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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21

by hitting for 300 or over for ten con secutive years. A Of these ten men three are in the game to-day. They are Keeler or New York, Lajoie of Cleveland and Wagner of Pittsburg. Last year Keeler, attei hitting for 300 or over for ten con secutiye years, fell down to .234. rms prevented him from tying the great est record, held by Anson of Chlcago who, between 1876 and 1890, period of fifteen years, always hit over '3oo' Dan Brouthers touched this mark TOT fourteen years.
 Lajoie has batted for 300 each year for the past 12 seasons, while Wagner has hit at this gait or better for Il years. Eddie Delehanty was ill thls class for 12 years, Billy Hamilton and Joe Kelley, now the Boston Nation al's manager, for Il years each, ana Hugh Duffy and Jesse Burkett for lO years each
 Lajoie and Wagner are now the only men who can tie the great record set by Anson Lajoie will have to hit TOT over 300 for three years to come to equal it. and Wagner will have to do some hitting for four years to tie.
 Beginning in 1876 and ending in 1890, Anson's annual figures were .342 .355, .336, .4O7, .33S, .399, .362, .307, .337, .31O, .371, 421, .343, .341, .311.
 Beginning in 1881 and ending in 1894 Dan Brouthers' record was: .31S, .367, .371, 1925, .35S, .370, .419, .306, .373, .345, 1852, 335, .34S. .344.
 Beginning in 1889 and ending in 1898, Hugh Duffy batted: .311, 1928. .34O, .3O2, .37s, .43S, .352, ,302, .341, .319.
 Beginning in 1890 and ending in 1900, Billy Hamilton batted: .324, .33s. 33O, .395, 1898, 1893, .3G3, .344, .367, .3O6, 1928.
 Beginning in 1892 and ending in 1903, Ed Delehanty batted for .312, .37O, 400, .399, .394, 377, .344, .40S, .319, .357, .376, .33S.
 Beginning in 1893 and ending in 1906 Willie Keeler batted: .333, .367, .:394, .392, .432, .379, .376, .3GG, .355, .342. .365, 343, .303. .304.
 Beginning in 1893 and ending in 1903, Joe Kelley batted: .312, .391, .370, .3S9, BPS, .329, .31S, .3O9, .311, .316.
 Beginning in 1893 and ending in 1902, Jesse Burkett batted: .372, .357, .423, .419, 1883, .345, .4O2, .360, 1882, .3O6
 Beginning in 1896 and continuing through last season, Lajoie batted: 1928, .363, 1928, .379, .346, .422, 369, .355, .3S1, .329, .355. .3O2.
 Beginning in 1897 and continuing through last season, Wagner batted: .344, .3O5, .359, .3S0, .352, .329, .355, .349, 363, .339, $50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21
National Polo League Standing.
POLO NOTES.
Bridgeport here tonight.

bFlQeepoTt here tonight.
 Two practically new teams will face each other.
 The amateur game tonight he tween the South Ends and the Hamil- ton Parks will have a new referee in the person of William Peters. William has ordered a new armor for the fray.
 Bridgeport has Lewis. is.CunninEham. Ball and Harper of the Newcastle team. while Waterbury will have " digger" Higgins. Jason and Nc Grath. wiA LOxsOn- Fahey and Gus Ick.
 The biggest crowd that has attend cd a polo game this season sill be on hand tonight The locals viIl make some of the most desperate efforts to wfn that contest % that the fans eaa bank on the first zane.
 Perhaps the raps that come from New Haven tO Secretary Pyne are intended to make the genial secre- cary get out Of hss position % that . NeN Haven man eaa drop in- Tke writers down there will neea all their hammers for ths New Haven tssz shortly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21
PuIIiam Gives uItimatum.

New York, Jan. 21.-Harry c. Pull liam, president of the National league and a member of the national commis sion, announced his ultimatum in the controversy with the National Associa, ton of Professional Baseball Leagues Mir Pulllam says that unless the re. cent resolution adopted by the National association, which, he alleges, is a boy. colt of twenty-two players, is abro- gated he will resign as president of the National league and as a member of the national commission at the an. nual meeting of the National league in February.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21
RAISES SALARY LIMIT.

