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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-21
FISHERY SITE PLEAsEs.
University Experts inspect Mission
Bay Of Devils Lake.

Prof. Brannon and DR.. Young Of tho
University Of North Dakota have re-.
turned from Devils Lake, where they
looked up. the question Of location
for biological survey station and
fish hatchery. They found Mission
Bay Of Devils Lake to be the finest
location Prof. Brannon stated. Near
the bay there 10 fine fresh water
lake. q
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-21
What He Carries.

A minister was carrying a bundle Of
old sermons under his arm.
What have you in that package %
'queried member Of his flock.
Dried tongue. replied the good man.
illustrated Bits.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-21
Beach gets another lumber yard.

LaMoure is to add another artesian
we'll.
| Two barns at Ashley were destroyed
by fire.
Mott and Dickinson are to play ball
for $500 SIDE
More horse stealing is reported
around Crosby.
The Mandan fair will be held Sent
20, 30 and Oct. /.
| The horse stealing case at Hazelton
was settled out of court.
Dean Collins has raised over $4,000
Tor new rectory at Mandan
The Sheldon creamery is doing the
biggest business in it's history.
Realty men report increased de.
mands for North Dakota dirt.
Inc Bowman team lost seven games
then won-and all was forgiven.
|
II Williams is to be divided a lot of
people want it to be in three counties.
The disappearance of a restauranter
at Mlnot is mourned by many cred
| itors.
| The Northwood creamery is among
the successful institutions of that kind
| in the state
Members of band of gypsies are
| reported to have committed thefts in
| Morton county
The excellent bank report from
North Dakota fnanc al institutions at
| tract attention.
Judge Gram of Sheldon may locate
in Spokane definitely. He has entered
into law partnership there.
The rest of the state extends SYM
pathy to Bismarcll-where cattle and
horses still roam in the streets
! More Morton county horses are be.
| ing shipped to the eastern part of the
state to be sold to the farmers.
The people of LaMoure let the con-
| tract for the sewer system and will
soon invite bids for water mains.
~
David Clark of Bottineau showed
| his Shorthorns at the state fair in
Fargo and won about thirty prizes.
Two young men of LaMoure may be
arrested for indecent exposure as a re-
suit of exhibitions in a swimming
hole.
The people of Crosby deny that the
man buncoed by some strangers in
Fargo was from that town, as he
claimed.
Visitors to the Bad Lands in the
western part of the state have great
stories about the number of snakes
they kill.
George Krouse the Munich blind
plgger. was sent to the pen for four
teen months for conviction on a sec.
ond offense.
Maj. Mclaughlin, Indian inspector.
has been at Standing Rock getting the
names of the Santee Indians at that
reservation.
Frank Macarthur died suddenly at
Coffin Butte, Morton county, and the
demise was thought to be due to heart
failure. His brother now suspects foul
play.
The city council at Dickinson has
decided to enforce the ruling that
bathers in the Northern Pacific dam
must wear suits-or wait till after
dark.
The Dickinson Commercial club will
make no effort to induce extra labor
ers to go to that part of the state for
harvest work as the supply appears to
Ue SuuCleut.
North Dakota Farmers are learning
that it is more profitable to plant corn
than to summer fallow-as the land is
cleaned Of weeds better and the farm
er gets crop for his work.
A deaf and dumb man was kicked
by horse at Sharon and his leg
broken. So much time elapsed before
a doctor coull be secured that the leg
was too badly swollen to be set.
Much OF the credit for getting the
state harness record is conceded by
Hillsboro people to Col. Dick King
man. who had men at work at the
track day and night to get it in fine
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-21
PASS ON COUNTY RETURNS.
North Dakota EquaIlzers Let Most Of
the Figures Stand.

