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The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
PLAYERS MAY FOOT OWN BILLS
Eastern MaEnates of the National
League Figure on saving scheme.


Eastern magnates Of the National
League are planning TO make the ball
players pay their own expenses on the
road. and it is probable that this viii go
into effect next year. A report from New
York states that the owners Of the clubs
are figuring on placing their men on the
same basis as actors. who always pay
their own hotel bills and other expenses
They even go so far as 10 decide that
the players shall purchase their own uni
forms and bats This is also keeping in
line with the acting profession. where the
actors buy their own costumes and fix
ings." A loud and continued roar is ex-
pected TO follow when the players get
wise to this plan Of the magnates
As It stands at present, the men live
Ike princes on the road. the owners pay
ing for their rooms and meals at tip-top
hotels In fact. the players partake of the
fat of the land, and in addition 10 this
draw their salaries The only time when
they have to dig for themselves is when
their team Is playing at home
II this scheme Of the magnates goes
into effect. large number OF the players
will subsist in the future at restaurants.
as they will not feel like diving down
into their jeans for table dhotes- The
only thing that is worrying the magnates
is that their men, or many OF them. may
live at cheap hotels. and so tend to cheap
en- the team It Is, however. stated that
II the plan goes through the magnates
viii insist on their players putting I'd at
hrst-class hotels.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09

ton with the rims in any capacity ceased
after the international battle between
Heenan and Sayers. I'm which he took a
lively interest on behalf of the British
pUgilist-a fact which eugeuGer-d mucn
H feeling against him IN this country
he entered largely into gambling as a
business. conducting popular oSra bliSh-
ments in New York and Saratoga. in
which latter resort he builr a race course
and the Saratoga Club house. which be-
came the most noted gambling palace in
the country. and which he carried on dur
ing life
He had strong political aspirations was
leading member u the Democracy IN
New York CITY and was elected 20 Con
gress from the Fitt1 district in 1Sjs. and
reelected in --S5S defeating 5u turn Tav-
lor and Augustus ScheU In ls75 he de-
feated John FOX for the state senators nip.
and in 1S1s- was reelected The exposure
10 which he subjected himself during the
latter canvass brought on serious i'll
ness. laying -he foundation Of the disease
which terminated in his death al Saratoga
May l. ISIS
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09

will furnish considerable part OF the funds
needed for building a finely macadamized
roadway out the Los Angeles Washington
highway
Sophie Wardell and Betty Weubourne
Two nurses attached TO a Syracuse N "
hospital are taking a novel vacation
They are utilizing their months playtirne
by making motorcycle journey from
Syracuse 10 their home in Kansas City
Both young women are piuclzy and enthu-
siastiC mOtOrcyciiSts. who have made
enough long journeys on their mounts 10
feel confident CT the outcome Of this rec
orc-break king trip for feminine riders
Norman Hopper. the cycle rider who
was So terribly injured at the salt Lake
City track some time ago, VIII receive
about sI.G9 as the proceeds OF a benefit
held for him Hopper was almost trans
fixed by a long silver from the track.
which was torn up in a bad spill. and for
several days 1t was thought that his
wound would be fatal
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
HOW F. c. IRONS BECAME
EXPERT BROAD JUMPER
Winner of Interesting Event in Olympic Games
Was Originally a Sprinter.

The victory OF Frank c. Irons. OF the
Chicago Athletic Association. in tie broad
jump at the olympic games IN London.
with the wonderful performance Of - feet
s inches. a new Olympic record was IN,
doubtedly one of the most startling sur
prises OF the entire meet.
Irons is practically new man in com
petition. and even lis club mates looked
upon him more as a spriEter than a jump
er- A native OF Des AI0ines. Iowa. he Is
not quite twenty-five years old. and he
never entered a contest until late in 1895
AT thar Jime he made his debut as a
sprinter. but it was not until early in Ieo.
that he began TO draw attention 10 him
self
That January he won some prominence
by winning 4l-yard indoor dash in 2-5
seconds from a representative field Two
months later he took the 6o-yard cham
pionship OF the Central Division Of the
A A L in o -. defeating some OF The
best short-distance men in the West. in
cluding Archie Hahn. Of Olympic fame.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
PLANS MAMMOTH STADIUM.
san FraRciso VIII Have Largest
Plant in World.

