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The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
WANT TO PLAY CLINTONs.
Homestead fcam Wish Game f0g
 Sunday.

Tho Homestead football team would like to arrange games with any l35 or ll0 pounds teams in the city or state Any teams wishing to play the Home staads will please communicate as quickly as possible. Address all chal- lougos to Manager of iomesJoads, l6 Downo5 street, New Haven, Conn
 The Homesteads would like to play their initial contest the coming Sun- day and would like to have the Clin- tons ds opponents
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
Speedlways.
Spartans.

A missionary deaeoness in Liberia has edited In native dialect book con talnng the Ten Commandments tho Apostles Creed, the doXoIogy and q number Of the best known hymns. The book is not only the first book pub- lished in the dialect but the first suc- cessiul attempt to make 1t a written language,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
STUDENT WALKS INTO RIVER,
Intense Concentration on Tlirnbcthan
 Poets Gives Youth Soaking.

New York Oct, ia,--jerssy Central railroad passengers about to board the morning noticed young man of stu- dlous appearance walking down tha bridge toward tho boat, which was on the point of departing from her slip, Ills studious appearance was increased by the fact that ho wns reading q trea- tise on the T1li2nbethan poets. Ho n. terested was he thnt he did not notice that the boat was beginning to move out Into the stream, Therefore instead of stepping upon tho dock ho stepped into tho river, He was Ashed out, llttla the worse for tho experience,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

"Kid' Shea wants to meet either "Kid" Murphy or Kid" Cushing or in fact any 1O5 pounder in the state. The "Nid' Is in very good shape training daily with both Jeff Doher- ty and Kid" Kit at the West End 4. c,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

Tho State league game at Brdge- port last night which took tho local team tc the Park city for the first tmo, brought out large crowd and a bunch of local fans went down with the team.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
WINCHESTER LEAGUE,
speedways Took Two from the Spar.
 tnns,

Tine Winchester office bowlers rolled the initial games of their fifth season on the alleys at the Orange street al- leys last evening. The new pins and the foul line bothered the rollers con- sderably and moderate scores were the ruls, The speedways won two games from the Spartans, Capt. Wal ter Austin leading the van with 45O and l76
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
Waterbury.
AierldeIl
WINCHESTER LEAGUE.

About 300 fans were at the Winchest- ar alleys in Ashmun street last night at the Initial opening The Fish league composed of three men teams rolled four games, The scores:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
STATE LEAGUE TEAM WINS.

Special Co the .icurnrl Couricr.)
 Bridgeport, Oct 13.-The Elm City quintet took two games from the local Ave on the state league alleys to- night Watt with 63l for three games was nigh. The score:
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
Chicago.
lmmers in ninth.

Hits, off Summers in innings; off Winter fin inning; two base hits. Crawford; sacrifice hit, steinfeldt stolen bases, Bvers, schulte 2, Hof- man; first base on balls, off Summers 8; off Winter 1; hit by pitcher, by Brown l left on bases, Detroit 8; Chi cago 10; struck out, by Summers 5; by Brown {. Double play, Brown, Tinker and Chance; passed ball Schmidt l; Kltng 1 time hour 32 minutes Um- pires, Connolly and Klem.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
2:22 Class---Purse S1O0.

w. Curtis .,....,........ yus
 Time: 2:22ia, 2;24 2:25h, 2:25, 2.24k
 Charley Cook drove Forest Prince in the above race. An accident to his sul- key caused him to finish last in the first heat
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

City Cousin--Lots see, uncle, didn't Bella graduate from the Normal school this year2
 Uncle John Yep, but from the way she's been actin since she got home [ tho furm, I reckon it ought to be called tho abnormal schoOL--puek,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
Y. NJ. R. c. Club.
Bridgeport.

Before the match yesterday Mix of the Republican club rolled some fine scores totaling lO64 for five strings and making high single of 25i. His scores 200. 2O2, 254, 22s. 1s2-lO64.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS.

