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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02
NOT IN THE SAME CLASS
JOCKEYS NOT ON
PAR WITH OLD TIMERS.

NEW YORK, August THAT the pres
ent-time jockey Is not up to the high
standard of the oiden days is proved by
glance at a few boys of five or six
years ago with two of the present day.
Odom. Maher. OConnor and O'Neil would
give much better satisfaction today were
Mccarthy or Guy Burns. while Miller is
sort of go-between. 1t is many years
since the east was so lamentably weak in
jockey material as it is this season. Not
ter and E. Dugan are in a class by them
selves yet neither can be considered a
finished horseman. Both ride exceeding
ly weak races at times, and their work
is a long way from showing the con-
sistency that was noticeable in the years
when men were given the mounts in
stead of mere children.
In the days Of Hayward. Mclaughlin.
Garrison, Maher. Taral and Feakes
horses ran to form, and that is something
they seldom do now. The start settles
the race now not the condition nor quail
ity of the horse. Unless horse gets of
in front now he has no chance, for the
jockey on him does not know enough
ABOUT pace 10 make up STOuiO "IcIc
he ought to. but goes at it hammer and
tongs. and tries to get to the front in
the first quarter, as if his whole life de-
pended upon 1t.
There will never be consistent form
shown until the weights are raised. per-
hitting skilled men to accept mounts
regularly and get enough riding to keep
fit Nowadays when a jockey gets to be
liz pounds he gets so little riding that
he loses his form and confidence Con-
sequently when he does get a mount he
cannot do 1t justice.
James r. Keene is not an advocate for
raising the weights on a par with the
English scale. because he believes that
horses can carry at least seven pounds
more on a turf course than on a dirt
track with equal exertion. Still, with his
high-class stable. it looks as If he would
be one of the first benefited by a thor
oughly able jockey on his horses. one who
would have strength enough to keep them
out of pockets and ruin less risk of having
them cut down and damaged for life in
a single race. Superman is one example
of this. Steeplechase owners do not seem
to fare much better than their fiat race
confreres.
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PREFERS RACING HERE.
Duryea Does Not Want to Go
Abroad. But May Have To.

NEW YORK. August II would race
nv horses in this country for 5000 purses
rather than go elsewhere" Such was
the remark of Herman B. Duryea IN
conversation the other day while some
horsemen were speaking of the situation
here and the prospects OF racing in
France Mr.. Duryea's remark was called
forth after an offer had been made to
Tom" Welsh to go to France to train
Duryea's horses in case he shipped
stable abroad Welsh is. TO doubt. just
as eager to stay in this country as is
Duryea. but at the same time. IN the
event of the sport being marred here
trainers will have to do something. and
in making the offer to Welsh Mr.. Dur
yea made a selection of competent
trainer. In reply to the offer Tom"
said he would go II John Higgins did not
7thwant to CO. This was the manly pro-
viso Welsh put in. as Higgins has been
with Duryea for some years, and he
would not for a moment attempt to take
his place unless it was with the consent
of Higgins.
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DONLIN TO QUIT BASE BALL
$4,000 PER WEEK FOR HIM AND
HIS WIFE ON STAGE.