Work viii soon begin on the great stad-
ium at San Francisco which. 1t is planned
10 make the largest in the world. Il viii
be made Of concrete. and when finished
viii be surrounded by trees. in order that
the plain vail Of the amphitheater may
not be so clearly seen When built. the
stadium will surround a big three-quar-
ters-of-a-nnile oval There viii be horse
racing tracks. cinder paths, and turf fields
for other athletic contests In order that
great heights may be avoided, It IS
planned al the present time 20 make only
ten rows Of seats. ranged in tiers II is
said that when the studium is completed
san Francisco will make a bid for the
Olympic games
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
GOSSIP OF THE AUTOS
Great Activity Is Indicated
Among Manufacturers.
MANY P0PULAR-PRICED CARS

Heavy Output Taken As Criterion
that Small Car Season Is at Hand
fze Club known as shock Absorb
eEs-WOmen Attempt Long Trip.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09
BRITISH NOT SO BAD
Keith, Rhodes Scholar, Says
They Are Fair-minded.
THINK WELL OF THEMSELVES

Pitcher of st. Louis Browns Who
Has Returned from Oxford College
Finds Britons Good SPortsmen, bat
Like Americans, of the Opinion
that Their Nation Is the Greatest.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09

Quiet conditions. influenced by the warm
weather and other deterring elements.
have prevailed during the past week. Re
ports from all manufacturing centers.
however. indicate great activity The rush
IS on TO prepare early models OF the 1903
product. and in about 80 per cent OF the
instances such product IS now ready for
inspection. Were the national shows TO
be held this year in the fail they would
find most Of the manufacturers ready. It
IS safe 10 say tnat the bulk Of the agen-
cies for the coming season viii be placed
before the shows take place
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09

H n Sterubergh. president Of the Acme
Motor Car Company, Of Reading. Pa.
says that never since the factory at that
point has been In operation has there
been so much activity as at present In
addition 20 many orders which are being
received from all sections Of the country
for 1905 cars. The factory IS getting t-e
new lines o. the 1913 product into shape
for exploitation A larger force Is en-
piOyed than has ever before been on the
pay rolls. and Il Is Q hercuIeaa task 20
keep deliveries up 10 the demand In
letter received from Mr.. Sterubersh he in
CIirfes- Are there hard 1imese There
IS no evidence OF IL here.
The Washington herald., 1908-08-09

Plans are being laid for a truly mon
ster bicycle race between Venice and Los
Angeles. Cal, 70 be held on admission
cays September g as a benefit affair in
the interest Of good roads The promot-
ers, Of whom William FoSrman. the crack
pro rider. is the leader, have been as
sured OF cooperation in every way from
the ABBOT Kinney Company and the Ven
ice public. and It is believed that the race
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
REAL ESTATE

Desirable Two story Brick
Dwelling northeast corner ST
Asaph and Queen streets, with
small twO-story brick dwelling
in rear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
CONVICT PARDONED.

Harry DOdsOn, the Dickinson county
convict, who escaped from the State farm
and vent to his mountain home to visit
the grave Of bis mother, who died after
be was sent 10 prison, is free mao,
having been granted a cond tiousl pardon
by the governor. DOoson was senteOce1
tor three years for housebrtaking.
While at the Stale farm be was informed
OF the dea b of his mother. He disappear.
ed and relurne1 to Dickinson, where he
visited his mothers grave. He told his
father of his escape and of the debt he
mad paid to the mcmory of his mother
When he announced that he was ready
10 return to prison and complete his SEN
tauce the old man, bent with age and
poor, disp' sed OF his few possessions and
accompanied him. The prison beard,
under the law, could do nothing but add
a year 20 the young mans term. Then
the ather ma1e an appeal to the govern
o., who, after fsmilia1ziug himself with
the circumstluces, decided to give the
boy an ther chance. The governor de-
clsred the boy had exhibited IA IS which
assured him there vAssome good in him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
Rich Oriental Rugs.

