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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09

ABE 'ATTELL tishtened hls hold
~ on the featheiweight cham
"a pionship title at Los Angelea
recently when lie defeated
Harry Baker in the eighth round Of
their scheduled twenty round cham
pIonshlp contest Not only that but
lie demonstrated that he Is the best
man of his weight in America, if not
in the world. When he and Baker met
last october and Referee Eddie Robin
son declared Attell the winner after
twenty rounds of fairly even battling
Raker and his admirers registered a
,,ig kick regarding the verdict. They
thought Harry the superior tighter and
lost no time In arranging a return
match.
Baker place himself in care Of Van
Court, tho olympic Athletic clubs box
Ing director. to learn more OF the linz
points of the game ana enough of tnem
10 outpoint the champion. The glow
ing reports sent out from Los Angeles
of Bakers Improvement and his con
dition led the fans to believe that Al
tell had booked himself for n good
irimming. The reverse, however, was
the case, as the little champion out.
from the first Chang of the gong unlil
Harry's seconds tossed up the sponge
in the eighth round.
with his easy victory over Jimmy
walsh last December and his two de-
fsais OF Baker. Attell has demonstrated
that he can deliver hard enough blow
to4lsnock out an opponent ana hereafter
with not be alluded 10 as a clever ex-
pqnela 81 'the art without a punch"
~ The 'cnamplon started his career as a
knooker out bat his punch apparently
faded away for prior To his battle with
Walsh he had not scored n knockout
since he defeated Maurice Rausch in
Hot Springs, March 20, 1904 lie was
regarded merely as n master OF scien-
tihc boxing who lacked a wallop. but
was able to win his tights on points.
Wiy Abe evidently has been feollng
tre p1bln.. IN ordor 10 obtain ffequent
matches. for a knocker out IL generally
HSpidsd by- other lighters,
An any event, II Is diffcult 20 de-
1fnfasipe how. he was able suddenly u
fcduife asfnishing punch when he met
Two t''classy" men like Walsh and
zsnkerS While ser,tppers inferior 10 this
pair We're able to stay the limit when
'xndy fnet,Attell.'aa ~
1.-THE champion, probably sees visions
ofa fat Nevada purse and is putting
on extra speed to get match IN the
gold country. where there is an urgent
'sieniarid Con stars OF the ring pro
Tension.
h ~ N
LsvIsns's unwise Return to the Ring.
That prize fighter once badly de-
feated almost never comes back no
matter how hard he tries, was again
evidenced recently when the old timer
4 Kid I<aviGlie. the "Saglnaw Kid .of
t4iobl Itns wae shattarsd 10 q pulp By
feilnx Esoe y PhtIadeirhiA, -.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09
Rescue Work fos,rIremsn.

Horseman Fred Dobrutz OF engine
company "a OF Brighton says that
while his. company was lighting q ctlte
In Allston the other day an old niai
pushed his way through the crowd
and, graspins a fireman blythe shout
der begged him to. 10 back Into tho
house and save the old mans slgss
eye. ss
IT'S worth $40 to me-" yelled th@
loser, 1and l cans afford to lose its
and while you're up there you might
bring down box OF cnrls which a 10
tie fellow who lives In the house says
were cut of some years ago - Boston
Herald. ~ 80
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09

but his thirty-sevcn years added to Il
weakened phystque wera too great q
handicap His bout recently with
Young Erne was'the answer ~
az The Moral Of the Tals.
Tue great inoraiI taught Ly the fate
Of Lavigne. Of Mct;oyern. ct al. Is that
more fighters, are Knocked definitely out
az the rims by themselves than ~ op-
abe y $50 '~i KS aSS May s's nam ass
who could asaol'sh i'yias cannon
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09
The Instinct to Play.

A scientist attached to the Smi!t
sonian Institution at Washington Will
shortly publish q report wherein ta
undertakes to show that the desire I'd
indulge in play is 2, true instinc(
among the lower, creatures. As 10
man. the tendency to play Is stronger
In young animals. The scientist ~
question divides animal sports INTO .
number OF CLASSES Among them an
"play.huntIhg," IN which tho prey III
sometimes such ais the animal natural
ly chases, and sometimes "a "fnake-b6
lieve;" "plny-nghfing." .huilhinE-nlay.s'
"nursing-play," plays of imitatIons
and others, I. stS y \,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09
W. 9. GATES HAS WON 1922 RACES.

w. p. Gates, the horse that won re-
Gently at Oakland. Cal, at the juicy
odds OF 80 TO l. has established de
cidedly unique record for races won
that Is hard TO equal, Gates made. IL
l0s winning races when he beat Clan
destine by a head. IT is claimed for
other horses that they have made an
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09
pienified and lntsre.,lna.