Owing to a misunderstanding the Washington Glee club, \. II II s. game scheduled for thls afternoon has been cancelled.
 If the High school football candl- dates put in appearence early enough this afternoon, they will probably be given chance to line up against the Yale freshmen for practice contest
 The local High students will not have a chance 10 witness the High eleven on the gridiron until Oct 2i when the Erasmus Hall eleven will hike to Yale field.
 The N. H II S team will migrate to Ridgeheld next Saturday and play tho school there In the meanwhile Coach Smith will keep the youngsters on the jump at Yale field.
 Much needed signal practice was participated In by tho football squad yesterday at Yale field.  Tho inter-class track moot which Is absorbing the interest of the many track nspirants will be hold Friday at l Yale field
 Tho class football teams aro buslly engaged in forming elovens and will now meet in somo lively tits on tho | gridiron.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
ON ACADEMY ALLEYS,
Gen, TerrNs Took Two Games from
 Gen. Hales
Gen. Terry.

On the Academy alleys last night tho General Terry quintet took two games from the General Uales. The scores.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
BulIlleads.
i3s a92 436--l26'
(Third Gane.)
(F'oirtl, GaIne.)
WANTS TO FIGHT.

3o9 a60 32S- 997
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

Weber Is bowling in such good style lately that he most likely will be used in the five men match against Newark Friday night
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
New Haven
Bridgeport,
wATERBURY WINS.

Special to the Journal Couricr)
 Waterbury, Oct. 13,-The local five won two games from the Meriden state leaguo team tonight. Results.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
WITH THE B0WLERS

A cute little bowler is actually lying Some day on the drives to accumu- late fame. But, sad 10 relate, his chance he's dc- flying By asking the papers to keep out his name.
 Brooklyn Eagle.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

Bowman ls back in the game ngaa ld is rolling In his old time style.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

Mrs. Mary MoGcehan, who was t06 last month has lived on oatmeal all her life, and works about the farm at Broclagh, Donegal Ireland, with her chldrcn and grandchildren. She Is the widow of d tenant farmer and her fac mues are practically unimpaired
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

Kolley of the Republican club Is certainly q comer in the game.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
BOXING NEWS

Packy Mcfarland, the Chicago light weight, arrived In New York Monday with his manager, Harry Gilmore, and his trainer, Pat Kennedy. Mcfarland meets Leach Cross at the Fairmount Athletic club october 21. He says he has heard in the west that Cross Is some kind of good lightweight, and came on here early so as to get in the best possible condition for his match with the dentist. Mcfarland will begin training at once for his match with Cross.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

Marshall of the Industrial league Is hitting them in good style and is bowling like state leaguer.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
Gen. Hale.

Totalg ........., 800 760 s09 23f' General Terry won two Cox hlgh rollor 53s High single Moeller l0S
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

Jim Donovan, the English welter- weight champion, who has met and de- class on this sido of the briny. and Frank Klaus. tho crack welter of Pitts burg, wno has established quite a repu- tatoh for himself here fin New. York, have been matched to try conclusions in the star bout at the Terminal A. C.. at Brooklyn Saturday night
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

Joe Cans signed to box six rounds with Tommy Murphy of New York, be- fore the New Polo Athletic club in New York this month The men are to weigh in at l35 pounds at D. m.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

Kid" sullivan of Washington. and the principals in the main attraction of the weekly boxing stag of the Colin A C. in Clormont Avenue rink, Brook lyn tonight. These boys are among the best in their class, and a good fight is sure to result.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
NUTHURSTA WINNER
Brusie's Horse Takes First Money in Free -for-All at
 Beacon Falls.

The Beacon Valley Driving and Az ricultural association had their Tall fair and races yesterday at the Beacon Valley Driving park which Is located about mile and half east Of the Beacon Falls railroad station.
 The fair which was not an extensive one, consisted of exhibits In classes for cattle, household articles, big pump kins, etc., with the horse races as the principal attraction,
 The beautiful autumn weather may be attributed the creditabe patronage, The attendance was carefully estlmat- ed to be about 2500 and possibly more
 The horse races were the drawing card for the association which was in dicated by the large number of horse men present
 Among the patrons were many hand some and stylish women. There was some unfavorable comment on account of the action of the secretary in charg ing admission for horse owners and others who are generally entitled to tickets The superintendent of races, James Murphy managed the track con tests in an able manner and was very busy after the races weer started. Mr H. Noonan who oficiated as starter was complimented for his work In the judges stand He filled tho difficult po- sition very creditably.
 ' Others officials in the judges stand were NJ L. Cummings, J. L. White, F L. Newton and J J. Mooney. The po' sition as clerk was filled by J, H Crary. The track record was broken by Nuthurst with Harry Brusie at the reins. in the first heat of the day.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