We oher an opportunity to secure fiue
Oriental Rugs az very reduced prices.
they all are handsome pieces, genuine
Orienlals, vowed by hand in the Orieu',
q the rich, mellow tones and character
stic designs. S)me of them are very
Id snd unusual in cOloring and pattern.
they all are strictly perfect, and the
,slues represented are based on the rea
worth of the goods.
Also small lot of Hammefdsn Rugs
'oft, silky pieces, in beautiful colcrlug'.
~ 1926 each. Vslue, $3.50.
ssS8 ~ ---
Also 4 bmall lot of Sniryans, KlIa.
balghs, and Giendges.
$40 each. Values, sl2 80 to SIS.
Also a small lot OF Slirvsn and Dag
hastan Rugs, in choice colo'ings.
fl2. so each. Values, $l5 and $3.50.
Also r. small lot Of beautiful, silky
.ugs, each piece unusual in design snd
'olcring. These rugs are unusually suit
able for Xmas gifis.
Special prices, $2O to $50 each. 'E:.lE
Z FOuIth A9tr- G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
RACE RIOTS IN BOHEMIA.

The iacs riots between the Czecbs
aud Germans in Prague sra assuming
the gravest character, and probably will
compel deca a ion OF martial Law.
The Disturbances Monday we're more
serious than any of those which have
taken place in the last few weeks, in
bitter and open resistance to armed
authority. Order was not rest,red until
long after midnight. Twenty geud-
armes and several police were injured By
stones aud great number OF the rioters
we're cut down.
The riot we're resumed yesterday with
even greater violence aud dragons were
ca led out to clear the streets. The
Czschs offered determined resistance,
They tore up paving stones to use a,
ms3les and welded clubs and sticks
With serious results to the police and
,olders. Imperial 6ags we're torn and
burned, and fnelIy the troops drew their
5sbIes aud rode down the crowds, pur-
suiog the rioters into the houses.
The British consul, Capt. A, w. W.
Forbes, was dragged from a tramcsr aud
badly nanled by the Czechs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
AIexasrNria 0azeffe.
Entered at the Postofice Of ALEXANDRIA VII
Rinia, es secOnd-class nstteT.l
EpANnIs IOsEPH,s JUBILEE.

In honor of Emperor Ffancis Joseph'G
dismoud jubilee Vienna was illuminated
last night on a scale of unprecedented
bril!iaocy, The cathedral and city hall
and all the public buildings were out
lined in electric lights, and the effect
was enhanced by powerful searchligh g
aod Bengal lights playing from the high
towers.
The outer gate of the imper'a al Hof-
burg, the residence of the Austrian
princes since the thirteenth century,
bore q huge illuminsted device of the
imperial crown ftOuled by columns 20
feet high, which we're covered with
thousands of electric bulbs and sur
mounted by gas Aambesus. In fhe
windows of all the private residences 90
every ct 'eet were lighted candles.
The pressure of the enormous CROWDS
in the streets caused several seiious accl'
dents. Three persons were killed and
60 or more injured, % OF them serious
ly. At one time 8 panic ensued direct
ly in front of the Hofourg, where the
,rowds converged from three directions
Hundreds were trampled to the ground,
nong them being Parliamentary Dep
uty Holzl and a woman, both of whom
we're crushed to death.
The emperor announces partial am
uestv and has conferred high decorations
on Baron Won Ashrenthsl, the foreign
minister, and the Austro.HuDgsrlan
amt a ssadors abrcar1.
Tue emperor was deeply affected by
he unfortunate result OF the days re-
licings. The authorities took ell pos
sibe preca ltivnsry measures, such as
entirely stopping vehicular t'affic after
sunset, bat we're quite unable to cope
with the enormous crowds. 1t ia esi-
mated lha, there were fully l,500, 900
people 10 the streets.
Itis believed that in addition 10 the
fie al list of killed snd Injured manY
others were Injured but were able to
reach their homes.
Illumination and festivities were
general thoroughout the provincisl
towns. Tocay's Gazette names 400
persons in ell clAssts who will receive
itles. decorations aud promotions 10
the jubilee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
Bamboo Utility Boxes.