The returns Of the county boards Of
equalization throughout the state
have been accepted by the state board
Of equalization practically without
change. There is considerable. In
crease in the total assessed valuation
of land over last year, but this Is due
to the increased acreage on the tax
rolls from homestead lands proved
upon and state school lands sold. II
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-08-21
NI orth Dakota
~ ubbins q s

Dickinson reports an elopement.
Carpio has reached the creamery
stage.
Weed cutting is great exercise.
Try it.
Winter rye gave large yields in Kid.
der county.
The mill at Havana has changed
ownership.
The Grafton socialists have open.
ed headquarters.
Only late grain was damaged in
Sargent county.
Too much illegal game shooting is
reported around Russo.
A farmers telephone company will
be organized at Kermit.
Richard Schaffer's dwelling at Bow.
bells was Quilted by fire.
The insurance agents report bust
ness is increasing rapidly.
Fish lake, Rolette county, is becom-
ing great summer resort.
A horse was stolen from John Hig-
gins who lives near Sarles.
Many towns of the state are Offer
Ing inducements for -four mills.
The Minot and Williston fat men
are to- clash in baseball again.
The crop of spuds in North Dakota
this year promises to be large one.
Herman Fahlsing Of Mercer county
has the only antelope ranch in the
world.
The booster is the good man for the
town in which hegets his three square
meals.
The farmers in the southwestern
part Of the state are after some cattle
rustlers.
The assessment of franchises is at
tracing considerable attention over
the state.
The hospital at Edgeley will demand
payment in advance from all patients
in the future.
Other things in Williams county are
being lost sight of in the fight over
county division.
Two men, a woman and gun fig
ured in tragedies in both LaMoure and
Sargent counties.
The growth of the dairying industry
is shown by the number of butter ex-
hibits at the fairs.
The. Farmers railroad will be an
important factor in the development
of cavalier county.
The farmers are trying to reach the
grain with the harvesting machinery
before hail arrives.
the scanty clothing some men wear
during the hot weather.
Two boys named Shimpke, living
near Harvey. were stunned by light
ming which struck barn.
The advantages of irrigation have
been successfully demonstrated in
Williams county this year.
Guy L. Scott of Ambrose is reported
to have been ambitious to be receiver
of the Williston land office.
IL is reported IHe Imperial LUMBER
company of this state has disposed of
number of it's yards to the Long
worthy company.
Visitors comment on the cement
sidewalks and the we'll graded and
graveled streets at Hettinger, the new
county seat town Of Adams county.
At Mohall Fred Hall missed his bird
dog for eight days, finally finding her
in the pit Of an elevator where she
had been without food or water all the
time.
When strangers strike a town and
see streets filled with tin cans, side
walks in dilapidated condition, rank
weeds on vacant lots they go some
where else to make their investments
and homes.
In Ward county many people agree
that county division is the proper
thing but they don't all take the same
view as to where the line should be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08

track In the autumn of 1909. The plant
VIII be substantially built and appoint
ell in the most modern manner requir-
ing much longer TO construct than ths
average mushroom variety"
The Rio Grande and Denver road and
the Western Pacific viii handle the
race-going crowds from a field Of over
200. 900 population. It is thought horse
men will be glad to break the jump
from the East 10 the Pacific coast by
a fling at the game at Salt Like, which
leads the promoters 10 believe thai six
weeks racing In the autumn would just
about iii the bill.
The financial public has been educated
TO the knowledge OF the great money
earning capacity Of successful race
track during the lest three or four
years. a circumstance which was clearly
shown in connection with the Salt Lake
project for every dollar of the S150, 900
common stock could have been disposed
of in Goldheld, New. alone In one after
noon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
PRESIDENTS NEPHEW
IN HARVARD GAMES

BOSTON. March THE big annual
track meet with Harvard today de-
veIoped plenty Of interest over coo en-
tries being recorded up to noon
The old time rivalry between the diff
ferent halls was fought out in grand
relay race, Mt. Auburn getting first
with her bunch of sprinters. Randolph
Hall was second, and Holworthy third
in this event Young C. f. Roosevelt
class Of 1909. following in the footsteps
of his athletic uncle. the President,
made a phenomenal showing in the run
ming high jump. clearing FIVE feet nine
inches and vanquishing two dozen
rivals.
He failed Of a prize, however, owing
to the handicaps allowed each OF the
other entries. The events were pulled
of before a huge crowd Of enthusiasts
at HemenWay Gymnasium.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
College Stars Will Form Nucleus
OF Washington Union League Club
Manager Irwin Expected to
Enlist Many Younger
Players.
Outlaw Leagues First Sea-
son VIII Open Late
in April.

