fifth animal
running Of the trials Of tie Maryland and
District Of Columbia Fields Trials Assoc
citation will be held on November Is and
IA. near Laurel, Prince George County
The grounds have been stocked with par
tridges and are carefully protected. spe-
cial game wardens patroling the grounds.
The grounds have been carefully drawn.
and number OF coveys. II IS said. have
been located, so there should be no scare
ity OF birds. There viii be two stakes
run-the Derby, for pointers or settlers
whelped after January I. 1906. and the All
age Stake, for pointers or settlers Of any
age. Only dogs owned by members of
the association are eligible. but any resi-
dent OF the State OF Maryland or the Dis
trict Of Columbia can run dog by be-
coming a member upon paying a small
initiation fee and one years dues The
events this year should far surpass all
previous trials because Of the presence Of
more birds and the high class Of dogs
entered No professionalism is allowed 10
mar these trials. since ali dogs are hand
led by their owners.
After the running Of the trials the mem
bers and their friends have been invited
TO join a real old Maryland fox hunt
A hunt behind a splendid pack Of
hounds was held after the trials last year
and was greatly enjoyed by the members
Of the association who took part in IT,
The officers Ct the association are VII
liam r. Armstrong, Of Baltimore. presi-
dent; Frederick Dallam. Of Laurel. vice
president; Harry F Frost. secretary and
treasurer. The board Of governors consist
of these officers and the following mem
bers George L. Nicholson, John L. Ref
snider, jr: William ID. Randall, George
Dobbin Penniman George p Wier. Jack
Dunn, George Emerich. Edward Hardcas-
tie, Frank NJ. Finley. and Graston Gent
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
Y. NJ. C. A. EASY WINNER.
Trims the Alexandria Basketball
Quint by ~ 10 .

The Alexandria Athletic Association
made its initial appearance before a
Washington audience for this season
when it played the fast Y. NJ c. A.
quint in the latter's gymnasium last
night.
The game was one-sided. the final score
being a TO in favor Of the local lads
The lack Of proper coaching was very
evident in the playing OF the visitors
as the passing and goal shooting was
much off color. The only redeeming fea-
ture of the visitors playing was the
good work of Grey, who put up an ex-
cellent defensive game.
The failure Of the visitors TO make a
good showing was disappointing to the
teams supporters. Manager Grey IS
dickering for a good coach and expects
10 land one before long. His material
is good and should develop into a fast
team
For the local lads there was no one
particular star, as every man PLAYED an
excellent game. The playing Of Haigt
at center was particularly strong. he
having nine goals to his credit. Will
Jams put up his usual steady game.
The official SCOra-
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
STRONG AT BASKETBALL.
Harvard Expects to Have Strongest
QUint in Her History.

Cambridge, Nov. 9-Conditions at Har-
ward warrant the belief that this wear
will be produced the fastest basketball
teams the university has ever had.
With four veterans OF last seasons
quintet available. the Crimson indica-
tons point 10 the most successful sea-
son the sport has ever enjoyed al Cam
bridge. Allen, Brooks. Currie. and Cant.
Brown. OF the 1906 team, form a nucleus
for an unusually fast team. and the best
man from last years freshman team
should MI in the vacancy nicely.
Joe Sheehan. the former Boston Latin
School captain and leader of the fresh
man five last year, and Wallace are the
players picked for the varsity team.
Because Of the faculty ruling on the
number Of outside games, Harvard was
obliged to retire from the intercollegiate
League, but will play. however. Yale.
Princeton. Columbia. Williams. Cornell
Andover, and Wesleyan.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10

