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The Washington times., 1908-11-17
SCHOOL
WILL PLAY PREPS.
First of Series of Three Games
Scheduled for To-


The Georgetown Props viii officially
open their basketball season tomorrow
afternoon against the fast Washington
School for Boys Quint, at the latter's
gym
Prof. Joyce, the varsity coach. has
been tutoring the Preps. and expects to
have a fast OuJnt- In preliminary games
against the Carroll Institute team, the
Georgetown youngsters have displayed
promising form. Out of eighteen can
didates for the team seven have been
selected to fight it out for regular places.
1T present the list Includes Murphy,
center; Loel, Graham. and Brennan,
forwards, and Trumbul, HeiskeH, and
MeIStT. guards.
Manager Frauenheim has so far ar
ranged six games for the Preps. three
with Washington School for Boys, and
series of three with Western High
School It is expected all the local high
ana preparatory schools viii be included
In this years schedule.
The Washington times., 1908-11-17
H. G.. PENNIMAN IN LINE
FOR A. A. u. PRESIDENT
South Atlantic Association Man Strongest Candidate or
Next Year-Sullivan Re-eIected-BritiSh Ruling in
Carpenter Case Ignored

NEW YORK, Nov. 17.-Although not
elected president of Amateur Athletic
Union yesterday, II. G. Penniman, OF
Baltimore. Is in line for the presidency
one year hence. and is in thorough ac-
cord with The action OF the union in re-
eiecting President James Z. Sullivan for
the third time, whose nomination for
the office Mr.. Penniman seconded.
Mr. Penniman was reelected vice
president of the union and vas cOntin-
ued upon the committees which he has
served for many years Mr.. Penniman
said he felt no disappointment whatever
over the outcome of tie meeting. but on
the contrary. was glad to be able to in
dorse the action taken by President Sui
livan with reference to the recent games
IN great Britain.
Penniman Gracefully Withdraws.
He said he was a candidate for the
presidency only in the event OF Sulli-
vans retirement and as circumstances
made The continuance Of President Sui
livan in office necessary, he took pleas
ure in secOnding his nomination. ''Thea-
dore Roosevelt" said he. was the
sponsor of our athletes abroad. Sullivan
stood for these boys and we stand by
Sullivan. His stand removed the pos
sib!lity Of a contest in the election
otherwise 7 might have entered the con-
test over the presidency As il was. the
action was unanimous"
President Straus, of the South Atlantic
Association, said: I'VE .sOt all we asked
for under the conditions which had
arisen. Mr.. Penniman is in go -lr go
presidency OF the union, and will be
elected next year,
Sullivan's Election Necessary.
He would have been elected this
year. but Tor the situation growing out
of the contests IN the Olympian games.
In this situation the reelection Of
President Sullivan Was the necessary
thing TO be done. His election was not
only unanimous, but was moved by Ev-
erett Brown, Of Chicago, supposedly his
strongest opponent, and was seconded by
Vice President Pennimau. who had all
tine backing Of the strongest assOcia-
uons of the Fast
II was plainly indicated 10y the action
Of the Amateur Athletic Union yester-
day that American athletes will not
again comrete IN the Olympic games If
they are held In England. About forty
delegates met to consider the report of
James L. Sullivan, president OF the
The Washington times., 1908-11-17
T. F. RYAN RETURNS
FROM TRIP ABROAD
After Long Absence, Which EX-
cites Comment, Joins
Wife Here.
Wife Here.

NEW YORK. Nov. T.-ThOmas f
Ryan, whose absence from this country
during the past i've months has excited
curious comment. in view Of the pend
ng financial litigation, with which his
name has been mentioned is due TO ar
rive from Europe this afternoon on the
KrOnprinzessin Cecile, Of the North Ger
man Lloyd line.
Mr. Ryans private car. Pere Mar
Quette, was dra wn up on a side track
IN the Pennsylvania railroad depot, Jer-
sgy City. this morning, in readiness for
him. He will come here after land
ing. but go directly 20 Washington,
where he Win join Mrs. Ryan.
The Washington times., 1908-11-17
SHARPS
IN MONTHLY DUALS
Local Cracks Matched With Monu-
mental ShOoterS-Will Pick
Team Monday.

