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Evening journal., 1908-12-14
HOGAN TO MAKE
AIN EARLY START

LANCASTER. Dec. 1.-THE owners
of the Lancaster Tri-Statc team have
decided to direct Marty Hogan, the new
manager, TO lose no time in signing his
players. There are enough men in re-
serve to form nucleus for strong
team and the others are TO be loolSeo
after without delay.
EX-Manager Clarence Foster is MOI,
expected 20 come back unde the SALARY
and if he is reinstated by the Nationai
Commission, he will be sold 10 some
other club. II is not just clear where
the money for financing the Lancaster
team next season is to come from, bu'
as a shortage has been encountered il
previous years. and successfully over
come. the fans feel confident that every
thing viii be well next season, too.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
THE CAPITAL
LOAN OFFICE
$40 Market Street
Open Evenings until 3
SAYS He WILL SUE
TO GET PRIZE GUN

SALEM, Dec. 1.-the tie shoot-oA
for the prize gun between Charles
Newcomb. of Philadelphia, and Warren
Risner. OF Pennsgrove. at the grounds
Of the Salem County Rod and Cur
Club. was won by Newcomb. He shot
at 80 targets. breaking p.
Risner di1 not put in his appearance.
but sent a letter instead. in which he
demanded Of the club that the gun be,
dividel between the two contestants.
and if any other disposition was made
of the prize he would bring suit against
the club. The club decided that Risner
had forfeited his right to the gun by
not being present. The club thinks
this will settle the matter and does not
take Risner's threat seriously
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
WANTS BURNS and
JOHNSON TO FIGHT

Los ANGEL Es. Cal. Dec. 1.-THE JEFF
fries Athletic Club is negotiating for
45-round nght between Tommy Burns. II
Burns defeats johnson, and Stanley
Ketchel. to he fought here February %
Matchmaker Long has conferred with
Ketchey's manager and has written to
Burns
Ie6ries has BEEN given TO understand
by Willie Britt, Battl'ng Nelson's mana
ger. that Nelson will meet Freddy Welch
here in February.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
CORBETT AND BROCK
FIGHT IO-ROUND DRAW

NEW ORLEANS. Dec, A-Young Cor
bett and Phil Brock fought 10 rounds TO
draw here at the southern Athletic Club.
t. cobb. Of tie Detroit American League
baseball team, was referee.
Corbett was overweight. Brock. a
Cleveland lad was on the defensive near
ly the entire bout. The former champion
was By no means mp to his old-time form.
Although he drove Brock against the
ropes again and again. nc failed to follow
up his attack. ana the end Of the tenth
round found both men standing, with lit
Tie damage to either.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
HARRISBURG Has Seven Men.

YORK. Pa, Dec. 14-Manager George
w. Heckert say that he has already
signed seven men for his HARRISBURG
Tri-State- baseball team for next sea.
son. He has about closed negotiations
for Swacina, who played first base with
PittsbUrg in the carly part OF last sea
son and later with Louisville. He was
one of the heaviest Filters in In,
league.
HecksTi SAYS that York chances roi
getting in the Tri-State are vorS
bright.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
WANT YORK In
THE new LEAGUE

YORK Pa. Dec. IA number OF York
people who backed tic old Tri-State
team IN THIS city have been approached
by Alex. j. Lawson TO see if they would
become Interested in the new baseball
league known as the Tri-State Associa-
tion. This association. It is said. viii be
a rival of the Trl-State League and will
include several of the Tri-state League
cities.
II is not known whether York will take
chances in this organization since those
who are interested in the national game
desire to see this city represented in the
Tri-state League and are waiting for VIII
mington TO drop out. Five franchises have
already been granted for the Tri-State
Association. as follows: Cumberland
Md; Martinsburg, w. Va; Frederick
Nd Alexandria Va. and Carlisle. Pa.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
CHALLENGE
Will Play George slosson For 1871 Bak
Line Billiard Title.