The Tri-State baseball league has adopted a new salary limit. The figures were raised from S2,G00 per month, including bench manager, and $2,SO0 per month for playing mana ger to $2,7O0 and $2,90O. It was a compromise with the magnates, who wanted the limit raised to s3,O00. Clubs that wish to cancel scheduled games in order to play with National or American league teams will have to pay $100 for the privilege instead of the $50 charged last year. The play ing season will open April e2 and close on September F. The meeting was held at Altoona and was harmonious
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21
JOCKEY HOLT BADLY HURT.
sustsins Broken Collar Bone In Fall
 of Horse at New Orleans.

sustsins Broken Collar Bone h Fall
 of Horse at New Orleans.
 New Orleans. Jan. 2f.-Jockey Holt who had the leg up on Thesplan in the steeplechase, the second event on the card at the City park race track here sustained a broken collar bone as thu result of being thrown at the second jump. when his mount bled and stun. bled. At first It was thought he was killed but he recovered his conscious ness after he had been rushed to the hospital and after a close examina. ton 1t was found that the broken co! lar bone and a few minor scratches in. eluded the entire injuries.
 Backed heavily by her owner, ]. W Colt. and hIs friends here. Coal Black Lady's victory in the second race cost the books thousands of dollars. A good as 4 10 1 was obtalnable on the winner. and just as the horses went tt the post the Colt contingent unIOadsd their yellow backs all through the ring ia bets varying from s10 t0 s200. Ths winner was never extended and woz in a mild drive The winners follow.
 First Race.-ElEzsbeth Harwood. nrst Helen KIdder. second: Iuela. third
 Second Rscs.-CosI Black Lady. 6rst McAIllster. second: Captain Parrel third
 Third Racey-GIbsoa. first; Jack Br.t ton. second. Mlnof. third
 Fourth Raoe--Jack Atkins. 6rxt; "a eobltp. second. Pasadena third
 FIffh Racs--sererus. first. Hans seco1d: Miss MaEzonl third
 sizth Rscs--vriy IT. first, Dozna sscozf; Lsnc.strisa. taird
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21
TWO GOOD FIGHTS.

Two rather important fights will be decided tonight. Bill Papke, who has middleweight championship aspirations. will meet Walter Stan ton of California in a twelve round bout in Boston. If Papke wins he will take on Willie Lewis and will then go west to prepare for another fight with Hugo Kelly at Milwaukee Joe Thomas. who has gone into the heavyWeight class. will also enter the ring tonight. when he tackles Jack lTwinl Sullivan at Los Angeles in a mill without a decision.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21
Cobb Wants Salary of ss.ooo.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 21.-Tyrus Cobb champion batsman of the American league last season and admittedly on, of the greatest players developed in re cent years, returned unsigned to Pres ident Navin of the Detroit club his 1908 contract. President Navln, how
 ever, says that Cobb's differences art not so great but that he and the clul will come to an agreement all right It is said that Cobb asked for a s5,0O( salary and a three year contract, with the stipulation that he be paid if in
 jured or sick.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21
BOSTON TOOK LEAD.

Providence, Jan 21 Boston out played Providence here last night in very fast game by T score of to 2. Thompson vas forced to leave the game through sickness and Cur tis replaced him and put up a fast game.
 Mallory's work ia the goal was superb and Sutherland showed equally well. The defense work of both teams was grand, the half backs and centers doing great stunts. Attendance 2,000. The line up and summary:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21
CLAIM WORLDS RECORD.
Yale Second Crew Made Fastest Tim
 Ever on American Henley.

Steps are being taken by friends of Yale toward claiming he worlds rec ord on the Henley course at Phlladel- phia. The record of G.32 was made last spring by the Yale crew. but the fig ures were not officially taken.
 The previous record has been 6.34, and was made by the Cornell crew. Fortmeyer. who was timer at the time of the regatta last spring says that the Yale crew made the time 6.32 and the association is taking the matter up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21
cRIRBAGE TOURNAMENT.

The cribbage tournament at the Good Will Social club is now getting a little more interesting. The players are moving around some and it will be noticed that a few changes have been made in the standing. Maher and Byron now head the list. having won q out of @ games. while Connor and Guilfoile are but two games behind them. The standing of teams follows:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21
BRIDGEPORT THE VICTOR.

Bridgeport, Jan 21.--Bridgeport's new polo team was greeted on it's first appearance last night by a crowd of more than 2,500, who were delighted by very pretty to 3 victory over Pawtucket, the latter team having also been strengthened by three new men since it was here last. The game was very free from roughness and was filled with scien- tific passing and enthusiasm creating stops in goal. The lineup:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21
THE SPORTING NEWS.
ANOTHER SCHEDULE CHANGE.
Pawtuckets Cause the Secretary tO
 Get Busy One Again.