The Capital City Rifle and Revolver
Club held a meeting in its rooms IN the
Winter building last evening, and plans
for the season were discussed.
A challenge from the Baltimore Rife
and Revolver Club was accepted and
a series OF matches will be held, the
shoots continuing az intervals for sew
eral months and alternating before the
local and Baltimore galleries. The date
of the first match has not been definite
ly decided upon, but viii in all proba-
bility be the latter part OF this month.
Each team viii be composed Of ten
men.
The local sharps will get together next
Monday night and shoot for places on
the team. which viii represent Wash
ingtOnians in the intercity matches.
The Washington times., 1908-11-17
M'FARLAND PRIMED
FOR MURPHY BOUT
Both Scrappers Conditioned for
Battle-Atendance Should
Be Large.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17.-PGckey
Mcfarland, who has been training at
Nerch4ntviIIe for his bout with Tommy
Murphy at the National Athletic club
tomorrow night, quit active training
yesterday, having worked himself down
10 within a half pound of the prescribed
weight of l33 pounds. weigh In az }
O'Clock.
Mcfarland is in splendid shape for
the bout, and today and tomorrow Will
do only such work as he may think nee
essaTy TO render him 1.-THE and mt for
the bout. From New York comes word
that Murphy is also In splendid sGaDe
and down To the proper weight. Murphy
Will come over from New York toner
row afternoon and rest at d local hOtcl
until it Is time for him to go to the
l..I-
There is every indication of a big out
0f-toWu attendance, particularly frCm
New York. where Johnny oliver. Muir
Jhy's manager. has De-A induslri0usly
working things up.
The Washington times., 1908-11-17
FOOTBALL
TITLE AT STAKE

The second game in the inter-cIa IS
football series at Georgetown will D
played November -. the Sophomores
and Freshmen being billed TO meet on
that day.
The winner OF this game will meet
the Seniors IN the final aad deciding
game for the college Chssnrionship one
week later There exists probability
Of an all-cOllege team meeting an eleven
selected from the law school in q post
season game for the champiOnshfp OF
the entire university.
The Washington times., 1908-11-17
FIGHTERS AGREE
TO NEW ARTICLES
Papke-Ketchel Bout to Be Fought
in Daylight-Welsh Chosen
Referee.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 17.-Jim Cof-
frOth had Ketchel and Papke sign d
new set Of articles last night for a
twenty-rOund fight on Thanksgiving
afternoon.
The men are to weigh 15s pounds at
11:30 O'Clock in the morning. Jack
" elsE was chosen as referee. This Is
the result Of Manager O'COnnor's break
ing loose from Gleason and going over
10 COffrOth. because ne was piqUed by
Gleason. giving Papke a large bonus,
which ne refused &c Ketchel. Settling
the night for the afternoon viii attract
a larger crowd than would an evening
night,
The Washington times., 1908-11-17
SECTION B LEAGUE
MAY BE ORGANIZED

A meeting of the Washington City
Basketball League will be held TO or
ganize section 3.
The meeting Will be held IN the board
room of the Y. NJ q. A on Wednesday
evening, November is. at clock All
Junior teams wishing TO enter section b
will kindly see that a representative is
present at this meeting.
The Washington times., 1908-11-17
BOXER
BESTS FITZGERALD

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. I7.-Frauk
Klauss, the PIttsburg middleweight.
beat Jack Fitzgerald, of West Phila-
deIphia, in the wind-up at the West
End A. c. last night.
The bout was one Of the best pulled
off in this city IN months. While
KIauss had the best of every round
from the first to the last he had TO
fight his hardest. and took many hard
raps from the willing West Philadei-
pnia man. who left no question as TO
his Eameuess-
The Washington times., 1908-11-17
WANTS TO RACE.

Jack WoodwOTth. the local skating
expert, wants trial with any or the
roller speed artists IN the city, at two.
three, or five miles, the race 10 be made
for q side bet. and before the rink
Offering the best inducemenU
". H " Nalmsley, Room 5c4, Corcorau
Building. maDages the skater and will
arrange meetings.
The Washington times., 1908-11-17

member of the Central High inter
scholastic champion relay team.
At the Western High, candidates for
the basketball team were called out for
the initial practice on Friday, Many
promising candidates reported. Including
Norris McClean and Eddie Donovan. Of
last years fast quintet.
Fritz Reuter-. CentTaIs hefty tackle.
gives promise Of developing into a star
on the CindeT path. Reuter- Wac = mem
Der Of the intermediate Y. NJ c. A
quartet that figured prominently in in
door meets IN Washington last winter.
George Hamilton, another Central
football warrior, Is tOuted as a conner
on the Cinder path. Hamilton was last
year grammar school runner, and
captured several medals in spTints. IN
der the watchful eye OF "Bill' Foley he
should develop into good dash runner.
The Washington high schools will not
be represented in the indoor games OF
the Fifth Regiment Athletic Associa-
ton. iH Baltimore, this coming Satur-
day. The unusually early date makes
it practically impossible for the ath-
letes 10 round into the proper form in
order TO make a cTeditable showing.
The Washington times., 1908-11-17
PRIMROSE ELEVEN
AGAIN THE LOSER