The stage version Of the drama as
presented al the Lyric theater by JuIia
Mmrlowe and r.. II. Sothcrn. under the
name of "John the Baptist Is Il dig
niiied and interesting presentation OF
the celebrated biblical story OF the
manner in which the stepdaughter or
King Herod won. through her dancing,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09

Tie hideous scencs Of johns decapi-
tatlen, as set forth Ia the. Oscar Wilde
version Of "Salome." were not put be
fore the audience, They were left TO
the. imagination, az an evidence OF the
good -tnste Gfnlo management.
The supporting members OF The COM
pany were capable and wei vefsed In
theirrroos. Among them were Mcssrs.
Crompton aud liuckstone, nc Jchosha-
phat ana Yitnilirs respectively. ana the
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09
THEATRICAL NOTES.

Acc0rdlng 20 tho Dramatic Nows.
there Is "A good prospect that "On
Parole viii wedge into New, York at
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09
iyrom Our New York Dramatic Carra-
epondcnt

epondcntl
~ HE "Salome" craze has been
running amuck through tie
operate and dramatic hight
ways. and according To some
OF the sensational newspapers the story
in any stage form Is direfnl menace
60 public and private morality. They
Describe tt'as conspiracy against the
American nation. But In spite "f The
croaklngs of the pcssimsia 1t would
seem u an unprecedented eye that
American morality today is just tho
r.,ine as 1t was "A week or so ago. lust
what American morality was a week
or so ago" issa question susceptible Of
varied interpretations
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09
The sudermann vsrsion.

The Herman Sudernann version
translated into English by Mary Harm
ed, was used at the Lyric ana consists
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09

the Lincoln Square theater In the i'm.
mediate future.
The Fays sailed for Europe recently.
When they return Mrs. Fay win appear
I'm n dramatic production TO be written
especially for her" il Is feared thau-
maturgy viii be neglected for few
seasons.
"Thc RolllclSlpg Girl,r with Barney
BERNARD. in Sam's' Dld role. has quietly
passed away
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09
The Chsmpior Ice Yaeht.

bah with his fist is finally laid low by
n highball ~ saN
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09
Talk Of the Prize Ring Worlds Champion Ice Yacht

ABE ATTELL tightened his hold |
~ on the featheiweight cham
"a piunship title ut Los Angelic
= - recently when lie defeated |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
HARDWICK CROSS-ExAMINED
QUESTIONED RELATIVE T.
SOUTHERN RY. EARNINGS.
limitations as to Contradiction in Tes-
timony Checked by Judge
Montgomery.

s II. Hardwick, passenger traffic man.
aeer of the Southern railway. today con-
tinued his testimony in the North Carolina
rate case before Special Master Montgom-
cry. Figures were introduced to show that
North Carolina has smalle rper capita
for manufactures. agriculture and other
gainful pursuits and a smaller population
per square mile than other states which
have fixed a low rate for passenger traffic,
and the witness declared that the COMPARE
sons prove that conditions do not warrant
a reduction in the North Carolina rates.
On cross-examination n. c. Bryant OF
counsel for the state asked the witness If
he kept interstate and interstate earnings
separately. and Mr.. Hardwick replied that
this is not done.
Several questions were then asked imply
ing that the witness had testified differently
before the Virginia CORPORATION commission,
but the interrogation did not offer to pro-
duce the record to which he referred.
Judge Montgomery went to the defense of
Mr.. Hardwick. saying:
This mans character Is worth some
thing to him. You must come at him ac-
cording to the rules of law and the rules of
introducing evidence. If YOU want 10 at
tack his veracity You mnst produce the
record of his former testimony
Mr.. Bryant Suggested that II would take
considerable time to produce the record,
bGs Judge Montgomery insisted and the
record was produced Immediately. 1t show
ed that on the former occasion Mr. Hard
wick had said that the conductors of trains
turn in their accounts showing mileage for
interstate and intrastate business, the testt-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
IN JAIL ON MURDER CHARGE.
Wesley Warner Accused of Deliber,
ately Shooting Bernard Smith.