For reliable publication of Sporting News send your communications to the Sport ing Editor of Journal Courier,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

Meenaghan is still hitting the balls and is making a record with duck pine,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

Mike CTwin) Sullivan, the older but not been in New York but few hours when he had practically completed ar arrangements for his brother Jack. tc meet AL Kaufman at the National club After Kaufman had shown what he could do in his fight with Fred Brad ley, Johnny White, the manager, want ed him for another fight at once.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

Phil says he wants to bet wad on the local team In Fridays match. The opinion seems to be that New Haven will get every event.
 Two Republican rollers on tho New Haven Ave against Newark. French ano Kelsey
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
Frec.for- All--Purse S150.

Burt Nuthurst, b z. by Nut
 hurst, W. A. Bright ........ 1 Full View, b. g., P Mortell ? 3 Gen Shaftcr, M. B. Brown .... 3 8 Bessie Wilkes. b m, H. W.
 Curtiss ..,.................... |
 Time; 2:20 l-2, 2:25, 2:21.
 This was the third race that Bert Nuthurst has won during the last five days
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

Much needed signal practice was participated In by tho football squad yesterday at Yale fold.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21
WHERE ALL is FORGOTTEN.

5prhl;shod nv roonast,---
'"i9 o'.1sss "o''u '"s 10 nv
-, o"'s
~" "" my ens an ioiioi"'
"e" ou' "e' ''en aii'oso oieaN
"s
It's then we need theme of comfort,
And we find that theme in prayer,
1'nu y ''.'''.'.-'' So -1---
Soifo" Is iofso''en tnefe'
If some friend whom once we trustad
Suddenly should turn away
In an hour when most we need him
And some bitter words should saw .
Even then while hearts are crieying
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21
TODDLES
A new comedy in three acts by Tristan
Bernard. Adapted by Clyde Fitch.


Charles Froham gives the first pro-
duction in this country of "Toddles,"
the laughable farce-comedy which Great
ed such a merry sensation abroad, at
Ford's, week of February oath.
The American adaptation is the work
of Clyde Fitch, the famous playwright
and dramatist, and while the dialogue
shows some change the fun is all retain
ed.
The play involves the fortunes Of an
English nobleman, "Toddles, - who be-
comes involved through no fault of his
own in various matrimonial ventures,
being the shining mark for doting ma
mas, loving aunties. and other relatives
of attractive maidens.
He is engaged before he knows it, and
his entanglements are perrily wound
and uurayeled through laughing vicissi-
tudes.
1t is a delightful play, charmingly
produced and interpreted by splendid
company headed by the famous English
light comedian, Guyer Mackay. who
scored so much success by his recent
performance at the Garrick Theatre,
New York, in DIR. Wakes PATIENT
Other members of the company in
clude such artists of prominence as Ar
thur Elliot, Oswald Yorke, Charles
Walcot, A. Hylton Allen, Louis Massen,
j. R. Crawford, Armand Cortez, Harry
Lilford, Frederick Lyon, Sadie Martinez,
Jeffreys Lewis, Pauline Frederick, Isa-
bel Richards, Louise Reed, Olive Tenn
pie, Grace Hadsell and others.
Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
Admission % and so cts.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21

The old fight of eommercialism
versus scenic beauty is on again in
Congress and Niagara Falls hangs in
the balance If you value the beauty
of the Falls write your Congressman
not to permit the Alexander bill to
pass. The trusts want the water
power and care nothing for the
beauty of the Falls.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21


There is every reason to believe
at the Senate viii ratify the new
bitralion treaties which the Presi-
ent is preparing to send 10, the
|ench treaty having been submitted
|eady- This IS as it should be.
|e United States has always stood
Il in setting to the world the ex-
|pls Of submitting to arbitration
her than go to war, and no man
/ done more to promote the
Frid's peace than Theodore Roose-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21