The Primrose A. c. fell before the
skull Busters yesterday by . 10 Q.
The winners goal was never in dang
er. the ball being kept in their posses
sion during almost the entire game.
The Une-uu fOi 0WS.
The Washington times., 1908-11-17
AFTER MATCHES.

To the Sporting Editor;
Dear Sir-I hear Of wrestling in this
part wish to challenge any man in
Washington. ! weigh 185 pounds.
JACK KELLY.
The Washington times., 1908-11-17

union. and American commissioner 70
the Olympic games They gave hearty
and unanimous approval to his ardent
criticism of the manner In which the
Engllsh athletes had managed the
games. and TO his intimation that Amer
lean athletes would not put Up with
that sort Of fair play again.
Break With British.
Mr.. Sullivan's report made il plain
that, as there had never been an al
lance between the a. A, Y. OF the
United States and the n. 4. A. of Eng
land, no breach las been caused 10y the
recent action Of tie a. A. A. In suspend
ing fer life. Sprinter Carpenter, but that
this action q the A. A \. was resented
by Mr. Sull'Van's declaration thaI II Is
runOTed that there viii lie uo more IN
ternational contests IN the future IN
England"
In discussing Runner Carpenters sUs-
pcrsion he said: What object can the
A A A have IN notifying the A. A. Y.
that Carpenter has been permanently
suspended? It must be that they want
he matter discussed, and want the
=, A. L. 70 go on record. 1 feel conh-
uent il Will The suspension OF CaTpen-
ter IL Great Britain means absolutely
nothing TO as. It Is too bad that few
men viii allow themselves TO be carried
so far IN their efforts TO besmirch the
character Of a gentleman.
Specimen OF FaIT pay
If that is British fair play I'm
afraid It would never do on this side
of the water. In America We give a
an a chance to be heard, at least
During the early part Of the games
admission 10 the inneld was refused the
An erIcan committee. They were not at
ed on the indeId. where they should
have been In order TO comply with the
rule in relation TO protests, and as re-
suit. whenever an entry had grievance,
or when there was protest 10 maze,
the athlete was compelled to leave the
arena and enter the grandstand, and
there try TO find some member OF the
American committee.
Bad Treatment.
THE statement made that the badges
OF the committee entitled them TO 80
on the inncld is absolutely false, be
cause the gatemen were instructed not
TO recognize the badges worn by the
American committeeman
BY a vote. duly put and seconded,
and unanimously carried the report Of
the president and commissioner was or
dered received, approved. and placed
on file. The Union has cash on hand
Of $l5,334. a net gain for the year Of
HS5.
The Washington times., 1908-11-17

TOuchdOwns-B Brown. 2: Nolan, Farrell.
Goals from uchdowns-Craemer, 1:
Goal from feId-Conley. Referee-Mr.
UmpiTe-MT. Terry. Head lines
man-Mr Braley Time OF halves-20
and 10 minutes
The Washington times., 1908-11-17

Bureaus raped the Aggies hard last
night but are still shy z few points o.
leading the league Since the Bureau
Capital game has heCu thrown out. and
is 10 lie bowled over, the standing Of
the first six teams in the Departmental
I - 4. EnlInH.E-
The Washington times., 1908-11-17

Collins also butted further into the
limelight. by making the second highest
game Of the season. 257, and his Team.
the Warriors, sprung a surprise On the
Interiors by taking two games. This
ties up four teams for third place Ia
the Departmental LeagCe, Commission
eTs. Interior. Agriculture, and POST
office.
The Washington times., 1908-11-17

mark tor those alleys. Captain Hammer
set the pace, and the boys made u
new alley record 20. a set. getting
games or 500, $50. and 59s.
The Washington times., 1908-11-17

Cided to leave the school Mac Is a
spTinter Of Tepute. and was last year a
member of the Central High inter
scholastic champion relay team.
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Curbing the Suffragette.