SptCldI correspondence or Inc star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, September 10, 1907.
As result of a quarrel over a game
of craps Bernard Smith a young negro
lies corpse at his home near Ayenel
colored, is in Jail at this place charged
with murder. Warner resides in the ten
ement house on the farm of w. ~ VIM
satt, near Avenel and Sunday afternoon
number OF men and women congre-
gated there, il is said. to have a good
time generally. Drinking was INDUCED
IN, and cards and craps were in evidence
quarrel is said TO have arisen between
Smith and Warner, and. it is declared.
the latter went into his house and soon
reappeared with n shotgun. 1t is charged
That he deliberately leveled the gun at
Smith and fired. the load of No. 4 shot
tearing big hole in the mans side, kill
Ing him instantly. Warner denies that
he hred the fatal shot. although he ad-
mlts that the gun belonged to HIM.
deputy Sherir Joseph Quinter yester-
day morning placed Warner under arrest
and brought him to Rockville Justice
or the Peace John McCeney. acting as
coroner held an inquest over the remains
or smith, the jury finding that the muir
dered man came 10 his death as The re-
suit or gunshot wounds inflicted by per-
sons unknown to the jury
Deputy Sheriff Quinter today went over
10 the Avenel neighborhood for the pur-
pose of arresting all who were at the
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
mony having no reference whatever
earnings.
No Complaints by Patrons.


No requests were made by the patrons of
for lower passenger rates and no represen-
tations that the rates were too high were
made by the North Carolina railway COM
mission, according to the testimony yester-
day of Mr.. Hardwck. If any such applica-
lions had been made Mr.. Hardwick said he
would have known about them for 1t Is his
business to see that the patrons of the line
are satisfied with the charges for passenger
transportation. Mr.. Hardwick testified
concerning the additions that have been
made from time to time in the train service
in North Carolina. He said also that the
road never receives as an average of its
revenues from the passenger traffic the
maximum allowed for the various classes
said the road carries about $4,000 GO, 900
tourists every year during the summer and
winter seasons and special rates are made
in such cases.
Most of the day was consumed by the
continuation of the testimony of l.. Green.
extensively concerning matters that require
consultation Of the books in order to make
answer. He was questioned regarding al
legged Determinations in favor of Virginia
points on certain classes of freight bust
ness.
General Counsel Thorn examined the wit
ness later and showed that the lines run
ming north and south. such as the South
ern railway and the Atlantic Coast Line, are
operating under the Sou.-,ern classification
of rates and the east and west lines, such
as the Norfolk and Western and the Chesa-
peake and Ohio. operate under the official
classification. The conclusion drawn was
that this makes it impossible for the South
ern to influence the rates to Virginia
points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
BACK FROM VACATION.
Commissioner Macfarland Relates De-
tails of Pleasing Experience.

Commissioner and Mrs. mcfarland re-
turned this morning from a vacation of
month at Lake George, during which they
also visited Lake Champaign Montreal
Quebec and the Saguenay river. Mr. Mac
farland said at his office this morning that
the trip had been interesting and In
structive. In Canada he saw everywhere
signs of the new prosperity and national
development of the Dominion even in old
Quebec. Everywhere, he said, he found
great interest in Washington.
At Lake George he attended the annual
meeting of the international committee of
the Young Mems Christian Association of
North America. In speaking of this he said
1t was stated at the meeting that the at
tendance at the triennal interna tional con-
Vention TO be held In Washington, Novem-
Der 22-25 will be the largest and most repre-
sentative in the history of the movement
delegates from Europe Asia and South
America. besides those from the United
States and Its possessions, Canada and
Mexico. will be present, and notable oc-
CasiOn is expected.
The international committee, Mr.. Mac
fariand said, received with special Satisfac-
ton the report of the unparalleled effort of
the colored men of Washington in making
the subscription of s32. 900 for their new
y. NJ. G. a. building here. Mr.. Macfarla nd
has been obliged TO decline the invitation
OF the League of American Municipalities
TO take part in its eleventh annual con-
vention at Norfolk, September 1920. be-
cause OF his official engagements here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
VICTIM OF ELEPHANT1AsIs.
Brooklyn Woman Who Now Weighs
S25 Pounds