We are showing very large assort-
meut Of B'mboo Utility Blxes-nsefnl
and Ornamental pieces of furniture for
the home or for gitts-rsngipg from the
small shoe box to the large window sest
or skirt box. They are we'll constructed
throughout, of thoroughly kiln-dried
Iumber-nO danger of warping-covered
With best quality iaocy japanese INST.
ting, and neatly trimmed with fancy
bamboo. Many ere fitted with casters
Prices range from 81 25 to S22 30 each.
Second noOr-F az.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
SUICIDE AT WIFES GRAVE.

Depressed by 40 apparently uucoutrol-
liable melsncholis, which bad haunted
him since the suicide of mis- wife on an
ill-omened day, Friday, November lS,
last, DR.. Randolph f. Hs9s, a New
York dentist, yesterday eDd' d his life BY
swallowing poison. He was kneeliug
on the grave of bis wife in WoodlsWn
Cemetery as he drank the fatal potion
aud a Wstchua1, who, some days sgo,
had prevented his suicide with a re-
volver on the sane spot, WAS unable to
reach him in time to prevent the ac-
complishment OF the purpose yesterday.
DR.. Bass died giihin a few minues
Re had led a hta5t-e,ok oxen existence
since the death OF his wife and had daily
visited and placed flowers upon the
grave, tai closed bis home and gone Il
i've with his sis,er-in-lsw, and hsd neg.
lected his practice. Mrs. Hass was 8
remarkably beautiful woman a0d had
been married but q short time,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
Xmas Gifts.
Attention is called to our new line of
Circassian Walnut
Furniture

In Louis XIV, XV,iaud XVI styles,
aud rich, handsome brOCades and dam
asks for covering came. This furniture
is imported by US in sections and put to-
gether and upholstered in our own work
rooms. 1t can be A5ished in wax, white
or cream enamel, pure gold Leaf, or any
of the vayious tiDti. Included are Sofas,
Reception Chairs. Arm Chairs. Bergeres,
Piano Benches, Screens, Foo! Stools, &c.
Fourth hoor-G st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02

NOTlCF-The undersigned having duly
~ qu'lifi d as admiristratrix Of the est te
Of FRANKLIN p. Reid deceased. beIeby
give notice 10 ell PERSONS having claims
against the said estate TO present the same
properly certified for payment to her, and
sle reque.ts oil persons indebted 10 the said
es ate 70 pIy the same % her.
LILLE G. REID,
Admistratrix Of the estate of Franklin P.
Reid deceased. nov30 lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
CATARRR
NAY EEVER

Taste and Smell. Full size 50 cts, at Drug
gists or by mail. In liquid form, 70 cents.
Ely Brothers, So Warren Street. New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02

NOTfCE.-Hsviug quail fed as admiuistra-
~ triK Of the estate of WILLIAM HART
BOWER, decreased, all persons having
claims against t said estate are hereby
notified N present the same. duly verified, to
me for settlement, snd all persons indebted TO
said estate are hereby notified 10 make
prompt payment Of such Indebtedness 10 me.
VIRGINIA NARROWER,
noY9s 81 Administrative,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02
a. Reliable
Remedy
EIy'S Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed.
Gives Rnliei ai Once.

Gives Relief at Once.
It cleanses, sOothes,
heals and protects
the diseased men,
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away q Cold in the
Head quickly. Re
stores the Senses of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup stops
the cough and drives the cold from the sys-
tenn. Children like it. Sold by W. T.
Creighton 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02

NEW ENGLISH WALNUTS, very fine
&c, HILBURH,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-02

Nearly everybody knows DeWitt's Little
Early Rissrs ave the Rest pills made. They
are small, pleasant, sure Lite Liver pills.
Sold by w. f. Creighton & Co.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-06-29

warrant every prospective builder or
everyone who is in a position to build
in taking this matter up and making
a thorough investigation of the sub
ject.
Conditions in different parts of the
country vary. What is said of one
town may not be applicable to all the
country, but in every city and every
village in the United States 1t Is a
comparatively easy matter to deter
mine the relative cost this year and
last, and beyond question it will be
found that buildings can be put up
this year at saving Of anywhere from
10 to 20 per cent. of the cost in 1907.
Prominently, emphatically and con-
clusively this is the time to build.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-06-29