Secretary Payne announces that as Pawtucket can now play at home next Thursday, the schedule for the week had to be changed. The cor rected schedule for the week fol- lows:
 Monday, Jan 20--Boston at Provi- dence, Pawtucket at Bridgeport. ; Tuesday, Jan 21-Boston at Paw tucket, Bridgeport at Waterbury, New Britain at New Haven. Wednesday, Jan 22-Providence at New Britain, New Haven at Bos- ton. Is @ x < Thursday, Jan 23-New Haven at Pawtucket, New Britain at Water bury, Providence at Bridgeport.
 Friday, Jan 24-New Britain at Boston, Waterbury at New Haven.
 Saturday, Jan 25--Bridgeport at New Britain, Pawtucket at Provi- dence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21

Score, Bridgeport 5, Pawtucket 3; rushes, Lewis s. Duggan 3; stops. Harper 3S, Pence 45; fouls, Griffith. Woods, Cunningham; referee. Rorty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21
THE REFEREE ASSIGNMENTS

THE REFEREE ASSIGNMENTS.
 MT Connell-Wednesday and Fri day, at Boston.
 Mir Kiigara-Tuesday at Pawtucket; Thursday at Pawtucket; Saturday at Providence. ' MT Rorty-Thursday at Waterbury; Friday at New Haven.
 MT Leahy-Tuesday at New Haven Thursday at Bridgeport; Saturday at New Britain.
 MT Doherty-Tuesday at Water bury; Wednesday at New Britian.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-21

The former Hartford players still have good lead in the averages. Mallory, the Providence goal man, has played in but two games and he is the technical leader for goal tends, but few more games will drop him down with the rest. Suth- erland is still the king and in Provi- dence they advertise that he is going to work to get the crowd out. Bob by Hart has a nice lead as a goal getter and Lincoln is making a run away race with the rushes. Wild Charlie Farrell is creeping up in the foul column. Jean will lose his laurels if he doesn't watch out. The averages up to last nights games follow:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-11
MEETING TONIGHT I'm INTEREST
OF NEGRO MUSEUM IN THIS CITY

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-11
ONLY BUILD TWO
BIG BATTLESR+|PS
Despite Urgent Recommendation
of President for Four, the COM
mittee Stops at Half.
HOUSE WOULD NOT AGREE
knowledge Of This Fact In:
fluences Members-More Sub
marine Torpedo Boats.

WASHINGTON, February 10.-By a
vote of 10 to g. one member absent,
the House Committee on Naval At
fairs to-day rejected the Presidents
urgent recommendation that Congress
nj this session authorize the building
OF four battleships, at total cost OF
s3S,000,O00, and by unanimous vote
there was included in the navy appro-
priaton bill an authorization for the
construction Of two battleships, to
cost $9,500,0O0 each, to be Of the Della
ware type.
These representatives voted in ac-
oordance with the Presidents reconi-
mendatlons-Lilley, of Connecticut
Republican,; Thomas. of Ohia Gre
publlcan): Meyer, of Louisiana Demo-
craft; Talbot, of Maryland Demo
crat), and Hobson, of Alabama Demo
craft.
Representative Hobson announced
that he intended to make minority
report, recommending authorization
for four battleships.
But the authorization merely is not
enough" he said. 1T should include
an actual appropriation. so that the
work of construction would begin
without moments unnecessary de-
lay. Even so. 1t would be three years
before these vessels could be made
ready to go into commission. and this
country has no time to lose"
The preference Of the committee
stood in favor OF a four battleship
authorization, but the voting attitude
or the majority was expressed by
Chairman Foss. when he said:
Experience has shown that 1t is
mend in the beginning what you know
the House viii stand for. A recon-
1nendation for four battleshps could
not be put through at this session.
Win! IL Provided For.
The navy appropriation bill, as
amended and agreed upon by the COM
mittee. carries a total appropriation of
slol 100000 for the navy establishment
for the next fiscal year, about s2i,-
100000 less than was asked for IN
the department estimates. Under the
head of new authorizations for whose
tulalment Congress is bound to ap-
II the bill as recommended passes the
House and Senate the committee in
Guided two battleships to cost s19.-
100000: ten destroysrs, $500 - o o o
600. Total. s30.54o,000, or $3S.13o.00O
less than the total.for new authorize
lions asked for by the Navy Depart
msnt. ..,o .,.o
jected by the committee comprised the
Following: TWO battleships,. $1,000
one ammunition ship. si.75o.Ooo; one
repair ship. s2.oOo.oO0; two mine laying
ships Cruisers to be converted), $780,
600
The committee. however. raised from
four TO eight the number of submarine
torpedo boats asked for. held over
for further consideration and incor-
poratlon IN a special bill the matter
of providing fleet GOLFERS: appropriated
100000 for the purchase. within the
discretion of the Secretary of the Nav.
OF three so-called subsurface torpedo
boats. and included an appropriation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-11
CHIEF WANTED BABY
hut Mother of Indian Child Came Bnck
md (,nt I.

