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The Washington times., 1909-02-19
PLANS LONG JAUNT
TO HARPERS FERRY
Hamline Walking Club Will
Start Saturday on Pleas
ure Tramp.

Five of the members Of the HamIine
Walking Club will start Saturday after
noon at o'clock for a jaunt up 70
Harpers Ferry.
They expect to travel tWenty-three
miles Saturday afternoon, reaching
Seneca, Nd, before dark. Getting an
early start Sunday morning they ex-
pect to reach Harpers Ferry before
dark that evening The five who are TO
make the trip have been in training for
several weeks. and by way Of a little
exercise have taken several short
walks TO Rockville. Alexandria, and
various other places within 4 radius OF
ten or fifteen miles OF the city.
The tOw-path Of the Chesapeake and
Potomac canal has been chosen as the
best route for the trip. While the dis
lance is longer by the tOw-path. the
Westons prefer to walk the additional
distance than TO run the risk Of en-
coUnterins bad roads by taking more
direct route.
The walk to HarpeTs Ferry IS 20 be
merely a pleasure walk not a race A
camera is to be taken along to get a
few of the splendid views which may be
obtained near the mountains at the
ferry The walkers will maintain a
pace Of not more than four miles an
hour. on 4 recent trip to Baltimore,
which resulted in q race. some mem
bers kept up a pace Of six miles On
this trip three Of the men finished in
nine hours and a half, while three OF
them finished IN eleven hours, these
latter not aiming 10 make any record
time.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
.PARKYIEW READY
TO OPEN SEASON
Suburban League Plans to
Open Its Season on
May Is.

The Parkview Athletic Clubs baseball
tear. runner-up In the Suburban
League last season, have organized for
the coming year, and promise 20 be
heard from before the season is well
under way.
II present plans carry, the sea son will
start on May Is. and the league will be
composed of eight clGbs. including four
rev teams-Mt- Pleasant, Takoma
Park. Silver Springs. and Rockville
The original four teams which will be
represented in the league during the
coming season include representatives
Of WOODBURY.. Parkview, Petworth, and
BriEhtwOOd.
Manager Ed May. Of the Parkview
aggregation, has added number OF
new players to his roster, including
Meyers and HilIory, formerly II. the
Capital City League. Timothy 'hism.
of last years team, Will again o. nclate
on the rubber along with several new
men, whose names have not s yet
been divulCed.
other candidates for the team are
Nau. Oheler, Mcfarland. NJ. ddOX- Cur
tin. Miller. Bernie Gelagher, 5. Gala
CHER. Hin. and HillOry.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
WRESTLING TOURNEY
A ROUSING SUCCESS
Finals in National Guard Event Bring Out Classy Sport
Bothner Proves Easy for Joe Turner in
Concluding Bout.
Photo by Clinedlnst.

At the conclusion Of the second
siX-minute bout Pat O-COuuOr. the ref
cree, was unable TO render decision
and was forced 10 call for another 20.
Ia the final bout both contestants jump
cd in with determination. The repre-
sentative Of the Memorial Athletic Club
looked best to the referee. and finally
landed the decision on points. Darden
was Handicapped with a bad hand. which
was injured in the first bout, ard con
sidering this fact put up an unusually
clever exhibition.
The surprise of the evening vas the
poor showing Of Pagan, the George
Washington University representative
who was counted on 10 carry away both
Of his matches. He lost the first Q35-
pound class, on points. TO MOsey. a
promising young gTaDpler from Galiau-
det College, after twelve minutes OF
spirited tussIing. In the 1f5-pOUnd class
he suCCumbed 10 the skill OF i-Jckhedd
pinned his shoulders to the mat I'm less
than the allotted time Pagan exhibit
cd none Of the skill and ability 10 get
out OF tight places which cLara cteriZed
! his work I'm the preliminary bouts.
The wrestler Of the Memorial Athletic
Club carried away the hC1OTs of the
evening, winning four out OF the eight
matches on card
At the conclusion Of the 10. -nameut
/ Joe Turner. Of Washington, and Frauh
ROthner, Of Baltimore. went on the
mat for a half-hOUT exhibition match
/ Joe promised TO throw tho BaltimoTeau
I twice within the allotted time and easily
accomplished this, gaining the first fal
/ in nine minutes. and the second in half
the time. trJWeen the falls Of the TuI-
ner-BCthneT bout, Buffalo Billy Ryan
the local S.Iappcr. gave an exhibition
/ Of rope skipping as practiced by. the
/ DriZe-nglter OF today.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
DRISCOLL PRIMED
FOR ATTELL TO-DAY
Both Men Well Below
Weight, and in Prime
Condition.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1e-Toniebt is the
rigbt Of lem priscoU and Abe Atteu
10 burn nm the tract, Al the National
A
Roth men are far below the weight,
and the weighing i'm at the club tonight
at 6 o-cIocL win he a mere for.lalir,,
A+teU was the most surprised man in
town when he heard that lem had been
teasins, hin, All aIonf, about the weight
- - - I-.-.,-.. a., ~. ia
II [Aps iiaN ''''- N-''"" ~ "e
nave INSISTED on ~ poUhHs AT Fihssl1e'
and Jem would have agreed
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
Fans Joyous Over Election
to Temporary Position in
National Circuit.
LONG CONNECTED
WITH BASEBALL
Has Made Way From Umpire to
Leading Place in Major
Councils.

