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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT

The warm, murky weather Of yesterday
terminated in a heavy fog that formed
soon after the sun went down and con.
tinued throughout the greater part Of the
night
Fortunately, with the exception of the
Norfolk line steamer, none of the boats
running out of this city was out. Fri
day night is the one night in the week
river are in port.
The fog was heavy the entire length
of the Potomac. At times lights fifty feet
away could not be discerned through the
fog clouds.
Potomac mariners are looking for the
coming of good cold weather that will put
an end to fOgs as long as it lasts. The
fog of last night is the first that has
formed on the Potomac for two or three
weeks.
In spite Of yesterday being Christmas
day there was but little holiday for the
employees Of the steamboat lines operating
on the Potomac. The steamer Harry
Randall of the Washington and Potomac
Steamboat Company fleet and the steam
err Anne Arundel Of Maryland, Delaware
and Virginia line, both came into port
early yesterday morning well laden with
Christmas packages. The wharves pre-
sented q lively scene while the con-
signees of the packages were calling for
them.
The steamer Wakefield came into port
yesterday afternoon. She also had a
small jag of Christmas boxes but the
bulk was called for and delivered to-
day.
Outside the steamboat wharves the day
was observed as a holiday. All the lum-
Der and wood handling firms and other
mercantile houses along the river were
closed for the day and their employees
given a holiday.
The news of the lifting of the embargo
against Maryland cattle in the counties
Of that state along the river has been
spread through the country by the steam.
boat companies. During the coming week
heavy shipments Of Maryland cattle. and
other livestock are looked for by the
managers of the various water transpor-
tation lines centering here.
The embargo on Maryland cattle Is said
to have been a cause of considerable
financial loss to the farmers who had
planned to get the stock to market prior
to Christmas. when the demand would
be heavy and prices high. Numbers OF
the farmers killed their cattle at home
and shipped them to the commission men
here minus their feet and heads, as they
were allowed to do under the ruling OF
the Agricultural Department
AS far as known there was not a case
Of foot and mouth disease in any of the
river counties of Maryland.
Arrived: Ram schooner Ivy Blades,
lumber from a Virginia port to the deal
ers here; schooner Smith,. oysters in the
shell from the beds along the lower Po-
tomac: tug Camilla. with a tow from a
down-river point.
Saileu: Schooner e. r. s. Dougherty,
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House and Owner Burned.

ROANOKE Va. December 26-J. A..
Gollahorne, one Of the oldest and most
prominent citizen Of Broadford, Smyth
county. was burned to death Christmas
eve. Mr.. Gollahorne had been a wild
over for a number of years. His
dwelling was in the suburbs Of Broad
ford and he lived in his house alone,
taking his meals with a neighbor.
When the fire was discovered the
neighbors rushed to the scene, but the
flames had gotten such a Roadway that
no ono could enter. The building, to-.
gether with the owner and entire con-
tents, was destroyed. The origin OF
the fire is not known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
MARTIN AND CHAMBERS.
Put Up Stiff Fifteen-Round Go at
the Monumental.

BALTIMORE. Md, December 28.-Terry
Martin and Eddie Chambers of Philadel-
pfia put up one Of the hottest fights ever
seen in Baltimore yesterday afternoon
when they went, fifteen rounds to draw
before the Monumental Athletic Club. A
good crowd was present and cheered the
decision of Referee Pat O'Connor. but
they did so merely because they admired
Chambers gameness, for they believed
that Martin should have had the fight.
In the last three rounds Chambers was
badly beaten by Martin. and he could not
have lasted more than a round or two
longer. But he was game to the core. and
the Christmas crowd was not only inclined
to be charitable. but felt that Chambers
should get some recognition for the Cruel
ing ne took.
It seemed in the first two rounds that
Martin would have an easy thing, for he
was at his man all the time and displayed
boxing ability and footwork that remind
ed some Of the fight fans of the palmy
with his boxing Martin lost some Of his
old art of hitting a knockout blow, for he
landed often enough to have put his man
away had he had his Old-time steam be-
hind the blows.
From the beating Chambers took il
seemed as II he had an iron jaw, and II
was clearly seen that the rugged young
ster was in fine shape. Chambers braced
up considerably after he had been in the
ring couple of rounds. He knocked
Martin down once and was always ready
for fight. Many times he swung vicious
blows which missed Martin by a narrow
margin, so that Chambers was a danger
out opponent at every stage Of the game
The boys were about the same size and
both could fight at 142, but they seemed
heavier BY his snowy boxing Martin In
the first two rounds sm0thered his op-
ponent and jabbed his face at will. al
though he did Chambers no particular
harm.
sent the crowd to its feet. Chambers
swung to Martins jaw and Terry went
down. He was up in an instant and fight
ing again. Chambers got his feet caught
in the ropes in the latter part Of the round
and Martin helped him up.
swings. while Martin danced about, lead
ing. jabbing. blocking and getting away
In q manner that was treat to the spec
tators. But Chambers swings occasion
ally landed, and when they did Terry hes
itated in his attack. And so the battle
through, with one man the slugger and
with plenty Of grit and the other nervy
boxer who could not put his man away.
The twelfth round found the men slow
ing up bit from their terrific pace. Mar.
tin knocked Chambers down with a right
full on the jaw. but the Quaker came back
fighting at his townsman with more than
usual vim. But this was a bad round for
Chambers, and In the next round he hine
on. Martin continued to batter his op-
ponent In the fourteenth round, and the
last round was merely repetition. In
the last minute Martin landed q hard
right hook on Chambers jaw which stag.
gered him. but did not make him quit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
PLANS OF NAVAL Reform
SECRETARY NEWBERRY SEEK
ING CLOSED COOPERATION.
Wants to Develop the General Board
Into a Larger and More Ex-
perienced Body.