Mike Donlin. one of the best ball play
ers who has ever graced a New York uni
form. and without a doubt the most
popular player the city has ever had, will
make his debut as an actor with his wife
in vaudeville at local theater in October
within a few days after the close of the
base ball season.
Donlin and his wife. known theatrically
as Mabel Hite. who is the cleverest funny
woman. on the stage today. signed con-
tracts yesterday with firm of managers
whereby they will get $4,000 for ten
weeks engagement. They have several
other offers from other managers to con-
tinue the contract on the same terms, and
an offer has been made to star them to-
gether in a musical comedy.
To Quit the Diamond.
Donlin's theatrical career will mark the
end of his base ball history. He wants
to quit the game while at the height OF
his popularity. and will go out of the Ma
tional League in a blaze of glory this sea-
SON. His theatrical engagements will
keep him busy all through the winter and
until late in the summer, so that ball
PLAYING will be out of the question. DON
lin is high-salaried man on the dia-
mond, but, of course. would never earn
as much there as Will De PAID MIN IN
vaudeville. and he knows the value OF
money.
Donlin and his wife are not rich, but
they are very we'll off right now Both
have been money-getters, and although
they have lived well and had everything
they wanted. they have put lot of
money into Long Island real estate. A
season or two together on the stage will
make them absolutely independent and
the good wishes of every fan. in New
York and all over the country will go out
to the pair in their theatrical venture.
Donlin is as popular around the circuit as
he is in New York. and Mabel Hite long
ago established herself with theatergoers
everywhere.
what will you do with your money
Mike when you get ready to invest it?"
Donlin was asked. Buy franchise some
where and be a magnate?" Not on your
life" said the Giants right fielder mo
more base ball for mine when once get
out of it. When / leave the Giants I'm
through with the game as player. captain
or owner" Donlin and Hans Wagner are
running a neck and neck race for the
honor of leading the National League in
batting this year. Until last week Donlin
was on top. but had little slump and
Wagner took the lead by small margin.
Mike is anxious to go out of the game at
the top of all the players. and it seems
likely that his wish will be gratified.
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MUST BUILD NEW STANDS.
U. of P. to Increase Seating Capacity
for Army-Navy Foot Ball Game.

PHILADELPHIA. August las a part
Of the agreement by which the Army
Navy game was secured for Franklin
Field by a three-year contract. the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania authorities must
build new stands. calculated to hold 5000
persons These stands will not be perma-
nent affairs. but temporary folding seats
constructed on the field between the track
and the side lines. so low as not to in
terfere with the view of those in the
regular stands. These will be erected be-
fore the Cornell game and removed i'm
mediately after the Army-Navy game.
The expense will be $4,000. The ordinary
seating capacity of Franklin Field is a
trifie less than 20 600. This addition will
make the capacity almost $4,000.
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Elects Woman President.

LONDON. August 1.-The Cheshire
Rifle Association for the first time in its
history. or probably in the history of
any other association. has elected a lady
as president. Sir Thomas Marshall, who
presided at the annual meeting at Ches.
ter. moved the election as president of
Miss Catherine King. daughter of Col.
King. who founded the association with
the late Duke of Westminster Col.
Mothersill said that Miss King rarely
missed the annual shooting meeting at
Altcar, and was most generous donor
to their funds Miss Kings election was
unanimous.
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Empire City After Saratoga.

NEW YORK August 1.-"Matt" winn,
the manager Of the Empire City track. will
prepare a fine program for the meeting
which follows Saratoga at Brighton
Beach. He has already decided that the
$4,000 Empire City handicap will not be
run on a Saturday. but is billed for a
middle week attraction. 1t will be a test
as to whether an attraction will draw a
crowd on an of day. While he does not
expect to make much money on the sea-
son. he may break even. as the excellent
cards that will be offered cannot help but
amuse. and by the opening day 1t is hoped
something will have been settled in the
courts regarding the exact status Of the
law
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Was It You-Or MeP

From memorys 6eeting pages
l see q face tonight;
wee small chap. In ragged jeans.
4 portrait of delight.
base ball park. with fences high,
\ cheering throng inside
Two teams arrzyed in bitter fight
And one-tbe small boys pride
He watched the game with hated breath,
And cheered for every play.
His eyes were glued TO each mans form,
For he was there TO stay.
He saw the plays and cheered the men.
As though IL gas immense:
He looked at every lightning move
Through knot-hole in the fence.
He longed to get a closer view,
And thought of future days
When he would have the cash to spare
To watch those glittering plays.
Did be enjoy the game: Well, yes.
His interest was intense.
He was the hottest base ball fan
That peeked in through the fence.
But years have changed the picture,
And changed his ways to see.
But tell me. friendly reader,
Was that boy you-or me?
-Pittsburg Dispatch
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02
Eastern League Pitchers Ripe.

NEW YORK. August 1.-Eastern
League pitchers who have by their work
this year shown themselves eligible for
big league company are Mcconnell Of
Buffalo. Kissinger of Buffalo. Bumpus
Jones of Montreal. Mueller Of Newark.
Sandy Bannister of Rochester. Lafferty
of Jersey City and Rudolph of Toronto.
The best all-round pitching work in the
league this year has been done by Jones
of Montreal-if the number of wins is
taken into consideration. Next to him
must probably be placed Rube Kissinger.
He has pitched more close games-and
lost more by tough luck-than any other
pitcher in the league.
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Scotland Wins Championship.