CHICAGO. Dec. 14-Gcoree Sutton.
champion at 1871 balk line billiards. ho,
accepted the challenge issued by Geors,
s.osson OF New York. to game for tn.
title and has posted forfeit Of S25J
TO bind the match.
The contest VIII be decided either il
this city or in New York probably mex.
month, sutton wants it PLAYED her.
and really has right TO name tho
place, but will go to New York. provid.
ed the Fasteners meet his request TO,
expense money. The chances are tha,
Slosson viii ask that the contest TAX,
place In Gotham.
The match. besides being for :ht
championship, will involve a side bel
of $1,000
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Another PhilanthrOpiss.

~why don't you abolish straps and
high steps on your street car unes?"
''My friend" answered Mr.. Dustin
Stax impressively. scientists tell us
that unless we take more exercise we
wsll become mere creatures OF brain.
with neither arms nor legs. I'm try
ing TO stand between humanity and an
awful fatey'-Washington Star.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
ST. PATRICK'S II. N. A. A.
PICKS BASKETBALL TEAM

St Patrck's II. y. A. A. tried out
twenty basket BAH players on Saturday
night and will select a team this week
from the candidates. Joseph McGarvey
IS captain Of the team. The association
will open It's season on Thursday even
ing with the ~ ST. Mary's College
team Of Emmittshurg. Md, a team rank
ing In class with teams of DicKenson,
Lafayette and Gettysburg. a large
crowd Is expected.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
SPRINGS SHUTS OUT
ATLANTIC CITY TEAM

The Springs roller polo team turned the
tables on the Atlantic city champions on
Saturday night at Atlantic city and shut
the Jersey boys out the Wilmlngtonions
getting four goals Halfback McEwoe
being unable to go at the last moment.
William Kidd from tho practice team
was drafted into service. and played a
fine game
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Letter Carriers Elect Officers

Branch No. 1871. National Association
Of Letter Carriers of this city. has
elected these officers. President. r.
w Hinderer. Jr; vice-president. d. T.
Gahke. secretary. e. S. Goslini hnnn-
cial secretary. George Brown: treas
urer, Charles NJ. Sehl: scrgeant-at-
arms, David Stewarts trustees. Edward
SpealSman, Charles Adele, Howard
Richards.
The installation Of the newly elected
officers will bc held on the first Sum
day I'm January.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Who're Biz League Clubs WIN Train

All Of the big league clubs except the
Philadelphia and ST. Louis Nationals
have decided on their training grounds
for next spring. and the latter club
may go 10 Little Rock. The others will
prepare at the following camps:
American League-New York Ma
con; Boston. San Antonio; Athletics,
New Orleans: Washington. Galveston;
Detroit, Hot Springs; Chicago. Cali
fornia; ST. Louis, Houston; Cleveland,
Mobile.
National League-New York. Mar
lin Springs: Boston, Augusta: Brook
lyn. Jacksonville; Philadelphia, Pine
hurst Cprobahly) pittsburg, Hot
Springs: Chicago, Shreveport; Cincin-
matt Atantn.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14

The citizen who sneers at his own
town.
The citizen who belittles local en-
terprises.
The citizen who SCOTS at home im-
provements.
The citizen who buys his household
goods by mail.
The citizen who gets his job print
ing done outside.
That mans THE TOWN BUSTER.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
sohreok siqns to Meet Hart.

LEXINGTON. KY. Dec. 14.-Nego-
tiations for 15-round fight between
Mike ShreclS and Marvin Hart before
the Fayette Athletic Club here on De-
cember 81 are under way Schrcck
signed the articles in Cincinnati last
night. and the club forwarded the pa
pers to Louisville for Hart's signature
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
STATE MILITIA
TO BE IN STYLE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Doc INA
uonal Guard interests are substantially
promoted by recent order Of the War
Department contemplating that all
requisitions received from militia au-
thorities for clothing and equipment b.
filled by the issue from the army source
Of supplies OF the latest style OF articles
called for.
This win have the effect Of equippins
the militia with nothing obsolete, abano
oned or old patterned in the way OF
material officials say il Is case OF
the regular army being sidetracked foi
the benefit of the militia.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Strictly Feminine.