DETROIT, Mich, December 26.-Tru-
man H. Newberry. Secretary of the Navy,
who is visiting his family in Detroit, says
out. but declares he is not posing as a
of departments.
II am simply taking the machinery, OIL
ing it where necessary, If find an unnec-
essary part casting 1t aside and reducing
the whole machine to the best working
order within my power
More Cooperation Sought.
''What intend to do is to increase the
membership of the general board and the
board of construction in order to get a
greater cooperation between the two. To
accomplish that have amended the naval
regulations so as to distribute the work of
battleship designing in such a way as to
avoid the archaic and unbuSinesslike
methods which have prevailed in the past
In way I am bowling to many critics
OF the bureau administration of the de-
partment who have alleged that under the
system 1t was almost impossible to induce
any board or bureau to admit existing de-
fects. For example, I wish to amalga-
mate the bureau of steam engineering
with the board Of construction and repair
II have already increased the member
ship Of the board of construction and
placed Rear Admiral George Converse
retired, at its head as president. The
new members include a man from the
board Of inspection and survey, a mem
Der Of the naval retiring and examining
boards, who is also an expert on torpe-
does. and Capt. Staunton, who is a mem
Der Of the general board. Heretofore the
board has been limited to the designing
and construction Of new vessels. In the
future it shall perform any duties 1 as
sign to it.
To Develop the General Board.
II want also to develop the general
board into larger and more experienced
body, which will be thoroughly repre-
sentative of every branch of the service,
and make staff as nearly as possible.
without legislation, similar to the general
staff of the army. 1t will be sort of ad-
viSory board to me in matters that re-
quire technical or experienced advice. !
will take up the general board matter in
a few weeks
much good will be accomplished without
legislation, it is probable that before the
reorganization is completed the President
will transmit to Congress a recommends
ton that the various bureaus of the de-
partment be merged. Mr.. Newberry's
plan of reorganization does not alone rest
with heads of the department, but affects
all branches of the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
TRACK SUITS DoRANTE.
Wins Christmas Day Handicap al
Oakland.

SxA4CSAA0s
OAKLAND, Cal. December 26.-Do-
rante. closing equal favorite with
Montgomery, won the Christmas han
dicap at Emeryville yesterday. Ideal
weather prevailed, but the track was
still somewhat heavy. Clamor was
withdrawn and Legatee added, leaving
eight to face the starter. Montgomery
ruled favorite during the greater part
of the betting, but plunge on Dorante
forced his price down to s to 2. Royal
Tourist and Don Enrique. the Ellison
entry. came In for strong support. Fire
stone went out in front and led for
three-quarters Of a mile before Don
Enrique passed him. Dorante passed
them both without trouble when called
on by Lee and won easily from Milford,
au outsider. Firestoe was third, Mont
gomery being outrun all the way. The
winners share was $3,115. Well played
horses won the other events. Jockey
Miller on Smiley Corbett was fined $3.50
for crossing in front Of Pajorita in the
last race. Summary Of events:
Orleans. 100 (Miiiero. to 5. Won; Excheauer.
1O2 tioldsteinl, Z to 2 second: Transmute, 400
se 10 Brian boqn Hush Money.
Wee Las; and & also Isn u, f.osn
Green. Gene Russell and Ellerd also ran.
Third race; five furlongs-Bruce handicap
Trois Temp. 105 Butler). o 10 2, won; Bon
Homme, ITO Qee), % to 5. second: Mailman.
Hayward, Ocean Queen, Sir John. Serenade and
Gull Holland also ran.
Fourth race; mile and one-quarter; Christmas
GeeS, to 2. won: Milford. Ss (Waish), Is to i.
second; Firestone. 113 (,iiller). to 2. third.
rique Royal Tourist and Nadzn also ran.
Fifth race: Futurity course; sslling.,seyen
Full. 1o4 aUptonl, 9 to !. won; Firebsll 10
stein), Is to /, third. Time. LIZ. Billy Bow
legs, J. c. Core and He Knows also ran.
corbett. 109 tsifller). to s. won: Charlie Do
herty, los tGoldstein). 100 to l. second; Paja-
1.lOss. Warden. Joe Rose and John A. Mallon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
BASE BALL NOTES.