News of the election Of John A.
Heydler. OF Washington, as president
pro fem. of the National League has
been received by his thousands Of
friends in this city with the greatest
qualification There are few more pop
ular men in the baseball world than
Mr. Heydler. and during his connection
with the great national game he has en-
Ceered himself TO all with whom he
came IN contact.
Originally, and still, printer, with
q place of business at 1905 = street
northwest, Mr.. Heydler mas long been
identified with baseball. He was at
one time sporting editor of a Washing
ton daily paper For five years he
Officiated as umpire in the National
League and was finally made secretary
10 President Harry PuIliam. This po-
sition he held for four years. About
two years ago the office Of secretary
and treasurer of the league was ere
ated for him. and he has since then
filled this place with distinction.
Although young man, being but
thirty-seven years of age, Mr.. Heyd-
Ter has demonstrated, in the respons-
ible positions he has filled, the pos
secretary and treasurer of the Nationa
League, and previously as secretary to
President Pulliam. much of the ex-
ecutive business OF the league was in
his hands, and the manner in which
he handled it drew favorable notice
from all who were acquainted with his
work.
1t is predicted by his friends that the
presidency of Mr.. Heydler will prove
10 be one of the most successful that
the National League has vet known.
Combining. as ne does, consunmate
tact with rare native ability. it is be-
lieved that Mr.. Heydler will make a
sbillful pilot of the National League
craft
President Heydler lives at 3O5 d street
northwest.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
DREYfUSS DEPLORES
PULLIAM OUTBREAK
Declares League Official Will Re-
greet Words After Thinking
Over Case.


PITTSBURG, Feb. Is-President
Dreyfuss of the Pittsburg baseball
club, says that President Pulliam Will
regret what he said at Chicago when
he cools off. When asked if ne had
read Pulliams statement made in Chi
cago, Dreyfuss said:
Yes, l have read Mr.. Pulliam's state
ment, but I have absolutely nothing 10
say on the subject. II the public thinks
a reply is necessary TO such an out
b break, its opinion differs from mine.
All 1 can say is that I am sorry for
President Pulliam The people have
heard too much Of this political talk
lately, and L am not going TO make the
situation worse ] have my hands full
attending TO the business or the Pitts
burg club, and do not propose 70 be
come involved in any controversy with
President Pulliam or any other man. "
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
ATHLETES ARRIVING
FOR FEDERAL GAMES
Invasion of Out-of- Town Entrants Begins in Force
Ionight-Poner Hopes to Set New Marx
for High Jumping.

This is the day OF rest and speculation
for the $50 athletes who viii compete
i'm the Federal Olympic Games at Con-
vention Han tomorrow night. From
the grade school boy to the big uni
versity star and Olympic champions the
final touches have been put on, and the
men ara only waiting for the crack
OF the starters gun 10 set things in
action.
The influx of out-of-town athletes will
begin tonight with the arrival OF Harry
Porter of the Irish-AmeriCau Club. New
York, the Olympic and worlds cham
piou high jumper. Porter IS coming TO
the Federal Games with the set de-
termination TO smash the worlds rec
ord for indoor high jumping, and will
use an extra light pair OF jumping
shoes. Following closely behind Porter,
and arriving early tomorrow morning
The Washington times., 1909-02-19

The finals Of one OF the most success
rul wrestling tournaments in the history
Of local athletics were held last night
at the National Guard Armory before
an enthusiastic crowd of spectators.
The matches were all Of the first-class
order and were only decided after the
various contestants had given eXhibi-
tions Of all the fancy stunts known to
the local followers OF the game.
Probably the most interesting bout
on the card was the one in which Sci
lers, Of the Memorial Athletic Club,
and Darden Cunattached). were the con
testants. This bout was To decide the
winner Of honors In the 135-pound class.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
NEIL DIPS COLORS
TO BOYO DRISCOLL
Pair Gives Clever Exhibition
of Real Fighting For
Ten Rounds.