LONDON. August 1.-The international
bowling competition between England.
Scotland. Ireland and Wales was brought
to a conclusion at Edinburgh last Satur-
day. when Scotland won the Champion
ship. Scotland and Wales scored two
victories each and one defeat. but Scot
land won easily on points. England and
Ireland received two defeats each and one
victory. This is the third time Scotland
has won the championship in the six years
that the tournament has been in progress.
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Jim Jefords in Hospital.

PHILADELPHIA, August Jim JEFF
fords. the heavyweight pugilist. is In a
hospital in Merchantville. suffering from
injuries received while bossing a gang
engaged in laying a sewer line. Jeffords
was standing by the side Of trench when
1t caved in and dropped him to the bot
tom, nail on a plank tearing long
cash In his side Unconscious, he was
taken to physicians office. where his
wounds were dressed. and he was then re-
moved to q hospital.
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Cans Didn't Die.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. August 1.-The
friends Of Joe Cans were worried recently
owing to a false rumor afloat that he
had died suddenly at Hardin Springs
The ex-champion is in excellent health,
and the latest advices from the springs
state that he left there on a hunting ex.
petition, accompanied by several of his
companions. Cans expects to knock out
a deer or two SO as to keep his eye In
practice for the Labor day fight with
Nelson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02

MILWAUKEE, Wis August 1.-The Wis
consin crew will go to Poughkeepsie next
year to race with Cornell. Syracuse and
other crack eastern teams. This has been
decided through the formation Of new
athletic management system which will
give Wisconsin's athletic fund SIS 600, OF
which 5000 will go to pay the crews ex-
penses to the Hudson races The Wis
consin crew Is not discouraged at the
fighting spirit is fully aroused. and there
will be such an outburst Of enthusiasm
the coming year as the old school has
never seen before.
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Best Field Of Starters in Years.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. August 1.-The
entries for the national rowing regatta
here on August 4. and Is now include Lou
Scholes Frank B. Greer. Harry s. Ben
nett. the present champion. Durando MIL
Ter and Fred Shepherd. This Is the best
field Of starters in several years, and q
hard race is promised
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02

Two-base hits - Wilkinson. Darnal. Moore
Stolen bases-Suly. Simons Wilkinson. Tansill
90. Darnall, Middlekaun (2). Sullivan Smith
Jones Sacrifice hits-Haig. MiddlekauH Cald
we'll Double pays-Rodler to Simons Sullivan
to Haig: Shaener TO Donaldson. First base or
Ell IenieytoWn. First base
pitched balls-By sullivan. 2. Struck out-By
Sullivan. Z; by Moore, 5. Left on bases-Brook
land. 2: Tenleytown, II. Cmpires-Messrs. Jul
lien and Burrows. Time hour and 80 min
utes
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Pittsburg Takes Last Game.

BROOKLYN, N. Y. August Pitts
burg wound up its series in Brooklyn with
another victory by the score Of to 2.
Pastorious. for the home team. was taken
out after the third inning and Holmes was
substituted. The latter did fairly we'll.
Lever held Brooklyn to five safe hits.
Score:
R.H.E.
BROOKLYN. 90 2 O o. 5
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Wagner and Lajoie Both
Have Passed 2,OOO.Hit Mark

The great rivalry between Nap
Lajoie and Hans Wagner for the
batting nonors OF ev t2e country COUNT Is
great batters are the only ones now
playing ball who have made over
1000 base hits. Wagner turned his
trick some days ago. and now has
2,O41 hits to his credit. It remained
for the Cleveland player to crack
out his required number Friday.
When the game began Lajoie was
one hit shy of the mark. but his
three put him over with two to
spare.
The record Of this clever pair Is
as follows:
Years. ABB II. II. Pet.
Lajoie... Is 6.7Z1 1887 2.O02 $50
Wagner. ~ 5000 1.094 2.0al -ssS
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Cubs Are Swamped.
Three Times and Out.