"It's all right. Mary" he said pa
tiently. go in for politics and stand
for the London county council IL you
want to. But remember one thing
the cartoonists will be after you as
soon as you're a candidate"
II don't care"
And they'll put your picture in
the paper with your hair out Of curl
and your hat crooked"
do you think they would do
that?" apprhensively.
'Of course. And they'll make
your Paris gowns look like calico and
say that your sealskin cloak is imS-
tation."
William" she said, II think I7s
just stay here and make the home.
happy."-London Tattler.
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will hold an examination Of all
applicants for appointment to the
United States Military Academy. on
Friday. August 7th.. ESQ q. M, at
Columbia, s. c. From this examina-
ton. I shall select my appointee for
the vacancy now existing. The fol-
lowing are the qualifications of the
candidates required by the War De-
partment:
mo candidate shall be admitted
who issunder II or over % years of
age. or less than five feet four inches
in height at the upward age Of II. or
five feet fve inches in height at the
age Of 1S and upward. or who is de-
formed or afflicted with any disease
or infirmity which would render him
unfit for military service, or who has
at the time Of presenting himself, any
disorder Of an infectious or immoral
character. Candidates must be un-
married.
Each candidate must, upon report
ing at West Point. present a certifi-
cate showing successful vaccination
within one year. or q certificate Of
two vaccinations. made at least a
month apart, within three months"
Those who desire to take this ex-
animation should write me for per-
mission to do so. and also for further
information with respect to the exam
ination.
1t is required that each applicant
shall have been an actual resident Of
this district one year prior to the
date Of this examination.
Each applicant should have his
physician examine him according to
the rules laid down by the war de-
partment. I suggest this in order to
save the applicant the expense Of TAX
ing this examination If his physical
conditions does not meet the require
ments.
Very truly,
A. F. Lever.
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Next Quarter Starts July 1st.
The Bank of Sumter.


II people ate more fruit they would
need less medicine and have better
health, There IL an. old sayine that.
fruit Is golden in the movning andI
leaden at night. Is matter OF fact.
1t may be gold at both tiHes, but
then 1t should be eaten on an enptY
stomach and not as dessert, when
the appetite is satisfied and digestion
is already sufficiently taxed. -
Fruit taken in the morning before.
the fast OF the night has haek hsoasan
is very refreshing. and II sspvssr az q y
stimulus to the digestive organs. A.
ripe apple or an orange may be xaisen q
at this time with good effect. Fruit,
to be really valuable as an article OF
diet, should be ripe, sound. and in
every way Of good quality, and. IL.
possible. it should be eaten raw.
Instead Of eating plate of hanr
or eggs and bacon for breakfast, most
people would do far better IL they
took some grapes. pears or appies-
fresh fruit as long as 1t is to be had.
and after that they can fall back on
stewed prunes, figs, etc. II only frufc
OF some sort formed an Important
item in their breakfast, women woula
generally feel brighter and stronger.
and would have far better complex
ions than is the rule at present.
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Lexington, s. G.
He Was Moving.

In murder trial in Cincinnati a
negro hotel porter was called as wit
ness. "How many shots were fred"
he was asked.
1.-Two shots, suh," he answered.
"Close together?"
"Des laik dat. suh." he said clap
ping his hands sharply as quickly as
he could.
"Where were you when the first
was fired?"
II was in de basemen' OF the hotel,
sub. shinin' a genman's shoes"
And when the second shot was
fired where were you."
"At dat time, sub. I was passin' de
Big FO depot."-Youth's Compan-
ion
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WILL NOT BE CHAIRMAN.

Mayor Tom johnson Cannot Lead
Democrats I'm Coming Campaign.
Denver, July 6.-Mayor Tom L
johnson Of Cleveland will not
chairman OF the next Democratic
committee, according to his own state
ment on reaching Denver today. my
work Is unfinished in Cleveland" said
Mr.. Johnson when asked regarding
his acceptance Of the chairmanship
and while am not as a rule given
to declining positions until they have
been offered me, in this case I can
make 1t plain that will not be the
chairman of the national committee
That work Is out Of my lire entirely
and. as said, my work is unfinished
In Cleveland
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