"Yes. always let papa buy my
hats"
"Is his taste so eoodi'
1T isn't a matter Of taste. Papa
always buys hats that are too expen-
sive. and then change them and get
the difference" - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Those Dear Friends.

Stella (at the pianol-Now that you
have heard me sing. what would you
advise me TO do with my voice?
Mabel-Well. l wouldn't do any
thing with 1t Just now. Wait TIL the
man comes around and have II tuned
st. Louis Post-Dlspatch.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Taking His Measure.

'Mr. Bligglns never seems 10 think
IF anything that Is worth saying" said
me young woman.
II don't know about that" replied
he other. He certainly never says
inything that seems worth thinking" ="
Washington Star.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
An Earnest Wish.

What do you Think exclaimed
the theatrical star proudly. They ARE
going TO name new cigar for me-"
well" reloined the manager. heres
hoping It will draw better than you
do."-Chicago News.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Made TO Order.

Biggs- smawley claims to be a self
made man
Diggs-well. II you ever saw him
when his wife is around. you would
think he was made to order.-cieye-
land Plain Dealer.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Old swedea lean Loses.

NEW CASTLE. Dec. 1.-THE New
Castle High School first team defeated
the Old Swedes Freshmen Of Wilmington
by the score Of 70 to 3.
~ G.. II. S. First. Old Swedes
Harris q. O.. forward q. ......., Heal
Pedriok ......forward ............ .sawin
Gravel
Duncan Gee. ....center wilkins
Deakyne O.. O.. defense 80. ....Hollett
Gemmill O.. O.. defense q. =. ....-.. Neal
Goals from field, Gravel. 4: Duncan 3;
Gemmill 2; goals from fouls. Duncan. 4;
Heal. 1: wilkins. .: referee. Jesse A. Nc
KAY: timekeepers. Ebert Grant and
James f. White, Jr' time Of halves, 20
minutes. t..t
Evening journal., 1908-12-14

After regarding II as a true mollusc for
many years. French scientists have found
that a small snail-like creature found on
trees is the iarva OF a species OF fly.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Fairliill T. $

Field goals Kavanaugh. .; Began. A. A.
buchanan. !. Andrews. f. W Buchanan
o Harkins. 4. Mullin. /; goals from foul.
Bott I; Andrew. 4; referee. McKenna. Mt.
Vernon; timckeeper. Alex Abrahams
Peerless: time. 20 minute halves.
Fairhill Training School will play a
preliminary game with High school
Scrubs on Wednesday night at Eleventh
street rink.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14

Experiments are under way In Boston
with nickei-in-the-slot turnstiles in ele-
vatod railroad and subway stations The
idea il 10 @ava tha az ticket sellers
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
FAIRHILL LOSES
TO MT. VERNON

I'm a rough-house game at Henry CLAY,
IN which scientific PLAYING was impossible.
Mt Vernon G. G.. defeated the Fairhin
Training school by the score OF q to II.
The lineup:
-. t-.t.f.tu II -
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
RaskethaIl a. New castle.

NEW CASTLE. Dec. 1.-THE New
Castle High School first team won an.
other game from Belvedere of Whining.
ton on Saturday night by the score Of
19.to 10 The line-up
II $. First. Belvedere.
j. Naylor ..... forward .Calvery
Gravel .........forward Carroll
Harris
Ducan centre Harkins
Deakvne. e.........defensa ........Conway
Gemmilt ........defense .......... Oscar
Goals from field, Harris. 2; J. Naylor,
.; Gravell 2; Duncan. 1; Deakyne, 1;
Gemmill l. Carroll 2; Conway. /; Os-
car l. Goals from fouls. Harris. 1.
Calverv, Z. Referee Jesse A. Mckay.
Timekeepers. James J. White and El-
tert Grant. Time Of halves, 10 min
utes.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14