NEW YORK, Feb. BIN the great
est boxing bout seen in this city for
a half dozen years. BOyO DriscoH, Of
Ireland. defeated Frank g. Neil, OF
California. i'm a ten-rOund go before
the Paramount Club last right II VS.
rapid-dre work Throughout. both lads
displaying headwork as well as hand
worE
There was hard hitting and lots Of it,
but il was q pretty exhibition. and then
the scene shifted 50 frequently as to
the relative values Of the rounds that
there wasn't one instant when interest
tagged.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
MAY CURTAIL DATES
ON WESTERN TRACKS
Governor of California Expected
to Sign Reform Bill
Today.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Feb. 19.-GOv-
erncr Cilett Is expected TO sign the
WaIker-Otis anti-race track gambling
bill today.
The bill becomes operative 50 days
after the governors signature Is at
tached. This means that the Emery
Vile and Sants. Anita tracks viii not be
able to finish their present season as
SEIZED uled.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
RULED OFF TRACK;
BRIBING CHARGED

OAKLAND. Cal. Feb. 70 The mem
bers of the Jockey Club nave ruled
Frank Gosset. a bookmaker, and Guy
Mack or the turf on a charge or Aribjns
jockey Sandy In May Of last yea
Claude Williams a stable emplCye, is
denied the privileges of the track on
suspicion Of aving approached Jockeys.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
STRENGTHEN LAWS
AGAINST BETTING

ALBANY, \. y, Feb. 19--Wheu SEN
ator Agnew asked the codes commits
tee 10 give him q hearing on his bill
prohibiting the publication OF betting
odds on races, Chairman Hill replied
that the sentiment in the committee ap-
pesred to be favorable 10 the bill and
that II would be reported without
hearing.
Senator ACnew has IN mind other
measures to strengthen the law against
race track gambling but said he was
not yet prepared 10 discuss the details.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19

from New York. VIII be Mike DriscoU,
the national twc-mile champion: Harry
Hillman, Of the New York Athletic
Club. and Lawson Robertson, of the
Irish-American Club. both point winners
on the American Olympic team Hill
man and Robertson are going after the
American record for the fOTty-yard
three-Iegged race, and viii have some
good pacing by King and Royce, and
Sampson and StrattOn, of the local Y
NJ. G. A HilIman and Robertson hold
nearly all records for three-legged
racing. and want to add the fOrty-yard
figures to their credit.
Melvin Shepard, Olympic middle dis
lance champion. and the Princeton.
Pennsylvania and Virginia men win
arrive At noon tomorrow. and the Balti-
more crowd Will be here at . o'clock.
The first event will be started promptly
at 7:30. There viii be no change in the
order Of events given in the program.
and fl IS expected the last event viii
be run at II o'clock
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
JOHN DAILY BEATEN
BY CHICAGO BANTAM

NEW YORK, Feb. l9.-Johnny Coulon,
Of Chicago. the bsntamweight champion,
knows today that ne has been in a
fight.
Coulon defeated Johnny DAILY, Of New
York, in a ten-rOund 90 last night, but
the local fighter was always ready to
mix ii up and landed hard and often
Oh the Chicagoan The latter used both
hands 10 better advantage. was faster
on his feet and dUcked many vicious
swings.
Both roughed il q greater part Of the
fight.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
CANTlLLON TARRIES
IN THE WINDY CITY
Remains in Chicago TO arrange For
New Home in HiCk-
man, XIV

CHICAGO, i'll. Feb 1s-Joe Cantil-
lon will stay here a day or two fixing
up some deals, not in baseball. bat for
his new house at Hickman. XIV. He
may get by with something in the
tered.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19

S. Caarh blood
that able the
kept this impure infected condition of the
dgreeable and
ringing the dropping back into the throat head
difficult breathing disorders
weakened health cannot be permanently relieved until the blood %
s. s.
fluid
heahfu
anty nfmd by impurities the circulation Then the
blood permanently cured and the general health greatly built
medical who
A,
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
TURNER GOES ON
FOR ALL COMERS

Joe Turner, WashinGtoH's crack
wrestler, viii be the extra attraction
with Uncle Sans Bellies Company, play
ing at the Lyceum Thcater, FOR the
week beginning Monday. February %
lie will WTcStlc at every performance.
meet an. corners. and forfeit SIS 10 any
one he fails 20 throw within fifteen
minutes.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
MAY BAR AUTOS.

tee on Judiciary in the Legislature re-
TSorted ought 10 pass" on the act for
bidding the use Of automobiles at Bar
Harbor and other towns on Mt Desert
Island.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
Neither Facts Nor Figures
Bear Out Doubts of
Ability.
LIKELY TO PROVE
ANOTHER FIND"
May Be Another Case of Can
tillon'S Rare Discernment in
Choosing Rough Diamonds.
Bv 7. R. HILDEBRAND.