NEW YORK, September 1O.-Physi-
clans at the Kings County Hospital,
Brooklyn, have there a most remarkable
case OF that rare disease, elephantiasis
The patient is Mrs. Juliette Felt Of
Brooklyn. a widow, sixty-three years old.
Before she was attacked by the disease
she weighed 149 pounds. She now weighs
525 pounds and is gaining daily In size
Her skin is thick hard and coarse, like
an elephants.
The disease first manifested itself seven
years ago. 1t began with an itching in
one Of her legs. This ceased after a
time, but 1T was presently followed by a
swelling Of the limb. accompanied by
pain. Then she took on weight rapidly.
The body, arms and legs are the parts
that have been affected. but not ner face.
She thought herself growing fat from
natural causes. but could not account
for the pain which attended her increase
in bulk. Two years ago she found she
weighed $50 pounds. and then in alarm
she resorted to medicines and dieting,
but these measures were of no avail. A
week ago a physician diagnosed her
trouble as elephantiasis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Effort to Change Street Name.

"A suggestion has been made to the Com
miss!oners TO change the name of 10th
street northwest For several years past
various kinds OF names have been sug-
gested for this famous thoroughfare. many
of the writers contending that its present
numerical designation is too commonplace
for such an important and beautiful high
way.
The latest name suggested is Federal
drive and il was sent to the Commission
crs yesterday by II. e. Johnson. Not
withstanding all these suggestions and the
Introduction of several bills in Congress
calling for a change in the name the old
numeral holds on. Some of the names sug-
gested are: Executive avenue, Presidents
boulevard, Presidents avenue. Washington
avenue, Avenue of Our Presidents, Union
Driveway, mcfarland avenue, Jefferson
avenue. Roosevelt avenue, Lincoln avenue
4.Jsafant boulevard, and Shepherd avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
RHODE ISLAND DAY.
Little State Holds Big Celebration at
the EXPOSITION

NORFOLK, Va. September 10.-The cele-
bration of Rhode Island day" at the
jamestown exposition today was noted for
the large number of prominent people in
attendance from that and other states.
With Gov. Higgins of Rhode Island were
Gov Swanson of Virginia and Gov. Harris
of Ohio.
Official Rhode Island was we'll represent
ed and hundreds of people from all parts
of that state attended. The formal exer-
cises were held in the auditorium with
Judge John Taggart Blodgett, president of
the Rhode Island jamestown commission,
presiding.
Addresses of welcome We're made by Gov.
Swanson and President Tucker with re-
Spouse by Gov. Higgins. The Grafton was
by Rev. William II. =. Faunce. president of
Brown University. The formal dedication
of the Rhode Island state building occurred
at the official reception of Gov. Higgins. A
great military parade and review was the
feature of this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
DING! DONG! DONG. DING,
Bill Campbell Stole Bells-What a
Singular Things.

William Campbell, colored had banker
ing for bells-dusky ones and silver chimes
and the sleigh strings of the swells. But
most of all he dearly loved-now, prithee,
do not start-the brazen gongs that orna-
ment the humble ashman's cart. For Will
liam found, by looking round, that an ash
mans calling bell was worth just 40 cents
In pawn at his ''Uncle's,'' where they tell,
with shortened breath and bullying eye and
wags of head and hand. the tale that shows
that William was unique and full of sand.
First time he called at uncle's William
carried but one bell; the second day a pair
the third he had just five to sell The
fourth day that he came around he was so
lauen down with gongs from city ash carts
that he looked just like a clown
Forty cents apiece he got from uncle firm
but KIND, till uncle got suspicious and
pondered in his mind and finally called
upon cop who patrols around the town.
The cop took William Campbell up. Null
lowry sent him down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10

archduchess Of Austria, was married In
1891 to Crown Prince Friedrich August OF
Saxony. She had six children. Her elope-
ment in Dece mber, 1902, with Andre Giron
Belgian, the tutor of her children, caused
a worldwide sensation.
The couple wandered about Europe for a
year. when Gron deserted the princess,
leaving her a note saying he did so in order
not to be an obstacle to the reunion of the
princess and her children. Giron has since
married a Belgian girl
Just previous to this the Emperor Francis
Joseph of Austria issued an order depriv-
ing her of all her Austrian titles and privi-
leges. and about the same time the crown
prince secured a divorce Later she was
permitted to assume the title of Countess
Montignoso
After the death of King George of Sax
ony, late in 1904. Friedrich August became
king and then issued proclamation that
he would have no further relations with
Louise, shutting off all hope that they
would be reconciled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
CHAIR FACTORY BURNED.
Firm Thinks Fire Was Set, and MAY
Not Rebuild.