That it "
ment is altogets
Certain safeguards.
arouni the electorate.
worthless yagahond who.
the age Of twenty-one years a
been convicted Of felony or Q
Infamous crime should be allow
to vote, but the intelligent, hones
and upright citizen, whether he be
white or black, should be allowed a
say in the government of his person
and property. The proposed new
law does not measure up to such a
standard. The proposed amendment
was not so intended.
1t was born Of politics twas bred
in a political design, and will he
persued toward naturalization in the
one unfortunate purpose to give one
great political power the aseendancy
over the other in this State. A meas
ure so clothed in a political scheme
was not intended, as we read the
Constitution Of the United States, to
be upon our statute books. 1t is not
in the line of government for the
people, of the people and by the
people.
1t isl Democratic machine meas
ure, and we do not believe a major
iiy of the people will endorse it.With
the leverage ofthe election machinery
however, it may be pushed through,
but the antagonism the measure will
encounter will not stop at the polls.
1t will be fought through the Courts
and the highest judicial tribunal in
the United States will be made to say
whether or not such a proposition is
constitutional. In passing such a
measure the Democratic party in this
State exhibits a pitiable condition.
Party principles and moral stamina
should be the basis upon which the
life Of any party should be allowed
to exist. The Democratic party in
this State, with its proud boast of
heritage, its alleged high princi-
pies Of good government and its plea
of individual righteousness, might
continue in control of the affairs of
this State, but resorting to low
schemes to maintain its ascendency
is evidence of the lowness in
which the management has sunk in
popular estimation.
Alas, poor Yorick
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21
Sheriff's Sale.

BY VIRTUE of writ Of fieri
facias issued ont of the Circuit Court
for Charles County at the suit Of
d. Meredith Reese, Receiver for J.
Ira Murphy and Edward 7,
Cole, trading as the Annex
Cigar Company, against the goods
and chattels, lands and tenements Of
J. Douglas Brawner, to me directed,
| have seized and taken in execution
all the right, title, claim, interest and
estate, at law and ir equity, of the
said J. Douglas Brawner, in and to
the following property, to wit:
All that lot, tract piece or parcel
of land, situated, lying and being
near McConchie, in the First Elec-
ton District Of Charles county, on
the North side of and bordering on
the public road leading from Port
Tobacco to Hill Top, containing "a
acres and 20 perches, and being parts
of two tracts Of land called aSt. Bird
gett'sn and "Cox's Choice" and a
portion Of what is usually known as
part of Sandy Field, and being the
same lot, tract, piece or parcel Of land
which by deed dated Nov. 80, 1882,
and duly recorded among the land
records Of Charles county in Liber
B. G. S. No. 6, folio 103, was con-
veyed by Josephine NJ. Brent and
Vivian Brent, her husband, to jose
phine Smith. The said J. Douglas
Brawner owning life estate.
And hereby give notice that l
will offer for sale at the Court House
door, in La Plata, on
Tuesday, March II, zoos,
between the hours of IL and 2
o'clock p NJ, the said property SC
seized and taken in execution to the
highest bidder for cash.
JOHN w. ALBRITTAIN,
Sheriff of Charles County
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21
THE fARneR's FRIENDS.

Ia answer to cynical inquiry Of
igress as to the practical value Of
Bureau Of Biological Survey TO
farmer, Secretary Wilson has
,arized the more important re-
To consider only relatively
art of its labors, it has circu-
curate knowledge of the eco
iIue Of our birds according to
4 habits, a field of usefulness
Dean governments have but
ntered. When some years
,ternational conference on
ciion was held in Paris,
rs sagely agreed that the
9ecies should be preserv-
ause Of their Ignorance OF
birds they could not agree
beneficial.
to old-fashioned beliefs,
1 al Survey states that,
wh ption of three species If
bird-e4 vks, not another Amer
lean bird lilly injurious. The
great bulk of birds do so much
more good than ha, that they are
Of substantial benefit to agriculture.
Forty-three species, for instance,
particularly swallows, orioles and
nighthawks, eat the boil weevil. Half
the food of cuckoos and orioles has
been proved to be caterpillars, the
stomach of a single cuckoo revealing
$50 caterpillars. Fifty-sesen species
of birds have been found feeding on
the Colorado potato beetle, scale in
sects and other destructive forms.
The robin is a very valuable insect
destroyer. Through the cooperation
with local authorities its sale as a
food has been stopped from markets
north Of the Ohio and Potomac aud
restricted from the Southern States.
The old prejudice against hawks
and owls the Biological Survey COM
bats bv showing how thew nrev on
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21