Thinking fans Of Washington are be
ginning to resent the general apathy
shown toward the purchase Of vivid"
Conroy. and the hints Of sporting ed
itors all around the circ'dt that stall
lings. has. in one of CantiIlon's sleepy
moments handed Sir Joseph a saffron
lemon.
In selling Wild ConrOy to the Wash
ingtOn club says one baseball writer
in a Baltimore paper. Manager Stall
!ings has not made an error. COnrOy
does not possess sufficient stamina to
Withstand the strain of a pennant race
He was not himself, as a result the
greater part Of last season
That seems to be the general attitude
among fans around The circuit as well
as followers Of baseball in Washing
ton. Fortunately. facts and figures
once more bear out C&ntillons judg-
ment
Conroy's Record
Conroy last year participated in lH
games ana out of 81 times at bat FIN
ished the season with an average If
.23-. Nothing remarkable. it is true. but
when IT is considered that he made this
average in face Of his utilization with a
tail-end club, he does not, after all.
bear any striking marks Of Il has
been" Among the third baSemen VINO
have played thirty or more games with
the New York club in the past season
COnTOy stands third, with an average
of .939 for Ii9 games at that station.
Conroy is something or dark horse
| in latIeT-daV baseball He played IN
| few Of the games here last year And
his showing last season was greatly az
fected by the fact that he was not in
the best condition for the greater part
| OF the season This handicap was fur
! Their augmented by the friction which
existed between him and other mem bers
OF the club, which will preclude eXpec-
tations OF the best work from any
player
Cantillon's Judgment.
Leaving out the question Conroy's
past performances. Washington fans
ought by this time 10 have enough faith
/ in CantiUou's judgment to make sure
/ Of their ground before advancing any
rash assertions regarding his recruits.
When ne pays a big price for a player
! there is pretty sure TO he a light hid
/ den somewhere in the ,icinity OF the
/ bushel
I There IS no denying that Conroy has
warmed the bench frequently during
/ the past season. He also has something
\ Of the reputation accredited 70 him by
! the Baltimore writer This fact makes
! il all the more sure that his showing
has not been altogether The result OF
| old age or decrepitUde. CdntillOn prob
ably analysed conditions and found out
/ that there is good foundation for the
/ belief that Wild would brighten UP
, his CscutcheOn Il he We're transpianted
/ Washing on's manager has frequently
/ been charged with errors in handling
his team. but his worst enemy cannot
/ cite many Instances where he has been
/ ..stuug'' IN deal for players.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-01
BATTLE CASE GOES
TO THE JURY TODAY
Damaging Testimony Against
Alleged DefauIter Given by
Man Who Signed Note.
lRy Associated Press.)

GREENSBORO, y. C.. Nov. 60
The end OF the trial of Lee II. Battle
who is being tried in the Federal
Court here in connection with the
failure of the City National Bank OF
this city is near at hand, the gov
eminent resting at noon today.
The strongest evidence brought out
by the government today was the tes-
timony Of the closing witness A. l..
Balm. secretary and superintendent of
the Pomona NILS. who swore that his
note Of $1,000 held by the City Ma
tional Bank with Pomona Min stock
as collateral was an accommodating
note.
The witness created somewhat CT a
sensation by testifying that he was
Induced 10 make the no.e by Battle
whc. he said. told MIN that the bank
examiner was expected in few days
and il was necessary to show re-
duction I'm the indebtedness Of the
mills. Witness testified that Battle
assured him in writing that he would
not be called on to pay either prin-
cipal or interest. The receiver of the
bank has since instituted suit against
Balm for the amount Of the note.
Other Damaging Evidence.
Other damaging evidence was given
bv F Campbell, bookkeeper for the
Pomona Mills. who testified that Bat
tie lost $500 for the mills dealing
IN cotton futures during the fall OF
1907 The entire afternoon was con-
sumed in considering written prayers
for instructions from the defense.
nss-rreisssirsry feSfie argument not
neing concluded when court ad-
journed for the day. The case will
go to the jury Friday morning, four
hours having been allowed for argu-
-ment on each side.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-01
MOST PROSPEROUS OF
ALL YEARS FOR FARMER
Value of Products Increased
Nearly a Billion Dollars
Percentages Of Profit.

