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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-06
Papke Too Easy.

Ketchel die not fight as well as he
has in some other contests In which
1 have seen him After the first blow
he seemed TO land so easily he appeared
hold Papke rather lightly at times.
ard. while taking several chances Of
being hit hard by the Kankakee boy.
DE himself swung wide In several of
his attempts to land a punlshing blow.
II must be admitted that he IS the
best middleweigHt IN the world and
that PHpke IS second best.
The night itself was as clean a coD-
test as anyone would want To see
While the crowd mentioned butting at
various times. there was not enough of
that kind of head work on the part of
either man 10 cali for any severe critl-
Cism. the ambition Of KetcheTS life
is TO get on match with Tommy
Burns for the worlds championsbin
II nee1 not be surprising to see such
e. match made and the two men in the
ring together before the end OF this
year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-06
College Games Today

Penn VS.. Brown, at Providence.
Harvard VS.. Dartmouth, at Cam
bridge.
Amherst VS.. West Point, at West
Point.
Trinity VS.. Williams, at williams
town.
Wesleyan Us. Holy Cross, at Wor-
cester.
Lehigh VS. Lafayette, 81 South
Bethlehem
Dickinson VS.. Carlisle Indians. at
Carlisle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-06
NORTHEAST JUNIOR LEAGUE.

TOdays game.
Mt. Royals ~. Florida Stars, at SD
The Florida Stars defeated the Battles
in a closely played game by 90 g.
The features were the pitching OF
Mers, and fielding OF Reiden. for the
losers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-06
KETCHEL MASTER
Of SINGLE PUNCH
Papke Doomed After Re-
ceiving Blow in First
Ten Seconds.
By JAMES W. COFFRoTH.

CHICAGO. June 6-stanIey Ketchel.
who beat Billy PaPke for the cham
pionship OF the middleweights at Nil
waukee. Is far from a "one punch"
man, but a single punch has won more
fights for him than for any other fight
er in the land.
The Michigander is remarkable in
that in nearly every one or his battles
he gets home the first wallop and
shoots it IN with such force that his
man is either knocked out or Is so
hurt that he never fully RECEIVERS from
the blow
right cross that landed on Papke's
jaw in the first ten seconds OF the first
round changed the whole complexion
Of ore OF the best ring battles ever
seen N any country.
II was Just that hghting forcefulness
thEJ KetChel has always shown since
he started to climb the ladder OF pugi-
Hstie supremacy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-06
KetchePs First Battle.

When Ketchel fought his first big
battle in san Francisco he met Joe
Thomas in a forty-five round bout Sep
TENDER last In that contest he
walked 10 the center Of the ring, and
IN the very first pass he placed his
left glove full in Thomas mouth with
such force that blood spurtcd and
bothered Thomas from that second 10
the end of the fight.
Then. when Ke,chel again met Thorn
as for return bout he knocked him
down twice ia the first round FFs
next fight was with Mike (Twin) SulH-
van and he put the Boston boy 10
sleep In the first sixty seconds Of the
hrst round Of the contest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-06

LeTI on b05eS-LhICHgOI :. WaShI0g-
ton, 10. Double plays-Clyner to Street;
Shipke 10 Delehanty to AlUiZeT Two
base hit-AndersOn. Sacrifice hit
Shipke First base on .halls-On White,
g. Hit by pitcher-By Burns l.
Struck out-Rv White. I; by Burns l.
Passed balI-Street. Umpire-Mr. Con-
molly Time of game hour and g
minutes. Atteudanca-GS 500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-06
NATIONALS MEET
THEIR OLD HOODO
Doc White Scores Third
Victory for Season Over
Washington.
SOX GAIN AHEAD
IN FIRST SESSION
Pickering Strikes Out With Bases
Full in Fifth-Joe CantillOn
Honored.