Lumber. "a to So thousand less.
The foregoing comparative values
represent actual figures secured by a
gentleman who wished to build. The
1907 prices were made during the lat
ter part of that year and the 1908
prices this month.
1t is high time the general public
informs itself of this condition of af-
fairs and profits by the opportunity
now presented, one which probably
will not long be available.
No uniform reduction in the retail
prices of lumber has been made by
the dealers of the country Some have
very actually reduced their prices and
claim to have encouraged building in
this way. In other sections, however
cheap lumber now being offered has to
be transported such great distances
that the freight rates put high value
on the products. This particularly Is
true throughout the eastern section
of the country and to a more limited
extent in the northern territory where
local supplies are inadequate.
Referring again to the comparative
schedule of values submitted IL will
be seen that the total cost in 1907
would have been 1854 for the items
mentioned For 1908 the bids put in
represented a cost of only $2,727. a
saving of $1,0S7 on the building for
which prices were secured, represent
ing decrease of 2S.5 per cent. This
reduction possibly may be out of the
ordinary. 1t scarcely is possible that
building could be done for third less
now than in 1907 but the figures CIV
en- represent estimates made by con
tractors during the two periods.
This showing is sufficiently strong to
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-06-29
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office.
Jackson, Miss, May 1S, 1908.
G. 1922.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this office by William
Foster, Rawls Springs, Miss, contest
ant, against Jackson series homestead
entry No 41,2S7, made May Is, 1906,
for N. w. quarter N. e. quarter, Sec
ton %, township 5, N. range IA W.,
st Stephens Meridian, by Isaac Solely,
contestee, in which it is alleged that
he is we'll acquainted with the tract of
land embraced in the entry and
knows the present condition of same;
also that said entryman has wholly
abandoned said entry. That the same
is not occupied by any person, that
said land is not cultivated by any per-
son and that there are no improve
ments on said land except a small
house, with a garden of about quar-
ter of an acre, and that said alleged
absence from the land was not due to
his employment in the army, navy or
marine corps of the United States as
private soldier, officer, seaman, or
marine during the war with Spain or
during any other war in which the
United States may be engaged, said
parties are hereby notified to appear,
| respond and offer evidence touching
said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on
June %, 1908, before the circuit clerk
Of Forrest County in his office at Hat
tiesburg, Miss, (and that final hearing
will be held at 10 o'clock a. m. on June
| 27 190S,) before the Register and Re-
ceiver at the United States Land Of
fee in Jackson, Miss. Serve under
Rules 10 and IA.
The said contestant having, in a
proper affidavit, filed May 10, 1908, set
forth facts which show that after due
diligence personal service of this no
tice cannot be made, it is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be
given by due and proper publication.
L. @. G. LAMAR,
il 5wks Register.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-06-29
SPELLING CONTEST
IS NATIONAL AFFAIR
Hearst News Service.

New York, June 29.-Dr. Julia Rich
man, a district superintendent of pub
lie schools, has been chosen as referee
in the national spelling contest which
is to be held at the annual meeting of
the National Educational Association
in Cleveland, beginning June 30, and
continuing four days. Teams from
half dozen cities will participate
S. H. Clark, professor of elocution
in the University of Chicago, will be
invited to pronounce the words in the
contests. Seventy thousand visitors
are expected
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-06-29
For a sprainsd Ankle.

AS usually treated, sprained ankle
will disable the injured person for a
month or more, but by applying Cham
berlains Eminent and observing the
directions with each bottle faithfully,
a cure may be effected in many cases
in less than one weeks time. This
liniment is most remarkable prepare
ration. Try it for sprain or bruise,
or when laid up with chronic or mus
cular rheumatism, and you are certain
to be delighted with the prompt re-
lief which it affords. For sale BY Hays
& Field and Yellow Pine Pharmacy
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-06-29
FOREIGN FLAGS
COSTS Big MONEY
y Hearst News Service.

Washington, June 29.-Foreign fla IS
cost Uncle Sam much time and money
in the making. Each battleship must
have its quota. The Latin-American
republics have flags that cost a great
deal. San Salvador's emblem with
the landscapes, seascapes, floral col
lection and cabalistic designs, cost
Uncle Sam $3.50. Germany's eagle
and scroll work is next in highest cost
The Siamese flag cost $3S to make,
and Mexico's $3.50.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-06-29

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