Tom Daily, the former crack second
baseman. 10 slated to become Brooklyn's
scout.
McGraw says he considers F. Regel Her
Zog another Arthur Hoffman. and that
they must bid high to get him.
st. Paul has traded Pete" Noonan, the
former catcher of the Athletics, to San
Francisco in exchange for Truck" Egan.
Noonan Is to go to work as first base
man.
Christy Mathewson will cease his per-
January 10, when he goes Ito Boston TO
get an early start on the Harvard base
ball candidates. Matty's task will be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
OFF AT SAVANNAH.
Thirty-Day Meeting Starts on the
Half-Mile Course.

SAVANNAH. Ga. December 26.-The
first events Of thirty-day racing meet
under the auspices Of the Savannah
Jockey Club were run at Thunderbolt
half-mile track yesterday afternoon. Rain
in the early afternoon kept the attend
ance down and made the track little
slow. The favorites made good show
ing. st. Abe scored an easy victory in
the first race, and Gunshot in the fifth
moved up to first place, when It looked
for a time as If he were beaten. Sum-
marieS:
First race selling: ree-quarters Of mile
Stable, won; Spring Frog, second; Belle Of the
Ball. third Time, 1.21.
Second race. three-quarters of mile; three
year-olds and upward: selling-Lucullus, won:
Anna Smith, second; Risk, third. Time, 1.21 S-5.
Third race, Amateur cup: one mile-Flimnap,
i.Se rs. NA' ''' 'N' ''
Fourth race, one mile-Auspicious. won: The
Rain. second; Sudden Start. third. Time, 1.50 %.
Fifth race; six and half furlongs; maidens
-Gunshot, won; Daley Bultman. second; Miss
Cardigan. third. Time. 49,
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TOMMY BURNS LOSES CHAMPIONSHIP TO JACK JOHNSON
REFEREE GIVES DECISION TO THE NEGRO ON POINTS

Hasty Agnes. Tom McGrath. Julia Powell and
Pfnkola also ran.
Fourth race, mile and a quarter; Santa Anita
handicap-Stanley Fay, III (TreubeD, to 8,
won; Car, 1o4 GicGeel. to 1. second; Gowan.
Vo1 Popoii. Husky and Magazine also ran :.
Fifth race, seiling-Round and Round. 106
tshilnng,, to !. won; Niblick. 1O4 AicCsheyl. g
/, third. Time. 1.3S 3-5. Hannibal Bey. Ampedo.
Haber and First Peep also ran.
Sixth race, five and a half furlongsSeymour
Beutler. 1O7 Powers|. to s, won; c. w. Burt,
1o4 tShilling), to 1, second; Creston, 104 Or
also ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Base Ball in Manila.

MANILA. December 28.-The base ball
team from the United States which has
been playing in Japan arrived here yes
terday morning and was enthusiastically
welcomed. In the afternoon 1t played
game with Lieut.. Johnson's Army team.
defeating the soldiers by a score of to 1
In eleven innings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Flight Sydney Stopped by the Police
Champion Knocked Down First Round and Was Clearly Out
cassed-Interesting Racing at Oakland, Los Angeles
and Savannah Base Ball Notes.

for q bout" Make 1t a dollar and car
fare shouted Burns. You're on"
laughed the referee. And Tommy Burns
career was on. In his street clothes he
licked that pug to a fragile, knocking
him out In the third round.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
HOW BURNS STARTED.
First Fight Was for q Dollar and
Car Fare and He Won.