CHICAGO. H.. June G.-Honors were
evenly divided yesterday in the Ma
tionals' curtain raiser with the SOX eX-
cept Ia the one important detail OF run
getting. ScOre-Chicaso. p Washington,
].
Harry White. for che third time this
season. lowered the Washington col
ors. This trip. however Washington
was not Outclassed, and both IN fielding
and batting the two teams were evenly
matched.
BIZ Burns held his opponents 10 i've
hits. He was not on the job when the
time came for him to help out with
timely hit. and famed three times. The
visitors tailed the same number OF
safeties. but White was hit harder than
the record indicates. His splendid back
ing put d crimp in several prospective
bingles, and the only fault TO be found
with a number OF clean drives was that
they landed in the felders territory
AndeTsOn's HoTrid Revenge.
John Anderson again took the cppOr-
tunity to experience the delights OF re-
venge. In the first inning Hahn took
his base. when he was hit by a pitched
ball, a pass advanced him 10 second,
and Jones helped the cause along Uy
tapping a little fly 10 right just UuJ Of
reach. Shipke fUmbled a groUndeT 10
third. Enter John Anderson He hit
slashing liner to left scoring Hahn
and Jones. Davis made third on the
play. but Anderson remained at first
Douohoe fi, go Burns, and ClymeT's
perfect tlr0a % Parents fly doubled up
on Davis, who tried to make the plate
after the ball had been caught.
For the rest of the contest the Ma
tlonals played "a splendid defensive
game. But missed some excellent oP-
portunities TO gain a lead The most
obvious Of these was I'm the NTH. The
Nationals Ia lied their only run in this
session, but had good grounds for eN-
pecting more.
Score in Fifth.
Mcbride flied out and shipke reached
first on TaunehiITs error. Burns famed
and Milan beat out and inheld hit which
was followed by a real hit on Clymer's
part Jones threw to get Shipke but
was too late. Pickering overlooked a
fine young chance 20 be a hero, when
after Delehanty drew a pass and filled
the bases. he famed,
The first game Of the Western series
was almost as much of an event as the
opening Of the season. A brass band and
similar accessories We're furnished by
the home club, and just before the game
Joe CanullOn was presented with an
alligator travelling bag by the White
SOx Rioters Association The visitors
did not lack for support among the
roofing contingent Friends of CantilI0n,
Hughes. FalkeuberE, and Kelley made
enough noise to furnish a GeOrgerovvn
team with an Inspiration.
Tannehin viii in all probability pitch
today.
The score.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-06
ATHLETES PRIMED
FOR TRIALS TODAY
CenterS in Match
Race Between Hillman
and Taylor.

PHILADELPHIA, June ga splendid
athletic meeting is taking place In Phil
adeiphia today.
It is the try-outs for Eastern athletes
who are anxious to make the American
team that viii compete IN ;he Olympic
games IN London. The best club ath-
letes IN the East In active training have
been entered. and pitted against them
Will be the men who have won cham
pionships at the recent intercollegiate
games. Many Olympic records are Ger
tain 20 be broken. In fact. some OF the
marks are easy for the men at Phil
adeiphia To-Day % excel.
The struggle between the champions
IN the various events IS a heart-breaking
one. The prospective trip TO Londos. has
made the cracks train as theg never
trained before. and the meet is one 10
be long remembered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-06
Rector WIZ Compete.

The biggest interest Is centered in the
meeting OF HIlman and Taylor. the ne
gro runner. IN thu 4OO-meteT contest
These athletes have carefully avoided
each other for nearly a year. They have
never met at the distance. and the rec
ord IS likely 20 go II they both lire up
for the start. In the 1OO-meter event
viii be seen Rector. the Virginia spr mt
er. and only man IN the world credited
with having covered 100 yards in 2-5
seconds. While experts are not yet
ready to cOncede this time as genuine.
all think Rector one OF the fastest run
neTs the world has even seen
Dan Kelly holds the official worlds
record OF 9 IS seconds. but ne has been
running far below that form recently.
He recently suffered a strain and may
not be able to take part In the broad
jump today. He had this event practi-
cally at his mercy. He can do well over
twenty-three feet Ramsdel, the big
geXan. should show well IN the long
sprint
John Flanagan. and probably MCGrath
are entered ia the hammer-throw. but
both are likely 10 be beaten by HOre. OF
Syracuse University. who has been do
ing better than 40 feet in practice
Sheridan may also find HOre hard TO
beat In the discus.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-06
Standing Of the Clubs.
National League
Yesterdays Results.