PHILADELPHIA. August 1.-Philadel-
phia today shut out Cincinnati for the
third time in succession. Sparks held his
opponents down to two hits. while Ewing
was knocked off the rubber in three in
nings. Score:
R.H.E.
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E.
naaelnEun mmD nG~dmm Miller
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Four Straight From Cardinals.

NEW YORK, August New York
made it four straight from ST. Louis to-
day, winning the last game of the series,
to 1. Beebe was batted for seven hits
in the fifth and sixth innings, and Karger
replaced him in the box for the visitors.
Score:
R.H.E.
St Louis. ...... O O O OIL
New York. O O o x-6 IL /
Cubs Are Swamped.
BOSTON. August 1.-Boston easily won
todays game with Chicago, IA to o. Lund-
gren and Frazer were knocked out of the
box in the first inning, and Sponberg was
wild. Ferguson pitched excellent ball.
not a visiting player reaching second.
Score:
r. H. E.
Chicago O O O 0 90 5 3
Boston ....... 2 / 0 0 x-14 Is o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02

The race between Honus Wagner and
Mike Donlin for the batting supremacy
of the National League is warm one.
The New York scorers give Donlin Dig
lead over Wagner. but the official figures
will show different results.
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GLEANINGS

Pirates can hit some They were the
first National League club to pass the
one thousand mark in total bases.
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The fans are wondering how the sox
will be rearranged when Donohue gets
well. Answer: They won't be rearranseo
till they begin to lose or some player Is
injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02

If anybody prevents George Stone be-
coming the champion strike-outer. 1t Will
be his own teammate. r. Waddeu.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-02

Two persons. both identified with the
American League, corroborated the story
that the Giants had to give up $l1,OOO Tor
Pitcher "Rube" Marquard. President Ban
Johnson is one Of these and Hughey Jen-
nings, the manager of the Detroits, the
other
The Forrest City times., 1908-11-13

Dr. Nohler for some of the finest rad
 ishes We eyer saw. raised without d
 drop of rain or artificial means. He
 plowed very deep and planted the long
 variety of radishes The roots went
 down after the moisture. which made them extra long.
 The oldest inhabitant never saw it happen before Not enough rain to stop cotton picking from the time it
 began to open until the entire crop is
 gathered and ginned
 Abe Jones, perhaps one of the best known farmers in the county, was down from Pine Tree recently with cotton. He was all agloW with pride and enthusiasm over the fact that the
 white vote of his township was over
 whelmiugi4 in favor ef Eugene \.
 Dehs for president
 The new train k a regular Jim bhdy Yea. even mare-iI k a 'tFeacherina Y Those af aar citizens ! who take q little wine taHthctrStoEl- iachs sake. and their off utrmitie-. 1 can % o9ef al lo.sa in the morning. land catch tLe 4.ao train f4r home provided they afe able lsls also e8u- renient for those having other hasi- ness al tine county capital.
 The sunday schools of OUT town should ba better attended by the !chiIdfen. Parents who raise children without sunday school influences will { not exactly raise heathens. but com munlty without this ciYilizing in- faence Will never turn out men and women ot as noble characters as these where the coming generation go 10 sunday school regularly. and imbibe the spirit of the meek and lowly Nazarene. Parents, take your child ren ta sunday school.
The Forrest City times., 1908-11-13
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Every Household in Forrest City
 should know How to Resist it.

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 Remember the name-Doan's-and take no other.
The Forrest City times., 1908-11-13