but Mother Of Indian Child Came Back
and Got 1t.
All his children having grown up
into full-fledged squaws and braves,
Chief William II. Adkins, of the Chick
ahominy tribe, hearing of the small
Indian baby given to the Eleanor Ell
lott Home for Infants, applied there
yesterday morning with the fond hope
that the youngster would be given to
him to cheer him in his declining
years.
While the officers OF the home were
debating the advisability OF sending
the child back to its native swamps
the mother, who rejoices in the name
of Mrs. King George, presented her.
self and said that she had changed hei
mind.
In spite OF the fact that Mrs. King
George had conveyed to the home al
rights to the child, she was not denied
but was required to show that she
was amply able to support 1t. which
she did very satisfactorily. Mrs. King
George had evidently got wind of the
intentions of Chief Adkins, and was
10th to have her papoose leave her
even to dwell In the wigwam of a big
chief
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-11
JOHN W. OLIVER, EDITOR, DEAD;
INTRODUCED STEAM PRINTING
Owner Of Yonkers Statesman, and
Probably Oldest Active Editor
in Country.

YoNKERs, N. ", February 1o.-John
was principal owner OF the Yonkers
statesman and probably The Oldest deat
at his home, No. 1872 Warburton Ave-.
yesterday of heart failure. due In
directly to an operation which he
underwent saturday afternoon =. "a, He
last Thursday.
Mr.. oliver was born In Cornwall.
England al .il april 80 1915. and passed ed. his s
he e yeaIs ba Nd sas
he walked to New York City, where he
entered the Job printing business. into
which he. introduced steam machinery.
In 1910 he assisted in organizing the
after began the publication OF the New
OK organ. temperance paper.
For several years he and his brother,
rsaac Oliver, conducted a printing and
Nassau Streets. In 1912 the brothers
Organized the Order of the Sons of
temperance. and erected a five story
WI, white marble building at No. 90 Beck
man Street for their printing business.
MIR. Oliver removed to Yonkers on
October !. 1866, and in 1872 made an
a adts t;sd en- with Matthew. r. Rowe to
CURED control in 1884. In 1889 the
statesman was made daily. While
me paper is RADICAL. Republican. Mr..
otli'er supported Democratic candidates
Tor local office when in his Judgment
the public interest would be promot ted
by their election.
When Yonkers was a village. Mr..
oliver served 1t as a trustee. He also
was trustee of Union Free School No. 4.
He had been a communicate Of the
Methodist church since the fall OF 1912.
On his eightieth birthday anniversary
and also his ninetieth citizens of Yonk-
crs presented silver services to him.
Mr.. oliver was married three times
His latest marriage took place when he
was eighty-four years old. His widow,
daughter and son survive him. The
son Is Edwin a. Oliver. whose quips
have made the Statesman widely
known The daughter is Mrs. j. w
Smith, Of Brooklyn.
Funeral services will be held in the
First Methodist Church Tuesday after.
noon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-11

Mr. Samuel II. Bowman, the steamship
and tourist agent of this city, has Just re-
turred from New York. where he has been
in conferences with agents OF several steam
shir lines represented by him.
A meeting of representatives of all the
transatlantic lines was held on Friday and
an agreement was entered into whereby all
transatlantic rates have been restored. tick
cts now being quoted at the minimum OF
$3.50 to sl27.50 per berth according to the
steiner selected. These rates apply to pas
sage East and West throughout the year
The 10 per cent deduction on the west
bound portion of round-trps Is abolished,
and therefore round-trip rates will be the
combined eastbound and westbound rate
without rebate.
Mr. Bowman while In New York secured
ana made deposits n number of rooms
at the old rates, which We're from one-third
TO one-halt of the present rates. and which
will entitled him to the 10 per cent. reduc'
tion on the return passage. These rooms
have been retained to protect his patrons
who have applied during the past Few
weeks and also TO supply any patrons who
contemplate trip abroad in the near future
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-11
DIR, D.A. LANCHORNE
DIES IN HILL CITY
---------------
One Of Lynchburg's Oldest Ply
sicians and Best Citizens
Passes Away.
s
PAST THREE SCORE AND TEN
rsnecIaIto Tho r,mes-plspa.cb. j