ACaLcINaJ AI8uILsl
Philadelphia. 4; Pittsburg. /.
Cincinnati, 4. Brooklyn. /.
Chicago, 4. Boston, 2
ST. Louis. f. New York. 2
Today's Games.
Chicago at Boston.
St. Louis at New York.
Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
Plttsburg at Philadelphia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-06

EBatted for Freeman I'm the fourth.
S@BaJted for Burns in the ninth s*%Bat-
ted for Milan in the ninth
Chicago .-....-.- . o o o %
Washington -.-. O 0 o c o.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-06

Today's Games.
Washington at Chicago.
Boston at Detroit.
New York at Cleveland
Philadelphia at St. Louis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-06
American League.
Yesterdays Results.

Chicago. 2; Washington. /
Cleveland. 6; New York. 4
Detroit. 8: Boston. Z.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
NEWS OF THE STATE Democrats May Yet Name Judge Waller for Gov
 ernor. ITALIAN GUNBOAT TO COME Burglars in Danbury-Railrond Men Strike in Willimantic--other
 Happenings.

Hartford, Sept 4.-The Times this af- ternoon prints an article in which it Is stated that at a recent conference of democratic leaders held at the Hotel Belmont in New York, the general opinion after careful canvass of the gubernatorial field had been made that winning ticket would be former Governor Thomas M. Waller of New London for governor and Frank C. Sumner for lieutenant- governor. It was recalled at this conference and com mented on freely that ticket of Wal Ter and Sumner once swept the state The Sumner at that time was the late George c. Sumner, a brother of the gentleman whose name Is now men toned. MT Sumner Is treasurer of the Hartford Trust company.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
UNIVERSITIES CRIPPLED
Half of Russian Professors May Refuse
 to Abjure Political Allegiance.

St. Petersburg, Sept. 4.-The edict is- sued yesterday by the minister of edu- cation to the effect that all professors and instructors in the imperial univer- stiles and schools fin Russia who are members of the constitutional demo- cratic or other illegal political parties, must either withdraw from these par ties or resign their positions, member ship In such organizations being ln- compatible with holding office and drawing salary from government which these parties are endeavoring to destroy, threatens to cripple entirely the faculty of the university of St. Petersburg.
 It Is probable that over half the pro- fessors and tutors who are members of this party will refuse to abjure their political allegiance, and as re- suit the institution will see its force of instructors very materially reduced The university of Moscow, which Is the largest in the empire. is In similar plight. f''
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
PINNED UNDER PLATE GLASS
Kaufman Brother Knocked Down by
 One He Was Handling.

While moving a large case containing very heavy piece of plate glass, Kauf- man Brother of % Ward street was knocked over by the topping of the crate, and pinned to the sidewalk in front of 109 Congress avenue early yes terday afternoon. and slightly injured. Brother. who Is dealer in window glass, was assisting three men in re- moving the piece of plate glass from a truck. The glass was twelve feet square, and when 1t toppled the weight was too great for him, and he was thrown under 1t. At first 1t was thought he had been badly hurt. and the ann bulance from the New Haven hospital was sumoned by Patrolman Prior, who was near by when the accident occur red. At the hospital. however, 1t was found that the injuries were not se- rlous, and Kaufman was discharged in short time
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
Danbury Burglars.

Daubury, Sept, 4,--In the city court today boy burglars who were arraign- ed on charges of breaking into F. M Baldwin & Sons drug store and Henry Dicks furniture warehouse were bound over to the superior court. Frank King r, and William Kelley, 14, were held in $500 each on two charges and Patrick Dyer, 17, in $500 on one charge.
 Burglars. broke into the Chinese laundry of Shaw Chong Lung on West street last night and got $16.5O ant from the residence of W. T. St. Johr on West Wooster street they stole SIS
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
Arson Trial still On.