DETROIT. Mich, December 28-Tommy
Burns first fight was for a dollar and
car fare. and he won. It was in his own
town Of Delray. q Detroit suburb. He
wandered into a hall one night where q
fight was scheduled and one pug had
failed to show up. The other was sitting
In a corner CARRIED in a gorgeous bath
robe; the referee was pacing about fret
ting and the crowd was furious.
After a surly demonstration the ref
cree. who was also promoter, yelled:
"A dollar to any man who will 60 on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

1t matters little what 1t Is that you
want-whether a situation or a servant
a want" ad. in The Star will reach the
person who can I'LL your need.
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johnson Always Confident.

SYDNEY, N. S. W, December 26-In
an interview after the fight for the
heavyweight championship Of the
world here, in which Jack johnson, the
negro pugilist Of Galveston. Tex, won
over Tommy" Burns, the French-Can-
adian. Johnson spoke as follows:
II never doubted the issue from the
beginning. ! knew I was too good for
Burns. I have forgotten more about
fighting than Burns ever knew. I was
sure would win from the start. The
referee was fair, and I have no COM
plants to make"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

If McGraw insists upon playing Herzog
in the outfield the chances of the Boston
team getting the utility man will dwindle
rapiNy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
FIRST NEGRO
TO WIN TITLE

Jack Johnson Is the first negro who
ever won the worlds heavyweight pugi-
listtc Championships fact. he is the only
negro who ever was permitted to battle
for the honor. He was born in Calves
ton, Tex, in 1873, and began his ring
career in 1901. He is feet ~ inches in
height.
Burns was born in Hanover, Ontario, in
1881. and started fighting when he was
nineteen years old. He is feet ~
inches in height and weighs when trained
for battle about It's pounds. Burns al
ways was a rough-and-ready fighter, who
delighted to sail in and mix things with
his adversary. Favored with great length
OF arm-hts reach measuring 741z inches
Burns has proved himself bad man at
close range. Despite the fact that John
son overtopped him in height by 61s
inches. Burns had the better of the argu-
ment In reach by ~ inches.
Since James ]. Jeffries retired and
Tommy Burns claimed the championship,
johnson has been trying to get the Cana
dian boy to meet him, and he has trailed
him throughout the United States, and
even to England. in quest Of match. 1t
was not until Mr.. Mcintosh, the promoter
of this fight, and who also acted as ref
cree. offered purse Of $35, 900 for a battle
at Rushcutters Bay, a suburb Of Sydney,
that Burns consented to meet Johnson.
be split up, the size of the ring and all
the conditions surrounding the fight.
johnson Immediately accepted and sailed
from London for Australia to begin
training.
Johnson during his ring career has
fought sixty-four battles and twenty-five
Of his opponents have gone down to de-
feat by the knockout route. Prominent of
those who have been put to sleep by the
big black are Jack Jeffries, a brother Of
the former heavyweight champion. who
was knocked out by Johnson at Los An
geles. in 1902, In five rounds. and Bob
Fftzsimmons. who, in Philadelphia, in 1907,
was able to Withstand Johnson's shifty
work but two rounds. He has lost but
two fights. one twenty-round decision to
Marvin Hart and the other on a foul to
Joe jeanette.
Not since the days Of James ]. Corbett
has the prize ring seen so perfect boxer
as Johnson. Long and 1.-THE. he is as
graceful as a dancing master and as
true as an arrow in placing his blows.
Especially deft is he with his left hand.
and few boxers, unless they have great
skill. are able to keep the big black man
from beating their faces to tatters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

The Boston Americans open the season
In Philadelphia, and the jump from Bal
timore, where they play on the 18th OF
April, will be an easy one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

Wonder how hard Billy Gilbert will
work under Roger Bresnahan? Billy had
his heart set on the same managerial job.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

President Dewey is fully recovered from
his recent spell Of sickness and the reor.
ganization of the Boston Nationals may
shortly be expected to begin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26
Burns Eyes Pulled Up.
Burns Outclassed.