Officers Of the revenue cutter feet that
patrols Boring Sea are discussing a new
phenomenon.
Last July the startling discovery was
made that an island had appeared over
night, coughed up by volcano in the
vicinity OF Unalaska. Steam was issuing
from every pore and assure, and showers
of lava dust sifted down upon the heads
Of the revenue officers OF the steamer
McCuiloch. who sought to go ashore TO
raise the American flag above the vol
canic visitor
Two efforts were made TO land. one in
July and the other in August. but the
cooling process was slow. and the baffied
officers decided 10 retire for two months.
Meanwhile they speculated on the posi-
bility Of additions 10 Uncle Sans island
possessions Possibly the volcano might
cough again.
1t was October Is when the McCulloch
visited the scene again, and the remark
able Transformation that had occurred in
the eight weeks is best described IN the
words of Lieut.. B. II. Camden, whose
report reached the Treasury Department
yesterday;
over the land there was no evidence
OF the cloud that had hitherto been Wis
ible for such a great distance, and II
was evident that there was but little
steam escaping from Perry and McCul-
loch's peaks. from which such dense
volumes escaped ar the time OF the visit
Of this vessel in August.
Mountain Had Disappeared.
Il was somewhat prepared to observe
many interesting changes. even to the
upheaval Of another peak. but the first
change that was observed was at such
variance with anything that had been
expected that it was startling. 70 say
the least McCunoch peak. $50 feet high.
with base LOO by 1900 feet. had en-
tirely disappeared. leaving the half OF
Perry peak. with its perpendicular wall.
standing IN grim silence. as maidstone
AT the grave OF the deserted peak. How
ever, a nearer view disclosed the fact
that McCulloch peak had not died with
out struggle, or without leaving some
evidence OF its short existence. for
astonishing changes had occurred in the
profles Of the peak. The rugged out
symmetry by a padding Of lava dust that
almost disguised them beyond recogni-
ton while the sand spit connecting the
peaks had attained a height varying
from 20 to 100 feet
'Incalculable tons OF dust. hundreds
OF feet in depth. had been deposited over
the entire island. Fire Island and Perry
Peak now lowered into the air with a
gentle incline rising from the beach, sew
eral hundred yards distant. TO their sum-
mits.
AT intervals a mass Of lava dust was
Jared or blown from its bed high up
among the rocks and came tearing down
the cliffs OF the beach. AS soon as I
realized that this new development was
composed OF lava dust which was easily
recognizable at the short distance we
We're then from the island. my mind re-
verted Immediately 20 the fan OF lava
dust that occurred at Unalaska SepJem-
Der l, 1907, about the source Of which
there has been so much contradictory in
formation given. and the connection be-
tween the incident and the tons OF lava
dust covering the island was obvious.
McCullOch Peak had blown Up GER
tainly not more than a few hours before
the fall OF lava dust at Unalaska, and
this, then, was the much-disputed
source"
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
NEW BUREAU BUILDING.
American Republics Structure Soor
to BE Started

That actual work will begin on the new
building for the Bureau of American Re
publics by the middle of January next, is
the prediction in the report made by
Director Barrett TO the governing board.
Plans and specifications for the new
building will be ready for inspection by
contractors by December 10. and II is
hoped the building will be completed. with
the exception of the interior decorations,
by February l. 1909
This is the building for which Andrew
Carnegie gave $4,000. and the various
governments $500 and will, when CON-
pleted, be one of the most handsome
buildings in the District
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
TYPOS AMEND contribution.
International Union, by Referendum
Vote, Decides on Changes.

indianapolis, Ind, Nov. Amendments
have been made 20 the constitution Of the
international typographical Union by a
referendum vote. The returns were can
vassed last night at the national head
quarters.
The amendments are FOR relinquishing
jurisdiction over newspaper writer's; 10 in
crease the bond Of the secretary and
treasurer from $4,000 to 81. 600: the salary
OF the international president from 81 500
TO 5000; Of the international secretary
and treasurer from $3.50 70 5000. to in
crease the burial benefits from so 10 SO.
and TO provide for a pension Of 81 a week
TO aged superannuated members.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
INJURED WHEN LIFT FALLS.
six Women Hurt in Elevator Car
When Gable Breaks.

Amsterdam. y Y. Nov. S.-By the fall
ing Of freight elevator this afternoon
in the No knitting mill Of a. Y. Morris
q Sons, six women were injured. Miss
Eliza Collins had both legs broken and
IS injured internally and her recovery is
doubtful Miss Nellie Smith also has q
fractured leg and other injuries Four
other passengers are suffering from
shock and bad bruises.
There were nine women on the ele-
vator. One Of the women operated the
elevator. and when the second story OF
the mill was reached the cable broke
The employees Of the mill had been for
hidden 10 use the elevator. which had
carrying capacity Of two thousand
pounds. The safety appliances failed TO
work
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
Charged with Assault.

Charged With having assaulted ]. A.
Bowen, janitor OF the Western High
school. William ]. Conlin, janitor OF the
Business High school. was arrested yes
terday afternoon by the police OF the
Seventh precinct. He was afterward re-
leased on so bail, and Bowen, who is
said 10 have received a broken cheek
bone as the result Of the attack, was
taken to the hospital for treatment.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
FOUR BURNED TO DEATH.
Children and Aged Man Locked in
House md All Perish,

New Ulm. Mimi, Nov 9.-Four persons
were burned TO death to-day in the house
occupied by Louis Gimmer
The victims were three children OF
the Gimmers. the eldest but six years Of
age. and Gimmer's bedridden father.
Mrs Gimmer locked the children and
the old man in the house and went TO a
neighbors 70 get some milk. No one
knows how the fire started.
When first seen the flames were burst
ing through the roof and sides of the
building, and it soon collapsed. burying
the bodies Of the helpless inmates in the
ashes.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
CONFESSEs MANY ROBBERIES.
Philadelphia Fails to Relieve Con-
science by Drink or Religion.