Woodbury, Sept. 1.-The trial of Benjamin Kicker, charged with burn ing the Central hotel, which was con- tinued from last Monday, was re- sumed to-day. The morning session was almost entirely devoted to the reading of stenographic notes on the former proceedings of the trial. One fact brought out to-day was that, al though Kicker had pleaded ignorance of the fire until the day after 1t oc- cured, he is said to have told of 1t the day 1t happened.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05

pany In thls city, After making care. ful preparations q union was organized by the employees of tho company here on July 2S, and few days later twen- ty-one men on the line, consisting or tee, were discharged. A strike was or dered at once nt meeting oi the unlon and went Into effect on August |, when in tho morning everybody who had oe- easion to use tho cars found to their surprise that they were not running, and that tho talked-of strike was on The strike lasted four days, during which the lines were completely tied up. Attempts to have police officers ride on the few ears that were running was stopped by the mayor, who order ed the men off, and the effort to run the cars was abandoned It was re- ported that strikebreakers were com ing and fear of trouble was In the alr, but the men who were being brought on steamboat were never landed. By the interposltlon of number Of prom lnent citizens, the two sides came to- gether, and the strike ended on August s, with the company yielding the points of complaint 10 the men,
 There was a great celebration on the part of the men and citizens when the first cars were run again. At the head Of the union as first president at the time was Bernard Hope, now patrol man on the New Haven police depart ment; Charles Platt, vice presldent, Frank Buss, recording secretary; Ter ence McVety, financial secretary, and Terrence Reynolds, treasurer.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
Italian Gunboat.

Bridgeport, Sept 4,-Deputy Sheriff of the prime movers in the plan for the celebration of Columbus day here next month, to-day received letter from the Italian embassy at Washing ton containing the information that an Italian gunboat would probably be sent to this port to take part in the celebration. It is expected that there will be an attendance from all over the state and from all New England
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
unyrs lin 1,rjdccnort.

Bridgeport, Sept 4--Colonel T. J. Murphy arrived home from New. York this morning While in. that city he had talk with John Hayes, the Mar athon winner, and Hayes assured him that he would be here tomorrow to attend the field day sports of the Clan. ma Gael Hayes will be accompanlei to this city by his friend Attorney Daniel OReilly, who was counsel for the accused during the Thaw murder trial.
 Colonel Murphy spent several agree- able days in Atlantic City last week
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
RITA CIRCLE MEETS.
Planning for Dance to be Held During
 the Month.

Rita circle. Companions of the For esters of America. held a meeting in their rooms in Music hall last night. The ladies are planning for a dance 70 be given some time during the month, the date having not yet been decided. The degree team composed If num- Der of young ladies of the circle is shortly to be uniformed
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
POLITICIAN ACCUSED
Serious Charge Brought by Thirteen. e Year-Old House Maid.

New Brunswick, N. J., Sept 4-Wil- liam P. Burns, president of te board of education of Higland Park and leader of one of the warning republi- can factions in Middlesex county, was arrested tonight on serious charges brought against him by Nora Gilliland, 13-year-old girl, whom Burns had taken in his employ as house maid
 "The charge" said rs "ls absolutely unfounded This is case of black mail pure and simple
 At late, hour tonight the friends of
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
Strike in Willimantjc.

Willimantic, Sept. 4-Thlrty men employed on a work train of the New Haven road under General Foreman Herlihey, went on strike to-day They were at work between here and Hop river. MT. .Herlihey has gone to East Hartford to raise another gang of men. The strikers are mostly Italians. They objected to the discharge of two of their number
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
PENSION FOR ARMY LEPER.

Washington. Sept. "A pension was granted to-day by the United States government to John R. Early, a suppos- ed victim of leprosy, who now is be- Ing maintained by the authorities of the District of Columbia. Early is a native of Lynn. N. C., but the officials of that state decline to be responsible for his maintenance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
Ice Breaks His Back.

South Norwalk, Sept, 4-Adam Reh, an employe of Pack Hershfield, a South Norwalk ice dealer, had his back brok- en this morning by a cake of icc weighing nearly 300 pounds. falling on him. He was removed to the Norwal1s hospital but there is no hope of hi5 recovery, Reh lived in Bridgeport, where. he has a wife, and nine chil- dren.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05

Worcester, Sept. 4.--Inquiry in this city tonight among the members of the local street railway employees were divided on the question of strik- ing In sympathy with the Providence employees should a general strike on the street railway lines owned or con trolled by the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company be ordered. Of the 600 men employed by the Worcester lines, 400 are mem bers of the union and at the meeting of the union last Wednesday 1t was stated that 200 men expressed their willingness to go out.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
Fisherman,s Find.