Snecial Dispatch to The Star.
GARDNER, Mass. September 1O-The
chair factory Of Nichols & Stone on Logan
street was burned to the ground last night.
causing loss estimated at 100000 1t Is
said to be doubtful If the plant will be re-
built owing to the i'll health of one of tho
members of the firm.
The blaze started in the dry room, had
made good Roadway when discovered and ia
believed by the firm to have been of incen.
diary origin.
The buildings burned were two four story
frame structures $50 or more feet In length,
one the main factory. the other the paint
shop; the Office building of two stories and
thirty feet square, barn and several lum-
Der sheds, and a pile of lumber, the mora
valuable because well seasoned. Only ono
shed and few piles of lumber We're saved.
buildings and stock were insured for
about $50 COO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
SHIP HELPLESS IN STORM.
Machinery Breaks Down in Heavy
Sea; Little Race War, Too.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, September 1O.-The German
steamship Venetia arrived this morning
from Colon and West Indian ports after a
more or less adventurous voyage. About a
week ago in the Caribbean sea a fierce
tropical storm was encountered, followed
by one of the heaviest seas the officers of
the vessel had ever seen. At the height OF
the hurricane the machinery became de-
ranged and the engines had to be stopped
for hours to make repairs
During this time the vessel drfted before
the wind and foundered in dangerous fash
ION. On Sunday last a fight occurred on
board between negro servant and q Ger
man steward. When the chief steward ap-
peared on the scene the negro was chasing
the German around the decks with a long
knife and in such frenzy that it took five
or six members Of the crew to subdue him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Man Hurt in Runaway Accident.

While Charles Binns of 3217 Volta place
northwest was driving along the Pierce
Mill road this morning his horse became
Interchangeable and ran away. After DASH
ing some distance along the smooth road,
with the wagon swerving from one side
of the road to the other, the animal
drew the vehicle against a telegraph
pole. Binns was thrown out and was
cut on the head and badly shaken up.
Policeman ]. w. Neale OF the seventh
precinct went to his aid and assisted
him to the Georgetown University Hos
pital. After the cuts and bruises had
been dressed the injured man went to
hts home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION.
Coroner to Conduct Inquiry Regard
ing Death of Fritz Schmidt.

An investigation into the cause and cir
cumstances of the death of Fritz Schmidt
who died Sunday Afternoon at the Casual
ty Hospital from hemorrhage, which is be-
heved TO have resulted from an assault
upon him week ago today, will be con-
quoted before a coroner's jury at the
morgue tomorrow afternoon at noon.
Meanwhile Capt. Williams of the first
precinct, Detective Hartigan of headquar-
tiers and Detective Watson of the first pre-
cinct are endeavoring to learn the identity
and effect the capture of the colored man
who was seen to have assaulted Schmidt
last Tuesday near the corner of 10th and
streets northwest. Several witnesses to
the assault have been found and they have
furnished the police with good descrip-
uon OF the man, but none knows his
whereabouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Herbert's Condition Improving.

Wellington B. Herbert who turned the
revolver on himself after firing three shots
into room full Of people in an endeavor
to kill his wife Sunday evening, is improv-
ing at the Providence Hospital and it is
expected that he will be out in a few days.
The doctors say that the patient can be
turned over to the police for prosecution
under a charge of assault with dangerous
weapon within short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Laborer Injured.

Lemuel Watkins, colored, living on e
street between 9Th and 9Th streets south
east. was painfully bruised this morning
while he was working In an excavation
along the car tracks at 18th street and
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. A car ran
him down before he was able to jump out
OF the way. Motorman Bell and Conductor
Hurt went to his assistance, and the am
hulance Of the Emergency Hospital was
called. The injuries are not regarded as
serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-10
Wills Filed for Probate.

Mary A. Horrigan is named as sole bene-
fciary and executrix of the estate of the
late Mary Murphy widow of David Murphy,
by the terms OF her will filed today for
probate. The document is dated March
IL last.
BY the terms of the will of Mrs. Johanna
Collins, dated October 16. 1908, and offered
today for probate. her entire estate Is de-
vised to her three grandchildren, Joseph
Donovan, Ambrose Donovan and Michael
Donovan, jr. John Collins is named as
executor.