Goals from field. Ford. 9; K. MAYOR
i: J. Naylor. l. Harkins. / Conway. ?
King. L. Nallette. ] Referee, Jesse A.
Mckay. Timekeepers, James J. White
and Elbert Grant
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Nohawks

MANI. MohawlSs.
Wilson (CaptD ...r goal ..............IIiil
Dunlcvv ............ half ......... Leonard
bipin'li stfiltIt -sss-ss.s w 'i"ti'
Dcnendorf ........ first rush ....Chandler
(CaptD
Matthews Gee. second rush ......Cooling
sub Wolfe. Referee, Mr.. rraynor.
Timer. Mr.. Hawkins Goals-Deffen-
dorf /; Wcldin. l. Cooling. /. Time OF
halves, 20 and 10 minutes each.
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
New Castle Hiah Wins.

NEW CASTLE. Dec. 14.-The New
Castle High School second team de-
feated the Chesmar second by the
close score Of 10 TO 8 in two halves
Of Is minutes each. The lineup: )
n 4. IL $. Second. c. A. Second
Evening journal., 1908-12-14
Where TO get
MONEY

and how 20 get it. is the
question now that puz-
zlcs every one; yet it is
so easily answered. II
is our business
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19

Chaffee Immediately set out after the
Indians In five hours the troops covered
thirty-four miles OF mountain country.
but IN doing 50 they literally strewed
their trail with used-up horses.
Being warned by the signal fires of
friendly Indians that Chaffee was after
them, the Apaches hurried into the deep
canyon known as the Big Dry Wash,
there to make their stand against the
troopers. Every advantage was with
them. They were in larger numbers, they
and their horses were fresh and they held
an almost inaccessible position
Chaffee undoubtedly realized all this
fully as much as the redskins. but no
sooner had he reached the latter's strong
hold than he set about to give them bat
tie. Dismounting his men he left about
one-fourth of them with the horses in
the rear and with the remainder Of them
attacked the Indians, drawn up on one
side Of the canyon The battle ragged
iercely for several hours without decided
advantage to either side. But at last the
superior position Of the Indians began to
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
PYTHIANS CONFER DEGREES
EulOgies Delivered on the Work of
the late Frank H. Hosford.
Preparations in Progress for the
In Boston IN August.

Rathbone Temple. No. !. Pythian Sis
tiers. conferred the degrees ef their order
on a class Of nine at their regular meet
ing on April 10.
At the regular convention Of Rathbone-
superior Lodge. No. .. knights of Py-
thias held on April 10. a portion OF the
meeting was set aside for euIogies on their
late brother, Past Grand Chancellor F. II,
Hosford. There was a large attendance of
members and a large delegation attended
from syracusians Lodge. No. 10 Grand
Chancellor Claude II. Woodward and
Grand Vice Chancellor Albert Kahlert
were also present.
Laudatory addresses on the life and
character OF Mr. Hosford were delivered
by Past Chancellor W. w. Poultney. Past
Chancellor r. p. Evans. Past Chancellor
Glasscock, Past Chancellor W. j. Coffin,
W. T. Page. and T. c. Snyder. Of Rath-
bone-Superior Lodge and Grand Chan
cellor Woodward and Grand Vice Chan
cellor Kahlert Vocal solos were sung by
". I. Page and c. F. Roberts.
At the regular convention Of Syracus-
fans Lodge. No. 10, another application
was received, and the lodge will confer
the rank Of page on class Of four on
Friday next
Ascalon Temple, No. 81, Dramatic Or
der Knights of Khorassan. held their
regular monthly meeting on april 12. Sew
eral reinstatements were presented and
| favorably acted upon. The secretary Of
the temple was instructed to send the
best wishes and Arabic greetings of the
temple to Ben Mora Temple, No. 1S3, of
Richmond. Va. on the occasion Of their
pilgrimage TO Lynchburg, Va, on Friday
next, to confer the mysteries OF the
"Dokeys" on a large class.
Decatur Lodge, No. .. conferred the
rank Of esquire on one page at its con-
vention. and viii confer the rank of
knight on Tuesday.
On Wednesday evening last Grand
Chancellor Woodward. accompanied by
his associate Grand Lodge officers. paid
his spring visit to Mount Vernon Lodge,
No. 5, the second oldest lodge in existence
in the world at this time. Mount Yer
non Lodge has completed its forty-seeond
year in Pythianism
The report of the treasurer of the re-
lief fund of the Order of Knights Of
Pythias, in the earthquake in San Fran
cisco, two years ago. has been received,
and noteworthy portion Of it is the
fact that more than $1,000 was spent in
relief work.
Grand Chancellor Woodward has ap-
pointed Supreme Representative 7. A
Bynum as third member of the commit
tee on publicity.
From advices received by Supreme Rep
resentative T. A. Bynum. of Boston,
where the coming convention of the
Knights of Pythias is to be held in Au-
gust it is learned that the gates of that
city will be wide open for visiting knights
and others.
Headquarters Of the Supreme Temple.
Pythian Sisters. Which viii be in session
at that time, will bo at Hotel Brunswick,
and their meetings will be held there.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
CLUB TO GIVE A PLAY.
"EVhen Congress Went to Princeton
Title of Production.