WASHINGTON d. C.. Nov. 3o.-ln
glowing terms Secretary Wilson. OF
the Agricultural department in his an
auai report praises the results OF the
farmers work fof the year ended June
80. last Most prosperous OF all
years Is the place TO when 1893 is en-
titled in agr:culf1re,' is the way the
secretary puts
The value OF Farm products was
$500. oa0.e00. 8 gain of sS6s.eoo,oe
over the prvuesSS35s year.
s-stjf gfeataf y6lfffsl. interest are the
results of unique investigation con-
Quoted by the department which shows
that in 80 cities the total retail cost
charged to consumers for beef above
the wholesale cost paid by the retail
ers averaged % per cent. The lower
the grade of beef the greater was the
per centage Ct gross tfCtt.
In the upward movement OF beef
prices the farmer. the report says.
has not shared equally with t.e pack
er. wholesaler and retailer. but as to
hogs the case is different, the farm
er receiving nearly his fair share OF
the higher prices Of pork in the iu-
creased price Of has unfed hogs.
Secretary Wilson notes a great
forward movement in enforcing the
food and drug acts. the Willingness OF
manufactures to comply with the laws
and to cooperate with the depart
ment
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-01
LOOKS FOR ATTEMPT
TO UPSET GOVERNMENT
Judge Pritchard Says Some
thing Must be Done TO Stem
Current of Opposition.
lBy Associated Press,

RICHMOND VA, Nv. 3o-Speak-
ing tonight at a church banquet,
United states Circuit Judge Jeter G.
Pritchard. OF North Carolina declared
that he verify believes the time viii
come when an attempt will be made
to overthrow cur present form Of gov
eminent. unless sometoing is done to
stem the current ~ opposition which
Is new steadily rising
'-Bui.'' he ADDED IF We as citizens
viii do cur duty We viii teach the
men OF Whatever nationality the rela-
ton that they sustain 10 each other
ard TO society, the grea- calamity can
be avoided
The Judge was discussing inmigra-
ton. While many Of the new people
coming in, he said. are worthy OF con-
fdence. yet the majority are totally
unfit to assume me responsibilities OF
an American citizen.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-01
Fruit Steamer Brewster and
Cargo a Total Loss.
WRECKERS' EFFORTS VAIN
Catering Of Mountainous Seas Makes
Holes in Bottom Of Latest Victim Of
The Crsveysrd--Crew Still at
Hatteras.

BEAUFORT. y. e.. Nov 39.-Cspe
Hatieras. known a the graveyard
OF American shipping. today claimed
another victim IN the German steamer
Bf.w-ser. thus adding one more TO its
long list q lest seagoing craft
The Brewster. white eurcate 20
New York from Kingston. Jamaica. "a
den with a cargo Of bananas and
cocoanuts. stranded last sunday night
on the inner Diamond Lightship
shoals.
The vessel withstOoG the gathering
e mountainous seas caused 5y north
east gales up until noon today when
her hold Sled with water through
POLES punctured IN the 5.;tom BY the
severe pounding she received and she
SANK
Although ef0ri vas ma3e BY wreck
ine tugs aud ether vessels y render
assistance ~ the brewster she maj
~ vas given up a. hopeless wreck
The members % the Brcvster's crew,
4ho yesterday were rescued by lite
savers. are stfii 40 Hattcras. Hes
cargo % bananas and cocoangis Is
total loss. ~ salvage ships could nos
approach near enough 70 tighten ths
fruit
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-12-01

working balance in the treasury OF
$2G, 533. $50. though the total balance in
the general fund. which includes the
working balance IN the treasury Of
fees. the balance IN banks and In the
Treasury Of the Philippine Islands and
other details. Is placed at SS2,079.i72.
Today's excess OF all disbursements
over eli receipts Is S2.552.747 but the
excess OF all disbursements ever all
receipts for the fiscal year Is only
S44.259.Ss6 as against s94,97I ,499 for
this pericd Ia the previous fiscal year.
The internal receipts are booming
upwards of s25 900 600 for the current
fiscal year. II u expected that the
corporation tax and the estimates for
The various depsftments OF the gov
eminent have been heavily cut.
As 10 the Panama bonds, which
were mentioned in the discussion,
there are s290, 569 ,O0o of these bonds
authorized but net yet issued. The
sum Of s97. 0695l9 represents the
balance expended out of the general
fund Of the treasury and estimated
proceeds from the bonds yet unsold.
The existing lew authorizes 1913
21G, $50 in Panama bonds, only $S4.G3l,
$50 OF which hatx ever been issued.
The President il devcting consider
pble attention TO his message at
night