Especial to The Times-Dlspatch.
LYNCHBURG, VA. Februry l0.-Dr.
Daniel a. Langhorne. who had been
III for some weeks, died this morning
at his residence, No. 7os Church street.
He is survived by one brother. Colonel
Maurice S. Langhorne. OF this city.
The deceased was a native of Cumber-
land county. where he was porn on
July 81, 1925, being a son OF the late
Maurice Langhorne, who in his day
was prominent citizen. being at one
time q member of the Virginia House
Of Burgesses. He received his early
education in Bedford county, at the
New London Academy. He was
member of the class of 1916 of the VIZ
ginia Military Institute, and later
took up the study OF medicine in Phil
adelphia. where he graduated from the
Jefferson College. He studied later at
Edinburg, Scotland. After this ne
Travelled extensively.
Early In the fifties DR.. Langhorne
married Miss Virginia Kent, daughter
OF the late Jacob Kent, who survives
him During the War Between the
states he was lieutenant-colonel OF the
Forty-second Regiment, and was the
virtual head of the regiment. He was
a brave soldier and an excellent leader.
serving most of the time in the valley.
At the close of the war DR.. Langhorne
again took UP the practice of his pro-
fession here, and he was one OF the
leading physicians of the city until ne
retired from active practice decade
ago. He was member of Westmin,
ster Presby terrain Church, ana served =
for come time as one OF the ELDERS "
| that congregation. DR.. Langhorne was
aIso member of Marshall Lodge OF
| Masons and of the De Molay Com
rnanderN.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-11
ROYAL ARCANUM BANQUET


Union Council. No. 81. Celebrates It's Thir.
tieth Anniversary mt Richmond Hotel.
Union Council. No. 5l ROYAL Arcanum
celebrated its thirtieth anniversary last
night with an elaborate banquet in Hotel
Richmond.
The feature of the gathering was speech
on organization and a historical sketch OF
tho council by Past Regent William Il,
Smith, who thirty years ago secured the
charter members and organized the council.
A number of the charter members were
present and occupied seats of honor.
The program as follows: Invocation,
Mr.. W. s.. Blankenship: THE Supreme
Ccurcil." the Rev. +. II. McFaden: "Tha
Grand Council" Mr.. Howard, supreme or.t-
tor. "Union Council-rts Organization" 9.
Avery. grand regent; Union Council. Press
ent" William L.. Smith: Our Wives and
Sw eethearts," Robert E. Winfree. Mr.,
Frank L. Butler acted as toastmastar. B
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-11
The man who uses his
brain in planning and exc
cutting valuable ideas has

brain in planning and exc
cutting valuable ideas has
practically no limit to his
money-making success.
The daily waste of brain
and nerve cells caused by
mental activity must be
promptly replaced by new
material.--proper food. This
is a natural process.
Grape-Nuts has for years
been the ideal food for the
brain worker. 1t is made of
wheat and barley, including
the natural vital phos-
pilates" of these grains,
which form, with the albu-
men of the food, the natu-
raj material for brain cells,
Try Grape-Nuts with
cream or good milis for
breakfast and supper---it's
delicious as well as upbuild-
ing.
"There's Reason"
Read the little booklet,
"The Road to MELVILLE" in
3pkes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-11
SHOW BIG INCREASE
Encouraging Reports Are Received by
baptist Sunday-School Association.

EncOuTnEinS Itcports Are Received by
Baptist Sunday-SchoOl Association.
Very encouraging reports as to ~.
tendance AMI finance were received
at the meeting OF the Baptist Suriay-
School Association. held Sunday after
noon. Many were present at the meet
ing, and the services were very en-
joyable. The singing was led by the
choir, and especially fine addresses
We're made by Mr.. Fox. Sunday sch DOL
field secretary of Kentucky, and Mr..
Mcintosh, Sunday school field secre-
tary of Virginia
A comparative table Of attendance
at tie various Sunday schools Is given
for the month OF January in the past