given every assistance in the orgaui- zation of the school.
 We have had a number of visits from the patrons of the school. but not as many as We would wish at all times. We extend a hearty invita- tion to all the patrons of the school and members of the school board to visit the school and consult with the teachers.
 The janitor while slow is gradually learning what k required of him and k keeping the building in better condition.
 We need a good library Tor the school in order To put good books into the hands of the pupils instead of the ordinary trash that the average child k fond of reading In order to do this we will have 10 expeud several handred dollars te start good library We extend thanks to the board for giving u~ the tuition fees of tAe school ial this purpose. and we will tE3= =te raise additional lands in tsome Nay lorthis undertaking.
 The teachers meet every two week, anal discuss the need, of their room, and also the hest methods of teatbing. Teachers absent from meeting Two excused.
 We are anxious to organize a Lit eraIy Society in the High School and to do so will have To have our meet ings at night As the building k not wired for lighting, Ne would respect fully ask the school board to have the lights put into the High School room. and also into the new halls.
 The High School pupils have orga- nized an Athletic Association and have equipped d basket ball and q foot ball team. and have also begun to buy equipment for gymnasium Any aS- Slstance the board can give at any time, will be greatly appreciated.
 Very respectfully submitted.
 (. H. LAMBERT, Principal.
 There being no further business to attend To the meeting adjourned,
 j. C. SANDERS, Secretary.
The Forrest City times., 1908-11-13
PALESTINE TIMES.

Sunday was lovely day.
 Possum and sweet potatoes yum, yum.
 The cold snap encouraged hog kill- ing hereabOuts.
 Sunday trading should be discourag- ed as much as possible
 The reception committee to vel come the new train Sunday evening was large and enthusiastic.
 Mrs. Geo. Morris was quite sick last week.
 Mrs. Chas. Wilson returned from a visit to Forrest City sunday.
 Rev. BiIiingsley was circulating among our people Saturday.
 Nr and Ms .lere Burns visited Forrest City sunday
 Miss Pearl Campbell ha, accepted a position as clerk inc N Wilkinson. < store.
 Joe Wood aHd Pad Martin wont ap ] c. P8inSetl county t3~, Week oh a prospecting trip,
 R. L. Lee MeLenaaH + preparing tomoNe To Lee county.
 Mr.=oscie Walker spent sanday in Forrest City.
 "Jncle' George Taylor went 10 Memphis Tuesday night Of last week to hear the election returns.
 Henry llaibert voted for Taft, 5ut they say he k very @touchy on the subject and il won't do 10 quiz him too much.
 This writer Is going ta become weary after awhile joking the Dcity dads about sidewalks, and tell them l something that will take the hide off. and maybe get us some plank side l walks.
 The love feast and foot washing ser vice was largely attended al the Ger. man Baptist church last Saturday night. The services were very i'm. pressive and drew large audience from the surrounding country.
 Father" Grimes, of Gum Grove. came to town Tuesday of last week to cast vote for his political fayorite and remained with friends few days.
 \ street fakir with game of chance occupied the streets Saturday evening and separated Sambo from a good amount of his hard earned cash.
 The Socialist Club al this place will have meeting Saturday night. and regularly on that day thereafter. The object of the organization is to bring the principles of socialism before the people by means of literature. speakers and newspapers.
 Grandma Sloniker has recovered from the effects Of fall, which pain fully injured the shoulder blade Everyone loves and reveres this noble woman and will be glad to know that she has recovered.
 The writer Is under obligations to
The Forrest City times., 1908-11-13
How iS Your Digestion.

Mrs. Mary Bowling, of No. aSs Eighth Avenue. San Francisco, rec ommends remedy for stomach trouble. She says: Gratitude for the wonderful effect of Electric Bit ters in q case of acute indigestion prompts this testimonial I am fully convinced that for stomach and liver troubles Electric BitterS k the best remedy on the market today This great tonic and alteratlNe medicine in- Nigorates the system, puritieS the blood and is especially helpful in all forms of female weakness. l0c at all drug stores.
The Forrest City times., 1908-11-13


 Prof. C H. Lambert submitted his report of first months work as follows:
 Report of Forrest City High School
 and Graded School for Month
 Ending Get 2l, 1908.
 We beg to submit to your honorable body the following report in regard to the condition of the Public School Total number of pupils enrolled boys, l36; girls, 149; total, 2S5. Average daily attendance boys. l35. p; girls, l4i,eo; 2s015.
 Number of tardy marks-boys. 30: girls. i2; total, -
 he school has been reorganized with new course of study and the pupils have commenced study in real earnest.
 For the first two weeks, on account Of the workmen and the lack of books. not as much was accomplished as We had hoped, but since that time there has been decided improvement, and the teachers report that good work is being done by the pupils. We hope for still better results in the future The teachers have been prompt in the discharge Of their duties. and have