when Congress Went to Princeton" is
the title Of a play TO be given by the
Princeton Triangle Club at the Belasco
Theater on Tuesday evening, April 2S A
list = the patronesses follow:
Miss Cannon. Mrs. Thoaas H. Andersen, Mrs.
Franklin @. Briggs 3Irs. Charles J. Beli, Mrs. A. J.
Beveridge Airs. AndTew e Bradley. Mrz Charles
H. Bradley. Mrs Charles ; BTomWcl Ms George
Whitfield Brown Mrs Charles T. Butler AIrs-
Robert Craig Mrs. " MuTay Cane, AIRS. If. Brad
ley Davidson. Mrs. Henry r. Davis. Mrs- Dewey.
Mrs. A. {. Downing Airs Frank Ellis. MTs. John
o, Evans, Mrs. William J. Fiather. MTs. Duane
Z. Fox 3Irs Joseph H. Gaines. Mrs. Edmund
GOldstor0ugl Mrs. J. H0ldsw0Ith Gordon 5irs.
Henry F. Greene. Mrs. John c. Heald Nrs. Georgs
F. HUFF Miss Kean, Ms 4. B. Kelly. Alrs. Phlau-
der c Knox, Mrs William S. Knox. Airs. Lorng.
Mrs Frank o. LoEden. Mrs. II. c. Mclean. Mrs.
Donald Mclean, Mrs Henriette &. Metzar0tt Airs.
James +. Mitchell. 8fTs. james ". Morgan, Airs.
Elizabeth staauaeT Moore Nrs. Henry B. Mum.
MTs. William b. Noble. Mrs. J.,N. 0'c0tt. Mrs.
Hughes 0liphant Ms. Robert Shaw Oliver, Mrs.
Thomas Nelson Page. Mrs AEyTOn NJ Parker. AIRS.
George A. PeaTre. Mrs. John ". Plling, Mrs. B.
f. PilsOa Mrs Richmond r. Rogers, MTs. Elizabeth
ShellahaTgeT Mrs. Robert T, Sbepard, AITs. z T.
Sewers Mrs. Henry c. Stewart. Mrs. C. II. Tit
man. Mrs. N. b. Tulloch, Mrs. Wehle. Airs Jahn
f. Wilkins Mrs Gardner Williams, and Mrs Ayron
b. Wright.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
SERVE HOT MAPLE SYRUP.
New Hampshire Society Addressed
by L. J. Carver.