Chicago. Nov. Sailing TO relieve his
troubled conscience with strong drink and
religion. Anthony Kelly. forty-three years
old. who says he is the black sheep of a
wealthy Philadelphia family. went TO a
police station last night and confessed
TO having committed many burglaries.
The police believe that he also may
know something about the recent muir
der Of James W. Allaway. the Los An
geles. Cal, commission merchant who
was shot and killed November by a
burglar.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
FIFTH LEADS BOWLERS.
Has High Average In Church League.
Bruner Tops Individuals,

After one month OF bowling. the Fifth
team is found TO be leading the Inter
UNCONVENTIONAL Bowling League, having
won II and lost games Fifth also has
high average per set and high average
per game.
Bruner leads the individual bowlers,
with an average Of 1T. while Norton has
high game. 2Sl, and high set. 574. Spies
leads in number Of strikes, having As
to his credit, while Fredericks has made
66 spares.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
RIVAL SULTANS OF MOROCCO.
Mulaf HAfid Soon Expected to As
sumo the Offensive.

Tangier. Nov. S.-The feast Of Ramadan
ended to-day. and as soon as the three
days festivities which follow are finished
Muiai Hafd. Sultan of the South. is ex-
pected to assume the offensive against
Gen. Bagdani, chief of Sultan Abd-eI-
Axis army.
Mulai Hafids cavalry is reported to be
massing at Morocco City.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
LESS THAN SIX GAMES

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
sworn circulatlon-a circulation in Wash
ington larger by thousands than was ever
before attained by any morning news
paper at the Capital Its books are open.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
PLAN CROSS COUNTRY RUN.
George Washington Track Tear.
May Hold Event Christmas Day.

The George Washington track team
viii receive a big boost If the plans of
Conner for a cross country run on Christ
mas Day are carried out.
The scheme is 10 have the contestants
go route Of five miles, and the affair
viii be open to all registered Amateur
Athletic Union contestants It should
prove big attraction, as Washington
has not seen big cross country run
since Carroll Institute pulled off its last
affair four or five years ago.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10

Goals from feld-JOnes ca. Roberts o. Haieht
lsl. Fowler a.. Williams e. Gray wilkinson.
Free throw-Gray. FOuls-Haigt e. Williams.
Smith. Referee-Mr Pimpcr. Timers-Messrs
BecSeu and Duble Scorer-Mr. DreisOnStok Time
Of halves-9 minutes each.
The Washington herald., 1907-11-10
MOUNTAIN VANISHES
Springs from the Sea, Only
to Quickly Disappear.
ISLAND IS MADE OVER NIGHT

Phenomenon of Bering Sea Puzzles
Revenue ofieers-Land that LEAFS
from the Water Too Hot for Gov
ernment Men, and They Beat a
Hnsty Retreat to Cooler Quarters.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-17
Session Is Cut Down.

OLYMPIA, Jan. i1.-AnOther step
in the direction of economy was taken
when the senate passed resolution
to cut the time of the session down to
40 days. The resolution was passed
without any serious opposition and
will be sent to the house with the re-
quest for concurrence. This action on
the part of the senate was the result
of the same agitation which led to the
cutting down of salaries of the en-
ployes of both houses on an average OF
about one dollar a day on each posi-
ton. The resolution for a 40-day ses-
sion has not yet reached the house,
but it is believed that it will be passed,
but not without a hard fight on the
part of many members who think 1t
will not be possible to complete the
business of the legislature in less than
the customary 60 days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-17
ALLEGED SLAYER IGNORANT Of DEATH
B. B. M00REHEAD TAKEN To HIS GRAVE

cused and Moorenead Sunday morn
ing at which time Mcintyre swore
vengeance on the deceased.
The two men met that evening, sc
it is stated, and it is then the fatal
quarrel and assault took place. Moore
head is said to have gone home i'm
mediately after the affray and inform
ed his wife that Mcintyre had nit him
over the head Shortly afterward. he
lost consciousness and never regained
his senses. Moorehead is survived by
a widow and son aged 4 years.
Mrs Mcintyre, wife of the accused
lives at Prosser with their children.
For the past six months, however, NC
Intyre has made his home at Wallula.
Moorehead's funeral took place this
afternoon under the auspices of the
local aerie of Eagles.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-01-17
Senator Ankeny and Congressman
Jones are Boosting
COURSE OF CAMPAIGN PROPER
SAY WALLA WALLA'S EFFORTS
WILL HAVE SALUTARY EF-
Feet WHERE NEEDED.

Letters from Senator Ankeny and
congressman Jones were received by
Professor w. D. Lyman this morning
expressing warm approval at the cam
paign which Walla Walla has been
conducting for an open river and stat
ing that the effect of this upon the
legislature at Washington would be
salutary.
Representative Jones has taken the
matter up with Chairman Burton, of
the rivers and harbors committee of
the house, and urged him to incorpor-
ate in the bill to be reported by that
committee to the present congress the
recommendation of the engineering
department that 100000 be appropri-
ated for the construction of a plant
for the removal of distractions in the
middle river and like amount for it's
maintenance.
Mr. Jones said that he would assure
Mr.. Burton that Washington would un-
doubtedly assist in the work by