Notwithstanding many Of our people
and much Of our brains and capital
mad gone to build up other sections
He named many of the men who are
filling high and responsible positions
; In industrial and financial pursuits
In the North and West who went
from our Southern country. He
laid stress upon the fact that these
people and this capital should be in
duced to come back now, when the
South has proven that she is in the
lead and has need for all her sons,
and has positions for them to fill.
Thursday was a business day, the
president and other officers Of the
association made their reports, papers
were read and discussed upon differ
ent topics, and visitors were introduc-
ed and invited to make remarks.
Among the latter were Mr.. ]. l..
Meek. assistant general passenger
agent OF the Southern Railway, with
headquarters in Atlanta, and Mr.. ].
c. Lusk Of Charleston, division pas
senger agent of the Southern Rail-
way also Mr.. Horatio M. Goodwin OF
the American Press Association.
Col. e. H. Aull, Of the Newberry
Herald and News. who was first elect
ed president Of the association in 1894
and has filled that place ever since
was again unanimously reelected
was also all the other officers.
DR.. Lee Davis Lodge. president OF
Limestone College, and DR.. Griffith, OF
the faculty Of the same. were elected
honorary members Of the associa.
ton. as was also Miss Mary Nance.
On Thursday evening a musical en-
tertainment was rendered che asso.
citation in the auditorium by Miss
Mary Alice Dew. A. B., a member OF
the music faculty Of the college, as.
sisted by Mrs. Hames and Mr.. Lips.
comb. The music was enjoyed b,
all and praised by those competent to
express an opinion, musically. The
Ledger said:
Misss Dew is a Limestone girl-on<
Iof the most brilliant ever graduated
by the college. She is a member OF
the class OF 1903, and after leaving
the college. studied in the North
Miss Dew, while in college, won a,
great distinction in the literar,
courses as in music. She IL a I'm,
specimen OF the splendid training
given in every department Of Lime
stone. Her alma mater is proud Il
present her AZ bright. consummat,
hower" Of Limestone culture.
The association adjourned OIL
Thursday evening. and on Frida!
morning we bid adieu to Limeston,
and CARNEY. full of happiness an.
pleasant memories.
A party OF about 80 with some o
the Ganney citizens left on a specia
Southern train in charge OF Division
Passenger Agent Luske. for q fev
days trip to Lake Toxaway, that ha,
been arranged by President Aull, an,
those Of us who could not spare tn,
time returned to our homes end work
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08
It Can't BE Beat.

'The best Of all teachers is expe-
rience. c. NJ. Harden, Of Silver City,
N. c., says: II find Electric Bitters
does all that's claimed for It. For
stomach. liver and kidney troubles II
can't be beat. I have tried 1t and
hnd 1t most excellent medicine" "
Mr.. Harden is right; it's the best OF
all medicines also for weakness, lame
back, and all run down conditions.
Best, too, for chills and malaria. Sold
under guarantee at Sibert's Drug
Store. SOC.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

'Chills. fever and malaria sufferers
can now obtain Woods Liver Medi-
cine in liquid form. Regulates the
liver, kidneys and bladder, relieves
billiousness, sick headache, constipa-
ton. fatigue and weakness. Its tonic
effect on the entire system is felt with
the first dose. Pleasant to take. Clears
the complexion quickly 81 bottle
contains 2 1-2 times the quantity of
the soc. size. Sold by Sibert Drug Co.
7-1-2m
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08
Just Exactly Bi1ht.

s ~'"I have used DR.. Kings New Life.
Pills for several years, and find them,
just exactly right" says Mr.. A. A. FeR-
ton, Of Harrisville, N. Y. New IIre
Pills relieve without the least dis
comfort. Best remedy for constipa.
tion. biliousness and malaria. 25c. sr
Sibert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

1t doesn't matter if a father does
know less than his son-just SO he is
able to support him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

r. L. DeSaussure saved two
young ladies from drowning in the
surf on Sullivan's Island.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

The kiss one woman bestows con
another is almost as meaningless As
the handshake Of a hotel clerk.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08

Quite number Of South Caroli-
mans will go to Philadelphia to wit
ness the LAUGHING of the battleship
South Carolina On July IL.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-07-08
Chambcrlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhOea Remedy Would Have
Saved Him 800

Saved Him 800.
''In 1902 / had very severe at
tack Of diarrhoea," says r. n. Farrar.
Of Cat Island, La. For several weeks
was unable to do anything. On
March 18. 1907, I had a similar at
tack. and took Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which
gave me prompt relief. l consider 1t
one OF the best medicines OF its kind
In the world, and had used 1t in
1902 believe 1t would have saved me
a hundred dollar doctors BILL" Sold
by all druggists.