PHILADELPHIA, March THE new
Washington Union League promises to
put a team in the field that viii contain
enough veteran league players, com
bined with good young recruits with
several years experience, to make the
team big success.
Manager Arthur Irwin, the baseball
s veteran. who has just signed to man
! age Washington Unions. and VINO Is
+ now coaching the University of Penn
( sylYania baseball team, said he is high
/ " pleased with the outlook. He says
he will have a team that will make all
others in the league hustle. He is not
vet ready to name the men. as tive or
six are men who played in the big
league during the past two years, and
who, though not under contract. are
badly wanted by their clubs.
Busy With Contracts.
To these men and q number of others
Irwin has sent contracts. Within few
DAYS the lineup Of the team win begin
TO assume form. Said Irwin today: I
will finish my coaching here at Penn
sylvania on April Is and Will immedi-
atefy report in Washington, where my
men viii meet me. The season will be-
gin late in April so that ] will have
.coupIe OF weeks TO whip the men into
shape. The league viii meet IN this
city on March is, and by that time all
the clubs viii be able to announce theiI
line.ups and they viii prove a surprise
j can guarantee the finest kind OF ball
TO the patrons Of the game in Wash
ington. We have the most substantial
mon behind our club as well as behind
the league, and are bound to make it
success.
"One thing I want to impress he
continued. We will tolerate no con-
tract-breaking. Of course, we do rot
respect any reserve clause because we
have no connection with the National
Association. Washington will not want
for good baseball
New Manager Popular.
The ACQUISITION Of Irwin proved a
pleasant surprise in THIS city, where
he is so well and favOrably known.
With such men managing clubs the af-
fair is looked upon as solid business
proposition. Twins popularity with the
ball players means that he viii have
many stars fiocking to his standard.
1t would not be surprising to see
several college stars who graduate in
June in the Union League at Washing
ten. This is especially true of Captain
Judd. PENIS star outheldeT, and Ieyn-
iger, the great Princeton pitcher. who
refused to sign with Chicago Nationals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
FHtuT1tp Stakes
WI Be Barred
Undez WeW Rule
Section Also Revised Re-
lating to Guaranteed
Stakes.

NEW YORK. March Two impOr-
tant changes in the rules Of the Ma
tional Trotting Association made IN the
tention from horsemen. particularly
from racetrack managers. compared
with the great significance they have
on the future of the turf,
The first important change alluded &c
was that in the rule, which gives q cor
rect definition OF a stake" In section
2, under old rule nine, a stake was
defined as follows; Stake is a race
opened TO all complying with its pub
lished conditions. for which the prize
is the total amount of money contrt-
buted by the nOminators. all of which
belongs 70 the winner OF winners. I'M
less otherwise provided in the publish
ed coalitions"
IN tbs newly adopted rule the comma
after the word winners was changed
to a period, and the remaining clause
OF the rule stricken our. namely tho
words unless otherwise provided IN
the published conditions" This plainly
means that whatever the conditions gov
erning the stake, all the money con-
tributed by the nominatOrs should con
stitute the prize for competition, and
every dollar o. IL must DO distributed
among the winner or winners. and that
the giver Of the stake" can make no
extra conditions which should govern
the final distribution of the total moneys
subscribed by the entrants 20 the stake.
Intention Plain.
The intention OF the new rule is plain
~ directed against the Futurity Stakes.
which for years have been in tho habit
OF collecting large sums OF money from
subscribers or nOminators and return
ing Only a portion OF the same 10 the
winner or winners.
The second Important change was
made in the rule pertaining 10 guaran-
teed stakes. Formerly under section
s. Of the same rule a guaranteed stake
was defined as follows: rs the same
as the stake, with a guarantee by the
party opening II that the sum shall
not be less than the amount named, and
shall not enitle the giyer TO any ex-
cess, unless otherwise stipulated in
the published conditions" In the new
rule the comma after the word named
Is changed 10 a period, and the balance
OF the rule. from the word land" 10 the
word conditions" IS struck out.
Must Make Good.
AS a rule ROW stands a track assoeia-
ton can guarantee a stake TO a certain
amount, and II the entrance fees do not
come up 20 the stipulated sum then II
, must be made good: but on the other
hand. If the subscriptions foot up a
sum over the guaranteed amount tho
giver cannot make any conditions witt
which he can entitle himself TO this ex-
| cess Tor an example. take the NJ. &
! NJ. classic stake at Detroit. which Is
| guaranteed FOR $50, 900. The giver OF this
stake can make conditions as TO per
! centage Of entrance fees. amounts oil
subscriptions to be paid at stipulated
periods. but cannot hold Jack from tho
winners any excess over the guaranteed
amount.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
WELCOME CHANGES
IN GLIDDEN RULES
ReVisionS Provide for a
Run-off in Case of
a Tie.