Noank, Sept, 4.---Captain John Car rington of the smack Ella May has a piece of amergris which was found in one of the lobster pots set by him in the sound. The piece weighs moro than a pound. ,...,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
For Felonious Assault.

Bridgeport, Sept. 4Joseph Deak was before the city court today on the charge of felonious assault on l2- year-old girl He was remanded for trial tomorrow, ball being fixed at 5000
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
PEROXIDE CREAM

A MILD SKIN BLEACH. TT KEEPS THE SKIN WHITE AND
 THE COMPLEXION FAIR. It Is a pure skin oerate in which the harmless and efficient whitening agent Peroxide of Hydrogen, has been sue- oessfully incorporated,
 OXYGEN DOES IT.
 oxygen gas Is one of Natures bleaoh- Ing agents. Applied to the skin ln Peroxide Cream lt clears the pores or Impurities and produces rich wnite- ness that Is not to be secured by other means. "r ' MADE BY SPECIALISTS.
 The Peroxide used in It's preparation Is manufactured exclusively by the American Druggists Syndicate, whlcn controls the standard A. D. & pranu or Peroxide of Hydrogen.
 WILL NOT GROW HAIR.
 t will not encourage a growth Of hair on the face or bleach the hair or eyebrows,
 TO LOOK YOUR BEST.
 Get jar of Peroxide Cream at Gill; lespie's, and begin to use 1t to-day. TO morrow you will see the impi ovement, light application of the crean, night and morning will keep your skin cleah' sweet and wholesome.
 Price 25 Cents the Jar. Gi|lespie's Drug Store Phone oe3-4. "A CHAPEL STREET. Goods Delivered.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05

Mir. Burns secured his release from the county jail by going on his bond for 8, 900.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-05
The Strike of 1902.

The immlnence of another strike on the local trolley lines recalls the fam ous strike of 1902. which was the. re- suit of practically a similar situation
 although 1t did not affect any other than inc Fair Haven & Westville com
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-04
THANKSGIVING ADJUSTMENTS
How the Day Was Spent by Fort
Pierce Residents.

Last Thursday, Thanksgiving day,
was spent by Fort Pierce residents in
various WAYS. Many hunting parties
were out after quail and others went
boating or fishing. At noon all en-
joyed the holiday dinner and numerous
dinner parties we're served in the sew
eral homes.
In the afternoon a game of baseball
was played between the Fort Pierce
team and nine from New Jersey, who
are spending the winter here fishing.
The game was close and exciting
throughout aud ended in score OF Sto
I in favor Of the Jerseys. Both sides
played good ball at times, while at
others--well errors were common. The
Fort Pierce boys inability to bat was
responsible for their defeat, but we
learn that balloon has been ordered
and will be hung in a convenient place
for batting practice.
Another game will be played by the
same teams at an early date and dur
ina the winter several contests VIII ee
will be sean on the local diamond.
AT the baby show at the Improve
ment Club hall, during the afternoon
fifteen babies we're entered 10 contest
for the fine prizes TO- be distributed
among the little ones. There was q
GOOD attendance and much interest was
shown by The participants ana tnell
proud mammas, who were chaperoning
them. The judges were selected TON
among the strangers.
Audrey and Gladys Russell, swlns
were awarded baby toilet SET
Vivian Watkins received cellnloie
puff box.
Anna Lardner McCarty was given I
a pair of gold baby pins.
Gloria Cooper received a Teddy gear
Estelle Rollins was also awarded I
Teddy bear. ,,..,,
II is needless to say that the ile'i'
ones. as well as their mothers, Wer'
proud Of the prizes received oy mem l,
In the evening most enloyaoi'
dance was given in the hall ano wa
we'll attended. Excellent music We
4 YuFnisned blythe orchestra.