The New Hampshire Association met
Monday evening last at its headquarters,
522 Sixth street northwest IN accord
anee with a tradition. hot maple syrup
was served from the Granite States for
ests. contributed by Mr.. Hall, a member
Of the association.
Leonard J. Carver, who is well known
at the Capitol, owing 10 the part which
the citizens Of New Hampshire have
taken in building up the big Common
wealth on the Pacific, was invited 10
give the address of the evening. In COM
pairing the two States. he said that the
balmy climate of California was not an
unmixed blessing. since by causing peo-
pie to be out of their houses more, there
was a tendency to dissipate the close
bonds of family life. for which New
Hampshire is so much noted.
The officers for the ensuing year were
nominated, to be voted upon at the
next meeting Russell G. Abbott, II L.
Johnson, and Elmer e Fisher were
nominated for president, z. z. Fisher,
vice president; Russell G. Abbott H. X.
Fulton, aud George I. Sargent, second
vice president; II. n. Fulton, secretary,
and T. T. Fisher, treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
pescrIbe the Siege.

A regular meeting OF the Society Of May
flower Descendants was held on Tuesday
evening last at the residence Of Z. South
ard Parker, IT'S Connecticut avenue
northwest, Prof. George /. Raymond.
governor OF the society, presiding An
interesting account was given by Gen.
A. S. Daggett. L. S. A. retired. of the ex-
periencs OF himself and troops at the re-
lief Of pekin by the allied forces. Music
was furnished by the Washington Canoe
Club Suinged Quartet.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
Readinrs for the RIInd.

The following is the programme for vol
unteer readings and music in the read
ing room for the blind at the Library Of
Congress, go to $3.50 p. M;
Tuesday. April =, AIr. Augustus G.
Heaton. Interesting things about Ma
ples;' Thursday. song and piano recital.
Mrs. Dayelle T. Welch, Miss Ruth Spen-
Ger. and Miss Nellie Hodges Saturday,
Dir. Asaph Hall, "The origin and max
ing of the almanac"
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
MemorinI to So KnIgI,t.

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF Columbia COM
mandeTy, knights Templar No. 2, have
placed a memorial in honor Of the late
David II. Fent6n, emminent commander
Of Columbia Commandery. in endowing a
room In the Eastern Star and Masonic
home. This auxiliary was founded in mr.
Fentons term Of Office.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
Church sonr RecitnI.

A song recital viii be given at the zion
baptist Church. F street between Third
and Four-and-a-half streets southwest, to-
morrow night, for the benefit of the
church. George Bowens viii give selec-
tions from Shakespeare.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
THRILLING CHAPTERS IN LIVES OF PUBLIC MEN

How Francis J. Heney Prosecutor of the Graft Cases in
San Francisco, Killed the Bully of TucSon-KyIe
BeIIewS Close Call when He Was Gold Seeker in
Australia-The Amusing Dare that Funston Gaze
to Fort Smith when He Vas Newspaper Man.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
widoun pIar Whist

The Widows Whist Cluh=met on Thurs
day evening, az 1916 Fifteenth street
northwest. with Mrs. M. c. Beach.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19


But it was soon found that the work
was of far too comprehensive and im-
portant character to admit of its trans
action in the Office Of the privy council.
The president of the committee was pro-
vided with offices of his own, and with
an ever growing staff OF assistants, until
toward the end of the reign of George "
the board had developed into a full
tiedged department, in the work of
which the other ministers took no longer
any share. but which was left wholly in
the hands of the president, who was ac-
corded a regular salary Of $4,000 year.
Connected with this division OF the
board Of trade is a museum. or sample
room, and l may add that the British
consuls abroad, and above all the COM
mercial attaches of the British embassies.
are extensively represented in this de-
partment of the board of trade This
does not by any means exhaust the long
list Of duties intrusted to the president
of the board Of trade. In fact, there is
no end TO them. and so important has the
work become that il has frequently been
urged that the presidency, instead Of
ranking among the minor Offices Of the
cabinet, should be advanced to the rank
OF a full secretaryship of state and re-
munerated with a salasy equal to the
latter, namely, S25.o00 a year.
No better office, however, could have
been selected than this for the purpose
Of enabling Winston Churchill to show
his mettie and TO prove the extraordi-
narily wide range of his attainments and
the manvsidedness Of his character. That