One feature OF the revised rules for
the 1908 A. A. A tour that is certain
10 cause general commentator is pro
vision that cuts the string which the
Automobile Club OF Buffalo has had
attached to the Glidden trophy ever
ssince It was first offered for cOmpeti-
tfOn.
Il is understood that the new rules
will provide for a run-oh- IN case Of a
tie between any two clubs. Under the
old rules the trophy had to be distinctly
won from the holding club by some
other organization and in 1906, when the
tour ended with thirteen contestants
tied with perfect scores, the Automobile
Club OF Buffalo retained the trophy
as several OF its members had finished
in the perfect score division. This year
81 the Buffalo organization is tied with
one or more clubs at the end OF the
tour a run-Off Will follow the end OF the
regular tour.
Net Officially Announced.
The rules have not yet been officially
announced, but enough Of their probable
character IS known to permit of discus
sion. The plan for awarding the trophy
this year viii be an Improvement on that
OF last year.
The desirability of a club being able
to enter team composed Of one make
OF cars has been considered, and one
club viii be allowed 70 split up nine
cars into three teams of three cars
each OF six cars into two teams The
trophy will be awarded on the basis
OF club teams. probably to the club hav-
ing the most teams with clean scores,
or, in the event Of no clean scores, to
the club standing best in the penaliZa-
ton table.
The penaliZatiOn system will be the
same as that so satisfactory last year
One-third OF a point per minute, or per
dollar, Tor club having three cars com
peting; one-ninth of a point for one
having nine cars, etc.
Time Lost for Tire Trouble.
Another interesting provision that Will
probably he made is one concerning de-
Quoting the time lost because Of tire
trouble. Many manufacturers object to
having 10 make up the time lost in the
gamble, pure and simple; but IL was
Uointed out that II the rules provided
for allowing the time spent fixing tires
some would deliberately puncture a
tire and repair il in order 10 take time
90 let the. engine cool Should II become
Cverheated.
1t is likely that this objection viii be
met by a rule that time spent in tire
work viii be allowed provided the en-
CINE is kept running. but that II the
engine is stopped the time Will have
20 be made up as it was last year.
That UNI1IPORTANT want al didn't
49, a.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08

4ue seasons flndS.
While the winters grind at Oakland
nevers fails to develop a star Of the
saddle, perhaps the most brilliant orb
in the history Of the track, not barring
Marvellous Miller, viii come East this
spring booking for fame and fortune
This IS Jockey Buddy Gilbert. an
O7-pOIRd youngster who gives promise
OF really great things. He and Miller
are now vyins for popular favor. GIL
bert is sixteen years OF age and comes
from Montana originally.
He IS a keen-faced little Irishman,
made UP much after the style OF Win
nie' O'Connor. as that famous rider
appeared shortly after taking up with
Fred Featherstone's great stable of sew
en- years ago. Gilbert is not overly
strong, but he can rattle up a horse
and bunch a lager with a wondrous
lot Of energy considering his size and
weight. Most important OF all he Is the
only boy here who can coax his horse
and work the starters eye at the bar
Tier.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08

The Morris brothers. three Of the most
popular horscmen in Washington. cling
10 their holdings in horsedesh, and are
liable to add in the near future to them
John Norris has wintered the fast pac-
ing geldiJg Duke in fine shape. and may
possibly exhibit him IN some Of the
matineas IN these parts later in the
season, when he gets hardened Michael
Morris is daily jogging his Red Gaunt
gelding, and the sorrel trotter is looking
his best. William Norris may be seen
almost daily behind his Governor Stan
fOrd-KentuCky Prince gelding on the
river drive. and the latter attracts much
attention by his fine manners and good
way Of going. Mr. Morris has the Gov
ernor Stamford gelding Albert turned
out
Last season Albert was thrown out Of
training early and left to grow. He was
fast colt in 1907, game and good gated
in front He developed a rather rough
gait behind. however. which was one
OF the things, no doubt. which prompted
Mr.. Morris 10 give him a rest until
he grew stronger and forgot IT.
AlonzO Corbin took up his headquar-
ters at Brightwood for the season OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08