Eleventh Round.-The perspiration pour
ing or the body of Johnson made it look
not unlike highly polished walnut Burns
tried to cross his right over. but Johnson
cleverly avoided him. meantime laughing
at the champion. Burns was outclassed,
and johnson apparently is invulnerable
When the bell rang, Burns limped to his
corner
Twelfth Round-Again Johnson sailed in
and Burns took a tremendous lot of pun
ishment gamely. His jaw is greatly swol-
len.
Thirteenth Round.-Johnson continued to
play for the injured eye and the bleeding
mouth of Burns which was swollen to
twice its normal size. Blow after blow the
colored man rained upon him and the gong
alone saved the white man from defeat.
for he was reeling and groggy as 1t rang.
During the intermission between the
thirteenth and fourteenth rounds the po-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

Manager Bresnahan of the Cardinals
we'll be accustomed to that title by next
spring-has called off the spring series
between the Cardinals and Browns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

Pete Wilson. the New York American
League pitcher, has been ordered to spend
two months in the Berkshires. It is fear
ed that he has lung trouble. He will prob
ably give up base ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

Barney Dreyfuss expects to have his
new ball park ready for use by July 1,
1909. Well, the New Yorks can win four
straight there just as easily as they did
across the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-26

Billy Sullivan is mentioned as the prob
able manager of the White Sox in case
Fielder Jones really does quit base ball.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-23
COUNTESS CAME.
NEAR DROWNING
FORMER GLADYS VANDERBILT
AND HUSBAND THROWN INTO
LAKE AND NEARLY LOSE
THEIR LIVES.

BUDAPEST. Hungary. April 81
Count ana Countess SEeshneyi
are SLOWLY recovering from a fflEkt
accustomed ~ a narrow escape
from dfawnlng experienced b.
them While they were boating on
the l.aborls river GA Easter Mon.
daY
Tired 81 autemeAillRg Ia the
vicinity u their castle ~ oereme
SOC. the countess. formerly Gladys
Vanderbilt. expressed desire 10
take n boat ride on the river The
couple Nas 5ee yards nom the hank
Nhen a sadasn squat capaix.d the
little boat
The eaimnras 81 the countess II
al that saved her Afe Instead of
losing her prrscnce ~ mind. she
chung to the craft and assisted her
husband and the h0aiman ln their
efforts to reacuo her After ca.
- Oelug much difficulty. the y a.
finally rescued b. party from
shore The euuntraa collapsed after
she reached land
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-23

affairs. or upon the question of =
taif tuat and equitable dlatrlbu
ton OF the burden ~ taxation.
AN not an opportunlHt NJ
views are not affected hy tho local.
IL IN which I happen 10 be- speak
lnE They do not depend suou
latitude az longitude have not
ono set uf doctrines Tor Seattle and
another Tor spokane one for Ia.
coma aud another for North Yak.
ina OF Naila Walla. Measures
should be placed above mon Ideas
are Infinitely greater than the In.
diNidual II can matter but little
To YOU. at 60 tho people Of the
state. shat particular individual
hanpena "a occupy the eovernator.
Ia chair bit L nhunid matter very
much lo you what ideas he repre-.
senla-what principles he stands
for
Perry Poison. president of the
folsan Implement a Hardware Co.
vas elected president OF the club.
Ferdinand SchmitE. vice sresi
dent. aud = l. Rcbcr. secretary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-23
.INCENDIARY FIRE
AT BELLINCHAM
ASPHALT WORKS co W. IN
SMOKE, CAUSING. Loss OF
t5.ooo-FlRE suoe ARE sus
pacTGo.

WftsliNHliAM. April a3. ftfe
originating Ia mysterious man.
neF. possibly started by an lncen
diary destroyed the independent
Asphalt Paving companya plant
early this morning and By burning
the wires carrying electricity from
the power plant of the Whuteum
County Railway aud Light com
pany, shut off all power Ia tho
city for many hours aud traffic
was completely paralyzed
Not until noon were the street
cars and Industrial plants depend
Ing on electricity able ,o rua. The
telegraph companies. which use the
power of the Whntcom County com.
pauy. have auxiliary plants and
we're not aforementioned
The asphalt works was diaenV.
cred on fire al O'Clock. aud when
the fire department arrived Il vas
Doomed The loss viii not exceed
g. 600
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-23
TEA.

Good tea is so cheap, it
is folly to drink poor tea.
Go by the book.
Your grocer returns your money
" You don't like Seedlings Best;
We pay him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-04-23
PLACED ON TRIAL
SECOND TIME

Mary Ninette wsa put on trial for
the second time today before Judge
A " frater ON a chsrwr ~ CON
spring 10 deffaHd the Seattle Lice.
fHe Co
she xas indicted with her hua.
band. Joseph Ninetts. charged with
entering iato n conspiracy with Al,
bertha Nludeii asd Carl Wiadeil.
representing that Windrii had been
Injured In = street cas- accident =
They ara said 10 have claimed
that - waa mentally deranKed.
ahlla the dsfeas~ coutsads that he
uaa not tniursd n all The jury
shieh h~aFd the first trial dis
agreed
Mrs Nla~si- seemed "a be ~ In