An exchange wants to know
What has become Of the old-fashion-
father = As it is most too rbeu-
attic to stand on the corner and
eenlate on the effect Of tho mes
&c on next summers crops, he is
scked up behind the grocer's stove
iiling railroads with hot air and
asination or playing fiye-up, best
@ in three, for who shall buy the
1t bottle Of bitters,-Nashyille
neriean.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21

President Roosevelt is convinced
that Secretary Taft will be nominated
on the first ballot and there is no
shrewed judge of political events
than Theodore Roosevelt. He
knows that the people are for his
policies and he is sure they will ap.
preciate that Secretary Taft is the
only candidate in the field who is
for those policies in bis heart.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21

Deputy Clerk James ID. Maher Of
+ United States supreme Court
Is the innocent cause Of a furry in
+ House Of Representatives the
per day. Mr.. Maher, having few
pre- moments, wandered over to the
bnse side Of the Capitol for relaxa-
|n- Whether the Joke was perpe-
tied by the doorkeepers on the
Puse side or By somebody else, Mr.,
|aher Suddenly found himself alone
the executive gallery Of the House.
|ich Is especially reserved for the
esident and bis family. Mr.. Maher
hrs a striking resemblance to the
esident ia stature, coloring and fa-
| expression, and his presence in
gallery reused the House in a
st astonishing manner until it was
Iinltely asceriained that the Presi.
nt himself was rot watching the
peeedings
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21

DR.. Thomas Fell, President of St
Johns College, has presented Mr..
Joseph B. Seth, President of the
Sengte, with a gavel made from
wood of the historic poplar tree on
the campus Of that college, under
which, in 1649, a treaty between the
Susquehannock Indians and the col.
oplsts was signed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21

Saturday last was the tenth ami
rsary of the blowing up CT the
Maine in the harbor of
lyana by which many United
ates sailors lost their lives. "Re-
lmber the Maine was displayed as
ignaI BY Admiral Evans on board
; Connecticut as his fleet sailed up
} west coast Of South America,
/ the flags on each Of the battle
Ips was dropped to half mast. The
ne signal was displayed by all Of
2 U. S. ships in the world.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21

BY The declaration few days ago
by the Standard Oil Company of a
quarterly dividend of SIS share
John d. Rockefeller became richer
in the tidy little sum of s3,s52,s10.
Three months ago John D. received
little nest egg of the same amount.
In fact, the billionaire's income from
his Standard Oil holdings alone is
Sl5,4l1,240 per annum. The diyi-
dend recently declared is payable on
March 18th. The dividend of SIS a
share has now been the regular pay
ment te Standard Oil stockholders
for the past three years. The divi-
dend is now at the rate of 100000
OO0-a year on the total capitalization
of sl00,OOO,OOO, or 60 per cent The
addition of the s15,0OO,OOO paid to
John D. last year makes total of
Sl40,000,000 he has drawn from the
trust for the pass eight years and the
last dividend brings that amount up
to s143,s52s10.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21

aigration has benefited the
ing classes in Sicily. Labor is
g now, and in some places
e only 80 cents a day was for
4 the wage rate, rs cents IS now
The emigrants leaving Paler.
r the United States last year
cred 4s,s5s.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21

The theory that the germs OF tu-
ireulosis get into the human system
,ietiy through the medium Of cows
X is discounted in Japan, where
"a milk is practically unknown,
|liis7tle mortality from tuberculosis
nevertheless, very great, being in
Pkio about one-ffth Of the total
Imber Of deaths.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21

Ae Pennsylvania Railroads
last Of Pittsburg there are 952
e locomotives than passenger
to handle the traffic. There are
ervice 3,l47 passenger cars.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-02-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Orphans CT. for Chas. Co., S. S.
La Plata, Feb. 4, 1908.
ordered by the Court that Mary F Fra
zier, Administrative of Catharine Swami.
deceased, give the notice required
by law to the creditors Of said deceased
by advertisement in newspapers pub
lished in Charles County, Maryland,
once in each of three successive weeks.
True copy-Test;
+. BROOKE MATTHEW'S,
Register of Wills for Chas. Co.