Frank Thomas. one of the handiest
men around a race track in this coun-
try. a good trainer and driver and all
around good fellow. will have out dur
ing the season Of 1908 a big string Of
trotters and PAGERS. and will locate at
Rrightwood in the near future. He viii
have in charge George Goodacre 3
horses Dust as soon as that gentleman
returns from Europe), and VIII nave d
few of his own-among the number that
good and consistent race gelding Sir
EIectroid 2.20A, and the fast half-mile
track PAGER, BuckshOt, which he re
Gently purchased. Mr.. Thomas was
particularly fortunate In his racing eX-
Derience last season, and he richly de
serves all the good things. which come
his way, as he is in every sense OF the
word reliable
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
Wouldn't Stand for It in East.

Five years ago detectives were en-
ployed following up "Pittsburg Phil"
Jockey Shaw. Jockey Hildebrand. and
John J. Ryan, the plunger. which oc-
casioned no end OF talk on the New
York circuit, but out here the resort
Of the racing authorities to a secret
service adjunct in order TO keep the
game on the level has Oeeasioned no
particular indignation, perhaps, the
frame-up people in the paddock ard the
betting ring feeling too black TO yell
for the whitewash bucket.
At any rate the detective system has
borne satisfactory results. Five book
makers. eight horse owners, and nine
teen trainers, not to speak OF a host OF
nondescript turf followers. have been
ruled of or disciplined by the Oakland
stewards so far this winter as against
one-third the number last season. And
sgain San Francisco never enjoyed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
ITALIAN AUTO RACER
ARRIVES IN OMAHA

OMAHA. Neb.. March THE Italian
car In the New YOrk-tO-Paris race
reached Omaha at O'Clock this even
ing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
Gilbert in Demand.

J. F. Clifford held the papers on Gil
bert, but last week President tom"
Williams anted up $4,000 cash for first
call or the boy. DR.. Rowell viii take
Gilbert along East with the big Williams
string in June incidentally, the VIII
liams stable viii ride Miller a whole lot,
too. Williams explained that Miller had
told him he, Miller, did not believe he
could or would make light weight next
summer.
During Miller's recent visit to Los An~
geIes ne filed out and grew up in re-
markable way. 1t Will be surprising to
Eastern racegoers who remember Miller
as he appeared on the back of Colin
last summer. He seems to have length
ened T. foot. OF course, that's not pos
sIble, but he can be said to have grown
as tai as willie Shaw.
Rode in Washington.
Miller did under 1O2 pounds several
times last August after reducing from
III pounds at Benning Washington, d.
c., but it viii be a different story this
coming season. Miller is now working
to make los. He needs a rest up, too.
Looks like as If 10 pounds win Just
about catch him three months hence.
Miller goes back East with fat
pocketbook and whole raft Of jewelry
and diamonds At Los Angeles, Rod
Mackenzie, the Canadian millionaire
sporting man. followed Miller with sue
cess. He gava the midget a handsome
diamond studded whip as a memento.
The Salt Lake Track.
The Salt Lake city venture win be
engineered along the right lines.
It Is now proposed 90 oDen the new
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
ALEXANDRIA FIVE
DOWNS FORT MYER

ALEXANDRIA, Va, March I'm a
fast and exciting exhibition the AIexan-
dria Athletic Association basketball
team dOwned the Troop F. Fort Niger,
quint by the score Of "a 10 g.
The game was one of the finest seen
in the local hall tins season, the Alex
andrians forging ahead in the last few
minutes of play and nosing out vic
tory. This was the second game the
Alexandria five has played in the last
two nights, defeating the fast Troop d
outfit Friday night Lineup:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
SCOTLAND YARD BRANCH
OF THE CALIFORNIA CLUB
EFFECTIVE SAFEGUARD
Coast Jockey Association Employs Corps of Trained
Sleuths for Protection Against Crooks and
Their Willy Tricks.
By J. S. a. MACDONALD.
The Seasons Finds.

cleaner or fairer sport than we are hav-
ing right at this time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-08
OUTING LAUNCHES

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Are you satisfied with the one you have?
New and secondhand and knock-sfovvn
boats for sale. Write, or phone Main
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